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ARGUS 165
Manual
Version: 2.71 / EN
Important note:
An ARGUS basic package contains at least one DSL interface (ADSL, VDSL or SHDSL),
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: 2.71 / EN Important note: An ARGUS basic package contains at least one DSL interface (ADSL, VDSL or SHDSL), 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 ...
  • 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 165...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operation on xDSL accesses ............41 Configuring the xDSL interface ............42 xDSL settings ..................43 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R ............54 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R bridge ...........80 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R router ..........82 ARGUS in access mode xTU-C ............84 Operation with Ethernet accesses ..........85 Configuring the Ethernet interface ..........86...
  • Page 4 Auto tests ..................236 Operation on a POTS access ............240 21.1 Setting the POTS Interface ............240 21.2 POTS Settings .................241 21.3 Connection on a POTS Access .............243 21.4 POTS Monitor ..................244 21.5 Level Measuring on a POTS Access ..........245  ARGUS 165...
  • Page 5 25.4 Delete test results ................296 25.5 Sending all test results to PC ............296 25.6 Deleting all test results ..............297 WLAN ....................298 26.1 Starting WLAN ................298 26.2 Test results via WLAN ..............299 26.3 WLAN in router mode ..............300  ARGUS 165...
  • Page 6 ARGUS ARGUS settings ................301 27.1 Clouddienste ...................301 27.1.1 Cloud services Settings ............303 27.1.2 Cloud Update .................304 27.1.3 Configuration import ..............305 27.1.4 Upload test result ..............309 27.2 Configuring the device ..............311 27.3 Backing up and restoring settings ..........316 27.3.1 Backup / Restore ..............316 Update via PC ..................319...

  • Page 7: Introduction

     Paralell Triple Play tests  Optionally, Triple Play test functions can be added to the ARGUS 165, too. In this way, IPTV quality of service can also be checked by means of STB emulation and VoD testing and channel scanning. Data services and VoIP (incl. MOS) can be tested via the xDSL and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
  • Page 8 Additionally, the well-known ARGUS test features are available for testing directly on ISDN BRI S/T/U, PRI/E1 and POTS accesses. You can download free software updates to ARGUS from you PC at any time. Updates are available at www.argus.info/en/service/downloads. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 9 - Ping and traceroute tests (BRAS information, PPP trace, VLAN), via IPv4 and IPv6 - Download tests for measuring throughput (HTTP-download, FTP-up/download) - FTP server test, up/download from ARGUS to ARGUS - Parallel testing of multiple services (VoIP, IPTV,...) VoIP test - VoIP terminal device simulation, including acoustics (var.
  • Page 10 Line Scope: High-performance realtime Line Scope with display in time and  frequency range (FFT) up to 30 MHz TDR: Time domain reflectometer to measure line lengths and locate faults Copper Box: expansion of the ARGUS copper test function, see ARGUS Copper Box manual Documentation and Analysis...
  • Page 11 Detailed explanations regarding Gigabit-Ethernet tests, PRI/E1 and 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 12: 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 13 The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) has been tested according to the regulations specified in our conformity declaration. ARGUS is a class A device. This device can cause radio interference in residential areas. In this case, the user may be required to implement appropriate measures.
  • Page 14 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 15: 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 16 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 165...

  • Page 17: 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 18 DC: max. +145 V (for U-interface) Ethernet (LAN/SFP): IEEE 802.3  BRI/PRI/E1: - 10 Base-T  DC: max. +48 V - 100 Base-T - 1000 Base-T DC voltage measurements: - SFP (MSA) - Accuracy: ±2 % Autonegotiation Auto-MDI(X) ARGUS 165...

  • Page 19: Quick-Start Guide

     interval that can be set in ARGUS (see page 314). - You can open the ARGUS Manager from any point in the menu (press  briefly). Return from the ARGUS Manager to the original menu. -...
  • Page 20 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 21 (see example page 201). 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 22 Headset socket ARGUS check regularly if there are any USB devices connected. Using the ARGUS socket cover with the rubber protective sleeve First fit the rubber protective sleeve, then insert the socket cover in the two recesses in the sleeve provided for that purpose.
  • Page 23 SFP1 and SFP2 speed Connection of selected SFP modules from various LED on: 10/100/1000 Base-T manufacturers, for accessing fiber-based interfaces (Ethernet, FTTx/GPON).  SFP2 is optional and must be enabled separately. Therefore, always use SFP1 for single-port applications. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 24 Use only the battery pack supplied with the device. Observe the safety information given on page 15. Now connect your (switched-off) ARGUS to the external power supply supplied with the device....
  • Page 25 Power-saving mode In battery mode, ARGUS automatically switches off after five minutes of no activity (interval adjustable, see page 314). 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 26 4 Quick-start guide ARGUS 165...

  • Page 27: 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, ...). When changing accesses, the last access used is indicated on the display with...

  • Page 28: 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 32.
  • Page 29 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 30 5 Configuring accesses ARGUS displays a summary of the  configuration. Edits the physical <Phys. param.> parameters, see page 43. Entry of notices, see <Notice> page 38. Save and exit the wizard. Go back one level. ARGUS returns to the editing overview of the selected access (here VDSL).
  • Page 31 5 Configuring accesses ARGUS switches to the ARGUS status display. Switches to status screen. <Status> Switches to main menu. <Menu> Starts the VDSL connection. <Start> ARGUS 165...
  • Page 32 5 Configuring accesses ARGUS access wizard The access wizard prompts for different information depending on the access/interface. Each parameter queried depends on the respective previous parameters (from left to right). Access/ Line (PIN, Mode Access mode L2 mode Ethernet Profile...
  • Page 33 Annex B auto and Annex M auto" are selected, ARGUS automatically detects and matches the configuration on DSLAM.  Default: Annex A/M auto A TC sublayer is queried for the SHDSL access. ARGUS supports the following TC (trans- mission convergence) sublayers: Description Like ADSL, asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) is based on asynchronous time multiplexing.
  • Page 34 TDM is still widely used. Independent transmission convergence (ITC) is the name of a special ARGUS mode. In this mode, ARGUS attempts to establish a synchronisation – if only briefly – independently of the TC sublayer used (ATM, EFM or TDM) by means of special commands.

  • Page 35: Phys. Parameters

    Sorting the accesses in the access overview Press one after another Shortcut to access selection menu. 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 <>...

