A method for determining crosstalk coupling between a plurality of
transmission lines in digital data transmission systems, in particular
DSL networks. Firstly, at least one test signal (TS) is generated having
a unique identification code (UIC) in the frequency domain (f), said code
(UIC) being associated with a first transmission line. Then, the test
signal (TS) is sent on the first transmission line. At least a second
transmission line is monitored for detecting a crosstalk signal. It is
determined whether the crosstalk signal is caused by the test signal (TS)
of the first transmission line by means of a signature of the unique
identification code (UIC) comprised in the crosstalk signal. In this way
crosstalk between individual transmission lines can be determined without
having to have recourse to conservative worst case assumptions. The
method can adapt dynamically to a changing user/transmission environment,
while obtaining unique crosstalk determination results at all times.