Mark A. Knight wrote:
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> Since we appear to be on the subject of modems and connection speeds today, I have a question that has both bothered and puzzled me for some time. I have a max 4000 with 48 digital 33.6 modems. I also have a channalized T1 with all 24 pipes going. I have a PRI ISDN on order. Problem with the channelized T1 is that I can rarely connect at 28.8 or 33.6. I usually end up with 24.6 or something like that. Anyone have an answer on that one?
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Randy Fischer [SMTP:randy@fcs.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 1997 11:36 AM
> To: ntisp@emerald.iea.com
> Subject: Re: Emerald, Portmaster2e and USR modems - 56k possible?
>
> x2 service DEPENDS on a DIGITAL connection between the ISP and the Phone
> company. In order to accomplish that you as the ISP must have ISDN or PRI
> or a channalized T1 line from the phone company. The equipment that will
> support those types of lines at the ISP's site are NOT regular analog
> modems. You CANNOT support incoming x2 connections with ANY analog modem
> including USR Couriers or Sportsters.
>
> If you wish to jump on the x2 bandwagon then you have to use USRobotics
> solutions. The one that I am familier with is the TOTAL CONTROL with
> DIGITAL modems. This solution uses a PRI or T1 and gives 23-24 incoming
> lines per T1 connection and will support upto 2 T1's for incoming dialup
> connections. USR also has a ISDN solution (I think) that uses BRI lines to
> support x2.
>
> Livingston PM3 is also a way to go. This solution does not address x2
> directly but is a similar way to setup for the 56k fad. It also requires a
> DIGITAL connection to the Phone company.
>
> The x2 / 56flex fight is just beginning. The result should be a standard
> that both USR and the REST of the world can support. Choosing USR will
> give you x2 now with a promise of the STANDARD later. The advantage is
> that many (NOT ALL) existing USR modems can be upgraded to x2. If you use
> USR's solution you can give your users 56k now. When the standard is
> settled on and everyone adopts it then it will not matter which ISP side
> solution you have chosen.
>
> I personally feel that the Livingston solution is much more elegant. It
> uses state of the art components and is MUCH smaller, lighter, quieter and
> cooler than a USR total control. But to make your existing USR users happy
> will take awhile while the standard gets hashed out. Which is why I chose
> to use the USR total control for my first device and will use PM3's for all
> my expansion.
> ----------
> > From: Franco Nogarin <webmaster@auroranet.nt.ca>
> > To: 'NTISP@emerald.iea.com'
> > Subject: Emerald, Portmaster2e and USR modems - 56k possible?
> > Date: Wednesday, May 28, 1997 10:50 AM
> >
> > I feel doomed here, I have committed to Emerald, Livingston and USR. now
> I want 56k and it seems impossible.
> >
> > 1. I have a portmaster2e with 10 analog ports authenticating to emerald.
> > 2. on those 10 ports are 10 sportster 33.6 modems (X2)
> > 3. Our telco's local lines cannot handle ISDN
> > 4. 80% of the customer base is X2
> > knowing thses things, is it possible to run X2 modems on a pm2e?
> >
> > USR says not with Sportsters, it says that you need total control modems.
> >
> > Anyone have any ideas?
> >
> > Franco Nogarin
> > Cascade-AuroraNet-WebSpinners
> > webmaster@auroranet.nt.ca
> >
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