Model MTASR1-100 Single WAN Multi-Protocol Router Owner’s Manual Owner's Manual 82052804 Revision E RouteFinder100TM (Model No MTASR1-100) 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 © 1997, 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. Record of Revisions Revision Description C Manual revised to include new software version 2.01 and configuration examples. All pages at revision C. (5/19/97) D Manual revised to include new RouteFinder software version 2.20 and configuration examples. All pages at (9/22/97) revision D. E Manual revised to include new SIMM module and features. All pages at revision E. (12/15/97) 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: RouteFinder, MultiRouter, MultiExpress, and the Multi-Tech logo. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft. BONDING: The BONDING Consortium Banyan, VINES and VIP Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. 2205 Woodale Drive Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 Fax 612-785-3500 or 800-328-9717 Tech Support (800) 972-2439 BBS (612) 785-3702 or (800) 392-2432 Internet Address: http://www.multitech.com Fax-Back (612) 717-5888 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 commercial 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. 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. Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description 1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................8 1.2 About This Manual............................................................................................................................8 1.3 Network Overview..........................................................................................................................10 1.3.1 Packet.................................................................................................................................11 1.3.2 Network Address...............................................................................................................12 1.4 Typical Applications........................................................................................................................14 1.4.1 Typical IP Application.........................................................................................................14 1.4.2 Typical Frame Relay Application........................................................................................16 1.4.3 Subscription.......................................................................................................................16 1.4.4 Configuration.....................................................................................................................17 1.5 Specifications.................................................................................................................................21 Requirement...................................................................................................................................21 Chapter 2 - Front and Back Panel Descriptions 2.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................24 2.2 Front Panel.....................................................................................................................................24 2.3 Back Panel.....................................................................................................................................25 2.4 Shunts............................................................................................................................................26 Chapter 3 - Installation 3.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................28 3.2 Unpacking.......................................................................................................................................28 3.3 Installation......................................................................................................................................29 3.4 V.35 Shunt Procedure.....................................................................................................................30 Chapter 4 - Software Loading and Configuration 4.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................34 4.2 Loading Software............................................................................................................................34 Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software 5.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................44 5.2 Router Configuration.......................................................................................................................44 5.2.1 Setup Menu.......................................................................................................................44 5.2.2 Protocol Stacks..................................................................................................................45 5.2.3 Device Drivers...................................................................................................................45 5.2.4 Other Setup.......................................................................................................................46 5.2.5 Actions...............................................................................................................................46 5.2.6 IP (Internet Protocol) Port Setup........................................................................................47 5.2.7 IPX (Internet Packet Exchange) Virtual Port Setup...........................................................53 5.2.8 Spanning Tree Bridging Setup...........................................................................................57 5.2.9 Point-To-Point Protocol Setup............................................................................................59 5.2.10WAN Port Setup................................................................................................................63 5.2.11Frame Relay Setup............................................................................................................66 5.2.12SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Setup.....................................................70 5.2.13Applications Setup.............................................................................................................71 5.2.14 Filtering..............................................................................................................................74 5.2.15Diagnostics........................................................................................................................80 5.3 Download Default Setup.................................................................................................................82 5.4 Download Firmware Update...........................................................................................................84 5.5 Configuration Port Setup ................................................................................................................ 86 5.6 WAN Device Configuration ............................................................................................................. 88 5.7 Remote User Data Base................................................................................................................. 90 5.7.1 Add User ............................................................................................................................ 91 Chapter 6 - Configuration Examples 6.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 94 6.2 Two RouteFinder100s with External TA .......................................................................................... 94 6.2.1 Setting Up the Mounds View Operation With IP