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NTRODUCTION
This chapter details the features and functions of the OfficeConnect
Remote access router. It encompasses models 511, 521, and 531.
Introduction
The OfficeConnect Remote provides high speed, low cost
internetworking for small offices and home users. The unit is part of
the OfficeConnect range which can be stacked to provide a host of
other facilities including Ethernet hub, print sharing and network fax.
OfficeConnect Remote Features
The OfficeConnect Remote is designed to connect a LAN (Local Area
Network) at one location to a number of other LANs at remote
locations. This LAN may comprise any number of PCs, servers, or
other computing equipment which are linked together using a
centrally located OfficeConnect hub. In order to interconnect hubs in
different locations, the OfficeConnect Remote unit transmits
information over a WAN (Wide Area Network) service provided by
telephone carrier organizations. This may be an ISDN line or a
permanent leased line.
The WAN port connects to a permanent leased line available from
your telephone carrier organization. Leased lines work at a range of
speeds. These incur higher charges as the line speed increases.
Leased lines do have the advantage of being permanent, but unlike
ISDN you pay a fixed cost regardless of whether you transfer little
data or high volumes of data 24 hours a day.
ISDN is often the most cost effective solution for small businesses.
However, if requirements to move data between sites is likely to
increase you should consider purchasing an OfficeConnect Remote
531. This is fitted with both ISDN and WAN ports to ensure increased
flexibility.
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