Multitech MultiFRAD FR111 User manual

Model FR111
Single Port Frame Relay
Access Device with 56K DSU
Owner'sManual

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated 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 try 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 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 raido/TV technician for
help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The CE mark is affixed to the enclosed MultiTech product to confirm
compliance with the following European Community Directives:
Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the
laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility;
and
Council Directive 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization
of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed
for use within certain voltage limits;
both amended by
Council Directive 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993 on the harmonization of CE
marking requirements.

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Owner'sManual
82067401RevisionB
MultiFRADTM100-Series(ModelNoFR111)
This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without
prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.
Copyright © 1998, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof
without obligation of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. to notify any person or
organization of such revisions or changes.
RecordofRevisions
Revision Description
A Manual released. All pages at revision A.
(7/21/97)
B General Update. All pages at revision B.
(5/28/98) Patents
This Product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent
Numbers: 5.301.274; 5.309.562 ; 5.355.365; 5.355.653; 5.452.289;
5.453.986 . Other Patents Pending.
TRADEMARKS
Trademark of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. are as follows: MultiFRAD100, and
the Multi-Tech logo.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
2205 Woodale Drive
Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
[phone] or [phone]
Fax [phone]
Tech Support [phone]
BBS [phone] or [phone]
Internet Address: http://www.multitech.com
Fax-Back [phone]

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Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
1.1 Introduction................................................................................. 9
1.2 About This Manual ................................................................... 10
1.3 A Typical Application ...............................................................12
1.4 FCC Regulations for Telephone Line Interconnection........... 16
1.5 Canadian Limitations Notice ................................................... 18
1.6 Specifications ........................................................................... 19
Chapter 2 - Front and Back Panel Descriptions
2.1 Introduction............................................................................... 23
2.2 Front Panel ............................................................................... 23
2.3 Back Panel ............................................................................... 25
2.4 Switch Settings ......................................................................... 26
2.5 Shunts ....................................................................................... 27
Chapter 3 - Setup
3.1 Introduction............................................................................... 31
3.2 Unpacking ................................................................................ 31
3.3 Safety LWarnings ..................................................................... 31
3.4 Setup......................................................................................... 32
3.5 V.35 Shunt ................................................................................ 34
Chapter 4 - Software Loading and Configuration
4.1 Introduction............................................................................... 37
4.2 Loading Software ..................................................................... 37
4.3 Configuring Your MultiFRAD using Windows.........................40
4.4 Configuring your MultiFRAD using a Dumb Terminal ............ 44
Chapter 5 - Software Utility Descriptions
5.1 Introduction............................................................................... 53
5.2 MultiFRAD Main Menu.............................................................53
5.2.1 Configuration................................................................. 54
5.2.2 Others ............................................................................ 54
5.2.3 Download ...................................................................... 54
5.2.4 Exit ................................................................................. 54
5.2.5 Help ............................................................................... 55
5.2.6 MultiFRAD Version .......................................................55

5.3 Data Port Configuration ...........................................................56
5.4 Trunk Configuration .................................................................62
5.5 Statistics.................................................................................... 66
5.6 Diagnostics............................................................................... 66
Chapter 6 - ASCII Terminal Menu System
6.1 Introduction............................................................................... 71
6.2 Configurations Menu ............................................................... 71
6.2.1 Async Data Port Configuration .....................................72
6.2.2 Sync Data Port Configuration ....................................... 75
6.2.3 Trunk Configuration ...................................................... 77
6.3 Statistics.................................................................................... 80
6.4 Reset Options ........................................................................... 82
6.5 Diagnostic Tests ....................................................................... 82
Chapter 7 - Service, Warranty and Tech Support
7.1 Introduction............................................................................... 87
7.2 Limited Warranty ...................................................................... 87
7.3 Tech Support ............................................................................ 87
7.3.1 Recording MultiFRAD Information ................................ 88
7.3.2 Service............................................................................ 89
7.4 About the Multi-Tech BBS ........................................................89
7.4.1 Logging on to the Multi-Tech BBS................................90
7.4.2 Downloading a File ....................................................... 90
7.5 About Compuserve .................................................................. 91
7.6 About the Internet ..................................................................... 92
7.7 About the Multi-Tech Fax-Back Service .................................. 92
7.8 Upgrading the Flash PROM..................................................... 93
Appendices
Appendix A - Cabling Diagrams .....................................................97

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Introduction and
Description

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1.1 Introduction
The Multi-Tech Systems MultiFRAD™ 100-Series, Model number FR111, is a
one-port Frame Relay Access Device (FRAD) with 56K DSU that
encapsulates non-packetized data from a serial device into frame relay
frames and is responsible for framing that data with header and trailer
information prior to transmission to a frame relay network. The Multi-
FRAD allows a non-frame relay device to connect to a common carrier
frame relay network service or private frame relay network. The access
device is designed with an internal 56K Data Service Unit (DSU) that
allows a single frame relay permanent virtual circuit (PVC) to be
connected to a 56K DDS circuit. On the receiving end of the communi-
cation link, the MultiFRAD serves to strip away the frame relay control
information in order that the target device is presented with the data
packaged in its original form.
The versatility of the MultiFRAD provides for a smooth integration with
existing equipment; e.g., multiplexers, routers, legacy equipment such
as cluster controllers, and asynchronous devices such as PCs running
remote control software. The non-frame relay device connects to the
data port on the back of the MultiFRAD and is capable of synchronous
data transmission up to 56K bps or asynchronous data transmission up
to 57.6K bps. The network connection is provided by the trunk port
which directly connects to the frame relay network.
Figure 1-1. MultiFRAD 100-Series

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1.2 About This Manual
This manual describes the MultiFRAD, 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 introduces the MultiFRAD 100-Series. A typical application
is presented with a discussion on ordering a frame relay line and how to
configure a MultiFRAD. A list of relevant specifications are provided at
the end of the chapter.
Chapter 2 - Front and Back Panel Descriptions
Chapter 2 describes the front panel indicators and back panel connec-
tors. The front panel contains the LEDs for the data and trunk status.
The back panel provides cable connections to the data port, trunk port,
and a power connection for an external power supply.
Chapter 3 - Setup
Chapter 3 provides unpacking instructions, a setup procedure for
connecting cables and direction as to when you should configure the
unit. Also, after the unit is configured and if a V.35 interface is needed
for the data device, a procedure for changing the shunt to the V.35
position is provided.
Chapter 4 - Software Loading and Configuration
This chapter provides procedures on how to load the software utility and
configure the unit when a pc with a Windows application is connected to
the MultiFRAD. If a dumb terminal is connected to the MultiFRAD, the
unit can still be configured using the ASCII terminal menu system that is
present in the memory of the unit.
Chapter 5 - Software Utility Descriptions
This chapter provides a complete description of the Windows based
software used on the MultiFRAD 100-Series. From an icon in the
MultiFRAD program group, the Main menu is displayed. From the Main
menu, the data Port and trunk can be configured. Trunk statistics,
diagnostics, and the download feature are also described.