Patton electronic 2884 manual Contact information, Patton support headquarters in the USA

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IpLink 2884/2888 Getting Started Guide

5 • Contacting Patton for assistance

 

 

Introduction

This chapter contains the following information:

“Contact information”—describes how to contact Patton technical support for assistance.

“Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)”—contains information about the warranty and obtaining a return merchandise authorization (RMA).

Contact information

Patton Electronics offers a wide array of free technical services. If you have questions about any of our other products we recommend you begin your search for answers by using our technical knowledge base. Here, we have gathered together many of the more commonly asked questions and compiled them into a searchable database to help you quickly solve your problems.

Patton support headquarters in the USA

Online support: available at www.patton.com

E-mail support: e-mail sent to support@patton.com will be answered within 1 business day

Telephone support: standard telephone support is available five days a week—from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST (1300 to 2200 UTC/GMT)—by calling +1 (301) 975-1007

Fax: +1 (253) 663-5693

Alternate Patton support for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

Online support: available at www.patton-inalp.com

E-mail support: e-mail sent to support@patton-inalp.comwill be answered within 1 business day

Telephone support: standard telephone support is available five days a week—from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CET (0900 to 1800 UTC/GMT)—by calling +41 (0)31 985 25 55

Fax: +41 (0)31 985 25 26

Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)

Patton Electronics is an ISO-9001 certified manufacturer and our products are carefully tested before ship- ment. All of our products are backed by a comprehensive warranty program.

Note If you purchased your equipment from a Patton Electronics reseller, ask your reseller how you should proceed with warranty service. It is often more con- venient for you to work with your local reseller to obtain a replacement.

Patton services our products no matter how you acquired them.

Warranty coverage

Our products are under warranty to be free from defects, and we will, at our option, repair or replace the prod- uct should it fail within one year from the first date of shipment. Our warranty is limited to defects in work- manship or materials, and does not cover customer damage, lightning or power surge damage, abuse, or unauthorized modification.

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Contents IpLink Mailsupport@patton.com Summary Table of Contents Table of Contents Initial configuration Cabling List of Figures List of Tables Audience About this guideStructure Precautions Safety when working with electricityGeneral observations Typographical conventions used in this documentGeneral conventions Node Chapter contents General informationIpLink Model 2884 Overview IpLink ModelIpLink Model 2888 Overview Model 2884 Features Features and BenefitsModel 2888 Features Rear and Front Panels IpLink 2884/2888 rear panelLAN ETH IpLink 2884/2888 front panel LEDApplications overview Typical IPLink 2884 Application Typical application for IPLink ModelTypical IPLink 2888 Application IpLink installation Site log Planning the installationNetwork Diagram Network informationInstalling the IpLink 2884/2888 Installing cables Connect the cables in the following orderConnecting the power supply Connecting DC Power to the 288x DC Power Supply Initial configuration Connecting and logging in via the Ethernet port Connecting the IpLink to your PCIntroduction Factory-default IP settings Connecting and logging in via the Console portConfiguring the desired IP address Login Connecting the IpLink to the networkChanging the IP address Contacting Patton for assistance Contact information Warranty coveragePatton support headquarters in the USA Out-of-warranty service RMA numbersAppendix a Compliance information Radio and TV Interference SafetyCompliance FCC Part 68 Acta StatementCE Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada NoticeAuthorized European Representative Appendix B Specifications Management WAN PortsEthernet Ports ProtocolsSecurity Power SupplyPhysical Appendix C Cabling Connecting a serial terminal ConsoleEthernet Connecting an E1 port to an NT1 E1 PortConnecting a T1 port to an NT device T1 PortAppendix D Port pin-outs Console port EIA-561 RJ-45 8-pin portT1/E1 port Appendix E End user license agreement End User License Agreement Termination Other licenses
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The Patton Electronic 2884 is a powerful and versatile networking solution designed to facilitate efficient data communication and enhance connectivity in various environments. Known for its reliability and performance, the 2884 is especially favored in enterprise applications, remote locations, and industrial settings.

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The 2884 is built with robust technologies that enhance its overall performance. With support for both T1 and E1 circuits, the device is capable of delivering high-speed data transfers while reducing latency, which is crucial for applications that require real-time data access. Additionally, the unit employs sophisticated error correction and data compression techniques to optimize the throughput while maintaining data integrity.

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