Multi-Tech Systems RF500S User Manual

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Model RF500S

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with Built-in 4-port 10/100 Switch

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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the content hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes 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.

Record of Revisions

Revision Description A (8/21/2000) Manual Released at Software Version 7.1

Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 5.301.274; 5.309.562;

5.355.365; 5.452.289; 5.453.986. Other patents pending.

TRADEMARKS

Trademark of Multi-Tech Systems, is the Multi-T ech 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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Internet Address: http://www.multitech.com

Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Front Panel Description......................................................................................................................... 8

Back Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Back Panel Description ........................................................................................................................ 8

Typical Applications .................................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting a Remote Site via Cable Modem ....................................................................................... 9

Connecting a Local Site by Segmenting the LAN ................................................................................1 0

Connecting a Local Site to the Internet ...............................................................................................11

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................12

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................................14

Safety..................................................................................................................................................14

Unpacking the RF500S........................................................................................................................14

Cabling ................................................................................................................................................15

Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration

Software Installation and Configuration......................................................................................................17

Software Installation............................................................................................................................17

Using RouteFinder Setup Wizard ...............................................................................................................18

T esting your Connection ......................................................................................................................30

Chapter 4 - Telnet

Using T elnet to Configure your RouteFinder ...............................................................................................32

Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager

RouteFinder Manager.................................................................................................................................39

General Settings ........................................................................................................................................40

WAN Ethernet Segment ......................................................................................................................41

Async Port ..........................................................................................................................................42

Remote Access - Remote Access Settings ........................................................................................46

Enable IP Mapping - Virtual Server .....................................................................................................47

Port Settings..............................................................................................................................................48

Edit Login Script for Remote Access ..................................................................................................49

Writing a login script for IP Routing .....................................................................................................50

Modem String Settings........................................................................................................................52

LAN DHCP Server .....................................................................................................................................53

Routing Settings ........................................................................................................................................55

Routing T able.......................................................................................................................................56

Filter Settings ............................................................................................................................................57

Refresh Device List ...................................................................................................................................61

Device Name and Password ......................................................................................................................62

Save Settings to File .................................................................................................................................63

Load Settings ............................................................................................................................................64

Upgrade Firmware......................................................................................................................................65

General Diagnostic ....................................................................................................................................66

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Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Monitor

RouteFinder Monitor...................................................................................................................................68

Running RouteFinder Monitor ..............................................................................................................68

Refresh Device List ...................................................................................................................................69

T est Connection.........................................................................................................................................70

T erminate Connection ................................................................................................................................71

Save to File ...............................................................................................................................................72

Save Now ............................................................................................................................................72

Autosave .............................................................................................................................................72

IP Address/Name ......................................................................................................................................73

Event Messages........................................................................................................................................74

TCP/IP T ab ................................................................................................................................................75

Time T ab ....................................................................................................................................................76

Status T ab..................................................................................................................................................77

Statistics Tab .............................................................................................................................................78

Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings

LAN Client Settings ...................................................................................................................................80

Setting up Remote Access Clients ............................................................................................................81

Accessing a Windows NT Server ........................................................................................................81

Accessing a Novell Server ..................................................................................................................88

Accessing a Windows NT Server and a Novell NetWare Server..........................................................94

Accessing a Unix Server...................................................................................................................103

Make New Connection (Windows 2000 only) ..................................................................................... 10 7

Chapter 8 - LAN -to- LAN Settings

LAN -to- LAN Settings .............................................................................................................................109

Setting up LAN -to- LAN Routing.......................................................................................................109

Using the Find Computer command ..................................................................................................110

Using LMHosts..................................................................................................................................111

Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 112

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................113

Common Problems............................................................................................................................113

Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical Support

Introduction..............................................................................................................................................117

Limited Warranty................................................................................................................................ 117

Addendum for North American Products...........................................................................................117

Addendum for International Products ................................................................................................118

Out of Warranty Repair Costs............................................................................................................118

Software User License Agreement...........................................................................................................119

T echnical Support....................................................................................................................................121

Contacting T echnical Support ............................................................................................................121

Recording RouteFinder Information ...................................................................................................121

On-line Warranty Registration ............................................................................................................121

About the Internet ....................................................................................................................................121

Ordering Accessories ..............................................................................................................................122

Appendix

Appendix A - Regulatory Compliance Information....................................................................................124

Class B Statement - FCC Part 15 .....................................................................................................124

Appendix B - T ools for your RF500S ........................................................................................................125

RouteFinder Monitor ..........................................................................................................................125

PING .................................................................................................................................................125

WINIPCFG and IPCONFIG ...............................................................................................................125

TRACERT .........................................................................................................................................126

Appendix C - Cabling Diagrams ...............................................................................................................127

Glossary ..................................................................................................................................................128

Index........................................................................................................................................................133

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of the Multi-T ech System’s RouteFinder model RF500S, one of the finest broadband routers available today .

The RouteFinder connects a cable or DSL modem to an Ethernet LAN to provide high-speed broadband access to the Internet for multiple users. The RouteFinder router features a built-in 4-port 10/100 switch, one asynchronous port for backup Internet access or dial-in remote access, and firewall services. This solution is ideal for any business looking for cost-effective broadband access to the Internet for every use on the LAN or for the home user looking to share their DSL cable modem.

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. The W AN Ethernet port has a bandwidth of 10M bs which is 179 times faster than a 56k modem and can support DSL or cable speeds of up to 2.5M bs.

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.

Network Security . The RouteFinder uses the NA T protocol to provide security from hackers attempting to access the office LAN without the extra cost of a firewall. It implements firewall and gateway security for LAN-based resources. Additionally , the RouteFinder supports Internet access restriction by IP address, client protocols or a list of forbidden sites.

