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- Page 1 LAN-to-LAN Routing for Central-Site and Branch Office Networks DSU RouteFinder Model MTASR2-201 User Guide...
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Page 2: Record Of Revisions
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
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description Introduction ... 6 Preview of this Guide ... 7 Front Panel Description ... 8 Back Panel Description ... 9 RS232/V.35 Connector ... 9 56K DSU Connector ... 9 10Base-T (Ethernet) Connector ... 9 Command Connector ... 9 Power Connector ... - Page 4 On-line Warranty Registration ... 52 Service ... 53 Tech Support ... 54 Recording DSU RouteFinder Information ... 54 The Multi-Tech BBS ... 55 About the Internet ... 56 Appendixes Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams ... 58 Appendix B - Scripting ... 59 Appendix C - Regulatory Information ...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction And Description
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Page 6: Introduction
DSU RouteFinder User Guide Introduction Welcome to Multi-Tech's new DSU RouteFinder, Model MTASR2-201, which provides secure and seamless LAN-to-LAN routing capability and can also provide dial-up capability. This unit supports multiple WAN services and supports a wide range of routing protocols including IP, IPX, TCP, and RIP version 2. -
Page 7: Preview Of This Guide
Internet presence and user bulletin board service, and space for recording information about your DSU RouteFinder prior to calling Multi- Tech’s Technical Support group. MTASR2-201 Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description ®... -
Page 8: Front Panel Description
3 minutes, it indicates that a boot failure has occurred; this indicator also lights when firmware is being downloaded to the DSU RouteFinder. Power The Power indicator lights when power is applied to the DSU RouteFinder. MTASR2-201... -
Page 9: Back Panel Description
The Power connector is used to connect the external power supply to the DSU RouteFinder. The Power connector is a 6-pin circular DIN connector. A separate power cord is connected to the power supply and the live AC grounded outlet. MTASR2-201... -
Page 10: Related Documentation
DSU RouteFinder unit, and you can always find the latest version of these guides at Multi-Tech’s Web site. At the Multi-Tech Home Page (http://www.multitech.com), click Support, then Manuals, then DSU RouteFinder and you will find the DSU RouteFinder User Guide and the Remote Access Server Dial-Out Redirector User Guide. -
Page 11: Specifications
Power Consumption - 10 Watts • Dimensions - • Weight - 2 pounds (.92 kg) MTASR2-201 Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description 1.625" high x 6" wide x 9" deep 5.63 cm high x 22.34 cm wide x 33.51 cm deep... - Page 12 DSU RouteFinder User Guide MTASR2-201...
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Page 13: Chapter 2 - Installation
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Page 14: Safety Warnings
Quick Start Guide, and three diskettes (i.e., the DSU RouteFinder User Guide, and the DSU RouteFinder Software). Inspect the contents for signs of any shipping damage. If damage is observed, do not power up the unit, contact Multi-Tech’s Technical Support for advice (refer to Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech DSU RouteFinder in its final location and perform the Cabling Procedure. -
Page 15: 8-Position Dip Switch
Note: The DIP switch settings cannot be changed externally; you must remove the circuit board from the chassis. Refer to the steps in the next section, removing the circuit board. MTASR2-201 Normal Mode operation DDS clocking Reserved for future use. -
Page 16: V.35 Shunt Procedure
While supporting the back panel, turn the DSU RouteFinder over again, and replace the cabinet mounting screw. Turn the DSU RouteFinder right side up again and proceed to the next section to connect the cables. 8-Position DIP Switch. MTASR2-201... -
Page 17: Cabling Your Dsu Routefinder
Wait for the FAIL LED on the DSU RouteFinder to go OFF before proceeding. This may take a couple of minutes to go OFF. At this time your DSU RouteFinder is completely cabled. Proceed to Loading and Configuration, to load the RouteFinder software. MTASR2-201 Power Connection Command Cable PC Connection Chapter 3 - Software... - Page 18 DSU RouteFinder User Guide MTASR2-201...
