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ENTIA™ 5536 DM PRIRAS Communications ControllerUsers GuideDocument No. UG05536-000-D3Release Date: July 2002

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Hardware Management80 Interphase CorporationSetting Up ISDN Port PropertiesIf the 553x ISDN RAS Support driver is installed on the machine, you can us

Chapter 5: Setting Up WAN Firmware and Hardware5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 81Use the ISDN PRI Port Properties dialog box to vie

Hardware Management82 Interphase CorporationIf you change to a switch type that uses fewer ISDN B channels, you must remove unused ISDN and digital mo

Chapter 5: Setting Up WAN Firmware and Hardware5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 83Figure 5-4. DS1 PropertiesClock Settings, Line Fr

Hardware Management84 Interphase CorporationConfiguring the CSUIf you have selected an American switch type, you can edit CSU properties for the board

Chapter 5: Setting Up WAN Firmware and Hardware5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 85Setting Up Digital Modem Port PropertiesIf the 553

Hardware Management86 Interphase CorporationCards section of the WAN Adapters setup dialog box, as shown in the following illustration:Figure 5-5. Di

Chapter 5: Setting Up WAN Firmware and Hardware5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 873. To set the speech coding law, select A Law for

Saving WAN Setup Properties88 Interphase Corporationd. When a message informs you that RAS is being stopped, select Remote Access Server and click Sta

65536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 896Setting Up CallsOverviewThis chapter provides detailed information about setting up outgoing an

5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide i1ContentsUsing This Guide...

Setting Up or Removing Channels as RAS Ports90 Interphase CorporationSetting Up or Removing Channels as RAS PortsIf you need to add ISDN or digital mo

Chapter 6: Setting Up Calls5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 913. Select Remote Access Service from the list of services, and click t

Setting Up or Removing Channels as RAS Ports92 Interphase CorporationThe Remote Access Setup dialog box appears, with the selected channel listed as a

Chapter 6: Setting Up Calls5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 93The Remote Access Setup dialog box reappears. 8. To quickly add and co

Setting Up or Removing Channels as RAS Ports94 Interphase CorporationRemoving RAS Port DesignationsIf you need to remove a channel from the RAS device

Chapter 6: Setting Up Calls5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 95Setting Up RAS Support PropertiesUsing the Interphase RAS support dial

Setting Up RAS Support Properties96 Interphase CorporationFollowing is an illustration of the two versions of the General dialog box:Figure 6-4. RAS

Chapter 6: Setting Up Calls5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 974. View or configure general ISDN or Digital Modem RAS support paramet

Setting Up RAS Support Properties98 Interphase CorporationYou are prompted to restart the computer.6. Continue as follows:– If the system is a basic W

Chapter 6: Setting Up Calls5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 991. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then Control Panel. Then

Contentsii Interphase CorporationCompleting the MVIP Bus Connection...25CHAPTER 3 Connecting to the LineOverview...

Setting Up RAS Support Properties100 Interphase CorporationIn the Incoming Filter dialog box, call numbers to be accepted by the ISDN RAS driver appea

Chapter 6: Setting Up Calls5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 101Moving an Incoming Call Number Up or DownTo rearrange incoming call n

Setting Up Call Properties102 Interphase Corporation• From the Card Properties dialog box, click the Call Setup button.Following is the Call Setup di

Chapter 6: Setting Up Calls5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 103Call Setup Display ColumnsOn the left side of the Call Setup dialog b

Setting Up Call Properties104 Interphase CorporationChannel Type Identifies the types of call the card accepts on a Port or a Service: • Data 64K or

Chapter 6: Setting Up Calls5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 105Call Setup FieldsThe fields available on the right side of the Call S

Setting Up Call Properties106 Interphase CorporationYou can select multiple ports of the same type in the tree view (that is, multiple ISDN or COM por

Chapter 6: Setting Up Calls5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 107NOTEMake sure that each channel type selected for each digital modem

Setting Up Outgoing Call Properties108 Interphase CorporationSetting Up Outgoing Call PropertiesOutgoing calls handled by the communications controlle

75536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 1097Managing SerialDriver COM PortsOverviewThe Serial driver for the communications controller is

Contents5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide iiiCHAPTER 5 Setting Up WAN Firmware and HardwareOverview...

