Multi-Tech Systems DT102, DT101/xx Introduction, About This Manual, Configuration Examples

DataTalker Owner’s Manual

1.1 Introduction

Congratulations! Your new Multi-Tech DataTalker™ is one of the finest data/voice/fax concentrators on the market today. The DataTalker optimizes wide area network (WAN) links by simultaneously transmitting voice and/or fax with LAN or computer data over a single phone line, digital service, or ISDN service.

The DataTalker basic model (DT101) supports one asynchronous or synchronous input data channel, one voice/fax channel, and a synchronous external composite link. Options include a second voice/fax channel (DT102) and an internal composite link modem (DT101/V34 or DT102/ V34), DSU (DT101/56 or DT102/56), or ISDN terminal adapter (DT101/IS or DT102/IS). It comes in two basic versions: a desktop version for home offices and a rack-mount version for central office applications (DT101R and DT102R models). The DataTalker is software driven using configuration menus, and is controlled by you through its command port for great flexibility and ease of operation. This Owner’s Manual will help you to install and use your DataTalker, and also serve as a valuable information resource in the future.

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1.2 About This Manual

This manual has eight chapters. There are also several appendices at the end of the manual, most of which summarize information contained in the chapters. These appendices can be used as quick references. The information contained in each chapter is as follows:

Chapter 1 - Introduction

This chapter is an introduction to the world of multiplexing. If you already have an extensive background in multiplexing, this introduction will provide a good review.

Chapter 2 - Configuration Examples

This chapter describes DataTalker configurations and provides examples of how the DataTalker is typically used. The basic model has a synchronous or asynchronous data channel, a voice/fax channel, and a composite link supporting synchronous communications. Options include a second voice/fax channel and an internal V.34 (33.6K bps) modem, 56K bps DSU, or ISDN terminal adapter.

Chapter 3 - Front and Back Panel Descriptions

Chapter 3 describes the front panel indicators, back panel connections, and switches. The front panel indicators are grouped into data and command port, voice/fax channels, and composite link status. The back panel provides all cable connections.

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