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Model 3202 Getting Started Guide

Model 3202 overview

The Patton RocketLink™ Model 3202 simplifies and provides cost effective network extension by utilizing
pre-existing twisted pair infrastructure enables service providers to offer broadband or data backhaul services to
businesses, governments, and various institutions over existing last-mile, copper infrastructure. Today, more
than ever, operators are finding the business case for leveraging their existing copper networks to be highly
attractive from an ROI and initial investment perspective over fiber roll-outs.
The Model 3202 is Ethernet First Mile (EFM) compliant. EFM—also called pure Ethernet—lowers OPEX
and CAPEX by resolving one of the biggest deficiencies in carrier networks, the lack of interworking arrange-
ments among different protocols such as Frame Relay, TDM, ATM, and of course DSL. Using EFM allows for
more efficient and trouble-free networking environments. Service providers can concentrate on providing dif-
ferentiated services instead of concentrating on resolving their latest issue of protocol conversions.
Patton's 3202 G.SHDSL.bis modem incorporates next-generation G.SHDSL technology with multi-pair
bonding to offer unmatched rate, reach and reliable Ethernet connectivity, providing symmetrical 22.8 Mbps
of bandwidth over 4-pair (8-wire) at distances up to 1.8 miles (2.9 km). The Model 3202 comes standard with
a 4-port fast Ethernet switch with full QoS and CoS features. VLAN (802.1q) capabilities include 4 levels of
priorities, traffic flow control, and rate control. These traffic management and QoS features enable service pro-
viders to provision for differentiated services and/or SLAs.
The Model 3202 is a complete, managed, end-to-end system when used either back-to-back or with a 3rd
party ipDSLAM. The 3202 is the clear and easy choice for mission-critical networking.
The following base models are available:
• 3202/2W/EUI: G.SHDSL 2Base-TL EFM Modem (2-wire), 5.7 Mbps
• 3202/4W/EUI: G.SHDSL 2Base-TL EFM Modem (4-wire), 11.4 Mbps
• 3202/8W/EUI: G.SHDSL 2Base-TL EFM Modem (8-wire), 22.8 Mbps
Refer to Appendix B, "Specifications"

Model 3202 overview

Figure 1. Model 3202
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