Multi-Tech Systems MTASR1-100 manual Introduction, Preview of this Guide

RouteFinder MTASR1-100 User Guide

Introduction

Welcome to Multi-Tech's new RouteFinder™, model number MTASR1-100, an IP/IPX router for interconnecting LANs using switched or dedicated wide area telecommunicaitons links. The MTASR1- 100 provides IP and IPX routing and Media Access Control (MAC) layer bridging for all other protocols over its WAN port. It features a 10Base-T or AUI port for local LAN connection, Command Port for configuration, and an RS-232/V.35 port for asynchronous or synchronous remote WAN connection using standard point-to-point protocol (PPP). The configurable WAN port operates with a compatible communication device operating up to 115K bps for async and T1 for sync speeds. These devices include asynchronous and synchronous modems, ISDN terminal adapters and DDS, Switched 56, Fractional T1 and T1 DSUs. System management is provided through the command port using bundled Windows® software which provides easy-to-use configuration menus.

Figure 1-1. RouteFinder

Preview of this Guide

This guide describes the RouteFinder and explains how to install and configure the unit. The information contained in each chapter is as follows:

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description

Chapter 1 describes the RouteFinder, including the front panel indicators, and back panel connectors. A list of relevant specifications is provided at the end of the chapter.

Chapter 2 - Installation

This chapter provides information on unpacking, cabling your RouteFinder, and changing the shunt position. The cabling procedure describes the cable connection to the Ethernet LAN, to a PC for configuration, to an external WAN device, and AC power.

Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration

Chapter 3 details the software loading and configuration of the RouteFinder for IP, IPX, or Spanning Tree Protocol. The physical WAN port is configured for synchronous or asynchronous communication. Virtual WAN ports may be configured in frame relay for the WAN communications. The RouteFinder software diskettes are Windows® based.

Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software

Chapter 4 describes the RouteFinder software package designed for the Windows® environment. The RouteFinder Program Group has eight icons that allow for configuration, download default setup, download firmware update, local port setup, WAN device configuration, and remote user data base.

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