MultiAccess®ACS Analog Communications Server MA100-1M Quick Start Guide
MultiAccess ACS MultiAccess ACS Quick Start Guide MA100-1M P/N 82010243L, Revision D All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Copyright © 2006-07 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Quick Start Guide Introduction This guide shows you how to setup your MultiAccess ACS (Analog Communications Server) single-port communications server, MA100-1M. The MA100-1M provides connectivity to the corporate LAN for telecommuters and mobile users, or to remotely installed equipment, via one integrated V.92/56K modem. The MultiAccess ACS has two roles (usage), RAS and Modem Sharing. RAS Solution: The MultiAccess can be used as a dial-in PPP Remote Access Server in a LAN to Client environment.
MultiAccess ACS We Supply • • • • • • • A MA100-1M with factory-installed software A set of four self-adhesive plastic feet One mounting bracket One universal power supply with power cord One common telephone cable (RJ-11 at both ends) A product CD This printed Quick Start Guide You Supply • • • • A nearby AC power outlet A connection to your Ethernet LAN A telephony connection An admin PC (with web browser) to configure the MA100-1M Safety Warnings • Use this product only with UL- and CUL-listed compu
Quick Start Guide Attaching the MultiAccess to a Fixed Location 1. Typically, the MultiAccess is mounted against a flat surface with two mounting screws. Drill the mounting holes at the desired mounting location. The mounting holes must be 15 separated by 4 /16 inches center-to-center. Screw Separation 41516 inches Slide the mounting bracket into the corresponding slot on the back side of the MultiAccess chassis. 3. Attach the MultiAccess to the surface with two mounting screws.
MultiAccess ACS Installation Process 1. Plug the DC power transformer into a power outlet or power strip. Secure the other end to the PWR jack on your MA1001M. The DC power transformer is included with your MA1001M. Caution: Use only the DC power transformer supplied with the MA100-1M. Use of any other transformer voids the warranty and can damage the MA100-1M. 2. After power is applied, there is a 4-second delay before the PWR LED comes on. In normal operation, the PWR LED will be flashing.
Quick Start Guide 3. Plug one end of your RJ45 ethernet cable into the MA1001M’s ethernet jack and the other end into your network ethernet hub. This ethernet cable is not included with your MA100-1M unit. Caution: Before connecting to the Ethernet Network, make sure that the network to which you are connecting the MA100-1M is not a 192.168.2.x subnet. Because the MA100-1M’s factory default IP address is 192.168.2.
MultiAccess ACS Setting Admin PC to Startup IP Address 1. Connect a PC to your network. Record the pc’s current IP address. 2. Set the PC IP address to 192.168.2.x subnet (using any address excluding 192.168.2.1). Logging In 1. Bring up a Web browser on your PC. At the browser’s address line, type the default IP address: http://192.168.2.1 and press Enter. 2. The Login screen will appear. At this point you can be assured that the MA100-1M is connected to the network. 3.
Quick Start Guide Setting MA100-1M IP Addresses 1. In the MA100-1M Administration screen, go to the IP Configuration fields. 2. Fill in the IP information that applies to your MA100-1M unit. The fields for “IP Address,” “Subnet Mask,” “Default Gateway” and “Name Server” are required. A “Secondary Name Server” is optional. 3. Click Update. After the Update button has been clicked, it takes 5 seconds for the unit to update the addresses.
MultiAccess ACS Logging In Again Having reset the IP address of the administrator’s PC, you must log into the MA100-1M software again. Enter the MA100-1M’s new IP address into your browser. The Login screen should appear. Time Configuration 1. In the MultiAccess Administration screen, go to the Time Configuration fields. 2. In the Time Server window, select from the three time server URLs. The default is time.nist.gov. The Time Server is a substitute for a real-time clock in the MA100-1M.
Quick Start Guide Setting Up the Mail Server 1. From the Administration screen, go to the SMTP Configuration fields. 2. Enter the mail server address in the SMTP Server Address window (e.g., mail.multitech.com or IP address). Enter the SMTP Port (usually 25) that is used as the SMTP Server. Enter the E-mail address of the administrator in the Administrator E-mail window. If the SMTP Server requires a User ID, enter the ID in the SMTP Server User ID window.
MultiAccess ACS MultiAccess for dial-out, you will have to select one of the Modem Sharing options and select the Country Code. With any of the Modem Sharing options, the TCP port number used to access the modem is 7000. 1. If you are using your MultiAccess for dial-in PPP access (RAS), click on the Country Code down arrow and choose your country/region. Click on the update button to save your selection.
Quick Start Guide Raw Mode with No Authentication. User data is treated “as is”, without interpretation, and no authentication is required. Raw Mode with Local Authentication. User data is treated “as is”, without interpretation, and a valid set of credentials, defined in the Local User data base, is required before access is granted. Raw Mode with Radius Authentication.
MultiAccess ACS Radius Client Setup points to the Radius Server when the Authentication is Radius. Authentication 1. In the Authentication Type, if your database for user credientals resides in the Local User Database on the MultiAccess, then accept the default – local. If your user database resides on the Radius Server outside the MA100-M, then click on the down arrow and chose radius. 2.
Quick Start Guide 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Enter the port number (usually 1812) for the RADIUS Server in the top Port window. Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Accounting server in the RADIUS Accounting Address 1 window. Enter the port number (usually 1813) for the RADIUS Accounting server in the bottom Port window. Enter the Secret of the RADIUS Server that you are communicating with. The Secret has to be identical to the one used by your RADIUS Server and is limited to 14 alphanumeric characters..
MultiAccess ACS 1) a fixed telephone number. This is enabled by choosing Admin specified in the Callback window. 2) a variable telephone number by choosing User specified in the Callback window. Administator Row: 1. In the “Administrator” row of the Local Users screen, enter the Name and User ID to be used for the MA100-1M administrator (it need not be literally “Administrator”). 2. In the Password window, enter an alphanumeric password. Passwords can be as long as 40 characters, and are casesensitive. 3.
Quick Start Guide Users Row: 1. In the next blank Name row, enter the Name and User ID of your local user. 2. In the Password window, enter an alphanumeric password. Passwords can be as long as 40 characters, and are casesensitive. 3. In the Confirm Password window, enter the identical alphanumeric password. 4. If you are going to enable the Callback Security option for this remote user, click on the Callback down arrow and chose the callback method.
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