FarSync Drivers

WAN Driver Documentation Index

This is a brief list of the Linux specific documentation available for the FarSite Communications FarSync WAN driver for the T-Series cards and FarSync Flex products.

General information on FarSite Communications products and non-Linux operating system support can be found at www.farsite.com.

Installation instructions This will take you through installing the product for PPP operation (e.g. for connecting to an Internet Service Provider), and HDLC operation (e.g. for connecting to a Cisco router).
Card software and configuration download utility The FarSync WAN driver is managed by a utility called farutil, this section explains how to use the farutil command to manually configure and monitor the operation of the FarSync WAN ports.
Using the Linux PPP Daemon This sections explains the steps necessary to use the PPP Daemon instead of the sync PPP driver.
Using DSL-S1
FarSync DSL-S1 card only
This will take you through the additional steps required when using the DSL-S1 card, for example deciding if you need PPP Daemon support, and configuring the atm VPI/VCI values.
ATM Encapsulation Methods
FarSync DSL-S1 card only
This will take you through the ATM encapsulation methods available, i.e. RFC 2364 or RFC 2684, and how to configure them.

For information on using the FarSync WAN card with the MikroTik router click here.

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