In September 2015, the UNH-IOL opened a new consortium in the Broadband testing services called G.fast. G.fast is an emerging technology which leverages existing telephone copper networks, similar to DSL, to deliver incredibly high bandwidth. Optical networks are gaining popularity due to their high throughput capacity. Despite this, fibre is still not being integrated into residential homes due to the high costs involved as well as keeping the more fragile glass fibers protected. G.fast is the solution; offering...
IOL Blog Entries for July 2016
G.fast: Time Domain Duplex (TDD) vs Frequency Domain Duplex (FDD)
By Ainsley-Aude Croteau - July 18, 2016
Broadband Forum TR-115 Testing at the UNH-IOL
By Connor Wynn - July 18, 2016
The UNH-IOL DSL consortium offers testing based on the Broadband Forum TR-115 test plan. This test is an excellent starting point in understanding the overall quality and functionality of the modem or DSLAM’s (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer) VDSL2 transceiver. The test cases within this test plan cover a variety of different functions and capabilities that the transceivers should be able to perform. There are counters that track a wide variety of information such as code...
Range vs. Throughput (RvT) and octoScope Testing at the UNH-IOL
By Mara Johnson - July 14, 2016
The UNH-IOL has been a leader in testing Wireless LAN technologies and products since the inception of the IEEE 802.11 standards. The Wireless Testing is industry-supported and works with members to provide a neutral test environment with industry accepted test methodologies to promote and foster the interoperability of Wireless LAN devices. The lab offers testing services for both consumer and enterprise grade 802.11 stations and access points.
With the ever expanding use of mobile and small devices,...