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Appendix C. Portal Networking
Unitec supplies a pre-programmed router for connecting devices as a local network.
The networked devices will vary based on options ordered and may include:
• One or more Portal TI units
• A Portal Console
• A POS Interface device (to communicate with a C-store POS System)
• A print server (for connecting a local report printer)
In cases where there will be more than (4) Unitec devices on the network, an
Ethernet switch will need to be added. The WAN port of the switch connects to one
of the LAN ports of the Unitec router. The additional devices can then be connected
to the LAN ports of the switch.
The illustration below provides a sample network diagram.
Example of Networked Unitec Devices
Third party devices should not be connected directly to the Unitec router. The
broadband device supplied for internet Service (e.g. DSL or Cable modem) will often
have a built-in router that can be used to connect these devices. In some cases
however, a separate router will need to be installed between the broadband modem
and the Unitec router. The following illustration shows the use of a 2
nd router for 3 rd
party device connections.
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