Allied Telesis OmniConnect ISDN - Manual (Page 9)

OmniConnect / ISDN User’s Manual Page 3
Part number 613-10787-00
2. Introduction and Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the OmniConnect/ISDN! The OmniConnect series of
access device offers an inexpensive, complete ISDN Internet access solution for the small or
branch office. The OmniConnect/ISDN is ideal for Small Office Branch Office (SOBO)
applications such as network-wide Internet access and making LAN-to-LAN connections to
remote nodes. The OmniConnect/ISDN access device connects Ethernet LANs to other
networks over Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Basic Rate Interface (BRI) lines.
The OmniConnect/ISDN offers TCP/IP routing capability between LAN and WAN ports. In
addition, advanced services such as filtering, DHCP and NAT are available.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Product features
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Security features
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Supported internet request for comments (RFCs)
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Internet access device front and back panels
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Physical specifications
2.1. Product features
This section describes the major features of the OmniConnect/ISDN device.
2.1.1. Hardware
The OmniConnect/ISDN access device features the following hardware interfaces:
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One ISDN U or S/T ISDN WAN Interface
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Four 10Base-T Ethernet LAN Ports
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One Plain Old Telephone System (POTS) analog port
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One nine pin (DB-9) serial console port
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One 2.5 mm DC (12V, 1A) power jack
The OmniConnect/ISDN access device also features nine status lights on the front panel to
provide visual indication of the access device operation. The access device itself can be
mounted on either a wall or desktop.
2.1.2. OmniStart
OmniConnect/ISDN remote access / Internet access device software includes OmniStart, a
Graphical User Interface (GUI) utility to assist the user in configuring the access device for
operation.
2.1.3. OmniConnect Monitor
OmniConnect/ISDN device software includes OmniConnect Monitor, a Graphical User
Interface (GUI) utility to assist the user in gathering statistics regarding the access device’s
operation after the configuration process is complete or while the access device is operating.
2.1.4. ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI)
OmniConnect/ISDN features either a standard U or S/T interface. (The OmniConnect/ISDN
(U) version uses the U interface and the OmniConnect/ISDN (ST) uses the S/T interface).