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comp.dcom.frame-relay

The readers of this frame relay newsgroup provide outstanding help to fellow readers who have frame relay questions. Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Telcos, Equipment Vendors, Reseller/VARs, Networking Professionals and Corporate End-Users have turned this newsgroup into a very valuable medium for frame relay information.

We apologize that there is not a current Frame Relay Newsgroup FAQ List (a good substitute can be found here). You may also visit the old outdated version. Many answers to frame relay questions can be found by visiting Thomas Porter's DTOOLS Frame Relay Page or Alliance Datacom's Frame Relay Tutorials, Frame Relay White Papers, Frame Relay Trade Publications, Frame Relay Service Providers, Frame Relay Product Guide as well as 500 Technical Support Links.

Finally, we highly recommend that you subscribe to the Frame Relay Newsletter, authored twice-weekly by frame relay industry experts Steven Taylor and Joanie Wexler. Visit the Frame Relay Newsletter Archive to view the entire outstanding collection of recent frame relay topics.

Additionally, don't forget to attend the FREE Frame Relay Enterprise Service Level Management Seminar coming to a city near you soon ( seminar attendees, be prepared for a surprise gourmet lunch, Mama Mia Paradyne! ).

comp.dcom.wan

Readers can turn to this newsgroup for help on topics concerning wide area networking. Uri's TCP/IP Resource List has become this newsgroup's biweekly updated FAQ List diligently maintained by Uri Raz in Israel. Additionally, Irwin Lazar's Data Link Layer and TechFest's Wide Area Networks are great sources of wide area networking information.

comp.dcom.vpn

This new and superb newsgroup is "the place" to post your "Virtual Private Networking" questions. Great readership by extremely knowledgeable and capable "VPN Experts." Thank you Mathew Vangel, the founder of this new and exciting newsgroup.

comp.dcom.videoconf

Busy newsgroup covering the exploding subject of videoconferencing. This group's excellent readership means lots of helpful advice for those seeking answers to complex videoconferencing questions.

comp.dcom.cell-relay

Excellent newsgroup for assistance on ATM topics. "Cell-relay" was chosen instead of "ATM" during the creation of the newsgroup, however, ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) is in fact the topic of this newsgroup. This newsgroup's extremely helpful FAQ List is maintained by Carl Symborski to whom we are all very grateful. Additionally, we recommend visiting The Cell-Relay Mailing List Archive. Furthermore, the Telecommunications Research Center at the University of Limerick, Ireland has a good ATM Reference Web Page as does David Blight's Telecommunications Web Page at the University of Manitoba.

comp.dcom.isdn

A heavily visited newsgroup helping readers with the subject of ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). This newsgroup's FAQ List is being updated by Robert Blackshaw, thanks Robert (check out this version too). Nevertheless, many people still rely on Andy Kauffman's ISDN Technical References and Dan Kegel's ISDN Page.

comp.dcom.xdsl

Following one of the hot topics of connectivity today, this newsgroup is a must visit for any reader interested in the subject of xDSL. John Kristoff maintains the superb FAQ List for this newsgroup. Four additional resources of xDSL information include EverythingDSL, Paradyne's DSL Tutorial, the DSL Information Website and the John Wobus Remote Access Technology web page. Furthermore, consumers considering xDSL service may find Randy Day's xDSL Technology web page highly helpful.

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comp.protocols.tcp-ip

This is the newsgroup that covers TCP and IP network protocols. FAQ Lists for this newsgroup include this newsgroup's TCP/IP FAQs by Mike Oliver, Uri's TCP/IP Resource List, the DHCP FAQ List maintained by John Wobus and Irwin Lazar's masterpiece collection TCP/IP Links. Furthermore, newbies will find Daryl Banttari's TCP/IP Primer a great starting point.