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Dial Backup or Dial-in RAS Port. The RouteFinder also provides an additional asynchronous

port that, when connected to a dial-up modem or ISDN terminal adapter, serves as a backup resource for Internet access if your cable or DSL service goes down. It can also serve as dial-in remote access for your 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.

LAN Segmentation. For added LAN security , the RouteFinder can be used to segment the LAN by connecting the corporate servers to one RouteFinder Ethernet port and the Internet Servers to the other Ethernet port. This configuration puts the corporate servers behind a firewall and the Internet servers outside the firewall. To continue to provide Internet access, connect a modem or ISDN terminal adapter to the RouteFinder’s asynchronous port.

The RouteFinder RF500S

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Front Panel

Front Panel Description

LAN

Link/ACT Lights when the LAN client is correctly connected to the 10 BaseT Ethernet LAN. 100 Lights when the LAN client correctly establishes a 100M bs connection. FDX/COL A constant light indicates a successful LAN connection. A frequently flickering light

indicates a potential network connection problem.

Serial

Data Blinks when the Serial async port is receiving or transmitting data. D CD Lights when the Serial async port is properly connected to a remote site.

RF500S Front Panel

WAN

Link Lights when a successful connection to the 10BaseT WAN is established. RX D Lights when the LAN port is receiving data. TXD Lights when the LAN port is transmitting data.

Power Lights when power is being supplied to the router.

Back Panel

Back Panel Description

Power 5VDC The 5V DC Power socket is used to connect the device to the AC power 10 BT WAN The WAN port is used to connect the router to a DSL or Cable modem.

ASYNC The Serial async port connects the router to a standard modem (optional). Reset The Reset button is used to reset the router to factory defaults. 10/100 BT LAN The 4-10/100 ports are used to connect the router to LAN client workstations.

Uplink/Normal Slide the switch to the Uplink position to use the number 1 LAN 10/100 port

5VDC

WAN

Serial

Reset

1234

Uplink/Normal

RF500S Back Panel

adapter.

If the RF500S is set to use the Uplink feature, the number 1 LAN port is inactive as a LAN port.

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.

Typical Applications

The following examples provide information about typical applications using the RF500S. They describe using the RF500S to connect a remote site via a cable modem, using the RF500S to segment a local area network, and using the RF500S to connect a LAN to the Internet using one shared IP address.

Connecting a Remote Site via Cable Modem

In the following example the RF500S is used to connect a LAN to the Internet via DSL or a cable modem.

Kernal: NA T (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)

• Firewall

External: Fixed External Port IP or DHCP client (Dynamic IP assigned) Internal: Device Fixed IP

DHCP Server

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Workstation IP Address

192.168.0.104

Workstation IP Address

192.168.0.103

Workstation IP Address

192.168.0.105

Workstation IP Address

192.168.0.106

Cable Modem

RouteFinder

RF500S

IP Address

192.168.0.1

Connect Remote Site via Cable Modem

Internet

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Connecting a Local Site by Segmenting the LAN

In this application, the RF500S is used to connect LAN segments within a local site.

Kernal: IP Routing Static Routing (Routing table to External or Internal Gateways) External: Fixed External IP or DHCP client (Dynamic IP only)

Internal: Device Fixed IP

• Firewall

DHCP Server

Workstation IP Address

192.168.0.105

Workstation IP Address

192.168.0.104

Department Segment (Ethernet)

Workstation IP Address

192.168.0.106

Workstation IP Address

192.168.1.100

RouteFinder

RF500S

IP Address

Server

IP Address

192.168.0.103

192.168.0.1

IP Address

192.168.1.102

Connect Local Site (Segmenting the LAN)

Server

Workstation IP Address

192.168.1.101

Major Segment (Ethernet)

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Connecting a Local Site to the Internet

In this application, the RF500S is used to connect up to 253 Internal IP addresses to the Internet using a single shared external IP address.

Kernal: NA T

(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)

• Firewall

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

Internet

Workstation IP Address

192.168.0.106

Workstation IP Address

192.168.0.105

Workstation IP Address

192.168.0.104

NAT

Server

IP Address

192.168.0.103

Hidden Clients and Servers

RouteFinder

RF500S

IP Address

192.168.0.1

Gateway

Server

IP Address

192.168.1.102

Workstation IP Address

192.168.1.100

Workstation IP Address

192.168.1.101

Major Segment

Connect Local Site (I External IP address = 253 Internal IP addresses)

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Specifications

Hardware ARM RISC CPU

LAN Ports Number of Ports: 4

WAN Ports 1 x 10BaseT

Protocols Security: PAP/CHAP, MSCHAP, NA T Firewall, RADIUS and Callback for

LED Indicators 1 indicator for Power On

32 bit, 40MHZ 4MB DRAM and 512k Flash ROM UART Serial port controller

Interface: 10Base T/100BaseTX, - One port can be used for uplink Standard: 802.3

1 x RS232 (V .24) DTE Speed: Up to 460K asynchronous

remote access. Network: TCP/IP, IPX, DHCP , PPP, PPPoE Filtering: Protocol, port number, URL address and IP address

3 indicators for WAN function (LINK, TxD, RxD) 2 indicators for Serial Async function (DA TA, DCD) 3 indicators for each of 4 LAN ports functions (LINK/ACT , 100, FDX/COL)

Power Output 5VDC, 1000mA Dimensions 7.1 in. (w) x 4.9 in. (h) x 1.4 in. (d)

18.1 cm x 12.5 cm x 3.5 cm

Weight 380g

13 oz.

Memory RAM: 4MB

Flash ROM: 512k

Operating Environment: T emperature Range: 32 - 120 degrees F (0 - 50 degrees C)

Humidity: 25-85% non-condensing

Approvals: FCC Part 15 & CE Mark 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. T o reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 A WG or larger Telecommunications line Cord.

