ADTRAN Express 6100, Manual

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61200176L1-1 Express 6100/6120 User Manual 1-1
Chapter 1
Understanding IDSL and
the Express 6100/6120
IDSL is leased mode ISDN. ADTRAN provides a full line of IDSL
products that are the price/performance leaders in the industry.
THE EXPRESS 6100/6120
The Express 6100/6120 is a standalone device that links two Local Area
Networks (LANs) using a high-speed DSL two-wire line. The Express
6100/6120 has a two-wire interface and operates up to 144 kbits per second.
Figure 1-1 on page 1-1 shows the Express 6100. Figure 1-2 on page 1-
1 shows the Expess 6120. This router includes an integrated hub.
The 10BaseT connector operates at 10 Mbits per second half duplex
and accepts standard Ethernet packets encapsulated using IEEE 802.3
or Ethernet II (DIX). The maintenance port can connect to any asyn-
chronous terminal emulating a VT 100 terminal for configuration.
Figure 1-1. Express 6100
Figure 1-2. Express 6120
Express 6100
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