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MultiFRAD 200-SeriesModels FR221 & FR221/V2User Guide

10MultiFRAD User GuideBack Panel DescriptionAll the cable connections to the MultiFRAD are made at the back panel. Four categories of signalcables are

100MultiFRAD User GuideAAccess: The T1 line element made up of two pairs of wire that the telephone company brings to the customer premises. The Acc

101GlossaryBasic Rate Interface (BRI): An ISDN access interface type comprised of two B-channels each at 64K bps and one D-channel at 64Kbps (2B+D).B

102MultiFRAD User GuideChannel bank: A device that acts as a converter, taking the digital signal from the T1 line into a phone system and converting

103GlossaryDevice driver: Software that controls how a computer communicates with a device, such as a printer or mouse.Digital Cross-connect System (

104MultiFRAD User GuideExchange Termination (ET): The carrier's local exchange switch. Contrast with "Loop Termination - LT".Explicit

105GlossaryGraphical User Interface (GUI): A type of computer interface consisting of a visual metaphor of a real-world scene, often of a desktop.Wit

106MultiFRAD User GuideLLAPB: Link Access Procedure Balanced; based on the X.25 Layer 2 specification. A full-duplex point-to-point bit-synchronous p

107GlossaryMultiprotocol: A device that can interoperate with devices utilizing different network protocols.Multithreading: The ability of a softwar

108MultiFRAD User GuidePoint of Presence (POP): The central office's end points of the long distance carriers.Point to Point Protocol (PPP): A

109GlossaryRobbed Bit Signaling: The popular T1 signaling mechanism where the A and B bits are sent by each side of the T1 termination and are"bu

11Chapter 1 - Introduction and DescriptionShuntsThere are three shunts (Figure 1-4) on the printed circuit board for the composite link trunkconnectio

110MultiFRAD User GuideSynchronous Transmission: The transmission of data which involves sending a group of characters in a packet. This is a common

111GlossaryTransport Layer: Layer 4 of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model; provides reliable, end-to-end delivery of data, and detectstrans

112MultiFRAD II User GuideIndexAAbout the Internet ... 86ASCII String...

113IndexPower Connector ... 10Proxy Server Configuration ... 79ProxyServer

12MultiFRAD User GuideTechnical SpecificationsThe MultiFRAD conforms to the following specifications:• Provides access to Frame Relay Networks for IP,

Chapter 2 - Installation

14MultiFRAD User GuideIntroductionThis chapter will guide you through the unpacking and installation of your MultiFRAD. The installationprocedure, whi

15Chapter 2 - InstallationUnpacking your MultiFRADRemove all items from the box. Your shipping box should contain the MultiFRAD, a power supply,variou

16MultiFRAD User GuideCabling your MultiFRADCabling your MultiFRAD involves making the proper Power, Command Port, Ethernet, and Channel(and Voice/Fax

17Chapter 2 - Installation5 On the FR221/V2 only: if you are connecting your MultiFRAD to a station device; e.g., analogtelephone, fax machine, or Key

18MultiFRAD User GuideV.35 Shunt ProcedureIf you are using an external link device on a data port (or the trunk port), and the connection will be aV.3

19Chapter 2 - Installation5 Pry the shunt (TRUNK, CHANNEL 1, or CHANNEL 2) out of its default RS232 position;check that no pins are bent or missing, t

User Guide88311950 Revision AMultiFRAD (Models FR221 and FR221/V2)This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed

20MultiFRAD User Guide E&M Jumper Block Positioning Procedure (FR221/V2Only)Each voice/fax channel on the FR221/V2 has a separate E&M jumper b

Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration

22MultiFRAD User GuideInstalling Your SoftwareThe following procedure does not provide every screen or option used in the process of installing theMul

23Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration7 After all the program files from both disks are loaded, the Setup dialog box is displayed, enabling

24MultiFRAD User Guide9 The following message is displayed:Click Yes to continue.10 If your MultiFRAD is already turned on and fully booted, you may g

25Chapter 3 - Software Loading and ConfigurationEthernet Setup11 If your MultiFRAD is connected to an IPX network, continue with the following steps (

26MultiFRAD User Guide17 Record the IP address protocol information for your specific network in the space provided below:Ethernet___.___.___.___IP Ad

27Chapter 3 - Software Loading and ConfigurationWAN Port Setup23 The WAN Port Setup dialog box is displayed.The defaults are as shown above: Frame Rel

28MultiFRAD User GuideData Ports Setup24 The Data Port Configuration dialog box enables you to individually configure the two data channels(Port 1 and

29Chapter 3 - Software Loading and ConfigurationDLCI Setup28 If you enabled Frame Relay in the WAN Ports Default Setup dialog box, the Frame Relay DLC

ContentsChapter 1 - Introduction and DescriptionIntroduction ...

