Multi-Tech RouteFinder RF102S User Manual
Model RF102S
Dual Serial Port Router
with built-in 4-port 10/100 Switch
User Guide
User Guide
Model RF102S Serial Port Router
with Built-in 4-port 10/100 Switch
P/N S0000139 Revision A
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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
TRADEMARKS
Trademark of Multi-Tech Systems, is the Multi-Tech logo. Windows, Windows 95, 98, NT and 2000 are
trademarks of Microsoft. All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
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Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction.................................................................................6
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Front Panel................................................................................................................................................. 8
Front Panel Description ....................................................................................................................... 8
Back Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Back Panel Description........................................................................................................................ 8
Typical Applications.................................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting to a Network via Serial Device.......................................................................................... 9
Connecting a Remote User to the Internet ........................................................................................10
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation................................................................12
Hardware Installation................................................................................................................................ 13
Safety................................................................................................................................................. 13
Unpacking the RF102S...................................................................................................................... 13
Cabling............................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3 - Software Installation
and Configuration........................................................................................15
Software Installation and Configuration.................................................................................................... 16
Software Installation .......................................................................................................................... 16
Using RouteFinder Setup Wizard............................................................................................................. 17
Testing your Connection .................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 4 - Telnet .........................................................................................24
Using Telnet to Configure your RouteFinder ............................................................................................ 25
Router IP Address.............................................................................................................................. 26
Router Subnet Mask .......................................................................................................................... 26
Router Name ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Router Password ............................................................................................................................... 26
Router MAC address ......................................................................................................................... 26
Async Port 1 and 2 Settings .............................................................................................................. 26
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager ............................................................... 30
RouteFinder Manager .............................................................................................................................. 31
General Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 32
Remote Access - Remote Access Settings........................................................................................ 37
Enable IP Mapping - Virtual Server.................................................................................................... 38
Port Settings............................................................................................................................................. 39
Edit Login Script for Remote Access ................................................................................................. 40
Writing a login script for IP Routing.................................................................................................... 40
Modem String Settings ...................................................................................................................... 42
LAN DHCP Server ................................................................................................................................... 44
Routing Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 45
Routing T able..................................................................................................................................... 46
......................................................................................................................................... Filter Settings
47
Refresh Device List .................................................................................................................................. 51
Device Name and Password.................................................................................................................... 51
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Save Settings to File ................................................................................................................................ 52
Load Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 53
Upgrade Firmware ................................................................................................................................... 53
General Diagnostic................................................................................................................................... 54
Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Monitor................................................................. 55
RouteFinder Monitor................................................................................................................................. 56
Running RouteFinder Monitor............................................................................................................ 56
Test Connection ....................................................................................................................................... 56
T erminate Connection .............................................................................................................................. 57
Save to File .............................................................................................................................................. 57
Save Now .......................................................................................................................................... 57
Autosave............................................................................................................................................ 58
IP Address/Name ..................................................................................................................................... 58
Event Messages....................................................................................................................................... 59
TCP/IP Tab............................................................................................................................................... 59
Time Tab................................................................................................................................................... 60
Status Tab ................................................................................................................................................ 61
Statistics Tab ............................................................................................................................................ 62
Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings ..................................................................63
LAN Client Settings .................................................................................................................................. 64
Setting up Remote Access Clients........................................................................................................... 64
Accessing a Windows NT Server ...................................................................................................... 64
Accessing a Novell Server................................................................................................................. 71
Accessing a Windows NT Server and a Novell NetWare Server....................................................... 76
Accessing a Unix Server.................................................................................................................... 84
Make New Connection (Windows 2000 only) .................................................................................... 88
Chapter 8 - LAN-to-LAN Settings ................................................................89
LAN -to- LAN Settings.............................................................................................................................. 90
Setting up LAN -to- LAN Routing ................................................................................................ ....... 90
Using the Find Computer command ......................................................................................................
