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We have divided the tutorials into the following categories: Frame Relay Explanation
Building a Frame Relay Network
Frame Relay Disaster Recovery
Virtual Private Network
DSL Tutorials
Frame Relay White Papers
Frame Relay Security
Frame Relay Service Aggreements
Voice Over Frame Relay / IP
Frame Relay Trouble Shooting
Cisco Frame Relay Links
Frame Relay Terms and Acronyms
Frame Relay Misc Links

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Frame Relay Explanation Frame Relay Success Tutorial Recommended when seeking "quick" familiarity with frame relay. Alliance Datacom in Dallas, Texas and The Frame Relay Resource Center offer an overview of successful frame relay deployments while defining "buzz words." Cisco Frame Relay Tutorial Cisco competently teaches frame format, frame relay addressing, LMI message format and global addressing. While at times limiting, Cisco manages to provide a useful frame relay tutorial. The Basic Guide to Frame Relay Networking (PDF) Fabulous 86 page frame relay guide courtesy of the Frame Relay Forum, Todd Bahner of ADC Kentrox, Skip Carlson of Cabletron Systems, Anne Exter of Bell Atlantic, Mark Kaplan of Newbridge Networks, Chris Nicoll of Current Analysis, Cheryl Vandegriff Hyon of Sync Research, Jan Thibodeau of JT Communications and MCI, Visual Networks as well as Netrix. US WEST Frame Relay Tutorial US WEST does a great job explaining frame relay. Recommended for the those first learning about frame relay technology. Frame Relay Networks - A Survey Viswanath Subramanian of the Computer and Information Science Department at Ohio State University wrote this "timeless" tutorial back in the summer of 1995. Frame Relay FAQs Emerging Technologies has assembled a short list of very important frame relay questions. Motorola's Frame Relay Resources Page Motorola has the most famous and extensive frame relay resource available anywhere. Frame Relay Fast Packet Switching Tutorial Sangoma Technologies developed this "short but sweet" tutorial that covers virtual circuits, data integrity, flow control/information rates and status polling. Overview of Frame Relay Russell Straayer does a great job covering the various topics of Frame Relay Technology in a concise manner, hosted by the Data Comm for Business website. A Tutorial of the Frame Relay Protocol Explains why frame relay is probably the simplest data communications protocol ever conceived. A no frills and just the facts tutorial written all the way back in 1992 and hosted on the General Signal Networks (now INRANGE Technologies Corporation) website. Frame Relay Protocol The Protocol Directory provides the reader with an excellent information source for learning about protocols such as frame relay. Frame Relay Forum's Module Presentations "HTML" technical briefs as well as tutorial frame relay presentations offered in "Postscript, Acrobat and Powerpoint Formats." Recommended for those needing frame relay teaching material. Courtesy of the Frame Relay Forum, an organization comprised of vendors, carriers, users and consultants who are committed to successful frame relay deployment. Basic Guide to Frame Relay Understanding a new technology is a lot like taking a hike on an unfamiliar trail. It helps to have a guide. This Frame Relay guide, put together by the Frame Relay Forum is on of the most comprehensive we have seen. AT&T's Frame Relay Tutorial (Registration Required) AT&T and TechGuide.Com provide a road map for frame relay service in the enterprise network environment. The writers and producers at techguide have done a superb job for AT&T in developing this tutorial (registration required). Additionally, check out AT&T's IP Backbone Map, courtesy of Boardwatch Magazine. Furthermore, AT&T has a superb presentation: Optimizing Frame Relay Service Performance and the unique white paper High Speed Packet Services. Technology Overview ADTRAN has the best collection we have seen of concise, to-the-point technology overviews (with outstanding visual diagrams) covering such topics as Frame Relay, Local Loop, Digital Service, North American Digital Hierarchy, Dedicated Services, and Switched Service (Circuit and Packet). An absolute must read.

Frame Relay Disaster Recovery Disaster Recovery For Frame Relay Networks Because experience has proven that NO Frame Relay Network is immune to potential disaster, ADTRAN prepared this one-of-kind tutorial to help users plan their Frame Relay Network Disaster Recovery options. Furthermore, ADTRAN provides excellent resource material such as the Enterprise Automatic Dial Backup diagram, Monitored Frame Relay Network Disaster Recovery, Voice Over Frame Relay Disaster Recovery, Dedicated Circuit Disaster Recovery and the new ADTRAN Safe-T-Net Technology For Frame Relay Disaster Recovery.

