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  • Page 1 ThinConnect4 User Manual EXP Computer, Inc.
  • Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanically, electronically, photocopying, or recording without the prior written consent of EXP Computer Inc. and EXP Memory Products. All trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective companies.
  • Page 3 OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES CAUSED BY PRODUCT OR FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM. This limitation of liability applies even if EXP Computer, Inc. or EXP Memory Products has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation in incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.
  • Page 5 You are responsible for packaging, providing proof of the date of purchase and the shipping cost of the failed product to EXP Computer, Inc. You are responsible for mailing the warranty registration card. The warranty claims may not be honored if there is no corresponding registration card on file at EXP.

  • Page 7: Fcc Compliance Statements

    FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started... 1 1.1 Features ... 2 1.2 Contents in Package ... 3 Chapter 2 Prepare for Installation... 4 2.1 Components of Systems... 5 2.2 Your NWG... 6 2.3 How to Prepare Your System... 7 2.4 MODEM/TA Installation on Set-Up PC...
  • Page 9 Chapter 4 Dial-Up IP Connection Setup ... 47 4.1 ISP Dial-Up IP Connection ... 48 4.1.1 Connection Settings ... 48 4.1.2 Address Translation... 52 4.1.3 Detail Settings of IP Masquerade ... 54 4.2 ISP Networking Dial-Up IP Connection ... 60 4.3 Networking Dial-Up IP Connection ...
  • Page 10 Chapter 8 Final Setup ... 122 8.1 Save your settings... 123 8.2 Return to Default... 126 8.3 To Copy Serial Port Settings... 127 Chapter 9 Connect / Disconnect Telephone Network... 128 9.1 Application... 129 9.1.1 Web browser ... 129 9.1.2 E-mail program... 130 9.2 Connection Types ...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Feature Contents in Package ThinConnect4 <1>...

  • Page 12: Features

    ThinConnct4 has a built-in Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server which provides a dynamic IP address setting for PCs. E-Mail Sharing ThinConnect4 has an E-Mail sharing feature which allows all users to have his or her private e-mail from a single e-mail account. High Speed Serial Interface Two RS-232C high-speed serial interfaces with 460.8kbps (Max.) data transmition rate.

  • Page 13: Contents In Package

    If you are missing any of these items please contact your retailer. l l ThinConnect4 l l User’s Manual l l AC adaptor Note: A copy of the ThinConnect4 Setup Utility diskette is also available at http://www.expnet.com ThinConnect4 <3> l l 10BASE-T straight cable...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Prepare For Installation

    ThinConnect4 <4> Chapter 2 Prepare for Installation Components of System Your ThinConnect4 How to prepare LAN MODEM/TA Installation on Set-Up PC Cable Connections 2.5.1 Serial Cable (MODEM/TA) 2.5.2 AC Adapter 2.5.3 10BASE-T Cable (PC connection) Windows 95/98 Setting for LAN Connection 2.6.1...

  • Page 15: Components Of Systems

    10BASE-T Ethernet Card (Network Adapter Card) Install in each PC. 10BASE-T Ethernet straight cable (One included in the package) This cable connects each PC to the ThinConnect4. Connecting five PCs or more All the system’s component in 2.1.1 Ethernet HUB If using an Ethernet HUB without a cascade switch, connect a 10BASE-T crossover cable to the ThinConnect4.

  • Page 16: Your Nwg

    <6> 2.2 Your ThinConnect4 l Front Panel Monitor LED: Shows ThinConnect4 working status. Light when serial port 1 is sending/receiving data. Light when serial port 2 is sending/receiving data. Light when 10BASE-T port 1 is confirming link or receiving data.

  • Page 17: How To Prepare Your System

    In order to set up your Local Area Network with the ThinConnect4, we recommend user set up all the PCs first then the ThinConnect4. One of the PCs on your network should have ThinConnect4 setup utility installed. A system administrator can configure all the ThinConnect4 functions from this Set-Up PC.

  • Page 18: Modem/Ta Installation On Set-Up Pc

    <8> 2.4 MODEM/TA Installation on Set-Up PC In order to initialize a modem to work with the ThinConnect4 properly, the ThinConnect4 setup utility requires a Modem setup information file (INF file). User should follow the modem manufacturer instruction. Once the modem is installed the ThinConnect4 setup utility will be able to select the modem from “Windows”...

  • Page 19: Cable Connections

    Use only standard serial cable provided by MODEM or TA. If the cable provided with MODEM or TA has different shape or PIN assignment, please use proper adapter (not include) to match the ThinConnect4 serial (S1 or S2) port connector. Note: Make sure all devices are powered off, before connecting serial cable.

  • Page 20: Ac Adaptor

    ThinConnect4 <10> 2.5.2 AC Adapter Before connecting the AC adapter to ThinConnect4, make sure the power switch is off. Connect the power (round) connector into the input socket (9 VAC) in the back of ThinConnect4. Plug the AC adapter to a wall receptacle.

  • Page 21: 10Base-T Cable (Pc Connection)

    ThinConnect4 ThinConnect4 port T1 to T4 Power on ThinConnect4 and PC. Make sure that the Link Rx LED lit up in correspondence to the 10BASE-T port. For example: If you connect the cables to port T1 and T3 the Link Rx LED L1 and L3 should light up.
  • Page 22 ThinConnect4 <12> Troubleshooting the Link RX LED Make sure there is power to the ThinConnect4 and PC. Check if the RJ-45 connector on both ends is secured. Verify the Ethernet card installation on the PC. Double-click “My Computer”, “Control Panel”, “System”...

