Trend improves the MC2+ ADSL tester

Trend Communications has enhanced the hand-held MC2+ ADSL tester with new features including impulse noise protection compatibility.

The MC2+ tester complies with all the latest ADSL improvements up to ADSL2+.

The MC2+ automatically tests all the network layers from the physical layer connection up to IP layers.

It verifies customer equipment (such as the modem/router and PC), the link and connectivity to the network.

MC2+ also tests the local loop copper pair, pinpointing the customer's premises, the distribution box or the street cabinet.

More detailed tests can be performed by connecting the tester to a PC.

The significant improvement incorporated in Trend's new version of MC2+ covers compatibility with new systems, providing protection from impulse noise.

ADSL systems can be affected by impulse noise caused by pickup from electrical machinery, lightning and other sources.

The MC2+ can be programmed to connect to at least eight different service providers, each identified by its unique PVC (permanent virtual circuit).

The updated MC2+ reports on the screen which of these programmed connections has been successful, thereby identifying the provider of the line that is being tested.

These improvements can be simply added to an existing MC2+ tester by updating the software.

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