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About this guide
This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 3086 G.SHDSL Integrated Access
Device (IAD). The instructions in this guide are based on the following assumptions:
• The IAD may connect to a serial DTE device
• There is a LAN connected to the Ethernet port of the IAD
• Users will be connected to remote IADs
Audience
This guide is intended for the following users:
• Operators
• Installers
• Maintenance technicians
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
• Chapter 1 provides information about IAD features and capabilities
• Chapter 2 contains an overview describing IAD operation
• Chapter 3 provides quick start installation procedures
• Chapter 4 describes configuring the IAD for typical applications
• Chapter 5 describes configuring the IAD for specialized applications
• Chapter 6 describes configuring security for the IAD
• Chapter 7 describes configuring for network address translation (NAT)
• Chapter 8 contains definitions for the LED status indicators
• Chapter 9 describes IAD diagnostics
• Appendix B contains specifications for the IADs
• Appendix C provides cable recommendations
• Appendix D describes the IAD’s ports
• Appendix E describes how to use the command line interface (CLI)
For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the IAD.