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Multi-Tech RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Manual

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LAN-to-LAN Routing
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Model MTASR1-100
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  • Page 1 LAN-to-LAN Routing for Central-Site and Branch Office Networks Model MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 2: Quick Start Guide

    Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... 4 Related Documentation ... 5 Unpacking Your RouteFinder ... 6 Cabling your RouteFinder ... 7 Changing Shunt Position ... 9 RouteFinder Software ... 11 Loading your Software ... 11 Setting Up Your Remote User Database ... 19 Setting Up the Dial-up Networking ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide Introduction Welcome to Multi-Tech's new RouteFinder™, model MTASR1-100, an IP/IPX router for interconnecting LANs using switched or dedicated wide area telecommunications links. The MTASR1-100 provides IP and IPX routing and Media Access Control (MAC) layer bridging for all other protocols over its WAN ports. It features a 10Base-T or AUI port for local LAN connection, Command Port for configuration, and an RS232/V.35 port for asynchronous or...

  • Page 5: Related Documentation

    Related Documentation This MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide is intended to be used by qualified systems administrators and network managers. This quick start provides the necessary information for a qualified person to unpack, cable, load software, and configure the unit for proper operation.

  • Page 6: Unpacking Your Routefinder

    RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide Unpacking Your RouteFinder Remove all items from the box. See Figure 2. U. S. A M A D MA DE IN E IN U .S .A Figure 2. Unpacking...

  • Page 7: Cabling Your Routefinder

    Cabling Cabling your RouteFinder Cabling your RouteFinder involves making the proper WAN, Ethernet, Command Port and power connections. Figure 3 shows the back panel connectors and the associated cable connections. Table 1 details the procedures for connecting the cables to your RouteFinder.
  • Page 8 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide Step 1. If the WAN link needs to be changed to a V.35 interface, perform the procedure in Table 2. 2. Connect the RouteFinder Command Port to your PC using the short RJ-45 to DB25 (female) cable provided with your unit.

  • Page 9: Changing Shunt Position

    Changing Shunt Position Table 2 provides the procedure for moving the WAN link shunt when the RouteFinder is being connected to an external composite link device with a V.35 interface. Table 2. V.35 Shunt Procedure Step 1. Ensure that the external power supply is disconnected from the RouteFinder.
  • Page 10 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 5. Pry the shunt out of the default RS232 position, then insert the shunt in the V.35 position for the WAN link. See Figure 6. Slide the base back into the cabinet with the LEDs going toward the front and the back side grounding tabs pressing against the side of the cabinet.

  • Page 11: Routefinder Software

    RouteFinder Software The following software loading procedure does not provide every screen or option. It is assumed that a technical person with a thorough knowledge of Windows and the software loading process is doing the installation. Loading your Software 1. Run Windows on the PC that is connected to the RouteFinder’s Command Port.
  • Page 12 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install your RouteFinder software. Press Enter or click Next> to continue. 6. When the Select Program Folder dialog box appears, double-click the word “RASFinder” and delete it (and preceding spaces, etc.) leaving the word “RouteFinder” in the text box;...
  • Page 13 Click OK to continue. 8. The Setup Complete dialog box is displayed. Click the Finish button to continue. 9. The following message is displayed. Click No to skip the upgrade process. Software...
  • Page 14 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 10. The following message is displayed. Click Yes to download the default setup you’ve just defined. Clicking No prevents the defaults from being downloaded to the RouteFinder. 11. The following dialog box is displayed. Click Yes to continue 12.
  • Page 15 Routing Enable check box to disable IPX, then click OK and proceed to step 18. 14. Router Name: If this is the only RouteFinder on your network, you can use the default Router Name (MTROUTER); otherwise, you must assign a new Router Name in this field.
  • Page 16 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide The WAN network number has to be assigned by the network administrator and must be unique throughout the entire internetwork. Note: The WAN port does not have the capability of learning the network number, unlike the LAN port (i.e., the WAN port does not have a file server).
  • Page 17 25. If the WAN port is connected to a synchronous device, select Synchronous; the default uses an external clock in the synchronous device. If you are using the RouteFinder’s internal clock, select Internal Clock and select the appropriate Clock Speed from the pull-down list.
  • Page 18 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide Click OK to proceed. 28. The Writing Setup dialog box is displayed as the setup configuration is written to the RouteFinder. After the setup is written to the RouteFinder, the unit is rebooted. 29. Check to ensure that the FAIL LED on the RouteFinder is Off after the download is complete.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Remote User Database

    Setting Up Your Remote User Database The remote user database lets you gather information about your remote users. You can add remote users, remove users from the database, or you can edit information in the database. 1. Win3.1 users - From the Program Manager, click the Remote User Data Base icon.
  • Page 20 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide Click the Add button. 3. The Add Users dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 21 4. Build your user database by filling in the following fields for each user. User Name. The User Name can have as many as 39 characters. All printable characters are permitted; however, no blanks are allowed in the user name. In dial-in and dial-out applications, the user name is treated as a case insensitive string.
  • Page 22 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide Call Back Delay Call back delay is editable only if callback security is enabled. This specifies the duration (in seconds) after which the user will be called back at the administrator- assigned Call Back Number.