Building a Frame Relay Network Migrating An AS/400 Network to Frame Relay or ISDN Motorola has created a "great tutorial" on migrating to a frame relay network. The demand for Frame Relay services is exploding, and for two very good reasons -- speed and economics. Frame Relay is consistently less expensive than equivalent leased services and provides the bandwidth needed for other services like LAN routing, voice and fax. Contrary to rumor, the AS/400 environment can be migrated easily to Frame Relay and at the same time provide new value-added services for the network user. Building A Frame Relay Network Network Computing and David Willis, Senior Technology Editor, have created a "classic tutorial" on frame relay networks. From frame relay network diagrams, selecting equipment, writing network specifications to monitoring carriers, this tutorial covers it all. Recommended as an absolute must read. Cisco Frame Relay Design Cisco hits a "home run" with this excellent tutorial on frame relay design, a must read. Constructing Scalable Frame Relay Networks with OSPF (PDF) International Network Services, (which is merging with Lucent), provides yet another unique 23 page (PDF) document tutorial with outstanding visual diagrams. Frame Relay Commercial Applications Jagannath Raju of Australia's Queensland University of Technology has assembled good information on the commercial application of frame relay.

Virtual Private Network Lucent VPN Quick Reference Guide (PDF) Lucent has put together this superb 98 page (PDF) VPN Quick Reference Guide, and it "smokes." Guaranteed, to get you up to "par" on VPNs. VPN Tutorial (Registration Required) Shiva and TechGuide.Com examine the technical, administrative, and organizational factors that dictate which combination of direct dial and VPN components will produce the optimum return on remote access investment (registration required). It also addresses the important questions you should consider before implementing VPN technology as part of a remote access solution while simultaneously outlining the steps necessary for optimizing a remote access solution using VPN technology. Virtual Private Networks Resource Guide (PDF) Ascend Communications has written this 64 page (PDF) document on virtual private networks that in our opinion is one of the finest available anywhere on VPNs. The visual diagrams alone are staggering and the comprehensive coverage of VPNs make this a must read.

DSL Tutorials VDSL Tutorial The DSL Forum has authored an extremely helpful tutorial about Very high rate Digital Subscriber Line (VDSL) Technology. In simple terms, VDSL transmits high speed data over short reaches of twisted-pair copper telephone lines, with a range of speeds depending upon actual line length. The maximum downstream rate under consideration is between 51 and 55 Mbps over lines up to 1000 ft (300 meters) in length. Downstream speeds as low as 13 Mbps over lengths beyond 4000 ft (1500 meters) are also in the picture. Additionally, you may find VDSL FAQs helpful. xDSL Tutorial for the End-User Randy Day has written a fabulous synopsis (with great visual diagrams) for the end-user who is thinking of using xDSL technology for networking access and needs some practical information. We highly recommend Randy's page for its focus on the needs of an end-user desiring xDSL access. xDSL Testing Tutorial Employing fabulous visual diagrams, the International Engineering Consortium authored this superb xDSL Tutorial that covers existing OSP, prequalification, load coils, bridge taps, loop length, and noise for network operators employing xDSL. xDSL Local Loop Access Technology 3Com does a great job presenting the "Local Loop" aspect of xDSL Technology and describes the different xDSL technologies in development today and compares them to other current and emerging WAN service technologies. It also reports on current and future worldwide xDSL deployments and gives some market introduction projections. Understanding xDSL Performance and Deployability (PDF) Dr. George Zimmerman, Chief Scientist, PairGain Technologies, provides the reader with a thorough understanding of xDSL performance and deployability by using xDSL Spectral Compatibility. This 8 page tutorial in (PDF) format is highly recommended as it employs great visual diagrams. xDSL Technology Tutorial (PDF) Visually stunning 24 page xDSL Tutorial written by Dr. George Zimmerman, Chief Scientist, PairGain Technologies. You may also wish to take advantage of the PairGain Glossary of xDSL technical terms. HDSL2 Tutorial (PDF) Once more Dr. George Zimmerman, Chief Scientist, PairGain Technologies provides the reader with a thorough understanding, this time about OPTIS HDSL2 in this 12 page (PDF) format tutorial. ADSL Tutorial The ADSL Forum describes how Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), a new modem technology, converts existing twisted-pair telephone lines into access paths for multimedia and high speed data communications. ADSL transmits more than 6 Mbps (optionally up to 8 Mbps) to a subscriber, and as much as 640 kbps (optionally up to 1 Mbps) more in both directions. Furthermore, you may find ADSL Technical FAQs and ADSL FAQs helpful. ADSL Glossary The ADSL Forum offers a merely "adequate" glossary (molding with age). However, it can be useful.

