Initial Startup and Configuration
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7986-A2-GB20-00
September 1998
Configuring AutoRate
The M/HDSL AutoRate function is controlled from the Network Interface Options
screen and allows you to enable or disable AutoRate only from a unit configured
as an LTU. To access the Network Interface screen, follow this menu selection
sequence:
Main Menu
→
Configuration
→
Network
main/config/network Hotwire
Model: 7986
NETWORK INTERFACE OPTIONS
Margin Threshold: –3db
Excessive Error Rate Threshold: 1E–6
AutoRate Disable
DSL Line Rate 528
Peer IP Address: 111.255.255.000 Clear
Circuit Identifier:
Clear
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Ctrl-a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M
ainMenu Exit
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" Procedure
The AutoRate option is defaulted to Disable. To enable AutoRate:
1. Position the cursor in the AutoRate field and press the spacebar.
The AutoRate field toggles to Enable and the DSL Line Rate field displays.
2. Enter a DSL Line Rate and press Enter.
Your payload rate is set to a default value of 1984. Use Table 3-5, Fixed Rate
Payload Rates and DSL Line Rates, to set your DSL Line Rate and Payload
Rate according to whether you are configured for Voice (signaling) or Data.
