[MLB-WIRELESS] was: Can 802.11... >> Official statement on utility-corp telco infrastructure

[dwayne]

Rowan Wainwright-Smith wrote:

> This is actually the case, VIC Rail has one of the largest PRIVATE
> networks in the state. Their fibres run along the majority of the
> lines in the state.
> 
> The timetable booths are actually EXTENSIONS on PABX's (mostly NEC
> 7400 systems) that are routed to an IVR system with a set of
> predefined dialed digits to allow the particular station to get the
> correct information. This is usually set up as a speed dial. This is
> all very common equipment and readily available. The "calls" that
> these booths are making are actually free to VIC rail because of this
> routing.

Ah, right, okay.

Damn, a govt dept. does something sensible. Oh well.

Thanks for this info though, it clears a lot of this up.

> Anyone who wants further info on their telecomms/data network layout
> can feel free to mail me off list.


Vaguely interested, but I'm just nosey  :)

Dwayne

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