Initial Startup and Configuration
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7975-A2-GB20-40
December 1998
Configuring AutoRate
The M/SDSL AutoRate function is controlled from the Network Interface Options
screen and allows you to enable or disable AutoRate 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: 7975
NETWORK INTERFACE OPTIONS
Margin Threshold: –3db
Excessive Error Rate Threshold: 1E–5
AutoRate Disable
DSL Line Rate 144
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 Enable. To disable AutoRate:
1. Position the cursor in the AutoRate field and press the spacebar.
The AutoRate field toggles to Disable 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 determined by your LTU DSL Line
Rate. Use Table 3-5, Fixed Rate Payload Rates and DSL Line Rates, to set
your DSL Line Rate and Payload Rate.
