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Page 1: Remote Access Server
DialFire 2977 Series Remote Access Server User Manual Sales Office: +1 (301) 975-1000 Technical Support: +1 (301) 975-1007 E-mail: support@patton.com URL: www.patton.com Part Number: 07M2977, Rev. B Revised: February 28, 2012... - Page 2 Patton Electronics Company, Inc. 7622 Rickenbacker Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20879 USA tel: +1 (301) 975-1000 fax: +1 (301) 869-9293 support: +1 (301) 975-1007 web: www.patton.com e-mail: support@patton.com Copyright © 2012, Patton Electronics Company. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Patton Electronics assumes no liability for errors that may appear in this document.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Compliance Information............................6 Radio and TV Interference ............................. 6 Industry Canada Notice............................6 FCC Information ..............................6 FCC Part 68 Compliance Statement ........................8 CE Notice ................................8 About this user guide.............................9 Audience .................................9 Structure..................................9 Precautions ................................10 Typographical conventions used in this document....................10 General conventions ............................10 Mouse conventions ............................11 1 DialFire Model 2977 RAS Adapters ...................... - Page 4 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual Contents Introduction ................................38 Driver installation for the Windows 2000 operating system ..................38 Supported Products ............................38 Requirements ..............................38 Procedure ................................38 Installing the Driver ............................38 Procedure ..............................39 Upgrading the Driver ............................39 Procedure ..............................39 Driver installation for the Windows XP operating system ................40 Additional Notes ............................41 Configuring Incoming Dial-up Networking Connections ................41 Procedure ..............................41...
- Page 5 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual Contents 5 Using the Viewer ............................49 About Patton View..............................50 Starting Patton View ............................50 6 Operation and shutdown..........................51 Activating the Model 2977 ............................52 De-activating the Model 2977..........................52 7 Contacting Patton for assistance ........................53 Introduction ................................54 Contact information..............................54 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)..............54...
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Page 6: Compliance Information
Compliance Information Radio and TV Interference The Model 2977 generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions—may cause interference to radio and television recep- tion. The Model 2977 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reason- able protection from such interference in a commercial installation. - Page 7 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual Compliance Information you in advance. If you elect to do so, you have the right to file a complaint with the FCC. If you have any trou- ble operating the Model 2977, please contact Patton Electronics Technical Support at +1 301-975-1000. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect the equipment from the telephone network until the problem has been corrected or until you are certain that the Model 2977 is not malfunctioning.
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Page 8: Fcc Part 68 Compliance Statement
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual Compliance Information FCC Part 68 Compliance Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. Please note the following: 1. You are required to request service from the telephone company before you connect the RAS to a network. When you request T1 Service, you must provide the telephone company with the Facility Interface Code. -
Page 9: About This User Guide
About this user guide This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 2977 Remote Access Server (RAS). It provides: • An introduction to your Patton product, how to install, configure and use the Patton product and, if appli- cable, how to troubleshoot should you encounter a problem •... -
Page 10: Precautions
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual About this user guide Precautions Notes and cautions, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become aware of potential RAS problems: Note Calls attention to important information. The shock hazard symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential electric shock hazard. -
Page 11: Mouse Conventions
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual About this user guide Mouse conventions The following conventions are used when describing mouse actions: Table 5. Mouse conventions Convention Meaning Left mouse button This button refers to the primary or leftmost mouse button (unless you have changed the default configuration). -
Page 12: Dialfire Model 2977 Ras Adapters
Chapter 1 DialFire Model 2977 RAS Adapters Chapter contents Introduction ................................13 Model 2977 DialFire RAS overview ........................13 Model 2977/B4 DialFire BRI RAS .........................14 Model 2977 DialFire T1/E1 RAS ........................14 Supported Operating Systems..........................15... -
