The 660 Series Frame Relay Installation Assistant provides the following features:
- Connects to and tests frame relay service for DDS, T1, E1, and Serial circuits (V.35, X.21, RS449, RS530, and RS232).
- Emulates customer premise or network equipment.
- Automatically recognizes the line type and automatically configures line parameters to match the received signal.
- Determines frame relay parameter types, such as emulation mode, Local Management Interface (LMI) protocol type, and multi-protocol encapsulation type. Automatically brings up the frame relay link, displaying all active Data Link Connection Identifiers (DLCIs).
- Runs all critical tests automatically and provides pass/fail results that indicate whether the circuit you are testing meets the test standards specified for the service.
- Runs the following out-of-service tests: Line test, Line BERT, Frame Relay, Frame Loss, IP PING, and IP Performance (optional)
- Monitors live frame relay circuits to check functionality, troubleshoot problems, and gather and report network statistics. In addition, the tester offers the following features to help you simplify service turn-up and troubleshooting of frame relay service.
- Presents test options and results in a simple menu system.
- Provides quick information about the status of an incoming signal on LED indicators that are located on each of four interface modules.
- Provides specific test duration controls.
- Stores test results in nonvolatile memory for uploading to a printer or PC through the RS-232 port.
- Generates and stores fault information and provides time, date, and duration information for failure events.
- Operates for up to four hours on a rechargeable NiMH battery.
- Provides easy software upgrades through the RS-232 port into flash memory.
- Provides remote control operation through a dial-up modem connection.