Patent ID: 6418195
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
Apparatus for use with a remote network unit having a panel of over-voltage protection receptacles interposed between a telecommunications service source and a subscriber device, said apparatus comprising:a pair of test plugs receivable in operative engagement with a pair of over-voltage protection receptacles in the remote network unit; first and second test connectors alternatively receivable in operative engagement with the diagnostic device; and a signal transmission structure configured to connect each of said test plugs with both of said test connectors such that said test plugs, when operatively engaged with the pair of protection receptacles, couple said first test connector with the service source through the remote network unit, and couple said second test connector with the subscriber device through the remote network unit, and thereby enable the diagnostic device to communicate with the service source through said first test connector and alternatively with the subscriber device through said second test connector.