lighting MultiCom LAN Access Center, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual Version 1 5 99 2 25 MultiCom LAN Access Center ...

Page 2: ...DN cables option 1 Power cable 1 Straight Ethernet cable 1 DB9 console cable 2 Rack mount metal pieces with 8 screws 4 Plastic legs 1 User s Manual with Warranty Registration Card for one free update 1 CD ROM including the Reference Manual and configuration software CBL 530F V35M option CBL 530F X21M option ...

Page 3: ...MultiCom LAN Access Center User s Manual I Warranty Warranty 1 ...

Page 4: ...time Copyright 1997 1999 LIGHTNING Instrumentation SA No part of this docu ment may be reproduced in any manner without the prior written consent of LIGHTNING Instrumentation SA WARRANTY ON HARDWARE LIGHTNING Instrumentation SA warrants all hardware products of its manufac ture to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 12 months from date of delivery Opening the cover voids the warra...

Page 5: ...ce of the equipment The warranties set forth above for hardware software and firmware are the sole warranties applicable to Lightning products THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ARE EXCLUDED LIMITATION OF LIABILITY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL LIGHTNING INSTRUMENTATION SA BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR ANY...

Page 6: ...bills due to misconfiguration protocol errors polling applications potential software or firmware errors and so forth THE USER AND THE USER ONLY IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL INCURRED ISDN COSTS TRADEMARKS MultiCom and Lightning are registered trademarks of LIGHTNING Instrumenta tion SA All other trademarks are property of their respective owners REVISIONS The information in this document is subje...

Page 7: ...NET PORTS 11 1 4 1 ETHERNET LEDS 12 1 4 2 INSTALLATION FOR THIN ETHERNET 13 1 4 3 INSTALLATION FOR TWISTED PAIR ETHERNET 14 1 4 4 CONNECTING SERIAL DEVICES 15 1 5 CONNECTING PRI CARDS 16 1 6 CONNECTING 4BRI CARDS 18 1 7 CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE 20 1 8 STARTING UP YOUR MultiCom 21 1 9 GETTING S TARTED 23 C HAPTER 2 DO NOT CONNECT TO A NETWORK BEFORE 24 2 1 EASYCONFIG 24 2 2 INSTALLING EASYCONFIG ...

Page 8: ...ENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQ 30 3 1 GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEME 32 3 2 CONNECTING TO A DISTANT SITE 33 3 3 CHECKING THE ETHERNET CONNECTION 33 3 4 CHECKING THE ISDN CONNECTION 33 3 5 FURTHER TROUBLE SHOOTING 34 3 6 CONFIGURATION 35 C HAPTER 4 INSTALLING FOR CONFIGURATION 36 4 1 DEFAULT CONFIGURATION 36 4 2 RESETTING THE DEFAULT CONFIGURATION 37 4 3 APPENDIX 39 C HAPTER 5 SPECIFICATIONS 40 5 1 MUL...

Page 9: ...device designed to connect remote Ethernet networks through Basic Rate ISDN Primary Rate ISDN or syn chronous serial leased lines It is easy to install and works with standard TCP IP and IPX SPX software To set up your MultiCom LAN Access Center simply fol low the steps described in the following chapter ...

Page 10: ... damage to Customer Support so that action can be initiated to repair or replace damaged or missing items or instructions issued for returning items The responsibility of the manufacturer ends at the delivery to the first carrier ALL CLAIMS for loss damage or nondelivery must be made against the delivering carrier WITHIN 8 DAYS OF RECEIPT of shipment TO RETURN THE PRODUCT 1 2 Please obtain instruc...

Page 11: ...e console connector is shown in Figure 2 The fifth slot is reserved for future use and cannot accept standard expansion modules Figure 1 Location of the console connector Figure 2 Pin out of the console connector Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Console Ethernet Serial2 Serial1 Console port Pin Description 1 not connected 2 Receive Data 3 Transmit Data 4 Data Terminal Ready 5 Ground 6 not connec...

Page 12: ... Manual The protocol used by this port is a standard asynchronous serial protocol with the following parameters Figure 3 Serial configuration Protocol Asynchronous Baud rate 9600 bps Number of data bits 8 Parity No parity Number of stop bits 1 Handshake None Line drivers RS 232 V 28 ...

Page 13: ...r Unit Interface AUI connector to connect an adapter to a Thick 10 Base 5 a Thin 10 Base 2 or an Optical Fiber 10 Base FL Ethernet link Figure 4 Ethernet connectors NOTE The MultiCom LAN Access Center automatically detects the type of Ether net connection used When both connectors are used 10 Base T takes precedence over AUI If the 10 Base T link goes down the AUI connector will be used instead pr...

Page 14: ...on the 10 Base T connector Rear panel Rx LED This LED indicates all Ethernet traffic on the connected network Figure 5 Rear panel Ethernet LEDs WARNING Do not connect the MultiCom to an ISDN line with any cable other than the one delivered with the MultiCom Twisted pair Ether net 10 Base T cables use the same RJ 45 connectors as ISDN but they are not compatible Using the wrong cable or connecting ...

