Paradyne M/HDSL Standalone Termination Unit HOTWIRE..., User Manual

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Initial Startup and Configuration
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Connecting to the Network
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Procedure
To connect your unit to the network:
1. Connect one end of the network cable into the rear panel DSL jack. Connect
the other end to your DSL network interface.
NOTES:
A cross over cable (pins 1, 2 to 4, 5) is required for connecting two 7986
termination units back-to-back.
Do not use a flat VF network cable as this may severely degrade the
performance of the termination unit. Use only Cat 5 twisted-pair network
cable.
Connecting to a System Terminal
An optional system maintenance terminal may be attached to your Hotwire Model
7986 Standalone Termination Unit through the modular jack on the rear panel.
The system maintenance terminal allows you to view the status of the unit, and
change configuration options. The terminal must be a VT100-compatible terminal
or a PC running terminal emulation software.
Connect the 9-pin end of the terminal cable into a COM port on your PC. Plug the
other end into the modular jack on the rear panel. If your PC requires a 25-pin
connector to the COM port, see Appendix C,
Cables and Pin Assignments , for the
correct cable pinouts.
Make sure the communication parameters on your PC or terminal are set to:
H
9600 baud
H
8 bit characters
H
no parity
H
1 stop bit
H
no flow control
Press Enter from your terminal or PC to activate the Main Menu for the attached
unit. The system runs diagnostics and status checks. After a few moments, the
Main Menu or Logon screen appears on your terminal.