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MultiFRAD 3000-Series User Guide
Introduction

This chapter guides you through the unpacking and installation of your MultiFRAD. The

installation procedure, provides step by step instructions on cabling and powering-on the

MultiFRAD. Chapter 3 provides instructions on loading and configuring the MultiFRAD software.

Unpacking your MultiFRAD 3000

Remove all items from the box. Your shipping box should contain the MultiFRAD, a power

supply, cables, software and manual diskettes, and a MultiFRAD 3000-Series Quick Start Guide.

Inspect all items before proceeding with the installation. If any of the items appears to be

damaged in any way, do not power up the unit; contact Multi-Tech’s Technical Support personnel

for advice (See Chapter 6). If no damage is observed, configure the MultiFRAD using the

information in this chapter.

3000-Series
Router/Multiport Data/Voice/Fax
Frame Relay Access Device
Voice/Fax Channel 8 Voice/Fax Channel 7 Voice/Fax Channel 6 Voice/Fax Channel 5
Voice/Fax Channel 4 Voice/Fax Channel 3 Voice/Fax Channel 2 Voice/Fax Channel 1
XSGRSG
XMTRCV
E&MFAX
FXSFXO
XSGRSG
XMTRCV
E&MFAX
FXSFXO
XSGRSG
XMTRCV
E&MFAX
FXSFXO XSGRSG
XMTRCV
E&MFAX
FXSFXO XSGRSG
XMTRCV
E&MFAX
FXSFXO
XSGRSG
XMTRCV
E&MFAX
FXSFXO
XSGRSG
XMTRCV
E&MFAX
FXSFXO
XSGRSG
XMTRCV
E&MFAX
FXSFXO
Composite Link EthernetChannel 1 Channel 2Channel 3 Channel 4Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7Channel 8 Channel 9Channel 10
XMTRCV
XMTRCV
XMTRCVXMTRCV
XMTRCV
XMTRCV
XMTRCV
XMTRCV
BTG
PWR LNK
EXT
V35
CTS
CD
XMT
RCV XMT
RCVCOL LNK XMT RCV
V35 XMTRCV
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Figure 2. Unpacking

Safety Warnings
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install a telephone jack in wet locations unless it is specifically designed for wet locations.
3. This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed PCs.
4. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
5. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
6. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
7. Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.
8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

Caution

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
A lithium battery on the voice/fax channel board provides backup power for the time keeping capability.
The battery has an estimated life expectancy of ten years.
When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect. If the battery fails, the board must
be sent back to Multi-Tech Sytems for battery replacement.
E&M, FXS, and Ethernet ports are not designed to be connected to a Public Telecommunication Network.