Multilink PPP
There are two B channels in basic rate ISDN. This offers the possibility of opening multiple simultaneous channels between systems giving users additional bandwidth on demand. Multilink PPP is a method for bundling both B channel into one PPP link for higher throughput. It must be negotiated in the link establish phase by both peers. If Multilink PPP is negotiated successfully, the second link will be dialed after the first link reach network phase. In some countries the directory number is not the same for both channels. For dialing the second B channel with a different directory number, both numbers must be obtained before dialing out unless the peer supports BACP/BAP, which will be described later in this chapter. Multilink
PPPis described in RFC1990. Related commands:
∙AT&J3 - Enable Multilink PPP.
∙ATDI<num1>[+<num2>] - Dial Multilink PPP with num1 twice or with num1 and num2 if they differ.
∙ATS61.3 = 0 - Use rotate method to bundle both channels (default).
∙ATS61.3 = 1 - Use split method to bundle both channels.
∙ATEPDn = <num> - Set End Point Discriminator (EPD) for class n
Call bumping
You can place or answer a voice call from a device that is attached to one of the POTS ports while Multilink PPP is active. The omni drops one of the channels automatically and uses it for voice calls. Once a voice call ends, the TA automatically reestablishes the channel. For fully disconnecting with the central switch, there is a delay time between