  • Page 23: Windows 95 Settings For Lan Connection

    2.6 Windows 95/98 Settings for LAN Connection This section applies to all PCs connect to ThinConnect4. In order to connect to the Internet successfully, all PCs connected to the ThinConnect4 have to have the TCP/IP protocol installed and set properly.

  • Page 24: Tcp/Ip Installation

    ThinConnect4 <14> 2.6.2 TCP/IP protocol installation Windows 95/98 CD-ROM requires During the TCP/IP protocol installation, you will need Windows 95/98 CD-ROM to complete the task. Note: 1. If you are working on a PC that has Windows 95/98 pre-installed and the TCP/IP installation procedures request the Windows 95/98 CD-ROM, you may try the folder C:\windows\optons\cabs.
  • Page 25 Verify if the TCP/IP protocol has been correctly setup with your Ethernet card. (The example in the window below using NE2000 compatible adapter) If Dial- Up Networking is not installed, the system will not show the dial-Up adapter and the TCP/IP. ThinConnect4 <15>...

  • Page 26: Tcp/Ip Settings

    ThinConnect4 <16> 2.6.3 TCP/IP Settings Choose “TCP/IP -> Ethernet card name” and click on “Property”. Click “IP Address” Tab and click “Obtain an IP address automatically”(recommended). Continue to the next page. (Gateway) If you are not using “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)” function, set...
  • Page 27 Click the Gateway tab. In the “New gateway”, put in the ThinConnect4 IP address (Default 192.168.0.1). Click the “Add” button. New Gateway IP address will be added into the “Installed Gateways”. Note: If you change the ThinConnect4 IP address, make sure the “Installed gateway”...
  • Page 28 ThinConnect4 <18> Click “DNS Configuration” Tab and click “Enable DNS” button. Enter each of the following contents: Host: • • Domain: • DNS Server Searching Order: Note: In general an Internet Service Provider (ISP) will have a Domain Name Server (DNS).
  • Page 29 The DNS IP address will be added on the list of DNS Server Search order. Click “OK” button. Please follow the instruction and restart your computer, then go to Chapter 3 Basic Setup (Required) on next page. End of 2.6 Windows 95/98 Settings for LAN Connection ThinConnect4 <19>...

  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Basic Setup

    3.1 Installing ThinConnect4 Setup Utility 3.1.1 Before Installation 3.1.2 Installation 3.2 Setup Procedure 3.3 Common Setup 3.3.1 Start Up ThinConnect4 Setup Utility 3.3.2 Searching for ThinConnect4 3.3.3 Nick Name Setup and Confirmation of Firmware Version 3.3.4 ThinConnect4 LAN Settings 3.3.5 DHCP Server Settings 3.3.6 Password Settings...

  • Page 31: Install Nwg Setup Utility

    The ThinConnect4 Setup is a utility program helps user configure ThinConnect4’s variety of functions. Before you start installing the utility, see notes below: ThinConnect4 utility is on the Installation floppy disk, to install the program requires a floppy disk drive.
  • Page 32 ThinConnect4 <22> Insert the ThinConnect4 diskette into the drive and click “Next” button. The “Add/Remove Program” will search for setup.exe program in the floppy disk and then display on command line: A:\SETUP.EXE click “Finish” Click “Install” button.
  • Page 33 Follow instructions on the screen. The setup is completed when the following window is displayed. Click “Finish” To start the ThinConnect4 setup utility or verify the installation: • Click the “Start” button on the Task-bar. (Lower left-hand corner) • Choose “Programs” then ThinConnect4 -> ThinConnect4 Setup Utility.

  • Page 34: Setup Road Map

    ThinConnect4 <24> 3.2 Setup Road Map Since the ThinConnect4 have different types of connections, user should consult the illustration below and proceed according to his or her type of connection. 3.3 Common Setup (Next page to page 47) Dial-up IP connection...

  • Page 35: Common Setup

    Upon starting up the ThinConnect4 utility, the program will start searching for any ThinConnect4 connection to the LAN. Click on “Stop” button to stop searching. Note: If you have more than one ThinConnect4 on LAN, make sure each one has a unique IP address to avoid any collision. ThinConnect4 <25>...
  • Page 36 All ThinConnect4(s) connected with the LAN will be searched and listed. If the setup utility cannot find any ThinConnect4, check the LAN connection and then click “Search” again. Note: If the list is still empty, please proceed to “ThinConnect4 can not be found” on next page.
  • Page 37 Check if the power switch is on (The power LED should light up) and click “Search” again. Check if the Link Rx monitor LED in the front of ThinConnect4 is lit up. Please refer (When Link Rx monitor lamp does not light) page 12.

  • Page 38: Nick Name Setup And Confirmation Of Firmware Version

    Enter a name you prefer in the “Nickname” field. The maximum string lengths are 32 characters. Note: When there are more than one ThinConnect4 on LAN, the nickname will help user identify each one of them. In the last window, you can click “Close” button. This will put you back to the 3.3.2 Searching for ThinConnect4 (on page 27 step 4)).