Setting Up Serial Driver COM Ports110 Interphase CorporationSetting Up Serial Driver COM PortsDuring software installation, eight Serial COM driver po

Chapter 7: Managing Serial Driver COM Ports5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 1114. When you are prompted to choose a port on which to

Declaring Serial Driver Modems in Windows NT112 Interphase Corporation9. When a message informs you that the modem has been set up successfully, click

Chapter 7: Managing Serial Driver COM Ports5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 113up networking needs to be configured because the list

Verifying COM Ports114 Interphase CorporationNOTEHyperTerminal is a standard feature of Windows NT. If it is not present in the Accessories menu, it c

Chapter 7: Managing Serial Driver COM Ports5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 1154. Click OK to confirm the parameters. (The parameter

Verifying COM Ports116 Interphase Corporation

85536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 1178TroubleshootingOverviewThis chapter provides possible solutions for common problems you might

Interpreting LEDs118 Interphase CorporationInterpreting LEDsThe 5536-DM RAS board provides four LEDs above each PRI port:Figure 8-1. LED ArrangementL

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 119In their operational state, the LEDs are as follows:The following tabl

Contentsiv Interphase CorporationSaving Call Setup Properties ...107Setting Up Outgoing Call Proper

Interpreting LEDs120 Interphase CorporationE1/PRI Interface With CRC4On cards with an E1/PRI interface and CRC4 (most European countries other than Fr

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 121E1/PRI Interface Without CRC4On cards with an E1/PRI interface and no

Interpreting LEDs122 Interphase CorporationThe following table describes the board status when the sequence of LEDs appears as follows:4 Red OffLED1 L

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 123Problems and Possible SolutionsProblem Possible Solution(s)The card is

Problems and Possible Solutions124 Interphase CorporationLoopTest failed 1. Check the cable connection between the board and the ISDN network.2. Make

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 125Digital Modem RAS Dial-out failedThe following possible solutions assu

Problems and Possible Solutions126 Interphase CorporationISDN remote station failed to connect to the RAS ServerIf you do not know how to access the R

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 127PSTN remote station failed to connect to the RAS ServerIf you do not k

Problems and Possible Solutions128 Interphase CorporationMultilink is not enabled in the RAS phonebook entry propertiesSelect the Enable Multilink opt

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 129Remote station failed to connect to the RAS Server when SecurID suppor

Contents5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide vWatching ISDN Ports and Channels ...142Watchin

Problems and Possible Solutions130 Interphase CorporationRemote station failed to connect to the RAS Server when SecurID support is active(continued)O

A5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 131ADigital ModemMonitor UtilityOverviewThe Digital Modem Monitor Utility, or DM Monitor utility,

Viewing Digital Modem Monitor Information132 Interphase CorporationNOTEThe 5536-DM RAS is listed as the 5536-1P-PRI or the 5536-2P-PRI in the Digital

Appendix A: Digital Modem Monitor Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 133The status bar at the bottom of the dialog box displays

Selecting Digital Modem Monitor Options134 Interphase CorporationDisplay OptionsUse the Display dialog box to select columns to be displayed on the Di

Appendix A: Digital Modem Monitor Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 135• Local number • Remote number of the connection• IS

Selecting Digital Modem Monitor Options136 Interphase CorporationTimer OptionsUse the Timer dialog box to change the polling period, which is expresse

Appendix A: Digital Modem Monitor Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 137The polling period you select is taken into account as

Displaying Connection Properties138 Interphase CorporationThe properties of the selected connection appear in a message box. In the following example,

B5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 139BUsing the SynWatchUtilityOverviewThe SynWatch utility is a protocol analyzer that enables you

Contentsvi Interphase CorporationAlarm LEDs ...173Error LEDs ...

