Multitech MTASR3-200 User manual

Remote Access Device
Remote Access Server
with Integrated
WAN Devices
Model MTASR3-200
Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide
S000334B Revision B
RASFinder Model MTASR3-200
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Record of Revisions
Revision Description
AReplaces printed Quick Start 82072506 (5/31/00).
(2/25/04) Manual revised to remove coax cable connection.
BUpdated the Technical Support contact list and
(6/20/07) warranty statement and corrected the pin out for the
command cable.Updated CD image.
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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Contents
Introduction.................................................................................... 4
Related Documentation ................................................................. 4
Safety Warnings ............................................................................ 5
Unpacking your RASFinder ........................................................... 6
Cabling your RASFinder ................................................................ 7
InstallingYour RASFinder Software ............................................... 9
IP Routing Setup ................................................................... 14
Setting UpYour Remote User Database...................................... 17
Setting Up Remote Access Dial In User Server (RADIUS).......... 25
Final Routing Setup .................................................................... 28

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Introduction
Welcome to Multi-Tech's RASFinder™, Model MTASR3-200, a
dial-up Remote Access Server (RAS) with three built-in 56K
modems for connecting telecommuters and mobile users to a
corporate LAN. A secondary capability of the RASFinder is LAN-
to-LANrouting.
In its basic (remote access) function, the RASFinder supports up
to three concurrent dial-in sessions and IP or IPX remote access.
It also provides dial-out and faxing support for PC users on a
Novell IPX network.
The RASFinder features a 10BaseT port for local LAN connection,
a Command Port for configuration, and three internalV.90
modems*.System management is provided through the command
port using bundled Windows®based software which provides
easy-to-use configuration menus.
Remote Access Device
Figure 1. RASFinder Model MTASR3-200
Note: Although these modems are capable of 56K bps download
performance, line impairments, public telephone infrastructure and
other external technological factors currently prevent maximum 56
Kbpsconnections.
Related Documentation
The MTASR3-200 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
properoperation.

Introduction
Safety Warnings
1. Never install phone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install phone jacks in wet locations unless
the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
3.This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed computers.
4. Never touch uninsulated phone wires or terminals unless
the phone line has been disconnected at the network
interface.
5. Use caution when installing or modifying phone lines.
6. Avoid using a phone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical
shock from lightning.
7. Do not use the phone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.
8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger
Telecommunication line cord.
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Unpacking your RASFinder
Remove all items from the box.See Figure 2.
MADEINU.S.A
MADE IN U.S.A
RD TD CL LK RD TD CD NS DS RD TD CD
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www.multitech.com
Voice/Fax over IP Networks
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Remote Access Device
Figure 2. UnpackingYour RASFinder

Cabling
Cabling your RASFinder
Cabling your RASFinder involves making the proper WAN,
Ethernet, Command Port, and Power connections. Figure 3 shows
the back panel connectors and the associated cable connections.
TThe following procedure provides step-by-step instructions for
connecting the cables to your RASFinder.
WAN Connections
Power Connection
Ethernet Connection
LINK3 LINK2 LINK1 ETHERNET C MMAND P WER
10BASET 10BASE2
N
FF
Command Cable
(supplied)
User-Supplied Cable
DB 5 (male) to
DB9 (female)
Figure 3. Cable Connections
1. Connect the RASFinder to a PC using the short RJ-45 to
DB9 (female) cable provided with your unit.Plug the RJ-45
end of the cable into the Command Port of the RASFinder
and the other end into the PC's serial port.See Figure 3.
2. Connect an RJ-45 (UTP) cable to the 10 BASE-T
connector on the back of the RASFinder. Connect the
other end of the cable to your LAN.
3. Connect one end of an RJ-11 cable to each of the LINK
Connectors on the RASFinder (labeled LINK 1,
LINK 2, and LINK 3) and connect the other end to the
phone jacks (as shown in Figure 3).
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4. Connect one end of the power supply to a live AC outlet
and connect the other end to the RASFinder as shown in
Figure 3.The power connector is a 6-pin circular DIN
connector.
5. Turn on power to the RASFinder by setting the backpanel
ON/OFF switch to the ON position.Wait for the Fail LED
on the RASFinder to go OFF before proceeding.This may
take a couple of minutes to go OFF.
At this time your RASFinder is completely cabled and
powered on.
Proceed to the next section to install the RASFinder software.

Software
Installing Your RASFinder Software
The RASFinder software is set up to default to a Remote Access
Server (RAS) application.Within the RAS application, you can
configure the RASFinder to communicate with either a Radius
Server for centralized network security or a proprietary Remote
User Data base utility to establish your remote user profiles.You
can also configure the RASFinder as a router for LAN-to-LAN
routing.
The RASFinder CD-ROM contains your RASFinder software, this
Quick Start, and the User Guide.The RASFinder CD-ROM is auto-
detectable, and should start automatically when inserted into your
CD-ROM drive. After configuring your RASFinder, you can view
the User Guide by clicking theView Manuals icon and selecting
either the Quick Start or User Guide.
1. Insert the RASFinder CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your
local PC.The CD-ROM should start automatically;however, it
may take 10 to 20 seconds for the RASFinder screen to
appear.
If the RASFinder Splash screen does not appear automatical-
ly, click My Computer, right-click the CD-ROM drive icon, then
click (Autorun or AutoPlay).
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2. When the RASFinder screen appears, click the Install RAS
Software button.
3. The welcome screen is displayed.
Press Enter or click Next> to continue.
4. The Choose Destination Location dialog box is displayed.
Follow the onscreen instructions to install your RASFinder
software.
You can either choose a different Destination Location for your
RASFinder software by clicking Browse, or select the default
destination by pressing Enter or clicking Next>.
It is recommended that you accept the default folder,
C:\RASFind.xxx
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