LAN-to-LAN Routing for Central-Site and Branch Office Networks Model MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide 82087200 Revision A RouteFinder (Model 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 © 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.
Contents Introduction .................................................................................... 4 Related Documentation ................................................................. 5 Unpacking Your RouteFinder ......................................................... 6 Cabling your RouteFinder .............................................................. 7 Changing Shunt Position ............................................................... 9 RouteFinder Software .........................
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide Introduction Welcome to Multi-Tech's new RouteFinder™, model MTASR1-100, an IP/IPX router for interconnecting LANs using switched or dedicated wide area telecommunications 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.
Introduction Related Documentation This MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide is intended to be used by qualified systems administrators and network managers. This quick start provides the necessary information for a qualified person to unpack, cable, load software, and configure the unit for proper operation. A detailed User Guide is also provided with your unit. This user guide provides in-depth information on the features and functionality of Multi-Tech’s family of RouteFinders and RASFinders.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide Unpacking Your RouteFinder Remove all items from the box. See Figure 2. MADE IN U.S .A MADE IN U.S.A Figure 2.
Cabling Cabling your RouteFinder Cabling your RouteFinder involves making the proper WAN, Ethernet, Command Port and power connections. Figure 3 shows the back panel connectors and the associated cable connections. Table 1 details the procedures for connecting the cables to your RouteFinder. RS232/V.35 10BASE T COMMAND PORT ON OFF 10BASE 2 POWER Power Connection WAN Connection Ethernet Connection Figure 3.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide Table 1. Cabling Procedure Step Procedure 1. If the WAN link needs to be changed to a V.35 interface, perform the procedure in Table 2. 2. Connect the RouteFinder Command Port to your PC using the short RJ-45 to DB25 (female) cable provided with your unit. Plug the RJ-45 end of the cable into the Command Port on the RouteFinder. Plug the other end into a COM port on the PC. See Figure 3. 3.
Cabling Changing Shunt Position Table 2 provides the procedure for moving the WAN link shunt when the RouteFinder is being connected to an external composite link device with a V.35 interface. Table 2. V.35 Shunt Procedure Step Procedure 1. Ensure that the external power supply is disconnected from the RouteFinder. 2. Turn the unit upside down and remove the cabinet mounting screw at the center back of the cabinet. See Figure 4.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 5. Pry the shunt out of the default RS232 position, then insert the shunt in the V.35 position for the WAN link. See Figure 5. 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 unit upside down and replace the cabinet mounting screw that was removed in step 2. See Figure 6.
Software RouteFinder Software The following software loading procedure does not provide every screen or option. It is assumed that a technical person with a thorough knowledge of Windows and the software loading process is doing the installation. Loading your Software 1. Run Windows on the PC that is connected to the RouteFinder’s Command Port. 2. Insert the RouteFinder 3.00 Disk 1 into the disk drive on the PC that is connected to the RouteFinder. 3. Win3.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install your RouteFinder software. Press Enter or click Next> to continue. 6. When the Select Program Folder dialog box appears, double-click the word “RASFinder” and delete it (and preceding spaces, etc.) leaving the word “RouteFinder” in the text box; this will become the name of the icon group. Press Enter or click Next> to continue. 7.
Software Click OK to continue. 8. The Setup Complete dialog box is displayed. Click the Finish button to continue. 9. The following message is displayed. Click No to skip the upgrade process.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 10. The following message is displayed. Click Yes to download the default setup you’ve just defined. Clicking No prevents the defaults from being downloaded to the RouteFinder. 11. The following dialog box is displayed. Click Yes to continue 12. The Novell IPX Protocol Default Setup dialog box appears.
Software Routing Enable check box to disable IPX, then click OK and proceed to step 18. 14. Router Name: If this is the only RouteFinder on your network, you can use the default Router Name (MTROUTER); otherwise, you must assign a new Router Name in this field. The Router Name can be any printable ASCII string of up to 47 characters. The RouteFinder uses this name to advertise its service in the IPX internetwork. 15.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide The WAN network number has to be assigned by the network administrator and must be unique throughout the entire internetwork. Note: The WAN port does not have the capability of learning the network number, unlike the LAN port (i.e., the WAN port does not have a file server). 17. Click OK when you are satisfied with your selections. 18.
