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Bonded T1 FAQ
This is a list of questions frequently asked by customers looking into a Bonded T1 Service from Tierzero. We can help you add Bonded T1 Lines as your business grows without unnecessary overhead, offering you a scalable solution with prioritized data routing and robust service level guarantees.
What is Bonded T1?
The Bonded T1 product is a 3Mb bonded T1 consisting of two or more 1.5Mb T1 circuits that behave as one circuit.
How Does It Work?
Tierzero Bonded T1s use inverse multiplexing to utilize the full capacity of the bonded circuit. Inverse multiplexing (IMUX) divides traffic from a single bit stream among multiple circuits. This means that traffic from a single source is distributed across the individual circuits to make use of the bandwidth.
How Much Does It Cost?
You simply pay the monthly charge for the number of T1s you want to bond. There are no additional service fees.
What Hardware Is Required?
The Cisco 1700/2600/3600 router series is the CPE Tierzero requires for bonding T1s. As always, there is no additional charge for hardware with a Tierzero Bonded T1.
What T1s Can Be Bonded?
T1 circuits must be 1.5Mb Tierzero T1 circuits on the same POP and at the same customer location.
What Is The Installation Process?
The individual T1 circuits are installed professionally by Tierzero technicians within 30 days of receiving the order. We contact you to set up a time to walk through the bonding process, including plugging the T1 circuits into the Cisco hardware. Then the circuits are bonded and we test to make sure you have use of your full 3Mb connection.
Can I Keep My IPs?
If you have an existing Tierzero T1 circuit, we can transfer the IPs from your existing circuit to the bonded circuit.
If I already have A Cisco CPE, Can I Use It In Place Of The Cisco Router Provided By Tierzero?
If you already own a Cisco CPE and would like to use it for bonding, please work with your Sales Representative to determine if it is compatible with Tierzero's Bonded T1s.
- The CPE must be MLPPP compatible.
- The minimum memory suggestion is 128MB of SDRAM and 32MB of Flash.
- The CPU must be fast enough to pass traffic at 3MB up/3MB down.
Still have questions? Call 877-797-0000 to learn more about Tierzero Bonded T1 service.