Unpacking the RF500S

The RF500S shipping box contains the following items:

• System CD

• Tucows CD

• Power Supply

• The RouteFinder RF500S

• The RF500S RouteFinder Quick Start Guide

• A serial cable

If any of the items is missing or damaged, please contact Multi-Tech Systems.

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

Cabling

Cabling your RouteFinder requires making the appropriate connections to PCs, Cable or DSL modem, analog modem or ISDN T A (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

To Cable Modem

or DSL Modem

To optional

Modem or

ISDN TA

5VDC

Serial Cable

Serial

WAN

Reset

Uplink/Normal

1234

Optional Uplink

Network Printer

Hub

Cabling the RouteFinder RF500S

1. Before beginning, turn the power off on all network devices (PCs, Cable, DSL modems, analog

modems, ISDN T As and the router).

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 an analog modem, connect it to the Serial Async port.

4. If you are using the Uplink option to connect to another network segment, slide the

Normal

switch into the Uplink position. Connect the LAN cable to LAN port #1. Plug the other

Uplink/

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 a network cable from the cable or DSL modem to the 10 BT W AN port.

6. 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.

7. Power on your DSL modem or Cable.

8. If you are using an analog modem or ISDN T A, power on the device.

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

10. Y ou are ready to configure software for your RouteFinder and network PCs.

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Software Installation and Configuration

Before beginning the installation process, ensure that your system meets all hardware and software requirements:

• Intel 486 or higher processor.

• 10/100 BaseT cable to connect the RF500S to the network.

• One DSL or Cable Modem.

• A networked computer with Windows 95/98/2000, 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 RF500S 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 RF500S. 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 RF500S 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, ensure that your RF500S is properly connected to the

network and is powered on.

After installing the software, you may 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 RF500S System CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The RF500S System CD

screen 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 RF500S System CD main screen.

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.

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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. Record the values presented in the Device Information panel for later reference.

Device IP Address Device MAC 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 the Refresh Device List button.

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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 wish, you can change the network name of your RouteFinder. If your ISP requires your device to have a name, you may use the value entered in this field.

• 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 in this field. 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 Select Function dialog box displays.

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Select the function of the WAN Ethernet port by choosing

Routing (NAT Disabled) PPPoE

• Select

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.

• Select

segments. This option is ideal for organizations needing to segment workgroups.

• Select

modem connection. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. This option is most often used when connecting via DSL to the Internet.

Note: Enable PPPoE is valid only when IP Routing (NAT Enabled) is selected.

Click Next>>.

. If you are using NAT Enabled, you may also select

IP Routing (NAT Enabled)

IP Routing (NAT Disabled)

Enable PPPoE

to use the RF500S with a time-base, rather than fixed-cost DSL

IP Routing (NAT Enabled) or IP

Enable

to allow local LAN clients to share one external IP

to allow the RF500S to function as a router between IP

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8. The External IP Assignment dialog box displays.

Enter the WAN Ethernet IP address information administrator.

• In the

External IP Address External IP Netmask

networks, the Netmask is generally set to 255.255.255.0).

External Gateway IP Address

network.

box, enter the WAN Ethernet IP Address.

box, enter the Netmask of the WAN Ethernet IP Segment (for Class C

box, enter the IP address of the Gateway to the destination

provided by your ISP

or other external network

Note: If your ISP uses dynamic IP addressing (DHCP), leave the External IP address and the External Gateway IP address at the default values of 0.0.0.0. Set the External IP Netmask to the default value of 255.255.255.0.

Click Next>>.

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9. The Asynchronous port function dialog box displays. Select 1) Remote Access, 2) IP Routing (NA T Enabled) or 3) IP Routing (NA T Disabled).

• Select the remote user is connected to the network locally . Remote Access instructions continue on page 24.

• Select Ethernet) to share one IP address to the Internet. You may also select this option to use the serial async port for dial backup in the event the DSL or cable modem becomes unavailable.

• Select IP Routing instructions continue on page 26.

Remote Access

to allow remote users to dial-in to the network to access resources as if

IP Routing (NA T Enabled)

IP Routing (NAT Disabled)

to allow all users in the two IP segments (LAN and WAN

to connect other IP segments through the serial async port.

Note: The IP Routing (NAT Enabled) feature of the serial async port is valid only if the WAN port is configured as NA T Disabled.

Click Next>>.

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1.) Remote Access

Y ou must define the location of your remote user account database by selecting a)

List

or b)

Use RADIUS Server

Use Local Client

Note: The Local Client List allows you to add a maximum of 64 users.

a.) Use Local Client List

Use Local Client List allows you to create an authentication database consisting of user names, passwords and dial-in options for each remote user. Y ou must provide 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. Passwords are limited to 16 characters.

Password Verification: Re-enter the remote dial-in user’s password.

Callback Type: Select one of the following three callback options for each remote client:

•

No Callback:

being authenticated.

•

Fixed Callback:

After the PPP negotiation, the device will disconnect, then callback the telephone number you enter in the callback telephone number field. This option is best used for clients requiring callback security while dialing-in from the same location each time.

•

Variable Callback:

locations and need callback security . This option allows 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 10 when all users have been added to the database.

Select this option to allow the remote user to immediately connect to the network after

No Callback

This option allows you to specify a fixed callback telephone number for the user.

Select

Variable Callback

is the default setting.

for remote users that travel or dial-in from various

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b.) Use RADIUS Server

Select this option if you would like your remote clients to be authenticated on a RADIUS server. Y ou must 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 Secret RADIUS code or password.

Secret Verification: T o 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 addresses will also be the same.

Click Next>> and continue with Step 10.

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2.) IP Routing (NAT Enabled) and

3.) IP Routing (NAT Disabled)

If you select displays.

Enter the information required to dial-up and login to your ISP’s remote server: T elephone Number:

Enter the phone number used to dial your remote server (ISP).

Note: If you must dial a number to get an outside line (e.g., “9”, or “0”), enter the required number plus a “w”(wait) or a comma in the T elephone box. (e.g., 9w555-2323 or 9,,5552323) Each comma provides a 3-4 second delay.

