Multi-Tech Systems RF310E, RF300E User Manual
Remote Access Device
Remote Access Server
with V.90 Modems or
Hybrid ISDN Ports
Model RF300E and RF310E
User Guide
User Guide
S0000066 Revision A
RASFinder Models RF300E and RF310E
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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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Systems, Inc.
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Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description.....................................................5
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................6
Preview of this Guide..................................................................................................................................6
Front Panel........................................................................................................................................................8
Back Panel ........................................................................................................................................................9
BRI 1 (2 and 3) ...........................................................................................................................................9
Ethernet 10BASET .....................................................................................................................................9
COMMAND.................................................................................................................................................9
Power Connector ........................................................................................................................................9
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................10
Ethernet Port.............................................................................................................................................10
Command Port..........................................................................................................................................10
WAN Links ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Electrical/Physical.....................................................................................................................................10
Requirement ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2 - Installation................................................................................. 11
Safety Warning Telecom .................................................................................................................................12
Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Cabling Y our RASFinder ................................................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration..................................... 15
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................16
Before You Start Loading your Software .........................................................................................................16
Network Configuration ..............................................................................................................................16
Call Control Parameters ...........................................................................................................................17
Data Control..............................................................................................................................................17
Installing Your RASFinder Software ................................................................................................................18
Setting Up Your Remote User Database .........................................................................................................25
Filters ........................................................................................................................................................25
Build User Database.................................................................................................................................27
Setting Up Remote Access Dial In User Server (RADIUS).............................................................................30
Final Routing Setup ........................................................................................................................................32
Chapter 4 - RASFinder Software.................................................................35
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................36
Before Y ou Begin ............................................................................................................................................36
Router Configuration .......................................................................................................................................37
Typical Applications.........................................................................................................................................38
RAS Applications ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Router Application.....................................................................................................................................49
IP Setup ..........................................................................................................................................................55
Filters ........................................................................................................................................................59
IPX Setup ........................................................................................................................................................61
IPX Filters .................................................................................................................................................62
Spanning Tree Setup.......................................................................................................................................63
WAN Port Setup..............................................................................................................................................65
Point-to-Point Setup ........................................................................................................................................70
Applications..................................................................................................................................................... 71
Diagnostics...................................................................................................................................................... 71
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Chapter 5 - Client Setup...............................................................................73
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................74
Before you Begin............................................................................................................................................. 74
Configuring in Windows 98/95......................................................................................................................... 75
Installing TCP/IP (Win98/95) ..........................................................................................................................82
Configuring in Windows NT.............................................................................................................................83
Installing TCP/IP (WinNT) ..............................................................................................................................89
Chapter 6 - RAS Dial-Out Redirector ..........................................................91
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................92
Installing and Configuring the WINMCSI Modem-Sharing Software ............................................................... 92
Running the WINMCSI Workstation Software.................................................................................................96
Chapter 7 - Remote Configuration and Management................................99
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................100
Remote Configuration ...................................................................................................................................100
Modem-Based ........................................................................................................................................100
LAN-Based .............................................................................................................................................102
Remote Management....................................................................................................................................104
Telnet ......................................................................................................................................................104
Web Browser Management ....................................................................................................................106
Chapter 8 - Service, Warranty and Tech Support ....................................109
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 110
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 110
On-line Warranty Registration................................................................................................................. 110
Tech Support ................................................................................................................................................. 110
Recording RASFinder Information .......................................................................................................... 110
Service.................................................................................................................................................... 111
About the Internet.......................................................................................................................................... 111
Ordering Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 112
Appendixes................................................................................................. 113
Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams..................................................................................................................... 114
Appendix B - Script Language....................................................................................................................... 115
Appendix C - Regulatory Information ............................................................................................................ 118
Class B Statement .................................................................................................................................. 118
Fax Branding Statement ......................................................................................................................... 118
FCC Part 68 Telecom.............................................................................................................................. 119
Ringer Equivalence Number ................................................................................................................... 120
EMC, Safety and Terminal Directive Compliance ...................................................................................120
Appendix D - AT Commands .........................................................................................................................121
Appendix E - TCP/IP .....................................................................................................................................162
TCP/IP .................................................................................................................................................... 162
Internet Protocol (IP)...............................................................................................................................164
Appendix F - Modem AT Commands............................................................................................................. 165
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................183
Index............................................................................................................197
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Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
RASFinder RF300E/RF310E User Guide
Introduction
Welcome to Multi-Tech's new RASFinder™, Models RF300E and RF310E, Remote Access Servers
(RAS) for connecting telecommuters and mobile users to a corporate LAN. Both models provide 56K
or ISDN remote server support for dial-out LAN users on IP or IPX networks and LAN security for
dial-in connections with user name and password protection and callback security.
