Multitech MULTIFRAD 3100 - Manual (Page 6)

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MultiFRAD 3000-Series User Guide
Introduction
Welcome to Multi-Tech's new MultiFRAD 3000 series, model numbers 3060 and 3100, a Frame
Relay Access Device (FRAD) that encapsulates non-packetized data streams from serial and LAN
devices into frame relay frames. The MultiFRAD 3000-Series features six or ten synchronous or
asynchronous data channels, an IP/IPX router, and a composite link that connects to a common
carrier frame relay network service or private frame relay network. A FRAD is designed to handle
non-packetized data streams from its data channels and local area networks and frame that data with
header and trailer information prior to transmission to a frame relay network. On the receiving end of
the communication, the FRAD strips away the frame relay control information in order that the target
device is presented with the data packaged in its original form.
The MultiFRAD 3060 allows up to six non-frame relay devices such as LANs or Multiplexers to be
connected to its RS232 data channels, an Ethernet LAN connection for IP or IPX routing or
transparent bridging, an RS232 command port, and a trunk line interface for access to a Frame
Relay Network. The MultiFRAD 3100 allows up to ten non-frame relay devices to be connected,
along with the Ethernet port, command port, and trunk line interface connections.
Note: for the purposes of this manual, all future references to MultiFRAD should be taken to include
both model MultiFRAD 3060 and MultiFRAD 3100, unless otherwise noted.
3000-Series
Router/Multiport Data/Voice/Fax Frame Relay Access Device
Voice/Fax Channel 8 Voice/Fax Channel 7 Voice/Fax Channel 6 Voice/Fax Channel 5
Voice/Fax Channel 4 Voice/Fax Channel 3 Voice/Fax Channel 2 Voice/Fax Channel 1
XSG RSG XMT RCV E&M FAX FXS FXO
XSG RSG XMT RCV E&M FAX FXS FXO
XSG RSG XMT RCV E&M FAX FXS FXO XSG RSG XMT RCV E&M FAX FXS FXO XSG RSG XMT RCV E&M FAX FXS FXO
XSG RSG XMT RCV E&M FAX FXS FXO XSG RSG XMT RCV E&M FAX FXS FXO XSG RSG XMT RCV E&M FAX FXS FXO
Composite Link Ethernet Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 Channel 10
XMT RCV XMT RCV XMT RCV XMT RCV XMT RCV XMT RCV XMT RCV XMT RCV BTG PWR LNK EXT V35 CTS CD XMT RCV XMT RCV COL LNK XMT RCV V35 XMT RCV V35
Figure 1. MultiFRAD 3000-Series
Preview of this Guide
This User Guide describes the MultiFRAD and details how to install and configure it. The information
contained in each chapter is as follows:
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
Chapter 1 describes the MultiFRAD including front panel descriptions, back panel connectors, and
relevant technical specifications.
Chapter 2 - Installation
This chapter provides information on unpacking and cabling your MultiFRAD. Safety Warnings are
detailed, followed by the installation procedure in which each of the cables are connected to the
MultiFRAD and the unit is powered on.
Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration
Chapter 3 details the software loading and configuration procedures. The MultiFRAD software
diskettes are windows based, and configuration options are available, and described in this chapter.
Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software
Chapter 4 describes the MultiFRAD software from an applications approach, and includes examples
of possible uses.