Overview

The 5536-DM RAS software can provide secure connections by interfacing with a Security Dynamics® ACE/Agent® installed on the local machine. This ACE/Agent communicates with a Security Dynamics ACE/Server® located either on the local machine or anywhere on the local network.

The board handles connections on ISDN B and D channels. The ISDN channels are accessible using RAS and digital modems. The board is designed for remote access systems that allow dial-in from ISDN or PSTN (analog) networks, combining the two most popular dial-up access services under a single call number. The software supports ISDN calls, which are numerically terminated, and digital modem calls, which are analog terminated, simultaneously on ISDN B channels.

The communications controller features a high-performance multi-function architecture. The onboard processor off-loads communications protocols such as ISDN signalling from the host CPU, boosting overall performance. Also, the board can be quickly and easily expanded to support evolving features or network technologies.

NOTE

The single-port version of the 5536-DM RAS is referred to internally as the 5536-1P-PRI. The dual-port version is referred to internally as the 5536-2P-PRI. You might see these names used in the Users Guide and the software dialog boxes to refer to the boards.

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