13.Bridge - Bridging is used for protocols that are not supported or not turned on in the previous Route field by the Prestige, e.g., SNA. When bridging is enabled, the Prestige will forward any packet that it does not recognize to this Remote Node; otherwise, the unrecognized packets are discarded. The disadvantage of bridging is that it usually generates large amounts of traffic. Press the space bar to select either Yes or No.

14.Edit PPP Options - To edit the PPP options for this Remote Node, move the cursor to this field, use the space bar to select Yes and press ENTER. This will bring you to Menu 11.2 - Remote Node PPP Options For more information on configuring PPP options, see the section Editing PPP Options.

15.IP Addr - This is a required field if Route is set to IP. Enter the IP address of this Remote Node.

16.Edit IP/IPX/Bridge Options - To edit the parameters of the protocols, go to this field, select Yes and press ENTER. This will bring you to Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options. For more information on filling out this screen, refer to the chapter pertaining to your specific protocol.

17.Telco Options: Transfer Rate - This field (which only applies to outgoing calls) controls the rate at which the data is transferred between your Prestige and the Remote Node. The options for this field are:

∙64K - The Prestige will place 64Kbps (bits per second) digital data calls. (Default)

∙Modem - The Prestige will place Modem data calls.

∙X.75 - (for the DSS1 and 1TR6 only) The Prestige will place X.75 digital data calls.

∙V.120 - (for the DSS1 and 1TR6 only) The Prestige will place V.120 digital calls.

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2864I specifications

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One of the main features of the ZyXEL 2864I is its dual WAN capability, allowing for load balancing and automatic failover. This enhances internet reliability, ensuring continuous connectivity even if one WAN connection experiences issues. This is particularly advantageous for businesses that rely heavily on internet access for their operations.

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