  • Page 36: 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 37 5 Configuring accesses  Test parameter settings are described starting on page 124. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 38: 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 30). This note can be up to 28 characters long.
  • Page 39 ARGUS switches to the Filter <Filter> menu, see page 27. Creates a new access. <New> Edits access. <Edit> Selects access Switches to ARGUS status, see page 32. Switches to status screen. <Status> Switches to main menu. <Menu> Starts the VDSL connection. <Start> ARGUS 165...

  • Page 40: Physical Layer

    <Edit>  Current configuration  access and Access selection <Access>  softkey Synchronise <Start>  assignment See page 43 See page 55 See page 27  See page 116 for tests that can be run via layer 1. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 41: Operation On Xdsl Accesses

    ARGUS supports the following access modes on xDSL accesses: xTU-R Terminal device mode (xDSL transceiver unit) see page 54. 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 80....

  • Page 42: 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 116. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 43: 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 318):...
  • Page 44 Default: Down- & Upstream   When Retransmission (G.INP) is active, ARGUS shows in the status line a „R“ for Retransmission.   When Retransmission (G.INP) is unlocked but not active, ARGUS shows in the status line a „R“...
  • Page 45 [kbit/s] using the number keys.  treshold value ARGUS displays a large green "OK" in the ARGUS status screen if the current bitrate is above the set value for an active DSL connection and an "OK" for connection parameters below the target, otherwise "NOK"....
  • Page 46 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 47 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 44. SHDSL: For region 1 (e.g. North America):...
  • Page 48 36 B channels and up to 7 Z channels. When you enter * (for the B and Z (not for channels), ARGUS automatically detects the channel allocation. ATM + EFM) Maximum selection: 36 B channels and 1 Z channel...
  • Page 49 For 2-wire SHDSL, ARGUS always uses the wire pair 4/5 (line 1); for Wire pairs  SHDSL n-wire, ARGUS always uses the wire pair 4/5 (line 1) plus a further wire pair (line) from the list.  You can change the order of the wire pairs....
  • Page 50 The PMM session supports the following remote stations: Interop bits - G.991.2 - Globespan Default: G.991.2 Multiwire  The synchronisation behaviour is matched to the following (only for ATM + remote stations: TDM) - Auto (automatic) - Globespan  - G.991.2 Default: auto ARGUS 165...
  • Page 51 - Albis BSRU (only for 4-wire Independent TC) Default: Off EOC Depending on the setting here, errors are transmitted error counter using the EOC, summed by ARGUS ("absolute") and displayed or determined over the corresponding request interval ("delta") and displayed. Default: Delta QD2Lite Determines wheter the protocol uses QD2Lite in EO channel or not....
  • Page 52 7 Operation on xDSL accesses Status screen: ARGUS in Status screen, in this example ADSL router mode is selected. Open settings <Edit> Profiles ( edit profiles) <Edit> Bridge/Router Determines which IP version is to be used. IP version (Bridge + Internet Protocol version 4 acc.
  • Page 53 77. 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 54: 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 55 7 Operation on xDSL accesses Establishing the xDSL connection using VDSL as an example Profile configuration: ARGUS uses the settings (see page 33) and limit values (see page 43) stored in the respective profile for establishing a VDSL connection. ARGUS in status screen....
  • Page 56    Display timestamp     ARGUS shows the time (internal clock, see page 311) at which the commands are received.  Switches to the previous display and the status screen.  Display the graphical xDSL trace.
  • Page 57 2048 min. (1 d 10 h 8 min.) 128 sec. (2 min. 8 sec.) 4096 min. (2d 20 h 16 min.) 256 sec. (4 min. 16 sec.) 8192 min. (5 d 16 h 32 min.) 512 sec. ( 8 min. 32 sec. ) ARGUS 165...
  • Page 58 A handshake (G.hs) signal from the remote station was detected. Start of the training phase following  orange successful handshake. Showtime achieved. The TC sublayer is  green established. ARGUS is ready for operation. See page 76 for an explanation of SHDSL. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 59 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 60 Number of ATM cells. OAM cells Number of OAM cells. User VCCs Number of user-side VCCs AAL5 PDUs Number of AAL5 PDUs Unmapped Unmapped cells received (Rx) cells Continued on Unmapped Unmapped VPI and VPI next page VPI/VCI received (Rx) ARGUS 165...
  • Page 61 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 62  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 63 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 165...
  • Page 64 (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 165...
  • Page 65 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 aus> Reset min/max values. <Min/Max Rst.> Displays the min/max Softkeys. Continued on next page ARGUS 165...
  • Page 66 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 62). page ARGUS 165...
  • Page 67 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 68 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 69 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 70 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 (grey) = Retransmission active (blue)...
  • Page 71 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 72 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 46 for more information. SRA (Seamless...
  • Page 73 - Correct: Successful retransmission of a DTU - Uncorrect: 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...
  • Page 74 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 75 7 Operation on xDSL accesses ARGUS determines the following SHDSL connection parameters: SHDSL connection parameters: SNR margin Signal-to-noise ratio margin in dB. The SNR margin is a measure of how much additional noise the transmission can stand and still maintain a bit error rate (BER) of 10 .
  • Page 76 When a modem synchronises with DSLAM, the vendor and device type of this modem are generally displayed in the DSLAM's control system. In SHDSL, this is carried out according to “ITU-T G.991.2 table 9-10". When an ARGUS device  synchronises with a DSLAM, the latter reports to the control system the following:...

  • Page 77: Saving The

          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 294)....
  • Page 78 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 79 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 80: 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 81 Displays the connection parameters.  Switches to the layer-1 box and other elements, see page 94 for explanation. Displays the VDSL <Info> connection parameters, see page 59. Disconnects the VDSL <Stop> connection and automatically deactivates the bridge. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 82: 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 83 1 has not yet been established, this is automatically started as well.  Bridge/router parameter <Edit> settings, see page 52.  Establishing the VDSL router. The VDSL connection is active.  See page 80 for bridge mode display and operation. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 84: Argus In Access Mode Xtu-C

    Determining the SHDSL connection parameters ARGUS is connected to the SHDSL modem directly using the supplied xDSL, patch, SHDSL 4-wire or SHDSL 8-wire banana cable. In this case, ARGUS replaces the DSLAM (STU-C). ARGUS establishes an SHDSL connection and determines all relevant SHDSL connection parameters.

