Internet Access forLAN-Based UsersModel MTPSR3-100User Guide

10MTPSR3-100 User GuideSpecificationsProtocolsPoint-To-Point Protocol (PPP), MultiLink Point-To-Point Protocol(MLPPP), and Serial Line Internet Protoc

11Chapter 1 - Introduction and DescriptionA Typical Internet ApplicationA typical Internet application is shown in Figure 1-4. In this example, the wo

12MTPSR3-100 User GuideThe ProxyServer supports scripting on any WAN ports that are configured as asynchronous. Thisfeature can be very useful when so

Chapter 2 - Installation

14MTPSR3-100 User GuideIntroductionThis chapter is organized to guide you through the unpacking and installation of your ProxyServer.The unpacking sec

15Chapter 2 - InstallationCabling Your ProxyServerCabling your ProxyServer involves making the proper Power (PWR), Ethernet (LAN), and WAN(WAN1, 2, 3)

16MTPSR3-100 User Guide

Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration

18MTPSR3-100 User GuideLoading Your ProxyServer SoftwareThe ProxyServer software and User Guide are contained on the ProxyServer CD. The CD is auto-de

19Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration4 Press Enter or click Next> to continue.5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install your ProxyS

User GuideS0000000 Revision BSerial ProxyServer (Model No MTPSR3-100)This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expre

20MTPSR3-100 User GuideWizard SetupThe Wizard Setup provides you with a process to input the basic configuration information needed toconfigure your P

21Chapter 3 - Software Loading and ConfigurationIP Wizard SetupThe IP Wizard Setup dialog guides you through the assignment of LAN and WAN IP addressi

22MTPSR3-100 User GuideWAN Link(s) Wizard SetupThe WAN Link(s) Wizard Setup guides you through two main processes. First you are instructed toenable (

23Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration17 During the reboot, the BT (Boot) LED will be on. Wait for the BT LED to go off beforeproceeding. On

24MTPSR3-100 User Guide

Chapter 4 - ProxyServer Software

26MTPSR3-100 User GuideIntroductionThis chapter describes the ProxyServer software with the intent to show you how to makechanges to the configuration

27Chapter 4 - ProxyServer SoftwareProxy SetupThe Proxy Setup menu consists of 13 buttons, ten of which allow you to display and change theIP protocol,

28MTPSR3-100 User GuideChanging IP ParametersThe IP Setup dialog box establishes the IP addressing for your LAN and WAN ports. To change theIP Setup p

29Chapter 4 - ProxyServer SoftwareChanging WAN Port ParametersIn order to change the WAN port parameters of Data Communications Equipment (DCE) device

iiiContentsChapter 1 - Introduction and DescriptionIntroduction ...

30MTPSR3-100 User GuideChanging Internet ParametersThe Internet Setup dialog box is used to establish the Internet options for the WAN ports. Paramete

31Chapter 4 - ProxyServer SoftwareClicking the Advanced tab brings up the parameters that affect all of the WAN links.The ProxyServer is capable of pe

32MTPSR3-100 User GuideEnabling the DHCP ServerThe DHCP Server feature manages all IP address assignments within a workgroup, and is enabled inthe DHC

33Chapter 4 - ProxyServer SoftwareAdding Proxy ApplicationsCertain software on your LAN may require a TCP or UDP port usage that is not currently supp

34MTPSR3-100 User GuideEnabling the Virtual ServerThe Virtual Server Setup dialog box allows you to assign a virtual address to a statically assigneds

35Chapter 4 - ProxyServer SoftwareViewing StatisticsThe ProxyServer is capable of providing statistics for each port and for the whole system. Thesest

36MTPSR3-100 User GuideRunning DiagnosticsProxy Setup lets you perform various hardware tests on the LAN and WAN links. The Diagnosticsdialog box is d

Chapter 5 - Client Setup

38MTPSR3-100 User GuideIntroductionThe information provided in this chapter enables multiple users to configure their Windows® PCs toaccess the Intern

39Chapter 5 - Client SetupConfiguring in Windows 95/98Perform the following steps to set up your Windows 95/98 PC:Note: All of the hardware and screen

ivChapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech SupportIntroduction ...

40MTPSR3-100 User Guide3 Check for binding between the adapter and TCP/IP. In the Network dialog, click on yourEthernet adapter to select it, then cli

41Chapter 5 - Client Setup5 Select TCP/IP, then click Properties to open the TCP/IP Properties window.6 Select the IP Address tab.The IP addressing me

42MTPSR3-100 User Guide8 If DHCP Services are NOT active on the ProxyServer, you will have to manually enter yourIP address. Select manual addressing

43Chapter 5 - Client Setup10 Click on the Gateway tab.11 In the New gateway field, enter the IP address of the ProxyServer’s Ethernet port and clickAd

44MTPSR3-100 User Guide12 Click on the DNS Configuration tab. Verify that Enable DNS is selected (checked).13 In the Host field, enter your user name

45Chapter 5 - Client Setup16 In the Network dialog, Click OK. You are returned to the Control Panel.Use the following checklist to record all the conf

46MTPSR3-100 User GuideInstalling TCP/IP (Win95/98)If TCP/IP is not already installed, perform the following steps:Note: For this procedure you may ne

47Chapter 5 - Client SetupConfiguring in Windows NTPerform the following steps to set up your Windows NT workstation PC:Note: All of the hardware and

48MTPSR3-100 User Guide4 Click on the Bindings tab.5 In the Show Bindings for drop down list, select all adapters. A list of all adapters isdisplayed.

