Abstract: A method and apparatus for automating hub and spoke network trouble diagnostics in a communication network are disclosed. For example, the method retrieves provisioning and configuration data, access interface alarm information, and network facility status data related to the communication network by a diagnostic system, and identifies at least one of: a network configuration error, an access interface error, or a configuration error associated with at least one hub router or at least one spoke router, as the root cause of the problem of the communication network.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automating hub and spoke network trouble diagnostics in a communication network are disclosed. For example, the method retrieves provisioning and configuration data, access interface alarm information, and network facility status data related to the communication network by a diagnostic system, and identifies at least one of: a network configuration error, an access interface error, or a configuration error associated with at least one hub router or at least one spoke router, as the root cause of the problem of the communication network.

Abstract: A multipole circuit breaker having a single contact operating mechanism for all poles and a fault current sensing means for automatic tripping of the breaker is provided with alarm switch means to indicate when opening of the circuit breaker has been caused by a fault condition. The operating mechanism includes a metal frame to which a latchable cradle is pivotally mounted. The frame includes parallel guide slots through which a formed pin actuator extends to be moved by the cradle as it operates between its latched and released (tripped) positions. A spring connected between the mechanism frame and the pin actuator biases the latter toward the cradle. An insulating extension element is adjustably mounted on the actuator to transmit motion of the latter to operate a switch in an alarm circuit, in accordance with cradle position.