EXP Computer ThinConnect4 manual

ThinConnect4 User Manual EXP Computer, Inc.[...]

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EXP Computer, Inc. EXP Memory Products. Non-transferable Limited Warranty EXP Computer Inc., and EXP Memory Products ("EXP") warrants that the Thinconnect4 (“products”) manufactured or distributed by EXP to be free from failures due to defects in materials or workmanship for a full one year from the date of purchase of the products. T[...]

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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 [...]

Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ........................................................................... 1 1.1 Features ............................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Contents in Package ...............................................................................[...]

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 ...............[...]

Chapter 8 Final Setup ............................................................................ 122 8.1 Save your settings ........................................................................................... 123 8.2 Return to Default ............................................................................................ 126 8.3 To Co[...]

ThinConnect4 < 1 > Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Feature 1.2 Contents in Package[...]

< 2 > ThinConnect4 1.1 Feature s ThinConnect4 is an integrating HUB, Router, and two high-speed serial interface ports. The equipment also has IP sharing, E-Mail sharing and Remote Access Service (RAS) functions. ThinConnect4 is installed as part of Local Area Network (LAN) suitable for a Small Office Home Office (SOHO). ThinConnect4 various [...]

ThinConnect4 < 3 > 1.2 Contents in Package The following items should be included in your package. If you are missing any of these items please contact your retailer. l l ThinConnect4 l l User’s Manual l l 10BASE-T straight cable l l AC adaptor l l Setup Utility floppy diskette Note: A copy of the ThinConnect4 Setup Utility diskette is also[...]

< 4 > ThinConnect4 Chapter 2 Prepare for Installation 2.1 Components of System 2.2 Your ThinConnect4 2.3 How to prepare LAN 2.4 MODEM/TA Installation on Set-Up PC 2.5 Cable Connections 2.5.1 Serial Cable (MODEM/TA) 2.5.2 AC Adapter 2.5.3 10BASE-T Cable (PC connection) 2.6 Windows 95/98 Setting for LAN Connection 2.6.1 Verify the TCP/IP protoc[...]

ThinConnect4 < 5 > 2.1 Components of Systems The following additional system components needed for setting up a Local Area Network with the ThinConnect4. Connecting four PCs or less • MODEM or Terminal Adapter with DSU (Data Service Unit). Choose MODEM (regular phone line) or TA (ISDN line) corresponds to your telepho n e network. If using [...]

< 6 > ThinConnect4 2.2 Your ThinConnect4 l Front Panel Monitor LED : Shows ThinConnect4 working status. S1 Light when serial port 1 is sending/receiving data. S2 Light when serial port 2 is sending/receiving data. L1 Light when 10BASE-T port 1 is confirming link or receiving data. L2 Light when 10BASE-T port 2 is confirming link or receiving [...]

ThinConnect4 < 7 > 2.3 How to Prepare Your LAN 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[...]

< 8 > ThinConnect4 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 se[...]

ThinConnect4 < 9 > 2.5 Cable Connections 2.5.1 Serial Cable (MODEM/TA) 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 powere[...]

< 10 > ThinConnect4 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. Observe the following safety precaution • Use the adapter enclosed in this package [...]

ThinConnect4 < 11 > 2.5.3 10BASE-T Cable (PC connection) Turn the PC and ThinConnect4 power off before connecting the Ethernet cable. 1. Use 10BASE-T straight cable to connect Ethernet adapters and ThinConnect4 10BASE-T ports (T1 to T4). 2. Power on ThinConnect4 and PC. Make sure that the Link Rx LED lit up in correspondence to the 10BASE-T p[...]

< 12 > ThinConnect4 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 C omputer ” , “ Control P anel ”, “ System ” Click “ Device manager ” . Select “ Network[...]

ThinConnect4 < 13 > 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. 2.6.1 Verify the TCP/IP protocol installation To verify if TCP/IP prot[...]

< 14 > ThinConnect4 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 th[...]

