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ARGUS 145
Manual
Version: 1.31.3 / EN
Note:.
The basic ARGUS package always includes support for at least one DSL interface (ADSL,
VDSL or SHDSL) with a variety of functions and tests. Support for other interfaces and
functions is optional (see the Options in the data sheet). Consequently, depending on the
scope of the functions delivered, certain menu items may be hidden.
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  • Page 1 Version: 1.31.3 / EN Note:. The basic ARGUS package always includes support for at least one DSL interface (ADSL, VDSL or SHDSL) with a variety of functions and tests. Support for other interfaces and functions is optional (see the Options in the data sheet). Consequently, depending on the scope of the functions delivered, certain menu items may be hidden.
  • Page 2 Genehmigung reproduziert, vervielfältigt oder verbreitet werden. All rights are reserved. No portion of this document may be reproduced, duplicated or distributed in any form (print, copies, microfilm or on any other media) without intec’s written permission. PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.3.1 Determining the ADSL connection parameter ......52 6.3.2 Tests in ATU-R Access mode ............64 The ARGUS in the ATU-R Bridge Access Mode ......65 6.4.1 Setting the access mode to ATU-R bridge: .......65 The ARGUS in the ATU-R Router Access mode ......67 6.5.1 Tests in ATU-R router access mode ..........70...
  • Page 4 Setting the Ethernet Interface ............147 Ethernet Settings ................152 Autonegotation / Ethernet Link Parameters ........ 158 The ARGUS determines the following Ethernet parameters: ..159 Clearing Down the Ethernet Connection ........160 Tests on an Ethernet Access ............161 ATM Tests ..................
  • Page 5 Test Reports – Sending to a PC ............332 17.4 Deleting Test Reports ..............333 17.5 Send All Test Reports to a PC ............333 17.6 Delete All Test Reports ..............334 ARGUS Settings - Device ...............335 18.1 Trace / remote .................335 18.2 Device Settings ................336 18.3 Reset All Parameters ..............338...
  • Page 6 Acronyms ..................344 CAUSE-Messages – DSS1 Protocol ..........347 CAUSE-Messages – 1TR6 Protocol ..........349 ARGUS Error Messages (DSS1 / 1TR6) ........351 Error message: PPP connection ............. 353 Error message: Download test ............354 HTTP status codes: ................. 355 General Error Messages ..............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Internet connections as it has IP PING and Trace Route functions as well as upload and download tests. Rounding out the package, the ARGUS can operate in xDSL-Bridge and Router mode and can also perform an IPTV or xDSL-Online-Trace when it is used together with the WINanalyse program on a Windows PC.
  • Page 8 1 Introduction An overview of a few of the important ARGUS functions: xDSL tests (ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+, VDSL2, SHDSL) Synchronisation with determination of the parameters and error counters PPP login plus xDSL bridge, xDSL router and PC replacement modes...
  • Page 9 Measurement of the loop resistance and the capacitance of the open (voltage-free) line. Access acceptance report When the ARGUS is linked to a PC via the USB interface, it is, for an example, possible - with the aid of WINplus or WINanalyse - to create a comprehensive test report on the PC and print it.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    The ARGUS may only be used with the included accessories. Usage of other accessories may lead to erroneous measurements and may even cause damage to the ARGUS and the connected installation. The ARGUS is only to be used in accordance with the instructions in this documentation.
  • Page 11 October 2005 with the following symbol ) (DIN EN 50419). In other words, the ARGUS and its accessories may not be disposed of in the household waste. Regarding the return of old equipment, please contact our Service department. PLUS...

  • Page 12: Lithium Ion Battery Pack - Safety Instructions

    ARGUS in which it is installed are subject to the international hazardous goods regulations. Nonetheless, these regulations may apply if several battery packs are transported at the same time.
  • Page 13 ARGUS or charger immediately and do not use it again.

  • Page 14: General Technical Data

    Power supply Lithium ion battery pack, rated voltage 7.2 V  (observe and comply with the safety instructions) or 12 V / 1.5 A ARGUS electronic plug-in power supply Other information User safety of the ARGUS verified according to EN60950-1...
  • Page 15 ITU-T G.991.2, Annex G (G.SHDSL.bis) ETSI TS 101 524 V 1.2.1 (ETSI SDSL) ETSI TS 101 524 V 1.2.2 (E.SDSL.bis) IEEE 802.3.ah (EFM) ITU-T G.994.1(G.hs) Ethernet: IEEE 802.3  - 10 Base-T  - 100 Base-T Auto Negotiation Auto MDIX PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 16: Operation - A Brief Guide

    4 Operation - A Brief Guide  4 Operation - A Brief Guide Speaker LEDs LCD display Softkeys Confirmation key Return key Cursor keys Shift key Numerical keypad Layer 1 measurement Telephony: Lift receiver/ hangup Power Fastener for Microphone shoulder strap PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 17 To switch off the ARGUS (must be pressed somewhat longer) After being idle for a period of time which can be set (for example after 10 minutes), the ARGUS will shutdown automatically if it is running in battery mode (see Page 336)....
  • Page 18 <Reset>: Reset a setting or a counter Delete the character before the cursor  <Del.>: <Cont.>: The ARGUS will open the next display.  <Infos>: Open additional connection information  <12>ab>: entry of the digits 0 to 9 plus * and #...
  • Page 19 Pressing the Shift key will change Example the softkey function. The ARGUS is in largest part operated with the 4 cursor keys, the confirmation key the return key and the three softkeys. The current assignment of the three softkeys is shown in the lower line of the display....
  • Page 20 (in this example, ADSL). Confirm selection In this example: The ARGUS will set the type of access to the one marked in blue. The Access mode menu will open. Press the key.
  • Page 21 If the plug-in power supply is connected, the ARGUS will automatically disconnect accumulators (battery pack). After it is switched off, the ARGUS will automatically recharge the battery pack (see page 340). LAN2 Second LAN interface USB-A USB-A - USB host interface...
  • Page 22 (Access mode: xTU-R bridge, xTU-R router) signals the transmission speed    Connection to the Ethernet interface of an LED off: 10 Base-T xDSL modem, router (IAD) or a hub, switch or other LED on: 100 Base-T Ethernet interface. (Connection: Ethernet) PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 23 Insert the battery pack with the locating lug at the top and then tighten the thumbscrew. Use only the battery pack included in the package. With the ARGUS switched off, connect it to the supplied plug-in power supply....
  • Page 24 Page 337 In battery mode, the ARGUS will automatically power down after it has been idle for 15 minutes (this setting can be changed, see Page 337). Reasonably enough, the ARGUS will not power-down during a test (e.g. Loopbox) or when it is in Trace mode.
  • Page 25 4 Operation - A Brief Guide An Overview of the ARGUS Connections PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 26: Menu Hierarchy

    5 Menu Hierarchy 5 Menu Hierarchy Switch the ARGUS on The initial display will depend on the type of access set last.  In this example: ADSL access Menu Accu Servicing Loading P. 340 Trickle charge The main window will open displaying menus available for the type of access selected last.
  • Page 27 STU-R Bridge (ATM / EFM) STU-R Router (ATM / EFM) S-Bus (BRI) TE automatic TE P-P TE P-MP NT P-P NT P-MP Monitor Leased line U interface TE automatic TE P-P TE P-MP Leased line POTS POTS setting POTS monitor PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 28 IPTV VoIP telephone IPTV scan IPTV MDI analysis S-Bus (BRI),  U interface BERT Supplementary Services Service tests X.31 Test CF Interrogation CF Activation CF Delete MSN Interrogation Connection display. Time measurement POTS Connection . Start Monitor PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 29 View Test data to PC Display and manage all the saved test Delete results select a set of test results.  All tests to PC The ARGUS will execute the test(s) Delete all automatically.  Menu xDSL, Ethernet Display the connection parameters...
  • Page 30 (BRI) Display the current Layer 1 status L1 Status Menu Trace/Remote Settings PC conn. always PC conn. once only The ARGUS can Profiles Profile 1 Profile 10 configured as needed. Access The configurable parameters parameters are organised Phys. in submenus ...
  • Page 31 Reservation period Bridge / Router Ethernet Autonegotiation on Autonegotiation off Speed Duplex Flow Control IP mode Static IP DHCP Client DHCP Server DHCP Auto Own IP address IP netmask DHCP Server Start / End address Domain Reservation period PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 32 Download filename Upload filename Upload file size User name Password Number No. parallel downl. Profile name FTP upload Server profile 1-10 Server Download filename Upload filename Upload file size User name Password Number No. parallel downl.. Profile name PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 33 Menu - Settings VPI / VCI scan Number of scans Timeout ATM OAM ping VPI / VCI Number of pings Timeout OAM cell type ATM BERT Duration VPI / VCI Bit pattern Error level HRX value Data rate PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 34 Multicast IP Port Alias name IGMP Version Max. switchover time Profile name MDI analysis Mode Automatic Manual Scan time Multicast IP Port IP header used No / Yes MDI limit values Delay factor Media loss rate Packet loss PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 35 Call acceptance manual automatically echo test Silence detection on or off Jitter buffer adaptive adaptive Codecs DTMF settings Mode Duration STUN Server Use STUN No / Yes STUN Server Target MOS Value Profile names Data Log Profile name PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 36 Call acceptance Voice coding DTMF / Keypad Destination number MSN CUG Index Keypad BERT BERT time Bit patt. BRI/U Error level HRX value POTS Dial mode POTS CLIP DTMF parameter Level Duration DTMF interval Defaults FLASH time PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 37 Agree Throughput Enter user data CUG Index D bit Facilities Profile name Device Menu language LCD brightness Enter date / time Ringer volume Alarm bell Power Down Software option Numbers Reset Menu Help Show the keypad “Function assignment” PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 38: Operation On An Adsl Access

    Terminal mode (ADSL Transceiver Unit Remote - ATU-R), see page 52. Connection of the ARGUS directly to the ADSL access (before or after the splitter). The ARGUS replaces both the modem and the PC. ATU-R Bridge Bridge mode (ADSL Transceiver Unit Remote Bridge), see page 65....