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Page 19: Chapter 3 - Software Loading And Configuration
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Page 20: Introduction
Win95/98/NT users - click Start | Run. In the Run dialog box click the down arrow and choose a:\setup or b:\setup (depending on the letter of your floppy disk drive), then click When the Welcome screen appears, press Enter or click Next> to continue. Press Enter or click Next> to continue. MTASR2-201... - Page 21 PC (COM1 -- COM4) that is connected to the DSU RouteFinder. Click OK to continue. Click Finish to continue. The “Do you want to perform upgrade?” dialog box is displayed. MTASR2-201 Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration...
- Page 22 15. Ethernet: You can enable Auto Learn Ethernet Network Numbers by leaving the default (Yes) checked, or you can manually assign the network numbers after disabling the Auto Learn option by clicking on No. If no file server is connected to the Ethernet segment, then MTASR2-201...
- Page 23 (External or DDS Clocking is the default). If WAN 1 is not on a Direct Connection or Leased Line, click that option to disable it, then enter your ISP’s phone number in the Dial Number field. MTASR2-201 Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration...
- Page 24 27. Win3.1 users - you are returned to your Program Manager where the RouteFinder Program Group and Program Items (RouteFinder icons) have been created. Win95/98/NT users - you are returned to your desktop. Your DSU RouteFinder is operational at this time. MTASR2-201...
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Page 25: Chapter 4 - Dsu Routefinder Software
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Page 26: Introduction
The Downloading Code dialog is displayed, which includes a status bar to monitor the download. When the download is complete the DSU RouteFinder will reboot. This process will take several minutes. After rebooting, you will be returned to Windows. MTASR2-201... - Page 27 If you have an external device connected to the WAN 2 port of the DSU RouteFinder, this application will open the Router Print Console screen, part of a terminal emulation program, that will enable you to configure the external device. MTASR2-201...
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Page 28: Setup Menu
DSU RouteFinder. Two buttons in the bottom row of buttons open the online Help system (Router Help) and end (Exit) a DSU RouteFinder Setup session. The Retry button remains inactive until you fail to connect with the target DSU RouteFinder. MTASR2-201... -
Page 29: Ip Setup
Poisoned reverse is a method used by RIP to improve the rate of convergence of the routing tables of interconnected IP routers. Routers supporting poisoned reverse that receive such RIPs ignore the entries set to 16 and thus prevent the propagation of unnecessary (and often incorrect MTASR2-201... - Page 30 Domain Name System (DNS) servers, the default route, filters, OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), and Static Routes. The IP Port Setup Advanced tab enables you to set up various configuration options for the IP routing protocol. The options that you select here apply to all ports on which IP routing takes place. MTASR2-201...
- Page 31 RIP is aged from the route table. The aging timer starts from the addition, reference, or change of an RIP based routed entry and has a recommended value of 180 seconds. The Default Route group defines the default route for the DSU RouteFinder. The IP Address field MTASR2-201...
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Page 32: Open Shortest Path First (Ospf)
All OSPF protocol exchanges are authenticated; i.e., only trusted routers can participate in the Autonomous System’s routing. Furthermore, a variety of authentication schemes can be used; in fact, separate authentication schemes can be configured for each IP subnet. Clicking OSPF on the Advanced tab opens the General Setup dialog box. MTASR2-201... - Page 33 Virtual Interface entries will consist of Transit Area ID numbers and Virtual Neighbor Router ID numbers; the Transmit Delay, Hello Interval, Retransmit Interval, and Dead Interval (all, in seconds) can be specified, and Authentication keys and Key IDs can be used. MTASR2-201...
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Page 34: Ipx Setup
The two IPX WAN Setup dialog boxes allow you to enable or disable IPX routing on the WAN ports, change the network numbers for the WAN ports, change the default RIP and SAP timers, and optimize the bandwidth. The IPX WAN network number has to be the same on both ends of MTASR2-201... - Page 35 If there is a server on the local segment, then IPX network number auto learn should be enabled. If there is no server, or if for some reason the DSU RouteFinder comes up before the server does, the DSU RouteFinder will default to some random network numbers after a short period of time. MTASR2-201...
