User guide

Table of Contents
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Serial-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 3
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications....................................................................................................4
Product Description....................................................................................................................................................4
Applications................................................................................................................................................................4
Types of Adapters Available ......................................................................................................................................5
Package Contents......................................................................................................................................................5
Handling Precautions .................................................................................................................................................5
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................6
LED Indicators............................................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 – Installation................................................................................................................................................8
Attaching the MultiConnect to a Fixed Location .........................................................................................................8
Serial-to-Serial Adapter Installation............................................................................................................................9
Connecting the Cables...............................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3 – Managing and Configuring the MultiConnect Adapter.......................................................................11
Two Ways to Login...................................................................................................................................................11
Login Using TTY ..................................................................................................................................................11
Login Using Telnet through the PPP Interface .....................................................................................................11
About Command Mode and Data Mode...................................................................................................................11
Chapter 4 – Command Line Interface and Application Examples .........................................................................12
Chapter 5 – Setting Country or Region Codes Using the CLI ................................................................................13
Chapter 6 – Flash Upgrade........................................................................................................................................14
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................14
Serial Flash Upgrade Scenario ................................................................................................................................14
Appendix A – Regulatory Information......................................................................................................................15
Appendix B – Warranty and Service.........................................................................................................................16
Multi-Tech Warranty Statement............................................................................................................................16
Repair Procedures for U.S. and Canadian Customers.........................................................................................16
Repair Procedures for International Customers (Outside U.S.A. and Canada)....................................................16
Repair Procedures for International Distributors ..................................................................................................17
Replacement Parts...............................................................................................................................................17
Index............................................................................................................................................................................18