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About This Guide

Document Purpose and Intended Audience

This guide describes how to configure and operate the software component of the
Hotwire Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) system. Specifically, this document
addresses the use of the following DSL cards:
8303/8304 Integrated Services Digital Network Digital Subscriber Line ( IDSL)
cards. Each contains 24 IDSL ports.
8310 Multiple Virtual Lines (MVL) card. Contains 4 MVL por ts.
8312/8314 MVL cards. Each contains 12 MVL ports.
8312/8314 ReachDSL/MVL cards. Each contains 12 ReachDSL/MVL por ts.
8510 Rate Adaptive Digital Subscriber Line (RADSL) card. Contains 4 R ADSL
ports.
8343/8344 Packet Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) cards. Each
contains 24 SDSL ports.
8373/8374 RADSL cards. Each contains 12 RADSL ports.
This document is intended for administrators and operators who maintain the
networks that support Hotwire operation. A basic understanding of inter networking
protocols and their features is assumed. Specifically, you should have familiarity
with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Network Management
Systems (NMSs), and the following internetworking concepts:
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) applications
IP and subnet addressing
IP forwarding (also referred to as IP routing)
Bridging
It is also assumed that you have already installed either the Hotwire 8600/8610
Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM), 8800/8810 DSLAM, or
Hotwire 8620/8820 GranDSLAM. If you have not done so already, refer to the
appropriate Hotwire DSLAM or GranDSLAM installation document for installation
instructions.