Patton electronic 2960 User Manual

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About this guide
This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 2960/2996 Remote Access Server 
(RAS). By the time you are finished with this guide, your RAS will be receiving calls and transferring data. The 
instructions in this guide are based on the following assumptions:
The RAS will connect to a T1, E1, or PRI line
Callers will dial-in and connect with a V.90/K56Flex/V.34 or ISDN modem using PPP
There is a LAN connected to the Ethernet port of the RAS
Audience
This guide is intended for the following users:
Operators
Installers
Maintenance technicians
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
 describes the RAS
 describes installing the RAS hardware
 describes configuring the RAS for use
 details how to power up and deactivate the RAS
 contains troubleshooting and maintenance information
 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance 
For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the RAS.