Overview 1-1
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter:
• Provides a general overview of versions of MBE units, features, and ordering
options
• Provides a physical description of MBE
• Describes the general functionality of MBE
• Lists technical specifications.
This manual is supplemented by the LAN RANger Series Configuration Guide. The
term MBE refers to MBE10-1, MBE10-8, MBE10-1D, and
MBE10-8D throughout this manual.
1.1 Overview
General
The MBE family of Ethernet Remote Access Routers allows the connection of
remote LANs or single workstations to a central LAN over a wide variety of WAN
interfaces and services. Connection may be made via ISDN, Frame Relay, leased
or dialup lines.
IP routing is supported over PPP, SLIP, CSLIP or Frame Relay (RFC 1490). IPX can
be routed over PPP or Frame Relay (RFC 1490). Bridge mode is available if the
MBE family device operates opposite another MBE family device.
Versions
Four standalone models are available:
• MBE10-1 is a single WAN port router/bridge. As a bridge, it allows remote
connection of a single workstation to a central LAN. As a router, it enables
connection of a remote Ethernet LAN.
• MBE10-8 is a single WAN port router/bridge. As a bridge, it allows connection
of a remote Ethernet (consisting of up to 80 workstations) to a central Ethernet
LAN. As a router, it allows connection of a remote Ethernet LAN.
• MBE10-1D is a dual WAN port router/bridge. As a bridge, it allows connection
of two single remote workstations (one on each link) to a central LAN. As a
router, it allows connection of a remote Ethernet LAN.
Note
Order from: Cutter Networks
Ph:727-398-5252/Fax:727-397-9610
www.bestdatasource.com