Introduction and Specifications
SpectraComm IP Overview
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SpectraComm IP Router Card
076R200-000
Installation and Operation Manual
Issue 2
Features and Benefits
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A low-cost, highly reliable and secure static router or LAN-extension device, in
NEBS-compliant packaging
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Uses ‘run from ram’ architecture for increased performance and configuration integrity.
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Front Panel LEDs indicate traffic, power and test status.
Front Panel LAN and Control (craft) ports provide connectivity.
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Shelf rear panel provides WAN connectivity for the SC-IP as router or LAN-X device.
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Provides access to T1 and Fractional T1 network services using an integral T1 CSU/DSU,
including long-haul (DS1) and short-haul (DSX-1) capability.
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Provides enhanced security with multi-level password protection.
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Provides scalable, high performance LAN via 10/100B-T ethernet switch support.
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Supports software upgrades via TFTP firmware download.
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Easily configured via the interactive “smart” command line interface or the intuitive, easy-to-
use web interface (HTTP).
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Can be monitored, configured and managed using standards-based protocols, including Telnet,
SNMP and HTTP (web).
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Streamlined configuration of multiple SC-IPs via ASCII batch file upload/download.
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Provides quick access using Telnet “cut-thru” operation to terminal server ports.
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Provides integrated terminal server ports at the shelf rear panel connector for remote access of
up to eight devices.
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Allows standards-based IP application access (Telnet, SNMP or HTTP to remote equipment.
Supports ping on all interfaces.
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Uses Frame Relay or Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to provide link layer (Layer 2)
encapsulation of IP traffic.
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When pairs of SC-IPs are configured for LAN-extension mode, they provide link layer
encapsulation of ethernet frames for LAN extension between Carrier sites.
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Allows remote LAN-X configuration of a SC-IP via Remote Default Route configuration.
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Responds to HPOV polling and Auto Discovery.
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In LAN-X mode of operation, employs spanning tree protocol to block loops in the network
topology, preventing broadcast storms and similar undesireable network conditions.
Future SC-IP Upgrades
The following features are planned for a future release of the SC-IP. For more information on the
availability and operation of these additional features, refer to later issues of this document or
contact your GDC Sales Representative.
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When equipped with an integral modem or an attached modem, provides remote user access
for initial configuration of the SC-IP over a dial-up connection, eliminating “truck roll” costs.
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When equipped with the integral V.90 modem and with RADIUS enabled, provides additional
security for authentication of dial-up users.
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Supports major alarm reporting.
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Provides access to the DDS network using an integral synchronous DTE interface to an external
56/64Kbps DSU.
Summary of Contents for SC-IP
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