  • Page 39: Setting The Adsl Interface And Access Mode

    6.1 Setting the ADSL Interface and Access Mode Use the included xDSL cable to connect the ARGUS (Line jack) to the access to be tested and then switch the ARGUS on. Which initial display is now shown will depend on which...
  • Page 40 (in this example, ATU-R). The Access mode (in this example, ATU-R) will be used. The State display will open. ARGUS State display Display: - Access mode - Edit the preset profile (in this example, Profile1).
  • Page 41 Using the ARGUS keypad, you can start important functions tests directly, regardless of the menu that the ARGUS is currently showing. If a function is called where the ARGUS expects the entry of a digit, pressing a number key will be interpreted as the expected input....
  • Page 42 Reset all the settings to their default (preset) values. The speed-dialing memory with the call numbers, settings (e.g. PPP user name, IP addresses etc.), Profile names, User-specific services, Keypad Infos and all of the test results stored in the ARGUS will be deleted. PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 43: Adsl Settings

    6 Operation on an ADSL Access 6.2 ADSL Settings The ARGUS stores all of the settings required to run a test on an ADSL access in profiles. Up to 10 user-defined profiles can be created. A specific profile can be selected before an ADSL connection is setup or a test performed, otherwise the ARGUS will use the default (preset) profile.
  • Page 44 The default profile will be marked in the display with a .  The ARGUS will use the settings in the default (preset) profile when setting up the ADSL connection. The ARGUS will use the marked...
  • Page 45 Annex B auto). The default setting will be marked in the display with a . Open the next higher menu without making any changes. The ARGUS will continue to use the default setting.    The ARGUS uses the marked ADSL ...
  • Page 46 ADSL: Different ADSL modes can be selected depending on the national ADSL mode variant of the ARGUS. The selected ADSL mode must be compatible to ATU-C (network-side). If the ADSL mode “Annex A(B) Auto” is selected, the ARGUS will automatically determine the configuration of the DSLAM (G.DMT or ANSI) and set itself accordingly.
  • Page 47 MAC / VLAN: Display and selection of the MAC addresses.  MAC address The first two MAC addresses cannot be changed. If the default MAC address is selected, the ARGUS will use its own MAC address.  Default setting: Default MAC address If Dynamic MAC Address is select a different MAC address will be used for each synchronization....
  • Page 48 Entry of the password assigned by the network operator: Password For instructions, see User name If “Yes”, the IP address entered as own IP address (see page 49) will be Set the IP used for the connection.  Default setting: No PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 49 6 Operation on an ADSL Access After setting up the PPP connection, the ARGUS will first wait until the Test delay period specified in the “activation delay” has elapsed before beginning a test. Range: 2 to 10 seconds  Default: 2...
  • Page 50 - Format: Selection of the format: ASCII or hexadecimal - ASCII data: Enter the DHCP vendor ID in ASCII format Default setting: ARGUS, for instruction see page 48 - HEX data: Enter the DHCP vendor ID in hexadecimal format Operation, see MAC address page 47 DHCP vendor info:...
  • Page 51 DHCP server: IP address assigned by the ARGUS DHCP auto: The ARGUS will check whether there is a DHCP server in the network. If yes, the IP address will be assigned by the server. Otherwise, the ARGUS will assign the address....

  • Page 52: The Argus In The Atu-R Access Mode

    The ARGUS is connected directly to the ADSL access (either before or after the splitter) using the included xDSL cable or a patch cable. In this case, the ARGUS replaces both the modem and the PC. The ARGUS will set up an ADSL connection and determine all of the relevant ADSL connection parameters.
  • Page 53   Setting Up an ADSL Connection Profile settings: When setting up the ADSL connection, the ARGUS uses the settings saved in the profile (see page 43): ADSL mode, target value, and shutdown mode. ARGUS – State display  The ARGUS will use the default...
  • Page 54 The ARGUS synchronizes with the DSLAM (the “Sync / L1” LED will flash and a yellow LED will be shown in the display). The ARGUS will display the current status of the connection (in this example, Modem Idle).  ...
  • Page 55 6 Operation on an ADSL Access    Command symbols: < = command sent from the ARGUS > = command sent from the DSLAM = connection status      Display timestamp.   The ARGUS shows the time when...
  • Page 56 Once the connection has been setup (“Sync / L1” LED on constantly and a green LED will be shown in the display), the ARGUS will determine and display the ADSL connection parameters. After the ARGUS has synchronized, please leave it connected to the ADSL access for at least another 20 seconds since the ADSL connection parameters cannot be stored in the ARGUS until this period of time has elapsed.
  • Page 57 (tone) x-axis: tones (carrier frequency) Based on the bit distribution, it is possible to detect line disturbances (e.g. through HDB3, HDSL, RF etc.)  The ARGUS will return to the previous display Continuation on next page PLUS...
  • Page 58 Display of the amplitude component of the transfer function (Hlog) for each tone y-axis: Hlog in dBm/Hz x-axis: tones (carrier frequencies) It is possible to detect disturbances on the individual tones (carrier frequencies). <Continue> and the ARGUS will return to the Bits/tone graphs. PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 59 This is the theoretically attainable ATM bitrate in kbit/s. Relative capacity Utilization of the line as a percentage Latency mode Depending on the configuration of the DSLAM, the ARGUS will display either Interleaved or Fast mode. Attenuation The line’s attenuation in dB over its entire length and bandwidth.
  • Page 60 Vendor Specific Information, generally shows the version of the software running at the ATU-C (DSLAM) end. Vendor near: The manufacturer of the ARGUS chipset (ATU-R) coded as a hexadecimal number. Version: Vendor Specific Information, shows the software version of the...
  • Page 61 Clear down the ADSL connection.   <Log>PC>: The ARGUS will send the trace file to the connected PC, which must be running with WINplus or WINanalyse. The data will be saved in the standard "pcap" format and can be decoded with a freeware program (e.g.
  • Page 62 6 Operation on an ADSL Access        Once the results have been successfully saved in memory, the ARGUS will return to the State display. A new test can be started by pressing <Start>. PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 63 Display of the date and time <Date> that the results were saved.    View   Display the test results: The ARGUS displays the ADSL state and the ADSL connection parameters.  Scroll through the ADSL connection parameters.     ...

  • Page 64: Tests In Atu-R Access Mode

    - IP ping - IP traceroute - HTTP download - FTP download - FTP upload VoIP tests, see page 202 - VoIP telephony IPTV tests, see page 216 - IPTV - IPTV scan - IPTV MDI analysis PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 65: The Argus In The Atu-R Bridge Access Mode

    6 Operation on an ADSL Access 6.4 The ARGUS in the ATU-R Bridge Access Mode Connect the ARGUS to the ADSL access using the xDSL cable and to the PC with a patch cable. In bridge mode, the ARGUS acts like an ADSL modem, i.e. the ARGUS passively passes all packets from the Ethernet side to the ADSL access (and vice versa).
  • Page 66  Bits, SNR, QLN, Hlog/tone <ETH> Ethernet Phys. parameters This information can also be called up from the Line status menu.  Tests in ATU-R bridge access mode IPTV tests, see page 216 - IPTV MDI analysis PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 67: The Argus In The Atu-R Router Access Mode

    6 Operation on an ADSL Access 6.5 The ARGUS in the ATU-R Router Access mode Connect the ARGUS to the ADSL access using the xDSL cable and to the PC with a patch cable. In router mode, the ARGUS replaces not only the modem but also the router. In this case, several PCs (connected via a hub/switch) can access the connection via a network connection.
  • Page 68 (for the protocols PPPoE Password and PPPoA only) Set IP Activation delay IP IP mode (Static IP) (for the protocols IPoA and own IP address EoA only) IP netmask Gateway IP DNS server DHCP client DHCP server PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 69 6 Operation on an ADSL Access Setting the access mode to ATU-R router The ARGUS - Main menu  Access     ADSL    ATU-R Router     The ADSL test is not yet started: ...

  • Page 70: Tests In Atu-R Router Access Mode

    - IP ping - IP traceroute - HTTP download - FTP download - FTP upload VoIP tests, see page 202 - VoIP telephony IPTV tests, see page 216 - IPTV - IPTV scan - IPTV MDI analysis PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 71: Operation On A Vdsl Access

    Terminal mode (VDSL Transceiver Unit Remote) see page 84 Connection of the ARGUS directly to the VDSL access (before or after the splitter). The ARGUS replaces both the modem and the PC. VTU-R Bridge Bridge mode (VDSL Transceiver Unit Remote Bridge) see page 98...

  • Page 72: Setting The Vdsl Interface And Access Mode

    7.1 Setting the VDSL Interface and Access Mode Use the included xDSL cable to connect the ARGUS (Line jack) to the access to be tested and then switch the ARGUS on. Which initial display is now shown will depend on which access setting was made last on this ARGUS (in the examples, S-Bus and VDSL accesses).
  • Page 73 <Profile> Main menu The various options available for the selected type of access are shown in the main menu. The ARGUS will open the marked menu (in this example, Single tests). Select a menu. The selected menu will be marked blue in the display.
  • Page 74 Using the ARGUS keypad, you can start important functions tests directly, regardless of the menu that the ARGUS is currently showing. If a function is called where the ARGUS expects the entry of a digit, pressing a number key will be interpreted as the expected input....
  • Page 75 Reset all the settings to their default (preset) values. The speed-dialing memory with the call numbers, settings (e.g. PPP user name, IP addresses etc.), Profile names, User-specific services, Keypad Infos and all of the test reports stored in the ARGUS will be deleted.  PLUS...

  • Page 76: Vdsl Settings

    7 Operation on a VDSL Access 7.2 VDSL Settings The ARGUS stores all of the settings required to run a test on a VDSL access in profiles. Up to 10 user-defined profiles can be created. A specific profile can be selected before a VDSL connection is setup or a test performed, otherwise the ARGUS will use the default (preset) profile.
  • Page 77 Select a profile for editing. The selected profile will be marked blue in the display. The default profile will be marked in the display with a . The ARGUS will use the settings in the default (preset) profile when setting up the VDSL connection.
  • Page 78 Delete the digit before the <Del.> cursor   The ARGUS will return to the next higher menu without saving any change made to the bitrate. The ARGUS will continue to use the default setting. The bitrate setting will be stored in the profile.
  • Page 79 MAC / VLAN: Display and selection of the MAC addresses.  MAC address The first two MAC addresses cannot be changed. If the default MAC address is selected, the Argus will use its own MAC address.  Default setting: Standard MAC address If Dynamic MAC Address is select a different MAC address will be used for each synchronization....
  • Page 80 7 Operation on a VDSL Access Use the address. The new address is only saved temporarily and will not be available when the ARGUS is switched on again. Use  Specifies whether or not VLAN should be used: VLAN VLAN: yes or no...
  • Page 81 If “Yes”, the IP address entered as own IP address will be used for the Set the IP connection. Default setting: No After setting up the PPP connection, the ARGUS will first wait until the Test delay period specified in the “activation delay” has elapsed before beginning a test....
  • Page 82 - Format: Selection of the format: ASCII or hexadecimal - ASCII data: Enter the DHCP vendor ID in ASCII format Default setting: ARGUS, Operation see page 80 - HEX data: Enter the DHCP vendor ID in hexadecimal format Operation see MAC address page 79 DHCP vendor info:...
  • Page 83 DHCP server: P address assigned by ARGUS DHCP auto: ARGUS checks whether there is a DHCP server in the network. If yes, the IP address will be assigned by the server. Otherwise, the ARGUS will assign the address. Default setting: DHCP client Own ...