91
Using LMHosts .................................................................................................................................. 91
Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting........................................................................92
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................ 93
Common Problems ............................................................................................................................ 93
Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty
and Technical Support ................................................................................96
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 97
Limited Warranty................................................................................................................................ 97
Addendum for North American Products ........................................................................................... 97
Addendum for International Products ................................................................................................ 98
Out of Warranty Repair Costs............................................................................................................ 98
Software User License Agreement........................................................................................................... 99
Technical Support................................................................................................................................... 101
Contacting T echnical Support .......................................................................................................... 101
Recording RouteFinder Information................................................................................................. 101
On-line Warranty Registration.......................................................................................................... 101
About the Internet................................................................................................................................... 101
Ordering Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 102
Appendix ..................................................................................................... 103
Appendix A - Regulatory Compliance Information.................................................................................. 104
Class B Statement FCC Part 15 ...................................................................................................... 104
Appendix B - Tools for your RF102S...................................................................................................... 105
RouteFinder Monitor ........................................................................................................................ 105
PING ................................................................................................................................................ 105
WINIPCFG and IPCONFIG ............................................................................................................. 105
TRACERT........................................................................................................................................ 106
Appendix C - Cabling Diagrams ............................................................................................................. 106
Glossary ......................................................................................................108
Index............................................................................................................ 113
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of the Multi-Tech System’s RouteFinder model RF102S,
one of the finest broadband routers available today .
The RouteFinder features two RS-232 WAN ports so you can connect as many as two
external analog modems or ISDN terminal adapters and utilize ML-PPP to widen your
bandwidth. Or, you can use one WAN port for dial-in remote access. The RouteFinder also
has a built-in 10/100 Mbps switch.
Connects up to 253 internal IP addresses to the Internet with broadband speed. The
RouteFinder can be configured as a DHCP server to handle requests for Internet services
and route to and from the ISP. Up to 253 internal IP addresses are connected to the Internet
with only one IP account.
WAN Ports offer additional functionality. The RouteFinder provides two asynchronous
ports that can use ML-PPP to widen your bandwidth when connected to another dial-up
modem or IDSN terminal adapter. By bonding the two lines together, the RouteFinder can
achieve bandwidths as high as 112 Kbps with V.90/56K modems and 256 Kbps with ISDN
modems. Both WAN ports can also serve as dial-in remote access for your telecommuters
and mobile users. The WAN ports also provide LAN-to-LAN IP routing.
Built-in 10/100 Switch. The integrated 4-port 10/100 switch eliminates the need for an
additional hub or switch to connect users not on a LAN. It ensures high-speed transmission
and can serve as a completely dedicated full duplex backbone.
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Network Security. The RouteFinder supports Internet access restriction by IP address,
client protocols or a list of forbidden sites.
Dial-in RAS Port. The RouteFinder has two asynchronous ports that, when connected to
dial-up modems or ISDN terminal adapters, can also serve as dial-in remote access for
telecommuters or mobile users.
Virtual Server Support. In addition to providing shared Internet access, the RouteFinder
can support Web, FTP, or other Internet servers. Once configured, the RouteFinder accepts
only unsolicited IP packets addressed to the Web or FTP server.
The RouteFinder RF102S
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Front Panel
Front Panel Description
LAN
Link/ACT Lights when the LAN client is correctly connected to the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet LAN.
100/10 Lights when the LAN client correctly establishes a 100 Mbps connection. Off when a
FDX/COL A constant light indicates a successful LAN connection. A frequently flickering light
Serial 2
Data Blinks when the Serial async port is receiving or transmitting data.
DCD Lights when the Serial async port has a data carrier connection to a remote site.
Link
ACT
100
10
FDX
COL
1234
RF102S Front Panel
10 Mbps is established.
indicates a packet collision on the network.
Serial 2
DataDCD
Serial 1
DCD Data
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Power
Serial 1
Data Blinks when the Serial async port is receiving or transmitting data.
