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Device that connects user equipment to the network.

ATM Switch

Responsible for routing ATM cells through the network.

6. Services Provided by BISDN

BISDN supports a wide range of services including:

• Video conferencing
• High-speed data transfer
• Multimedia communication
• Video on demand
• High-speed internet access

7. Advantages of BISDN

• High bandwidth
• Supports multiple services simultaneously
• Efficient data transmission
• Supports real-time communication
• Provides Quality of Service (QoS)

8. Limitations of BISDN

Despite its advantages, BISDN has some drawbacks:

• High implementation cost
• Complex infrastructure
• Later replaced by newer technologies such as:
o DSL
o Cable internet
o Fiber-optic broadband
o IP-based networks

2.11 Quality of Service (QoS)
1️What is QoS Quality of Service (QoS) is a set of techniques used in computer networks

to manage network resources and guarantee a certain level of performance for
different types of traffic.

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