T-BERD/MTS-5800 Training

The T-BERD/MTS-5800 handheld network tester is the one tool that network technicians and engineers need to install, turn-up, and maintain their networks.

Featured Courses

On-Site Classroom and Live Lab Workshops with Certifications On-Site Classroom

Fiber/OTDR Testing with the T-BERD/MTS-5800

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals, testing, and troubleshooting using the product, including how to navigate the GUI and menus. Learn to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Utilize the test set to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks.
Course Number: TT-TB5800-OTDR

Course Highlights
  • Understand light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process
  • Navigate the product GUI and menus to configure for Fiber Optic testing
  • Perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity and OTDR tests: inspection and cleaning of all optical connections, optical insertion loss (OIL) and optical return loss (ORL), end-to-end loss testing with optical power meter (OPM) and optical light source (OLS), OTDR cable analysis
  • Save and restore test configurations, using StrataSync and MobileTech App
Duration

2 Day

Location

United States, Germany

Language

Taught in English, German, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: Yes
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

Transport (DS1-10GigE) Network Testing Using the T-BERD/MTS-5800

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals, testing, and troubleshooting techniques using the product, including how to navigate the GUI and menus. Learn the recommended layered/structured approach to test and certify T-Carrier, SONET, and Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques. Utilize the test set to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems on all rates of electrical and optical Ethernet systems (up to 10GigE).

Course Number: TT-TB5800

Course Highlights
  • Understand the fundamental operation of T-Carrier, SONET, and Ethernet networks including the network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, errors and alarms
  • Detail the structured approach to test and troubleshoot T-Carrier, SONET, and Ethernet networks
  • Navigate the product GUI and menus to configure for T-Carrier, SONET, and Ethernet testing
  • Perform T-Carrier tests: monitoring; BER, Fractional T1, and loopback tests; timing
  • Perform SONET tests: inspection and cleaning of all optical connections; optical power; monitoring; BER and Drop and Insert tests, manipulating Bytes; timing
  • Perform Ethernet tests:  inspection and cleaning of all optical connections; optical BER test on Layer 1; Layer 2 monitoring traffic, BER, loopback, timing tests; Layer 3 monitoring traffic, IP Ping and TraceRoute, loopback, end-to-end traffic generation tests; Layer 2 and 3 RFC 2544 and Y.1564 automated tests
  • Save and restore test configurations, using StrataSync and MobileTech App
Duration

2 Day

Location

United States

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: Yes
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

10G/40G/100G Ethernet Testing w/the T-BERD/MTS-5800

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals, testing, and troubleshooting techniques using the product, including how to navigate the GUI and menus. Learn the recommended layered/structured approach to test and certify Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques. Utilize the test set to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems on 10G/40G/100G optical Ethernet systems.

Course Number: TT-TB5800-100G

Course Highlights
  • Understand the fundamental operation of 10G/40G/100G Ethernet networks including the network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, errors and alarms
  • Detail the structured approach to test and troubleshoot 10G/40G/100G Ethernet networks
  • Navigate the product GUI and menus to configure for 10G/40G/100G Ethernet testing
  • Perform 10G/40G/100G Ethernet tests:  inspection and cleaning of all optical connections; optical BER test on Layer 1; Layer 2 monitoring traffic, BER, loopback, timing tests;
  • Layer 3 monitoring traffic, IP Ping and TraceRoute, loopback, end-to-end traffic generation tests; Layer 2 and 3 RFC 2544 and Y.1564 automated tests
  • Save and restore test configurations, using StrataSync and MobileTech App
Duration

2 Day

Location

United States

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: Yes
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

E/GigE/10G Ethernet Testing with the T-BERD/MTS-5800

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals, testing, and troubleshooting techniques using the product, including how to navigate the GUI and menus. Learn the recommended layered/structured approach to test and certify Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques. Utilize the test set to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems on all rates of electrical and optical Ethernet systems (up to 10GigE).