DCD Lights when the Serial async port has a data carrier connection to a remote site.
Power Lights when power is being supplied to the router.
Back Panel
Back Panel Description
Power 5V DC The 5V DC Power socket is used to connect the device to the AC power
Serial 1 Connects the router to a standard modem or ISDN TA.
Serial 2 Connects the router to a standard modem or ISDN TA.
Reset Press to reset the router to factory default settings.
4, 3, 2, 1 The four 10 BaseT/100 Base TX ports are used to connect the router to LAN
Uplink/Normal Slide the switch to the Uplink position to use the number 1 LAN 10/100 port
5VDC
Serial 1
Reset
Serial 2
Uplink/Normal
1234
RF102S Back Panel
adapter.
client workstations. If the RF102S is set to use the Uplink feature, the
number 1 LAN port is inactive as a LAN port. One port can be used for
uplink.
to expand your network by connecting a network cable to another router,
switch or hub. To connect the number 1 port to a LAN client workstation,
slide the switch to the Normal position.
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Typical Applications
The following examples provide information about typical applications using the RF102S. They
describe using the RF102S to connect a remote site to a local network and using the RF102S to
connect a LAN to the Internet using one shared IP address.
Connecting to a Network via Serial Device
In the following example the RF102S is used to connect a remote site to the a local network.
Kernal: NAT (outgoing TCP/IP connection sharing a single Internet IP address or
using multiple IP mapping)
• Virtual Server (allowing incoming specific TCP/IP service request redirect
to an internal server)
• Static Routing (Routing table setting to Internal Local Gateways)
External: Fixed External Port IP or DHCP client (Dynamic IP assigned)
Internal: Device Fixed IP
DHCP Server
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Connect Remote Site via Serial Device
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Connecting a Remote User to the Internet
In this application, the RF102S is used to connect up to 253 Internal IP addresses to the Internet
using a single shared external IP address.
Kernal: NAT (outgoing TCP/IP connection sharing single External Port IP or using
multiple IP Mapping)
• Virtual Server (allow incoming specific TCP/IP service request redirect to
internal server)
External: Fixed External Port IP and mask DNS IP, Gateway IP or DHCP client
(Dynamic IP for the device, DNS and Gateway assigned.)
Internal: Device Fixed IP
DHCP Server
Workstation
IP Address
192.168.0.106
Serial Device
RouteFinder
RF102S
Workstation
IP Address
192.168.0.104
Workstation
IP Address
192.168.0.103
Workstation
IP Address
192.168.0.105
IP Address
192.168.0.1
Connect Local Site (I External IP address = 253 Internal IP addresses)
Internet
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Specifications
LAN Ports Number of Ports: 4
WAN Ports Two RS-232 (V .24)
Protocols Security: PAP/CHAP, NAT Firewall, RADIUS, and Callback for
LED Indicators 1 indicator for Power On
Power Output 5V DC, 2A
Dimensions 18.1 cm (W) x 12.5 cm(D) x 2.5 cm (H)
Weight 380g
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Interface: 10Base T/100BaseTX. One port can be used for uplink
Standard: 802.3
DTE Speed: up to 460 Kbps asynchronous
remote access.
Network: TCP/IP, DHCP , PPP, ML-PPP
Filtering: port number, URL address, and IP address
4 indicators for Serial Async function (DATA, DCD)
3 indicators for each of 4 LAN ports functions (LINK/ACT, 10/100, FDX/COL)
7.1 “ (W) x 4.9 “ (D) x 1.4” (H)
13 oz.
Processor 40 MHz 32-bit RISC
Memory RAM: 2MB
Flash ROM: 512k
Operating
Environment: Temperature Range: 32 - 120 degrees F (0 - 50 degrees C)
Humidity: 25-85% non-condensing
Approvals: FCC Part 15, Class B; CE Mark; C-tick
Warranty 2 year warranty
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Hardware Installation
Safety
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 lightening.