Software 25. If the WAN port is connected to a synchronous device, select Synchronous; the default uses an external clock in the synchronous device. If you are using the RouteFinder’s internal clock, select Internal Clock and select the appropriate Clock Speed from the pull-down list. If the WAN port is connected to an asynchronous device, click Asynchronous, then click the Direct Connect/ Leased Line option to disable it; the Modem Type and Dial Number fields become active.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide Click OK to proceed. 28. The Writing Setup dialog box is displayed as the setup configuration is written to the RouteFinder. After the setup is written to the RouteFinder, the unit is rebooted. 29. Check to ensure that the FAIL LED on the RouteFinder is Off after the download is complete. This may take several minutes as the RouteFinder reboots. 30. Win3.
User Data Base Setting Up Your Remote User Database The remote user database lets you gather information about your remote users. You can add remote users, remove users from the database, or you can edit information in the database. 1. Win3.1 users - From the Program Manager, click the Remote User Data Base icon. Win95 users - From your desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, then RouteFinder, and then click Remote User Data Base. 2. The Users List dialog box is displayed.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide Click the Add button. 3. The Add Users dialog box is displayed.
Dial-Up Network 4. Build your user database by filling in the following fields for each user. User Name. The User Name can have as many as 39 characters. All printable characters are permitted; however, no blanks are allowed in the user name. In dial-in and dial-out applications, the user name is treated as a case insensitive string. User Password. The User Password can have up to 7 characters. In places where the password is used as a character string, it is treated as a case insensitive string.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide Call Back Delay Call back delay is editable only if callback security is enabled. This specifies the duration (in seconds) after which the user will be called back at the administratorassigned Call Back Number. Protocols This lets you select the protocol(s) this user can use to dial into the RouteFinder. Dial In Port Only WAN Port1 is available for dialing into the RouteFinder. Dial Out Port Only WAN Port1 is available for dialing out from the RouteFinder. 5.
Dial-Up Network Setting Up the Dial-up Networking Setting up a dial-up network involves checking for hardware components and if the necessary software is loaded and configured properly. The setting up a dial-up network procedure looks at what software is loaded and if it is not loaded, a separate procedure is provided so that you can continue down a single path to the point of making a call on your network.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide A list of items will appear in a panel under the label The following network components are installed:. 3. If your network protocol is installed, continue with the next step, Select the Primary Network Logon. If your network protocol is not installed, refer to Loading your Protocol procedure in this section. After installing the protocol, reboot your computer. Your computer may ask you if you want to restart it now. Click the Yes button. 4.
Dial-Up Network 6. Install your modem. If you are using a new modem and have NOT installed it already, you will need to install it now, refer to the Installing Your Modem procedure in this section. 7. Create a Dial-up connection icon for the RouteFinder. Open the Dial-up Networking software. Double-Click the Dial-up Networking icon in the My Computer window. 8. Select Make New Connection. Double-click the Make New Connection icon. 9. Name the new connection.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 10. Continue to the next window. Click the Next> button at the bottom of the window. 11. In the Telephone number box, enter your RouteFinder’s telephone number. Do NOT enter the area code in the "Area code" box unless the call is a long-distance call for you. 12. Continue to the next window. Click the Next> button at the bottom of the window. 13. Exit the window. Click the Finished button at the bottom of the window.
Dial-Up Network 14. Configure your new RouteFinder Dial-up icon. Click your RouteFinder icon that you just created. Click the file menu button at the top of the Dial-up Networking window, then select the Properties option. A new window will appear. 16. Select Server types. Click the Server Types button. A window will appear.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 16. Select server type. Near the top of the window you will see a Type of Dial-Up Server drop-down list. Select the "PPP: Windows 95, Windows NT 3.5, Internet" option. 17. Ensure that all Advanced Options: are not checked. 18. Select your network protocol from Allowed Network protocols: Click the check box to the left of your network protocol. NetBEUI is not supported. If you check IPX/SPX Compatible protocol, proceed to step 24.
