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June 1995

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Summary of Contents for RouteAbout Access EW

Page 1: ...Equipment Corporation RouteAbout Access EW Installation Order Number EK DEX2R IN A01 June 1995 This manual describes how to install the RouteAbout Access EW Revision Update Information This is a new...

Page 2: ...t Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case measures taken to correct the interference are at the user s expense VCCI Notice Class 1 Computing Device This...

Page 3: ...1 1 What is the RouteAbout Access EW 1 1 Features 1 2 Front and Side Panels LEDs and Connectors 1 3 Back Panel Features 1 6 Chapter 2 Installing the RouteAbout Access EW 2 1 Overview 2 1 Installing th...

Page 4: ...bout Access EW Installation Menu DEChub 900 MultiSwitch Options 3 8 Description of Menu Options DEChub 900 MultiSwitch 3 8 Post Set Up 3 16 Appendix A Problem Solving Using the LEDs A 1 Overview A 1 L...

Page 5: ...es 1 7 Figure 2 1 Installing the Module as a Standalone Unit 2 2 Figure 2 2 Removing the Back Cover 2 5 Figure 2 3 Seating the Module in the DEChub 90 2 7 Figure 2 4 Location of LED Indicators 2 8 Fig...

Page 6: ...n BC12G 06 17 03766 01 B 4 Table B 4 EIA530A Cable Connections BC12J 06 17 03760 01 B 5 Table B 5 EIA423 V 10 Cable Connections BC12K 06 17 03761 01 B 7 Table B 6 V 28 EIA232 Cable Connections BC12L 0...

Page 7: ...This manual is intended for use by personnel who will install and set up the RouteAbout Access EW Organization This manual is organized as follows Section Description Chapter 1 Provides an overview o...

Page 8: ...urn key Associated Documents The following documents provide related information about the module Ordering information is provided at the back of this manual The software manuals listed are available...

Page 9: ...dge Router Software bridging router Router Protocols Reference Guide AA QL2CA TE Provides detailed reference information about the micro operating system structure and the protocols and interfaces tha...

Page 10: ...beachtet werden m ssen um den Benutzer vor Schaden zu bewahren ACHTUNG Enth lt Informationen die beachtet werden m ssen um die Ger te vor Schaden zu bewahren DANGER Signale les informations destin es...

Page 11: ...ice personnel are authorized to open the module Page A 1 VORSICHT Versuchen Sie auf gar keinen Fall das Modul zu ffnen es besteht Verletzungsgefahr Module d rfen nur von entsprechend ausgebildetem Kun...

Page 12: ...ht und die Werkseinstellungen wieder eingesetzt Alle Konfigurationsdaten gehen verloren ATTENTION Cette action supprime tous les param tres de configuration et les remplace par des valeurs pr d finies...

Page 13: ...Access EW or the module throughout this manual delivers cost effective multi protocol solutions for linking remote Ethernet LANs to corporate networks The RouteAbout Access EW offers flexible software...

Page 14: ...rea router bridge that has one console port three interfaces consisting of one Ethernet interface and two synchronous serial ports The console port is an asynchronous RS232 serial port The Ethernet in...

Page 15: ...elf test Off indicates the module failed self test 3 Network OK LED On indicates the ThinWire 10Base2 port or twisted pair 10BaseT port is connected to a properly terminated and operational LAN OFF in...

Page 16: ...e ports support the following standards EIA530A RS232 V 28 RS422 V 11 V 35 X 21 Leased Lines LL The ports are compatible with RS423 V 10 11 Console Port Connection Connects a console terminal that is...

Page 17: ...RouteAbout Access EW Description 1 5 Figure 1 1 LEDs and Connectors on Front and Side Panels...

Page 18: ...module is installed in a DEChub 90 or DEChub 900 MultiSwitch 3 Grounding bolt Provides a chassis grounding connection to the module when the module is installed into a DEChub 90 or DEChub 900 MultiSwi...

Page 19: ...RouteAbout Access EW Description 1 7 Figure 1 2 Back Panel Features...

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Page 21: ...e Module into a DEChub 90 Removing the Module from a DEChub 90 Installing the Module into a DEChub 900 MultiSwitch Removing the Module from a DEChub 900 MultiSwitch If your module has a back cover and...