  • Page 84: The Argus In The Vtu-R Access Mode

    The ARGUS is connected directly to the VDSL access (either before or after the splitter) using the included xDSL cable or a patch cable. In this case, the ARGUS replaces both the modem and the PC. The ARGUS will set up a VDSL connection and determine all of the relevant VDSL connection parameters.
  • Page 85 A connection has been setup.  Setting Up a VDSL Connection Profile settings: When setting up the VDSL connection, the ARGUS uses the settings saved in the profile (see page 76): ARGUS - State display  The ARGUS will use the default (preset) profile to setup the VDSL connection (in this example Profile 1) ...
  • Page 86 Setting Up a VDSL Connection  The ARGUS synchronizes with the DSLAM (the “Sync / L1” LED will flash and a yellow LED will be shown in the display). The ARGUS will display the current connection status.    ...
  • Page 87 = command sent from the DSLAM = connection status     Display timestamp.   The ARGUS shows the time when (ARGUS internal clock, see page 336) the command arrived.  Return to the previous display  PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 88 After the ARGUS has synchronized, please leave it connected to the VDSL access for at least another 20 seconds since the VDSL connection parameters supplied by the DSLAM cannot be stored in the ARGUS until this period of time has elapsed. ARGUS – State display....
  • Page 89 (d) and upstream (u) (see table page 92).  Not available Not used Not received  Scroll through the parameters <Reset> Reset (zero) the FEC and CRC error counters. Continuation on next page PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 90 Based on the bit distribution, it is possible to detect line disturbances (e.g. through HDB3, HDSL, RF etc.)   The ARGUS will return to the previous display  DIsplay the signal-to-noise ratio for each tone (downstream only, in this example DS1, DS2, and DS3)...
  • Page 91 (carrier frequencies).  The display of the upstream Hlog per tone depends on the DSLAM (VTU-C), also see QLN / Tone.   <Continue> The ARGUS will return to the previous display      ...
  • Page 92 The number of transmission errors corrected using the ATM cell checkbytes. f (far): Errors that the DSLAM has detected and informed the ARGUS. n (near): Errors which were detected by the ARGUS in the blocks it received.     ...
  • Page 93 Vendor Specific Information, generally shows the version of the software running at the VTU-C (DSLAM) end. Vendor near: The manufacturer of the ARGUS chipset (VTU-R) coded as a hexadecimal number Version: Vendor Specific Information, shows the software version of the ARGUS.
  • Page 94 Clear down the VDSL connection.   <Log>PC>: The ARGUS will send the trace file to the connected PC, which must be running WINplus or WINanalyse. The data will be saved in the standard "pcap" format and can be decoded with a freeware program (e.g.
  • Page 95 7 Operation on a VDSL Access           Once the results have been successfully saved in memory, the ARGUS will return to the State display. A new test can be started by pressing <Start>. PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 96 <Date> that the results were saved.    View    Display the test results: The ARGUS displays the VDSL state and the VDSL connection parameters.  Scroll through the VDSL connection parameters.     ...

  • Page 97: Tests In Vtu-R Access Mode

    - IP ping - IP traceroute - HTTP download - FTP download - FTP upload VoIP tests, see page 202 - VoIP telephony IPTV tests, see page 216 - IPTV - IPTV scan - IPTV MDI analysis PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 98: The Argus In The Vtu-R Bridge Access Mode

    7 Operation on a VDSL Access 7.4 The ARGUS in the VTU-R Bridge Access Mode Connect the ARGUS to the VDSL access using the xDSL cable and to the PC with a patch cable. In bridge mode, the ARGUS acts like an VDSL modem, i.e. the ARGUS passively passes all packets from the Ethernet side to the VDSL access (and vice versa).

  • Page 99: Tests In Vtu-R Bridge Access Mode

    - Bits, SNR, QLN, Hlog/tone  <ETH> - Ethernet Phys. parameters This information can also be called up from the "Line status" menu.  7.4.2 Tests in VTU-R bridge access mode IPTV tests, see page 216 - IPTV MDI analysis PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 100: The Argus In The Vtu-R Router Access Mode

    7 Operation on a VDSL Access 7.5 The ARGUS in the VTU-R Router Access Mode Connect the ARGUS to the VDSL access using the xDSL cable and to the PC with a patch cable. In Router mode, the ARGUS replaces not only the modem but also the router. In this case, several PCs (connected via a hub/switch) can access the connection via a network connection....
  • Page 101 IP address IP netmask Gateway IP DNS server DHCP client DHCP server                           PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 102 7 Operation on a VDSL Access Setting the access mode to VTU-R router The ARGUS - Main menu  Access     VDSL    VTU-R Router    The VDSL test is not yet started! Key to the LED symbolized in the display:...

  • Page 103: Tests In Vtu-R Router Access Mode

    - IP ping - IP traceroute - HTTP download - FTP download - FTP upload VoIP tests, see page 202 - VoIP telephony IPTV tests, see page 216 - IPTV - IPTV scan - IPTV MDI analysis PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 104: Operation On An Shdsl Access

    ATM: Asynchronous Transfer Mode STU-R (STU-R: SHDSL Transceiver Unit - Remote) The ARGUS simulates the customer side (the modem) and the PC based on the ATM protocol. STU-C (STU-C) SHDSL Transceiver Unit - Central Office) The ARGUS simulates the switching-side (the DSLAM) based on the ATM protocol.
  • Page 105 SHDSL operation as well. During long-term operation in high-performance modes, should the environmental temperature go below +50°C (+122 °F), it might be possible that the temperature related security measures described under "Safety Instructions" may come into effect anyways. PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 106: Setting The Shdsl Interface And Access Mode

    8.1 Setting the SHDSL Interface and Access Mode Use the supplied xDSL cable to connect the ARGUS (Line jack) to the access to be tested and then switch the ARGUS on. The initial setting display will depend on which access setting was made last on this ARGUS (e.g.
  • Page 107 8 Operation on an SHDSL Access The ARGUS will use the marked access mode (in this example, STU-R). ARGUS State The State display will open. Display: - Access mode, SHDSL mode - Edit the preset profile (in this example Profile 1).
  • Page 108 (in the following, STU-R) Numeric key 0 ARGUS Status display Numeric key 1 Show the “Function assignment” on the ARGUS display (Help) Numeric key 2 Start a VPI / VCI scan (only in TC Layer mode: ATM) Numeric key 3...
  • Page 109 Reset all the parameters to their default (preset) values. The speed-dialing memory with the call numbers, settings (e.g. PPP user name, IP addresses etc.), Profile names, User-specific services, Keypad Infos and all of the test results stored in the ARGUS will be deleted. PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 110: Shdsl Settings

    8 Operation on an SHDSL Access 8.2 SHDSL settings The ARGUS stores all of the settings required to run a test on an SHDSL access in profiles. Up to 10 user-defined profiles can be created. A specific profile can be selected before an SHDSL connection is setup or a test performed, otherwise the ARGUS will use the default (preset) profile.
  • Page 111 Select a profile for editing. The selected profile will be marked blue in the display. The default profile will be marked in the display with a . The ARGUS will use the default profile to setup the SHDSL connection. The ARGUS will use the marked...
  • Page 112 Select the SHDSL spectrum (in this example Annex B). The default setting will be marked in the display with a . The ARGUS opens the next higher menu without making any changes. The ARGUS will continue to use the default setting.
  • Page 113 (passive): No display of the remote end's parameter, since it only responds to requests. on (active): Display the performance parameters of the local (own) and remote ends, if the remote end supports the own request. PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 114 Entry of the vendor information in the corresponding field.  Field Default setting: 15 35 The ARGUS always uses wire pair 4/5 for SHDSL 2-wire. In the case of Wire pair SHDSL 4-wire, the ARGUS uses wire pair 4/5 plus the second wire pair in the list.
  • Page 115 MAC / VLAN: Display and selection of the MAC addresses.  MAC address The first two MAC addresses cannot be changed. If the default MAC address is selected, the Argus will use its own MAC address.  Default setting: Default MAC address If Dynamic MAC Address is selected, a different MAC address will be used for each synchronization.
  • Page 116 When the right softkey is pressed it assumes a different meaning and thus influences the entries made from the keypad (letters or digits):    Entry of the password assigned by the network operator: Password For instructions, see User name. PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 117 Set the IP be used for the connection.  Default setting: No After setting up the PPP connection, the ARGUS will first wait until the Test delay period specified in the “activation delay” has elapsed before beginning a test. Range: 2 to 10 seconds...
  • Page 118 - Format: Selection of the format: ASCII or hexadecimal - ASCII data: Enter the DHCP vendor ID in ASCII format Default setting: ARGUS, operation see page 116 - HEX data: Enter the DHCP vendor ID in hexadecimal format operation see MAC address page 115 DHCP vendor info:...
  • Page 119 DHCP server: IP address assigned by ARGUS DHCP auto: ARGUS checks whether there is a DHCP server in the network. If yes, the IP address will be assigned by the server. Otherwise, the ARGUS will assign the address. Default setting: DHCP client Own ...

  • Page 120: The Argus In The Stu-R Access Mode

    In this case, the ARGUS replaces both the modem and the PC. The ARGUS will set up an SHDSL connection and determine all of the relevant SHDSL connection parameters. The ARGUS displays the SHDSL connection parameters and saves them after the connection is cleared down if desired....
  • Page 121 8 Operation on an SHDSL Access Setting Up an SHDSL Connection  Profile settings: When setting up an SHDSL connection, the ARGUS uses the settings saved in the profile. ARGUS – State display In this example, the access mode is set to STU-R, ATM....
  • Page 122 8 Operation on an SHDSL Access The ARGUS synchronizes with the DSLAM (the “Sync / L1” LED will flash and a yellow LED will be shown in the display). The ARGUS will display the current connection status (in this example, GHS finish).  ...
  • Page 123 After the ARGUS has synchronized, please leave it connected to the SHDSL access for at least another 20 seconds since the SHDSL connection parameters supplied by the DSLAM cannot be stored in the ARGUS until this period of time has elapsed. ARGUS – State display.
  • Page 124 125). Scroll through the displays of <<-> the connection parameters for <->> the individual line segments (if there are any). The ARGUS indicates in the top line which line segment’s parameters are currently being displayed. Scroll through the connection parameters.
  • Page 125 Output power referenced to 1mW Cyclic Redundancy Check Number of all CRC anomalies (CRC6 checksum errors), also known as Code Violations (CV). The ARGUS adds up the number of CRC errors in the one-second periods. LOSWS Loss of Sync Word Seconds...
  • Page 126 Handshake (G.hs) was successfully completed. Data Data mode was reached - showtime Duplex Error An error occurred, e.g. loss of sync.                 PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 127 In the case of an SHDSL 6-wire or 8-wire access, the ARGUS may only be connected to the SHDSL access using a patch cable. The ARGUS will set up an SHDSL connection and determine all of the relevant SHDSL connection parameters for two (three or four) wire pairs (Line 1 and Line 2 or where appropriate Line 3 and Line 4).
  • Page 128 The SHDSL connection has been successfully setup on both wire pairs (the "Sync / L1“ LED is on).  The ARGUS displays the data rate and the voltage on Line 1 as well as the wire pair used (see page 114). ...
  • Page 129 Clear the SHDSL connection down.   <Log>PC>: The ARGUS will send the trace file to the connected PC, which must be running WINplus or WINanalyse. The data will be saved in the standard "pcap" format and can be decoded with a freeware program (e.g.
  • Page 130       Once the results have been successfully saved in memory, the ARGUS will return to the State display. A new test can be started by pressing <Start>. PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 131    View    Display the test results: The ARGUS displays the SHDSL state, the bitrate, the DC voltage on the line and the wire pair used.      <Continue> Display the SHDSL connection parameters, ...

