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About this guide
This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 3196RC TDM-Digital Access
Concentrator (T-DAC). By the time you are finished with this guide, your T-DAC will be connected to the
remote DSL modems and transferring data. The instructions in this guide are based on the following assump-
tions:
• The T-DAC will connect to a T1 or E1
• There is a LAN connected to the Ethernet port of the T-DAC
• Users will be connected to remote iDSL modems
Audience
This guide is intended for the following users:
• Operators
• Installers
• Maintenance technicians
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
• Chapter 1 describes the T-DAC
• Chapter 2 describes installing the T-DAC hardware
• Chapter 3 describes configuring the T-DAC for use
• Chapter 4 details how to power up and deactivate the T-DAC
• Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting and maintenance information
• Chapter 6 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance
For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the T-DAC.