  • Page 39: Nwg Lan Settings

    3.3.4 ThinConnect4 Settings This section describes how to setup ThinConnect4 IP address and details setting for LAN static routing. The IP address and Subnet Mask for the ThinConnect4 have their default setting as: IP Address: 192.168.0.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Note: If you are using the default value, go to section 3.3.5 Options of Serial Port...
  • Page 40 <30> Add ThinConnect4 to existing LAN If you are adding ThinConnect4 to an existing LAN which IP address setting is different from ThinConnect4 default value (192.168.0.1, Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0), then the ThinConnect4 IP should be changed to meet with those existing setting. Please contact the network manager for proper IP and Subnet Mask setting.
  • Page 41 “Cancel” button to undo the change. When you click “OK”, ThinConnect4 will be updated and reboot. The Setup Utility will start searching again. Please refer to section 3.3.2 Searching for ThinConnect4 (Page 25 to 27) Step 1 to 4) to proceed. ThinConnect4 <31>...
  • Page 42 Changing and Verifying ThinConnect4 IP Address If for any reason you wish to change and/or verify the ThinConnect4 IP address, you can do so by starting the ThinConnect4 set up utility. From the window on page 27 step 4), click the “Settings”...
  • Page 43 If all information is correct, click the “OK” button. Click the “Update” button. Click the “OK” to overwrite the settings made to ThinConnect4. Click the “Cancel” button to undo the change. When you click “OK”, ThinConnect4 will be updated and reboot.

  • Page 44: Dhcp Server Settings

    3.3.5 DHCP Server Settings DHCP( Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server provides a dynamic IP address to PCs connected to the ThinConnect4, follow the steps below to set up the DHCP server: Click the “Settings” button in LAN Port setup. Click the “DHCP Server” button.
  • Page 45 Otherwise, clear the check mark on “Use DHCP Server Function” and click “OK”. Factory default: When the ThinConnect4 IP address is set to default (192.168.0.1), the following parameters will be set to the DHCP Server setting: • Start IP Address: 192.168.0.2...
  • Page 46 ThinConnect4 <36> Enter the DNS Server IP Address both Primary and Secondary (if your ISP have more than one server) then fill in the Domain name. Primary DNS: IP Address of DNS Server, which is provided by your ISP. Secondary DNS: If Secondary DNS is available, set IP Address in the Secondary DNS”...

  • Page 47: Password Settings

    Click the “Password” button. Enter the same password in two fields. Make sure you enter an identical password then click the “OK” button. You are now required to enter a password, in order to change any of ThinConnect4 setting. Note: The password will be erased if user upgrades theThinConnect4 firmware.

  • Page 48: Options Of Serial Port

    ThinConnect4 <38> 3.3.7 Options for Serial Port ThinConnect4 has seven basic connecting functions as listed below: • ISP Dial-Up IP Connection • RAS Client Dial-Up IP Connection • Networking Dial-Up IP Connection • RAS Server IP Connection • Leased Line IP Connection When using one serial port, you can choose one of eight types of connections below: •...

  • Page 49: Serial Port Setting

    1. Serial port connection setup. 2. The “Setting for Serial Port ” will show the Tab for each setting. • Modem/TA • DTE Speed • Port Usage • Connection timer ThinConnect4 Click “Settings” in “Enable Serial Port 1” to setup serial port 1.

  • Page 50: Settings For Modem/Ta Connection

    ThinConnect4 <40> 3.3.8 Settings for MODEM/TA connection Selecting your telephone system Click on the telephone system type. • PSTN: Circuit Switched - Tone • PSTN: Circuit Switched - Pulse • PSTN: Leased Line –Originator • PSTN: Leased Line -Answer • ISDN: Circuit Switched Note: Select the telephone system carefully.
  • Page 51 Register a Modem with ThinConnect4 In the “Change Display” below, there are “Browse…” and “Windows” buttons to help you register a modem with ThinConnect4 utility. Click on “Browse…” to register a modem using a manufacturer’s modem setup information (*.inf) file. The utility can either read the file from a floppy or CD-ROM.
  • Page 52 ThinConnect4 <42> Click “Windows..” to register a modem from Windows 95/98 or Windows NT modem list. Select your modem manufacturer from the list. Then click “OK”. Go to the next step “Choosing MODEM/TA” Choosing MODEM/TA Choose a MODEM or TA (Terminal Adapter) from the “Registered MODEM/TA” list by highlighting the modem.

  • Page 53: Change Display

    Modem. (Usually this is the default list, Window 95 only) • “Browse” button: Click to have the ThinConnect4 utility read the modem definition (*.inf file) from a floppy disk or CD-ROM. • “Windows” button: Shows the standard Windows modem for Windows 95 / 98 or Windows NT.
  • Page 54 ThinConnect4 <44> Extra AT commands The extra AT Command may be enter in the Extra AT Command filed show below: Note: The AT command entered here overwrites setting for MODEM/TA definition (INF file). The setting will effect the MODEM/TA in this application only.

  • Page 55: Dte Speed

    3.3.9 DTE Speed The DTE speed also known as Terminal speed which ThinConnect4 serial ports communicate with modem. Click on “DTE Speed” Tab, the window below will pop-up. 1. Click on the list box of “DTE Speed”. Then click pull-down arrow.
  • Page 56 ThinConnect4 <46> Please select a proper MODEM/TA communication speed (Terminal speed, DTE speed). End of Basic setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please continue to setup the functions you want to use.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Dial-Up Ip Connection Setup

    4.1.1 Connection Settings 4.1.2 Address Translation 4.1.3 Detail setting of IP Masquerade 4.2 ISP Networking Dial-Up IP Connection 4.3 Networking Dial-Up IP Connection 4.3.1 Connection Setting 4.3.2 Static Routing Table Settings 4.4 Connection Timer 4.4.1 Automatic Connection 4.4.2 Automatic Disconnection ThinConnect4 <47>...

  • Page 58: Isp Dial-Up Ip Connection

    ThinConnect4 <48> 4.1 ISP Dial-Up IP Connection This section explains how to setup an ISP (Internet Service Provider) dial-up connection. For details in ISP Networking Dial-Up IP Connection, please go to section 4.2 ISP Networking Dial-Up IP Connection (Page 60).

