Q.931
Proper noun
Meaning
Q.931
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An ISDN connection protocol somewhat similar to TCP.
Examples
It was introduced before the Q.931 standard was finalised by the International Community.
Q.931 is the name of the CCITT document that describes the agreed signalling format for International ISDN.
Sample call The following is an example of a Primary Rate (PRI) ISDN call showing the Q.921 LAPD and the Q.931 /Network message intermixed (i.e. exactly what was exchanged on the D-channel).
In common use, ISDN is often limited to usage to Q.931 and related protocols, which are a set of signaling protocols establishing and breaking circuit-switched connections, and for advanced calling features for the user.
Individual service providers may publish their own documentation that details further messages that will be transported in addition to Q.931 messages.
Signaling channel The signaling channel (D) uses Q.931 for signaling with the other side of the link.