  • Page 132: Tests In Stu-R Access Mode

    - IP ping - IP traceroute - HTTP download - FTP download - FTP upload VoIP tests, see page 202 - VoIP telephony IPTV tests, see page 216 - IPTV - IPTV scan - IPTV MDI analysis PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 133: The Argus In The Stu-R Bridge Access Mode

    8.4 The ARGUS in the STU-R Bridge Access Mode Connect the ARGUS to the PC with a patch cable and to the the SHDSL access with the xDSL cable (in the case of a 4-wire access using the SHDSL 4-wire cable or in the case of a 2, 4, 6 or 8-wire access with a patch cable)....

  • Page 134: Tests In Stu-R Bridge Access Mode

     Trace data <ETH> Ethernet Phys. parameters This information can also be called up from the Line status menu.    8.4.2 Tests in STU-R bridge access mode IPTV tests, see page 216 - MDI analysis PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 135: The Argus In The Stu-R Router Access Mode

    8.5 The ARGUS in the STU-R Router Access Mode Connect the ARGUS to the PC with a patch cable and to the the SHDSL access with the xDSL cable (in the case of a 4-wire access using the SHDSL 4-wire cable or in the case of a 2, 4, 6 or 8-wire access with a patch cable)....
  • Page 136 IP mode (Static IP) (for the protocols IPoA and EoA own IP address only) IP netmask Gateway IP DNS server DHCP client DHCP server              PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 137 8 Operation on an SHDSL Access Setting the access mode to STU-R router The ARGUS - Main menu  Access     SHDSL    ATM or EFM    The SHDSL test is not yet started: STU-R Router Key to the LED symbolized in the display:...

  • Page 138: Tests In Stu-R Router Access Mode

    - IP ping - IP traceroute - HTTP download - FTP download - FTP upload VoIP tests, see page 202 - VoIP telephony IPTV tests, see page 216 - IPTV - IPTV scan - IPTV MDI analysis PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 139: The Argus In The Stu-C Access Mode

    The ARGUS is connected directly to the SHDSL modem using the included xDSL connection cable or patch cable. In this case, the ARGUS replaces the DSLAM (STU-C). The ARGUS will set up an SHDSL connection and determine all of the relevant SHDSL connection parameters. The ARGUS displays the SHDSL connection parameters and saves them after the connection is cleared down if desired....
  • Page 140 Setup of an SHDSL connection by the STU-C  Profile settings: When setting up an SHDSL connection, the ARGUS uses the settings saved in the profile. ARGUS – State display In this example, the access mode is set to STU-C, ATM....
  • Page 141 8 Operation on an SHDSL Access The ARGUS synchronizes with the modem (the “Sync / L1” LED will flash and a yellow LED will be shown in the display). The ARGUS will display the current connection status.   Display:...
  • Page 142 Once the connection has been setup (“Sync / L1” LED on constantly and a green LED will be shown in the display), the ARGUS will determine and display the SHDSL connection parameters. After the ARGUS has synchronized, please leave it connected to the SHDSL modem for at least another 20 seconds since the SHDSL connection parameters cannot be stored in the ARGUS until this period of time has elapsed.

  • Page 143: Tests In Stu-C Access Mode

          In STU-C mode, the ARGUS will determine the same SHDSL connection paramters as in STU-R mode.  8.6.2 Tests in STU-C Access Mode The following tests can be performed: ATM tests  - VPI / VCI scan...

  • Page 144: Operation On An Ethernet Access

    9 Operation on an Ethernet Access 9 Operation on an Ethernet Access In Ethernet mode, the ARGUS supports the following types of access: The individual test records and store data. The user must comply with the statutory regulations governing the collection and storage of such data and his obligation to give notice in this connection....
  • Page 145 IP (IPoE)   Settings in the profile: Access parameters Protocol: IP (IPoE) MAC / VLAN: MAC address see page 45 IP mode, own IP address (static IP), IP netmask (static IP), gateway IP (static IP), DNS server PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 146 IP (IPoE)  Settings in the profile: Access parameters Protocol: IP (IPoE) MAC / VLAN: MAC address see page 45 IP mode, own IP address (static IP), IP netmask (static IP), gateway IP (static IP), DNS server PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 147: Setting The Ethernet Interface

    9.1 Setting the Ethernet Interface To use the ARGUS as a replacement for a PC, connect one end of the provided patch cable to its "LAN“ jack and the other end to a modem, hub, switch or PC (see sketch on page 144) and then switch the ARGUS on.
  • Page 148 <Profile> Display the profile, see page 149 Activate Ethernet. <Start>   Disable the Ethernet <Stop> connection. Display: Current connection status Time elapsed since the start of the activation in h:min:sec.  Open the statistics <Stat.> Continuation on next page PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 149 9 Operation on an Ethernet Access Display of the assigned LAN configuration: IP address of the ARGUS Netmask received Reservation period Gateway IP address IP of DNS Server 1 IP of DNS Server 2 Scroll through the parameters  Display - LAN Ethernet:...
  • Page 150 9 Operation on an Ethernet Access Starting functions with the numeric keys / key combinations Press one of the ARGUS key pads to start ARGUS important functions tests directly, in its Main  regardless of the menu that the ARGUS is menu currently showing.
  • Page 151 Reset all the settings to their default (preset) values. The speed-dialing memory with the call numbers, settings (e.g. PPP user name, IP addresses etc.), Profile names, User-specific services, Keypad Infos and all of the test reports stored in the ARGUS will be deleted.  ...

  • Page 152: Ethernet Settings

    9 Operation on an Ethernet Access 9.2 Ethernet Settings The ARGUS stores all of the settings required to run a test (e.g. IP ping etc.) in profiles. Up to 10 user-defined profiles can be created. A specific profile can be selected before a connection is setup or a test performed, otherwise the ARGUS will use the default (preset) profile.
  • Page 153 . Open the next higher menu without making any changes to the settings. The ARGUS will The ARGUS uses the continue to use the default setting. marked setting as the default and returns to the next higher ...
  • Page 154 9 Operation on an Ethernet Access Display and selection of the MAC addresses.  MAC address The first two MAC addresses cannot be changed. If the default MAC address is selected, the Argus will use its own MAC address.  Default setting: Standard MAC address If Dynamic MAC Address is select a different MAC address will be used for each synchronization....
  • Page 155 If “Yes”, the IP address entered as own IP address (see page 156) Set the IP will be used for the connection. Default setting: No After setting up the PPP connection, the ARGUS will first wait until Test delay the period specified in the “activation delay” has elapsed before beginning a test....
  • Page 156  (remote end) DHCP server:  IP address assigned by ARGUS  ARGUS checks whether there is a DHCP  server in the network. If yes, the IP DHCP auto: address will be assigned by the server. Otherwise, the ARGUS will assign the address....
  • Page 157 - Format: Selection of the format: ASCII or hexadecimal - ASCII data: Enter the DHCP vendor Info in ASCII format Default setting: ARGUS, operation see page 155 - HEX data: Enter the DHCP vendor Info in hexadecimal  format, operation see MAC address page 154 DHCP user class information...

  • Page 158: Autonegotation / Ethernet Link Parameters

    Manual setting of the Ethernet link parameters When "autonegotiation“ is deactivated, the speed, duplex mode, flow control (flow control = "Pause" mode) are set in the profile (see page 153). The ARGUS the following can configured: 10 and 100 Mbit/s...

  • Page 159: The Argus Determines The Following Ethernet Parameters

    IP address of the ARGUS. This IP address was, for example, assigned by a DHCP server (depending on the setting in the profile). Netmask IP netmask, which the ARGUS must use in this network. Res.period The assigned reservation period for the IP addresses Gateway IP address of the broadband gateway.

  • Page 160: Clearing Down The Ethernet Connection

    Stop Ethernet test.   <Log>PC>: The ARGUS will send the trace file to the connected PC, which must be running WINplus or WINanalyse. The data will be saved in the standard "pcap" format and can be decoded with a freeware program (e.g.

  • Page 161: Tests On An Ethernet Access

            Once the results have been successfully saved in memory, the ARGUS will return to the State display. A new test can be started by pressing <Start>.      ...

  • Page 162: Atm Tests

    In a VPI/VCI scan, the ARGUS checks which VPI/ VCI combinations are active on the access under test: The ARGUS will send a test packet for each of the possible VPI / VCI combinations and wait for a packet in response....
  • Page 163 Initialization of the connection with the ISP. If no xDSL connection has been setup (by VPI / VCI Scan pressing <Start> in the State display), a connection will be setup automatically at this point using the default profile (see Initialization page 53). PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 164 Cancel the test.  VPI/VCI Scan Results   After the VPI / VCI scan has been concluded, the ARGUS will show the VPI / VCI combinations active on the access under test.  <Stat.> see above see above <DSL>...
  • Page 165 <Stat.> see above see above <DSL> Starting a new VPI/VCI scan <New>   ATM Cells: The ARGUS will display the number of ATM cells received (Rx) and sent (Tx). (ADSL and SHDSL-ATM only)  ATM Information: ARGUS will display information received (Rx) and sent (Tx) such as ...

  • Page 166: Atm Oam Ping

    10 ATM Tests 10.2 ATM OAM Ping In the ATM OAM ping test, the ARGUS checks the availability of individual ATM network nodes or an ATM subnet. OAM is an acronym for "Operation, Administration and Maintenance“ and is used for the monitoring and administration of ATM data transmissions....
  • Page 167 Range: VPI: 0 to 255, VCI: 32 to 65535 Default: VPI: 1, VCI: 32 This sets the number of test packets that the ARGUS will send.  Number of Pings If you enter "0", the ARGUS will send packets continuously until the ATM OAM ping is stopped manually....
  • Page 168 Setup the connection. The profile used to set up the connection (in this example, Profile 1) will also be used for the ATM OAM ping. The ARGUS will open the <Edit> settings of the profile used to setup the xDSL connection (in the example, Profile 1)....
  • Page 169 ATM OAM Ping The ATM OAM ping test will start automatically.  The ARGUS will display the current number of test packets sent, the current number of packets in response and the VPI / VCI on which the ping test is currently being run....

