Can a 28.8 modem be used for the connections?
Yes, although some performance problems may be encountered. It is recommended that a higher speed modem be used (e.g. 56K). • Does the IESO treat any participant as a trusted network, or is there a firewall between us, on their side? The IESO will have a firewall between all market participants and the IESO. • Will the IESO accept files with “.CSV” extensions? All text files will be accepted (including .CSV) and contents validated for Bidding Applications, Submitting Data and Using Template Files. • Will the IESO always be using Eastern Standard Time or will it also use Central Time and DST? As per the Market Rules, Chapter 1, section 7.1.1.13, a reference to time: • without the qualification “EST” is a reference to eastern time, which is the prevailing eastern standard or eastern daylight time in the Province of Ontario; • followed by the qualification “EST” is reference to eastern standard time in the Province of Ontario; and • without the qualification “am”, “a.m.”, “pm”, or “p.m.”