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 the RF102S
The RF102S shipping box contains the following items:
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• System CD
• Tucows CD
• Power Supply
• The RouteFinder RF102S
• The RF102S RouteFinder Quick Start Guide
If any of the items is missing or damaged, please contact Multi-Tech Systems.
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Cabling
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 acts as a DHCP server,
after your device is properly cabled, you will need to follow the configuration instructions provided
in the Software Installation and Configuration chapter.
Power Connection
Serial Cables
To Modem
or ISDN TA
5VDC
Serial 1
Serial 2
Reset
Uplink/Normal
1234
Optional
Uplink
Network Printer
Hub
PC
PC
Cabling the RouteFinder RF102S
1. Before beginning, turn off the power for all network devices (PCs, analog modems, ISDN
T As) 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 ISDN TAs, connect each to a Serial Async
port.
4. If you are using 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 #1. Plug the
other end of the LAN cable into another hub, router, or switch.
Note: If you are not using the Uplink feature, slide the switch into the Normal position.
5. Connect the provided power supply cable to the 5VDC power port on the back of the router.
Plug the power supply into an AC power outlet as shown above.
6. If you are using one 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 RouteFinder and network PCs.
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Chapter 3 - 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.
• 10/100BaseT cable to connect the RF102S to the network.
• One or two asynchronous analog modems or ISDN Terminal Adapters (also known as ISDN
TA) or one of each.
• A networked computer with Windows 95/98/2000, or Windows NT 3.5 or higher and TCP/IP
protocol installed, or a non-Windows system with TCP/IP properly installed to enable Telnet
configuration.
• Any Windows communication application for Dial-Out operation.
• Any PPP supported communication application for Dial-In operation.
• TCP/IP installed and configured on each workstation accessing the Internet.
Software Installation
The software installation process involves installing the RouteFinder Utilities, including
RouteFinder Setup Wizard, RouteFinder Manager, and RouteFinder Monitor. A description of
each component follows:
RouteFinder Setup Wizard
The RouteFinder Setup Wizard provides a step-by-step process to assist you in entering all the
basic settings needed to configure your RF102S for general use. All settings that are entered in
the Setup Wizard can be found in their respective menus in the RouteFinder Manager.
RouteFinder Manager
RouteFinder Manager is the main program used to configure all settings for your RF102S.
Complete information about options within the RouteFinder Manager can be found in the
RouteFinder Manager chapter in this User Guide.
RouteFinder Monitor
RouteFinder Monitor is a multi-purpose utility designed to let you know the status of your RF102S
connection. The monitor offers the ability to point and click on an event to access troubleshooting
procedures. Refer to the RouteFinder Monitor chapter in this User Guide for more information.
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Using RouteFinder Setup Wizard
Note: Before beginning this procedure, verify that your RF102S is properly connected to the
network and that the power is turned on.
After installing the software, you can return to the RouteFinder Setup Wizard at any time by
clicking Start | Programs | RouteFinder Manager | RouteFinder Wizard.
Before running the Setup Wizard, it is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows
programs.
1. Insert the RF102S System CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The RF102S System
CD window appears.
Note: If Autorun is disabled on your computer, use Windows Explorer to view the contents of
the CD. Double-click the CD icon to display the RF102S System CD main menu.
2. Click Install Software.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
4. When the software installation completes, the Setup Wizard dialog box displays.
Click OK.
5. The Setup Wizard: Device List dialog box displays. The Setup Wizard automatically checks
your network for available network devices and displays the device names.
Select the device you want to configure from the Device Name list.
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Record the values presented in the Device Information panel for later reference.
Device IP Address ______________________
Device Firmware Version _________________
Click Next.
Note: If a message appears indicating the device is not found, or you do not see the device
you are attempting to configure listed, click Refresh Device List.
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 want, you can change the network name of your RouteFinder. If your ISP requires
your device to have a name, you may use the name entered.
