[AusNOG] ADSL Modem Testing

[Paul Julian]

Hey Burt, for the VDSL just buy a Planet VDSL2 Modem, VC230 or something similar that will run in CPE or CO mode (just check specs before buying), then just set it to CO mode and it will look like a DSLAM port for you, then you can test modems like that, about $170 will get you out of trouble, or even just use a bridge (VC231) but the modem will tell you more about the connection quality.
 
Or if you want you can buy an 8 port VDSL DSLAM (VC820M) which will do the job, about $700 ex new, not too expensive really, we use heaps of them, simple and reliable.
 
Some DSLAMS will do VDSL/VDSL2 and ADSL fallback, Zyxel do that but are a bit pricey for a test unit, Zyxel has a great feature set, planet simpler but do the job well, and do 100/100 out of the box, only the more expensive Zyxel units do VDSL2 (30a profile)
 
Regards
Paul
 
From: AusNOG [mailto:ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Burt Mascareigne
Sent: Saturday, 22 November 2014 12:31 AM
To: Joseph Goldman
Cc: ausnog at lists.ausnog.net
Subject: Re: [AusNOG] ADSL Modem Testing
 
Just piggy backing off this with a some what similar issue.  
 
Can I have my own DSLAM?  Maybe hook up a Cisco to be my LNS to it, and route traffic out my general gateway.  So,  I guess:
 
ADSL Modem à Copper Pair à DSLAM à Cisco 2560XM (doing LNS) à Std Internet.
 
I would like to do testing,  maybe pull 50 gig file though it and ensure it never drops / goes up and down etc etc
 
Also,  I would like this set to test ADSL on premises.  For example,  plug in my DSLAM and LNS down at the MDF,  hook in my modem out in the field or IDF,  and test.  
 
Or,  am I asking for too much? 
 
Also,  Joe,  ZyXEL have VDSL models,  but they look crazy expensive.  This one is around $1.7K  which is “somewhat” in budget.
 
I saw this:  
http://www.tmgtestequipment.com.au/products/index.php?app=bkd0&ns=prodshow&ref=BRF_L100&sid=4vx3ufy3e734brq760s34azbwexx6y68
 
Not sure if that’s what I want. 
 
Also,  this looks promising:
 
http://www.zyxel.com/au/en/products_services/ies_612_51_series.shtml?t=p
 
Any one with exp. With this,  would help me and Joe.  
 
 
 Burt Mascareigne
Technician
Mob: 0414 450 962
 
 
Your Needs, Our Priority
From: AusNOG [mailto:ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Joshua D'Alton
Sent: Friday, 21 November 2014 8:18 PM
To: Joseph Goldman
Cc: ausnog at lists.ausnog.net
Subject: Re: [AusNOG] ADSL Modem Testing
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