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1. About the Hotwire 8300 Endpoint
RIP 1 and RIP 2 allow routers to exchange routing information. The 8300 Endpoint
then uses this information exchange to build routing tables for IP Packet routes.
After building the routing tables, the unit periodically broadcasts the contents to
neighboring routers so your network can choose the most efficient routes
available.
OSPF uses link-state routing algorithms to calculate routes based on the number
of routers, transmission speeds, delays, and route costs. Using the OSPF
protocol, the 8300 Endpoint works with other routers in your telecommunications
fabric to dynamically change routes on the fly to make use of the most efficient and
cost-effective transit across your network.
Bridging separate LANs together is another option for the IP traffic. Using the IEEE
Standard 802.1D Transparent Bridging specification, the 8300 Endpoint can
simplify your network architecture by allowing you to bridge separate LANs across
a WAN so they operate as a single LAN.
Because IP Gateway enables the 8300 Endpoint to route IP traffic either statically
or dynamically or to bridge IP traffic across your LAN/WAN architecture, your need
for costly routers is substantially reduced. This one-stop solution can help you
meet the requirements of your many different applications.
DHCP uses a server-client architecture to assign IP Addresses to PCs and
workstations on the LAN. The DHCP server dynamically assigns these IP
Addresses, which can be either temporary or permanent, to each PC or
workstation (DHCP client). These IP Addresses are housed on the DHCP server.
The flexibility to reassign IP Addresses saves the end user money by eliminating
the need for a single IP Address for each piece of equipment on the LAN.
NAT enables an enterprise to set up two sets of IP Addresses: one set for internal
network use (or LAN traffic) and one set for external use (or Internet traffic). This
can provide a layer of security for a company by eliminating outside access to
internal IP Addresses from the Internet.
The 8300 Endpoint gives service providers and enterprise customers the
capability to monitor end-to-end network performance (with support of up to 16
virtual channels); isolate performance problems to the LAN, local loop, or ATM
network; determine appropriate bandwidth needs; and monitor network trends to
aid in future capacity planning.
All of the 8300 Endpoint's installation, performance configuration, traffic
monitoring, alarm reporting, and diagnostic capabilities can be configured through
the unit's embedded web server interface using Microsoft
The web server interface can be accessed locally through the Ethernet port or the
Supervisory port, or remotely through the Network port. Especially advantageous
is the unit's advanced monitoring and control capability that gives network
administrators the ability to plan future capacity requirements.
The unit's built-in Service Aware technology lets network managers maximize
available WAN bandwidth and verify SLAs. This management platform lets the
end user see network activity and problems on any permanent virtual circuit
(PVC), access line, or physical circuit.
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