Page 15: ...s functioning without your MultiCom 2 Plug a Thin Ethernet AUI adaptor into the AUI connector as shown in Figure 4 of your MultiCom 3 Connect a T connector to the AUI adaptor 4 Open your network and connect both ends to the T connector Figure 6 Typical Thin Ethernet network Standard 10 Base 2 Ethernet Cable BNC T Connectors 50 Ohms termination 50 Ohms termination AUI adapter ...

Page 16: ...R ETHERNET 1 4 4 1 Make sure that your Ethernet Hub is functioning 2 Plug the provided gray Ethernet cable into your Ethernet Hub 3 Plug the other end into the RJ 45 connector on your MultiCom LAN Access Center as shown in Figure 4 Figure 7 Typical twisted pair Ethernet network HUB Ethernet Hub Standard 10 Base T Ethernet Cable ...

Page 17: ...daptor cables for standard modem interfaces These cables are available through your distributor Please be sure to order the right cable corresponding to your modem NOTE Digital modems may require special cables Contact Lightning s Tech nical Support in that case Table 6 Serial port cables Reference Description Connector types CBL 530F V35M V 35 adaptor cable 2 meters EIA 530 Alt A female V 35 male...

Page 18: ... properly wired Off This indicates that the ISDN link has been disactivated by the remote switch This is rare but may happen with some switches When needed the link should automatically be reactivated Green This indicates that the ISDN link is OK Orange This indicates that there is traffic on the D channel Aux ETH PRI ETH Link PRI Link 1 Rx 2 Rx 3 Shield 4 Tx 5 Tx 6 Shield 7 n c 8 n c Primary Rate...

Page 19: ...anual 17 Depending on your country you may need a special adaptor cable to connect the S2m to your local carrier Please contact your local Distributor in that case Here is the pin out of the S2m RJ 45 connector Pin Description 1 Rx 2 Rx 3 Shield 4 Tx 5 Tx 6 Shield 7 not connected 8 not connected ...

Page 20: ...e ISDN link has been disactivated by the remote switch When needed the link should automatically be reactivated Green This indicates that the ISDN link is OK It may become red after a certain time THIS IS NORMAL It should become green again as soon as you need it Orange This indicates that there is traffic on the D channel Basic Rate ISDN TE BRI 2 BRI 3 BRI 1 BRI 4 BAKOM 97 0309 I N Made in Switze...

Page 21: ...STALLATION FOR TWISTED PAIR ETHERNET MultiCom LAN Access Center User s Manual 19 Here is the pin out of an S0 RJ 45 connector Pin Description 1 not connected 2 not connected 3 Tx 4 Rx 5 Rx 6 Tx 7 not connected 8 not connected ...

Page 22: ...onnect the Power Cable to an AC wall socket and then to the power connector on your MultiCom LAN Access Center Figure 9 Power connector This will launch the start up operation for your MultiCom LAN Access Center described in the next paragraph Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Console Ethernet Serial2 Serial1 Power connector ...

Page 23: ...The left LEDs 1 8 are blinking orange This is the test for the default configuration see section 4 3 on page 37 The slot LEDs turn green or off depending on your configu ration This indicates that the MultiCom has detected and initialized the correspond ing optional expansion modules The Ethernet LED turns green This indicates that the Ethernet connection is properly wired The Serial LEDs turn gre...

Page 24: ...CHAPTER 1 INSTALLATION STARTING UP YOUR MultiCom 22 MultiCom LAN Access Center User s Manual ...

Page 25: ...Pocket MultiCom User s Manual 23 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 This chapter describes the installation procedure for your MultiCom in a few simple steps ...

Page 26: ... allows you to modify it through some simple dialog boxes and saves the modified configuration back into the router INSTALLING EASYCONFIG ON WINDOWS 95 98 NT 2 2 1 NOTE EasyConfig runs also on Apple PowerMacintosh using the Windows 95 98 emulator Virtual PC 2 1 2 earlier versions are not fully compliant by Connectix Corp To install the EasyConfig wizard on your computer execute the following opera...

Page 27: ...D 4 Then install the MultiCom Utilities by following the instructions If possible don t modify the proposed values USING EASYCONFIG 2 2 2 1 Start the EasyConfig from the place it has been installed in by default Start Programs MultiCom Utilities EasyConfig 2 Choose I want to manually con figure my router network set tings and press on Next ...

Page 28: ...er you will find an Acrobat PDF file with a short tutorial on using EasyConfig and particularily an example on how to con figure your Pocket MultiCom for static IP addressing USING EASYCONFIG WITH EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 2 2 4 On the CD ROM you will also find in the mcutils Examples folder all the example configuration files LCF of the Examples chapter of the Reference Manual You may read these fil...

Page 29: ...ort list of these can also be found in 3 FINE TUNING THE CONFIGURATION 2 4 For further configuration you can use the router s built in Web server at the router s IP address by default http 10 0 0 1 or use the EditConfig Win dows application which both let you modify the configuration file generated by EasyConfig CONNECTING TO THE COMMAND INTERFACE 2 5 For detailed control of the router as well as ...

