Page 3 - Contents
3 Contents Compliance Information .......................................................................................................................................6 Radio and TV Interference ..........................................................................................................
Page 6 - Radio and TV Interference
6 Compliance Information Radio and TV Interference The Model 2977 generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions—may cause interference to radio and television recep-tion. The Model 2977 has been te...
Page 8 - FCC Part 68 Compliance Statement
8 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual Compliance Information FCC Part 68 Compliance Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. Please note the following: 1. You are required to request service from the telephone company before you connect the RAS to a network. When you request T1 S...
Page 9 - About this user guide; Audience; before
9 About this user guide This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 2977 Remote Access Server (RAS). It provides: • An introduction to your Patton product, how to install, configure and use the Patton product and, if appli-cable, how to troubleshoot should you encounte...
Page 10 - Precautions; Calls attention to important information.; Typographical conventions used in this document; General conventions
Precautions 10 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual About this user guide Precautions Notes and cautions, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become aware of potential RAS problems: Note Calls attention to important information. Typographical conventions used...
Page 11 - Mouse conventions
Typographical conventions used in this document 11 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual About this user guide Mouse conventions The following conventions are used when describing mouse actions: Table 5. Mouse conventions Convention Meaning Left mouse button This button refers to the primary or leftmo...
Page 12 - Chapter 1; DialFire Model 2977 RAS Adapters; Chapter contents
12 Chapter 1 DialFire Model 2977 RAS Adapters Chapter contents Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................13Model 2977 DialFire RAS overview ......................................
Page 13 - Introduction
Introduction 13 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 1 • DialFire Model 2977 RAS Adapters Introduction The Patton DialFire Model 2977 family of DSP-based RAS concentrator adapters are designed for such server-based applications as modem-pooling, remote access, advanced fax, World-Wide Web and branch ...
Page 15 - Supported Operating Systems
Supported Operating Systems 15 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 1 • DialFire Model 2977 RAS Adapters Supported Operating Systems The Model 2977 DialFire RAS supports the operating systems shown in table 6. Table 6. Supported operating systems Platform Operating System Notes Microsoft (primary) Wi...
Page 16 - Chapter 2; Preparation
16 Chapter 2 Preparation Chapter contents Completing a configuration worksheet ..................................................................................................................17DialFire Basic BRI Configuration Worksheet .................................................................
Page 17 - Completing a configuration worksheet; DialFire Basic BRI Configuration Worksheet (see page 18)
Completing a configuration worksheet 17 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation Completing a configuration worksheet The following worksheets are available for documenting the line provisioning for your RAS configuration: • DialFire Basic BRI Configuration Worksheet (see page 18) • DialF...
Page 18 - DialFire Basic BRI Configuration Worksheet; Not all operating systems support all parameters.
DialFire Basic BRI Configuration Worksheet 18 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation DialFire Basic BRI Configuration Worksheet Use the form below to gather the information that may be required to complete the configuration of your Dial-Fire RAS B4STU adapter within your operating syste...
Page 19 - DialFire PTE Configuration Worksheet, Channelized T1, Long Haul
DialFire PTE Configuration Worksheet, Channelized T1, Long Haul (External T1) 19 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation DialFire PTE Configuration Worksheet, Channelized T1, Long Haul (External T1) Use the worksheet below to collect the information that may be required to complete the c...
Page 20 - DialFire Channelized T1, Short-Haul Configuration Worksheet
DialFire Channelized T1, Short-Haul Configuration Worksheet 20 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation DialFire Channelized T1, Short-Haul Configuration Worksheet Use the worksheet below to collect the information that may be required to complete the configuration of your DialFire PTE ad...
Page 21 - DialFire PTE ISDN E1 (Euro ISDN) Configuration Worksheet; ces or features
DialFire PTE ISDN E1 (Euro ISDN) Configuration Worksheet 21 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation DialFire PTE ISDN E1 (Euro ISDN) Configuration Worksheet Use the worksheet below to collect the information that may be required to complete the configuration of your DialFire PTE adapter ...
