User's Manual Part 1

WinLink 1000 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration

To configure the Ethernet Mode:

1. From the Configuration menu, select the site to reconfigure.

The Site Configuration dialog box opens.

2. Click Advanced > Ethernet.

3. In the Ethernet Ports Configuration pane, use the drop-down menu

to select the LAN configuration.

4. Click Apply to save the changes.

Note

It is possible to close the Ethernet service by disconnecting the

Ethernet port. The user should be aware that it i possible to close the

port and not have any access to the device. If this should occur the

workaround is as follows:

• Connect the system from the remote site

• Connect via other Ethernet port (IDU-C)

• Power down the equipment and connect immediately after the

power up (the fastest way is to enter install mode).

4.11 Setting the Maximum Information Rate

The maximum Ethernet throughput of the link can be limited. The

default setting is Best Effort, where the highest information rate

available for the link conditions and settings is used. (See

Figure

4-15

)

To set the Ethernet information rate:

1. From the Configuration menu, select the site to reconfigure.

The Configuration dialog box opens.

2. Click Advanced > Ethernet

3. In the Information Rate pane, use the drop-down menu to select

the maximum Information Rate.

 Select Other to define the throughput with 8 Kbps resolution

 Select Best Effort for the highest information rate possible for the

link conditions and settings.

4. Click Apply to save the changes.

Not

WinLink 1000-ACCESS systems have a maximum rate of 2048 kbps.

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