Smart Class Family

The SmartClass Ethernet product is an easy to use, cost effective Ethernet testing solution for basic physical layer cable testing, layer 2 and layer 3 traffic generation, and full RFC 2544 testing. The rugged, battery operated, application specific test tool enables field technicians to turn-up Ethernet and IP services by running an RFC 2544 test or following a set of methods and procedures. The product has been designed for front-line technicians who do not have experience dealing with emerging Metro Ethernet technologies and need a simple to use solution for Ethernet and IP testing. The SmartClass product comes in two major configurations, one a loopback only device and the other featuring full traffic generation.

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Applications

• Synch up over VDSL to verify rates are adequate to provide desired services
• Validate and troubleshoot live HPNA networks
• Verify residential, MDU, and SMB internal wiring
• Eliminate carrying multiple wiring and internal network test devices
• Perform accurate tests to locate and troubleshoot disruptions for internal network data, voice, and video service
• Verify Ethernet, POTS, and 802.11b/g wireless functionality to ensure trouble-free services

Key Features

• Easy-to-use, accurate, and economical handheld test instrument
• Conexant Accelity VDSL Chip Set 
• HPNA V3.1 Coax or Twisted Pair Node Testing
• Coax Mapping with splitter identification and location
• Noise Immunity Test measures coax shield isolation
• Coax cable identification through splitters and other coax network elements
• Physical layer testing for coax, Cat3/Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 cables
• Ethernet testing, including port identification and ping 
• POTS butt set with diagnostics and loudspeaker
• 802.11b/g wireless signal testing
• 320x240 high brightness color graphical LCD