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ARGUS 151
Manual
Version: 2.20 / EN
Important note:
An ARGUS basic package contains at least one DSL interface (ADSL or VDSL), which
includes a variety of functions and tests. All other interfaces and functions are available as
options (see datasheet). Therefore, depending on the scope of function supplied, individual
menu options may be hidden.
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  • Page 1 Version: 2.20 / EN Important note: An ARGUS basic package contains at least one DSL interface (ADSL or VDSL), which includes a variety of functions and tests. All other interfaces and functions are available as options (see datasheet). Therefore, depending on the scope of function supplied, individual menu options may be hidden.
  • Page 2 (print, photocopy, microfilm or any other method) without written consent. All rights are reserved. No one is permitted to reproduce or duplicate, in any form, the whole or part of this document without intec´s permission. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 3 Operation on xDSL accesses ............33 Configuring the xDSL interface ............34 xDSL settings ..................35 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R ............41 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R bridge ...........64 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R router ..........66 Operation with Ethernet accesses ..........68 Configuring the Ethernet interface ..........69 Ethernet settings ................70...
  • Page 4 19.4.2 Connecting the Active Probe II ..........225 19.4.3 Starting Active Probe II (example with line scope) ....225 19.5 TDR ....................228 19.5.1 TDR settings ................228 19.5.2 Starting TDR ................228 19.5.3 Graph functions ..............230 19.5.4 Examples ................235    ARGUS 151...
  • Page 5 WLAN ....................252 22.1 Starting WLAN ................253 22.2 Test results via WLAN ..............254 22.3 WLAN in router mode ..............255 ARGUS settings ................256 23.1 Configuring the device ..............256 23.2 Backing up and restoring settings ..........261 23.3 Restoring the factory settings ............263 Using the battery pack ..............264 Firmware update ................266...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    IPTV and other data tests are available, which are increasingly being provided via the more powerful IPv6 protocol and are in need of testing. The ARGUS 151 cannot just simulate the terminal equipment such as telephone, PC or set-top box (STB) but can also determine all the relevant quality parameters....
  • Page 7 TDR: Time domain reflectometer to measure line lengths and locate faults Local loop acceptance log When connected to a PC via a USB port, ARGUS can be used to generate and print out a detailed measurement log on the PC using the software WINplus.
  • Page 8 Detailed explanations regarding the Copper Box may be found in the separate documentation for the respective device. You should receive these together with your equipment. You can also download the latest manuals at http://www.argus.info/en/service/downloads, or simply contact our Service Department: intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH Rahmedestr.

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    2 Safety information 2 Safety information ARGUS may only be operated using the accessories supplied with the device. The use of other accessories can result in faulty measurements or even damage to ARGUS and the connected equipment. Only use ARGUS according to the instructions contained in this accompanying document.
  • Page 10 WEEE 2002/96/EC and the corresponding German statute ElektroG: (DIN EN 50419). In other words, ARGUS and its accessories, may not be disposed of as household waste. Please consult with our Service department with respect to the return of old devices....

  • Page 11: Safety And Transport Information For The Battery Pack

    As the battery pack contains a lithium quantity below current thresholds, it is not subject to international regulations  governing hazardous materials either as an individual part or mounted in ARGUS. When transporting multiple battery packs, however, you may also need to observe this safety information.
  • Page 12 Keep the battery pack away from children. Read this manual and the corresponding safety information carefully before using the battery pack. If odours, rust or other abnormalities are detected before the first use, contact intec GmbH to clarify the next steps. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 13: General Technical Data

    Humidity: up to 95 % rel. humidity, non-condensing Power supply Lithium ion battery pack with 7.2 V rated voltage (observe the safety information) or 12 V/1.5 A ARGUS power adapter Miscellaneous ARGUS user safety tested according to EN60950-1 RoHS conformity pursuant to the WEEE directive The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) was tested according to the regulations specified in our declaration of conformity.
  • Page 14 ITU-T G.998.4 (G.INP, Retransmission) AC: max. +100 V (Copper tests only) DC: max. +200 V (xDSL) Ethernet (LAN): IEEE 802.3  DC voltage measurements: - 10 Base-T  - Accuracy: ±2 % - 100 Base-T - 1000 Base-T Autonegotiation Auto-MDI(X) ARGUS 151...

  • Page 15: Quick-Start Guide

     interval that can be set in ARGUS (see page 259). - Switches off ARGUS (key must be held down): after an adjustable  interval (e.g. after 10 minutes), ARGUS automatically shuts down in ...
  • Page 16 4 Quick-start guide Back key - Switches ARGUS back to the previous display without saving current  entries, e.g. changes in a configuration parameter - Cancels tests - Exits graphic displays Switches to main menu after powering up Cursor keys -...
  • Page 17 (see example page 167). Press Shift to change  the softkey assignment. Example: ARGUS is mainly controlled using the four cursor keys, the Enter key , the Back key , the Level key and the three softkeys....
  • Page 18 4 Quick-start guide Top connections For external power adapter. When the external power adapter is connected, ARGUS switches off the battery power supply. ARGUS recharges the battery automatically once it is switched off (see page 264). USB-A or USB-A 1/2 USB-host interface ...
  • Page 19 Use only the battery pack supplied with the device. Observe the safety information given on page 11. Now connect your (switched-off) ARGUS to the external power supply supplied with the device....
  • Page 20 Power-saving mode In battery mode, ARGUS automatically switches off after five minutes of no activity (interval adjustable, see page 259). ARGUS does not switch off during a test e.g. (Loopbox) or in trace mode. The device can alternatively be operated using the supplied external adapter. When the adapter is connected, power supply via the battery is automatically switched off.

  • Page 21: Configuring Accesses

    5 Configuring accesses 5 Configuring accesses After powering up, ARGUS displays all Switch on ARGUS. configured accesses (up to 100). By default, one access is preconfigured for every interface type (ADSL, VDSL, ...).  The most recently used access is indi-...

  • Page 22: Access Wizard

    5 Configuring accesses 5.1 Access wizard ARGUS switches to the "Accesses" main menu. You can now configure the selected access, here VDSL, using the access  wizard. The query parameters of the access  wizard depend on the selected access (ADSL, VDSL, ...), see page 25.
  • Page 23 The default profile is  indicated with a in the display. Once you have selected the profile, ARGUS suggests an access name, based on the settings you made previously (here VDSL). You can enter up to 24 characters (in this example 04/24 characters).
  • Page 24 5 Configuring accesses ARGUS displays a summary of the  configuration. Edits the physical <Phys. param.> parameters, see page 35. Entry of notices, see <Notice> page 29. Save and exit the wizard. Go back one level. ARGUS returns to the editing overview of the selected access (here VDSL).
  • Page 25 ADSL mode must be compatible with the ATU-C (network side). When ADSL auto-modes "Annex A/M auto, Annex B/J auto, Annex A auto, Annex B auto and Annex M auto" are selected, ARGUS automatically detects and matches the configuration on DSLAM. ...

  • Page 26: Phys. Parameters

    5 Configuring accesses Sorting the accesses in the access overview In order to keep frequently used accesses readily available, ARGUS allows you to arrange the configured accesses in any order. Switches to softkey assignment. The selected access is <> moved down one place in the list.

  • Page 27: Profile

    You can set various parameters here including those for service and virtual line. Select a profile. ARGUS enables configuration of up to 20 profiles. Select the profile you wish to edit. The selected profile appears in the display in blue.
  • Page 28 5 Configuring accesses  Test parameter settings are described starting on page 100. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 29: Notices

    5 Configuring accesses 5.4 Notices In the preview, ARGUS shows not only the selected access, the xDSL mode and the access mode but also a freely editable notice (see Fig. 1 page 24). This note can be up to 28 characters long.
  • Page 30 ARGUS switches to the Filter <Filter> menu, see page 21. Creates a new access. <New> Edits access. <Edit> Selects access Switches to ARGUS status, see page 25. Switches to status screen. <Status> Switches to main menu. <Menu> Starts the VDSL connection. <Start> ARGUS 151...
  • Page 31 5 Configuring accesses ARGUS 151...

  • Page 32: Physical Layer

    <Edit>  Current configuration  access and Access selection <Access>  softkey Synchronise <Start>  assignment See page 35 See page 42 See page 21  See page 96 for tests that can be run via layer 1. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 33: Operation On Xdsl Accesses

    ARGUS supports the following access modes on xDSL accesses: xTU-R Terminal device mode (xDSL transceiver unit) see page 41. ARGUS is connected to the xDSL access (in front of or behind the splitter). ARGUS replaces the modem and PC. xTU-R bridge Bridge mode (xDSL transceiver unit bridge) see page 64....