ThinConnect4 < 15 > 3. On the window below, choose Microsoft in Manufacturer and TCP/IP in Network Protocol s and click “OK”. 4. 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[...]

< 16 > ThinConnect4 2.6.3 TCP/IP Settings 1. Choose “TCP/IP -> Ethernet card name” and click on “Property”. 2. Click “IP Address” Tab and click “ Obtain an IP address automatically ”(recommended). Continue to the next page. (Gateway) 3. If you are not using “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)” function, set “IP[...]

ThinConnect4 < 17 > 4. Click the G ateway tab. In the “New gateway”, put in the ThinConnect4 IP address ( Default 192.168.0.1). C lick 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” IP address match th[...]

< 18 > ThinConnect4 5. Click “DNS Configuration” Tab and click “Enable DNS” button . Enter each of the following contents: • Host: PC Host Name (PC name) . • Domain: DNS Server domain name . (See note) • DNS Server Searching Order : DNS Server IP Address. (See note) Note: In g eneral an Internet Service Provider ( ISP ) will hav[...]

ThinConnect4 < 19 > 6. Enter DNS Server settings and click “Add” button . Note: Data example in this window is for reference only. 7. 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 [...]

< 20 > ThinConnect4 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 S[...]

ThinConnect4 < 21 > 3.1 Install ThinConnect4 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. • ThinC[...]

< 22 > ThinConnect4 Click “Install” button. 3. Insert the ThinConnect4 diskette into the drive and click “Next” button . 4. 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”[...]

ThinConnect4 < 23 > Follow instructions on the screen. The setup is completed when the following window is displayed. Click “Finish” 5. To start the ThinConnect4 setup utility or verify the installation: • Click the “ S tart” button on the Task-bar. (Lower left-hand corner ) • Choose “Program s ” then ThinConnect4 -> ThinCo[...]

< 24 > ThinConnect4 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. Chapter 4 Dial-up IP: 4.1 ISP Dial-Up IP Connection Settings (Page 48 ) 4.2 ISP Networking Dial-Up IP Connection Settings ( Page 60 ) 4. 3 Network[...]

ThinConnect4 < 25 > 3.3 Common Setup 3.3.1 Start the ThinConnect4 Setup Utility Click “Start” button on task bar and select Program ->ThinConnect4 (or other location assigned during installation) and click on “ThinConnect4 S etup Utility ”. 3.3.2 Searching for ThinConnect4 1. Upon starting up the ThinConnect4 utility, the program w[...]

< 26 > ThinConnect4 2. All ThinConnect4(s) connected with the LAN will be searched and listed. 3. 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.[...]

ThinConnect4 < 27 > ThinConnect4 can not be found Follow some of these steps, which may help you trouble shoot: Check the RJ-45 connectors for the PC and ThinConnect4 . The connector should not be loose and click “Search” again. Check if the power switch is on (The power LED should light up) and click “Search” again. Check if the Link[...]

< 28 > ThinConnect4 3.3.3 Nickname Setup and Firmware Version Nick n ame Setup 1. After finishing the setting from 3.3.1 Start the ThinConnect4 Setup Utility through 3.3.2 Searching for ThinConnect4 ( P age 25 to 27 ), the window below will be display.. 2. Enter a name you prefer in the “Nickname” field . The maximum string lengths are 32[...]

ThinConnect4 < 29 > 3.3.4 ThinConnect4 Setting s This section describes how to setup ThinConnect4 IP address and detail s 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[...]

< 30 > ThinConnect4 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 I[...]

ThinConnect4 < 31 > 3. If all information is correct, click the “OK” button . The value in the window is just an example. Please enter your proper setting to meet with your LAN requirements. 4. Click the “Update” button . 5. Click the “OK” to over write the settings made to ThinConnect4, or click the “Cancel” button to undo th[...]

< 32 > ThinConnect4 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) , c lick the “ Settings ” button : 1. Click the “ Settings ” button in the LAN P ort section. 2[...]

