DEC WANrouter 90

This document is the DEC WANrouter 90 Owner's Manual, published in October 1992 (Order Number: EK-DRT90-OM.A01).

The manual primarily describes the DEC WANrouter 90 hardware unit, a multiprotocol router designed to connect an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) to a Wide Area Network (WAN) via a single serial line, supporting synchronous or asynchronous modes up to 64 Kbps.

Intended for personnel who install, verify, or replace the hardware, the manual covers:

• Introduction: Overview, features, functions, supported protocols (DECnet Phase IV/OSI, TCP/IP, X.25), interface standards, controls, indicators, connectors, product specifications, and an installation overview.
• Installation: Preparing for installation (site verification, unpacking, electrical, environmental, and cabling requirements), installing the router in standalone or DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane configurations, connecting to Ethernet, and connecting devices/terminals.
• Hardware Testing: Procedures for self-test and evaluating LED results.
• Troubleshooting: Guidelines and diagnostic flowcharts for hardware-related issues.
• Appendices: Detailed descriptions of connector pins and cables, instructions for using the Bootline Configuration Program (BCP) to configure serial port parameters and load protocols, and specific safety and service information for United Kingdom installations. The document also includes important safety cautions in multiple languages regarding V.24/RS-232-C adapter usage.