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833IS User Guide
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Copyrights Copyright 1995 - 2002, Perle Systems Limited and its suppliers. Cisco and Cisco IOS are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Incorporated. IBM is the registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Incorporated. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. Mention of third par
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FCC/DOC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and to DOC Radio Interference Regulations, C.R.C., c1374. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is used in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accorda
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European Community (EC) Mark of Conformity This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89/ 336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Perle cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from non-recommended modification of the product.
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INDUSTRY CANADA REQUIREMENTS. “NOTICE: The Industry Canada (formerly Canadian Department of Communications) label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.” Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local teleco
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) REQUIREMENTS. This product complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. If requested, you must provide the telephone company with the FCC registration number, make and the model number of this device. This information can be found on the product label affixed to the back of the unit. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is part 68 compliant. This equipment is not intended
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About this Book The Perle 833IS User Guide is intended for users ranging from novice to experienced LAN Administrators. It is designed to help you install, configure and manage the 833IS. Users Novice Novice Users can rely on the Guide to provide them with simple and easy to understand steps. The extensive indexing, cross-referencing, illustrations and full glossary are not only intended to help set up the 833IS, but also realize its full potential. Take advantage of the Quick Install Chapter to
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What’s in the Guide While the Guide assumes LAN familiarity, we also assume that first time users want simple explanations that provide context. Further, we believe that our new users want to understand as much as they can, so we have provided a glossary to explain any new terminology. Icons You will find Icons throughout this guide. Use them to quickly locate useful and im- portant information. Procedure: Indicates a series of steps that you need to perform in order to set up or configure the 8
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About this Book Chapter 8: Configuring the User Database: Learn how to custom define the user to your system. Describes the various ways of identifying users and limiting their access. Chapter 9: Configuring the Server: Describes the parameters not related to Feature Cards, protocols or users. Provides information about Security, Groups, Servers, and more. Management Chapter 10: Managing the Perle 833IS: Intended for experienced users. Learn about Manager Statistics, Front Panel, and the Event
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Contents Introduction...............................................................1 Interfaces..................................................................... 26 Serial Number Label.................................................. 27 LAN-to-LAN.................................................................. 3 Power Switch.............................................................. 27 Section 1: Installation..................................... 5 Assembling the Hardware...............
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IP Connection............................................................. 45 Configure the Token Ring LAN Interface....................... 78 Connecting to the Server................................................. 47 Configure the ISDN BRI Line Interface.......................... 80 Using IPX.................................................................... 47 Overview..................................................................... 80 Using IP...........................................
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Configuring the Bridge Function (BCP) ....................... 126 Trigger Characters................................................... 168 Protocol Filter............................................................ 127 Security............................................................................ 169 Configuring PPP............................................................. 129 Overview................................................................... 169 Apple PPP.....................
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833IS Front Panel.......................................................... 220 Basic AT Commands.............................................. 266 Front Panel Modes.................................................. 220 ECC Commands..................................................... 269 Navigating the Front Panel..................................... 221 MNP 10 Commands............................................... 269 Editing Fields............................................................
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Glossary.................................................................299 Index.......................................................................305 Perle 833IS User Guide xv
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Introduction The Perle 833IS...Reliability and Flexibility About the Features of the 833IS Dial- In Access The 833IS lets Remote Users access the LAN (Local Area Network) via the telephone network as if they are directly attached to it. Remote Users can then access file servers, Email, Mainframes, application servers, or any other server on your LAN. It can be teamed with a remote control package such as PC Anywhere or Carbon Copy to allow a user to use a locally attached PC remotely. It can e
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Multiprotocol Support device. The “S/T” interface is a 4 wire interface which is used to connect a “NT” device to a Terminal Endpoint (TE) device. In this type of configuration, the user can connect up to 8 TE device on one S/T bus. This type of configuration is more common in Europe where the network normally provides the “NT” device. Multiprotocol There is direct support for IP (Internet Protocol), IPX (Internet Packet eXchange), Netbeui, and AppleTalk routing protocols in their native form
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Introduction LAN-to-LAN The 833IS LAN-to-LAN feature lets you establish IP/IPX connections to remote Routers. These connections can be initiated by either the 833IS or the remote Router. The Virtual Connection feature can be used to provide cost effective connections between two LANs. Expandable You can size the hardware of the 833IS to meet the needs of your business. The 833IS supports the addition of an expansion card. As your remote access needs System grow, this card can be used to addr
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High Reliability Design High Reliability There are no moving storage devices such as floppy or hard drives in the 833IS. All program storage is on Flash Read Only Memory (ROM). Design 4 Perle 833IS User Guide