Introduction, Preview of this guide, Internet services network – Multitech PROXYSERVER MTPSR1-120 User Manual
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Dual Ethernet ProxyServer User Guide
Introduction
Welcome to Multi-Tech's new Dual Ethernet ProxyServer, model number MTPSR1-120, a high
speed Internet access device that provides firewall protection to your corporate (secured) LAN
and allows Internet access to the Internet Services Network (public LAN) that resides outside the
firewall. Internet access can be provided through new technologies, such as cable or DSL
modems, connecting to an existing high speed public LAN, or connecting the RS232 WAN port
on the back of the unit that allows Internet access up to T1/E1 access speeds. The Dual Ethernet
ProxyServer provides two Ethernet connections that implement firewall protection and gateway
security for your LAN resources and provides megabit data transfer rates (up to 20 times faster
than a 56K modem) for your Internet access.
The Dual Ethernet ProxyServer provides two Ethernet 10Base-T ports which connect your
private secured LAN to the LAN 1 connection and the Internet Services Network resources to the
LAN 2 connection, and a Command port for configuration. An additional RS232/V.35 port is
provided for an alternate connection to an external WAN for connecting your secure corporate
LAN directly to an ISP. System management is provided through the command port using
bundled Windows® software which provides easy-to-use configuration menus.
Figure 1-1. Dual Ethernet ProxyServer
Preview of this Guide
This guide describes the ProxyServer and tells you 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 Dual Ethernet ProxyServer. Descriptions of Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Internet Protocol (IP), front panel indicators, and back
panel connectors are provided. In addition, a list of relevant specifications is provided at the end
of the chapter.
Chapter 2 - Installation
provides information on unpacking and cabling your ProxyServer. The installation
procedure describes each cable connection.
Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration
provides instructions for software loading and initial configuration. The ProxyServer
software diskettes are Windows® based. Later chapters, as well as your on-line help program will
describe the ProxyServer software in more detail.