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About this user guide
This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 2977 Remote Access Server (RAS).
It provides:
• An introduction to your Patton product, how to install, configure and use the Patton product and, if appli-
cable, how to troubleshoot should you encounter a problem
• Configuration examples, where appropriate
• Administration procedures, where applicable
Audience
This guide is intended for the person responsible for configuring and administering a Patton adapter or system.
This person should have experience configuring network devices and be familiar with networking concepts.
This guide is also intended for the following users:
• Operators
• Installers
• Maintenance technicians
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
• Chapter 1 describes the DialFire RAS
• Chapter 2 contains the worksheets that will help you prepare for DialFire RAS installation
• Chapter 3 describes installing the RAS hardware
• Chapter 4 describes installing and configuring the device driver package
• Chapter 5 describes using the PattonAssist Manager
• Chapter 6 details how to power up and deactivate the RAS
• Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting and maintenance information
• Chapter 8 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance
For best results, read the contents of this guide
before
you install the DialFire RAS.