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This is a pretty good site that will answer most of your questions. http://www.dcbnet.com/notes/9611t1.html On 7/21/04 7:25 AM, "Andre Oppermann" <[email protected]> wrote: > > I'm having a few questions about T1 line support in the US because I have to > procure > some Router/Network hardware for US branches of a company (I am from Europe). > > Normally in Europe when you order an E1 (G.703) connection the Telco delivers > a > NTU (Network termination Unit) which normally is a (S)HDSL modem converting > from > two-wire DSL to four-wire E1 electrical. The cable between the NTU and the > Router > is normally very short, a few feet/meters. > > o How is this normally done in the US by the Telcos for T1 lines? > > o I assume the difference between T1 short-haul and long-haul is the cable > length. > But what is it used for? Is it still common to have long-haul T1 > connections > either within buildings or towards the central office of the Telco? Would > I be > fine with buying short-haul-only interfaces in any common scenario? > > o What is "Wet T1 Capable"? What is it used for and who needs this? > > o What else is important in dealings with US Telcos when ordering and using T1 > leased-line services? > > Thanks for any input. -- Ken Budd Data Systems Engineer 702 Communications Moorhead, MN 56560 PH: 218.284.5702 FAX: 218.284.5746 ____________________
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