  • Page 85: 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 86: Configuring The Ethernet Interface

    Please refer to chapter „5 Configuring accesses“ (see page 27) 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 116. Note: ...

  • Page 87: 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 88: 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 89 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 90: Ddm Test (Sff 8472)

    8 Operation with Ethernet accesses 8.4 DDM test (SFF 8472) With the Digital Diagnostic Mode (DDM) test according to SFF 8472, ARGUS detects various optical and electrical line parameters, such as link speed, transmission level or the remote station currently in use.
  • Page 91 SFP type (transmitter) used Coding used Transmission type used (optical or electrical) Link speed  Display: Display of diagnostic parameters (power meter) Received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx) power in mW Received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx) level in dBm  ARGUS 165...
  • Page 92 You can disconnect and save the results from an Ethernet connection as described for VDSL, see page 77. Saving the results without disconnecting the Ethernet connection You can save your results for an Ethernet connection without disconnecting in the same way as for VDSL, see page 78. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 93: 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 94 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 40) Configures physical layer.

  • Page 95: 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 96 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 165...

  • Page 97: 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 114 for explanations of the  services. Continued on next page ARGUS 165...

  • Page 98: Assigning Additional Virtual Lines

    137. 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 99 The configuration options are <Edit> described starting on page 103. Edit the selected VL profile.   e.g. select PPP The configuration options are described starting on page 105.  Opens PPP profile selection Continued on next page ARGUS 165...
  • Page 100 Up to 20 PPP profiles can be  configured. Edits the selected PPP <Edit> profile, see page 105. The configuration options are described starting on page 105.    The desired profile has not yet been selected. Continued on next page ARGUS 165...
  • Page 101 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 102 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 196.

  • Page 103: 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 104 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 165...
  • Page 105 Range: 2 - 10 seconds Default: 2 Enter the name of the PPP profile. Profile name PPP settings (Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol) PPTP Own server IP address Range 0.0.0.0. to 255.255.255.255 Default: 0.0.0.0 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 106 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 107 - Format: choose format: ASCII or hexadecimal ASCII data: Entry of DHCP vendor ID in ASCII format Default: ARGUS, for details see "User name", page 105 - HEX data: entry of DHCP vendor ID in hexadecimal format, see  MAC address page 87 DHCP vendor info:...
  • Page 108 - Format: choose format: ASCII or hexadecimal - ASCII data: entry of DHCP user-defined option in ASCII format Default: ARGUS, for details see "User name", page 105 - HEX data Entry of DHCP user-defined option in hexadecimal  format, see MAC address page 87 Settings for the DHCP server:...
  • Page 109 PC; see page 77.  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 110: 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 111 9 Virtual lines (VL)  PPP information: ARGUS displays the received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx) PPP packets and the bytes.             Ethernet information: ARGUS displays the received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx) Ethernet frames and bytes.
  • Page 112 IPv6 Control Protocol LCP: Link Control Protocol IPCP: Internet Protocol Control Protocol PAP: Password Authentication Protocol  Abbreviation meaning: Abbreviation Meaning ack. acknowledge auth. authentication conf. configuration nak. not acknowledge prot. protocol rec. received rep. reply req. request rej. rejected ARGUS 165...
  • Page 113 <IPv4> (Softkey not visible in this example, as IPv6 was used). <IPv4> Assigned configuration: ARGUS displays the IP configuration  assigned by the server: - Global Unicast Address - Link Local Address - DNS server address Use the cursor keys to display further information.

  • Page 114: Services + Tests

    - Video on demand - FTP download - VoIP wait - IPTV scan - FTP upload - VoIP PESQ test - IPTV passive - FTP server - Textbrowser Possible tests that can be executed using the various services. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 115: Displaying Service Statistics

    10 Services + Tests 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 116: Overview Of Tests Andhotkey Assignment

    VPI/VCI scan  see page 131 ATM-OAM ping see page 134 IP ping  see page 137 Traceroute see page 143 HTTP down- load see page 147 FTP download see page 152 FTP upload  see page 156 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 117 = only for VDSL * = only for ADSL and VDSL A virtual line must be configured first before ARGUS can execute these texts (exceptions: VPI/VCI scan, ATM-OAM ping, loop, traffic generator, RFC2544 2 port test). Configuration is described in the chapter "Virtual line", see page 93.

  • Page 118: Lte

    12 LTE 12 LTE With the LTE function and an approved USB stick (including SIM card), ARGUS can scan all available networks (LTE scan) and determine their connection parameters. This also permits data tests to be carried out. With the LTE function and an approved USB stick (including SIM card), ARGUS can scan all available networks (LTE scan) and determine their connection parameters.

  • Page 119: Establishing Lte Connection

    12 LTE 12.2 Establishing LTE connection ARGUS in status screen. ARGUS uses the default profile (PPP VLAN 7/ in the example) to establish a LTE connection. The test has not yet started! Meaning of arrow in the layer-1 box: Gray arrow...
  • Page 120 You can disconnect and save the results from an LTE connection as described for VDSL, see page 77 Saving test results without terminating the LTE connection You can save your results of the LTE connection without disconnecting in the same way as for VDSL, see page 78 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 121 -12 dB up to -5 dB -5 dB up to -1 dB -1 dB up to 4 dB yellow 4 dB up to 9 dB yellow 9 dB up to 19 dB green 19 dB up to 40 dB green ARGUS 165...

  • Page 122: Lte Scan

    12 LTE 12.3 LTE Scan The LTE scan scans all available carriers and frequency bands. 12.3.1 LTE-Scan starten ARGUS status screen.  Establising LTE connection.    Activates LTE <Start>    Displays the LTE connection <Info> parameters, see page 119.
  • Page 123 The LTE scan executes. This can take a few seconds. The scan is completed when the hourglass disap- pears from the status display. ARGUS displays all available carriers and frequency bands. The detail information such as signal strength, signal quality and signal-to-noise ratio can only be displayed for the carriers enabled for that SIM card.

