Patton electronic 2621, 2635 manual IPLink Series High Speed Routers overview, General attributes

Models 2603, 2621, and 2635 Getting Started Guide 1 • General Information

IPLink Series High Speed Routers overview

The IPLink Series of gateway routers/bridges combine full set of high-speed IP routing features and WAN access via PPP/IP/FR protocols. All IPLink routers come with an auto-sensing full-duplex 10/100Base-T Ethernet port, MDI-X cross-over switch, console port, and internal or external power supply. There are three versions in the IPLink series corresponding to a choice of WAN interface:

•The Model 2603 is equipped with an integrated T1/E1 CSU/DSU for connection to full and fractional T1/ E1 services.

•The Model 2621 is equipped with DTE/DCE user configurable X.21 interface.

•The Model 2635 equipped with a V.35 interface presented on a female DB-25 connector and a cable to convert to an M34/F.

The IPLink routers provide selectable bridging or routing functionality along with advanced IP features such as NAT/NAPT, Firewall, and DHCP. A complete set of configurable PPP/IP/FR WAN protocols allow a wide range of choices when connecting branches via common WAN services. The IPLink routers boast easy installa- tion offering Console/VT-100, Telnet, HTTP, and SNMP management options.

The following sections describes the IPLink series features and capabilities:

•General attributes, see section “General attributes”

•Ethernet, see section “Ethernet” on page 19

•Protocol support, see section “Protocol support” on page 19

•PPP support, see section “PPP Support” on page 19

•Management, see section “Management” on page 19

•WAN interface, see section “WAN Interfaces” on page 19

•Security, see section “Security” on page 20

•Front panel status LED see section “Front Panel Status LEDs and Console Port” on page 20

General attributes

•Compact, low cost router/bridge

•10/100 Ethernet

•Comprehensive hardware diagnostics. Easy maintenance and effortless installation.

•Plug-and-Play operation for fast and seamless turn-up with pre-configured WAN and LAN options.

•Built-in web configuration.

•Setup allows for standard IP address and unique method for entering an IP address and mask without requiring a console connection. Default IP address of 192.168.1.1/24.

•Simple software upgrades obtained via FTP.

•Front panel LEDs indicate Power, WAN, and Ethernet LAN speed and status.

•Convenient and standard RJ connectors for Ethernet, Line, and Console.

•Standard one-year parts and labor warranty.

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