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Router/Two-Port Frame Relay Access Device
MultiFRAD 200-Series
Model FR2201
User Guide
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User Guide 88311500 Revision A MultiFRAD II (Model FR2201) This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 1998, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems,
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Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Preview of this Guide ................................................................................................................................. 7 Front Panel Description ................................................................................................................
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Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech Support Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 56 Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 56 On-line Warranty Registration............................................................................................................ 5
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Router/Two-Port Frame Relay Access Device Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
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MultiFRAD II User Guide Introduction Welcome to Multi-Tech's new MultiFRAD II™, model FR2201, a Router/ Two-Port Frame Relay Access Device (FRAD) that encapsulates non-packetized data streams from serial and LAN devices into frame relay frames and frames that data with header and trailer information prior to sending it to the frame relay network. The MultiFRAD (Figure 1-1) enables non-frame relay devices to connect to a common carrier frame relay network service or private frame relay network. T
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Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description Preview of this Guide This User Guide describes the MultiFRAD and details how to install and configure it. The information contained in each chapter is as follows: Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description Chapter 1 describes the MultiFRAD and includes front panel descriptions, back panel connectors, and relevant technical specifications. Chapter 2 - Installation This chapter provides information on unpacking and cabling your MultiFRAD. Safety Warnings are
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MultiFRAD II User Guide Front Panel Description The front panel has three groups of LEDs that provide the status of the LAN connection, trunk and data channel activity, and general status of the MultiFRAD. The Ethernet LAN LEDs display LAN activity; i.e., they show whether the MultiFRAD is connected to the LAN, transmitting or receiving packets, and if a data collision is occurring. The trunk LEDs display the trunk status, whether a trunk is ready to transmit or receive serial data, and if an e
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Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description Back Panel Description All the cable connections to the MultiFRAD are made at the back panel. Four categories of cables are used on the MultiFRAD: Ethernet, Channels, Command Port, and Trunk (RS232/V.35). The back panel connectors are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in the following groups. COMMAND PORT CHANNEL 2 ETHERNET CHANNEL 1 TRUNK (RS232/V.35) 10BASE T AUI POWER Figure 1-2. Back Panel Ethernet 10Base-T Connector The Ethernet 10Base-T connector
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MultiFRAD II User Guide Shunts There are three shunts (Figure 1-3) on the printed circuit board for the trunk and the data channels. Trunk RS232 Shunt Position Trunk V.35 Shunt Position Channel 1 V.35 Shunt Position Channel 2 V.35 Shunt Position Figure 1-3. Shunts The MultiFRAD has separate shunts for the trunk and both data channels. Both the default RS232 Shunt Position and the V.35 position for the Trunk are identified. The V.35 positions for the Channel shunts are also shown. To change the
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Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description Technical Specifications The MultiFRAD conforms to the following specifications: • Provides access to Frame Relay Networks for IP, IPX, bridged LAN traffic, Async and HDLC Sync devices • Trunk and data ports can be configured as either EIA-232 or V.35 • Trunk speeds up to T1/E1, synchronous • Command Port - 19.2 Kbps, asynchronous • 4 MB DRAM • 1MB of Flash memory Data Ports Supports 2 data ports • Data port speeds from 300 bps to 115.2 Kbps asynchronous
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Router/Two-Port Frame Relay Access Device Chapter 2 - Installation
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MADE IN U.S.A MultiFRAD II User Guide Introduction This chapter will guide you through the unpacking and installation of your MultiFRAD. The installation procedure, which is preceded by important safety warnings, provides step-by-step instructions on cabling and powering-on the MultiFRAD. Chapter 3 provides instructions on installing and configuring the MultiFRAD software. Unpacking your MultiFRAD Remove all items from the box. Your shipping box should contain the MultiFRAD, a power supply, vari
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Chapter 2 - Installation Cabling your MultiFRAD Cabling your MultiFRAD involves making the proper Power, Command Port, Ethernet, and Channel connections. Figure 2-2 shows the back panel connectors and the associated cable connections. Table 2-1 details the procedures for connecting the cables to your MultiFRAD. Table 2-1. Cabling Procedure Step Procedure 1 Connect one end of a (supplied) DB25 back-to-back cable to each of the data channel connectors on the back of your MultiFRAD (labeled CHANNEL
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Router/Two-Port Frame Relay Access Device Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration
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MultiFRAD II User Guide Installing your Software The following procedure does not provide every screen or option used in the process of installing the MultiFRAD software. The assumption is that a technical person with a thorough knowledge of Windows and the software loading process is doing the installation. Additional information on the MultiFRAD software is provided in the User Guide supplied with your MultiFRAD II. 1. Run Windows on the PC that is connected to the Command Port. 2. Insert the
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Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration After all the program files from both disks are loaded, the Setup dialog box is displayed, enabling you to designate the COM port of the PC that is connected to your MultiFRAD. On the Select Port field, click the down arrow and choose the COM port of your PC (COM1 -- COM4) that is connected to your MultiFRAD. Click OK to continue. 7. The Setup Complete screen is displayed. 8. Click Finish to continue configuring your MultiFRAD. The Do you want to do
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MultiFRAD II User Guide If your network DOES NOT include a file server, we recommend disabling Auto Learn; the MultiFRAD or the network administrator can assign the network numbers. If your network DOES include a file server, we recommend enabling Auto Learn and allowing the MultiFRAD to learn the IPX network numbers from the file server. WARNING: If the file server and MultiFRAD lose power, the MultiFRAD may reboot quicker than the server and assign the network numbers before the file server ca
