Q: What is Frame Relay service?
Frame Relay is a digital connection-oriented data service that sends packets of data, called frames, over the network. This frame of data is transmitted through the network and checked for errors.

Frame Relay is designed for cost-efficient data transmission for intermittent traffic between local area networks (LAN -to- LAN) and between end-points in a wide area network (WAN). It's a data network service bundled with leased line access for transmitting data between remote networks.

Q: How does Frame Relay work?
Frame Relay is a digital packet network service that provides all the features and benefits of a dedicated network service without the expense of multiple dedicated circuits. This data is carried in the form of packets and given an ID on a per packet basis. It is then sent across the network in a very efficient way. In a Frame Relay network, circuits are connected to a packet switch within the network that ensures that packets are routed to the correct location.

Q: What type of service is Frame Relay?
Frame Relay is a digital dedicated service that is leased from a carrier. It is a switched service.

Q: How fast is a Frame Relay circuit?
Frame Relay's has a wide range of bandwidth with rates ranging from 56 Kbps to 45 Mbps. You can select the bandwidth you need for your business.

Q: What is port speed and why is it important?
Port speed is the speed of your physical connection to the frame relay virtual circuit. You cannot send or receive data at a higher rate than the port speed.

Q: Can a Frame Relay solution be installed on the wiring that currently exists at my business?
Yes. it can be installed on the twisted pair copper wire that you are currently using. It can also be installed on fiber optics, coaxial cable, digital microwave, and even infrared lighting.

Q: What can I do with Frame Relay solutions?
Frame Relay is a data network service used for LAN-to-LAN connections, remote access, and connecting to the Internet. It is used for carrying voice, data and video at fast rates. Video conferencing can also be accomplished using Frame Relay. A more advanced technology that is gaining more popularity is MPLS.

Frame relay is well suited for intra-corporate communications. It is also ideal for centralized applications such as client/server or terminal-to-host.

Q: Why should I consider selecting Frame Relay or another technology as a solution for my business?
Frame relay is a cost-effective solution for businesses that have multiple sites in locations that are far apart, businesses that need a high degree of connectivity, and businesses that need flexible communication between sites. A more cost effective solution may be an MPLS solution.

Q: What are some special benefits of Frame Relay services?
A Frame Relay network is managed by a service provider, not the end-user. When you use Frame Relay, you can focus on your business, rather than the task of network management.

Fewer modems and multiplexers are required at each location than that used for private, dedicated networks. This will help reduce costs.

Q: How much does Frame Relay cost? Frame Relay is a premium-leased line for exclusive use by the user. It is not billed on a distance-sensitive basis.

It is a reasonably priced solution for data networks in which the traffic level changes from very low to very high in a short time-period. If your business sites are far apart, it is cost-effective. An even more cost effective solution is MPLS. It is also very useful and cost-effective for networks that require connections to multiple locations.

Q: What if I want to know more?
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