Accessing Online Help140 Interphase CorporationAccessing Online HelpFor detailed information about the functions described in this appendix, see the S

Appendix B: Using the SynWatch Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 141Figure B-1. Main SynWatch Dialog BoxThe main SynWatch dia

Watching ISDN Ports and Channels142 Interphase Corporation• Fourth level: Channels available on a portEach PRI port has one ISDN D channel. Each PRI p

Appendix B: Using the SynWatch Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 143• To start watch activity on an unwatched port or channel

Watching ISDN PRI Layer 1 Alarms144 Interphase CorporationThe following illustration shows the menu of watch modes for a B channel or a port:Figure B-

Appendix B: Using the SynWatch Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 145Stopping and Freezing the DisplayTo stop frame watching an

Changing Display Settings146 Interphase CorporationThe Watch dialog box appears.Figure B-4. Channel Watch Settings2. In the Size of a watched frame f

Appendix B: Using the SynWatch Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 147Changing Fonts Used for Display TextTo change the font col

Changing Display Settings148 Interphase Corporation4. To change the font for all display text, click the Font button. On the Font dialog box, select t

Appendix B: Using the SynWatch Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 1492. Select the PRI alarms Color tab to display the PRI alar

5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide vii1Using This GuidePurposeThis Users Guide provides information about the Interphase ENTIA™ DM RAS

Modifying Event Buffer Parameters150 Interphase CorporationModifying Event Buffer ParametersYou can modify the number of low-level events you want Syn

Appendix B: Using the SynWatch Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 1512. In the Buffer Type section, select one of the following

Saving and Editing Frames152 Interphase Corporation

C5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 153C LoopTest UtilityOverviewThe LoopTest utility enables you to check your ISDN line quickly and

Testing the ISDN Line154 Interphase CorporationTesting the ISDN LineLoopTest tests the board’s ISDN line by establishing two ISDN B channels in a loop

Appendix C: LoopTest Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 155The LoopTest main dialog box appears:Figure C-1. LoopTest Main Dial

Displaying and Saving Events156 Interphase CorporationNOTEIf you want to test more than two B channels or more than one port simultaneously, launch se

Appendix C: LoopTest Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 157To show or hide the LoopTest event list, on the LoopTest main dialog

Understanding LoopTest Messages158 Interphase CorporationUnderstanding LoopTest MessagesThe Diagnostic field in the main LoopTest dialog displays Loop

Appendix C: LoopTest Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 159Driver Not LoadedThe driver was not in a working state when LoopTest

Text Conventionsviii Interphase CorporationCAUTIONThe Caution admonition brings to your attention those items or steps that, if not properly followed,

Understanding LoopTest Messages160 Interphase CorporationTest failed The connection between the two ISDN B channels could not be established before ti

Appendix C: LoopTest Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 161Standard ISDN messagesDepending on the cause of an error, LoopTest m

Understanding LoopTest Messages162 Interphase Corporation

D5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 163DLine Test UtilityOverviewCAUTIONThe Line Test utility should be used only in cases of trouble

Determining the Current Port Mode164 Interphase CorporationDetermining the Current Port ModeNOTEThe 5536-DM RAS is listed as the 5536-1P-PRI or 5536-2

Appendix D: Line Test Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 1652. Click Select mode to display the Port Test Configuration dialog

Setting Port and Clock Modes166 Interphase CorporationLoopback ModeLoopback mode is a transmission state in which the signal received by the port is r

Appendix D: Line Test Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 167Figure D-3. Port Options Dialog Box3. Select the LoopTest setting

Setting Port and Clock Modes168 Interphase CorporationWhen this mode is selected, the text message portion of the Line Test main dialog box displays t

Appendix D: Line Test Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 169In such configurations, the clock of the local port must be in slav

Using This Guide5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide ixPressing the return key (↵ Return) at the end of the command line entry is assum

Setting Port and Clock Modes170 Interphase Corporation

E5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 171ELine Status UtilityOverviewThe Line Status utility enables you to see what's wrong when a