Page 22 - Worksheet
DialFire PTE ISDN T1 (PRI), Long-Haul (External T1) Configuration Worksheet 22 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 2 • Preparation DialFire PTE ISDN T1 (PRI), Long-Haul (External T1) Configuration Worksheet Use the worksheet below to collect the information that may be required to complete the confi...
Page 26 - Chapter 3; Installing the Model 2977 adapter
26 Chapter 3 Installing the Model 2977 adapter Chapter contents Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................27Model 2977 B4 ST adapter installation ................................
Page 27 - Determining your line termination requirements
Introduction 27 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter Introduction This chapter contains the following procedures for installing your Model 2977 adapter. Refer to the appropri-ate procedure and complete it, then go to chapter 4, “Driver installation and configurat...
Page 28 - Installing the DialFire RAS B4ST Adapter
Model 2977 B4 ST adapter installation 28 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter The terminating switches must be changed in pairs (one for transmit and one for receive), as shown in figure 3. The figure shows the switches set for no termination (OFF position). To t...
Page 29 - Replace the computer’s cover.; Model 2977 B4 U adapter installation; Unplug power from the computer.
Model 2977 B4 U adapter installation 29 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter 9. Replace the computer’s cover. 10. Connect the telephone line(s) to the adapter (see figure 3 on page 28 for connector locations). Adapter installation is complete. Refer to Chapter 4,...
Page 31 - The position of the PRI connectors is shown in figure 5.
Model 2977 PE1 PE2 adapter installation 31 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter Model 2977 PE1 PE2 adapter installation The DialFire RAS PTE Series adapters provide one or two 30B+D PRI interfaces in a package that fits in a sin-gle PCI slot in your server. Becau...
Page 33 - Remove the DialFire RAS adapter from its protective packaging.; Model 2977 daughter board installation; Parts List
Model 2977 daughter board installation 33 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter 3. Put on the wrist strap (included in your DialFire RAS package) and attach it to the computer’s chassis. 4. Locate an available full-length PCI slot in your computer and remove the s...
Page 34 - Remove the daughter card from its ESD protective packaging.
Model 2977 daughter board installation 34 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter 4. Remove the daughter card from its ESD protective packaging. 5. Using the screws provided, attach the four spacers to the DialFire adapter, on the side with the connector, as shown i...
Page 35 - Daughter card installation is complete.
Model 2977 daughter board installation 35 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 3 • Installing the Model 2977 adapter Figure 8. CompactPCI (cPCI) Board: Installing the Daughter Card on the DialFire PTE Adapter 7. Secure the daughter card to the adapter with the remaining four screws. 8. Install the ad...
Page 36 - Chapter 4
36 Chapter 4 Driver installation and configuration Chapter contents Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................38Driver installation for the Windows 2000 operating system ........
Page 38 - Supported Products; Installing the Driver
Introduction 38 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration Introduction This chapter contains the following procedures for installing and configuring your Model 2977 software driver. Refer to the appropriate procedure and complete it, then go to chapter 5, “Using t...
Page 39 - Procedure
Driver installation for the Windows 2000 operating system 39 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration Note If you installed your adapter before performing this procedure, go to Completing an Installation instead. Procedure 1. Ensure that Windows 2000 is running o...
Page 40 - Driver installation for the Windows XP operating system
Driver installation for the Windows 2000 operating system 40 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration – Click the Update Driver... button – Click Next > – Verify that the default option is selected, "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)...
Page 41 - Additional Notes
Driver installation for the Windows 2000 operating system 41 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration – Click Next > – Verify that the default option is selected, "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" – Click Next > – Deselect a...
Page 43 - Uninstalling the Driver; Using the Windows Troubleshooter
Driver installation for the Windows 2000 operating system 43 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration Uninstalling the Driver Use this procedure to uninstall the Microsoft Windows 2000 device driver. Procedure 1. From the Start menu, choose Settings > Control ...
