What are some potential pitfalls with TL1?
High Bandwidth Requirement: One potentially significant TL1 challenge is the high bandwidth required for transmission of ASCII text. This becomes an issue if you are reporting over slower transports such as dialup or 1200 baud. Strict Message Formats: TL1 can also create issues for users because it is very structured. Any deviation in the command message will result in an error. Using an automated TL1 interface for day-to-day tasks will eliminate typing errors and increase your efficiency. With TL1, would I automatically receive notification that a network element is down? Unlike polled protocols, TL1 sends autonomous messages to your master. While this reduces network traffic, it also means that you do not automatically receive notification that a network element is down. If you’re not receiving autonomous alarms from a device, you don’t know for sure whether the situation is normal or your TL1 device has failed. You must send a command to act as a ping. If you receive a reply, you wi
