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Router/T wo-Port Frame Relay Access Device MultiFRAD 200-Series Model FR2201 User Guide[...]

User Guide 8831 1500 Revision A MultiFRAD II (Model FR2201) 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. Multi-T ech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the c[...]

Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Preview of this Guide .......................................................................................................... ...........[...]

Chapter 6 - W arranty , Service and T ech Support Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 5 6 Limited W arranty ............................................................................................................... ..........[...]

Router/T wo-Port Frame Relay Access Device Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description[...]

6 MultiFRAD II User Guide Introduction Welcome to Multi-T ech's new MultiFRAD II™, model FR2201, a Router/ T wo-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[...]

7 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 re[...]

8 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,[...]

9 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 T runk (RS232/V .35). The back panel connectors are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in the following groups. POWER COMMA[...]

10 MultiFRAD II User Guide Shunts There are three shunts (Figure 1-3) on the printed circuit board for the trunk and the data channels. T runk RS232 Shunt Position T runk 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 [...]

11 Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description T echnical 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 • T runk and data ports can be configured as either EIA-232 or V .35 • T runk speeds up to T1/E1, synchronous •[...]

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Router/T wo-Port Frame Relay Access Device Chapter 2 - Installation[...]

14 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 Multi[...]

15 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. T able 2-1 details the procedures for connecting the cables to your MultiFRAD. T able 2-1. Cabling Procedure St[...]

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Router/T wo-Port Frame Relay Access Device Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration[...]

18 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 MultiFR[...]

19 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 [...]

20 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 . W A[...]

21 Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration The W AN port can be further configured (after the software installation is completed) by clicking the MultiFRAD Configuration icon and then clicking the W AN button. 22. Click OK on the WAN Ports Default Setup dialog box. 23. The Data Port Configuration dialog box enables you to individually config[...]

22 MultiFRAD II User Guide 25. If your data device is an asynchronous device, click Asynchronous to enable it, then set the Speed (for Internal Clocking) in the drop-down list. Also select the Word Length, Parity , Stop Bits, etc. for your device. Refer to the user documentation for the parameters of the data device. If your data device is a synchr[...]

23 Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration 32. Win3.1 users - you are returned to your Program Manager where the MultiFRAD Program Group and Program Item (Windows icons) have been created. Win95/NT users - you are returned to your MultiFRAD 2000 folder which will be visible on your desktop. Y our MultiFRAD is operational at this time. 33. T [...]

24 MultiFRAD II User Guide 37. Click the DLCI you want to map. The Protocol Mappings, Port Mappings, and all the other groups become active. 38. T o map this DLCI to one or more data ports, click (in the Port Mappings group) the desired Data Port number(s) ( 1 and/or 2 ) that you want to associate with this DLCI. 39. Ensure that Throttle Up and Dow[...]

Router/T wo-Port Frame Relay Access Device Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software[...]

26 MultiFRAD II User Guide Introduction This chapter describes the MultiFRAD 2000 software from an applications approach in how the configuration can be changed with recommendations on the impact of that change. The major configuration parameters were set during your loading of the software and downloading of your configuration at the end of the so[...]

27 Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software Download Firmware This utility allows you to download the firmware to the MultiFRAD. This may be necessary in the case of repair or upgrade. T o download the firmware, choose Download Firmware from the MultiFRAD 2000 program group, and the Open dialog box is displayed (if the MultiFRAD is running, you will be queri[...]

28 MultiFRAD II User Guide MultiFRAD Configuration T o view or change your MultiFRAD configuration in Windows 95/NT , click Start | Programs | MultiFRAD 2000 | MultiFRAD Configuration , or double-click the MultiFRAD Configuration icon in the MultiFRAD 2000 program group. After loading, the MF2000 Setup menu will appear . Setup Menu The MultiFRAD 20[...]

29 Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software IP Setup The IP Setup dialog box enables you change the IP routing capabilities, add or delete logical W ANs, enable the DHCP relay agent, assign DNS server addresses, and define static routes and a default route. The initial routing capabilities were established during the software installation. Y ou can change IP[...]

30 MultiFRAD II User Guide (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) options, the default route, filters, and Static Routes. In most cases, you should not have to change the value of any timer (default TTL, reassembly timeout, RIP response time, or RIP route aging time). The DNS Resolver is supplied for remote T elnet clients when the router is configure[...]

31 Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software IPX Setup The IPX Setup dialog box controls the four frame types; the W AN ports setup; and the advanced tab enables IPX routing, enables auto learn of Ethernet network numbers, and specifies the distributed name of the MultiFRAD. The RIP and SAP default timers should not have to be changed for most applications. D[...]

