DSL systems course:

This e-learning course is intended for technical staff involved in the planning, provisioning, and maintenance of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) broadband connections.
Now updated with new information about dynamic spectrum management systems that optimise the performance of DSL broadband connections.

Prerequisites:

An understanding of the principles of ADSL.
We suggest that the PTT e-learning course DSL course A: "ADSL principles" 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 TransNet F: "IP networks and the Internet" is completed before attempting this course.

Course Aim:

To describe the structure, functional components, operation and testing of systems that provide Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services to customers.

Course objectives :

At the end of this course, the trainee will be able to:

Describe the role of the equipment and protocols used in the networks that provide DSL-based broadband Internet access.

Describe the operation of the protocols used in the provision of an ADSL connection to a customer.

Describe the architectures and techniques used to provide DSL services over networks based on the use of the Internet Protocol (IP).

Describe the role of the equipment at an ADSL 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: 7
Approximate study time: 7 hours