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Planet RT-101 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Smart IP Router RT-101 Single Port Internet Router EMRT101...

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Copyright by PLANET Technology Corp.1997. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION............5 How the RT-101 Works......... 6 Package Contents..........8 Features Overview..........8 RT-101 Outlook ..........8 DIP Switches ..........10 LEDs .............. 10 Pre-Installation Checklist ........ 10 Requirements ..........11 2 CONFIGURATION ........... 13 Device Configuration.......... 14 Basic Configuration Menu.......

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The RT-101 allows you to expand network functionality while minimizing system resource costs. Set up has never been easier. Simply connect the RT-101 directly to your PC’s serial port via the packaged configuration serial cable and configure using any DEC VT100 compatible terminal program.

  • Page 6: How The Rt-101 Works

    Internet. Once the RT-101 is installed and configured, the Internet is just a click away. The RT-101 is assigned a unique IP addresses that allows it to communicate directly with the Internet. Activating your browser and inputting a URL (Universal Resource Locator) produces a Internet bound data package that is routed through the RT-101 to Internet.
  • Page 7 dropped communication link for transmission activity. If activity is detected, a connection with the Internet will automatically be re-established. To the user, it is as if the line were never dropped. Figure 1-1: Office to Internet Diagram...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Configuration Serial Cable • This User’s Manual If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your RT-101 dealer as soon as possible. Features Overview This section describes the RT-101 features and their functions. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with your new Internet router.
  • Page 9 • Connect the modem to this Serial Port port. • DIP switches Used to put the RT-101 in the configuration mode. more information, refer to DIP Switches table below. ‘ This LED is used to indicate an Error LED error.

  • Page 10: Dip Switches

    RT-101 User’s Manual Dip Switches DIP Switches Description Normal Operation Configuration Mode LEDs LED Status Table LINK ERROR Green LED Red LED Description During power On, both LEDs should light then the Red LED should go off. both LEDs stay on, there is a hardware problem.

  • Page 11: Requirements

    SmartCom and Windows 95 Hyper Terminal. • TCP/IP protocol enabled. • Ethernet Network employing 10Base-T or 10Base2 cable. • An external asynchronous modem. • One standard serial cable to connect the modem and RT-101. • Router account with local ISP.

  • Page 13: Configuration

    PC serial port using the packaged configuration serial cable. 2. Set both of the RT-101’s DIP switches to their On positions. See the Dip Switches table in Chapter 1 for more information. 3. Configure your DEC VT100 or DEC VT102 compatible communications program.

  • Page 14: Device Configuration

    RT-101 User’s Manual 6. Once the configuration is complete, Save and reset the device. 7. Power off the RT-101 and Set the DIP switches to their OFF positions. Now you are ready to install the RT-101 in the LAN for Internet Access.

  • Page 15: Basic Configuration Menu

    Once the RT-101 is powered On, it will automatically initiate the configuration program. Simply navigate to the desired option as described in the previous table and press enter. The configuration program will either move the cursor to the input field, where you input configuration settings directly from the keyboard, or display a predefined list of values for you to choose from.
  • Page 16 RT-101 User’s Manual Option Description Enter the IP address of the RT-101 Local IP Address Enter the Net Mask Local Network Mask Enter the ISP provided IP address Remote IP Address Remote Network Enter the ISP provided Net Mask Mask...
  • Page 17 Option Description Line Type Select Lease Line(Null modem) if you are using a lease line. When this option is enabled, the Initial String, Answer On String, Answer Off String, Hang-Up String and Dial Prefix String are disabled and RTS/CTS flow control is set. Otherwise select Dial up line.

  • Page 18: [Modem Settings]

    RT-101 User’s Manual Option Description Disconnect Link This option sets the time that a connection must remain inactive before the connection if inactive for more than N is terminated. Acceptable “N” values are 0-255 minutes with 0 having the special mutes: meaning of no time-out.
  • Page 19 Initial String You must specify the following in your Initial String: • Fixed baud rate setting (disable serial data rate adjustment) • RTS/CTS flow control • DCD to track the presence of a carrier • DTR off to hang-up modem •...