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Page 36: Spanning Tree Setup
Ethernet LANs. However, if your internetwork contains any loops or redundant links, then the Spanning Tree Algorithm must also be enabled. If you use only the IP and IPX protocols, leave bridging disabled to allow the DSU RouteFinder to operate more efficiently. MTASR2-201... -
Page 37: Wan Port Setup
MultiModem ZDX Series modem. If this is the dialing end of a dial-up link, you will need to enter the phone number to be dialed in the Dial Number text box in the Connection Method group. MTASR2-201... -
Page 38: Ppp Port Setup
You can set up the DSU RouteFinder to bring down the connection on the WAN link when there is no real data traffic on the line; the router will then automatically bring up the WAN link when data is available to go across the link. MTASR2-201... -
Page 39: Applications Setup
SNMP management support and set up various conditions for messages. Normally, all the message items are left disabled to prevent degradation in router performance. For more information on using these remote configuration applications, refer to Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management. MTASR2-201... -
Page 40: Filtering
IP addresses in the packet. • ICMP Filtering - Separate filtering support is provided for specific kinds of received ICMP packets. For a more detailed description of filtering, refer to the on-line help provided with your RouteFinder software. MTASR2-201... -
Page 41: Diagnostics
Select the port you wish to run diagnostics on from the Test Port group (Ethernet, WAN 1 or WAN 2), then click Test to start the test. For more details and parameters about specific fields within the diagnostics dialog, refer to the on-line help provided with your RouteFinder software. MTASR2-201... -
Page 42: Scripting
Click the Script Enable check box to enable scripting. Click Script to access scripting options. The Script Dialog menu is displayed. From this menu, you can edit, compile and download scripts. For more information on scripting, refer to Appendix B - Scripting. MTASR2-201... -
Page 43: Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration And Management
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Page 44: Introduction
Verify that the Communication Type is set to COM Port and the Select Port field is set to the COM port number (COM1 - COM4) of your local PC that is connected to the DSU RouteFinder. in this chapter to configure a MTASR2-201... - Page 45 14 At the remote site, reconnect the DSU RouteFinder to the serial port of the PC and from the Program Manager screen click the Router Configuration icon to verify that the RouteFinder is running. MTASR2-201 Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management Chapter 4...
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Page 46: Lan-Based Remote Configuration Procedure
In the IP Address field, enter the IP Address of the remote DSU RouteFinder. Click OK when you are satisfied with your selections. The Windows Program Manager menu is displayed. Double-click the Router Configuration icon. The following dialog box is displayed: MTASR2-201... - Page 47 Click Exit when the download is complete. Click the Router Configuration icon in the Program Manager screen to verify that the RouteFinder is running. MTASR2-201 Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management Chapter 4 for a...
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Page 48: Remote Management
System and when the Connect dialog box opens, enter the desired IP Address in the Host Name field and Click Connect. When you enter a valid Host Name (IP Address) and click Connect, you are immediately connected to the target RouteFinder and the Router Management Menu screen is displayed. Software. MTASR2-201... -
Page 49: Router Management
Port 1 or Port 2. Remote User Database The Remote User Database option (Option 4 on the Router Management Menu) allows a remote user to add user information such as Name and Password, callback information, and which protocol stacks to enable or disable. MTASR2-201... -
Page 50: Web Browser Management
Note: The first user to access the DSU RouteFinder will have read/write rights over the unit. All subsequent users will have read only rights, and therefore, some of the options within the Web interface will be inactive (i.e., will not be linked). MTASR2-201... -
Page 51: Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service And Tech Support
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Page 52: Introduction
Internet. Limited Warranty Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. (“MTS”) warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, or if proof of purchase is not provided, two years from date of shipment. -
Page 53: Service
Service If your tech support specialist decides that service is required, your DSU RouteFinder may be sent (freight prepaid) to our factory. Return shipping charges will be paid by Multi-Tech Systems. Include the following with your DSU RouteFinder: • a description of the problem. -
Page 54: Tech Support
Multi-Tech has an excellent staff of technical support personnel available to help you get the most out of your Multi-Tech product. If you have any questions about the operation of this unit, call 1- 800-972-2439. Please fill out the DSU RouteFinder information (below), and have it available when you call. -
Page 55: The Multi-Tech Bbs
The Multi-Tech BBS For customers who do not have Internet access, Multi-Tech maintains a bulletin board system (BBS) that mirrors its FTP site. Information available from the BBS includes new product information, product upgrade files, and problem-solving tips. The phone number for the Multi- Tech BBS is (800) 392-2432 (USA and Canada) or (612) 785-3702 (international and local). -
Page 56: About The Internet
About the Internet If you prefer to receive technical support via the Internet, you can contact Tech Support via e-mail at the following address: http://www.multitech.com/support Multi-Tech’s presence includes a Web site at: http://www.multitech.com and an ftp site at: ftp://ftp.multitech.com MTASR2-201... -
Page 57: Appendixes
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Page 58: Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams
CLEAR TO SEND (CB) RS232/ V.35 SIGNAL GROUND (AB) Connector CARRIER DETECT (CF) TRANSMIT CLOCK (DB) RECEIVE CLOCK (DD) DATA TERMINAL READY (CD) To DTE Device (e.g., PC) 56K DSU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pins Circuit Transmit Receive MTASR2-201... -
Page 59: Appendix B - Scripting
/*Some more code here. */ return(t); endproc proc b; return(a(u,v); endproc MTASR2-201 ={<var_type> <identifier> {, <identifier> } ; } =<elementary_statement> I <if_statement> I<for_statement> I <while_statement> I <switch_statement> =IF <expression> THEN <statement_list> {ELSE<statement_list> } <expression> / DO <statement_list> ENDFOR CASE <string_const> <statement_list> I DEFAULT <statement_list>... - Page 60 Binary Operators :*/ + _< > <= >= == ! = && II All the operators are left associative. Expressions are evaluated completely; so care must be taken while writing expressions. For example, expressions like (a !=0 && b / a) would create run time error. MTASR2-201...
- Page 61 Example Script: proc main; string login_prompt; string user_name; string password_prompt; string password; string shell_menu; string shell_menu_response; integer timeout; timeout=10; login_prompt=”login:”; user_name=”user1”; password_prompt=”Password:”; password=”user1”; shell_menu=”choice:”; shell_menu_response=”1”; transmit(“A”); wait(1) transmit(“T^M”); waitfor (“OK”,10); MTASR2-201 GETCTS PARITY RXFLUSH STOPBITS TXFLUSH PROC STRCAT STRFMT TOUPPER Appendices...
- Page 62 (“^M”); if (waitfor (password_prompt,timeout)) then transmit (password); transmit (“^M”); if (waitfor (shell_menu,timeout)) then transmit (shell_menu_response); transmit (“^M”); else transmit (“Shell Menu Not Received^M”); endif else transmit (“Password Prompt Not Received^M”); endif else transmit (“Login Prompt Not Received^M”); endif Endproc MTASR2-201...
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Page 63: Appendix C - Regulatory Information
Canada. EMC and Safety Directive Compliance The CE mark is affixed to this 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. -
Page 64: Fcc Part 68 Telecom
7. No repairs are to be made by you. Repairs are to be made only by Multi-Tech Systems or its licensees. Unauthorized repairs void registration and warranty. -
Page 65: Canadian Limitations Notice
This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. MTASR2-201... - Page 66 RouteFinder User Guide MTASR2-201...
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Page 67: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of Terms... - Page 68 Bandwidth is a factor in determining the amount of information and the speed at which a medium can transmit data or other information. Backward Explicit Congestion Notification (BECN): A bit that tells you that a certain frame on a particular logical connection has encountered heavy traffic. The bit provides notification that congestion-avoidance procedures should MTASR2-201...
- Page 69 United Nations and headquartered in Geneva whose purpose is to develop and to publish recommendations for worldwide standardization of telecommunications devices. CCITT has developed modem standards that are adapted primarily by PTT (post, telephone and telegraph) organizations that operate telephone networks of countries outside of the U.S. See also ITU. MTASR2-201...
