Summary of Contents for Multi-Tech RouteFinder RF802EW
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Model RF802EW Wireless Router/Access Point User Guide...
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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.
Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Description of the RF802EW RouteFinder The RouteFinder RF802EW Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
Typical Applications Connecting a Remote Site via Cable Modem Connect Remote Site via Cable Modem Connecting a Local Site to the Internet Connect Local Site (I External IP address = 253 Internal IP addresses) Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
After the PPP negotiation, the device will disconnect, then callback the telephone number you entered. This option is best used for clients requiring callback security while dialing-in from the same location each time. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration...
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Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration IP Routing (NAT Enabled) and IP Routing (NAT Disabled) Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration Testing Your Connection Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 Web Browser Configuration and Management...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Chapter 4 - Web Browser Management and Configuration Using a Web Browser to Configure Your RouteFinder Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Setup Wizard Screen Setup Wizard - Time Settings Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Setup Wizard - Device IP Settings Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Setup Wizard - ADSL/Cable ISP Settings Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Setup Wizard - ISP Additional Settings (PPPoE Settings) Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Setup Wizard - Wireless Settings Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Setup Wizard - Modem Settings Setup Wizard - Save and Restart Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Device Status Modem Backup Device IP DHCP Log Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Advanced Settings Advanced Settings - DHCP Server Settings IP Address Pool Range IP Address Reservation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Advanced Settings - Virtual Server Settings Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Advanced Settings - Static Routing Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Advanced Settings - Dynamic Routing Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Advanced Settings - Modem String Settings Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management Advanced Settings - Administrative Settings Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management System Tools System Tools - Intruder Detection Log Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management System Tools - Display Routing Table Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management System Tools - System Diagnosis Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management System Tools - Load Default Settings Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management System Tools - Upgrade Firmware Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 4 - Web Browser Configuration and Management System Tools - Reset Device Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
Chapter 5 - Telnet Chapter 5 - Using Telnet to Configure Your RouteFinder Starting a Telnet Session Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
Chapter 5 - Telnet Server Menu Options a). Router IP Address b). Router Subnet Mask c). Router Name d). Router Password e). WAN Ethernet MAC Addr. f). WAN Ethernet Settings Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 5 - Telnet g). Async Port Settings Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 5 - Telnet Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 5 - Telnet h.) Wireless Settings i). Router DNS IP Address j). DHCP Server k). Virtual Server Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 5 - Telnet l). Routing Table m). Client Filter Settings n). Load Default Settings o). Save and Restart Server p). Diagnostic q). Quit Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Accessing the RouteFinder Manager Software Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Description of the RouteFinder Manager Main Screen Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager General Settings Option on the Manager Main Screen Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager General Settings Options LAN Ethernet Segment WAN Ethernet Segment Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Async Port Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Enable IP Mapping - Virtual Server Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Port Settings Option from the Manager Main Screen Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Wait username: 12 Send JaneDoe Wait password SH 1234 Wait ====> Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Meaning of Each Login Script Command Resets modem Sends initial string ATS0 =1 to modem Dials phone number 888-1234 Waits for ISP to send reply CONNECT .
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager LAN DHCP Server Option from the Manager Main Screen Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Routing Settings Option from the Manager Main Screen Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Filter Settings Option from the Manager Main Screen Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager Wireless Settings Option from the Manager Main Screen Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Manager MAC Access Control Option from the Manager Main Screen Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Introduction Setting Up Remote Access Clients Accessing a Windows NT Server Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Win95 Win98 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Win95/98 Windows NT: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Windows 95/98/NT: Win95/98 WinNT Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Windows 95/98: Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Dial-up Adapter Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Network Client Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Identification Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Access Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Windows 95/98: Windows NT: Windows 95/98: Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
Dial-up Networking adds PPP and SLIP protocol support, enabling your workstation to gain access to a remote computer or network, even if your computer is not on a network. Windows 95/98: Windows NT: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Windows 95/98: Network Client Windows 95/98: Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Windows 95/98: Windows 95/98: Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Perform the following procedures if your PC workstation needs to access both a Windows NT Server and a Novel NetWare Server. Windows 95/98/NT: Windows 95/98/NT: Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Windows 95/98: Windows 95/98: Windows NT: Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Windows 95/98: Dial-up Adapter Windows 95/98 Network Client Windows 95/98: Network Protocol Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Windows 95/98: Windows 95/98: Once your machine has restarted, you may continue the configuration process. Windows 95/98: Windows NT: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Windows 95/98: Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
Dial-up Networking adds PPP and SLIP protocol support, enabling your workstation to gain access to a remote computer or network, even if your computer is not on a network. Windows 95/98/NT: Dial-up Adapter Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Windows NT: Windows 95/98: Windows 95/98: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
Make New Connection (Windows 2000 only) Perform the following procedures to prepare your Windows 2000 PC workstation to access any of the remote Servers and enable applications such as email, Web browsing, file sharing, and printing. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
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Chapter 8 - LAN Client Settings Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User G...
