Using This Manual
This Installation and Applications Guide provides the basic information required to initially set up and configure the
Orbitor 6000 Bridge/Router. This guide is organized into the following sections:
“
Installation
” provides instructions for installing the Orbitor 6000.
“
Typical Applications & How to Configure Them
” provides simple configuration examples for typical applications in
which the Orbitor 6000 might be used. The applications described in this document are for example only and provide a
method of quick configuration of the Orbitor 6000. The applications and corresponding configuration may be
combined if the operation of the Orbitor 6000 requires more complexity. For more complete information on all of the
configuration parameters available please refer to the appropriate Menu Reference Manual file for your operating
software on the accompanying disks.
“
Introduction to Filtering
” provides an introduction to the pattern filtering options of the Orbitor 6000. Several
examples of typical pattern filters are also provided.
”
Menu Trees
” provides a graphical tree type overview of the structure of the built-in menu system of the Orbitor 6000.
All of the configuration is performed using the options provided in the menu system. The Menu Tree is like an index to
the menu options.
“
Configuration Pages
” provides a place to note the current configuration of the Orbitor 6000 for future reference. If a
replacement unit is required, the configuration may be quickly modified to be the same as the existing unit.
“
Octet Locations on Ethernet Frames
” provides a graphical representation of the various common Ethernet frames
that the Orbitor 6000 will bridge or route. When defining a pattern filter, these frame displays indicate the offset values
to use in order to define the pattern filter correctly.
“
Servicing Information
” provides information on changing Link interfaces.
“
Interface Pinouts
” provides information on Link interface connectors.
Using The Electronic Reference Manual
The Orbitor 6000 Reference Manuals are provided as Adobe Acrobat PDF files on the accompanying disks. The Menu
Reference Files are provided individually for ease of configuration with each type of software load being described in a
separate file; for example, ISDN commands are in one file called “ISDNMENU.PDF”.
The Adobe Acrobat Reader program is available for most computer operating platforms from Adobe on the Internet at:
www.adobe.com. Versions of the reader program are also available from Develcon at: www.develcon.com.
The Reference Manual provides the following information:
Introduction to bridging, routing, and Orbitor 6000 features,
Pin out references for the link modules,
List of event and alarm logs, and
Expanded description of programmable filtering.
The Menu Reference Manuals provide the following information:
Complete description of the options for the built-in menu system.
NOTE
: Develcon is evaluating the possibility of distributing all reference manuals as PDF files. Please forward your
comments on this new method of documentation by email to [email protected] or send us a fax @ 306-931-1370.
