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A digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) delivers exceptionally high-speed data transmission over existing copper telephone lines. A DSLAM separates the voice-frequency signals from the high-speed data traffic and controls and routes digital subscriber line (xDSL) traffic between the subscriber's end-user equipment (router, modem, or network interface card [NIC]) and the network service provider's network. Reprinted Courtesy of International Engineering Consortium (IEC) http://www.iec.org/online/tutorials/dslam/
'''''DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer)''''' is a network device that delivers exceptionally high-speed data transmission over existing copper telephone lines. A DSLAM separates the voice-frequency signals from the high-speed data traffic and controls and routes digital subscriber line (xDSL) traffic between the subscriber’s end-user equipment (router, modem, or network interface card [NIC]) and the network service provider’s network.

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[https://www.nena.org/page/LocnDetrmIP_EmergSvc NENA 08-505, NENA Recommended Method(s) for Location Determination to Support IP-Based Emergency Services - Technical Information Document (TID)]
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Revision as of 19:08, 8 September 2021

DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer) is a network device that delivers exceptionally high-speed data transmission over existing copper telephone lines. A DSLAM separates the voice-frequency signals from the high-speed data traffic and controls and routes digital subscriber line (xDSL) traffic between the subscriber’s end-user equipment (router, modem, or network interface card [NIC]) and the network service provider’s network.

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NENA 08-505, NENA Recommended Method(s) for Location Determination to Support IP-Based Emergency Services - Technical Information Document (TID)