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For Quick Start Installation IpLink 2884 T1/E1 Channelized Gigabit Router Getting Started Guide Important This is a Class A device and is intended for use in a light industrial environment. It is not intended nor approved for use in an industrial or residential environment.
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Important Information To use virtual private network (VPN) and/or AES/DES/3DES encryption capabilities with the IpLink 2884, you may need to purchase additional licenses, hardware, soft- ware, network connection, and/or service. Contact sales@patton.com or +1 (301) 975-1000 for assistance.
13 IpLink Model 2884 Overview ..........................14 Features and Benefits .............................15 Model 2884 Features ............................15 Rear and Front Panels............................16 IpLink 2884 rear panel ...........................16 IpLink 2884 front panel ..........................18 Applications overview............................ 19 Typical IPLink 2884 Application ..........................20 IpLink installation ............................21 Planning the installation ............................22...
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IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide Table of Contents Internal DC Power Supply.........................27 Initial configuration ............................28 Introduction ................................29 1. Connecting the IpLink to your PC ........................29 Connecting and logging in via the Ethernet port .....................29 Connecting and logging in via the Console port .....................30...
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IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide Table of Contents Introduction ................................42 Console .................................42 Ethernet ................................43 Port..................................44 Port..................................45 Port pin-outs ..............................46 Introduction ................................47 Console port................................47 Ethernet ................................48 T1/E1 port ................................48 End user license agreement ........................... 49 End User License Agreement ..........................50 1.
About this guide This guide describes the IpLink 2884 hardware, installation and basic configuration. Audience This guide is intended for the following users: • Operators • Installers • Maintenance technicians Structure This guide contains the following chapters and appendices: •...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide Precautions Notes, cautions, and warnings, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become aware of potential problems. Warnings are intended to prevent safety hazards that could result in per- sonal injury.
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide Safety when working with electricity The IPLink contains no user serviceable parts. The equipment shall be returned to Patton Electronics for repairs, or repaired by qualified service personnel. WARNING Mains Voltage: Line voltages are present when the power cord is connected.
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide General observations • Clean the case with a soft slightly moist anti-static cloth • Place the unit on a flat surface and ensure free air circulation • Avoid exposing the unit to direct sunlight and other heat sources •...
Chapter 1 General information Chapter contents IpLink Model 2884 Overview ..........................14 Features and Benefits .............................15 Model 2884 Features ............................15 Rear and Front Panels............................16 IpLink 2884 rear panel ...........................16 IpLink 2884 front panel ..........................18...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 1 • General information IpLink Model 2884 Overview The Model 2884 Series T1/E1 Channelized Gigabit Routers (figure 1) are a family of multi-media routers that terminate up to 124 PPP channels as well as perform Layer 2 bonding of T1/E1 WAN ports with multi-link PPP.
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 1 • General information Features and Benefits The IpLink 2884 series consists of two models (table 2). They differ in the number of T1/E1 ports and sup- ported features. All models come equipped with two Gigabit 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports.
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 1 • General information Rear and Front Panels IpLink 2884 rear panel The IpLink 2884 rear panel ports are described in table Power (~120–240V, 50/60 Hz, 1A) T1/E1 Ports 0-3 ETH 0 10/100/1000Base-T port ETH 1...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 1 • General information Table 3. Rear panel ports Port Description LAN ETH 0 Auto-MDX Gigabit-Ethernet port, RJ-45, connects the unit to an Ethernet WAN device (for example, a cable modem or fiber modem). Note: Only full duplex modes are supported.
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 1 • General information IpLink 2884 front panel Figure 3 shows IpLink 2884 LEDs, the LED definitions are listed in table Model 2884/2888 IpLink Power T1/E1 Port 3 Activity T1/E1 Port 2 Ethernet 1 T1/E1 Port 1...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 2 • Applications overview Typical IPLink 2884 Application Available in two and four-port T1/E1 versions, the IPLink Channelized Gigabit Ethernet Router comes stan- dard with Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and maximizes the use of the up-link networks, minimizing the cost of deploying service by implementing per TDM channel bridging or routing as well as supporting Layer 2 bond- ing of WAN interfaces into high bandwidth logical ports.