- Page 70 A D4 framing bit is used to identify the channel and the signaling frame. Signalling for voice channels is carried in-band for every channel, along with the encoded voice. See “robbed-bit signaling”. Data Communications Equipment (DCE): Any device which serves as the portal of entry from the user equipment to MTASR2-201...
- Page 71 DTMF (Dual-Tone MultiFrequency): A generic push-button concept made popular by AT&T TouchTone. E&M: A telephony trunking system used for either switch-to-switch, or switch-to-network, or computer/telephone system-to-switch connection. EIA: The Electronics Industries Association is a trade organization in Washington, DC that sets standards for use of its MTASR2-201...
- Page 72 Connecting a POTS telephone to a computer telephony system via a T1 link requires a channel bank configured for the FX connection. To generate a call from the POTS set to the computer telephony system, a FXO connection must be configured. MTASR2-201...
- Page 73 Internet Protocol was designed to connect local area networks. Although there are many protocols that do this, IP refers to the global system of interconnecting computers. It is a highly distributed protocol (each machine only worries about sending data to the next step in the route). MTASR2-201...
- Page 74 Metropolitan Statistical Area. At divestiture, the territory served by the Bell system was divided into approximately 161 LATAs. The Bell Operating Companies (BOCs) provide Intra-LATA services. Local Exchange Carrier (LEC): The local phone company which provides local (i.e., not long distance) transmission MTASR2-201...
- Page 75 Object-Oriented: A method for structuring programs as hierarchically organized classes describing the data and operations of objects that may interact with other objects. Office Channel Unit - Data Port (OCU-DP): The CO channel bank used as the interface between the customer’s DSU and the channel bank. MTASR2-201...
- Page 76 Contrast with ROM. Protocol: 1. A set of semantic and syntactic rules that determines the behavior of functional units in achieving communication. 2. In Open Systems Interconnection architecture, a set of semantic and syntactic rules that determine MTASR2-201...
- Page 77 25-pin DB-25, or a 9-pin DB-9 connector. The RS-232 standard defines the purposes, electrical characteristics and timing of the signals for each of the 25 lines. RS-422: The EIA standard for a balanced interface with no accompanying physical connector. RS-422 products can use screw terminals, DB9, various DB25, and DB37 connectors. MTASR2-201...
- Page 78 T Carrier: The generic name for a digitally multiplexed carrier system. In the North American digital hierarchy, a T is used to designate a DS (digital signal) level hierarchy. Examples: T1 (DS1) is a 1.544 Mbps 24-channel designation. In MTASR2-201...
- Page 79 Tunneling: Encapsulation data in an IP packet for transport across the Internet. Twisted pair wiring: A type of cabling with one or more pairs of insulated wires wrapped around each other. An inexpensive wiring method used for LAN and telephone applications, also called UTP wiring. MTASR2-201...
- Page 80 Contrast “Red Alarm” and “Blue Alarm”. Zero Byte Time Slot Interchange (ZBTSI): A method for allowing 64 Kbps unrestricted user data (allowing all 0s in the user data). An alternative to (but not as popular as) B8ZS. MTASR2-201...
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Page 81: Index
Connectors ... 9 10Base-T (Ethernet) ... 9 56K DSU ... 9 Command ... 9 Power ... 9 RS232/V.35 ... 9 MTASR2-201 Default Setup ... 27 DHCP ... 30 Diagnostics ... 41 DIP Switch ... 15 DNS ... 30 Download Default Setup ... 27 Download Firmware ... - Page 82 V35 ... 8 Limited Warranty ... 52 On-line Warranty Registration ... 52 LLC (802.2) ... 23 Loading Your Software ... 20 MTASR2-201 ... 6 Multi-Tech BBS ... 55 FTP Site ... 56 Home Page ... 10 Web Site ... 10, 56 On-line Warranty Registration ...
- Page 83 WAN ... 11, 23 WAN Cables ... 58 WAN Device Configuration ... 27 WAN Link ... 8 LEDs ... 8 Specifications ... 11 WAN Port Setup ... 37 Web Browser Management ... 50 MTASR2-201 Index...
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