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    M BE Family (LAN RANger Series) Installation and Operation Manual Ethernet Remote Access Routers (MBE10-1, MBE10-8, MBE10-1D, MBE10-8D) Order from: Cutter Networks Ph:727-398-5252/Fax:727-397-9610 www.bestdatasource.com[...]

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    Order from: Cutter Networks Ph:727-398-5252/Fax:727-397-9610 www.bestdatasource.com[...]

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    MBE Family (LAN RANger Series) Ethernet Remote Access Routers (MBE10-1, MBE10-8, MBE10-1D, MBE10-8D) Version 7 Installation and Operation Manual Notice T h i s m a n u a l c o n t a i n s i n f o r m a t i o n t h a t i s p r o p r i e t a r y t o R A D D a t a C o m m u n i c a t i o n s L t d . ( " R A D " ) . N o part of this publicati[...]

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    Limited Warranty RAD warrants to DISTRIBUTOR that the hardware in the M BE Famil y (LAN RANg er Se ries ) to be delivered hereunder sh all be free of defe cts in material and workmans hip under normal use and service for a period of twelve (12) months follo wing the date of shipment to DISTRIBUTOR. If, during the warranty period, any component part[...]

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    General Safety Instructions The following in structions serve as a general guide for th e safe installa tion and operatio n of telecommunications products. Addition al i nstructions, if applic able, are included insid e the manual. Safety Symbols This symbol may appear on the equipment or in the text. It indicates potential safety hazards regarding[...]

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    Handling Energized Products General Safety Practices Do not touch or tamper with the power supply when the power cord is connected. Line voltages may be present inside certain products even when the powe r switch (if installed) is in the OFF position or a fuse is blown. For DC-powered products, although the vo ltages levels ar e usually not hazardo[...]

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    Connection of Data and Telecommunications Cables Data and telecommunicatio n interfaces are classified accord ing to their safet y status. The following table list s the status of several standard inter faces. If the stat us of a given port differs from the standard one, a no tice will be given in the m anual. Ports Safety Status V.11, V.28, V.35, [...]

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    To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cords. Pour réduire les risques s’incendie, utiliser seulement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26 AWG ou de section supérieure. Some ports are suitable for connection to intra-buildin g or non-exposed wiring or cabling only. In such cases, a notice will be [...]

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    Canadian Emission Requirements This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte to utes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Warning per EN 55022 (CISPR- 22) This is a class A product. In a domestic envir[...]

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    Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer's Name: RAD Data Communications Ltd. Manufacturer's Address: 24 Raoul Wallenberg St. Tel Aviv 69719 Israel declares that the product: Product Name: MBE10-1, MBE10-8, MBE10-1D, MBE10-8D conforms to the following standard(s ) or other normative document(s): EMC : EN 55022 (1994) Limits and methods of m[...]

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    Conventions A note draws attention to a general rule for a procedure, or to exceptions to a rule. A caution warns of pos sible damage to the equipment if a procedure is not followed correctly. A warning alerts to the presence of i mportant operating and maintenanc e (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the equipment. If these ins[...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual i Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................... 1-1 General ........................................................................................................................ ......[...]

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    Table of Contents ii MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual List of Figures 1-1. MBE Prod uct 3-D View ......................................................................................................... 1-4 1-2. MBE16-8 Filtering and Forwa rding in Bridge Mode ............................................................... 1-5 1-3. MBE [...]

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    Overview 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter: • Provides a general overview of versions of MBE units, features, and ordering options • Provides a physical description o f MBE • Describes the general functionality of MBE • Lists technical specifications. This manual is supplemented by the LAN RA Nger Series Configuration G uide. The term[...]

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    Chapter 1 Introduction MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 1-2 Overview • MBE10-8D is a dual WAN-port router/bridge, As a bridge, it allows connection of two remote Ethernet LANs, each consist ing of up to 80 workstations to a central Ethernet LAN. As a router, it allows connection o f a remote Ethernet LAN. The MBE serial link interface[...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Overview 1-3 The Single IP address translation feature permits a small or medium office L AN to connect to the Internet or Intranet transparently. Single IP uses a single, dynamically or statically allocated IP address for all users on the LAN. • IP can be routed over PPP, SLIP, [...]

