Multitech RouteFinder MTASR2-201 Quick Start Manual

LAN-to-LAN Routing

for Central-Site and

Branch Office Networks

Model MTASR2-201

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

82087301 Revision B

DSU RouteFinder (Model No MTASR2-201)

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Record of Revisions

Revision Description

A Manual released. All pages at revision A.
(8/31/98)

B Manual revised. All pages at revision B.
(11/30/99)

Patents

This Product is covered by one or more of the following U.S.
Patent Numbers:

5.301.274; 5.309.562; 5.355.365; 5.355.653;

5.452.289; 5.453.986

. Other Patents Pending.

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Contents

Introduction ................................................................................... 4

Related Documentation................................................................. 5

Safety Warnings............................................................................ 6

Unpacking your DSU RouteFinder ................................................ 6

8-Position DIP Switch.................................................................... 7

V.35 Shunt Procedure ................................................................... 8

Cabling your DSU RouteFinder................................................... 10

Cabling Procedure .......................................................................1 1

Loading your Software ............................................................... 12

Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 20

Service ........................................................................................ 21

DSU RouteFinder Quick Start Guide

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Introduction

Welcome to Multi-Tech's new DSU RouteFinder, Model
MTASR2-201, which provides secure and seamless LAN-to­LAN routing capability and can also provide dial-up capability.
This unit supports multiple WAN services and supports a wide
range of routing protocols including IP, IPX, TCP, and RIP
version 2. When the WAN 2 port is configured to support it,
this unit also supports a secondary capability of dial-up
Remote Access Server (RAS) access for telecommuters and
mobile users from any Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) or Serial
Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) networking client.

The DSU RouteFinder features a 10BaseT port for local LAN
connection, a command port for configuration, a 56K bps DDS
4-wire WAN connection, and an RS232/V.35 port for an
optional Data Communications Equipment (DCE) device (i.e.,
external modem, T1/E1 CSU/DSU, etc.). System management
is provided through the command port using bundled
Windows® based software which provides easy-to-use
configuration menus.

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Figure 1. DSU RouteFinder

* Some DSU RouteFinder units may be marked “MultiRouter”
or “MultiRouter 200-Series”; they are equivalent to the “DSU
RouteFinder” referred to throughout this quick start guide.

Introduction

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Related Documentation

This DSU RouteFinder Quick Start Guide is intended to be
used by qualified systems administrators and network
managers. This quick start guide provides the necessary
information for a qualified person to unpack, cable, load
software, and configure the unit for proper operation.

A detailed DSU RouteFinder User Guide is also provided with
your unit. The user guide provides in-depth information on the
features and functionality of Multi-Tech’s DSU RouteFinder .
The User Guide is provided in disk form and is also available
from our web site.

The disk version is produced using Adobe Acrobat. To view or
print your copy of a user guide, load Adobe Acrobat Reader on
your system. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded from
Adobe’s W eb site at:

http://www .adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html

Launch the Reader and open the .pdf file that is on the disk.
Viewing and printing a user guide from the web also requires

that you have the Adobe Acrobat Reader loaded on your
system. The DSU RouteFinder User Guide is also available on
Multi-Tech’s Web site at:

http://www .multitech.com

From the MTS home page, click Support | Manuals | DSU

RouteFinder and choose DSU RouteFinder to download the
.pdf file.

DSU RouteFinder Quick Start Guide

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Safety Warnings

1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless
the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless
the telephone line has been disconnected at the network
interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

5. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock
from lightning.

6. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.

Unpacking your DSU RouteFinder

Remove all items from the box. See Figure 2.

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Figure 2. Unpacking

8-Position DIP Switch

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8-Position DIP Switch

The DSU RouteFinder is equipped with a 8-position DIP
switch. Figure 3 shows the DIP switch, and the chart that
follows details the default positions and other options.

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Figure 3. 8-position DIP switch

Position 1: OPEN* (up) Normal Mode operation

Closed (down) Loopback Mode operation

Position 2: OPEN* (up) DDS clocking

Closed (down) Internal Clocking
Positions 3 - 8: Reserved for future use.
* Denotes Factory Default setting
Note: The DIP switch settings cannot be changed externally;

you must remove the circuit board from the chassis. Refer to
the steps in the next section, V.35 Shunt Procedure, for
instructions on removing the circuit board.