Course Number: TT-TB5800-ETH

Course Highlights
  • Understand the fundamental operation of Ethernet networks including the network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, errors and alarms
  • Detail the structured approach to test and troubleshoot Ethernet networks 
  • Navigate the product GUI and menus to configure for Ethernet testing
  • Perform Ethernet tests:  inspection and cleaning of all optical connections; optical BER test on Layer 1; Layer 2 monitoring traffic, BER, loopback, timing tests; Layer 3 monitoring traffic, IP Ping and TraceRoute, loopback, end-to-end traffic generation tests; Layer 2 and 3 RFC 2544 and Y.1564 automated tests
  • Save and restore test configurations, using StrataSync and MobileTech App
Duration

2 Day

Location

United States

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: Yes
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

10G Ethernet & CPRI Testing with the T-BERD/MTS-5800

Course Number: TT-TB5800-ETH-CPRI

Duration

2 Day

Location

United States

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: Yes
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

10G Ethernet & OTDR Testing with the T-BERD/MTS-5800

This course presents a detailed overview of testing and troubleshooting techniques using the product, including how to navigate the GUI and menus. 
Day 1:  Learn to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests; fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity, and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Utilize the test set to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks. 
Day 2: Learn the recommended layered/structured approach to test and certify Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques. Utilize the test set to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems on optical Ethernet systems with rates up to 10G. 

Course Number: TT-TB5800-ETH-OTDR

Course Highlights
  • Navigate the product GUI and menus to configure for fiber/OTDR testing and 10G Ethernet testing
  • Perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity and OTDR tests: inspection and cleaning of all optical connections, optical insertion loss (OIL) and optical return loss (ORL), end-to-end loss testing with optical power meter (OPM) and optical light source (OLS), OTDR cable analysis
  • Perform 10G Ethernet tests:  inspection and cleaning of all optical connections; optical BER test on Layer 1; Layer 2 monitoring traffic, BER, loopback, timing tests; Layer 3 monitoring traffic, IP Ping and TraceRoute, loopback, end-to-end traffic generation tests; Layer 2 and 3 RFC 2544 and Y.1564 automated tests
  • Save and restore test configurations, using StrataSync and MobileTech App
Duration

2 Day

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: Yes
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

 Self-Paced Online Training and CertificationVirtual Classroom

10G Ethernet & OTDR Testing with the T-BERD/MTS-5800

This course presents a detailed overview of testing and troubleshooting techniques using the product, including how to navigate the GUI and menus. 
Day 1:  Learn to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests; fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity, and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Utilize the test set to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks. 
Day 2: Learn the recommended layered/structured approach to test and certify Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques. Utilize the test set to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems on optical Ethernet systems with rates up to 10G. 

Course Number: TT-TB5800-ETH-OTDR-VC

Course Highlights
  • Navigate the product GUI and menus to configure for fiber/OTDR testing and 10G Ethernet testing
  • Perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity and OTDR tests: inspection and cleaning of all optical connections, optical insertion loss (OIL) and optical return loss (ORL), end-to-end loss testing with optical power meter (OPM) and optical light source (OLS), OTDR cable analysis
  • Perform 10G Ethernet tests:  inspection and cleaning of all optical connections; optical BER test on Layer 1; Layer 2 monitoring traffic, BER, loopback, timing tests; Layer 3 monitoring traffic, IP Ping and TraceRoute, loopback, end-to-end traffic generation tests; Layer 2 and 3 RFC 2544 and Y.1564 automated tests
  • Save and restore test configurations, using StrataSync and MobileTech App
Duration

2 Day

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: Yes
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

10G Ethernet & CPRI Testing with the T-BERD/MTS-5800

Course Number: TT-TB5800-ETH-CPRI-VC

Duration

1 Day

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: Yes
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

E/GigE/10G Ethernet Testing with the T-BERD/MTS-5800

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals, testing, and troubleshooting techniques using the product, including how to navigate the GUI and menus. Learn the recommended layered/structured approach to test and certify Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques. Utilize the test set to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems on all rates of electrical and optical Ethernet systems (up to 10GigE).

