Multi-Tech Systems FR3060, FR3100, FR3060-V4, FR3060-V8, FR3100-V4 User Manual
...
3000-Series
Router/Multiport Data/Voice/Fax
Frame Relay Access Device
Models
FR3060, FR3100
FR3060/V4, FR3060/V8
FR3100/V4, FR3100/V8
User Guide
User Guide
88302203 Revision D
MultiFRAD 3000-Series (Model Numbers FR3060, FR3100,
FR3060/V4, FR3060/V8, FR3100/V4, FR3100/V8)
This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 1999, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations 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.
Record of Revisions
Revision Description
A Manual released. All pages at revision A.
(3/26/98)
B Manual revised to include software release version 2.00.
(12/16/98)
C Manual revised to include Voice/Fax feature with software release version 3.00.
(5/14/99)
D Manual revised to include Regulatory Compliance updates.
(6/29/99)
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.
TRADEMARK
Trademark of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. are MultiFRAD and the Multi-Tech logo.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
2205 Woodale Drive
Mounds View , Minnesota 55112
(612) 785-3500 or (800) 328-9717
Fax 612-785-9874
Tech Support (800) 972-2439
Internet: http://www.multitech.com
Tech Writer: brian@multitech.com
Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Preview of this Guide ................................................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel Description.............................................................................................................................. 8
Back Panel Description ............................................................................................................................ 10
Power Connector ............................................................................................................................... 10
Frame Ground (GND) Connector ...................................................................................................... 10
Internal Composite Link (T1 DSU) Connector ................................................................................... 10
Monitor (XMT/RCV) Connector.......................................................................................................... 10
Command Port Connector ................................................................................................................. 10
External Composite Link (RS232/V .35) Connector............................................................................ 10
Ethernet 10Base-T Connector ........................................................................................................... 10
Channels 1 & 2 (RS232/V.35) Connectors ........................................................................................ 10
Channels 3 - 10 Connectors ...............................................................................................................11
Voice/Fax Channels 1 - 8 Connectors ................................................................................................11
T echnical Specifications........................................................................................................................... 12
Ethernet Port...................................................................................................................................... 12
Command Port................................................................................................................................... 12
Composite Link (external).................................................................................................................. 12
Channel Connectors .......................................................................................................................... 12
Voice/Fax Channel Connectors ......................................................................................................... 12
Electrical/Physical.............................................................................................................................. 12
Requirement ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 2 - Installation
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Unpacking your MultiFRAD 3000 ............................................................................................................. 14
Safety Warnings....................................................................................................................................... 14
V alid V oice/Fax Channels......................................................................................................................... 15
Cabling your MultiFRAD 3000.................................................................................................................. 15
E&M Jumper Block Positioning Procedure ........................................................................................ 18
Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Loading your Software ............................................................................................................................ 20
Detect and Map Your DLCIs .............................................................................................................. 31
Build Your Phone Directory Database................................................................................................ 33
Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 38
Before Y ou Begin............................................................................................................................... 38
MultiFRAD Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 39
Changing IP Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 40
Changing IPX Parameters ....................................................................................................................... 43
Changing Bridging Parameters ................................................................................................................ 46
WAN Port Setup....................................................................................................................................... 47
Point to Point Setup ................................................................................................................................. 48
Frame Relay Setup .................................................................................................................................. 49
Data Port Configuration............................................................................................................................ 54
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Changing Voice/Fax Channel Parameters ............................................................................................... 55
Interface............................................................................................................................................. 55
Voice/Fax........................................................................................................................................... 56
Regional............................................................................................................................................. 57
Changing the Phone Directory Database................................................................................................. 58
Others Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 59
Statistics................................................................................................................................................... 61
IP Statistics ........................................................................................................................................ 62
IPX Port Statistics.............................................................................................................................. 63
STP (Spanning Tree) Port Statistics.................................................................................................. 63
SNMP Statistics ................................................................................................................................. 64
WAN Statistics................................................................................................................................... 64
PPP Statistics .................................................................................................................................... 65
Data Port Statistics ............................................................................................................................ 66
Frame Relay Statistics....................................................................................................................... 67
Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 70
Remote Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 70
Modem-Based ................................................................................................................................... 70
LAN-Based ........................................................................................................................................ 72
Remote Management............................................................................................................................... 74
Telnet ................................................................................................................................................. 74
WEB Browser Management .............................................................................................................. 76
Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech Support
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 80
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 80
On-line Warranty Registration.................................................................................................. .......... 80
Tech Support ............................................................................................................................................ 81
Recording MultiFRAD Information ..................................................................................................... 81
Contacting Tech Support via E-mail................................................................................................... 81
Service ..................................................................................................................................................... 82
The Multi-Tech BBS ................................................................................................................................. 82
To log on to the Multi-Tech BBS......................................................................................................... 82
To Download a file.............................................................................................................................. 82
About the Internet..................................................................................................................................... 83
Appendices
Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams................................................................................................................ 86
Appendix B - Regulatory Information ....................................................................................................... 90
Glossary
Index
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3000-Series
Router/Multiport Data/Voice/Fax
Frame Relay Access Device
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
MultiFRAD 3000-Series User Guide
Introduction
Welcome to Multi-Tech's new MultiFRAD 3000 series, a Frame Relay Access Device (FRAD) that
encapsulates data streams from the voice/fax channels, data channels, and LAN devices into
frame relay frames. The MultiFRAD 3000 series contains six or ten syncronous or asynchronous
data channels, four or eight Voice/Fax channels, a 10M bps Ethernet port, and a composite link
that connects to a common carrier frame relay network service, private frame relay network, or a
point-to-point network. The MultiFRAD 3000 series also provides additional features of data over
IP and hub capabilities that allow multiple MultiFRAD 3000’s to be connected together , increasing
the number of available data channels.