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    Chapter 1 Introduction MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 1-4 Physical Description configuration. If traffic exceeds the defined threshol d, the second ISDN line will be connected. Dual Image Flash Memory Two different versions of software may be saved in two different partitions. At reset, MBE automatically runs t he software stored in t[...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Functional Description 1-5 link. In addition, it has a LAN interfac e for connection to the Ethernet LAN (see Interfaces and Connections in Chapter 2 ). 1.3 Functional Description General Routing Mode For a description of the IP/IPX routing, see the LAN RANger Series Confi guration[...]

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    Chapter 1 Introduction MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 1-6 Functional Description Bridge Mode Compatibility Most members of the MBE range of pr oducts are intercompatible (see Table 1-1 ) . Additional bridges cannot be connected to the remote LAN. However, no limitations on additional bridging or ro uting apply to the main LAN. Table 1[...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Functional Description 1-7 MBE10-8 Operation On power-up, both the local and remote MBE10- 8s will connect to their respective LANs. The remote MBE10-8 continuously learns the addresses of workstations on the remote LAN and updates the local MBE10- 8 with these addresses (up to 80 [...]

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    Chapter 1 Introduction MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 1-8 Functional Description Main Pro cesso r and Com mun i c atio n Pro cesso r 2MB DRAM LAN Pro cesso r LAN Interfa ce Filte ring Bl ock MAIN/REM Swit ch Lin k Interf ace (n ot ap pl ic ab le to MBE 10- 1) Asyn c Por t Contr ol RJ-45 LAN CONN Power Supp ly AUI BNC UTP V .35/V .24 X[...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Functional Description 1-9 Bridge Mode Filtering Block (MBE10-8 and MBE10-8D only) In addition to MBE 10-1 functions, MBE10-8 and M BE10-8D have a filtering block. The filtering block in the local MBE comp ares the destination address of every frame transmitted on the main LAN to t[...]

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    Chapter 1 Introduction MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 1-10 Technical Specifications Product configurations an d software are saved in fla sh memory. Two versions of the software are stored for redundancy. 1.4 Technical Specifications LAN Interface Standard Conforms to Ethernet/IEEE 802. 3 Type 10Base5 (AUI) 10Base2 (BNC) (Thin Coa x) [...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Technical Specifications 1-11 Control Interface Type V.24/RS-232 Connector RJ-45 Data Rate 2.4 to 19.2 kbps, 8 bits, No Parity, Automatic rate detection LED Indicators POWER (green) On when the unit is powered-up READY (green) On when packets can be transferred MAIN (green) On when[...]

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    Chapter 1 Introduction MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 1-12 Technical Specifications Physical Height 4.4 cm/ 1.8 in (1U) Length 30 cm/1 1.8 in Width 21.6 cm/8. 5 in Weight 2.1 kg /4.7 lb Environment Temperature 0 ° –50 ° C/32 ° –122 ° F Humidity 0 to 90%, non-condens ing Order from: Cutter Networks Ph:727-398-5252/Fax:727-397-9[...]