30MultiFRAD User GuideVoice/Fax Channel Setup29 The Voice/Fax Channel setup dialog box is displayed. Its three tabs are used to define the voice/faxch

31Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration31 Repeat the above step to configure the interface type for voice/fax channel 2. To change the channe

32MultiFRAD User GuideClick OK to continue.36 The Writing Setup dialog box is displayed as the setup configuration is written to the MultiFRAD.37 Afte

33Chapter 3 - Software Loading and ConfigurationDetect and Map Your DLCIs40 To detect DLCIs and map your data ports and protocols to the detected DLCI

34MultiFRAD User Guide43 Click DLCI and the Frame Relay DLCI Setup dialog box is displayed.The Compression option may be useful at low link speeds (i.

35Chapter 3 - Software Loading and ConfigurationClick OK.53 The main menu is displayed.Build Your Phone Directory DatabasePerform the following steps

36MultiFRAD User GuideIn the Station Information group, enter a unique phone number for the destination voice/fax channelin the Phone Number field. Fo

37Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration57 Repeat steps 55 and 56 for each additional phone number. You should enter one phone number foreach

38MultiFRAD User Guide

Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software

Point to Point Setup ...

40MultiFRAD User GuideIntroductionThis chapter describes various features of the MultiFRAD software that enable you to change(update) the configuratio

41Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareMultiFRAD ConfigurationTo view or change your MultiFRAD configuration in Windows 95/NT, click Start | Programs |MultiF

42MultiFRAD User GuideChanging IP ParametersThe IP Setup dialog box enables you change the IP routing capabilities, add or delete logicalWANs, enable

43Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareThe Advanced tab on the IP Setup dialog box controls the timers, Dynamic Host ConfigurationProtocol (DHCP) and Domain

44MultiFRAD User GuideChanging IPX ParametersThe IPX Setup dialog box controls the four frame types and the WAN ports. The Advanced tabenables IPX rou

45Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareThe IPX WAN network number has to be the same on both ends of the link and must be uniquethroughout the internetwork.

46MultiFRAD User GuideSpanning Tree SetupWhen the Bridging Enable option is enabled, the Spanning Tree Setup dialog box controlstransparent bridging;

47Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareStatisticsThe Statistics dialog box enables you to view statistics on the major events of the MultiFRAD. TheStatistics

48MultiFRAD User GuideIP StatisticsIP is a connection-less network protocol that resides in the network layer of a conventional OSIlayered model (for

49Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareIPX Port StatisticsThe IPX Port Statistics dialog box displays information pertaining to the IPX Port; for example, th

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description

50MultiFRAD User GuideSNMP StatisticsThe SNMP Statistics dialog box provides statistical information on Simple Network ManagementProtocol (SNMP).SNMP

51Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareFrame Relay StatisticsThe Frame Relay Management Statistics dialog box can be a useful tool for troubleshootingMultiFR

52MultiFRAD User GuideWhen troubleshooting a frame relay circuit, once it has been established that management framesare being sent and received, the

53Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareThese statistics may indicate that either the data channels, or more likely the devices attached tothem, are being dri

54MultiFRAD User GuideCall Progress Statistics (FR221/V2 Only)The Call Progress Statistics dialog box displays statistical information for the current

55Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareWAN Port SetupThe WAN Port Setup dialog box selects whether the DSU port is enabled or not and controls how thisport i

56MultiFRAD User GuidePoint-To-PointYou can check communication between two MultiFRADs by cabling their DSU ports together with anRJ-45 cable, selecti

57Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwarePoint to Point SetupThe Point to Point Setup dialog box controls the WAN port protocol, dial on demand, and remote por

58MultiFRAD User GuideFrame Relay SetupThe Frame Relay dialog box displays the CIR Measurement Interval in milliseconds, theManagement Type and detail

59Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareIf you are connected to a frame relay service, this dialog box should display your current DLCInumbers automatically.

6MultiFRAD User GuideIntroductionWelcome to Multi-Tech's new MultiFRAD™, Models FR221 and FR221/V2, Routers/ Two-Port FrameRelay Access Devices (

60MultiFRAD User GuideCongestion Management, Mode, and CIR/Be settings are used to avoid congestion and possible lossof data. The Committed Informatio

61Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareWhen you click the OK button in the IP WAN dialog box, you now have an IP address for a secondlogical WAN. Now we have

62MultiFRAD User GuidePacket PriorityThree levels of priority (High, Medium, and Low) are supported for data packets (i.e., IP packets,IPX packets, an

63Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareData Port ConfigurationThis dialog box lets you leave both data ports enabled for normal data transfer operations or d