Interpreting Line Status Indicators172 Interphase CorporationNOTEThe 5536-DM RAS is listed as the 5536-1P-PRI or 5536-2P-PRI in the Line Status dialog

Appendix E: Line Status Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 173Alarm LEDsThe following alarm LEDs indicate connection problems t

Interpreting Line Status Indicators174 Interphase CorporationError LEDsThe following error LEDs indicate port error events that generate communication

Appendix E: Line Status Utility5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 175Statistics ParametersThe following statistics fields display perf

Interpreting Line Status Indicators176 Interphase Corporation

F5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 177FQuick Reference ofCommon TasksOverviewThis section explains how to complete common tasks assoc

Procedures178 Interphase CorporationProceduresNOTEThe 5536-DM RAS is listed as the 5536 in software dialog boxes. Configure a multilink connection 183

Appendix F: Quick Reference of Common Tasks5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 179Determine the server name needed to start the RAS Ser

NOTESee Appendix I for Regulatory Statements/Conditions that affect the operation of this product.The CE Declaration of Conformity can be found at www

Driver Updatesx Interphase Corporation5. A new web page appears with a list of the latest released user guides available for the product. Click on the

Procedures180 Interphase CorporationSee if the drivers are running1. From the Start menu, select Programs, then Administrative Tools (Common), and the

Appendix F: Quick Reference of Common Tasks5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 181Open the Remote Access Setup dialog box1. From the St

Procedures182 Interphase CorporationConfigure a RAS port to dial out1. Open the Remote Access Setup dialog box. (See Open the Remote Access Setup dial

Appendix F: Quick Reference of Common Tasks5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 183Configure a multilink connectionThe Multilink PPP pro

Procedures184 Interphase CorporationEnable IPX routing The RIP for NWLink IPX Service must be installed in the Windows NT Network Services list.1. Fro

Appendix F: Quick Reference of Common Tasks5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 185Allow a remote user to set a specific IP address1. Fr

Procedures186 Interphase CorporationSupply an IP address from a static address pool to a remote user1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then

Appendix F: Quick Reference of Common Tasks5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 187Disconnect an ISDN port automatically when no data tr

Procedures188 Interphase Corporation

G5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 189GISDN TechnologyOverviewOverviewIntegrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) is an internationall

15536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 11IntroductionOverviewThe Interphase 5536 DM RAS communications controller is a single-slot Periph

Basic Rate Interface190 Interphase CorporationBasic Rate InterfaceThe ISDN Basic Rate Interface consists of three digital channels: one D channel and

H5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 191HSpecificationsBoard SpecificationsOperating EnvironmentItem SpecificationHost Bus Interface PC

Storage Environment192 Interphase CorporationStorage EnvironmentTemperature -4–185° F / -20–85° C Relative humidity LAN and storage cards: 10–95% no

I5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 193IRegulatoryStatementsFCC5536-001, 5536-004, 5536-005 DM 2P PRI Communications ControllerFCC Par

FCC194 Interphase Corporation5536-000, 5536-002, 5536-003 DM 1P PRI Communications ControllerFCC Part 15 Regulatory ComplianceThis equipment has been

Appendix I: Regulatory Statements5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 1955536-001, 5536-002, 5536-003, 5536-004, 5536-005 DM 1P PRI, 2P

FCC196 Interphase CorporationIf you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact Interphase Corporation at 214-654-5000 for warranty informa

Appendix I: Regulatory Statements5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 197Canada5536-001, 5536-002, 5536-003, 5536-004, 5536-005 DM 1P PR

Canada198 Interphase CorporationUsers should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone li

Appendix I: Regulatory Statements5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 199Europe5536-001, 5536-002, 5536-003, 5536-004, 5536-005 DM 1P PR

Overview2 Interphase CorporationThe 5536-DM RAS software can provide secure connections by interfacing with a Security Dynamics® ACE/Agent® installed

Europe200 Interphase Corporation

5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 201Glossary2B+D  See BRI (Basic Rate Interface).23B+D  See PRI (Primary Rate Interface).30B+D  S

