Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for testing components in ATM networks utilizing loop-back based ATM layer testing. The method and apparatus utilize interfaces and identifier codes to send and loop-back test cells along portions of virtual channels to test the virtual channels.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 6, 2002
Date of Patent:
March 29, 2005
Assignee:
ADC DSL Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Randall L. Powers, Robert S. Kroninger, Melvin R. Phillips, Dieter H. Nattkemper