The MultiFRAD 3000 series has six model numbers that include FR3060 which allows up to six
data channel devices such as multiplexers to be connected to its RS232 data channels, an
Ethernet LAN connection for IP or IPX routing or bridging of other protocols, an RS232 command
port, and a composite link for access to a Frame Relay Network. The FR3100 allows up to ten
devices to be connected, along with the Ethernet port, command port, and composite link
connections. Voice/Fax capabilities can be added to the two base models allowing either 4 Voice/
Fax channels or 8 Voice/Fax channels on either model. The 4-channel model with 6-data
channels is referred to as model FR3060/V4. The 8-channel voice/fax capability with 10-data
channels is referred to as FR3100/V8.
Router/Multiport Data/Voice/Fax
Frame Relay Access Device
Composite Link
CD
CTS
RCV
XMT
PWR
V35
BTG
3000-Series
EXT
Voice/Fax Channel 8
XMT
FXS
E&M
FXO
FAX
Voice/Fax Channel 4 Voice/Fax Channel 3 Voice/Fax Channel 2
XMT
FXS
E&M
FXO
FAX
Ethernet
LNK
COL
RCV
XMT
LNK
Channel 1
V35
Channel 2
V35
XMT
XMT
RCV
Voice/Fax Channel 7
XMT
FXS
E&M
FXO
RCV
XSG
FAX
RSG
RCV
XSG
RCV
RSG
Channel 3
XMT
FXS
E&M
FXO
FAX
Channel 4
XMT
XMT
RCV
RCV
RCV
RCV
Channel 5
XMT
Voice/Fax Channel 6
XSG
RSG
XMT
FXS
E&M
FXO
FAX
XSG
RSG
XMT
FXS
E&M
FXO
FAX
Channel 7
Channel 6
XMT
RCV
RCV
Voice/Fax Channel 5
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
Voice/Fax Channel 1
XMT
E&M
RCV
FXO
FAX
Channel 9 Channel 10
XMT
RCV
RSG
XSG
RSG
XMT
RCV
RCV
XSG
RSG
FXS
RCV
XSG
RSG
Channel 8
XMT
RCVXMT
RCV
Figure 1. MultiFRAD 3000-Series
Note: At this time, the MultiFRAD does not support voice/fax operation in a Point-to-Point
configuration. Voice/fax operation is only supported over a frame relay network.
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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 including front panel descriptions, back panel connectors,
and relevant technical specifications.
Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2 provides information on unpacking and cabling your MultiFRAD. Safety Warnings are
detailed, followed by the installation procedure in which each of the cables are connected to the
MultiFRAD and the unit is powered on.
Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration
Chapter 3 details the software loading and initial configuration. The MultiFRAD software
diskettes are Windows based. Later chapters, as well as your on-line help program describe the
MultiFRAD software in more detail.
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software
Chapter 4 describes the MultiFRAD software from an applications perspective, and in doing so,
not every screen is shown, nor is each field within a screen defined. For explanations and
parameters of each field within a dialog box, please refer to the on-line help system provided
within the software.
Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management
Chapter 5 provides procedures for viewing and changing the configuration of a remote
MultiFRAD. T wo methods are provided to access a remote unit; the first method is modem
based and the second method is using IP. Within the IP method, three applications can be used:
1) LAN-based using TFTP (T rivial File Transfer Protocol), 2) telnet as a client application, or 3) a
standard web browser on the internet.
Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech Support
Chapter 6 provides instructions on getting service for your MultiFRAD at the factory , a statement
of the limited warranty , information about our internet presence and user bulletin board service,
and space for recording information about your MultiFRAD prior to calling Multi-Tech’s Technical
Support personnel.
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MultiFRAD 3000-Series User Guide
Front Panel Description
The front panel of the MultiFRAD contains groups of LEDs that provide the information on the
composite link activity, LAN, data channels, and Voice/Fax channel activity, and the general
status of the MultiFRAD.
Router/Multiport Data/Voice/Fax
3000-Series
Frame Relay Access Device
Composite Link
CD
CTS
RCV
XMT
PWR
BTG
V35
Voice/Fax Channel 8
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
E&M
FAX
FAX
Channel 2
V35
XSG
XMT
RCV
XSG
RCV
XMT
FXO
Voice/Fax Channel 4 Voice/Fax Channel 3 Voice/Fax Channel 2
FXS
FXO
Ethernet
RCV
XMT
EXT
LNK
Channel 1
V35
LNK
COL
XMT
RCV
RSG
RSG
Channel 3
XMT
FXS
FXS
RCV
Voice/Fax Channel 7
E&M
FXO
FAX
E&M
FXO
FAX
Channel 4
XMT
RCV
XMT
XMT
RCV
XSG
RCV
XSG
Channel 5
XMT
Voice/Fax Channel 6
RSG
RSG
RCV
FXS
FXS
Channel 6
XMT
XMT
E&M
RCV
FXO
FXO
RCV
XSG
FAX
XMT
E&M
RCV
XSG
FAX
Channel 7
RCV
RSG
RSG
Channel 8
XMT
Voice/Fax Channel 5
FXS
E&M
FXO
Voice/Fax Channel 1
FXS
E&M
FXO
Channel 9 Channel 10
XMT
RCVXMT
XMT
RCV
FAX
XMT
RCV
FAX
RCV
XMT
The LED’s are as follows:
PWR Power. This indicator lights when the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position.
