The AGATE 200 is an Ethernet bridge which utilizes Multi-rate Symmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (MSDSL) technology to achieve a symmetrical transmission rate up to 2.3 Mbps in both directions over a single copper telephone pair out to 5.5 miles/8.8 Km reach. The speed is dependent on the line conditions and signal quality. Multi-rate SDSL allows users to select a fractional transmission rate to optimize the length and line condition of the telephone pair used for a better Bit Error Rate (BER). The AGATE 200 was designed for remote LAN interconnection and high-speed Internet access when used with WaiLAN's Access Switch Systems. This bridge has a 10Base-T Ethernet port and MSDSL line interface which can achieve high transmission quality comparable to fiber optic BER without repeaters, up to 5.5 miles/8.8 Km. Featuring a compact design for easy installation and combining its high-speed symmetrical rate and longer local loop reach, AGATE 200 is an ideal solution for campus networks, remote LAN interconnection and high-speed Internet access for businesses and consumers. Features
· Support symmetrical 2.3 Mbps rate up to 2.6 miles (4.2 Km) for 24 gauge wire
· Support for fractional transmission rates, which allows a reach up to 5.5 miles (8.8 Km), depending on line condition
· MSDSL line coding for multi-rate selection over a single copper telephone pair
· Concurrent IP routing (RIP-1, RIP-2) and Learning bridge functions
· Support Network Address Translation (NAT) for flexible, secure IP access
· Broadcast and multicast packet filtering
· Support for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) with DNS and gateway setting
· Support for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
· Support for customer side Web, FTP, and E-mail Servers
· User-definable limits for inbound and outbound traffic (bandwidth control)
· Standard 10Base-T Ethernet port for network connections
· System management via console VT-100 emulation, telnet and SNMP
· Users can telnet or ping to the remote AGATE device. (To help facilitate access via telnet, each device is shipped with a pre-assigned IP address)
· Users can configure an AGATE either as a CO (Central Office) or CP (Customer Premise) device AGATE 200 User’s Guide 312-090001 1998 WaiLAN Communications, Inc. Page 2
· One AGATE can detect the baud rate used by the other remote AGATE and use the lower rate setting of the two devices
· Flash memory for software upgrade via serial console port or Ethernet port with tftp
· Stand-alone, compact design with rack-mount kit option
· Compatible with the WaiLAN DeltaFire 500 xDSL Access Switch Server equipped with a DFLC200 line card
· Use industry standard CAP (Carrierless Amplitude & Phase Modulation) line coding for superior performance and low power consumption
· Support for the following protocols: ARP, DHCP, ICMP, IP, NAT, RIP-1, RIP-2, SNMP, TCP, UDP, telnet, TFTP.