ZyXEL Communications MSAP2000 manual Getting to Know Your, Introduction, System Description

MSAP2000 AAMS User’s Guide

CHAPTER 1

Getting to Know Your

MSAP2000 AAMS

This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the MSAP2000 AAMS.

1.1 Introduction

The MSAP2000 AAMS (ADSL Access Module) is an 12-port ADSL2+ multiplexer network module with built-in splitter that aggregates traffic from 12 lines to an Ethernet port and is integrated splitters to allow voice and ADSL to be carried over the same phone line wiring. The hot-swappable MSAP2000 AAMS is designed to be installed in an MSAP2000 SHELF, that connects ADSL subscribers to the Internet.

With its built-in web configurator, managing and configuring the switch is easy. From cabinet management to port-level control and monitoring, you can configure and manage your network via the web browser. In addition, the MSAP2000 AAMS can also be managed via Telnet, the console port, or third-party SNMP management.

1.2 System Description

10/100 Mbps Ethernet Ports

The MSAP2000 AAMS has two 10/100Mbps auto-negotiating, auto-crossover Ethernet ports that allow you to:

•Connect the MSAP2000 AAMS to GbE (a second level switch) thru system backplane

•Rear access wring to external switches

RJ-45 connectors

There are six RJ-45 connectors at AAMS front panel:

•Top three are for line connection (LINE)

•Bottom three are for voice connection (POTS)

The voice traffic comes from FXS backplane wiring posts should go into POTS connector. The voice traffic will then go to the built-in splitter to combine ADSL traffic. The combined traffic (voice & ADSL service) will finally come out from LINE connector.

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