  • Page 59: The Connection Process

    MODEM/TA will reply “Cannot connect” and ThinConnect4 will attempt to dial your second number “Phone number #2” (if one was assigned). If “Phone number #2” cannot connect, ThinConnect4 will try to dial your third phone number “phone number #3”...
  • Page 60 ThinConnect4 <50> Internet Application setting Your Internet application needs to be configured before using with it ThinConnect4. Follow the instructions Setting for WEB browser: Choose LAN connection (Do not setup as Dial-up connection) Do not use Proxy server. Internet Explorer 4.x Double click on “My Computer”...
  • Page 61 Choose “View” from menu, select “option”, and click “Connection” Tab. Choose “I use a LAN connection”. Click the “Read” Tab. Uncheck “Check for new messages every”. This setting is recommended because the ThinConnect4 does not have to connect to the ISP and check for e-mail frequently. ThinConnect4...

  • Page 62: Address Translation

    4.1.2 Address Translation This section explains two types of the IP address translation available as a part of the many feature of the ThinConnect4. IP Masquerade Normally, when you sign up with a local ISP for the Internet, that account is usually valid for only one user.
  • Page 63 ThinConnect4 will relocate the connection to the next PC. In a situation which ThinConnect4 exceeds 256 sections in the “IP masquerade” or one user is already logged on in the “NAT”, the other user will not be able to access the Internet.

  • Page 64: Detail Settings Of Ip Masquerade

    ThinConnect4 <54> 4.1.3 Detail Settings of IP Masquerade This setup is optional and only needs to be done if IP Masquerade is selected. This function translates the IP frame, which begins the connection with the Internet. Maximum entry is 32.
  • Page 65 ThinConnect4 <55> 1. Enter the entry number in “No” field. (Maximum entry is 32) 2. Click the “Add” button after entering the entry number. 3. Entry field will show. (If you want to quit listing, click the “Abort” button.)
  • Page 66 ThinConnect4 <56> Under the “Translation Table” section, click “Protocol”, and choose the type of protocol. Enter the port number in the “Start Port Number” field. When specifying a range of port numbers, please enter the end of the port number in “End Port Number”...
  • Page 67 Start Port Number : 116 <Entry Number 2> Protocol Start Port Number : 118 <Entry Number 3> Protocol Start Port Number : 6112 ThinConnect4 <57> : TCP : www-http (Port Number: 80) : TCP : ftp-data (Port Number: 20) : ftp (Port Number: 21)
  • Page 68 ThinConnect4 <58> Editing the setting Select the entry number from the list you wish to edit. Selected entry number will be displayed on “No.” field on “Static IP Masquerade Table”. Click the “Edit” button to make changes. Change the setting value which you want to edit. Once done, click the “Update” button for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 69 • If you choose “ISP Dial-Up IP Connection and RAS server IP Connection” (Page 48), please click “RAS Server Settings” and continue to go to section 5.2 RAS Server IP Connection (Page 80). ThinConnect4 End of 4.1 ISP Dial-Up IP Connection <59>...

  • Page 70: Isp Networking Dial-Up Ip Connection

    ThinConnect4 <60> 4.2 ISP Networking Dial-Up IP Connection ISP Networking Dial-Up IP Connection service is one of the functions which is provided by an ISP. To use this function, it is necessary to have an account with a local ISP.
  • Page 71 The ISP confirms whether the Dial-Out authentication data and the authentication data of the ISP are the same once ThinConnect4 sends it. At the same time, ThinConnect4 confirms whether the authentication data, which the ISP sent and the Receive Calls authentication data which ThinConnect4 sent, are the same.
  • Page 72 ThinConnect4 <62> Please enter the authentication information and telephone number to Dial Out. Enter your user ID you received from ISP in “User Name” field. Enter the password you received from ISP in “Password” field. Type your password again in “Confirm Password” field.

  • Page 73: Networking Dial-Up Ip Connection

    If you want to be able to authentication both dial out and receive calls, please choose “Dial out and Receive calls”. • If you want to authentication on receive calls only, please choose “Receive calls only”. • If you do not want any authentication, please choose “Nothing”. ThinConnect4 <63>...
  • Page 74 ThinConnect4 <64> Please enter the authentication information and telephone number to Dial Out. • Enter user ID you received from ISP in “User Name” field. • Enter the password you received from ISP in “Password” field. • Type your password again in “Confirm Password” field.

  • Page 75: Static Routing Table Settings

    4.3.2 Static Routing Table Settings This section contains instructions on how to setup Static Routing table. Click the “Static Routing” button. Enter the “IP Address” and “Subnet Mask” field. Note: IP address and Subnet Mask will define the network address. ThinConnect4 <65>...
  • Page 76 ThinConnect4 <66> Click the “Add” button to add the setting to list. The value in the above window is for reference only. Enter the appropriate setting to meet your LAN environment. Click “OK” after all records are listed. Note: To edit or delete records, please refer to the steps on the next page.
  • Page 77 To delete a record Highlight the record you want to edit by clicking on it. Click the “Delete” button to delete the highlighted record. Click “OK” when finished with setup (Add, Edit, or Delete). ThinConnect4 End of 4.3 Networking Dial-Up IP Connection <67>...

  • Page 78: Connection Timer

    4.4.1 Automatic Connection l l Enable Auto-Connection Upon starting an Internet application (web browser, E-mail program), ThinConnect4 will automatically start dial-up to ISP. l l Disable Auto-Connection If selected, user will need to start Setup Utility and then click the “Connect”...