Glossary202 Interphase CorporationAsynchronous transmission  Method of sending data in which the interval between characters may be of unequal length

Glossary5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 203BRI (Basic Rate Interface)  A defined ISDN interface that includes two B channels and o

Glossary204 Interphase CorporationConfiguration cycle  A type of I/O cycle provided on the PCI bus to facilitate system configuration.CPE (Customer-P

Glossary5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 205(ANSI) Standard T1.618 and the International Telegraph and Tele-phone Consultative Commi

Glossary206 Interphase CorporationDistributed Function Terminal (DFT)  1) A protocol used for com-munication between a terminal and an IBM 3270 or IB

Glossary5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 207Excess burst size  (Be) The maximum amount of uncommitted data (in bits) in excess of

Glossary208 Interphase CorporationIEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)  An infor-mation exchange organization. Among other functio

Glossary5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 209LAP-D (Link Access Procedure-D)  For ISDN, Data Link layer pro-cedure using D channel c

Chapter 1: Introduction5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 3Figure 1-1. 5536-DM RAS Communications ControllerHardware OverviewFollowin

Glossary210 Interphase CorporationMbps (Megabits per second)  Transmission speed or rate of one million bits per second.MBps (Megabytes per second) 

Glossary5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 211NI-1 (National ISDN1)  A specification for a standard ISDN phone line. National ISDN 1

Glossary212 Interphase CorporationPMC (PCI Mezzanine Card)  A daughtercard form factor implemen-tation of the PCI bus specification.POTS (Plain Old T

Glossary5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 213RBOC (Regional Bell Operating Company)  There are seven regional telephone companies cr

Glossary214 Interphase CorporationRS-232  Universally accepted Electronics Industries Association standard that defines the signals between data term

Glossary5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 215SPID (Service Profile IDentifier)  An alphanumeric string that uniquely identifies the

Glossary216 Interphase CorporationTEI (Terminal Endpoint Identifier)  The Terminal Endpoint Identi-fier is used to identify a specific piece of equip

Glossary5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 217X.21 bis  (Packet data networking) International recommendation that defines the most p

Glossary218 Interphase Corporation

When using this index, keep in mind that a page number indicates onlywhere referenced material begins. It may extend to the page or pagesfollowing the

Hardware Overview4 Interphase Corporation• CPU mother board:– RISC processor 32-bit PowerPC 403 GCX at 66 MHz– 32-bit local bus at 33 MHz– 8-Mbyte DR

Index220 Interphase Corporationverifying... 113common tasks, quick reference ... 177communication events, LoopTe

Index5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 221Hhardwareadapter installation... 15electrical warning ...

Index222 Interphase CorporationLoopTest utility... 6, 153accessing online help ... 153displaying and saving eve

Index5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 223RRAI LED ... 173RAS device, adding... 5

Index224 Interphase Corporationediting display fonts ... 147editing PRI alarm fonts ... 148editing watch settings ...

Chapter 1: Introduction5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 5Software OverviewThe software package supports up to four 5536-DM boards in

Software Overview6 Interphase Corporation– RAS support driver for digital modem communications• The SecurID support driver submits, in coordination w

Chapter 1: Introduction5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 7RAS Management ToolThe Virtual Motion Remote Access Manager Suite, by Aco

RAS Support Overview8 Interphase CorporationThe Remote Access Manager Suite requires Windows NT 4.0 and the Windows NT Service Pack 3 or higher. For d

Chapter 1: Introduction5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 9Figure 1-2. RAS FeaturesSecurID Support OverviewSecurity for connections t

Copyright Notice© 2000, 2001, 2002 by Interphase Corporation. All rights reserved.Printed in the United States of America, 2002.This manual is license

SecurID Support Overview10 Interphase CorporationThe present documentation does not describe how to install and setup your ACE/Server and/or ACE/Agent

Chapter 1: Introduction5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 11Figure 1-4. DialUp Dialog Box for SecurID ConnectionThe User name field c