BTG Booting. This indicator lights when the MultiFRAD is booting. It takes approximately 90
seconds to boot.
Composite Link
RCV Receive. This indicator blinks when the composite link is receiving data.
XMT Transmit. This indicator blinks when the composite link is transmitting data.
CD Carrier Detect. This indicator lights when the MultiFRAD detects a carrier signal.
CTS Clear To Send. This indicator lights when the composite link device is ready to
transmit data.
V35 V.35 Interface. This indicator lights when the composite link is configured for a V.35
interface.
XSG
RSG
XSG
RSG
RCV
EXT External Link. This indicator lights when the MultiFRAD is configured for an external
composite device.
LNK Link. This indicator lights solid when all DLCIs detected become active; flashes fast
when at least one DLCI is active and others are inactive; flashes slow when
communication with the local frame relay switch has occurred; and off when no frame
relay communication has been received.
Ethernet
RCV Receive. This indicator blinks when packets are being received from the local area
network.
XMT Transmit. This indicator blinks when packets are being transmitted to the local area
network.
COL Collision. This indicator lights when a collision is in progress; that is, when two nodes
are transmitting packets at the same time.
LNK Link. This indicator lights indicating that the MultiFRAD is connected to the local area
network.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
Channels 1 and 2
V35 V.35 Interface. This indicator lights when the channel is configured for a V .35 interface.
XMT Transmit. This indicator blinks when the channel is receiving data to be transmitted on
the link or over IP.
RCV Receive. This indicator blinks when the channel is transmitting data received from the
link.
Channels 3 through 10
XMT Transmit. This indicator blinks when the channel is receiving data to be transmitted on
the link or over IP.
RCV Receive. This indicator blinks when the channel is transmitting data received from the
link.
Voice/Fax Channels 1 - 8
FXS Foreign Exchange Station. This indicator lights when the voice/fax channel is
configured for FXS operation.
FXO Foreign Exchange Office. This indicator lights when the voice/fax channel is configured
for FXO operation.
E&M Ear & Mouth Operation. This indicator lights when the voice/fax channel is configured
for E&M operation.
FAX Fax. This indicator lights when there is fax traffic on the voice/fax channel.
XMT Transmit. This indicator lights when voice or fax data is being transmitted.
RCV Receive. This indicator lights when voice or fax data is being received.
XSG Transmit Signal. This indicator lights when the FXS-configured channel is of f-hook, the
FXO-configured channel is receiving a ring from the telco, or the M lead is active when
the voice/fax channel is configured for E&M operation (i.e., the MultiFRAD is receiving a
ring from the PBX).
RSG Receive Signal. This indicator lights when the FXS-configured channel is ringing, the
FXO- configured channel is off-hook, or the E lead is active on the E&M-configured
channel.
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MultiFRAD 3000-Series User Guide
Back Panel Description
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
8
E&M FXO FXS E&M FXO FXS E&M FXO FXS E&M FXO FXS
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
4
CHANNEL 10
CHANNEL 9
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
7
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
3
CHANNEL 8
CHANNEL 7
CHANNEL 6
CHANNEL 5
The connectors are as follows:
Power Connector
The POWER connector is used to connect the external power supply to the MultiFRAD. The
connector is a 7-pin circular DIN connector.
Frame Ground (GND) Connector
Use the GND connector to connect the MultiFRAD’s frame ground to the PBX’s frame ground
when the MultiFRAD is configured for E&M operation.
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
6
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
2
CHANNEL 4
CHANNEL 3
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
5
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
1
CHANNEL 2 (RS232/V.35)
CHANNEL 1 (RS232/V.35)
10BASET
ETHERNET
COMMAND PORT
EXT. COMPOSITE LINK (RS232/V.35)
INTERNAL
COMPOSITE
LINK
T1 DSU
POWER
MONITOR
XMT RCV
GND
I
O
Internal Composite Link (T1 DSU) Connector
This connector is not currently supported.
Monitor (XMT/RCV) Connector
This connector is not currently supported.
Command Port Connector
Use this DB-25 female connector to connect the MultiFRAD to a PC running Windows or
terminal with communications software in order to configure the MultiFRAD.
External Composite Link (RS232/V.35) Connector
Use this DB-25 male connector to connect the MultiFRAD to an external modem, DSU, ISDN
terminal adapter, or any device that is synchronous, full duplex, and supplies clocking signals.
The connection interface can be either RS-232 or V.35.
Ethernet 10Base-T Connector
Use the Ethernet 10Base-T (UTP) connector to connect the MultiFRAD MultiFRAD port to a LAN.
The connector is an RJ-45 jack.
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Channels 1 & 2 (RS232/V.35) Connectors
The connectors for Channels 1 and 2 are used to connect the MultiFRAD to data devices. A data
device can be a HDLC synchronous device such as a multiplexer or an asynchronous device
such as a PC. These two data channels can be either RS-232 or V.35. The connectors are DB25 female connectors.
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
Channels 3 - 10 Connectors
These DB-25 female connectors are used to connect the MultiFRAD to channel devices. These
connections can be to either asynchronous or HDLC synchronous RS-232 data equipment such
as multiplexers.
