
Introduction to Hotwire DSL Routers
Typical DSL Router System
DSL is a local loop technology that uses standard
The Hotwire DSL routers interoperate with the following types of Hotwire IP DSL cards (at the DSLAM/GranDSLAM chassis) to deliver applications at high speeds in support of packet services over a DSL link:
HThe Hotwire 8303 or 8304 IP IDSL Cards interoperate with two Hotwire IDSL Routers:
ÐHotwire 6301 IDSL Router with one Ethernet port
ÐHotwire 6302 IDSL Router with a
HThe Hotwire 8343 or 8344 SDSL Cards interoperate with two Hotwire Symmetric DSL Routers:
ÐHotwire 6341 SDSL Router with one Ethernet port
ÐHotwire 6342 SDSL Router with a
HThe Hotwire 8510, 8373, and 8374 IP RADSL Cards interoperate with the Hotwire 6371 RADSL Router with one Ethernet port
The following illustration shows a typical Hotwire system with a Hotwire DSL Router. All Hotwire DSL routers transport data. The Hotwire 6371 RADSL Router can transport data and POTS simultaneously.
Network Access Provider (NAP) | Service Subscriber |
Network
Service
Provider
Core
Router
Corporate
Intranet
Central Office (CO)
IP DSL |
| |
Line |
| |
Card | MDF | |
DSLAM | ||
CO | ||
| POTS | |
| Splitter | |
| Optional |
POTS/DSL
Customer Premises (CP)
Data
Interface
DSL
Router
POTS*
CP
POTS
Splitter
Optional
Legend: DSL – Digital Subscriber Line | POTS – Plain Old Telephone Service |
MDF – Main Distribution Frame |
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* 6371 RADSL Router Only |
August 2000 |