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Model 3086FR ATM IAD User Guide 4 • Connecting the DSL and data ports
V.35 and X.21 ports
The serial port in the 3086FR is simple to configure. The V.35 interface is wired as a DCE, the X.21 interface
can be configured as a DCE (factory default), or as a DTE via internal configuration jumper. The following
sections describe the 3086FR X.21 and V.35 port connection to DTE and DCE devices.
Connecting the 3086FR serial port to a DTE
The serial port on the Model 3086FR is configured as a DCE so it connects directly to a DTE using a standard
straight through cable. The cable should present either a male M/34 or DB-25 connector on one end, for V.35
interfaces, or a male DB-15 for X.21 interface connection. The other end should be terminated with the appro-
priate connector ( check your DTE equipment manual for pinout, gender, and DTE/DCE port configuration).
Connecting the 3086FR serial port to a DCE
V.35 interfaces.
The V.35 interface in the 3086FR is wired as a DCE, no DTE configuration is possible. If the equipment that
the 3086FR is connecting to locally does not have the option for DTE configuration, a tail-circuit cable will be
required (this cable is available from most datacomm supply vendors). The tail-circuit cable will cross most
interface signals, so that the DCE interface of the 3086FR and the DCE interface of the third party equipment
can function properly. Please be aware that some third party equipment will not be able to work properly in
DCE to DCE configurations even when using a tail circuit cable (please refer to your third party equipment
user manual for information on DCE-to DCE operation). The 3086FR requires a cable with a male M/34 or
male DB-25 connector.
X.21 interfaces.
The Model 3086FR’s X.21 interface configuration can be modified, by the user, as DCE (factory default) or
DTE, via an internal jumper board. When the local third party equipment is configured as DCE, the Model
3086FR X.21 serial port can be configured as DTE, and a regular straight through cable can then be used. Do
the following to configure the X.21 port as a DTE:
1. Open the 3086FR’s case by inserting a screwdriver into the slots and twist the screwdriver head slightly.
The top half of the case will separate from the lower half of the case (see Figure 9). Take caution not to
damage any of the PC board mounted components.
Figure 9. Case being opened with screwdriver