Black Box LRA2900A manual Connecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port, Dtr

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Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub

The 10/100Base-T Ethernet port (see figure 7 on page 25) is designed to connect to an Ethernet switch or hub. Connect a straight-through CAT-5 cable (one wired as shown in figure 8) between the RAS and the hub/ switch.

RJ-45 Jack

 

Signal Name

Direction

 

 

1

1

(TX+) Transmit Data +

Output

 

 

2

(TX-) Transmit Data -

Output

 

 

 

2

3

(RX+) Receive Data +

Input

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

5

(RX-) Receive Data -

Input

 

 

 

6

6

 

77

88

Figure 8. Straight-through RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Ethernet cable diagram

Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet-capable workstation

The 10/100Base-T Ethernet port can connect to a single Ethernet-capable workstation by means of a cross- over cable. Refer to figure 9 to assemble a cross-connect cable that will connect between the NIC Ethernet port in the workstation and the RAS 10/100Base-T Ethernet port.

10Base-T Workstation

 

 

RAS 10/100Base-T Port

RJ-45 Pin No.

 

 

RJ-45 Pin No.

1

(TX+)

 

 

3

(RX+)

 

 

2

(TX-)

 

 

6

(RX-)

 

 

3

(RX+)

 

 

1

(RX+)

 

 

6

(RX-)

 

 

2

(TX-)

 

 

Figure 9. Cross-over RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Ethernet cable diagram

Connecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port

Install the supplied DB-9-to-RJ-45 cable between the RAS RS-232 port (see figure 7 on page 25) and an open serial port on your computer. If you need to assemble your own cable, refer to the pinout diagram in figure 10.

RJ-45 Jack

DB-9

Signal Name

 

 

 

 

6

DSR

Wired together

 

 

1

1

CD

 

 

(No other electrical

 

 

2

4

DTR

 

 

connection)

 

 

3

5

SG

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

2

RD (driven by access server)

 

 

5

 

 

3

TD (received by access server)

 

 

6

 

 

 

7

8

CTS (driven by access server)

 

 

 

8

7

RTS (received by access server)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 10. DB-9-to-RJ-45 cable diagram

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Contents Remote Access Server RAS Radio and TV Interference FCC Compliance Trademarks Used In This Manual Page Contents Operation and shutdown Contacting Black Box for assistance Contents Model LRA2900A RAS Getting Started Guide Audience StructureGeneral conventions PrecautionsTypographical conventions used in this document Mouse conventions About this guide Model LRA2900A RAS Getting Started Guide Chapter contents IntroductionModel LRA2900A Remote Access Server overview Model LRA2900A RASHardware overview WANTemperature SignalingPower system ModemsSecurity Physical dimensionsManagement services LED display Model LRA2900A front panel LEDsApprovals Software overview Software overviewHardware installation Unpacking the Model LRA2900A RAS RAS chassis installationIntroduction Cable installation Installing the power cablesConnecting the Ethernet ports Grounding the Model LRA2900AConnecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port DTRCompleting the hardware installation Connecting to the T1/E1/PRI WAN portsConfiguring the RAS for operation Configuration prerequisites Preparing the RAS for configurationConfigure the COM port settings as shown in figure COM properties Login window Opening the RAS Web Administration Pages Configuring the RAS with a Web browserHome Home page overview Home page window panesImmediate Actions buttons Configuring simple authentication No ValidationAuthentication Configuration window Static UserConfiguring dial-in user information Static User Identification windowClick on Modify. The Modify Dial-In window appears see figure Configuring the default gateway Modify Dial-In window, Domain Name Server sectionConfiguring line settings and signaling for E1 T1/E1 Link Activity windowConfiguring the line settings Setting the line signaling for an E1/PRI Isdn lineSetting the line signaling for an E1/R2 line MFR Version 2 Modify windowChannel assignment WAN Circuit Channel Assignment windowSetting the line signaling for a robbed-bit T1 line Configuring line settings and signaling for T1Setting the line signaling for an ISDN/PRI line Saving your configuration Import/Export main window Completing the installation Completing the installation Completing the installation Operation and shutdown Activating the RAS De-activating the RASTroubleshooting and maintenance Problem Corrective Action Fault analysis LEDEthernet Calibration Periodic maintenanceMaintenance Replacing the RASMaintenance Removing the defective RAS Importing a saved configuration Installing the replacement RASVerifying the hardware installation Configure the COM port settings as shown in figure Press Return to display the login window see figure VT-100 Top Level Management window Completing the installation Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 724-746-5500 Fax

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