IP Routing

for the asynchronous port, the Setup Wizard: IP Routing dialog box

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 Verification: Re-enter the password for your remote account.

Click Next>>.

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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.

Click Next>>.

11. The Setup Wizard: Modem Settings dialog box displays.

The final step in configuring your RF500S for basic operations is to define your modem Manufacturer, Model and the DTE baudrate or speed of communication between the RF500S’s serial async port and your modem or ISDN T A.

Select your modem and baudrate as described on the following pages.

Note: If you do not have a device attached to the serial async port, use the default modem values, and click Next>>.

12. T o select your modem, in the click

The system loads modem information.

Asynchronous port settings

box,

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13. The Modem Initial Command dialog box displays.

Select your modem manufacturer, then select the model from the list provided. Click OK (if your modem is not listed and you have a driver disk, click Have Disk... to install your modem).

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. If you are using an ISDN T A, refer to the ISDN T A ’s User Guide for information on the initialization and hang up strings. Use RouteFinder Manager to enter modem strings.

14. The Setup Wizard: Modem Setting dialog box re-displays. Use 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.

Asynchronous port settings

list to select the baudrate. Select the DTE speed (i.e., the

Note: Y ou may need to set a lower baudrate since the theoretical maximum connection speed may not be attainable due to variations in quality of phone line and ISP connections.

Click Next>> to complete the basic configuration.

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. When complete, use the Next>> button to return to the

Check List dialog box.

Click Finish to complete the configuration.

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16. The Note dialog box displays indicating that you have completed the Setup Wizard.

Read the “IMPORTANT!” information contained in the dialog box. Choose Run Monitor (recommended), Run Manager or Exit.

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Testing your Connection

When you select Run Monitor, the RouteFinder Monitor program loads.

1. To test your current settings, select Test Connection. Select Connect Port 1 to test the W AN port. Select Connect Port 2 to test the serial async port. The monitor activity will appear in the display window. Refer to the RouteFinder Monitor chapter in this User Guide for additional information about the monitoring capabilities of the RF500S.

2. After successfully using the Test Connection option in Run Monitor, refer to the LAN Client Settings chapter of this User Guide to continue with your installation by configuring your LAN workstations.

Note: If a problem occurs while testing your connection, or you need to configure more advanced options for your RouteFinder, 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 RF500S has a built-in T elnet Server that enables a T elnet client to remotely configure the device using a menu system.

Important: Non-Windows operating system users must use the T elnet 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: T o successfully configure your router using T elnet, 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 RF500S using the router’s default IP address of

192.168.2.1

and vt100 terminal emulation.

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 RF500S T elnet Server Menu displays.

T o use the menu, type the letter corresponding to the parameter you’d like 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 T elnet 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 RF500S 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 RF500S. If your ISP requires your device to have a name, you may use the value entered in this field.

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.

WAN Ethernet MAC addr.

This field displays the current MAC address of your router. Edit this field only if required by your remote system or ISP.

WAN Ethernet Settings

Define the function of the WAN port by selecting Internet Access (IP Routing - NAT Enabled) or LAN to- LAN access (IP Routing - NA T Disabled). Refer to the W AN Ethernet Segment section of the RouteFinder Manager chapter for more information.

Internet Access

If you use the WAN port for Internet Access, you must configure the following options:

Enter the IP port information provided by your ISP or other external network administrator .

Note: If your ISP uses dynamic IP addressing, leave the External Port IP address and External Gateway IP address at the default values of 0.0.0.0. Set the External IP Netmask to the default value of 255.255.255.0.

LAN -to- LAN Access

To use the WAN port to connect to another LAN, you must configure the following:

Enter the IP and Netmask address of the network to which you are connecting.

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Async Port Settings

The async port may be used for Port section of the RouteFinder Manager chapter.

IP Routing

Remote access

. For more information, see the Async

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.

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 T A User Guide for this information. The default value will work for most analog modems.

Modem Initial string: Consult your modem or ISDN T A User Guide for this information.

Modem dialup string: Consult your modem or ISDN T A User Guide for this information.

Modem hangup string: Consult your modem or ISDN T A User Guide for this information.

Edit login script: Refer to the RouteFinder Manager chapter of this User Guide for information on editing scripts.

External IP address: Enter the IP addresss of the remote device to which you are connecting.

NA T Function: Select Enable or Disable. Refer to the Glossary in this User Guide for additional information on NA T.

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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 values for each of the following fields:

Remote Access Port Settings

IP Assigned Method: Select the method the client will use to have their IP address assigned.

Protocols: Default value is connecting to a Netware server, you must have IPX enabled.

Both IP and IPX enabled

. You may select to use only one protocol, however if you are

IPX/SPX Frame T ype: The default value is Ethernet_II, Ethernet_802.3, Ethernet 802.2 or Ethernet_snap.

Authentication Method: Select either None, P AP or CHAP. Refer to the RouteFinder Manager chapter of this User Guide for additional information.

Edit User Database: T o 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 may enter up to 64 remote clients.

Idle Timeout: The default value is 5 minutes.

Serial Baudrate: Select one of the available options. Y ou may need to use a slower speed to ensure a quality connection.

Modem Pre-initial string: Refer to your modem or ISDN T A User Guide for information. The default value will work for most analog modems.

Modem Initial string: Refer to your modem or ISDN T A User Guide for information.

Modem Dialup string: Refer to your modem or ISDN T A User Guide for information.

Autodetect

. If you have problems with your network connection, you may select

Modem Hangup string: Refer to your modem or ISDN T A 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.

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RADIUS Server: Select

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.

Enable

to configure remote users to authenticate on a RADIUS Server.

Router DNS IP Address

Enter the IP address of your Internet Service Provider’s DNS server.