Chapter 3 IpLink installation Chapter contents Planning the installation ............................22 Site log ................................22 Network information ............................22 Network Diagram ............................22 IP related information .............................23 Software tools ..............................23 Power source ..............................23 Location and mounting requirements ......................23 Installing the IpLink 2884.............................23 Placing the IpLink ............................23 Installing cables ...............................24...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 3 • IpLink installation Planning the installation Before installing the gateway router device, the following tasks should be completed: • Create a network diagram (see section “Network information” on page 22) • Gather IP related information (see section “IP related information”...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 3 • IpLink installation IP related information Before you can set up the basic IP connectivity for your IpLink 2884 you should have the following informa- tion: • IP addresses used for Ethernet LAN and WAN ports •...
Connecting the 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet LAN and WAN cables The IpLink 2884 has automatic MDX (auto-crossover) detection and configuration on all Ethernet ports. Any of the ports can be connected to a host or hub/switch with a straight-through or cross-over wired cable.
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 3 • IpLink installation Connecting the power supply The 2884 has the option of an internal or external Internal AC Power Supply, or an internal or external Exter- nal DC Power Supply. Internal AC Power Supply.
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 3 • IpLink installation External AC Power Supply. Do not connect power to the AC Mains at this time. • The external power adapter shall be a listed Limited Power • WARNING CAUTION Source. The 2884 external power supply automatically adjusts to •...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 3 • IpLink installation External DC Power Supply. Do not connect power to the DC Mains at this time. WARNING On the external DC power supply, the black and red leads plug into a DC source (nominal 48VDC) and the barrel power connector plugs into the barrel power supply jack on the 2884.
Chapter 4 Initial configuration Chapter contents Introduction ................................29 1. Connecting the IpLink to your PC ........................29 Connecting and logging in via the Ethernet port .....................29 Connecting and logging in via the Console port .....................30 2. Configuring the desired IP address ........................30 Factory-default IP settings ..........................30...
flammability, and CAUTION mechanical serviceability. Connecting and logging in via the Ethernet port The IpLink 2884 Series is equipped with Auto-MDX Ethernet ports, so you can use straight-through cables for host or hub/switch connections (see figure 10).
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 4 • Initial configuration provide the PC with an IP address. You can check the connection to the IpLink by executing the ping com- mand from the PC command window as follows: ping 192.168.200.10 Connecting and logging in via the Console port To access the IPLink configuration via the console port, connect the DB9-RJ45 adapter to the DB-9 serial port...
In general, the IpLink will connect to the network via the LAN (ETH 0) port. This enables the IpLink to offer routing services to the PC hosts on LAN (ETH 1) port. The IpLink 2884 Series is equipped with Auto-MDX Ethernet ports, so you can use straight-through or crossover cables for host or hub/switch connections.
Chapter 5 Contacting Patton for assistance Chapter contents Introduction ................................33 Contact information..............................33 Patton support headquarters in the USA ......................33 Alternate Patton support for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) ............33 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)..............33 Warranty coverage ............................33 Out-of-warranty service ..........................34 Returns for credit...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 5 • Contacting Patton for assistance Introduction This chapter contains the following information: • “Contact information”—describes how to contact Patton technical support for assistance. • “Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)”—contains information about the warranty and obtaining a return merchandise authorization (RMA).
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide 5 • Contacting Patton for assistance Out-of-warranty service Patton services what we sell, no matter how you acquired it, including malfunctioning products that are no longer under warranty. Our products have a flat fee for repairs. Units damaged by lightning or other catastro- phes may require replacement.
