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Contents

Introduction

Typical Set-Up for the
Token Ring - Ethernet Router

Installation

Using PeripheralVision

Configure the Router

IP Router Page

Passwords

Routing Table Page

Broadcast Forward Page

PeripheralVision

Licensing

Token Ring Speed Settings

Upgrading Firmware

Safety and Location Advice

Technical Specification

Troubleshooting Guide

Summary of Contents for Token Ring - Ethernet TCP/IP Router

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Page 2: ...hout prior permission of Ringdale UK Limited DISCLAIMER Ringdale UK Ltd reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time to the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person or organisation of such revision or changes Ringdale UK Ltd has endeavoured to ensure that the information in this publication is correct but will not accept liability for any error...

Page 3: ...Using PeripheralVision to Configure the Router 9 IP Router Page 10 Passwords 11 Routing Table Page 11 Broadcast Forward Page 12 PeripheralVision Licensing 13 Token Ring Speed Settings 14 Upgrading Firmware 15 Safety and Location Advice 16 Technical Specification 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 3 ...

Page 4: ...rossover cable to run to the 10baseT Ethernet Network Token Ring connection is made using a type 1 cable on a 9 way DB connector or type 3 cable on an RJ 45 connector The router has the ability to automatically sense which Token Ring connection is used and the Token Ring speed at either 4MHz or 16MHz The router is configured and managed remotely using Ringdale s PeripheralVision network management...

Page 5: ...th Token Ring Network Interface Ringdale Token Ring to Ethernet Router Token Ring MAU Media Access Unit Typical Set Up for Token Ring Ethernet Router Ethernet Hub or Network Connection Note Crossover Cable Required Here ...

Page 6: ...s Ethernet Panel Token Ring Panel Token Ring Type 3 RJ45 Conn Token Ring Type 1 DB 9 Conn Red Transmit LED Green Receive LED Red Error LED RJ45 Conn Red Power LED Green Receive LED Power Supply Conn Yellow Activity LED Red Transmit LED ...

Page 7: ...nd on the type of connections being used Insert either a Type 3 cable with a RJ 45 connector or a Type 1 cable with a 9 way DB connector from the Token Ring MAU into the RJ 45 or DB 9 port on the Token Ring panel The router will autosense which Token Ring connector is being used The Red Error LED will light when there is an error with the Token Ring devices The Green RX LED will blink when the rou...

Page 8: ... the other end of the power cable to the mains electricity supply Configuring the Router Once the router is installed it is necessary to configure the device Configuration is accomplished by using the PeripheralVision software supplied with the router see the following chapter for details on this ...

Page 9: ...ery tool in PeripheralVision enter the default set IP address 11 22 33 44 The router will appear on the network map it will be an icon similar to the example on the left 4 Left click twice on the icon to open up the property pages of the device The default displayed page will be the Name page This is shown below 5 In the Icon Title field enter a name for the router that will allow it to be identif...

Page 10: ...bnet mask for the Ethernet network Default Gateway IP Address Enter here the IP address of another router This will allow packets for unrecognized IP addresses to be redirected to that router DNS Name Server Address Enter here the IP Address of the DNS server if required optional Local IP Address Enter here the router s IP address for the Token Ring side this will be the gateway for the Token Ring...

Page 11: ...e confirmation and click on OK Access to change the configuration will now be restricted to those who have the Password Routing Table Page 7 It is now necessary to tell the router where to route the IP packets This is done by creating a Routing Table Use the arrows to scroll the pages and select the Routing Table page Make sure that the whole IP range is passed over to the other network Any packet...

Page 12: ... the Ethernet network enter the address assigned to the first IP Address field previously for the Token Ring side use the address assigned to the Local IP Address field H Hops Enter here the number of hops across networks or subnets that are necessary to route the packets to the required IP Address IF Interface This remains at the default setting of 1 Select a route from the list and click on the ...

Page 13: ...will need to be the gateway 9 To check that the router is set up correctly ping the device on the Token Ring side from a device on the Ethernet network Then if possible ping a device on the Ethernet Network from the Token Ring device Broadcast Forward Page 10 The router also has the facility to forward broadcasts Select the B cast Forward page which is shown below To forward a broadcast through th...

Page 14: ...e IP address will be removed Click on Apply to save any changes you make PeripheralVision Licensing PeripheralVision software comes licenced for 30 days after which time a full licence can be purchased to continue access to all the facilities of the program This does not affect your ability to use PeripheralVision to configure the router These features are operational whether the software is licen...

Page 15: ...speed pins are located on the circuit board and are easily identified by a red jumper The layout is shown in the diagram below The red jumper will be over the Auto pin only enabling the router to select 16MHz or 4MHz as required To set one speed only remove the jumper and replace it over the Auto pin and the pin of the speed you wish to set as shown in the diagrams below After the setting has been...

Page 16: ...o the router s IP address A router Download Utility can be obtained from the following location ftp ftp hbmuk com Ringdale DownloadUtility Download exe It can be downloaded in exe or zip formats The latest firmware version can be obtained by contacting Ringdale technical support contact details can be found on the back cover of the manual ...

Page 17: ...m strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices Provided with a properly grounded wall outlet Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required Ensure that the system is disconnected from its power source and from all telecommunications links networks or modem lines whenever the chassis cover is to be removed Do not operate the system wi...

Page 18: ...33 ROM Flash EPROM 256K X 8 RAM 128K X 8 static RAM Token Ring Connectors Type 1 DB9 Type 3 RJ 45 Ethernet Connector RJ 45 type Communication Speed 4 16 Mbit s Token Ring 10 Mbit s Ethernet Operating Environment Temperature 10o C to 35o C Relative Humidity 15 to 70 Note specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 19: ...rd not connected Plug in Router Fuse defect Replace fuse LEDs do not No cable inserted Connect to hubs light up blink and Router Router not Check power supply powered up for Router Wrong cable type Verify cable selection Bad cable Replace cable Delay in connecting Router Power off and to Token Ringdevice power on again ...

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