User`s guide

ARDWARE

VERVIEW

The CyberSWITCH is an embedded communications platform. It uses a flash file system (instead

of a hard disk) and a two-stage boot device to initialize the platform and download system

software. System software is preconfigured to allow immediate connection via a Local Area

Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) with Telnet and/or TFTP access. The software can

also be accessed via the RS232 port on the system, and a terminal-emulation software package.

The CyberSWITCH is ideally suited for the small office or home office, providing high speed ISDN

connectivity to centralized networks or the Internet. From a remote site, the System allows you to

access corporate LANs as easily as others at the corporate site, using cost-effective high-bandwidth

internetworking technology. The System also offers a Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS)

interface, which supports up to two telephone-type devices, including standard phones, modems,

fax machines, and answering machines. The System’s POTS service supports tone dialing only.

System features include:

• a direct Ethernet 10Base-T connection

• optional 10Base-2 (BNC) connection

• a direct ISDN connection

• bridge or router capabilities

• bandwidth management

• data compression

• dual POTS interface

• remote administration

• remote upgrades

This chapter includes safety considerations and a description of Small Office CyberSWITCH

platforms.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

The CyberSWITCH contains a lithium battery to support its time-keeping functions. It is a long-

lasting battery, and was not intended to be user-replaceable. In the unlikely event that you have a

problem with the battery, contact your distributor for replacement.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according

to the manufacturer’s instructions.