Voice/Fax Channels 1 - 8 Connectors
E&M
Use the E&M connector to connect the MultiFRAD Voice/Fax channel to the E&M connector on
an analog PBX (Private Branch eXchange) trunk when linking two PBX’s together . The E&M
connector is an RJ-48 jack.
FXO
Use the FXO (Foreign eXchange Office) connector to connect the MultiFRAD Voice/Fax channel
to an analog station card on the local PBX. This connection is also commonly referred to as an
OPX (Off Premises eXtension). The FXO connector is an RJ-11 jack.
FXS
Use the FXS (Foreign eXchange Station) connector to connect the MultiFRAD Voice/Fax channel
to a local analog station instrument (telephone, fax machine, or key telephone system). The FXS
connector is an RJ-11 jack.
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MultiFRAD 3000-Series User Guide
Technical Specifications
• Provides access to frame relay networks for SLIP, PPP, async and HDLC sync devices.
• Trunk and Data ports may be configured as EIA-232 or V .35
• Trunk Speeds up to T1/E1 synchronous
• 4MB DRAM
• 16MB of flash memory
Ethernet Port
• One Ethernet Interface - 10Base-T (twisted Pair) RJ-45 connector
Command Port
• Single 19.2K bps asynchronous Command Port with a DB-25 female connector
Composite Link (external)
• Access Rate: 1.544M bps (T1) or 2.048M bps (E1) sync on DTE-type RS-232 or V.35
interface.
Channel Connectors
• 6 on the FR3060; 10 on the FR3100
• Data Rate: Channels 1 and 2 up to 512K bps with V.35 interface; synchronous to 128K
bps on RS-232/V.35 interface; or asynchronous to 115.2K bps on RS-232/V.35 interface.
Voice/Fax Channel Connectors
• Two RJ-1 1 jacks (FXO and FXS)
• One RJ-48 jack (E&M)
Electrical/Physical
• Operating Environment: 32-104o F (0-40o C); 95% non-condensing humidity
• Power Requirements: 100-250V AC at 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions: 17.4” wide x 3.75” high x 8” deep
44.2 cm wide x 8.9 cm high x 20.3 cm deep
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• W eight: 7.4 lbs.
3.4 kg
Requirement
• PC with Windows 3.1x/95/98/NT, Terminal/Dumb Terminal @19,200 bps for menu driven
local configuration, or Remote Configuration via web browser or Telnet.
3000-Series
Router/Multiport Data/Voice/Fax
Frame Relay Access Device
Chapter 2 - Installation
MultiFRAD 3000-Series User Guide
Introduction
This chapter guides you through the unpacking and installation of your MultiFRAD. The
installation procedure, provides step by step instructions on cabling and powering-on the
MultiFRAD. Chapter 3 provides instructions on loading and configuring the MultiFRAD software.
Unpacking your MultiFRAD 3000
Remove all items from the box. Your shipping box should contain the MultiFRAD, a power
supply, cables, software and manual diskettes, and a MultiFRAD 3000-Series Quick Start Guide.
Inspect all items before proceeding with the installation. If any of the items appears to be
damaged in any way , do not power up the unit; contact Multi-Tech’s Technical Support personnel
for advice (See Chapter 6). If no damage is observed, configure the MultiFRAD using the
information in this chapter.
Voice/Fax Channel 8
Voice/Fax Channel 7
Voice/Fax Channel 6
Voice/Fax Channel 5
XMT
Router/Multiport Data/Voice/Fax
Frame Relay Access Device
RCV
PWR
BTG
Composite Link
CD
CTS
XMT
3000-Series
Ethernet
COL
RCV
XMT
EXT
V35
LNK
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
Voice/Fax Channel 4 Voice/Fax Channel 3 Voice/Fax Channel 2
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
Channel 3
Channel 2
Channel 1
RCV
V35
V35
LNK
XMT
XMT
XMT
RCV
FXS
E&M
FXO
FAX
XMT
FXS
E&M
FXO
FAX
Channel 4
XMT
RCV
RCV
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
RCV
XSG
RSG
Channel 5
XMT
RCV
RSG
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
Voice/Fax Channel 1
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
Channel 7
Channel 9 Channel 10
Channel 6
Channel 8
XMT
XMT
XMT
RCV
RCV
XMT
RCVXMT
RCV
RCV
Figure 2. Unpacking
Safety Warnings
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install a telephone jack in wet locations unless it is specifically designed for wet locations.
3. This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed PCs.
4. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
5. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
6. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
7. Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.
8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
A lithium battery on the voice/fax channel board provides backup power for the time keeping capability.
The battery has an estimated life expectancy of ten years.
When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect. If the battery fails, the board must
be sent back to Multi-Tech Sytems for battery replacement.
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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E&M, FXS, and Ethernet ports are not designed to be connected to a Public Telecommunication Network.
Valid Voice/Fax Channels
The following are the only valid Voice/Fax channels that can be made at this time:
• FXS to FXS • FXS to FXO
• FXS to E&M • E&M to E&M
For example, the FXS configuration at the local site can talk to an FXO configuration at the
remote site.
Cabling your MultiFRAD 3000
Cabling your MultiFRAD involves general cabling connections for all models, data channel
connections, and Voice/Fax connections for models connecting to telephone equipment. The
general cable connections involve connecting power, command port, composite link device, and
LAN connections. The data channel connections involve connecting data devices, such as
multiplexers, or other MultiFRAD 3000s if you are using the hub feature. The final cable
connections involve connecting your telephone equipment to the voice/fax channels. The
following procedure details the cable connections for each type of connection.