Course Number: TT-TB5800-ETH-VC

Course Highlights
  • Understand the fundamental operation of Ethernet networks including the network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, errors and alarms
  • Detail the structured approach to test and troubleshoot Ethernet networks 
  • Navigate the product GUI and menus to configure for Ethernet testing
  • Perform Ethernet tests:  inspection and cleaning of all optical connections; optical BER test on Layer 1; Layer 2 monitoring traffic, BER, loopback, timing tests; Layer 3 monitoring traffic, IP Ping and TraceRoute, loopback, end-to-end traffic generation tests; Layer 2 and 3 RFC 2544 and Y.1564 automated tests
  • Save and restore test configurations, using StrataSync and MobileTech App
Duration

2 Day

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: Yes
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

10G/40G/100G Ethernet Testing w/the T-BERD/MTS-5800

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals, testing, and troubleshooting techniques using the product, including how to navigate the GUI and menus. Learn the recommended layered/structured approach to test and certify Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques. Utilize the test set to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems on 10G/40G/100G optical Ethernet systems.

Course Number: TT-TB5800-100G-VC

Course Highlights
  • Understand the fundamental operation of 10G/40G/100G Ethernet networks including the network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, errors and alarms
  • Detail the structured approach to test and troubleshoot 10G/40G/100G Ethernet networks
  • Navigate the product GUI and menus to configure for 10G/40G/100G Ethernet testing
  • Perform 10G/40G/100G Ethernet tests:  inspection and cleaning of all optical connections; optical BER test on Layer 1; Layer 2 monitoring traffic, BER, loopback, timing tests;
  • Layer 3 monitoring traffic, IP Ping and TraceRoute, loopback, end-to-end traffic generation tests; Layer 2 and 3 RFC 2544 and Y.1564 automated tests
  • Save and restore test configurations, using StrataSync and MobileTech App
Duration

2 Day

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: Yes
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

Transport (DS1-10GigE) Network Testing Using the T-BERD/MTS-5800

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals, testing, and troubleshooting techniques using the product, including how to navigate the GUI and menus. Learn the recommended layered/structured approach to test and certify T-Carrier, SONET, and Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques. Utilize the test set to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems on all rates of electrical and optical Ethernet systems (up to 10GigE).

Course Number: TT-TB5800-VC

Course Highlights
  • Understand the fundamental operation of T-Carrier, SONET, and Ethernet networks including the network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, errors and alarms
  • Detail the structured approach to test and troubleshoot T-Carrier, SONET, and Ethernet networks
  • Navigate the product GUI and menus to configure for T-Carrier, SONET, and Ethernet testing
  • Perform T-Carrier tests: monitoring; BER, Fractional T1, and loopback tests; timing
  • Perform SONET tests: inspection and cleaning of all optical connections; optical power; monitoring; BER and Drop and Insert tests, manipulating Bytes; timing
  • Perform Ethernet tests:  inspection and cleaning of all optical connections; optical BER test on Layer 1; Layer 2 monitoring traffic, BER, loopback, timing tests; Layer 3 monitoring traffic, IP Ping and TraceRoute, loopback, end-to-end traffic generation tests; Layer 2 and 3 RFC 2544 and Y.1564 automated tests
  • Save and restore test configurations, using StrataSync and MobileTech App
Duration

2 Day

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: Yes
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

Fiber/OTDR Testing with the T-BERD/MTS-5800

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals, testing, and troubleshooting using the product, including how to navigate the GUI and menus. Learn to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Utilize the test set to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks.
Course Number: TT-TB5800-OTDR-VC

Course Highlights
  • Understand light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process
  • Navigate the product GUI and menus to configure for Fiber Optic testing
  • Perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity and OTDR tests: inspection and cleaning of all optical connections, optical insertion loss (OIL) and optical return loss (ORL), end-to-end loss testing with optical power meter (OPM) and optical light source (OLS), OTDR cable analysis
  • Save and restore test configurations, using StrataSync and MobileTech App
Duration

1 Day

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom:
N/A Virtual Classroom: Yes
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

Self-Paced Online Training

T-BERD/MTS-5800 V1 Overview (for older v1 units)

This course presents an overview of the functions and general capabilities of the MTS/T-BERD 5800 V1 platform model. (This course covers the older v1 test sets.)
Course Number: TT-TB/MTS5800-OVRVW-SP

Duration

60 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

T-BERD/MTS-5800 V2 Platform Overview (for v2 units)

