Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide GateWay Fax Systems, Inc. Secure Fax Products Virginia, USA Tel: 804-796-1900 Toll-Free: 877-951-9800 Fax: 804-796-1116 E-Mail: info@gwfs.com Web: www.gwfs.com Help Line: 877-951-9814 Revision 4.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide 90si Quick Reference Guide Your 90si comes from the factory set for the Secure Only mode, whereby the commercial (COTS) fax connects to the 90si’s FAX jack (the other two phone jacks remain empty) and the 90si’s RS-232 Data cable connects to the Secure Data port of your crypto device. In this configuration the COTS fax can only be used for classified transactions with the crypto in Secure Data Mode.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide Table of Contents 90si Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connecting the COTS fax, 90si and Crypto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Transmitting a Secure Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide Table of Contents (continued) 3.8 3.9 Setting and Using the Default Transmit Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using a One-Time Transmit Protocol Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4.0 If There's a problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide 1.0 Getting Started 1.1 Introduction What's New In 2010 we began shipping 90si's with a number of new features including the SCIP Interoperable Async Secure Fax Protocol or Async for short. This protocols allows the 90si to communicate with all other Async capable secure fax using STE, OMNI, Sectera and other SCIP capable cryptos in Async Secure Data Mode.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. 1.3 Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide Looking at your 90si The figures below indicate the location and functions of the 90si buttons, indicators and connectors. Reset Button Old -vs- New 90si: • Old 90si has DIP switches on bottom. • New Async-Capable 90si does not.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide 2.0 Installation 2.1 Choosing a COTS Fax By the nature of their design, Secure Telephones require operator intervention to place and receive calls and transition those call into and out of Secure Voice, Secure Data and Clear Voice modes. It is for this reason that we recommend that you choose one of the more basic COTS faxes to connect to your 90si. All of the COTS faxes automated features will not function in the Secure environment.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. 2.3.1 Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide Secure Only Configuration (Recommended) This factory default configuration allows the attached COTS fax to function only as a secure fax. If you wish to process Public or Unclassified documents as well; see Section 2.3.2 Dual-Mode Considerations. If your 90si is factory fresh, it is already pre-set to operate in this mode.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Configuration Secure Only 2-Line DualMode 1-Line DualMode 1-Line DualMode with an A/B Switch 1-Line DualMode with 910 Option Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide Secure Non-Secure Operation Operation Primary n/a Primary Primary Primary Secondary Manual Secure of Non-Sec Primary Manual Secure of Non-Sec Primary Description For Secure Fax operation only (factory default setting); See Section 2.3.1 Secure Only Configuration.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. 2.3.5 Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide 2-Line Dual-Mode With this configuration your fax will function as your Primary non-secure fax as well as your Primary secure fax. It requires two separate phone lines, one is your unclassified fax number and the other is your classified phone number. Incoming Non-Secure fax calls will be answered automatically, as long as the fax is not otherwise processing a secure fax.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. 2.3.6 Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide 1-Line Dual-Mode with 910 Option This configuration requires the optional Model 910 Auto Fax/STE Switch which allows your fax to function as both your Primary non-secure as well as your Primary secure fax while using only one telephone line. No operator need be present to receive a non-secure fax. Set the Configuration to (03) 2-Line Dual-Mode. See Section 2.4, Setting Your Chosen Configuration, for instructions on how to do this.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. 2.3.7 Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide 1-Line Dual-Mode with an A/B Switch This configuration is for use when the Commercial Fax will function as Either a Non-Secure Fax or a Secure Fax but not both without an operator actuating the A/B Switch. Use this for “Nite-Mode” operation when you want to receive unclassified faxes automatically when you are away. For an Automatic Single-Line configuration see Section 2.3.6, 1-Line Dual-Mode with 910 Option, above.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide Entering the Default Settings mode is done with the Secure Telephone / Crypto idle (not in Secure Data mode) by pressing and holding the Reset button on the side of the 90si for five (5) to six (6) seconds until both Green and Red lights extinguish. Releasing the Reset button at this point will place the 90si into the Default Settings mode as evidenced by the Green light extinguished and the Red light illuminated.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide (07) Async 4800 Bd ->(08)<- Async 9600 Bd (09) Async 19200 Bd (10) Mil STD Handshake w/o FEC (11) Mil STD Handshake w/FEC (12) Mil STD Broadcast w/o FEC (13) Mil STD Broadcast w/FEC Misc.: (select any) ->(16)<- STE Connected (17) OMNI, Sectera, vIPer, other Connected www.gwfs.com, 877-951-9800, info@gwfs.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. 2.6 Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide Setting Up Your Encryption Device The following sections provide step-by-step procedures for setting your secure telephone / encryption device for Asynchronous 9600bps secure data mode. 2.6.1 L-3 Secure Terminal Equipment (STE) Objective: To set the Secure Signalling Mode to SCIP, Secure Data Mode to Asynchronous 9.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide 2.6.2 L-3 OMNI / OMNIxi Objective: To set the Secure Data mode to PSTN, Async, 9600 bps. Set your 90si Default Settings to: (05) Full Duplex, (08) Async 9600, (17) OMNI, Sectera, vIPer, other Connected and your chosen configuration (See Section 2.3 Choose a Configuration). Apply power to the omni and login as an Authorized User or Terminal Administrator ...