  • Page 124: 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 125 VLAN but not with devices in other VLANs. Range: from 0 to 4095 Default: 2 The IDs 0, 1 and 4095 are reserved for management purposes and should preferably not be used. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 126 VLAN but not with devices in other VLANs. Range: from 0 to 4095 Default: 2 The IDs 0, 1 and 4095 are reserved for management purposes and should preferably not be used. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 127 (remote station) issues the IP address (DHCP client). Default: Static IP Own IP Own ARGUS IP address address Range: Range 0.0.0.0. to 255.255.255.255 Default: 0.0.0.0 (assignment see RFC 3330) The layer-2 settings are also relevant when conducting a layer-3 loop.
  • Page 128 VLAN ID (also called the tag  inner or customer ID) and TPID agree (S-VLAN) with the VLAN 1 settings. - = ARGUS does not loop. x = ARGUS loops regardless of whether the received Ethernet packets contain VLANs. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 129 13 Loop Starting the loop (access mode: SHDSL STU-R ATM) ARGUS in status screen.  Establishing the SHDSL connection  The profile shown in the display (profile 1 in this example) is used for the loop.  Activates SHDSL. <Start>...
  • Page 130 Display of status screen. <Status> Connection statistics are not recorded during the loop tests (in SHDSL access). ARGUS resumes saving of these statistics when the test is ended.  Saving the results You can save the results for the loop test in the same way as for VDSL, see page 77.

  • Page 131: Atm Tests

    Other interfaces such as VDSL, Ethernet or SHDSL-EFM are not based on ATM. 14.1 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 132 14 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 133 14 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 134: Atm-Oam Ping

    14 ATM tests 14.2 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 135 ATM-OAM ping, see page 134. 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 136 14 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 137: Ip Tests

    15 IP tests 15.1 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 138 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 139 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 140 IP ping Changes IP ping <Setting> parameters, see page 137.   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 137.
  • Page 141 15 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 142 15 IP tests      ARGUS saves the result of the <Yes> IP ping test to the first free storage slot in internal memory (see page 294). ARGUS returns to the test result <Back> without saving results.

  • Page 143: Traceroute

    15 IP tests 15.2 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 144 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 55).  The service Data and the VDSL connection are active....
  • Page 145 15 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 137 for instructions. In this example a traceroute test is conducted with IP version IPv4.
  • Page 146 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 142).  Sends trace file to PC, see page 109. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 147: Http Download

    15 IP tests 15.3 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 148 "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 149 (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 55).    ...
  • Page 150 Current and overall transferred data 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 230. Cancels test. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 151 Transferred file size  (in this example 485,750 MB). Maximum parallel downloads. Configured parallel downloads.      Exits results.  Saves HTTP download result, see page 141. Save result? Sends trace file to PC, see page 109 ARGUS 165...

  • Page 152: Ftp Download

    15 IP tests 15.4 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 153 ).  The server profiles are also used for HTTP download and FTP upload.     Edits the marked profile, <Edit> see page 147 for changes to the individual parameters.  FTP download starts automatically. Initialisation ARGUS 165...
  • Page 154 230. Cancels test. Display of test status: You can observe the running test or start a new test here, see page 230. Selects a new single test. <New> Stops FTP download test. <Stop> ARGUS 165...
  • Page 155 Overall Transferred data (in this example 268,732 MB). Maximum parallel downloads. Configured parallel downloads.      Exits results.  For saving results, see IP ping page 141. Save result? Sends trace file to PC, see page 109. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 156: Ftp Upload

    15 IP tests 15.5 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 157 ).   The server profiles are also used for HTTP download and FTP download.    Edits the marked profile, <Edit> see page 147 for changes to the individual parameters.  Initialisation FTP upload starts automatically. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 158 You can observe the running test or start a new test here, see page 230. Selects a new single test. <New> Stops FTP upload test. <Stop> Press shift: Stops all active tests. <Stop all> Finishs all test. <Finish all> ARGUS 165...
  • Page 159 Display of test status. <Test status> Starts a new FTP upload test. <New>      For information on saving results, see IP ping page 141. Save result? Sends trace file to PC, see page 109. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 160: 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 161 230. 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 162 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 163       Edits the marked profile, <Edit> see page 147 for changes to the individual parameters.   See page 147 HTTP download for an explanation of the test parameters. Continued on next page ARGUS 165...
  • Page 164 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 165: Argu/

    Total download file size (in this example 952,153 GB). Current and overall transferred data 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 165...
  • Page 166 (in this example 268,732 MB). Maximum parallel downloads. Configured parallel downloads.        Exits results display.    For saving results, see IP ping page 141. Save result? Sends trace file to PC, see page 109. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 167: Textbrowser

    A virtual line is allocated to the <Edit> service Data. If no xDSL or Ethernet connection is established, ARGUS automatically con- nects at this point using the default profile (s. page 56). The service Data and the VDSL connection are active.....
  • Page 168 You can configure up to 20 URLs, see „Access name“ on page 29. If no xDSL or Ethernet connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (s. page 56). Displaying the URL and the IP <Desti-...
  • Page 169 Selects a new single test. <New> Stops text browser. <Stop> Press shift: Stops all active tests. <Stop all> Finishs all test. <Finish all> For saving results, see IP ping page 141. Save result? Sends trace file to PC, see page 109. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 170 15 IP tests ARGUS 165...

  • Page 171: Network Scan

    16 Network scan 16 Network scan In a network scan, ARGUS identifies and displays all hosts, services and servers in a pre- configured subnet. The network scan can only be executed on an Ethernet interface.  Scanning via DSL is not possible.
  • Page 172 The profile shown in the display (profile 1 in this example) is used for network scan. 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    ...
  • Page 173 230.  A maximum of 50 entries per test are saved. The network scan was completed. You can now view the results using the corre- sponding menu options. Continued on next page ARGUS 165...
  • Page 174 The number of ports for each client (IP) is also shown in square brackets. Displays test status without ending <Test- status> the test or starting a new test, see page 230. Select a client. Continued on next page ARGUS 165...
  • Page 175 <Test status> the test or starting a new test, see page 230. Select of server type. In this example: list of web servers in this network. Exits results For saving results, see IP ping page 141. Save results? ARGUS 165...

