DPS NetGuardian 16, User Manual

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LAN Connection 5.2
To connect the NetGuardian 16 to the LAN, insert a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable into the 10BaseT Ethernet port
on the back of the unit. If the LAN connection is OK, the LNK LED will light
SOLID GREEN .
Serial Connection 5.3
The NetGuardian 16 has 4 build options for it's serial / dialup port. You can order your port as a Yost RS-232, RS-
485, 4-wire 202 RJ45 , or with a dial-up modem . The serial port is located on the back panel, where it is labeled
"Primary."
Fig. 5.3 Serial Port Pinout
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Hot Tip!
If you are unsure of the serial port type on your NetGuardian, login to MyDPS and click on the
Product Information Search link. Type in the full part number of your unit and click the Submit
button to access the specifications.
The serial port can be used for three different functions:
Reach-through proxy connection for LAN-based Telnet access to switches, radios, PBXs and other
equipment.
Alarm reporting to the T/Mon Remote Alarm Monitoring System over an RS-232, 485, 202, or dial-up
modem.
Dial-up notifications via your cell phone and alphanumeric pager.
Note: If the serial port is configured for alarm reporting to T/Mon, the port is not available for use as a reach-through
proxy port.
The pinouts are shown in Fig. 5.3 .