• Click Next to continue. The device will search the network to ensure that the IP address is
valid. This may take several seconds.
Note: If your ISP provided you with an IP address, do not enter that address. Enter the IP
address for this device on your local network. Refer to the Glossary in this User Guide for
additional information on IP addressing.
7. The Setup Wizard: Port Function dialog box displays.
Select IP Routing (NAT Enabled) to enable local LAN clients to share one external IP
address for accessing the Internet. Select Remote Access to enable remote users to use a
dial-up connection to log on to the network. Internet.
Click Next.
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8. If the Remote Access option was selected for one or both ports, the Remote Access dialog
box displays.
Remote Access
You must define the location of your remote user account database by selecting Use Local
Client List or Use RADIUS Server. Follow the instructions for the user database that your
system will use.
Note: The Local Client list enables you to add a maximum of 64 users.
Use Local Client List
Use Local Client List enables you to create an authentication database consisting of user
names, passwords and dial-in options for each remote user. Enter the following information
for each client:
User Name: Enter the User Name to authenticate the remote dial-in user.
Password: Enter the Password to authenticate the remote dial-in user.
Password Verification: Re-enter the remote dial-in user’s password.
Callback T ype: Select one of the following three callback options for each remote client:
• No Callback: Select this option to enable the remote user to immediately connect to the
network after being authenticated. No Callback is the default setting.
• Fixed Callback: This option enables you to specify a fixed callback telephone number for the
user. After the PPP negotiation, the device will callback the telephone number you enter in the
callback telephone number box. This option is best used for clients requiring callback security
while dialing-in from the same location each time.
• V ariable Callback: Select Variable Callback for remote users that travel or dial-in from various
locations and need callback security . This option enables clients to specify the callback
telephone number each time they connect to the network.
Click Add after entering information for each Local Client.
Click Next and continue with Step 9 when all users have been added to the database.
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Use RADIUS Server
Select this option to authenticate your remote clients on a RADIUS server. Enter the
following RADIUS Server Settings:
• RADIUS Access Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Access Server.
• RADIUS Accounting Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Accounting
Server.
• Secret: Enter your shared Secret RADIUS code or password.
• Secret V erification: To confirm your Secret code, re-enter your code or password.
Note: In most cases, the RADIUS Access Server and the RADIUS Accounting Server are the
same server, so the IP address will be the same.
Click Next and continue with Step 9.
IP Routing (NAT Enabled)
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:
• Telephone Number: Enter the phone number used to dial your remote server (ISP).
Note: If you must dial a number to get an outside line (such as “9”, or “0”), enter the required
number plus a “w”(wait) or a comma in the Telephone box. For example, 9w555-2323 or
9,,5552323. Each comma provides a 3-4 second delay .
• User Name: Enter the User Name for your remote server or ISP account.
• Password: Enter the Password for your remote server or ISP account.
• Password V erification: Re-enter the password for your remote account.
Click Next.
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9. 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.
Click Next.
10. The Setup Wizard: Modem Settings dialog box displays.
The final step in configuring your RF102S 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 RF102S’s ports and your modem or ISDN TA.
Select your modem and baudrate as described on the following pages.
Note: If you do not have a modem or ISDN TA attached to the RouteFinder ports, use the default
modem values.
11. To select your modem, in the Modem settings box, click . The system loads modem
information.
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12. 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 RF102S 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. If you are
using an ISDN TA, refer to the ISDN TA ’ s User Guide for information on the initialization and hang
up strings. Use RouteFinder Manager to enter your modem or TA strings.
13. The Setup Wizard: Modem Setting dialog box re-displays. Select the baudrate from the
Asynchronous port settings list. Select the DTE speed (the speed of communication between
the asynchronous port of the RF102S and the modem). For DCE speed compression modems,
this can normally be set to about four times the speed of your modem. If you set the baudrate
too high, the dial-up connection may fail.