  • Page 34: Configuring The Xdsl Interface

    Layer-1 box (blue in display) selected. Opens settings <Edit> Note: accessing functions via number keys/key combinations You can call important functions/tests directly using the keys of the ARGUS keypad. You can find an overview of these key combinations on page 96. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 35: Xdsl Settings

    7 Operation on xDSL accesses 7.2 xDSL settings ARGUS stores all relevant settings (e.g. set and limit values) for a test with the accesses. Only the relevant settings are applied, depending on the test situation. You can restore the default settings at any time (see page 263):...
  • Page 36 (not available using the access wizard) Display and selection of the line MAC addresses.  The first two MAC addresses cannot be manually edited. 1. When the standard MAC address is selected, ARGUS uses its own MAC address. Default: Standard MAC address 2.
  • Page 37 Further information is available on request. Default: A Carrier set The carrier set determines the carrier frequencies that ARGUS uses to  signal to DSLAM that it is ready to synchronise (ITU G.997.1).  The carrier generally specifies which sets are to be used. ...
  • Page 38 „V“ for Vectoring or „R“ for Retransmission.   When VDSL Vectoring or Retransmission (G.INP=) are unlocked but not active, ARGUS shows in the status line a grey highlighted „V“ for Vectoring and „R“ for Retransmission. MAC address, see page 36. Profiles ( edit profiles) <Edit>...
  • Page 39 Default: NAT on Port used for incoming SIP signalling.  SIP port Range: 0 to 65535  Default: 5060 Firewall Determines whether ARGUS uses a firewall in router IPv6 mode. Default: on Discard prefix Determines whether ARGUS rejects or uses the prefix....
  • Page 40 61. After terminating a virtual line (VL) via the corresponding service or the physical layer, ARGUS queries whether the trace file should be sent to the PC. The mini-USB port must also be connected to the PC. ...

  • Page 41: Argus In Access Mode Xtu-R

    ARGUS is connected directly to the VDSL access via the supplied xDSL lead and the ARGUS socket line (either in front of or behind the splitter). In this case, ARGUS replaces the modem and PC. ARGUS establishes a VDSL connection and determines all relevant VDSL connection parameters.
  • Page 42 7 Operation on xDSL accesses Establishing the xDSL connection using VDSL as an example Profile configuration: ARGUS uses the settings (see page 25) and limit values (see page 35) stored in the respective profile for establishing a VDSL connection. ARGUS in status screen....
  • Page 43    Display timestamp     ARGUS shows the time (internal clock, see page 256) at which the commands are received.  Switches to the previous display and the status screen.  Display the graphical xDSL trace.
  • Page 44 7 Operation on xDSL accesses You can show and hide the label for the xDSL trace using the number key. The function of the cursor is described on page 48. The colour code in the xDSL trace can be interpreted as follows. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 45 Connected As soon as the connection is established, (LED "Sync/L1" continuously illuminated and green tick mark in layer 1 box), ARGUS determines the VDSL connection parameters. After synchronising, ARGUS must remain connected to the VDSL access for at least 20 seconds.
  • Page 46 <Reset> FEC, CRC.  Display of xDSL parameters as QR code.  Display Ethernet statistics (VDSL): ARGUS displays the received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx) Ethernet frames and bytes.  For ADSL, the following ATM statistics are displayed: - Number of OAM cells...
  • Page 47 Y-axis: bits X-axis: tones (channels) Line interference sources can be identified on the basis of the bit distribution  (e.g. due to HDSL, RF, DPBO etc.). ARGUS switches to the previous display. Switches to next graph. <Continue> Graph functions: The graph functions such as zoom, cursor...
  • Page 48  Use the cursor keys to  horizontally scroll through the zoomed range. toggles the softkey assignment. ARGUS switches from x-axis zoom to  y-axis zoom Magnifies the middle section of <Zoom(x)++> the graph (100%). Reverses <Zoom(y)-->...
  • Page 49 Briefly pressing a cursor key causes the cursor to jump to by one position in the graph. When the cursor key is held down, the steps the cursor covers in the graph become progressively larger. Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 50 (in this example frequency). The zoom function and the cursor function can also be combined.  However, the starting position of the cursor can vary. The graph functions can be used for all graphs. Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 51 With the Min/Max setting, the bits/tone and SNR/tone graphs display the minimum and maximum values.  Displays the maximum value (pink).  Displays the minimum value (blue). Hide min/max values. <Min/Max off> Reset min/max values. <Min/Max rst.> Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 52 These interference sources are represented as narrow peaks. This example shows a line with interference from a power supply. Opens the graph functions (see <Menu> Continued on next page 48). page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 53 In the HLOG graphs, a shift can occur in calculating the upstream and downstream values from DSLAM compared to the Example: Mismatch + poor contact  downstream values from ARGUS. It can on ADSL also happen that DSLAMs do not transmit the HLOG upstream values or send falsified values.
  • Page 54 Theoretically attainable ATM bitrate in kbit/s. Relative capacity Line capacity utilisation in percent. Latency mode ARGUS shows "interleaved" or "fast", depending on the DSLAM configuration. Attenuation Attenuation on a line over the entire length and bandwidth in dB. From a specific attenuation on, certain access types are no longer recommended.
  • Page 55 Errors that ARGUS detects in the transmitted blocks. Header error checksum Number of ATM cells with incorrect header checksums. f (far): Errors that DSLAM detects and passes to ARGUS. n (near): Errors that ARGUS detects in the transmitted blocks. Errored seconds...
  • Page 56 The following additional parameters are shown when retransmission is activated: The blue in the ARGUS status line signals that retransmission is activated in DSLAM. = Retransmission configured or not active = Retransmission active...
  • Page 57 The checksum of the superframes transmitted by the remote station does not agree with the locally calculated figure. Possible causes: line interference. f (far): Errors that DSLAM detects and passes to ARGUS. n (near): Errors that ARGUS detects in the transmitted blocks.
  • Page 58 The vectoring mode shows whether this remote station supports VDSL2 vectoring (ITU-T G.993.5). - Display shows "off" for non-vectoring. - ARGUS displays "Vectoring friendly" or "Full Vectoring" when vectoring is supported.  See page 38 for more information. SRA (Seamless...
  • Page 59 - Corrected Successful retransmission of a DTU - Uncorret. Unsuccessful retransmission of a DTU INP REIN In ARGUS, interference immunity (DSLAM setting) is displayed with respect to REIN INP. This describes the quality of the protection against pulse interference. REIN (Repetitive electrical impulse noise) describes periodic interference pulses, usually caused by 230 V AC voltage from the supply mains.
  • Page 60 When a modem is synchronised with a DSLAM, the vendor and device type of the modem is generally displayed in the control system of the DSLAM. For ADSL and VDSL, this occurs according to ITU-T G.997.1. When an ARGUS device synchronises with a DSLAM, the latter reports to the control system the following information, depending on the DSLAM.
  • Page 61       Results are rejected. <No> Results are not saved. ARGUS <Back> returns to the status display. Saving the result. <Yes>  ARGUS saves the VDSL connection parameters together with the trace data in the first free slot. You can enter a user- definable name when saving (see page 248)....
  • Page 62 7 Operation on xDSL accesses      After saving, ARGUS returns to the status display or ARGUS status. You can initialise a new sync attempt directly using <Start> Saving the results without disconnecting the xDSL connection ARGUS in status screen.
  • Page 63 ARGUS in Main Menu Test results  In ARGUS status, press . <Menu>  When ARGUS is in the selection list for preconfigured accesses, you can switch to the abbreviated main menu with .    Marked the stored test result....

  • Page 64: Argus In Access Mode Xtu-R Bridge

    7.4 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R bridge Connect ARGUS to the PC using the patch cable and to the VDSL access using the xDSL cable. In bridge mode, ARGUS acts as a VDSL modem, i.e. ARGUS passively hands on all packets from the Ethernet to VDSL (and vice versa).
  • Page 65 Displays the connection parameters.  Switches to the layer-1 box and other elements, see page 74 for explanation. Displays the VDSL <Info> connection parameters, see page 45. Disconnects the VDSL <Stop> connection and automatically deactivates the bridge. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 66: Argus In Access Mode Xtu-R Router

    7 Operation on xDSL accesses 7.5 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R router Connect ARGUS to the PC using the patch cable and to the VDSL access using the xDSL cable. In router mode, ARGUS replaces both the modem and the router, so that multiple PCs can access a network connection (via a hub/switch).
  • Page 67 1 has not yet been established, this is automatically started as well.  Bridge/router parameter <Edit> settings, see page 38.  Establishing the VDSL router. The VDSL connection is active.  See page 64 for bridge mode display and operation. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 68: Operation With Ethernet Accesses

    8 Operation with Ethernet accesses 8 Operation with Ethernet accesses ARGUS supports the following access modes in Ethernet operation: The individual tests acquire and store data. It is the user's responsibility to comply with the applicable legal requirements.  Connecting to a modem:...

  • Page 69: Configuring The Ethernet Interface

    Please refer to chapter „5 Configuring accesses“ (see page 21) for instructions on  configuring the Ethernet interface. Note: accessing functions via number keys/key combinations You can call important functions/tests directly using the keys of the ARGUS keypad. You can find an overview of these key combinations on page 96. Note: ...

  • Page 70: Ethernet Settings

    Autonegotiation/Ethernet link parameters Ethernet link autonegotiation is supported by default! Setting: autonegotiation "on" When negotiating the link parameters, ARGUS informs the remote station that the following is supported (these settings are fixed and cannot be configured): 10, 100 or 1000 Mbit/s...

  • Page 71: Establishing An Ethernet Connection

    8 Operation with Ethernet accesses 8.3 Establishing an Ethernet connection ARGUS in the status screen. ARGUS uses the default profile (profile 1 in the example) to establish an Ethernet connection. The test has not yet started! Meaning of the arrow in the layer-1 box...
  • Page 72 8 Operation with Ethernet accesses  Displays polling and offset between wires - Wire allocation Left column ARGUS wire allocation Right column ARGUS wire allocation after autonegotiation with remote terminal. When the display shows "OK", the remote station has inverted the wire allocation.

