Allied Telesis LANEDGE OmniConnect MultiModem User manual

OmniConnect
MultiModem
Internet Access Device
Quick Install Guide
PN 613-10790-00 Rev. A

Copyright ”1999 Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
960 Stewart Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale CA 94086 USA
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possibility of such damages.

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Regulatory Compliance Information
Agency Approvals
The following agency approvals have been obtained for the LanEdge
OmniConnect MutliModem in the areas of Safety, and EMC. Note that the
LanEdgeOmniConnectMultiModemisnotrequiredtocomplywithFCCPart68
and other telecommunications requirements since it is not directly connected to
the PTT (Public Telephone and Telegraph).
Safety UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950, EN 60950, EN 41003
EMC FCC Part 68, FCC Class B, Canada ICES-003 Issue 2 Class B,
EN 55022 Class B (CISPR22 B), EN50082-1, VCCI Class 2
CE Marking Directive
The CE mark signifies that the product meets the European Directive 73/23/EEC,
and 89/336/EEC.
EMC Information
LanEdge OmniConnect MultiModem product conforms to the requirements of
Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC. The installation
and maintenance procedures in the installation and configuration guide must be
followed to ensure compliance with these regulations.
EN55022B Statement
This equipment hasbeen tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
equipment pursuant of EN55022. Class B equipment is information technology
equipment which satisfies the Class B interference limits. Such equipment should
not be subject to restrictions on its sale and is generally not subject to restrictions
on its use.

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FCC Class B Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Theselimits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian DOC Compliance Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limitsfor radio noiseemissions
for digital apparatus as set in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Canadiene DOC Avis de Conformation
Lepresentappareilnumeriquen'emetpasdebruitsradioelectriques depassantles
limits applicables aux appareils numeriques de class B prescrites dans le
Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.

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Operating Conditions for the EC
The LanEdge OmniConnect MultiModem routers conforms to the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC, and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
Operating Conditions for the United Kingdom
The following apply to the LanEdge OmniConnect MutliModem when used in
the UK:
1. This apparatus must be connected to a main socket outlet with a protective
earth contact.
2. Connection of power supply: LanEdge OmniConnect MutliModems are
intended for use when supplied with power from a supply providing 220-240
VAC, 50/60 Hz up to 1.25A.

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Table of Contents
Regulatory Compliance Information ïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïLLL
Agency Approvals...................................................................................................iii
CE Marking Directive.............................................................................................iii
EMC Information...................................................................................................iii
EN55022B Statement......................................................................................iii
FCC Class B Statement....................................................................................iv
Canadian DOC Compliance Notice...............................................................iv
Canadiene DOC Avis de Conformation........................................................iv
Operating Conditions for the EC............................................................................v
Operating Conditions for the United Kingdom....................................................v
Chapter 1
Introduction ïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïï ì
Overview...................................................................................................................1
Work sheet ...............................................................................................................2
Topology ..................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2
Installation ïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïï è
Verifying OmniConnect MultiModem Package Contents....................................5
Placing the OmniConnect.......................................................................................5
To wall mount a LanEdge product..................................................................6
To place a single LanEdge product on a desktop............................................6
To interlock a group of LanEdge products on a desktop...............................7
Connecting the OmniConnect................................................................................8
Verify your PC Configuration...............................................................................10
Load OmniStart on the Host PC...........................................................................10
Configuration screens............................................................................................10
Enter Password...............................................................................................11
External Modem Setup ..................................................................................12
Dial-In Setup..................................................................................................13
DNS Configuration........................................................................................14
Modem Parameter Verification.....................................................................15
Advanced Setup Options (Finish).................................................................17
LanEdge Publications ............................................................................................18
Where To Find Allied Telesyn and Technical Publications.........................18

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Appendix A
OmniConnect MultiModem Installation Guide Feedback ïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïï ëì
Appendix B
Technical Support Fax Order ïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïïëê

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
TheOmniConnect MultiModemInternet AccessDevice connectsusers ona local
Ethernet LAN to the Internet over multiple (up to three) standard modem lines.
The illustrations below show the front and rear panels ofthe OmniConnect
MultiModem.
REAR
10Base-T LEDs Activity LEDs
FRONT
Ports 4, 3, 2, 1
Power Col Modem 3, 2, 1
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Work sheet
Before you begin installation, use the following OmniConnect work sheet and
note the listed information for use during configuration.
OmniConnect MultiModem Work Sheet
‰Standard modem line(s) is installed and accessible.
‰Obtain information about your account from your Internet Service Provider
(ISP) :
— Login name ___________________________________________
— Password _____________________________________________
— Phone number(s) ______________________________________
— Domain Name ________________________________________
— Domain Name Server IP Address
(default 192.168.1.1 )____________________________________
‰Plan your network topology by identifying the OmniConnect unit
connections.
‰Verify that you have the hardware and cables necessary to complete the
installation. User supplied items include:
— 10Base-T Cables to connect each client workstation (1 provided)
— Modem(s)(up to three), serial cable(s) (DB-9 Female to DB-9 Female) to
connecttotheOmniConnect,andtelephonecable(s)(RJ-11)toconnectto
the standard modem line(s).

