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Application Note for connecting the AirLink Raven CDPD Modem to Ethernet Devices using the IP 5200 from DCB March 2002 AirLink Communications, Inc. Confidential Material - Not For Redistribution.
AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 2 www.airlink.com THIS DOCUMENT CONTAI NS CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR REDISTRIBUTION. Information contained herein is the property of AirLink Communications, Inc. and is produced for the purpose of detailing technology developed by AirLink Communications, Inc.
AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 3 www.airlink.com CONTENTS 1. OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 4 2. INTERNET (TCP/IP) CONNECTION VIA CDPD .
AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 4 www.airlink.com 1. Overview This document describes how to connect the AirLink Raven CDPD Modem to the IP5200 Asy nc - Router from Data Communications for Business (DCB). Information on the IP5200 and DCB is available at www.
AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 5 www.airlink.com Diagram of how to connect the IP5200 Router and CDPD modem: 4. IP 5200 Configuration Setting up the IP5200 should be done using the instructions provided by DCB.
AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 6 www.airlink.com You will need to set the Internet Account, LAN Settings, and Dial - out Modem parameters.
AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 7 www.airlink.com LAN Configuration is actually referring to the Ethernet Por t. The LAN IP Address needs to be different from the PLC address, but on the same network and using the same Net Mask. You will need to supply your own DNS Settings.
AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 8 www.airlink.com Select the Modem option. Selecting the ‘Properties’ button will take you to the Modem Properties screen.
AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 9 www.airlink.com The Advanced Menu has a great many fea tures, most of which do not apply to this application.
AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 10 www.airlink.com Checking to see if the router works is easy. Go to the Port Status page on the Main Menu and Select the Dial - Up button. You can watch the Log for entries and errors, and see the Physical Link and PPP Link st atus right on the screen.
AirLink Application Notes AirLink Communications Page 11 www.airlink.com 5. AirLink Raven CDPD Modem Configuration The following are the proper S - Register configurations for the AirLink Raven CDPD Modem when connecting to the IP5200 for making a PPP connection.
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