The difference between the two models is the ISDN interface, model RF300E has the European and
rest of the world (ROW) interface (S/T-Interface), model RF310E has the North America interface (U-
Interface).
The RASFinder has three hybrid ISDN ports with six integrated V.90/56K modems for dial-in and dial-
out services, an Ethernet 10BaseT connection for local LAN users, and a command port for
configuration.
System management is provided through the command port using bundled Windows
software which provides easy-to-use configuration menus.
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Preview of this Guide
This guide describes the RASFinder and tells you how to install and configure the unit. The
information contained in each chapter is as follows:
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
Chapter 1 describes the new hybrid RASFinder. Descriptions of the front panel indicators and back
panel connectors are provided. A list of relevant specifications is provided at the end of the chapter.
Chapter 2 - Installation
This chapter provides information on unpacking and cabling your RASFinder. The installation
procedure describes each cable connection starting with connecting the power cord, Command port,
LAN and finally the WAN. The software installation process must be done through the Command
port.
Figure 1-1. RASFinder Model RF300E/RF310E
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Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration
Chapter 3 details the software loading and initial configuration. Initially , the RASFinder software
configures the unit for a Remote Access Server (RAS) configuration. If you want to configure the
RASFinder for a Lan-to-Lan configuration, you will have to change the Remote Port Setup to a Client
or LAN setting. The RASFinder can also be configured to operate in either a RAS application using a
Radius server for security services or a RAS application using the proprietary Remote User Data
Base Utility for remote user authentication.
Chapter 4 - RASFinder Software
Chapter 4 describes the RASFinder software designed for the Windows® environment. The software
contains a number of utilities that allow for downloading updated firmware, creating a proprietary
Remote User Data Base, and a terminal emulation utility for configuring the internal modems. Three
typical applications are provided to show you how the RASFinder can be configured and some insight
into the application.
Chapter 5 - Client Setup
This chapter provides information for enabling and configuring multiple Windows 98/95 or NT® PC
users for Internet access via the RASFinder.
Chapter 6 - RAS Dial-Out Redirector
Chapter 6 describes how Multi-Tech’s Remote Access Server for Microsoft network users enables
them to dial out and fax out through the RASFinder. It provides information on installing and
configuring the WINMCSI modem-sharing software.
Chapter 7 - Remote Configuration and Management
This chapter provides procedures for changing the configuration of a remote RASFinder located
elsewhere on a LAN or at the other end of a modem connection. This chapter also describes typical
Telnet client and Web-browser management of the RASFinder.
Chapter 8 - Service, Warranty and Tech Support
This chapter provides statements concerning the product warranty , provides space for recording
information about your RASFinder prior to calling Multi-Tech’s Technical Support, and includes
instructions for contacting Technical Support and returning your RASFinder to the factory if it requires
service. Also included is information on how to obtain product support through the Internet.
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Front Panel
The front panel has four groups of LEDs that provide the status of the LAN connection and link
activity. Two other LEDs indicate the general status of the RASFinder. The Ethernet LEDs display the
activity of the LAN in whether the RASFinder is connected to the LAN, transmitting or receiving
packets, and if a collision is in progress. The Link LEDs display the status of the three links that can
be connected to the RASFinder and show whether a link is ready to transmit or receive serial data.
The last two LEDs indicate whether the self test passed or failed and if the power ON/OFF switch on
the back of the RASFinder is set to ON.
Figure 1-2. Front Panel
LAN
LD TBD.
TX Transmit Data indicator blinks when packets are being transmitted to the local area network.
LK Link indicator lights indicating that the RASFinder is connected to the local area network.
RX Receive Data indicator blinks when packets are being received from the local area network.
BRI x
RD Receive Data indicator blinks when the link is receiving data.
TD Transmit Data indicator blinks when the link is transmitting data.
CD Carrier Detect indicator lights when the link detects a carrier signal.
TR Terminal Ready indicator blinks when the link is ready to transfer data.
BOOT The BOOT indicator lights for 3 minutes when power is applied to the RASFinder; if it
remains on for over 3 minutes, it indicates that a boot failure has occurred.
PWR The power indicator lights when the On/Off switch is in the up (1) position.