Note: Before starting your general cable connections, perform the E&M Jumper Block
Positioning Procedure if a voice/fax channel will be connected to an E&M trunk that is T ype 1,3,4,
or 5 rather than the default position of T ype 2.
Chapter 2 - Installation
General Cable Connections
1 Connect one end of the power supply to a live AC outlet and connect the other end to the
MultiFRAD as shown in Figure 3. The power connector is a 7-pin circular DIN connector.
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
8
E&M FXO FXS E&M FXO FXS E&M FXO FXS E&M FXO FXS
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
4
CHANNEL 10
CHANNEL 9
FAX
CHANNEL
7
FAX
CHANNEL
3
VOICE/
VOICE/
CHANNEL 8
CHANNEL 7
CHANNEL 6
CHANNEL 5
FAX
CHANNEL
6
FAX
CHANNEL
2
VOICE/
VOICE/
CHANNEL 4
CHANNEL 3
FAX
CHANNEL
5
FAX
CHANNEL
1
VOICE/
VOICE/
10BASET
ETHERNET
COMMAND PORT
EXT. COMPOSITE LINK (RS232/V.35)
CHANNEL 2 (RS232/V.35)
CHANNEL 1 (RS232/V.35)
INTERNAL
COMPOSITE
LINK
T1 DSU
POWER
MONITOR
XMT RCV
GND
I
O
Power Connection
Command Port Connection
Ethernet Connection
Figure 3. General Cable Connections
T1 CSU/DSU or Comparable
Link Device
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MultiFRAD 3000-Series User Guide
2 Connect the MultiFRAD to the COM port on a PC. Plug the DB-25 male end of your serial
cable from your PC into the Command Port connector on the back of the MultiFRAD.
3 Connect one end of an DB-25 (female) cable to the Ext. Composite Link Connector on the
back of the MultiFRAD (as shown in Figure 3). Connect the other cable end to your T1 CSU/
DSU or compatible link device.
4 If you are connecting to a LAN, make the network connection by connecting an RJ-45 (UTP)
cable to the 10 BASE-T Ethernet connector (shown in Figure 3) on the back of the
MultiFRAD. Connect the other end of the cable to your LAN.
Data Channel Cable Connections
5 Connect one end of a DB-25 cable to one of the data channel connectors on the back of your
MultiFRAD (labeled CHANNEL 1-6 for the FR3060, CHANNEL 1-10 for the FR3100). See Figure
4. Connect the other end of each cable to the channel device. Repeat for each of the up to 6
or 10 channels you are connecting.
PC or
Terminal Units
TM
AS400
Statistical Multiplexers
MultiFRAD 3000s
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
8
E&M FXO FXS E&M FXO FXS E&M FXO FXS E&M FXO FXS
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FAX
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CHANNEL 7
CHANNEL 6
CHANNEL 5
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CHANNEL 4
CHANNEL 3
Channel Connections
Voice/Fax Channel 8
Voice/Fax Channel 7
Voice/Fax Channel 6
Voice/Fax Channel 5
XMT
FXS
XMT
Router/Multiport Data/Voice/Fax
Frame Relay Access Device
PWR
BTG
XMT
FXS
E&M
FXO
FAX
Voice/Fax Channel 4 Voice/Fax Channel 3 Voice/Fax Channel 2
3000-Series
XMT
FXS
E&M
FXO
FAX
Composite Link
Ethernet
Channel 2
Channel 1
V35
V35
LNK
XMT
CD
COL
CTS
RCV
RCV
XMT
XMT
XMT
RCV
EXT
V35
LNK
3000-Series
Router/Multiport Data/Voice/Fax
Frame Relay Access Device
Composite Link
Ethernet
LNK
CD
COL
CTS
RCV
RCV
XMT
XMT
EXT
V35
PWR
LNK
BTG
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
RCV
XSG
FAX
RSG
RSG
RCV
XSG
XMT
RSG
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
Voice/Fax Channel 8
Channel 3
Channel 5
Channel 4
FXS
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
RCV
XMT
XMT
XMT
RCV
RCV
RCV
Voice/Fax Channel 4 Voice/Fax Channel 3 Voice/Fax Channel 2
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
FXS
Channel 3
Channel 2
Channel 1
RCV
V35
V35
XMT
XMT
XMT
RCV
RCV
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
Voice/Fax Channel 1
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
Voice/Fax Channel 7
Voice/Fax Channel 6
Voice/Fax Channel 5
Channel 7
Channel 6
Channel 9 Channel 10
Channel 8
XMT
XMT
FXS
E&M
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
FAX
RSG
RSG
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
XMT
XMT
XMT
RCV
XMT
RCVXMT
RCV
RCV
RCV
Voice/Fax Channel 1
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
XMT
RSG
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
XMT
FXS
E&M
RCV
XSG
FXO
FAX
RSG
Channel 5
Channel 7
Channel 6
Channel 9 Channel 10
Channel 8
Channel 4
XMT
XMT
XMT
RCV
XMT
RCVXMT
RCV
XMT
XMT
RCV
RCV
RCV
RCV
CHANNEL 2 (RS232/V.35)
CHANNEL 1 (RS232/V.35)
10BASET
ETHERNET
COMMAND PORT
EXT. COMPOSITE LINK (RS232/V.35)
INTERNAL
COMPOSITE
LINK
MONITOR
XMT RCV
T1 DSU
GND
I
POWER
O
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Figure 4. Channel Cable Connections
NOTE: only Channels 1, 2, and the composite link support V.35 and RS-232, all other channels
are RS-232 only . There are shunts inside to select V.35 or RS-232.