32 MultiFRAD II User Guide both virtual W AN numbers have to be the same and unique. In a frame relay configuration, the logical W AN network number has to be the same and unique at both ends of the Permanent V irtual Circuit (PVC). The Advanced IPX Setup dialog box controls the routing of the protocol, enables or disables auto learn of Ethernet ne[...]

33 Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software Spanning T ree Setup When the Bridging Enable option is enabled, the Spanning T ree Setup dialog box controls transparent bridging; however , if there are any loops or redundant links in the internetwork, the Spanning T ree Algorithm Enable option must also be enabled. Spanning T ree is a method of transparent brid[...]

34 MultiFRAD II User Guide Statistics The Statistics dialog box enables you to view statistics on the major events of the MultiFRAD. The Statistics dialog box changes depending on the way the W AN port is configured. If the MultiFRAD is configured for point-to-point operation, the button to the right of the W AN button changes from “Frame Relay?[...]

35 Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software IP Statistics IP is a connection-less network protocol that resides in the network layer of a conventional OSI layered model (for more information on this model, refer to Appendix C). Depending on what is going on at the application layer , IP will typically use one of two transport layer protocols. User Datagram P[...]

36 MultiFRAD II User Guide IPX Port Statistics The IPX Port Statistics dialog box displays information pertaining to the IPX Port; for example, the frame type used or the number of packets transmitted/received. IPX is a network layer protocol usually associated with Novell Netware TM networks. It allows for encapsulation of four different frame typ[...]

37 Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software SNMP Statistics The SNMP Statistics dialog box provides statistical information on Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices. There are three key components in SNMP: the devices that are to be mana[...]

38 MultiFRAD II User Guide W AN Statistics The W AN Port Statistics dialog box provides statistical information regarding the MultiFRAD’ s W AN port, including the number of packets transmitted/received, and to transmit, and the number of bytes transmitted/received. This dialog box monitors the traffic on the MultiFRAD’ s composite link (WAN) p[...]

39 Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software DLCIs show active at both (or all) locations and there is still an end-to-end communication problem, it is likely that it is in the configuration of the MultiFRAD. At that point, review your protocol stack/data port parameters and DLCI mappings. Data Port Statistics The Data Port Statistics dialog box displays stat[...]

40 MultiFRAD II User Guide W AN Port Setup The W AN Port Setup dialog box controls how the port is configured (i.e., for frame relay or point-to- point operation). If the W AN port is configured for frame relay , then the mode of the port is set to Synchronous. If the port is configured for point-to-point, then the mode can be either synchronous or[...]

41 Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software Point to Point Setup The Point to Point 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). PPP is the more robust of the two protocols in that it enables the endpoints to[...]

42 MultiFRAD II User Guide Frame Relay Setup The Frame Relay dialog box displays the CIR Measurement Interval in milliseconds, the Management T ype and details of that management type, and the number of DLCI’s that are active. The MultiFRAD can detect DLCIs and the Management T ype when you are connected to an active frame relay service. So it is[...]

43 Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software If you click the DLCI button on the right side of the dialog box, the Frame Relay DLCI dialog box is displayed. If you are connected to a frame relay service, this dialog box should display your current DLCI numbers automatically . It also shows the protocol mapping of the highlighted DLCI, which data port it is ma[...]

44 MultiFRAD II User Guide Congestion Management, Mode, and CIR/Be settings are used to avoid congestion and possible loss of data. The Committed Information Rate (CIR) and Excess Burst rate (Be) settings are throughput amounts determined by the network and user when each DLCI is ordered. The CIR is the basic throughput which the network will try t[...]

45 Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software When you click the OK button in the IP W AN dialog box, you now have an IP address for a second logical W AN. Now we have to tie that IP address to a DLCI which in our example is DLCI 17. Now , return to the Frame Relay DLCI dialog box and highlight DLCI 17. Click the Protocol Mappings Map IP Address down arrow and[...]

46 MultiFRAD II User Guide Data Port Configuration This dialog box lets you leave both data ports enabled for normal data transfer operations or disable a given port if you do not want to transmit or receive data over it. The Destination Port parameter will be active only if both data ports have been mapped to the same DLCI. For point-to-point oper[...]

Router/T wo-Port Frame Relay Access Device Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management[...]

48 MultiFRAD II User Guide Introduction This chapter provides procedures for changing the configuration of a remote MultiFRAD unit. Remote configuration enables a PC at one site (local site) to dial a remote MultiFRAD and change the configuration of that remote unit. Remote configuration can be accomplished either directly through the LAN or remote[...]

