Enabling multi-instance on a M3UA peer to set a network-appearance
Tag Archives: SIGTRAN
Cisco ITP / SS7 STP – Viewing MTP3 traffic from TDM Links
Okay, so a little late to the party on this one… The other day I had to setup a TDM (E1) based SS7 link (oh yes my friend – they still exist) to interconnect with another operator. I’m using Cisco’s ITP product as the STP / Signaling Gateway, and my trusty port mirror for what’s … Continue reading Cisco ITP / SS7 STP – Viewing MTP3 traffic from TDM Links
Demystifying SS7 & Sigtran – Part 5 – What layer to Split
A look at taking SS7 traffic and putting it onto IP / SIGTRAN links on the MTP2 / Layer 2 level.
ITU International Point Code Structure
A brief look at International Signaling Point Code numbering and what it all means.
Demystifying SS7 & Sigtran – Part 4 – Routing with Point Codes
Getting from Point Code A to Point Code Z.
Demystifying SS7 & Sigtran – Part 3 – SS7 Lab in GNS3
Setting up our GNS3 environment with a bunch of SS7 Nodes
Demystifying SS7 & Sigtran (With Labs!) – Part 2 – Ingredients Needed
Looking at the basic components that make up our SS7 Networks.
Demystifying SS7 & Sigtran Networks (With Labs!) – Part 1 – Intro
Taking a look at the basics of the SS7 Protocol Stack.
SCTP (And why you should be using it)
XKCD said it best: Sometimes standards are created that are superior in some scenarios, and just don’t get enough love. To me Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) is one of those, and it’s really under-utilised in Voice. Defined by the SIGTRAN working group in 2000 while working to transport SS7 over IP, SCTP takes all … Continue reading SCTP (And why you should be using it)