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About this guide
This guide describes the CopperLink™ Model 2160 hardware, installation and basic configuration.
Audience
This guide is intended for the following users:
• Operators
• Installers
• Maintenance technicians
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
• Chapter 1, “General information” on page 17 provides information about Ethernet Extender features and
capabilities
• Chapter 2, “Applications overview” on page 22 describes the typical application for the Model 2160
• Chapter 3, “Hardware installation” on page 27 provides quick start hardware installation procedures
• Chapter 4, “Web configuration” on page 33 describes configuring the Model 2160 via the web interface
• Chapter 5, “Console and Telnet configuration” on page 69 describes configuring the Model 2160 via the
console interface
• Chapter 6, “Contacting Patton for assistance” on page 103 contains information on contacting Patton tech-
nical support for assistance
• Appendix A, “Compliance information” on page 106 contains compliance information for the Model 2160
• Appendix B, “Specifications” on page 108 contains for the specifications for the Model 2160
• Appendix C, “Port pin-outs” on page 111 contains pinouts for the Model 2160 ports
For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the Model 2160.