Page 3 - Contents; Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
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Page 6 - Introduction
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 6 Introduction Welcome to Multi-Tech's new RASFinder™ 200-Series, model number MTASR3-200, a Remote AccessServer (RAS) for remote dial-in access and LAN-to-LAN routing capability. The RASFinder 200-Series is aremote access device that supports up to three concurrent d...
Page 7 - Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration; Related Documentation
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description MTASR3-200 7 Chapter 5 - Remote Configuration This chapter provides procedures for changing the configuration of a remote RASFinder, locatedelsewhere on a LAN or at the other end of a modem connection. Chapter 6 - Router Management Chapter 6 describes typical...
Page 11 - A Typical Network Application; Internet
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description MTASR3-200 11 A Typical Network Application A typical application of a RASFinder 200-Series is shown in Figure 1-2. In this application, the LANport is connected to a TCP/IP LAN. A remote node client is able to dial into WAN 1 on theRASFinder. A PPP client is...
Page 12 - Front Panel; ETHERNET
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 12 Front Panel The front panel contains three groups of LEDs that provide the status of the LAN connection, linkactivity, and general status of the RASFinder. The EtherNet LAN LEDs display the activity of the LANin whether the RASFinder is connected to the LAN, transm...
Page 13 - Back Panel; EtherNet 10Base-T Connector
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description MTASR3-200 13 Back Panel The cable connections for the RASFinder are made at the back panel. Three groups of cables areused on the RASFinder: the Command Port, Link 1 (2 and 3) RJ11, and the EtherNet. The cableconnections are shown in Figure 1-3 and defined i...
Page 14 - Specifications; EtherNet Port; Requirement
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 14 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) or 10Base2 (ThinNet) AUI • WAN Interface - 3 async or sync Links (RS232C/V.35) • ...
Page 15 - Chapter 2 - Installation
Remote Access Device 200-Series Chapter 2 - Installation
Page 17 - Installation
Chapter 2 - Installation MTASR3-200 17 Installation The installation procedure in Table 2-1 is organized so that if you need to open the RASFinderenclosure to install additional RAM, you do this before you connect your cables. Table 2-2 providesprocedures on how to add additional RAM. The installati...
Page 18 - Adding Additional RAM
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 18 Adding Additional RAM A second SIMM connector is provided for adding additional RAM to the RASFinder. The procedure foradding additional RAM is provided in Table 2-2. Table 2-2. Adding Additional RAM Procedure Step Procedure 1 Ensure that the external power supply ...
Page 19 - Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration
Remote Access Device 200-Series Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration
Page 24 - Setting Up Your Remote User Database
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 24 Setting Up Your Remote User Database The remote user database lets you gather information about your remote users. You can add remoteusers, remove users from the database, or you can edit information in the database. 1. Win3.1 users - From the Program Manager, clic...
Page 27 - Chapter 4 - MultiRouter Software
Remote Access Device 200-Series Chapter 4 - MultiRouter Software
Page 28 - Before You Begin; Setup Menu
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 28 Introduction This chapter describes the RASFinder’s MultiRouter software from an applications standpoint,showing how to make changes in the configuration with recommendations on the impact of any suchchanges. The major configuration parameters were set when the sof...
Page 29 - IP Setup
Chapter 4 - MultiRouter Software MTASR3-200 29 IP Setup The IP Port Setup dialog box allows you change the IP routing capabilities, add or delete logicalWANs, enable the DHCP server, assign DNS address, and define default routes. The initial routingcapabilities were established during the software i...
Page 31 - IPX Setup
Chapter 4 - MultiRouter Software MTASR3-200 31 IPX Setup The IPX Virtual Port Setup dialog box is used to control the four frame types and set up the threeWAN ports of the RASFinder. The Advanced button opens an IPX General Setup window used toenable or disable IPX routing and auto learn of Ethernet...
Page 32 - Spanning Tree Setup
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 32 Spanning Tree Setup When Bridging is enabled, the Spanning Tree Setup dialog box controls simple transparent bridgingbetween two remote Ethernet LANs. However, if your internetwork contains any loops or redundantlinks, then the Spanning Tree Algorithm must also be ...
Page 33 - WAN Port Setup
Chapter 4 - MultiRouter Software MTASR3-200 33 WAN Port Setup The WAN Port Setup dialog box controls how each WAN port is configured. If a port is configured forpoint-to-point operation, then the mode can be either synchronous or asynchronous. If the mode isasynchronous, then the connection method c...
Page 38 - LAN-Based Remote Configuration; Windows Sockets Compliant TCP/IP Stack
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 38 LAN-Based Remote Configuration Windows Sockets Compliant TCP/IP Stack The configuration program requires a Windows Sockets compliant TCP/IP stack. Microsoft provides aTCP/IP stack free for Windows for Workgroups 3.11. TCP/IP protocol software must be installed andf...