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    Site Requirements and Prerequisites 2-1 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes the basic installation pr ocedures for the MBE unit, including: • Site requirements and prerequisites • Package contents • Equipment needed • Installation and setup. 2.1 Introduction MBE is delivered completely assembled. For instru ctions on insta llation[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 2-2 Installation and Setup 2.3 Package Contents The following items are included in the MBE product packaging: • One MBE standalone unit • Control cable with RJ-45 connector – CBL-RJ45/D9/F/6FT • AC power cord • MBE Family Installation and Opera tion Manu al • LAN RANge[...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation Installation and Setup 2-3 Configuring MBE This section describes how to con figure MBE for a typical applic ation. Bridge Application Typically, MBE is used in a bridge application. In bridge mode, MBE unit s operate in pairs, with one MBE unit located at t he main Ethernet LAN, a[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 2-4 Installation and Setup 9. To enable direct connection between MBE and a UTP interface in any workstation, set the STATION/HUB Switch to STATION (see Figure 2-4 ). This is available only with the UTP option. 10. Replace the MBE cover. 11. Close by tightening the cover screw. 12.[...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation Installation and Setup 2-5 Table 2-1. MBE Switches and Jumpers Switch/Jumper Name Reference Possible Settings Factory Setting Description LOCATION SW1 Figure 2-1 REMOTE MAIN MAIN MBE is located on the remote LAN. MBE is located on the main (local) LAN. CHASSIS (Ground Connection) J[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 2-6 Installation and Setup 0 3 4 5 7 6 1 2 BOT Rate 768 256 128 96 64 48 32 16 POS 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 00 33 44 55 77 66 11 22 BOT TOP Rate 768 256 128 96 64 48 32 16 POS 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 IL-4W IL-4WD Figure 2-2. 4W Date Rate Selection BOT- corresponds to the lower link connector. TOP -[...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation Installation and Setup 2-7 Lin k-2 TO P DTE DTE/DCE Jum p e r DCE Link-1 BOTTOM DTE/DCE Jum p e r V .35 Interface DTE DCE V.24D, V.35D, V.24 V.35 Figure 2-3. Link Interface Card LINK-2 corresponds to the upper interface connector. LINK-1 corresponds to the lower interface connector[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 2-8 Installation and Setup POWER O I AUI TO V .35 LINE 100- 230 V AC Figure 2-5. MBE Rear Panel, V.35 Connector POWER POWER O O I I TO RS-232/V .24 LIN K 2 RS-2 32/V .24 LIN K 1 RS-2 32/V .24 AUI AUI 100- 230 V AC 100- 230 V AC Figure 2-6. MBE Rear Panel, V.24 Connector Connecting [...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation Installation and Setup 2-9 Connecting the Power AC Power Supply AC power to the MBE unit through the 1.5m (5 ft) standard power ca ble terminated by a standar d 3-prong plug. The cable is provided with the un it. A 2A slow-blow fuse is lo cated in the power supply unit. To prevent [...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 2-10 Installation and Setup Order from: Cutter Networks Ph:727-398-5252/Fax:727-397-9610 www.bestdatasource.com[...]

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    Front Panel Controls and Indicators 3-1 Chapter 3 Operation This chapter: • Describes MBE front panel controls and indicators • Provides basic operation instruct ions. For in-depth informat ion on configuration of MBE, s ee the LAN RANger Series Configuration Guide . 3.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Table 3-1 lists the functions of the M[...]

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    Chapter 3 Operation MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 3-2 Operating Instructions Table 3-1. Front Panel Controls and Indicator s (Cont.) Controls and Indicators Color Function MAIN Green On when MBE is configured for local operation (applicable to bridge mode only) REMOTE Green On when MBE is configur ed for remote operation (applicable [...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation Operating Instructions 3-3 Power-on  To power-up MBE: 1. Set the POWER switch on the rear panel to the ON position. The POWER indicator lights up, indica ting that MBE is powered on. After about 1 minute, the operational status screen appe ars on the terminal screen. 2. Press the &[...]

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    Chapter 3 Operation MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 3-4 Operating Instructions Order from: Cutter Networks Ph:727-398-5252/Fax:727-397-9610 www.bestdatasource.com[...]

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    Alarms and Troubleshooting 4-1 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics This chapter provides: • A procedure for performing a ping connectivity tes t • Troubleshooting solutions for possible operational and communication problems. 4.1 Diagnostic Test Ping Terminal To check the status of the MBE unit's c onne ctivity, you initiate a ping t[...]

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    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 4-2 Alarms and Troubleshooting If a persistent fault condition occurs , check that both MBE units are properly configured. Check that all connectors are plugged in properly and that the cable quality is good. You can retrieve the MBE error messages by connecting [...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Alarms and Troubleshooting 4-3  To filter the Debug Messages log: 1. In the Main menu, type 0 (Exit). The Operational Status Messages screen appears. 2. Type DO (Debug Open). The Debug Messages screen appears. 3. Type DH (Debug Help). A list of operational/con[...]

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    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual 4-4 Alarms and Troubleshooting Order from: Cutter Networks Ph:727-398-5252/Fax:727-397-9610 www.bestdatasource.com[...]

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    A-1 Appendix A Pin Assignment This appendix: • Provides information about the various interfaces and cable connections supported by MBE. Table A-1. Interface Signal List (Female Connectors) Signal Function Source V.24/ RS-232 DB-25 (Female) V.35* 34-PIN (Female) EIA-530 DB-25 (Female) V.36/ RS-449** DB-37 (Female) X.21*** DB-15 (Female) Descripti[...]

