3Com Router 5000 Family
Installation Guide
Chapter 4 Installation of the Router
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In general, the AUX port is used for remote configuration or dial-up backup. The local
Modem is first connected to the remote Modem through PSTN, and then to the remote
device.
4.8.2 Connecting WAN Interface to DSU/CSU
I. Connecting synchronous/asynchronous serial interface to DSU/CSU
1) Introduction to the synchronous/asynchronous serial interface
The fixed WAN interface of 3Com 5000 Routers is a synchronous/asynchronous serial
interface, which is usually used for the connection with a WAN device, such as a
Modem or CSU/DSU. It can operate in the synchronous/asynchronous mode or
DTE/DCE mode, depending on the application. For the attributes of the interface,
please refer to Table 4-6
Table 4-6
Attributes of the synchronous/asynchronous serial interface
Description
Attribute
Synchronous
Asynchronous
Connector type
DB28 or DB50
V.24
V.35/RS449/X.21
/RS530
Interface standard
and operating
mode
DTE/DCE DTE/DCE
RS232
Minimum baud rate
(bps)
1200 1200
300
Maximum baud
rate (bps)
64K 2.048M
115200
Matching cable
V.24 (RS232) DTE cable
V.24 (RS232) DCE cable
V.35 DTE cable
V.35 DCE cable
X.21 DTE cable
X.21 DCE cable
RS449 DTE cable
RS449 DCE cable
RS530 DTE cable
RS530 DCE cable
Function
DDN leased line backup
Terminal access
Modem dial-up
Backup
Asynchronous lease
line
terminal access