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V oice/Fax Cable Connections
NOTE: The E&M, FXS, and Ethernet ports are not designed to be connected to a Public
T elecommunication Network.
6 If you are connecting a station device; e.g., analog telephone, fax machine, or Key Telephone
System (KTS) to your MultiFRAD; connect one end of an RJ-11 phone cord to the Voice/Fax
Channel 1 FXS connector on the back of the MultiFRAD and the other end to the station
device. See Figure 5.
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
8
E&M FXO FXS E&M FXO FXS E&M FXO FXS E&M FXO FXS
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
4
CHANNEL 10
CHANNEL 9
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
7
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
3
CHANNEL 8
CHANNEL 7
CHANNEL 6
CHANNEL 5
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
6
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
2
CHANNEL 4
CHANNEL 3
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
5
VOICE/
FAX
CHANNEL
1
Voice/Fax Channel 1 - 8
Connections
E&M
FXO
FXO
FXS
FXSE&M
PSTN
CHANNEL 2 (RS232/V.35)
CHANNEL 1 (RS232/V.35)
10BASET
ETHERNET
COMMAND PORT
EXT. COMPOSITE LINK (RS232/V.35)
INTERNAL
COMPOSITE
LINK
T1 DSU
POWER
MONITOR
XMT RCV
GND
I
O
Figure 5. V oice/Fax Cable Connections
If you are connecting the station side of a telephone switch (PBX) to your MultiFRAD,
connect one end of an RJ-1 1 phone cord to the Voice/Fax Channel 1 FXO connector on the
back of the MultiFRAD and the other end to the phone jack.
If you are connecting an E&M trunk from a telephone switch to your MultiFRAD, connect one
end of an RJ-45 phone cord to the V oice/Fax Channel 1 E&M connector on the back of the
MultiFRAD and the other end to the trunk phone jack.
If you are connecting to an E&M trunk, you need to ensure that the E&M trunk jumper is in
the correct position for the E&M type trunk. The default E&M jumper position is E&M type 2.
To change the E&M jumper position, perform the E&M jumper block positioning procedure in
following this procedure.
7 Repeat the above step to connect the remaining telephone equipment to each Voice/Fax
Channel on your MultiFRAD.
8 Turn on power to the MultiFRAD by placing the On/Off switch on the back panel to the 1
position.
At this time your MultiFRAD is completely cabled. Proceed to the next section to load your
software.
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E&M Jumper Block Positioning Procedure
A jumper block exists for each voice/fax channel. The jumper block is to the right of each set of
channel jacks. The jumper block contains 8-pairs of pins. The jumper plug fits over three pairs of
pins on the jumper block. The E&M type number is labeled on the pc board. The jumper plug needs
to be centered on the E&M type number. Perform the following procedure to change E&M jumper
position.
1 Ensure that power is removed from the MultiFRAD.
2 Turn the unit up side down and remove the four phillips screws from the cover. Turn the unit
right side up and remove the four phillips screws from the back of the top cover.
3 Remove the front panel by loosening the two capative phillips screws. Slide the top cover
back off the chassis to expose the rear panel.
4 To change a jumper position, lift the jumper plug up of f the jumper block and move to the new
position, ensuring that the center jumper is centered on the E&M type number.
2 (Default)
1,3
4
5
Figure 6. E&M Jumper Block
5 Change the jumper position for each voice/fax channel that is connecting to an E&M trunk
that is not a type 2.
6 Slide the top cover back on to the chassis. Replace the front panel and secure it by
tightening the two capative phillips screws.
7 From the back of the unit, replace the four phillips screws that secure the top cover. Then,
turn the unit up side down and replace the four phillips that secure the top cover.
8 Return to your General Cabling Connections Procedure.
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Router/Multiport Data/Voice/Fax
Frame Relay Access Device
Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration
MultiFRAD 3000-Series User Guide
Introduction
This chapter will guide you through the installation and initial configuration of the MultiFRAD
software included in your shipping box. Chapter 4 will provide a more detailed description of the
software and it’s features.
Loading your Software
The following loading procedure does not provide every screen or option in the process of
installing the MultiFRAD software. The assumption is that a technical person is doing the
installation and that a thorough knowledge of Windows and the software loading process is
understood.
1. Run Windows on the pc connected to the Command Port.
2. Insert the MultiFRAD Disk 1 diskette into the disk drive on the PC connected to the
Command Port.
3. Win3.1 users - In Program Manager, click File I Run. In the Run dialog box, type
a:\setup.exe or b:\setup.exe (depending on the letter of your floppy disk drive) in the
Command Line field and then click OK.
Win95/98/NT users - click Start I Run. In the Run dialog type a:\setup or b:\setup
(depending on the letter of your floppy disk drive) in the Command Line field and then click
OK.
4. The Welcome screen is displayed.
Click Next to continue.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install your MultiFRAD 3000 software.
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You can either choose the Destination Location of your MultiFRAD 3000 software or select
the default destination by clicking Next>. If you click Browse, you can select a different
destination folder for your MultiFRAD software; however, it is recommended that you accept
the default folder MF3000.
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6. The next dialog box enables you to name the Program Folder for the MF3000 files. You can
select the default name, MultiFRAD 3000, or name it anything you like; when done, click
Next> to continue.
7. After all the program files from both disks are loaded, the Setup dialog box is displayed,
enabling you to designate the COM port of your PC that is connected to your MultiFRAD. On
the Select Port window, click the down arrow and choose the COM port of your PC (COM1-COM4). that is connected to your MultiFRAD.