  • Page 73: Virtual Lines (Vl)

    VPI/VCIs or VLANs and across different protocols.  ARGUS allows you to define up to 20 such VL profiles. In a VL profile, you can edit e.g. the protocol configuration. The VL profiles can be assigned to one or more services independ- ently of the state of the physical layer (layer 1).
  • Page 74 9 Virtual lines (VL) The status screen is divided into three levels that can be individually selected using the  cursor keys of the ARGUS keypad. The status screen is described in greater detail using three display examples. Level 1: physical layer (see page 32) Configures physical layer.

  • Page 75: Virtual Line Profiles (Vl Profiles)

    9 Virtual lines (VL) Depending on the state of the physical layer, the virtual lines or the services, ARGUS  displays a variety of symbols in the status screen.  This service has not yet been assigned to a virtual line.
  • Page 76 Service Data => VL profile 1 => PPP profile 1 Service VoIP Service IPTV Service VoD     Profile 20 Service data => VL profile 20 => PPP profile 20 Service VoIP Service IPTV Service VoD ARGUS 151...

  • Page 77: Activating A Virtual Line

    Data are now active. This  is indicated by a green check mark. Displays information on the <Info> service Data (e.g. duration of activity). Stops the service Data. <Stop> See page 94 for explanations of the  services. Continued on next page ARGUS 151...

  • Page 78: Assigning Additional Virtual Lines

    112. 9.3.2 Assigning additional virtual lines ARGUS can use multiple services concurrently (e.g. Data and VoIP) via a single virtual line. In this example, VDSL is active. The service Data is selected. The following explains how multiple services can be connected via a single virtual line.
  • Page 79 The configuration options are <Edit> described starting on page 83. Edit the selected VL profile.   e.g. select PPP The configuration options are described starting on page 85.  Opens PPP profile selection Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 80 Up to 20 PPP profiles can be  configured. Edits the selected PPP <Edit> profile, see page 85. The configuration options are described starting on page 85.    The desired profile has not yet been selected. Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 81 9 Virtual lines (VL)  ARGUS switches to the status screen or the Settings menu (depending on whether you accessed the profiles using the main menu or the status screen). The services Data and VoIP are now  connected to the physical layer (VDSL access) via a virtual line....
  • Page 82 VoD are active.   Up to four virtual lines can be established for the service IPTV. However, ARGUS only displays these as a single composite virtual line. A detailed description is provided in the chapter IPTV, see page 162.

  • Page 83: Virtual Line Settings

    As ARGUS is in bridge mode, these  services cannot be executed.  9.4 Virtual line settings Setting Description Virt. profile 1 to 20 Selection of transmission profile that ARGUS uses for the test (e.g. Protocol for the IP tests). Default: PPP Protocol ATM: Interfaces:...
  • Page 84 One of eight (3-bit) priorities can be specified for each frame. This makes it possible e.g. to give priority to transmitting speech data while treating HTTP data with lower priority. Range: 0 to 7 Default (1. and 2. VLAN): 0 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 85 Default: no Once a PPP connection has been established, the test is only Current delay started after the preset delay time has elapsed. Range: 2 - 10 seconds Default: 2 Enter the name of the PPP profile. Profile name ARGUS 151...
  • Page 86 DHCP server: Assignment of IP address by ARGUS DHCP auto: ARGUS checks for the presence of a DHCP server in the network. If a server is present, it assigns the IP address; if not, ARGUS does this. Default: DHCP client Own ARGUS IP address...
  • Page 87 - Format: choose format: ASCII or hexadecimal ASCII data: Entry of DHCP vendor ID in ASCII format Default: ARGUS, for details see "User name", page 85 - HEX data: entry of DHCP vendor ID in hexadecimal format, see  MAC address page 70 DHCP vendor info:...
  • Page 88 Advertisement (RA) server is ignored. Default: Automatic DHCP options Determines whether the DHCPv6 options are automatically selected or all options requested.  Default: Automatic Enterprise Number Entry of PEN (Private Enterprise Number). (PEN) Range: 0 to 65535 Default: 46443 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 89 PC; see page 61.  After terminating a VL via the corresponding service or the physical layer, ARGUS queries whether the trace file should be sent to the PC. For example, when the data log is activated for VL 1, only VL 1 is recorded.

  • Page 90: Displaying Protocol Statistics

    9 Virtual lines (VL) 9.5 Displaying protocol statistics Depending on the access mode and the protocol, ARGUS displays BRAS, IP, PPP, ATM or Ethernet statistics.   The physical layer, virtual line and  service data are active.  ...
  • Page 91 9 Virtual lines (VL)  PPP information: ARGUS displays the received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx) PPP packets and the bytes.             Ethernet: ARGUS displays the received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx) Ethernet frames, bytes and errors.
  • Page 92 Internet Protocol Control Protocol PAP: Password Authentication Protocol  Table: ack. = acknowledge auth. = authentication conf. = configuration nak. = not acknowledge prot. = protocol rec. = received rep. = reply req. = request rej. = rejected ARGUS 151...
  • Page 93 IPv6 information is displayed. <IPv6> IPv4 information is displayed. <IPv4> <IPv4> Assigned configuration: ARGUS displays the IP configuration  assigned by the server: - Global Unicast Address - Link Local Address Use the cursor keys to display further information. Exits results.

  • Page 94: Services

    - HTTP download - VoIP call - IPTV - Video on demand - FTP download - VoIP wait - IPTV scan - FTP upload - IPTV passive - FTP server Possible tests that can be executed using the various services. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 95: Displaying Service Statistics

    10 Services 10.1 Displaying service statistics  ARGUS in the status screen. The physical layer, VL and service are active.          Switch to a service (in this example Data) using the cursor keys.

  • Page 96: Overview Of Tests Andhotkey Assignment

    IPTV passive see page 184 VoD see page 188 = not for VDSL A virtual line must be configured first before ARGUS can execute these texts (exceptions: VPI/VCI scan, ATM-OAM ping, loop). Configuration is described in the chapter "Virtual line", see page 73.
  • Page 97 Number key 9 Setting of x-axis Time domain/FFT Number key 0 Min/Max Peak hold Number key # 100 Ohm input resistance Continue Run/Hold Run/Hold Press one after Reference curve Reference curve another Press one after Store Store Store another ARGUS 151...
  • Page 98 11 Overview of tests andhotkey assignment Hotkey assignment You can call important functions/tests directly using the keys of the ARGUS keypad. Depending on the selected access type (xDSL and Ethernet in this example), different  hotkeys can be used: Hotkey...
  • Page 99 Restores the saved test settings,  see page 262. Press one after another Resets all settings to the factory default, see page 263. Press one after another  ARGUS saves the current measurement without stopping it. ARGUS automatically suggests a name. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 100: Loop

    In a loop, all incoming Ethernet frames on layer 1 (L1) are returned to the sender unchanged.  In a loop on layer 2 (L2) of the OSI model, ARGUS swaps the source MAC address for the destination MAC address and then returns all Ethernet frames.
  • Page 101 Priority User priority information: One of eight (3-bit) priorities can be specified for each frame. This makes it possible e.g. to give priority to transmitting speech data while treating HTTP data with lower priority. Range: 0 to 7 Default: 0 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 102 8100 Hex The VLAN TPID 8100 hex is a 16-bit field that identifies frames according to IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN-tagged frame). It also makes it possible to use all network paths actively according to IEEE 802.aq (shortest path bridging, SPB). ARGUS 151...
  • Page 103 VLAN ID (also called the inner or customer ID) and TPID agree with the VLAN 1 settings. - = ARGUS does not loop. x = ARGUS loops regardless of whether the received Ethernet packets contain VLANs. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 104 12 Loop Starting the loop (access mode: Ethernet) ARGUS in status screen.  Establishing the Ethernet connection  The profile shown in the display (profile 1 in this example) is used for the loop.  Activates Ethernet. <Start>  ...
  • Page 105 Number of looped packets. Looped Number of looped packets per avg. second. Display of status screen. <Status>  Saving the results You can save the results for the loop test in the same way as for VDSL, see page 61.  ARGUS 151...

  • Page 106: Atm Tests

    VDSL or Ethernet are not based on ATM. 13.1 VPI/VCI scan In VPI/VCI scan, ARGUS checks which VPI/VCI combinations are active on the test access. ARGUS transmits a test packet for all possible VPI/VCI and waits for a response packet. ...
  • Page 107 13 ATM tests Start VPI/VCI scan ARGUS in the status screen.  The ADSL ATU-R example shown in this example is active.      Displays ADSL connection <Info> parameters. Displays the available tests. <Test> Stops the ADSL connection.
  • Page 108 13 ATM tests  VPI/VCI scan result   When the VPI/VCI is finished, ARGUS displays the VPI/VCI combinations active on the test connection.  Display of status screen. <Status> Start new VPI/VCI scan. <New>     ...

