Cabling Procedure; Rackmount Bracket Installation; Basic Connections - Multitech RouteFinder RF850 User Manual

Cabling Procedure

Make the proper connections as illustrated in this drawing of the RouteFinder back panel.

Basic Connections

1. Using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, connect the LAN jack to a PC, internal network switch, or hub.
Note: Use a cross-over Ethernet cable if connecting to a single device.
2. Using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, connect the WAN 1 jack to a cable modem or DSL modem
connected to an Internet Service Provider.
3. Using the supplied POWER cord, plug one end into the RouteFinder power plug, and the other end
into a live power outlet.
Note: The status LED blinks continuously after power-up.
4. Wait for the RouteFinder to beep five times, indicating that it is ready to be configured with a Web
browser. This may take two or three minutes.
Optional Connections
1. Using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, connect the WAN2 / DMZ jack to a network or DMZ device. For
example, a Voice over IP gateway.
2. Using a DB-9 cable, connect COM 1 port to a mouse or the COM port on a PC.
3. Using a DB-15 DSUB cable, connect the VIDEO port to a monitor.
4. Connect the Keyboard jack to a keyboard.
5. Using a USB connector, connect a memory stick, a floppy drive, a CD-ROM drive, a keyboard,
mouse, etc.

Rackmount Bracket Installation

The RouteFinder is shipped with two rackmount brackets and four rackmount screws for installing the
RouteFinder VPN into an industry-standard EIA 19-inch rack.
Note: The rackmount screws provided in this kit are included for the purpose of attaching the brackets to the
RouteFinder as shown below. It is up to you to provide the bracket-to-rack mounting screws.
Use the rack manufacturer's documentation and procedures to safely and securely install the RouteFinder into
the rack.
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