The Model 2888 Four-Port T1/E1 Multi-Megabit Inverse Multiplexer provides point-to-point high-bandwidth Ethernet/IP connectivity over bonded T1/E1 circuits. Dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports ensure easy connection to any LAN infrastructure.

In order to maximize the bandwidth utilization over the T1/E1 links, the Multi-Megabit Inverse Mux uses Multi-Link PPP to bond the individual circuits into one high bandwidth WAN link. Ethernet/IP traffic is transparently bridged over the link using PPP/BCP which adds minimal encapsulation overhead when compared to ATM.

Key features make the Multi-Megabit Inverse Mux an ideal solution for VLAN trunk extension. The Inverse Mux supports IEEE 802.1p/Q VLAN tagging and priority. VLAN tagged traffic that is received on any of the Gigabit Ethernet interfaces is transparently transported over the WAN to the matching Inverse Mux on the other side. The VLAN priority bits are inspected and the QoS of the individual Ethernet frames are preserved end-to-end. The Multi-Megabit Inverse Mux likewise supports VLAN tagging of Ethernet traffic.

ACLs allow Layer 3 filtering and Layer 3 based QoS of the VLAN and bridge connections. Filter by IP address, IP port or even protocol. Use the ACL to force an inspection of the ToS/DiffServ bits and preserve end-to-end QoS.

The 2888 Model Series boasts easy installation, offering CLI configuration via Console/VT-100 or Telnet/SSH, HTTP web based management, and SNMP. Patton's series of high-speed access routers offer the versatility and reliability demanded for business-class applications at the most affordable price.

2/4-port Bonded T1/E1 Inverse Mux--Using ML-PPP bond from 2-4 T1/E1 ports to create a high bandwidth WAN link over TDM.
ML-PPP Expands Bandwidth--Bind any number of channels or T1/E1 ports to create up to an 8Mbps resilient WAN link.
Bonded T1/E1 Ethernet Extension--Transparently extend large and jumbo Ethernet frames over the WAN, bonding T1/E1 circuits.
Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports--With Dual 10/100/1000, auto-MDI ports easily connect to any LAN infrastructure.
End-to-end QoS--Inspect and preserve VLAN priority as well as ToS/Diffserv bits to maintain end-to-end QoS.
VLAN Trunk Extension--Tag untagged traffic, preserve VLAN QoS, or simply transparently forward VLAN traffic.
Layer 3 Traffic Filtering--Assign an ACL to the bridge or VLAN connection and filter on.
VLAN Tagging--VLAN tagging and processing is configurable on any T1/E1 channel or Ethernet port.
Easy Management--Easily manage the 2888 router via an HTTP/web interface, a CLI accessible via the VT100 console or through Telnet/SSH, or via SNMP.