Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 14:49:43 -0500 (EST) From: Steve Hovey <shovey@buffnet.net> To: jdm@cbemg.cb.lucent.com Cc: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org Subject: Re: 56k modems Message-ID: <Pine.BSI.3.95.971205144458.25774C-100000@buffnet11.buffnet.net> In-Reply-To: <9712051413.ZM15292@cbemg>
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On Fri, 5 Dec 1997 jdm@cbemg.cb.lucent.com wrote: > > What equipment do I need on my end to use > the 56k modems? As I understand it, a digital > line is required so that must mean a channelized > T1 and some sort of channel bank to demultiplex > the line. Any help or pointers are appreciated. You need a term server that can take the T1s (channelized or PRI - the channelized MUST be trunk side) and supports one or both of the protocols. We use the USR total control exterprise hubs for X2, and ascend 4048's for Flex - While there are other factors involved, Im told our flex functions better than the flex of one of our competitors that uses an upgraded lexington portmaster - but I have no personal objective proof of this. Both of these are capable of using the same radius server (We use the merit one) which cuts down on computer guy burnout! :) And both can be set to use a secondary radius server should its primary be too busy to respond. If you go with a flex machine - make certain its flashed to the current code - and say the same to any users who have trouble keeping a connection. Our ascends came with beta ware and were droppy till flashed to the current code. Both products are easy to flash. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Steve Hovey Chief Engineer BuffNET More Than Just a Connection! ------------------------------------------------------------------
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