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Multi-Tech RouteFinder RF550VPN Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 SOHO Internet Security Appliance Model RF550VPN 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1 – Introduction and Description ...1 RouterFinder Documentation...1 RF550VPN Front Panel...2 RF550VPN Back Panel ...3 2 – Installation ...4 Safety Warnings ...4 System Requirements ...4 Unpacking Your RouteFinder ...4 Cabling Your RouteFinder ...5 3 – Configuring the PC...6 4 – Navigating the Screens...12 5 –...

  • Page 5: Introduction And Description

    1 – Introduction and Description Welcome to the world of Internet security. Your Multi-Tech SOHO RouteFinder VPN Internet security appliance, Model RF550VPN, is ideal for the small branch office or telecommuter who needs secure access to the corporate LAN. In addition to providing a WAN Ethernet port for DSL or cable broadband Internet access, it offers both LAN-to-LAN and client-to-LAN connectivity.

  • Page 6: Rf550Vpn Front Panel

    Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide RF550VPN Front Panel LEDs Description Lights when the LAN client is correctly connected to the Link ACT Ethernet port. Blinks when there is activity on the Ethernet port. Lights when the LAN client is connected at 100MB.

  • Page 7: Rf550Vpn Back Panel

    RF550VPN Back Panel Power 5VDC The power port connects the AC power adapter. 10 BT WAN The WAN port connects the xDSL modem or cable modem. (10Base-T) The Serial port connects a standard modem (optional). Serial The Reset button resets the router to factory defaults. Press and Reset hold button until the serial LEDs blink.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Unpacking Your RouteFinder · The RF550VPN shipping box contains the following items: · The RouteFinder RF550VPN · System CD · Power Supply · This Quick Start Guide If any of the items is missing or damaged, please contact Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.

  • Page 9: Cabling Your Routefinder

    Cabling Your RouteFinder Cabling your RouteFinder requires making the appropriate connections to PCs, Cable or xDSL modem, analog modem or ISDN TA (optional), AC power and the router. After your device is properly cabled, you will need to complete your configuration by following the instructions provided in the following chapter.

  • Page 10: Configuring The Pc

    Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide 3 – Configuring the PC You must establish TCP/IP communication on each PC (make sure a Network Card or Adapter has been installed into each PC). If Your Operating System Is Windows 98/Me: Note: The following procedures are based on Windows 98.
  • Page 11 The TCP/IP Properties window displays. Click the IP Address tab to set your workstation’s IP Address. In the IP Address dialog box, choose one of the following: · To set a Dynamic IP Address, check Obtain an IP Address Automatically. Dynamic Addresses are used in the Example Reference Guide in Example 2 –...
  • Page 12 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide If Your Operating System Is Windows NT: Click Start | Settings | Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box displays. Click the Protocols tab. Select the TCP/IP protocol line associated with your network card/adapter. If TCP/IP is not listed, see the User Guide, Appendix B, for installation directions.
  • Page 13 The Bindings dialog box displays. In the Show Bindings for drop-down list box, select all adapters. A list of all adapters displays on the lower part of the screen. Double-click the entry for your Ethernet card adapter. This expands the list. Verify that TCP/IP is included in the list below your adapter name.
  • Page 14 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide Next, select the Protocol tab to set your workstation’s IP Address. Click the Properties button and choose one of the following: · To set a Dynamic IP Address, check Obtain an IP Address Automatically.
  • Page 15 If Your Operating System Is Windows 2000/XP Click Start | Settings | Control Pane icon. Connections Network and Dial-Up Connections icon and choose Connection Local Area Connection Properties · Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] your adapter card should display in the ·...

  • Page 16: Navigating The Screens

    Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide 4 – Navigating the Screens Buttons on the Main Menu When you select a function by clicking the button at the top of the screen, the button will change from red to blue denoting that this is now the active screen.

  • Page 17: Configuring The Rf550Vpn

    5 – Configuring the RF550VPN About the Browser Interface Initial configuration is required in order for you to begin operation. The browser- based interface eases VPN configuration and management. About IPSec The VPN functionality is based on the IPSec protocol and uses 168-bit Triple DES (3DES) encryption to ensure that your information remains private.
  • Page 18 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide 5. The Password dialog box displays. Type your network password. · Type admin (admin is the default user name) in the user name box. Leave the password box empty. · Click OK. The Setup Wizard screen displays.

  • Page 19: Setup Wizard

    Chapter 5 – Configuring the RF550VPN Setup Wizard When the Setup Wizard screen displays, the Setup Wizard button will turn blue to indicate that the screen is active. The following screen is the first Setup Wizard screen. From here you will follow a step- by-step process that lets you input all of the basic settings to configure your RF550VPN.
  • Page 20 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide – Device IP Settings On this screen, enter the internal LAN IP address that you want to assign to the LAN port of the RF550VPN. This is not the IP address from your ISP – it is the local internal LAN IP address.
  • Page 21 – ISP Settings On this screen you can select to have the program automatically get your IP settings from your ISP DHCP server or you can choose one of four options for manually inputting your IP settings. From the drop down list box, select the type of settings you will be entering. The default screen is Static IP Settings.
  • Page 22 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide 2b. Other ISP Setting Options: Connect to Cable ISP and PPPoE Settings Connect to Cable ISP Use this screen to have the program automatically get your IP settings from your ISP DHCP server and to see a description of each option.
  • Page 23 2b (Continued). Other Options: PPTP Settings, Telstra Settings PPTP Settings Use this screen when your ISP requires you to enter your ISP settings and you want to use PPTP settings. · Enter your User Name, Password, Retype the Password (for verification), select your idle time, enter your PPTP Client IP address, PPTP Server IP address, and your Connection ID or...
  • Page 24 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide – ISP Additional Settings If your ISP requires you to manually input your system information, use the fields on this screen to fulfill that requirement. Check the box labeled Your ISP requires you to manually setup DNS settings if your ISP requires this.
  • Page 25 – Modem Settings (Optional) A modem can be used as a dialup backup to the Cable/xDSL connection. The checkbox Dialup Modem When Cable/xDSL is not connected order to use the modem as a backup to cable or xDSL when the cable or xDSL are not working.
  • Page 26 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide – VPN Settings Use this screen to input your LAN-to-LAN VPN settings and/or your Client-to-LAN VPN settings. In the Connection Name field, type a name that describes a connection you would like to make.
  • Page 27 Enter the VPN Specific Settings – Your Connection Name defaults into the Connection Name box. Enter the following: VPN Setting Name Description Enable/Disable UID Accept the default Disable UID. When Disable is selected the Local and Remote IPSEC Identifier fields are not active. Enable UID is an option for compatibility purposes only (other IPSEC VPN gateways might require you to input a Local and Chapter 5 –...
  • Page 28 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide Remote IPSec Identifier). Enable Keep Alive When enabled, will automatically renegotiate VPN if a tunnel is temporarily interrupted. Remote Site Choose whether the remote site will be used by a single user or a LAN.
  • Page 29 – Save and Restart After you have finished entering and/or editing the information on the previous screens, click the Save and Restart button on the left-hand side of the screen. This will save all of the preceding settings and restart the device. After the restart, the device will function according to the saved settings.

  • Page 30: Technical Support

    Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide 6 – Technical Support Multi-Tech provides free technical support for as long as your product remains in service. Before calling Technical Support, please read through the Troubleshooting chapter in the User Guide. Also, complete the Recording RouteFinder Information section below.
  • Page 32 Warranty Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., (hereafter “MTS”) warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two, five, or ten years (depending on model) from date of purchase, or if proof of purchase is not provided, two, five, or ten years (depending on model) from date of shipment.

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