  • Page 20: [Network Settings]

    RT-101 User’s Manual [Network Settings] Selecting the Network Setting option will cause the following menu to appear. [ Network configuration ] Serial Port: >UDP checksum: Yes Periodic RIP: Yes Generate zero fill (BSD 4.2) broadcast address: No Use ethernet IP address and network mask: No IP address: 139.175.50.93...
  • Page 21 Serial Port: >UDP checksum: Yes Periodic RIP: Yes Generate zero fill (BSD 4.2) broadcast address: No Use ethernet IP address and network mask: No IP address: 139.175.50.93 Network mask: 255.255.255.0 Local MTU: 1500 Remotw MTU: 1500 PPP Link: Connect-tries: 3 Tries Delay between two tries: 1 Minutes...
  • Page 22 RT-101 User’s Manual The following options allow you to set the Serial Port parameters that define how the serial interface is configured for data transmission. UPD Checksum: Set this option to Yes to enable UDP Checksum. UDP Checksum provides a check on all transmission data to ensure data reliability.
  • Page 23 8 to 1500 with 576 being the default value The following parameters define how often PPP Link the RT-101 will attempt to establish a connection with the ISP when the first attempt fails. Connect Tries: Defines how many times the RT-...

  • Page 24: Lan Installation

    RT-101 User’s Manual Save and Reset Device: Select this option to save the new configuration settings to the device. The RT-101 is now configured. Proceed to Chapter 3 for LAN Installation.
  • Page 25 LAN I NSTALLATION Installing your new RT-101 in your existing Ethernet LAN is quick and easy. To install your RT-101, follow the instructions below: 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a place on the network to install the Communication Server unit.
  • Page 26 4. Connect Power Adapter Connect the modem power adapter to the modem and the RT-101’s power adapter to the RT- 101. Power both devices On. Warning: Only use the power adapter provided with the RT-101. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.

  • Page 27: Operation

    PERATION Once the RT-101 has been configured and installed in your network, it is ready for use. To access the Internet, follow the steps below: 1. Consult the ISP data sheet and configure the following IP parameters on your workstation: •...

  • Page 29: A Troubleshooting

    This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the RT-101 and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the RT-101 still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. I configured and installed the RT-101 Problem 1:...
  • Page 30 RT-101 User’s Manual your browser, ensure that your workstations settings, including IP address, Default Gateway, and DNS are correct. 2. Ping the RT-101. Go to the DOS prompt and enter the following command: Ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the RT-101 IP address.

  • Page 31: Basic Information

    The ISP must provide the customer Solution 4: with basic information concerning security and parameter settings. The data sheet below is from an ISP to a customer who has a router account and is using a dial-up line. Basic Information: User Name: Stymme Password: Keepquite Phone Number:...
  • Page 32 RT-101 User’s Manual Notice that the Remote IP address and the Default Gateway IP address are the same.

  • Page 33: B At Command Set

    B AT C OMMAND Basic AT Command Set Command Description <any key> Terminate current connection attempt Escape sequence code, entered in data state, wait for modem to return to command state Force answer mode on-line Handshake operation ATBn Select ITU-T V.22 for 1200 bps communication Select Bell 212A for 1200 bps communication...
  • Page 34 RT-101 User’s Manual Command Description Dial last number ATDL ATDSn Dial number stored in NVRAM at position n. n=0-9 Command mode local echo of keyboard ATEn commands Echo off Echo on On/Off hook control ATHn Hang up (on hook), same as ATH...
  • Page 35 AT Command Set Command Description Result code displayed ATQn Modem returns result code Modem does not return result code Return result code but quiet in answer mode (will not show in AT&Vn) Number of rings required before modem ATS0=n answers. n=0 disables auto-answer. Set bit b of S-register r to n.

  • Page 36: Extended "At&" Command Set

    RT-101 User’s Manual Extended ”AT&” Command Set (Includes RTS/CTS Flow Control Commands) Command Description &Bn Data rate, terminal-to-modem &B1 DTE/DCE rate fixed at DTE setting Carrier Detect operations &Cn &C1 Carrier Detect tracks presence of carrier Data Terminal Ready (DTR) operations &Dn...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specification PECIFICATIONS RT-101 Model No.: 80186, 25MHz TCP/IP Dial-Out Protocol: IEEE 802.2/802.3, Ethernet II, Frame Type: SNAP Ethernet 10Base-2(BNC) and Network 10Base-T (UTP) Interface: One male DB-9 connector Serial Port: Max. Asyn. 230.4 Kbps Speed UART 16550 LEDS External Power...
  • Page 38 RT-101 User’s Manual Null Modem Pin Assignments Figure C-1: Null Modem Pin Out...

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