MC170A-173A Manual
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1. 11 4 Installing the Software for MC172A and MCI173A only cec es 13 4 1 Windows 9 ees 14 4 2 Windows 95 98 15 5 Configuring the Software 16 LAN SAFE FIREWALL 1 Specifications Connectors Standalone units MC170A MC172A 2 RJ 11 NIC 2 RJ 45 Wallplate units MC171A MC173A Modem 1 RJ 11 NIC 1 RJ 45 Indicators 1 Modem Size 3 H x 1 7 W x 0 8 D 7 6 x 4 3 x cm Weight 0 5 Ib 0 2 kg 2 Introduction 2 1 Description The LAN Safe Firewall is a security device that s designed for PC clients or servers that have both modem and LAN connections When the modem and LAN connections are made through the Firewall the possibility that dial modem connection will also allow access to the LAN is eliminated It does this by simply opening disconnecting the LAN connection when the modem is in use 2 2 Available Models Four models are available two that mount to a wallplate and two standalone On the LAN Safe Firewall Standalone MC170A or LAN Safe Firewall Wallplate MC171A the LAN connection is automatically re established when the modem call is completed On the LAN Safe Firewall Enhanced Standalone MC172A or LAN Safe Firewall Enhanced Wallplate MC173A you must run a user defined software program such as a virus scan or audit program before the LAN connection will be re established2. LAN SAFE FIREWALL 2 3 Slide Switch The MC172A and MC173A models can also function the same as the MC170A and MC171A models Simply slide the slide switch to the inside of the PC board Sliding toward the outside of the board selects the Enhanced functions The MC170A and MCI71A models do not have a slide switch 2 4 LEDs The unit has one LED that indicates modem activity and LAN disconnect LAN SAFE FIREWALL 3 Installing the Hardware Follow these steps to install the LAN Safe Firewall 3 1 Standalone Models 3 1 1 LED The Standalone models have one LED that indicates modem activity and LAN disconnect 3 1 2 CONNECTORS The Standalone models have two RJ 11 connectors that connect the telephone line to the analog side of the modem and two RJ 45 connectors that connect the NIC in the PC client or server to the LAN 3 1 3 INSTALLATION 1 Connect the two foot RJ 11 cable to the port labeled MODEM NOTE If you re using the MC1724A place it between the modem and the Firewall Be sure to use the cable supplied or use any 4 or 6 conductor cable to connect it to the modem port on the Firewall LAN SAFE FIREWALL 2 Connect the telephone line to the port labeled TELCO Connect the two foot LAN cable to the RJ 45 port labeled NIC Connect the other end to the NIC card of the device that will be disconnected from the LAN during a modem call Connect the cable from the 10BASE T hub to the por
3. BLACK BOX E ER E RR RR ERR MAY 1999 MC170A MC171A MC172A MC173A LAN Safe Firewall CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll free in the U S 24 hours 7 A M Monday to midnight Friday 877 877 BBOX FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mail order Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com LAN SAFE FIREWALL FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Thi
4. de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n LAN SAFE FIREWALL 10 El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor 11 El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato 12 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 13 Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra e
5. Click the LanSafe Config 10 Go to Chapter 5 5 Configuring the Software Once the software s installed for your MC172A or MC173A follow these steps to configure the software l You will be asked for a login and password The default settings of these are user for the login and word for the password 2 Once you have properly entered the login and password the LanSafe Setup screen appears It consists of several settings a Change File This is the file that you select for the LanSafe program to operate before reconnecting the Firewall to the LAN If no file is selected the program will just reconnect the Firewall b Change ComPort This is the comport that is connected to the modem and Firewall c Change Login This allows you to change the login LAN SAFE FIREWALL d Change Password This allows you to change the password If you select this you will be asked to enter the new password twice If you enter the password incorrectly the second time the password will not be changed The password will always be shown as a group of asterisks e Run LanSafe This will run the Reconnect program to test the comport modem and Firewall connections f Default This resets the Firewall to the default settings 3 Once the settings are correct select Exit This will save the configuration in an encrypted file LanSafe cfg in the LanSafe directory NOTE If the configuration file be