Page 22: ...s EW as a standalone unit by placing it on a table mounting it on a wall or by installing it into a standard 19 inch rack using a shelf assembly Digital Part No H9544 MS To install the module as a sta...

Page 23: ...odule OK LED and the Network OK LED remain lit The Network Activity LED blinks at a rate proportional to the amount of activity on the port NOTE If the LEDs do not operate as described refer to the se...

Page 24: ...g information to it The LED associated with the port will flash to indicate network activity 7 Connect the console cable using the MJ8 connector Use the H 8584 AC adapter if necessary 8 After successf...

Page 25: ...k cover by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into the top mounting hole 2 With the latch up pull the top of the back cover away pivoting at the bottom of the module To install the module into a DEChu...

Page 26: ...at the module Task 1 Verify initial LED operation Task 2 Connect the cables Task 3 Task 1 Seat the Module To seat the module into a DEChub 90 complete the following steps refer to Figure 2 3 Step Acti...

Page 27: ...Task 2 Verify Initial LED Operation If this is a new installation turn on the power to the DEChub 90 If the module was installed while the DEChub 90 was powered up seating the module will initiate the...

Page 28: ...st should complete in 25 seconds for a module with 4MB of memory and 1 minute 7 seconds for a module with 16MB of memory After Self test After the module completes self test the Power LED the Module O...

Page 29: ...port by sending information to it The LED associated with the port will flash to indicate network activity 3 If the module will not be configured through a hub manager connect the console using an RS...

Page 30: ...Disconnect the serial port cables by pressing the release tab on the cable plug and then remove the plug 2 Remove the RS232 MJ8 console connector from the unit a Lift the release lever at the top of...

Page 31: ...tch without turning off power Seating the module initiates the power up Installing the module involves the following tasks Task Detailed in Compare the power ratings Task 1 Seat the module Task 2 Veri...

Page 32: ...exceed the values shown in the Hub Manager status display go to Task 2 to seat the module into the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch If the power values on the module s manufacturing label exceed the values show...

Page 33: ...lace the module s mounting tab into a mounting slot on the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch 2 Pull up on the release lever to its unlocked position 3 Pivot the module on the mounting tab and align the connector...

Page 34: ...er verify that the module s Power LED lights immediately and that the Module OK LED lights within five seconds Also upon receiving power the module performs a self test The self test should complete i...

Page 35: ...ete the following steps to connect the cables refer to Figure 2 10 Step Action 1 Attach the serial cable to Port 1 of the RouteAbout Access EW 2 Verify the operation of each port by sending informatio...

Page 36: ...the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch only recognizes the presence of the module It does not mean that the module is ready to run After successful installation and power up configuration information will appear...

Page 37: ...rial port cables by pressing the release tab on the cable plug and then removing the plug 2 Remove the RS232 MJ8 console connector from the unit a Lift the release lever located at the top of the DECh...

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Page 39: ...uccessfully installing the RouteAbout Access EW you ll need to configure the desired protocols This is done through either a a Telnet session or b the console configuration interface which is accessed...

Page 40: ...ub 900 MultiSwitch Hub Manager set up port to the RouteAbout Access EW set up port 3 Select the IP configuration option from the RouteAbout Access EW Set Up Menu 4 Set the In Band IP address 5 Set the...

Page 41: ...Standards Signals from the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch Hub Manager set up port conform to the EIA 232D signaling standard at 9600 baud To the user the port appears as a data terminal equipment DTE device...

Page 42: ...module perform the following steps Step Action 1 Ensure that the transmit and receive baud rates on the set up port device are set to 9600 baud 2 Connect the set up port device to the set up port conn...

Page 43: ...RouteAbout Access EW Set Up 3 5 Figure 3 1 Set up Port Cabling Components Item Description 1 OBM Port 2 Set up Port 3 Set up Port Device...

Page 44: ...gs 3 Show Current Settings 4 Configure IP 5 Dump Error Log 6 Downline Upgrade 7 Configure Out of Band Port 8 Start Event Display Mode 9 Start Redirect Mode Enter selection number 9 Return Enter 9 to s...

