Multitech MultiFRAD FR2201 User manual

Router/Two-Port Frame Relay Access Device
Model FR2201
Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide
82092700 Revision A
MultiFRAD Model FR2201 (MultiFRAD II)
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AManual released. All pages at revisionA.
(10/2/98) 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.
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II, and the Multi-Tech logo.
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................... 6
Related Documentation................................................................. 7
Unpacking your MultiFRAD II........................................................ 8
Cabling your MultiFRAD II............................................................. 9
Installing your Software................................................................11
Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 25
Service ........................................................................................ 26

MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide
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Introduction
Welcome to Multi-Tech's new MultiFRAD II™, model FR2201, a
Router/ Two-Port Frame Relay Access Device (FRAD) that
encapsulates non-packetized data streams from serial and LAN
devices into frame relay frames and frames that data with header and
trailer information prior to sending it to a frame relay network. The
MultiFRAD enables non-frame relay devices to connect to a
common carrier frame relay network service or private frame relay
network. The FR2201 is designed with channels to two non-frame
relay devices, an Ethernet LAN connection for IP or IPX routing or
bridging, and a trunk interface to a Frame Relay network. On the
receiving end of the communication, the MultiFRAD strips away the
frame relay control information so the target device receives the data
packaged in its original form.
Since frame relay networks use shared resources, they typically
are more reliable and less expensive per month than equivalent
leased lines. Depending on the location and distances between
points, simple point-to-point networks can cost less per month than
leased lines. The cost savings are even greater when multiple
leased lines are replaced with frame relay.
The FR2201 has two data ports for Data Terminal Equipment
(DTE) devices that are either asynchronous or HDLC
synchronous.Asingle Ethernet LAN connection is provided for IP
or IPX routing and Media Access Control (MAC) layer bridging for
all other protocols on either a 10Base-T or AUI port connection.
The trunk connection provides the link to a synchronous Data
Communications Equipment (DCE) device for access to the Frame
Relay network.
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Figure 1. MultiFRAD II

Introduction
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Related Documentation
This MultiFRAD Quick Start Guide is intended to be used by
qualified systems administrators and network managers. This
quick start guide provides the necessary information for a
qualified person to unpack, cable, install software, and
configure the unit for proper operation.
A detailed MultiFRAD User Guide is also provided with your
unit. The user guide provides in-depth information on the
features and functionality of Multi-Tech’s MultiFRAD. The User
Guide is provided in disk form and is also available from our
Web site.
The disk version is produced usingAdobe Acrobat. To view or
print your copy of a user guide, loadAdobe Acrobat Reader on
your system.Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded from
Adobe’s Web site at:
http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html
Launch the Reader and open the .pdf file that is on the disk.
Viewing and printing a user guide from the Web also requires
that you have theAdobe Acrobat Reader loaded on your
system. The MultiFRAD II User Guide is also available on
Multi-Tech’s Web site at:
http://www.multitech.com
From the MTS home page, click Support | Manuals | Multi-
FRAD and choose MultiFRAD II to download the .pdf file.

MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide
Unpacking your MultiFRAD II
Remove all items from the box.
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Figure 2. Unpacking
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Cabling
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Cabling your MultiFRAD II
Cabling your MultiFRAD involves making the proper Power,
Command Port, Ethernet, and Channel connections. Figure 3
shows the back panel connectors and the associated cable
connections. The MultiFRAD II supports up to 2 data channels.
Table 1 details the procedures for connecting the cables to your
MultiFRAD.
Power Connection
Command Port Connection
T1 CSU/DSU or Comparable
Link Device
Back-to-Back Cables
to Channel Devices
Ethernet Connection
POWER
COMMAND PORT
TRUNK (RS232/V.35)
CHANNEL 2
CHANNEL 1
AUI
10BASE T
ETHERNET
Figure 3. Cable Connections

MultiFRAD II Quick Start Guide
Table 1. Cabling Procedure
Step Procedure
1 Connect one end of a DB25 back-to-back cable to each of
the data channel connectors on the back of your
MultiFRAD (labeled CHANNEL 1-2). See Figure 3.
Connect the other end of each cable to a channel device.
NOTE: Both channels support the RS232/V.35 protocols,
and either asynchronous or HDLC synchronous RS232
data equipment such as multiplexers.
2 Connect one end of an DB25 (female) cable to the Trunk
connector (Figure 3). Connect the other cable end to your
T1 CSU/DSU or compatible link device.
3 To make the network connection, connect an RJ45 (UTP)
cable to the 10 BASE-T Ethernet connector or the male
connector for a 10Base5 cable to theAUI Ethernet
connector (shown in Figure 3). Connect the other end of
the cable to your LAN.
4 Connect the MultiFRAD to your PC with a standard RS232
cable. Plug the male end of the cable into the Command
Port (Figure 3) and the other end into the PC’s serial port.
5 Connect one end of the power supply to a liveAC outlet,
then connect the other end to the MultiFRAD as shown in
Figure 3. The Power connector is a 7-pin circular DIN
connector.
6 Apply power to the MultiFRAD by setting the Power switch
(Figure 3) to the “1” (on) position.
At this time your MultiFRAD is completely cabled. Proceed to the
next section to install your software.
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