>>1) Are there plans to support the 56k modem (eg. x2, or other) with the 5
>>BRI card?
As far as commitment no, but we're considering if this is something that
makes sense for a "wide range" of users.
>That would require a DSP chip and the "True Digital" modem technology in
>the PM2/e/eR those cards are now only available for the PM3 and I would
>imagine that unless they redesign the 5BRI board to add a few DSPs and call
>it a 5BRI+ (RFE? :) that it won't happen.
This _would_ likely be a redesign or additional card that would be required,
but it might not require a redesign of the 5BRI card. Engineering is
exploring options as to how this might be accomplished, but as I said before
nothing is commited at this point.
>>2) Are there plans to add compression support with the 5 BRI card? If so
>>what type?
We not "announced" the timing of such a release, but it is in the
engineering "plan". Currently I would say tha Stac is a/the leading candidate.
>I think that will probably be supported only on the PM3 since they have an
>expansion slot for a compression (or maybe encryption too! RFE? ,) but I
>don't really know Livingston's plans they will probably have an official
>response on Monday.
It _will_ be supported for sure in the PM3 which is designed with a couple
of motherboard connectors specifically to accept compression and/or
encryption modules (we'll also offer a module that does both). This is
intended to be field addable/upgradeable. No cost nor deliver date has yet
been set for this release, we will keep people posted on developments in
this area via our ISP e-mail list.
>-Robert
Joe Sasek
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