Perle P841 User manual

Small footprint routers for
Small Offices and
Telecommuters
Features and Benefits:
•Virtual Private Network (VPN)
capabilities for secure low cost
networking
•Multiple variants to suit
specific user requirements
•Permanent or dial up ISDN BRI
connections
•Integrated security to protect
LANs from unauthorized
network access
•P850 uses auto-configuration
to detect Frame Relay
parameters for trouble-free
connectivity
•Compatibility with other
vendors’ products via industry
standard protocols
•Stac LZS data compression
increases data throughput up
to 600%
•POTS version saves phone
line rental
•Lifetime warranty for security
and peace of mind
Applications
•Remote office access to
control office
•Home office access to ISP
and central office
•Small office with single
ISDN link
•Internet Access
The Perle P800 Series of access routers offers the best network reliability
and security for today’s small offices and telecommuters along with an
unrivaled cost of ownership.
Connectivity Options
The Perle P841 to P844 routers provide ISDN connectivity for small offices around
the world. Hi h data throu hput and line mana ement is maintained throu h data
compression and bandwidth protocols to ensure the optimal and economic
utilisation of BRI connections.
The Perle P841 to P844 routers include a low-cost entry-level model where up to
10 LAN users can access the Internet. These routers can be expanded with a
software up rade as the office needs row.
The Perle P851 to P853 support synchronous serial connections for Frame Relay
and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). At all speeds, the P850 routers optimize data
transfer by monitorin for Frame Relay con estion. If necessary, the routers will
scale back transmission to improve actual data throu hput.
Security
Perle routers ensure data privacy with secure user authentication, firewalls,
monitorin , confi urable PPP security levels and other features. Optional VPN
software ensures secured data ets to its intended audience and to no-one else.
Management
The Perle P800 Series routers support administrator mana ement from a ran e of
platforms and applications. By utilizin the Perle router confi uration tools, such
as the easy-to-use menuin system and the automatic self confi uration of the
Frame Relay and leased line interfaces, administrators can very quickly set up
the routers at local and remote sites for immediate productivity.
Class Leading Service and Support
The Perle P800 Series are backed by the best service and support in
the industry includin Perle’s unique lifetime warranty.
P800 SERIES
Perle Fixed Configuration Access Routers
Perle P840
Series Perle P1730
ISDN
Internet
Perle P840
Series
ISDN/
PSTN
Internet
Perle P843
or P844
CORPORATE
LAN
SOHO USER
BRANCH OFFICE
LAN
HOME OFFICE
LAN
Central SiteRemote Site
Perle P853
Series
T1/E1 Link

Technical Specification
Routing Protocols
•IP
• IPX (except P84x-10 products)
• RIP, RIP2
• SAP - (Convert SAP learned services
to static)
• SAP - Spoofin
• Static ARP, Proxy ARP
• ICMP
Bridging Protocols
• 802.3/Ethernet – Transparent
MAC layer brid in
• 802.1D – Spannin Tree Protocol
WAN Protocols
• PPP (PPP-ML)
• Frame Relay RFC 1490 (P850 Series)
• Frame Relay PPP encapsulation
(P850 Series)
Other Protocols
• UDP, TCP, TFTP
• Bootstrap Protocol Relay A ent
(BootP Relay, DHCP Relay)
• DHCP
• BCP, CCP, BACP (P840 Series)
Frame Relay (P850 Series)
• Support for up to 20 DLCIs
• LMI Support for Annex A (ANSI),
Annex D (ITU), LMI Type, and None
• Default learnin of LMI type
• Auto Learnin of Frame Relay DLCIs
Security
• NAT, NAPT, Reverse NAPT
• NetSAFE Firewall, PAP, CHAP
• VPN: IPSec, DES/3DES (optional)
Network Management/Configuration
• SNMP, MIB II, Brid e MIB, Telnet, Local
RS-232 console port
• Automatic Frame Relay confi uration
• NetWizard automatic identification of other
network routers, ISDN confi uration
Compression
• Stac LZS Compression
LAN Interface
• 10BaseT, RJ45 (MDI, MDI-X)
WAN Interface Options
P840 Series
• ISDN U
• ISDN S/T
• 2 POTS Ports (P843, P844)
P850 Series
• 56K/64K CSU/DSU
• T1/E1 CSU/DSU clear channel
• Universal WAN, DB 25 connector
(V.35, X.21, V.24); use appropriate cable
• Automatic self confi uration from default
profiles
WAN Speed
• Up to 2.048 Mbps (E1 Connection)
Telecoms Approval
• NI-1 (North America)
• NET3 (CE Europe)
Dimensions
• 5.75” x 4.3” x 1.25” (W x D x H)
Weight
•1 lb
Temperature
• 36°F to 122°F
Humidity
• 20% to 80% non-condensin
Power
• 80-240 VAC 50-60Hz
20 watts maximum
Warranty
• Limited lifetime warranty
Maintenance Agree ent
• To ensure rapid system recovery, express part
replacement maintenance a reements are
available for Perle hardware. Visit Perle’s Web
site for covera e details.
www.perle.com/support/service_sales.html
Free Software
• Perle provides free software up rades to
re istered users via Perle’s Web site.
www.perle.com/downloads
Visit the Perle Web site for up-to-date
product support and technical information.
www.perle.com/products
Ordering Information
For Product Codes and Model Descriptions,
please visit Perle’s web site at
www.perle.com/products and select Product
Family Routers
Printed on
recycled paper
2002-03 88-8001
Standard Model 10 User Model VPN Model WAN Interface Voice Ports
P841 P841-10 P841-V ISDN BRI S/T -
P842 P842-10 P842-V ISDN BRI U -
P843 P843-10 P843-V ISDN BRI S/T 2
P844 P844-10 P844-V ISDN BRI U 2
P851 N/A P851-V Universal WAN -
P852 N/A P852-V 56/64K CSU/DSU -
P853 N/A P853-V T1/E1 CSU/DSU -
P800 Series Configurations
Perle products are constantly reviewed and updated to eet custo ers’ needs, as such specifications and capabilities are subject to change without notice. We endeavor to keep product
descriptions as current as possible; for the latest up-to-date infor ation, please visit our web site at www.perle.co . Perle is a registered trade ark of Perle Syste s. All other product na es
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