  • Page 79: Automatic Disconnection

    Setting the automatic disconnection. There are two types of setup available. l l Non Activity Timers ThinConnect4 will automatically disconnect when there is no communication for a certain period of time. You can setup the “Non Activity Timers” to monitor the transmitting and receiving data separately.
  • Page 80 Setup Utility, ThinConnect4 will acquire the current time of your PC and synchronize the internal clock with the PC clock automatically. • If for some reason the ThinConnect4 power is off, the “Set Non Disconnect Timer Period” function will becomes invalid. Restart the Setup Utility again so it will read the correct time from your PC.

  • Page 81: Chapter 5 Ras Ip Connection Setup

    5.1.4 Address Translation 5.1.5 Detail Settings of IP Masquerade 5.2 RAS Server IP Connection 5.2.1 Connection Types (Setup IP Address) 5.2.2 Client Access/Call Back 5.3 Connection Timer 5.4 Windows NT 4.0 Authentication Settings 5.4.1 RAS Server Settings 5.4.2 Client Settings ThinConnect4 <71>...

  • Page 82: Ras Client Dial-Up Ip Connection

    ThinConnect4 <72> 5.1 RAS Client Dial-Up IP Connection ThinConnect4 (set up as a RAS client) connects to a remote RAS server by using PSTN and ISDN. 5.1.1 Connection Settings Click “Port Usage” tab, then choose “RAS Client Dial-Up IP Connection” , and click ”Detail Settings”...
  • Page 83 Enter the RAS Server's phone number in “Phone Number” field. Caution: Type in the phone number carefully. If the number is incorrect, ThinConnect4 will keep trying to dial this given number. ThinConnect4 <73>...

  • Page 84: Call Back Function

    (Page 76). Note: The call back function should be enabled on both RAS Server side and RAS Client side. If the settings are different, ThinConnect4 will not connect. The Call back function is not valid if RAS Server activated with Windows 95-Plus! Dial-Up Server need to be set as “No Call...
  • Page 85 The ThinConnect4 will perform the following steps if ThinConnect4 client settings are different with RAS server setting: Windows 95 with “Microsoft Plus!” RAS Server No Call back Plus! Server ThinConnect4 Client No Call back Can connect at "No call back"...
  • Page 86 ThinConnect4 <76> No Call Back • Leave “Use Call Back” unchecked. Call Back of “Preset in RAS Server” Check the “Use Call Back” check box. Choose the “Preset in RAS Server”. Call Back of “Set by RAS Client to” Check the “Use Call Back” check box.

  • Page 87: Ip Address Acquiring/ Assigning

    If you are connecting to a RAS Server, there are two methods of assigning the IP address for ThinConnect4 client. l l Acquires from RAS Server Select “Get by RAS server”. During the connection, ThinConnect4 will allocates the IP address from RAS Server. l l Assign by Client Choose “Preset by RAS Client to”...

  • Page 88: Address Translation

    5.1.4 Address Translation This section explains the IP address translation setting for ThinConnect4. The ThinConnect4 utilizes two types of address IP Masquerade and NAT. IP Masquerade Normally, when you sign up with local ISP for the Internet that account is usually valid for only one user.

  • Page 89: Detail Settings Of Ip Masquerade

    • If you choose “RAS Client Dial-Up IP Connection and RAS server IP Connection” in the window on page 72, click “RAS Server Settings” and continue to go to 5.2 RAS Server IP Connection (Next page). ThinConnect4 End of 5.1 RAS Client Dial-Up IP Connection <79>...

  • Page 90: Ras Server Ip Connection

    ThinConnect4 <80> 5.2 RAS Server IP Connection The following figure is a typical RAS Server IP Connection: IP: IP Address PC 1 IP: 192.168.0.2 PC 2 IP: 192.168.0.3 PC 3 IP: 192.168.0.4 PC 4 IP: 192.168.0.5 PC 5 IP: 192.168.0.6 5.2.1 Connection Types (Setup IP Address)
  • Page 91 LAN environment. The RAS Client IP Address used during a connection to RAS Server is assigned by RAS Server. If ThinConnect4 is functioning as a RAS Server, it will set RAS Client to IP Address acquisition mode.

  • Page 92: Client Access/Call Back

    No Call back setting. l l Call back for “Set by RAS Client” ThinConnect4 connects to the telephone number of the RAS Client specification. l l Call Back to “Preset in RAS Server to” ThinConnect4 connects to previously registered telephone number.
  • Page 93 Verify callback number you have entered. If the number is not correct, ThinConnect4 will continue to dial the wrong number. The call back settings should match on both RAS Server side and RAS Client side. If the settings are different, ThinConnect4 will not be able to connect. ThinConnect4...
  • Page 94 To edit or remove the listed record, please refer to page 86. When all records have been listed, enter the “Ring Count”. ThinConnect4 will answer log in requests after the “Ring Count” has been set (1 to 99, Default is set to 2) when finished with the setting, click the “OK”...
  • Page 95 "No call back" Enable PPP LCP extensions pop up window is “Cancel” Enable PPP LCP extensions pop up window is “set by client” ThinConnect4 RAS Client ThinConnect4 No Call back Server ThinConnect4 Client Can connect at No Callback "No call back"...
  • Page 96 ThinConnect4 <86> Edit listed record Highlight the record you want to edit by clicking on it. Click the “Edit” button and edit the information you want to change. When you have finished editing, click the “Add” button to update your changes.

