2Wire Gateway None - Manual (Page 18)

Broadband Link Tab
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Item Description
DSL Connection
DSL Line (Wire Pair) The DSL signal can be transmitted on Line 1 (inner pair) or
Line 2 (outer pair). During installation, the gateway
automatically detects on which line the DSL signal is being
transmitted.
Protocol Displays which DSL protocol is being used to communicate
between your system and your service provider.
Downstream Rate The speed at which data comes over your broadband
connection from the Internet to your network, measured in
kilobits per second (kbps).
Upstream Rate The speed at which data goes over your broadband
connection from your network to the Internet, measured in
kilobits per second (kbps).
Channel The setting in this field is determined by your ISP’s DSLAM
equipment.
Current Noise Margin Indicates how much the noise on the DSL line can increase
before it begins to affect the DSL signal. As the noise on the
DSL line increases, the margin will approach zero. If the noise
exceeds the current noise margin, the DSL signal will be lost.
The level is measured in decibels (dBs).
Current Attenuation Represents the decrease in signal strength between
origination of the DSL (Central Office) and your gateway.
Customers who live close to their Central Office usually will
have less signal loss and a low current attenuation. The level
is measured in decibels (dBs).
Current Output Power The current DSL transmit power of your gateway. The level is
measured in decibels (dBs).
DSLAM Vendor Information A DSLAM is the piece of equipment located in the Central
Office (CO) that provides the DSL signal to your DSL line. The
Vendor Information identifies information about the
configuration of this equipment.
PVC Info Displays the pair of numbers that uniquely identifies the ATM
virtual circuit between the system and the provider of your
DSL service.
Internet Connection Details
Connection Type Identifies the method by which the gateway connects to the
Internet Service Provider (ISP): PPPoE, PPPoA, or Direct.