Verilink 8100A (34-00237) Product Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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About this Manual
This reference guide for the 8000 Series describes IAD features and
specifications, configuration, and cabling. It is not a users guide containing
step-by-step procedures. This manual is designed to be used as a reference
regarding commands, interface ports, configuration parameters, and other
information specific to your IAD.
Products Covered by this Manual
ADSL: 8104, 8104s, 8108, 8108s
T1/E1: 8208, 8208s, 8216s, 8224s
SDSL: 8304, 8304s, 8308, 8308s, 8316s, 8324s
SHDSL: 8504, 8504s, 8508, 8508s, 8512s, 8516s, 8524s
Manual Organization
The chapters and appendices in this manual are arranged for quick reference
when you need it. We recommend that you first read the Quick Start Guide
and then refer to the remaining chapters for more detailed information.
Appendices are designed to complement the main chapters.
• Chapter 1, "Introduction" – introduces the features of the 8000 Series IADs,
including the hardware, indicators, and ports.
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Chapter 2, "Quick Start Guide" – describes the process of getting an IAD up
and running in a typical customer premises. This chapter is helpful if you’re
new to Verilink 8000 Series products, because it lists each step, beginning
with unpacking the IAD. It also provides information about logging on, using
the menu interface, setting the IP address, basic configuration tasks, and
restarting the IAD. The subsequent chapters provide more detailed
information.
• Chapter 3, "Administration" – provides information about security,
configuring Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), upgrading
ACOS, system utilities, and other topics.
• Chapter 4, "Configuration" – details how to configure the 8000 Series for
physical connection to the network (T1/E1 and SDSL, frame relay and ATM,