Tapping a WAN connection

This section describes how to connect the cables for these environments:

“T1/E1” on page 42

“DS3/E3” on page 46

T1/E1

See “Digital” on page 42 or “Serial” on page 44 depending on your needs.

Digital

The digital T1/E1 kit includes:

One T1/E1 dual link TAP

One T1/E1 WAN analyzer cable

Two T1/E1 Ethernet cables

1If you have a GigaStor Expandable, see “Connecting the GigaStor Expandable to the expansion units” on page 52 for details about connecting them. After connecting them, continue with step 2.

2Connect the TAP to the GigaStor using the T1/E1 WAN analyzer cable.

3From your T1/E1 cable that connects the DCE to your CSU/ DSU, unplug the CSU/DSU end and plug it into the Link 1 IN port on the TAP.

4Using one of the supplied T1/E1 Ethernet cables, connect the Link 1 OUT port of the TAP to the CSU/DSU.

5If you have a second T1 you want to monitor, repeat step 3 and step 4 using Link 2.

6Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the network interface card in the GigaStor to the network.

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Network Instruments 114ff manual Tapping a WAN connection, T1/E1

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