Note: You may need to set a lower baudrate since the modem’s maximum connection speed
may not be attainable due to variations in phone line quality and ISP connection.
Click Next to complete the basic configuration.
14. The Check List dialog box displays, summarizing your configuration selections. Verify that all
selections are correct. If you find an incorrect setting, click Back to return to the window
containing the error and correct it. When finished, click Next to return to the Check List dialog
box.
Click Finish to complete the configuration.
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15. 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 (recom-
mended), Run Manager, or Exit.
Testing your Connection
When you select Run Monitor, the RouteFinder Monitor program opens.
1. To test your current settings, select Test Connection. Select Connect Port 1 to test serial port
1. Select Connect Port 2 to test serial port 2. The monitor activity will appear in the display
window. Refer to Chapter 6 for additional information about the monitoring capabilities of the
RF102S.
2. Before using the device, you must configure your workstations for TCP/IP. Refer to Chapter 7 for
configuration information.
Note: If a problem occurs while testing your connection, or you need to configure advanced
options such as filtering, DHCP or routing, use RouteFinder Manager by selecting Programs |
RouteFinder Manager | RouteFinder Manager.
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Using Telnet to Configure your RouteFinder
Telnet is a telecommunications software utility which allows you to access a remote device. The
RouteFinder RF102S has a built-in Telnet Server that enables a Telnet client to remotely configure
the device using a menu system.
Important: Non-Windows operating system users must use the Telnet menu system to define the
function of the WAN and async ports, to define how IP addresses are administered, to configure IP
addresses on your local and remote systems and to set up any necessary virtual server, routing
table, and packet filtering options.
Note: To successfully configure your router using Telnet, TCP/IP must be correctly configured on
your computer. The router and computer must also be located on the same subnet.
1. Start your telnet session and connect to the RouteFinder RF102S using the router’s default IP
address of 192.168.2.1 and vt100 terminal emulation.
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If you are using a graphical interface such as the one shown above, click Connect.
2. When prompted to input the Router Password, press Enter.
3. The RF102S Telnet Server Menu displays.
To use the menu, type the letter corresponding to the parameter you want to change.
Depending on the parameter 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. Each menu item is described in the following pages.
Note: After entering parameters for all settings that you want to change, continue to type “q“ to
return to the previous menu until you reach the main Telnet Server menu. Select Save and
Restart Server to save your new configuration.
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Router IP Address
Enter the IP address assigned to the RF102S on your local network. The new address will take
effect after you have selected Save and Restart Server.
Router Subnet Mask
Enter the subnet mask for your local network.
Router Name
Enter a network name for the RF102S. If your ISP requires your device to have a name, you can use
the one entered here.
Router Password
The default is no password. If you choose to use a password, ensure that you write the password
down and keep it in a safe place. If you forget the password, contact the Multi-Tech System’s
Technical Support group for assistance. Refer to Chapter 10 in this User Guide for contact
information.
Router MAC address
Displays the current MAC address of your router. Edit this only if required by your remote system or
ISP.
Async Port 1 and 2 Settings
The async ports can be used for IP Routing or Remote access. For more information, see the
General Settings section of Chapter 5.
IP Routing
If you will use the async port for IP Routing, enter the following information as described:
T elephone number
Enter the phone number the async device must dial to connect to the remote system.
User Name
Enter the User Name that will be used for authentication on the remote system.
Password
Enter the Password associated with the User Name for the remote system.
Idle Timeout
Enter the amount of idle time allowed to pass before the connection times out. The default value is 5
minutes.
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Serial Baudrate
Use the list to select the appropriate baudrate of the modem attached to your async port. You may
need to select a lower speed to ensure a quality connection.
Modem Pre-Initial string
Consult your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for this information. The default value will work for most
analog modems.
Modem Initial string
Consult your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for this information.
Modem dialup string
Consult your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for this information.
Modem hangup string
Consult your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for this information.
Login script
Select Enable or Disable.