Frame Relay White Papers Trillium Frame Relay Paper Trillium Digital Systems, Inc. has assembled one of the most outstanding frame relay papers we have ever seen. Recommended for those seeking their Frame Relay Ph.D. Frame Relay Newsletter Archive An outstanding collection of recent frame relay topics covered by the twice-weekly Frame Relay Newsletter, authored by frame relay industry experts Steven Taylor and Joanie Wexler. We highly recommend that you subscribe to this twice-weekly newsletter to receive up-to-the-minute frame relay information. Michael Coates Frame Relay Discussion A Network Systems Engineer employed at Clear Communications of New Zealand, Michael Coates, has authored a unique tutorial on frame relay. Michael provides excellent coverage with good visual diagrams of frame relay congestion control, class of service, LMI, frame format, terms, X.25 vs. frame relay and the evolution of frame relay.

Frame Relay Security Frame Relay Security This Racal Datacryptors tutorial discusses such frame relay security issues as "hijacked sessions" and other serious potential frame relay network security threats. The Expert Guide on Frame Relay Security For Financial Applications Technical Communications Corporation authored this unique guide with outstanding visual diagrams that will explain the benefits of frame relay for financial institutions as well as how to protect the frame relay network. Additionally, this guide will show that it is now possible to achieve the cost savings of frame relay and protect the valuable data sent over the network.

Frame Relay Service Aggreements Measure Frame Relay Service Level Agreements (PDF) Paradyne provides an SLA FAQ to go along with this 6 page PDF document. SLA's have become one of the most important components of successful frame relay connectivity and this (PDF) document examines them. Additionally, Paradyne has assembled 40 questions to ask before selecting a WAN Service Level Management System. Furthermore, Inter@ctive Week has one of the best articles on securing Service Level Agreements From ISPs.

Voice Over Frame Relay / IP Voice Over Frame Relay (VoFR) Tutorial The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) provide a concise and easy to read voice over frame relay tutorial. Recommended for getting a quick understanding of VoFR. Voice Over IP Tutorial (Registration Required) Telogy Networks and TechGuide.Com have written perhaps the most outstanding tutorial on VoIP Technology (registration required). Voice Over Frame Relay Tutorial Mercury Technology Services explores the economics for immediate implementation of voice over frame relay because VoFR can be as inexpensive as half a cent per minute. Voice Over Frame Relay Integration Tutorial MICOM authored an extremely thorough tutorial on VoFR Integration. Additionally, check out their Frame Relay Glossary. Cisco VoIP Configuration Cisco, has put together a VERY "heavy duty" web page on configuring Voice Over IP, includes VoIP with Frame Relay Encapsulation. Voice Design and Implementation Guide Cisco tackles Voice Over Frame Relay (VoFR) with a complete guide that is incredibly comprehensive. Voice Over Packet Tutorial The International Engineering Consortium and Telogy Networks sponsor this tutorial describing the embedded software approach to the voice over frame relay phenomenon.

Frame Relay Trouble Shooting Configuring and Troubleshooting Frame Relay Cisco has written a truly outstanding frame relay "must read." Frame Relay Encoding, Encapsulation, Framing and Management Methods Joel Weinberger of International Network Services (which is merging with Lucent), provides a technical overview of frame relay and the various configuration options for data encoding, encapsulation, framing, and link management.