Page 13: Introduction
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 1 • DialFire Model 2977 RAS Adapters Introduction The Patton DialFire Model 2977 family of DSP-based RAS concentrator adapters are designed for such server- based applications as modem-pooling, remote access, advanced fax, World-Wide Web and branch office inter- networking. -
Page 14: Model 2977/B4 Dialfire Bri Ras
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 1 • DialFire Model 2977 RAS Adapters Model 2977/B4 DialFire BRI RAS The Model 2977 DialFire BRI RAS (see figure 1) is the ultimate WAN adapter card for use with BRI lines. It is designed to work in a standard PCI 2.1 slot (5.0 or 3.3 volts) and can terminate four BRI communication lines, allowing up to eight simultaneous digital or analog remote access connections. -
Page 15: Supported Operating Systems
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 1 • DialFire Model 2977 RAS Adapters Supported Operating Systems The Model 2977 DialFire RAS supports the operating systems shown in table 6. Table 6. Supported operating systems Operating Platform Notes System Microsoft Windows NT Service Pack 4 or higher (primary) Windows... -
Page 16: Preparation
Chapter 2 Preparation Chapter contents Completing a configuration worksheet ........................17 DialFire Basic BRI Configuration Worksheet......................18 DialFire PTE Configuration Worksheet, Channelized T1, Long Haul (External T1)..........19 DialFire Channelized T1, Short-Haul Configuration Worksheet ................20 DialFire PTE ISDN E1 (Euro ISDN) Configuration Worksheet ................21 DialFire PTE ISDN T1 (PRI), Long-Haul (External T1) Configuration Worksheet..........22 DialFire ISDN T1 (PRI), Short-Haul Configuration Worksheet................24... -
Page 17: Completing A Configuration Worksheet
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation Completing a configuration worksheet The following worksheets are available for documenting the line provisioning for your RAS configuration: • DialFire Basic BRI Configuration Worksheet (see page 18) • DialFire Channelized T1, Long-Haul Configuration Worksheet (see page 19) •... -
Page 18: Dialfire Basic Bri Configuration Worksheet
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation DialFire Basic BRI Configuration Worksheet Use the form below to gather the information that may be required to complete the configuration of your Dial- Fire RAS B4STU adapter within your operating system environment. Note Not all operating systems support all parameters. -
Page 19: Dialfire Pte Configuration Worksheet, Channelized T1, Long Haul (External T1)
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation DialFire PTE Configuration Worksheet, Channelized T1, Long Haul (External T1) Use the worksheet below to collect the information that may be required to complete the configuration of your DialFire PTE adapter within your operating system environment. Note Not all operating systems support all parameters. -
Page 20: Dialfire Channelized T1, Short-Haul Configuration Worksheet
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation DialFire Channelized T1, Short-Haul Configuration Worksheet Use the worksheet below to collect the information that may be required to complete the configuration of your DialFire PTE adapter within your operating system environment. Note Not all operating systems support all parameters. -
Page 21: Dialfire Pte Isdn E1 (Euro Isdn) Configuration Worksheet
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation DialFire PTE ISDN E1 (Euro ISDN) Configuration Worksheet Use the worksheet below to collect the information that may be required to complete the configuration of your DialFire PTE adapter within your operating system environment. Note Not all operating systems support all parameters. -
Page 22: Dialfire Pte Isdn T1 (Pri), Long-Haul (External T1) Configuration Worksheet
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation DialFire PTE ISDN T1 (PRI), Long-Haul (External T1) Configuration Worksheet Use the worksheet below to collect the information that may be required to complete the configuration of your DialFire PTE adapter within your operating system environment. Note The parameters on this page are for ISDN T1 (PRI) connected directly to an exter- nal T1 telephone line (Long Haul). - Page 23 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation Parameter Value Before You Install the Order the ISDN Line DialFire RAS B4ST If you do not have an ISDN line installed, you need to contact your telephone company Adapter… and order a Basic Rate ISDN line (2B+D) with the following recommended configuration: Note If your telephone company supports either of the following ISDN Ordering Codes, request that your ISDN line be config-...
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Page 24: Dialfire Isdn T1 (Pri), Short-Haul Configuration Worksheet
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation DialFire ISDN T1 (PRI), Short-Haul Configuration Worksheet Use the worksheet below to collect the information that may be required to complete the configuration of your DialFire PTE adapter within your operating system environment. Note Not all operating systems support all parameters. - Page 25 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation Parameter Value Before You Install the Order the ISDN Line DialFire RAS B4ST If you do not have an ISDN line installed, you need to contact your telephone Adapter… company and order a Basic Rate ISDN line (2B+D) with the following recom- mended configuration: Note If your telephone company supports either of the following...
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Page 26: Installing The Model 2977 Adapter
Chapter 3 Installing the Model 2977 adapter Chapter contents Introduction ................................27 Model 2977 B4 ST adapter installation .........................27 Determining your line termination requirements ....................27 Installing the DialFire RAS B4ST Adapter ......................28 Model 2977 B4 U adapter installation........................29 Model 2977 PE1 PE2 adapter installation ......................31 Model 2977 PT1 PT2 adapter installation ......................32 Model 2977 daughter board installation........................33 Parts List .................................33... -
Page 27: Introduction
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter Introduction This chapter contains the following procedures for installing your Model 2977 adapter. Refer to the appropri- ate procedure and complete it, then go to chapter 4, “Driver installation and configuration” on page 36 to install the software driver. -
Page 28: Installing The Dialfire Ras B4St Adapter
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter The terminating switches must be changed in pairs (one for transmit and one for receive), as shown in figure 3. The figure shows the switches set for no termination (OFF position). To terminate the lines, place the switches in the ON position (down, or toward the board). -
Page 29: Model 2977 B4 U Adapter Installation
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter 9. Replace the computer’s cover. 10. Connect the telephone line(s) to the adapter (see figure 3 on page 28 for connector locations). Adapter installation is complete. Refer to Chapter 4, “Driver installation and configuration”. Model 2977 B4 U adapter installation The DialFire RAS B4ST adapter provides four ISDN Basic Rate Interface (2B+D) lines in a package that fits in a single PCI slot in your server. - Page 30 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter Figure 4. DialFire BRI connectors 9. Connect the telephone line(s) to the adapter (see figure 4 for connector locations). Adapter installation is complete. Refer to Chapter 4, “Driver installation and configuration”. Model 2977 B4 U adapter installation...
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Page 31: Model 2977 Pe1 Pe2 Adapter Installation
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter Model 2977 PE1 PE2 adapter installation The DialFire RAS PTE Series adapters provide one or two 30B+D PRI interfaces in a package that fits in a sin- gle PCI slot in your server. -
Page 32: Model 2977 Pt1 Pt2 Adapter Installation
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter 6. Write down the serial number of the adapter in the space provided below. The serial number label has the general form: “S/N (S) XXX XXXXX” Serial Number: ________________________ 7. -
Page 33: Model 2977 Daughter Board Installation
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter To guard against damage to the DialFire RAS adapter due to electrostatic dis-charge (ESD), do not remove the adapter from its protective packaging until you have grounded yourself to the computer chassis 3. - Page 34 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter 4. Remove the daughter card from its ESD protective packaging. 5. Using the screws provided, attach the four spacers to the DialFire adapter, on the side with the connector, as shown in figure 7 (below) and figure 8 on page 35.
- Page 35 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter Plated-through holes Spacers Screws Mating Connectors Figure 8. CompactPCI (cPCI) Board: Installing the Daughter Card on the DialFire PTE Adapter 7. Secure the daughter card to the adapter with the remaining four screws. 8.
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Page 36: Driver Installation And Configuration
Chapter 4 Driver installation and configuration Chapter contents Introduction ................................38 Driver installation for the Windows 2000 operating system ..................38 Supported Products ............................38 Requirements ..............................38 Procedure ................................38 Installing the Driver ............................38 Procedure ..............................39 Upgrading the Driver ............................39 Procedure ..............................39 Driver installation for the Windows XP operating system ................40 Additional Notes ............................41 Configuring Incoming Dial-up Networking Connections ................41 Procedure ..............................41... - Page 37 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration Configuring Modems on COM Ports ......................47 Procedure ..............................47 Uninstalling the Driver ...........................47 Procedure ..............................47 Changing Serial Port Names ...........................48 Procedure ..............................48...
