PIP
Ethernet
Routers
Circuits
PIP Reference
PIP in telecommunications stands for "Private IP Protocol". PIP refers to connectivity into a private internet network which by its design emulates the functioning of the Internet
Click these links to access reference documents for the following PIP topics:
PIP Known Issues
This section contains documents detailing how to fix issues and problems that occur with PIP equipment and systems.
Click on each of these links for documents detailing known issues on these types of equipment and circuits
PIP How-To
These are instructional documents giving step by step instructions on performing a specific PIP networking task.
Click on these links for How-to documents on these topics
PIP Tools
The Private IP Application has a number of desktop and web-oriented tools that allow technicians to look up vital information on circuits, equipment, and systems, that allow them to perform their jobs to the best of their abililties.
Click on these links to reference the following applications available for PIP
Ethernet Reference
Ethernet is a system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network, with protocols to control the passing of information and to avoid simultaneous transmission by two or more systems.
Click these links to access reference documents for the following Ethernet services:
Ethernet Known Issues
This section contains documents detailing how to fix issues and problems that occur with Ethernet equipment and systems on the Verizon Ethernet network
Click on each of these links for documents detailing known issues on these types of equipment and circuits
Ethernet How-To
These are instructional documents giving step by step instructions on performing a specific Ethernet networking task.
Click on these links for How-to documents on these topics
BEAS Boxes
The Ethernet circuits in the Verizon network utilize Ethernet switches that are known as BEAS boxes that allow Ethernet connections throughout the network.
Click on these links to reference the following BEAS switches available for Verizon Ethernet services
Router Types
Cisco ESR Router List
Cisco GSR Router List
T3 Circuits
OC-3 Circuits
OC-48 Circuits
Welcome to the Knowledge Base for the Complex Logical and Ethernet Services Department. This knowledge base is a web-based repository of technical documents for reference by maintenance and operations technicians in the Verizon Maintenance Department.
This knowledge base covers topics in network design, development, routing, addressing, and maintenance. It also covers topics in network equipment installation, maintenance, operations, testing, and upgrading.
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