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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Aussie
> Sent: Thursday, 13 January 2000 21:15
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Re: [SLUG] OT: internet from telstra BP Direct
>
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> > There is no compression with ISDN.
>
> I beg to differ. When looking at various "high-speed" ways
> of connecting
> to the internet early last year, I checked out ISDN adapters
> (they're not
> actually modems) and, without fail, all offered compression.
> Typically,
> the bitrate using compression was about 350kb/s.
> Unless the adapters have changed since then, this is still an option
> with most adapters. Just make sure your computer can handle the COM
> rate if you install an external one though. 115k just won't cut it.
You can use whatever compression method you like over ISDN, as ISDN is just
a bit-pipe.
However, the routers used for Telstra's Big Pond Direct services do not
support any compression methods.
For the record, I use a really simple single card ISDN board that uses the
HiSax chipset.
Cheap, cheerful, and works like a charm for about $300.
Regards,
Craig Southeren
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