  • Page 109: Atm-Oam Ping

    13 ATM tests 13.2 ATM-OAM ping With an ATM-OAM ping, ARGUS checks the availability of individual ATM nodes or the availability of an ATM partial network. OAM stands for Operation, Administration and Maintenance and is used to monitor ATM data transmission....
  • Page 110 ATM-OAM ping, see page 109. The ATM-OAM ping starts automatically.   Initialisation ARGUS displays the current number of sent test packets, the current number of response packets and the VPI/VCI on ATM-OAM ping which the ping was executed. ...
  • Page 111 13 ATM tests  ATM-OAM ping result   At the end of the ATM-OAM ping, ARGUS automatically displays the result; for the setting "infinite" the test must be cancelled manually.  Number of packets sent Number of packets received...

  • Page 112: Ip Ping

    14 IP tests 14.1 IP ping In IP ping, ARGUS tests whether a connection exists via Ethernet or xDSL using a DSLAM and whether the ATM/IP network to the internet service provider (ISP) or another computer or server address is possible. ARGUS sends a test packet to a specified IP address (remote station) and waits for a response packet.
  • Page 113 Moves the cursor in the name". display line Number of pings Enter the number of pings that ARGUS sends to the IP address. When 0 is set ARGUS sends continuously until the test is cancelled manually. Range: 1 to 99999...
  • Page 114 Test packets may be fragmented into multiple packets depending on the network (or router). Fragmentation prohibited, i.e. the test packets may be rejected by the network (or routers) (ARGUS does not receive a response packet). ARGUS determines the maximum packet size of the...
  • Page 115 IP ping Changes IP ping <Setting> parameters, see page 112.   ARGUS displays the addresses stored in the protocol. Select the address for the ping; the default is indicated with Edits the address, see <Edit> page 112.
  • Page 116 14 IP tests ARGUS displays the results when the test IP ping result is finished: - Number of packets sent - Number of packets received - Number of packets repeated - Checksum errors - Number of packets received with error...
  • Page 117 14 IP tests      ARGUS saves the result of the <Yes> IP ping test to the first free storage slot in internal memory (see page 248). ARGUS returns to the test result <Back> without saving results.

  • Page 118: Traceroute

    14 IP tests 14.2 Traceroute In IP traceroute, ARGUS sends test packets and displays all hops and their response times on the way to the destination address. This data enables precise localisation of possible delays in the network. The following parameters must be saved in the profile for the IP traceroute: Protocol-independent parameters: The opening of test parameters is described in the chapter "Configuring accesses", see...
  • Page 119 A virtual line is assigned to the <Edit> service Data.  If no xDSL or Ethernet connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 42).  The service Data and the VDSL connection are active....
  • Page 120 14 IP tests ARGUS displays the IP addresses or  URLs saved in the protocol. Select the address for the traceroute test; the default is indicated with Edits the address,  <Edit> see page 112 for instructions. In this example a traceroute test is conducted with IP version IPv4.
  • Page 121 Switches to next hop, in this <> example hop 2. Switches to previous hop. <> Exits results. Save result?  Saves the traceroute results (see also IP ping, page 117).  Sends trace file to PC, see page 89. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 122: Http Download

    14 IP tests 14.3 HTTP download In HTTP download, ARGUS downloads the data of a website or file. ARGUS displays the current "net download rate", the usable data of the IP packets, and following conclusion of HTTP download the average speed (for multiple download attempts)....
  • Page 123 "only" the HTML page in HTML download. ARGUS does not evaluate the HTML code, so that any link to a "real" www address is not considered. In this case, ARGUS does not indicate an error, as the HTML page of the specified "Source/destination address" was loaded without error....
  • Page 124 (profile 1 in this example) is used for HTTP download. A virtual line is added to the <Edit> service Data.   If no connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 42).    ...
  • Page 125 (in this example 953,674 MB). Transfer time so far in h:min:s. Remaining transfer time in h:min:s. Number of parallel downloads. Displays test status without <Test status> ending the test or starting a new test, see page 196. Cancels test. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 126 Average time required for a download in h:min:s. Maximum parallel downloads. Configured parallel downloads.       Exits results.  Saves HTTP download result, see page 116. Sends trace file to PC, see page 89 Save result? ARGUS 151...

  • Page 127: Ftp Download

    14 IP tests 14.4 FTP download In FTP download, ARGUS downloads data in the form of a file. ARGUS displays the current net download rate, the usable data of the IP packets, and following conclusion of test the average speed (for multiple download attempts).
  • Page 128 ).  The server profiles are also used for HTTP download and FTP upload.     Edits the marked profile, <Edit> see page 122 for changes to the individual parameters.  FTP download starts automatically. Initialisation ARGUS 151...
  • Page 129 196. Cancels test. Display of test status: You can observe the running test or start a new test here, see page 196. Selects a new single test. <New> Stops FTP download test. <Stop> ARGUS 151...
  • Page 130 Maximum parallel downloads. Configured parallel downloads.          Exits results.  Save result? For saving results, see IP ping on page 116. Sends trace file to PC, see page 89. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 131: Ftp Upload

    14 IP tests 14.5 FTP upload In FTP upload, ARGUS sends the data of a file to a server. Among other information,  ARGUS displays the current net upload rate, the usable data of the IP packets, and following conclusion of test the average net speed (for multiple download attempts).
  • Page 132 ).   The server profiles are also used for HTTP download and FTP download.    Edits the marked profile, <Edit> see page 122 for changes to the individual parameters.  Initialisation FTP upload starts automatically. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 133 196. Cancels test. Display of test status: You can observe the running test or start a new test here, see page 196. Selects a new single test. <New> Stops FTP upload test. <Stop> ARGUS 151...
  • Page 134 Display of test status. <Test status> Starts a new FTP upload test. <New>      For information on saving results, see IP ping on page 116. Save result? Sends trace file to PC, see page 89. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 135: Ftp Server

     ARGUS 1 - FTP server  No settings need to be configured on the ARGUS used as the FTP server. The FTP server test just needs to be started on the selected interface.  Starting FTP server (example: Ethernet, already active) Connecting the service....
  • Page 136 196. ARGUS 1 now waits for an FTP request from a second terminal device (in this example the second) ARGUS). The IP mode in this example is "static", the default IP netmask configuration is used.
  • Page 137 ARGUS 2 - FTP down/upload  In principle, you can adopt the same configuration for the ARGUS unit sending the FTP request (FTP download in this example) as in an FTP download test. The netmask and IP address (IP mode: static) should match the settings on ARGUS 1.
  • Page 138       Edits the marked profile, <Edit> see page 122 for changes to the individual parameters.   See page 122 HTTP download for an explanation of the test parameters. Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 139 10 seconds. Therefore, the upload file should be as large as possible (depending on the access speed). If the duration of the test is less than 10  seconds, ARGUS does not display any data rate or time. ...
  • Page 140 (in this example 199,327 MB). Total download file size (in this example 952,153 GB). Current upload time in h:min:s. Remaining transfer time. Number of parallel downloads. Displays the test status without <Test status> ending the test. Cancels test. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 141 Configured parallel downloads.            Exits results display.    For saving results, see IP ping on page 116. Sends trace file to PC, see page 89. Save result? ARGUS 151...

  • Page 142: Voip Tests

    15 VoIP tests 15 VoIP tests ARGUS operates as a VoIP terminal device with active acoustics, enabling voice links. Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is available as a VoIP signalling protocol. Calls can be established both with and without registrar/proxy. ARGUS can be used to establish VoIP connections (DSL telephony) via xDSL and Ethernet.
  • Page 143      A total of three user-defined VoIP profiles are available.      Edits the VoIP profile. <Edit>  Edits the marked profile.      Edit the marked parameters. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 144 Outbound proxy/SBC: address of proxy server. The out- bound proxy/SBC is configured in the same way as for the IP ping test, see page 112. Outbound proxy/SBC port: port of proxy server. Range: 0 to 65535 Default: 5060 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 145 Qualify Determines whether the availability of the proxy service is to be continuously verified.  Default: no Reg. expire Determines the period of validity of registration with the registrar.  Range: 10 - 6000 seconds Default: 3600 seconds ARGUS 151...
  • Page 146 2 s, 4s, etc.). Default: standard Delete exist. The current registration is cancelled at the registrar. If this is set to "yes", exclusive registration of ARGUS at registrar the registrar server. Otherwise inclusion in the list of existing registration. ...
  • Page 147 Range: 40 to 1000 ms. Up to 200 ms in steps of 10, up to 300 ms in steps of 20, up to 1000 ms in steps of 100.  Default: 80 ms Increases or decreases the VoIP DTMF duration. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 148 15 VoIP tests STUN server Use Use STUN: select yes or no If a NAT router is located between ARGUS and the STUN nearest remote station (gateway), STUN must be used so that ARGUS can determine under which IP address the remote station sees ARGUS.
  • Page 149 The VLAN prioritisation on layer 2 is an extension of the Ethernet header. Layer 2 VLAN Prio VLAN prioritisation of usable data (RTP) RTP VLAN Range: 0 to 7 Prio Default: 0 VLAN prioritisation of SIP data (signalling) SIP VLAN Range: 0 to 7 Prio Default: 0 ARGUS 151...

  • Page 150: Starting Voip Telephony

    (in this example profile 1) is also used for VoIP telephony.    Edits the default virtual line <Edit> profile. If no xDSL or Ethernet connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 42).      ...

