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Multi Com LAN
Access Center
User’s Manual
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matically, depending on traffic on the Ethernet and ISDN line and on parameters
set in the configuration. Front-panel signals and specific commands may indicate
the current state and activity of the ISDN line, and the user should keep an eye on
those status indications to avoid excessive bills, due to misconfiguration, protocol
errors, polling applications, potential software or firmware errors and so forth.
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Contents 2
INSTALLATION ...................................... 7 C HAPTER 1
HECKING YOUR PACKAGE CONTENTS ..................8 § 1.1
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TO RETURN THE PRODUCT......................................8 § 1.2
CONNECTING THE CONSOLE....................................9 § 1.3
CONNECTING THE ETHERNET NETWORK ..............11 § 1.4
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THERNET PORTS ..............................................................11 § 1.4.1
THERNET LEDS...............................................................12 § 1.4.2
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INSTALLATION FOR THIN ETHERNET ................................13 § 1.4.3
INSTALLATION FOR TWISTED-PAIR ETHERNET..................14 § 1.4.4
CONNECTING SERIAL DEVICES..............................15 § 1.5
CONNECTING PRI CARDS ......................................16 § 1.6
CONNECTING 4BRI CARDS....................................18 § 1.7
CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE .........................20 § 1.8
STARTING UP YOUR MultiCom...........................21 § 1.9
GETTING S TARTED ...............................23 C HAPTER 2
O NOT CONNECT TO A NETWORK BEFORE….......24 § 2.1
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EASYCONFIG .........................................................24 § 2.2
NSTALLING EASYCONFIG ON WINDOWS 95/98/NT.........24 § 2.2.1
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USING EASYCONFIG..........................................................25 § 2.2.2
USING EASYCONFIG TO SET STATIC IP ADDRESSING .......26 § 2.2.3
USING EASYCONFIG WITH EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS ..26 § 2.2.4
REFERENCE MANUAL, WEB, AND FAQ................27 § 2.3
FINE-TUNING THE CONFIGURATION.......................27 § 2.4
CONNECTING TO THE COMMAND INTERFACE .......27 § 2.5
SING TELNET TO ACCESS THE COMMAND INTERFACE...27 § 2.5.1
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USING THE CONSOLE.........................................................28 § 2.5.2
TESTING ............................................. 29 C HAPTER 3
REQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)..............30 § 3.1
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GENERAL TROUBLE-SHOOTING SCHEME ..............32 § 3.2
CONNECTING TO A DISTANT SITE .........................33 § 3.3
CHECKING THE ETHERNET CONNECTION..............33 § 3.4
CHECKING THE ISDN CONNECTION......................33 § 3.5
FURTHER TROUBLE-SHOOTING .............................34 § 3.6
CONFIGURATION ..................................35 C HAPTER 4
NSTALLING FOR CONFIGURATION ........................36 § 4.1
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DEFAULT CONFIGURATION ...................................36 § 4.2
RESETTING THE DEFAULT CONFIGURATION .........37 § 4.3
APPENDIX ........................................... 39 C HAPTER 5
PECIFICATIONS.....................................................40 § 5.1
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ULTICOM LAN ACCESS CENTER HARDWARE...............40 § 5.1.1
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CONSOLE PORT..................................................................40 § 5.1.2
ETHERNET PORTS ..............................................................41 § 5.1.3
SERIAL PORTS....................................................................41 § 5.1.4
ISDN (BRI).......................................................................41 § 5.1.5
ISDN (PRI) .......................................................................41 § 5.1.6
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...........................42 § 5.2
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD........................43 § 5.3
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Installation
The MultiCom LAN Access Center is a device
designed to connect remote Ethernet networks
through Basic-Rate ISDN, Primary-Rate ISDN or synchronous serial leased lines. It is easy to install and
works with standard T CP/IP and IPX/SPX software. To
set up your MultiCom LAN Access Center, simply follow the steps described in the following chapter.
