Multitech RouteFinder MTASR2-201 User manual

LAN-to-LAN Routing
for Central-Site and
Branch Office Networks
Model MTASR2-201
Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide
82087301 Revision B
DSU RouteFinder (Model No MTASR2-201)
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................... 4
Related Documentation................................................................. 5
Safety Warnings ............................................................................ 6
Unpacking your DSU RouteFinder ................................................ 6
8-Position DIP Switch.................................................................... 7
V.35 Shunt Procedure ................................................................... 8
Cabling your DSU RouteFinder................................................... 10
Cabling Procedure .......................................................................11
Loading your Software ............................................................... 12
Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 20
Service ........................................................................................ 21

DSU RouteFinder Quick Start Guide
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Introduction
Welcome to Multi-Tech's new DSU RouteFinder, Model
MTASR2-201, which provides secure and seamless LAN-to-
LAN routing capability and can also provide dial-up capability.
This unit supports multiple WAN services and supports a wide
range of routing protocols including IP, IPX, TCP, and RIP
version 2. When the WAN 2 port is configured to support it,
this unit also supports a secondary capability of dial-up
Remote Access Server (RAS) access for telecommuters and
mobile users from any Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) or Serial
Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) networking client.
The DSU RouteFinder features a 10BaseT port for local LAN
connection, a command port for configuration, a 56K bps DDS
4-wire WAN connection, and an RS232/V.35 port for an
optional Data Communications Equipment (DCE) device (i.e.,
external modem, T1/E1 CSU/DSU, etc.). System management
is provided through the command port using bundled
Windows®based software which provides easy-to-use
configuration menus.
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Figure 1. DSU RouteFinder
* Some DSU RouteFinder units may be marked “MultiRouter”
or “MultiRouter 200-Series”; they are equivalent to the “DSU
RouteFinder” referred to throughout this quick start guide.

Introduction
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Related Documentation
This DSU RouteFinder 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, load
software, and configure the unit for proper operation.
A detailed DSU RouteFinder User Guide is also provided with
your unit. The user guide provides in-depth information on the
features and functionality of Multi-Tech’s DSU RouteFinder.
The User Guide is provided in disk form and is also available
from our web site.
The disk version is produced usingAdobeAcrobat. To view or
print your copy of a user guide, loadAdobeAcrobat Reader on
your system.AdobeAcrobat 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 theAdobeAcrobat Reader loaded on your
system. The DSU RouteFinder User Guide is also available on
Multi-Tech’s Web site at:
http://www.multitech.com
From the MTS home page, click Support | Manuals | DSU
RouteFinder and choose DSU RouteFinder to download the
.pdf file.

DSU RouteFinder Quick Start Guide
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Safety Warnings
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless
the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless
the telephone line has been disconnected at the network
interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
5. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock
from lightning.
6. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.
Unpacking your DSU RouteFinder
Remove all items from the box. See Figure 2.
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Figure 2. Unpacking

8-Position DIP Switch
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8-Position DIP Switch
The DSU RouteFinder is equipped with a 8-position DIP
switch. Figure 3 shows the DIP switch, and the chart that
follows details the default positions and other options.
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Figure 3. 8-position DIP switch
Position 1: OPEN* (up) Normal Mode operation
Closed (down) Loopback Mode operation
Position 2: OPEN* (up) DDS clocking
Closed (down) Internal Clocking
Positions 3 - 8: Reserved for future use.
* Denotes Factory Default setting
Note: The DIP switch settings cannot be changed externally;
you must remove the circuit board from the chassis. Refer to
the steps in the next section, V.35 Shunt Procedure, for
instructions on removing the circuit board.

DSU RouteFinder Quick Start Guide
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V.35 Shunt Procedure
If you are using an external DCE device on the WAN 2 RS232/
V.35 port, and the connection will be a V.35 connection, the
internal shunt must be moved from the RS232C (default)
position prior to cabling and power-up. The following steps
detail the procedures for switching the shunt.
Step Procedure
1 Ensure that the external power supply is disconnected
from the DSU RouteFinder.
2 Turn the DSU RouteFinder over and remove the cabinet
mounting screw (Figure 4) from the chassis.
Front Panel Back Panel
Cabinet Mounting Screw
Figure 4. Cabinet Mounting Screw Location
3 Being sure to support the back panel, turn the DSU
RouteFinder right side up, tilt the back panel down, and
slide the circuit board out of the chassis.

V.35 Shunt Procedure
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4 Place the unit on a flat, grounded surface.
5 Pry the shunt out of the RS232 position, and insert it in the
V.35 position. See Figure 5.
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V.35 Shunt Position
RS232C Shunt Position
Back Panel Connectors
8-Position DIP Switch
RAM Sockets
LEDs
Figure 5. Shunt Positions
Note: if you wish to make changes to the 8-position DIP
switch, do so at this time. For details on DIP switch
settings, refer to the previous section, “8-Position DIP
Switch”.
6 Align the board with the guide slots on the inside of the
chassis and carefully slide the board back into the chassis.
7 While supporting the back panel, turn the DSU
RouteFinder over again, and replace the cabinet mounting
screw.
8 Turn the DSU RouteFinder right side up again and
proceed to the next section to connect the cables.

DSU RouteFinder Quick Start Guide
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Cabling your DSU RouteFinder
Cabling your DSU RouteFinder involves making the proper
Power, Command Port, and DSU connections, and optionally,
the RS232/V.35 connection. Figure 6 shows the back panel
connectors and associated cable connections. The procedure
that follows lists the steps for connecting the external cables to
your DSU RouteFinder.
Power Connection
PC Connection
10BASET COMMAND56K DSU POWER
ON
OFF
RS232/V.35
Ethernet Connection
DDS WAN Connection
To DCE
Device Command Cable
Figure 6. Cable Connections