User's Manual

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Re-training Count tracks the number of ADSL
connections performed. Due to unexpected line
condition changes, the drivers can re-train the
connection causing the Re-training Count total to
increment. The Diagnostic Tool icon will flash yellow
while reconnecting.
ADSL implements Reed Solomon (RS) error
checking:
FEC Count tracks the forward error correction
count.
CRC Count tracks the accuracy of correcting data
errors over each 17msec.
ATM HEC Count (header error check) errors are
recorded as an indication of ATM packet accuracy.
As a measure of packet transfer performance, the
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The Diagnostic window is used to verify the ADSL
modem card functionality. Running the Diagnostic
program will disconnect the NIC from the ADSL
line. Close all Dial-up sessions and close all files
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efore running the Diagnostic program. Product
Information (e.g. driver revisions) is displayed by
clicking the Product Info tab.
Product Information lists the versions of the
Diagnostic Tools and the driver version. The DLL
version describes the software being used by both
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Click Run Diagnostics to run the diagnostic
program that will test PC functionality and report
the status. A warning message pops up that the
ADSL service will disconnect before performing the
diagnostic test. If connected to the Internet at this
time, disconnect any Dial-up sessions. Click Yes to
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egin the diagnostic program or click No to exit
diagnostic program. The diagnostic program
performs a brief hardware check and displays the
hardware status