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MicroRouter 900i

Routing with Compatible Systems MicroRouter 900i for LAN-Dial Service

Setup Instructions

Configuring a MicroRouter 900i via the Console

There are three different methods for setting up the MR900i.

Software is provided for the MS Windows and for the Mac platforms to configure and manage the router.
The other method is to connect a console to the AUX port of the router and directly access the shell.
Once the machine has been initially given an IP address, you can telnet to the router on the LAN.

This is the back of the MicroRouter 900i.

The MR900i comes with two cables, one to connect the console and one to connect the WAN.

The grey cable has a male DB-25 connector (this is the Data or WAN cable).
The black cable has a female DB-25 at one end (this is the AUX or Console cable).

On the other end of both of these cables are special connectors that are ONLY for the MR900i. These are the only cables that can be used for this router.

Wiring Diagram: MicroRouter 900i

The Console cable should be plugged into the back of the router in the port labled AUX. The terminal software should be set to 9600, 8, none, 1.

When you connect the console and the router is plugged in, you can turn it on and watch it boot.

You will get the prompt:

System initialization complete. Enter Password:

The default password is letmein.

There are two modes in the shell software.

The first is standard mode. This is used to display configuration information and statistics. The standard mode prompt ends with the > character.

To make changes to the configuration, you must be in the enhanced mode. The enhanced mode prompt ends with the # character. You can enter the enhanced mode by issuing any 'set' command or by issuing the 'enhanced' command. You will be prompted to enter the password again to enter the enhanced mode. Once in the enhanced mode you can begin to configure the router.