Page 44 - Installing the downloaded driver; upgrades
Driver installation for the Microsoft Windows NT operating system 44 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration Driver installation for the Microsoft Windows NT operating system Installing the downloaded driver This section describes installing and configuring the ...
Page 45 - Configuring the Adapter: First Time
Driver installation for the Microsoft Windows NT operating system 45 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration 7. Enter either d:\i386\ (for Intel processors; use d:\alpha\ for Alpha systems) and load your Windows NT CD- ROM. (This assumes that your CD-ROM drive i...
Page 46 - Configuring RAS Dial-in Permissions
Driver installation for the Microsoft Windows NT operating system 46 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration – Configure a RAS device by doing the following: o Choose the device and then Configure. o Configure the device as desired. o Choose OK . – If all device...
Page 48 - Changing Serial Port Names
Driver installation for the Microsoft Windows NT operating system 48 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 4 • Driver installation and configuration 3. Highlight the adapter and choose Remove . 4. If you have installed external modems on an AccelePort Xp adapter or if you have configured internal mode...
Page 49 - Chapter 5; Using the Viewer
49 Chapter 5 Using the Viewer Chapter contents About Patton View ................................................................................................................................................50 Starting Patton View ......................................................................
Page 50 - About Patton View; Starting Patton View
About Patton View 50 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 5 • Using the Viewer About Patton View Patton View is a diagnostic utility—currently available only for the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating sys-tem—that provides tools to monitor and troubleshoot Patton adapter connections. Patton Viewer incl...
Page 51 - Chapter 6; Operation and shutdown
51 Chapter 6 Operation and shutdown Chapter contents Activating the Model 2977 ....................................................................................................................................52De-activating the Model 2977 .............................................................
Page 52 - De-activating the Model 2977
Activating the Model 2977 52 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 6 • Operation and shutdown Activating the Model 2977 The Model 2977 RAS activates automatically when power is applied to computer in which the RAS is installed. De-activating the Model 2977 To de-activate a Model 2977 RAS, the computer...
Page 53 - Chapter 7; Contacting Patton for assistance
53 Chapter 7 Contacting Patton for assistance Chapter contents Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................54Contact information....................................................
Page 54 - This chapter contains the following information:; Contact information; Online support—available at; Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs); Warranty coverage
Introduction 54 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 7 • Contacting Patton for assistance Introduction This chapter contains the following information: • “Contact information”—describes how to contact PATTON technical support for assistance. • “Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations...
Page 55 - Return for credit policy; Patton Electronics Company
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) 55 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual 7 • Contacting Patton for assistance Return for credit policy • Less than 30 days: No Charge. Your credit will be issued upon receipt and inspection of the equipment. • 30 to 60 days: We will add a...
Page 56 - Appendix A; Software License Agreements
56 Appendix A Software License Agreements Chapter contents Agreement for using the DialFire driver software with the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system .................57Agreement for using the DialFire driver software with the Microsoft Windows NT operating system ...................58
Page 57 - Windows 2000 operating system; LICENSE; under any circumstances.; LIABILITY LIMITATIONS.; UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PATTON OR ANY OF ITS DIS-; TERMINATION
Agreement for using the DialFire driver software with the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system 57 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual A • Software License Agreements Agreement for using the DialFire driver software with the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system LICENSE . Patton Electronics Comp...
Page 58 - Windows NT operating system; tronics Software under any circumstances.
Agreement for using the DialFire driver software with the Microsoft Windows NT operating system 58 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual A • Software License Agreements request, destroy all copies of the Patton Software documentation, modifications and enhancements in your possession. You understand a...
Page 59 - . UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PATTON ELECTRONICS OR
Agreement for using the DialFire driver software with the Microsoft Windows NT operating system 59 Model 2977 DialFire RAS User Manual A • Software License Agreements STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LIABILITY LIM...