ThinConnect4 < 33 > 3. If all information is correct, click the “OK” button . The value in the window is just an example. Please enter your proper setting to meet with your LAN requirements. 4. Click the “Update” button . 5. Click the “OK” to over write the settings made to ThinConnect4. Click the “Cancel” button to undo the c[...]

< 34 > ThinConnect4 3.3.5 DHCP Server Settings DHCP( D ynamic H ost C onfiguration P rotocol) Server provides a dynamic IP address to PCs connect ed to the ThinConnect4, follow the steps below to set up the DHCP server: 1. Click the “Settings” button in LAN Port setup . 2. Click the “ DHCP Server” button.[...]

ThinConnect4 < 35 > 3. We recommend user to select “Use DHCP Server Function”. 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: 19[...]

< 36 > ThinConnect4 4. 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” field. • Domain : Enter Dom[...]

ThinConnect4 < 37 > 3.3. 6 Password Settings To prevent unauthorized changing of ThinConnect4’s operation or parameters, we recommend setting up a password by follow these steps: 1. Click the “ Password ” button. 2. E nter the same password in two fields. Make sure you enter an identical password then click the “OK” button . You are[...]

< 38 > ThinConnect4 3.3. 7 Options for Serial Port ThinConnect4 has s even basic connecting functions as listed below: • ISP Dial-Up IP Connection • ISP Networking Dial-Up IP Connection • RAS Client Dial-Up IP Connection • Networking Dial-Up IP Connection • RAS Server IP Connection • ISP Leased Line IP Connection • Leased Line I[...]

ThinConnect4 < 39 > Serial Port setting User needs to configure the two high-speed serial ports for usage. Follow step below: 1. Serial port connection setup . Click “Settings” in “Enable Serial P ort 1” to setup serial port 1 . Click “Settings” in “Enable S erial P ort 2” to setup serial port 2 . 2. The “Setting for Serial [...]

< 40 > ThinConnect4 3.3.8 Settings for MODEM/TA connection Selecting your telepho ne system Click on the telephone system type. • PSTN : Circuit Switched - Tone • PSTN : Circuit Switched - Pulse • PSTN : Leased L ine –Originator • PSTN : Leased L ine -Answer • ISDN : Circuit Switched • ISDN: Leased L ine Note: S elect the teleph[...]

ThinConnect4 < 41 > 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. 1. Click on “Browse…” to register a modem using a manufacturer’s modem setup information (*.inf) file. The utility can either read the fil[...]

< 42 > ThinConnect4 2. 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 1. Choose a MODEM or TA (Terminal Adapter) from the “ R egistered MODEM/TA” list by highlighting the [...]

ThinConnect4 < 43 > Change Display There are three buttons on the ‘Change Display’ to help you select and register a Modem/TA with the ThinConnect4. The following are the button descriptions: • “Default” button : Shows the same list of the modem from My Computer ->Control Panel -> Modem. (Usually this is the default list, Wind[...]

< 44 > ThinConnect4 Extra AT command s 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. It will not modify the MODEM/TA INF file, which you have installed in your Wi[...]

ThinConnect4 < 45 > 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. Note: The DTE speed is NOT a modem speed, which is usually referred to a [...]

< 46 > ThinConnect4 3. 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 . • For different connection types, please follow the instructions below: [...]

ThinConnect4 < 47 > Chapter 4 Dial-Up IP Connection Setup 4.1 ISP Dial-Up IP Connection 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 [...]

< 48 > ThinConnect4 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 ). 4.1.1 Connection Settings ISP connection requires a Dial-up user ID, password[...]

ThinConnect4 < 49 > 2. Enter your user ID and password ISP in “User Name” field and “Password” filed respectively. Note: For security purpose, the password will show as “****” whatever you type in. To confirm the password entered please type in your password again in the “Confirm Password” field. 3. Fill in the ISP dial-up num[...]

< 50 > ThinConnect4 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 1. Double click on “My Computer” - > “C[...]