49Chapter 5 - Client Setup8 In the Network Protocols list select TCP/IP, then click Properties. The Microsoft TCP/IPProperties dialog is displayed.9 C

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description

50MTPSR3-100 User Guide11 If DHCP Services are NOT active on the ProxyServer, you will have to manually enter yourIP address. Select manual addressing

51Chapter 5 - Client Setup15 Click on the DNS tab. The Domain Name System (DNS) properties are displayed.16 In the Host Name field, type your user nam

52MTPSR3-100 User Guide20 Click Add. You are returned to the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog, DNS tab, and thenew address appears in the DNS Search

53Chapter 5 - Client SetupInstalling TCP/IP (WinNT)If TCP/IP is not already installed, perform the following steps:Note: For this procedure you may ne

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Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech Support

56MTPSR3-100 User GuideIntroductionThis chapter will provide you the resources for receiving service or support for your ProxyServer. Thechapter start

57Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech SupportTech SupportMulti-Tech has an excellent staff of technical support personnel available to help you get

58MTPSR3-100 User GuideServiceIf your tech support specialist decides that service is required, your ProxyServer can be sent (freightprepaid) to our f

59Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech SupportThe Multi-Tech BBSFor customers who do not have Internet access, Multi-Tech maintains a bulletin board

6MTPSR3-100 User GuideIntroductionWelcome to Multi-Tech’s new Serial ProxyServer, model MTPSR3-100, a single, secure gateway thatprovides multiple LAN

60MTPSR3-100 User GuideAbout Multi-Tech’s Internet PresenceMulti-Tech is a commercial user on the Internet, and we retrieve messages from our customer

Appendixes

62MTPSR3-100 User GuideAppendix A - Cabling DiagramsCommand Port Cable1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8PIN NO.4783261512345678To DTEDevice(e.g., PC)CLEAR TO SEND

63Appendix B - Script CommandsAppendix B - Script CommandsA script file can be used to automate certain operations. The script file is a text file con

64MTPSR3-100 User GuideExample Script:proc main;string login_prompt;string user_name;string password_prompt;string password;string shell_menu;string s

65Appendix C - Regulatory InformationAppendix C - Regulatory InformationFCC DeclarationNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with t

66MTPSR3-100 User GuideAppendix D - Modifying Command and Response StringsModem TypesTo add, edit or delete a modem configured for use on the WAN link

Glossary of Terms

68MTPSR3-100 User GuideAAccess: The T1 line element made up of two pairs of wire thatthe telephone company brings to the customer premises. TheAccess

69GlossaryBit Error Rate Test (BERT): A device or routine that measuresthe quality of data transmission. A known bit pattern istransmitted, and the er

7Chapter 1 - Introduction and DescriptionChapter 4 - ProxyServer SoftwareChapter 4 describes the ProxyServer software with the approach of how to make

70MTPSR3-100 User GuideCompression: 1. The process of eliminating gaps, empty fields,redundancies, and unnecessary data to shorten the length ofrecord

71GlossaryDTMF (Dual-Tone MultiFrequency): A generic push-buttonconcept made popular by AT&T TouchTone.EE&M: A telephony trunking system used

72MTPSR3-100 User GuideFrame Relay Implementors Forum: A group of companiessupporting a common specification for frame relay connection tolink custome

73GlossaryLLAPB: Link Access Procedure Balanced; based on the X.25Layer 2 specification. A full-duplex point-to-point, bit-synchronousprotocol commonl

74MTPSR3-100 User GuideOObject-Oriented: A method for structuring programs ashierarchically organized classes describing the data andoperations of obj

75GlossaryPublic Switched Telephone Network (PSTN): The group ofcircuit-switching voice carriers, which are commonly used asanalog data communications

76MTPSR3-100 User GuideStop Bit: One of the variables used for timing in asynchronousdata transmission. Depending on the devices, each charactermay be

77GlossaryTopology: Physical layout of network components (cables,stations, gateways, and hubs). Three basic interconnectiontopologies are star, ring,

78MTPSR3-100 User GuideIndexAAccessories... 60Adding Proxy Applications...

79IndexSScripting ... 29, 63Secondary Server ... 2

8MTPSR3-100 User GuideFront Panel DescriptionThe front panel contains LEDs that provide the status of the three channels, receive and transmitdata ind

9Chapter 1 - Introduction and DescriptionBack and Side Panel DescriptionsThe cable connections for the ProxyServer are made at the back panel. In addi