Multitech FaxFinder FF120, FaxFinder FF220, FaxFinder FF420, FaxFinder FF820 Cabling Manual

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FaxFinder® V.34 Fax Servers

1, 2, 4, or 8 Ports

Models: FF120

FF220 FF420 FF820

Cabling Guide

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FaxFinder Model FF-120/220/420/820 Cabling Guide

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Check Multi-Tech’s web site for current versions of our product documentation.

Record of Revisions

Revision Date Description

A 03/02/07 Initial Release of FF120 & FF220.

Follows 82100060L Quick Start for FF-420/820.

B 04/16/07 Revise tech support contact listing.

Trademarks

FaxFinder, Multi-Tech, and the Multi-Tech logo are registered trademarks of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All other brand and product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

GENERAL CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. 2205 Woodale Drive Mounds View, Minnesota 55112, USA (763) 785-3500 (800) 328-9717 Fax: 763-785-9874

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France support@ Europe,

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FaxFinder Cabling Guide Getting Started

Introduction

This guide describes the hardware setup of the FF120, FF220, FF420, and FF820 FaxFinder units, that is, how to connect their cables for operation, and some preliminary considerations for their inter-operation with PBX units. Instructions for software setup can be found in the following chapters of the Administrator User Guide:

Chapter 3: Server Installation, Chapter 5: FaxFinder Client Software Configuration, and Chapter 8: Device Manager Installation & Operation.

Mechanical Mounting

The FF120 & FF220 FaxFinder can be surface mounted with screws spaced according to the dimensions shown. The FF420 & FF820 are normally table-top units but can be rack-mounted.

5.3”

13.5 cm

Fax

Finder

V.34 F ax Se rver

6.2”

15.7 cm

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We Supply

• A FaxFinder (FF-120/220/420/820) with factory-installed software

• One power supply with power cord (builds of FF-120/220 for outside North America have a 2-piece power connection),

• Common telephone cables (1 for each port; RJ-11 at both ends)

• A product CD that contains: (a) a suite of software programs for client PCs, (b) a system management software package for the administrator’s PC, and (c) additional documentation for both administrators and client/users

• A set of four self-adhesive rubber feet (FF-120/220 only)

• Rack-mounting fasteners (FF-420/820 only)

• This printed Cabling Guide

You Supply

• A nearby AC power outlet

• A connection to your Ethernet LAN

• Telephony connections (to match number of ports on unit)

either - common subscriber (POTS) phone line jack(s)

or - PBX station port(s) or - both

• An admin PC (with web browser) to configure the FaxFinder

• Client PCs (Windows NT/2000/XP) with email and printing

applications and a PDF viewer (a TIFF viewer is provided). Network clients receive faxes in their email inboxes as

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graphic file attachments. They will send faxes by printing to

the FaxFinder server from application programs.

FaxFinder Operation

The FaxFinder Fax Servers provides two-way fax service to PC client users on an Ethernet network.

Fax Sending

For outgoing faxing, users send faxes by using the Print command of any application program and selecting the FaxFinder as the target Printer.

Fax Receiving: Automated vs. Manual Routing

For incoming fax service, the FaxFinder converts the incoming faxes into graphic files (PDF or TIF) that are sent as email attachments to fax recipients on the ethernet network. These emails may then either go directly to the recipient (Automated Routing Mode) or to an attendant who will forward them to their ultimate recipients (Manual Routing Mode).

To use Automated Routing Mode, the FaxFinder must operate in conjunction with a PBX and the PBX must be able to route many incoming DID fax numbers to a group of station ports as DTMF digits. On the Multi-Tech website (look up “FaxFinder” under Documents and see Configuration Guides) we have a list of certified PBX configuration guides for FaxFinders. If you

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Application Considerations FaxFinder Cabling Guide

believe that your PBX has the necessary DID routing capability but your PBX is not listed, contact Multi-Tech Technical Support (see page 2). In Automated Routing Mode, the line ports on the FaxFinder will be connected to the appropriate station ports on your PBX.

With Manual Routing, each phone line connected to the FaxFinder can have an email address assigned to it. In this case the POTS lines will be connected to the line ports on the FaxFinder.

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Quick Hookup FaxFinder Cabling Guide

Quick Hookup for FF-120/220

FaxFinder FF-120/220 Hookup

Cabling to computer running

Cabling to telco POTS lines

or PBX station ports.

terminal software.

For debugging purposes only.

Connector at FaxFinder: RJ-45.

Connector at computer: DB-9.

Power Cable

Receptacle

LINE 1

Line 2 appears on FF220 only.

LINE 2 LAN 1

Cabling to your IP network.

RJ-45 connector.