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Back Panel
All the cable connections for the RASFinder are made at the back panel. Three groups of cables (all
using RJ-45 jacks) are used with the RASFinder: the Command Port, BRI 1 (2 and 3), and the
Ethernet. The cable connections are shown in Figure 1-3 then defined below .
BRI 1 (2 and 3)
Each of these three RJ-45 jacks is used to connect the RASFinder to a WAN.
Ethernet 10BASET
The Ethernet 10BASET connector is used to connect the RASFinder to a LAN over unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) cable. This connector is an RJ-45 jack.
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COMMAND
BRI 3 BRI 2 BRI 1
Figure 1-3. Back Panel
COMMAND
The COMMAND connector is used to configure the RASFinder using a PC with a serial port and
running Windows® software. The Command connector is an RJ-45 jack, and a short adapter cable is
provided to convert to a standard serial port DB9 female connector.
Power Connector
The Power connector is used to connect the external power supply to the RASFinder. The Power
connector is a 6-pin circular DIN connector. A separate power cord is connected between the power
supply and a live AC grounded outlet.
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Specifications
The RASFinder conforms to the following specifications:
• Routing Protocols - IP and IPX, and bridging for all others
• Ethernet LAN Interface - 10Base-T (twisted pair)
• Three ISDN BRI ports consisting of six V.90/56K modems or six ISDN modems
• Command port - 19.2 Kbps Asynchronous
• 10BaseT Ehternet port
• Two 70-nanosecond 4 MB SIMMs (8 MB, total)
(RAM is expandable to a maximum of 32 MB)
Caution: SIMM speed and size cannot be mixed.
• 1 MB of Flash memory (on two PROMs)
Ethernet Port
• One Ethernet Interface - 10Base-T (twisted pair) RJ-45 connector
Command Port
• Single 56.6K bps asynchronous Command Port using a short RJ-45-to-DB25 cable with a
DB25 female connector
WAN Links
• Six internal V.90/56K modems or six ISDN modems
Electrical/Physical
• Voltage - 115 VAC (Standard), 240 VAC (Optional)
• Frequency - 47 to 63 Hz
• Power Consumption - 10 Watts
• Dimensions - 2.3" high x 8.4" wide x 6.1" deep
• Weight - 1.6 pounds (790g)
Requirement
• PC with Windows 9X/NT/2000, and one available serial COM port to connect to the
Command port of the RASFinder
5.8 cm high x 21.3 cm wide x 15.5 cm deep
* Though this modem is capable of 56K bps download performance, line impairments, public
telephone infrastructure and other external technological factors currently prevent maximum 56
Kbps connections.
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Safety Warning Telecom
1. Never install phone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install phone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically designed for wet
locations.
3. This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed computers.
4. Never touch uninsulated phone wires or terminals unless the phone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.
5. Use caution when installing or modifying phone lines.
6. Avoid using a phone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
7. Do not use the phone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Unpacking
The shipping box contains the RASFinder, external power supply, cables, your Quick Start Guide,
and the RASFinder CD with the RASFinder Software and User Guide in Adobe® Acrobat format.
Inspect the contents for signs of any shipping damage. If damage is observed, do not power up the
unit; contact Multi-Tech’s Technical Support for advice (refer to Chapter 8). If no damage is observed,
place the RASFinder in its final location and perform the procedures in the section on Cabling Your
RASFinder.
Save the shipping box in case reshipment is necessary .
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Cabling Your RASFinder
Cabling your RASFinder involves making the proper WAN, Ethernet, Command Port, and Power
connections. Figure 2-2 shows the back panel connectors and the associated cable connections.
The procedures for connecting the cables to your RASFinder are provided below.
Ethernet Connection
10BASET
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COMMAND
POWER
BRI 3 BRI 2 BRI 1
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WAN Connections
Figure 2-2. Back Panel Connections
Note: If additional RAM is needed, perform the procedure in the next section, Adding Additional RAM.
The following steps detail the procedures for connecting the cables to your RASFinder.
1 Connect the RASFinder to a PC using the short RJ-45 to DB9 (female) cable provided with the unit.
Plug the RJ-45 end of the Command cable into the Command Port of the RASFinder and the other
end into the PC's serial port. See Figure 2-2.
2 Connect an RJ-45 (UTP) cable to the 10 BASE-T connector on the back of the RASFinder . Connect
the other end of the cable to your LAN.
3 Connect one end of a UTP cable to each of the BRI Connectors on the RASFinder (labeled BRI 1,
BRI 2, and BRI 3) and connect the other end to a WAN jack (as shown in Figure 2-2).
