| Introduction |
The following configuration
guide is applicable to these AM series of DSL modems :-
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- AM64/128EA
- AM64/512A
- AM64/1024A
For configuration of the
AM2048-CAP click
here
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All of the above modems
provide synchronous communication of data over twisted copper
pair(s).
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The AM series of modems may
be easily configured from their front panel or via a VT-100
terminal, and are available with a range of user interfaces
including - X.21 / V.11 , X.21bis / V.28 , V.35 , V.36 , RS530 and
64K G.703
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Front Panel
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| Connecting the Modems |
For initial configuration it
is probably best to set the modems up 'back to back'. This can be
done by using one of the RJ-45 line leads supplied with the
modems. Connect this line lead into the port marked 'line' in each
of the modems.
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| Powering the modems on |
When the units are powered
on the following sequence of events should be seen within the LCD
display.
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| Configuration (Internal timing) |
Basic configuration is
achieved by designating one modem to be a 'Master' and the other
to be a 'Slave'. The difference is that the master modem can
provide the slave unit with all it's configuration information.
Once the master / slave relationship has been set-up all
configuration can be conducted from the master end.
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| Configuration of the 'Slave'
modem |
Using the 'left' and 'right'
buttons select the 'configuration menu' on the LCD as shown below.
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Immediately press the 'down'
button or wait for three seconds. One of the following messages
will appear :-
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Or
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If the message
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is already displayed then
the modem is configured correctly for slave operation.
Otherwise press the 'Select' button until the LCD shows the
message :-
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The 'Program LED' will be
lit. Press the 'Prog' button' to implement the slave mode. The
'program LED' will go out and the modem is configured for slave
operation.
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| Configuration of the 'Master'
modem |
Repeat the section above,
but instead selecting the 'master mode'.
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Press the 'down' button
once. If an AM64/1024 is being configured it is now possible to
select one or two pair operation by pressing the 'select' button.
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Eg - 1Pair
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Pressing the 'down' button
once more will show the data rate menu By using the 'select'
button choose the appropriate data rate.
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Eg - 512K
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Press the 'prog' button to
confirm the configuration and write it to memory. The modem has
now been set-up as the master and a data rate has been set along
with the number of pairs that are to be used.
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| Synchronisation |
If the modems have been
connected and the master / slave relationship has been configured
correctly then the message :-
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Should change to :-
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The modems are now
sychronised and transmitting data to each other. It is now
possible to introduce the modems to the line and connect the DTE
equipment.
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