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Appendix A Compliance information Chapter contents Compliance ................................36 ................................36 Safety ................................36 PSTN Regulatory ............................36 Radio and TV Interference ............................36 FCC Part 68 (ACTA) Statement ...........................36 Industry Canada Notice ............................37 CE Declaration of Conformity ..........................37 Authorized European Representative ........................37...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide A • Compliance information Compliance • FCC Part 15, Class A • EN55022, Class A • EN55024 Safety • UL 60950-1/CSA C22.2 N0. 60950-1 • IEC/EN60950-1 • AS/NZS 60950-1 PSTN Regulatory • FCC Part 68 •...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide A • Compliance information The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
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Appendix B Specifications Chapter contents WAN Ports ................................39 Ethernet Ports ...............................39 Management .................................39 Protocols ................................39 Security .................................40 Power Supply ................................40 Physical .................................40...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide B • Specifications WAN Ports 2 or 4 software configurable channelized ports E1 – G.703/G.704 with HDB3 and AMI encoding support T1 – ANSI T1.403 & AT&T TR54016 with AMI coding/D4 framing or B8ZS coding/ESF framing...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide B • Specifications Security Password protected system management with a username/password for console and virtual terminal Packet filtering firewall for controlled management access ACL rule and profiles SSH for secure remote access. Power Supply Internal universal 100–240 VAC input (50/60 Hz). Less 15W power consumption.
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide C • Cabling Introduction This section provides information on the cables used to connect the IpLink and the interface cards to the exist- ing network infrastructure and to third party products. Console The IpLink can be connected to a serial terminal over its serial console port, as depicted in figure...
Ethernet Ethernet devices (10Base-T/100Base-T/1000Base-T) are connected to the IpLink over a cable with RJ-45 plugs. All Ethernet ports on the IpLink 2884 are Auto-MDX use any straight or crossover cable to connect to hubs, switches, PCs or other devices. The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt- age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide C • Cabling E1 Port The E1 Port is usually connected to a PBX or switch—local exchange (LE). Type and pin outs of these devices vary depending on the manufacturer. In most cases, a straight-through RJ-45 to RJ-45 can be used to connect the T1/E1 Port with a PBX.
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide C • Cabling T1 Port The T1 Port is usually connected to a PBX or switch—local exchange (LE). Type and pin outs of these devices vary depending on the manufacturer. In most cases, a straight-through RJ-45 to RJ-45 can be used to connect the T1/E1 with a PBX.
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Appendix D Port pin-outs Chapter contents Introduction ................................47 Console port................................47 Ethernet ................................48 T1/E1 port ................................48...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide D • Port pin-outs Introduction This section provides pin-out information for the ports of the IpLink. Console port Configuration settings: 9600 bps, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control 8–RTS (N/C) 7–CTS (N/C) 6–TD...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide D • Port pin-outs Ethernet Table 7. RJ45 socket 10/100Base-T Signal Note Pins not listed are not used. Table 8. RJ45 socket 1000Base-T Signal TRD0+ TRD0- TRD1+ TRD1- TRD2+ TRD2- TRD3+ TRD3- T1/E1 port Table 9. RJ-45 socket...
Appendix E End user license agreement Chapter contents End User License Agreement ..........................50 1. Definitions ..............................50 2. Title ................................50 3. Term ................................50 4. Grant of License ............................50 5. Warranty ..............................50 6. Termination ..............................51 7. Other licenses .............................51...
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide E • End user license agreement End User License Agreement By opening this package, operating the Designated Equipment or downloading the Program(s) electronically, the End User agrees to the following conditions: 1. Definitions Effective Date shall mean the earliest date of purchase or download of a product containing the Patton Electronics Company Program(s) or the Program(s) themselves.
IpLink 2884 Getting Started Guide E • End user license agreement If the Program(s) are acquired by or on behalf of a unit or agency of the United States Government, the Gov- ernment agrees that such Program(s) are commercial computer software or computer software documentation and that, absent a written agreement to the contrary, the Government’s rights with respect to such Program(s) are...