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APPENDIXD
Provisioning an ISDN Line
This appendix describes ISDN lines and switches, the features available, and how 
to order your ISDN line.
The term provisioning refers to the features that you can order for the ISDN line.
If you are in North America and do not use an NI1 switch, Cisco strongly 
recommends familiarizing yourself with provisioning terminology related to 
other switch types so that communication with your telephone...

 
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Data and Voice Applications
You must decide whether to order only data applications or both data and voice 
applications. 
All Cisco 800 series routers support data applications.
Cisco 803 and Cisco 804 routers also support voice applications.
Some telephone service providers charge a lower rate for an ISDN line that 
supports only data applications. 
NoteIf you...

 
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The data and voice applications described in this section might be referred to by 
different names, depending on the telephone service provider. The terms can 
differ even within a country. Ta b l e D - 3 lists the names and codes that could be 
used by telephone service providers outside of North America.
Table D-2 ISDN BRI Voice Applications
Feature Description...

 
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ISDN Switch Types
Geographic location determines the switch types that are available. The following 
sections describe the switch types available in North America and outside of 
North America.
North American ISDN Switches
The Cisco 800 series routers support the following switches in North America:
National ISDN-1 (NI1) switches comply with ISDN standards. Lucent,...

 
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Before Ordering an ISDN Line
Nortel DMS-100 custom switches support a custom mode used with older 
terminal equipment.
International Switches
Cisco 800 series routers support most ISDN BRI lines outside North America, 
which generally use one of the following switch types:
EURO-ISDN
1TR6
VN3
TPH
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT)
NoteThe Cisco 800 series routers support 1TR6 switches...

 
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Capability Package R
Package R provides circuit-switched data on both B channels (no voice 
capabilities). Data capabilities include calling number identification. Cisco 
recommends this NI1 capability package for Cisco 801 and Cisco 802 routers. 
Capability Package S
Package S provides alternate voice and circuit-switched data with no additional 
features. Cisco recommends this...

 
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Other Switches
Ta b l e D - 4 provides a list of commonly used ISDN terms and their definitions that 
you might find helpful when deciding how to provision your ISDN line and when 
ordering your ISDN line.
Table D-4 ISDN BRI Line Provisioning Terms
Term Definition
CSD Circuit-switched data—Number of B channels that can be 
simultaneously connected for circuit-switched data calls.
CSD CHL...

 
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Lucent 5ESS Custom Provisioning
Ta b l e D - 5 lists the provisioning summary for Lucent 5ESS custom switches.
Table D-5 Lucent 5ESS Custom Switch Provisioning Summary
Line Provision Configuration
2B1Q line code
1 N/A
2B&D line N/A
B1 Circuit-switched data or voice/data
2
B2 Circuit-switched data or voice/data3
D Signaling only
MTERM 1
MAXB CHNL 2
ACT USR Y
CSD 2 
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Other Switches
NoteIncoming voice priority is not available with Lucent 5ESS custom switches.
You can order the following additional features with the Lucent 5ESS custom 
switch:
Caller ID, calling party identification
Call forwarding
Call pickup
Nortel DMS-100 Custom Provisioning
Ta b l e D - 6 lists the provisioning summary for DMS-100 custom switches. Some 
telephone service providers do...

 
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Three-way call conferencing Yes
TEI Dynamic
CS Yes
EKTS No
Set Option Key 1-ACOU 1
Key 2-AFC
1. Order this line provision when connecting the router to the U interface.
Table D-7 Nortel DMS-100 Provisioning Summary (ACOU Not Supported)
Line Provision Configuration
2B1Q line code 
1
1. Order this line provision when connecting the router to the U interface.
2B&D line N/A
Version...