Minimum System Requirements12 Interphase Corporation• If the ACE/Server grants the access, the communication can continue with the Windows NT authent

Chapter 1: Introduction5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 13• Microsoft Windows NT Service Pack 3 or higher required for Acotec Remot

Minimum System Requirements14 Interphase Corporation

25536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 152Installing theHardwareOverviewYou can install the communications controller board in any suitab

Inspecting the Board16 Interphase CorporationInspecting the BoardBefore installing the communications controller board in your computer, visually insp

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 17Installing the BoardWARNINGYour computer operates at voltages t

Installing the Board18 Interphase Corporation1. Turn off the computer’s power switch, and unplug the unit from its power source.Figure 2-1. Unpluggin

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 19Figure 2-2. Removing the Computer Cover3. Locate a suitable PC

AssistanceProduct Purchased from ResellerContact the reseller or distributor if• You need ordering, service or any technical assistance.• You receiv

Installing the Board20 Interphase Corporation4. Remove the expansion plate.Figure 2-3. Removing the Expansion Plate434343

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 215. Carefully remove the board from its antistatic bag, and posi

Connecting to an MVIP Bus22 Interphase Corporation7. Continue as follows:– If you want to connect the board to other 5536 WAN boards in the computer,

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 23For optimal electrical signal quality on the MVIP ribbon cable,

Connecting to an MVIP Bus24 Interphase CorporationConfiguring MVIP Electrical TerminationIf this is the last board in a multiple MVIP Bus configuratio

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 25Modem Connection LEDsThe 5536-DM RAS provides an LED for each m

Connecting to an MVIP Bus26 Interphase Corporation

35536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 273Connecting to theLineOverviewThe methods for connecting your 5536 board to the line depend on w

T1/PRI Line28 Interphase CorporationIf the distance is more than 655 feet or 200 meters (up to 6200 feet or 1.8 kilometers), you must connect the boar

Chapter 3: Connecting to the Line5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 29Connecting Directly in a DSX1 ConfigurationYou can connect the b

Safety PrecautionsThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this equipment. Failure to comply with t

T1/PRI Line30 Interphase Corporationyour carrier exceeds 6200 feet or 1.8 kilometers but is less than 6855 feet or 2.0 kilometers.) The following illu

Chapter 3: Connecting to the Line5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 31T1/PRI Cabling RequirementsThe cable between the board and the c

E1/PRI Line32 Interphase CorporationE1/PRI LineWhen you connect the board to an E1/PRI line, first determine the appropriate connection method, cablin

Chapter 3: Connecting to the Line5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 33E1 Link RequirementsIf the board connects to the E1 line, the bo

Connector Pinouts34 Interphase CorporationConnector PinoutsThe following illustration of the board’s faceplate shows the board’s connectors and connec

Chapter 3: Connecting to the Line5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 35Connecting to the NetworkWARNINGBefore connecting the cable, rea

Connecting to the Network36 Interphase Corporation

45536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 374Installing theSoftwareOverviewThis chapter describes the procedures for installing and setting

Verifying Minimum Requirements38 Interphase CorporationReview the Read Me text file on the 5536-DM RAS installation CD before installing the software.

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 39Installing the DriversNOTEBefore you start, make sure the commu

WARNING The ISDN cable(s) must remain disconnected from the telecommunications system until the card has been installed in the system. The install

Installing the Drivers40 Interphase Corporationthe Adapters tab to display the Network Adapters dialog box:Figure 4-1. Network Adapters Dialog Box2.