Dial-Up Network 19. Select Specify Name Server address. If the circle to the left of the Specify Name Server address label does NOT have a dark center, Click it. 20. Enter the Primary DNS server address. In the "Primary DNS" server box, enter the Primary DNS number supplied by your network administrator; e.g., 190.2.9.1. In the "Secondary DNS" server box, enter the Secondary DNS number supplied by your network administrator; e.g., 190.2.9.2. 21. Select Use IP header compression.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 22. Select Use default gateway on remote network. If the circle to the left of the Use default gateway on remote network label does NOT have a dark center, Click it. 23. Exit the Properties window. Click the OK button. You will see this button appear twice more. Each time, Click it. You will eventually be back in the "Dial-up Networking" window. 24. Dial in. Double-click your RouteFinder icon. A Connect To window will appear. 25. Enter your User name.
Dial-Up Network 27. Save your Password. Note: This step is OPTIONAL. If you are concerned about the security of your account, do NOT save your password. You will have to manually reenter it every time you log on. To save your password, click on the Save password check box. 28. IF YOU HAVE CALL WAITING, select Dial Properties. Click the Dial Properties button. A new window will appear. 29. Turn on the call waiting disabling option.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 30. Set the call waiting disabling option. To the right of the label is a pull-down menu. Click it and select the correct string to disable call waiting on your phone line: For Touchtone Phones: *70 For Rotary Phones: 1170 This string will only disable call waiting for a single phone call, and call waiting will automatically turn back on as soon as you hang up. 31. Connect to your RouteFinder. Click the Connect button.
Dial-Up Network Loading Dial-Up Network Software 1. Locate your Windows 95 CD-ROM installation disk or floppies. Put it in the CD-ROM drive (or your floppy drive) and wait for it to show up on your desktop. 2. Select Add/Remove Programs. Double-click the My Computer icon. In the My Computer window, double-click the Control Panel icon. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select the Windows Setup tab. At the top of the window, you will see buttons that look like file folder tabs.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 4. Select Communications. Click the check box to the left of the Communications option in the window, so that it shows a checkmark. Make sure that this is the ONLY box that shows a checkmark - if any other boxes are marked, click them so that the checkmark disappears. Double-click the Communications option in the window. A Communications window appears. 5. Select Dial-up Networking.
Dial-Up Network Loading Your Protocol 1. From the Control Panel window, click the Network icon. 2. From the Network window, click the Add button. The Select Network Component Type window with a list of options will appear.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 3. Open the protocol options window. Double-click the Protocol option. The Select Network Protocol window will appear with protocol options. 4. Select the Manufacturer of your protocol. Click the Manufacturer of your protocol option on the left side of the window to highlight it. A list of options will appear at the right side of the window. 5. Select your Network Protocol. Click your Network Protocol option at the right side of the window. 6. Exit the add option.
Dial-Up Network Loading Client for Microsoft Networks 1. From the Control Panel window, click the Network icon. 2. From the Network window, click the Add button. The Select Network Component Type window with a list of options will appear.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 3. Open the client options window. Double-click the Client option. The Select Network Client window will appear with client options. 4. Select the Manufacturer of your client. Click the Manufacturer of your client option on the left side of the window to highlight it. A list of options will appear at the right side of the window. 5. Select your Network Client. Click your Network Client option at the right side of the window. 6. Exit the add option.
Warranty, Service and Regulatory Information Installing Your Modem Install your modem. If you are using a new modem and have NOT installed it already, you will need to install it now. 1. Select Add New Hardware. In the Control Panel window, Double-click the Add New Hardware icon. 2. Follow the instructions shown by Windows 95. You will be given a short, simple series of instructions by Windows 95. Windows 95’s "sniff and sense" software will do most of the work of configuring your modem.
RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 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.
Warranty, Service and Regulatory 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial installation.
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