4 Connect one end of the power supply to a live AC outlet, then connect the other end to the
RASFinder as shown in Figure 2-2. The power connector is a 6-pin circular DIN connector .
5 Turn on power to the RASFinder by setting the ON/OFF switch on the back panel to the ON position.
At this time your RASFinder is completely cabled.
Proceed to the next section to install the RASFinder software.
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Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration
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Introduction
This chapter covers procedures for loading the RASFinder software from a Windows PC (Win98/95
or WinNT) and configuring your RASFinder. Configuration includes setting up the LAN and W AN port
IP addresses, setting up the ISDN configuration default parameters, then downloading the default
setup to the target ISDN RASFinder.
Before You Start Loading your Software
Consider the following choices before you configure your RASFinder and record your selections on
the following pages; then refer to them while loading your software.
Network Configuration
ü Network Switch Type_________________________________________
Select the network switch type your ISDN service provider uses at its local central office. You can set
the RASFinder to NET3 (EuroISDN), or 1TR6 (German), AT&T 5ESS, DMS-100, or NI-1. If you do
not know the switch type, you can get the information from your ISDN service provider.
ü Data TEI_____________________________________________________
The Data TEI (Terminal Endpoint Identifier) is assigned to the data channel. Y ou can select “Auto TEI,”
a fixed TEI, number (from 0 to 63), or “Disabled.” A TEI is a number used by the central office switch to
uniquel y identify each device that is connected to the network. When it uses dynamic TEI assignments
(Auto TEI), the central office switch assigns a TEI each time the RASFinder connects to the network.
However, the ISDN service provider may assign a fixed TEI at subscription time, in which case you
must configure the RASFinder with the fixed TEI number. You can also disable the channel, which may
be useful when multiple RASFinders are attached to a network terminator bus.
ü Voice TEI___________________________________________________
The Voice TEI is the TEI assigned to the voice channel. You have the same choices as for the Voice
TEI: “Auto TEI,” a fixed TEI number (from 0 to 63), or “Disabled.”
ü Data SPID__________________________________________________
The RASFinder must be configured with the Service Profile Identifier (SPID). The data SPID is
assigned by the local phone company and is for the specific Basic Rate Interface (BRI) line to which
the RASFinder will be attached. The data SPID string can have up to 20 characters. The data SPID
is not used if the switch type is set to NET3.
Note: For DMS-100 switches, any ASCII character except the underline (_) character is valid. For
NI-1 and AT&T switches, only the digits 0-9 are valid.
ü Voice SPID__________________________________________________
The voice SPID is assigned by the local phone company and is for the specific BRI line to which the
RASFinder will be attached. The voice SPID string can have up to 20 characters. The data SPID is
not used if the switch type is set to NET3.
Note: For DMS-100 switches, any ASCII character except the underline (_) character is valid. For
NI-1 and AT&T switches, only the digits 0-9 are valid.
ü Data Directory Number________________________________________
The data Directory Number (DN) is a telephone number that is assigned to the RASFinder at
subscription time by the ISDN service provider. The DN is a string of up to 24 characters; valid
characters are 0-9, the * character, and the # character.
ü Voice Directory Number_______________________________________
The voice Directory Number (DN) is a telephone number that is assigned to the RASFinder at
subscription time by the ISDN service provider. The DN is a string of up to 24 characters; valid
characters are 0-9, the * character, and the # character.
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Call Control Parameters
ü Persistent DTR Dialing_______________________________________
A high DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signal on the Command port indicates that your computer or
terminal is ready to communicate with your RASFinder. DTR normally goes high when a
communication program starts or is ready to dial. Persistent DTR dialing enables the RASFinder to
automatically redial the number stored in memory location 0 whenever DTR is high and the serial port
does not have an active call. You may enable or disable this feature.
ü Calling Line Identification_____________________________________
Identifies whether the two endpoints of a connection are enabled or disabled. Since RING
messages only appear for ISDN data calls, the CLI feature does not define a means of conveying
Calling Party information to the terminal for ISDN voice calls. The CLI information is only included
with the first RING message for a given incoming call and appears as follows:
RING
FM: 5552000 TO: 5551000
If the Calling Party Number information is not included in the incoming SETUP message, the RING
message appears as follows:
RING
TO: 5551000
If the Called Party Number information is not included in the incoming SETUP message, the RING
message will appear as follows:
RING
FM: 5552000
If neither the Called Party Number, nor the Calling Party Number is included in the incoming SETUP
message, the RING message will contain no additional information.
