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Installation and Operation Manual
MBE Family (LAN RANger
Series)
Ethernet Remote Access Routers
(MBE10-1, MBE10-8, MBE10-1D,
MBE10-8D)
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MBE Family (LAN RANger Series) Ethernet Remote Access Routers (MBE10-1, MBE10-8, MBE10-1D, MBE10-8D) Version 7 Installation and Operation Manual Notice This manual contains information that is proprietary to RAD Data Communications Ltd. ("RAD"). No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written approval by RAD Data Communications. Right, title and interest, all information, copyrights, patents, know-how, trade secrets and other intellectu
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Limited Warranty RAD warrants to DISTRIBUTOR that the hardware in the MBE Family (LAN RANger Series) to be delivered hereunder shall be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of shipment to DISTRIBUTOR. If, during the warranty period, any component part of the equipment becomes defective by reason of material or workmanship, and DISTRIBUTOR immediately notifies RAD of such defect, RAD shall have th
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General Safety Instructions The following instructions serve as a general guide for the safe installation and operation of telecommunications products. Additional instructions, if applicable, are included inside the manual. Safety Symbols This symbol may appear on the equipment or in the text. It indicates potential safety hazards regarding product operation or maintenance to operator or service personnel. Warning Danger of electric shock! Avoid any contact with the marked sur
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Handling Energized Products General Safety Practices Do not touch or tamper with the power supply when the power cord is connected. Line voltages may be present inside certain products even when the power switch (if installed) is in the OFF position or a fuse is blown. For DC-powered products, although the voltages levels are usually not hazardous, energy hazards may still exist. Before working on equipment connected to power lines or telecommunication lines, remove jewelry or any oth
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Connection of Data and Telecommunications Cables Data and telecommunication interfaces are classified according to their safety status. The following table lists the status of several standard interfaces. If the status of a given port differs from the standard one, a notice will be given in the manual. Ports Safety Status SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage: V.11, V.28, V.35, V.36, RS-530, X.21, 10 BaseT, 100 BaseT, Ports which do not present a safety hazard. Usually Unbalanced E1, E2, E
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Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cords. Attention Pour réduire les risques s’incendie, utiliser seulement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26 AWG ou de section supérieure. Some ports are suitable for connection to intra-building or non-exposed wiring or cabling only. In such cases, a notice will be given in the installation instructions. Do not attempt to tamper with any carrier-provided equipment or connection har
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Canadian Emission Requirements This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Warning per EN 55022 (CISPR-22) Warning This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user will be required to take adequate measures. Cet apparei
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Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer's Name: RAD Data Communications Ltd. Manufacturer's Address: 24 Raoul Wallenberg St. Tel Aviv 69719 Israel declares that the product: Product Name: MBE10-1, MBE10-8, MBE10-1D, MBE10-8D conforms to the following standard(s) or other normative document(s): EMC: EN 55022 (1994) Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment. EN 50082-1 (1992) Electromagnetic compatibi
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Conventions Note A note draws attention to a general rule for a procedure, or to exceptions to a rule. A caution warns of possible damage to the equipment if a procedure is not Caution followed correctly. A warning alerts to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the equipment. If these instructions are not followed exactly, possible bodily injury may occur. Warning Order from: Cutter Networks Ph:72
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Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview..................................................................................................................... 1-1 General ................................................................................................................................1-1 Versions................................................................................................................................1-1 Applications.................................
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Table of Contents List of Figures 1-1. MBE Product 3-D View ......................................................................................................... 1-4 1-2. MBE16-8 Filtering and Forwarding in Bridge Mode ............................................................... 1-5 1-3. MBE Functional Block Diagram ............................................................................................. 1-8 2-1. MBE PCB Layout ............................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter: • Provides a general overview of versions of MBE units, features, and ordering options • Provides a physical description of MBE • Describes the general functionality of MBE • Lists technical specifications. Note This manual is supplemented by the LAN RANger Series Configuration Guide. The term MBE refers to MBE10-1, MBE10-8, MBE10-1D, and MBE10-8D throughout this manual. 1.1 Overview General The MBE family of Ethernet Remote Access Ro
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Chapter 1 Introduction MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual • MBE10-8D is a dual WAN-port router/bridge, As a bridge, it allows connection of two remote Ethernet LANs, each consisting of up to 80 workstations to a central Ethernet LAN. As a router, it allows connection of a remote Ethernet LAN. The MBE serial link interface options are: V.35, V.24/RS-232, V.36/RS-422, X.21, RS-530, 4W, ISDN and CSU/DSU. Applications MBE can be used in a wide range of applications, employing dive
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MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction The Single IP address translation feature permits a small or medium office LAN to connect to the Internet or Intranet transparently. Single IP uses a single, dynamically or statically allocated IP address for all users on the LAN. • IP can be routed over PPP, SLIP, CSLIP or Frame Relay. • IPX can be routed over either PPP or Frame Relay. Quick Setup The Quick Setup menu enables the adjustment of setup and link configura
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Chapter 1 Introduction MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual configuration. If traffic exceeds the defined threshold, the second ISDN line will be connected. Dual Image Flash Memory Two different versions of software may be saved in two different partitions. At reset, MBE automatically runs the software stored in the primary partition. New software versions are stored in the secondary partition. If the software download is successful, the secondary partition becomes primary, and M
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MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction link. In addition, it has a LAN interface for connection to the Ethernet LAN (see Interfaces and Connections in Chapter 2). 1.3 Functional Description General Routing Mode For a description of the IP/IPX routing, see the LAN RANger Series Configuration Guide. Bridge Mode In bridge mode, MBE units operate in pairs. Each MBE must be configured for its specific application, as the local and remote units differ in their
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Chapter 1 Introduction MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Bridge Mode Compatibility Most members of the MBE range of products are intercompatible (see Table 1-1). Note Additional bridges cannot be connected to the remote LAN. However, no limitations on additional bridging or routing apply to the main LAN. Table 1-1. Bridge Mode Product Intercompatibility Product Compatibility Main MBE-1 MBE-8 MBE MBE MBE MBE MBE-RAS MBE- RR-MBE Remote 10-1 10-1D 10-8 1
