> This probally sounds pretty stupid...<G>=20
> We have a customer that is purchasing a 56K frame relay connect =
to us.=20
> I'm supposed to order the equipment for them. Can I go ahead =
and get a
> Bat EZ-FT1 and a Livingston OR-HS and hook up to the 56K line. =
I am
NO, absolutely not, if you want it to work that is. A DS0 circuit =
is TOTALLY different than a fractional T1.
> expecting them to move to a 512K or even a T1 connection within =
a year.=20
>=20
> Will the Bat work by configuring 1 channel? A T1 or Fractional =
T1 has
> 24 channels of which x of them are turned on for the bandwith =
your
> paying for.=20
> Is a 56K connection the same as one channel on a T1?
NO it will not work this way. For one thing, the wiring is =
different for a DS0 as opposed to a T1 so it won't work for that =
reason. Also, a fractional T1 is a T1 with the channels on the =
CSU's throttled back. A DS0 is a 56 kbps signal from the line.=20
On a side note, do NOT buy a BAT. You get what you pay for. Spend =
the extra couple bucks and at least buy an Adtran, it is a FAR =
superior unit. The specs alone were enough to convince me. Look at =
the operational input level, it EXCEEDS tariff specs!!!=20
Kyle Platts
CSS-Tech
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