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Dial-Up Networking

    Setting Up the Dial-up Networking Setting up a dial-up network involves checking for hardware components and if the necessary software is loaded and configured properly. The setting up a dial-up network procedure looks at what software is loaded and if it is not loaded, a separate procedure is provided so that you can continue down a single path to the point of making a call on your network.
  • Page 24 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide A list of items will appear in a panel under the label The following network components are installed:. 3. If your network protocol is installed, continue with the next step, Select the Primary Network Logon.
  • Page 25 6. Install your modem. If you are using a new modem and have NOT installed it already, you will need to install it now, refer to the Installing Your Modem procedure in this section. 7. Create a Dial-up connection icon for the RouteFinder. Open the Dial-up Networking software.
  • Page 26 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 10. Continue to the next window. Click the Next> button at the bottom of the window. 11. In the Telephone number box, enter your RouteFinder’s telephone number. Do NOT enter the area code in the "Area code"...
  • Page 27 14. Configure your new RouteFinder Dial-up icon. Click your RouteFinder icon that you just created. Click the file menu button at the top of the Dial-up Networking window, then select the Properties option. A new window will appear. 16. Select Server types. Click the Server Types button. A window will appear.
  • Page 28 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 16. Select server type. Near the top of the window you will see a Type of Dial-Up Server drop-down list. Select the "PPP: Windows 95, Windows NT 3.5, Internet" option. 17. Ensure that all Advanced Options: are not checked.
  • Page 29 19. Select Specify Name Server address. If the circle to the left of the Specify Name Server address label does NOT have a dark center, Click it. 20. Enter the Primary DNS server address. In the "Primary DNS" server box, enter the Primary DNS number supplied by your network administrator;...
  • Page 30 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 22. Select Use default gateway on remote network. If the circle to the left of the Use default gateway on remote network label does NOT have a dark center, Click it. 23. Exit the Properties window. Click the OK button. You will see this button appear twice more.
  • Page 31 27. Save your Password. Note: This step is OPTIONAL. If you are concerned about the security of your account, do NOT save your password. You will have to manually reenter it every time you log on. To save your password, click on the Save password check box.
  • Page 32 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 30. Set the call waiting disabling option. To the right of the label is a pull-down menu. Click it and select the correct string to disable call waiting on your phone line: For Touchtone Phones: *70...

  • Page 33: Loading Dial-Up Network Software

    Loading Dial-Up Network Software 1. Locate your Windows 95 CD-ROM installation disk or floppies. Put it in the CD-ROM drive (or your floppy drive) and wait for it to show up on your desktop. 2. Select Add/Remove Programs. Double-click the My Computer icon.
  • Page 34 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 4. Select Communications. Click the check box to the left of the Communications option in the window, so that it shows a checkmark. Make sure that this is the ONLY box that shows a checkmark - if any other boxes are marked, click them so that the checkmark disappears.

  • Page 35: Loading Your Protocol

    Loading Your Protocol 1. From the Control Panel window, click the Network icon. 2. From the Network window, click the Add button. The Select Network Component Type window with a list of options will appear. Dial-Up Network...
  • Page 36 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 3. Open the protocol options window. Double-click the Protocol option. The Select Network Protocol window will appear with protocol options. 4. Select the Manufacturer of your protocol. Click the Manufacturer of your protocol option on the left side of the window to highlight it.

  • Page 37: Loading Client For Microsoft Networks

    Loading Client for Microsoft Networks 1. From the Control Panel window, click the Network icon. 2. From the Network window, click the Add button. The Select Network Component Type window with a list of options will appear. Dial-Up Network...
  • Page 38 RouteFinder MTASR1-100 Quick Start Guide 3. Open the client options window. Double-click the Client option. The Select Network Client window will appear with client options. 4. Select the Manufacturer of your client. Click the Manufacturer of your client option on the left side of the window to highlight it.

  • Page 39: Installing Your Modem

    Installing Your Modem Install your modem. If you are using a new modem and have NOT installed it already, you will need to install it now. 1. Select Add New Hardware. In the Control Panel window, Double-click the Add New Hardware icon. 2.

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS. Service Multi-Tech has an excellent staff of technical support personnel available to help you get the most out of your Multi-Tech product. Refer to your RouteFinder User Guide for Warranty and Service information.

  • Page 41: European Community Directives

    European Community Directives The CE mark is affixed to the enclosed Multi-Tech product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives: Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility;...
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