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LAN-to-LAN Routing for Central-Site and Branch Office Networks Model MT ASR1-100 User Guide.
User Guide 88302550 Revision A RouteFinder (Model MT ASR1-100) This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-T ech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 1998, by Multi-T ech Systems, Inc.
iii Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Preview of this Guide ........
iv Chapter 6 - Service, W arranty and T ech Support Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 50 Limited W arranty ...............
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 6 Introduction Welcome to Multi-T ech's new RouteFinder™, model number MT ASR1-100, an IP/IPX router for interconnecting LANs using switched or dedicated wide area telecommunicaitons links.
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description MT ASR1-100 7 Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management Chapter 5 provides procedures for changing the configuration of a remote RouteFinder , located elsewhere on a LAN or at the other end of a modem connection.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 8 Front Panel The front panel contains three groups of LEDs that provide the status of the LAN connection, W AN Link activity , and general status of the RouteFinder .
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description MT ASR1-100 9 Back Panel The cable connections for the RouteFinder are made at the back panel. Three groups of cables are used on the RouteFinder , the Command Port, W AN link, and the Ethernet. The cable connections are shown in Figure 1-3 and defined in the following groups.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 10 Shunts A shunt on the W AN port allows the same connector to be configured for an ITU-T V .35 electrical interface signaling or EIA-232C/D signaling. The ITU-T V .35 signaling levels are generally more reliable for high speed data and/or longer cable distances.
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description MT ASR1-100 11 Specifications The RouteFinder conforms to the following specifications. • Routing Protocols - IP and IPX and bridging for all others • Ethernet LAN Interface - 10Base-T (twisted pair) or 10Base2 (ThinNet) BNC • W AN Interface - 1 async or sync link (RS-232C/V .
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Chapter 2 - Installation.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 14 Unpacking The shipping box contains the RouteFinder , external power supply , command port adapter cable (short cable with RJ-45 on one end and DB25 on the other), your Quick Start Guide, and three disks (i.
Chapter 2 - Installation MT ASR1-100 15 Changing Shunt Position The W AN port shunt must be moved to the V .35 position whenever you want to connect the RouteFinder to an external composite link device with a V .35 interface. Do the following. 1. Ensure that the external power supply is disconnected from the RouteFinder .
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 16 Cabling your RouteFinder Cabling your RouteFinder involves making the proper W AN, Ethernet, Command Port and power connections. Figure 2-4 shows the back panel connectors and the associated cable connections.
Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 18 Introduction The following loading procedure does not provide every screen or option in the process of installing the RouteFinder software. It is assumed that a technical person with a thorough knowledge of Windows and the software loading process is doing the installation.
Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration MT ASR1-100 19 8. The Port Setup dialog box selects the COM port of the PC that is connected to the Command Port of the RouteFinder . On the Select Port window , click the down arrow and choose the COM port of your PC (COM1 -- COM4) that is connected to the RouteFinder .
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 20 Note : Clicking No prevents the defaults from being downloaded to the RouteFinder . Y ou are returned to the program manager , and in Windows 95/NT you will see an open window with shortcut icons for all the various utility programs provided in the RouteFinder software.
Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration MT ASR1-100 21 When you manually assign network numbers, make sure they match the network numbers assigned to your local file server (if any).
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 22 If the W AN port is being set up to answer a call, click the Answering option(the Dial Number field becomes inactive). 27. Click OK when you are satisfied with your selections. 28. The Checking Router dialog box is displayed.
Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration MT ASR1-100 23 Setting Up Y our Remote User Database The remote user database supports remote dial-in users for user name, password, and port availability . Each dial-in user needs an entry in this database.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 24 4. Build your user database by filling in the following fields for each user . User Name . The User Name can have as many as 39 characters. All printable characters are permitted with the restriction that no blanks are allowed in the user name.
Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 26 Introduction This chapter describes the RouteFinder ’ s software from an applications standpoint, showing how to make changes in the configuration with recommendations on the impact of any changes.
Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software MT ASR1-100 27 Download Firmware This utility enables you to download the firmware to the RouteFinder . This may be necessary in the case of repair or upgrade.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 28 Router Configuration The Router Setup menu has 13 buttons (two rows of five buttons plus one row with three buttons) that enable you to display and ch.
Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software MT ASR1-100 29 An IP address is a combination of a network number and a host number or ID. IP address masks are used to specify the network or subnet portion of the IP address. IP addresses and masks are 32-bit values.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 30 The Advanced tab controls the timers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) options, the default route, filters, and Static Routes. In most cases, you should not have to change any of the timers (i.
Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software MT ASR1-100 31 Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is a common TCP/IP routing protocol that provides robust and efficient routing support in the most demanding Internet environments.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 32 IPX Setup The IPX Virtual Port Setup dialog box controls the four frame types, and the W AN port setup. The Advanced tab enables IPX routing, auto learn of Ethernet network numbers, and the distributed name of the RouteFinder .
Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software MT ASR1-100 33 The Advanced tab contains options which control the routing of the protocol and auto learn of Ethernet network numbers, defines the broadcast name of the RouteFinder , and IPX filtering.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 34 Spanning T ree Setup When Bridging is enabled, the Spanning T ree Setup dialog box controls simple transparent bridging between two remote Ethernet LANs. However , if your internetwork contains any loops or redundant links, then the Spanning T ree Algorithm must also be enabled.
Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software MT ASR1-100 35 W AN Port Setup The W AN Port Setup dialog box controls how the port is configured (i.e., frame relay or point-to- point). If the W AN port is configured for frame relay , then the mode of the port is synchronous.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 36 Point-to-Point Setup The PPP Port Setup dialog box controls the W AN port protocol, dial on demand, and remote port setup. The W AN port protocol can be either Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) or Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP).
Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software MT ASR1-100 37 Frame Relay Setup The Frame Relay dialog box displays the Management T ype, details of that management type, and the number of DLCIs that are active. Frame relay parameters have to be set up exactly as they are provisioned from the network service.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 38 Frame Relay DLCI The Frame Relay DLCI dialog box initially displays a default DLCI that is mapped to a default IP address, STP W AN Number , a CIR setting of 56K, a Be of zero, and the mode set to Adhere to CIR.
Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software MT ASR1-100 39 Applications Setup This dialog box lets you set up support for T elnet, TFTP (Trivial File T ransfer Protocol), WEB, and Asynchronous Gateway servers in the RouteFinder . This dialog box is displayed by clicking Others on the Router Setup dialog box.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 40 Scripting T o enable scripting, click W AN from the Router Setup menu. The W an Port Setup dialog box is displayed. Click the Script Enable check box to enable scripting on this W AN port. Click the Script button to access the scripting options.
Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 42 Introduction This chapter provides procedures for changing the configuration of a remote RouteFinder . Remote configuration allows a PC at one site (local site) to dial a remote RouteFinder and change the configuration of that remote unit.
Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management MT ASR1-100 43 If your Modem Initialization String, Initialization Response, or Connect Response values are dif ferent from the defaults in the dialog box, refer to your modem user documentation and change the default values to match your modem.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 44 LAN-Based Remote Configuration Windows Sockets Compliant TCP/IP Stack The configuration program requires a Windows Sockets compliant TCP/IP stack. Microsoft provides a TCP/IP stack free for Windows for W orkgroups 3.
Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management MT ASR1-100 45 6. The RouteFinder Setup dialog box is then displayed. This is the dialog box for the remote RouteFinder . Y ou can select any of the available buttons and change the configuration (or setup) and download the changes to the remote RouteFinder .
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 46 Remote Management This section describes typical client applications that can be used to configure the RouteFinder remotely .
Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management MT ASR1-100 47 Router Management The Router Management Menu provides five functional options in addition to the option of escaping and closing the T elnet session.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 48 WEB Browser Management The RouteFinder can be accessed from anywhere on the connected Internet through its built-in WEB Browser interface. T o enable this function, you must check this option in Other setup.
Chapter 6 - Service, W arranty and T ech Support.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 50 Introduction This chapter starts out with statements about your RouteFinder two-year warranty . The next section, T ech Support, should be read carefully if you have questions or problems with your RouteFinder .
Chapter 6 - Service, W arranty and T ech Support MT ASR1-100 51 T ech Support Multi-T ech Systems has an excellent staff of technical support personnel available to help you get the most out of your Multi-T ech product. If you have any questions about the operation of this unit, call 1- 800-972-2439.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 52 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-T ech Systems. Include the following information with your RouteFinder: • a description of the problem.
Chapter 6 - Service, W arranty and T ech Support MT ASR1-100 53 The Multi-T ech BBS For customers who do not have Internet access, Multi-T ech 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.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 54 7. If you select Zmodem, the file will transfer automatically . If you select another protocol, you may have to initiate the transfer yourself. (In most data communications programs, the P AGE DOWN key initiates the download.
Appendixes.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 56 Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams Command Port Cable PIN NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 22 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To DTE Device (T erminal Device i.e. ASCII T erminal) TRANSMIT DA TA (BA) RECEIVE DA TA (BB) SIGNAL GROUND (AB) PIN NO.