49 Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management remote MultiFRAD. If your Modem Initialization String, Initialization Response, or Connect Response values are dif ferent than the defaults in the dialog box, refer to your modem user documentation and change the default values to match your modem. Click OK when you are satisfied with all your sele[...]

50 MultiFRAD II User Guide 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 3.1 1. TCP/IP protocol software must be installed and functional before the configuration program can be used[...]

51 Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management 7 After you have changed the configuration of the remote MultiFRAD, click the Download Setup button to update the configuration. The remote MultiFRAD will be brought down, the new configuration written to the unit, and the unit will reboot. 8 Click the Exit button when the downloading is complete. [...]

52 MultiFRAD II User Guide MultiFRAD Management The MultiFRAD management menu provides two options; MultiFRAD Configuration and Remote User Database. The MultiFRAD Configuration options enable you to select the protocol stacks, high or low level device drivers, applications, Mux data ports, filtering, priority , or system information. The Remote Us[...]

53 Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management Remote User Database The Remote User Database option from the MultiFRAD management menu enables you add and configure a list of users who will access the MultiFRAD remotely . After selecting Remote User Database (type 2 <Enter> ) from the MultiFRAD Setup menu, type A <Enter> to add a ne[...]

54 MultiFRAD II User Guide W eb Browser Management The MultiFRAD can be accessed from anywhere on the connected Internet via the built-in WEB Browser interface. Y ou must check this option in Other setup to enable the function. Depending on the rights of the user (read/write, or read only), it is possible to view the current parameters and statisti[...]

Router/T wo-Port Frame Relay Access Device Chapter 6 - W arranty , Service and T ech Support[...]

56 MultiFRAD II User Guide Introduction This chapter will provide you the resources for receiving service or support for your MultiFRAD. The chapter starts with a description of the warranty , and continues with instructions for contacting the Service department, T echnical Support group, and various Multi-T ech Internet resources. Limited W arrant[...]

57 Chapter 6 - W arranty , Service and T ech Support T ech Support Multi-T ech 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. Please fill out the MultiFRAD information (below), and have it avai[...]

58 MultiFRAD II User Guide Service If your tech support specialist decides that service is required, your MultiFRAD may be sent (freight prepaid) to our factory . Return shipping charges will be paid by Multi-T ech Systems. Include the following with your MultiFRAD: • a description of the problem. • return billing and return shipping addresses.[...]

59 Chapter 6 - W arranty , Service and T ech Support The Multi-T ech BBS For customers who do not have Internet access, Multi-T ech 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. The phone number for the Multi-T [...]

60 MultiFRAD II User Guide 8. When the download is complete, press ENTER to return to the File Menu. 9. T o exit the BBS, type G and press ENTER. About CompuServe In addition to the BBS, Multi-T ech provides support through CompuServe’s Modem V endor Forum (GO MODEMVEN). Refer to your CompuServe documentation for special operating procedures. Abo[...]

Router/T wo-Port Frame Relay Access Device Appendixes[...]

62 MultiFRAD II User Guide Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams Command Port Cable 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 COMMAND PORT PIN NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 22 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 22 25 To DTE Device (T erminal Device i.e. ASCII T erminal) TRANSMIT DA TA (BA) RECEIVE DA TA (BB) SIGNAL GROUND (AB) PIN NO. T o COMMAND PORT[...]

63 Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams T runk Cable 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 TRUNK (RS232/V .35) 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 Connector CHASSIS GROUND (AA) TRANSMIT DA T A (BA) RECEIVE DA TA (BB) REQUEST T O SEND (CA) CLEAR TO SEND (CB) SIGNAL GROUN[...]

64 MultiFRAD II User Guide Remote Configuration Cable PIN NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 22 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 22 25 To DCE Device (Communication Device i.e. Modem) FRAME GROUND TRANSMIT DA TA (TX) RECEIVE DA TA (RX) REQUEST TO SEND (R TS) CLEAR TO SEND (CTS) SIGNAL GROUND PIN NO. To COMMAND PORT Connector Male Male[...]

65 Appendix B - Regulatory Information Appendix B - Regulatory Information Note: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial[...]

66 MultiFRAD II User Guide Appendix C - Network Overview Network architecture defines how computer equipment and other devices are linked together to form a communications system that enables users to share information and resources. There are proprietary network architectures and open architectures like the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model[...]

