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4.3
The AVM NDIS WAN CAPI Driver
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WAN is a Microsoft extension of this standard in respect of wide
area networking (WAN). The NDIS WAN CAPI Driver for ISDN thus
permits the use of the ISDN controller as a WAN card, in which
case the ISDN controller is addressed via the COMMON-ISDN-API
(CAPI).
A full description of the functions of the AVM NDIS WAN CAPI Driver
along with detailed installation instructions may be found for Windows
95 in the file NDIS_95.HLP in the folder WINPORT\NDISWAN.W95 and
for Windows NT in the file NDIS_NT.HLP in the folder WINPORT
\NDISWAN.WNT on the FRITZ!Card CD.
4.4
Requirements for Provider or Remote Site
For successful access to the Internet or for RAS connections, your
provider or the remote site (in the case of RAS connections) should
provide digital access and use the same protocol mechanisms as
you.
In particular, the following requirements should be met:
• The provider / remote site must provide ISDN access.
• The access should support the “synchronous PPP” (Point to
Point Protocol) according to Standard RFC 1618 or “PPP
asynchronous”.
• Registration with your provider can take place by checking
your telephone number and/or by PAP/CHAP authentication.
• Optional allocation of a static or dynamic Internet address (IP
address).
In order to keep your telephone costs low, you are best advised
to look for a provider with a local point of presence.
