Zhone EtherXtend 3300 Series, User Manual

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Features and Capabilities
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EtherXtend User’s Guide
from each company would be separated. A better solution could be to use just
two units. Then the data is physically as well as logically separated.
Multiple Ethernet ports mapped to multiple SHDSL ports
This configuration allows multiple PCs to connect to the EAD eliminating the
need for an additional router or switch for multiple users. In addition, the
WAN link speed is significantly improved. This configuration is similar to the
scenario where multiple Ethernet switch ports map to one SHDSL port.
However, the WAN link speed is much faster. with al eight ports bonded, the
WAN speed can be up to 45 Mbps.
Scenarios
This section provides details on possible usage scenarios for the EtherXtend
device:
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Endpoint-to-endpoint CPEs on page 31
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Multiple endpoints to multiple cards on a chassis on page 31