Model MTASR1-100 Single WAN Multi-Protocol Router Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual 82052804 Revision E RouteFinder100TM (Model No MTASR1-100) This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 1997, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 8 About This Manual ............................................................................................................................ 8 Network Overview ..........................................................................................................................
5.5 5.6 5.7 Configuration Port Setup ................................................................................................................ WAN Device Configuration ............................................................................................................. Remote User Data Base ................................................................................................................. 5.7.1 Add User ...........................................................................
Chapter 10 - Warranty, Service and Technical Support 10.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 194 10.2 Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 194 10.2.1 On-line Warranty Registration .......................................................................................... 194 10.3 Tech Support .....
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 1.1 Introduction Welcome to Multi-Tech's new RouteFinder100™, model number MTASR1-100, an IP/IPX router for interconnecting LANs using switched or dedicated wide area telecommunicaitons links. The MTASR1-100 provides IP and IPX routing and Media Access Control (MAC) layer bridging for all other protocols over its WAN ports. It features a 10Base-T or AUI port for local LAN connection, Command Port for configuration, and an RS232/V.
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description Chapter 5 - RouteFinder100 Software Chapter 5 describes the RouteFinder100 software package designed for the Windows® environment. The RouteFinder100 Program Group has seven icons that allow for configuration, download default setup, download firmware update, local port setup, WAN device configuation, remote user data base, and SNMP Manager from the program manager.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 1.3 Network Overview Network architecture defines how computer equipment and other devices are linked together to form a communications system that allows users to share information and resources. There are proprietary network architectures and open architectures like the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description The session layer corrdinates the exhange of information between systems by using conversational techniques, or dialogues. Dialogues are not always required, but some applications may require a way of knowing where to restart the transmission of data if a connection is temporarily lost, or may require a periodic dialog to indicate the end of one data set and the start of a new one.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 1.3.2 Network Address Every node on a network has an assigned address that other nodes use when communicating with it. For Ethernet and token ring network network adapters, unique addresses are assigned at the factory. ARCNET networks have user-definable addresses. For example, the address of an Ethernet and token ring network adapter consists of a 6-byte address, half of which is a special number identifying the board's manufacturer.
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description The assignment of addresses is arbitrary within a company or organization, but if a company plans to connect with the Internet anytime in the near future, a registered addresses should be obtained from the Defense Data Network (DDN) Network Information Center (NIC), which is managed by Network Solutions in Chantilly, Virginia.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 1.4 Typical Applications Two typical applications are described; the first application describes a RouteFinder100 connected to an IP LAN using two modems or DSU for the WAN communications, the second application describes a RouteFinder100 connected to an IP LAN and frame relay being used for the WAN communications. Using frame relay changes the RouteFinder100 into a single port router with many virtual WAN ports.
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description Figure 1-5. IP Protocol Default Setup Dialog Box All fields in the IP Protocol Default Setup dialog box have default values in them. You need to change the values to your specific network. In the typical application presented in Figure 1-5, you need to establish the address for the Ethernet port and the WAN port. When you have entered the IP address, subnet mask, and frame type for your network, you can click on the OK button and move on to the next dialog box.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 1.4.2Typical Frame Relay Application A typical application of a frame relay network with a RouteFinder100 at the Mounds View site with two virtual circuits communicating through a public or private frame relay network to two remote sites (one at River Falls and the second at Minneapolis). One of the virtual circuits through the frame relay network ties the Mounds View LAN to LAN 2 at the River Falls site.
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description 1.4.4 Configuration Before any configuration process can begin, a pc has to be connected to the command port of the RouteFinder100 and the RouteFinder100 software loaded. Configuration of a RouteFinder100 can be done during the loading of the software or from the Main menu once the software is installed.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual In this dialog box click on the Enable check box to enable frame relay. At this point we don't have to be concerned with anything else in this dialog box. We will be coming back through here again when we map the DLCI(s) to the protocol stack. For now, we can click on the OK button to return to the Main menu. At the Main menu, click on the IP button to display the IP Port Setup dialog box. This dialog box displays the default address for the Ethernet port (200.2.9.1).
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description After the Port and Remote addresses for your logical WAN(s) have been established, now you can assign your DLCI number(s), map the DLCI to a protocol stack and your logical WAN port address for your site. During subscribtion of your frame relay service, a DLCI or two DLCIs in the case of the Mounds View site have been established by your local service provider.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual The next frame relay parameter to consider is the Committed Information Rate (CIR) and the Excess Burst Rate (Be). The total CIR and Be for all the DLCIs at a particular site can not exceed the port capacity. During subscription, the local service provider established that each virtual circuit could run at 64,000 bit-per-second, so for the Mounds View site the port capacity is 128K bandwidth.
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description 1.5 Specifications The RouteFinder100 conforms to the following specifications. • • • • • • Routing Protocols - IP and IPX and bridging all others EtherNet LAN Interface - 10Base-T (twisted pair) or 10Base2 (ThinNet) BNC WAN Interface - 3 async or sync Links (RS232C/V.35) Command Port - 19.2K bps Asynchronous One 4megabyte DRAM (1 meg by 36 byte at 70 Caution: SIMM speed and size can not be mixed.
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Chapter 2 - Front and Back Panel Descriptions
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 2.1 Introduction This chapter describes the front panel LEDs and back panel connectors. The front panel contains LEDs for the EtherNet (LAN), WAN Link, and the self test fail and power. The back panel connectors are the Ethernet 10BASE-T and BNC (10Base2) connections for the LAN, the WAN Link connection (RS232/ V.35) for the WAN communications device, and the command port connection for configuration of the RouteFinder100. 2.
Chapter 2 - Front and Rear Panel Descriptions 2.3 Back Panel The cable connections for the RouteFinder100 are made at the back panel. Three groups of cables are used on the RouteFinder100, the Command Port, WAN link, and the EtherNet. The cable connections are shown in Figure 2-2 and defined in the following groups. Figure 2-2. Back Panel RS232/V.35 Connector The RS232/V.35 connector is used to connect the RouteFinder100 a WAN device.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 2.4 Shunts The shunts are on the back of the printed circuit board. The shunts are shown in Figure 2-3. V.35 Shunt Position RS232 Shunt Position Figure 2-3. Shunts The RouteFinder has a shunt for the RS232 and the V.35 links. The shunts are shown in Figure 2-3. The RS232 shunt position, the default position, is shown in the figure and the V.35 position is identified. To change the position of a shunt, refer to the V.35 Shunt procedure in Chapter 3.
Chapter 3 - Installation
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 3.1 Introduction This chapter is organized in the way you will unpack and cable your RouteFinder100. The unpacking section describes the contents of the shipping box and shows how the RouteFinder100 is packaged. The installation procedure describes each cable connection and shows where that cable is connected to the RouteFinder100. 3.
Chapter 3 - Installation 3.3 Installation The installation procedure describes how to connect the RouteFinder100 to an Ethernet LAN, a terminal or PC for configuration and a WAN. Installation Procedure Step 1 Procedure Connect the external power supply to the RouteFinder100 and a live AC outlet. The POWER connector on the back panel of the RouteFinder100 is a 6-pin circular DIN connector. Figure 3-2.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 5 Connect an RS232 or V.35 interface cable to the RS232/V.35 connector on the back panel of the RouteFinder100. Connect the other end of the cable to the RS232 or V.35 connector on the external link device (modem, DSU, or ISDN terminal adapter). V.35 requires a special cable that has a 25-pin female connector on one end and a 34-pin winchester male connector on the other end. Refer to Appendix A for cable details. Figure 3-5.
Chapter 3 - Installation 6 Slide the base back into the cabinet with the LEDs going toward the front and the back side grounding tabs pressing against the side of the cabinet. 7 Turn the RouteFinder100 up-side-down and replace the cabinet mounting screw in the cabinet. Figure 3-8. Replacing Cabinet Mounting Screw 8 Turn the RouteFinder100 right-side-up and return to Table 3-1 to connect the cables.
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Chapter 4 - Software Loading and Configuration
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 4.1 Introduction This chapter covers procedures for loading the software and configuring your RouteFinder100. There are several paths the software loading process can take depending on the protocol that you are using, whether the WAN is a real port or one or many virtual ports used in frame relay. The first path that you will see is using IPX as the protocol and the WAN device providing the access to public telephone service.
