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Uses of IPR:
•IPR can be used for connecting IP LANs together through Frame Relay network.
•IPR card can be used as a gateway to the Internet through Frame Relay network.
•IPR card can be used for connecting IP nodes on Ethernet to the IP nodes on Frame Relay network.
Application:
Ethernet LAN 1
Frame Relay
PVC between
| Frame Relay | |
Network | ||
|
IPR-2
Ethernet LAN 2
Frame Relay PVC between
IPR-3
Ethernet LAN 3
Frame Relay PVC between
Note: Frame Relay PVCs can be associated with the same or with different Frame Relay ports.
Routing Server
The IP Routing Server enables the IMACS to act as a gateway router to the Internet via bundled service deployment or in private Intranet network deployment. Specifically, the primary market for the IP Routing Server is Internet access via bundled service arrangements (integrated access). The bundled service marketplace is simply the provisioning of multiple services over a single T1 or E1 to a customer. Typical bundled service arrangements include local voice service, long distance service and a data service. Internet access is one of the possible data services. The potential market for this technology is quite extensive. There are over 6.5 million small businesses in the US, and about 1.3 million of these have 6 to 20 phone lines. These businesses are prime candidates for bundled service arrangements.
The IMACS platform is unique in that it possesses many of the qualities listed below in a flexible form factor. The addition of
•Lower capital costs
•Integrated management
•Ease of use and installation
•Remote connection efficiency
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