User guide

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DSU ProxyServer User Guide
MTPSR2-201
Introduction
Welcome to Multi-Tech's DSU ProxyServer, model number MTPSR2-201, a single, secure gateway
that provides multiple LAN users with high performance Internet access over a leased line. The DSU
ProxyServer functions as a TCP/IP proxy server that resides on the outer edge of your firewall and
provides up to 56K of bandwidth to LAN users. The DSU ProxyServer features a 10BaseT port for
local LAN connection, a command port for configuration, a 56K bps DDS 4-wire WAN connection,
and a RS-232 port for an optional Data Communications Equipment (DCE) device (i.e., external
modem, T1 CSU, etc.). System management is provided through the command port using bundled
Windows® software which provides easy-to-use configuration menus.
The MTPSR2-201 also supports dial-in Remote Access Server (RAS) when the WAN 2 port is
configured to support it. Refer to the Chapter 4, ProxyServer Software, and your on-line Help system
for more details on RAS.
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Preview of this Guide
This guide describes the ProxyServer and tells you how to install and configure the unit. The
information contained in each chapter is as follows:
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
Chapter 1 describes the ProxyServer. Front panel indicator, and back panel connector descriptions
are provided. In addition, a list of technical specifications is provided at the end of the chapter.
Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2 provides information on unpacking and cabling your ProxyServer. The installation
procedure describes each cable connection.
Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration
Chapter 3 provides instructions for software loading and initial configuration. The ProxyServer
software is Windows® based. Later chapters, as well as your on-line Help program will describe the
ProxyServer software in more detail.
Chapter 4 - ProxyServer Software
Chapter 4 describes the ProxyServer software package designed for the Windows® environment.
This chapter describes the ProxyServer software from an applications standpoint, and in so doing,
not every screen is shown, nor is each field within a screen defined. For explanations and
parameters of each field within a dialog box please refer to the on-line Help system provided within
the software.