DHCP Server

Y ou may select 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.

Disable

Enable

. If you would like the RF500S DHCP server function to provide IP

Virtual Server

Select 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.

Disable

Enable

. If you select Enable, you may enter the external and internal IP Addresses

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 T able 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 RF500S ports. You may filter packets for network services including Mail, WWW, FTP, Telnet and News. 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 settings are being saved.

Note: After completing your configuration, you must select Save and Restart Server or your settings will be lost when the device is powered off.

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Diagnostic

The Diagnostic option performs basic testing of the RouteFinder, displays information about your firmware and offers options for assigning the LAN and WAN MAC addresses as may be required by your ISP.

Type any key to return to the main menu.

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RouteFinder Manager

RouteFinder manager is the main program used to configure all the settings of your RF500S.

1. T o run RouteFinder Manager , click on the RouteFinder Manager icon on your desktop, or click Start | Programs | RouteFinder Manager | RouteFinder Manager.

2. The Manager dialog box displays.

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3. The RF500S automatically searches your network for devices available for configuration and displays them in the Available Devices list box.

Note: Before using any of the Manager options, you must select the device you are attempting to configure from the A vailable Devices list. If you need to update the list, click Refresh Device List. You must exit RouteFinder Manager before using the device.

After you have selected a device from the information about the name, IP address, MAC address and Firmware version of your RouteFinder .

The buttons in the left column of the screen offer the ability to change the device’s name and password, save and load settings, upgrade the firmware or run general diagnostics on the device. The buttons in the right column provide access to advanced configuration options for General Settings, Port Settings, LAN DHCP Server Options, Router Settings and Filter Settings. Additional information about all of these options is included in this chapter.

Note: If the IP address of the device you are attempting to configure is not within the same subnet, the “Please Set the Device IP” dialog box displays, requesting you to input an IP address in the same subnet.

Should an error message appear, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter of this User Guide.

Available Devices

list, the Status field provides

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General Settings

After selecting your device from the all of the major network settings for the RF500S including LAN and WAN Ethernet segment settings, DNS information, IP Routing and Remote Access settings. Most of the settings on these screens were entered in Setup Wizard; however, some important settings can be entered only in RouteFinder Manager.

Available Devices

list, select General Settings to view or change

LAN Ethernet Segment

Server IP address: This IP address is the internal LAN IP address of the RF500S. The address entered into the Setup Wizard is displayed here (e.g., 192.168.2.1).

Server IP Netmask: The RF500S subnet mask generally can be left at the default value of 255.255.255.0.

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WAN Ethernet Segment

Select NA T (Network Address T ranslation) to provide firewall protection and enable all local LAN users to share one IP address to access the Internet. If the NAT box is Ethernet is configured as a router to route network traffic between the LAN Ethernet segment and the WAN Ethernet segment. The External Port IP Addresses are provided by your ISP or remote system administrator.

PPPoE: If your ISP uses Point -to- Point Protocol over Ethernet for authentication purposes, select the PPPoE box and enter your ISP account User Name and Password in the fields provided.

External Port IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP or remote system administrator.

External Port IP Netmask: Enter the subnet mask of the port as provided by your ISP or remote system administrator .

Gateway IP Address: Enter your ISP or remote network’s Gateway IP address.

Note: If your ISP uses a DHCP server to automatically assign a login IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address or DNS IP address, enter 0.0.0.0 as your External Port IP Address and the Gateway IP Address.

not

checked, the WAN

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Async Port

The Async Port can be configured to provide either to connect your network to another router through the Serial async port. Remote Access allows remote users to dial-in to the device to access and share network resources as if they were logged on to the network locally .

1. To configure the RF500S for IP Routing, select IP Routing in the General Settings dialog box.

2. Click PPP Settings.

3. The IP Routing Settings dialog box displays.

IP Routing

Remote Access

Async Port

. IP Routing is used

section of the

IP Routing (NAT Enabled):

If NA T is enabled, all local users will be firewall protected and will share one IP address through the Async port. Enter values in the fields as described:

T el Number: Enter the phone number required to access your ISP.

User Name: Enter the account user name to be authenticated by your ISP.

Password: Enter the user account password to be authenticated by your ISP.

Password Verification: Re-enter the user account password for verification.

External (Port) IP: Enter the fixed IP address provided by the remote site System Administrator. If this address is automatically assigned by the remote site DHCP server , enter 0.0.0.0

Assign Remote Site an IP Address: Check the box if you will specify the IP Address of the remote site.

Remote IP address: Enter the IP address the remote site will use.

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Allow Remote Dial-In

This option allows a remote site to dial-in to this network.

1. From the IP Routing Settings dialog box, select Allow Remote Dial-In.

2. Click Remote Authentication Settings.

3. The Remote Connection Authentication dialog box displays.

4. Y ou must select one of three methods to define the authentication protocol to be used when a remote site is dialing in to your site. You may select:

• None - No authentication needed.

• P AP - User Name and unencrypted Password are transmitted over the network.

• CHAP - DHCP sends a key which is used to encrypt the user name and password. Encryption

provides added protection from potential interception of authentication information.

Note: If you select PAP or CHAP, you must indicate where the authentication process should occur, by selecting Use Local Settings, Use Local Client List or Use RADIUS Authentication. Refer to Remote Connection Authentication Settings following this section.

5. Click OK when complete.

Callback Settings

From a remote site, you can trigger your RF500S to establish a connection with your ISP.

1. Click

Callback Settings

No Callback

T rigger (ISP) Server Connection

server after a remote user dials into the asynchronous port. The device can be triggered to automatically establish a connection with the ISP in one of two ways:

•The ISP server is dialed after the RF500S receives a PPP (modem) connection from a remote user.

•The RF500S makes the connection to the ISP server after receiving a regular telephone call. The remote user calls the RF500S async port to trigger the connection to the ISP server.