  • Page 170: Ip Tests

    11 IP Tests 11.1 IP Ping In the IP ping test, the ARGUS checks whether it is possible to setup a connection to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) via an Ethernet connection (IP network) or via an xDSL connection (over a DSLAM and an ATM network): The ARGUS sends a test packet to a predefined IP address (remote site) and then waits for a packet in reply.
  • Page 171 View and edit the marked  parameters if necessary  IP ping: This is the address of the remote site. The ARGUS can save up to IP address 10 IP addresses. The saved IP addresses are available to all of the profiles. ...
  • Page 172 Move the cursor within the line. <Del.> Delete the character before the cursor Enter the number of test packets that the ARGUS should send to the Number IP address. If you enter a zero ("0"), the ARGUS will send packets of pings continuously until the test is stopped manually.
  • Page 173 Fragmentation is not permitted, i.e. the test packets may be rejected by the network (or router). In this case, the ARGUS will not receive a packet in reply. The ARGUS determines the maximum packet size auto for the path to the destination address (Path-MTU) and splits the test packet into smaller packets.
  • Page 174 The profile shown on the display will be used for the IP ping (in this example, Profile 1). <Edit> The ARGUS will edit the preset profile (in this example, Profile 1). The xDSL or Ethernet access parameters are disabled. The other parameters can be edited here.
  • Page 175 (see page 53).  Depending on the protocol and access: The ARGUS will display the user name saved profile connection. The user name can, however, be changed. ...
  • Page 176 IP ping results will inquire whether to save them (see page 170).  After the test has run, the ARGUS will display the results: Number of packets sent Number of packets received Number of packets sent again...
  • Page 177 176 <DSL> Start a new IP ping test <New>   BRAS information: The ARGUS displays (for the PPPoE protocol only) the BRAS (Broadband Remote Access Server) information: - AC (Access Server) name  - Service name  ...
  • Page 178 11 IP Tests    PPP information: The ARGUS will display the number of PPP packets and bytes received (Rx) and sent (Tx).   WAN Ethernet: The ARGUS will display the number of Ethernet frames and bytes received (Rx) and sent (Tx).
  • Page 179 When the <PPP> softkey is pressed, a PPP trace will open in which the PPPoE discovery information is displayed:  Command symbols: < = command sent from the ARGUS = command sent from the DSLAM >  PADI: PPPoE Active Discovery Initiation...
  • Page 180 331).   <Log>PC>: The ARGUS will send the trace file to the connected PC, which must be running WINplus or WINanalyse. The data will be saved in the standard "pcap" format and can be decoded with a freeware program (e.g.

  • Page 181: Ip Traceroute

    11 IP Tests 11.2 IP Traceroute In an IP Traceroute test, the ARGUS sends test packets and then displays a list of all of the network nodes (hops) and their response times on the way to the destination address. This information can then be used to precisely locate delays in the network....
  • Page 182 Probes response from a network node. Range: 1 to 10 Default: 3 This sets the maximum amount of time that the ARGUS will wait for Timeout a response from a network node. Range: 0.05 to 9.9 seconds Default: 3 seconds ...
  • Page 183  Traceroute   If no connection has been setup (by pressing <Start> in the State display), a connection will be setup automatically at this point using the default profile (see page 53). Continuation on next page PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 184 11 IP Tests  Depending on the protocol and access: The ARGUS will display the user name saved profile connection. The user name can, however, be changed.  If the user name is changed here, it will only be placed in temporary storage;...
  • Page 185 <DSL> xDSL connection parameters, Traceroute result trace data, bit distribution etc. <Stat.> Depending on the access mode and protocol, the ARGUS will display the BRAS, IP, PPP, WAN, ATM or LAN statistics. Cancel Test The ARGUS displays the results determined up to this point and asks whether it should save them.

  • Page 186: Http Download

    11 IP Tests 11.3 HTTP Download In the HTTP download test, the ARGUS will attempt to download data from a web site or file. The ARGUS will display the current net download rate (the user data of the IP packets) and once the HTTP download is over the average speed (in the case of multiple download attempts)....
  • Page 187 FTP download and the FTP upload tests. The profiles hold all of the parameters required for the HTTP download, FTP download and the FTP upload. Enter the IP address of the server from which the ARGUS should Server download the file. In the case of an Upload test: Entry of the upload destination (server address) to which the ARGUS should send the data.
  • Page 188 ARGUS will "only" download the one HTML page during the HTML download test. The ARGUS does not evaluate the HTML code, so any link to a “true” www address will be ignored. In this case, the ARGUS will not display an error message since the “Source/Destination”...
  • Page 189 (see page 53).  Depending on the protocol and access: The ARGUS will display the user name saved profile connection. The user name can, however, be changed. ...
  • Page 190 (in the example, 39.910 MB) Size of the file to be downloaded (in the example, 95.367 MB) Current loading time in h:min:s Remaining loading time in h:min:s Number of parallel downloads PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 191 <Stat.> Depending on the access mode and protocol, the ARGUS will display the BRAS, IP, PPP, WAN, ATM or LAN statistics. Cancel the test.  Display results:...

  • Page 192: Ftp Download

    11 IP Tests 11.4 FTP Download In the FTP download test, the ARGUS will attempt to download a file. The ARGUS will display the current net download rate (the user data of the IP packets) and once the test is over the net average speed (in the case of multiple download attempts)....
  • Page 193  Since it is not possible to accurately determine the transmission speed if the duration of the download test is less than 10 seconds, you should download a reasonably large file (taking into consideration the access speed). PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 194 <Edit> To edit the preset profile (in this example, Profile 1). The access parameters are disabled. The other parameters can be edited here.  The ARGUS will open the Main menu.  Single Tests   If no connection has been setup (by FTP download pressing <Start>...
  • Page 195 (in the example, 6.428 MB) total size of file to be loaded (in the example, 9.768 MB) current duration of the download (in h:min:s) remaining loading time Number of parallel downloads PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 196 11 IP Tests  FTP download - results <Stat.> Depending on the access mode and protocol, the ARGUS will display the BRAS, IP, PPP, WAN, ATM or LAN statistics. Display  <DSL> the xDSL connection parameters, trace data, bit distribution, signal to noise ratio for each tone etc.

  • Page 197: Ftp Upload

    11.5 FTP upload In an FTP upload, the ARGUS sends the data in a file to a server. The ARGUS will display the current net upload rate (the user data of the IP packets) and once the test is over the net average speed (in the case of multiple upload attempts)....
  • Page 198  Since it is not possible to accurately determine the transmission speed if the duration of the upload test is less than 10 seconds, you should upload a reasonably large file (taking into consideration the access speed). PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 199 Profile 1). <Edit> To edit the preset profile (in this example, Profile 1). The access parameters are disabled. The other parameters can be edited here.  The ARGUS will open the Main menu.  Single Tests    ...
  • Page 200  (in the example, 993 kbit/s) the number of bytes already loaded (in the example, 1.42 MB) Total file size  (in this example, 9.536 MB) current duration of the upload in h:min:s remaining transfer time (sending) PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 201 <Stat.> Depending on the access mode and protocol, the ARGUS will display the BRAS, IP, PPP, WAN, ATM or LAN statistics. Cancel the test. ...

  • Page 202: Voip Test

    ARGUS uses the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) as the signaling protocol for VoIP. VoIP calls can be set up with or without a registrar or proxy. The ARGUS can be used to setup a VoIP connection (DSL telephony) via xDSL or Ethernet. The MOS/R-factor of the RTP data stream will determined and displayed as an evaluation of the voice quality....
  • Page 203 The VoIP destination can be entered as a call number, an IP address or Destination as an SIP URI. The ARGUS will save up to 10 destinations. To edit a destination, select a place in the list and open it with <Edit>.
  • Page 204 The port used by the remote end. When using a registrar (see Registrar Server Setting on page 204), enter the port number of the Registrar/ Proxy Server; otherwise, enter the port number of the remote end. Range: 0 to 65535 Default: 5060 PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 205 Default: 3600 seconds Del.exist.registr Delete the registration with the Registrar Server. When set to "yes“, the ARGUS will be exclusively registered with the registrar server. If it is set to "no“, it will be put in the list of existing registrations....
  • Page 206 12 VoIP Test Silence If this is set to “on”, ARGUS will not send speech detection packets when there is silence (a break in the speech). This can, however, lead to problems with the assignment of ports if there is a NAT router....
  • Page 207 The MOS value (Mean Opinion Score) is an evaluation of the quality of the speech data. The MOS quality scale ranges from 5 (excellent) down to 1 (bad). The ARGUS will compare the MOS value of the currently active VoIP connection to the target MOS value and will display OK - if the current MOS value is at least as good as the target MOS value - or FAIL - if it is not....
  • Page 208 (see page 53).  Depending on the protocol and access: The ARGUS will display the user name saved profile connection. The user name can, however, be changed. ...
  • Page 209  The ARGUS will display the VoIP profile used, the protocol and the user ID (own number). If a registrar is used, the ARGUS will display how long it has been registered.   <Stat.> Depending on the access mode...
  • Page 210 "empty" memory location (see page 203).  Setup connection  The ARGUS displays the "own number" (from: 501) and the number called (to: 84). The subscriber called has not yet accept the call; the display shows “Connecting!”. and the "yellow CALL symbol“.
  • Page 211 12 VoIP Test The subscriber called has accepted the call; the display shows “Connected!”. The ARGUS will determine the MOS value and will indicate whether the speech quality meets or exceeds the MOS threshold set (see page 207) - i.e. will display "OK"...
  • Page 212 (RTP Packet Loss) of the remote end  (far)  (Total, current, average, min. and max.) the Network Delay calculated from the Scroll through propagation time the other of the RTCP packets  parameters (Current, average, min. and max.) Continuation on next page PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 213 The ARGUS remains registered with the Before and after the connection is setup, registrar even after the connection is the ARGUS will show the registration with cleared down. the registrar (If Registrar set to "yes“). Press "Shift“ to display the <Detail>...
  • Page 214 Display / Meaning A log showing the SIP methods and status codes SIP log exchanged The ARGUS shows all of the important registration Register state and registrar info in the Register state display. During a call or a connection: Display/ Meaning...
  • Page 215 The Layer 1 connectivity originally setup for the VoIP connection remains.  Whenever the ARGUS offers to save the Log (in the internal memory of the ARGUS), you can instead send the log (Trace file) to the connected PC. For more information see IP ping which is similar. PLUS...