Click OK to continue.
8. The MultiFRAD 3000 software has been successfully installed, click Finish to continue
configuring your MultiFRAD.
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9. Do you want to download default setup? dialog box is displayed.
Click the Yes button to continue.
10. If your MultiFRAD is connected to a LAN and the network protocol is IPX, continue with the
following steps (1 1 thru 14).
If your MultiFRAD is connected to a LAN and the network protocol is IP, click IPX Routing
Enable check box to disable IPX, then click OK and proceed to step 15.
If no LAN is connected to the MultiFRAD, click IPX Routing Enable check box to disable
IPX, then click OK and proceed to step 15 to disable IP protocol.
11. MultiFRAD Name: You can use the default MultiFRAD Name or assign a new MultiFRAD
Name in this field. If you assign a new MultiFRAD Name, it must be a printable ASCII string
of a maximum of 47 characters, a unique name on this network. The MultiFRAD name is
used by the MultiFRAD to advertise its service in the IPX inter-network.
12. Ethernet: You can enable Auto Learn Network Numbers by leaving the default Yes or you
can manually assign the network numbers by clicking No in the Auto Learn Network
Numbers field.
If no file server is connected to the Ethernet segment, then this field should be No.
If you enable Auto Learn (Yes), the MultiFRAD will learn the IPX network numbers from the
file server.
If you select No for Auto Learn, record the network numbers assigned by the network file
server for each of the four frame types (Raw (802.3), LLC (802.2), EthernetII (Type II),
SNAP) in the space provided below.
RAW (802.3) Frames Network Number _____________
LCC (802.2) Frames Network Number ______________
TYPE_II Frames Network Number _________________
SNAP Frames Network Number ___________________
WAN Network Number __________________________
When you manually assign network numbers, you must make sure they match the network
numbers assigned to your local file server (if any).
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13. WAN: Enter the WAN network number for the Frame Relay WAN Port by clicking the
Network Number box and backspacing through the default number and entering your new
WAN Number. Make sure the WAN network number is the same as the MultiFRAD on the
other end of the link.
The WAN network number has to be assigned by the Network Administrator and must be
unique throughout the entire inter-network.
Note: The WAN port does not have the capability of learning the network number, unlike the
LAN port (i.e., the WAN port does not have a file server).
14. Click OK when you are satisfied with your selections.
15. If your MultiFRAD is connected to an IP network, continue with the following steps (16 thru
21).
If no LAN is connected to the MultiFRAD, click the IP Routing Enable check box to disable
IP protocol, then click OK and proceed to step 22.
16. Record the IP address protocol information for your specific network in the space provided
below.
Ethernet
IP Address
___.___.___.___
IP Address
___.___.___.___
Mask
___.___.___.___
WAN Port
Mask
___.___.___.___
Frame Type
TYPE II/SNAP
Remote Address
___.___.___.___
17. The default Ethernet IP Address has to be changed to your unique LAN address. Enter an
acceptable unique IP address for the Ethernet port.
18. Change the default Subnet Mask and Frame Type to the values you have assigned to your
LAN port.
19. The default WAN Address has to be changed to your unique WAN address. Enter an
acceptable unique WAN Address for the W AN port.
20. Change the default Subnet Mask and Remote Address for WAN to the values you have
assigned to your WAN.
21. Click OK when you are satisfied with your selections.
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22. If your MultiFRAD is going to be connected to a frame relay network with a Synchronous
DCE device and External Clocking, click OK and proceed to step 23 to configure your data
ports.
If your Synchronous DCE device in your frame relay network requires External Clocking
from the MultiFRAD, click on Internal Clock and set your Clock Speed.
If your MultiFRAD is going to be used in a Point-to-point configuration, click PPP/SLIP
and choose the Mode of the DCE device. If the mode is Asynchronous, then choose the
Connection Method.
Then click OK to configure your data ports.
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23. The Data Port Configuration dialog box allows you to configure the data channels for PPP/
Frame Relay , for data over the Internet, or as a Hub over a frame relay network. The
Encapsulation T ype group determines how the data channel is going to be configured.
If your MultiFRAD is going to be connected to a frame relay network or point-to-point, then
accept the default Encapsulation T ype of PPP/Frame Relay option.
If your MultiFRAD is being configured for data over the Internet, then choose the
Encapsulation Type of IP option. When the IP option is selected, the Remote IP Address
field becomes active. Enter the IP address of the remote MultiFRAD.
The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is used in serial links (asynchronous or synchronous) to
transfer packets between two end-points.
24. If your MultiFRAD is going to be connected in a Point-to-Point configuration, then Data Port
Mode is defaulted to APSM and all other modes are disabled.
If your MultiFRAD is being connected to a Frame Relay network (no LAN traffic) and each
data channel is being mapped to its individual DLCI; then use the Raw option.
The Raw option is recommended when it is the only traffic being sent over a DLCI and the
traffic is sync. Raw data has the least overhead and leaves the error correction to the upper
layer of the protocol.
The Encapsulated option is recommended when a single synchronous data channel and
LAN traffic are combined on a single frame relay DLCI.
The APSM option must be used when multiple data channels and/or LAN traffic are mapped
to a single frame relay DLCI. APSM is recommended for asynchronous data, because it
provides error correction. APSM is also the only Data Port Mode when data over the Internet
(IP Encapsulation Type) is configured.