ü Auto Protocol Detection -
Identifies that automatic protocol detection is enabled or disabled for an ISDN data call. The default
setting is 1, which enables the Auto-Protocol Detection function.
ü Auto Answer Data Calls ____ __________ Rings to Answer__________
Select Auto Answer if you want your RASFinder to automatically answer all incoming data calls (this
option does not affect the analog port). The Rings to Answer number, in the range of 1 to 255,
selects the number of rings the RASFinder waits before answering an incoming call. The default is
one ring.
Data Control
ü Data Protocol _______________________________________________
The data protocol, also known as the B-channel protocol and the rate adaption protocol, is the
“language” that is spoken over each 64 Kbps channel between two ISDN devices. The devices on
both ends of the ISDN link must use identical data protocols.
ü Dialing Method _______________________________________________
Select either the “Enbloc” or the “Overlap” dialing method for use when establishing a data call. Your
ISDN service provider determines the dialing method. The en bloc method is used for most ISDN
dialing; however, you can select the overlap method if you are working with a private network.
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Installing Your RASFinder Software
The default application of the RASFinder is as a Remote Access Server equipped with a database of
remote users for dialing into their corporate LAN. The RASFinder can also be configured to serve as
a LAN-to-LAN router; however, this requires additional setup through the main menu after completion
of the basic software installation process.
Note: If you are configuring your RASFinder and loading software for North America (US
Parameters), be sure you have Model RF310E (U-Interface).
If you are configuring your RASFinder and loading software for European Parameters or Rest of
World (ROW), be sure you have Model RF300E (S/T -Interface).
1. Insert the RASFinder CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your local PC. The CD-ROM should start
automatically; however, it may take 10 to 20 seconds for the Multi-Tech RASFinder Autorun screen to
appear.
2. If the Multi-Tech Installation CD Screen does not appear automatically, click My Computer, then
right-click the CD-ROM drive icon and click Autorun.
3. When the Multi-Tech Installation CD Screen appears, click the Install Software icon.
4. The Welcome screen is displayed.
Press Enter or click Next> to continue.
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5 The Choose Destination Location dialog box is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions to
install your RASFinder software.
You can either choose a different Destination Location for your RASFinder software by clicking
Browse, or select the default destination by clicking Next> or pressing Enter. It is recommended that
you accept to the default location, c:\RF300E.100.
6 When the Select Program Folder dialog box enables you to name the program group for the
RASFinder icons. You can either select the default name, RF300E 1.00 or name it anything you like.
Press Enter or click Next> to continue.
7 The next dialog box enables you to designate the COM port of the PC that is connected to the
RASFinder. On the Select Port field, click the down arrow and choose the COM port of your PC
(COM1 -- COM4) that is connected to the RASFinder.
Click OK to continue.
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8 The software is loaded onto your pc, then the Setup Complete dialog box is displayed.
Click Finish to continue.
9 The following message appears:
10 Click Yes to download wizard setup. Clicking No prevents you from setting up the defaults and
downloading them to the RASFinder; instead, you are returned to the program group.
11 The Default Parameters dialog box appears. This dialog box enables you to assign the router name
(required for IPX routing), establish the IP address, mask, and default route for the LAN port, enable
or disable IPX routing, set up the remote addresses for the WAN ports, and disable any W AN ports
not used.
Router Name: If this is the only RASFinder on your network, you can use the default Router Name
(MTROUTER); otherwise, you must assign a new Router Name in this field. The Router Name can
be any printable ASCII string of up to 8 characters. The RASFinder will use this name to advertise its
service in the IPX internetwork.
The default LAN IP Address has to be changed to your unique LAN port address. In the LAN group,
change the default Address to the value assigned to your LAN port. When you change the LAN
Address, the remote WAN addresses also change to the same network and in sequential order .
Change the default Mask to the value assigned to your LAN port.
If you established a Default Route on your LAN, enter the address of the route.
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12 The following message is displayed.
Click OK to proceed.
13 The Writing Setup dialog box (with the current date and the file size in bytes) is displayed as the
setup configuration is written to the RASFinder.
14 Next, the Rebooting dialog box is displayed.
15 Check to ensure that the BOOT LED on the RASFinder goes Off after the download is complete and
the RASFinder is rebooted (the Rebooting dialog box goes away). This may take several minutes as
the RASFinder reboots.