Cisco Frame Relay Links Cisco SVCs, ATM and Frame Relay Cisco shows how with a co-located Extended Services Processor (ESP), the Cisco BPX Service Node adds the capability to support ATM and Frame Relay Switched Virtual Circuits (SVCs) in addition to support for Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs). Cisco IPX Frame Relay Connections This comprehensive Cisco tutorial is for users who wish to have an in-depth knowledge of network frame relay connections and related functions and who wish to know more about the Port Concentrator Shelf (PCS) which extends the port capacity of an FRP on an IPX or of an FRM on an IGX from 4 high-speed ports to 44 low-speed ports. Cisco WAN Introduction Cisco introduces the various protocols and technologies used in wide area network (WAN) environments. Topics summarized include point-to-point links, circuit switching, packet switching, virtual circuits, dial-up services and WAN devices. A good starting point for the beginner. Cisco Frame Relay to ATM Tutorial Cisco hits another "home run" with a fabulous tutorial that is complete with terrific visual diagrams describing frame relay to ATM interworking which enables frame relay traffic to be connected across high-speed ATM trunks using ATM standard Network and Service Interworking. Cisco Packet Voice Primer Unfortunately for potential packet voice users, there are few tutorials on packet voice concepts and benefits targeted at business-level consumers of telephone services. Thus, in this primer, Cisco Systems remedies that condition with a "no-nonsense" exploration of packet voice technology. Cisco IPSec Cisco tackles the subject of IP Security IPSec Encryption with this comprehensive guide. Cisco ATM Glossary Cisco succeeds in providing a very comprehensive glossary of ATM acronyms and abbreviations. Cisco Tutorials Cisco created one of the great "Internetworking Technology Tutorials" of all time. From routing basics, components and algorithms all the way to ATM, Cisco provides a superb learning experience. Cisco Internetwork Design Tutorials Cisco steps to the plate again with a fabulous collection of internetwork design tutorials. If designing ISDN, ATM and Switched LAN Internetworks is your goal, this is the place to start. Cisco Windows NT Firewall Tutorial Cisco's intended audience for this tutorial are network administrators who want to understand the basic concepts behind the design and deployment of a Windows NT Firewall, the Cisco Centri Firewall. In addition, this tutorial can assist those professionals who are evaluating network security solutions and want to understand how the Cisco Centri Firewall product family distinguishes itself from other Windows NT Firewall solutions, how it works, and how it should be used.

Frame Relay Terms and Acronyms CSR Acronym Definitions Communications Standards Review which publishes technical reports on multimedia and wireline access technologies provides this very good resource for acronyms. Frame Relay Glossary We highly recommended this glossary for understanding "frame relay terms," courtesy of the Frame Relay Forum.