  • Page 97: Connection Timer

    ThinConnect4 <87> 5.3 Connection Timer This setup is the same as in ISP Dial-Up IP Connection. Please refer to 4.4 Connection Timer (Page 68 to 70). End of 5.3 Connection Timer...

  • Page 98: Windows Nt4.0 Authentication Settings

    <88> 5.4 Windows NT 4.0 Authentication Settings When connecting to a Windows NT 4.0 system and the ThinConnect4 set up as a RAS client or RAS server of ThinConnect4 from the Windows NT’s RAS client, the authentication setting for Windows NT must be set to “Allow/Accept any authentication including clear text”.
  • Page 99 “OK” button. Click the “Continue” button in “Remote Access Setup” window. Click the “Close” button in “Network” window. Please follow the instruction of Windows NT 4.0, and reboot your computer. ThinConnect4 <89> End of 5.4.1 RAS Server settings...

  • Page 100: Client Settings

    ThinConnect4 <90> 5.4.2 Client settings Double-click “My Computer” button, select “Dial-Up Networking”, and double-click. Click the “More” button, choose “Edit entry and modem properties”. Click “Security” tab for “Edit Phonebook Entry” and choose “Accept any authentication including clear text”. When finished with setting, please Go to Chapter 7 Advanced settings of LAN (Page 97).

  • Page 101: Chapter 6 Leased Line Setup

    Chapter 6 Leased Line Setup 6.1 ISP Leased Line IP Connection 6.2 Leased Line IP Connection 6.2.1 Default Gateway Setup 6.2.2 Static Routing Table Setup ThinConnect4 <91>...

  • Page 102: Isp Leased Line Ip Connection

    ThinConnect4 <92> 6.1 ISP Leased Line IP Connection This section explains the setup for ISP Leased Line IP Connection. Choose ISDN Leased Line beforehand in “3.3.8 Settings for MODEM/TA connection”. (Page 40 to 44) IP = IP Address IP: xxx.xxx.0.2 IP: xxx.xxx.0.3...

  • Page 103: Leased Line Ip Connection

    This section shows example of a point to point connection. See the following figure and set Default Gateway and Static Routing Table. Head office IP = IP Address IP: xxx.xxx.0.2 IP: xxx.xxx.0.3 ThinConnect4 xxx.xxx.0.1 IP: xxx.xxx.0.4 255.255.255.0 IP: xxx.xxx.0.5 Branch office IP: xxx.xxx.1.2...

  • Page 104: Default Gateway Setup

    ThinConnect4 <94> 6.2.1 Default Gateway Setup This section shows you how to setup “Detail Settings”. Click the “Port Usage” Tab. Choose “Leased Line IP Connection” and click “Detail Settings”. Check the “Default Gateway” check box.

  • Page 105: Static Routing Table Setup

    The value in the above window is only for reference. Please enter the appropriate setting to meet your LAN environment. When all records are listed, click the “OK” button Note: To edit or delete records, please refer the steps on next page. ThinConnect4 <95>...
  • Page 106 ThinConnect4 <96> Edit listed record Highlight the record you want to edit by clicking on it. Click the “Edit” button and edit the record you want to change. When you finish editing, please click “Add” to save your changes. Click the “OK” button when finished the setup (Add, Edit, or Delete).

  • Page 107: Chapter 7 Advanced Lan Setting

    7.1 Firewall - IP Filter Table settings 7.2 Static routing settings 7.3 Syslog settings 7.4 E-Mail sharing settings 7.4.1 ThinConnect4 Setup 7.4.2 To Setup mailer using E-Mail Sharing function 7.4.3 To setup a mailer sending mail to registered user ThinConnect4...

  • Page 108: Firewall - Ip Filter Table Settings

    <98> 7.1 Firewall - IP Filter Table setting Setup the Firewall - IP Filter Table is optional. ThinConnect4 can function without it. The firewall function is a packet filtering gateway process. After the firewall is setup properly, PC resources on LAN will be protected by the IP filtering function that is placed in between LAN IP frame and WAN (Serial Port) IP frame.
  • Page 109 Firewall Factory default setting The following items are the ThinConnect4 Firewall default setting. Interdict automatic connection of circuit by ICMP. Shut out to supply NetBIOS Services to other networks from LAN port. (Interdict automatic connection of circuit by Windows startup and finish) Interdict automatic connection of circuit beside TCP connection (SYN) flag.
  • Page 110 The entry number represents the IP filter processing priority, which number 1 is the highest and number 64 is the lowest. There are five default values which have been predefined for ThinConnect4. For example: Enter number 6 if you want your setup at a lower priority than default value.
  • Page 111 “In” shows the setting of ThinConnect4 input port. “Out” shows the ThinConnect4 output port, and set IP frame and the object through ThinConnect4. Always set both “IN” port and “OUT” port. Please choose on the list box of “IN” and “OUT”.
  • Page 112 ThinConnect4 <102> “IP/Mask: Src.” Select IP address or Network address from the Source. Enter IP address/sub net masks bit numbers in the filed, if the sub masks bit numbers is omitted, that single IP address will be chosen. “IP/Mask: Dst.”...
  • Page 113 • Note1: For well-known port, it is possible to enter it with protocol or service name. Just click the “Well-known Ports” button of ThinConnect4 and refer to “Well-known Ports: Keyword Table” Note2: “Src.” and “Dst.” field can set a range by inserting “ / ” between the source port number and the destination port number.
  • Page 114 ThinConnect4 <104> “Protocol:” Choose in the list box of “Protocol”. Any: Objected for all IP frame. • ICMP: Objected for ICMP protocol. • TCP: Objected for TCP protocol. • UDP: Objected for UDP protocol. • “Flags” Select one of the six flag types for the objected TCP protocol.
  • Page 115 The entry number will be displayed on “No.” field on “IP Filter Table” click the “Edit” button. Change the setting value that you want to edit, then click the “Update” button. Check if the ThinConnect4 updated the change. Note: The data information is just an example for your reference. ThinConnect4...
  • Page 116 ThinConnect4 <106> Remove filter settings Click on an entry number, which you want to delete from the list. The selected entry number will be shown on “No” field of “IP Filter Table”. The entry number will be deleted when you click the “Remove” button.

