Chicago NAP status

Mon Dec 5 05:35:43 UTC 1994

Chicago NAP Status Report

Ameritech Advanced Data Services
12/4/94

RA/Route Server: The server was delivered, installed and connected to the
ATM switch, by Bill Manning/ISI and AADS operations, on 11/17.

MCI: ADSU and circuit installation complete, loop testing is in progress.
Switch connection is expected on 12/5.

ANS: Circuit installation complete. Connectivity was provided through this
connection to the Radiological Society of North America conference in
Chicago 11/27-12/2, through a separate router. ATM switch connection was
completed on 12/2. Ping testing and IP/ATM error monitoring is in progress.

The MCI/ANS/RS PVCs will be configured early this week.

Sprint: The order is being worked on.

Alpha.NET: DS-3 circuit using Norlight IXC to Milwaukee is being installed,
with service expected 1/2/95.

Databank: Letter of intent received, order being worked on.

Additional discussions are ongoing with a number of other providers.

        Mark