Western Telematic WTI NetReach APS-16M - Manual (Page 7)

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1. Introduction
WTI’s APS-8M and APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches allow reliable,
high-speed connections between PCs, modems, and other devices using
dissimilar baud rates, parity, and flow control. The APS-8M and APS-16M
support communication at speeds up to 115.2 Kbps, and feature full RTS/CTS
hardware handshaking and a 33.6K V.34 internal modem. Lightening-swift
data throughput and full flow control make the APS-8M and APS-16M the
perfect data switches for today’s high speed communications applications.
Versatile Connectivity
Up to fifteen different devices can be connected to the APS-16M without the
need to select a common baud rate or parity; up to seven different devices
can be connected to the APS-8M. Each port can be individually configured
for specific baud rates, parity, handshaking, and various other parameters and
options.
Easy Set-Up and Operation
Configuration of the APS-8M and APS-16M is simple. A menu system is used
to select communications parameters, and enable or disable options. The
APS-8M and APS-16M can easily adapt to the requirements of almost any data
communications application.
Password Protected Connection and Command Access
The APS-8M and APS-16M provide two levels of user security; the Supervisor
level and the Non-Supervisor level. The Supervisor level, which is intended
for use by system managers and other administrators, provides complete
access to all port connection / disconnection functions, operating features and
configuration menus, and also allows access to any port on the switch. The
Non-Supervisor level is ideal for collocation applications, since users are only
permitted to view status and connect to the ports allowed by their password.
Internal Modem
The APS-8M and APS-16M feature 33.6K v.34 Internal modems; allowing
easy, convenient out-of-band access to configuration and control functions.
Non-Volatile Memory
If power to the unit is lost or interrupted, the units' non-volatile memory will
retain user-defined parameters and port connections.