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Description
A user application can connect through the LLC directly to an SS7 card in the node, enabling faster TCAP messaging. See the illustration below:
How to Connect
The configuration steps should be done through a configuration file sent via SwitchManager. Once established, the TCAP connection status can be monitored by an application. This can be done by registering for and utilizing the data contained within GenericLLCReports.
The next table lists the steps for the configuration: