Appendix B - The Routefinder Rescue Kernel - Multitech RouteFinder RF850 User Manual

Appendix B – The RouteFinder Rescue
What Is a Rescue Kernel?
Rescue Kernel is a software program that allows you to reinstall the RouteFinder software without connecting
the CD-ROM drive and using the RouteFinder software CD.
With the Rescue Kernel you can configure the WAN IP and default gateway. You can perform everything
remotely without having to be onsite. After the reinstallation is complete, you can use the RouteFinder software
to access the WAN IP from the Internet assuming the public IP and default gateway were configured properly.
Before You Start
Configuration Backup
1.
Backup your current RouteFinder configuration file and note the software version you are currently
running.
Record License Key Numbers
2.
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Locate you System license key and write it down. You will need this key after the software is
installed.
•
Locate your URL license key and write it down. You will need this if you planning to use the URL
filter.
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If you have purchased and use the anti-virus options, locate your Anti-Virus license key file and
write it down. You will need this to import the anti-virus software.
Links You Will Need During the Install Process
Link to Download Windows FTP Server:
http://support.jgaa.com
Link to Download Windows WinSCP Client:
http://winscp.sourceforge.net/eng/
Link to Download Putty Telnet/SSH Client:
http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/
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