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Why this ADSL course?

This course introduces the terminology and technology used by ADSL systems. In just one day, this unique course provides an essential and authoritative coverage of ADSL and xDSL-related technologies.

Who should attend this ADSL course

This course is designed for people such as:

Engineers
Managers
Technicians
Installers
Maintenance personnel.

ADSL Course Pre-requisites

Delegates should have some practical experience of networking prior to attending the course. Course 301: Introduction to Datacomms and Networking, is recommended as a minimum level of experience.

Lifetime Post-Course Support

After completing this ADSL training course, delegates receive lifetime post-training support from LEVER Technology Group PLC, to help them apply the technologies and skills they have learned with us, to provide career-long support, and to ensure they are better equipped for their future roles in IT and networking.

ADSL Training Course Content

Introduction and background to xDSL

The analogue local loop
The copper investment
The need for bandwidth
The xDSL family
ADSL positioning

xDSL technologies

The evolution of xDSL technologies
The Digital Subscriber Line
The distance equation
High bit rate DSL - HDSL/HDSL2
HDSL and E1/T1 circuit provision
Single pair/symmetric DSL - SDSL
SDSL vs HDSL
Asymmetric DSL - ADSL
Consumer DSL/ADSL Lite
The splitter issue
Rate Adaptive DSL - RADSL
ISDN DSL - IDSL
Very high-speed DSL-VDSL

ADSL architecture

ADSL standards
ADSL network components
The ADSL interface
The ADSL transceiver unit function
ADSL reference points
Modulation techniques, QAM
ADSL line coding: CAP vs DMT

ADSL framing

ADSL bearers
ADSL simplex and duplex operation
The ADSL superframe
ADSL framing structure
ADSL overheads
ADSL distribution modes
ADSL and ATM services
TCP/IP and ADSL

Accessing services via DSL

The DSL Access Mux (DSLAM)
Network components: IP routers, ATM switches, FRADs, etc.
DSLAM and Local Area Networks
DSLAM and SDH integration
DSLAM features
DSLAM and network management

ADSL in practice

World-wide trials and services
Applications for ADSL
Customer Premises Equipment issues
Introduction & Background
Information and Services
Conferencing and Meeting
Switch Congestion
xDSL Business Case
xDSL Markets
Copper Wire and the 4KHz Limit
Typical Product Offerings

xDSL Technologies

Distance can be a Problem
Terminology
Splitters
ISDN
HDSL
HDSLVersion 2
G.SHDSL
ADSL
RADSL
VDSL

ADSL Architecture

Why is ADSL Asymetric?
Standards and the Forum
Network Model
Technologies and Modulation
ADSL Multiplexed Channels
Transport Capacity
The Line Codes – CAP versus DMT
Signalling and Management

ADSL Framing

Frames and Superframes
Frame Structure
Fast and Interleaved Data
An ATM Refresher
IP and ADSL

ASDL Evolved

ASDL2
ADSL2+

The DSL Access Mux (DSLAM)

DSLAM Requirements
Control and Management

ADSL Applications

Ethernets
Video Streaming
Voice over DSL
Delay
ADSL and ISDN
VeDSL
VoDSL
Sharing the Line

Unbundling Strategies

The Regulator’s Role
Asymmetry
Different Ways of Unbundling

xDSL Alternatives and Competition

Cable Modems
Power Cables
Wireless Local Loop
Low Earth Orbit Satellites
Broadband Wireless Access

Digital Subscriber Line: ADSL, xDSL — a 1-day ADSL training course

An essential and authoritative coverage of ADSL and xDSL-related technologies