  • Page 117: Static Routing Settings

    7.2 Static Routing Settings This setup is optional. It is not necessary for the function of ThinConnect4. With this setting, ThinConnect4 can transfer the received packet to the other router. It sets up the Network and Gateway address. Routing setup according to registered current routing information The packet on authorized network address will be transferred to the other router assigned by gateway address.
  • Page 118 ThinConnect4 <108> Click the “Static Routing” button and the static routing window will pop up. Choose to use default gateway or static routing. To use default gateway, check the “Default Gateway” check box. • The setting of “Static Routing table” is a higher priority than “Default Gateway”.
  • Page 119 Click “Add” to update the change. Remove the listed record When removing the listed record, select the content you want to remove by highlighting it. Click “Remove” to remove the record from list. ThinConnect4 <109> End of 7.2 Static Routing settings...

  • Page 120: Syslog Settings

    Syslog demon process. Syslog event/information in ThinConnect4 The ThinConnect4 current firmware has the following event/information logging capability. (Depending on firmware version, some of the functions may not available) Record “AT” commands sent to modem/TA on both serial and the response received •...
  • Page 121 • Enter a receivable “Host IP Address” of Syslog. The receivable IP address should be the same as ThinConnect4, which means it must correspond to the LAN side address of the same network. If you enter 255,255,255,255 the Syslog event/information will be broadcasted to the LAN within the same segment of ThinConnect4.

  • Page 122: E-Mail Sharing Settings

    Modem Internet POP3 Server SMTP Server 7.4.2 Setup mailer using E-Mail sharing function (Refer to page 116) 7.4.1 ThinConnect4 setup (Refer to next page) Send mail 7.4.3 Setup mailer to send mail to a registered user (Refer to page 118)

  • Page 123: Nwg Setup

    7.4.1 ThinConnect4 Setup Click the “E-Mail Sharing” button. Place a check mark in the “Use E-Mail Sharing function” box. If you do not use this function, leave it unchecked. ThinConnect4 <113>...
  • Page 124 ThinConnect4 <114> Setup a mail server connection Enter POP3 server IP address onto “POP3 Server “ field. Enter the E-Mail account registered with POP3 Server in “E-Mail Account” field. Enter a password in the “Password” and “Confirm Password” fields. If you do not have password, leave it empty.
  • Page 125 Click on a user you want to remove from the list. Selected registered Information will be highlighted. Click the “Remove” button for it to be deleted from the list. When you are finished with “Add” “Edit” and/or “Remove”, click the “OK” button. ThinConnect4 <115>...

  • Page 126: To Setup Mailer Useing E-Mail Sharing Function

    <116> 7.4.2 Setup mailer using E-Mail Sharing function This section describes setup procedures for each individual PC using E-Mail Sharing function featured in the ThinConnect4. Follow the setup sequence outlines below. • POP3 (Incoming mail) Server Enter ThinConnect4 IP Address.
  • Page 127 For more information go to 7.4.3 “Setup e-mail program” (Page Enter “User Name” which is registered in ThinConnect4 to “Name” field. Enter the shared E-mail address to “E-mail address” field. Click the “OK” button.
  • Page 128 Double click “Mail & Newsgroups”, Click “Mail Server”. The window below will be displayed. Enter “User Name” whom you have registered in ThinConnect4 to “Mail server user name” field. Enter ThinConnect4 IP Address to “Incoming mail server:” field. Remark: The value in the above window is only for reference.
  • Page 129 Click on “Identity” and the window will be shown. This is a mail user’s information, which will be used to send and receive e-mail Enter “User Name” that is registered in ThinConnect4 to “Your name:” field. Enter the share E-mail address to “E-mail address” field.

  • Page 130: To Setup Mailer Sending Mail To Registered User

    ThinConnect4 <120> 7.4.3 Setup E-mail program This section describes how to configure e-mail program for sending mail to ThinConnect4 user with the E-mail sharing function. Please ask the sender to set up e-mail program according to following procedures: In order to send mail to users, who are using an E-Mail sharing function, it is necessary for the e-mail program to have either one of these two conditions or both, otherwise it will not work.
  • Page 131 ThinConnect4 <121> Notes on sending mail Users who are using an E-Mail sharing function can not receive mail which are sent out as “Cc”. Please send out as “To”. If you want to send mail to multiple receivers, you can not include users who are using the E-mail Sharing function.

  • Page 132: Chapter 8 Final Setup

    ThinConnect4 <122> Chapter 8 Final Setup 8.1 Save your settings 8.2 Return to Default 8.2 To Copy Serial Port Settings...

  • Page 133: Save Your Settings

    8.1 Save your settings To make sure ThinConnect4 configuration will take effect, this section instructs you how to save your settings correctly. Basic setups Click “OK” in the window at “Setting for Serial port 1 (or 2)” setup if you want to confirm your settings.
  • Page 134 ThinConnect4 <124> Enable the serial ports by enabling their check boxes. Note: Click on “Update” to make the change immediately. Or, you can click “Close” when ending the Setup Utility. To update your change, click the “Update” button. If you want to leave the previous...
  • Page 135 Note: When you click “OK”, the ThinConnect4 will automatically restart again. All current communications will be disconnected. In case the ThinConnect4 connects with a Leased Line, ThinConnect4 will start to reconnect immediately soon after it restarts. Click the “Close” button.

