Inter-working function
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The Inter-working Function (IWF) contains both the hardware and software elements that provide the rate adaptation and protocol conversion between a landline destination Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and the network for both data and fax services. The IWF is required as a network element to support circuit switched data. Template:Com-stub