Multilink bundles group bandwidth channels controlled by predetermined commands, improving network efficiency and providing enhanced connection options for dial-up users. ISPs can add or remove packets to manage bandwidth.
Multilink bundles are groupings of bandwidth channels controlled by the issuing of predetermined commands. The channels involved may include both data and video and will respond to sequentially arranged commands that are both logical and progressive in nature. A multilink bundle is essential for any Internet Service Provider or ISP to operate. To manage bandwidth, any ISP can add or remove a certain multilink packet when another provider requests action to be taken.
The method of creating a multilink bundle has been used in the past to speed up connectivity performance over a remote connection. Essentially, the multilink bundle may include using two 64 kbps channels to function the same as a single 128 kbps connection. This type of deal allowed the Internet Service Provider to offer an enhanced connection option to end users, usually for a small additional fee. Data and video are compartmentalized by the provider, packaged at the end user’s connection, and reassembled at the end user’s site. For the dial-up end user, the effect is faster Internet browsing speed without interruptions.
The general process associated with a multilink bundle can also be applied in other network situations that use bandwidth. In essence, when there is the need to manage the resources that will travel through a given bandwidth channel; using multiple links to route data can help improve overall network efficiency. The end result is faster delivery of data to a termination point, which in turn can increase the overall efficiency of those using the network.
Although ISPs today offer a variety of high-speed connection options, many still use a multilink bundling strategy to offer dial-up customers the option of basic and advanced service delivery. Generally the enhanced service is offered at a slightly higher rate than the basic service. Because the enhanced service provided by the use of a multilink package requires no additional equipment on the part of the subscriber, this option is often attractive to people without access to DSL and other high-speed options.
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