  • Page 176: Voip Tests

    17 VoIP tests 17 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 177      A total of three user-defined VoIP profiles are available.      Edits the VoIP profile. <Edit>  Edits the marked profile.      Edit the marked parameters. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 178 IP ping test, see page 137. Outbound proxy/SBC port: port of proxy server. Range: 0 to 65535 Default: 5060 DNS resolution You can define the type of DNS resolution here. Choose SRV Record or A/AAA Record. Default: SRV Record ARGUS 165...
  • Page 179 Determines which transport protocol is to be used. Choose between UDP and TCP. For the setting "TCP protocol fallback", ARGUS attempts to use the TCP protocol instead of the UDP protocol for a data stream with large packets. The TLS protocol (formerly SSL) is a hybrid encryption protocol for secure data transmission....
  • Page 180 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 181 (via the voice codec marked in the list). Deletes the marked codec from the list. <Delete> Adopts the codec priorities. G.729 A/B, G.726-40, G.726-32,  Supported Codecs G.726-24, G.726-16, G.722, G.711 A law, G.711 μ law, G.723.1 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 182 Increases or decreases the VoIP DTMF duration. 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 183 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 165...

  • Page 184: 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 55).      ...
  • Page 185 ("Connected!"): ARGUS determines the MOS value and displays whether the set MOS voice quality value (see page 182) 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 186 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 165...
  • Page 187 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 188 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 189 <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 190   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 194....
  • Page 191 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 192: 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 184.

  • Page 193: Voip Wait

    17 VoIP tests 17.2 VoIP wait In the test "VoIP wait", ARGUS behaves like a VoIP telephone. The VoIP call (see page 178) and the VoIP wait parameters must be configured for the VoIP wait test. Connecting the service. ...
  • Page 194  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 178) as its own number.  Start VoIP wait The service VoIP and the VDSL...
  • Page 195 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 196: Iptv Tests

    18 IPTV tests 18.1 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 197 The channel list can be used and edited in all profiles. You can store selection up to 250 channels. Using the software WINplus/WINanalyse 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> ARGUS 165...
  • Page 198 Default: 0 Establishes the limit values for CC errors. CC error Range: 0 to 10,000 Default: 0 Establishes the limit values for the CC error rate. CC error rate Range: 0.00 % to 100.00 % Default: 0.00 % ARGUS 165...
  • Page 199 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 29 for details. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 200: Multiple Virtual Lines

    18 IPTV tests 18.1.1 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 201 (in this example profile 3), see page 99.     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 165...
  • Page 202 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 55).      Duration of activation. <Info>...
  • Page 203    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 204 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 205. Continued on next page ARGUS 165...
  • Page 205 Switches to MPEG2 details, see <MPEG2> page 206.    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 165...
  • Page 206 Switches to IPTV info, see <Info> page 204. 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 165...
  • Page 207 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 165...
  • Page 208           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 165...
  • Page 209 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 165...
  • Page 210 Media loss rate (MLR) during the test Displays IPTV test detail <Detail> information, see page 204 and following. Exits results.  For saving results, see IP ping page 142. Sends trace file to PC, see page 109. Save result? ARGUS 165...

  • Page 211: Iptv Scan

    18 IPTV tests 18.2 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 212        Edits the scan marked profile.                 Edits and modifies the marked  parameters    ARGUS 165...
  • Page 213 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. If no channels have been selected yet, the list is empty.
  • Page 214 > 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 165...
  • Page 215 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 29 for details.
  • Page 216 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 55).    Duration of activation. <Info> Opens test selection.
  • Page 217 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 230.

  • Page 218: 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 196 and following for protocol-independent parameters and test parameters for IPTV passive.   ...
  • Page 219 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 165...
  • Page 220 197 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 221 18 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 222: Video On Demand (Vod)

    18 IPTV tests 18.4 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 223 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 138. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 224 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 29 for details. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 225 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 55).      Duration of activation. <Info>...
  • Page 226    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 227 Switches to UDP information, see <UDP> page 228. 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 165...
  • Page 228 Minimum stream bitrate Maximum stream bitrate Display: Received packets Maximum packet jitter Current packet jitter Switches to stream information, <Stream> see page 229. Display: Lost RTP packets OSS RTP packets Number of errored RTP packets Continued on next page ARGUS 165...
  • Page 229 OK or FAIL, and the error status.  The further test results are described starting on page 227. Exits results.  For saving results, see IP ping page 142. Sends trace file to PC, see page 109. Save result? ARGUS 165...

  • Page 230: Parallel Tests

    19 Parallel tests 19 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 231 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 232 Cursor down entire upstream range. 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 165...
  • Page 233 19 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 234 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 235 19 Parallel tests ARGUS 165...

  • Page 236: Auto Tests

    To to 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 (in this example Data and VoIP).
  • Page 237 20 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 230).  The number of tests (e.g. IP ping, down- load, VoIP ...) is limited to ten; IPTV can be selected only once (see page 230).
  • Page 238 In addition to the IP ping test, a traceroute test is also started automatically  and simultaneously via the auto test pro- file. Removes the test from <Delete> the list. The scenario is accepted and saved. Cursor down Continued on next page ARGUS 165...
  • Page 239  Use the alphanumeric keyboard. Exit auto test setup by pressing .  twice and then start the test with see page 232 for instructions. The individual tests are configured as described starting on page 137. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 240: Operation On A Pots Access

    Use the included connection cable to connect the ARGUS (Line jack) to the POTS access to be tested and then switch the ARGUS on. The POTS settings are made in the chapter 5 Configuring accesses page 27. In this example the POTS TE mode was selected: ARGUS State Display ...

  • Page 241: Pots Settings

    CLIP via DTMF  DTMF (Dual-tone multi-frequency) For Scandinavia and the Netherlands The ARGUS will automatically detect that a CLIP was sent using DTMF with the polarity reversal and will set itself accordingly (e.g. Netherlands). Default setting: FSK Settings for the three parameters Level, Duration and Interval of the DTMF parameter DTMF signals generated during POTS (analog) operation.
  • Page 242 40 - 200 ms: 10 ms steps In the range 200 - 300 ms: 20 ms steps In the range 300 - 1000 ms: 100 ms steps For information on restoring the default parameter settings, see page 318. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 243: Connection On A Pots Access

    21.3 Connection on a POTS Access Outgoing Calls The ARGUS sets up a connection to another terminal. If the terminal at the other end is a telephone, the handset integrated in the ARGUS or a headset can be used to hold a conversation.

  • Page 244: Pots Monitor

    You can listen-in on the line with the integrated handset or a headset without having the ARGUS send on or otherwise influence the interface. The POTS monitor settings are made in the chapter 5 Configuring accesses page 27.