ThinConnect4 < 51 > Setting for e-mail program: • Choose LAN connection. (Do not setup as dial-up connection) • Do not check the mail frequently. Internet Mail 3.0 1. Choose “View” from menu, select “option”, and click “Connection” Tab. Choose “I use a LAN connection”. 2. Click the “Read” Tab. Uncheck “Check for new [...]

< 52 > ThinConnect4 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. This type of address translation allows you to sha[...]

ThinConnect4 < 53 > 2. To setup the “Translation Table”, pull down the “Aging Time” list box and choose a time period. What is Setup Aging Time? The “Aging Time” means if a PC is not using the Internet for the setup time period, ThinConnect4 will relocate the connection to the next PC. In a situation which ThinConnect4 exceeds 256[...]

< 54 > ThinConnect4 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. Click the “Details” button. ThinConnect4 Modem Internet Client PC WWW Server FTP Server Game Se[...]

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.)[...]

< 56 > ThinConnect4 4. Under the “Translation Table” section, click “Protocol”, and choose the type of protocol. 5. 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” field. For well-known ports, it is possible to enter i[...]

ThinConnect4 < 57 > S etting E xample Assume the IP address of target PC is 192.168.0.100. Following field will be shown . Example 1: If you are setting WWW server into your LAN Example 2: Starting FTP server into your LAN . Example 3: When playing DIABLO V1.05 (Network battle game). Protocol : TCP Start Port Number : www -http (Port Number :[...]

< 58 > ThinConnect4 Editing the setting 1. 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. 2. Change the setting value which you want to edit. Once done, click the “Update” button for the cha[...]

ThinConnect4 < 59 > Remove the settings 1. Select the entry number, which you want to delete from the list and click the number. Selected entry number will be shown on “No” field of “Static IP MasuqueradeTable”. 2. Entry number will be deleted if you click the “Remove” button. Note: The data information is just an example for your[...]

< 60 > ThinConnect4 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. 1. After you choosing “ISP Networking Dial-Up IP Connection” in “Port Usage”, click the “Detail Sett[...]

ThinConnect4 < 61 > About Authentication • Dial out and receive calls. 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[...]

< 62 > ThinConnect4 3. 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. Enter phone number you received from ISP in “Dial [...]

ThinConnect4 < 63 > 4.3 Networking Dial-Up IP Connection Setup for private Networking Dial-Up IP Connection becomes a similar function of Remote Site Network and Leased Line by connecting both directions dial-up IP for PSTN and ISDN. 4.3.1 Connection Settings 1. After you choose “Networking IP Connection” in “Port Usage”, click the ?[...]

< 64 > ThinConnect4 3. 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. • Enter the phone number you received from [...]

ThinConnect4 < 65 > 4.3.2 Static Routing Table Settings This section contains instructions on how to setup Static Routing table. 1. Click the “Static Routing” button. 2. Enter the “IP Address” and “Subnet Mask” field. Note: IP address and Subnet Mask will define the network address.[...]

< 66 > ThinConnect4 3. 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. 4. Click “OK” after all records are listed. Note: To edit or delete records, please refer to the steps on the next page.[...]

ThinConnect4 < 67 > Edit listed record 1. Click once to highlight the record you wish to edit. 2. Click the “Edit” button and make the change. 3. After you have finished editing, click the “Add” button to save your changes. 4. Click “OK” when finished with setup (Add, Edit, or Delete). To delete a record 1. Highlight the record yo[...]

< 68 > ThinConnect4 4.4 Connection Timer This section explains the setup procedures for “Connection Timer”. Click on the “Connection Timer” Tab. 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 Au[...]

ThinConnect4 < 69 > 4.4.2 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 dat[...]

< 70 > ThinConnect4 Setting up “Set Non Disconnect Timer Period” User can stay connected with ISP by specify the time period based on the PC’s time of day clock. The setting will overwrite the “Non Activity Timer”. 1. Check on “Set Non Disconnect Timer Period” check box. 2. Enter starting hour (0 to 23) and minutes. 3. Enter end[...]