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Page 38: Introduction
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration Introduction This chapter contains the following procedures for installing and configuring your Model 2977 software driver. Refer to the appropriate procedure and complete it, then go to chapter 5, “Using the Viewer” on page 49 to install the PattonAssist Manager. -
Page 39: Procedure
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration Note If you installed your adapter before performing this procedure, go to Completing an Installation instead. Procedure 1. Ensure that Windows 2000 is running on your system. 2. Install the adapter according to the hardware installation instructions. 3. -
Page 40: Driver Installation For The Windows Xp Operating System
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration – Click the button Update Driver... – Click Next > – Verify that the default option is selected, "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" – Click Next >... -
Page 41: Additional Notes
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration – Click Next > – Verify that the default option is selected, "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" – Click Next > – Deselect all options –... -
Page 42: Procedure
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration Procedure 1. From the menu, choose Start Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections 2. Choose to start the Network Connection Wizard. Make New Connection 3. Choose and complete the wizard. Dial-up to private network 4. -
Page 43: Uninstalling The Driver
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration Uninstalling the Driver Use this procedure to uninstall the Microsoft Windows 2000 device driver. Procedure 1. From the menu, choose Start Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Hardware > Next 2. -
Page 44: Driver Installation For The Microsoft Windows Nt Operating System
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration Driver installation for the Microsoft Windows NT operating system Installing the downloaded driver This section describes installing and configuring the DialFire device driver package. Use this procedure to install a driver that you have downloaded from the Patton Support website (www.patton.com/support/ upgrades). -
Page 45: Configuring The Adapter: First Time
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration 7. Enter either (for Intel processors; use d:\alpha\ for Alpha systems) and load your Windows NT CD- d:\i386\ ROM. (This assumes that your CD-ROM drive is drive D.) The system asks you to specify a Frame Type. -
Page 46: Configuring Ras Dial-In Permissions
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration – Configure a RAS device by doing the following: o Choose the device and then Configure. o Configure the device as desired. o Choose – If all devices are to be configured the same, use . -
Page 47: Procedure
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration Procedure 1. Access the RAS Admin utility by choosing Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Remote Access Admin 2. Choose from the menu. Users > Permission 3. Configure permission. Use Microsoft Windows NT online help for information. Configuring Dial-up Networking Connections Use this procedure to configure Dial-up Networking connections for a Patton Electronics adapter. -
Page 48: Changing Serial Port Names
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration 3. Highlight the adapter and choose Remove 4. If you have installed external modems on an AccelePort Xp adapter or if you have configured internal modems on AccelePort or DialFire adapters, remove them from the Windows NT Modem list by doing the following: –... -
Page 49: Using The Viewer
Chapter 5 Using the Viewer Chapter contents About Patton View..............................50 Starting Patton View ............................50... -
Page 50: About Patton View
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 5 • Using the Viewer About Patton View Patton View is a diagnostic utility—currently available only for the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating sys- tem—that provides tools to monitor and troubleshoot Patton adapter connections. Patton Viewer includes the following features: •... -
Page 51: Operation And Shutdown
Chapter 6 Operation and shutdown Chapter contents Activating the Model 2977 ............................52 De-activating the Model 2977..........................52... -
Page 52: Activating The Model 2977
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 6 • Operation and shutdown Activating the Model 2977 The Model 2977 RAS activates automatically when power is applied to computer in which the RAS is installed. De-activating the Model 2977 To de-activate a Model 2977 RAS, the computer in which the RAS is installed must be powered-off. Follow the appropriated directions for shutting-down the computer. -
Page 53: Contacting Patton For Assistance
Chapter 7 Contacting Patton for assistance Chapter contents Introduction ................................54 Contact information..............................54 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)..............54 Warranty coverage ............................54 Out-of-warranty service ..........................54 Returns for credit ............................54 Return for credit policy ..........................55 RMA numbers ..............................55 Shipping instructions ..........................55... -
Page 54: Introduction
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 7 • Contacting Patton for assistance Introduction This chapter contains the following information: • “Contact information”—describes how to contact PATTON technical support for assistance. • “Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)”—contains information about the RAS warranty and obtaining a return merchandise authorization (RMA). -
Page 55: Return For Credit Policy
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 7 • Contacting Patton for assistance Return for credit policy • Less than 30 days: No Charge. Your credit will be issued upon receipt and inspection of the equipment. • 30 to 60 days: We will add a 20% restocking charge (crediting your account with 80% of the purchase price). -
Page 56: A Software License Agreements
Appendix A Software License Agreements Chapter contents Agreement for using the DialFire driver software with the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system ....57 Agreement for using the DialFire driver software with the Microsoft Windows NT operating system ....58... -
Page 57: Agreement For Using The Dialfire Driver Software With The Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual A • Software License Agreements Agreement for using the DialFire driver software with the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system LICENSE. Patton Electronics Company, Inc. grants to you only a non-assignable, nonexclusive and non- transferable license to use the software contained on this media (hereinafter "Patton Software") subject to the terms and conditions of this Software License Agreement. -
Page 58: Agreement For Using The Dialfire Driver Software With The Microsoft Windows Nt Operating System
Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual A • Software License Agreements request, destroy all copies of the Patton Software documentation, modifications and enhancements in your possession. You understand and agree that in the event of termination, Patton may use computer hardware, software or other methods to render the Patton Software inoperable. - Page 59 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual A • Software License Agreements STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER- CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LIABILITY LIMITATIONS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PATTON ELECTRONICS OR ANY OF ITS DISTRIBUTORS OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA, REPROCURE- MENT COSTS, LOST REVENUE OR PROFITS OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF THOSE DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE OR YOU HAVE INFORMED PATTON ELECTRONICS OF POTENTIAL LIABILITY.