Multitech FaxFinder FF120 Administrator User Manual
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- Page 1 ® FaxFinder V.34 Fax Servers Models: FF120 FF220 FF420 FF820 Administrator User Guide...
- Page 2 Fax: 763-785-9874 Technical Support Country By Email By Phone Europe, Middle East, Africa: support@multitech.co.uk (44) 118 959 7774 U.S., Canada, all others: support@multitech.com (800) 972-2439 or (763) 717-5863 Warranty To read the warranty statement for your product, please visit: http://www.multitech.com.
- Page 3 ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 – PRODUCT DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS ............... 4 Product Description ........................... 4 Safety Warnings ............................6 Technical Specifications ..........................7 CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION ........................9 Mechanical Mounting ..........................10 Quick Hookup ............................11 Installation Overview ..........................14 CHAPTER 3 –...
- Page 4 Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Product Description This manual describes four Multi-Tech V.34 fax servers: the FF120 1-Port FaxFinder unit, the FF220 2- Port FaxFinder unit, the FF420 4-Port FaxFinder unit, and the FF820 8-Port FaxFinder unit. All four of these units are complete, economical, easy-to-use network fax servers.
- Page 5 Chapter 1: Product Description and Specifications The FF420 and FF820 are both housed in chassis of the same size and shape. Similarly, the FF120 and FF220 are both housed in a chassis of the same size and shape, a chassis smaller and differently shaped than that for the FF420/820.
- Page 6 Chapter 1: Product Description and Specifications Safety Warnings Telecom 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. This product must be disconnected from power source and telephone network interface when servicing. 3. This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed computers. 4.
- Page 7 Chapter 1: Product Description and Specifications Technical Specifications The FaxFinder models meet the following specifications: FF120/220 FF420/820 Connectors RJ11 Line Jacks (1 or 2), Console RJ11-Line Jacks (4 or 8), RJ45 - Serial Port for RJ45-to-RS232 Ethernet Jack configuration/debug connection, Ethernet RJ48 connector, and Locking Screw on the Power Jack.
- Page 8 PBX specified in each guide. Multi-Tech manuals and other resources are available on the Multi-Tech Web site at http://www.multitech.com. Distributing Documents to Client Users The person acting as FaxFinder Administrator should see to it that client users get copies of the Client Operation Primer (the file name is S000407E.PDF) and the Client User Guide (the file name is...
- Page 9 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 – Installation Introduction This chapter shows you how to set up your Multi-Tech Model FF120/220/420/820 FaxFinder. The setup process includes both cabling of the FaxFinder unit and configuration of the FaxFinder server software. The FaxFinder server software resides on the FaxFinder unit and does not need to be installed. PBX Compatibility Before proceeding with cabling or software installation, you should confirm that the telephony equipment with which you intend to use the FaxFinder is compatible with it.
- Page 10 Chapter 2: Installation Mechanical Mounting The FF120/220 FaxFinder comes with chassis screw holes to facilitate attaching it to a flat surface. The FF420/820 are table-top units that can also be rack-mounted. Rack-mounting hardware is included. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. FaxFinder Admin User Guide...
- Page 11 Chapter 2: Installation Quick Hookup FF120/220 FaxFinder FF-120/220 Hookup Cabling to computer running terminal software. Cabling to telco POTS lines For debugging purposes only. or PBX station ports. Power Cable Connector at FaxFinder: RJ-45. Receptacle Connector at computer: DB-9. CONSOLE LINE 2 LAN 1 LINE 1...
- Page 12 Chapter 2: Installation Earth Grounding for FF420/820 Product Ground Screw Ground Wire: Size 18AWG FF-420/820 or thicker Unit Earth Ground Screw: Connected to Permanent Earth Ground of Building’s Grounding connectors Electrical System must be secured permanently to product ground screw and earth ground screw.
- Page 13 Chapter 2: Installation FaxFinder Operating Modes The FaxFinder Fax Server provides two-way fax service to PC client users on an Ethernet network. For outgoing service, users send faxes by using the Print command of any application program and selecting the FaxFinder as the target Printer. For incoming fax service, the FaxFinder converts the incoming faxes into graphic files that are sent as email attachments to fax recipients on the Ethernet network.
- Page 14 Chapter 2: Installation Installation Overview Part A: Cabling – Connecting the FaxFinder to Power, Phone Lines, and Ethernet Summary: Place the FaxFinder in a convenient location, and then connect it to your AC power outlet and Ethernet. 1. Connect FaxFinder to AC Outlet. A.
- Page 15 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Verify Powering. FF-120/220 Status LED Line 2 Line 1 LAN 1 Status TD RD TR CD Power LNK 100 TD RD TR CD Power Status LED Power Status Ethernet Modem 1 Modem 4 Modem 5 Modem 6 Modem 7 Modem 8 Modem 2...
- Page 16 Chapter 2: Installation Part B: Connecting to Telephony Service The FaxFinder can either be connected to a PBX (for use in Automated Routing Mode ) or to POTS lines (for use in Manual Routing Mode ). Connection for Connection for Automated Routing Mode Manual Routing Mode Plug one end of the phone cable into the...
- Page 17 Chapter 2: Installation Part C: Installing the Software There are two programs to install for configuring and using the FaxFinder unit. The Device Manager software is for the Administrator and primarily deals with the setup and logging functionality. The second is the Client software that is for general use of the FaxFinder, but it needs to be associated with a FaxFinder unit for proper operation.
- Page 18 Chapter 2: Installation C. Select the location where you would like the software to install. Click Next . D. The software is ready to be installed. Click Install . Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. FaxFinder Admin User Guide...
- Page 19 Chapter 2: Installation E. When the installation is completed, click Finish . Installation of the Device Manger software is complete. You may now move ahead and set up your FaxFinder unit using the Device Manager software, or continue with the Client software installation below.
- Page 20 Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Client software A. Insert the FaxFinder Product CD into the CD-ROM drive of the client PC. If the CD does not auto start, use Windows Explorer to navigate to your CD drive and launch the installation program by double-clicking on cd_start.exe file on the CD.