  • Page 216: Iptv Tests

    13 IPTV Tests 13.1 IPTV The ARGUS requests a data stream from a server (Depending on the type of access, the ARGUS will substitute for a settop-box (STB) or modem and STB) and checks the regularity of the incoming packets, the loss of packets and the programme's switch on or switchover time.
  • Page 217 Demand) and UDP SSM (User Datagram Protocol - Source Specific Multicast). Entry using the numeric keypad. Use the softkey on the right to shift the keypad (the softkey on the right assumes a different meaning when pressed): PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 218  Continuity error: - Range: 0.0 to 100 percent - Default setting: 0.1 % Entry of a name for the IPTV profile. Profile name For information on the protocol-dependent parameters for xDSL and Ethernet, see page 173 PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 219  IPTV    Depending on the protocol and access: The ARGUS will display the user name saved profile connection. The user name can, however, be changed.  If the user name is changed here, it will only be placed in temporary storage;...
  • Page 220  IPTV Test The IPTV test will start automatically.  During the test, the ARGUS displays the current PCR jitter, continuity errors and latency. The latency (switch on time of the program) is only determined once. If the measured values exceed the limits in the settings, the ARGUS will report that the IPTV test failed (FAIL).
  • Page 221 Display: Number of lost RTP packets. Number of Out of Sequence (OOS) packets. The number of errors that have occurred If the ARGUS displays the message "---" no value calculated, a RTP header is not present.   Continuation on...
  • Page 222 Display of the IPTV TS statistics (transport stream) separately for the audio, video, data and unknown: information regarding the stream and its bitrate.  The ARGUS will return to the <Info> "IPTV UDP test" display. Display: Number of audio packets.
  • Page 223 The current audio bitrate in kbit/s. The average audio bitrate in kbit/s. The minimum audio bitrate in kbit/s. The maximum audio bitrate in kbit/s. The ARGUS will return to the <Info> "IPTV UDP test" display. Display: Number of video packets.
  • Page 224 Number of data packets. Number of data bytes. Number of data CC errors.     The ARGUS will return to the <Info> "IPTV UDP test" display.   Display: The current data bitrate in kbit/s. The average data bitrate in kbit/s.
  • Page 225 - Minimum - Maximum               Close the results display  For information on saving the results, see IP Ping page 217. Save the result? PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 226: Iptv Scan

    13 IPTV Tests 13.2 IPTV Scan The ARGUS will check the availability of the TV broadcaster. The ARGUS will also show the switchover time between the TV broadcasters. Up to three user-defined "Scan profiles" can be created. The following parameters, which are stored in a profile, are required to perform a IPTV scan (if an xDSL or Ethernet connection has already been setup, the connection parameters, e.g.
  • Page 227 View and edit the marked  parameters if necessary              IPTV scan settings: IPTV Scan: Selection of the TV test channels for the IPTV scan: Channel selection PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 228 13 IPTV Tests The ARGUS will first show the selected TV channels, which should be tested using the IPTV scan (in this example IPTV channels 1, 2, and 3. Up to a maximum of 10 TV channels).   ...
  • Page 229 This is the period of time during the IPTV scan within which the data time of the (next) TV channel must be received. If the ARGUS does not receive the data of the TV channel within this period of time, it will consider the test to have failed and will accordingly display “Failed”....
  • Page 230  IPTV Scan    Depending on the protocol and access: The ARGUS will display the user name saved profile connection. The user name can, however, be changed.  If the user name is changed here, it will only be placed in temporary storage;...
  • Page 231 Display of the minimum, the maximum and the average zapping time.  see above <DSL> <Stat.> Depending on the access mode and protocol, the ARGUS will display the BRAS, IP, PPP, WAN, ATM or LAN statistics.    Close the results display....

  • Page 232: Mdi Analysis

    13 IPTV Tests 13.3 MDI analysis The ARGUS actively - or in bridge or router mode passively - analyzes a UDP/RTP data stream (UDP: User Datagram Protocol, RTP: Real-Time Transport Protocol) and determines the MDI (Media Delivery Index) in accordance with RFC 4445: Display of the Media Loss Rate and Delay Factor.
  • Page 233 The default profile will be marked in the display with a . The ARGUS will use the parameters in the default (preset) profile to setup the Ethernet or xDSL connection and for the MDI analysis....
  • Page 234 It is not possible to determine the packet loss (Media Loss Rate) of a data stream, which does not have a RTP header (UDP based only). In this case, it is possible to use the IP header to enable the ARGUS to determine the packet loss, if its ID field has been suitably maintained....
  • Page 235 (received and lost). If one of these values is exceeded while running a MDI analysis, the ARGUS will consider the test to have failed. Display shows "Fail". To run an analysis in accordance with RFC 4445, the limit value for PLR must be switched off (enter PLR = 100.0 %).
  • Page 236 Media loss rate (MLR) (number of data packets lost or out of order per second) Packet loss ratio (PLR) in percent The number of continuity counter Continuation on (CC) errors per second that occurred next page in the MPEG packets. PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 237 Port number of the test channel <PID> Display the PIDs (Packet Identifiers) and their usage. see above <DSL> <Stat.> Depending on the access mode and protocol, the ARGUS will display the BRAS, IP, PPP, Continuation on WAN, ATM or LAN statistics. next page PLUS...
  • Page 238   Minimum and maximum packet loss in 1 second and the average packet loss per second (data packets lost or out of order) during the MDI analysis      Continuation on next page PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 239                 Close the results display.    For information on saving the results, see IP ping page 180. Save the result? PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 240: Operation On An Isdn Access

    Use the included connection cable to connect either the ARGUS "BRI/PRI/E1" jack to the S-Bus access to be tested or the ARGUS "Line" jack to the U Interface to be tested and then switch the ARGUS on. Which initial display is now shown will depend on which access setting was made last on this ARGUS (in the examples, ADSL and S-Bus accesses): ...
  • Page 241 Select an Access mode; the With selected mode will be marked in blue (in this example, TE automatic). The ARGUS will use the marked access mode (in this example, TE automatic). The ARGUS starts the initialization phase and then opens the ARGUS State display.

  • Page 242: Te Simulation

    The ARGUS will first setup Layer 1. While Layer 1 is being setup, the "Sync / L1" LED above the display will blink. If the ARGUS cannot setup Layer 1, it will display the message “No Net”.
  • Page 243  The "IP / L3" LED will light after the ARGUS has setup Layer 3. At the same time the ARGUS will start a B-channel test and then display the results. If an error occurs in the B- channel test (e.g. access is not plugged-in), the ARGUS will display an error message (see appendix).
  • Page 244 It must be mentioned again, that the ARGUS only determines the general bus status once when switched on or when the ARGUS first connected. On the other hand, the status of the protocol stacks for Layers 1, 2 and 3 will be continually monitored and displayed.

  • Page 245: Setting The Isdn Parameters

    As an alternative to automatic protocol determination, you can Protocol also set the Layer 3 D-channel protocol manually. If the protocol setting is changed, the ARGUS will save this new setting permanently, i.e. it will use this protocol the next time that it is switched on....
  • Page 246 ARGUS should only display the access number without extension or the complete number with extension. If it is set to “Manual”, the ARGUS will display the extension (an incoming call will be signaled). The ARGUS will send the Layer 3 message “Alert”...
  • Page 247 Two different parameters can be set for (ISDN) calls generated Call parameters on both the network-side (ARGUS in NT mode) and on the user- side (ARGUS in TE mode): 1. Type of number (TON) for the CGN (=CGPN) or CDN (=CDPN) element of a SETUP signal Net CGN TON ...
  • Page 248 14 Operation on an ISDN Access If the ARGUS is set to “own MSN/DDI“ and is in TE mode on a P- Call acceptance MP access, it will only signal those calls which are placed to the MSN (on a P-P access, the DDI) of the access under test. ...
  • Page 249 Reset all the settings to their default (preset) values. The speed-dialing memory with the call numbers, settings (e.g. PPP user name, IP addresses etc.), Profiles/Profile names, User-specific services, Keypad Infos and all of the test results stored in the ARGUS will be deleted. PLUS...

  • Page 250: Bit Error Rate Test

    Guideline G.821.  During the test, the ARGUS counts the bit errors and after the test is done it calculates the bit error rate and other parameters in accordance with G.821. Aself/ local test requires both B channels since the bit error rate test checks the B-channels in both directions simultaneously.

  • Page 251: Setting The Bert Parameters

    14 Operation on an ISDN Access BERT end-to-end This test requires a waiting remote tester (e.g., a second ARGUS in the "BERT wait" mode). (see page 258 BERT wait) A bit pattern is sent to this remote tester. Independent of the received bit pattern, the remote tester uses the same algorithm to generate the bit-pattern that it sends back.
  • Page 252 14 Operation on an ISDN Access This function is used to select the bit pattern to be sent cyclically Bit patt. BRI/U by the ARGUS to perform a BERT on a S-Bus or U interface access. Several predefined bit patterns are available ...

  • Page 253: Bert Start

    (in this example, synchronous) Sync.time in h:min:sec (The time in which the ARGUS can sync to the bit pattern) LOS counter: shows the absolute number of synchronization losses. Synchronization is lost when at the error rate is greater than or equal to 20% within a period of a second.
  • Page 254 (see page 337 Ringer volume). After the BERT is over, the ARGUS will display the cause and the location which initiated the disconnect. If the test ran normally, the ARGUS will display “Active clearing” on this line.
  • Page 255 - LOS time: Duration of the BERT minus the synchronization time  (The time in which the ARGUS could not synchronize to the bit pattern after it had been in sync at least once) - abs. err.: The number of bit errors - rel.
  • Page 256 3.84 bit errors (3 errors = NO (no degraded minutes), 4 errors = OK (Degraded Minutes). Loss of Synchronization: Synchronization is lost at an error rate greater than or equal to 20 % within a period of a second. The absolute number of synchronization losses will be shown. PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 257: Bert Saving

    "own" number in the speed-dialing memory, see page 339) in the next free memory location (see page 331). If all of the memory locations are used, the ARGUS will request permission to overwrite the oldest test results.

  • Page 258: Bert Wait

    14 Operation on an ISDN Access 14.4.4 BERT wait In “BERT wait” mode, the ARGUS will wait for the BERT at the remote end which is necessary for an end-to-end test:  The ARGUS in its Main menu  Single Tests ...

  • Page 259: B-Channel Loop

    14.4.5 B-channel loop “B-channel loop” mode is required in order to run a bit error rate test using a loopbox (an ARGUS is the loopbox) at the remote end as well as testing leased lines. The ARGUS - Main menu...

  • Page 260: Supplementary Services Test

    14 Operation on an ISDN Access 14.5 Supplementary Services Test The ARGUS checks whether the access under test supports supplementary services. 14.5.1 Supplementary Services on 1TR6 The ARGUS - Main menu  Single Tests     Supplementary Services ...

  • Page 261: Supplementary Services On Dss1

     Select a B-channel Enter the B-channel on the keypad. The ARGUS suggests the B-channel used last. If you enter an *, the ARGUS will choose any B-channel that is free.  Select test case Select the supplementary service, which the ARGUS should determine whether it is supported by this access....
  • Page 262 The ARGUS tests the HOLD supplementary service by making a self call. CLIP The ARGUS checks, one after the other, whether the 4 supplementary services CLIP, CLIR, COLP and COLR are supported. To do so, the ARGUS will setup as many as three calls to itself. CLIP: Will the calling subscriber's number be displayed at the called subscriber?...
  • Page 263 Can this access forward an incoming call when it is not answered? In the CF test, the ARGUS attempts to set up a call diversion to the call number that is in the speed-dialing memory location for “remote call number 1” (see "Saving call numbers in the Speed-dialing Memory"...

  • Page 264: Error Messages

    If an error occurs during the supplementary services tests or if it is not possible to setup a call, the ARGUS will display the corresponding error code (e.g. 28). Example: The error code 28 equates to "wrong or invalid number". ...

