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About this guide
This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 3201 or 3241 G.SHDSL Router
modem. The instructions in this guide are based on the following assumptions:
• The router modem will connect to another router modem or DSLAM
• There is a LAN connected to the Ethernet port of the router modem
• Users will be connected to remote router 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 provides information about router modem features and capabilities
• Chapter 2 contains an overview describing router modem operation
• Chapter 3 provides quick start installation procedures
• Chapter 4 describes configuring the router modem for typical applications
• Chapter 5 describes configuring the router modem for specialized applications
• Chapter 6 describes configuring security for the router modem
• Chapter 7 describes configuring for network address translation (NAT)
• Chapter 8 contains definitions for the LED status indicators
• Chapter 9 describes router modem diagnostics
• Appendix A contains specifications for the router modems
• Appendix B provides cable recommendations
• Appendix C describes the router modem’s ports
• Appendix D describes how to use the command line interface (CLI)
For best results, read the contents of this guide
before
you install the router modem.