RAD Data comm MBE10-1D Overview, General, Versions, MBE10-8D throughout this manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter:

•Provides a general overview of versions of MBE units, features, and ordering options

•Provides a physical description of MBE

•Describes the general functionality of MBE

•Lists technical specifications.

Note This manual is supplemented by the LAN RANger Series Configuration Guide. The term MBE refers to MBE10-1, MBE10-8, MBE10-1D, and

MBE10-8D throughout this manual.

1.1 Overview

General

The MBE family of Ethernet Remote Access Routers allows the connection of remote LANs or single workstations to a central LAN over a wide variety of WAN interfaces and services. Connection may be made via ISDN, Frame Relay, leased or dialup lines.

IP routing is supported over PPP, SLIP, CSLIP or Frame Relay (RFC 1490). IPX can be routed over PPP or Frame Relay (RFC 1490). Bridge mode is available if the MBE family device operates opposite another MBE family device.

Versions

Four standalone models are available:

•MBE10-1is a single WAN port router/bridge. As a bridge, it allows remote connection of a single workstation to a central LAN. As a router, it enables connection of a remote Ethernet LAN.

•MBE10-8is a single WAN port router/bridge. As a bridge, it allows connection of a remote Ethernet (consisting of up to 80 workstations) to a central Ethernet LAN. As a router, it allows connection of a remote Ethernet LAN.

•MBE10-1Dis a dual WAN port router/bridge. As a bridge, it allows connection of two single remote workstations (one on each link) to a central LAN. As a router, it allows connection of a remote Ethernet LAN.

Overview 1-1

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