High-Speed Data Customer Service

Course Overview

High-Speed Data Customer Service provides an invaluable and unparalleled base of knowledge of high-speed data services, equipment, operations and troubleshooting, including extensive information regarding DOCSIS cable modems through version 3.1 and the return path’s effect on high-speed data service.  Personnel completing this course will be uniquely qualified to provide immediate and effective customer support for high-speed data service.High-Speed Data Customer Service provides an invaluable and unparalleled base of knowledge of high-speed data services, equipment, operations and troubleshooting.Of particular value is the extensive information regarding DOCSIS 3.0 cable modems and the return path's effect on high-speed data service. The course also provides an understanding of the Internet, network and wireless communications and other broadband access technologies. Personnel completing this course will be uniquely qualified to provide immediate and effective customer support for high-speed data service.

The estimated completion time for this course is 16 hours, the maximum allotted time is four months from enrollment.
describe how cable modem data is transported in the cable network

list the phases of interaction between the cable modem and the cable modem termination system during modem initialization

describe the steps required to certify the reliability of a customer’s cable drop system

describe what should be checked when verifying operation of the cable modem and its computer connection

describe the funneling effect and the access technology used for return path transmissions

describe why regular maintenance is important for return path reliability

describe how long-loop automatic gain control adjusts the upstream carrier level of cable modems

describe the cause of typical return signal impairments

describe the information that is gathered before troubleshooting a high-speed data problem

explain how the cable modem status lights are used to diagnose modem-related problems

explain the finer points of how the brain works during troubleshooting
earn two hours of college credit

receive credit towards NCTI Customer Care Master Representative certification

receive credit towards NCTI Master Dispatcher certification

receive an industry-recognized NCTI certificate of graduation

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