ThinConnect4 < 71 > Chapter 5 RAS IP Connection Setup 5.1 RAS Client Dial-up IP Connection 5.1.1 Connection Settings 5.1.2 Call Back Function 5.1.3 IP Address Acquiring/Assigning 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[...]

< 72 > ThinConnect4 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 1. Click “Port Usage” tab, then choose “RAS Client Dial-Up IP Connection” , and click ”Detail Settings” button. If you want to use RAS Server on the same p[...]

ThinConnect4 < 73 > 2. Enter the user name on the “User Name” field. Enter the password on the “Password” field for this user name. Note: For security reasons, the password will show as **** whatever you have typed. To verify any typing, please enter the password again in the “Confirm Password” field. Caution: Make sure there is a[...]

< 74 > ThinConnect4 5.1.2 Call Back Function This section explains how to set up the call back function. The following are available functions: l l No Call Back No Call back setting. (Page 76 ) l l Call Back to “Preset in RAS Server” Call Back requests to the telephone number, which has been preset at the RAS server. (Page 76 ) l l Call B[...]

ThinConnect4 < 75 > ThinConnect4 Client Plus! Server 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 No Call back Can connect at "No call back" Preset in RAS Server Can not connect Set by RAS Client [...]

< 76 > ThinConnect4 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. • Choose the “Set by RAS Client to”. • Enter the[...]

ThinConnect4 < 77 > 5.1.3 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 [...]

< 78 > ThinConnect4 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. This type of address transl[...]

ThinConnect4 < 79 > 5.1.5 Detail settings of IP Masquerade This setup is optional you can proceed if necessary. This setup is the same as the ISP Dial-Up IP Connection. Please refer to 4.1.3 Detail settings of IP Masquerade (Page 54 ). • If you choose “RAS Client Dial-Up IP Connection” in the window on page 72 , click “OK” and go to[...]

< 80 > ThinConnect4 5.2 RAS Server IP Connection The following figure is a typical RAS Server IP Connection: 5.2.1 Connection Types (Setup IP Address) 1. Click “Port Usage” Tab. Choose the “RAS Server IP Connection” and click “Detail Settings”. ThinConnect4 PC 1 PC 2 PC 5 PC 4 HUB PC 3 IP: 192.168.0.1 IP: 192.168.0.2 IP: 192.168.0[...]

ThinConnect4 < 81 > 2. Enter IP Address in “RAS Server IP Address” and “RAS Client IP Address”. Do not to overlap another IP Address. But, it is possible to set the same IP Address of ThinConnect4 in “RAS Server IP Address”. If you have selected the “Same as LAN Port”, the ThinConnect4 IP Address will be set in “RAS Server I[...]

< 82 > ThinConnect4 5.2.2 Client Access/Call Back 1. Enter the name in “User Name” field. Enter the password in “Password” field. Type your password again in “Confirm Password” field. Remark: For security reasons, the password will show as “****” whatever you have typed. 2. Choose your call back setting. l l No Call back No Ca[...]

ThinConnect4 < 83 > No Call back • Uncheck “Accept Call Back” and leave it as it is. Call back for “Set by RAS Client” Check the “Accept Call Back” check box. • Choose the “Set by RAS Client . Call back to the number “Preset in RAS Server” Check the “Accept Call Back” check box. • Choose the “Preset in RAS Server[...]

< 84 > ThinConnect4 3. When finishing your Call back setting, click the “Add” button. The record will be added in the box. Note: To edit or remove the listed record, please refer to page 86 . 4. When all records have been listed, enter the “Ring Count”. ThinConnect4 will answer log in requests after the “Ring Count” has been set ([...]

ThinConnect4 < 85 > Windows NT 4.0 Standard Dial-Up Connection No Call back Preset in RAS Server Set by RAS Client Disable PPP LCP extensions (No Call back) Can connect at "No call back" Can not connect Can connect at "No call back" Enable PPP LCP extensions Can connect at "No call back" Can connect at "Pres[...]