Chapter 4 - Software Loading and Configuration 9 The Expanding/Copying Files From: dialog box is displayed. You can view the progress of the installation from this dialog box. You can click on Abort at any time to cancel the install. 10 When the Percentage Completed reaches approximately 50%, the following display appears. Remove Disk #1 and insert Disk #2. Click on OK to continue.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 13 Turn on power to the RouteFinder100 and wait for the FAIL LED to go off before you click on the Yes button. Click on Yes to set up the default parameters. If you click on No, the installation is complete. 14 If you select Yes, the "Looking for response from router" dialog box is displayed only for a brief time.
Chapter 4 - Software Loading and Configuration IPX Procedure 15 A series of four default dialog boxes, RouteFinder100 - Novell IPX Protocol Default Setup, RouteFinder100 IP Protocol Default Setup, RouteFinder100 - WAN Default Setup, and RouteFinder100 - Frame Relay DLCI Default Setup will be displayed. If your network protocol is IPX, continue with the following steps. If frame relay is being used as the WAN and is being connected to an IPX network, continue with the following steps.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Figure 4-1. IPX Protocol Worksheet 20 Assign a Router Name to the RouteFinder on LAN 1. Write the name in the IPX Worksheet. This name must be unique to the entire inter-network. 21 Assign a WAN Network number of the WAN connection on the RouteFinder in LAN 1. Write the number in the IPX Worksheet. 22 Record the network numbers assigned by the network file server for each of the four frame types (Raw (802.3), LLC (802.2), EthernetII (Type II), SNAP) for LAN 2 in the IPX Worksheet.
Chapter 4 - Software Loading and Configuration IP Procedure 27 If you clicked OK from the IPX Protocol Default Setup dialog box (step 15), the IP Protocol Default Setup dialog box is displayed. 28 To change the IP parameters do not click OK, proceed to the next step. Clicking on the OK button advances to the WAN Port Default Setup dialog box. The WAN Port Default Setup starts at step 36. 29 Assign an acceptable unique IP address to the EtherNet port for the RouteFinder100 on LAN 1.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual WAN Procedure 36 If you clicked on the OK button from the IP Protocol Default Setup dialog box, the WAN Port Default Setup dialog box is displayed. The WAN Port is enabled in this dialog box. 37 If the WAN port is being connected to an asynchronous device and is being used for Answering, click on the Answering check box. Then proceed to steps 39 and 40 to set the speed and modem type.
Chapter 4 - Software Loading and Configuration Frame Relay Procedure 42 The Frame Relay DLCI Default Setup dialog box is displayed. If frame relay is being used as the WAN, proceed to the next step. If frame relay is not being used, click on the OK button and proceed to step 52. The DLCI has to be mapped to the logical WAN 1 address of the protocol stack for the LAN that is connected to the RouteFinder100. The remote logical WAN 1 address for this DLCI path has to be in the same network.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Common Procedure 52 The Checking Router dialog box is displayed. The Setup utility is "Ready to Download default setup Choose OK to proceed." Click on OK to proceed. 53 Writing setup dialog box is displayed as the setup configuration is written to the RouteFinder100. 54 After the setup is written to the RouteFinder100, the unit is rebooted. 55 Check to ensure that the FAIL LED on the RouteFinder100 is Off after the download is complete.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 5.1 Introduction This chapter describes the RouteFinder software package which is designed for the Microsoft® Windows® environment. The RouteFinder Program Group has seven icons that allow Router Configuration, Download Default Setup, Download Firmware Update, Local Port Setup, WAN Device Configuration, Remote User Data Base, or SNMP Manager from the Program Manager by double clicking on one of the icons.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software Certain options are enabled depending on the state of the target. If no RouteFinder (target) is found, click on the Configuration Port Setup icon in the RouteFinder program group, specify the right local port parameters and retry running this application. You can also connect to the target through a dialup modem. RouteFinder setup also has a console terminal for displaying various debugging messages output from the target.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 5.2.4 Other Setup SNMP This button selects the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) setup. Applications This button selects the setup for the Telnet server, TFTP server, a World Wide Web server, or the Async Gateway server built into the RouteFinder. A dumb terminal can be connected to the command port for configuration and management of the RouteFinder. Filtering This button selects the filtering of various protocol packets. 5.2.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software 5.2.6 IP (Internet Protocol) Port Setup The IP Port Setup dialog box allows setup of IP parameters for the Ethernet and WAN ports. Some of the parameters are not setable if they do not make sense for the particular type of port. Those parameters are grayed out. The following parameters can be set. IP Port Enable = [Enable l Disable] Enables IP routing on the specified port. This field is turned off when the Ethernet port is selected.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual IP Port Remote Address = [dotted decimal IP address] Defines the IP address for the destination end of a point to point link. This parameter is only necessary if the specified WAN port has been enabled for operation under point to point mode. This field has no meaning when the Ethernet port is selected. The Ethernet port is not a point-to-point link. See IP Port Point-to-Point Link.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software IP Port Support ICMP Mask Reply = [enabled | disabled] Enables support for nodes on the connected networks to learn their subnet masks. Recommended value: enabled IP Port Support RIP Poisoned Reverse = [enabled | disabled] Defines if Poisoned Reverse IP RIP messages are supported on the specified port. Generation and processing of poisoned routes (RIP entries with their respective metric set to 16,defined as infinity) is enabled/ disabled by this parameter.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual IP General Setup This dialog box allows you to setup various configuration options for the IP routing protocol. The IP General Setup dialog box is displayed by clicking on the Advanced button in the IP Port Setup dialog box. These options apply to all ports on which routing takes place. The following parameters can be set. IP Routing = [enabled | disabled] Check this item to enable IP routing. Normally this item is check.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software IP DHCP Client = [ enabled I disabled] The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) allows users to setup a WAN port as client-only. In such cases, a PPP client connected to this WAN port will be on the same IP network as the LAN port. This feature can save some extra IP addresses that otherwise would have been taken up by the WAN port.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual IP Static Route = [target host IP address],[gateway IP address],[decimal metric] Selecting the Static Routes button in the IP General Setup dialog box brings up this dialog box that lets you view, add, edit or delete static routes to an IP host or network within an internetwork. The target host and gateway IP address are specified in dotted decimal form. The gateway IP address is the IP address of the router that is the next hop toward the target host.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software 5.2.7 IPX (Internet Packet Exchange) Virtual Port Setup This dialog box allows you to setup configuration parameters for each virtual IPX port. This dialog box is displayed by clicking on the IPX button in the Router Setup dialog box. IPX is capable of handling different Ethernet frame types over the same physical link. In IPX based networks using Ethernet, LAN segments can support the use of four different Ethernet frame formats.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual IPX Port RIP Transport Time = [decimal time in units of 50 milliseconds] defines the time required, in units of 50 milliseconds, to forward frames from the specified virtual IPX port. This value is indicative of the speed of the link. The transport time is used to calculate the best cost path. Recommended value: LAN based ports - 01 WAN based ports - 20 IPX Port SAP Broadcast Interval = [decimal seconds] Defines the time interval between periodic IPX SAP broadcasts.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software IPX Port SPX Watchdog Spoofing = [enabled l disabled You can prevent Novell SPX session alive packets from travelling across the WAN link by enabling this option. The RouteFinder will generate the necessary data packets to keep sessions alive. Add A New Network If Frame Relay is enabled, then it is possiblle to add a new network. To add a new network, click on the WAN tab in IPX Virtual Port Setup dialog box.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual IPX General Setup This dialog box allows you to setup the various configuration options for IPX routing protocol. The IPX General Setup dialog box is displayed by clicking on the IPX button in Router Setup dialog box. These options apply to all ports on which routing takes place. IPX Routing Enable =[enabled | disabled] Check this item to enable IPX routing. If IPX routing is disabled (this item is not checked) and Spanning Tree Bridging is enabled, IPX packets are bridged.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software 5.2.8 Spanning Tree Bridging Setup This dialog box lets you configure the parameters for transparent bridging or bridging using the Spanning Tree Algorithm as specified in IEEE 802.1d standard. Transparent bridging is between two remote Ethernet LANs. Spanning Tree Algorithm is a protocol specified by the IEEE 802.1d standard for use by bridges to perform bridging.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Add A New Network If Frame Relay is enabled, then it is possible to add a new network. To add a new network, click on the Add button in the Spanning Tree Setup dialog box. The List of Logical WANs adds a new network number to the list. Note: 16 networks it the maximum number of networks. Delete a Network If Frame Relay is enabled, then it is possiblle to delete a new network.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software 5.2.9 Point-To-Point Protocol Setup This dialog box lets you setup the point-to-point protocol (PPP) options for each WAN port. Click on the PPP button in the Router Setup dialog box to display this dialog box. Point-To-Point Protocol (PPP) is a protocol commonly used in serial links (asynchronous or synchronous) for the purpose of transferring packets between two end-points.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Authentication The RouteFinder supports the use of two user authentication protocols on PPP connections. One is Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) and the other is Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP). The PPP software in the RouteFinder internally negotiates the use of a suitable protocol with the remote router or remote access client software.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software PPP Port Dial-On-Demand = [enabled l disabled] The RouteFinder can be setup to bring down the connection on the WAN link when there is no real data traffic on the line. The RouteFinder will then automatically bring up the WAN link when there is a need for data to get across. NOTE: The Novell IPX and SPX protocols generate some "session alive" packets. The RouteFinder tries to "spoof" these packets so that they don't keep the links up.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Point-To-Point Protocol (PPP) General Setup This dialog box lets you setup general PPP options for a WAN port. This dialog box is displayed by clicking on the Adanced button in the PPP Port Setup dialog box. PPP Echo Requests Maximum Number = [decimal value] Defines the number of unacknowledged LCP Echo Requests that will trigger terminating the link to the peer.