Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuit_IDTelecom Circuit ID formats The LEC circuit IDs are based on Telcordia Technologies' Common Language Coding. At one time, the abbreviations were meaningful (for example, HC for high capacity) but the complexity of the business no longer allows for it. Carrier Facility format: AAAAA/BBBBBB/CCCCCCCCCCC/DDDDDDDDDDD[1] A Prefix: 3-5 Alphanumeric characters. Required.B Facility Type: 2–6 Alphanumeric characters. Required.C A CLLI Code: 8 or...

A letter of authorization may aid a person who requires help to perform critical duties in a formal setting. Legally, a letter of authority is sufficient to delegate sensitive legal, health or financial obligation to another person or entity.ISP Providers are required to send a letter of authorization to an organization for access to install a...

Router Configuration Standards   Physical Security The most basic and most important aspect of protecting a router from unauthorized access is physical security.  Anyone with physical access to the router can gain control over it, whether through an unprotected port or by more disruptive methods (performing a password recovery).  Therefore, it is vitally important to prevent...

Switch Configuration Standards   VLAN 1 and Switch Management Switched networks employ several control protocols that work to ensure the smooth flow of user data across the network.  This section discusses significance VLAN 1 and its relevance to switch control protocols used in switched network environment.  The section also establishes the Organization’s standards for configuring a...

If users recently changed their network passwords as part of an Active Directory policy, it’s possible the password hasn’t been changed in other applications where the policy is pushed (Exchange/Outlook, Lync Messenger, and any other applications) and will cause lockouts for the account leading to headaches. A good practice if this happens often is to clear out...