AWAN 3883/4/5 Access Server Configuration and Management Manual

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About This Manual
The AWAN 3883/4/5 Access Server Configuration and Management Manual describes
how to configure and manage Asynchronous wide area network (AWAN) access server
models 3883-8, 3883-8R, 3883-16, 3883-16R, 3884, 3884R, 3885, and 3885R. This
manual includes the following information:
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A high-level overview of the types of connections provided by the AWAN access
server.
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A comparison of the AWAN access server and the ServerNet wide area network
(SWAN) concentrator.
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Software installation instructions for the software provided with the AWAN access
server.
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Step-by-step instructions for setting up security for RAS Management Tool and
AWAN access server users.
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A tutorial to help you learn how to use the RAS Management Tool.
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Step-by-step instructions for configuring the AWAN access server, asynchronous
terminal and printer connections, remote access connections, the 6530 gateway
feature, dial-out connections, and external modem connections.
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Step-by-step instructions for performing common management tasks, such as
updating the AWAN access server firmware.
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Troubleshooting information to help you solve common problems, perform
diagnostics, and gather problem data.
Installing and maintaining the AWAN access server hardware is described in the AWAN
Access Server Installation and Support Guide.
Who Should Use This Manual
This manual is written for anyone who is responsible for configuring, managing, or
troubleshooting AWAN access server models 3883-8, 3883-8R, 3883-16, 3883-16R,
3884, 3884R, 3885, and 3885R.
It is assumed that you are familiar with the NonStop Kernel operating system and with
basic data communications concepts.