ZyXEL Communications 128L User Manual

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2  Introduction 
ISDN Digital Subscriber Line (IDSL) 
IDSL uses the 2B1Q line coding standard for ISDN BRI circuits. Used 
for data-only applications, IDSL can use unshielded twisted pair wire 
for transmitting data at 64/128Kbps for up to 18,000 feet. 
The differences between IDSL and ISDN are: 
1.  ISDN passes through the phone company's central office voice 
network; IDSL bypasses it by plugging into a special router at the 
phone company end. Or a pair of Prestige 128L’s can be 
connected by a single twisted pair cable. 
2.  ISDN requires call setup; IDSL is a dedicated service. 
Multiple Networking Protocol Support 
The Prestige 128L is a multi-protocol router. It supports TCP/IP, 
Novell IPX and Transparent Bridging. 
Full Network Management 
The Prestige 128L incorporates SNMP (Simple Network Management 
Protocol) support and menu-driven network management via an RS-
232 or Telnet connection. 
PPP Security 
The Prestige 128L supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) 
and CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol). 
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 
DHCP allows you to dynamically and automatically assign IP address 
settings to hosts on your network.