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News Release from: NetTest | Subject: LITE 3000E
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 29 November 2001
Network tester takes GPRS in hand
NetTest has added new testing features for GPRS networks to its LITE 3000E handheld network testing instrument for fixed and mobile networks.
NetTest has added new testing features for GPRS networks to its LITE 3000E handheld network testing instrument for fixed and mobile networks The LITE 3000E is the first in its class to offer all-level signaling decode of the GPRS Gb interface protocol for GSM/GPRS operators
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 27 Sep 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Future releases will add decode of vendor-specific GPRS A-bis protocols, making the LITE 3000E the most complete handheld test solution on the market for the installation and maintenance of GSM and GPRS networks.
NetTest's LITE 3000E is the most comprehensive portable testing solution available for the installation, operation and maintenance of transmission lines.
The product offers across-the-board testing capabilities, including frame relay, data and 2Mbit/s transmission lines.
With advanced A-bis, SS7 and ISDN signaling analysis capabilities, the LITE 3000E enables users to measure numerous protocols from one portable platform.
The new GPRS Gb protocol decode option allows customers to monitor signaling on the frame relay based GPRS Gb interface during installation as well as live traffic during normal operation, providing essential information for the maintenance and troubleshooting of GPRS networks.
"By adding GPRS functionality to the LITE 3000E, we are now offering the most comprehensive, all-in-one portable solution for the testing of GSM and GPRS networks", said Thomas Jensen, director of product management, NetTest.
"With a broad range of testing capabilities including GPRS, all in one easy-to-use platform, GSM/GPRS operators are well prepared for the challenges they will face as new technologies are being deployed in their networks.
They are also better prepared to meet the stringent market demands by decreasing meantime to repair and improving downtime of the network with minimal deployment resources required".
The LITE 3000E with GPRS Gb capabilities is available for delivery in December 2001.
The LITE 3000E with GPRS A-bis is scheduled for availability in Q2 2002.
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