Multi-Tech RF102S Quick Start Manual

Model RF102S

Dual Serial Port Router

with Built-in 4-Port 10/100 Switch

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

PN#S0000137Revision A

Model RF102S Serial Port Router

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Copyright © 2001, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect
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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.

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Revision Description

A
(02/28/01) Manual released.

Patents

This device is covered by one or more of the following patents: 6,031,867;
6,012,113; 6,009,082; 5,905,794; 5,864,560; 5,815,567; 5,815,503;
5,812,534; 5,809,068; 5,790,532; 5,764,628; 5,764,627; 5,754,589;
D394,250; 5,724,356; 5,673,268; 5,673,257; 5,644,594; 5,628,030;
5,619,508; 5,617,423; 5,600,649; 5,592,586; 5,577,041; 5,574,725;
D374,222; 5,559,793; 5,546,448; 5,546,395; 5,535,204; 5,500,859;
5,471,470; 5,463,616; 5,453,986; 5,452,289; 5,450,425; D361,764;
D355,658; D355,653; D353,598; D353,144; 5,355,365; 5,309,562; 5,301,274.
Other Patents Pending

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Content s

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 ........................................................ 7

Software Installation and Configuration ........................................... 9

Using RouteFinder Setup Wizard .......................................... 10

Testing your Connection ........................................................ 22

Configuring your Route Finder ............................................... 23

Using Telnet to Configure your RouteFinder........................... 23

Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 24

Technical Support ........................................................................ 25

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RouteFinder RF102S Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of one of the finest serial port

routers available today, Multi-Tech Systems RouteFinder Model

RF102S.

The RouteFinder RF102S provides shared Internet access for

up to 253 LAN users over a modem connection and one 1 IP

address. Virtual Server (IP Mapping) enables remote client

access to your network over the Internet. Remote clients can

connect directly to the LAN by dialing into the asynchrous port.

You can use IP Routing to segment your enterprise networks

into workgroups. The RF102S features an integrated 4-port 10/

100 switch. The Network Monitor Utility enables the network

administrator to view incoming and outgoing packets, the status

of network connections, and specific connection events. The

RF102S uses the NAT protocol to implement firewall and

gateway security for LAN-based resources. It also supports

Internet access restrictions by IP address, client protocols or a

list of forbidden sites. The RF102S can support Web, FTP, or

other Internet servers. The RF102 handles POP3, DNS, PPTP,

IRC, SMTP, Microsoft NetMeeting, multiplayer games,

RealPlayer, Quick Time, and other requests.

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RouteFinder RF102S

Introduction

Related Documentation

This RF102S Serial Port 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.

A detailed RF102S Serial Port Router User Guide in Adobe

Acrobat PDF format is provided on the System CD included

with your RouteFinder RF102S. 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. Adobe Acrobat

Reader can be installed from the System CD (click Install

Manuals and select Install Adobe Acrobat Reader) or

downloaded from Adobes Web site at http://www.adobe.com

Get the User Guide

The User Guide can be installed from the System CD by

clicking Install Manuals or by downloading the file from our

Web site at: http://www.multitech.com

Save or Print the User Guide

After opening the User Guide with Adobe Acrobat Reader, you

can save the .pdf file to your system or print a copy.

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RouteFinder RF102S Quick Start Guide

Hardware Installation

Safety Warnings

1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in a wet location unless the
jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

3. This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed
computers.

4. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals
unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface.

5. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during
an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electrical shock from lightning.

7. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity
of the leak.

8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
Telecommunications line cord.

Unpacking your RouteFinder

The RF102S shipping box contains the following items:

 System CD
 Tucows CD
 Power Supply
 The RouteFinder RF102S
 This Quick Start Guide
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact
Multi-Tech Systems.

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Hardware Installation

Cabling your RouteFinder

Cabling your RouteFinder requires making the appropriate
connections to PCs, analog modem or ISDN TA (optional), AC
power and the router. Because this device also provides DHCP
server functions, remote access, routing, and firewall protection,
after your device is properly cabled, you will need to complete
your configuration by following the instructions provided in the
Software Installation and Configuration section of this Quick
Start Guide.

Power Connection

Serial Cables

To Modem

or ISDN TA

5VDC

Serial 1

Reset

Serial 2

Uplink/Normal

1234

Optional
Uplink

Network Printer

Hub

PC

Cabling the RouteFinder RF102S

1. Before beginning, turn off the power for all network devices
(PCs, analog modems, ISDN TAs) and disconnect the
router power supply.

2. Connect the Ethernet port of each PC or network device to
one of the 4 LAN ports. If you are using the Uplink option,
port number 1 cannot be used as a LAN port.

3. If you are using one or two analog modems or IDSN TAs,
connect each to a Serial Async port.

PC

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RouteFinder RF102S Quick Start Guide

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.
Plug the other end of the LAN cable into another hub,
router, or switch.

Note: If you are not using the Uplink feature, place the
switch in the Normal position.

5. Connect the provided power supply cable to the 5V DC
power port on the back of the router. Plug the power supply
into an AC power outlet as shown.

6. If you are using or or two analog modems or ISDN TAs, turn
on the power for the devices.

7. Press and hold the RouteFinders Reset button for 3
seconds to restore the default settings.

You are ready to configure software for your router and

network PCs.

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