Page 45: ...lled the console is redirected to this slot The following example shows the dialog associated with this option Enter selection 9 Enter the slot number for redirection 1 8 8 Return Console redirected t...

Page 46: ...ssociated with this option RouteAbout Access EW slot 8 RouteAbout Access EW INSTALLATION MENU 1 Restart with Factory Defaults 2 Restart with Current Settings 3 Show Current Settings 4 IP Configuration...

Page 47: ...and replaces them with factory default values All configuration settings will be lost The following example shows the dialog associated with this option Enter selection 1 RouteAbout Access EW slot 8...

Page 48: ...e Random Access Memory NVRAM parameters at their current values The following example shows the dialog associated with this option Enter selection 2 RouteAbout Access EW slot 8 RESTART WITH CURRENT SE...

Page 49: ...example shows the dialog associated with this option Enter selection 3 RouteAbout Access EW slot 8 RouteAbout Access EW Access 1 Enet 2T1 HW 1 RO 1 395 SW V01 0 000 SysUpTime 00 00 02 1 restarts SNMP...

Page 50: ...s option Enter selection 4 RouteAbout Access EW slot 8 IP CONFIGURATION Configuration will not take effect until module is restarted 1 Set SNMP Read Write Community 2 Set In Band Interface IP Address...

Page 51: ...tion 1 RouteAbout Access EW slot 8 SET SNMP READ WRITE COMMUNITY Format The format for a community name is a string consisting of 4 to 31 printable ASCII characters that describes the relationship bet...

Page 52: ...rated by a decimal point The following example shows the dialog associated with this option In the example the IP address is 16 20 40 156 Enter selection 2 RouteAbout Access EW slot 8 IN BAND INTERFAC...

Page 53: ...e following example shows the dialog associated with this option Enter selection 3 RouteAbout Access EW slot 8 OUT OF BAND INTERFACE IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION Format The standard 4 octet dotted decimal...

Page 54: ...ERFACE DEFAULT GATEWAY ADDRESS Format The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which each octet of the address is represented as a decimal value separated by a character example 16 20 40 156 To...

Page 55: ...f this appendix are listed below LED Descriptions Normal Power Up Problem Solving Using the LEDs Warning Do not attempt to open the module under any circumstances physical injury may occur Only qualif...

Page 56: ...lf test failed Module passed self test N A Network OK ThinWire 10Base2 port or twisted pair 10BaseT port is not connected to a properly terminated and operational LAN ThinWire 10Base2 port or twisted...

Page 57: ...module completes self test the Power LED the Module OK LED and the Network OK LED remain lit The Network Activity LED blinks at a rate proportional to the amount of activity on the port 3 The remainin...

Page 58: ...or light or plug the power cord into another outlet If no power is available check the wall outlet s circuit breaker In standalone operation be sure to use only the H7867 AA power supply If the proble...

Page 59: ...troubleshooting procedures in the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch Owner s manual or DEChub 90 Owner s Guide If the power LED turns on when reseated in the same slot then the RouteAbout Access EW was not proper...

Page 60: ...momentarily by removing it from the power supply Check that the Network Activity LED blinks momentarily during the LED powerup self test The module or any other unit in the DEChub may not be connecte...

Page 61: ...al Port Activity LED portion of testing has passed If the Serial Port Activity LED still fails to turn on then the RouteAbout Access EW is defective Ensure that the cable has activity on it If the LED...

Page 62: ...on a DEChub 900 MultiSwitch the information display does not read RtAbt Acces EW MP up Defective module Replace the RouteAbout Access EW After correctly installing the module on a DEChub 900 MultiSwi...

Page 63: ...or and Pin Assignments Overview This appendix provides connector and pin assignments for the RouteAbout Access EW Cable Connections The following tables list the proper cable connections for the X 21...

Page 64: ...30 9 T B TX Data B 6 5 I A DCD A 31 12 I B DCD B2 8 3 C A RTS A 33 10 C B RTS B 10 4 R A RX Data A 35 11 R B RX Data B2 17 6 S A TX Clock A 42 13 S B TX Clock B2 13 15 RX Clock A DTE Clock A1 38 40 R...

