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Packet switching enhances line efficiency as packets from multiple applications can be multiplexed over
the carrier. The internet uses packet switching technique. Packet switching enables the user to
differentiate data streams based on priorities. Packets are stored and forwarded according to their priority
to provide quality of service.
PART –C
(Each question carries marks, Answer division (a) or division (b))
17.(a)Explain the working of ISDN connection in detail with diagram. [10]
ISDN
ISDN is acronym of Integrated Services Digital Network. It establishes the connection
using the phone lines which carry digital signals instead of analog signals.
There are two techniques to deliver ISDN services:
1. Basic Rate Interface (BRI)
2. Primary Rate Interface (PRI)
The BRI ISDN consists of three distinct channels on a single ISDN line: t1o 64kbps B (Bearer)
channel and one 16kbps D (Delta or Data) channels.
The PRI ISDN consists of 23 B channels and one D channels with both have operating capacity
of 64kbps individually making a total transmission rate of 1.54Mbps.
The following diagram shows accessing internet using ISDN connection:
ISDN Advantages
The basic advantage of ISDN is to facilitate the user with multiple digital channels. These
channels can operate concurrently through the same one copper wire pair.
The digital signals broadcasting transversely the telephone lines.
ISDN provides high data rate because of digital scheme which is 56kbps.
ISDN network lines are able to switch manifold devices on the single line such as faxes, computers, cash
registers credit cards readers, and many other devices. These all devices can work together and directly be
connected to a single line.
ISDN takes only 2 seconds to launch a connection while other modems take 30 to 60 second for
establishment.