67 Appendix C - Network Overview including more sophisticated error handling, prioritization, and security features. It provides quality service and accurate delivery by providing connection-oriented services between two end systems. The transport layer controls the sequence of packets, regulates traffic flow , and recognizes duplicate packets. It [...]

68 MultiFRAD II User Guide different destination address, and in some cases, dif ferent sizes. A typical packet holds 512 bytes of information, so it takes many packets to transfer a large file over a network. As packets traverse a network, the addressing information contained in them is used by bridges and routers to direct packets to their destin[...]

69 Appendix C - Network Overview IP Addressing Every node on an IP network requires a 4-byte numeric address that identifies both a network and a local host or node on the network. This address is written as four numbers separated by dots, for example, 148.1.9.1. In most cases, the network administrator sets up these addresses when installing a dev[...]

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Router/T wo-Port Frame Relay Access Device Glossary[...]

72 MultiFRAD II User Guide A Access: The T1 line element made up of two pairs of wire that the telephone 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 AT&T 56K bps leased (private) line service. Similar to services of MCI and [...]

73 Glossary 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 AT&T. BOCs are independent compa- nies which service a specific region of the US. Also called Regional[...]

74 MultiFRAD II User Guide Channel bank: A device that acts as a converter, taking the digital signal from the T1 line into a phone system and converting it to the analog signals used by the phone system. A channel bank acts as a multiplexer, placing many slow-speed voice or data transactio ns on a single high-speed link. Circuit-switched Network: [...]

75 Glossary Device driver: Software that controls how a computer communicates with a device, such as a printer or mouse. Digital Cross-connect System (DCS): The CO device which splits and redistributes the T1 bandwidth. The DCS takes time slots from various T1 lines and alters them to provide the needed connectivity. DCS connections are made with s[...]

76 MultiFRAD II User Guide Exchange Termination (ET): The carrier's local exchange switch. Contrast with "Loop Termination - LT". Explicit Congestion Management: The method used in frame relay to notify the terminal equipment that the network is overly busy. The use of FECN and BECN is called explicit congestion management. Some end-[...]

77 Glossary Graphical User Interface (GUI): A type of computer interface consisting of a visual metaphor of a real-world scene, often of a desktop. Within that scene are icons, representing actual objects, that the user can access and manipulate with a pointing device. H Handshaking: A process that two modems go through at the time of call setup to[...]

78 MultiFRAD II User Guide Key Set : A telephone set with several buttons for call holding, line pickup, intercom, autodialing, etc. Also called a touch tone ph one (Ericsson) and a KTS (Key Telephone Set). L LAPB: Link Access Procedure Balanced; based on the X.25 Layer 2 specification. A full-duplex point-to-point bit-synchronous protoco l commonl[...]

79 Glossary Multiplexer (Mux): 1. A device that takes several input signals and combines them into a single output signal in such a manner that each of the input signals can be recovered. 2. A device capable of interleaving the events of two or more activities or capable of distributing the events of an interleaved sequence to the respective activi[...]

80 MultiFRAD II User Guide Physical Unit (PU): The component that manages and monitors the resources (such as attached links and adjacent link stations) associated with a node, as requested by an SSCP via an SSCP-PU session. An SSCP activates a session with the physical unit in order to indirectly manage, through the PU, resources of the node such [...]

81 Glossary RJ-45: An 8-wire modular connector for voice and data circuits. Robbed Bit Signaling: The popular T1 signaling mechanism where the A and B bits are sent by each side of the T1 termination and are "buried" in the voice data of each voice channel in the T1 circuit. Since the bits are "robbed" infrequently, voice qualit[...]

82 MultiFRAD II User Guide Synchronous Transmission: The transmission of data which involves sending a group of characters in a packet. This is a common method of transmission between computers on a network or between modems. One or more synchronous characters are transmitted to confirm clocking before each packet of data is transmitted. Compare to[...]

83 Glossary Trunk: Transmission links that interconnect switching offices. TSR (terminate and stay resident): A software program that remains active and in memory after its user interface is closed. Similar to a daemon in UNIX environments. Tunneling: Encapsulation data in an IP packet for transport across the Internet. Twisted pair wiring: A type [...]

84 MultiFRAD II User Guide Index A About CompuServe ............................................. 60 About the Internet ................................................ 6 0 About the Multi-T ech Fax-Back Service ............... 60 ASCII String ......................................................... 19 Attachment Unit Interface ...................[...]

85 Index M Media Access Control ............................................ 6 Multi-T ech BBS .................................................... 59 MultiFRAD Configuration ..................................... 52 MultiFRAD II .......................................................... 6 N Network Address ..........................................[...]