< 86 > ThinConnect4 Edit listed record 1. Highlight the record you want to edit by clicking on it. 2. Click the “Edit” button and edit the information you want to change. 3. When you have finished editing, click the “Add” button to update your changes. Click “OK” when you have finished setup (Add, Edit, or Delete). To remove a rec[...]

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[...]

< 88 > ThinConnect4 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”. • Windows[...]

ThinConnect4 < 89 > 4. Click the “Network” button. 5. Choose the “Allow any authentication including clear text” button of “Encryption settings” and click the “OK” button. 6. Click the “Continue” button in “Remote Access Setup” window. 7. Click the “Close” button in “Network” window. 8. Please follow the instru[...]

< 90 > ThinConnect4 5.4.2 Client settings 1. Double-click “My Computer” button, select “Dial-Up Networking”, and double-click. 2. Click the “More” button, choose “Edit entry and modem properties”. 3. Click “Security” tab for “Edit Phonebook Entry” and choose “Accept any authentication including clear text”. When fi[...]

ThinConnect4 < 91 > 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[...]

< 92 > ThinConnect4 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 ) 1. Click “Port Usage” Tab. Choose “ISP Leased line IP Connection”. 2. Click the “OK” button. 3. Configuring ?[...]

ThinConnect4 < 93 > 6.2 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. l Default Gateway and Static Routing As shown in the figure above, the “Head office” is set for “Static Routing Table” and the “Branch office” is th[...]

< 94 > ThinConnect4 6.2.1 Default Gateway Setup This section shows you how to setup “Detail Settings”. 1. Click the “Port Usage” Tab. Choose “Leased Line IP Connection” and click “Detail Settings”. 2. Check the “Default Gateway” check box.[...]

ThinConnect4 < 95 > 6.2.2 Static Routing Table Setup This section shows you how to setup Static Routing Table. 1. E nter the IP address and Subnet Mask. Remark: IP address and Subnet Mask will define the network address. 2. Click the “Add” button to list the record of the IP address. The value in the above window is only for reference. Pl[...]

< 96 > ThinConnect4 Edit listed record 1. Highlight the record you want to edit by clicking on it. 2. Click the “Edit” button and edit the record you want to change. 3. When you finish editing, please click “Add” to save your changes. 4. Click the “OK” button when finished the setup (Add, Edit, or Delete). To delete a record 1. Hi[...]

ThinConnect4 < 97 > 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[...]

< 98 > ThinConnect4 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 I[...]

ThinConnect4 < 99 > 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 automat[...]

< 100 > ThinConnect4 Listing for filter setting 1. Enter a number in the “No” (number) field. 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 setu[...]

ThinConnect4 < 101 > 3. Items entry field will show. All the entry functions can be defined here. 4. Item entry filed descriptions. “ Action ” ThinConnect4 IP filtering functions that available for user. • PASS: According to the settings transparent nominated IP frame. • CUT: According to the settings blocking-off nominated IP frame. [...]

< 102 > ThinConnect4 “ 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. ” Select IP address or Network address from Destination. Enter the same way as “IP/Mask:[...]

ThinConnect4 < 103 > “ Port No: Src. ” Select protocol port number or service from the Source and enter the “ Port No” on the field. “ Port No: Dst. ” Select protocol port number or service of the Destination and enter the “ Port No ” on the field. “ Port No: AND/OR ” Active only when both “Src.” and “Dst.” are set[...]

< 104 > ThinConnect4 “ Protocol: ” Choose in the list box of “Protocol”. • Any: Objected for all IP frame. • ICMP: Objected for ICMP protocol. • TCP: Objected for TCP prot ocol. • UDP: Objected for UDP protocol. “ Flags ” Select one of the six flag types for the objected TCP protocol. • URG: Flag for urgent. • ACK: Fla[...]

