This document discusses DSLAM and BRAS access devices which are key components of DSL networks that deliver broadband access. DSLAMs aggregate digital data streams from subscriber DSL modems and connect to internet service providers via uplinks, while BRAS devices authenticate subscribers and route traffic on the internet. The document describes the evolution of these devices from early ATM-based models to more advanced Ethernet and IP-based devices capable of supporting triple-play services like voice, video, and data over a single DSL connection. It provides an overview of the functionality and architecture of modern DSLAMs and discusses performance challenges for delivering triple-play services over broadband networks.
Understanding DSLAM and BRAS Access Devices White Paper
1. Understanding DSLAM
and BRAS Access
Devices
White Paper
This whitepaper discusses the functional and
architectural evolution of Next Generation
Broadband Access Devices required to deliver
triple play services.