  • Page 245: Level Measuring On A Pots Access

    21 Operation on a POTS access 21.5 Level Measuring on a POTS Access The ARGUS measures the voltage level in both the normal case and when the line is “busy” (trunk line).  Level measuring ARGUS Main Menu  ...

  • Page 246: Pesq

    Ethernet. The PESQ test is only available for interfaces that have previously been enabled (e.g. ISDN option). The PESQ analysis is not performed by ARGUS directly but by a PESQ server, which has its own telephone number. ARGUS is connected directly to the subscriber access and loops a standardised voice recording to the server....
  • Page 247 PESQ: Loop: Evaluation of talker and listener side. Mode ARGUS receives the voice recording from the server and loops this back to the server. Sending: Evaluation of talker side. ARGUS transmits the voice recording to the server. Enter the server number for the PESQ test at the POTS interface.

  • Page 248: Pesq Test On Xdsl Or Ethernet Access Via Voip

      Assigns a virtual line to the <Edit> service VoD or edits it.   If no xDSL connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 55).     ...
  • Page 249 230. Test result:  ARGUS displays the set mode (in this example ARGUS loop) and the PESQ value calculated according to ITU-T P.862.  The PESQ quality scale ranges from +4.5 (excellent) to -0.5 (bad)....

  • Page 250: Pesq Test On An Isdn Access

    22 PESQ 22.3 PESQ test on an ISDN access ARGUS in the main menu (BRI or U- Single tests interface) must be selected as the access.    PESQ test    Select a voice service, e.g. ISDN Select the service telephony....

  • Page 251: Pesq Test On An Pots Access

    22 PESQ Test result: ARGUS displays the set mode (in this example ARGUS Loop) and the calculated PESQ value according to ITU-T P.862 as well as the POTS MOS (LQO = Listening Quality Objective) according to ITU-T P.800.1.  The PESQ quality scale ranges from +4.5 (excellent) to -0.5 (bad)....

  • Page 252: 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 253: 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 165...
  • Page 254 Outdoor cable, conductor with plastic jacket, air filled 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 ARGUS 165...

  • Page 255: Starting R Measurement

    Wire type 20 66.7 default, editable Conversion of AWG to mm and mm to AWG: 23.1.2 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 256 Laid out one behind the other, the two wire would have a length of 2.2 km 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 257: Rc Measurement

    23 Copper tests 23.2 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 258 (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 256.  ...

  • Page 259: Line Scope

    23 Copper tests 23.3 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 260 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 165...
  • Page 261 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 262: 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 62. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 263 (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 165...
  • Page 264 23 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 265 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 266 (input impedance, see page 264). The red symbol indicates that the line monitor is operating with an input resistance of 100 ..  A suitable clip-on ammeter is available as an accessory for ARGUS; please ask our Support team. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 267 <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 165...
  • Page 268 23 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 165...
  • Page 269 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 270: 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 262).

  • Page 271: Connecting The Active Probe Ii

    23 Copper tests 23.4.2 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 272 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 273    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 78.

  • Page 274: Tdr

    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 275 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 276: 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 165...
  • Page 277 The Zoom function and the Cursor function can also be combined. For example, you can determine a certain value using the cursor more easily when you have previously zoomed in on a specific area. However, the starting position of the cursor can vary. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 278  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 279 23 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 280 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 78.  See page 323 for the meanings of all symbols used in the TDR. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 281: 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 165...
  • Page 282    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 165...
  • Page 283   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 284 23 Copper tests ARGUS 165...

  • Page 285: Ethernet Cable Tests

    The Ethernet cable tests can only be performed on the LAN1 interface. 24.1 Configuring the Ethernet interface Connect the local loop to the ARGUS socket "LAN1" and switch on ARGUS. The chapter "Configuring the local loop", page 32, explains how to set up the connection type "Ethernet Cable Test".
  • Page 286 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 287: Ethernet Cable Test

    24 Ethernet cable tests 24.3 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. 24.3.1 Starting Ethernet cable test ...
  • Page 288 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 289 24 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 290 24 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 165...

  • Page 291: Ethernet Port Flash

    24 Ethernet cable tests 24.4 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 292 24 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 165...

  • Page 293: Test Results

    25 Test results 25 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 / WINanalyse generates a detailed measurement log (along with other functions)....

  • Page 294: 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 295: Displaying Saved Test Results

    Display of test result 25.3 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 or WINanalyse.

  • Page 296: Delete Test Results

    To deletes all test results, see on page 318 “Restoring the factory settings”. 25.5 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 or WINanalyse. Test results ARGUS in Main Menu...

  • Page 297: Deleting All Test Results

    25 Test results 25.6 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 298: Wlan

    26 WLAN 26 WLAN ARGUS can be WLAN-enabled using a USB WLAN stick. ARGUS then offers WLAN as the management interface for an array of functions. ARGUS supports a variety of approved WLAN sticks, which are available as accessories. Please ask our Support team.

  • Page 299: 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 Argus165_SerialNumber on a smart phone, tablet or laptop and entering the password stored in ARGUS.

  • Page 300: 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, SHDSL, see page 55).

  • Page 301: Argus Settings

    27.1 Clouddienste ARGUS supports cloud services for communicating with its environment. These services enable ARGUS to share data with other systems via its test interface. ARGUS offers test interfaces for ADSL, VDSL, SHDSL, Ethernet, GPON and LTE. When connected via these interfaces and with the data service running, ARGUS can download firmware updates, import a configuration and upload measurement logs.
  • Page 302 Only the server profile “Firmware” is preconfigured. When the server specified in this profile is used, ARGUS looks for a new firmware version on intec’s server. The ARGUS instrument logs onto the server with its serial number and IP address.

  • Page 303: Cloud Services Settings

    27 ARGUS settings 27.1.1 Cloud services Settings Settings Description <Edit> Activates the server profile you wish to edit. Firmware Entry the FTP server address.  Server FTP server address Default: firmware.argus.info User name Entry the user name. Default: argus Entry the password. ...

  • Page 304: Cloud Update

    27). For details on configuring the firmware updates, see the chapter “Configuring ARGUS” on page 301. Never under any circumstances import a configuration when ARGUS when is oper- ating in battery mode. Connect ARGUS to the power adapter before importing a configuration. Starts the service....