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Chapter 1
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CHAPTER 1INSTALLATION CHECKING YOUR PACKAGE CONTENTS
CHECKING YOUR PACKAGE CONTENTS
Firstly, please check the packing list on the reverse side of the cover.
If something is missing or if the product is received damaged, forward an immediate request to the delivering carrier to perform an inspection and prepare a
report. Save the container and packing material until contents are verified.
Report the nature and extent of the damage to Customer Support so that action
can be initiated to repair or replace damaged or missing items, or instructions
issued for returning items.
The responsibility of the manufacturer ends at the deliv ery to the first carrier. ALL
CLAIMS for loss, damage, or nondelivery must be made against the delivering
carrier WITHIN 8 DAYS OF RECEIPT of shipment.
1.1
TO RETURN THE PRODUCT
Please obtain instructions from Customer Support before
returning any item(s). Report the fault or deficiency along with the model,
type, and serial number of the item(s) to Customer Support. Upon receipt of this
information, Customer Support will provide service instructions or shipping
information.
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CONNECTING THE CONSOLE
CONNECTING THE CONSOLE
The console port is used to connect a terminal to your MultiCom. The standard
DB-9 connector for this port is located on the rear panel, as shown in Figure 1.
The pin-out for the console connector is shown in Figure 2. The fifth slot is
reserved for future use and cannot accept standard expansion modules.
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Console EthernetSerial2Serial1
Slot 4
Slot 5
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Console port
Figure 1 Location of the console connector
Pin # Description
1 (not connected)
2 Receive Data
3 Transmit Data
4 Data Terminal Ready
5 Ground
6 (not connected)
7 (reserved)
8 (reserved)
9 (not connected)
12345
6789
DB-9 male
Figure 2 Pin-out of the console connector.
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CHAPTER 1INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE CONSOLE
The protocol used by this port is a standard asynchronous serial protocol with the
following parameters :
Protocol Asynchronous
Baud rate 9600 bps
Number of data bits 8
Parity No parity
Number of stop bits 1
Handshake None
Line drivers RS-232, V.28
Figure 3 Serial configuration
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CONNECTING THE ETHERNET NETWORK ETHERNET PORTS
CONNECTING THE ETHERNET NETWORK
ETHERNET PORTS
The connection to an Ethernet network may be done in two ways:
1. With the RJ-45 connector, to connect directly a Twisted-Pair (10-Base-T) Ethernet link.
2. With the Adapter Unit Interface (AUI) connector, to connect an adapter to a
Thick (10-Base-5), a Thin (10-Base-2) or an Optical Fiber (10-Base-FL)
Ethernet link.
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
1.4
1.4.1
Console EthernetSerial2Serial1
RJ-45 AUI
Figure 4 Ethernet connectors
NOTE - The MultiCom LAN Access Center automatically detects the type of Ether-
net connection used. When both connectors are used, 10-Base-T takes precedence
over AUI. If the 10-Base-T link goes down, the AUI connector will be used
instead, providing backup functionality over AUI.
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CHAPTER 1INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE ETHERNET NETWORK
ETHERNET LEDS
• Front-panel Ethernet LED
This LED indicates all Ethernet traffic to and from the MultiCom.
• Rear-panel Link LED
This LED indicates that the Ethernet connection is properly wired. The Link
detection is only possible on the 10-Base-T connector.
• Rear-panel Rx LED
This LED indicates all Ethernet traffic on the connected network.
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Console EthernetSerial2Serial1
Slot 4
1.4.2
Slot 5
Link Rx
Figure 5 Rear-panel Ethernet LEDs
WARNING — Do not connect the MultiCom to an ISDN line with any
cable other than the one delivered with the MultiCom. Twisted pair Ethernet (10-Base-T) cables use the same RJ-45 connectors as ISDN but they
are not compatible. Using the wrong cable or connecting the ISDN port
to an Ethernet Hub may damage the MultiCom.
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