[Asterisk-Dev] About OpenSS7 integration to Asterisk

[Michael Procter]

> From: Steve Kennedy [mailto:steve-asterisk at gbnet.net]
> Sent: 07 May 2004 10:08
> 
> On Fri, May 07, 2004 at 09:46:24AM +0200, Florian Overkamp wrote:
> 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > So it does not sound too good! :) And what about TE410P card? 
> > > That card is certificated.
> > > Have you hear anything about that card?
> > There is a big difference between TE410P certification 
> (which means it's FCC
> > and CE certified) and SS7 'certification'. As I understand 
> things you have
> > to have SS7 protocol certification before you are allowed 
> to connect to
> > other SS7 switches in a production environment. Then again, 
> who can check
> > this ? Only the telco's you deal with I suppose...
> 
> There's absolutely no problem in connecting to another SS7, but
> generally you have to own it. Connecting to another operators (or a
> telco's) SS7 switch might be more problematic.
> 
> If you scr*w-up at the SS7 level, it's unlikely you'll get another
> connection ...
> 
> 
> Steve

I'd also add that even an indirect connection of non-approved equipment
(e.g. via an STP) across an interworking point would be frowned upon.
As a general rule, assume that if any packets from non-approved kit 
can get across the interworking point, then you potentially have
problems.

You might be able to find an operator to interwork with who is less
'fussy', and will allow connections to your kit, but you had better
be good at diagnosing faults fast if you want to keep that connection.

Michael