Remote Callback -

callback. Y ou must enter the callback telephone number (the telephone number the device should call) in the T el Number field.

and select one of three call back options:

- The RouteFinder will establish a connection with the ISP

After dialing, the RF500S hangs up and waits for the remote site to

2. Click OK to complete.

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Remote Connection Authentication Settings

When you select Allow Remote Dial-in, you must determine the method that remote users must use to be authenticated on your system. If you choose the select

Use Local Settings, Use Local Client List

Use Local Setting

Y ou may create a must type the same user name and password that you specify .

Use Local Client List

The Local Client list is a list of all User Names and Passwords that can access your network from a remote site. When a remote user dials in to the RF500S, the user’s access profile information (user name, password, callback status, etc.) is validated by checking the user information in this list. The RF500S can include up to 64 users in the Local Client list. Click Local Client List to add your remote users.

Important: The RF500S is set up with a default user of guest which requires no password. For security reasons, either delete the guest user id guest or provide it with a password.

Remote User Name

PAP

Use RADIUS Server

and

Remote Password

CHAP

authentication protocol, you must

authentication.

to log in to the system. All users

Client Information

For each new remote user added to the system, enter the following information: User Name:

Specify a user name with a maximum of 16 characters. Password:

Specify the password corresponding to the user name. Passwords are limited to 16 characters. Password Verification:

Verify the password by re-entering the user password in the box provided. Callback Type:

The callback feature provides an added level of security to your dial in system. A remote client dials in to the network and then disconnects. The RF500S then calls the client back. The feature can be implemented using

No Callback: The RouteFinder does not perform a callback function. This is the default setting.

Fixed Callback: The RouteFinder will connect to the client by dialing the number specified in the

T elNumber

V ariable Callback: This option allows the remote client to specify the phone number the RouteFinder should callback each time a dial up connection is established.

field.

no callback, fixed callback

variable callback

Your

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Assign a specific IP address for this user:

Select this option if you would like to have a specific IP address assigned to this user . Enter the IP address in the field provided. This IP address will be used each time the client logs in and will override the box,

Async

Click Add to complete adding this client to the Local Client List.

Assign Remote Site an IP Address

tab.

option as shown in the IP Router Setting dialog

Use Radius Authentication

Choosing RADIUS Authentication allows you to use the user information (user name, password, IP address, etc.) stored on a separate RADIUS server on the network.

Note: A RADIUS Server (Remote Authentication Dial-In Service) is an accounting and authentication system used by many large companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). After a client dials in to the network and enters their username and password, the information is passed to a RADIUS server. The RADIUS server checks that the information is correct, and then allows access to the system.

1. From the Remote Access Settings dialog box, in the Use RADIUS Authentication, then click RADIUS Setup.

2. The RADIUS Configuration dialog box displays.

3. Use the List box to select the authenticated.

4. Complete the provided fields for the Access and Accounting Server fields: RADIUS Access Server IP Address: Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS Access Server.

RADIUS Accounting Server IP Address: Enter the RADIUS Accounting Server IP Address

Main

Backup RADIUS Server

Remote Users Authentication

from which the device will be

section, click

Note: In most cases, the RADIUS Accounting Server and the Access server are the same device. If this is true for your configuration, enter the same IP address in both fields.

Secret: Enter your Secret RADIUS code or password. Secret Confirmed: Re-enter your Secret RADIUS code.

5. Click OK when complete.

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1. From the General Settings dialog box, Remote Access Settings.

2. The Remote Access Settings dialog box displays.

Complete the fields as follows:

Async Port

section, select Remote Access and click

IP Assigned Method for Remote Clients:

A remote client must have an IP address to connect to the network. IP addresses may be assigned

manually

automatically

assigned.

from a designated IP address pool using DHCP, or the IP address may be

Assign an IP Address Automatically:

The RS500S DHCP feature will issue the remote site user an IP address automatically if the DHCP function is enabled. If DHCP is disabled, the device will automatically search for a DHCP server and request an IP address for the remote client.

Assign an IP address manually:

Enter an IP address for the remote client.

Network Protocols:

Y ou must select the network protocols you would like to enable for the dial-in service. The default enables both TCP/IP and IPS/SPX. If you do not need both protocols, you may disable one of them. If you are connecting to a Netware Server, IPX/SPX must be enabled.

IPX/SPX Frame T ype:

The RouteFinder RF500S can automatically detect what kind of IPX/SPX frame type you are using. You may manually select a frame type by using the list box.

Remote Client Authentication:

Remote authentication settings allow you to specify how you would like to authenticate remote users. Y ou may select Connection Authentication Settings in this chapter for more information). Choosing RADIUS configuration allows you to use the user information (user name, password, IP address, etc.) stored on a separate RADIUS server on the network.

Use Local Client List

Use RADIUS Authentication

(refer to Remote

3. Click OK when complete.

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Enable IP Mapping - Virtual Server

IP Mapping is available only when NAT is enabled. If NAT is enabled for a particular port, that port is firewall protected. The access to your LAN via the Internet. For example, you can use the IP mapping function to access an FTP server on your LAN via the Internet. IP Mapping is most suitable to fixed or static IP addressing.

1. To enable IP Mapping, from the General Settings dialog box, select Enable IP Mapping, then click IP Mapping (Virtual Server).

2. The Virtual Server Mapping dialog box displays.

Enable IP Mapping

function allows you to open a “hole” in your firewall to allow

For each service you’d like to set up:

1. Use the

2. Enter the IP address supplied by your ISP in the External IP field. If your ISP uses dynamic IP addressing, set this field to 0.0.0.0. Your device will use the dynamically assigned address when connecting to your ISP.

3. Enter the TCP/IP port number for the service that you will be using for IP mapping. Common TCP/IP port numbers are listed below:

For more information on port numbers, visit http://www.metadigm.co.uk/ If you would like to map all services for this external IP address to a computer on your LAN, you

can enter port number 0. This means that whenever anyone accesses your external IP address, they will automatically be “mapped” to the internal computer that you specify, regardless of what port number they are using.

