Multi-Tech Systems MTASR1-100 - Manual (Page 63)

Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Software
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Message Printing Control
Check items in this group to generate messages on various conditions. Normally all items should be disabled
to avoid degradation of router performance.
5.2.10 WAN Port Setup
This dialog box lets you setup the wide area network (WAN) port options for the port. The WAN Port Setup
dialog box is displayed by clicking on the WAN button in the Router Setup dialog box.
Port Enable =[enabled | disabled]
Check this option to enable the specific WAN port for routing or bridging.
Mode
Use the controls in this section to specify the mode of operation of the WAN link. The WAN link can operate in
asynchronous or synchronous mode. In either case, the participating WAN port can be directly connected or
via modems or DSU/CSUs.
If asynchronous mode of operation is selected, you need to specify the baud rate of the WAN link device.
If synchronous mode of operation is chosen, the clock can be supplied by the external device or can be
generated. If internal clocking is chosen, you need to set the clock speed.
NOTE: In asynchronous mode only 8,N,1 (8 data bits, No parity, and 1 Stop bit) format is supported.
Enabling this parameter results in the RouteFinder sending idle flags on the synchronous WAN link when it is
idle. This is the default setup.
Script
The RouteFinder supports a scripting facility on the WAN port that is configured as asynchronous. This
feature can be very useful when some special handling has to be done on the WAN port (e.g., extra
authentication, special communications equipment, etc.). Click on the Script button to create or edit a script
for the WAN port. You can click on the Script Enable option to activate a script for the WAN port. You can
also Restart a Script On Communication Failure by clicking on this option.