Windows. To set up file sharing: Note: Each computer that you wish to share files among must be within the same workgroup. Use the Identification tab of the Network Dialog box to define a workgroup name. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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IP address in your LMHosts lookup table. Note: Since the computers you will add to the LMHosts file are generally servers, only computers with fixed IP addresses should be added to this file. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
RF802EW. In the event you are unable to resolve your problem, refer to the Service, Warranty and Technical Support chapter of this User Guide for information about contacting our Technical Support representatives. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting...
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Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting My RouteFinder dials-up a connection, but can’t seem to communication with the ISP. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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The “Please set the Device IP” screen displays when configuring the RF802EW. A message appears indicating the IP address you have inputted is either not valid on your network or is in conflict with another IP address. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Chapter 11 Service, Warranty and Technical Support...
Internet site, and information about ordering accessories for your RouteFinder. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., (hereafter “MTS”) warrants that the RouteFinder will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase, or if proof of purchase is not provided, two years from date of shipment.
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Repair Accounting department at +(763) 785-3500 in the U.S.A., or a nearby Multi-Tech office which is listed on the “Multi-Tech Corporate Offices” sheet in this International Distributor Resource Kit.
SINGLE-USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This copy of Multi-Tech software is provided only on the condition that you, Customer, agree to the following license. READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY. If you do not agree to the terms contained in this license, return the packaged program UNOPENED to the place you obtained it.
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Chapter 11 - Service, Warranty and Technical Support Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can register your Multi-Tech product online at the following URL: http://www.multitech.com/register Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide Chapter 11 - Service, Warranty and Technical Support ...By phone...
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The Multi-Tech FTP site is located at ftp://ftp.multitech.com SupplyNet, Inc. can provide you with replacement transformers, cables and connectors for select Multi-Tech products. You can place an order with SupplyNet via mail, phone, fax or the Internet at: Mail: SupplyNet, Inc.
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Appendixes Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C...
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement Canadien sur le materiel brouilleur. The CE mark is affixed to this Multi-Tech product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives: Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
Internet connections, but it can be used to test the connection between any devices using the TCP/IP protocol. There are two tools which are helpful in finding a computer’s IP configuration, MAC address and default gateway. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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TRACERT at the DOS prompt (e.g., c:\tracert www.yahoo.com). The utility will provide information about the route and number of hops required to reach the destination IP address associated with the network address or URL. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
Appendix C - Cabling Diagrams WAN/LAN Cables Serial Cable Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide Circuit Signal Name TD+ Data Transmit Positive TD- Data Transmit Negative RD+ Data Receive Positive RD- Data Receive Negative Appendix C...
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Your RouteFinder supports flash ROM which means you can upgrade the fimware in your network device very easily by downloading a copy of the new firmware from the Multi-Tech web site and using the RouteFinder Manager Upgrade Firmware function.
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IP masquerading). When all the information comes back through the RouteFinder, it sorts the data using an Address Translation Table and returns the data to the computer on your network that requested it. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Subnet mask is what is used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. Subnetting enables the network administrator to further divide the host part of the address into two or more subnets. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Internet, new classless schemes are gradually replacing the system based on classes. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) An Internet Standard transport layer protocol. It is a connectionless protocol that adds a level of reliability and multiplexing to IP. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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Gateway ... 76 General Diagnostic ... 59 General Settings ... 60 Hardware ... 9 Hardware Installation ... 11 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide Interface: ... 76 Internet Browser ... 25 IP ... 76 IP Address/Name ... 88 IP Routing ... 62 IPCONFIG ...
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Web browser management and configuration 25 Weight ... 9 WINIPCFG ... 132 Wireless Settings - RouteFinder Manager ... 82 Wireless Settings - Telnet ... 52 Wireless Settings - Web interface ... 31 WWW ... 68 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide...
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