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    Appendix A Pin Assignment MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual A-2 Table A-1. Interface Signal List (Female Connectors) (Cont.) Signal Function Source V.24/ RS-232 DB-25 (Female) V.35* 34-PIN (Female) EIA-530 DB-25 (Female) V.36/ RS-449** DB-37 (Female) X.21*** DB-15 (Female) Description Transmit Clock DCE 15 Y SCT(A) 114 A SCT(B) 114 15 DB[...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A Pin Assignment A-3 Shield 1 Signal GND 7 R TS-a 4 R TS-b 19 CTS-a 5 CTS-b 13 DCD-a 8 DCD-b 10 TC-a 15 TC-b 12 RC-a 17 RC-b 9 TD-a 2 TD-b 14 RD-a 3 RD-b 16 1 Shield 8 Signa l GND 3 C-a 10 C-b 5 I-a 12 I -b 6 S-a 13 S- b 2 T-a 9 T-b 4 R-a 1 1 R-b RS-530 X .21 / 15-pin Figure A-1. Cable – C BL-[...]

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    Appendix A Pin Assignment MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual A-4 1 2 14 3 16 17 9 24 11 15 12 4 5 6 7 8 20 A P S R T V X U W Y AA (a) C D E B F H Shie ld V .35/ DB- 25 V .35/ 3 4- pin RT S CTS DCE Ready Gnd DCD DTE Re ady Tx Rx R Clk E Clk T Clk Tx Rx Figure A-2. Cable – CBL-530/V.35/F Cable supplied with MBE 10-1D, 8D for V.35 i nterfa[...]

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    MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A Pin Assignment A-5 1 2 14 3 16 4 19 5 13 6 22 20 23 7 8 10 15 12 17 9 18 21 24 11 25 1 4 22 6 24 7 25 9 27 11 29 12 30 19, 20, 37 S G 13 31 5 23 8 26 10 14 17 35 18 Shie ld TD- a TD- b RD-a RD-b RT S - a RT S - b CTS-a CTS-b DSR-a DSR-b DTR-a DTR-b sig. GND DCD-a DCD-b TC- a TC- b RC-a RC-b LL[...]

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    Appendix A Pin Assignment MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual A-6 RJ-4 5 socke t Rx pa ir: pins 3 and 6 Tx p ai r: pin s 1 and 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure A-5. 10BaseT Connection (for UTP Ethernet) Table A-2. Control Cable RJ-45 to DB-9 Connection (DCE) RJ-45 DB-9 Pin 4 GND Pin 5 GND Pin 5 TX Pin 2 RX Pin 6 RX Pin 3 TX Pin 7 RTS Pin 8 CTS Pin[...]

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    I-1 Index —B— bridge mode, 1-5 bridges, 1-2 —C— clock, 2-5 COD, 1-3 configuration, 2-3 initial setup, 3-2 control interface, 1-11 control port, 1-9 CSLIP, 1-1 —D— datagrams, 1-2 debug, 4-2 DC, 4-2 DO, 4-2 log, 4-2 —E— errors, 4-2 —F— filtering block, 1-9 firewall, 1-3 flash, 1-3, 1-4, 1-10 frame relay, 1-1 front panel, 3-1 norma[...]

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    Index MBE Family Installation and Operation Manual I-2 switches, 2-5 —T— technical specifications, 1-10 TELNET, 1-2 troubleshooting, 4-2 —X— XMODEM, 1-9 Order from: Cutter Networks Ph:727-398-5252/Fax:727-397-9610 www.bestdatasource.com[...]

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    24 Raoul W allenberg St., T el Aviv 69719, Israel T el: +972-3- 6458181, Fa x : +972-3-6483331, + 972- 3-6 498250 E-mail: , W eb site: Customer Response Form RAD Data Communications would like your hel p in improving its product documentation. Please complete and return this form by mail or by fax or s end us an e-mail with your comments. Thank you[...]

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    900 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, N.J. 07430, Tel: (2 01) 529-1100 24 Raoul Wallenberg Street, Tel Aviv 69719, Israel, Tel: 972-3-6458181 U.S. HEADQUARTERS: INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTER S: Publication No. 572-20 0-02/03 www.rad.com Fax: 972-3-6498250, 972-3-647 4436, Email: rad@rad.co.il Toll Free: 1-800-444-7234, Fa x: (201) 529-5777, Email: market@radusa[...]