News | July 24, 2012

Portable xDSL Tester For Testing Various xDSL Lines

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Toronto, Canada - GAO Instruments is offering its portable xDSL tester which tests xDSL physical layer parameters and confirms whether a line is suitable for xDSL service. This xDSL tester is designed for testing various xDSL lines including ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+, READSL, and VDSL2.

This easy-to-use xDSL tester, model A0010005, features a portable handheld design with strap and operates under Windows CE operating system. The xDSL tester evaluates line quality, performs PPPoE dial-up, provides Web page browsing and emulates a PC+ Modem in order to test the connection to the ISP. It also performs LAN tests including net-card property, PPPOE dial, Web browsing, fixative IP scanning, FTP Client and Web page speed test and DMM tests including loop resistance, capacitance, insulation resistance and voltage.

This xDSL tester provides a maximum test distance of up to 6.5 km and has a large memory capacity of 20 M to save ADSL test records and other data which is transferable through the USB port and LAN. Its embedded software can be upgraded to the latest version via USB or LAN. It conducts Ping, IP config, route and tracert tests. It also emulates a computer to test broadband IP lines or initiate PPPoE dial-up to test IP network connection and troubleshoot modem or computer problems. In addition, it is equipped with a TFT true color LCD with a touch screen which allows for convenient operation and clear display of test results. Powered by a rechargeable 7.4 V 2400 mAh Li-ion battery, this tester can work up to 8 hours.

This portable xDSL tester belongs to GAO's family of ADSL testers. Featured products in this line include Portable ADSL2+ Tester which tests the physical layer, network layer and lines in accordance with ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+ and Re-ADSL standards, Multi-function ADSL/ADSL2+ Tester which provides multiple test functions including upstream and downstream rate measurements, error counts, modem simulation and PING and Trace testing and Pocket Size Handheld ADSL2+ Tester which provides modem emulation, telephone call functions and line voltage indication.

Source: GAO Instruments