LevelOne FRT-2101TX User Manual
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1. Your Level One ISDN Router......................................................1
Connectors and Components .............................................................................1
Specifications ........................................................................................................3
2. Setup & Operation........................................................................4
Overview................................................................................................................4
Requirements .........................................................................................................4
Hardware Installation ...........................................................................................5
Software Installation.............................................................................................5
ISDN Router Setup ...............................................................................................6
PC Setup (Required for every PC) ......................................................................9
Operation..............................................................................................................11
3. Other Configuration....................................................................13
Overview..............................................................................................................13
DHCP ....................................................................................................................13
Routing.................................................................................................................14
ISDN......................................................................................................................14
4. Advanced Features .....................................................................15
Overview..............................................................................................................15
Access Control....................................................................................................15
Internet Applications .........................................................................................16
Dial-in....................................................................................................................17
LAN-to-LAN........................................................................................................18
5. Troubleshooting ..........................................................................19
Overview..............................................................................................................19
Internet Access ...................................................................................................19
Dial-in....................................................................................................................21

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Your Level One ISDN Router............1 Connectors and Components ................1 Specifications ......................3 2. Setup & Operation................4 Overview........................4 Requirements ......................4 Hardware Installation ...................5 Software Installation.....................5 ISDN Router Setup ....................6 PC Setup (Required for every PC) ..............9 Operation......................11 3. Other Configuration..............13 Overview......................13 DHCP ........................13 Routing.........................14...
  • Page 2 Note: This is a condensed version of the User Manual. The full version is installed with the Windows Manager utility. Copyright ©1999. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. Document Version: 1.0 P/N: 95601A00A0...
  • Page 3: Your Level One Isdn Router

    Your Level One ISDN Router Connectors and Components Figure 1: Connectors and Components LEDs LAN link LED (beside the LAN Port) is On when a LAN connection is established, and flashes when data is transmitted or received through the LAN. ISDN LEDs WAN Link LED (beside the WAN Port) is ON when an ISDN "D"...
  • Page 4: Dip Switches

    Level One ISDN Router Data LEDs (Front) Note: The Data/Status LED has 2 colors - Orange and Green. Data/Status LED ISDN Data LED Description No power. Normal power ON (start up) ON (Orange, then Green) ON, then OFF sequence. ON (Green) Idle Normal operation.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    Your Level One ISDN Router Operate DIP switch 1 in the following sequence (you have 15 seconds to complete the sequence): • • • If everything is OK, the Status LED should flash once after about 5 seconds. The Level One ISDN Router is now ready for use with the default IP Address and password.
  • Page 6: Setup & Operation

    Setup & Operation Overview For most situations, this chapter contains all the information required to provide shared Internet access via the Level One ISDN Router. The required steps are: Hardware Installation Software Installation Level One ISDN Router setup, using the supplied software. PC and or/LAN configuration.
  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    Setup & Operation Hardware Installation Figure 2: Installation The ISDN Router incorporates a DHCP Server. If you already have a DHCP Server, and wish to continue using it, set DIP switch 2 ON to disable the DHCP Server in the ISDN Router. Use the supplied cable to connect the WAN port to the S/T connector on your ISDN NT1 (Network Terminator 1.
  • Page 8: Isdn Router Setup

    Level One ISDN Router ISDN Router Setup On the first screen, select the Level One ISDN Router, and click "Setup". Figure 3: Manager - first screen If the current IP Address is unworkable, the IP Address screen (below) will suggest new values. •...
  • Page 9 Setup & Operation Enter the required data on the Quick Setup tab below. Figure 5: Quick Setup Tab...
  • Page 10 Level One ISDN Router Internet Access (from ISP) Account (User) Name Account name provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Account Password Password for the above account. Verify Password IP Address from ISP Dynamic IP addresses are the most common. If Fixed, use the address provided by your ISP.
  • Page 11: Pc Setup (Required For Every Pc)

    Setup & Operation PC Setup (Required for every PC) TCP/IP Setup If your LAN has a DHCP Server, or a Router, do NOT change the TCP/IP settings on the PCs. See Chapter 3 for further details. Use Start - Settings - Control Panel - Network to locate the screen below. Figure 6: Network - Windows 95/98 Select the "TCP/IP ->...
  • Page 12: Internet Settings

    Level One ISDN Router Use the appropriate settings for your situation: • Use "Obtain an IP address automatically", as shown above, if using the DHCP Server feature in the Level One ISDN Router, or an existing DHCP Server. • If using "Specify an IP Address": •...
  • Page 13: Operation

    Setup & Operation Operation Internet Access Once configured, operation is automatic. You can use your Web Browser to access any Web Site. The Level One ISDN Router will connect and disconnect from your ISP as required. Special Internet Applications These server-based applications, such as Video-conferencing and on-line games, have special requirements, but many will work with the Level One ISDN Router.
  • Page 14 Level One ISDN Router Stop PPP The PPP connection was terminated. This will occur at the end of a session, or an error condition. Idle timer expires The “Idle time-out” has been triggered. (There was no data sent or received for the duration of the “Idle time”...
  • Page 15: Other Configuration

    Other Configuration Overview In most cases, the configuration covered in this chapter is not necessary. If required, chapter 2 will direct you to this chapter. DHCP A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server provides an IP address and related data to a DHCP client (PC or device) upon request. Existing DHCP Server If using an existing DHCP Server: •...
  • Page 16: Routing

    Level One ISDN Router Devices having fixed (static) IP Addresses must NOT use an IP Address within the range used by the DHCP Server. Routing The Routing feature (on the LAN tab) can be completely ignored if you do not have a router in your LAN.
  • Page 17: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Overview This Chapter is provided to help you decide whether or not you need to use a particular feature. For configuration and implementation details, refer to the on-line User Manual installed with the Manager utility. Access Control The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict Internet Access by individual workstations (PCs).
  • Page 18: Internet Applications

    Level One ISDN Router Internet Applications These features, on the Internet Application tab, are not available if you use the ISDN Router for LAN-to-LAN connection. Special Applications This feature is only required if you wish to use Internet applications which require 2-way communication, multiple connections, or combined TCP/UDP connections.
  • Page 19: Dial-In

    Advanced Features • Internet users will see the PC as having the IP Address from ISP shown on the Quick Setup screen of this device. (This is the same IP Address used by the Virtual Servers.) • Any Internet user who knows this address can connect to the Exposed Computer.
  • Page 20: Lan-To-Lan

    Level One ISDN Router LAN-to-LAN The LAN-to-LAN feature allows the Level One ISDN Router to connect to a remote LAN, via the ISDN link. • The remote LAN must also have a Level One ISDN Router or compatible device; each device must be configured. •...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Overview This section covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Level One ISDN Router. If you follow the suggested steps and the Level One ISDN Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. Internet Access Problem 1 ISDN Router is not listed in the Windows utility.
  • Page 22 Level One ISDN Router Check the "Proxy Server" settings on your PCs. • The ISDN Router is NOT a Proxy Server; PCs do not require "Proxy Server" settings to use it. • If you have Proxy Server on your local LAN, you should turn it Off, and disable the "Proxy Server"...
  • Page 23: Dial-In

    Troubleshooting Dial-in Problem 1 My modem can't establish a connection to the ISDN Router. Solution 1 You can NOT use a modem. You must use an ISDN TA, and establish an ISDN link. Problem 2 I always get a busy tone when I try to dial-in. Solution 2 Check the Usage setting on the ISDN tab.

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