64MultiFRAD User GuideChanging Channel Parameters (FR221/V2 only)Click the Voice Channels button on the main menu to display the Voice/Fax Channel Set

65Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareThe Max Dial Digits field in the Dialing Options group indicates the longest phone number you canenter in the phone di

66MultiFRAD User GuideVoice/Fax (FR221/V2 only)The Voice/Fax tab controls the voice coder, Fax settings, DTMF gain, and some miscellaneousoptions.The

67Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and ManagementRegional (FR221/V2 only)The Regional tab controls the voice communications for the country or region

68MultiFRAD User GuideChanging the Phone Directory Database (FR221/V2 only)Clicking the Phone Book button on the main menu displays the Phone Director

69Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareThe Edit button on the Phone Directory Database dialog box enables you to edit any existing phonenumber in the databas

7Chapter 1 - Introduction and DescriptionPreview of this GuideThis User Guide describes the MultiFRAD and details how to install and configure it. The

70MultiFRAD User GuideOthers SetupClicking the Others button on the main menu displays the Others Setup dialog box. This dialog boxlets you to enable

71Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD SoftwareEnable Logging of StatisticsClicking the Log Setup button on the Others Setup dialog box displays the Log Statistics d

72MultiFRAD User GuideEnable Analysis of StatisticsClicking the Analysis Setup button on the Others Setup dialog box displays the Log Statisticsdialog

Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and Management

74MultiFRAD User GuideIntroductionThis chapter provides procedures for viewing or changing the configuration of a remote unit. Twomethods are provided

75Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and ManagementVerify that the Communication Type is set for COM Port and the Select Port field is set for theCOM po

76MultiFRAD User GuideLAN-Based The LAN-based remote configuration requires a Windows Sockets compliant TCP/IP stack. TCP/IPprotocol software must be

77Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and ManagementRemote ManagementThis section describes typical client applications that can be used to configure the

78MultiFRAD User GuideMultiFRAD Configuration (Main Menu)Selecting Option 1 displays the MultiFRAD Configuration Main Menu, which enables you to view

79Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration and ManagementWeb Browser ManagementThe MultiFRAD can be accessed, via a standard Web browser, from anywhere on the

8MultiFRAD User GuideFront Panel DescriptionThe front panel of the FR221 has four groups of LEDs that provide the status of the LAN connectionand the

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Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech Support

82MultiFRAD User GuideIntroductionThis chapter will provide you the resources for receiving service or support for your MultiFRAD. Thechapter starts w

83Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech SupportTech SupportMulti-Tech has an excellent staff of technical support personnel available to help you get

84MultiFRAD User GuideServiceIf your tech support specialist decides that service is required, your MultiFRAD may be sent (freightprepaid) to our fact

85Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech SupportThe Multi-Tech BBSFor customers who do not have Internet access, Multi-Tech maintains a bulletin board

86MultiFRAD User GuideAbout the InternetIf you prefer to receive technical support via the Internet, you can contact Tech Support via e-mail atthe fol

Appendixes

88MultiFRAD User GuideAppendix A - Cabling DiagramsCommand Port Cable RS2321 2 3 4 5 6 7 8COMMANDPIN NO.4783261512345678To DTEDevice(e.g., PC)TRAN

89Appendix A - Cabling DiagramsVoice/Fax Channel Connectors1 2 3 4 5 6 7 82 3 4 5 2 3 4 5Pin ConnectionsE&M Description FXO Descripti

9Chapter 1 - Introduction and DescriptionVOICE/FAX CHANNELS (FR221/V2 Only)FXS Foreign Exchange Station indicator lights when the voice/fax Channel is

90MultiFRAD User GuideTrunk Cable13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 25 24 23 22

91Appendix B - Regulatory InformationAppendix B - Regulatory InformationClass A StatementFCC Part 15NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to

92MultiFRAD User GuideFCC Part 68 Telecom1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. On theoutside s

93Appendix C - Network OverviewCanadian Limitations NoticeRinger Equivalence NumberNotice: The ringer equivalence number (REN) assigned to each termin

94MultiFRAD User GuideAppendix C - Network OverviewNetwork architecture defines how computer equipment and other devices are linked together to forma

95Appendix C - Network Overviewincluding more sophisticated error handling, prioritization, and security features. It provides qualityservice and accu

96MultiFRAD User Guidedifferent destination address, and in some cases, different sizes. A typical packet holds 512 bytes ofinformation, so it takes m

97Appendix C - Network OverviewIP AddressingEvery node on an IP network requires a 4-byte numeric address that identifies both a network and alocal ho

98MultiFRAD User GuideAppendix D - Disabling the Internal DSUPerform the following procedure if your WAN network has been upgraded to T1/E1 and you no

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