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software Message Printing Control Check items in this group to generate messages on various conditions. Normally all items should be disabled to avoid degradation of router performance. 5.2.10 WAN Port Setup This dialog box lets you setup the wide area network (WAN) port options for the port. The WAN Port Setup dialog box is displayed by clicking on the WAN button in the Router Setup dialog box.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Connection Method The controls in this section determine how the WAN device is connected to the WAN port. The WAN port on one router can be connected to a WAN port on another router either directly (Direct Connect/Leased Line) or via modems or DSU/CSUs with a dialup link (Dialing or Answering) With dialup links, you need to specify one end of the WAN link as the dialing end and the other end as the answering end.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software WAN General Setup This dialog box lets you configure some parameters related to the WAN port. The WAN General Setup dialog box is displayed by clicking on the Advanced button in the WAN Port Setup dialog box. WAN Message Printing Control Check items in this section that you want to be displayed on console messages. Normally all items should be disabled to avoid degradation of router performance.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual The Tilda (~) signifies a dealy of 0.5 seconds before transmission of the reset. Consective tildas increase the delay (i.e., ~~ equals one second). The caret (^) signifies a control character (i.e., ^M means Control M or carriage return). The string signifies that a break signal will be sent to the current communications port. 5.2.11 Frame Relay Setup This dialog box lets you define the Frame Relay parameters. Frame Relay and PPP can not be enabled at the same time.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software Full Status Enquiry Interval (N391) Link Integrity Verification is used to determine the status of the channel and hence to update the staus of PVCs. Value specified is in seconds. Range: 1-255 Recommended Value: 6 Error Threshold (N392) The Error Threshold is the number of events that should occur without any errors.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Local Management Interface (LMI) When LMI is chosen, the following parameters are modifiable. Frequency of Status Enquiry (nN1) The amount of time (in seconds) after which the polling needs to be done to update status of the PVCs. Range: 1-10 Recommended Value: 6 Error Threshold (nN2) It specifies the number of errors that should occur on a LMI link before an error is reported. The number specified is the number of events.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software DLCI This dialog box allows you to add, delete and modify DLCI parameters. The Frame Relay DLCI dialog box is displayed by clicking on the DLCI button in the Frame Relay Setup dialog box. Adding a DLCI Enter the DLCI Number to be added in the DLCI field. If you had already selected a DLCI from the list of Configured DLCI’s and modified it, then before adding the new DLCI you will be queried if you want to save the changed parameters.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Modifying Parameters of a DLCI Select the DLCI for which parameters have to be changed, then change the required parameters. Once you make a change, the Save Changes button is enabled which allows you to save the changes. IP Address If you want to map the currently selected or added DLCI to an IP Address, then you should check this option. It will allow you to map the DLCI to one of the IP Addresses. IP Addresses shown here will include the currently added IP Addresses also.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software 5.2.13 Applications Setup This dialog box lets you set up support for Telenet, TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol), WEB, and Asynchronous Gateway servers in the RouteFinder100. This dialog box is displayed by clicking on the Applications button in the Router Setup dialog box. Telnet is an applications level protocol commonly found in IP based networks that allow terminal emulation at a remote workstation.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual A WAN port will NOT be available for device configuration if: It is already used for routing, It is already used for dialing out, There is a call back in progress, It is used for configurating a device connected to it. 5) Modify remote user database - This option in the Telnet server lets you view, create and modify user information maintained in the RouteFinder100. This user database is used for dialing in and dialing out clients.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software Asynchronous Gateway (AG) Server The RouteFinder100 supports a built-in async communications gateway. The AG Server group allows the server to be enabled or disabled, display one of two connection manager logon screens, and displays the IPX receives per session. Enable =[enable I disabled] Enables or disables the Async Gateway (AG) server.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual IPX Receives per Session = [decimal value] This control provides the maximum number of IPX receive commands allowed. Recommended value: 16 5.2.14 Filtering The RouteFinder has the capability to filter data packets from getting through the link. The administrator can impose filtering for security, against misuse and restricted usage of the WAN link. The RouteFinder implements a very flexible method for installing filters.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software The filtering entries list (Type, Port, Protocol, and Protocol Port) lists the currently established IP filters in the RouteFinder database. The first column shows the type of filter(e.g., Filter on source address being equal or forward on destination address being equal, etc.). The second column lists the physical port (LAN or WAN) on which the filter is applicable. The third column shows the IP protocol (TCP or UDP) for which we need the filtering.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual IP Protocol Address Based Filtering In this method, filtering is based on the source and destination IP addresses in the packet. The Default Action pull down menu defines a received IP packet whose IP address is not found in the filtering database. This packet will either be filtered or forwarded as set in this field. The default setting for this option is Forward.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software ICMP Filtering Separate filtering support is provided for specific kinds of received ICMP packets. Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is used in IP networks as an internal protocol for nodes to exchange control and diagnostic information. Applications normally will not use ICMP for any purpose. Select the tab labelled ICMP Filtering to setup filters for received ICMP packets.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Filtering Entries List This area lists the currently established IPX filters in the RouteFinder database. The first column shows the type of filter (like filter on source address being equal or forward on destination address being equal, etc.). Second column list the port on which the filter is applicable. Third column shows the IPX address for which we need the filtering. Add This option establishes a new IPX filter in the filtering database.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software Spanning Tree (Transparent Bridging) Filtering The administrator can restrict certain nodes from using the Spanning Tree (transparent bridging) feature of the RouteFinder. It is also possible to restrict the access only to a specific node. Spanning Tree Algorithm is a protocol specified by the IEEE 802.1d standard for use by bridges to perform bridging.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual To add a Spanning Tree filter, the Add Spanning Tree Filter dialog box is displayed that lets you add a new entry to the database. Ethernet Address The MAC (Ethernet) address to which we need to apply this filter. Physical Port Defines the physical port on which the filtering is to be performed. Filter Type Filter on Destination Address - Drop all packets whose destination MAC address matches the Ethernet address entered in the above field.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software EtherNet Port Test You can do a loop back test on the Twisted Pair (RJ45) EtherNet connector. To perform this test you need a special RJ45 Loop back cable connected to your RouteFinder. Refer to Appendix A for cable specifications. WAN Port Test The WAN port can be tested in synchronous or asynchronous mode. To test the WAN port in Synchronous mode, select the port and then click on the Perfom Tests button to initiate the test.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 5.3 Download Default Setup To download a default configuation to the RouteFinder, double click on the Download Default Setup icon. In case the FAIL LED does not go off after a long time, then you should try to do a Download Default Setup and Download Firmware Update. The "Router is running. Reboot to download setup?" dialog box is displayed. Click on Yes to download setup. Click on No to return to the RouteFinder Program Group.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software The FAIL LED on the RouteFinder lights as the software is downloaded. After the RouteFinder is rebooted, you are returned to the Program Manager and the RouteFinder is running.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 5.4 Download Firmware Update To download a new version of firmware, double click on the Download Firmware update icon. The "Router is running. Reboot to update firmware?" dialog box is displayed. Click on Yes to update firmware. Click on No to return to RouteFinder Program Group. The Open dialog box is displayed. This dialog box lets you select the file, source directory, type of file, and the drive on which the file resides.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software When the new code is downloaded into the RouteFinder, the unit will be rebooted. The "Looking for response from router" is displayed. After the RouteFinder is rebooted, you are returned to the Program Manager and the RouteFinder is running.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 5.5 Configuration Port Setup The Configuration PortSetup icon lets choose and setup parameters for the port through which the RouteFinder Setup program will communicate (either directly or through modem or through the network using TFTP over IP) with the target. In case you use modems for communication, you can specify any initialization commands that need to be sent to the modem before dialing the number.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software Select Port Setup utility needs one communication port to establish a link with the target’s command port. This can be any of the standard COM ports on a PC. Router IP Address You need to enter the IP address of the router which you want to configure. This is needed only if you want to use TFTP. Modem Setup Initialization String Any modem specific initialization commands can be set in this field. This string is sent to the modem before dialing the target.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 5.6 WAN Device Configuration To add more commands than the Router Configuration icon can handle, double click on the WAN Device Configuration icon. The RouteFinder Print Console dialog box allows for an unlimited number of AT commands to be presented to a WAN device. When the Connect to WAN Device dialog box appears, WAN port 1 is selected. Click on the WAN Port number check box for your WAN device. Click on the OK button. The Print Console screen appears.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software The Print Console menu allows you to enter AT commands in order to configure WAN device. Refer to your WAN device Owner's Manual to configure your device. Click on File Exit and you are returned to the Program Manager.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 5.7 Remote User Data Base The Remote User Data Base icon lets you gather information about your remote users. You can add remote users, remove users from the data base, or you can edit information in the data base. The User List displays a list of the current remote users. Users can be added to the list, deleted from the list, or certain information about a user can be edited. Add User The Add User button lets you add users to the data base.
