DMB: DSL systems
This course describe the structure, functional components, operation and testing of systems that provide Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services to customers.
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What does this mean?
Target audience:
This e-learning course is intended for technical staff involved in the planning, provisioning, and maintenance of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) broadband connections.
Course prerequisites:
An understanding of the basic principles of digital subscriber line (DSL) transmission. We suggest that the PTT online course "Next generation access networks" is completed before attempting this course
An understanding of the use and operation of Internet protocols would also be an advantage. We suggest that the PTT course "IP networks and the Internet" is completed before attempting this course.
An understanding of the principles and role of the Ethernet protocols in local and wide area networks would also be an advantage. We suggest that the PTT courses "Ethernet networks" and "Advanced Ethernet networks" are completed before attempting this course.
Course objectives:
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- describe the role of the various types of equipment used in the networks that provide DSL-based broadband Internet access.
- describe the roles of, and relationship between, the protocols used on an ADSL connection including Ethernet, IP, ATM and PPP.
- describe the architectures and techniques used to provide DSL services over IP-based next generation networks.
- describe the role and facilities of DHCP option 82 with reference to authentication of users and allocation of IP addresses.
- describe the role of the various components of an Ethernet-based system providing triple play services over VDSL connections.
- describe the role of the equipment at a broadband customer's premises.
- describe the principles, operation, and facilities of SHDSL service provision.
- describe the principles and benefits of dynamic spectrum management in optimising the performance of DSL broadband connections.
- describe the tests that can be carried out on a DSL connection and explain their purpose.
Number of modules: 9
Approximate study time: 9 hours
Download and view the course specification in Adobe PDF format
Delivery platform requirements:
To access the course, a computer/tablet running a browser such as Chrome, Safari, Edge etc. is required. The device should have an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024x768.
