Re: difference (fwd)

Marty Likier (marty@livingston.com)
Mon, 16 Dec 1996 11:31:06 -0800

At 09:44 AM 12/9/96 -0600, Prof Jake Messinger wrote:

>> The MAX cannot differentiate between an ISDN data-over-voice call and an

>> analog modem call made over ISDN lines. It lumps them both together and

>> differentiates that group from pure data ISDN calls.

>

>Is this roughly kinda like the difference between REAL netbois versus

>netbios encapulated in TCPIP packets to make an analogy? And Im not sure

>why it would be important to differentiate.

>

Its strickly a tarrifing re-occuring WAN cost issue. Voice calls are tarrifed less expensive than data calls in many RBOC regions. So if the RAS can differentiate between the two, it can save money. Go figure. ;-)

--Marty

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