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software 5.7.1 Add User The Add User dialog box lets you add user information such as user name, password, and callback information on each user in the data base. User Name The User Name can have as many as 39 characters. All printable characters are permitted with the restriction that a blank cannot appear in the user name. The user name is treated as a case insensitive string in a dial-in and dial-out applications.
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Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 6.1 Introduction This chapter provides examples of how to configure your RouteFinder100 for use in several operating environments. The configuration examples start out with a RouteFinder100 connected to a LAN in Mounds View using IP protocol, an external terminal adapter with Basic Rate ISDN service, and either a dial up line or leased line to LAN 2 in Minneapolis with the same protocol and WAN device using the same ISDN service.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 6.2.1 Setting Up the Mounds View Operation With IP Protocol In this example, the Mounds View LAN is going to be configured with an Ethernet port IP address of 205.1.6.1. The WAN port will have an IP address of 205.1.7.1. The WAN port will be set for Answering mode in a dial-up configuration. The WAN device will be an external ISDN terminal adapter set up in either a Dial 115.2K Async mode of operation or a leased line synchronous mode of operation. 1.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Click on the OK button to return to the IP Port Setup dialog box. 6. Click on the WAN tab. 7. Change the default WAN Port IP Address by clicking on the Port Address IP Address text box and back spacing thru the default address. Enter WAN IP Address of 205.1.7.1. 8. Change the default Remote Address IP Address by clicking on the Remote IP Address text box and backspacing thru the default IP address. Enter the Remote IP Address of 205.1.7.2.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples With a dial-up line and an async modem, the Mode needs to be Asynchronous (the default) and the Connection Method needs to be either Answering or Dialing. For the Mounds View site it needs to be Answering. With a leased line, the Mode needs to be Synchronous and the Connection Method needs to be Direct Connect/Leased Line. For a dial-up connection, perform steps 11,12,and 13 and then skip to step 15. For a leased line connection, skip to step 14. 11.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual At a minimum, you need to enter the type of WAN device connected to the WAN port (e.g., I-Way Hopper for the Multi-Tech's IDSN Terminal Adapter) in the Modem Type field. You also need to fill in the Dial Prefix field, e.g., ATDT, and the Modem Command 1 field with an initialization string for your device, e.g., AT&F for the default configuation. Refer to the WAN device User Documentation for this information. 14. Click on Synchronous in the Mode check box.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 18. When the downloading is complete and the RouteFinder100 has rebooted (FAIL LED is Off), the Router Setup dialog box is displayed with the Router Status showing Running. 19. Click on the Exit button in the Router Setup dialog box to return to the Program Manager screen. 20. Double click on the WAN Device Configuration icon. 21. The Router Print Console menu is displayed, you can enter AT commands to configure the external ISDN TA.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 6.2.2 Setting up the Minneapolis Operation With IP Protocol In this example, the Minneapolis LAN is going to be configured with an Ethernet port IP address of 205.1.8.1. The WAN port with an IP address of 205.1.7.2. The WAN port is also going to be set for dialing in the dial-up configuration. The WAN device will be an external ISDN terminal adapter set up in either a Dial 115.2K Async mode of operation or a leased line synchronous mode of operation. 1.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 6. Click on the WAN tab. 7. Change the default WAN Port IP Address by clicking on the Port Address IP Address text box and back spacing thru the default address. Enter WAN IP Address of 205.1.7.2. 8. Change the default Remote Address IP Address by clicking on the Remote IP Address text box and backspacing thru the default IP address. Enter the Remote IP Address of 205.1.7.1. Click on the OK button to return to the Router Setup dialog box. 9.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual With a dial-up line and an async modem, the Mode needs to be Asynchronous (the default) and the Connection Method needs to be either Answering or Dialing. For the Minneapolis site it needs to be Dialing. With a leased line, the Mode needs to be Synchronous and the Connection Method needs to be Direct Connect/Leased Line. For a dial-up connection, perform steps 10,11,and 12 and then skip to step 14. For a leased line connection, skip to step 13. 11.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples At a minimum, you need to enter the type of WAN device connected to the WAN port (e.g., I-Way Hopper for the Multi-Tech's ISDN Terminal Adapter) in the Modem Types field. You also need to fill in the Dial Prefix field, e.g., ATDT, and then the Modem Command 1 field with an initialization string for your WAN device, e.g., AT&F for the default configuration. Refer to the WAN device User Documentation for this information. 14. Click on Synchronous in the Mode check box.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 18. When the downloading is complete and the RouteFinder100 has rebooted (FAIL LED is Off), the Router Setup dialog box is displayed with the Router Status showing Running. 19. Click on the Exit button in the Router Setup dialog box, to return to the Program Manager screen. 20. Double click on the WAN Device Configuration icon. 21. The Router Print Console menu is displayed, you can enter AT commands to configure the external ISDN TA.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 6.2.3 Setting Up the Mounds View Operation With IPX Protocol In this example, the Mounds View LAN is going to be configured using IPX protocol, external Terminal Adapters (TAs) with Basic Rate ISDN service, and either a dial or leased line network (Figure 6-2). The Mounds View LAN is installed with the default Auto Learn enabled. The Chicago LAN is connected to the file server on the Mounds View LAN and therefore is installed with unique network numbers.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 2. When the Router Setup Main Screen is displayed, click on the IPX button. 3. The IPX Virtual Port Setup dialog box is displayed with the RAW tab highlighted. 4. It is recommended that a RouteFinder100 connected to a file server on a LAN leave the default Auto Learn enabled for all the frame types, except the WAN ports. Verify that each frame type has the Network text box displaying Auto Learn. 5.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 7. Click on the OK button when you are satisfied with your selection. 8. The Router Setup dialog box is displayed. In the Router Setup dialog box click on the WAN button. 9. The WAN Port Setup dialog box is displayed with the Port Enabled, Mode set for Asynchronous, and the Connection Method set to Direct Connect/Leased Line and Answering.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 10. Change the Connection Method to Answering by clicking on the Direct Connect/Leased Line check box. For the Mounds View LAN, the WAN Port Setup dialog box should have the following fields checked: x Port Enable x Asynchronous x 115200 x Answering 11. Click on the Advanced button to display the WAN General Setup dialog box. 12. Click on the Modem Types drop down text box and click on your modem type.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 15. Click on the Download Setup button to change the configuration of the RouteFinder100. 16. Click on the OK button to continue. 17. When the downloading is complete and the RouteFinder100 has rebooted (FAIL LED is Off), the Router Setup dialog box is displayed with the Router Status showing Running. 18. Click on the Exit button in the Router Setup dialog box, to return to the Program Manager screen. 19. Double click on the WAN Device Configuration icon.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 20. The Router Print Console menu is displayed, you can enter AT commands to configure the external ISDN TA. Refer to your WAN device User Documentation for configuration. 21. When your external ISDN TA is configured, click on File in the Tool Bar and then click on Exit in the dialog box.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 6.2.4 Setting up the Chicago Operation With IPX Protocol In this example, the Chicago LAN is going to be configured with unique network numbers for each frame type. All frames are enabled. Each frame type in this example has a network number assigned in Figure 6-2. 