4. Enter the Internal IP address of the server to which you want to map the External IP address.

5. Enter the port number for the service that you will be using for this IP mapping. Click Insert to include the mapping.

6. Click OK when you have completed mapping addresses.

Port No.

WW W Port 80 FTP Port 20 or 21 SMTP Port 25 POP3 Port 110

field to select either the WAN or Async (Serial) port.

Note: IP Mapping function allows you to have only one port service on your LAN. For example, if you map an external IP (16.895.1.3) to an internal IP address (192.168.2.22 - a www server), only the internal IP address in your local network can serve as the www .server for the external IP address.

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Port Settings

The Modem Settings options are used to configure the communication between your modem or ISDN T A and your RouteFinder serial port. You must specify the baudrate, modem and modem string settings for your device.

1. To view or change the port settings, from the main Manager dialog box, click Port Settings. The Port Settings dialog box displays.

2. Complete the fields as follows: Baudrate:

Use the list to select the Remote Access DTE speed for your device. The absolute maximum setting for a given port on the network device is 4 x the speed of your

modem. If the baudrate is set too high, your network device may fail to establish a dial-up connection. For example, if you have a 14.4Kbps modem, the highest speed selected is 57.6Kbs.

If your modem does not appear in the list provided, the Standard Modem selection will work in most cases.

Important: If you are using an ISDN Terminal Adapter, refer to the Async to Sync PPP string in the User Manual provided with the device to determine the correct initialization, dialup and hang up strings.

Note: Due to variations in ISP connections and phone line quality, this theoretical maximum speed is not attainable. Y ou may need to set the baudrate at a lower speed.

Edit Login Script for Remote Access

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1. From the Port Settings,

2. The login Script dialog box displays.

A sample remote access login script is shown below. If a remote access client is configured to “bring up a terminal window after dialing”, this remote access login script initiates.

For Remote Access, the device will act as the server side...

Send ‘Welcome’ displays “Welcome” to remote site. Send sends an Enter (Carriage return + line feed) to the remote site.

“Send Username” prompts the remote site for a user name. “Retrieve 1” will wait for the remote site to enter the user name that will be used for PPP

authentication.

“Send Password” prompts the user for a password. “Retrieve 2” will wait for the remote site to enter a password. “Verify 3” instructs the device move to login script line 3 if PPP authentication fails. “Go” means start PPP protocol.

Async

tab, click Edit Login Script.

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Writing a login script for IP Routing

To write an effective login script, you must obtain the correct login script information from your ISP and become familiar with using the login script commands.

Every ISP has a unique login interface screen. Check with your ISP to determine how your ISP requests information from you when using a PPP connection.

Note: Y ou can create a simple dial-up connection to view your ISP interface log-in screen using DialUp Networking in Windows 95, 98, NT or 2000.

Some common commands are:

Send and SH FUNCTION

Send ‘ATZ’ Resets the Modem Send ‘A TDT 888-1234’ Dials the phone number “888-1234” Send ‘JaneDoe’ Types “JaneDoe” at the ISP interface SH ‘1234’ Types “1234” at the ISP interface but displays **** on the RouteFinder

Send ‘’ Sends Enter (carriage return plus line feed) to the ISP

Wai t FUNCTION

Wait 5 The Modem will wait for 5 seconds before moving the next line in the Wait ‘CONNECT’ The Modem will wait for CONNECT to display before moving to the next Wait ‘CONNECT 6’ Modem will wait for “CONNECT” to display before moving to the next

monitor to hide the password.

the login script.

Other FUNCTION

Go Begins PPP Jum p4 Goes back to line 4 of the login script. Hangup Hangs up the modem.

Example 1:

# Login Script Meaning of Each Login Script Command

1 Send‘ATZ‘ Rests Modem 2 Send‘ATS0 =1‘ Sends initial string ‘A TS0 =1‘ to modem 3 Send‘ATDT888-1234‘ Dial phone number 888-1234 4 Wait‘CONNECT‘ Waits for ISP to send reply ‘CONNECT‘ 5 Wait‘username:‘ W aits for ISP to send reply ‘username‘ 6 Send‘JaneDoe‘ Sends the user name ‘JaneDoe‘ to the ISP 7 Wait‘password‘ Waits for ISP to send reply ‘password‘ 8SH‘1234‘ Sends password ‘1234‘ to the ISP 9 Wait‘===>‘ Waits for ISP to send reply ‘===>‘ 10 Send‘1‘ Selects option 1(PPP) for this ISP 11 Go Starts PPP mode

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1 Send‘ATZ‘ Resets modem 2 Send‘ATS0 =1‘ Sends initial string ‘A TS0 =1‘ to modem 3 Send‘ATDT8881234 Dials phone number 888-1234 4 Wait‘CONNECT‘2 Wait for ISP to send reply ‘CONNECT‘. If no CONNECT , returns

5 Wait‘username:‘12 Waits for ISP to send reply ‘username‘. If no response, goes to 6 Send‘JaneDoe‘ Sends the username ‘JaneDoe‘ to the ISP

Example 3 : # Login Script Meaning of Each Login Script Command

1 Send‘ATZ‘ Resets modem 2 Send‘ATS0 =1‘ Sends initial string ‘A TS0 =1‘ to modem 3 Send‘ATDT8881234 Dials phone number 888-1234 4Wait‘CONNECT’ 1 2 W aits for ISP to send reply ‘CONNECT’. If no reply, goes to line

5 Wait ‘username:’ 12 Waits for ISP to send reply ‘username’. If no response, goes to 6 Send‘JaneDoe‘ Sends the username ‘JaneDoe‘ to ISP