  • Page 136: Return To Default

    This section instructs you how to load the factory default values. Refer 3.3.1 Start ThinConnect4 Setup Utility (Page 25) to start up Setup Utility. To load factory default value to serial port 1, click the “Return to default” button in serial port 1.

  • Page 137: To Copy Serial Port Settings

    8.3 Copy Serial Port Settings If you have successfully setup a serial port and want to duplicate all settings to the other port, ThinConnect4 has this function for you. If you want to copy settings of Serial port 2 to serial port 1.

  • Page 138: Chapter 9 Connect / Disconnect

    ThinConnect4 <128> Chapter 9 Connect / Disconnect 9.1 Applications 9.1.1 Web browser 9.1.2 E-mail program 9.2 Connection Types 9.3 Disconnect the network 9.3.1 PSTN and ISDN 9.3.2 Leased Line Telephone Network...

  • Page 139: Application

    9.1 Application This section explains Internet application (Web browser and E-Mail software) setting to use with ThinConnect4. Note: When using an analog Modem and with auto Dial-up connection, it may take a long time to connect the ISP. A time-out error may happen after you start an application such as Web browser, E-Mail software or FTP client software.

  • Page 140: E-Mail Program

    Set up to checking new message interval. In case you choose “Check for new messages every X minute”, (Substitute “X” with number of the minute interval of your choice) the ThinConnect4 will start internal timer after ThinConnect4 disconnects by the “Non Activity Timers” function.

  • Page 141: Connection Types

    When a user starts an Internet application such as Web browser, E-mail etc, the ThinConnect4 will connect automatically to ISP. The dial-up network screen will not be shown. ThinConnect4 will use its configuration based on the ISP information you have provided to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 142: Disconnect The Network

    The line can be disconnected by the “Set Non Disconnect Timer Period” function of ThinConnect4. Manual Disconnection By using the ThinConnect4 Setup Utility, you can disconnect the line directly. Choose a ThinConnect4 to disconnect from the list. The highlighted one will be available for disconnection operation.
  • Page 143 Click the “Disconnect” button corresponded to the Serial ports (1 or 2) you wish to disconnect. Click the “Yes” button to disconnect. Click the “No” button to resume. Click the “OK” button to complete the task. ThinConnect4 <133> Go to next page...
  • Page 144 The following could be the a reason to cause the error: • MODEM/TA’s malfunction • ThinConnect4 malfunctioned • Abnormal Cable (LAN and Serial) connect or disconnect. Click the “Close” button to end Setup Utility Note: Your ISP’s non-activity timer can also disconnect ThinConnect4. End of 9.3.1 PSTN and ISDN...

  • Page 145: Leased Line

    <135> 9.3.2 Leased Line Basically, you can not disconnect a leased line, however, you can switch off the TA’s power supply if you want to disconnect the Leased line. To connect the leased line again, please refer to 9.2 Connection Types (Page 131)

  • Page 146: Chapter 10 Examples

    ThinConnect4 <136> Chapter 10 Examples 10.1 An example of the ISP <-> Head office <-> Branch office leased line connection An example with ISDN...

  • Page 147: An Example Of Isp <-> Head Office <-> Branch Office Leased Line Connection

    Of course, user can access the Internet from the head office. The IP address and static routing setting is shown on the next page. Head office IP: xxx.xxx.0.2 IP: xxx.xxx.0.3 ThinConnect4 xxx.xxx.0.1 IP: xxx.xxx.0.4 255.255.255.0 IP: xxx.xxx.0.5 Branch office IP: xxx.xxx.1.2...
  • Page 148 ThinConnect4 <138> IP and Router settings in Head office • Setting of IP for ThinConnect4 IP address: xxx.xxx.0.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • S1 (Serial port 1) Connection Type: ISP Leased Line IP Connection • S2 (Serial port 2) Connection Type: Leased Line IP Connection Static Routing Table: IP address: xxx.xxx.1.0...

  • Page 149: An Example With Isdn

    RAS Server (Serial Port) IP: 192.168 IP for Client : IP and Routing settings in Company • Set up the IP address for ThinConnect4 itself IP address: 192.168.0.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • S1 (Serial port 1) Connection Type: ISP Dial-Up IP Connection •...

  • Page 150: Chapter 11 Reference Information

    ThinConnect4 <140> Chapter 11 Reference Information 11.1 Product Specifications...

  • Page 151: Product Specifications

    Outlook Dimension Net Weight Environment Operating Temperature Operating humidity 25 to 85% ThinConnect4 Specifications 2 ports V.24/V.28 (RS-232C) 9pin D-sub (S1) / 25pin D-sub (S2) 1.2 /2.4 /4.8 /7.2 /9.6 /14.4 /19.2 /28.8 /38.4 57.6 /115.2 /230.4 /460.8 (Kbps) Hardware Control (RTS/CTS) 4 ports IEEE802.3/ISO8802-3 CSMA/CD 10BASE-T...
  • Page 152 ThinConnect4 <142> Serial Port Connector • Pin assignment Signal Serial Port 1 9pin D-Sub Connector pin assignment: • pin D-Sub Serial Port 1: 9 Serial Port 2: Serial Port 2 25pin D-Sub 25pin D-Sub End of 11.1 Product Specifications...

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