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Configuring a Synchronous WAN Port 6-5
Configuring WAN Port Settings
Table 6-1 describes the four connection types available on synchronous ports.
Setting the Port Speed Reference
The port or line speed is set either by the external clock signal on the device to which
the PortMaster is connected, or by the carrier. You can record this value as a reference
associated with a synchronous port, but it has no effect on PortMaster behavior.
To record the port speed, use the following command:
Command> set W1 speed Speed
Table 6-1
Port and Network Types
Type Description
hardwired Allows you to establish a dedicated network connection between two
sites without modem dialing or authentication. In this mode, the port
immediately begins running the specified protocol. If the port is set
for a hardwired connection, it cannot be used for any other purpose.
A hardwired connection must be used for a leased line or Frame
Relay connection.
dialin Allows the port to accept dial-in network connections, for use with
switched 56Kbps or ISDN connections. The dial-in user is required to
enter a username and password before the connection is established.
Authorized users are managed through the user table described in
Chapter 7, “Configuring Dial-In Users,” or through RADIUS.
PPP users wishing to authenticate with PAP or CHAP can start
sending PPP packets. When the packets are received, the PortMaster
automatically detects PPP and requests PAP or CHAP authentication.
dialout Allows dial-out to establish connections with remote locations.
Dial-out network destinations are managed through the location table
described in Chapter 8, “Configuring Dial-Out Connections.” This
network type can be used for ISDN and switched 56Kbps connections.
twoway Allows the port to accept dial-in users and use dial-out locations. This
network type can be used for ISDN and switched 56Kbps connections.