DESCRIPTION:

The VIAVI NSC-200 Network & Service Companion is an advanced portable multi-function network test platform developed for installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and service activation of Ethernet, IP, fibre, copper, wireless, and converged communication networks.

Designed for telecom field engineers, enterprise network administrators, and service maintenance organisations, the NSC-200 expands upon the core NSC platform architecture with enhanced Ethernet service validation, advanced traffic analysis, and broader network diagnostic functionality suited for modern high-performance communication infrastructures.

The platform supports testing across Carrier Ethernet networks, enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, fibre transport systems, copper network environments, WLAN infrastructure, VoIP communication services, IP service networks, and metro access environments.

The NSC-200 is engineered for Ethernet service activation, IP troubleshooting, fibre network diagnostics, copper infrastructure validation, SLA verification, VoIP analysis, WLAN troubleshooting, field maintenance, network commissioning, and service performance validation.

Its integrated multi-service architecture combines Ethernet performance analysis, service validation, packet diagnostics, and connectivity troubleshooting within a portable field-deployable platform designed to reduce operational complexity and minimise the requirement for multiple standalone test instruments.

The platform supports deployment across telecom access infrastructure, enterprise network environments, utility communication systems, industrial Ethernet deployments, and field service operations requiring advanced service diagnostics and rapid fault isolation.

Technical Specifications

Supported Network Technologies

• Ethernet
• Fast Ethernet
• Gigabit Ethernet
• IPv4 networks
• Fibre infrastructure
• Copper infrastructure
• WLAN environments
• VoIP services

Ethernet and Service Test Functions

• RFC 2544 testing
• Throughput analysis
• Latency measurement
• Packet loss analysis
• Jitter testing
• VLAN validation
• SLA verification
• Link validation

IP and Network Analysis

• Ping and traceroute
• Network discovery
• Traffic analysis
• Connectivity diagnostics
• Service validation
• Network monitoring

Fibre and Copper Capabilities

• Fibre link verification
• Copper cable diagnostics
• Interface validation
• Connectivity troubleshooting

Wireless and VoIP Support

• WLAN analysis
• Wireless troubleshooting
• VoIP validation
• Service quality diagnostics

User Interface

• Integrated portable display
• Automated diagnostics workflows
• Graphical result presentation
• Field operation interface

Connectivity

• Ethernet interfaces
• USB connectivity
• Copper interfaces
• Optical connectivity support

Platform Configuration Options

Advanced Service Validation

The NSC-200 supports enhanced operational capability including:

• Advanced Ethernet service activation
• SLA compliance verification
• Traffic analysis
• Performance diagnostics
• Multi-service troubleshooting

Network Diagnostic Configurations

Supported deployment configurations include:

• Ethernet troubleshooting
• IP diagnostics
• Fibre troubleshooting
• Copper validation
• WLAN analysis
• VoIP troubleshooting

Operational Environments

The platform is suited for:

• telecom service operations
• enterprise network maintenance
• field engineering deployment
• utility communication infrastructure
• industrial Ethernet environments
• network commissioning operations

Standard Accessories

Typical supplied accessories include:

• AC power adapter
• Operational documentation
• Ethernet interface cables
• Platform software utilities

Optional Accessories

Available optional accessories include:

• Fibre interface adapters
• Optical connectivity accessories
• Carrying and transit cases
• Copper test accessories
• WLAN analysis accessories

Key Features

• Advanced portable multi-service network test platform
• Ethernet and IP troubleshooting capability
• RFC 2544 service activation testing
• SLA verification and diagnostics
• Fibre and copper network validation
• WLAN troubleshooting support
• VoIP service analysis
• Automated diagnostic workflows
• Portable field-deployable architecture
• Telecom and enterprise infrastructure support
• Graphical diagnostics environment
• Multi-interface network connectivity
• Service activation and maintenance support
• Rapid field troubleshooting capability