Motorola 3460 User Manual

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3460 Fast’R
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Running Diagnostic Tests
This section describes loopback, busy out, and retrain tests, which 
analyze local- and remote-modem performance and the telephone line to 
assist you in isolating network problems. These tests can be initiated:
• With AT commands from an attached PC or terminal
• With commands from Fast’RVu
• With commands from a Motorola network management system
IMPORTANTRun one test at a time. Tests interrupt network data.
Table 5-3. Running Diagnostic Tests
Test
Description
AT 
Command
Local Analog 
Loopback (LAL)
Tests local-modem transmit and receive 
circuitry 
AT&T1
LAL 
Pattern Tests 
local-modem 
circuits
AT&T8
Remote Digital 
Loopback (RDL)
Tests local- and remote-modem circuits 
and the telephone line
AT&T6
Local Digital 
Loopback (LDL)
Tests local-modem telephone lines and 
circuits.
AT&T7
Busy Out
Lets the modem appear busy to 
incoming calls.
ATH1
Retrain
Lets you manually retrain the local and 
remote modems
ATO1
Terminate 
Terminates a test in progress
AT&T0
LAL, LDL, and RDL tests using the EIA leads are not supported.
Parameters and options shown shaded gray vary by country. For your 
country’s options, refer to the 3460 Fast’R Reference Guide.