Owner`s manual

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The DS73 peripheral communications module supports remote access to TCP/IP Ethernet networks by using the DS-
Series Data Switch with a modem module installed. Remote users can dial into the DS-Series unit and connect to
network hosts from anywhere, at anytime. Both remote in-band and out-of-band management is available by using
one DS-Series data switch. Use the DS73 module for in-band network management, and use the DS74, EIA-232
module for out-of-band management.
Remote workstations and PCs connect to the DS73 using a dial-up PPP session. This offers dial-up users a low cost
IP network link suitable for remote access to the network.
IMPORTANT: Be aware of the types of peripheral modules you have installed in your DS-Series unit in addition to
the DS73 peripheral module. You should familiarize yourself with the various operation modes all installed peripheral
modules. A brief operational description of each peripheral module is provided in the DS-Series Owner’s Manual.
2 SPECIFICATIONS
PROTOCOLS: PPP, TCP/IP, ARP & ICMP
NETWORK INTERFACE: Ethernet; IEEE 802.3 compliant, 10BASE-T (twisted pair, RJ-45).
FRAME TYPES: Ethernet II & SNAP(802.3)
SPEEDS: 10 mbps
BUFFER SIZE: 256 KB
SECURITY: Password protected log-on procedure
INDICATORS: Green LED - Link integrity
Red LED - RX/TX
Red LED - Connection status(CX)
POWER REQUIREMENTS: Supplied by DS-Series base unit.
+5 VDC, 300 mA
ENVIRONMENT: Operating Temperature Range: 0° to 70° C.
Storage Temperature Range: -40° to 80° C.
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH.