Patton electronics 07M2160-QS Quick Start Manual

CopperLink™ Model 2160 Series

Long Range Ethernet Extender

Quick Start Guide

Part Number: 07M2160-QS, Rev. B
Revised: February 24, 2012

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WARNING

• The Model 2160 contains no user serviceable parts. The equip­ment shall be returned to Patton Electronics for repairs, or
repaired by qualified service personnel. Opening the Model
2160 case will void the warranty.

• Mains Voltage: Do not open the case the when the power cord
is attached. Line voltages are present within the power supply
when the power cords are connected. The mains outlet that is
utilized to power the device shall be within 10 feet (3 meters)
of the device, shall be easily accessible, and protected by a cir­cuit breaker.

• For AC powered units, ensure that the power cable used meets
all applicable standards for the country in which it is to be
installed, and that it is connected to a wall outlet which has
earth ground.

• Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports
regardless of whether power to the Model 2160 is ON or OFF.
To avoid electric shock, use caution when near WAN ports.
When detaching the cables, detach the end away from the
Model 2160 first.

•

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables dur-

ing periods of lightning activity.

1.0 Connect the power and ports

1. Connect the power adapter to the port labeled DC 9V on the rear panel of the Model 2160.

2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the MGMT port.

Note The Model 2160 supports auto-MDX/MDIX switching hub so you may use a straight-through or cross-

over Ethernet cable.

3. Connect the phone cable to the Model 2160 and the other side of phone cable to wall jack.

4. Connect the power adapter to power source.

5. Turn on the PC to configure the Model 2160.

To avoid possible damage to this Model 2160, do not turn on the modem
before connecting the cables.

WARNING

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Printer

WAP

Notebook

ServerRAID Drive

Desktop PC

DC 9V

+-

CONSOLE

Desktop PC

RST

LAN

LAN

Switch

MGMT

Laptop computer

Notebook

LINE

Desktop PC

Figure 1. Model 2160 Connection Diagram

2.0 Choose a configuration method and log in

There are three methods to configure the Model 2160: serial console, Telnet and Web Browser. You must choose
one method to configure the Model 2160.

2.1 Web configuration

Make sure that an Ethernet Adapter has been installed in the PC or NB you will use to configure the modem.
TCP/IP protocol is necessary for web configuration, so check if the TCP/IP protocol has been installed.

The Model 2160 provides a browser interface that allows you to configure and manage the Model 2160. After
you set up the IP address for the Model 2160, you can access the Web interface applications directly in your
browser by entering the IP address of the Model 2160. You can then use your Web browser to list and manage
configuration parameters from a PC.

Web Configuration requires Internet Explorer 5.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 6.0 and later versions. The rec­ommended screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.

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