Multitech FaxFinder FF-120 User manual

FaxFinder®V.34 Fax Servers
1,2,4,or 8Ports
Models: FF120
FF220
FF420
FF820
Cabling Guide

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FaxFinder Model FF-120/220/420/820 Cabling Guide
P/N 82100261L, Revision B
Copyright © 2007 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior
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Check Multi-Tech’s web site for current versions of our product documentation.
Record of Revisions
Revision Date Description
A 03/02/07 Initial Release of FF120 & FF220.
Follows 82100060L Quick Start for
FF-420/820.
B 04/16/07 Revise tech support contact listing.
Trademarks
FaxFinder, Multi-Tech, and the Multi-Tech logo are registered trademarks of Multi-Tech
Systems, Inc. All other brand and product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
GENERAL CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Country By E-mail By Phone
France support@
multitech.fr ([phone]
Europe,
Asia, Africa support@ multitech.co.uk ([phone]
Multi-Tech
Systems, Inc.
2205 Woodale Drive
Mounds View,
Minnesota
55112, USA
[phone]
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.multitech.com
U.S.,
Canada,
All Others
support@
multitech.com (800) 972- 2439; (763)
717-5863

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Introduction
This guide describes the hardware setup of the FF120, FF220,
FF420, and FF820 FaxFinder units, that is, how to connect their
cables for operation, and some preliminary considerations for
their inter-operation with PBX units. Instructions for software
setup can be found in the following chapters of the Administrator
User Guide:
Chapter 3: Server Installation,
Chapter 5: FaxFinder Client Software Configuration, and
Chapter 8: Device Manager Installation & Operation.
Mechanical Mounting
The FF120 & FF220 FaxFinder can be surface mounted with
screws spaced according to the dimensions shown. The FF420
& FF820 are normally table-top units but can be rack-mounted.
FaxFinder R
V.34 Fax Server
5.3”
6.2”
15.7 cm
13.5 cm

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We Supply
• A FaxFinder (FF-120/220/420/820) with factory-installed
software
• One power supply with power cord (builds of FF-120/220 for
outside North America have a 2-piece power connection),
• Common telephone cables (1 for each port; RJ-11 at both
ends)
• A product CD that contains: (a) a suite of software programs
for client PCs, (b) a system management software package
for the administrator’s PC, and (c) additional documentation
for both administrators and client/users
• A set of four self-adhesive rubber feet (FF-120/220 only)
• Rack-mounting fasteners (FF-420/820 only)
• This printed Cabling Guide
You Supply
•A nearby AC power outlet
•A connection to your Ethernet LAN
•Telephony connections (to match number of ports on unit)
either - common subscriber (POTS) phone line jack(s)
or - PBX station port(s) or - both
•An admin PC (with web browser) to configure the FaxFinder
•Client PCs (Windows NT/2000/XP) with email and printing
applications and a PDF viewer (a TIFF viewer is provided).
Network clients receive faxes in their email inboxes as

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graphic file attachments. They will send faxes by printing to
the FaxFinder server from application programs.
FaxFinder Operation
The FaxFinder Fax Servers provides two-way fax service to PC
client users on an Ethernet network.
Fax Sending
For outgoing faxing, users send faxes by using the Print
command of any application program and selecting the
FaxFinder as the target Printer.
Fax Receiving: Automated vs. Manual Routing
For incoming fax service, the FaxFinder converts the incoming
faxes into graphic files (PDF or TIF) that are sent as email
attachments to fax recipients on the ethernet network. These
emails may then either go directly to the recipient (Automated
Routing Mode) or to an attendant who will forward them to their
ultimate recipients (Manual Routing Mode).
To use Automated Routing Mode, the FaxFinder must operate
in conjunction with a PBX and the PBX must be able to route
many incoming DID fax numbers to a group of station ports as
DTMF digits. On the Multi-Tech website (look up “FaxFinder”
under Documents and see Configuration Guides) we have a list
of certified PBX configuration guides for FaxFinders. If you

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believe that your PBX has the necessary DID routing capability
but your PBX is not listed, contact Multi-Tech Technical Support
(see page 2). In Automated Routing Mode, the line ports on the
FaxFinder will be connected to the appropriate station ports on
your PBX.
With Manual Routing, each phone line connected to the
FaxFinder can have an email address assigned to it. In this case
the POTS lines will be connected to the line ports on the
FaxFinder.

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Quick Hookup FaxFinder Cabling Guide
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Quick Hookup for FF-120/220
FaxFinder FF-120/220 Hookup
Power Cable
Receptacle
Cabling to your IP network.
RJ-45 connector.
Cabling to telco POTS lines
or PBX station ports.
LINE 1 LINE 2 LAN 1 CONSOLE
RESET
Cabling to computer running
terminal software.
For debugging purposes only.
Connector at FaxFinder: RJ-45.
Connector at computer: DB-9.
Reset
Switch
Line 2 appears
on FF220 only.