  • Page 265: Service Tests

    Three user-specific services (see page 247) User-specified 1 to 3 The test runs automatically. The ARGUS will make a separate self call to test each of the user-specific services. However, the call will not be answered so no charges will be incurred.
  • Page 266 Service test in an end-to-end mode. In this case, you must enter the remote call number for a second terminal device. The ARGUS will then automatically check whether the remote terminal can accept the call under the various services – in other words, whether it is “compatible”...
  • Page 267 If the outgoing call is not successful, it is not possible to make a statement about an incoming call. Therefore, you will never see “- +” or “- *” on the display.  If an error of error class A occurs (see “Error Messages” on page 264) the Service test will be aborted. PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 268: Tests

     In the case of a manual test, the ARGUS will setup a D-channel connection and an X.31 connection. The duration of this connection is determined by the user (or the remote end). For the duration of the connection, the ARGUS will repeatedly send a predefined data packet.
  • Page 269 Packet number Default setting: 10 Entry (from the keypad) of the TEIs (Terminal Endpoint Identifier) to be used in the X.31 test. If you enter **, the ARGUS will automatically select a TEI.  minimum 0 to a maximum of 63 Entry (from the keypad) of the LCN (Logical Channel Number) to be used in the X.31 test....
  • Page 270 (e.g. to enter a “c” press the “2” on the  keypad three times),  Entry of the capital letters plus @, /, -, and <AB>12> Move the cursor Delete the character before the cursor <Del.> Do not save ASCII data.   PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 271 Coding for various supplementary services Facilities A maximum of 3 facilities can be stored. Use the keypad to enter the profile name for the X.31 profile. The Profile name ARGUS will later display this name for the profile. PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 272: Automatic X.31-Test

    The “X.31 Automatic, D-channel” test consists of two steps: 1. Step: The ARGUS tests whether it is possible to access the X.25 service via the D-channel on the S-Bus access under test. The ARGUS checks all of the TEIs from 0 to 63 one after the other. All the TEIs, which support X.31- service on Layer 2, will be displayed.
  • Page 273 X.31 cause for the failure (in the example above: 512) and the relevant diagnostic code if any (see the appendix (page 353).  If the X.31 service is not supported, the ARGUS will report “X.31 (D) n. impl.”. PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 274: Manual X.31 Test

    14 Operation on an ISDN Access 14.7.3 Manual X.31 Test D-Channel The ARGUS first requests a TEI, an LCN and an X.31 number (The ARGUS uses the values stored in the X.31 profile.). If an " " is entered for the TEI, the ARGUS will automatically determine a TEI.
  • Page 275 14 Operation on an ISDN Access The ARGUS will display the LCN, the TEI, the X.31 number and the negotiated connection parameters. Sends a predefined data packet <Data> <STAT.> Press <STAT.> to display the L1/L2/L3 statistics. to scroll to the L2 statistics <L2>...

  • Page 276: Call Forwarding (Cf)

    14.8 Call Forwarding (CF) 14.8.1 CF Interrogation The ARGUS will check whether a call diversion has been setup in the exchange for the access under test. The ARGUS will show the type of diversion (CFU, CFNR or CFB) and the call diversion’s service. The display is limited to a maximum of 10 call diversions for all of the MSNs.
  • Page 277 Some PBXs or exchanges do not permit the use of the mechanism used (by the ARGUS) for the interrogation of the call diversions for all MSNs or they return a negative acknowledgment of the interrogation of call diversions, implying that no call diversions have been set up.

  • Page 278: Cf Activation

    14 Operation on an ISDN Access 14.8.2 CF Activation Using the ARGUS, call diversions can be setup in the exchange.  The ARGUS - Main menu  Single Tests    CF Activation    Select service Using the cursor keys , select the service of the call diversion....

  • Page 279: Cf Delete

    14 Operation on an ISDN Access 14.8.3 CF Delete The ARGUS can clear selected call diversions setup in the exchange.  The ARGUS - Main menu   Single Tests     CF - Delete   Using the cursor keys , select the service Select service of the call diversion....

  • Page 280: Msn Interrogation

    14 Operation on an ISDN Access 14.9 MSN Interrogation On a P-MP access using the DSS1 protocol, the ARGUS will determine the MSNs of the access under test. It will display a maximum of ten call numbers. Depending on the Type of Number (TON), the ARGUS will display the call numbers in different versions:...

  • Page 281: Automatic Performance Of Multiple Tests

    14 Operation on an ISDN Access 14.10 Automatic Performance of Multiple Tests The ARGUS performs an automatic test series and displays the test results. The required parameters (e.g. measurement time and error level for the BERT, see page 251) should be checked before the automatic test series is begun.
  • Page 282 Test reports     The ARGUS saves the result in the first available memory location. If the memory is full, you must manually select a memory location to be overwritten. For each memory location used, the ARGUS will...
  • Page 283       The ARGUS will terminate the test Stop test sequence, any test results already gathered will be lost. Any “old” data stored in this memory location from a prior test Open the  will be retained.
  • Page 284 14 Operation on an ISDN Access Resuming a test:  The ARGUS can resume an interrupted single test: In this example, the ARGUS is running a Service test.          Stop the current single test...

  • Page 285: Connection Display

    14 Operation on an ISDN Access 14.11 Connection display. The ARGUS can setup a connection for the following services:   Services Display Language Language Unrestricted digital information UDI 64kBit Audio 3.1 kHz 3.1 kHz audio Audio 7 kHz 7 kHz audio...
  • Page 286 Enter the B-channel on the keypad. The ARGUS suggests the B-channel used B-channel select last. To enter a new B-channel, first press <Del.>. If you enter an *, the ARGUS will choose any B-channel that is free. The ARGUS will show whether the B-channel is available....
  • Page 287 297) Advice of charges: If the charges are not given in units, rather directly as currency, the ARGUS will display the current charges in currency. If, in DSS1, the call charges are not provided in accordance with the DIN ETS 300182 standard, rather in the form of the information element DISPLAY (DSP), the ARGUS will display the DISPLAY message's character string.
  • Page 288 14 Operation on an ISDN Access En-bloc sending (outgoing call) In en-bloc sending, the ARGUS sends the entire dialing information in one block. The ARGUS - Main menu  Single Tests    Connection display.    ...
  • Page 289 14 Operation on an ISDN Access Redial (outgoing call) The ARGUS will set up a call using the last number dialed.  The ARGUS - Main menu  Single Tests    Connection display.     Redial ...
  • Page 290 (see page 291).    Charge information in NT mode: In NT mode, the ARGUS will – for incoming calls – send advice of charges in accordance with DSS1 as units and as currency (in euros - €). PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 291: Clearing The Connection

         The ARGUS will display the cause (see the table below) of the disconnect (e.g. Normal clearing) and the location where the cause occurred (e.g. subscriber). Depending on the access, additional information will be displayed (in this example Units)....
  • Page 292 Unspecified for “interworking class”  Other causes will not be displayed in plain text but will instead be shown as decimal numbers (see "CAUSE Messages - DSS1 Protocol” on page 16 and „CAUSE Messages - 1TR6 Protocol” on page 18). PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 293: Testing Features Via The Keypad

    DSS1-specific protocol element. These so-called Keypad-Elements are imbedded in a SETUP message. Each step is acknowledged either acoustically (handset) or via special protocol elements (cause). These causes are displayed by the ARGUS.  The ARGUS - Main menu...

  • Page 294: Time Measuring

    - the difference between the propagation delays for the data on two B-channels. Connection setup time The ARGUS places an outgoing call and measures the time between sending the SETUP and receiving the ALERT or CONN. The ARGUS disconnects automatically as soon as the measurement is completed.
  • Page 295 14 Operation on an ISDN Access B-channel delay The ARGUS places a call to itself (self call) or to a remote loopbox and measures the propagation delay for the data in the selected B-channel. The measurement (continuous measurement) must be terminated manually.
  • Page 296 If the measurement cannot be performed (e.g. because the call number entered was wrong or no B-channel is free) the ARGUS will display the corresponding cause. If the ARGUS does not receive the data back in the B-channel within 13 seconds, it will display the message “No Loop”.

  • Page 297: Managing Multiple Tests On An Isdn Access

    14 Operation on an ISDN Access 14.14 Managing Multiple Tests on an ISDN Access The ARGUS can simultaneously start several tests or “connections” independently of each other. As an example, a BERT can be run at the same time that you make a phone call.

  • Page 298: Starting Several Tests To Run Simultaneously

      Open the Test Manager. Mark “Outgoing connection” An example of Tests 1/02 Outgoing call The connection  The connection There are 2 uses B-channel was the first connections/ Open the started tests Connection display.  PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 299 14 Operation on an ISDN Access If a test (or connection) is canceled or cleared, the ARGUS will return to the Test Manager if there is another test (or connection) running in the background.  Some tests use so many resources that they cannot be run in every combination with other tests.

  • Page 300: Switching Between Parallel Tests Or Connections

    This operation will be illustrated using the example of "Accepting an incoming call during a BERT“. The ARGUS signals an incoming call both audibly and on the display (see page 285). The incoming call can be accepted without influencing the currently running BERT.

  • Page 301: End All Currently Running Tests Or Connections

     Open the Test Manager Opens the Test Manager directly in <TM> or the Single tests menu if a connection has already been setup or if the ARGUS is running a test.   Test Manager    ...

  • Page 302: The L1 Status Of A Bri Access

    14 Operation on an ISDN Access 14.15 The L1 Status of a BRI Access The ARGUS displays the current status of Layer 1: i.e., which signal is received from the remote end (Rx) and which signal does the ARGUS send (Tx).

  • Page 303: Monitor

    14 Operation on an ISDN Access 14.16 Monitor The ARGUS accepts all of the D-channel signals from the S-Bus access and sends these D-channel signals over the USB interface to a PC which must be running ARGUS WINplus or WINAnalyse. The bus and Layer 1 are not influenced by the monitoring.
  • Page 304 <Loud> <Quiet> to stop listening Parallel call display while monitoring <Talk> The ARGUS searches all of the D- channel signals sent for a SETUP. If a SETUP is detected, the <Talk> softkey will be displayed. Talk Loud ...
  • Page 305 14 Operation on an ISDN Access Listening-in when monitoring is not active The ARGUS - Main menu  Access    S-Bus interface S-Bus interface (BRI)    Monitor Monitor     Status display Status display Monitoring is not active!...

  • Page 306: Leased Line On An Isdn Access

    B-channel. However, for a more precise test, a bit error rate test should be run.  Both ends of the leased line must use the same channel.  14.17.1 Telephony The ARGUS - Main menu  Access   ...

  • Page 307: Bit Error Rate Test

    There are a number of variants of the bit error rate test: In the simplest case, a B-channel loop will be set up at the remote end. Parameter settings (see page 251). After selection of the channel to be tested (B-channel or D-channel), the ARGUS will send the test pattern, receive it back and evaluate it accordingly....
  • Page 308 / bit rate used the synchronicity of the bit pattern  (in this example, synchronous) Sync.time in h:min:sec  The time in which the ARGUS can synchronize to the bit pattern LOS Synchronization is lost at an error rate greater than or equal to 20 % within a period of a second.

  • Page 309: Loopbox

    14 Operation on an ISDN Access 14.17.3 Loopbox The ARGUS can be used as a loopbox on a permanent circuit (leased line).   The ARGUS - Main menu  Single Tests     Bit error rate test ...

  • Page 310: Time Measuring

    The ARGUS setups a leased line to a remote loopbox and measures the propagation delay for the data in the selected B-channel. If the ARGUS does not receive the data back in the B-channel in about 13 seconds, it will display the message “No loop”. ...
  • Page 311 The ARGUS establishes two separate connections to a remote loopbox. The loopbox sends the respective B-channel data back on the same channel. The ARGUS measures the propagation delay for the data on each of the B-channels and determines the difference between the two propagation delays (interchannel delay).

