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About this guide
This guide describes the IpLink 2884/2888 hardware, installation and basic configuration.
Audience
This guide is intended for the following users:
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Operators
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Installers
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Maintenance technicians
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
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Chapter 1
on page 13 provides information about router features and capabilities
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Chapter 2
on page 20 contains an overview describing router operation and applications
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Chapter 3
on page 23 provides hardware installation procedures
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Chapter 4
on page 29 provides quick-start procedures for configuring the IpLink router
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Chapter 5
on page 33 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance
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Appendix A
on page 36 contains compliance information for the router
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Appendix B
on page 39 contains specifications for the routers
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Appendix C
on page 42 provides cable recommendations
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Appendix D
on page 47 describes the router’s ports and pin-outs
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Appendix E
on page 49 lists the factory configuration settings for IpLink 2884/2888
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Appendix E
on page 50 provides license information that describes acceptable usage of the software pro-
vided with the IpLink 2884/2888
For best results, read the contents of this guide
before
you install the router.