ISDN and the Web
Workshop Abstract
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is a digital service which provides
higher data speeds. As such it will be a universal entry point for connection
to the so called information super highway.
The ISDN and the Web workshop will provide a crash introduction to ISDN
technology. Participants will discover what equipment is needed and the
costs involved. Developers will discover what is and is not possible and
network specialists will learn of the latest developments.
The workshop is sponsored by Ticom Pty Ltd (AVM equipment)
Fax +61 7 3682923, Telephone +61 7 3670450.
Full Day Saturday, 6 July
About the Workshop
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is a digital telephone connection
which provides higher data speeds than conventional telephone lines. Speeds
of 64 or 128 kbps of raw data can be sent over ISDN compared with about
28 kbps over good conventional telephone lines. Telstra are about to launch
an improved national ISDN service. ISDN provides fast connections to the
Internet in which the response the user sees is usually limited by the congestion
on the Internet. ISDN can provide connections for conection of small local
area networks to the Internet, information kiosk systems and video conferencing.
The ISDN and the Web workshop will provide a crash introduction to ISDN
technology and services. Users hoping for a faster connection to their Internet
access provider will discover what equipment and costs are involved. Developers
of Web pages and educators hoping to use ISDN as a distance learning link
will discover what is and is not possible. Network specialists will learn
of the latest developments in standards, products and international ISDN.
The workshop will provide a general introduction to ISDN equipment and services
in Australia. A more detailed look will be taken at one protocol in particular
the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) which is becoming the principal means
of ensuring that ISDN products can connect to each other. Demonstrations
of such connections and video conferencing will be available to workshop
participants.
Who Should Attend
Anyone wanting high performance Internet access from home or business. Developers
of Web pages and Distance learning providers. Networking specialists.
Presenters
Alan Taylor
Alan Taylor is a Senior Lecturer in Telecommunications at Liverpool John
Moores University, UK and has extensive experience in industry, and public
network provision. He has piloted European ISDN projects aimed at evaluating
ISDN and the role it can play in urban communities and as a carrier for
distance learning and multimedia. He is active in the European ISDN Users
Forum.
Alan may be contacted at:
The School of Electrical Engineering
Liverpool John Moores University
Byrom St
Liverpool L3 3AF
UK
Phone +44 151 231 2360 Fax +44 151 298 2624
Email: Alan.Taylor@MCR1.Poptel.org.uk
Greg Smith
Greg Smith is an independent ISDN consultant with over 17 years experience
in the computer and communications industry. Greg has been involved in the
installation of some of the largest ISDN PABX sites in Australia. He convenes
the ISO working group developing international standards for private ISDN
networking and is active in the AUSTEL Standards group.
Greg may be contacted at:
Envision Communications Pty Ltd - Melbourne Australia
Telecommunications Consulting - Specialists in ISDN
Phone: +61 3 9563 1811 Fax: +61 3 9563 1825
Email: GSmith@Werple.mira.net.au
Workshop Program
Morning Sessions
ISDN technology and services in Australia
What is ISDN
ISDN in the context of the Information Society
Telstra and Optus services
ISDN in the USA and Europe
Futures - High Speed data over the Pay TV network.
ISDN equipment for access to the Internet
Terminal adapters
Internal Cards
ISDN Routers
Software
Standards Issues
Afternoon Sessions
The Point to Point Protocol and ISDN
What is PPP
Is PPP useful?
PPP standards
PPP Software for - Windows 3.11, NT, Win 95 etc.
Authentication - PAP & CHAP
PPP performance Advice on configuration
Discussion and Demonstrations
An ISDN router
An ISDN remote client
Desktop Video conferencing
Companies which may be involved include Ticom Pty Ltd (AVM equipment), JTEC,
Olivetti, CISCO, AT&T
Updated on 17 Mar 1996 by ausweb96@scu.edu.au
AusWeb96 - The Second Australian World Wide Web Conference, 7th
to 9th of July 1996, at the Conrad Jupiters Hotel, Gold Coast, Australia.
Contact: Ms Julie Burton, Norsearch Conference Services at Southern Cross
University, PO Box 157, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia. Phone (066) 20 3000
(From outside Australia +61 66 20 3000) Fax: (066) 22 1954 (From outside
Australia +61 66 22 1954). Email: ausweb96@scu.edu.au.
Updated on
17 Mar 1996 by ausweb96@scu.edu.au