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RouteFinder-T1 User Guide
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Introduction
Welcome to Multi-Tech's new RouteFinder™, model MTASR2-203, providing secure and seamless
LAN-to-LAN routing capability over a Point-to-Point T1 or Fractional T1 (FT1) service.
The MTASR2-203 supports several LAN-to-LAN configurations and a wide range of routing protocols
including IP and IPX routing with MAC-layer bridging for all other protocols.
• The most common configuration is the internal T1 DSU connected through a T1 facility to a
site with a modem or ISDN TA backup connected to the RS-232 port (maintains connectivity
in case the T1 facility goes down).
• A second configuration may be the same internal T1 DSU connected to a T1 facility using
frame relay (When frame relay is being used, only the internal T1 DSU is used).
• A third configuration is an internal T1 DSU connected to the same T1 facility with a second T1
facility connected to the RS-232/V.35 port to a second site (No back-up resource can be
provided with this two-LAN configuration).
Figure 1-1. RouteFinder
The RouteFinder features a 10Base-T for your LAN connection, a Command port for configuration, an
internal T1 DSU for T1 connectivity, and an optional RS-232/V.35 port for a second T1 connection or
dial back-up connectivity. The RouteFinder supports data rates up to 1.536 Mbps, D4 or Extended
Super Frame (ESF) framing format, and AMI or B8ZS line coding.
System management is provided through the Command port using bundled Windows software that
provides easy-to-use menus.
Preview of this Guide
This guide describes the RouteFinder and explains how to install and configure the unit. The
information contained in each chapter is as follows:
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
Chapter 1 describes the RouteFinder, including the front panel indicators, back panel connectors,
shunts, and lists the relevant specifications.
Chapter 2 - Installation
This chapter provides information on unpacking and cabling. The cabling procedure describes the
cable connection to the Ethernet LAN, to a PC for configuration, to an internal T1 DSU, and AC
power. If the optional WAN 2 port is to be used, then the cabling procedure describes the cable
connection to an external WAN.