  • Page 151: Argu/

    ("Connected!"): ARGUS determines the MOS value and displays whether the set MOS voice quality value (see page 148) is reached ("OK" or "FAIL"). ARGUS also displays the classification of the MOS value according to ITU-T P.800 (in this example "good"), the duration of the connection and the currently used voice codec (in this example G.711 A law, see...
  • Page 152 Displays MOS information: - Current MOS - Average MOS - Min./max. MOS value - Ideal MOS (possible MOS without  interference, codec-dependent) Current and average  R-factor according to ITU-T G.107 Back to previous display. Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 153 If the message "no data" appears, that means that the remote station does not support RTCP. ARGUS displays the available codecs of  the remote station. Continue to display "Outgoing call" Back to display "MOS info", ring <MOS>...
  • Page 154 RTP TOS in hexadecimal  - RTP TOS in hexadecimal Back to the status screen without stopping the test. ARGUS in status screen.  Another test is still running using the service VoIP (indicated by the green hammer symbol). ...
  • Page 155 <Test> results. Displays the VoIP calling <Info> or parameters.   ARGUS displays the duration of the active VoIP service, the protocol used and the user name.  Display of registration details: <SIP> status codes, registrar IP, registrar used, outbound proxy/ SBC and URI used and more.
  • Page 156   Incoming call:   ARGUS can be called while the service VoIP is active. An incoming call is indicated by the yellow CALL symbol. The call can be accepted or refused. For automatic call acceptance, you need to start the specific test "VoIP wait", see page 160....
  • Page 157 Overview of VoIP results During/after registration: Display /description Log showing the exchanged SIP methods SIP log and status codes. In the "Register status" result screen, ARGUS Register status displays all important registration and registrar information. During call/connection: Display/ Description Current MOS value, currently used voice codec.

  • Page 158: Voip Back-To-Back

    ARGUS 1 ARGUS 2 Now enter the IP address of ARGUS 2 in ARGUS 1 as the target telephone number to  initiate a VoIP call. The IP address of ARGUS 1 must be entered as the target telephone number in ARGUS 2. The call is connected just as for VoIP-call/VoIP-wait, see page 150.

  • Page 159: Voip Wait

    15 VoIP tests 15.2 VoIP wait In the test "VoIP wait", ARGUS behaves like a VoIP telephone. The VoIP call (see page 144) and the VoIP wait parameters must be configured for the VoIP wait test. Connecting the service. ...
  • Page 160  The test VoIP wait offers the following  configuration options: - Automatic - Echo test Default: Automatic ARGUS uses the user name entered under SIP parameters (see page 144) as its own number.  Start VoIP wait The service VoIP and the VDSL...
  • Page 161 Connecting: The connection is established as for IP ping. However, pressing "Cancel" initially only disconnects (if a connection existed). ARGUS remains registered with the registrar (service VoIP active) and remains available for the caller (an incoming call can be refused or accepted). Deactivate the service VoIP to terminate regis- tration.

  • Page 162: Iptv Tests

    16 IPTV tests 16.1 IPTV ARGUS requests a datastream from a server (depending on the access type, ARGUS replaces the set-top box ( STB) or modem plus STB) and checks the regularity of the incoming packets, packet loss and the switch-on/switch-over time of the program. You can configure three user-defined IPTV profiles (where the xDSL or Ethernet connection is already established, the connection parameters, e.g.
  • Page 163 The channel list can be used and edited in all profiles. You can store selection up to 250 channels. Using the software WINplus you can also create a configuration conveniently using the PC and load it to ARGUS. Selecting the TV channels for the IPTV test. Edits channel <Edit>...
  • Page 164 Default: 0.00 % Sets the target value for audio bytes. When the measurement falls Audio bytes below this threshold during the IPTV test, the display shows the test result "FAIL", otherwise "OK". Range: 0 to 6,553,600 Default: 0 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 165 Sets the limit values for the RTP loss rate for the entire test. Total RTP loss rate Range: 0.00 % to 100.00 % Default: 5.00 % Enters a name for the IPTV profile. Profile name See page 23 for details. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 166: Multiple Virtual Lines

    16 IPTV tests 16.1.1 Multiple virtual lines ARGUS can use up to 4 virtual lines for the service IPTV. The IGMP virtual lines are used for transmission of the IGMP protocol and virtual lines 1-3 for receiving the video/audio streams....
  • Page 167 (in this example profile 3), see page 79.     Switches to softkey assignment.  The marked profile is moved down <> one place in the list. The marked profile is moved up one <> place in the list. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 168 IPTV or edits it.    Activating the service IPTV.     If no xDSL connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 42).      Duration of activation. <Info>...
  • Page 169    IPTV test  During the test, ARGUS displays the selected IPTV channel, the duration of the test and the current bitrate. If the set limits are exceeded, the IPTV test shows "FAIL" in the display, otherwise "OK"....
  • Page 170 Displays the name of the selected broadcaster Display of broadcaster's IP address Display of broadcaster's port Display of IGMP latency (switch-on time of program) in ms Switches to RTP/UDP details, <RTP/UDP> see page 171. Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 171 Switches to MPEG2 details, see <MPEG2> page 172.    Display: Display of current packet loss rate Display of minimum packet loss rate Display of maximum packet loss rate Display of average packet loss rate Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 172 Switches to IPTV info, see <Info> page 170. Display: Display of current MPEG packets Display of minimum MPEG packets Display of maximum MPEG packets Display of average MPEG packets Display of total MPEG packets  Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 173 MPEG transport stream (PCR) and is used to maintain the correct playing speed.   Display: Number of current CC errors Number of minimum CC errors Number of maximum CC errors Number of average CC errors Sum of CC errors ARGUS 151...
  • Page 174           Display of codecs and PIDs Packet identifiers (PIDs) identify the audio, video and PCR components of each program. Switches to previous <Previous> overview. Switches to next overview. <Next> ARGUS 151...
  • Page 175 Current loss rate in % Total loss rate in % Sequence errors Latency (in ms) Audio bytes (in Byte) Video bytes (in Byte) Sync error Error indication PCR jitter (in ms) CC error CC error rate (in %) ARGUS 151...
  • Page 176 Media loss rate (MLR) during the test Displays IPTV test detail <Detail> information, see page 170 and following. Exits results.  For saving results, see IP ping on page 117. Sends trace file to PC, see page 89. Save result? ARGUS 151...

  • Page 177: Iptv Scan

    16 IPTV tests 16.2 IPTV scan ARGUS checks the availability of TV channels. Additionally, ARGUS displays the switchover time between TV channels. You can create three user-defined scan profiles. The following settings must be saved in the profile for the IPTV scan (when the xDSL or Ethernet connection is already established, the connection parameters, e.g.
  • Page 178        Edits the scan marked profile.                 Edits and modifies the marked  parameters    ARGUS 151...
  • Page 179 Channel selec- tion up to 250 channels. Using the software WINplus you can also create a configuration conveniently using the PC and load it to ARGUS.  Selecting the TV channels for the IPTV scan: ARGUS initially displays the TV channels already selected in the set order that was tested for the IPTV scan.
  • Page 180 > moved up one place in the list. Accepts the channel selection in the order shown. Version of the management protocol for joining/quitting a multicast IGMP version group (for broadcast TV only). Range: 2 to 3 Default: 3 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 181 Max. switch- This is the time between the request and receipt of an IPTV channel.  over time If the measured timeout exceeds the value set here, ARGUS rates this test as "FAIL".  Range: 1 - 25 seconds Default: 5 seconds Entry of a name for the IPTV scan profile, see page 23 for details.
  • Page 182 IPTV or edits it.   Activating the service IPTV.     If no xDSL connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 42).    Duration of activation. <Info> Opens test selection.
  • Page 183 The IPTV scan starts automatically.  Displays the time needed to switch between channels. If a TV channel cannot be received within the set interval, ARGUS displays "FAIL".  Displays test status without <Test status> ending the test or starting a new test, see page 196.

  • Page 184: Iptv Passive

    Passive Ethernet Set-top box  (STB)  A second ARGUS in STB mode can be connected in place of a PC or STB. See page 162 and following for protocol-independent parameters and test parameters for IPTV passive.   ...
  • Page 185 The service IPTV and the router mode are active and the VDSL access is synchronous. To access the softkey <Test> bridge mode, switch to the bridge box and activate it.  The services are not available in bridge mode. Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 186 163 for changes to the individual parameters.    Initialisation Initialisation Initialisation ARGUS automatically checks whether IPTV streams are available and displays these.   In this example, one possible stream is displayed. Updates the channel list.
  • Page 187 16 IPTV tests During the test, ARGUS displays the selected IPTV channel, the duration of the test and the current bitrate. If the set limits are exceeded, the IPTV test shows "FAIL" in the display, otherwise "OK".  ARGUS displays "FAIL" until the values fall below the threshold again....