Frame Relay Misc Links ATM and Frame Relay Data Communications Magazine covers the "hot topic" in networking today, ATM and Frame Relay. Learn how to get the best of both technologies, like running Frame across an ATM backbone or connecting Frame Relay and ATM networks directly. Router Integrated vs. non-Integrated t1 CSU/DSU's General DatacommGeneral DatacommGeneral DatacommGeneral Datacom has a article explaining Integrated vs. non-Integrated CSU/DSU's. Easy to understand and helpful. How To Launch An International WAN Network Computing's Chris Lewis has written the best document we have seen on creating an International WAN. With the visual diagram information on the second page it is a must read. ISDN Tutorial Pacific Bell authored this famous ISDN Tutorial. The stunning visual diagrams alone are worth visiting, however, when combined with comprehensive technical explanations, it becomes a must visit. The best we have ever seen. The Information Technology Professional's Resource Center Irwin Lazar has created one of the best resources on the net for information technology. Irwin's website covers Data Link Layer (ATM, DSL, Frame Relay), Directory Services, Internet, IP Routing, IP Multicast, IT Publications, Job Sites, Network Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Physical Layer, QoS and DEN, TCP/IP, Training/Certification, Tutorials and Guides, Virtual Private Networks, Voice and Data Integration, Wireless, Year 2000, and because it is updated frequently, a must visit. Saint Roche Tree Frame Relay Links Here you will find a growing collection of links to frame relay information. In addition, you will find a growing list of links to other networking related topics too. IP Telephony Tutorial MicroLengend has the best tutorial we have seen on this extremely "hot" subject, IP Telephony. The visual diagrams are absolutely outstanding. What Is SS7? Once again, MicroLengend has the best tutorial we have seen on SS7 and the visual diagrams continue to be outstanding. Telecommunications: An Operational Overview Georgia Tech's Stephen Eley does a great job helping you understand telecommunications with this easy to read tutorial that helps put "all the pieces together." X.25 Tutorial Tel-Aviv University put together a great X.25 Tutorial that is currently available on a Russian website. This unique X.25 Tutorial offers superb visual diagrams and is highly recommended. Comparison of IP-over-SONET and IP-over-ATM Technologies Trillium Digital Systems, Inc. provides the most comprehensive discussion we have seen on this subject, highly recommended. Sprint SONET Tutorial (Registration Required) Sprint and TechGuide.Com have written a truly superb SONET Tutorial with excellent visual diagrams and interesting content that makes learning easier (registration required). Nortel SONET Tutorial (PDF) Nortel goes all out with this 68 page (PDF) tutorial on the Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) standard. Impressive visual diagrams make this a very good learning experience. Introduction to SONET Networking (PDF) 44 page (PDF) document that is a tutorial handbook of advanced SONET networking concepts by Nortel with frequent and outstanding visual diagrams to support excellent content that describes this exciting transport technology. Inverse Multiplexing Tutorial (Registration Required) Larscom and TechGuide.Com examine the factors that make inverse multiplexing a major technology in today's internetworking environment (registration required). This tutorial details those factors, discuss the advantages of inverse muxing solutions, and shows the place of inverse muxing in an evolutionary broadband strategy. All You Wanted To Know About T1 But Were Afraid To Ask Hosted by Data Comm for Business and authored by Bob Wachtel, this is the best tutorial we have found covering the subject of T1s. Daryl's TCP/IP Primer Minneapolis based Daryl Banttari's TCP/IP Primer is a great starting point for someone who has an interest in TCP/IP, but doesn't know where to start or what questions to ask. With Daryl's TCP/IP Primer you can get beyond the theory and into the "big picture." Internet Architecture Boardwatch Magazine presents a spellbinding tutorial on a subject dear to all, Internet Architecture, absolutely a must read. The author, Jack Rickard, is one of the Internet's most well known figures. User Authentication Racal Datacryptors explores how the primary requirement for any form of communication is identifying the other party. Optical Networking Tutorial NBase Xyplex provides a good understanding of optical networks (includes an optical networking glossary). Vicomsoft KnowledgeShare Firewall Q & A "The document is neutral from the point of view of vendors or service providers, but it does answer a lot of questions frequently asked by users involved with Firewalls." Data Communications Magazine Tech Tutorials Here you will find over 85 excellent tutorials on ATM, Cabling, Clustering, High-Speed Networking, IP, Middleware, Network Design, Network Management, Security, Software, Standards and WANs / Remote Access. Web66 Network Construction Set Tutorial Stephen E. Collins of the University of Minnesota wrote this very basic tutorial on LAN/WAN construction, recommended for its simplicity and visual diagrams. Scan Technologies ATM Tutorial Scan Technologies hosts the famous "Norm Al Dude and Professor N. Erd" ATM tutorial and its visually stunning diagrams. Switching Book II Xylan has created a unique switching technology learning experience. This is an excellent read for those interested in exploring what has become an important component of infrastructure technologies. HP OpenView Self-Study Guide (PDF) Hewlett-Packard's 139 page (PDF) document that helps you learn HP OpenView on your own time. Active IETF Working Groups The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) always has useful information such as the Frame Relay Service MIB, recommended. SNA Over Frame Relay Tutorial (Registration Required) Once more, TechGuide.Com delivers an outstanding tutorial, this time on the subject of SNA over Frame Relay (registration required). With strong visual diagrams this tutorial is highly recommended. DTOOL'S Frame Relay Resources Thomas Porter's outstanding website for frame relay information also has "top notch" links to CGI, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Networking, Perl, SNMP, UNIX, Virtual Private Networks, Visual Basic, Windows NT, and Windows 95/98 resources.

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