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Dsl information – EXFO FTB-635 Wideband Copper and DSL Test Module User Manual

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xDSL Test Results

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DSL Information

DSL Information

The DSL Info tab displays the Downstream and Upstream parameter
results. When the Line mode is set to ADSL2+ or VDSL2 bonding mode,
there will be 2 sections of results, one for each DSL line-pair.

Line Status displays the status of the line under test during negotiation
with the DSLAM. The value changes from Idle /Activate /Handshake
/Training /Show Time for ADSL2+ or VDSL2 mode.

Note: When loading firmware into the Broadcom chipset, the Line Status value

displays Loading M:SS, where M:SS is a count down timer.

Operation Mode is the DSL mode of operation as negotiated between
the unit and the DSLAM.

CO Vendor ID is a unique 4-digit alphanumeric identifier of the DSL
chipset manufacturer used on the CO (central office) side.

CO Version is the version number of the unique alphanumeric
identifier of the DSL chipset used on the CO side.