Planet RT-101 User Manual

Smart IP Router

RT-101

Single Port Internet Router

EMRT101

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FCC Statement:

This device complies with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
and,

2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

CE Marking Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment
this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Copyright by PLANET Technology Corp.1997. All Rights
Reserved.
Document Version: 1.0
All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their
respective owners.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION........................................................5

How the RT-101 Works.........................................6

Package Contents.................................................8

Features Overview................................................8

RT-101 Outlook................................................8

DIP Switches..................................................10

LEDs ..............................................................10

Pre-Installation Checklist ................................10

Requirements.................................................11

2 CONFIGURATION...................................................13

Device Configuration..........................................14

Basic Configuration Menu...............................15

[Modem Settings] ............................................ 18

[Network Settings]...........................................20

3 LAN INSTALLATION...............................................25

4 OPERATION............................................................27

A TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................29

B AT COMMAND SET................................................33

Basic AT Command Set .....................................33

Extended “AT&” Command Set.........................36

C SPECIFICATIONS..............................................37

1 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing PLANET RT-101—Single port
IP Router. The RT-101 is designed to provide SOHO
(Small Office Home Office) users an efficient and affordable
Internet access solution. This sophisticated, yet easy to use
device features IP spoofing, Dial-On-Demand, and PPP
authentication. The RT-101 allows you to expand network
functionality while minimizing system resource costs.

Set up has never been easier. Simply connect the RT-101
directly to your PC’s serial port via the packaged
configuration serial cable and configure using any DEC
VT100 compatible terminal program.

Once configured, the PLANET RT-101 provides hassle free
installation. It can be placed anywhere in your 10Base-2 or
10Base-T Ethernet LAN environment and its unique
interface auto-sensing feature means there are no
troublesome jumpers or software configurations required.

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How the RT-101 Works

The RT-101 gives users across your network access to the
vast resources available on the Internet. Once the RT-101 is
installed and configured, the Internet is just a click away.

The RT-101 is assigned a unique IP addresses that allows it
to communicate directly with the Internet. Activating your
browser and inputting a URL (Universal Resource Locator)
produces a Internet bound data package that is routed
through the RT-101 to Internet. Additionally, since dial up
line fees are dependent on line usage, the RT-101 supports
the following cost saving functions:

IP Spoofing

IP protocol tends to be quite talkative; that is, it is always
requesting and sending RIPs (routing information packets)
to detect any change in resource status-- servers, routers
and other peripheral devices. Spoofing is a means of
filtering the chatter (RIPs) so that when no important data
is present the line can be dropped as defined by the
Disconnect time-out setting. After the line is dropped,
the spoofing mechanism fools the local network into
thinking the line is still up and that the Internet

resources are still available. Without spoofing, the line
would remain up indefinitely and huge line fees would be
incurred.

Dial On Demand

Dial On Demand is an intelligent feature that monitors the

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dropped communication link for transmission activity. If
activity is detected, a connection with the Internet will
automatically be re-established. To the user, it is as if the
line were never dropped.

Figure 1-1: Office to Internet Diagram

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Package Contents

Please inspect your package. The following items
should be included:

• The RT-101 Unit

• Power Adapter

• Configuration Serial Cable

• This User’s Manual

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please
contact your RT-101 dealer as soon as possible.

Features Overview

This section describes the RT-101 features and their
functions. Please take a few minutes to familiarize
yourself with your new Internet router.

RT-101 Outlook

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Smart IP Router

Figure 1-2: RT-101 Internet Router

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Feature Description

ΠPower port Connect the power adapter to this

port.

• 10Base-T port Connect 10Base-T cabling to this
port.

Ž 10Base2 port Connect 10Base2 cabling to this

port.

• Serial Port

Connect the modem to this
port.

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DIP switches

Used to put the RT-101 in the
configuration mode. For
more information, refer to DIP
Switches table below.

‘ Error LED

This LED is used to indicate an
error. However, during
power On it is normal for this
LED to light. For more
information, see the following
LED Status Table.

’ Link LED

This LED should be on during
normal operation. For more
information, see the following
LED Status Table.

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Dip Switches

DIP Switches

SW1 SW2 Description

OFF OFF
ON OFF Normal Operation

OFF ON

ON ON Configuration Mode

LEDs

LED Status Table

LINK
Green LED

ERROR
Red LED

Description

On On During power On, both LEDs

should light then the Red
LED should go off. If
both LEDs stay on, there is a
hardware problem.
Consult your dealer.

On Off Normal Operation (Power On

Self Test OK)

Flashing Off Normal Operation (Receiving

Packets from LAN)

Flashing Flashing When both LEDs are flashing

intermittently, there is an
error. Contact your dealer
for technical support.

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before installing the Communication Server, you should:

• Remove the Sensitive Information page at the front of
this manual and store it in safe place. It contains
sensitive information on the Communication Server

security features.

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• Carefully read the entire manual.

• Ensure that you meet all hardware and software

requirements.

Requirements

• Any DEC VT52/VT100 compatible terminal
application including Telix, Crosstalk, ProComm,
SmartCom and Windows 95 Hyper Terminal.

• TCP/IP protocol enabled.

• Ethernet Network employing 10Base-T or 10Base2

cable.

• An external asynchronous modem.

• One standard serial cable to connect the modem and

RT-101.

• Router account with local ISP.