Verilink 8100A (34-00237) Product Manual - Manual (Page 240)

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POTS Diagnostics
A WAN uplink is not required to perform POTS testing. To perform POTS
diagnostics, type “P” on the Diagnostics Menu. The IAD loads and
configures the DSP software module, and displays the following menu:
Figure 7.3 POTS Diagnostics Menu
CAUTION: Pots diagnostics are intrusive tests. Any active calls will be
terminated. You should terminate all voice gateway activity prior to
employing POTS diagnostic testing. The Infineon CODEC test is
reserved for Verilink use only.
To perform a specific test, type the option and proceed to the appropriate
section below.
Dialup Test
The dialup test verifies the operational status of each telephone station by
allowing the user to dial another POTS phone on the IAD by dialing the port
number. To perform a dialup test, follow the steps below.
1 Type “D” on the POTS Diagnostics menu to select Dialup Test. The IAD
displays this prompt:
Dialup test mode...
Pick up any handset and dial the number of the line
you want to test
2 Take the selected handset offhook, listen for dial tone, and dial the port
number. Hang up after a successful connection. The IAD reports the status
of each action:
Line 1 off-hook
Line 1 hung up
Line 5 off-hook
Line 5 hung up
3 Press Escape to terminate the test. The IAD terminates the test and displays
the menu.