Multitech MTPSR1-120 manual Preview of this Guide, Introduction and Description, Installation

Dual Ethernet ProxyServer User Guide

Introduction

Welcome to Multi-Tech's new Dual Ethernet ProxyServer, model number MTPSR1-120, a high speed Internet access device that provides firewall protection to your corporate (secured) LAN and allows Internet access to the Internet Services Network (public LAN) that resides outside the firewall. Internet access can be provided through new technologies, such as cable or DSL modems, connecting to an existing high speed public LAN, or connecting the RS232 WAN port on the back of the unit that allows Internet access up to T1/E1 access speeds. The Dual Ethernet ProxyServer provides two Ethernet connections that implement firewall protection and gateway security for your LAN resources and provides megabit data transfer rates (up to 20 times faster than a 56K modem) for your Internet access.

The Dual Ethernet ProxyServer provides two Ethernet 10Base-T ports which connect your private secured LAN to the LAN 1 connection and the Internet Services Network resources to the LAN 2 connection, and a Command port for configuration. An additional RS232/V.35 port is provided for an alternate connection to an external WAN for connecting your secure corporate LAN directly to an ISP. System management is provided through the command port using bundled Windows® software which provides easy-to-use configuration menus.

Figure 1-1. Dual Ethernet ProxyServer

Preview of this Guide

This guide describes the ProxyServer and tells you 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 Dual Ethernet ProxyServer. Descriptions of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Internet Protocol (IP), front panel indicators, and back panel connectors are provided. In addition, a list of relevant specifications is provided at the end of the chapter.

Chapter 2 - Installation

Chapter 2 provides information on unpacking and cabling your ProxyServer. The installation procedure describes each cable connection.

Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration

Chapter 3 provides instructions for software loading and initial configuration. The ProxyServer software diskettes are Windows® based. Later chapters, as well as your on-line help program will describe the ProxyServer software in more detail.

6