Page 41 - Chapter 6 - Router Management
Remote Access Device 200-Series Chapter 6 - Router Management
Page 43 - Router Management; Router Configuration; Protocol Stacks
Chapter 6 - Router Management MTASR3-200 43 Router Management The Router Management Menu provides four functional options in addition to the option of escapingand closing the Telnet session. Dial-Out The Dial-out option (Option 1) on the Router Management Menu enables a Telnet user to configureone o...
Page 44 - Applications
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 44 Applications The Applications option on the Router Configuration menu allows you to enable or disable varioustypes of servers. Choosing the Applications option (Option 4) in the Router Configuration menudisplays the Applications Menu. The Applications Menu displays...
Page 45 - WAN Device Configuration
Chapter 6 - Router Management MTASR3-200 45 WAN Device Configuration The WAN Device Configuration option (Option 3 on the Router Management Menu) allows a remoteuser to gain access to any available WAN port on the RASFinder. The user can select either Port 1,Port 2, or Port 3, depending on what port...
Page 46 - WEB Browser Management
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 46 WEB Browser Management The RASFinder can be accessed from anywhere on the connected Internet via its built-in WEBBrowser interface. To enable this function, you must check this option in Other setup. Depending onthe rights of the user (read/write, or read only), it...
Page 47 - Chapter 7 - Service, Warranty and Tech Support
Remote Access Device 200-Series Chapter 7 - Service, Warranty and Tech Support
Page 48 - On-line Warranty Registration
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 48 Introduction This chapter starts out with statements about your RASFinder 2-year warranty. The next section,Tech Support, should be read carefully if you have questions or problems with your RASFinder. Itincludes the technical support telephone numbers, space for r...
Page 49 - Tech Support; Recording RASFinder Information
Chapter 7 - Service Warranty and Tech Support MTASR3-200 49 Tech Support Multi-Tech has an excellent staff of technical support personnel available to help you get the most outof your Multi-Tech product. If you have any questions about the operation of this unit, call 1-800-972-2439. Please fill out...
Page 50 - Service; To log on to the Multi-Tech BBS; If you know the file name
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 50 Service If your tech support specialist decides that service is required, your RASFinder may be sent (freightprepaid) to our factory. Return shipping charges will be paid by Multi-Tech Systems. Include the following with your RASFinder: • a description of the probl...
Page 51 - If you don’t know the file name
Chapter 7 - Service Warranty and Tech Support MTASR3-200 51 4. Answer Y or N to the automatic logoff question. 5. Select a file transfer protocol by typing the indicated letter, such as Z for Zmodem (the recommended protocol). 6. If you select Zmodem, the transfer will begin automatically. If you se...
Page 52 - About CompuServe
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 52 About CompuServe In addition to the BBS, Multi-Tech provides support through CompuServe’s Modem Vendor Forum(GO MODEMVEN). Refer to your Compuserve documentation for special operating procedures. About the Internet If you prefer to receive technical support via the...
Page 53 - Appendices
Page 54 - Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams; Command Port Cable; C O M M A ND; LAN Cables; L I N K 3
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 54 Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams Command Port Cable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C O M M A ND PIN NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 22 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ToDTEDevice (TerminalDevice;e.g., ASCIITerminal) TRANSMIT DATA (BA) RECEIVE DATA (BB) SIGNAL GROUND (AB) PIN NO. To COMMAND PORT Connector...
Page 55 - Appendix B - Script Language
Appendices MTASR3-200 55 Appendix B - Script Language The script file can be used to automate certain operations. The script file is a text file containing asequence of commands. The structure of a script file is succinctly expressed by the followinggrammar. Script Language Grammar <program> =...
Page 56 - Two basic types of variables are supported:; There are two types of conditional constructs:; There are two types of iterative constructs:
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 56 Argument to procedures can be passed by value or address. To pass an argument by address, prefixthe argument name in the formal parameter list by the keyword VAR; otherwise the argument ispassed by value. Only variables can be passed by address. Expressions like A+...
Page 57 - Appendix C - Regulatory Information; FCC Regulations for Telephone Line Interconnection
Appendices MTASR3-200 57 Appendix C - Regulatory Information FCC Declaration NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interfere...
Page 59 - Canadian Limitations Notice
Appendices MTASR3-200 59 Canadian Limitations Notice Notice: The ringer equivalence number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides anindication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. Thetermination of an interface may consist of any combination o...
Page 60 - European Community Directives
RASFinder User Guide MTASR3-200 60 European Community Directives The CE mark is affixed to the enclosed MultiTech product to confirm compliance with the following EuropeanCommunity Directives: Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating toele...
Page 61 - Appendix D - AT Command Summary
Appendices MTASR3-200 61 Appendix D - AT Command Summary This section summarizes your modem’s AT commands. For detailed information on the commands,download ZPXHELP.EXE from the Multi-Tech BBS (see “Call the Multi-Tech BBS” in Chapter 3). AT Commands Command: +++AT<CR> Escape SequenceValues: n...
Page 69 - Glossary of Terms
