Operation Manual

Faster Data Communications: Channel Bundling
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Faster Data Communications: Channel Bundling
FRITZ!web allows you to increase the data transfer speed to
and from the Internet considerably by using both of the ISDN
line’s B channels for your Internet connection. You may either
click the “2-channel” button to activate the second B channel
manually, or allow FRITZ!web to activate the second channel
automatically.
Automatic channel bundling can be tailored to your individual
needs using the options on the “Channel Bundling” page in
the “Settings” dialog. These options allow you to specify the
data loads at which the second B channel is added to the
connection and dropped again.
Example: Entering the thresholds for channel bundling
When the average transmission rate on one B channel ex-
ceeds 80% in the above example, the second B channel will
be connected as well. As soon as less than 50% of the trans-
mission capacity of both B channels is used, the second
B channel is cleared automatically.
If you set the threshold for clearing the second B channel to
0%, both B channels will be cleared when the charge interval
has lapsed.
For more information, see the Online Help.
When the second B channel is active, you will incur double the
standard charges for the connection.
Automatically Starting an Application
You can set an Internet program to start automatically when-
ever the FRITZ!web program is started. The default browser or
any other program can be selected. This function can be set
up in the settings on the “Options” settings page.