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To: blankmind who wrote (1023)	1/23/1998 2:28:00 PM
From: Maverick	Respond to of 1629

Do you know who supplied the ATM for this Ameritech consortium? Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) Equipment Options Through strategic alliances made with manufacturers of high-quality information systems products, we can provide a wide array of LAN and WAN products offering a range of protocols and components. Combined with our digital internetworking facilities and services, these alliances make Ameritech your single-source solution for information systems distributed across your entire business. The following general overview identifies many of our equipment partnerships. For help in determining the best equipment for your business needs, contact your Ameritech Representative. WAN Products Channel Service Units/Digital Service Units (CSUs/DSUs) You can support high-level performance monitoring, alarms and diagnostic control of T1 and Fractional T1 integrated data and voice networks with CSUs/DSUs from Ameritech. We offer a wide range of CSUs /DSUs including those from ADC Kentrox and General DataCom. Multiplexers Ameritech offers multiplexers that allow you to simultaneously transmit several messages across a single channel or data path. These sophisticated multiplexers -which can support a variety of network systems -are from leading manufacturers, including T3 Plus and Tellabs. LAN Products Bridges You can quickly and transparently transfer data packets between networks to support both WAN and LAN applications using bridges from Ameritech. These bridges, from proven manufacturers such as Gandalf and Combinet, make wide-area networking a viable solution for branch office connections. Routers With Ameritech routers, you can cost effectively connect small remote offices and ensure network availability. To help minimize network operating costs, the router configurations integrate the function of both a router and a hub into one platform, simplifying equipment and management requirements. Ameritech carries state-of-the-art routers from companies like CISCO and Bay Networks. Frame Relay Access Devices Provide connectivity to remote PCs, LANs or host using public or private network services using Frame Relay Access Devices for host/terminal links. You can choose from a variety of manufacturers, including Motorola, Hypercom and Sync Research.

To: blankmind who wrote (1023)	1/23/1998 2:31:00 PM
From: Maverick	Respond to of 1629

.who supplied the ATM for this Ameritech consortium, Part II SONET Multiplexers You can run full bandwidth native mode services through the LAN-to-LAN pipe with Fujitsu SONET multiplexers offered by Ameritech. This advanced technology gives a fully integrated, cost-effective solution that ensures LAN transmission survivability. ATM Premise Switch You can consolidate networks and create new network service opportunities with high-capacity broadband switches. These switches, made by leading manufacturers like Newbridge, use advanced cell-switching technology based on B-ISDN ATM standards. Hubs Combine multiple protocols, media, networks and devices with hubs using software-controlled chassis with plug-in modules. The robust hub of hubs that we offer are designed for network centers, supporting downlinks from many wiring closets and providing unmatched flexibility for segment aearrangement and control. The bullet proof reliability of our hubs is backed by innovators including Bay Networks. PCs and Related Equipment Options In addition to the provisioning of information systems network infrastructures, we can provide LAN solutions such as desktop hardware systems. Partnering with a select group of qualified vendors, we'll provide complete, state-of-the-art integrated network solutions, including: the industry's leading personal computers, workstations, file servers, network interface products, peripheral devices and other hardware components, network operating software, desktop computing hardware and software and a full range of fiber-based internetworking products. Ameritech offers a broad range of networking equipment options through alliances with leading manufacturers such as CISCO, Bay Networks and Motorola.