1. From the console PC, load Windows® and at the RouteFinder100 Program Group, double click on the Router Configuration icon. 2. When the Router Setup Main Screen is displayed, click on the IPX button. 3.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 5. Click on Router Name text box and back space through the default name and enter Chicago. If the Chicago LAN had a file server, then Auto Learn Ethernet Network Numbers would have to be active. 6. Click on the OK button to return to the RAW frame type. 7. Change the default Network number for the RAW frame type to 02123456.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples In the RouteFinder100 Setup dialog box click on the WAN button. 12. The WAN Port Setup dialog box is displayed with the Port Enabled, Mode set for Asynchronous, and the Connection Method set to Direct Connect/Leased Line and Answering. With a dial-up line and an async modem, the Mode needs to be Asynchronous (the default) and the Connection Method needs to be either Answering or Dialing. For the Chicago site it needs to be Dialing.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 15. Click on the Modem Types drop down text box and click on your modem type. If you WAN device is not listed in this text box, click on the Add Modem button to display the Modem Types dialog box. At a minimum, you need to enter the type of WAN device connected to the WAN port 1 (e.g., I-Way Hopper for the Multi-Tech's ISDN Terminal Adapter) in the Modem Type field. You also need to fill in the Dial Prefix field, e.g.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 18. Click on the Download Setup button to change the configuration of the RouteFinder100. 19. Click on the OK button to continue. 20. When the downloading is complete and the RouteFinder100 has rebooted (FAIL LED is Off), the Router Setup dialog box is displayed with the Router Status showing Running. 21. Click on the Exit button in the Router Setup dialog box, to return to the Program Manager screen.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 22. Double click on the WAN Device Configuration icon. 23. The Router Print Console menu is displayed, you can enter AT commands to configure the external ISDN TA. Refer to your WAN device User Documentation for configuration. 24. When your external ISDN TA is configured, click on File in the Tool Bar and then click on Exit in the dialog box.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 6.2.5 Setting Up the Mounds View Operation for Bridging Bridging is enabled for nonIP or IPX networks. When bridging is enabled, IP, IPX, and SNMP should be disabled to increase efficiency. Spanning Tree Bridging is used to support networking protocols like NetBIOS. This example provides procedures for configuring two RouteFinder100s for bridging using external Terminal Adapters (TAs)with Basic Rate ISDN service and either a dial or leased line network (Figure 6-3).
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 118 3. In the IP Port Setup dialog box, click on the Advanced button. 4. In the IP General Setup dialog box, click on the IP Routing Enable check box to disable the IP Routing. 5. Click on OK to return to the IP Port Setup dialog box. 6. Click on OK to return to the Router Setup dialog box.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 7. In the Router Setup dialog box, click on the IPX button. 8. In the IPX Virtual Port Setup dialog box, click on the Advanced button to display the IPX General Setup dialog box. 9. In the IPX General dialog box, click on the IPX Routing Enable check box to disable the IPX routing. Then, click on the OK button to return to the IPX Virtual Port Setup dialog box. 10.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 12. Ensure that Bridging and Spanning Tree Algorithm Enable check boxes are enabled and that Ports 1 and 2 display forwarding. Click on the OK button when you are satisfied with your selection. The Router Setup dialog box is displayed. 13. In the RouteFinder100 Setup dialog box click on the WAN button. 14. The WAN Port Setup dialog box is displayed with the Port Enabled, Mode set for Asynchronous, and the Connection Method set to Direct Connect/Leased Line and Answering.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 15. Change the Connection Method Answering by clicking on the Direct Connect/Leased Line check box. For the Mounds View LAN, the WAN Port Setup dialog box should have the following fields checked: x Port Enable x Asynchronous x 115200 x Answering 16. Click on the Advanced button to display the WAN General Setup dialog box. 17. Click on the Modem Types drop down text box and click on your modem type.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 20. Click on the Download Setup button to change the configuration of the RouteFinder100. 21. Click on the OK button to continue. 22. When the downloading is complete and the RouteFinder100 has rebooted (FAIL LED is Off), the Router Setup dialog box is displayed with the Router Status showing Running. 23. Click on the Exit button in the Router Setup dialog box to return to the Program Manager screen.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 24. Double click on the WAN Device Configuration icon. 25. The Router Print Console menu is displayed, you can enter AT commands to configure the external ISDN TA. Refer to your WAN device User Documentation for configuration. 26. When your external ISDN TA is configured, click on File in the Tool Bar and then click on Exit in the dialog box.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 6.2.6 Setting up St. Louis Operation for Bridging Spanning Tree Bridging is used to support networking protocols like NetBIOS. In this example, the St. Louis LAN is bridging nonIP and IPX protocols to the Mounds View LAN using an external ISDN terminal adapter set up in either a Dial 115.2K Async mode or a 128K Sync mode with a leased line. 124 1. From the console PC, load Windows® and at the RouteFinder100 Program Group, double click on the Router Configuration icon. 2.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples Click on OK to return to the IP Port Setup dialog box. 5. Click on OK to return to the Router Setup dialog box. 6. In the Router Setup dialog box, click on the IPX button. 7. In the IPX Virtual Port Setup dialog box, click on the Advanced button to display the IPX General Setup dialog box.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 8. In the IPX General Setup dialog box, click on the IPX Routing Enable check box to disable the IPX routing. Then, click on the OK button to return to the IPX Virtual Port Setup dialog box. 9. Click on the OK button in the IPX Virtual Port Setup dialog box to return to the Router Setup dialog box. 10. In the Router Setup dialog box, click on the Spanning Tree button. The Spanning Tree dialog box is displayed. 11.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples With a dial-up line and an async modem, the Mode needs to be Asynchronous (the default) and the Connection Method needs to be either Answering or Dialing. For the St. Louis site it needs to be Dialing. With a leased line, the Mode needs to be Synchronous and the Connection Method needs to be Direct Connect/Leased Line. For a dial-up connection, perform steps 14,15,and 16 and then skip to step 18. For a leased line connection, skip to step 17. 14.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual At a minimum, you need to enter the type of WAN device connected to the WAN port (e.g., I-WAy Hopper for the Multi-Tech's ISDN Terminal Adapter) in the Modem Type field. You also need to fill in the Dial Prefix field, e.g., ATDT, and the Modem Command 1 field with an initialization string for your device, e.g., AT&F for the default configuration. Refer to the WAN device User Documentation for this information. 17. Click on Synchronous in the Mode check box.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 21. When the downloading is complete and the RouteFinder100 has rebooted (FAIL LED is Off), the Router Setup dialog box is displayed with the Router Status showing Running. 22. Click on the Exit button in the Router Setup dialog box, to return to the Program Manager screen. 23. Double click on the WAN Device Configuration icon. 24. The Router Print Console menu is displayed, you can enter AT commands to configure the external ISDN TA.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 6.3 Setting up a Frame Relay Network This example provides procedures for configuring a frame relay network with dual DLCIs at the Mounds View Site. The Mounds View site is allowed to communicate with two remote sites; one at River Falls and the second at Minneapolis.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 4. Click on the OK button in the Frame Relay Setup dialog box to return to the Main menu. 5. From the Main menu, click on the IP button to display the IP Port Setup dialog box. 6. The IP Port Setup dialog box is displayed with the Ethernet tab highlighted and the default Ethernet Port IP Address Displayed. 7. Change the default Port Address group IP Address to 200.2.8.1 for the Ethernet port of the Mounds View LAN (LAN 1).
