Simplifying IP Triple-Play Testing
EXFO's AXS-200/650 IP Triple-Play Test Set offers a quick, yet
thorough method for deploying triple-play services—IP-based data, VoIP
and IPTV—facilitated by pass/fail-driven automated tests.
The AXS-200/650 delivers advanced IPTV measurements—packet jitter,
packet loss, PCR jitter, MDI, PID viewer and IGMP zap time—both in
Terminate (stand-alone) and Through mode operation. The AXS-200/650 also
monitors residential VoIP call flow and statistics, facilitating VoIP
QoS assurance.
Key Features
- User-friendliness : Displays clear auto-test results with user-definable pass/fail criteria
- Dual Ethernet ports : Enables Ethernet assessment in Terminate (single Ethernet port) and Pass Through (dual Ethernet) modes
- IPTV analysis : Provides key IPTV qualification
parameters with features such as set-top box (STB) emulation,
join/leave requests, PCR jitter analysis and PID viewer
- MDI* reporting : Supports media delivery index (RFC 4445) for evaluating the IPTV quality of experience
- VoIP analysis : Ensures VoIP services are not affected by packet loss or jitter
- Data analysis : Offers a common set of measures
such as ping, traceroute, HTTP speed testing and FTP speed testing to
ensure reliable and consistent Internet conenctivity
* The MDI feature of the IPTV software option is not available in the USA.
Simplifying Residential IP Testing
A Highly Flexible, Future-Proof Test Solution
Residential IP service testing has never been so easy. Thanks to its
dual-port Ethernet design, the AXS-200/650 can test in xPON, xDSL or any
other IP environment (such as CATV environments). Any device equipped
with an "Ethernet out" LAN port is within the realm of testing with the
AXS-200/650, which creates countless possibilities for future
applications. With the converged networks of today and tomorrow
migrating towards 100% IP service, the AXS-200/650 is literally
"future-proof".
Ethernet Terminate Mode
In Ethernet Terminate mode, the AXS-200/650 automatically
synchronizes with 10Base-T or 100Base-T ports inside the customer
premises, allowing data analysis (ping, traceroute, HTTP/FTP speed test)
and IPTV STB emulation for join/leave requests.
In this configuration, the AXS-200/650 can be used in xDSL, xPON (FTTH) or Ethernet-fed deployments.
- Assesses service delivery to the customer over most technologies
- Helps determine if the PC's NIC card is faulty and validates the username/password
- Helps determine if the STB is faulty by issuing IGMP joins/leaves
Ethernet Pass Through Mode
In Ethernet Pass Through mode, the AXS-200/650 automatically
synchronizes with 10Base-T or 100Base-T ports inside the customer
premises, allowing data analysis (ping, traceroute, HTTP/FTP speed
test), Web surfing from a connected PC, IPTV STB emulation for
join/leave requests, as well as VoIP analysis.
In this configuration, the AXS-200/650 can be used in xDSL, xPON (FTTH) or Ethernet-fed deployments.
- Ensures the STB is correctly negotiating with the middleware
- Assesses the quality of experience by monitoring IPTV joins/leaves, zap time, jitter and delay
- Assesses VoIP call flow, jitter and delay
Simplifying Troubleshooting Operations
An Essential Tool for FTTH Service Providers and Contractors
The AXS-200/650 is the optimal tool for Ethernet-based FTTH service
verification and triple-play testing. It helps telco and contractor
personnel to quickly and easily identify the reason for IP triple-play
deployment failure using automatic testing with customer-adjustable
pass/fail criteria. In addition, network operators appreciate the
AXS-200/650 as it eliminates the guesswork in hunting down
quality-of-experience issues that might otherwise tie up valuable staff
and company resources—a real CAPEX and OPEX saver.
IPTV and Triple-Play Deployments
EXFO's AXS-200/650 is the most cost-effective FTTH IP triple-play
tester on the market. It offers comprehensive IPTV and VoIP testing over
10/100Base-T Ethernet to ensure a flawless customer experience.
Fingerpointing
The essence of the AXS-200/650 is to assist service providers in
determining why the service is not working correctly. The AXS-200/650
provides ease of use and result interpretation for data services using
measurement techniques such as ping, traceroute, HTTP and FTP speed
testing. VoIP and IPTV applications are analyzed to determine the
quality of service and, ultimately, the quality of experience offered to
customers. All these features make the AXS-200/650 the preferred choice
for verifying residential IP services.
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