6. N SAFE FIREWALL 5 gt If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines inform them of a The telephone number that this unit is connected to b The ringer equivalence number c The USOC jack required RJ 11C d The FCC registration number Items b and d can be found on the unit s FCC label The ringer equivalence number REN is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line In most areas the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five 5 0 If too many devices are attached they may not ring properly In the event of an equipment malfunction all repairs should be performed by Black Box or an authorized agent It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to the supplier or to an authorized agent AN SAFE FIREWALL NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca
7. comes corrupted or the you forget the login or password erase the configuration file LanSafe cfg This will cause the LanSafe Config to use the default settings 4 To reconnect the Firewall run the LanSafe program BLACK BOX Copyright 1999 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746
8. llos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato 14 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada LAN SAFE FIREWALL TRADEMARES The trademarks mentioned in this manual are the sole property of their owners CONTENTS 1 7 2 Introduction xx ne ad 8 2 I D SCEIpLOI oet mp ies 8 2 2 Available 101618 8 2 5 Slide rb 9 2 EDS eerte RU 9 3 Installing the Hardware 10 3 1 Standalone Models 10 SALA BEDS adas 10 5 1 2 CORBECLOES 1 5 eser 10 3 1 3 15117600 10 3 2 Wallplate
9. s digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada LAN SAFE FIREWALL FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEPHONE LINE EQUIPMENT 1 The Federal Communications Commission FCC has established rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network with standardized jacks This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin lines N If this device is malfunctioning it may also be causing harm to the telephone network this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until the repair has been made If this is not done the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service Qo If you have problems with your telephone equip ment after installing this device disconnect this device from the line to see if it is causing the problem If it is contact Black Box or an authorized agent PB The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures If any such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the changes LA
10. t labeled LAN Place a modem call The LED should turn on This indicates that the secure device has been disconnected from the LAN If the LED does not come on check the cable connections Hang up the modem and wait for the LAN connection to re establish itself 3 2 Wallplate Models 1 Punch down the horizontal LAN cable to the rear of the Firewall The color codes on the 4 pair 110 connector provide for standard 568B type connections LAN SAFE FIREWALL 2 Punch down the telephone line cable to the 2 pair 110 connector The middle two terminals are Tip and Ring Connect a standard LAN jumper cable from the NIC in the PC to the 8 pin RJ 45 connector labeled Computer Connect the telco line cable from the modem to the 6 pin RJ 11 connector Slide the switch to the inside of the PC board and place a modem call The LED should turn on This indicates that the secure device has been disconnected from the LAN Check it If the LED does not come on check the modem cable connections Hang up the modem and wait for the LAN connection to re establish itself To use the Enhanced model functions of the MC172A or MC173A slide the switch to the outside of the PC board and install the software as described in Chapter 4 LAN SAFE FIREWALL 4 Installing the Software for MC172A and MC173A only Be sure that you have DOS Windows 3 1x or Windows 95 98 Most of the files on the
11. two diskettes should already be resident on the machine You might need to transfer only a few files Follow the instructions on the screen to name the program you wish to execute before re establishing the LAN connection After installation keep the disks secure to prevent unauthorized users from reloading the software to bypass the Firewall LAN SAFE FIREWALL 4 1 Windows 3 x Follow these steps if you re using Windows 3 x 1 2 Insert disk 1 into drive A or B Select File from the Program Manager Select Type in the Command Line ANSETUP EXE or BASETUP EXE and select When asked place disk 2 into drive A or B and select Follow the rest of the instructions given by the Setup program Once the program has finished installing open the LanSafe Program Group Double click the LanSafe Config Go to Chapter 5 LAN SAFE FIREWALL 4 2 Windows 95 98 1 Insert disk 1 into drive A or B 2 Select Start from the Taskbar 3 Select Run 4 In the space provided type in A SETUP EXE or BASETUP EXE and select OK 5 When asked place disk 2 into drive A or B and select OK 6 Follow the rest of the instructions provided by the Setup program 7 After the program has completed its installation select Start on the Taskbar 8 Select Programs and then LanSafe 9
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