Iplink Series High Speed Routers Overview; General Attributes - Patton electronics IPLink 2603 Getting Started Manual

Models 2603, 2621, and 2635 Getting Started Guide

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
• Protocol support, see section
• PPP support, see section
• Management, see section
• WAN interface, see section
• Security, see section
• Front panel status LED see section

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.

IPLink Series High Speed Routers overview

"Ethernet" on page 19
"Protocol support"
"PPP Support" on page 19
"Management" on page 19
"WAN Interfaces"
"Security" on page 20
"Front Panel Status LEDs and Console Port"
on page 19
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