Multi-Tech Systems MTS2SA-T - Manual (Page 63)

Chapter 6 – Prerequisite Configurations
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2. MultiConnect IP Modes of Operation
The MultiConnect IP can function in two modes:
• Transparent Mode
When the MultiConnect IP is configured to function in the modem operation mode, it
functions as a modem. The Host/Serial device connected on the device port can use the
MultiConnect IP as a modem in transparent mode.
Refer to Chapter 9 for application examples that use Transparent Mode.
• IP Mode
When the MultiConnect IP is configured to function in the IP operation mode, it provides an IP
ability to reach the Hosts/Serial devices connected over the device port. Application such as
SMTP Client, POP3 Client, Telnet Client, Telnet Server, FTP Client, etc. provide this IP ability
to reach the Host/Serial devices.
The figure below depicts the two modes of operation. The modes can be configured through the
Command Line Interface (CLI). By default the MultiConnect IP is set to operate in the IP Mode.
IP Mode