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comp.dcom.sdh-sonet

Newsgroup on Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) and the Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) standards. No FAQ List at this time. You may find the SDH Forum in Taiwan useful. Currently there are not a lot of readers, however, questions do receive replys in a timely manner. Lately, this newsgroup appears to be NOT working. Hmmm?

comp.dcom.net-management

This is "the" newsgroup for network management topics. Lots of HP Openview and SNMP discussions. The newsgroup FAQ List is by Jeff Murphy at the Univeristy of Buffalo. Good starting points can be the HP OpenView and Irwin Lazar Network Management websites.

comp.dcom.net-analysis

Great newsgroup for readers seeking answers to network testing procedures, results and analysis. No official FAQ List but we recommend the FAQ List maintained by Jeff Murphy. A good source of information can be Network Monitoring Tools.

comp.protocols.snmp

Highly recommended newsgroup for help with SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). Newsgroup FAQ List is available. Many find Thomas Porter's Simple Network Management Protocol web page the best source of SNMP information.

comp.dcom.sys.cisco

Outrageously helpful newsgroup for readers who suffer Cisco related problems. First try the Cisco FAQ List, and comp.dcom.sys.cisco Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). For those studying for various Cisco Certifications visit the Tom Thomas website, NetCerts - Certification Resources For Networkers. Additional good resources can be the Cisco List Price Guide as well as Irwin Lazar's IP Routing links to Cisco resources.

comp.dcom.sys.bay-networks

The newsgroup for Bay Networks hardware and software problems. Visit the Bay Networks Buyer's Guide for new and used products, specifications, features, benefits and technical support.

comp.sys.ibm.as400.misc

When it comes to AS/400 help this is an invaluable newsgroup and a very busy one too. There is no official FAQ List, however, the IBM AS/400 Website is a natural starting point.

comp.os.linux.networking

This is a favorite newsgroup of ISPs covering Linux networking and communication. The closest thing to a FAQ List? Of course, it never hurts to check the Linux Home Page.

comp.dcom.modems

Extremely busy newsgroup covering the subject of modems. No FAQ List, however, try visiting U.S. Robotics Technical Support, 56K Central, Modem Resources, High-Speed Modem Page, Modem Central, Patrick Chen's Modem Tutorial, John Navas's 28.8/56K Modem FAQs, Modem and Init Commands List, Modem Help, IGC Modems, IBM Modem / ISDN Guide, John Wobus Remote Access Techology, University of Tel Aviv Modem Tutorial and the Modem Fault Finder.

comp.dcom.lans.ethernet

Helpful newsgroup on ethernet lans with good readership and response. No current FAQ List (the outdated version is here), however, you can get a head start at Charles Spurgeon's Ethernet website.

comp.dcom.lans.token-ring

Newsgroup on token ring networks. The Token Ring Newsgroup FAQ List is very helpful as is John Mazza's Token Ring web page.

comp.dcom.lans.misc

Newsgroup on local area network topics. Newsgroup questions do not always receive responses so possibly not helpful to some readers. No FAQ List. Nevertheless, extremely helpful web pages are the John Wobus LAN Page and the LAN Technology Scorecard.

comp.dcom.lans.fddi

FDDI protocol newsgroup that does not receive a lot of traffic. Possibly helpful. You can still visit the outdated FDDI FAQ List or perhaps the more helpful Matrix FDDI web page.

comp.security.firewalls

Recommended newsgroup for firewall problems. No official FAQ List, however, you may find Internet Firewall FAQs helpful as well as Irwin Lazar's Network Security and the highly rated Cryptography and Security Links, maintained by Professor Ronald Rivest (creator of the MD5 message-digest algorithm).

comp.dcom.cabling

Newsgroup concerning cable selection, use and installation. This is the newsgroup FAQ, also visit this FAQ List. Ocean Wave Consulting has a great Cable Resource Page.

comp.dcom.sys.nortel

Newsgroup on Nortel products and systems with good readership and responses. This newsgroup is too new (January 1998) to have a FAQ List but visiting the newsgroup founder's website Gene's Telecom Links is helpful. Additionally, to learn about the creation of this newsgroup visit the Nortel Newsgroup.

alt.dcom.telecom

Great newsgroup on telecommunications that responds to reader questions with gusto. No FAQ List, however, check out Professor Jeff MacKie-Mason and Professor Juan Riveros Telecom Information Resources On The Internet, 7000 links strong and growing at the University of Michigan.

comp.dcom.telecom.tech

Telephony newsgroup that is quite helpful on technical questions. No FAQ List, however, Telstra has assembled a great Telecommunications Information Sources web page.

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