Router/Two-Port Frame Relay Access Device Model FR2201 Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide 82092700 Revision A MultiFRAD Model FR2201 (MultiFRAD II) 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 © 1998, 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.
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Contents Introduction ................................................................................... 6 Related Documentation ................................................................. 7 Unpacking your MultiFRAD II ........................................................ 8 Cabling your MultiFRAD II ............................................................. 9 Installing your Software ................................................................ 11 Limited Warranty ...........................
MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide Introduction Welcome to Multi-Tech's new MultiFRAD II™, model FR2201, a Router/ Two-Port Frame Relay Access Device (FRAD) that encapsulates non-packetized data streams from serial and LAN devices into frame relay frames and frames that data with header and trailer information prior to sending it to a frame relay network. The MultiFRAD enables non-frame relay devices to connect to a common carrier frame relay network service or private frame relay network.
Introduction Related Documentation This MultiFRAD Quick Start Guide is intended to be used by qualified systems administrators and network managers. This quick start guide provides the necessary information for a qualified person to unpack, cable, install software, and configure the unit for proper operation. A detailed MultiFRAD User Guide is also provided with your unit. The user guide provides in-depth information on the features and functionality of Multi-Tech’s MultiFRAD.
MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide Unpacking your MultiFRAD II Remove all items from the box. ® Tech Systems MADE IN U.S .A MADE IN U.S.A Figure 2.
Cabling Cabling your MultiFRAD II Cabling your MultiFRAD involves making the proper Power, Command Port, Ethernet, and Channel connections. Figure 3 shows the back panel connectors and the associated cable connections. The MultiFRAD II supports up to 2 data channels. Table 1 details the procedures for connecting the cables to your MultiFRAD. ETHERNET 10BASE T AUI CHANNEL 2 COMMAND PORT CHANNEL 1 TRUNK (RS232/V.
MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide Table 1. Cabling Procedure Step 1 Procedure Connect one end of a DB25 back-to-back cable to each of the data channel connectors on the back of your MultiFRAD (labeled CHANNEL 1-2). See Figure 3. Connect the other end of each cable to a channel device. NOTE: Both channels support the RS232/V.35 protocols, and either asynchronous or HDLC synchronous RS232 data equipment such as multiplexers. 2 Connect one end of an DB25 (female) cable to the Trunk connector (Figure 3).
Software Installing your Software The following procedure does not provide every screen or option used in the process of installing the MultiFRAD software. The assumption is that a technical person with a thorough knowledge of Windows and the software loading process is doing the installation. Additional information on the MultiFRAD software is provided in the User Guide supplied with your MultiFRAD II. 1. Run Windows on the PC that is connected to the Command Port. 2.
MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide The Choose Destination Location screen is displayed. 5. Click Browse to select a different folder for your MultiFRAD software, or accept the default (MF2000) by clicking Next> (or pressing the Enter key). The Select Program Folder screen is displayed. 6. Click Next> to continue. After all the program files from both disks are loaded, the Setup dialog box is displayed, enabling you to designate the COM port of the PC that is connected to your MultiFRAD.
Software 7. Click OK to continue. The Setup Complete screen is displayed. 8. Click Finish to continue configuring your MultiFRAD. The Do you want to download default setup? dialog box is displayed. 9. Click Yes to continue. A series of five Setup and Configuration dialog boxes will now be displayed. The OnLine Help system provides detailed explanations of each dialog box and option. To access Help, click the ? button on the dialog box for which you need additional information.
MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide If your network protocol is IPX, continue with the following steps. If your network protocol is IP, click the IPX Routing Enable check box to clear it and disable IPX, then click OK and proceed to step 14. 10. Router Name: You can either use the default Router Name (MultiFRAD 2000) or assign a new Router Name in this field. The Router Name must be a printable ASCII string of a maximum of 47 characters.
Software RAW (802.3) Frames Network Number _____________ LCC (802.2) Frames Network Number ______________ TYPE_II Frames Network Number _________________ SNAP Frames Network Number ___________________ WAN Network Number __________________________ When you manually assign network numbers, you must make sure they match the network numbers assigned to your local file server (if any). 12.
MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide 16. The default Ethernet IP Address has to be changed to your unique LAN address. Enter an acceptable, unique IP address in the Ethernet port IP Adress field. 17. Change the default Subnet Mask and Frame Type to the values you have assigned to your LAN port. 18. The default WAN Address has to be changed to your unique WAN address. Assign an acceptable unique WAN Address to the WAN port. 19.
Software the Clocking type and Speed (for Internal clock only) are correct. Also, check that the Encoding Scheme, Between Frames, and InterFrame Timer settings are correct for your channel device. Refer to user documentation for the parameters of the channel device. If you are connecting to an Asynchronous data device, select Asynchronous, then select the maximum Speed in the drop-down list. Refer to the user documentation for the parameters of the data device. 24.
MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide If you enabled Frame Relay in the WAN Ports Default Setup dialog box, the Frame Relay DLCI Default Setup dialog box is displayed with all the groups inactive. When your MultiFRAD is connected to an active frame relay network service, it can detect DLCIs and the frame relay management type. However, at this point your MultiFRAD is not yet communicating with the frame relay network. Continue with the next step iff you know your DLCIs and want to add them manually.
Software 28. To map this DLCI to a protocol stack, click the down arrow for each protocol that your LAN uses. Select a logical IP WAN address or logical IPX network number from each list. 29. To map this DLCI to a data port, in the Port Mappings group click the Port number(s) you want to associate with this DLCI. 30. Ensure that Throttle Up and Down is selected in the Congestion Management group. 31. Ensure that Adhere to CIR + Be is selected in the Mode group.
MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide 37. The Checking MultiFRAD dialog box is displayed. The Setup utility is "Ready to Download default setup Choose OK to proceed." Click OK to proceed. 38. Writing Setup dialog box is displayed as the setup configuration is written to the MultiFRAD. 39. After the setup is written to the MultiFRAD, the unit reboots. 40. Check that the Fail LED on the MultiFRAD is Off after the download is complete and the MultiFRAD is rebooted. 41. Win3.
Software Program Item (Windows icons) have been created. Win95 users - you are returned to your MultiFRAD 2000folder which will be visible on your desktop. Your MultiFRAD is operational at this time. 42. If you need to further configure your MultiFRAD once the software is installed, proceed with the following: Win3.1 users - from the Program Manager, click the MultiFRAD Configuration icon in the MultiFRAD 2000 Program Group. The main Setup dialog box is displayed.
MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide Click OK. 45. A second Frame Relay dialog box is displayed, stating “MultiFRAD has detected Management Type to be Annex D. Hence it has set Management type to Annex D from LMI”. The Management Types are Annex A, Annex D, or LMI. Any one of them could appear in this dialog box. Click OK and the Frame Relay DLCI dialog box is displayed. 46. Click the DLCI you want to map. The Protocol Mappings, Port Mappings, and all the other groups become active. 47.
Software using. each protocols drop-down list displays “None” and your logical IP WAN addresses and/or logical IPX network numbers. 48. To map this DLCI to a data port, in the Port Mappings group click the Port number(s) you want to associate with this DLCI. 49. Ensure that Throttle Up and Down is selected in the Congestion Management group. 50. Ensure that Adhere to CIR + Be is selected in the Mode group. Multi-Tech recommends using this setting initially. 51.
MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide 58. Check that the FailLED on the MultiFRAD is Off after the download is complete and the MultiFRAD is rebooted. 59. Win3.1 users - you are returned to your Program Manager where the MultiFRAD 2000 Program Group and Program Item (Windows icons) have been created. Win95 users - you are returned to your MultiFRAD 2000 folder which will be visible on your desktop. Your MultiFRAD is operational at this time.
Warranty and Service Information Limited Warranty Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. (“MTS”) warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, or if proof of purchase is not provided, two years from date of shipment. MTS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide Service Multi-Tech has an excellent staff of technical support personnel available to help you get the most out of your Multi-Tech product. Refer to your MultiFRAD II User Guide for Warranty and Service information. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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