  • Page 312: Level Measurement On An Isdn Access

    14.18.1 Level measuring on an S-Bus access Level measurement – connected line The ARGUS measures the level of the received useful signal. In TE mode, it also measures the phantom feed. The measurement will be updated continuously. The ARGUS - Main menu...
  • Page 313 Level measurement other TE  In TE mode, the ARGUS will measure the level of a terminal connected in parallel. In this case, the ARGUS is passive. Layer 1 must be activated on the terminal. The ARGUS updates its measurement continuously.

  • Page 314: Voltage Measurement On A U Interface Access

     Measurement of the U interface under load The ARGUS measures the voltage on the U-interface under various selectable loads and displays the calculated current and power. From these values, it is possible to estimate the length of the line.
  • Page 315 The voltage is limited by the maximum power (1300 mW).  When switching the load levels, the power limitations of the components within the ARGUS and the maximum permissible power (1300 mW) of the U-interface must be taken into consideration. Therefore, the ARGUS will only permit the load to be switched another increment when the specified voltage will not be exceeded.
  • Page 316 14 Operation on an ISDN Access PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 317: 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. Which initial display is now shown will depend on which access setting was made last on this ARGUS (in this example, S-Bus and POTS...
  • Page 318 Access Mode Menu: Select an Access mode; the selected mode will be marked blue (in this example, POTS terminal). The ARGUS will use the marked access mode. ARGUS  The State display will open. State display  The ARGUS displays the voltage on the line when it is "on hook“...
  • Page 319 You can use the keypad to start important ARGUS functions or tests directly, regardless of the currently active menu level. If a function is called where the ARGUS expects the entry of a digit, pressing a number key will be interpreted as the expected input.

  • Page 320: Setting The Pots Parameters

    It is possible to configure the following "POTS settings". The default settings can be restored at any time (see page 338). The procedure for configuring a parameter will be illustrated with a single example: ARGUS – State display The ARGUS - Main menu Select "Settings" Select "POTS" Continuation on next page...
  • Page 321  Select the type of dialing mode. The default setting will be indicated in the display. Open the next higher menu without making any changes. The ARGUS will continue to use the default setting.      ...
  • Page 322 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 DTMF parameters Settings for the three parameters Level, Duration and Interval of the DTMF signals generated during POTS (analog) operation.
  • Page 323 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 338. PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 324: Connection On A Pots Access

    15.3 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 325 15 Operation on a POTS Access Incoming Call The ARGUS signals an incoming call both audibly and on the display.  If the access supports CLIP, the ARGUS will display the number of the caller (for information CLIP mode, page 322). ...

  • Page 326: Pots Monitor

    The POTS monitor function provides a high impedance tap (for listening-in) that does not influence the interface. You can listen-in on the line with the integrated handset or a headset without having the ARGUS send function (transmit side) is disabled and will not interfere with the line.

  • Page 327: Level Measuring On A Pots Access

    15 Operation on a POTS Access 15.5 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).  The ARGUS - Main menu  Level measuring ...

  • Page 328: Copper Tests

    Select "Copper tests“ in the Access menu to check the physical properties of a line. 16.1 RC Measurements The ARGUS measures the line’s resistance (loop) and capacitance (open). The ARGUS is first connected directly from the "Line" jack to the test points and then switched on.
  • Page 329 16 Copper tests The ARGUS will first determine the resis- Line loop: tance. If the resistance test determines that the line is open (infinite resistance), the ARGUS will measure the capacitance.  The ARGUS displays the resistance. The capacitance will not be displayed, since in this example it is a closed line.

  • Page 330: Test Reports

    17 Test Reports 17 Test Reports The saved test reports can be viewed either on the ARGUS display or on a PC. The test data can be sent to a Windows PC, where - among other things - a comprehensive test report can be generated using the WINplus or WINanalyse software....

  • Page 331: Saving Test Reports

         The ARGUS saves the test result in the first available memory location. If the memory is full, you must manually select a memory location to be overwritten.  As names for the memory locations, the...

  • Page 332: Displaying The Saved Test Reports

    The test reports can be sent to a PC, where they can be visualized and archived. Use the included USB cable to connect the ARGUS (ARGUS “USB” jack) to a USB jack on your PC (observe the settings for the PC interface, see page 337) and then start WINplus or WINanalyse on your PC.

  • Page 333: Deleting Test Reports

     17.5 Send All Test Reports to a PC The ARGUS sends all of the saved test reports to the PC. Connect the ARGUS to your PC and start WINplus or WINanalyse on the PC. The ARGUS - Main menu...

  • Page 334: Delete All Test Reports

    17 Test Reports 17.6 Delete All Test Reports The ARGUS will delete all of the test reports stored in the internal memory. The ARGUS - Main menu  Test Reports    1 AMP_1 Select any memory location (In...

  • Page 335: Argus Settings - Device

    When the ARGUS is switched off and then back on again, Trace mode will be off. If the ARGUS cannot send the data to the PC without errors, the “PC” LED will flash at 5 Hz (5 times per sec).

  • Page 336: Device Settings

    Use the vertical cursor keys to scroll from line to line in the display. The entered time will be continuously updated by the ARGUS’s real time clock as long as the power is not interrupted. If the ARGUS switched off without batteries, the clock will still run a few more weeks on its own internal supply.
  • Page 337 18 ARGUS Settings - Device With this setting you can set the volume level used by the ARGUS to Ringer volume signal an incoming call. The initial volume level can be set. - Default setting: Level 1 (very low) In addition, you can also set the final volume level....

  • Page 338: Reset All Parameters

    18 ARGUS Settings - Device 18.3 Reset All Parameters The ARGUS will reset all of the parameters and settings to their default values. The speed-dialing memory with the call numbers, PPP user name, IP addresses, profile names, user-specific services, Keypad Infos and all of the test reports stored in the ARGUS will be deleted.

  • Page 339: Saving Call Numbers In The Speed-Dialing Memory

     When entering an own call number with an extension (operation of the ARGUS on a PBX access), observe the following: The extension is separated from the access number by a #. For outgoing calls, the ARGUS uses the entire call number (without #) as the number called (CDPN or DAD) and, for the calling number (DSS1-CGPN or 1TR6-OAD), only the number after the #, in other words the extension.

  • Page 340: Using The Battery Pack

    Battery charging, both active or in background mode (switched off by default), must be carried out with temperatures ranging from 0 °C (+32°F) to +40 °C (+104 °F). Recharge the battery pack fully at least once a month (even if the ARGUS is not used for a longer period of time).
  • Page 341 Connect the power supply.  When the plug-in power supply is connected, the battery pack in the ARGUS can be fully recharged. It is not necessary to manually discharge the lithium-ion accumulators in the ARGUS battery pack. It may take up to 6 hours to fully recharge the battery pack.

  • Page 342: Firmware Update

    21 Firmware Update 21 Firmware Update You can download a firmware file from www.argus.info/en/service free-of-charge and save it on your PC to later transfer to your ARGUS tester. Open the Internet site www.argus.info/en: Click on “Service”. Click on “to the download area ...”.
  • Page 343 Do not switch the ARGUS off while an update is being performed.  You must also pay attention to the messages on the ARGUS display – not just the instructions displayed by the Update Tool on the PC. The update has not been successfully completed until the Update Tool displays a corresponding message on the PC and the ARGUS –...

  • Page 344: Appendix

    Call Forwarding Unconditional CGPN CallinG Party Number CLIP Calling Line Identification Presentation CLIR Calling Line Identification Restriction COLP Connected Line Identification Presentation COLR Connected Line Identification Restriction CONN CONNect Message CONN ACK CONNect ACKnowledge Message Call Reference PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 345 Media Access Control MCID Malicious Call Identification Mean Opinion Score Multiple Subscriber Number Event Information Table Network Specific Facilities Network Termination Origination Address (1TR6) Program Association Table Protocol Discriminator Program Map Tables PPPoA Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 346 Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol Wide Area Network xDSL Collective term for different DSL variants xTU-C xDSL Transceiver Unit - Central Office xTU-R xDSL Transceiver Unit - Remote Intermediate regenerator = SRU = repeater PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 347: B) Cause-Messages - Dss1 Protocol

    Bearer capability is not supported Channel type not implemented Channel type is not supported Requested facility not implemented Requested facility is not supported Only restricted digital information Only limited bearer capability is available bearer capability is available PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 348 Message not compatible with call Message not valid in this phase state Recovery on timer expired Error handling routine started due to time-out Protocol error, unspecified Unspecified for "protocol error class" (Dummy) Interworking, unspecified Unspecified for "interworking class" (Dummy) PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 349: C) Cause-Messages - 1Tr6 Protocol

    Another terminal is in the setup phase with the incoming call: The call has already been accepted by another terminal on the bus. Network congestion Network congested, e.g., switching equipment congestion, no conference set free, Remote user initiated Rejected or disconnected by remote end (subscriber or exchange). PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 350 CON CON. Length entry (=0) Normal disconnect (e.g., in REL as answer to a DISC from subscriber or a change of service in a DISC): Command to the terminal to release the B-channel. PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 351: D) Argus Error Messages (Dss1 / 1Tr6)

    22 Appendix D) ARGUS Error Messages (DSS1 / 1TR6) ERROR  Cause Description Number Network The network is not in a state defined for DSS1 or 1TR6. This may, however, occur in connection with normal clearing on a PBX. 1 to 127...
  • Page 352 X.31 Layer 3 test was not performed. The error can only occur in a test log. X.31 Diagnostic (only for a cause less than 256) 0 to 255 Network See ISO 8208: 1987(E) Figure 14a page 121 Figure 14b page 123 et seq. and/or CCITT Recommendation X.25, Annex E PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 353: E) Error Message: Ppp Connection

    22 Appendix Error message: PPP connection Display on ARGUS Description External fault: Cannot negotiate the network protocol for PPPD, so the remote site Negotiation err is not reachable. Connection was terminated, since there was no activity. Idle release Connection was terminated, since the maximum connection time Time out rel elapsed.

  • Page 354: F) Error Message: Download Test

    22 Appendix F) Error message: Download test  Display on ARGUS Description External fault: Fault: Too many HTTP redirects. Http redir.error No answer from HTTP server. Http no response HTTP server has returned an error. Http serv.error (for details see the table below "HTTP Error Messages") Due to an encoding problem, data transfer with HTTP is not Http encod.error...

  • Page 355: G) Http Status Codes

    URL entered or while the document is no longer available). The method specified by the Client in its request is not allowed by the server. The requested document in a format that is not supported by the Client. PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 356 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. PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 357: H) General Error Messages

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

  • Page 358: I) 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 359 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. PLUS ARGUS 145...
  • Page 360 All terminals are busy at the remote end. Declined The system at the remote end refused to accept the call. Does Not Exist Anywhere This user does not exist any longer. Not Acceptable SIP request not acceptable. PLUS ARGUS 145...

  • Page 361: J) Software Licenses

    22 Appendix J) 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 http://www.argus.info/web/...

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