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Mobile Networks VoIP

Demystifying SS7 & Sigtran – Part 6 – Calling with ISUP

A look at carrying useful traffic over SS7 with a quick intro to ISUP

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Mobile Networks SDM Software VoIP

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 […]

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Mobile Networks VoIP

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.

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Mobile Networks RFCs & Standards

ITU International Point Code Structure

A brief look at International Signaling Point Code numbering and what it all means.

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GSM Mobile Networks RFCs & Standards Software VoIP

Demystifying SS7 & Sigtran – Part 4 – Routing with Point Codes

Getting from Point Code A to Point Code Z.

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Mobile Networks RFCs & Standards VoIP

Demystifying SS7 & Sigtran – Part 3 – SS7 Lab in GNS3

Setting up our GNS3 environment with a bunch of SS7 Nodes

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Mobile Networks RFCs & Standards VoIP

Demystifying SS7 & Sigtran (With Labs!) – Part 2 – Ingredients Needed

Looking at the basic components that make up our SS7 Networks.

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Mobile Networks RFCs & Standards VoIP

Demystifying SS7 & Sigtran Networks (With Labs!) – Part 1 – Intro

Taking a look at the basics of the SS7 Protocol Stack.