Switch 56, ISDN, DSL, Frame Relay

Do all these services use the same telephone line?

If I have a dial-up service with an ISP, does it mean I am using switch 56? What is the difference between BRI and DSL? What do you call the internet access through a cable company? Could I subscribe to a Frame Relay for sending and receiving faxes and e-mails?

It's all so confusing from the end user point of view ...

What about the cable modem, is it a CSU/DSU unit?

Sorry about all these questions, but they are all related to the end user options for communication and any help will be appreciated.

read more and respond »

Posted 5 years ago by eager in Cisco Certification

Report misuse

Image for Switch 56, ISDN, DSL, Frame Relay