ISDN Terminal Adapter with Modem

Rainer Mauth

The MicroLink ISDN/TL V.34 terminal adapter has three important advantages: It connects any computer with a V.24/RS-232 port to an ISDN BRI without any additional driver. Its extended AT command set enables you to use the same communications software you use with your modem. But the best feature is that it automatically detects and sets up ISDN, modem, fax, or voice connections. Thus, by combining an ISDN terminal adapter and a V.34 high-speed modem, the MicroLink ISDN/TL V.34 lets you reach all analog destinations but utilize ISDN's higher bandwidth where ISDN access is provided. It also supports bundling of both ISDN B channels, enabling data transfer rates of up to 128 Kbps.

The MicroLink ISDN/TL V.34 is an external device that connects to a serial port, so it's very easy to install and set up. The drawback is that the data transfer rates depend on your computer's UART and are somewhat lower than with internal boards. Because it is an external device, the MicroLink does not comply with CAPI, so don't expect features such as EuroFile transfer or group 4 fax.

These minor drawbacks aside, the MicroLink adapter is an excellent solution for anyone who wants to connect a PC to both ISDN and the plain old phone system without changing configurations.

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Where to Find

MicroLink ISDN/TL V.34..................DM 1198

Elsa
Aachen, Germany
Phone:    +49 241 9177 0
Fax:      +49 241 9177 617
Internet: 
http://www.elsa.de

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MicroLink ISDN/TL V.34

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