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title: Ep. 69 | TEST CONFIGURATIONS 101
description: "Properly configuring test equipment prior to testing is paramount for successful testing. This includes setting the correct test parameters, using the appropriate test adapters, and ensuring a secure connection to the cable under test.\n\nWatch OnDemand and take Quiz to EARN 1 BICSI CEC as AEM covers the essentials of configuring and connecting your test equipment across a variety of testing scenarios:\n\n· Test configuration basics for Channel/Permanent Link/MPTL\n· Fiber Certification Loss Test (including set reference cord configuration)\n· OTDR, PoE testing, SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) testing\n· Network discovery/troubleshooting\n· In-Line testing of an active link while end-point device is operational"
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Ep. 69 | TEST CONFIGURATIONS 101

Properly configuring test equipment prior to testing is paramount for successful testing. This includes setting the correct test parameters, using the appropriate test adapters, and ensuring a secure connection to the cable under test.

Watch OnDemand and take Quiz to EARN 1 BICSI CEC as AEM covers the essentials of configuring and connecting your test equipment across a variety of testing scenarios:

🔸 Test configuration basics for Channel/Permanent Link/MPTL  
🔸 Fiber Certification Loss Test (including set reference cord configuration)  
🔸 OTDR, PoE testing, SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) testing  
🔸 Network discovery/troubleshooting  
🔸 In-Line testing of an active link while end-point device is operational

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