16 You are returned to the Multi-Tech RASFinder Autorun screen where you can now install (on your
PC’s hard drive) either Acrobat Reader (by clicking the Acrobat Reader icon) or the User Guide.
To install the User Guide, click the Install Manuals icon, then click OK and the files will install at
C:\Program Files\Multi-T ech Systems, Inc.\RF300E\Documentation unless you browse and select
an alternate directory for installation.
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17 If you need to enter ISDN parameters, proceed to step 18.
If you want at this time to set up your RASFinder as a RAS with the Proprietary user database,
proceed to Setting Up Your Remote User Database section in this Quick Start Guide.
If you want at this time to set your RASFinder so that a Radius server provides your user database,
proceed to Setting Up RADIUS.
If you want at this time to set up your RASFinder for LAN-to-LAN routing, proceed to the Final
Routing Setup section.
18 If you need to enter specific ISDN parameters (SPIDs) and DNs for North America, or data and voice
ISDNs and subaddresses for European Parameters, click Start | Programs | RF300E 1.00 |
RASFinder Configuration, or double-click the RASFinder Configuration icon in the RF300E 1.00
icon group window when it is displayed on your desktop. The main menu (Router Setup) is
displayed.
19 From the Main menu, click the WAN button. The WAN Port Setup screen is displayed.
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20 Click the Advanced tab.
21 Select (highlight) the WAN port you want to configure, then click Edit. The ISDN Parameter
Configuration dialog box is displayed with the Config name window displaying the WAN port you just
selected.
22 Click the down arrow for Net Switch Type and highlight the switch type used by your Telco. If
necessary , refer to your Network Switch Type entry in Before You Start Loading your Software. The
default is NET3 (for EuroISDN). A vailable selections for the USA are: AT&T 5ESS, DMS-100, and NI-
1. VN4 is for France, ITR6 is for Germany, and INS64 is for ISDN BRI (Japanese).
23 Click the Data TEI field on the General tab. Refer to your Data TEI entry in the Network
Configuration section in Before You Start Loading Y our Software. If the Data TEI is dif ferent, click the
drop-down list arrow and click the selection that corresponds to the Data TEI (i.e., Disabled, Auto
TEI, or zero to 63) supplied by your Internet service.
24 Click the Voice TEI field on the General tab. Refer to your V oice TEI entry in the Network
Configuration section in Before You Start Loading Y our Software. If the Voice TEI is different, click
the drop-down list arrow and click the selection that corresponds to the Voice TEI (i.e., Disabled, Auto
TEI, or zero to 63) supplied by your Internet service.
25 Depending on the switch type chosen above, either the US Parameters group or the Europe
Parameters group will be activated.
If the US Parameters group is activated you may have to enter the SPID and Directory number(s)
associated with the WAN port in the Config name window .
A SPID (Service Profile IDentifier) is a number that is supplied to you by your local phone company
which encompasses the phone number.
A Data or Voice Directory Number (DN) is the phone number assigned to that B-Channel for the BRI
line provisioned by your phone company . If a DN is assigned, then only the device associated with
that WAN port will respond to the call.
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CAUTION: WANs 1 and 2 correspond to BRI 1. B-Channel 1 of BRI 1 corresponds to WAN 1, and B-
Channel 2 of BRI 1 corresponds to WAN 2. The BRI line from the Telco has to be connected to the
corresponding port on the RASFinder (e.g., BRI Line 1 has to be connected to BRI 1 port on the back
of the RASFinder. The SPID and Directory Number (if used) for the BRI line assigned by the Telco
have to be entered on the ISDN Parameter Configuration dialog box for the corresponding WAN
number. WANs 1 and 2 are associated with BRI Line 1 and BRI 1 port on the back of the RASFinder.
Each of these entries has to correspond to the way the Telco provisioned the line, or else calls will not
go through.
If the chosen switch type activates the Europe Parameters group, you may have to enter Data/Voice
ISDN and Sub Addresses associated with the WAN port displayed in the Config name window.
Enter the Data/Voice ISDN associated with the WAN port displayed in the Config name window.
The Data and Voice ISDN numbers can be up to 20 characters in length. The Data/Voice ISDNs are
assigned by your local phone company for the specific BRI line attached to the RASFinder. The BRI
line has to correspond to the BRI port on the back of the RASFinder and the B channel of that line
has to correspond to the WAN Port number; e.g., BRI Line 1 B-Channel 1 corresponds to W AN 1 and
BRI Line 1 B-Channel 2 corresponds to WAN 2.
