Patton electronic PATTON 2603 - Manual (Page 18)

IPLink Series High Speed Routers overview 18
Models 2603, 2621, and 2635 Getting Started Guide 1 • General Information
IPLink Series High Speed Routers overview
The IPLink Series of gateway routers/bridges combine full set of high-speed IP routing features and WAN
access via PPP/IP/FR protocols. All IPLink routers come with an auto-sensing full-duplex 10/100Base-T
Ethernet port, MDI-X cross-over switch, console port, and internal or external power supply. There are three
versions in the IPLink series corresponding to a choice of WAN interface:
• The Model 2603 is equipped with an integrated T1/E1 CSU/DSU for connection to full and fractional T1/
E1 services.
• The Model 2621 is equipped with DTE/DCE user configurable X.21 interface.
• The Model 2635 equipped with a V.35 interface presented on a female DB-25 connector and a cable to
convert to an M34/F.
The IPLink routers provide selectable bridging or routing functionality along with advanced IP features such as
NAT/NAPT, Firewall, and DHCP. A complete set of configurable PPP/IP/FR WAN protocols allow a wide
range of choices when connecting branches via common WAN services. The IPLink routers boast easy installa-
tion offering Console/VT-100, Telnet, HTTP, and SNMP management options.
The following sections describes the IPLink series features and capabilities:
• General attributes, see section “General attributes”
• Ethernet, see section “Ethernet” on page 19
• Protocol support, see section “Protocol support” on page 19
• PPP support, see section “PPP Support” on page 19
• Management, see section “Management” on page 19
• WAN interface, see section “WAN Interfaces” on page 19
• Security, see section “Security” on page 20
• Front panel status LED see section “Front Panel Status LEDs and Console Port” on page 20
General attributes
• Compact, low cost router/bridge
• 10/100 Ethernet
• Comprehensive hardware diagnostics. Easy maintenance and effortless installation.
• Plug-and-Play operation for fast and seamless turn-up with pre-configured WAN and LAN options.
• Built-in web configuration.
• Setup allows for standard IP address and unique method for entering an IP address and mask without
requiring a console connection. Default IP address of 192.168.1.1/24.
• Simple software upgrades obtained via FTP.
• Front panel LEDs indicate Power, WAN, and Ethernet LAN speed and status.
• Convenient and standard RJ connectors for Ethernet, Line, and Console.
• Standard one-year parts and labor warranty.