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Topology
Plan your topology including the OmniConnect. The sample topology below
shows the OmniConnect MultiModem used for a group ofPC users in a small
office network. In this example, four 10 Mbps PC NICs and three modems are
connected to the OmniConnect.
*Note: Port 1 is either a Workstation or LAN
Legend
10Base-T Cable
10 Mbps Workstations
MultiModem
OmniConnect*
Telephone Cable (RJ-11)
4321
Modem 1
(User supplied) Modem 2
(User supplied) Modem 3
(User supplied)
To Telephone
Line To Telephone
Line To Telephone
Line
RS-232C

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Chapter 2
Installation
Use this section to verify your package contents, position the device, and
configure it.
Verifying OmniConnect MultiModem Package Contents
‰One OmniConnect MultiModem Internet Access Device
‰Accessory bag containing rubber feet and bumpersfor desktop
placement, and screws for wall mounting the unit
‰This Quick Install Guide
‰One 10Base-T Ethernet Cable
‰One analog telephone cable
‰One two-piece AC power adapter
‰A CD-ROM labeled OmniStart
‰Warranty Card.
Placing the OmniConnect
You can wall mount a single LanEdge product, place it on a desktop, or interlock
two or more to form a single unit that occupies only one footprint on the
desktop.
Air vents are located on both sides of the LanEdge product casing.
Caution
Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room
ambient air for cooling.

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To place your LanEdge product, see the steps that follow:
‰“To wall mount a LanEdge product” on page 6
‰“To place a single LanEdge product on a desktop” on page 6
‰“To interlock a group of LanEdge products on a desktop” on page 7
To wall mount a LanEdge product
1. Do not install the rubber feet or bumpers if you are wall mounting the
product. If you previously installed the square rubber bumpers, remove them
using the following step. (The round rubber feet need not be removed.)
‰To remove the square rubberbumper from the unit:
Place the unit upside down. For each bumper, insert the tip of a small
straight-slotscrewdriverbetweentherubberbumperandtheunitcasing.
Press down on the screwdriver to pry the bumper off.
2. Prepare the wall by installing two screws (provided) at 9 1/4-inch (23.5 cm)
apart on center.
3. Position the unit onto the screws. Skip to “Connecting the OmniConnect” on
page 8.
To place a single LanEdge product on a desktop
1. Place the unit upside down.
2. Locate the round rubber feet and square rubberbumpers fromthe accessory
bag. Remove the paper coverfrom the adhesive and press a rubber foot into
each round receptacle onthe bottom of the unit. Remove the paper cover
from the adhesive and press a rubber bumper into each square receptacle on
the bottomof the unit.
3. Put the unit on the desktop. Skip to “Connecting the OmniConnect” on
page 8.

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To interlock a group of LanEdge products on a desktop
Ifyou are installing a LanEdge FastPrint Server, place it as the base (bottom) unit,
otherwise, place the OmniConnect as the base unit.
1. Select the base unit and place it upside down on a work surface. Locate the
rubber feet and bumpers from the accessory bag. Remove the paper cover
from the adhesive and press a rubber foot into each round receptacle on the
bottom of the unit. Remove the paper cover from the adhesive and press a
rubber bumper into each square receptacle on the bottom ofthe unit.
2. Place each of the other units upside down on a work surface. Locate the
rubber feet and bumpers from the accessory bag. Do not install the square
rubberbumpers.Removethe papercoverfromtheadhesiveandpressaround
rubber foot into each round receptacle onthe bottom of the unit.
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The LanEdge products will not interlockproperly if the square rubber
bumpers are installed on the interlocking (upper) unit; install these
bumpers only on the base unit.
3. Place the first LanEdge unit on the desktop as the base. Ifyou are installing a
FastPrint Server, place it as the base (bottom) unit, otherwise, place the
OmniConnect as the base unit.

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4. Pry off the interlock cap at each corner of the unit: Fromthe side of the unit,
insert the tip of a small straight-slot screwdriver into the opening of the
interlock cap. Press down on the screwdriver to pry the cap off.
5. Place the next unit over the base (stack) and press down on each corner to
snap the units together.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all units are in the assemblage.
7. Continue with the installation instructions for each product, and then return
to “Connecting the OmniConnect” on page 8.
Connecting the OmniConnect
1. Connect the modem serial cable(s) (DB-9 Female to DB-9 Female) to the
OmniConnect at the rear panel connector.
2. Connect the modem to the standard modem line(s) using RJ-11 telephone
cable(s) (one provided).
3. Connect the Ethernet LAN devices to the OmniConnect at the rear panel
connectors. Use a straight through RJ45 cable (one provided) to connect to
the PC through a 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Interface Card
(NIC).ToconnectaLANtotheOmniConnect,useastraightthroughcableto
Port 1 and move the MDI switch to the ON position (use a non-conductive
[plastic] object to move the switch through the case access on the bottom of
the OmniConnect). This eliminates the need for a crossover cable.
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For your convenience, a flexible cable tie at the right rear of the LanEdge
chassis can be used to secure the Ethernet cables.
4. Apply power to the OmniConnect as follows:
Plug the AC power adapter provided with the unit into the correct AC power
source for this adapter. Next connect the DC cable from the adapter into the
OmniConnect DC input.
Verify that the PowerLED lights (see LED table).
5. Verify that the Ethernet LEDs light green (see LED table).
For troubleshooting techniques, refer to your Installation Guide.