  • Page 188: Video On Demand (Vod)

    16 IPTV tests 16.4 Video on demand (VoD) In VoD mode, ARGUS requests a datastream from a VoD server. Depending on the access type, ARGUS replaces the STB or the modem and the STB.  VoD services are often provided using RTSP, as this control protocol additionally supports control functions.
  • Page 189 Default: RTSP Server address Enter the server address from which the stream is to be downloaded. Enter the address using the number keys. Toggle entry using the softkey (meaning of right softkey changes when pressed), see page 113. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 190 PCR jitter: - Range: 0 to 10,000 ms  - Default: 8 ms Continuity error: - Range: 0.0 - 100 percent. - Default: 0.1 % Enter a name for the VoD profile. Profile name See page 23 for details. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 191 VoD or edits it.   Start the service VoD.      If no xDSL connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 42).      Duration of activation. <Info>...
  • Page 192    VoD test  During the test, ARGUS displays the current PCR jitter and the continuity errors. If the set limits are exceeded, the VoD test shows "FAIL" in the display, otherwise "OK". ARGUS displays "FAIL" until the values fall below the threshold again.
  • Page 193 Switches to UDP information, see <UDP> page 194. Display: Displays the current and maximum continuity error in % Display of container type  Display: Display of stream packets Display of stream bytes Display of stream cont. errors Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 194 Minimum stream bitrate Maximum stream bitrate Display: Received packets Maximum packet jitter Current packet jitter Switches to stream information, <Stream> see page 195. Display: Lost RTP packets OSS RTP packets Number of errored RTP packets Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 195 OK or FAIL, and the error status.  The further test results are described starting on page 193. Exits results.  For saving results, see IP ping on page 117. Sends trace file to PC, see page 89. Save result? ARGUS 151...

  • Page 196: Parallel Tests

    17 Parallel tests 17 Parallel tests ARGUS permits parallel testing of different IP-based services (Data, VoIP, IPTV and VoD) running on xDSL or Ethernet interfaces. The settings for each test are described in the respective chapters. The following tests can be run in parallel. Any combination of the tests listed here is ...
  • Page 197 Data and VoIP. Display and operation for further parallel tests, e.g. IPTV, is  performed in the same way as for Data and VoIP.  ARGUS status screen.  The VDSL VTU-R access shown in the example and the services Data and VoIP are active....
  • Page 198 Cursor down Number of CRC and FEC errors in down- and upstream  Switches to the test result parameters, in this example for HTTP download. Stops the test, in this example <Stop> HTTP download. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 199 17 Parallel tests ARGUS in status screen. Opening test status Duration of activation. <Info> Opens test selection. <Test> Switches to the test result parameters, in this example for of Switch to the service HTTP download. VoIP using the cursor keys and open test selection.
  • Page 200 Displays the VoIP parameters. <Info> Opens volume control. <Volume> ARGUS executes an HTTP download and a VoIP call in parallel. When more than one test is executed, you can select the tests with the left and right cursor keys. ...
  • Page 201 17 Parallel tests ARGUS 151...

  • Page 202: Auto Tests

    To do this, you can save different test scenarios in up to five auto test profiles. The same rules as for the individual tests apply for the settings, execution and control. ARGUS in status screen. Physical layer, virtual line and two of the services are successfully activated.
  • Page 203 18 Auto tests ARGUS lets you preconfigure up to five auto test profiles. Define a scenario. You can configure up to ten individual tests (see page 196).  The number of data tests (e.g. IP ping, download, ...) is limited to ten; IPTV and VoIP each can be selected only once (see page 196).
  • Page 204 In addition to the IP ping test, a traceroute test is also started automatically and simultaneously via the auto test profile. Removes the test from <Delete> the list. The scenario is accepted and saved. Cursor down Continued on next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 205 “triple-play test” or similar.  Use the alphanumeric keyboard. Exit auto test setup by pressing .  twice and then start the test with see page 198 for instructions. The individual tests are configured as described starting on page 112. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 206: Copper Tests

    As the results are usually  provided in graph form, they can only be interpreted correctly in conjunction with a know- ledge of the line being measured. ARGUS supports this using a variety of aids, such as the Zoom and Cursor functions.

  • Page 207: Wire Types

    Maximum: 149.7 m/μs (VoP in %: 99.9)  Default: 98.9 m/μs (VoP in %: 66.0) The choice of propagation speed as VoP or V/2 is saved. Line resistance Sets the line resistance per kilometer. Range: 20 Ω/km to 200 Ω/km Default: 80 Ω/km ARGUS 151...
  • Page 208 PIC 0.9 AWG19 0.9 72.0 Outdoor cable, conductor with plastic jacket, air filled Jelly 0.9 AWG19 0.9 68.0 Outdoor cable, petroleum/ jelly filled cable Filled 0.4 58.0 Outdoor cable, filled AWG26 Filled 0.5 60.0 Outdoor cable, filled AWG24 ARGUS 151...

  • Page 209: Starting R Measurement

    Wire type 20 66.7 default, editable Conversion of AWG to mm and mm to AWG: 19.1.2 Starting R measurement ARGUS status display. Any DC voltage on the line is indicated here.  - Max. measuring range: 200 V - Resolution: 0.1 V...
  • Page 210 388 /353  km = 1.1 km, see equivalent circuit diagram. Equivalent circuit diagram: Loop resistance = 2x resistance  ARGUS alway calculates the length of the circuit.  ARGUS generates a signal tone for a resistance < 20  Deactivate signal tone <>...

  • Page 211: Rc Measurement

    19 Copper tests 19.2 RC measurement ARGUS conducts a resistance test (loop) and a capacitance test (open). ARGUS is connected to the test points via the socket Line. Switch on ARGUS.  The line must be de-energised and voltage free for RC measurement! ...
  • Page 212 (infinite resistance).  ARGUS displays the resistance. The capacitance is not displayed because a loop is used in this example. ARGUS also determines the approximate line length, see equivalent circuit diagram page 210.  ...

  • Page 213: Line Scope

    19 Copper tests 19.3 Line scope With the line scope, ARGUS performs a real-time analysis on the connected line. The high- ohm line scope can e.g. be patched into an existing link between modem and DSLAM.  You can display the results in either the time or frequency range (FFT)....
  • Page 214 In addition to the wanted signals such as the DSL spectrum or the handshake tones, the line scope can also detect unwanted signals such as temporary interference sources (real- time operation) or peculiarities in noise (with respect to background noise).  Connection example without probe:  ARGUS 151...
  • Page 215 To ensure optimum detection of different signals, match the gain (y-axis) with the reduction of the frequency range shown (x-axis). ARGUS always begins with the lowest gain (-26 dB in the frequency range up to 3 MHz). Measuring range: -130 to +10 dBm/Hz.

  • Page 216: Graph Functions

    Magnifies the middle section of <Zoom(x)++> the graph (100%). Not yet zoomed! Reverses <Zoom(x)--> and resets  <Zoom(x)++> magnification. lets you toggle the meaning of the softkeys and choose between x-axis and y-axis zoom, see page 48. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 217 (x) and the gain (y) in the measuring range. If you have hidden the measuring range in order to work with the cursor or zoom, you can restore it:  <Menu> Restores measuring range. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 218 19 Copper tests Total power (5): ARGUS displays the total power. The total power is the sum of all individual power measurements (∆f) over the entire visible range, in this example -299 dBm over  2.2 MHz.  <Menu> Restores total power display Probe (7): The line scope is high-ohm....
  • Page 219 The cursor functions are also available in the time domain for analysing the signal. However, there is no zoom function. If ARGUS detects that the connected  signal regularly exceeds a certain thresh- old, ARGUS tries to trigger automatically in response to this so as to optimally ...
  • Page 220 Particularly when using a suitable clip-on ammeter, it may be necessary to adjust the input resistance of the line monitor (input impedance, see page 218). The red symbol indicates that the line monitor is operating with an input resistance of 100 .. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 221 19 Copper tests Reference curve (*0): <Menu> Restores reference curve function. Set reference curve. <Set> When the reference curve is set, an orange line is displayed in the graph.  Hide reference curve. <Hide> Set a new reference curve. <Set> ARGUS 151...
  • Page 222 19 Copper tests Run/Hold   You can stop and restart a running test (realtime mode) at any time.  Test running Stop test     Test is stopped Restart test ARGUS 151...
  • Page 223 In this case, ARGUS displays the clipping symbol Time domain: The displayed signal is clipped both in the frequency range and the time domain.

  • Page 224: Active Probe

     The ARGUS Active Probe II is designed to be used with the ARGUS line scope. The high- ohm line scope (input impedance 3.6 k) can also be used without the ARGUS Active Probe II (see page 216).

  • Page 225: Connecting The Active Probe Ii

    19 Copper tests 19.4.2 Connecting the Active Probe II Connect ARGUS to the Active Probe II via the Line socket and the USB-A interface (host). ARGUS supplies the Active Probe with a voltage of 5 V via the USB host interface....
  • Page 226 Opens the Probe menu directly.   Select "yes" to use the probe. ARGUS then switches on the supply voltage to the USB-A interface and auto- matically subtracts the additional  damping caused by the Active Probe from the measuring results....
  • Page 227    When switched to asymmetric mode, ARGUS displays possible interference sources and the line noise. The usable signal is hidden. Saving test results without terminating the Line scope You can save your results of the measurement without disconnecting in the same way as for VDSL, see page 62.

  • Page 228: Tdr Settings

    The TDR function enables you to determine line lengths in realtime or localise interference sources. Correct interpretation of the pulses displayed by ARGUS permits e.g. detection of stub lines, poor contacts or short-circuits. For this purpose, ARGUS transmits a pulse on the connected line and displays its reflection response....
  • Page 229 To ensure optimum detection of pulse reflections, match the function for adjust- ing the gain (y-axis) with the reduction/ enlargement of the range shown (x-axis). ARGUS always starts with the lowest gain (-26 dB) at a range of 1500 meters.  Gain-Y: Sets the gain...