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Quick Hookup for FF-420/820

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Earth Grounding for FF-420/820
Product
Ground
Screw
Grounding connectors
must be secured
permanently to
product ground screw
and earth ground screw.
Earth Ground Screw:
Connected to
Permanent Earth Ground
of Building’s
Electrical System
Ground Wire:
Size 18AWG
or thicker
FF-420/820
Unit
GND

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Cabling Process
Summary: Place the FaxFinder in a convenient location, and
then connect it to your AC power outlet and Ethernet.
1. Connect FaxFinder to AC Outlet.
A. FF-120/220 Power. Plug the DC power transformer into
a power outlet or power strip. Secure the other end to
the Power Receptacle on your FaxFinder. Secure the
power cord to the connector with the lock nut. (Builds of
FF-120/220 for outside North America have a 2-piece
power connection.)
Caution: Use only the DC power transformer supplied
with the FaxFinder. Use of any other
transformer voids the warranty and can
damage the FaxFinder.
P
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w
e
r
C
a
b
l
e
Receptacle
LINE 1 LINE 2 LAN 1 CONSOLE
RESET
Lock Nut
FF-120/220

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B. FF-420/820 Power. Connect the power cable between
the unit and a power outlet.
COMMAND
ETHERNET
87
5
312 4 6
FF-420/820

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2.Verify powering.
Power Status CF LAN 1
LNK 100 Line 1 TD RD TR CD Line 2
TD RD TR CD
FF-120/220
Power
LED
Status LED
Power Status Ethernet Modem 1
TD RD CD Modem 2
TD RD CD Modem 3 TD RD CD
Modem 4
TD RD CD Modem 5 TD RD CD Modem 6 TD RD CD Modem 7 TD RD CD Modem 8 TD RD CD
LNK IOO
FF-420/820
Status LED
Power LED
R
After power is applied, the Power LED comes on immediately
but there is a 4-second delay before the Status LED comes on.
In normal operation, the Status LED will be flashing.
When you apply power, the FaxFinder performs a diagnostic
self-test. The Status indicator flashes when the test is complete
and the unit is ready. If this does not happen, check that the
power supply is solidly connected and that the AC outlet is live.

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3. Connect FaxFinder to Ethernet Network.
Plug one end of your RJ45 ethernet cable into the FaxFinder’s
ethernet jack and the other end into your network ethernet hub.
This ethernet cable is not included with your FaxFinder unit.
COMMAND
ETHERNET
87
5
312 4 6
Ethernet
Receptacle
FF-120/220 LINE 1 LINE 2 LAN 1 CONSOLE
RESET
FF-420/820
Caution: Before connecting to the Ethernet Network, make sure
that the network to which you are connecting the FaxFinder is not
a 192.168.2.x subnet. Because the FaxFinder’s factory default IP
address is 192.168.2.1, connecting it to a network that has a
different device at that same IP address would cause data
interference.
If it is a 192.168.2.x subnet, connect from the Administrative PC
to the FaxFinder using an RJ45 crossover cable until the
FaxFinder’s IP address has been configured. Thereafter, connect
the FaxFinder into the network with an ordinary RJ45 cable.

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4. Connect to Telephony Service
The FaxFinder’s fax modems can either be connected to a PBX
(for use in Automated Routing Mode) or to a POTS line
(for use in Manual Routing Mode).
Connection for
Automated Routing Mode Connection for Manual Routing Mode
Plug one end of the phone
cable into the FaxFinder’s
LINE jack and the other
into an available Station
Port on the PBX.
Plug one end of the phone
cable into the FaxFinder’s
LINE jack and the other end
into your standard telephone
receptacle.
One RJ11-to-RJ11 cable is included for each port of your
FaxFinder (1 for FF120, 2 for FF220; 4 for FF420; 8 for FF820).
Automated Routing Mode
Manual
Routing
Mode
COMMAND
ETHERNET
87
5
312 4 6
LINE 1 LINE 2 LAN 1 CONSOLE
RESET

Patents
This device is covered by one or more of the following patents: 6,031,867;
6,012,113; 6,009,082; 5,905,794; 5,864,560; 5,815,567; 5,815,503; 5,812,534;
5,809,068; 5,790,532; 5,764,628; 5,764,627; 5,754,589; D394,250; 5,724,356;
5,673,268; 5,673,257; 5,644,594; 5,628,030; 5,619,508; 5,617,423; 5,600,649;
5,592,586; 5,577,041; 5,574,725; D374,222; 5,559,793; 5,546,448; 5,546,395;
5,535,204; 5,500,859; 5,471,470; 5,463,616; 5,453,986; 5,452,289; 5,450,425;
D361,764; D355,658; D355,653; D353,598; D353,144; 5,355,365; 5,309,562;
5,301,274. Other patents pending.
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