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 9. Change the default WAN Port Address group IP Address for the Mounds View LAN by clicking on the IP Address text box and back spacing thru the default address. Enter WAN IP Address 200.2.9.1 for logical WAN 1. 10. Change the default Remote Address group IP Address for logical WAN 1 by clicking on the IP Address text box and back spacing thru the default address. Enter the Remote IP Address of 200.2.9.2. 11.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 17. Click on the Protocol Stacks Mapped group IP Address option button to map the IP protocol to DLCI. 18. Click on the IP Address down arrow and a drop down list box displays the IP addresses for the stack. Click on the WAN port IP Address 200.2.9.1. 19. Move to the Settings (in Bits/second) group and lets leave the Committed Information at 56000, but change the Excess Burst Rate (Be) from 0 to 9000. Click on the 0 and back space thru the 0 and then enter 9000.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 26. Move to the Settings (in Bits/second) group and lets leave the Committed Information at 56000, but change the Excess Burst Rate (Be) from 0 to 9000. Click on the 0 and back space thru the 0 and then enter 9000. 27. Finally click on the Add button to configure DLCI 51. 28. The External Clocking Enabled. Ensure Proper values for Excess Burst Rate and Committed Information Rate dialog box is displayed, click on OK to configure DLCI 51. 29.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 34. When the downloading is complete and the RouteFinder has rebooted (FAIL LED is Off), the RouteFinder Setup dialog box is displayed with the RouteFinder Status showing Running. 35. Click on the Exit button in the RouteFinder Setup dialog box to return to the Program Manager screen.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 6.3.2 Configuring the River Falls Site 136 1. From the console pc, load Windows® and at the RouteFinder Program Group, double click on the Router Configuation icon. 2. When the RouteFinder Setup dialog box is displayed, click on the Frame Relay button. 3. The Frame Relay setup dialog box is displayed, click on the Enable check box to activate frame relay. Nothing else has to be done in this dialog box at this time. We will come back to this dialog box later. 4.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 7. Change the default Port Address group IP Address to 200.2.11.1 for the Ethernet port of the River Falls LAN (LAN 2). To change the default IP Address, click on the Port Address IP Address text box and backspace through the default address. Enter 200.2.11.1. 8. Click on the WAN tab to display the WAN Port and Remote default Addresses for the logical WANs shown in the lower left corner of the dialog box. 9.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 14. Select the Management Type that corresponds to what was provided by your Frame Relay network provider at the time of subscription. In this example lets assume that it is Annex D. So nothing has to be done in this dialog box. 15. Click on the DLCI button to display the Frame Relay DLCI dialog box. 16. To map DLCI 50 to logical WAN 1, click on the DLCI numeric dialog box and enter the number 52.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 22. The External Clocking Enabled. Ensure Proper values for Excess Burst Rate and Committed Information Rate dialog box is displayed, click on OK to configure DLCI 52. 23. Click on the OK button in the Frame Relay DLCI dialog box to return to the Frame Relay Setup dialog box. 24. Click on the OK button in the Frame Relay Setup dialog box to return to the Main menu. 25. Click on the Download Setup button to down load the frame relay configuration to the RouteFinder. 26.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 29. Click on the Exit button in the RouteFinder Setup dialog box to return to the Program Manager screen.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 6.3.3 Configuring the Minneapolis Site 1. From the console pc, load Windows® and at the RouteFinder Program Group, double click on the Router Configuation icon. 2. When the RouteFinder Setup dialog box is displayed, click on the Frame Relay button. 3. The Frame Relay setup dialog box is displayed, click on the Enable check box to activate frame relay. Nothing else has to be done in this dialog box at this time. We will come back to this dialog box later. 4.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 7. Change the default Port Address group IP Address to 200.2.12.1 for the Ethernet port of the Minneapolis LAN (LAN 3). To change the default IP Address, click on the Port Address IP Address text box and backspace through the default address. Enter 200.2.12.1. 8. Click on the WAN tab to display the WAN Port and Remote default Addresses for the logical WANs shown in the lower left corner of the dialog box. 9.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 14. Select the Management Type that corresponds to what was provided by your Frame Relay network provider at the time of subscription. In this example lets assume that it is Annex D. So nothing has to be done in this dialog box. 15. Click on the DLCI button to display the Frame Relay DLCI dialog box. 16. To map DLCI 53 to logical WAN 1, click on the DLCI numeric dialog box and enter the number 53.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 22. The External Clocking Enabled. Ensure Proper values for Excess Burst Rate and Committed Information Rate dialog box is displayed, click on OK to configure DLCI 53. 23. Click on the OK button in the Frame Relay DLCI dialog box to return to the Frame Relay Setup dialog box. 24. Click on the OK button in the Frame Relay Setup dialog box to return to the Main menu. 25. Click on the Download Setup button to down load the frame relay configuration to the RouteFinder. 26.
Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 28. When the downloading is complete and the RouteFinder has rebooted (FAIL LED is Off), the RouteFinder Setup dialog box is displayed with the RouteFinder Status showing Running. 29. Click on the Exit button in the RouteFinder Setup dialog box to return to the Program Manager screen.
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Chapter 7 - Remote Configuration
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 7.1 Introduction This chapter provides procedures for changing the configuration of a remote unit. Remote configuration allows a PC at one site (local site) to communicate with a remote RouteFinder100 and change the configuration of that remote RouteFinder100. Remote configuration can be accomplished either directly through the LAN or remotely using modems.
Chapter 7 - Remote Configuration Verify that the Communication Type field is set COM Port and the Select Port field is set for the Com port of your local PC. In the Dial String field, enter the AT command for dialing (ATDT) plus the phone number of the remote RouteFinder100. If your Modem Initialization String, Initialization Response, or Connect Response values are different than the defaults in the dialog box, refer to your modem user documentation and change the default values to match your modem.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 10 After you have changed the configuration of the remote RouteFinder100, click on the Download Setup button to update the configuration. The remote RouteFinder100 will be brought down, the new configuration written to the unit, and the unit will reboot. 11 Click on the Exit button when the downloading is complete. 12 The Hangup connection with Router? dialog box is displayed. Click on the Yes button to disconnect the phone connection to the remote site.
Chapter 7 - Remote Configuration 7.3 LAN-Based Remote Configuration Windows Sockets Compliant TCP/IP Stack SNMP requires a Windows Sockets compliant TCP/IP stack. Microsoft provides a TCP/IP stack free for Windows for Workgroups 3.11. TCP/IP protocol software must be installed and functional before SNMP can be used. 1 You must assign an internet (IP) address for the PC and for each node that will be managed by SNMP.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual The Reading Setup dialog box is displayed. 152 6 The Router Setup dialog box is then displayed. This is the dialog box of the remote RouteFinder100. You can select any of the Protocol Stacks, Device drivers, or other buttons and change the configuration of the remote RouteFinder100. Refer to the Menus Chapter (Chapter 5) for the definition of each dialog box and field within a dialog box.
Chapter 8 - Router Management
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 8.1 Introduction This chapter describes a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) session and its paramenters and typical Telnet applications, such as dial out, router configuation, WAN device configuration, and remote user database. The SNMP description is provided in section 8.2. The Telnet applications are discussed in section 8.3. 8.2 Windows Sockets Compliant TCP/IP Stack SNMP requires a Windows Sockets compliant TCP/IP stack.
Chapter 8 - Router Management 8.2.1 View SNMP Parameters Different SNMP objects from same Agent can be viewed simultaneously. Same SNMP object can be viewed for different Agents simultaneously. If an already viewed SNMP object is chosen, focus is set to the old view. 1. Change Login level to have different privileges; Observer or Administrator. 2. Select the Agent from Toolbar combobox or using Agent menu or Toolbar Button. 3. Select one of the SNMP objects from the Manage menu.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 8.2.2 Set SNMP Parameters This privilege is available only to Administrator level access. Parameters which can be set are editable after entering into editing mode OR from the MIB information(Property Sheet). Setting more than one parameter : From the display dialog click the Edit button to enter into editing mode. Edit button is enabled only if there are parameters which can be set. Parameters which can not be set are displayed with greyed label.