  • Page 305: Configuration Import

    27.1.3 Configuration import 27.1.3.1 Automatic configuration import This function enables you to read out and adopt the ARGUS configuration file. Never under any circumstances import a configuration when ARGUS when is operating in battery mode. Connect ARGUS to the power adapter before importing a configuration.
  • Page 306 27 ARGUS settings A new configuration is available. The configuration file is downloaded. The configuration is imported. Continued on next page ARGUS 165...
  • Page 307 Once the import is successfully completed, restart the device. 27.1.3.2 Manual configuration import This function makes it possible to accept a configuration previously stored on the ARGUS instrument via WebDAV. Never under any circumstances import a configuration when ARGUS is operating in battery mode.
  • Page 308 27 ARGUS settings Once a WLAN link is active and a WebDAV server has transferred an acn file to ARGUS, you can load it. Otherwise “Adopt configuration” is grayed out. If ARGUS cannot find a suitable acn file, it outputs an error message.

  • Page 309: Upload Test Result

    27 ARGUS settings 27.1.4 Upload test result This function enables you to upload test results to an external server and download them again at a later date. Prerequisites: The instrument is connected to the interface (xDSL, Ethernet or LTE). The name of the test result “New result”...
  • Page 310 Following the upload, ARGUS returns to test results processing mode. The upload is now complete, and the measurement result is on both the external server and ARGUS. It can now be deleted. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 311: Configuring The Device

    Set the time offset (coordinated world time: UTC-12 to UTC+14) for your time zone here. UTC+1 is the setting for central Europe. Daylight  If central European time is selected, ARGUS calculates with a savings time: total time offset of UTC +2 during the summer months. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 312 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 313 27 ARGUS settings Password If WLAN was selected as the management inter- face (see page 314), mobile devices log in using a password query.  The password (default: argus165) can also be displayed using the keyboard short-cut Channel Selects the WLAN channel on which the WLAN stick transmits....
  • Page 314 27 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 315 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 316: Backing Up And Restoring Settings

    27.3.1 Backup / Restore With ARGUS, you can back up all settings (speed dial memory, PPP user name, PPP password, IP addresses, profile names, user-specific details, keypad information and more) and restore them if needed.
  • Page 317 27 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 11). The settings are now backed up and can be restored as necessary.
  • Page 318 27 ARGUS settings 27.3.1.1 Restoring the factory settings ARGUS resets all settings to the factory defaults. The speed-dial memory, PPP user name and password, IP addresses, profile- names, user-specific services, keypad information and all test results stored in ARGUS are erased.

  • Page 319: Update Via Pc

    28 Update via PC 28 Update via PC 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 320 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 321: Using The Battery Pack

    29 Using the battery pack 29 Using the battery pack Changing the battery pack Power down ARGUS and disconnect the power adapter. Then release the knurled screw securing the battery pack. Handling the battery pack ARGUS may only be operated using the battery pack supplied with the device;...
  • Page 322 29 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 323: Appendix

    Number key 9 Setting of Time/FFT x-axis Number key 0 Min/Max Peak hold 100 Ohm input Number key # resistance Continue Run/Hold Run/Hold Press one after Reference curve Reference curve another Press one after Store Store Store another ARGUS 165...
  • Page 324 30 Appendix 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 Service ADSL VDSL SHDSL ETH...
  • Page 325 30 Appendix If a Copper Box was used on ARGUS for the last test, an additional softkey  appears, containing all information on the last connected ARGUS <Copper Box> Copper Box. Once the Copper Box is started, the information page of the currently connected Copper Box is automatically displayed.
  • Page 326 Restores the saved test settings, see page 317. Press one after Resets all settings to the factory another default, see page 318. Press one after another Opens Test Manager. Press one after  another ARGUS saves the current measure- ment without stopping it. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 327: B) Symbols

    For example due to an incorrect server path. grey varied Importing a configuration or executing a test (e.g. PESQ). green WLAN WLAN is active; ARGUS is currently in access point mode. grey WLAN WLAN is not active. grey Ethernet The management interface Ethernet is selected.
  • Page 328 Preparing activation of physical layer, VL or service. orange The Tx and Rx values are not equal in the VoIP QoS test. green Test running. Test stopped. green Active Probe is active and correctly supplied from ARGUS. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 329 FEC errors occurred in the final second in upstream and downstream. green No Upstream CRC errors occurred in the final second in upstream. No FEC errors occurred in the final second in downstream. green grey Retransmission configured but not active. blue Retransmission working. Retransmission active. ARGUS 165...

  • Page 330: 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 165...

  • Page 331: 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 165...

  • Page 332: E) Http Status Codes

    The requested document in a format that is not supported by the Client. The request requires that the Client authenticate itself with a proxy. The Client did not place its request within the time allowed by the server [Request Timeout]. ARGUS 165...
  • Page 333 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 165...

  • Page 334: F) General Error Messages

    30 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 335: 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 336 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 165...

  • Page 337: H) Vendor Identification Numbers

    This user does not exist any longer. Not Acceptable SIP request not acceptable. H) 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 165...

