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Can you use a T-Berd to test an IP network
Can you use a T-Berd to test an IP network? I know it's used for testing T1 circuits with frame rely but can it be used to test a TCP/IP network too?
Dont think so, its a layer 1 test device. What model?
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T-Berd 224
I checked option for your model and, no, theres no way to use that device for layer 2 or 3 testing. Thats a channel access test set.
So, what is it specifically that you would like to be able to do?
Steve
So, what is it specifically that you would like to be able to do?
Steve
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So The T-Berd tests layer 1. At layer 1 we can see CRC and PBV on a dedicated T1 line. What would we use to test layer 1 on a typical CAT5 lan network?
So The T-Berd tests layer 1. At layer 1 we can see CRC and PBV on a dedicated T1 line. What would we use to test layer 1 on a typical CAT5 lan network?
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Mysidia . . . Its a model 224, it doent test "copper runs", and strictly speaking, in an OSI model a tberd can only test layer 1
To test layer 1 your LAN, fluke makes a good tester that tests crosstalk, resistance, continuity, and.can be used to certify networks. There are others, GN for examole, but Fluke is the standard by which others are measured.
You askef if the tberd could test an ip network. If you have a t1 between 2 sites runnung ppp - for example - you could test the t1 and technically you would be testing part of your ip network. Thats why I asked what specifically you want to do. At the expense of losing points on this question I would say that wasnt a very helpful answer. Are you saying you want to learn the tberd? IP network testing? Physical network testing? Routing?
If you want to learn about physical networking using copper test equip, get a Fluke. If you want to learn about IP networking from a routing perspective get a protocol analyzer, a softwarebased free one like wireshark.
Unless you plan on going into the cable run business dont waste money on a optical test equipment.
Do you own the tberd and are seeking ways to use it?
Be more specific about what youwant to learn.
Steve
To test layer 1 your LAN, fluke makes a good tester that tests crosstalk, resistance, continuity, and.can be used to certify networks. There are others, GN for examole, but Fluke is the standard by which others are measured.
You askef if the tberd could test an ip network. If you have a t1 between 2 sites runnung ppp - for example - you could test the t1 and technically you would be testing part of your ip network. Thats why I asked what specifically you want to do. At the expense of losing points on this question I would say that wasnt a very helpful answer. Are you saying you want to learn the tberd? IP network testing? Physical network testing? Routing?
If you want to learn about physical networking using copper test equip, get a Fluke. If you want to learn about IP networking from a routing perspective get a protocol analyzer, a softwarebased free one like wireshark.
Unless you plan on going into the cable run business dont waste money on a optical test equipment.
Do you own the tberd and are seeking ways to use it?
Be more specific about what youwant to learn.
Steve
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I think I have a better idea of what the T-Berd is for now. Thanks guys
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