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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Product Description ..............................................................1-1

Features .......................................................................................................................1-2
Break Propagation ............................................................................................1-2
DCD/DSR/RTS/DTR Signal Lead Control ........................................................1-2
Dynamic Port Configuration ............................................................................. 1-2
IRB Connectivity ...............................................................................................1-2
LAN/WAN Connectivity ....................................................................................1-2
Modem Control .................................................................................................1-2
Performance Monitoring, Maintenance, Troubleshooting .................................1-2
SNMP Manageability ........................................................................................1-2
Standalone Configuration .................................................................................1-3
System Diagnostics ..........................................................................................1-3
AI232 Hardware Components ......................................................................................1-4
Front Panel Components .................................................................................1-5
Technical Specifications ...............................................................................................1-6
Distribution Panels ....................................................................................................... 1-7
Model DP232-19/23 .........................................................................................1-7
Model DP232-RJ45 .......................................................................................... 1-9
Typical Applications ................................................................................................... 1-13
Asynchronous to TCP/IP Application .............................................................1-13
Modem Multiplexer Application ......................................................................1-14

Chapter 2: Using the AI198 Menu System ............................................. 2-1

Accessing the Menu System ........................................................................................2-2
Navigating the Menu System ....................................................................................... 2-3
Menu Numbering Structure .............................................................................. 2-3
Types of Menu Items ........................................................................................2-3
Exiting the Menu System .............................................................................................2-6

Chapter 3: AI232 Local Menu System ....................................................3-1

Identifying AI232 Menu System Security Options ........................................................ 3-2
Multilevel User Name and Password Security .................................................3-2
RADIUS Authentication .................................................................................... 3-2
TACACS+ Authentication .................................................................................3-2
PPP Authentication Protocols (PAP and CHAP) .............................................. 3-3