Edit login script
Refer to Chapter 5 for information on editing scripts.
External IP address
Enter the IP address of the remote device to which you are connecting.
NA T Function
Select Enable or Disable. Refer to the Glossary for additional information on NA T.
Assign Remote IP
Select Enable or Disable. If you select Enable, you will be prompted to enter an address to be
assigned to the remote system.
Remote Access
To configure the async port for Remote Access, enter information for each of the following:
Remote Access Port Settings
IP Assigned Method
Select the method the client will use to have their IP address assigned.
Protocols
Default value is Both IP and IPX enabled. You may select to use only one protocol, however if you
are connecting to a Netware server, you must have IPX enabled.
IPX/SPX Frame Type
The default value is Autodetect. If you have problems with your network connection, you may select
Ethernet_II, Ethernet_802.3, Ethernet 802.2 or Ethernet_snap.
Authentication Method
Select either None, P A P or CHAP. Refer to the RouteFinder Manager chapter of this User Guide for
additional information.
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Edit User Database
To add users to the database, select the next available letter. Enter the User Name, Password, and
Callback type for each user that you add to the database. You can enter up to 64 remote clients.
Idle Timeout
You can set the number of minutes you want to allow a connection to stay idle before disconnection.
The default idle timeout for Remote Access is 0 minutes.
Serial Baudrate
Select one of the available options. You may need to use a slower speed to ensure a quality
connection.
Modem Pre-initial string
Refer to your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for information. The default value will work for most
analog modems.
Modem Initial string
Refer to your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for information.
Modem Dialup string
Refer to your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for information.
Modem Hangup string
Refer to your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for information.
Edit login script
Select this option to edit the login script executed when the client connects to the network. Refer to
the RouteFinder Manager chapter of this User Guide for additional information about creating and
editing scripts.
RADIUS Server
Select Enable to configure remote users to authenticate on a RADIUS Server.
RADIUS Access Server IP
Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Access server.
RADIUS Accounting Server IP
Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Accounting server. In most configurations, the Access and
Accounting server are located on the same machine, so the IP address is the same for both fields.
RADIUS Secret
Enter the secret code or password for the RADIUS Server.
Router DNS IP Address
Enter the IP address of your Internet Service Providers DNS server.
DHCP Server
Select Disable or Enable. If you would like the RF102S DHCP server function to provide IP
information to workstations as they connect to the network, select Enable. When you enable DHCP,
you will be prompted to provide the beginning and ending IP addresses in the range of addresses
administered by your RouteFinder. Refer to the LAN DHCP section of the RouteFinder Manager
chapter of this User Guide for additional information.
Virtual Server
Select Disable or Enable. If you select Enable, you may enter the external and internal IP
Addresses and ports necessary to allow remote clients to access specific devices on your network
via the Internet. Refer to the General Settings section of the RouteManager chapter in this User
Guide for more information about Enabling IP Mapping.
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Routing Table
The Routing Table option lets you create a routing table so your RouteFinder will route IP packets to
the proper network. For more information, refer to the Routing Table section of the RouteFinder
Manager chapter of this User Guide.
Client Filter Settings
The Filter Settings option allows you to define which packets are allowed to either pass through, or
be blocked from passing through the RF102S ports. You can filter packets for network services
including Mail, WWW, FTP, Telnet, and News functions. See the Filter Settings section of the
RouteFinder Manager chapter for more information about filtering options.
Load Default Settings
Use this option to return the router to the factory default settings.
Save and Restart Server
This option saves your RouteFinder configuration into Flash memory and restarts the device to
enable the settings to take effect. The system will pause while saving the settings.
Note: After completing your configuration, you must select Save and Restart Server or your settings
will be lost when power for the device is turned off.
Debug Mode
The Debug Mode shows the current status the protocols running on your RouteFinder. It can also be
used to ping IP addresses, to display the hardware interface and routing table, and set wireless
parameters.
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