Data Ports Setup - Multitech MultiFRAD FR221 User Manual

MultiFRAD User Guide

Data Ports Setup

24 The Data Port Configuration dialog box enables you to individually configure the two data channels
(Port 1 and Port 2) for PPP/Frame Relay, data over IP, or as a frame relay Hub. The Encapsulation
Type group determines how the data channel is configured.
If your MultiFRAD will be connected to a frame relay network or point-to-point, then accept the default
PPP/Frame Relay option in the Encapsulation Type group. However, if you are configuring your
MultiFRAD for data over IP, then select the IP option. The Remote IP Address field becomes active;
enter the IP address of the remote MultiFRAD.
The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is used to connect a pair of MultiFRADs together without going
across a frame relay network.
25 If your Multifrad will be connected to a Frame Relay network (but not to an Ethernet LAN) and both
data channels are synchronous and are being mapped to individual DLCIs, use the Raw option.
Select the Encapsulated option when a synchronous data channel and LAN traffic are combined on
a single frame relay DLCI.
Use the Hub option to route DLCIs to other MultiFRADs that are connected to the Data Ports. The
Hub function can be used to add data channels or to set up an Internet connection through a router
connected to one of the data channel ports.
If your MultiFRAD is going to be connected in a Point-to-Point configuration, Data Port Mode
defaults to APSM and all other modes are disabled.
26 If your data device is a synchronous device, ensure that the clocking is correct, and set the Speed if
an internal clock is used. Also check that the Encoding Scheme, Between Frames, and InterFrame
Timer settings are correct for your channel device, per user documentation.
If your data device is an asynchronous device, click Asynchronous, then set the Speed in the drop-
down list. Also select the Word Length, Parity, Stop Bits, etc. for your device. Refer to the user
documentation for the parameters of the data device.
27 Click OK when you are satisfied with the configurations for both data ports. If you enabled PPP in the
WAN Ports Default Setup dialog box, proceed to step 30.
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