Model RF802EWWireless Router/Access PointUser Guide
10Chapter 1 - IntroductionSpecificationsHardware ARM RISC CPU32 bit, 40MHZ4MB DRAM and 512k Flash ROMUART Serial port controllerLAN Port Interface: 1
Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical Support
101Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical SupportIntroductionThis chapter begins with the terms of your RouteFinder’s warranty. In the Software
102Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical Supportabuse, or user-caused damages are billed on a time-plus-materials basis.Addendum for Internatio
103Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical SupportSoftware User License AgreementIMPORTANT - READ BEFORE OPENING THE SOFTWARE PACKAGEThis license
104Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical Support4. WARRANTY. MTS warrants that the software will perform substantially in accordance to thepro
105Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical SupportTechnical SupportMulti-Tech provides free technical support for as long as your product remains
106Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical SupportAbout the InternetMulti-Tech System’s is a commercial provider on the Internet.The Multi-Tech w
Appendixes
108AppendixesAppendix A - Regulatory Compliance InformationClass B StatementFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim
109AppendixesAppendix B - Tools for your RF802EWRouteFinder MonitorIf you are having problems, the RouteFinder Monitor can be a valuable tool to assis
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
110AppendixesTRACERTTRACERT is an extensive PING utility that allows you to trace the route of an IP address. The utilityreports the number of router
111AppendixesAppendix C - Cabling DiagramsWAN/LAN CablesWANLANPin Circuit Signal Name1 TD+ Data Transmit Positive2 TD- Data Transmit Negative3 RD+ Dat
Glossary
113GlossaryThe following is a glossary of terms used in this manual:BBaudrateBaudrate refers to the number of bits per second (Bps) that are transmitt
114GlossaryIP AddressesA computer on the Internet is identified by an IP Address. A computer’s IP address is like a telephonenumber. It identifies o
115Glossarythat requested it.If someone on the Internet tries to access your network, the firewall function of the RouteFinder stopsthe request. The
116GlossaryTTCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)A suite of communication protocols used to connect hosts on the Internet. Every c
117IndexIndexAAdding TCP/IP ... 69, 90Async Port ... 35Authen
118IndexRx ... 65SSafety ...
12Chapter 2 - Hardware InstallationHardware InstallationSafety1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.2. Never install telephone ja
13Chapter 2 - Hardware InstallationCablingCabling your RouteFinder requires making the appropriate connections to PCs, Cable, or DSLmodem, analog mode
Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration
15Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationSoftware Installation and ConfigurationBefore beginning the installation process, ensure that you
16Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationUsing RouteFinder Setup WizardNote: Before beginning this procedure, ensure that your RF802EW is
17Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationRecord the values presented in the Device Information panel for later reference.Device IP Address
18Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configurationfunction only, or Enable Wireless Access Point + Router function. If you are using NATEnabled,
19Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationSelect Enable PPPoE to use the RF802EW with a time-base, rather than fixed-cost DSL modemconnecti
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20Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration• Select IP Routing (NAT Enabled) to allow all users in the two IP segments (LAN and WANEthernet)
21Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration• Variable Callback: Select Variable Callback for remote users that travel or dial-in from variou
22Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationIP Routing (NAT Enabled) and IP Routing (NAT Disabled)If you select IP Routing for the asynchrono
23Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration11. The Setup Wizard: Modem Settings dialog box displays.The final step in configuring your RF802
24Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration15. The Check List dialog box displays summarizing your configuration selections. Ensure that al
Chapter 4 - Telnet
26Chapter 4 - TelnetUsing Telnet to Configure your RouteFinderTelnet is a telecommunications software utility which allows you to access a remote dev
27Chapter 4 - TelnetRouter IP AddressEnter the IP address assigned to the RF802EW on your local network. The new address will takeeffect after you h
28Chapter 4 - TelnetAsync Port SettingsThe async port may be used for IP Routing or Remote access. For more information, see the AsyncPort section o
29Chapter 4 - TelnetAssign Remote IPSelect Enable or Disable. If you select Enable, you will be prompted to enter an address to beassigned to the re
iiiContentsChapter 1 - IntroductionIntroduction ...
