Appendix A

IR-ETH Interface Module

IR-ETH is an interface module for RAD modems, used for converting the Ethernet (10BaseT or 10Base2) electrical levels to the modem TTL levels. It also converts the Ethernet protocol to HDLC to enable long-distance transmission and avoid the Ethernet collision limitation.

IR-ETH includes an internal, self-learning Ethernet bridge, which enables a high performance link between two Ethernet segments at a low transmission rate. The low-speed HDLC transmission is sent over the link using the modem modulation technique. It is converted back to an Ethernet signal at the remote modem.

Figure A-1shows a typical application using an Ethernet interface bridge. Each modem is connected to an Ethernet network via the Ethernet interface bridge.

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Figure A-1. Typical Application of ASM-60 with IR-ETH Module

A.1 IR-ETH Connector Options

Figure A-2and Figure A-3show the rear panel of ASM-60 with the IR-ETH connector options. Table A-1lists the RJ-45 connector pinout.

CAUTION : FOR CONTINUED

PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF

FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME

TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE.

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COLL

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Figure A-2. Rear Panel of ASM-60 with IR-ETH Module (RJ-45 Connector)

IR-ETH Connector Options

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ASM-60 specifications

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