Page 65: ...nector P2 Signal Name 1 27 Code Ground1 4 11 DSR A 29 29 DSR B 5 4 TX Data A 30 22 TX Data B 6 13 DCD I A 31 31 DCD I B 8 7 RTS C A 33 25 RTS C B 9 9 CTS A 34 27 CTS B 10 6 RX Data A 35 24 RX Data B2...

Page 66: ...ld Braid 1 Contacts tied together 2 120 OHM resistor 1 2w between pins 10 and 35 13 and 38 17 and 42 The resistors are located at P1 end of cable Table B 3 V 35 Connection BC12G 06 17 03766 01 From Pi...

Page 67: ...1 44 H DTR Shell Braid Strap Overall Cable Shield 20 K Local Loop 1 Contacts tied together Table B 4 EIA530A Cable Connections BC12J 06 17 03760 01 From Pin Connector P1 To EIA530A Pin Connector P2 Si...

Page 68: ...RX Clock A 38 9 RX Clock B2 15 24 Clock A 40 11 Clock B 17 15 TX Clock A 42 12 TX Clock B2 18 25 Test Indicate 20 18 Local Loop 29 37 7 DTE Ground1 44 20 DTR 45 21 Remote Loop Shell Shell Shield Brai...

Page 69: ...7 Code Ground1 4 11 DSR A 29 29 DSR B 6 13 DCD I A 31 31 DCD I B 7 4 TX Data 9 9 CTS A 34 27 CTS B 10 6 RX Data A 35 24 RX Data B 11 15 Ring Indicate 12 20 DCE Ground 13 8 RX Clock A 38 26 RX Clock B...

Page 70: ...tions BC12L 06 17 03762 01 From Pin Connector P1 To V 24 EIA232 Pin Connector P2 Signal Name 1 2 Code Ground1 4 6 DSR A 6 8 DCD I A 7 2 TX Data 9 5 CTS A 10 3 RX Data A 11 22 Ring Indicate 13 17 RX Cl...

Page 71: ...Connector and Pin Assignments B 9 Table B 7 Console Port Pin Assignments Pin No Description 1 Ground 2 RXD 3 Ground 4 nc 5 RDY_OUT L 6 TXD 7 RDY_OUT L 8 RDY_IN L...

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Page 73: ...w This appendix contains the following installation information which is required for the United Kingdom only Service Categories Host Power Rating Module Isolation Safety Warnings For UK Installations...

Page 74: ...Hull MCL 1 X 21 bis V 24 V 28 ISO 2110 BS 6623 part 1 1985 Adapters BC12L 06 17 03762 01 Extension BC22F xx2 BC13P 10 10 feet 2400 4800 9600 19200 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 X 21...

Page 75: ...ct are SELV circuits and should only be connected to products with like SELV circuits Cable Approval The module is approved for direct connection to a particular digital circuit This approval includes...

Page 76: ...and a Digital Circuit PTT If you are going to connect any other equipment including cables or wiring between the approved module and the point of connection to any particular digital circuit then tha...

Page 77: ...ecifications for the RouteAbout Access EW Operating Environmental Acoustical Parts List Operating Specifications Table D 1 lists the operating specifications for the RouteAbout Access EW module Note t...

Page 78: ...A 15Vdc Connectors 1 MJ 8 8 pin MJ 10BaseT twisted pair connector 1 MJ 8 console connector 2 50 pin WAN connectors Physical Height 31 12 cm 12 25 in Width 3 2 cm 1 25 in Depth 11 2 cm 4 4 in 13 5 cm...

Page 79: ...77791 Product Sound Power Level LWAd B Sound Pressure Level LpAm dBA bystander positions Idle Operate Idle Operate DEX2R 4 5 0 DEX2R with H7867 AA 4 5 32 Schallemissionswerte Werteangaben nach ISO 929...

Page 80: ...rt Adapter 8 pin to 6 pin H8584 AC Power Cord term 110 Vac 17 00083 39 Power Cord 220 Vac Pwr cord term 3 100MM 250V 2 5M 17 00199 21 Pwr cord term 3 1 0 MM 17 00364 18 Pwr cord term 3 1 0 MM 17 00210...

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