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Building Cisco Remote Access Networks
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Building Cisco Remote Access Networks

by Wayne Lawson
November 2000
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
608 pages
16h 50m
English
Syngress
Content preview from Building Cisco Remote Access Networks
6 Chapter 1 • Introduction to BCRAN and Cisco Remote Access Solutions
Circuit-Switched Connections
In a circuit-switched connection, a dedicated path is established over a
telephone company’s network when a call is placed, and then terminated
at the end of each session. People use circuit-switched connections when-
ever they place a call to another person. The link is brought up only when
needed, and is used exclusively by the two connected parties. A new con-
nection is created for every voice, fax, or data connection required.
Analog Modem Connections
Analog modem connections are circuit-switched solutions (as illustrated in
Figure 1.3) that use a modem ...
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