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Multi-Tech RF500S Quick Start Manual

Dsl/cable router with built-in 4-port 10/100 switch
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Model RF500S
DSL/Cable Router
with Built-in 4-port 10/100 Switch
Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 1 Model RF500S DSL/Cable Router with Built-in 4-port 10/100 Switch Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 2: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide PN#82099150 Model RF500S DSL/Cable Router This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2000, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ................... 4 Related Documentation ..............5 Get Adobe Acrobat Reader ............. 5 Get the User Guide ..............5 Save or Print the User Guide ..........5 Hardware Installation ..............6 Safety Warnings ..............6 Unpacking your RouteFinder ..........6 Cabling your RouteFinder ............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Ethernet LAN to provide high-speed broadband access to the Internet for up to 253 LAN clients using only 1 IP account. The RF500S features an integrated 4-port 10/100 switch for LAN access, one asynchronous port that acts as a backup resource for Internet access or serves as dial-in remote access for telecommuters or mobile users.

  • Page 5: Related Documentation

    Introduction Related Documentation This RF500S DSL/Cable Router Quick Start Guide is intended to be used by systems administrators and network managers. This guide provides the necessary information for a qualified person to unpack, cable, install software, and configure the device for proper operation.

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger Telecommunications line Cord. Unpacking your RouteFinder The RF500S shipping box contains the following items: • System CD • Tucows CD • Power Supply •...

  • Page 7: Cabling Your Routefinder

    Software Installation and Configuration section of this Quick Start Guide. Cabling the RouteFinder RF500S 1. Before beginning, turn the power off on all network devices (PCs, Cable, DSL modems, analog modems, ISDN TAs and the router).
  • Page 8 RouteFinder RF500S Quick Start Guide 3. If you are using an analog modem, connect it to the Serial Async port. 4. To use the Uplink option to connect to another network segment, slide the Uplink/Normal switch into the Uplink position. Connect the LAN cable to LAN port number 1.

  • Page 9: Software Installation And Configuration

    The RouteFinder Setup Wizard provides a step-by-step process to assist you in entering all the basic settings needed to configure your RF500S for general use. All settings that are entered in the Setup Wizard can be found in their respective...

  • Page 10: Using Routefinder Setup Wizard

    User Guide for more information about RouteFinder Monitor. Using RouteFinder Setup Wizard Note: Before beginning this procedure, ensure that your RF500S is properly connected to the network and the device is powered on. After installing the software, you may return to the RouteFinder Setup Wizard, by clicking Start | Programs | RouteFinder Manager | RouteFinder Wizard.
  • Page 11 Software Installation 4. When the software installation completes, the Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click OK.
  • Page 12 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 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.
  • Page 13 Software Installation 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.
  • Page 14 Select IP Routing (NAT Enabled) to allow local LAN clients • to share one external IP address for accessing the Internet. This option is most often used when the RF500S is connected to a DSL or cable modem, or when the IP segment of the server needs firewall protection.
  • Page 15 Software Installation 8. 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 •...
  • Page 16 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 9. The Asynchronous Port Function dialog box displays. Select 1.) Remote Access, 2.) IP Routing (NAT Enabled) or 3.) 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.
  • Page 17 Software Installation 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.
  • Page 18 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide Callback Type: Select one of the following three callback options for each remote client: • No Callback: Select this option to allow the remote user to immediately connect to the network after being authenticated. No Callback is the default setting. •...
  • Page 19 Software Installation b.) Use RADIUS Server Select this option if you would like your remote clients to be authenticated on a RADIUS server. You must enter the following RADIUS Server Settings: • RADIUS Access Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Access Server.
  • Page 20 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 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 21 Software Installation 10. 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 22 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 11. The Setup Wizard: Modem Settings dialog box displays. The final step in configuring your RF500S 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 RF500S’s async port and your modem or...
  • Page 23 Software Installation 12. To select your modem, in the Asynchronous port settings box, click The system loads modem information.
  • Page 24 Select your modem manufacturer and model and click OK. Note: This setting configures the initial string of the asynchronous port on the RF500S 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 25 Select the DTE speed (i.e., the speed of communication between the asynchronous port of the RF500S and the modem). For DCE speed compression modems, this value can normally be set to about 4 times the speed of your modem. Keep in mind that if you set the baudrate too high, the dial-up connection may fail.
  • Page 26 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 15. 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.
  • Page 27 Software Installation 16. 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 28: Testing Your Connection

    Refer to the RouteFinder Monitor chapter in the User Guide for additional information about the monitoring capabilities of the RF500S. 2. Before using the device, you must configure your workstations for TCP/IP. Refer to the LAN Client Settings chapter of the User Guide for configuration information.

  • Page 29: Using Telnet To Configure Your Routefinder

    Using Telnet to Configure your RouteFinder Telnet is a telecommunications software utility which allows you to access a remote device. The RouteFinder RF500S has a built-in Telnet Server that enables a Telnet client to remotely configure the device using a menu system.
  • Page 30 RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 3. The RF500S 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 31 Software Installation Complete the External IP Port Address, External Port IP Netmask, Gateway IP Address and DNS IP Address fields using the IP addresses provided by your ISP or remote network administrator . 3. If you have an analog modem or ISDN TA connected to the async port, select Async Port Settings and define the function of the port as IP Routing or Remote Access.
  • Page 32 ISP or remote system administrator. 5. Use the DHCP Server option to enable or disable the DHCP function on the RF500S. If you select enable, you will be prompted to enter the address range from which the device will issue IP addresses.

  • Page 33: Limited Warranty

    EXCEED THE PRICE FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS. Service 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 RF500S RouteFinder User Guide for full Warranty and Service information.
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