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 41The system creates a driver list in the Select Network Adapter

Installing the Drivers42 Interphase CorporationFigure 4-3. Insert Disk Dialog Box 4. Insert the installation CD-ROM, and change the installation path

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 43You can install the 5536 Digital Modem RAS Support driver, the

Setting Up Card and Port Properties44 Interphase CorporationThe installation program copies product files to installation directory, and creates a pro

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 45This dialog box enables you to set up 5536 firmware and hardwar

Setting Up Card and Port Properties46 Interphase CorporationThe Card Properties dialog box appears:Figure 4-7. Card Properties Dialog Box2. Select th

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 47Figure 4-8. ISDN PRI Port Properties2. Depending on your geogr

Setting Up Card and Port Properties48 Interphase Corporation4. If the board has dual ISDN ports, repeat Steps 1 through 3 to configure the remaining I

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 49– For North America and Japan, select µ Law (Mu Law). 3. Click

WARNINGThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate electromagnetic energy. It may cause or be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if

Setting Up RAS Support Properties50 Interphase CorporationSetting Up RAS Support PropertiesAfter you finish configuring port properties for RAS suppor

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 51For the Digital Modem RAS Support driver, the driver name in th

Setting Up RAS Support Properties52 Interphase Corporation– If RAS is not installed, a message informs you that RAS support setup is complete, and sta

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 53Setting Up Channels as RAS PortsAfter you respond OK to the mes

Setting Up Channels as RAS Ports54 Interphase CorporationFigure 4-13. Add RAS Device Dialog BoxIn the RAS Capable Devices field, the device name indi

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 55The Remote Access Setup dialog box appears, with the selected c

Setting Up Channels as RAS Ports56 Interphase Corporation4. Select a port usage option, and click OK.The Remote Access Setup dialog box reappears. 5.

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 57Figure 4-16. Network Configuration Dialog Box For NT Servers,

Setting Up Channels as RAS Ports58 Interphase Corporationc. Click OK to save the network configuration.d. Depending on the network settings you config

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 59– If you do not need to install another RAS support driver, ski

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENTFOR INTERPHASE CORPORATION SOFTWAREIMPORTANT NOTICE TO USER–READ CAREFULLYTHIS END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR INTERPHASE COR

Installing the Remote Access Manager Suite60 Interphase CorporationTo install the Remote Access Manager Suite, do the following:1. When the Virtual Mo

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 61CAUTIONYou must finish installing the driver(s) before restarti

Completing the Software Installation62 Interphase CorporationCompleting the Software InstallationAfter you have configured all of the software you hav

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 63Do the following to make the installation settings take effect:

Completing the Software Installation64 Interphase CorporationIn addition, you may need to do one or all of the following, depending on your board and

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 65Removing the DriversIf you no longer use the communications con

Removing the Drivers66 Interphase CorporationFigure 4-18. Removing a RAS Support Driver3. Select the RAS Support driver to remove, and click Remove.

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 67NOTEIf the driver software is only partially installed, the dri

Removing the Drivers68 Interphase Corporationa. Click Continue.The following pop-up prompts you to confirm the card(s) removal and driver deletion: Fi

Chapter 4: Installing the Software5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 69a. Click OK to continue. b. When prompted to restart the comput

responsible for any transportation costs, unless expressly authorized in writing by Seller. This warranty does not cover damage to the Product resulti

Removing the Drivers70 Interphase Corporation

55536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 715Setting Up WANFirmware and HardwareOverviewThe WAN Adapters Setup utility enables you to manage

Starting the WAN Adapters Setup Utility72 Interphase CorporationStarting the WAN Adapters Setup UtilityNOTEThe 5536-DM RAS is listed as the 5536-1P-PR

Chapter 5: Setting Up WAN Firmware and Hardware5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 73When you start the utility, the WAN Adapters Setup

Firmware Management74 Interphase CorporationFirmware ManagementThe Firmware section of the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box displays firmware information

Chapter 5: Setting Up WAN Firmware and Hardware5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 75Use the following buttons to set up firmware infor

Hardware Management76 Interphase CorporationHardware ManagementThe Cards section of the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box displays all the 5536 WAN boards

Chapter 5: Setting Up WAN Firmware and Hardware5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 77Setting Up Card PropertiesUse the Card Properties

Hardware Management78 Interphase CorporationMost of the card properties are determined by hardware features and cannot be changed. Only the MVIP Bus c

Chapter 5: Setting Up WAN Firmware and Hardware5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide 792. In the First Port field, if you do not want to