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BRAS Last modified: Thursday, June 23, 2005
Short for Broadband Remote Access Server, it is the aggregation point for the subscriber traffic. It provides aggregation capabilities (e.g. IP, PPP, ATM) between the Regional/Access Network and the NSP or ASP. Beyond aggregation it is also the injection point for policy management and IP QoS in the Regional/Access Networks. See also broadband.
Broadband Guide  A comprehensive buyer's guide for the broadband telecommunications marketplace. Includes articles, company listings, product information, newsletters, white papers, and other related resources. QSDG Magazine An online magazine dedicated to the world of QoS in telecommunications.	Related Categories Data Networks Telecommunications Related Terms broadband broadband ISDN (B-ISDN) channel communications IP local area network PPP