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Western Telematic PLS-345 manual Typographic Conventions, Applications

Models: PLS-345

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PLS-345 - Physical Layer Switch; User's Guide

Applications

Controlled A/B Switching of Cat5 Connections.

A/B Routing of 10/100Base-T Ethernet, ISDN, DSL, Telco, or RS-232 Lines.

Remote Switching to "Out-of-Service" or "Off-Line" Conditions.

Switch to Backup Firewall or VPN.

Disaster Recovery Switching.

Features

Three Individually Controlled RJ-45 Circuits.

IP and Password Security Features.

Signal Monitoring for Automatic Switching.

Retains Selected Position with Power Off.

Independent 10Base-T Ethernet Control Port.

Independent RS-232 Console Port.

Independent Modem Port for Out-of-Band Management.

Typographic Conventions

Throughout this manual, typefaces and characters have been used to denote the following:

COURIER FONT Indicates characters typed on the keyboard. For example, ]S or ]P 02.

[Bold Font] Text set in bold face and enclosed in square brackets, indicates a specific key. For example, [Enter] or [Esc].

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Contents

PLS-345 Page Nameplate Power Warning Shock Hazard Do Not EnterEnclosed Racks VentilationTable of Contents Command Summary Application ExamplesMonitor Mode IntroductionTypographic Conventions ApplicationsUnit Description Front PanelBack Panel Back PanelUnit Description PLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Quick Start / System Overview Modem & Console Port Access Factory set PLS $ telnet 192.168.168.168 EnterCircuit Status Screen Command Help Screen System Mode Initialization InstallationPower Supply Connection Connecting Common and A/B Lines Connecting the Network CableConnecting an External Modem Connecting a PC to the Console PortSetUp and Configuration System Mode and User ModeCommunicating with the PLS-345 SetUp and Configuration PLS Command/Menu Conventions SetUp and Configuration Defining General ParametersPLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide SetUp and Configuration Circuit Parameters Circuit Parameters MenuNetwork Parameters Network Parameters Menu Implementing IP Security IP SecurityExample 1 Deny access to all hosts except Selecting Monitor Mode Parameters Monitor ModeHardware Configuration Monitor Mode Parameters Menu Switch if Level 1 High Switch to Position B Return On Save Configuration Parameters Status Screens Circuit Status ScreenPLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Network Status Screen PortPLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Manual A/B Switching OperationCode Activated A/B Switching /A Command and the /B CommandEnter or /B n Enter Enter/D Command Command Confirmation PromptMonitor Mode Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Sending Parameters to a FileRestoring Saved Parameters Monitoring Signal Drop and/or Power Loss Application ExamplesAUX Port Connection Monitoring a Switch or Relay Monitoring a ContactItem 6 Circuits to Switch Enable the Monitor Mode at circuit Command Summary Display CommandsDisplay Help Screen Display Circuit StatusConfiguration Commands SN Display Network StatusView/Set General Parameters View/Set Circuit ParametersView/Set Network Parameters View/Set Monitor Mode ParametersDL Download Configuration to File Switch Circuit n to Line B Control CommandsSwitch Circuit n to Line a Set Circuits to Default Reset Network InterfaceCommand Format /D Enter Command Arguments Command Format /T Enter Command ArgumentsCommand Format /X Enter Command Arguments Exit/DisconnectModem Port Interface Interface DescriptionsConsole Port Interface Common Ports and A/B Ports Figure A.3 Common Ports and A/B PortsSize SpecificationsSwitching Customer Service Trademark and Copyright InformationIndex Index-2 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free