ThinConnect4 < 105 > Editing for filter settings 1. Select an entry-number from the list and click it. The entry number will be displayed on “No.” field on “IP Filter Table” click the “Edit” button. 2. Change the setting value that you want to edit, then click the “Update” button. 3. Check if the ThinConnect4 updated the chang[...]

< 106 > ThinConnect4 Remove filter settings 1. 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”. 2. The entry number will be deleted when you click the “Remove” button. Note: The data information is just an example for your reference. End o[...]

ThinConnect4 < 107 > 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 aut[...]

< 108 > ThinConnect4 1. Click the “Static Routing” button and the static routing window will pop up. 2. 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”. The value in window i[...]

ThinConnect4 < 109 > Listing 1. Enter IP address and Subnet Mask Note: The Network address will be defined by the combination of IP address and Subnet Mask. Enter gateway address (router address) The value in window is just an example. Please enter your setting to meet with your LAN requirements. 2. Click “Add” to add the data to the list[...]

< 110 > ThinConnect4 7.3 Syslog settings Syslog is a system messages recording utility. This utility will log event and system information (This is an option setting). Usually system messages can be sent/received through a network by using the UDP Port 514. Most of UNIX host, which records those messages as the system messages are received an[...]

ThinConnect4 < 111 > 2. Setting screen Syslog. Setting up items • Check box for “Enable Syslog Function”: Place a check in this box to enable Syslog function. • “Host IP Address”: 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 [...]

< 112 > ThinConnect4 7.4 E-Mail sharing settings This function allows multiple users to share one E-mail account. The following figure shows typical steps needed to setup the e-mail sharing. Internet Modem ThinConnect4 POP3 Server SMTP Server PC PC PC PC PC Send mail 7.4.2 S etup mailer using E-Mail s haring function (Refer to page 116 ) 7.4.[...]

ThinConnect4 < 113 > 7.4.1 ThinConnect4 Setup 1. Click the “E-Mail Sharing” button. 2. Place a check mark in the “Use E-Mail Sharing function” box. If you do not use this function, leave it unchecked.[...]

< 114 > ThinConnect4 3. 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. 4. Register users who are [...]

ThinConnect4 < 115 > Edit listed record 1. Click on a user you want to change from list. Selected registered Information will be highlighted. 2. Click the “Edit” button. Selected listed information will be shown on each item box fort you edit and change. 3. After you finish editing, click the “Add” button, the information entered will[...]

< 116 > ThinConnect4 SMTP server name of ISP ThinConnect4 IP Address “User Name” registered in ThinConnect4 “Password” registered in ThinConnect4 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 s[...]

ThinConnect4 < 117 > 3. Click the “General” tab, you will see the “Properties” window. This section contains the user’s information. It will be used when sending or receiving mail. Caution: Depending on the mail programs which the sender use, the program may not be able to respond to the replied mail from a registered user correctly[...]

< 118 > ThinConnect4 ThinConnect4 IP Address “User Name” registered in ThinConnect4 SMTP server name of the ISP Setup for “Netscape Communicator 4.07” 1. Start up “Messenger” and click “Preferences” in the “Edit” Menu. 2. Double click “Mail & Newsgroups”, Click “Mail Server”. The window below will be displayed.[...]

ThinConnect4 < 119 > 3. 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. And click the “OK” button. Note: [...]

< 120 > ThinConnect4 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 necessa[...]

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. Please send directly to the one who is using E-[...]

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

ThinConnect4 < 123 > 8.1 Save your settings To make sure ThinConnect4 configuration will take effect, this section instructs you how to save your settings correctly. 1. Basic setups Click “OK” in the window at “Setting for Serial port 1 (or 2)” setup if you want to confirm your settings. Otherwise Click “Cancel” if you do not want[...]

