Telecommunications Network Troubleshooting Checklist

Restore service faster with our Telecommunications Network Troubleshooting Checklist! Diagnose and resolve network issues efficiently, minimizing downtime and maximizing customer satisfaction. This comprehensive checklist guides technicians through each step, from initial assessment to final resolution - your lifeline for seamless communication and proactive network management.

This Template was installed 2 times.

Initial Assessment & Reporting

1 of 7

Gather initial information and accurately document the reported issue.

Reported Issue Summary

Detailed Description of Problem

Issue Category

Severity Level (1-5)

Date of Issue

Time of Issue

Customer Account Number

Connectivity Verification

2 of 7

Check physical connections, cabling, and basic network reachability.

Customer IP Address

Ping Response Time (ms)

Connection Type

Affected Services

Date of Initial Connection Issue

Time of Initial Connection Issue

Device Status & Diagnostics

3 of 7

Investigate individual device status (routers, switches, modems) and review diagnostic logs.

Device CPU Utilization (%)

Device Memory Utilization (%)

Device Disk Space Utilization (%)

Device Status (Online/Offline/Degraded)

Device System Logs (Last 24 Hours)

Diagnostic Report (if available)

Network Configuration Review

4 of 7

Examine network configuration settings for errors or misconfigurations.

Current Router Configuration (Exported)

DHCP Status

DNS Server Primary IP

DNS Server Secondary IP

NAT Enabled?

Firewall Rule Review Summary

Service-Specific Troubleshooting

5 of 7

Address specific issues related to internet, voice, or video services.

Service Type Affected

Download Speed (Mbps)

Upload Speed (Mbps)

Error Message (if applicable)

Detailed Description of Service Issue

Date of Service Issue

Time of Service Issue

Escalation & Remediation

6 of 7

Outline steps for escalating unresolved issues and implementing corrective actions.

Escalation Tier

Detailed Explanation of Issue Escalated

Estimated Time to Resolution (Hours)

Escalation Date

Escalation Time

Remediation Strategy Chosen

Documentation & Closure

7 of 7

Record all troubleshooting steps, findings, and resolution details for future reference and knowledge base updates.

Detailed Troubleshooting Steps Taken

Root Cause Analysis Summary

Time Spent Troubleshooting (in minutes)

Resolution Status

Resolution Date

Resolution Time

Ticket Number/Reference ID

Technician Signature

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