Ethernet test system eases setup

The AXS-200/850 Ethernet test module boasts simple pass/fail displays and one-touch function buttons to address the real-life challenges experienced by field technicians

Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has released the AXS-200/850 Ethernet module - a handheld Ethernet and IP test solution that dramatically simplifies processes when turning up commercial and residential Ethernet and IP services. The AXS-200/850 Ethernet test module boasts simple pass/fail displays and one-touch function buttons to address the real-life challenges experienced by field technicians when turning up or maintaining Ethernet and IP services.

The module is housed inside the multi-service and multi-medium AXS-200 SharpTester platform, a modular handheld unit for the access network market that can easily be configured for copper/DSL/triple-play, Ethernet or optical testing applications using a common Windows-CE graphical user interface.

Intuitive, streamlined navigation reduces the learning curve for novice and expert technicians alike, ensuring bit-error rate (BERT), RFC 2544, IP connectivity/ping and quality of service (QoS) tests can be completed efficiently and reliably.

One-click intelligent loopback testing enables single-technician testing of local and remote access points, and flexible on/off-screen reporting allows technicians to save results to a flash key or display results on-screen for immediate review.

'The flexibility and scalability of Ethernet continue to ensure its proliferation throughout carrier networks', said Etienne Gagnon, Exfo's Vice-President of Product Management and Marketing.

'Carriers are relying on Ethernet technology to support the rapid deployment of triple-play services and, as such, are demanding test solutions that facilitate the turn-up process'.

'Thanks to its powerful, yet easy to use test capabilities, the AXS-200/850 responds to these exacting demands, ensuring field technicians can effectively turn up metro Ethernet networks and associated Carrier Ethernet services'.