30Chapter 4 - TelnetRADIUS ServerSelect Enable to configure remote users to authenticate on a RADIUS Server.RADIUS Access Server IPEnter the IP addre
31Chapter 4 - TelnetDiagnosticThe Diagnostic option performs basic testing of the RouteFinder, displays information about yourfirmware and offers opt
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager
33Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerRouteFinder ManagerRouteFinder manager is the main program used to configure all the settings of your RF802EW.1. To r
34Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerGeneral SettingsAfter selecting your device from the Available Devices list, click General Settings to view or change
35Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerLAN Ethernet SegmentServer IP addressThis IP address is the internal LAN IP address of the RF802EW. The address ente
36Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager3. The IP Routing Settings dialog box displays.IP Routing (NAT Enabled)If NAT is enabled, all local users will be fir
37Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerAllow Remote Dial-InThis option allows a remote site to dial-in to this network.1. From the IP Routing Settings dialo
38Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerRemote Connection Authentication SettingsWhen you select Allow Remote Dial-in, you must determine the method that rem
39Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerAssign a specific IP address for this userSelect this option if you would like to have a specific IP address assigned
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40Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerRemote Access Settings1. From the General Settings dialog box, select the Remote Access option and click RemoteAccess
41Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerEnable IP Mapping - Virtual ServerIP Mapping is available only when NAT is enabled. If NAT is enabled for a particul
42Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerPort SettingsThe Modem Settings options are used to configure the communication between your modem or ISDNTA and your
43Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerEdit Login Script for Remote Access1. From the Port Settings, click Edit Login Script.2. The login Script dialog box
44Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Managerlogin script.Wait ‘CONNECT’ The Modem will wait for CONNECT to display before moving to the nextcommand.Wait ‘CONNECT
45Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager12 Hangup Hangs up Modem13 Send ‘AT S0=1’ Sends initial string ‘AT SO=1’ to modem14 Send ‘ATDT 8885678’ Dials phone n
46Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerIndividual Port OptionsIndividual Port Options lets you set the idle-timeout function for each serial port of the Rou
47Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerIP Address PoolThe IP Address Pool contains the range of IP addresses that will be automatically assigned to theclien
48Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerRouting SettingsRouting is the process of moving a packet of data from source to destination. The RF802EW acts asa r
49Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerRouting TableThe routing table stores the routing information so that the RF802EW knows how to route the IPpackets to
Appendix B - Tools for your RF802EW... 109RouteFinder
50Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerFilter SettingsYou can use Filter Settings to choose which packets are allowed to enter the network and whichpackets
51Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerNote: Level one is the highest level, level sixteen is the lowest privilege level.Example:Let’s say you configure a f
52Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerThe filter works by filtering TCP/IP port numbers. The 5 most commonly used port numbers arelisted for you. They in
53Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerWireless SettingsClick Wireless Settings in the RouteFinder Manager menu to open the Wireless Settings dialogbox. Yo
54Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerRefresh Device List1. From the main Manager dialog box, click Refresh Device List to search the LAN for availablenetw
55Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerNote: Entering a password is strongly recommended to protect your RouteFinder fromunauthorized reconfiguration. If yo
56Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Managerclick then navigate to and select the file.6. Click OK to load and apply the settings to the RouteFinder.Upgrade Fi
57Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerGeneral DiagnosticThe General Diagnostic option displays network device information and allows you to determine if th
Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Monitor
59Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorRouteFinder MonitorRouteFinder Monitor is a utility that provides both monitoring and troubleshooting functions.Runni
Chapter 1 - Introduction
60Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Monitor4. The monitor display window displays the actions of the test.5. To terminate the connection, refer to the Terminate
61Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorSave NowIf you want to save the monitor display at any point in time, select the monitor you want to save toa file (T
62Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Monitor3. Enter each computer’s IP Address and associated User Name in the provided fields.4. Click Add after each IP addres
63Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorTime TabThe Time Tab provides information about the amount of time the device has been powered on, thetotal connectio
64Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorStatus TabThe Status tab provides information about the status of the WAN Ethernet and Async ports.1. From the RouteF
65Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerStatistics TabThe Statistics tab indicates, by port, how many bytes of data have come in and out through theRouteFind
Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings
67Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsLAN Client SettingsIn order for a computer to access the Internet, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed on the compu
68Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding the dial-up adapter (NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel.2. Double-c
69Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings5. In the Manufacturers list, select Microsoft. In the Network Adapters list select Dial-up adapter.6. Click OK (twic
7Chapter 1 - IntroductionIntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of the Multi-Tech System’s RouteFinder model RF802EW, oneof the finest broadband
70Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding Client for Microsoft Networks (NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, Configuration
71Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet Your Primary Network Logon (NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. In the Primary Network Logon list on the Conf
72Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsNetwork ClientWindows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, Configuration tab, select Client for Microsoft Networks.2.
73Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAccessWindows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, click the Access Control tab.2. Select Share-Level access control.3
74Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsDial in to your network (NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. You are ready to dial in to your network.2. Double-cl
75Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings3. Click Add. The Select Network Component Type dialog box opens.4. Select Adapter, then click Add. The Select Networ
76Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding IPX/SPX (Novell Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, Configuration tab, click Add. T
77Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding Client for NetWare Networks (Novell Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, Configurati
78Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings7. Click Properties.8. On the General tab, in the Preferred server box, enter the name of your Novell Server Domain.I
79Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet Your Access Control (Novell Server Connection)Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, select the Access Contr
8Chapter 1 - IntroductionFront PanelRF802EW Front PanelFront Panel DescriptionLink Lights when the LAN client is correctly connected to the 10/100 LAN
80Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAccessing a Windows NT Server and a Novell NetWare ServerNote: Before configuring your remote site, ensure TCP/IP has
81Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings4. Select Adapter, then click Add. The Select Network adapters dialog box opens. Win95/98 WinNT5. (Win95/98 on
82Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding Client for Microsoft Networks (Novell/NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, Config
83Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding IPX/SPX (Novell/NT Server Connection)Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, Configuration tab, click Add.
84Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding Client for NetWare Networks (Novell/NT Server Connection)Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, Configura
85Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet Up Properties of Components (Novell/NT Server Connection):Dial-up AdapterWindows 95/981. In the Network dialog bo
86Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings7. Click Properties.8. On the General tab, in the Preferred server box, enter the name of your Novell Server Domain.S
87Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings3. Enter a name and description for your computer.4. Click OK.Set Your Access Control:Windows 95/98:1. In the Network
88Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet Dial-up type (NT/Novell Server Connection)Windows 95/98:1. Right-click the newly created connection icon, then cl
89Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings3. Click Add. The Select Network Component Type dialog box opens.4. Select Adapter, then click Add. The Select Netwo
9Chapter 1 - IntroductionTypical ApplicationsThe following examples provide information about typical applications using the RF802EW. Theydescribe us
90Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding TCP/IP (Unix Server Connection)Windows 95/98/NT:1. In the Network dialog box, Configuration tab, click Add.2.
91Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsMake Your New Connection (Unix Server Connection)Windows 95/98:1. Double-click My Computer.2. Double-click the Dial-
92Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsMake New Connection (Windows 2000 only)Perform the following procedures to prepare your Windows 2000 PC workstation t
Chapter 8 LAN-to-LAN Settings
94Chapter 8 - LAN-to-LAN SettingsLAN-to-LAN SettingsSetting up LAN-to-LAN RoutingThe majority of settings for LAN-to-LAN Routing are set up through Ro
95Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsNote: If the computer you are attempting to access is on a remote LAN, you may need to press FindNow more than once
Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting
97Chapter 9 - TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter provides a list of common problems encountered while installing, configuring oradministering
98Chapter 9 - TroubleshootingProblem #3The RouteFinder is connected to the Cable/DSL, but has problems accessing the Internet.• Ensure the workstation
99Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting• If the scenario described above does not fit your situation, use RouteFinder monitor to view allevents that are taking
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