RAD Data comm BR-ASX01, BR-ASI01 manual Getting Started, Few Notes

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Chapter 2 - Getting Started

A Few Notes

Please Read The Manuals

The manuals included with your BR Router contain some very important information about the BR Router and local and wide area networking in general. Please read this manual thoroughly, and refer to the management reference guides as required. It’s worth the few minutes it will take.

Also, please fill out the warranty registration card and return it to us today. This will help us keep you informed of updates to the BR Router and future products available from DCB.

Warranty and Service

The BR Router is covered by the DCB Integrated Support Package, which includes a one year comprehensive warranty, a twenty-four hour advanced replacement program, unlimited phone support, and software upgrades for the life of the product.

Getting Help With the BR Router

If you have a question about the BR Router and can’t find the answer in this manual, feel free to call our technical support department at (217) 352-3207. You may also send support questions via e-mail to support@dcbnet.com.

What You Will Need To Get Started

Before connecting the BR Router, please check the list below to make sure that you have received all of the items that are supplied with the BR Router package.

You should also make sure you have any additional items that are necessary to connect the router to your network.

Supplied with the BR Router

Please check your shipping package for the following items:

BR Router unit

Power supply

One DIN-8 to DB-25 data cable

One DIN-8 to DB-25 auxiliary port cable

Windows RouterView diskette

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BR-ASI01 BR-ASX01 Page Introduction Available on X model router only WAN Port Frame Relay Configuration Appendix a Shipping Defaults About the BR Router IntroductionRouterView Software Installation Few Notes Getting StartedEthernet Connection Requirements Telco Line Connection Requirements Page Mounting the Router Hardware InstallationConnecting a Line Device to the BR Router Connecting the Router to the EthernetPowering Up the Router Connecting an Out-of-Band Management ConsolePage RouterView for Windows RouterView Software InstallationRouterView for Macintosh Page Page Setting Up Command Line Management Out-of-Band Command-Line ManagementSetting Up Telnet Operation Page Quickstart Instructions Ethernet Port ConfigurationIPX Protocol IP ProtocolDECnet Protocol AppleTalk ProtocolOperating Software IPX Protocol Link Configuration Physical Comm Settings WAN Port Frame Relay ConfigurationIPX Protocol AppleTalk Protocol Frame Relay Dlci Mappings Appendix a Shipping Defaults Ethernet PortWAN Port Link & Physical Defaults Pin Outs for DIN-8 to RS-232 Data Cable DCE/Male Appendix B Connector and Cable Pin OutsPin Outs for DIN-8 to RS-232 Console Cable DTE/Female BR Router Light Patterns Appendix C Light Patterns and Test Switch SettingsAllow letmein password for 5 minutes after powerup BR Router Switch Settings