Chapter 7 - Frequently Asked Questions; Routefinder Faqs - Multitech RouteFinder RF825-C-Nx User Manual

Chapter 7 – Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 7 – Frequently Asked
Questions

RouteFinder FAQs

Where is the RouteFinder installed on the network?
In a typical environment, the RouteFinder is installed between the Cable/DSL Modem and the LAN. The wireless
RouteFinder has the modem as part of the device. Plug the WAN of the RouteFinder into the Cable/DSL modem
Ethernet port.
Does the RouteFinder support IPX or AppleTalk?
No. TCP/IP is the only protocol standard for the Internet and has become the global standard for communications.
IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from one node to another, and AppleTalk,
a communications protocol used on Apple and Macintosh networks, can be used from LAN to LAN connections,
but those protocols cannot connect from WAN to LAN.
Does the WAN connection of the RouteFinder support 100Mbps Ethernet?
Yes, the RouteFinder's current hardware design supports 100Mb Ethernet on its WAN port. It also supports
100Mbps over in the auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 switch on the LAN side of the RouteFinder.
What Is Network Address Translation and How Is It Used?
Network Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public address
that is sent out to the Internet. This adds a level of security since the address of a PC connected to the private
LAN is never transmitted on the Internet. Furthermore, NAT allows the RouteFinder to be used with low cost
Internet accounts where only one TCP/IP address is provided by the ISP. The user may have many private
addresses behind this single address provided by the ISP.
Does the RouteFinder support any operating system other than Windows?
Yes, but Multi-Tech does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of
any non-Windows operating systems.
Does the RouteFinder pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions?
The RouteFinder lets PPTP packets pass through. It supports both pass-through and server.
What is the maximum number of users supported by the RouteFinder?
The RouteFinder supports up to 253 users.
Is the RouteFinder cross-platform compatible?
Any platform that supports Ethernet & TCP/IP is compatible with the RouteFinder.
Will the RouteFinder function in a Mac environment?
Yes, as long as you have a browser to configure the router and it's running IP protocols.
Will the RouteFinder allow you to use your own public IPs and Domain, or do you have to use the IPs
provided by the RouteFinder?
The RouteFinder mode allows for customization of your public IPs and Domain.
Can multiple gamers on the LAN get on one game server and play simultaneously with just one public IP
address?
It depends on which network game or what kind of game server it is. For example, Unreal Games support multi-
login with one public IP.
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