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Advanced Configuration
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This chapter contains information on special configuration scenarios
such as semipermanent connections, backup calls and mobile-to-
mobile links.
This chapter contains the following sections:
- "Special Connection Types" on page 193
- "Configuring Backup Calls for LAN-LAN Connections" on page
197
Special Connection Types
In some countries (e.g. in the USA), ISDN bandwidth is restricted to
56 Kbps (instead of 64 Kbps). To achieve connectivity, the 56 Kbps
option is included in the following NetWare MultiProtocol Router for
ISDN D channel drivers: DSS1, VN3, CT1, NI1, 5ESS and AUSTEL.
To establish a connection to a router in a country with ISDN band-
width restricted to 56 Kbps, add a small `r` to the ISDN Number in
the ISDN Call Destination Configuration configuring this particular
call destination:
ISDN Number: 1234567r
Configuring 56-Kbps Connections
Using En-Bloc Dialing
For certain international connections, a special character is needed to
indicate the end of the phone number. This will accelerate call set-up
considerably from within about 12 to 15 seconds to 1 to 2 seconds.
Thus, the Expert Configuration of ISDN Interface <Name> contains the
parameter "Dialing Suffix". The suffix you configure here is then
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