EXFO ARU-100 HPNA Test Probe - Manual (Page 6)

Introducing the ARU-100 HPNA Test Probe 1
1 Introducing the ARU-100
HPNA Test Probe
The ARU-100 HPNA Test Probe was designed to allow technicians to validate
triple-play services, such as IPTV, voice and Internet data by leveraging existing coax
cable in the home network environment. The ARU-100 together with test software
that resides on any AXS-600 series module (except the AXS-200/610) provides HPNA
to Ethernet network tests, performance measurement tools and methods. The
HPNA Test Probe is an external box with one HPNA coax port and one Ethernet port.
Main Features
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Plastic case supports 1 Coax jack receptacle (F-TYPE female connector),
1 Ethernet RJ45 with LEDs for link states, an AC adapter jack for battery
recharging and power, and a power switch.
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HPNA firmware is the latest version from Coppergate
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Software features on AXS-6xx
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Supported by both LAN and WAN Ethernet ports on AXS-6xx module.
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HPNA Tests application entry is part of the AXS-6xx Home menu.
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HPNA tests enhance triple play tests, such as CPE, data, VoIP and IPTV
Analysis applications collecting HPNA physical layer related information.
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The lithium-ion battery provides a minimum 4 hours operation time and can be
recharged through the supplied AC/DC adapter.
Use the power switch with LED to conserve the battery power during
non-operational modes. Another LED shows the link state of the HPNA port.
Connect the HPNA port to home coax cable and the Ethernet (RJ45) to your
AXS-6xx during the test.