Abstract: Systems and methods for offering base band voice telephony while using derived voice over data technology such as VoATM or VoIP are disclosed. The system may generally comprise a derived voice over data termination device located outside of the client premise and a connection between the client premise and the derived voice over data termination device, where the connection between the client premise and the derived voice over data termination device is a base-band analog voice loop. The derived voice over data termination device is configured to convert between base band signals and derived voice over data signals utilizing derived voice over data technology.

Abstract: A system and method for automated monitoring of availability in xDSL access networks are disclosed. An xDSL access network with network availability monitoring generally comprises a measurement device in communication with a DSL access multiplexer (DSLAM) at a central office (CO), a broadband remote access server (BRAS) in communication with the DSLAM, a remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) server in communication with the BRAS, and a data collector at a network operations center (NOC) in communication with the RADIUS server and the measurement device, the data collector being configured to retrieve data from the RADIUS server, the measurement device being configured to automatically establish a PPP session with the BRAS and the RADIUS server being adapted to collect data relating to the PPP session. The measurement device is preferably connected to the DSLAM via an xDSL loop terminating at a DSLAM monitoring port. In addition, the PPP session is preferably authenticated.

Abstract: An operational support system (OSS) which provisions a virtual circuit automatically potentially without requiring any manual intervention. The virtual circuit may be provisioned upon the reception of an order for a connection from a user location to a target network. The OSS is particulary useful to provision permanent virtual connections (PVC) on service provider networks providing high bandwidth connections to user locations on local loops.

Abstract: A telecommunication system for providing a remote access connection having a bandwidth of 128 Kbps or 144 Kbps to any location (homes, small businesses, etc.) connected to a central office by a local loop, and higher bandwidth for some locations. The 128 Kbps or 144 Kbps is provided using ISDN Digital Subscriber Loop (IDSL) technology and higher bandwidth using other DSL technologies such as ADSL. Using shared equipment and transmission facilities, the present invention enables the high-speed remote access connections to be provided in a cost effective manner.

Abstract: A virtual L2TP/VPN tunnel network as well as a system and method for automatic discovery of VPN tunnels, such as L2TP tunnels, and other layer-2 services using a method such as one based on the spanning tree protocol are disclosed. The method for automatic discovery of layer-2 services across a network of layer-2 devices generally comprises transmitting an advertisement message on each tunnel of each layer-2 device, the advertisement message containing information for generating a spanning tree based on spanning tree algorithm, receiving advertisement message on the tunnels of each layer-2 device, and processing the received advertisement messages to generate a spanning tree topology of the network of layer-2 devices whereby each layer-2 device in the network automatically discovers layer-2 services of other layer-2 devices on the network. The transmitting is preferably repeated at predetermined configurable intervals.

Abstract: Systems and methods for network profiling that may be used by a provider of high bandwidth connections to facilitate connectivity and service order entry by customers are disclosed. Typically, the customer has a plurality of client. The network profiling method generally comprises specifying at least one network configuration profile, the specifying including selecting a preferred CPE, selecting a network mode, selecting a network feature, selecting at least one network feature parameter including a static parameter, and defining a value for the static network feature parameter, wherein the network configuration profile includes at least one dynamic network feature parameter, the dynamic parameter having an unspecified value in the network configuration profile.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing uninterrupted transfer of voice telephony provided by a first service provider to a derived voice technology over a digital subscriber line provided by a second service provider are disclosed are disclosed. The system generally comprises a first telephone line configured to connect to a first and a second voice switch of the first and second service providers, respectively, having a same assigned telephone number and a derived voice customer premise equipment configured to connect to the first and second telephone lines and to selectively connect a telephone to the second voice switch. The method generally comprises establishing connectivity between a telephone and a first and a second voice switch of the first and second service providers via a first and a second line, respectively, having a same assigned telephone number and selectively connecting the telephone to the second voice switch via a client premise equipment.

Abstract: A telecommunication system which provides secure access from a user system at a user location to target systems at a desired target location (“secure location”). The system is implemented such that connectivity to any other target locations from a user system is disabled when the user system requires connectivity to the target systems at the secure location. By disabling the connectivity, the present invention ensures that access to the target location does not expose the target systems to the risk of unauthorized access. A simple user interface is also provided. The user may select the desired target location from among several target locations, for example, by operating a physical interface on a customer premises equipment (CPE).

Abstract: A connection manager which requires re-authentication of a user of a permanent virtual connection (PVC). Data transfer may be disabled upon the occurrence of a pre-specified condition, and is enabled only upon proper authentication. An out-of-band connection (e.g., another PVC) may be used for such authentication. The connection manager may disable data transfer by a controlling a customer premise equipment (CPE) serving the managed PVC.

Abstract: A computer assisted rollout of digital subscriber loop (DSL) technology based services in new geographical areas covering several central offices. The tasks required for rolling out service in each central office are indicated in a computer system. As each task is complete, the task is indicated to be complete. Dependancies (required or desired sequence) in execution of tasks also may be indicated to assist in both scheduling of the tasks and in verifying that the tasks are performed in a desired sequence.

Abstract: A method and apparatus which simplifies the configuration of CPEs of several models, potentially from several manufacturers. Each model may be employ a different syntax for the configuration commands. A portable system is implemented to issue commands with all such different syntaxes. The configuration parameters are retrieved from a central system and the commands are issued to each CPE to be configured. The issued commands have the syntax corresponding to the model of the configured CPE, and in some cases incorporate the retrieved parameters. The invention is particularly useful for service providers who may have the responsibility of configuring numerous CPEs of several different models.

Abstract: An operational support system (OSS) processing orders for high bandwidth connections on based on digital subscriber loop (DSL) technology. The OSS pre-qualifies the services based on data identifying a user location and on the availability of any resources which may be needed exclusively for the user location to provide the service. A port on a DSL access multiplexor (DSLAM) is an example of such a resource. By reserving such resources around (before or after) the pre-qualification stage, the OSS may ensure that the service order can be fulfilled with an enhanced probability.

Abstract: An operational support system (OSS) securing a local loop to be used for providing digital subscriber loop (DSL) based services to a user location (e.g., home). Upon determination of the services (including bandwidth) to be provided, the OSS may automatically determine a port on a DSL access multiplexor (DSLAM) which is capable of providing the determined services. In turn, the DSLAM port may determine a port on a distribution frame. An order for a local loop specifying the port on the frame may be sent to an incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC). The ILEC may provide a firm order commit (FOC) date for providing the local loop. The OSS may automatically test the local loop around the FOC date prior to determine whether the local loop has been accurately provided by the ILEC.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing broadband content to high-speed access subscribers with layer 4-7 switching are disclosed. The system generally comprises an enhanced services complex (ESC) having at least one content server having Internet content stored or cached therein and a broadband access gateway (BAG) in communication with the ESC and to at least one Internet service provider (ISP), where the BAG is configured to transmit and receive data traffic to and from a client premise equipment (CPE) at a client premise, respectively. The BAG is configured to selectively route data traffic received from the CPE to an ESC content server or the ISP based on multiple instances of the content destination address.

Abstract: A telecommunication system for providing a remote access connection having a bandwidth of 128 Kbps or 144 Kbps to any location (homes, small businesses, etc.) connected to a central office by a local loop, and higher bandwidth for some locations. The 128 Kbps or 144 Kbps is provided using ISDN Digital Subscriber Loop (IDSL) technology and higher bandwidth using other DSL technologies such as ADSL. Using shared equipment and transmission facilities, the present invention enables the high-speed remote access connections to be provided in a cost effective manner.