Verilink WANsuite 5165, Reference Manual

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Agreements (SLAs); isolate performance problems to the LAN, local loop or
frame relay network; determine appropriate bandwidth needs; and monitor
network trends to aid in future capacity planning.
Features of the WANsuite 5165
Performance
Historically, WAN access devices have tended to perform well as
single-function devices such as CSU/DSUs, but have not been optimized to
address higher level traffic issues such as service levels and integration.
Verilink's architecture and Web-based user interface work together to address
all access issues as services and applications, rather than as circuits and
protocols, for exceptional WAN management performance.
To further leverage its Web browser interface, Verilink's new architecture lets
you upgrade firmware and save or upload configurations via the Web from a
Web browser. Password control is also available.
NOTICE:
Verilink recommends the use of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 5.0 or
higher. If you use other Internet browsers to access the Web server
interface, screen elements will not display as described in this manual.
SNMP Management
With integrated SNMP in-band management, enterprise managers can now
manage Verilink WANsuite units and their integral CSU/DSUs as a single
unit. With only one LAN segment in the network, all Verilink WANsuite
platforms can be managed by SNMP. With self-learning functionality, these
platforms learn their frame relay environment and eliminate the need for
remote, trained personnel. Once an IP address has been established for a
properly connected remote unit, all configuration parameters may be
downloaded from the central site; no additional interaction is required at the
remote site to establish connectivity. WANs can be constructed using frame
relay or leased-line services. Verilink’s WANsuite 5165 allows any port to be
configured for any of its available service technologies through simple
software configuration. Network managers can now fine tune the enterprise
network for the lowest cost and highest performance.
Intelligent WAN Access Architecture
Verilink’s next-generation WAN access architecture is built around a
PowerPC™ processor, and works with non-proprietary network management
solutions via SNMP. An embedded Web server supplies a simple-to-use
interface for configuration and statistics collection, with a service table for
mapping services to ports, an endpoint table for configuring and monitoring
service endpoints, and a user table for traffic monitoring and control.