  • Page 230: Graph Functions

     Enlarges the middle section of <Zoom(x)++> the graph (100%). Not yet zoomed! Reverses <Zoom(x)--> and resets  <Zoom(x)++> magnification. When zooming, the y-axis always remains Continued on at 100 %. No y-axis zoom is available. next page ARGUS 151...
  • Page 231  graph:   +151.4 m When the Stop function (see Use the left and right cursor page 234) is activated, you can move keys to move the cursor to any the cursor faster.
  • Page 232  Height: The pulse height sets the level of the pulse ARGUS outputs to the line in volts. The default value is 5 V, but can be increased to 20 V. In principle, it is recommended that you increase the pulse height as the distance increases. ...
  • Page 233 19 Copper tests Wire types (6): The absolute VoP value must always be less than 1. However, ARGUS always displays this in percent. In a wire with a VoP value of 0.7, a signal propagates at 70 % of the speed ).
  • Page 234 Stop test     Test is stopped Restart test Saving test results without terminating the TDR You can save your results of the measurement without disconnecting in the same way as for VDSL, see page 62. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 235: Examples

    The greater the mismatch, the greater the amplitude of the reflection.      Poor contact point A poor contact between two lines distorts the reflection into an S-shape. The worse the contact, the greater the reflection.  ARGUS 151...
  • Page 236    Moisture Moisture penetrating the cable has the same effect on the reflection as a stub line. However, the zone between the  negative and positive reflection appears significantly noisier than for a normal stub line. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 237   Open shielding Broken or open cable shielding can be detected by connecting the “a“ and “b“ cores to ARGUS via one contact and the shielding to a second. The reflection looks like an open line.   Correct line termination...
  • Page 238 19 Copper tests ARGUS 151...

  • Page 239: Ethernet Cable Tests

    The Ethernet cable tests can only be performed on the LAN interface. 20.1 Configuring the Ethernet interface Connect the local loop to the ARGUS socket "LAN" and switch on ARGUS. The chapter "Configuring the local loop", page 25, explains how to set up the connection type "Ethernet Cable Test".
  • Page 240 Enter the name of the wire type. Name Default: PE 0.5 AWG24 ETH port flash Interval that ARGUS keeps the port active before performing a link disconnect. The  disconnect time depends on the switch. Range: 1 - 5 seconds Default: 1 s...

  • Page 241: Ethernet Cable Test

    20 Ethernet cable tests 20.3 Ethernet cable test The Ethernet cable test checks for faults in LAN cabling. ARGUS interprets the measurement result and determines whether this indicates an open line, a short-circuit or a mismatch. 20.3.1 Starting Ethernet cable test ...
  • Page 242 Pin pair Status of respective pin pair Display of distance to fault. Reflection coefficient In this example, the line is correctly termi- nated. ARGUS returns "OK" for all cores. Switches the measuring mode <Max> to "Maximum peak". Starts a new test.
  • Page 243 20 Ethernet cable tests Example measurements: Open end In this example, the line is open on all pairs. ARGUS locates the fault in the area from 49.3 m to 51.7 m. This indicates that the line is open at approx. 50 m.
  • Page 244 20 Ethernet cable tests Mismatch This example shows a mismatch (<85  at pairs 3-6 and 4-5. This indicates a short or an impedance transition <85  ARGUS 151...

  • Page 245: Ethernet Port Flash

    20 Ethernet cable tests 20.4 Ethernet port flash ARGUS can identify the port currently in use on the Ethernet switch using the test "Ethernet port flash". To facilitate identification, the flash frequency at the switch can be set in ARGUS.
  • Page 246 20 Ethernet cable tests The test "ETH port flash" has been  executed. Display: Indication whether the port LED is flashing (in example "off"). Link speed attained. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 247: Test Results

    21 Test results 21 Test results The saved test data are displayed either in the ARGUS display or on the PC. You can transfer the results to the PC, where the software WINplus generates a detailed measurement log (along with other functions)....

  • Page 248: Saving Test Results

    You can save the result after the end of a test or after disconnecting a connection.   ARGUS saves the test result in the first free slot. If all slots are occupied, you need to manually select a slot to overwrite. ...

  • Page 249: Displaying Saved Test Results

    Display of test result 21.3 Sending test results to a PC You can send the test results to a PC for viewing and archiving. Connect ARGUS (ARGUS socket "USB-B") to the interface of your PC using the cable supplied with the device and start the software WINplus.

  • Page 250: Delete Test Results

    To deletes all test results, see on page 263 “Restoring the factory settings”. 21.5 Sending all test results to PC ARGUS transfers all saved test results to the connected PC. Connect ARGUS to the PC and start ARGUS WINplus. Test results ARGUS in Main Menu...

  • Page 251: Deleting All Test Results

    21 Test results 21.6 Deleting all test results ARGUS deletes all saved test results from its internal memory. ARGUS in Main Menu Test results When ARGUS is in the selection list for preconfigured accesses, you can switch to the abbreviated main menu with ...

  • Page 252: Wlan

    USB Hub WLAN option (Article no.: 015150) You only need the WLAN kit (or the ARGUS USB mini-hub) if your ARGUS only has one USB host interface and you wish to connect two USB devices (e.g. WLAN + ARGUS Copper Box).

  • Page 253: Starting Wlan

    22 WLAN 22.1 Starting WLAN Switch on ARGUS Access list or any point in the menu. kurz ARGUS manager display - M-interface ETH / WLAN, see page 257 - LCD brightness, see page 256 - Automatic shutdown, see page 259 - Auto.

  • Page 254: Test Results Via Wlan

    The WLAN interface is now activated. ARGUS is now in access-point mode (ARGUS-AP). The WLAN symbol in the status line is green You can set up a WLAN connection with ARGUS by selecting the WLAN access with the name Argus151_SerialNumber on a smart phone, tablet or laptop and entering the password stored in ARGUS.

  • Page 255: Wlan In Router Mode

    When the ARGUS WLAN interface is active, it is always connected directly with the ARGUS router. If you want to use ARGUS as a true WLAN access point (ARGUS-AP) and e.g. start a download with this device as the gateway, you must first start a DSL access (ADSL, VDSL, see page 42).

  • Page 256: Argus Settings

    23 ARGUS settings 23 ARGUS settings ARGUS can be custom-configured for special requirements. The default values are restored using "Reset" (see page 263). 23.1 Configuring the device Changing a device setting is described using the setting "Alarm tone" as an example.
  • Page 257 ARGUS can connect to the internet. Carry out e.g. a ping test (e.g. ping www.argus.info). The time you enter runs on the built-in ARGUS realtime clock until the power supply is interrupted. When ARGUS is switched off and the batteries removed, the clock continues to run for a few days on its internal buffer.
  • Page 258 23 ARGUS settings Password If WLAN was selected as the management inter- face (see page 259), mobile devices log in using a password query.  The password (default: argus151) can also be displayed using the keyboard short-cut Channel Selects the WLAN channel on which the WLAN stick transmits....
  • Page 259 23 ARGUS settings You can set the volume of the ring tone ARGUS uses to signal an incoming Ring call. volume For one thing, you can adjust the initial volume. - Default: Level 1 (very quiet) You can also adjust the end volume....
  • Page 260 Activates a software option. You must enter an activation key via the keypad. Software A variety of options can be activated in ARGUS; each one requires entry of a option 20-digit code via the number keys.This code will be provided on request.

  • Page 261: Backing Up And Restoring Settings

    23 ARGUS settings 23.2 Backing up and restoring settings With ARGUS, you can back up all settings (PPP user name, PPP password, IP addresses, profile names and more) and restore them if needed. Backing up settings  Settings ARGUS in Main Menu...
  • Page 262 23 ARGUS settings Enter the security password to back up or restore settings. You can obtain this from your Technical Support or directly from intec (see page 8). The settings are now backed up and can be restored as necessary.

  • Page 263: Restoring The Factory Settings

    23 ARGUS settings 23.3 Restoring the factory settings ARGUS resets all settings to the factory defaults. The PPP user name and password, IP addresses, profile-names and all test results stored in ARGUS are erased.  Settings    ...

  • Page 264: Using The Battery Pack

    Automatic charging of the battery pack when ARGUS is powered down ARGUS automatically charges the battery pack as soon as the device is powered down when the power adapter is connected and the battery voltage is too low. During charging, ARGUS displays "Charging battery"...
  • Page 265 24 Using the battery pack Status ARGUS indicates the current state of the battery graphically in the display when no power adapter is connected. A battery symbol flashes in the display when it is down to a power reserve of approx. 8 minutes (depending not the operating mode). Tone errors, and in extreme cases malfunctions, can occur in this period.

  • Page 266: Firmware Update

    25 Firmware update 25 Firmware update You can download firmware files online free of charge at www.argus.info/service and then upload them to ARGUS. Go to the Web page www.argus.info.  Click the menu option "Service" (highlighted in blue here) in the navigation bar.
  • Page 267 PC and ARGUS starts with the "normal" startup screen after being restarted by the update tool. ARGUS only powers back up when you click one of the two buttons ("Back to step 1" or "Exit program") at the end of the update.
  • Page 268 Each repetition makes it possible to overwrite further faulty software components.  When connecting an ARGUS Copper Box, it can occur that ARGUS automatically initialises the Copper Box with the correct firmware in order to avoid compatibility issues. This can take a moment.

