Verilink WANsuite 5165, Reference Manual

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WANsuite 5165 Overview and Advantages
Verilink’s WANsuite 5165 is an innovative, highly intelligent, software-based
WAN access device optimized for frame relay access. The WANsuite 5165
provides network managers with the tools necessary to monitor and
troubleshoot voice, data, and network transmission systems. The ability to use
the WANsuite 5165 as an IP Gateway greatly increases its flexibility while
reducing the customer’s networking costs. In addition, the WANsuite 5165
delivers valuable tools for the following:
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Measuring and reporting performance
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Verifying Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
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Managing network resources to ensure optimum performance
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Analyzing trends to aid in network planning
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Managing Web browser and/or in-band/out-of-band SNMP
WANsuite 5165 advantages include the following:
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Offers two Network ports, two Serial ports, an asynchronous Supervisory
port, and an Ethernet port
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the WANsuite 5165 is extremely flexible and
adapts to numerous network applications.
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Ensures a higher level of service
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WANsuite 5165 acts as an expert frame
relay Service Level advisor for service providers and users.
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Lowers facility costs
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WANsuite 5165's easy installation and configuration
cut down on maintenance and sparing costs.
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Reduces the need for costly routers with its IP Gateway feature
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WANsuite
handles all your networking needs.
Features Summary
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A powerful core architecture:
• 10/100Base-T Ethernet port for Management or IP Gateway
• Dual T1 Network ports configurable in either long-haul or short-haul
modes
• Dual Serial (or Data) ports software-configurable for RS-232, EIA-530, or
V.35
• Supervisory port for local management via VT100
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IP Gateway:
• Frame Relay or PPP
• 10/100Base-T Ethernet port
• Static routes
• Static Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
• Dynamic routing protocols including RIP 1, RIP 2, and OSPF