Appendixes MT ASR1-100 57 W AN Cables 13 12 1 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 PIN NO. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 15 17 20 25 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 15 17 20 25 To External Synchronous Modem/DSU C.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 58 Appendix B - Script Language The script file can be used to automate certain operations. The script file is a text file containing a sequence of commands. The structure of a script file is succinctly expressed by the following grammar .
Appendixes MT ASR1-100 59 the argument name in the formal parameter list by the keyword V AR; otherwise, the argument is passed by value. Only variables can be passed by address. Expressions like A+B, where A and B are integer variables can be passed by value but cannot be passed by address.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 60 Example Script: proc main; string login_prompt; string user_name; string password_prompt; string password; string shell_menu; string shell_menu_respon.
Appendixes MT ASR1-100 61 Appendix C - Regulatory Information Class A Statement FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 62 Appendix D - TCP/IP TCP/IP TCP/IP (T ransmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is a protocol suite and related applications developed for the U.
Appendixes MT ASR1-100 63 UDP , described in RFC 768 (ftp://ds.internic.net/rfc/rfc768.txt) provides an end-to-end datagram (connectionless) service. Some applications, such as those that involve a si.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 64 Internet Protocol (IP) IP is the Internet standard protocol that tracks Internetwork node addresses, routes outgoing messages and recognizes incoming messages, allowing a message to cross multiple networks on the way to its final destination.
Glossary of T erms.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 66 A Access: The T1 line element made up of two pairs of wire that the phone company brings to the customer premises. The Access portion ends with a connection at the local telco (LEC or RBOC). Accunet Spectrum of Digital Services (ASDS): The A T&T 56K bps leased (private) line service.
Glossary MT ASR1-100 67 Basic Rate Interface (BRI): An ISDN access interface type comprised of two B-channels each at 64K bps and one D- channel at 64K bps (2B+D). Bell Operating Companies (BOC): The family of corporations created during the divestiture of A T&T .
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 68 Channel: A data communications path between two computer devices. Can refer to a physical medium (e.g.
Glossary MT ASR1-100 69 inter-LA T A basis by A T&T and on an intra-LA T A basis by the BOCs. Data Service Unit (DSU): A device that provides a digital data service interface directly to the data terminal equipment. The DSU provides loop equalization, remote and local testing capabilities, and a standard EIA/CCITT interface.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 70 Ethernet: A 10-megabit baseband local area network that allows multiple stations to access the transmission medium at will without prior coordination, avoids contention by using carrier sense and deference, and resolves contention by using collision detection and transmission.
Glossary MT ASR1-100 71 developing and deploying frame relay equipment. Frame Relay Implementors Forum: A group of companies supporting a common specification for frame relay connection to link customer premises equipment to telco network equipment. Their specification supports ANSI frame relay specs and defines extensions such as local management.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 72 and data over a digital communications line. ISDN is a world-wide telecommunications service that uses digital transmission and switching technology to support voice and digital data communications. Frame relay was partially based on ISDN’s data link layer protocol (LAPD).
Glossary MT ASR1-100 73 M Management Information Base (MIB): A database of network management information used by the Common Management Information Protocol (CMIP) and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 74 Out of Frame (OOF): A T1 alarm condition that is logged on the loss of 2, 3 or 4 of 5 consecutive FT framing bits. P Packet: 1. In data communication, a sequence of binary digits, including data and control signals, that is transmitted and switched as a composite whole.
Glossary MT ASR1-100 75 Q Quantizing: The process of analog-to-digital conversion by assigning a range, from the contiguous analog values, to a discrete number . R Random Access Memory (RAM): A computer’s primary workspace. All data must be stored in RAM (even for a short while), before software can use the processor to manipulate the data.
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 76 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): TCP/IP protocol that allows network management. Simultaneous V oice Data (SVD): A technology for letting a user send data via a modem, and use a handset to talk to another user at the same time over the same connection.
Glossary MT ASR1-100 77 T ransmission Control Protocol / Internet Program (TCP/IP): A multi-layer set of protocols developed by the US Department of Defense to link dissimilar computers across dissimilar and unreliable LANs. T erminal: The screen and keyboard device used in a mainframe environment for interactive data entry .
RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide MT ASR1-100 78 W Wide Area Network (W AN): 1. A network that provides communication services to a geographic area larger than that served by a local area network or a metropolitan area network, and that may use or provide public communication facilities.
MT ASR1-100 79 Index Index Symbols 10Base 2 Connector ............................................... 9 10Base T Connector ............................................... 9 A ASCII String .......................................................... 20 Authentication .
MT ASR1-100 80 RouteFinder MT ASR1-100 User Guide IPX Setup .......................................................... 32 Spanning T ree Setup ......................................... 34 WAN Port Setup ................................................
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