Chapter 8 - Router Management Setting individual parameter : From the display dialog click the Right Mouse Button over the parameter to be set. This displays MIB information(Property Sheet) which has Set button enabled for settable parameters. After editing the value(OR selecting the value for enumerated parameters), click the Set button.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 8.2.3 Customize Display Dialog This privilege is available only to Administrator level access. To customize the display Dialog enter into customizing mode by clicking the Customize button. Customization offers : • • • • • Place the display controls(Edit Box, Horizontal gauge, Circle gauge) using drag ‘n’ drop with Left Mouse Button. Black Arrow cursor indicates the pivotal point.
Chapter 8 - Router Management 8.2.6 Property Sheet This contains information about the display controls regarding : 1 Object Identifier of the parameter. 2 Description of the parameter. 3 Show status of parameter. 4 Orientation of text for Edit Box. 5 Form of display control(Edit Box, Horizontal Gauge or Circle Gauge). 6 Fill color for gauge display control. Use this to customize the display. 8.2.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 8.2.9 Commands File menu commands The File menu offers the following commands: Exit Exits SNMP Manager. Agent menu commands The Agent menu offers the following commands: Name Display the Agent Name and the local database. User menu commands The User menu offers the following commands: Login Login at a different security level. Password Change user password. Login command (User menu) Use this command to change security level for SNMP Manager session.
Chapter 8 - Router Management Window menu commands The Window menu offers the following commands : Cascade Arrange the various dialogs so that they overlap. 8.2.10 How to send SNMP request successfully • • • • Check the Agent Name using Agent menu. It can be an IP address or name specified in local database(SETUP.INI) or in WINSNMP database(ENTITY.INI). Check the connection. Free up some resources by closing any open Dialog. Make sure that the Agent Node is powered ON. 8.2.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 8.3 Telnet Management A typical Telnet client application is described in this section. The RouteFinder100 has a built-in Telnet Server for access to the RouteFinder100 through Telnet clients. A typical Telnet client is provided with the status of various protocol stacks, high and low level device drivers, various servers that are supported, system information, and configuring a device on a WAN port.
Chapter 8 - Router Management 8.3.1 Router Configuration The Router Telnet Server menu provides four options; Dial-out, WAN Device Configuartion, and Remote User Database . The Dial-out options let you select either the default port configuration or you can select the various port parameters. The Router Configuration options allow you to select the protocol stack, high or low level device drivers, view system information, or configure a device on the WAN port.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual If you choose to configure the dial-out port (Option 2) from the Dial-out Configuration menu, you can select the baud rate, number of data bits, parity, and the number of stop bits. Router Configuration The Router Configuration option allows you to view and change parameters on the protocol stacks, high and low level device drivers, enable or disable the supported servers from a remote location or view system information.
Chapter 8 - Router Management The Protocol Stack Menu is displayed with options for IPX, IP, Spanning Tree, SNMP, and returning to the Main Menu. To select a option, choose the number of the option and hit the Enter key. For example, if you wanted to look at IPX routing information, enter number 1 and hit the Enter key. The IPX Router Information menu is displayed with options to enable or disable IPX, AutoLearn, change the Router Name, Network Number, etc.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual From the IPX Port Setup menu, the port parameters are displayed. To change a parameter, choose the option number and hit the Enter key. For details on a parameter, refer to Chapter 5 of this manual. Applications The Applications option from the Main Menu allows you to enable or disable various servers. Choosing the Applications option (Option 4) in the Main Menu displays the Applications Menu.
Chapter 8 - Router Management The Applications menu displays six server options for your choice. To enable or disable a server, choose the server option number and hit the Enter key. Then choose either option 1 to enable the server or option 2 to disable the server. The following is a description of each server and its use. TFTP Server - The TFTP server is used for configuration and firmware updates across the IP internetwork.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual WAN Device Configuration The WAN Device Configuration option (Option 3) allows a remote user to gain access to an available WAN port. Remote User Database The Remote User Database option (Option 4) allows a remote user to add user information such as name and password, callback information, and which protocol stack to have enabled or disabled.
Chapter 9 - Dial Out Client Software
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 9.1 Introduction This chapter provides two methods for a user on a Novell network to dial out of the network using the modem in the MultiRouter. The two methods are: a software solution or a hardware solution for dialing out. The software solution is used in a Windows and DOS environment and the hardware solution is used in DOS applications requiring that the physical comm port be locally installed on the PC.
Chapter 9 - Dial Out Client Software 9.2.1 Using the MCSI Software Redirector 1. Change to the subdirectory containing the MCSI files, e.g., C:\MCSI>. 2. Type MCSIWSN (the program name for the redirector software) and press Enter. Note: Use the -P parameter (i.e., MCSIWSN -P) to display the Inbound/Outbound Modem Type window later when you use MCSI with MultiExpress. For more information on MCSIWSN's command line parameter options see Section 9.2.2.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 9.2.2 MCSI Software Command Line Operation MCSI command line parameters allow you to operate MCSI as an INT14 software redirector, make MCSI Novell NASI compatible, turn on the pop up Inbound Outbound Menu, select Inbound as default connection type, unload MCSI from memory, and enable the command interpreter option for application programs that make use of this option. 1. Login to your network. 2.
Chapter 9 - Dial Out Client Software 5. Select the MCSI command line parameter options necessary for the client PC on which it will be run. Then type MCSIWSN followed by the selected parameter string. 6. After MCSIWSN has been started with its desired parameter string, and the “MCSI is Resident” message appears, LOGON to the RNS. 7. Type LOGON and press Enter. The following appears: 8. Type USER1 or another valid user name and press Enter.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 9.2.3 Using MultiExpress with MCSI At this point you have run MCSIWSN according to the procedure in either Section 9.2.1 or 9.2.2. This section will indicate how to use MultiExpress to connect with the MultiRouter modem. It is assumed that MultiExpress has been installed on your client PC. Note: Any LAN network communications software program with a MCSI compatible interface can be used to establish a session with the MultiRouter modem. 174 1.
Chapter 9 - Dial Out Client Software Note: This screen will not pop up if the MCSIWSN command line did not contain the -P parameter (display pop up). For more information on MCSIWSN's command line parameter options see the previous section in this chapter. 7. If you select an OUTBOUND modem, your dial-out session will operate as described in your communications software manual. Go to step 11 to complete this procedure.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 9.2.4 Using MCSI as an INT14 Software Redirector MCSI has the option to be run on a workstation as an INT14 software redirector. This allows the MultiRouter to operate with communications software that provides a network INT14 interface. This procedure is for users whose LAN PCs will be running a LAN “network” version of communications software, like MultiExpress for DOS, with an INT14 compatible interface.
Chapter 9 - Dial Out Client Software 7. If the MultiRouter is the only communications server on your LAN, then type COMS14 -C COM Outbound * * * ( is replaced by the number 1, 2, 3, or 4 which selects one of the COMS14 COM ports) or COMS14 -C COM Outbound* * *and press Enter (Inbound or Outbound must be specified). This will connect you to the line on the MultiRouter.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Identifies whether the session will be INBOUND or OUTBOUND. The position representing Line Type must be filled with either the word INBOUND, OUTBOUND or the * (wild card symbol) which indicates that the line type last selected by this user is to be used. Identifies the specific name assigned to the port on the MultiRouter. This position must contain either the specific name assigned to the MultiRouter port (i.e.
Chapter 9 - Dial Out Client Software 9.2.5 Installing and Configuring the WINMCSI Modem-Sharing Software The WINMCSI modem-sharing software manages access to a MultiRouter for inbound and outbound calls. It allows Windows communications software packages that do not support INT6B or INT14 to connect to our gateways (e.g., MultiRouter). It also detects other compatible communications servers (e.g.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 7. The WINMCSI Install Configuration window appears. In the Destination Directory field, type in the name of the directory to which you want to install WINMCSI, or you can accept the default: C:\COMMCSI. In the Network Type box, select the appropriate network type. Click on the Continue button to continue with the WINMCSI installation. 8. When the Installing Multi-Tech WINMCSI window appears, click on the Install button. 9.
Chapter 9 - Dial Out Client Software If you want to get the first available line, click on the Map button and then click on the Close button and go to the next section. If you want a specific line, click on a COM Port in the Local Port list box, then click on the line to which you want to map that particular COM Port. The status message "Mapped to MCSI" should appear above the Local Port list box. Click on the Unmap button if you want to unmap a line.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 9.2.6 Running the WINMCSI Workstation Software WINMCSI has a workstation portion of the software that LAN users run and use to log onto the communications server prior to running datacomm software on their client PCs. The following steps guide you through this process. For Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11 users: 1a. To start WINMCSI, double-click on the ComMap icon in your Program Manager in Windows. The ComMap for Windows window appears. 1b. Go to step 2.