< 124 > ThinConnect4 2. Enable the serial ports by enabling their check boxes. Note: C lick on “Update” to make the change immediately. Or, you can click “Close” when ending the Setup Utility. 3. To update your change, click the “Update” button. If you want to leave the previous Setup condition, click the “Cancel” button.[...]

ThinConnect4 < 125 > 4. When this window pops up, you can click “OK” to update the settings made to ThinConnect4. Otherwise, click ”Cancel”. 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, ThinConnec[...]

< 126 > ThinConnect4 8.2 Return to Default This section instructs you how to load the factory default values. 1. Refer 3.3.1 Start ThinConnect4 Setup Utility (Page 25 ) to start up Setup Utility. 2. To load factory default value to serial port 1, click the “Return to default” button in serial port 1. To load factory default value to seria[...]

ThinConnect4 < 127 > 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. 1. If you want to copy settings of Serial port 2 to serial port 1. Please click “Copy settings of serial port 2” button on “Enable Serial Port 1” [...]

< 128 > ThinConnect4 Chapter 9 Connect / Disconnect Telephone Network 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[...]

ThinConnect4 < 129 > 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-Mai[...]

< 130 > ThinConnect4 9.1.2 E-mail program Set up an e-mail application: • LAN Connection. (Do not setup as dial up connection) • Do not check the mail frequently Note: When using ISP Dial-Up IP Connection function and other similar Dial-up, try to avoid using the automatic e-mail retrieval feature in the E-Mail software. You should be awa[...]

ThinConnect4 < 131 > 9.2 Connection Types This section describes different kinds of public telephone network connection. • Auto connection 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 con[...]

< 132 > ThinConnect4 9.3 Disconnect the network This section shows various methods of disconnecting from the network.. 9.3.1 PSTN and ISDN • Automatic Disconnection There are two kinds of automatic disconnection. (See detail set up 4.4.2 Automatic disconnection , Page 69 ). 1. The line can be disconnected by the “Non Activity Timers” fu[...]

ThinConnect4 < 133 > 2. Click the “Disconnect” button corresponded to the Serial ports (1 or 2) you wish to disconnect. 3. Click the “Yes” button to disconnect. Click the “No” button to resume. 4. Click the “OK” button to complete the task. Go to next page[...]

< 134 > ThinConnect4 5. If the following screen is displayed, most of the time is because of the equipment is malfunctioned. Click the “OK” button to clear the box.. 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.[...]

ThinConnect4 < 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 ) End of 9.3 Disconnect the network[...]

< 136 > ThinConnect4 Chapter 10 Examples 10.1 An example of the ISP <-> Head office <-> Branch office leased line connection 10 .2 An example with ISDN[...]

ThinConnect4 < 137 > 10.1 An example of ISP <-> Head office <-> Branch office leased line connection With the configuration like the following illustration, a user can access the Internet via company head office from branch office and from home. Of course, user can access the Internet from the head office. The IP address and stati[...]

< 138 > ThinConnect4 • 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 Subnet Mask: [...]

ThinConnect4 < 139 > 10.2 An example with ISDN The following figure shows RAS Server MODEM connection via the TA analog port. The IP address and RAS Server are set up as shown. • 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) Conn[...]

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

ThinConnect4 < 141 > 11.1 Product Specifications • Hardware Specification Category Item Specifications Serial Port Port No. 2 ports Interface V.24/V.28 (RS-232C) Connector Type 9pin D-sub (S1) / 25pin D-sub (S2) DTE 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) Flow Control Hardware Control (RTS/CTS) LAN P[...]

< 142 > ThinConnect4 • Serial Port Connector • Pin assignment Signal Serial Port 1 9pin D-Sub Serial Port 2 25pin D-Sub DCD 1 8 RXD 2 3 TXD 3 2 DTR 4 20 GND 5 7 DSR 6 6 RTS 7 4 CTS 8 5 RI 9 22 • Connector pin assignment: Serial Port 1: 9 pin D-Sub Serial Port 2: 25pin D-Sub End of 11.1 Product Specifications 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 22 9 2 3 4 [...]