Table Of Contents - Multitech RouteFinder RF825-C-Nx User Manual

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Product Description ................................................................................. 6
Features.................................................................................................................................................. 6
Key Features.................................................................................................................................... 6
Feature Details................................................................................................................................. 7
RouteFinder Ship Kit Contents ............................................................................................................... 8
RouteFinder Documentation................................................................................................................... 8
Safety Warnings ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Ethernet Ports Caution..................................................................................................................... 9
Handling Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 9
Front and Back Panels ......................................................................................................................... 10
CDMA Front Panel ......................................................................................................................... 10
EDGE Front Panel ......................................................................................................................... 10
Front Panel LEDs and Other Features .......................................................................................... 10
Signal Strength LEDs Reference Chart ......................................................................................... 11
CDMA & EDGE Back Panel........................................................................................................... 12
CDMA-AP & EDGE-AP Back Panel............................................................................................... 12
Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................................................. 12
Application Example ............................................................................................................................. 13
RF825-AP Specifications...................................................................................................................... 14
CDMA Specifications............................................................................................................................ 15
EDGE Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 15
Specifications for 802.11b/g Interface .................................................................................................. 16
Chapter 2 - Cabling the RouteFinder...................................................................................................... 17
RF825 Cabling ............................................................................................................................... 17
RF825-AP Cabling ......................................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 3 - Setting Up a Workstation and a Wireless Account........................................................... 19
Establishing TCP/IP Communication.................................................................................................... 19
Obtaining & Activating a Wireless Account .......................................................................................... 21
How Connect to the Internet Through the Cellular Provider's Service .......................................... 21
To Disable Your Cellular Connection............................................................................................. 23
Additional Configuration of the Cellular Modem ............................................................................ 23
Command Examples...................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 4 - Configuring the RouteFinder .............................................................................................. 25
Starting the RouteFinder ...................................................................................................................... 25
Open a Web Browser..................................................................................................................... 25
Login............................................................................................................................................... 25
Web Management Software Opens............................................................................................... 26
Navigating the Screens ........................................................................................................................ 26
Menu Bar........................................................................................................................................ 26
Sub-Menus..................................................................................................................................... 27
Table of Menus and Sub-Menus.................................................................................................... 27
Basic Configuration Using the Setup Wizard ....................................................................................... 28
Use the Wizard Setup for Quick Configuration .............................................................................. 28
Benefits of Using the Wizard Setup ............................................................................................... 28
Save & Restart Button Under Menu Bar .............................................................................................. 33
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF825/RF825-AP User Guide (Document Number S000422B)
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