Multi-Tech Systems MTASR1-100 - Manual (Page 187)

Chapter 9 - Dial Out Client Software
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z is the number of the COM Port selected for the redirector board COM1 - COM4 determined by the
setting of DIP Switches 7 and 8 on Switch Bank #3, and Switch Bank #1.
7. After typing WSN and entering the proper parameter string, the message: "Redirector Program is
resident" appears.
8. Press CTRL+F10 to pop up the Main Menu.
Note: This is the Main Menu for the interface to the MultiRouter. Operations made from this menu must
be initiated in a sequence each time the client PC is powered up. Steps 10 - 14 will illustrate this
important sequence.
9. Highlight the “Select Server” entry and press Enter. The List of Servers screen appears.
10. Highlight a server name and press Enter. The Main Menu appears.
11. Highlight “Logon” and press Enter. The Logon screen appears.
12. Type in your user name and press Enter. If a password was assigned, you will need to type it in the
Logon screen. (If a password was not assigned the Main Menu appears. Go to Step 14.)
13. Type in your password and press Enter. The Main Menu appears.
14. Highlight List Services and press Enter. The List of Services at server: screen appears.
The following is an explanation of each field displayed on the server screen.
LINE NAME This field identifies the line configured on the MultiRouter by the assigned name. The
default line name is LINE1.
LINE TYPE This field identifies the default line connection specified in your MultiRouter configuration.
This field changes as connections are made. The two possible line types are INBOUND and
OUTBOUND.
ACCESS This field identifies the line the user is allowed to access on the MultiRouter.
STATUS This field identifies when a line connection is active, the line is indicated as “BUSY.” When a
line is set to “INBOUND”, the status is “FREE” until the “Dial-In” session is established.
USER NAME This field identifies the name of the user with a connection established to that line. Note
that a line set for “INBOUND” will not display a user name until the remote connection is established.
PARAMETERS This field identifies the Baud Rate, Parity, Start Bits, and Stop Bits for an active line
connection.
15. Press Esc to return to the Main Menu.
16. You can now make a connection to establish a communications session. Highlight “Connect” and press
Enter. The Modem Type screen appears.
17. Highlight Outbound Modem or Inbound Modem and press Enter. The Connection Menu for Server
window appears. The List of Services at server: screen appears.
18. Highlight one of the Line Name entries and press Enter to make the connection. You should see a
connection successful message at the bottom of your screen.
19. Press any key to return to the Main Menu.
20. To review or change the default parameters for your current communications session, highlight
Parameters on the Main Menu and press Enter. The Parameters screen appears.
If review or changes are not required go to step 21.
Note: The parameters displayed are the current settings selected when your System Administrator
installed the MultiRouter. Any changes made to this screen now are for the duration of the current
connection only. When you terminate the MultiRouter connection, the settings will revert to the previously
established settings at the MultiRouter.
21. Highlight the parameter entry to be changed and press the Space Bar repeatedly to scroll through the
options. Press Enter to confirm your selection and return to the Main Menu. Repeat this procedure until
you have completed setting the parameters.