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Multi-Tech RouteFinder RF802EW Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Model RF802EW Wireless Router/Access Point Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... 4 Related Documentation ... 4 Get Adobe Acrobat Reader ... 4 Get the User Guide ... 4 Save or Print the User Guide ... 4 Hardware Installation ... 5 Safety Warnings ... 5 Unpacking your RouteFinder ... 5 Cabling Your RouteFinder ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    A detailed RF802EW Wireless Router User Guide in Adobe Acrobat PDF format is provided on the System CD included with your RouteFinder RF802EW. The User Guide provides in-depth information on the features and functions available on your router. Get Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program used to view documents created in Adobe PDF format.

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    The RouteFinder RF802EW • This Quick Start Guide If any of the items is missing or damaged, please contact Multi-Tech Systems. Cabling Your RouteFinder Cabling your RouteFinder requires making the appropriate connections to PCs, Cable or DSL modem, analog modem or ISDN TA (optional), AC power and the router. Because this device...
  • Page 6 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 2. Connect the Ethernet port of a PC or network device to the LAN port. If you are using the Uplink option, port number 1 cannot be used as a LAN port. 3. If you are using an analog modem, connect it to the Serial Async port. 4.

  • Page 7: Software Installation And Configuration

    Software Installation and Configuration Before beginning the installation process, ensure that your system meets all hardware and software requirements: • Intel 486 or higher processor. • 10/100 BaseT cable to connect the RF802EW to the network. • One DSL or Cable Modem. •...
  • Page 8 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 4. When the software installation completes, the Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click OK.
  • Page 9 Software Installation 5. The Setup Wizard: Device List dialog box displays. The Setup Wizard automatically checks your network for available network devices and displays them on the screen. Select the device you wish to configure from the Device Name list. Record the values presented in the Device Information panel for later reference.
  • Page 10 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 6. The Setup Wizard: Device IP Address dialog box displays. Enter your local internal network’s IP address for this device. The Setup Wizard will automatically detect the first three octets of your local IP address. You must enter the last octet only. If you wish, you can change the network name of your RouteFinder.
  • Page 11 7. The Wireless Function dialog box displays. Select the function for the wireless port function by selecting Enable Wireless Access Point function only, or Enable Wireless Access Point + Router function. If you are using NAT Enabled, you may also select Enable PPPoE. Select Enable Wireless Access Point function only to set AP’s IP manually or acquire an IP address from a DCHP server.
  • Page 12 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide In the ESSID box, enter the wireless ID. Wireless is the default ID. From the Channel list, select a channel. 6 is the default channel. All workstations must have the same ESSID Make sure that the channel is correct for your network. Click Next.
  • Page 13 10. The External IP Assignment dialog box displays. Enter the WAN Ethernet IP address information provided by your ISP or other external network administrator. • In the External IP Address box, enter the ISP or remote system’s IP address. • In the External IP Netmask box, enter the ISP or remote system’s IP segment netmask For Class C networks, the Netmask is generally set to 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 14 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 11. The Asynchronous Port Function dialog box displays. Select Remote Access, IP Routing (NAT Enabled) or IP Routing (NAT Disabled). • Select Remote Access to allow remote users to dial-in to the network to access resources as if the remote user is connected to the network locally. Continue with the Remote Access instructions on page 17.
  • Page 15 1. Remote Access You must define the location of your remote user account database by selecting a) Use Local Client List or b) Use RADIUS Server . Follow the instructions for the user database your system will use.. Note: The Local Client List allows you to add a maximum of 64 users. a.) Use Local Client List Use Local Client List allows you to create an authentication database consisting of user names, passwords and dial-in options for each remote user.
  • Page 16 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide • Variable Callback: Select Variable Callback for remote users that travel or dial-in from various locations and need callback security. This option allows clients to specify the callback telephone number each time they connect to the network.
  • Page 17 2. IP Routing (NAT Enabled) and 3. IP Routing (NAT Disabled) If you select IP Routing for the asynchronous port, the Setup Wizard: IP Routing dialog box displays. Enter the information required to dial-up and login to your ISP’s remote server: •...
  • Page 18 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 12.The Setup Wizard: DNS IP Address dialog box displays. Enter your ISP’s DNS Server IP address. If you are not sure of the IP address, contact your ISP. Refer to the Glossary in the User Guide for more information about the DNS Server.
  • Page 19 13.The Setup Wizard: Modem Settings dialog box displays. The final step in configuring your RF802EW for basic operations is to enter the model and DTE baudrate of the modem you are using. This is an important setting that determines the DTE baudrate or speed of communication between the RF802EW’s async port and your modem or ISDN TA.
  • Page 20 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 15.The Modem Initial Command dialog box displays. Select your modem manufacturer and model and click OK. Note: This setting configures the initial string of the asynchronous port on the RF802EW so that it will know how to communicate with your modem. If you are using an analog modem and your modem is not included in the selection list, in most cases, Standard Modem will work.
  • Page 21 Software Installation 16.The Setup Wizard: Modem Setting dialog box re-displays. Use the Asynchronous port settings list to select the baudrate. Select the DTE speed (the speed of communication between the asynchronous port of the RF802EW and the modem). For DCE speed compression modems, this value can normally be set to about 4 times the speed of your modem.
  • Page 22 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 17. The Check List dialog box displays summarizing your configuration selections. Ensure that all values have been correctly entered. If you find an incorrect setting, click Back to return to the screen containing the error and correct it. When complete, click Next to return to the Check List dialog box.
  • Page 23 Software Installation 18.The Note dialog box displays indicating that you have completed the Setup Wizard. Read the “IMPORTANT!” information contained in the dialog box. Click Run Monitor (recommended), Run Manager or Exit.

  • Page 24: Testing Your Connection

    Using Telnet to Configure your RouteFinder Telnet is a telecommunications software utility which allows you to access a remote device. The RouteFinder RF802EW has a built-in Telnet Server that enables a Telnet client to remotely configure the device using a menu system.
  • Page 25 3. The RF802EW Telnet Server Menu displays. To use the menu, select the letter corresponding to the value you’d like to change. Depending on the value you are changing, you are presented with an open field into which you may type new information, or you are presented with a list of options from which you may select a value.
  • Page 26 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide • If you define the async port for Remote Access, use IP Assigned Method to define whether or not the remote users will use the RouteFinder’s DHCP server to obtain their IP address. Select Protocols and if necessary on your network, select an IPX/ SPX Frame Type.

  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ITS LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS. Service and Technical Support Multi-Tech has an excellent staff of technical support personnel available to help you get the most out of your Multi-Tech product. Refer to your RF802EW RouteFinder User Guide for full Warranty and Service information.
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