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You are now ready to configure and setup the OmniConnect. To continue, see
“Verify your PC Configuration” on page 10.
LED Color State Description
Power Green On The unit is receiving power, voltage is within the acceptable
range, and the power supply is working.
Off No power.
Col Amber Flashing The unit is experiencing collisions on the LAN segment. It
is normal for this indicator to flash on occasion
Off Normal operation.
Ethernet Green On The port is connected to a active 10Base-T repeater or
adapter and the link is active.
Flashing The port is receiving data packets.
Off Port is not connected to an active 10Base-T repeater or
adapter.
Modem
Activity:
3, 2, 1
Green On The modem is connected to an active line.
Flashing The modem is receiving and transmitting.
Off The modem is not active.

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Verify your PC Configuration
1. Verify that your NIC and network driver are correctly installed; the Ethernet
LED on the OmniConnect and the Link LED on the NIC should be lit. If
necessary, refer to the installation manual for the NIC and the PC.
2. Verify that the TCP/IP protocol is installed and configured on each PC
connected to the OmniConnect. For details concerning this, refer to the
“TCP/IPNetwork Installation and Configuration” sectionof your Installation
Guide.
Load OmniStart on the Host PC
Use these steps to install OmniStart on the host PC.
1. Insertthe CD-ROM and, if needed, execute the setup.exefile using Run within
the Windows£95/NT Start button or by using Windows£Explorer.
2. Follow the instructions on the screento install the applications on the PC and
run the configuration applications. The process starts by displaying the
OmniStart Welcome screen, then automatically copies files to the PC, and
begins the configuration. (You will need the work sheet information your
prepared in Chapter 1 during the configuration.) For descriptions of some of
the required configuration screens, refer to “Configuration screens.”
The simpleinstallation described hereis fora configurationthat does not havean
established network and usesthe OmniConnect asa DHCP server to dynamically
allocate IP address for each client PC. For specific configuration information
when using the OmniConnect with an established network, or to define filters,
DHCP parameters, or other Advanced Setup Options, refer to your Installation
Guide.
Configuration screens
The OmniStart configuration and setup utility has several screens. In most cases
the onscreen setup instructions allow you to quickly and simply install and
configure the OmniConnect. This section presents some of the mandatory
screens where the user must enter information for a simple installation.

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Enter Password
Access to the OmniStart configuration utility is protected by a password. The
default password isomni. Enter omni inthe dialog box titled Password and press
Enter or Next> to advance to the next screen.
Tochange the passwordfromthe defaultvalue,clickthecheckbox'Selectthisbox
to change the password' and then enter the new password in the New Password
and Confirm New Password dialog boxes and press Next>. This will change the
password to the new value. The maximum length of the password string is 15
characters and it may be any alphanumeric character. Pressing Cancel will
terminate the OmniStart installation.

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External Modem Setup
Each enabled modem has a Setup screen. The External Modem 1 Setup screen is
used to enter the Internet Service Provider (ISP) login, password and local
telephone accessinformation for External Modem 1. The Internet Service
Provider (ISP) provides you a login name, password and a list of local telephone
numbers. Enter this information in the spaces provided. The OmniConnect will
use this information to establish a connection with the Internet Service Provider.
The Idle Time (seconds) may also be entered. The OmniConnect uses the Idle
Time parameter as the inactivity timer. It waits for Idle Time number of seconds
without any activity prior to disconnecting the connection with the Internet
Service Provider. Setting Idle Time to zero causes the connection to never time
out due to inactivity. The minimum value for Idle Time is 60 seconds and the
maximum value is 600 seconds.
Use this screento configure the external modem manufacturer and model. Select
the Modem Manufacturer from the list and then select the Modem model
number. If the manufacturer of the external modem is not listed or not known,
then you can select Standard Modem Types as the manufacturer and then select
the Modem speed from the Modem 1 Model list. Additionally, to obtain some
special functionality from the external modem, a custom Modem Initialization
String can be entered by selecting Other as the Modem Manufacturer and then
entering the exact Modem Initialization String in the edit box. The Modem
Initialization String must always contain the string TIMEOUT 10. Enter the
required modem initialization string after this portion.