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Pipeline 50 ISDN

Remote LAN Access - Telecommuting - Internet Access

The Pipeline 50 ISDN model connects Ethernet-based computers in small offices and homes to backbone networks over inexpensive ISDN lines. With the Pipeline 50 ISDN, remote workgroups and individual users gain access to corporate network resources and the Internet.

In a single modem-sized box, the Pipeline 50 ISDN combines bandwidth on demand, an ISDN basic rate interface (BRI) terminal adapter, routing and bridging, LAN & WAN network management, and an optional built-in ISDN NT1 unit for direct connection to an ISDN BRI line.

Bandwidth on Demand Dial-up connections are automatically established and removed as needed, based upon data traffic density. Inverse multiplexing uses both ISDN B-channels for 112/128 kbit/s data rate. Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation varies bandwidth in real time Data compression boosts bandwidth up to 512 kbit/s (4:1) Supports two simultaneous connections to different locations

Internet Access

Many of the largest Internet access providers have standardized on Ascend products for switched digital access. Pipeline 50 ISDN provides high-speed, switched digital access to the Internet over ISDN BRI.

Integrated ISDN BRI

Fully integrated ISDN interface for plug-and-play operation.

ISDN BRI
Standard S/T Interface
Optional U-interface (National ISDN-1 compliant) eliminates need for external NT1 device
Certified for operation in over 26 countries worldwide

Access Routing and Bridging

Sophisticated protocol support ensures efficient connectivity to all LANs and the Internet.

Standard multiprotocol bridging
IP Routing
PPP, MP and MPP (Ascend's Multichannel Point-to-Point protocol, a superset of MP)
Transmit and receive packet filtering
Header and data compression

Full LAN/WAN Management and Control

Manage your remote access equipment and bandwidth as easily as you manage your local LAN facilities.

Integrated SNMP
LAN and ISDN SNMP MIBs
Telnet remote management
Rigid security features
Call Detail Reporting
WAN loopbacks
FLASH memory for software downline loading

For more detailed technical specifications, see the Pipeline 50 ISDN Data Sheet.

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