  • Page 338: I) Software Licenses

    30 Appendix I) 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 339: J) Abbreviations

    A7kHz Audio 7 kHz 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 Advice of charge AOC-D Advice of charge Charging information during the call Advice of charge ...
  • Page 340 Coder decoder COLP Connected Line Identification Presentation COLR Connected Line Identification Presentation CONN CONNect message CONN ACK CONNect ACKnowledge message Conversational Quality Estimated Call reference Cyclic redundancy check Call transfer Closed user group Call waiting Destination address (1TR6) ARGUS 165...
  • Page 341 European Digital Subscriber Signalling System Number 1 Ethernet in the First Mile (see protocol IEEE 802.3ah) Error Free Seconds Event Information Table ElektroG Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz, German law governing electrical and electronic devices Electromagnetic compatibility European standard Ethernet over ATM Embedded operations channel ARGUS 165...
  • Page 342 Call hold HRX value Hypothetical reference value HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol ("Hauptverteiler") Main distribution frame Hertz (measuring unit of frequency) Integrated access device Identifier IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol INFO INFOrmation Message ARGUS 165...
  • Page 343 Loss of sync word seconds Line qualification Listening quality objective Meter Media Access Control Megabyte Mbit/s Megabits per second Mobile Country Code MCID Malicious call identification Main distribution frame (see also HVT) Media Delivery Index (RFC 4445) min. Minute ARGUS 165...
  • Page 344 Private automatic branch exchange PADI PPPoE active discovery initiation PADO PPPoE active discovery offer PADR PPPoE active discovery request PADS PPPoE active discovery session confirmation PADT PPPoE active discovery termination Pulse amplitude modulation Password Authentication Protocol Program association table ARGUS 165...
  • Page 345 Resistance (R) and capacitance (C) REIN Repetitive electrical impulse noise RELease message REL ACK RELease ACKnowledge message REL COMPL RELease COMPLete message Radio frequency Request for comments Registered jack (standardised socket) RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances Router RTCP Real-Time Control Protocol ARGUS 165...
  • Page 346 Session Traversal Utilities for NAT Subaddressing SUSP SUSPend message Trigger Type Approval Code ("Teilnehmeranschlussleitung") Subscriber line 1. Trellis code 2. Transmission convergence Transmission Control Protocol TC-PAM Trellis-coded pulse amplitude modulation Time division multiplex Time domain reflectometry Time and date table ARGUS 165...
  • Page 347 2. Voltage at the common collector Virtual channel identifier VC-MUX Virtual circuit multiplexing VDSL Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line ViSyB Video syntax-based ViTel Video telephony VLAN Virtual Local Area Network Virtual line Video LAN client Virtual Network Computing Video on demand ARGUS 165...
  • Page 348 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 See SRU ARGUS 165...

  • Page 349: K) Index

    Displaying stored test results ................79 mode ........................33 Modem trace display .....................56 Profile configuration ....................55 Rated / treshold value ...................43 Router ........................82 Save results ......................77 Selecting interface ....................42 Set value .......................43 Status screen ......................42 Supported standards .....................18 Alarm tones .........................314 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 350 Inputs and outputs ....................17 MAC addresses .................... 44, 110 Settings ....................... 301, 311 Switching on ......................19 Weight ........................17 ARGUS Manager ......................315 ARGUS status ......................324 ASCII .......................... 107 ATM ........................94, 103 Bitrate ......................68, 70 OAM ping ......................
  • Page 351 Copper tests ......................246, 252 Country code .........................74 CRC ........................69, 71, 75 Current delay .......................105 Cursor function ......................63 Data ..........................94 Data log ........................109 Date entry ........................311 DDM ..........................90 Declaration of conformity ....................17 default wire types ......................254 Delete test results ......................296 DHCP ..........................106 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 352 Error counters Reset ........................70 ES ..........................75 Ethernet Access type ......................85 Establishing connection .................. 87, 88 Flow control ......................87 Mismatch ......................87 Statistics ......................88, 90 Transmission speed ....................23 Ethernet cable test parameters ................... 286 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 353 Fragmentation ......................139 Frequency band ......................118 FTP download .....................114, 152 Result ........................155 FTP server ......................114, 160 FTP upload ......................114, 156 Result ....................159, 165, 166 Gateway IP ........................107 GHS mode A .........................49 GHS mode D .........................49 Graphic functions ......................323 Grayed-out elements .....................99 Handshake ......................49, 76...
  • Page 354 Type of stream ....................223 video bytes ......................199 VoD ........................222 IPTV line ........................96 IPTV passive ....................... 218 IPTV scan ........................114 Test parameters ....................213 IPv4 ..........................106 IPv6 ....................... 52, 108, 113, 137 ISDN ARGUS 165...
  • Page 355 Clipping .......................269 Connection example ....................260 Cursor ........................262 Frequency range ....................261 Gain ........................261 Graph functions ....................262 Measuring range ....................263 Start/stop ......................268 Starting the line scope ..................259 Status display ......................260 Zoom ........................262 Line-scope Reference curve ....................267 Listen port ........................179 Lithium ...........................15 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 356 Network timing reference (NTR) ................... 47 Notice ..........................38 Number block ........................ 20 numeric entry ........................ 20 OAM ..........................134 OAM cell type ......................134 Operating language ....................311 Operating temperature ....................17 Operation Quick-start guide ....................19 Optical level ........................90 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 357 Parallel tests ........................230 PCR jitter ........................224 PESQ ...........................246 Physical layer ....................40, 93, 94 Pin assignment ..........................23 POTS ...........................240 ARGUS State Display ..................240 CLIP ........................241 Dialing mode .......................241 DTMF parameters ....................241 FLASH time ......................242 Incoming Call .......................243 Level ........................241 Level measuring ....................245 Monitor ........................244...
  • Page 358 RTP port range ......................180 RTP statistics ......................187 RTSP server type ....................... 224 RTSP type ........................224 Safety information ......................12 Headset ........................ 12 USB-host interface ....................12 Save name ........................294 Saving test results ...................... 294 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 359 (PMMS) ....................49 master wire pair .....................49 Message mode ......................49 plesiochronous ......................47 Power back off .......................48 Spectrum .......................47 STU-C ......................41, 84 Supported standards .....................18 Sync word ......................48 synchronous ......................47 Using EOC ......................48 Vendor info field ....................49 Z channels ......................48 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 360 Graph functions ....................276 Measuring range ....................278 Propagation speed ..................253, 286 Pulse width/height ....................278 Range ......................... 275 Start/stop ......................280 Starting TDR ....................... 274 Status display ..................... 275 TDR settings ....................... 274 VoP ........................253 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 361 Supported standards .....................18 Vectoring mode .....................46 VDSL connection parameters ..................59 Vendor far ........................70, 73 Vendor info ........................49 Vendor near ......................70, 73 Version ..........................73 ..........................1, 70 Virtual line ........................93 Activating .......................97 Settings .......................103 Virtual lines ......................93, 94 Additional .......................98 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 362 VoIP PESQ test ......................114 VoIP wait ..................... 114, 190, 193 Voltage DC voltage range ....................18 Voltage measuring range ..................18 VoP ..........................253 VPI/VCI ......................... 93, 103 VPI/VCI scan ......................131 Results ........................ 132 Wavelength ........................91 ARGUS 165...
  • Page 363 Website ..........................11 WEEE ..........................14 WINanalyse .........................293 WINplus ........................293 Wire type list ........................253 x-axis Frequency ......................64 Tones ........................64 x-axis labelling .......................64 X-axis zoom ......................61, 262 xDSL Bridge ........................41 Router ........................41 Y-axis zoom ......................62, 262 Zoom ..........................62 ARGUS 165...

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