ADTRAN Atlas 550 User Manual
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About this Manual
The ATLAS 550 system consists of the Base Unit, at least one network module, and one or more option
modules. (Each network/option module includes its own user manual which contains specific infor-
mation about installing, configuring, and testing the option module; insert the option module manuals
into this binder.) The ATLAS 550 User Manual provides the information you need to install, configure,
test, and troubleshoot theATLAS 550 system; when applicable, this manual refers you to the individ-
ual network/option module user manual. The arrangement of this user manual allows you to quickly
and easily find the information you need. An overview of the contents of this manual follows:
Introduction
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Chapter 1, Introduction, familiarizes you with the ATLAS 550 Base Unit and provides some sample
ATLAS 550 applications.
Getting Started
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Chapter 2, Installation, describes unit installation and the rear panel design.
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Chapter 3, Operation, describes different ways to operate the ATLAS 550.
Reference Information
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Chapter 4, Using the Front Panel, describes how to use the front panel.
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Chapter 5, Navigating the Terminal Menus, describes how to navigate the terminal menus.
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Chapter 6, System Control Terminal Menus, describes the terminal menus used for system control.
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Chapter 7, Module Terminal Menus, describes the terminal menus used for network and option mod-
ule control.
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Chapter 8, Packet Manager, describes the terminal menus used for defining packet endpoints.
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Chapter 9, Router, describes the terminal menus associated with the integral router.
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Chapter 10, Dedicated Maps, describes the terminal menus used for dedicated maps and provides
some examples.
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Chapter 11, Dial Plan, describes the terminal menus used for dial plans.
Working with the ATLAS 550
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Chapter 12, Updating Firmware, provides step-by-step instruction on how to update the ATLAS 550
firmware.
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Chapter 13, SNMP Management, describes using SNMP to control the ATLAS 550.
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Chapter 14, ADTRAN Utilities, describes the SysLog, Telnet, VT-100, and TFTP Server programs de-
livered with the ATLAS 550.
Appendices
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Appendix A, System Event Logging, describes the system events monitored by the ATLAS 550.
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Appendix B, OSI Model and Frame Relay Technology Overview, presents a summary of frame relay
technology.
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Appendix C, Frame Relay Examples, provides step-by-step instructions for setting up frame relay.
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Appendix D, Router Examples, provides step-by-step instructions for setting up the router.
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Appendix E, Troubleshooting, provides solutions to some problems you may experience.
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Appendix F, Acronyms and Abbreviations, lists acronyms and abbreviations used for the ATLAS 550
and its option modules.
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Appendix G, Glossary, defines terms used with ATLAS 550 and its option modules.