Multiservice Testing Using the FTB-880 NetBlazer Multiservice Tester
The FTB-880 NetBlazer allows field technicians to easily turn up, validate and troubleshoot DSn/PDH, SONET/SDH and Ethernet services up to 10 Gbit/s in converged optical networks.
Ethernet Testing Up to 10G Using FTB-860 NetBlazer Ethernet Tester
The FTB-860 NetBlazer Ethernet Tester enables field technicians to quickly and easily turn up, validate and troubleshoot Ethernet services, with full EtherSAM capabilities, from 10 Mbit/s to 10 Gbit/s.
DSn/PDH and SONET/SDH Testing Using the FTB-810 NetBlazer Transport Tester
The FTB-810x NetBlazer series offers comprehensive, yet simple test suites for field technicians to easily turn up, validate and troubleshoot transport circuits—covering all DSn/PDH and SONET/SDH interfaces up to 10 Gbit/s.
Software Test Tools
This series of platform-based software testing tools enhances the value of the FTB-1 Platform, providing additional testing capabilities without the need for additional modules or units.
EXpert Test Tools
EXpert VoIP
EXpert VoIP generates a voice-over-IP call directly from the test platform to validate performance during service turn-up and troubleshooting.
- Supports a wide range of signaling protocols, including SIP, SCCP, H.248/Megaco and H.323
- Supports MOS and R-factor quality metrics
- Simplifies testing with configurable pass/fail thresholds and RTP metrics
EXpert IP
EXpert IP integrates six commonly used datacom test tools into one platform-based application to ensure that field technicians are prepared for a wide range of testing needs.
- Rapidly performs debugging sequences with VLAN scan and LAN discovery
- Validates end-to-end ping and traceroute
- Verifies FTP performance and HTTP availability
EXpert IPTV
This powerful IPTV quality assessment solution enables set-top-box emulation and passive monitoring of IPTV streams, allowing quick and easy pass/fail verification of IPTV installations.
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Real-time video preview
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Analyzes up to 10 video streams
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Comprehensive
QoS and QoE metrics including MOS score
Software Applications
ConnectorMax
Providing lightning-fast results at the first step of fiber-link testing, ConnectorMax is the industry’s first platform-based, automated inspection application; it delivers quick pass/fail assessment of connector endfaces and is specifically designed to save both time and money in the field.
Third-Party Test Tools
Wireshark
This live-network packet capture utility makes it possible to look “inside” the packets and obtain data such as transmission time, source, destination, protocol type, etc. Users can then diagnose a problem or root out suspicious behavior. Wireshark is a standard utility on all FTB-1 platforms.
JPerf
This TCP performance testing tool can create TCP and UDP data streams, which measure the throughput of a network that is carrying them. Thanks to various user-definable parameters, technicians can rely on JPerf to optimize or tune a network under test.
Network Stumbler
Network Stumbler verifies wireless network configurations, enabling field technicians to identify areas that have poor coverage or wireless interference, and helping them aim antennas for full effect and find unauthorized access points.
Software Utilities
Update Manager
Ensure that your entire fleet of platforms is up-to-date with the latest software, and easily manage your maintenance contracts.
VNC configuration
The Virtual Network Computing utility allows technicians to easily communicate settings to remote colleagues.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Access the Web directly from your platform interface.
Bluetooth file-sharing
Share files from your FTB-1 to any Bluetooth-enabled device.
Wi-Fi connection
Display available Wi-Fi connections and save your default settings.
Connected Anywhere, Anytime
The value of connectivity resides in the ability to connect your platform anywhere, at any time. That’s why we have equipped our platforms with the technology to be as flexible as possible. Whether to transfer data to the cloud, to a device or to acquire a platform’s location via GPS, you have what it takes.
Secure VPN Communications
We have brought VPN capabilities to our platforms to provide a secured connection for those who need it. And, we cover 99% of the world’s VPN connection types, thanks to Cisco, Juniper and Checkpoints* technologies. Secure communications are now within your reach.
3G Mobility
Our 3G universal USB angle is ready to house most service provider SIM cards. In fact, it is compatible with over 80% of the worldwide 3G coverage offered by all the main 3G service providers using unlocked SIM cards.
Remote Control
Use remote assistance to troubleshoot units in the field, trigger tests remotely or help a technician with a problem. Working without it is hard to imagine.
Instant Messaging
Since our platforms are Windows-based, they are just like a PC. You can install chat tools to quickly communicate with your team.
EXFO Connect
EXFO Connect Makes Your Data Mean Business
EXFO Connect lets you store and push equipment and test data automatically to our cloud-based servers, allowing you to streamline test operations, from build-out to maintenance.
Centralize and automate inventory management to provide global visibility
Test Equipment Manager, a component of EXFO Connect, deals with the constant demands of software updates, keeping track of the equipment and ensuring that field technicians involved in network construction, maintenance or troubleshooting are properly equipped. The best part? It’s all automated.
Store and consolidate test data across the entire company
Test Data Manager, another component of EXFO Connect, allows managers to make the most of their test investment. It extracts the full value out of the generated test data to help you optimize network efficiency, all through a highly automated, secure and centralized environment.
Create and customize reports from collected data
EXFO Connect tracks and updates your test gear, giving you fingertip access to all the data and allowing for quick correlation and tailored reporting for any member of the organization.
Update Manager
Stay current with the FTB-1 Update Manager, which enables you to easily manage the applications developed for your test solution. Thanks to EXFO’s feature enhancement program, it has never been easier to benefit from our latest innovation. Based on customer feedback, acute market trend analysis and compliance with the latest standards, EXFO is committed to ensuring that your product is at its best.