This course presents an overview of the MTS/T-BERD 5800 V2 platform model. Learn how to set up the test set upon first use out-of-the-box and how to navigate the GUI and menus.
Course Number: TT-TB5800-V2OVRVW-SP

Duration

30 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

T-BERD/MTS-5800 COSA Testing

This course presents an overview of COSA-4055 CWDM Testing using the MTS/TB-5800. Learn how to configure, perform, and retrieve test results for the COSA-4055 CWDM test. 
Course Number: TT-TB5800-COSA-SP

Duration

15 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

T-BERD/MTS-5800 CPRI Testing Overview (extended version)

This course presents a detailed overview of CPRI testing using the TB/MTS-5800, including the recommended equipment and required information. Learn how to configure, perform, and retrieve test results for the CPRI test.  
Course Number: TT‐TB5800‐CPRI‐SP

Duration

90 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

T-BERD/MTS-5800 CPRI Testing Introduction

This course presents an overview of CPRI testing using the TB/MTS-5800. Learn how to configure, perform, and retrieve test results for the CPRI test.
Course Number: TT‐TB5800‐CPRI‐INTRO-SP

Duration

19 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

T-BERD/MTS-5800 OTDR and SmartLink Mapper Testing Overview (extended version)

This course presents a detailed overview of OTDR and SmartLink Mapper testing using the TB/MTS-5800, including the recommended equipment and required information. Learn how to configure, perform, and retrieve test results.    
Course Number: TT‐TB5800‐OTDR‐SP

Duration

60 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

T-BERD/MTS-5800 OTDR Smart Test Assitant Introduction

This course presents an overview of OTDR testing using the Smart Test Assistant with the TB/MTS-5800. Learn how to configure, perform, and retrieve test results for the OTDR Smart test. 
Course Number: TT‐TB5800‐OTDR‐SMARTTST-SP

Duration

15 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

T-BERD/MTS-5800 Fiber Inspection w/the P5000i

This course presents an overview of the functions and general capabilities of the MTS/T-BERD 5800 V1 platform model. (This course covers the older v1 test sets.)
Course Number: TT-TB5800-P5000i-SP

Duration

10 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

T-BERD/MTS-5800 RFC-2544 Testing

This course presents an overview of RFC-2544 Layer 2 Ethernet automated testing with the T-BERD/MTS-5800. Learn how to configure and perform RFC-2544 tests.
Course Number: TT-TB5800-RFC2544-SP

Duration

15 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

T-BERD/MTS-5800 RFC6349-SP

This course presents an overview of RFC-6349 Layer 4 Ethernet TrueSpeed automated testing with the T-BERD/MTS-5800. Learn how to configure and perform RFC-6349 tests.
Course Number: TT-TB5800-RFC6349-SP

Duration

14 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

T-BERD/MTS-5800 Y.1564 Testing

This course presents an overview of Y.1564 Layer 2 Ethernet SAMComplete Testing with the MTS/TB-5800. Learn how to configure and perform Y.1564 tests using the SAMComplete feature.
Course Number: TT-TB5800-Y1564-SP

Duration

16 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

T-BERD/MTS-5800 Ethernet Testing Technician Certification Exam

This course presents an assessment of the knowledge and skills possessed for performing Ethernet testing operations using the TB/MTS-5800 and fiber inspection probe to achieve an Ethernet Testing w/the TB/MTS-5800 Technician Certification.
Course Number: TT-TB5800-ETH-EXAM-SP

Duration

90 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

T-BERD/MTS-5800 Fiber & OTDR Testing Technician Certification Exam

This course presents an assessment of the knowledge and skills possessed for performing OTDR testing operations using the TB/MTS-5800 and fiber inspection probe to achieve an OTDR Testing w/the TB/MTS-5800 Technician Certification.
Course Number: TT-TB5800-OTDR-EXAM-SP

Duration

90 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

T-BERD/MTS-5800 OCC-4056 DWDM Optical Channel Checker Testing

This course presents an overview of how to navigate the TB/MTS-5800 GUI and menus to configure and perform DWDM testing with the OCC-4056 Optical Channel Checker (OCC). Learn how to locate and understand the OCC-4056 DWDM test results.
Course Number: TT-TB5800-DWDM-4056OCC-SP

Duration

13 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes