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  • Page 1 Multi-Protocol Router with Internal T1 DSU Model MTASR2-203 User Guide...

  • Page 2: User 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

    Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description Introduction ... 6 Preview of this Guide ... 6 Front Panel ... 8 Ethernet ... 8 T1 DSU ... 8 WAN Link ... 8 Back Panel ... 9 Shunts ... 10 Specifications ... 11 WAN 2 Port ...
  • Page 4 Tech Support ... 55 Recording RouteFinder Information ... 55 Service ... 56 The Multi-Tech BBS ... 57 To log on to the Multi-Tech BBS ... 57 To Download a file ... 57 About the Internet ... 58 About Ordering Accessories ... 58 Appendixes Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction And Description

    Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Welcome to Multi-Tech's new RouteFinder™, model MTASR2-203, providing secure and seamless LAN-to-LAN routing capability over a Point-to-Point T1 or Fractional T1 (FT1) service. The MTASR2-203 supports several LAN-to-LAN configurations and a wide range of routing protocols including IP and IPX routing with MAC-layer bridging for all other protocols.
  • Page 7 Chapter 6 - Service, Warranty and Tech Support Chapter 6 provides instructions on getting service for your RouteFinder at the factory, a statement of limited warranty, information about our Internet presence, and space for recording information about your RouteFinder prior to calling Multi-Tech’s Technical Support. MTASR2-203...

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    The Boot indicator lights (green) while the RouteFinder is in the process of coming up (normal mode). Power The power indicator lights when the On/Off Switch is in the ON position. WAN LINK Figure 1-2. Front Panel POWER FAIL MTASR2-203...

  • Page 9: Rs-232/V.35 Connector

    AC grounded outlet. ON/OFF Switch The power switch provides DC power to the RouterFinder when placed in the ON position and removes power when placed in the OFF position. MTASR2-203 Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description Figure 1-3. Back Panel...

  • Page 10: Shunts

    The RouteFinder has a shunt for the RS-232 and the V.35 links. The RS-232 and V.35 shunt positions are identified. To change the position of the shunt, refer to the V.35 “Changing Shunt Position” procedure. Figure 1-4. Shunt Positions MTASR2-203...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    • Weight - 2 pounds (.92 kg) • Temperature Operating: 32 Storage: 4 • Relative Humidity - Up to 95%, non-condensing MTASR2-203 Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description to 122 F (0 to 50 to 158 F (-20 to 70...
  • Page 12 RouteFinder-T1 User Guide MTASR2-203...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Chapter 2 - Installation...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    Guide. 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). If no damage is observed, place the RouteFinder in its final location and perform the Cabling Procedure.

  • Page 15: Cabling Your Routefinder

    At this time your RouteFinder is completely cabled and powered On. Optional WAN 2 Cabling The MTASR2-203 provides an optional RS-232/V.35 port for a second T1 connection or dial back-up connectivity. Note: If the WAN link needs to be changed to a V.35 interface, perform the “Changing Shunt Position”...
  • Page 16 RouteFinder-T1 User Guide MTASR2-203...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 - Software Loading And Configuration

    Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration...

  • Page 18: Introduction

    1. Insert the RouteFinder CD-ROM into a CD-ROM drive on your local PC. The CD-ROM starts automatically (It may take 10 to 20 seconds for the Multi-Tech Installation CD screen to appear). If the Multi-Tech Installation CD Screen does not appear automatically, click My Computer, then right- click the CD-ROM drive icon and click Autorun.
  • Page 19 Command Port of the RouteFinder. Next to the Select Port window, click the down arrow and choose the COM port of your PC (COM1 -- COM4) that is connected to the RouteFinder. Click OK to continue. MTASR2-203 Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration...
  • Page 20 RouteFinder software. 9. The Default Setup dialog box asking “Router is Running. Reboot to download setup?” is displayed. Click Yes. 10. The Router Setup dialog box is displayed. Click OK to build the bitmap. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 21 Note: The WAN ports do not have the capability of learning the network number (i.e., the WAN port does not have a file server). 16. Click OK when you are satisfied with your selections. MTASR2-203 Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration...
  • Page 22 If the WAN 2 port is being set up to make a call, enter the telephone number to be dialed in the Dial Number field. If the WAN 2 port is being set up to answer a call, click the Answering option (the Dial Number field becomes inactive). MTASR2-203...
  • Page 23 If a full T1 service is provided (e.g., 24 channels), then use the default and click OK to continue. If a fractional T1 service is provided, then click on each channel that is not in service and then click OK to continue. MTASR2-203 Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration...
  • Page 24 RouteFinder is rebooted (the Rebooting dialog box goes away). 32. You are returned to the Multi-Tech Installation CD screen where you can now install (on your PC’s hard drive) either Acrobat Reader (by clicking the Acrobat Reader icon) or the User Guide (by clicking the Install Manuals icon).

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 - Routefinder Software

    Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software...

  • Page 26: Introduction

    The Uninstall utility enables you to completely remove all the components of the RouteFinder-T1 program group. Before You Begin Your RouteFinder -T1 program group contains several utility programs that provide the maximum flexibility for configuration and use. These utilities are accessible in Windows by clicking Start | Programs | RouteFinder-T1 | (utility). MTASR2-203...

  • Page 27: Router Configuration

    IP subnet. An advantage of not assigning an IP address to each WAN port is that you conserve valuable network and subnet numbers. MTASR2-203 Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software...
  • Page 28 Subnet mask information makes RIP more useful in a variety of environments and allows the use of variable subnet masks on the network. Support for next-hop addresses permits the MTASR2-203...
  • Page 29 Save. To delete a logical WAN, highlight the WAN number in the List of Logical WANs and click the Delete button. Once the logical WANs are established, you must go to the Frame Relay DLCI dialog box to map the logical WANs to a DLCI. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 30 Resolver is supplied for remote Telnet clients when the router is configured for remote access and the terminal server application is enabled. A brief description of OSPF is provided in the following section. For details on other parameters, refer to the online Help provided with your RouteFinder software. MTASR2-203...

  • Page 31: Open Shortest Path First (Ospf)

    The Ports button opens the OSPF Port Setup dialog box used to configure various parameters relating to the OSPF ports; and, the Virtual Interface button opens the Virtual Interfaces dialog box through which you can add, edit, and remove virtual interfaces. MTASR2-203...

  • Page 32: Ipx Setup

    The IPX WAN network number has to be the same on both ends of the link and must be unique throughout the internetwork. If a WAN port is configured in a point-to-point operation, both WAN network numbers have to be the same and unique. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 33 4 bytes for this value. In case this value clashes with any of your IPC internetwork values, contact Multi-Tech technical support for advice. The Message Printing Control Group (IPX) feature controls the display of various messages on the console terminal.

  • Page 34: Spanning Tree Setup

    Options in this group include: a Printf feature which enables generation of print messages; and, a Data feature that enables generation of data messages. The Filters button opens the Spanning Tree Filtering dialog used to add, edit and remove filters in the filtering database. MTASR2-203...

  • Page 35: Wan Port Setup

    – a condition that could disrupt system timing – B8ZS substitutes a predetermined pattern for the zeros. This substitution intentionally causes a BPV to occur, alerting the unit on the receiving end that a substitution has taken place. MTASR2-203 Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software bit for...

  • Page 36: Wan 2 Configuration

    Script On Communication Failure by clicking (checked) the box. By clicking on the Script button, you can also compile a new script, edit an existing script, and download your script. A list of Script commands by function and an example of a typical script is provided in Appendix B. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 37 The ISDN TA Control group applies only to WAN 2 and allows to select commonly used, pre- configured ISDN configurations from the drop-down list. Add, Edit, and Delete buttons allow you to add a new ISDN configuration, make changes to an existing configuration, or remove an ISDN configuration from the list. MTASR2-203...

  • Page 38: Point-To-Point Setup

    Enable option to disable PPP, then click the SLIP Enable option. Determine if the TCP header is going to be compressed using VJC compression. If VJC compression is used, click the CSLIP (Van Jacobson Compression) option. The Point-to-Point Advanced tab contains options which control echo request, message printing, and termination and configuration requests. MTASR2-203...

  • Page 39: Frame Relay Setup

    Events Count is 4, and 3 out of 4 events are “errored”, then the link is considered to be bad, and the RouteFinder stops sending on all DLCIs and restarts the initial procedures to activate the link. If you click the DLCI button, the Frame Relay DLCI dialog box is displayed. MTASR2-203 Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software...
  • Page 40 Once all DLCI’s have been mapped, click Save and then click the Download Setup button on the Router Setup main menu to write the new DLCI configurations to the MTASR2-203 RouteFinder. For more information on the Frame Relay DLCI dialog box, click the Help button.

  • Page 41: Applications Setup

    TFTP is a file transfer protocol that uses UDP and provides a simple method for transferring files between two nodes (one the server and the other the client). The RouteFinder also supports Multi-Tech's Communications Services Interface (MCSI), Asynchronous Gateway server, or AG server or Netware Communications Services Interface (NCSI).

  • Page 42: Diagnostics

    In the Test Port group, select the Ethernet, WAN 1(T1), or WAN 2 port and then click Test to start diagnostic testing. For additional details and parameters about specific fields in the Diagnostics dialog box, click the Help button. MTASR2-203...

  • Page 43: Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration And Management

    Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management...

  • Page 44: Introduction

    At the main site, connect your local PC to a modem that is connected to a dial-up line. Install the RouteFinder software on the local PC. When installed, click Start | Programs | RouteFinder | Configuration Port Setup, or double click on the Configuration Port icon. The Port Setup dialog box is displayed. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 45 14. At the remote site, reconnect the 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. MTASR2-203 Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management...

  • Page 46: Lan-Based

    In the Router IP Address field, enter the IP Address of the remote RouteFinder. Click OK when you are satisfied with your selections. 4. The Windows Program Manager menu is displayed. Double click the RouteFinder Configuration icon. 5. The Reading Setup dialog box is displayed. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 47 Click the Exit button when the downloading is complete. Click the Router Configuration icon in the Program Manager screen to verify that the RouteFinder is running. MTASR2-203 Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management...

  • Page 48: Remote Management

    Connect dialog box opens, enter the desired IP Address in the Host Name field and Click the Connect button. When you enter a valid Host Name (IP Address) and click the Connect button, you are immediately connected to the target RouteFinder and the Router Management Menu screen is displayed. Software. MTASR2-203...

  • Page 49: Router Management

    Remote User Database The Remote User Database option (Option 5) allows a remote user to add user information such as Name and Password, callback information, and which protocol stacks to enable or disable. MTASR2-203 Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management...

  • Page 50: Web Browser Management

    When the Welcome screen is displayed, click on the word Login to gain access to the RouteFinder. The Enter Network Password screen is displayed. Enter your User name and Password, then click on OK to go to the RouteFinder Configuration menu. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 51 Note: The first user to access the 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). MTASR2-203...
  • Page 52 RouteFinder-T1 User Guide MTASR2-203...

  • Page 53: Chapter 6 - Service, Warranty And Tech Support

    Chapter 6 - Service, Warranty and Tech Support...

  • Page 54: Introduction

    (BBS) and get support through the 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 55: Tech Support

    Multi-Tech Systems 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 RouteFinder information (below), and have it available when you call.

  • Page 56: Service

    RouteFinder-T1 User Guide Service If your tech support specialist decides that service is required, your RouteFinder may be sent (freight prepaid) to our factory. Return shipping charges will be paid by Multi-Tech Systems. Include the following information with your RouteFinder: •...

  • Page 57: The Multi-Tech Bbs

    The Multi-Tech BBS For customers who do not have Internet access, Multi-Tech Systems 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 58: 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 Multi-Tech’s presence includes a Web site at: http://www.multitech.com and an ftp site at: ftp://ftp.multitech.com The ftp server mirrors the Multi-Tech BBS.

  • Page 59: Appendixes

    Appendixes...

  • Page 60: Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams

    SIGNAL GROUND (AB) 10BASE-T (RJ-45) Circuit Signal Name Data Transmit Positive Data Transmit Negative Data Receive Positive Data Receive Negative T1 DSU (RJ-48) Signal Name Receive Ring Receive Tip Transmit Ring Transmit Tip Device (Terminal Device; e.g., ASCII Terminal) MTASR2-203...

  • Page 61: Wan 2 Cable (Dial Back-Up)

    ** When configured for V.35 interface operation, the V.35 adapter cable should be used. This cable uses a 25-pin female connector at one end and a 34-pin winchester male connector at the other end. MTASR2-203 21 20 PIN NO. PIN NO.

  • Page 62: Script Language Grammar

    CASE <string_const> <statement_list> I DEFAULT <statement_list> } ENDSWITCH =<identifier> = <expression> ; I <identifier> / (<expression> {,<expression> } ) /; I GOTO <identifier> ; I <identifier> : I ; - <expression> I<identifier> / (<expression> {, <expression> } ) / <declarations> <statement_list>ENDPROC MTASR2-203...
  • Page 63 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. MTASR2-203...

  • Page 64: Example Script

    (“^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 MTASR2-203...

  • Page 65: Appendix C - Changing Shunt Position

    Turn the RouteFinder upside down and replace the cabinet mounting screw that was removed in step 2 (See Figure C-1). Turn the RouteFinder right side up and connect the cables (Refer to the “Cabling your RouteFinder” section in Chapter 2). MTASR2-203 Figure C-1. Cabinet Mounting Screw Figure C-2. Shunt Positions Appendixes...

  • Page 66: Appendix D - Setting Up Your Remote User Database

    Win98/95/NT users - From your desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, then RouteFinder, and then click Remote User Data Base. 2. The Users List dialog box is displayed. Click the Add User button and 3. The Add Users dialog box is displayed. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 67 5. After each user is defined on the Add Users screen, click OK to display the updated Users List dialog box. Click Add User to continue adding users to your database. 6. When you have added all users to the data base, click Download to write the database to the RouteFinder. MTASR2-203 Appendixes...

  • Page 68: Appendix E - Tcp/Ip

    First, choose a domain name for your company. A domain name is the unique Internet name, usually the name of your business, that identifies your company. For example, Multi-Tech’s domain name is multitech.com (where .com indicates this is a commercial organization; .edu denotes educational organizations, .gov denotes government organizations).