The Hub option is recommended when more than 10 data channels are needed per frame
relay access. The Hub option connects a data channel to a virtual DSU/CSU which can be
used to connect another frame relay access device to your frame relay service without
adding another frame relay line.
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25. If your data device is an Asynchronous device, then click the Asynchronous check box, and
select the Baud Rate from 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 synchronous device, ensure that the clocking and, if an internal
clock is used, the Speed is correct. Also, check the Encoding Scheme, Between Frames,
and InterFrame Timer are correct for your channel device. Refer to user documentation for
the parameters of the channel device.
26. After configuring a given channel, you can copy that channel’s configuration to any of the
other channels by selecting the desired channels in the “Duplicate To” group and clicking the
Copy button.
27. Click OK when you are satisfied with your data port configurations. If you enabled PPP in
the WAN Ports Default Setup dialog box, proceed to step 29.
28. If you enabled Frame Relay in the WAN Ports Default Setup dialog box, the Frame Relay
DLCI Default Setup dialog box is displayed with all the groups inactive. Click OK to continue.
Your MultiFRAD will auto detect DLCIs and the frame relay management type when the unit
is connected to an active frame relay network service. At this point your MultiFRAD is not
communicating with the frame relay network. You should finish loading the software and then
access the frame relay dialog box from the Main dialog box.
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29 The Voice/Fax Channel Setup dialog box is displayed. The Channel Setup dialog boxes
define the Voice/Fax channel interface, voice coder, fax parameters, and regional telephone
parameters for each channel.
Configure each channel for the type of interface you are connecting to. The Interface tab
defaults to Channel 1 in the Select Channel group. To change the channel number, click
the down arrow for the Select Channel and a drop-down list displays all the channels
displayed. Highlight the channel number you want to configure.
30. The Interface group defaults to FXS (Loop Start). Select the interface option to correspond
to the interface type being connected to the Voice/Fax connector on the back panel of the
MultiFRAD.
If you are connecting a station device; e.g., an analog telephone, fax machine, or KTS
telephone system to the Voice/Fax connector on the back of the unit; FXS (Loop Start) will
likely be the correct Interface option.
If the station device uses ground start, then choose the FXS (Ground Start) option. Refer to
the device’s user documentation.
If you are using an extension from your PBX, then choose the FXO option. Check with your
in-house telephone personnel to verify the connection type.
If you are connecting to a trunk on your PBX, then choose the E&M option.
If you chose an FXO interface, then the Dialing Options Regeneration group is enabled.
Check with your local in-house telephone personnel to verify whether your local PBX dial
signaling is Pulse or tone (DTMF). Set the Regeneration option accordingly .
If you chose E&M interface, then the E&M Options group is enabled. Check with your local
in-house telephone personnel to determine if the signaling is Dial T one or Wink and if the
connection is 2-wire or 4-wire. If Wink signaling is used, then the Wink Timer is enabled
with a default of 250 milliseconds. The range of the Wink T imer is from 100 to 350
milliseconds. Consult with your local in-house telephone personnel for this timer setting.
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If you want to dedicate a voice/fax channel to a point-to-point configuration; i.e., the device
on a local channel will automatically call a specific channel on a remote MultiFRAD; click the
Auto Call Enable option in the Auto Call group. Then enter the appropriate DLCI in the
DLCI Number field. Change the channel number to the channel of the remote MultiFRAD
you want to call.
Enabling the Auto Call feature means that this channel does not have to be entered in the
Phone Directory Database.
31. Duplicate to Channels group will copy the selected configuration to other voice/fax
channels. Click on the channel number(s) and click Copy button.
32. When you are satisfied with your interface choices, and if the default voice coder is
acceptable and your country/region is the default USA, then you can click OK and continue
building your phone directory data base.
If you need to change the voice coder, click the Voice/Fax tab and proceed to step 33.
If your country/region is not the default USA, then click the Regional tab and proceed to step
34.
33. To change the voice coder, first select the channel by clicking the Select Channel down
arrow and highlighting the channel number, then click the Voice Coder down arrow and
highlight your new voice coder.
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If you change the voice coder selection, ensure that the same voice coder is used on voice/
fax channels communicating with each other. Voice/fax channels can use different voice
coders; however, a channel using one voice coder can not connect to a channel using a
different voice coder .
Duplicate to Channels group will copy the selected configuration to other voice/fax channel.
Click on the channel number(s) and click Copy button.
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34. To change the call progress signaling for your Country/Region, click the down arrow and
highlight your specific country or region.
The Tone Pairs parameters change per your choice. Click OK to continue to building your
phone directory database.
35. The Checking MultiFRAD dialog box is displayed.
The Setup utility is "Ready to Download default setup Choose OK to proceed." Click OK to
proceed.
36. Writing Setup dialog box is displayed as the setup configuration is written to the MultiFRAD.
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37. After writing setup to the MultiFRAD, the unit is rebooted.
38. During reboot, the BTG (Booting) LED will be on. Wait for the BTG LED to go off. This could
take up to 90 seconds for the BTG LED to go off.
39. 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 3000 folder which will be visible on
your desktop.
40. To map the detected DLCIs to your data ports and protocols, proceed with the following
steps:
Win3.1 users - from the Program Manager, double-click the MultiFRAD Configuration icon
in the MultiFRAD 3000 Program Group. The main Setup dialog box is displayed.
Win95/98/NT users - from your desktop, highlight Programs, MultiFRAD 3000 folder, and then
click MultiFRAD Configuration.
The Setup dialog box is displayed.
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