Page 30: ...yper Terminal with Windows Once connected your MultiCom displays its user interface on your terminal screen You can now auto configure your MultiCom the commands Upgrade Key if needed and Setup or use EasyConfig with the COM port You can also reset the default configuration as described in 4 NOTE If you see messages from the MultiCom in your terminal emulator win dow but cannot type in commands ch...

Page 31: ...Center User s Manual 29 Chapter 3 Testing 3 This chapter provides instructions for checking whether your MultiCom LAN Access Center is cor rectly configured and that the Ethernet and ISDN con nections are working correctly ...

Page 32: ...ccess the Internet There can be multiple causes for such a behaviour First of all make sure that you have chosen a small timeout value for closing the line The default value is 90 seconds If the line stays open longer than that you may have an internal problem e g a misconfigured machine on your local network or an external problem a misconfigured router talking to your MultiCom To find out where ...

Page 33: ...utable subnet that is also used locally by the AutoConfiguration setup To connect anyway you can manually change the generated configuration to use the pri vate B class 192 168 0 0 subnet with SubnetMask 255 255 0 0 Such a configuration is given in the examples section of the Reference Manual on the CD ROM 6 When I use the SecureWall function sending mail is very slow why Some external mailers che...

Page 34: ... Center User s Manual GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEME 3 2 In case of connection problems just looking at the signals behaviour can give useful hints for finding your configuration problem A general scheme valid for AutoConfiguration setting with DHCP and SIUA is shown below ...

Page 35: ...ccess Center to connect to it directly If the connection opens this confirms that your Ethernet software is working correctly If the connection does not open make sure that you typed in the correct IP address If you did there is probably a problem with either the configuration of your MultiCom LAN Access Center or your computer Refer to 3 2 General Trouble Shooting Scheme on page 32 for details If...

Page 36: ...Reference Manual for further trouble shooting Especially try first the Diagnose command 1 Run a Web browser specifying the IP address of your MultiCom 2 The connection opens and asks for your user name and password if set 3 The MultiCom LAN Access Center home page appears 4 Click on the link Diagnostics corre sponding to the Diagnose command 5 You will receive basic diagnostics Follow the suggesti...

Page 37: ... 4 Configuration 4 This chapter describes how to install your MultiCom LAN Access Center in order to set the configuration for the first time or to modify the existing configura tion It also provides instructions for resetting the default configuration ...

Page 38: ...up process is finished your MultiCom LAN Access Center will dis plays its user interface on your screen You can now configure your MultiCom LAN Access Center using the EasyConfig Windows wizard or manually according to the instructions in the Configuration section of the Reference Manual DEFAULT CONFIGURATION 4 2 When shipped your MultiCom LAN Access Center has a default configuration file with th...

Page 39: ...THE DEFAULT CONFIGURATION 4 3 If you want to return to a safe configuration or if you have forgotten your pass word you can temporarily restart your MultiCom in its default configuration by using the console 1 Install your MultiCom LAN Access Center for a console connection as described in 1 1 Checking Your Package Contents on page 8 2 During the start up operation when all left LEDs are blinking ...

Page 40: ...r MultiCom LAN Access Center with the default configu ration follow the standard set of instructions for modifying configuration as described in the Config section of your Reference Manual NOTE The user s configuration file is not overwritten by this manipulation It will be available again the next time you reboot your MultiCom ...

Page 41: ...MultiCom LAN Access Center User s Manual 39 Chapter 5 Appendix 5 You will find here the Warranty Registration Card if you cannot use the on line registration form and detailed technical information ...

Page 42: ...uirements 230 VAC max 3 A 50 Hz Temperature Ranges 5 to 40 C Humidity 10 to 85 non condensing Approvals EuroISDN LACx4BRI BAKOM 97 0309 I N NET3 LACxPRI BAKOM 97 0310 I N NET5 Pending for USA Japan and Taiwan ROC CONSOLE PORT 5 1 2 Connector EIA 574 Protocol Asynchronous RS 232 Speed 9600 bps Number of Data Bits 8 Number of Stop Bits 1 Parity Bit No parity Handshake None Line Drivers RS 232 V 28 0...

Page 43: ... Protocol IEEE 802 3 Speed 10 Mbits s SERIAL PORTS 5 1 4 Connectors EIA 530 Alt A Protocol Synchronous V 35 V 36 X 21 Clock speed Up to 2 Mbits s ISDN BRI 5 1 5 Connectors FCC68 EuroISDN RJ 45 Protocol S0 TE DDI Speed 2 x 64 Kbits s ISDN PRI 5 1 6 Connectors FCC68 EuroISDN RJ 45 Protocol S2m TE DDI Speed 30 x 64 Kbits s ...

Page 44: ...ame of Product LAN Access Center MultiCom Reference Number LAC IPIPXB and LAC IPIPXB E and Name of Product 4 BRI ISDN Interface module Reference Number LACx4BRI and Name of Product PRI ISDN Interface module Reference Number LACxPRI conform all to the following specifications Security Norms IEC 950 EN 60950 EN41003 EMC EN 55022 Class B CISPR 22 Class B EN 50082 1 French ISDN Deltas For VN4 ITAAB Ad...

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