Kentrox AI232 Network Card User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Product Description ..............................................................1-1
Features .......................................................................................................................1-2
Break Propagation ............................................................................................ 1-2
DCD/DSR/RTS/DTR Signal Lead Control ........................................................ 1-2
Dynamic Port Configuration ............................................................................. 1-2
IRB Connectivity ............................................................................................... 1-2
LAN/WAN Connectivity .................................................................................... 1-2
Modem Control ................................................................................................. 1-2
Performance Monitoring, Maintenance, Troubleshooting ................................. 1-2
SNMP Manageability ........................................................................................ 1-2
Standalone Configuration ................................................................................. 1-3
System Diagnostics .......................................................................................... 1-3
AI232 Hardware Components ...................................................................................... 1-4
Front Panel Components ................................................................................. 1-5
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 1-6
Distribution Panels ....................................................................................................... 1-7
Model DP232-19/23 ......................................................................................... 1-7
Model DP232-RJ45 .......................................................................................... 1-9
Typical Applications ................................................................................................... 1-13
Asynchronous to TCP/IP Application ............................................................. 1-13
Modem Multiplexer Application ...................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2: Using the AI198 Menu System .............................................2-1
Accessing the Menu System ........................................................................................ 2-2
Navigating the Menu System ....................................................................................... 2-3
Menu Numbering Structure .............................................................................. 2-3
Types of Menu Items ........................................................................................ 2-3
Exiting the Menu System ............................................................................................. 2-6
Chapter 3: AI232 Local Menu System ....................................................3-1
Identifying AI232 Menu System Security Options ........................................................ 3-2
Multilevel User Name and Password Security ................................................. 3-2
RADIUS Authentication .................................................................................... 3-2
TACACS+ Authentication ................................................................................. 3-2
PPP Authentication Protocols (PAP and CHAP) .............................................. 3-3