26 When you have finished entering the Parameter information for your WAN port, click OK and you are
returned to the WAN Port Setup dialog box; the ISDN TA Control group and the W AN number you
just configured will be highlighted.
27 Highlight the next WAN port you want to configure, then click Edit. Repeat steps 22 and 26 for each
WAN port you need to configure.
28 When all the necessary WAN ports are configured, click OK
29 At this time your RASFinder is operational.
If you want to assemble your Remote User Database, proceed to the next section.
If you want to setup your Radius, proceed to Setting Up RADIUS section.
If you are setting up your RASFinder for routing, proceed to the Final Routing Setup section.
twice to return to the Main menu.
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Setting Up Your Remote User Database
The proprietary Remote User Data Base supports remote dial-in users for user name, password, and
port availability. Each dial-in user needs an entry in this database. You can add remote users, remove
users, or edit information in the database.
1 From your desktop, click Start | Programs | RF300E 1.00 | Remote User Data Base, or double-click
the Remote User Data Base icon in the RF300E 1.00 icon group window (below).
2 An Accounting Info - Read screen appears briefly, then the Users List dialog box is displayed.
Filters
Part of the database is the type of filtering that is applied to each user (e.g., filtering on an IP address
or filtering on a specific protocol). These filtering conditions are established by clicking the Filters
button.
3 Click Filters to establish the filtering parameters for the remote user entry. the Filters List dialog box
is displayed.
Click the Add button.
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4 The Add/Edit Filters dialog box is displayed.
5 Build your filtering parameters by filling in the following fields for each remote user.
ID
This field requires a unique filtering identification characterizing the type of filtering used. The ID can
be up to 9 alphanumeric characters in length; examples are: Type 1, Server 1, Setup 1, etc.
Default Action
This drop-down list enables you to select either filter or forward. If you select filter, then the entry will
be transmitted with filtering properties. If you select forward, you will still have to select a filter type,
etc.; however, the entry will be transmitted without filtering properties. The default setting is filter.
Filter Type
The Filter T ype drop-down list enables you to select the filter type. The filter types are either IP
Address, Protocol, or Domain Name. The default setting for Filter Type is IP Address.
• IP Address – If the filter type is IP Address, enter the IP Address of the remote user in
dotted-decimal format, then click the Add button to move it to the Existing Entries text box
at the bottom of this dialog box.
• Protocol – If you select Protocol as the filter type, the IP Address text box changes to
Protocol and Port drop-down list fields. Select either TCP or UDP from the Protocol dropdown list and select either Telnet, FTP, or SFTP from the Port drop-down list, then click the
Add button to move these selections to the Existing Entries text box at the bottom of this
dialog box.
• Domain Name – If you select Domain Name as the filter type, the IP Address text box
changes to a Domain Name field. Enter the domain name consisting of a sequence of
names separated by periods (dots) followed by an extension; e.g., “pictures.computers.com.”
Click the Add button to move the domain name to the Existing Entries text box at the
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bottom of this dialog box. The domain name can be up to 39 alphanumeric characters
including periods.
Click OK to add the current entry to the Filters List dialog box, then repeat step 5 until all necessary
Filter IDs are defined.
6 When done, click OK again to return to the Users List dialog box, then click Download to save the
filter entries to the RASFinder.
While still at the Users List dialog box, click Add.
Build User Database
7 The Add Users dialog box is displayed.
8 Build your user database by filling in the following fields for each user.
User Name
The User Name can have as many as 39 characters. All printable characters are permitted with the
restriction that no blanks are allowed in the user name. In dial-in and dial-out applications, the user
name is treated as a case insensitive string.
User Password
The User Password can have as many as 7 characters. In places where the password is used as a
character string, it is treated as a case insensitive string. Elsewhere (PPPs CHAP), it is treated as a
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case sensitive pattern.
Filter
The drop-down list enables you to select a unique filter entry that was already defined in the ID field in
the Add/Edit Filters dialog box.
Call Back
Click this check box to enable the Call Back function. If the user is at a number where he wants to be
called, he can choose the specific number for call back. For this to work, the Call Back option must
be enabled (activated) and the Call Back Security Enabled option must NOT be enabled (activated).
The remote user would then use a standard PPP client or ASCII terminal to dial-in.
To enable Call Back
three boxes/fields.
• Call Back Security Enabled
This parameter is of use in dial-in applications where the user is always called back at a specific
number. Enabling this parameter (Alt-S) lets the administrator assign the call back parameters. Leave
this function disabled if the user is permitted to choose the call back number and the call back delay.
