Patton electronic Supported Applications, The 2710 as a High-Speed Short Range Modem

2.3 SUPPORTED APPLICATIONS

The NetLink-T1™ CSU/DSU provides a T1 (DS1) network termi- nation between the service provider and customer premises equipment (CPE) such as a router. The Netlink-T1™ can also be used as a high- speed short haul modem for campus applications.

2.3.1 The 2710 as the Interface between the Telco and CPE

The NetLink-T1™ provides the interface between the service provider and customer equipment, such as a router or switch (See below).

Model 2710 Router

T1
Network	LAN

1.544Mbps or nx56/64

2.3.2 The 2710 as a High-Speed Short Range Modem

The NetLink-T1™ can also be installed into high-speed campus applications. In this application, a pair of NetLink-T1™ units operate as short range modems (See below).

NetLink-T1™

Model 2710s

Model 2700

1.544MBps or nx56/64

Model 2700

Up to 6000 Feet

(1.83 km)

3.0 CONFIGURATION

The Model 2710 features configuration capability via hardware switches or a software control port. This section describes all possible hardware and software switch configurations of the NetLink-T1™.

3.1 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

The Model 2710 has eight internal DIP switches that allow configu- ration for a wide range of applications. The eight switches are accessed by opening the plastic case with a small screwdriver. Figure 1 (below) shows the location of the DIP switches on the bottom of the printed circuit board.

Software Configuration Port DIP Switches

ON

ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

OFF

Figure 1. Model 2710 Series bottom view, showing location of DIP switches

The Model 2710 DIP switches (Switches SW1 - SW8) can be con- figured as either “On” or “Off”. Figure 2 (below) shows the orientation of the DIP switches with respect to ON/OFF positions.

ON

ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

OFF

Figure 2. Close up of DIP switches showing ON/OFF positions.

Default positions for Switches SW1-SW8 are shown in the table on the following page. Descriptions of each switch follow the table.

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