The 13th Broadband Forum VDSL2 Chip Vendor Plugfest
March 22nd-26th, 2010

Hosted by the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL)
121 Technology Drive, Suite 2 Durham, NH 03824, USA

Overview

The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory's (UNH-IOL) DSL Consortium will be hosting the 13th Broadband Forum VDSL2 Chip Vendor Interoperability Plugfest the week of March 22nd, 2010. This event is an opportunity for VDSL2 chip vendors to test the interoperability of their implementation(s). The Plugfest will be held at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory's facility located at 121 Technology Drive, Suite 2, in Durham, NH 03824. Basic information about the Plugfest, including setup, configuration, testing, and costs, is given below.

Participants will have to make hotel and transportation arrangements. Breakfast and afternoon snacks, and a catered lunch will be available on site.

Specific questions not addressed here should be communicated to Jason Walls, DSL Consortium Manager at +1-603-862-5051 or via email at jwalls@iol.unh.edu or to Lincoln Lavoie, Senior Engineer at +1-603-862-4809 or via email at lylavoie@iol.unh.edu.

This is an official Broadband Forum event. Membership in the UNH-IOL is optional, however, you MUST be a member of the Broadband Forum to participate and gain access to the required test documents. For more information, visit www.broadband-forum.org.

The UNH-IOL and Broadband Forum are distinct organizations. The UNH-IOL is hosting this event on behalf of the Broadband Forum.

Companies who are FULL members in good standing of the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory's DSL Consortium may attend this Plugfest for free. Non-members may attend this one-week Plugfest for a fee of $4,000.00 USD per company. This fee may be applied towards future DSL Consortium membership for a period of two months following the final day of the Plugfest. For more information on the benefits of DSL Consortium membership, please visit the DSL Consortium homepage.

As per Broadband Forum rules, this event is open only to companies developing VDSL2 chipset solutions that will be implemented by system integrators.

Each participating company will be allowed to have three people on site during this Plugfest. The cost for additional people is $500.00 USD per person per company.

All fees are payable at the time of registration, onsite via check made payable to "The University of New Hampshire" and paid in U.S. funds, or via major credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express). Fees may now also now be paid online via MasterCard or Visa during the registration process.

All companies participating in the plugfest must complete the registration form below. A completed registration form, submitted prior to the event, will be the only means for access to the Plugfest facility. The registration form must be submitted prior to the Plugfest. Failure to register before Monday, March 8, 2010, 11:59pm EST, will result in a $100.00 USD late fee per company. Please use the the on-line registration form to register all attendees and devices.

• Currently registered companies and equipment
• On-line registration form

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The Logistics Document contains detailed information about the plugfest, including participant information, a detailed test schedule, and participant test capabilities.

• Logistics document to be released

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The Broadband Forum Non-Disclosure Agreement must be signed by all participating companies, and must be on file prior to participation in the Plugfest. The Broadband Forum Plugfest NDA for 2010 covers all Broadband Forum Plugfests held from January 1, 2010 to January 9, 2011. Companies that have already signed the 2010 Broadband Forum Plugfest NDA (their NDA's are already on file with the the Broadband Forum) need not sign it again until January 9, 2011, at which time a new Plugfest NDA will be issued. A list of companies that have already signed the most recent version of the 2010 Broadband Forum Plugfest NDA is included below.

• 2010 Broadband Forum Plugfest NDA
• Companies that have already signed the Broadband Forum Plugfest NDA

In addition, each participant physically present at the Plugfest must individually sign an acknowledgment of NDA, regardless of their length of stay.

• Broadband Forum Plugfest NDA Acknowledgment

Completed NDA forms should be faxed to Lincoln Lavoie at +1-603-862-4181, or may be emailed to Lincoln Lavoie. Specific questions regarding the content of the NDA should be forwarded to Christine Corby of the Broadband Forum at +1.510.492.4023 or via email ccorby@broadband-forum.org.

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The test plan for this event is Broadband Forum PD-139 version 6b. The document can be downloaded from the members only section of the Broadband Forum's website.

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All equipment must be shipped to the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory to arrive no later than the Friday prior to the start of the event. There is NO Saturday or Sunday delivery service available. Please note that our elevator is 42 inches wide (door), 42 inches deep (floor space) and 6.5 feet high. Please ensure that your packages/crates are smaller than these dimensions. Otherwise, we will be required to de-crate your shipment in order to move it into the facility.

Companies shipping equipment to the UNH-IOL are required to cover all shipping and customs/duties costs. Failure to do so will require the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory to bill the participating company for any outstanding shipping and customs/duties charges plus a one hundred dollar ($100.00 USD) handling fee.

Please be aware that, due to the fact we do not have a direct loading dock, there may be additional freight charges for which you will also be responsible.

The following shipping address MUST be used:

• No collect shipments will be accepted, and all shipping fees, including U.S. Customs charges, are the responsibility of the shipper. UNH-IOL will NOT pay for U.S. Customs charges, and prepayment of Customs charges is required.
• Please remember that international shipments must be cleared through U.S. Customs, which could take up to a week of additional time in shipping.
• Equipment presently housed at the UNH-IOL facility will be available for use during the Plugfest, provided that it is registered prior to the event.

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A continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, beverages and a catered lunch will be provided onsite during the event.

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This event is facilitated by the UNH-IOL for the Broadband Forum. Due to the technical goals and confidentiality of these plugfests, no participants my issue a press release regarding their participation or results. It is the sole responsibility of the Broadband Forum to issue any press releases regarding this event.

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• Aspects of the physical infrastructure are very dependent on response to the event, and may change quickly. However, the general layout of the group test space is available. Bear in mind that the map reflects the whole Plugfest space, which may on occasion be shared among multiple events.
• Plugfest Facility Floorplan

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• Directions ~ Direct with GPS Coordinates
• Hotels and Lodging Information
  
  • Local Hotels, Inns: A list of accommodations in Durham, Dover, and Portsmouth, NH. Compiled by the UNH-IOL.

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• About the UNH-IOL
• About the DSL Consortium
• Current DSL Consortium members

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