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Multitech FaxFinder FF120 Cabling Manual

V.34 fax servers 1, 2, 4, or 8 ports
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V.34 Fax Servers
1, 2, 4, or 8 Ports
Models: FF120
FF220
FF420
FF820
Cabling Guide

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Summary of Contents for Multitech FaxFinder FF120

  • Page 1 ® FaxFinder V.34 Fax Servers 1, 2, 4, or 8 Ports Models: FF120 FF220 FF420 FF820 Cabling Guide...
  • Page 2 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Check Multi-Tech’s web site for current versions of our product documentation.
  • Page 3 FaxFinder Cabling Guide Introduction This guide describes the hardware setup of the FF120, FF220, FF420, and FF820 FaxFinder units, that is, how to connect their cables for operation, and some preliminary considerations for their inter-operation with PBX units. Instructions for software...
  • Page 4: You Supply

    Getting Started We Supply • A FaxFinder (FF-120/220/420/820) with factory-installed software • One power supply with power cord (builds of FF-120/220 for outside North America have a 2-piece power connection), • Common telephone cables (1 for each port; RJ-11 at both ends) •...
  • Page 5: Faxfinder Operation

    PBX and the PBX must be able to route many incoming DID fax numbers to a group of station ports as DTMF digits. On the Multi-Tech website (look up “FaxFinder” under Documents and see Configuration Guides) we have a list of certified PBX configuration guides for FaxFinders.
  • Page 6 FaxFinder Cabling Guide believe that your PBX has the necessary DID routing capability but your PBX is not listed, contact Multi-Tech Technical Support (see page 2). In Automated Routing Mode, the line ports on the FaxFinder will be connected to the appropriate station ports on your PBX.
  • Page 7 FaxFinder Cabling Guide Application Considerations MultiTech Systems, Inc.
  • Page 8 Quick Hookup Quick Hookup for FF-120/220 FaxFinder FF-120/220 Hookup Cabling to computer running terminal software. Cabling to telco POTS lines For debugging purposes only. or PBX station ports. Connector at FaxFinder: RJ-45. Connector at computer: DB-9. CONSOLE LINE 1 LINE 2 LAN 1 Cabling to your IP network.
  • Page 9 FaxFinder Cabling Guide Quick Hookup Quick Hookup for FF-420/820 MultiTech Systems, Inc.
  • Page 10 Quick Hookup Earth Grounding for FF-420/820 Product Ground Screw FF-420/820 Unit Grounding connectors must be secured permanently to product ground screw and earth ground screw. FaxFinder Cabling Guide Ground Wire: Size 18AWG or thicker Earth Ground Screw: Connected to Permanent Earth Ground of Building’s Electrical System MultiTech Systems, Inc.
  • Page 11 FaxFinder Cabling Guide Cabling Process 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. FF-120/220 Power. Plug the DC power transformer into a power outlet or power strip. Secure the other end to the Power Receptacle on your FaxFinder.
  • Page 12 Cabling Instructions FaxFinder Cabling Guide B. FF-420/820 Power. Connect the power cable between the unit and a power outlet. ETHERNET COMMAND FF-420/820 MultiTech Systems, Inc.
  • Page 13 FaxFinder Cabling Guide 2.Verify powering. Status LED Line 1 LAN 1 Status Power LNK 100 TD RD TR CD Power Status LED Power Status Ethernet Modem 1 Modem 2 TD RD CD TD RD CD TD RD CD Power LED After power is applied, the Power LED comes on immediately but there is a 4-second delay before the Status LED comes on.
  • Page 14 Cabling Instructions 3. Connect FaxFinder to Ethernet Network. Plug one end of your RJ45 ethernet cable into the FaxFinder’s ethernet jack and the other end into your network ethernet hub. This ethernet cable is not included with your FaxFinder unit. Ethernet Receptacle LAN 1...
  • Page 15 Port on the PBX. receptacle. One RJ11-to-RJ11 cable is included for each port of your FaxFinder (1 for FF120, 2 for FF220; 4 for FF420; 8 for FF820). Automated Routing Mode ETHERNET COMMAND MultiTech Systems, Inc.
  • Page 16 Patents This device is covered by one or more of the following patents: 6,031,867; 6,012,113; 6,009,082; 5,905,794; 5,864,560; 5,815,567; 5,815,503; 5,812,534; 5,809,068; 5,790,532; 5,764,628; 5,764,627; 5,754,589; D394,250; 5,724,356; 5,673,268; 5,673,257; 5,644,594; 5,628,030; 5,619,508; 5,617,423; 5,600,649; 5,592,586; 5,577,041; 5,574,725; D374,222; 5,559,793; 5,546,448; 5,546,395; 5,535,204;...

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