  • Page 69: Internet Protocol (Ip)

    You first choose a domain name for your company. A domain name is the unique Internet name, usually the name of your business, that identifies your company. For example, Multi-Tech’s domain name is multitech.com (where .com indicates this is a commercial organization; .edu denotes...
  • Page 70 DNS server, the ISP can assist you with the domain name and IP address assignment necessary to configure your company’s site-specific system information. Domain names and IP addresses are granted by the InterNIC. To check the availability of a specific name or to obtain more information, call the InterNIC at (703)742-4777. MTASR2-203...

  • Page 71: Appendix F - Regulatory Information

    Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. MTASR2-203 Appendixes...

  • Page 72: Fcc Part 68 Telecom

    Trade Name: Model Number: FCC Registration Number: Modular Jack (USOC): SOC Codes: Service Center in USA: MultiTech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder MTASR2-203 AU7USA-25529-DE-N RJ48C 6.0N MultiTech Systems, Inc. 2205 Woodale Drive Mounds View, MN 55112 (612) 785-3500 Fax (612) 785-9874 MTASR2-203...

  • Page 73: Canadian Limitations Notice

    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 74 RouteFinder-T1 User Guide MTASR2-203...

  • Page 75: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms...
  • Page 76 (hertz), the bandwidth being the difference between the lowest and highest frequencies transmitted. The range of usable frequencies that a transmission medium will pass without unacceptable attenuation or distortion. Bandwidth is a factor in determining the amount of information and the speed at which a medium can transmit data or other information. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 77 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 phone networks of countries outside of the U.S. See also ITU. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 78 Data Communications Equipment (DCE): Any device which serves as the portal of entry from the user equipment to a telecommunications facility. A modem is a DCE for the telephone network (PSTN) that is commonly on site at the user’s premises. Packet Switched Networks have another level of DCE which is most often located at a central office. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 79 (See RS-232, RS-422, RS530.) Encapsulation: A technique used by network-layer protocols in which a layer adds header information to the protocol data unit from the preceding layer. Also used in “enveloping” one protocol inside another for transmission. For example, IP inside IPX. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 80 Forward Explicit Congestion Notification (FECN): 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 be initiatedin the same direction of the received frame. See also BECN (Backward Explicit Congestion Notification). MTASR2-203...
  • Page 81 IPX packets include network addresses and can be routed from one network to another. An IPX packet can occasionally get lost when crossing networks, thus IPX does not guarantee delivery of a complete message. Either the application has to provide that control, or NetWare’s SPX protocol must be used. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 82 AKA “telco”. LECs provide T1 or FT1 access to LDCs (unless the T1 circuit is completely intra-LATA). Inter- LATA T1 circuits are made up of a combination of Access and Long Haul facilities. Local Management Interface (LMI): A specification for frame relay equipment that defines status information exchange. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 83 Off-hook: The condition of a device which has accessed a phone line (with or without using the line). In modem use, this is equivalent to a phone handset being picked up. Dialing and transmission are allowed, but incoming calls are not answered. Contrast “on-hook”. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 84 3. In SNA, the meanings of and the sequencing rules for requests and responses used for managing the network, transferring data, and synchronizing the states of network components. 4. Synonymous with line control discipline. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 85 DB9, various DB25, and DB37 connectors. RS-530: The EIA standard for the mechanical/electrical interface between DCEs and DTEs transmitting synchronous or asynchronous serial binary data. RS-530 provides for high data rates with the same connector used for RS-232; however, it is incompatible with RS-232. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 86 DS (digital signal) level hierarchy. Examples: T1 (DS1) is a 1.544 M bps 24-channel designation. In Europe, T1 is called E1. The T Carrier system was originally designed for transmitting digitized voice signals, but has since been adapted for digital data applications. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 87 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. MTASR2-203...
  • Page 88 Contrast “Red Alarm” and “Blue Alarm”. Zero Byte Time Slot Interchange (ZBTSI): A method for allowing 64K bps unrestricted user data (allowing all 0s in the user data). An alternative to (but not as popular as) B8ZS. MTASR2-203...

  • Page 89: Index

    Software, installation ... 18 Specifications ... 11 Tech support ... 55 Unpacking ... 14 Multi-Tech BBS ... 57 On-line Warranty Registration ... 54 ON/OFF Switch ... 9 Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) ... 31 Optional WAN 2 cabling ... 15 Ordering accessories ...
  • Page 90 T1 parameters, default ... 23 T1 service information, record ... 18 TCP/IP, overview ... 68 Tech support ... 55 Telnet ... 48 Unpacking the MTASR2-203 ... 14 V.35 position ... 65 V.35 Shunt ... 10 WAN ... 21 WAN 2 cable ... 61 WAN 2 configuration ...

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