• Call Back Number
The Call Back Number is editable only if Call Back Security is enabled (checked). This is the number
where the user will be called back. In this case, the user cannot choose the number where he wants
to be called back.
Note: You can enter the Call Back Number with or without dashes, the modem will ignore them if they
are present.
• Call Back Delay
Call Back Delay is editable only if Call Back Security is enabled. This specifies the duration (in
seconds) after which the user will be called back at the administrator-assigned number.
Dial In Ports
The systems administrator can enable (highlight) any WAN Ports 1 through 6 to be made available for
dialing in to the RASFinder.
Dial Out Ports
The systems administrator can enable (highlight) WAN Ports 1 through 6 to be made available for
dialing out from the RASFinder.
Click the Rights button to assign user permissions for the remote user.
9 The User Permissions dialog box is displayed.
Security , you must enable (check) the Call Back option and fill in the following
10 Build your user permissions database by filling in the following fields for each remote user.
Auto Protocols
This group enables the systems administrator to assign either unrestricted LAN/Intranet access or
limited protocol access. The three available options are:
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• None
This option (the default setting) gives the user unrestricted access to the LAN/Intranet.
• Telnet
This option allows Telnet sessions between the designated server (defined in the Host IP Address
field) and the remote user. Telnet is an applications-level protocol commonly found in IP-based
networks that allows terminal emulation at a remote workstation. If you select Telnet, you must enter
an IP address in the Host IP Address field. This limits the user to only specific functions on the
network.
• RLogin
This option allows the RASFinder to be used as an RLogin client for connecting to an RLogin Server
(defined in the Host IP Address field). RLogin is an application protocol that provides a terminal
interface between Unix hosts using TCP/IP network protocol. Unlike Telnet, RLogin assumes that the
remote host is a Unix machine. If you select RLogin, you must also enter an IP address in the Host
IP Address field. This limits the user to only specific functions on the network.
Host IP Address
Enter the IP Address for the Telnet or RLogin host computer (server). The Host IP Address must be in
dotted-decimal notation format.
Note: This field is enabled (activated) only when either Telnet or RLogin is enabled.
Protocols
The Protocols group enables you to limit the remote user to IP routing, IPX routing, or bridging
(Spanning Tree); or, a combination of any two or all three routing protocols. The default setting is for
all three protocols enabled.
User Service T ypes
The User Service Types group enables you to set the permissions for the entry being configured. The
systems administrator can enable or disable the following options to customize the types of services
for a particular remote user. By default, all permissions are enabled. To deny permissions to the entry
being configured, click (check) the box to the left of the permission to disable the feature.
• Outbound Permissions - grants dial-out rights to remote user.
• Inbound Permissions - grants dial-in rights to user.
• Framed Protocol Permissions - grants the remote user framed protocol rights (e.g.,
Framed Protocol – PPP). By enabling (checking) this option, the user becomes an
unrestricted user (i.e., both framed and unframed protocols are allowed).
• T elnet Permissions - grants the remote user Telnet file transfer rights.
• RLogin Permissions - grants the remote user RLogin server connection rights.
Time Limits
The Time Limits group enables the systems administrator to impose various types of time-related
restrictions on the user account.
Time of the Day Logins
The User Permission grid enables the administrator to deny a remote user Internet access at certain
times during the week. This would be applicable when the administrator wants to bring a system
down for a particular reason and doesn’t want users to access the Internet at that time.
By default, all time periods are color-filled with yellow indicating that the remote user has permission
to access the Internet all the time. To deny permission for certain periods of time, click all applicable
yellow boxes over the target time range to toggle them to red (Access Denied).
11 Click Add User to continue adding users to your database.
12 After each user is defined in the Add Users dialog box and all the user permissions (Rights) are
configured, click OK to display the updated Users List dialog box.
13 Click Download to write the database to the RASFinder.
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Setting Up Remote Access Dial In User Server (RADIUS)
RADIUS is an optional security feature that uses a single authentication server to centralize security
on networks with large modem pools, especially those with multiple communication servers.
1. From your desktop, click Start | Programs | RASFinder 3.10 | RASFinder Configuration, or
double-click the RASFinder Configuration icon in the RASFinder 3.10 icon group window when it
is displayed on your desktop.
2. The main menu (Router Setup) is displayed.
Click PPP / SLIP to continue.
3. The PPP Port Setup dialog box is displayed; click the Advanced tab.
Click RADIUS to continue.
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