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. 2.6.3 Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide General Dynamics Sectera Wireline Terminal Objective: To set the Secure Data mode to Async, 9600 bps. Set your 90si Default Settings to: (05) Full Duplex, (08) Async 9600, (17) OMNI, Sectera, vIPer, other Connected and your chosen configuration (See Section 2.3 Choose a Configuration). www.gwfs.com, 877-951-9800, info@gwfs.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. 2.6.4 Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide General Dynamics Sectera vIPer Objective: To set the Red Data Port to 9600 bps. Set your 90si Default Settings to: (05) Full Duplex, (08) Async 9600, (17) OMNI Sectera vIPer other Connected and your chosen configuration (See Section 2.3 Choose a Configuration). Insure the following vIPer settings: Item Secure Data Red Data Port Rate Auto-Answer Data Auto Lock Setting Enabled 9600 bps.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. 2.6.5 Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide Motorola STU-IIB & STU-IIIA Objective: To set Secure Data Mode for 2.4/9.6 Kbps, Full Duplex, Synchronous for use with Mil-Std-188-161/ STANAG 5000 protocols only. Set your 90si Default Settings to: (05) Full Duplex, (10) Mil STD Handshake w/o FEC, (17) OMNI Sectera vIPer other Connected and your chosen configuration (See Section 2.3 Choose a Configuration). While Off-Hook and in CLEAR mode: Press PRGM SCROLL (unitl...
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide 3.0 Using your 90si 3.1 Applying Power The Easy-Fax 90si STU-III Gateway uses an external power supply. Since the 90si has no ON/OFF switch, the device is “on” as soon as power is applied. To confirm that the 90si is properly powered and ready to operate, ensure that the Green "POWER" light is illuminated and that the Red "FAULT" indicator is extinguished. 3.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide To send a public (unclassified) fax, simply place the call as you normally would using the fax machine handset, hook button (speakerphone) or one of its' programmed auto-dial buttons. Note: The 90si will not allow you to send a public facsimile while the secure telephone is in the secure data mode. 3.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. 3.7 Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide Selecting a Transmit Protocol As always, the 90si automatically determines and switches to the correct protocol as a receiver. So, as usual, you must select the transmit protocol that you wish to use. There are two ways to do this; using the Default Protocol Setting (Send via HOOK, 1, START) or by manually dialing the appropriate transmit protocol's One-Time Code as you are sending the fax (Send via HOOK, "One-Time Code", START).
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide Full Duplex is the factory default setting and the recommended setting for most crypto devices including STE, Omni, Sectera vIPer and Wireline Terminals, KIV-7, KG-84 as well as STU-IIB and STU-IIIA. The 90si's Half-Duplex setting was specifically designed for use with PTT (Push To Talk) radio devices such as the Harris PRC-117, Motorola LST-5 and the Raytheon PSC-5 at 16Kbps using the Mil STD Broadcast w/o FEC protocol.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide The following example shows how to change the default protocol to "Mil STD Handshake w/o FEC" (defined as protocol 10)... With the Secure Phone idle and only the Green "Power" light illuminated: Procedure Press and hold the Reset button on the 90si release Reset Take the fax offhook *1 10 on the fax hang up the fax Response ... until both the Green and Red lights extinguish, then...
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide 4.0 If There's a problem 4.1 How Will You Know The 90si Front Panel LED's If the 90si encounters a problem during fax communication, the red "FAULT" LED on the front panel will illuminate. If this occurs, there is no need to reset the unit. The indicator will extinguish automatically. Indicators On Your Fax Machine Additional error indications may be displayed by your fax machine.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide Send and Receive a Public Fax Insure that you can send and receive a public fax. If you are using the Secure Only configuration, temporarily disconnect the fax from the 90si and connect it directly to the outside phone line. When you test receiving a fax, be sure to listen to how may rings occur before the fax answers. You should hear between 0 and 2 rings. 4.3 When All Else Fails...
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide SCIP Async (2.4, 4.8, 9.6 and 19.2 Kbps), Mil-Std-188-161 Sync Type 1, STANAG 5000 Type 1 (less 16kbps and uncompressed), CCITT Group 3 (T30, T4). Secure Fax Compatibility Secure faxes made by: Cryptek, Ilex, Ricoh, TSP/GTE (now Gateway Fax Systems), AN/UXC-7, all MIL-STD188-161 and NATO STANAG 5000 faxes. Regulatory Approvals FCC Part 15/68, DISA JITC (Ft.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15 17 20 Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide 90si Digital Interface Pin-Assignments ID Description Direction FG Frame Ground (sheild) TD Transmit Data Output RD Receive Data Input RTS Request To Send Output CTS Clear To Send Input DSR Data Set Ready Input SG Signal Ground TC Transmit Clock Input RC Receive Clock Input DTR Data Terminal Ready Output 7.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall causing serious damage to the product. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide • Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. • If you experience trouble with the 90si. there are no repairs that can be made by the customer.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide 9.0 Glossary An option available in the Mil-Std-188-161 mode that can decrease errors in fax transmission over noisy communication lines. Note that STU’s provide “clean” communication lines therefore eliminating the need for FEC. Listed below are definitions of words and terms used in the 90si User’s and Reference Guides.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide keys to dial a “1” and designate it the “Secure Start” key. VoIP call router.
GateWay Fax Systems, inc. Model 90si Secure Fax Gateway User's Guide col and refers to a widely used commercial protocol for multimedia sessions over IP networks. STE (Secure Terminal Equipment) New secure telephone for use by the US Government. STU-IIB Secure Telephone Unit Generation Two Version B. NATO version of STU-III. STU-III Secure Telephone Unit Generation Three.