  • Page 269: Appendix

    Ohm (electrical resistance) Ampere (electrical current) ATM adaptation layer Alternating Current or Access Server ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line Action indicator Application information table ARGUS measurement protocol ANSI American National Standards Institute Anx. Annex ("Anschlusspunkt Linie") Service termination point Available second ASCII...
  • Page 270 Ethernet ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute Farad (unit of electrical capacitance) Forward error correction Fast Fourier transform Frequency shift keying File Transfer Protocol Firmware Gigabyte Gbit/s Gigabits per second G.hs ITU-T G.994.1 handshake procedure GigE Gigabit Ethernet ARGUS 151...
  • Page 271 ("Kabelverzweiger") Cable branch box kbit/s Kilobits per second Layer 1 in the OSI reference model Layer 2 in the OSI reference model Layer 3 in the OSI reference model Local Area Network Liquid crystal display Light-emitting diode Low layer compatibility ARGUS 151...
  • Page 272 Numbering plan NSAP Network service access point Network specific facilities Network termination NTBA Network termination for ISDN basic rate access Network timing reference Operation, Administration and Maintenance Out of Sequence Open Systems Interconnection Organizationally unique identifier Part number ARGUS 151...
  • Page 273 Power spectral density Program specific information PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene Power Q in Q IEEE 802.1.ad, S-VLAN Quiet line noise Quality of service Resistance (R) and capacitance (C) REIN Repetitive electrical impulse noise Radio frequency Request for comments Registered jack (standardised socket) ARGUS 151...
  • Page 274 2. Transmission convergence Transmission Control Protocol TC-PAM Trellis-coded pulse amplitude modulation Time division multiplex Time domain reflectometry TErminal, terminal equipment Transport Layer Security Type of Number Type of service Terminal portability 1. Technical specification  2. Transport stream Transceived  ARGUS 151...
  • Page 275 Volt peak-to-peak VTU-R VDSL transceiver unit Wide Area Network WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment World Wide Web xDSL Collective term for the different DSL variants xTU-C xDSL Transceiver Unit - Central Office xTU-R xDSL Transceiver Unit Apparent resistance ARGUS 151...

  • Page 276: B) Vendor Identification Numbers

    26 Appendix B) Vendor identification numbers Abbreviation Manufacturer ALCB Alcatel (STMicroelectronics) ANDV Analog Devices BDCM Broadcom GSPN Globespan IKNS Ikanos IFTN Infineon META Metanoia STMI STMicroelectronics TSTS Texas Instruments ARGUS 151...

  • Page 277: C) Error Message: Ppp Connection

    The setup of the PPP connection was cancelled, since a loopback Loopback erro was detected. Authentication error: Wrong user name or password - rejected by Authent. Error remote site. No PADO packets received. PADO timeout No PADO packets received. PADS timeout ARGUS 151...

  • Page 278: D) Error Message: Download Test

    FTP download error: No such file or directory found. Ftp no file Unknown host address. Unknown address Possible cause: Error in the address entered, DNS resolution not working or network not accessible. Unknown download error Unknown download error ARGUS 151...

  • Page 279: E) Http Status Codes

    The method specified by the Client in its request is not allowed by the server. The requested document in a format that is not supported by the Client. The request requires that the Client authenticate itself with a proxy. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 280 The server is currently unable to handle the request due to a temporary overloading of the server. The Client's request (of a gateway or proxy) did not receive a response within the specified time. The server does not support the HTTP protocol version that was used in the Client's request. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 281: F) General Error Messages

    26 Appendix F) General Error Messages  Display on ARGUS Description The protocol (IP, PPPoE, etc.) is not supported in the selected Prot. not supp. mode. Unknown error occurred. Unknown error No PPP connection can be setup. No PPP connec.

  • Page 282: G) Voip Sip Status Codes

    Display Meaning Explanation ARGUS: Code No. Trying The ARGUS is attempting to setup a call. Ringing The phone at the other end is ringing. Call Being Forwarded The call is being forwarded. Call Queued The call is in a wait loop.
  • Page 283 The SIP address is incomplete or faulty. Ambiguous The SIP address is not unique. Busy Here The destination is busy. Request Terminated The request has been terminated. Not Acceptable Here The call cannot be accepted. Request Pending A request is waiting. ARGUS 151...
  • Page 284 Busy Everywhere All terminals are busy at the remote end. Declined The system at the remote end refused to accept the call. Does Not Exist Anywhere This user does not exist any longer. Not Acceptable SIP request not acceptable. ARGUS 151...

  • Page 285: H) Software Licenses

    26 Appendix H) Software Licenses The ARGUS firmware includes code from what are known as Open Source packages, which have been published under various licenses (GPL, LGPL, MIT, BSD, etc.).  Additional information can be found – if requested in your order – on the CD-ROM included in the package (see Software_License.htm) or can be viewed at ...

  • Page 286: I) Index

    Rated / treshold value ................... 35 Router ........................66 Save results ......................61 Selecting interface ....................34 Set value ....................... 35 Status screen ......................34 Supported standards .................... 14 Alarm tones ......................... 259 Alias www address ..................... 123 Appendix ........................269 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 287 Display dimensions ....................13 General Error Messages ..................281 Inputs and outputs ....................13 MAC addresses ....................36, 90 Settings .......................256 Switching on ......................15 Weight ........................13 ARGUS Manager ......................260 ARGUS status .......................98 ASCII ..........................87 ATM .........................74, 83 Bitrate ......................54, 56 OAM ping ......................109 Statistics ........................90 Tests ........................106...
  • Page 288 Declaration of conformity ....................13 default wire types ......................208 Delete test results ......................250 DHCP ..........................86 Auto ......................38, 39, 86 Client .......................86, 87 Server ......................86, 88 Timeout .........................87 User class information ...................87 User-defined option ....................87 Vendor ID ......................87 Vendor info ......................87 DiffServ ........................149 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 289 Mismatch .......................70 Statistics ........................71 Transmission speed ....................18 Ethernet cable test parameters ...................240 Ethernet statistics ......................90 ETR ..........................59 Extended operation .......................10 FEC .........................55, 57 File size ........................122 Filter ..........................21 Finding the modem ......................214 Firewall ..........................66 Flow control ........................70 Fragmentation ......................114 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 290 Own ........................86 IP ping ........................94, 112 Assigned configuration ..................93 Results ........................ 115 Save results ......................117 test parameters ....................112 IP statistics ........................90 IP tests ........................112 IP version ........................86 IPoA ..........................83 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 291 Test parameters ....................179 IPv4 ..........................86 IPv6 .....................38, 39, 88, 93, 112 Jingle ...........................259 Jitter buffer ........................146 Key ..........................13 Back ........................16 Enter ........................15 Handset .........................16 Level ........................16 Power ........................15 Shift ........................17 Keys Cursor ........................16 Keypad ........................15 Latency mode ........................54 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 292 Save results ......................105 Starting ....................... 104 Loop attenuation ......................57 Loudspeaker ......................... 15 Lower case ........................85 Lower-case ..................... 23, 29, 113, 248 Lower-case letters ......................62 MAC address ........................ 36 Measurement log ....................247, 267 Microphone ........................15 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 293 Connector ......................18 Power management ....................259 Power supply .........................13 Power-saving mode .......................20 PPP ....................73, 83, 86, 261, 263 Error Messages ....................277 Profile ....................73, 75, 80, 85 Statistics ........................90 Trace ........................91 PPPoA ...........................83 PPPoE ...........................83 PPTP .........................68, 83, 86 Printout ..........................7 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 294 RTCP statistics ......................154 RTP ........................142, 157 RTP port range ......................146 RTP statistics ......................153 RTSP server type ....................... 190 RTSP type ........................190 Safety information ......................9 Headset ........................9 USB-host interface ....................9 Save name ........................248 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 295 Status screen ...................32, 71, 73, 74, 94, 98 STB ........................162, 184 Storage temperature ......................13 Stub line .........................54 Rule of thumb ......................54 Support ..........................8 Symbols .........................75 Symmetry ........................219 Symmetry/asymmetry toggling ..................219 ..........................227 System information in DSLAM ..................56 Cursor ........................231 Examples ......................235 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 296 VDSL Carrier set ......................37 Disconnecting ....................... 72 Display connection parameters ................45 Profile ........................45 Rated / treshold value ................... 36 Save results ......................72 Supported profiles ....................14 Supported standards .................... 14 Vectoring mode ..................... 38 ARGUS 151...
  • Page 297 VLAN priority ....................84, 101, 102 VLAN TPID ........................85 VoD ..........................188 Profile ......................188, 189 RTSP ........................189 Test parameters ....................189 VoD line .........................76 Voice codec ......................151, 157 Voice quality ........................151 VoIP Call ......................150, 199 Call acceptance ....................160 destination ....................151, 199 DiffServ ........................149 DS field ........................149...
  • Page 298 WINplus ........................7, 247 Wire type list ....................... 207 x-axis Frequency ......................50 Tones ........................50 x-axis labelling ......................50 X-axis zoom ......................47, 216 xDSL Bridge ........................33 Router ........................33 Y-axis zoom ......................48, 216 Zoom ..........................48 ARGUS 151...

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