CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.2GETTING HELP
If you need additional support related to the BRIM-WT1, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support:
By phone | (603) 332-9400 |
By CompuServe® | Monday-Friday; 8am - 8pm EST |
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By Internet mail | support@ctron.com |
1.3BRIM-WT1 OVERVIEW
The BRIM-WT1 is an optional feature for the MicroMMAC. It allows remote connectivity of the MicroMMAC using WAN services such as T1, Fractional T1, and Digital Data System (DDS). The BRIM-WT1 extends the functionality of the MicroMMAC to include remote bridging and routing capability. With the BRIM-WT1, the MicroMMAC is a remote office workgroup hub providing up to 130 LAN ports of connectivity.
1.4BRIM-WT1 FEATURES
WAN Connectivity
The BRIM-WT1 is equipped with a Synchronous (SYNC) serial port and a T1/Fractional-T1 (T1/FT1) port.
The SYNC port provides a synchronous serial connection to external WAN equipment (e.g., a T1 multiplexer or DDS). This port supports the following interfaces:
•RS232 (9.6 Kbps - 19.2 Kbps)
•RS422/RS449 (9.6 Kbps - 2.048 Mbps)
•RS530 (9.6 Kbps - 2.048 Mbps)
•X.21 (9.6 Kbps - 2.048 Mbps)
•V.35 (9.6 Kbps - 2.048 Mbps)
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