Multitech RouteFinder RF820 Quick Start Manual
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- Page 1 ® RouteFinder SOHO Security Appliance RF820 & RF820-AP RF830 & RF830-AP Quick Start Guide...
- Page 3 Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Menu Bar ...15 Sub-Menus ...16 Chapter 3 – Configuration ...17 Using the Setup Wizard to Configure the RouteFinder...17 RF820/RF820-AP and RF830/RF830-AP Wizard Setup ...18 Save & Restart Button Under Menu Bar...22 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide Contents... -
Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction And Description
• One RouteFinder CD which contains RouteFinder documentation and Adobe Acrobat Reader. If any of the items is missing or damaged, please contact Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder Documentation The Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is a shorter version of this User Guide. It is included in printed form with your RouteFinder. -
Page 6: Telecom Warnings For The Modem
Lights when a successful connection to the 100BaseT WAN is established. Off when connected to the 10BaseT. WAN Link / ACT Lights when the WAN port has a valid Internet connection. Blinks when it is receiving or transmitting data. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide... -
Page 7: Rf820 Back Panel
Serial (RF820s only) Serial port connects to a standard modem (optional). 12VDC Power The power port connects the AC power adapter. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description... -
Page 8: Typical Applications
If one port were to go down, the RouteFinder appliance would automatically re-route all Internet and VPN traffic to the other connection. The second WAN port greatly enhances performance and system uptime. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 - Installation
Use the cabling procedures above and attach the wireless antenna. See the Back Panel section earlier in this chapter for the location of the antenna connector. Note: The antenna must be attached in order for the RouteFinder to be operational. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide Chapter 2 – Installation... -
Page 10: Cabling Your Rf830 Routefinder
Use the cabling procedures above and attach the wireless antenna. See the Back Panel section earlier in this chapter for the location of the antenna connector. Note: The antenna must be attached in order for the RouteFinder to be operational. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide... -
Page 11: The Rf820-Ap And Rf830-Ap Antenna
VSWR: Polarization: Maximum Power: Impedance: Connector: See the User Guide for the antenna's environmental and mechanical specifications. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide 2400 to 2500 MHZ 4.5dBi (nominal) ≤ 2 Linear, Vertical 50 Ω RP-SMA Plug Reverse Polarity Meets FCC Part 15.203 Requirements... -
Page 12: Setting Up A Workstation And Starting The Routefinder
Click Start | Settings | Control Panel. Double-click the Network Connections icon. The Network Connections screen displays. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties from the drop down list. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide... - Page 13 Enter the Default gateway as 192.168.2.1 Close out of the Control Panel. Repeat these steps for each PC on your network. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide Once you click the Properties button, the following screen displays. To have your...
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Page 14: Open A Web Browser
It is recommended that you change the default password. Create your own password. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide Use a safe password! Your first name spelled backwards is... -
Page 15: Web Management Software Opens
Menu Menu Menu Bar See menu categories and their submenus listed on the next page. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide Chapter 2 – Installation Other Options Screen... -
Page 16: Sub-Menus
WLAN Subnet Settings WLAN Fixed Addresses display when you go to Network Setup > Wireless LAN and select Independent Subnet. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide Network Setup IP Settings Wireless LAN WLAN Security WLAN Client Filter... -
Page 17: Chapter 3 - Configuration
LAN workstation(s) and the Internet as shown in the example below. Important Note: An initial configuration must be completed for each type of RouteFinder functions: firewall configuration, LAN-to-LAN configuration, a LAN-to-Remote Client configuration. RouteFinder Initial Configuration Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide... -
Page 18: Rf820/Rf820-Ap And Rf830/Rf830-Ap Wizard Setup
A section labeled WAN 2 displays on the RF830/RF830-AP Wizard Setup screen. • A section labeled WLAN (inset shown on the right) displays after you select Independent Subnet on the Network Setup > Wireless LAN screen. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide Chapter 3 – Configuration... -
Page 19: Lan Settings
IP address. Secondary DNS In this field, enter a secondary domain server name. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide If the DHCP client is not enabled, the following message Chapter 3 – Configuration... - Page 20 DSL or cable modems or wireless connection to the Internet. The following fields display when you select PPPoE: User Name Enter the user name give by the ISP. Example: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide user1@xyz.com or user 1 Chapter 3 – Configuration...
- Page 21 If a secondary domain server name is configured, enter its name here. The servers are consulted in the order in which they are configured. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide The link will always be established. It is not dependent The link will be established only when there is data Chapter 3 –...
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Page 22: Save & Restart Button Under Menu Bar
This is optional. You do not have to restart the RouteFinder after saving to the flash memory. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide If a connection is established, then the settings have been Chapter 3 – Configuration... - Page 24 82100048L...