Chapter 9 - Dial Out Client Software 4. If you have not logged into the network, do so now by clicking on File | Login, or click on the Login button (shown at left). The MCSI Login window appears. The Available Servers box lists the names of the available servers. Click on the name of the server to which you want to attach, type a User Name and Password in their respective fields, and then click on Login. A window appears stating that your login was successful. Click on OK.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual If you want a specific line, click on a COM Port in the Local Port list box, then click on the line to which you want to map that particular COM Port. The status message "Mapped to MCSI" should appear above the Local Port list box. Click on the Unmap button if you want to unmap a line. Click on the Search button to search for lines on a server. Click on the Close button when finished. 7.
Chapter 9 - Dial Out Client Software 9.3 Introduction to WSN Hardware Redirection Section 9.3 provides: an explanation of our WSN hardware redirection software, a summary of WSN hardware redirector software installation, and procedures to connect a client PC to the MultiRouter modem.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 9.3.2 Installing the WSN Hardware Redirector Software 1. Power on your client PC and log in to your LAN 2. Insert the workstation diskette into your floppy disk drive. Change to your floppy disk drive, e.g., A:\, and type INSTALL. 3. The Installation Options Menu appears. The checkmark in front of the options means that, by default, both options are selected for installation. If you want to install both MCSI and WSN, press Esc and go to step 4.
Chapter 9 - Dial Out Client Software z is the number of the COM Port selected for the redirector board COM1 - COM4 determined by the setting of DIP Switches 7 and 8 on Switch Bank #3, and Switch Bank #1. 7. After typing WSN and entering the proper parameter string, the message: "Redirector Program is resident" appears. 8. Press CTRL+F10 to pop up the Main Menu. Note: This is the Main Menu for the interface to the MultiRouter.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual The following is an explanation of each field on the screen. BAUD This field identifies the default baud rate setting for the MultiRouter modem. The available baud rates are 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 9600 and 19,200 bps. DATA BITS This field identifies the number of data bits for each byte transmitted by the MultiRouter modem. The selections are 5, 6, 7 or 8 data bits. STOP BITS This field identifies the number of stop bits used by the MultiRouter modem.
Chapter 9 - Dial Out Client Software 9.3.4 Command Line Operation of WSN WSN is executed after logging on to the LAN and before running the communications software. The following procedure explains how to operate WSN from the DOS prompt. Note: This procedure assumes that all default MultiRouter and client PC parameters are used. 1. Power on your client PC and login to your LAN. 2.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 10. If a password was assigned, type USER1 or the appropriate password and press Enter. The following appears: -l (Lower case L) This parameter lists services available on the MultiRouter. [] means specified entry is optional. 1) Typing COMSERV -l lists the available RNSs on your network. 2) Typing COMSERV -l SERVER_1 (or the new MultiRouter name) lists the services available on the MultiRouter. -c Establishes a connection.
Chapter 9 - Dial Out Client Software Note: Characters are not displayed on the client PC screen until they are echoed back from the MultiRouter. Changing this interval time may cause the screen to appear slow to respond. L L, followed by a number from 1 - 255, changes the packet size being sent to the MultiRouter. This value is dynamic, determined by the TP interval set above. This value can be used to facilitate file transfers. -d This disconnects current User Line connections.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 19. When a dial-in call is received, the following screen appears (to the remote user). 20. You are asked to "ENTER HOST ID YOU WANT TO CONNECT TO?". Type in a HOST ID number (listed in the left-hand column). 21. You will be asked to enter a user name. You are allowed five attempts to enter a valid user name before you are disconnected. 22. Upon receiving the user’s valid password, you are connected to the client PC configured for the INBOUND session.
Chapter 10 - Warranty, Service and Technical Support
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 10.1 Introduction This chapter starts out with statements about your RouteFinder100 2-year warranty. The next section, Tech Support, should be read carefully if you have questions or problems with your RouteFinder100. It includes the technical support telephone numbers, space for recording your product information, and an explanation of how to send in your RouteFinder100 should you require service.
Chapter 10 - Warranty, Service and Tech Support 10.4 Service If your tech support specialist decides that service is required, your RouteFinder100 may be sent (freight prepaid) to our factory. Return shipping charges will be paid by Multi-Tech Systems. Include the following with your RouteFinder100: • • • • • a description of the problem. return billing and return shipping addresses. contact name and phone number. check or purchase order number for payment if the RouteFinder100 is out of warranty.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual 6. If you select Zmodem, the transfer will begin automatically. If you select another protocol, you may have to initiate the transfer yourself. (In most datacomm programs, the PAGE DOWN key initiates the download.) 7. When the download is complete, press ENTER to return to the File Menu. 8. To exit the BBS, type G and press ENTER. If you don’t know the file name 1. From the Main Menu, type F to access the Files Menu.
Appendixes
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams Command Port Cable PIN NO. To COMMAND PORT Connector PIN NO. 1 1 2 2 TRANSMIT DATA (BA) 3 3 RECEIVE DATA (BB) 4 4 R EQUEST TO SEND (RTS) 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 SIGNAL GROUND (AB) To DTE Device (Terminal Device i.e.
Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams Link Cables 13 12 25 11 24 10 23 9 8 22 7 21 20 6 19 5 18 4 17 3 16 2 15 1 14 RS232C/V.24 * Link Cable PIN NO. To External Synchronous Modem/DSU Connector PIN NO. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 7 7 8 8 15 15 17 17 20 20 25 25 CHASSIS GROUND (AA) TRANSMIT DATA (BA) RECEIVE DATA (BB) REQUEST TO SEND (CA) CLEAR TO SEND (CB) To MultiRouter Link 1,2 or 3 RS232C/V.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Appendix B - Script Language The script file can be used to antomate certain operation. The script file is a text file containing a sequence of commands. The structure of a script file in succinctly expressed by the following grammar.
Appendix B - Script Language Script Language Grammar proc a; integer t; /*Some more code here. */ t=b(x,y); /*Some more code here. */ return(t); endproc proc b; return(a(u,v); endproc Argument to procedures can be passed by value or address. To pass an argument by address, prefix the argument name in the formal parameter list by the keyword VAR; otherwise the argument is passed by value. Only variables can be passed by address.
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Index Symbols 10Base 2 Connector ................................................... 25 10Base T Connector ................................................... 25 A About CompuServe .................................................. 196 About the Internet ..................................................... 196 About the Multi-Tech Fax-Back Service ................... 196 About This Manual ....................................................... 8 Access ..........................
Index Deleting a DLCI .......................................................... 69 Device Drivers ................................................... 45, 149 Frame Relay Setup ................................................ 66 PPP Protocol Setup ................................................ 59 WAN Port Setup ..................................................... 63 DHCP Server IP Address ........................................... 51 Diagnostics .........................................................
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual Running the WINMCSI Workstation Software ..... 182 Using MCSI as an INT14 Software Redirector .... 176 Using MultiExpress with MCSI ............................. 174 Using the MCSI Software Redirector ................... 171 International Organization for Standardization .......... 10 Internet ...................................................................... 196 Internet Protocol .................................................. 10, 12 IP Addressing .........................
Index Network Layer ........................................................ 10 Physical Layer ........................................................ 10 Presentation Layer ................................................. 11 Session Layer ......................................................... 11 Transport Layer ...................................................... 10 LEDs ........................................................................... 24 Limited Warranty ..................................
MTASR1-100 Owner’s Manual PPP SLIP Enable ....................................................... 60 PPP SLIP Maximum Transmit Unit ............................ 60 PPP Termination Requests Maximum Number ......... 62 PPP Termination Requests Send Interval Maximum . 62 Presentation Layer ..................................................... 11 Program Group ........................................................... 44 Property Sheet(MIB Information) ............................. 159 Protocol Data Unit ....
Index V V.35 Shunt ........................................................... 26, 30 Procedure ............................................................... 30 Van Jacobson Compression ...................................... 60 View SNMP Parameters ........................................... 155 W WAN Device Configuration ......................................... 88 WAN Device Configuration Icon ................................. 44 WAN General Setup ...................................................