CONSOLE

RESET

Reset

Switch

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Quick Hookup for FF-420/820

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Earth Grounding for FF-420/820

Product Ground

FF-420/820

Unit

Grounding connectors

must be secured

product ground screw

and earth ground screw.

Screw

permanently to

Ground Wire: Size 18AWG or thicker

Earth Ground Screw:

Connected to

Permanent Earth Ground

of Building’s

Electrical System

GND

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FaxFinder Cabling Guide Cabling Instructions

Power

Cable

Cabling Process

Summary: Place the FaxFinder in a convenient location, and

then connect it to your AC power outlet and Ethernet.

1. Connect FaxFinder to AC Outlet.

A. FF-120/220 Power. Plug the DC power transformer into

a power outlet or power strip. Secure the other end to the Power Receptacle on your FaxFinder. Secure the power cord to the connector with the lock nut. (Builds of FF-120/220 for outside North America have a 2-piece power connection.)

Caution: Use only the DC power transformer supplied

with the FaxFinder. Use of any other transformer voids the warranty and can damage the FaxFinder.

LINE 1

LINE 2 LAN 1

CONSOLE

FF-120/220

Receptacle

RESET

Lock Nut

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B. FF-420/820 Power. Connect the power cable between

the unit and a power outlet.

312 4

ETHERNET

COMMAND

FF-420/820

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2.Verify powering.

Status LED

FF-120/220

Power

LED

Status

LAN 1

LNK 100

Line 1

TDRDTR

Line 2

TDRDTR

Status LED

Power

Status

Power LED

After power is applied, the Power LED comes on immediately but there is a 4-second delay before the Status LED comes on. In normal operation, the Status LED will be flashing.

When you apply power, the FaxFinder performs a diagnostic self-test. The Status indicator flashes when the test is complete and the unit is ready. If this does not happen, check that the power supply is solidly connected and that the AC outlet is live.

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Ethernet

Modem 1

TDRDCD

Modem 2

TDRDCD

LNK IOO

Modem 3

TDRDCD

Modem 4

Modem 5

Modem 6

Modem 7

RD CD

Modem 8

RD CD

FF-420/820

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3. Connect FaxFinder to Ethernet Network.

Plug one end of your RJ45 ethernet cable into the FaxFinder’s ethernet jack and the other end into your network ethernet hub. This ethernet cable is not included with your FaxFinder unit.

Ethernet

Receptacle

FF-120/220

LINE 2

LINE 1

LAN 1

CONSOLE

RESET

312 4

ETHERNET

COMMAND

FF-420/820

Caution:

Before connecting to the Ethernet Network, make sure that the network to which you are connecting the FaxFinder is not a 192.168.2.x subnet. Because the FaxFinder’s factory default IP address is 192.168.2.1, connecting it to a network that has a different device at that same IP address would cause data interference.

If it is a 192.168.2.x subnet, connect from the Administrative PC to the FaxFinder using an RJ45 crossover cable until the FaxFinder’s IP address has been configured. Thereafter, connect the FaxFinder into the network with an ordinary RJ45 cable.

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4. Connect to Telephony Service

The FaxFinder’s fax modems can either be connected to a PBX (for use in Automated Routing Mode) or to a POTS line (for use in Manual Routing Mode).

Connection for

Automated Routing Mode

Plug one end of the phone cable into the FaxFinder’s LINE jack and the other into an available Station Port on the PBX.

Connection for

Manual Routing Mode

Plug one end of the phone cable into the FaxFinder’s LINE jack and the other end into your standard telephone receptacle.

One RJ11-to-RJ11 cable is included for each port of your FaxFinder (1 for FF120, 2 for FF220; 4 for FF420; 8 for FF820).

Automated Routing Mode

ETHERNET

312 4

COMMAND

Manual Routing Mode

LINE 1

RESET

CONSOLE

LINE 2 LAN 1

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Patents

This device is covered by one or more of the following patents: 6,031,867; 6,012,113; 6,009,082; 5,905,794; 5,864,560; 5,815,567; 5,815,503; 5,812,534; 5,809,068; 5,790,532; 5,764,628; 5,764,627; 5,754,589; D394,250; 5,724,356; 5,673,268; 5,673,257; 5,644,594; 5,628,030; 5,619,508; 5,617,423; 5,600,649; 5,592,586; 5,577,041; 5,574,725; D374,222; 5,559,793; 5,546,448; 5,546,395; 5,535,204; 5,500,859; 5,471,470; 5,463,616; 5,453,986; 5,452,289; 5,450,425; D361,764; D355,658; D355,653; D353,598; D353,144; 5,355,365; 5,309,562; 5,301,274. Other patents pending.

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