- Perle User Guide Network Adapter 833IS

Introduction
Perle 833IS User Guide 3
LAN-to-LAN The 833IS LAN-to-LAN feature lets you establish IP/IPX connections to remote
Routers. These connections can be initiated by either the 833IS or the remote
Router. The Virtual Connection feature can be used to provide cost effective
connections between two LANs.
Expandable
System
You can size the hardware of the 833IS to meet the needs of your business. The
833IS supports the addition of an expansion card. As your remote access needs
grow, this card can be used to address the added demand. An expansion card can add
an additional 4 ISDN BRI ports to your unit or an additional 4 ISDN BRI ports as
well as an additional 8 modems. This capability allows the 833IS to grow to a total
of 8 ISDN BRI ports and 16 modems.
Flexible Modem
Support
The 833IS modems support all the standard modem modulations, including V.90
and 56Kflex. Class 2 Fax support allows the use of the modems for Fax Dial-Out
when used with Fax Software such as WinFax Pro. The modem initialization string
can be customized for each modem to meet special requirements.
Manager The 833IS Manager is a Windows based application used to configure and manage
the 833IS. You can connect to the 833IS by a LAN or Dial In connection, using
either IP or IPX. The configuration process is entirely GUI based - no editing of
complex configuration files is needed. The Manager also displays the operational
status of the 833IS. Key statistics are provided for all interfaces to enable monitoring
of normal operation and assist in network troubleshooting if necessary.
Cisco™ style
Configuration Mode
The 833IS contains a Cisco™ style setup and configuration mode for users trained in
the installation and configuration of Cisco™ products. The familiar Cisco
Command Line Interface can be used along with applicable Cisco commands to set
up and manage the 833IS.
High
Performance
Architecture
The 833IS was designed for high performance, even when handling the maximum
number of incoming calls. At its heart is a high speed PowerPC Reduced Instruction
Set Computer (RISC) CPU, which is optimized for communications. The
expansion card contains its own PowerPC processor. This enables the 833IS to grow
the number of sessions supported without degrading the level of performance.