On 15/04/11 06:47, Neil J. McRae wrote: > > On 14 Apr 2011, at 19:08, Adrian Kennard <<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > >> It is all sorts - we have been dealing with many ISPs of late and a >> scary number do not understand what goes on under to hood! > > so is this a general clue problem? In which case this might be useful to > play to a wider audience.
I think so - we have had fun explaining RADIUS configs to people quite a few times. >> The mobile operators have asked questions which show scary lack of >> understanding too. > > which mobile operators? the folks I've dealt with at the big 5 all seem > to know this stuff pretty well. Three seemed confused over what to expect on an initial RADIUS request, and then confused about what they would see in PPP negotiation later for routed IPs. That sort of thing. >> But come alone, and I'll dispell the myths. > > myths? I dont think there are any - but if one doesnt read the basic > documentation or doesn't understand the protocol interaction then I can > see how they might struggle. PPP and Radius are two of the most basic > protocol interactions in our space in my view. I quite agree, and actually, no, not myths as such, just misunderstandings. > not sure I can make it up that early but will try. if anyone has > specific questions or trouble understanding the BT documentation on > these products please let me know, I would be happy to even arrange a > session with the people who designed this stuff if it helps. Well, we have been involved in the early deployment of WMBC and helped shape the way it works even. We even manage session steering on IPSC which BT don't do :-)
