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Applications
Figure 2-1: Typical Carrier Network Application
Figure 2-1 shows the deployment of SmartNodes in carrier networks. Each subscriber site is
equipped with a SmartNode that connects the subscriber CPE on one side with the provider network
and services on the other.
Typical services in these networks are softswitch based telephony, PSTN access through V5.2
gateways, PBX networking services, and LAN interconnection.
Typical access technologies for these networks include xDSL, WLL, PowerLine and conventional
leased lines. With the use on an external modem (M) the SmartNode can connect to leased lines or
any bridged-Ethernet broadband access.
2.3 Enterprise Networks
In company owned and operated wide are networks SmartNodes can be used to converge voice and
data communications on the same IP link.
In combination with centralized services such as groupware and unified messaging the SmartNodes
provide migration and investment protection for legacy telephony systems.
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