7 Wait‘password‘ Waits for ISP to send reply‘ password‘ 8SH‘1234‘ Sends password ‘1234‘ to ISP 9 Wait‘====>‘ Waits for ISP to send reply ‘===>‘ 10 Send‘1‘ Selects option 1 (PPP) for this ISP 1 1 Go Starts PPP mode (Rest of script ignored) 12 Hangup Hangs up Modem 13 Send ‘A T S0=1’ Sends initial string ‘A T SO=1’ to modem 14 Send ‘A TDT 8885678’ Dials phone number 888-5678 (ISP #2) 15 Wait ‘Connect’ 23 Waits for ISP to send reply ‘CONNECT’. If no CONNECT, goes

16 Wait ‘username:’ 23 Waits for ISP to send reply ‘username’. If no response, goes to 17 Send ‘Stephen’ Sends the username ‘Stephen’ to ISP

18 Wait ‘password:’ Waits for the ISP to send ‘password:’ 19 SH ‘5678’ Sends password ‘5678’ to ISP 20 Wait‘====>‘ Waits for ISP to send reply ‘===>‘ 21 Send‘1‘ Selects option 1 (PPP) for this ISP 22 Go Starts PPP mode 23 Hangup Hangs up Modem 2 4 Jump 2 Goes back to line 2 to re-dial ISP#1

Script for Unreliable ISP (Redial until connected)

to line 2 to re-dial. line 12.

Script for Unreliable ISP (2nd ISP backup)

12 for ISP #2. line 12 for ISP #2.

to line 23. line 23.

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Modem String Settings

The most important modem string is the initialization string because your network device uses it to establish communications with your modem or ISDN T A. The modem initialization string displayed is the modem or ISDN T A initialization string entered in the Setup Wizard. For most analog modems, the Standard Modem selection will work. For additional information, refer to the Modem Settings information presented in the Software Installation and Configuration Chapter of this User Guide.

Important: There is no standard ISDN TA initialization string. If your ISDN T A is not included in the modem list, check your ISDN T A User’s Guide for information for the initialization string for an Asynchronous to Synchronous PPP connection. If you are using only one channel of your ISDN connection, you can enter the Async to Sync PPP initialization string. If you are bundling your connection channels, you’ll need to use a Multilink-PPP initialization string. You must also enter the two phone numbers in the T elephone Number field of the General Settings dialog box. Also verify that your ISDN TA supports the dial-up string A TDT. Most ISDN T As support ATDT , but some support ATD or A TDI.

Dial-up/Hang-up Settings

The Dial-up/Hang-up settings allow you to specify your connection time (idle timeout or auto reconnect) and the number of times to attempt to connect (if connection cannot be established).

1. From the main Manager dialog box, click Port Settings.

2. From the

Async

tab, click Dial-up/Hang-up Settings.

Individual Port Options

Individual Port Options lets you set the idle-timeout function for each serial port of the RouteFinder. Y ou can set the number of minutes you wish to allow a connection to stay idle before disconnection.

Note: Default idle timeout for IP Routing is 5 minutes. Default idle timeout for Remote Access is 30 minutes.

If you un-check the idle-timeout, once a client establishes a connection, the connection will be maintained until you turn off your modem, unplug your network device or use the function in the RouteFinder monitor program.

The Automatic Reconnect (Always connect) essentially maintains your connection (e.g., idle time out = infinite). If the connection is disconnected for any reason, it will automatically attempt to reconnect.

T erminate Connection

Dial-up Retry Options

The Dial-Up Retry option allows you to specify the number of times the RouteFinder should attempt to establish a connection.

If the retry count is 0, the device will not dial-out to connect to the remote site.

Note: Automatic Reconnect will override the Retry count setting if retry count is set to 0.

LAN DHCP Server

Note: Refer to the Glossary at the back of this User Guide for more information about the DHCP

function.

1. From the main Manager dialog box, click LAN DHCP Server.

Note: The LAN DHCP Server option indicates if DHCP is Enabled or Disabled. By default the DHCP function is Enabled. To Disable the function, you must open the DHCP Configuration dialog box, select Disabled and click OK.

2. The DHCP Configuration dialog box displays.

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3. Complete the following information: DNS IP Address:

Enter the ISP’s DNS IP address. You may enter up to 4 ISP DNS IP addresses. Click Insert. IP Address Pool:

The IP Address Pool contains the range of IP addresses that will be automatically assigned to the clients of your network as they connect to the network.

Note: By default, the IP address pool range is from 100 to 200. Ranges are listed in the IP Address Pool table.

change

1. Select the existing range of addresses.

2. Enter a new range.

3. Press Insert. To

delete

1. Select the range of addresses.

2. Press Delete. IP Address Mapping Reservation:

You can use the IP Address Mapping Reservation option to give a computers on your network. Each time a computer is powered on and connects to the network, it will receive the same IP address. Static IP addresses are frequently assigned to network resources such as printers, servers, hubs and routers that are consistently shared by network clients.

the range:

an IP Address range:

static

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To assign a static IP Address: Enter the MAC address manually or use the MAC address search tool.

To use the MAC address search tool:

1. Enter the IP address of the computer .

2. Click Search to find the MAC address.

3. Once the address has been located, click Add to reserve the address. To delete a static IP Address:

1. Select the static address you would like to delete.

2. Click Delete.

Note: Refer to the User Guide Glossary for information about determining a computer’s netmask address.

Routing Settings

Routing is the process of moving a packet of data from source to destination. The RF500S acts as a router to enable messages to pass from one computer to another and eventually reach the target machine. Part of this process involves analyzing a information below to create a routing table to connect your network to another network, or to connect subnets within your network.

Note: A routing table is required to use the LAN -to- LAN routing function of the RF500S.

1. From the main Manager dialog box, select Routing Settings.

2. The Routing Settings dialog box displays.

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to determine the best path. Use the

Static Routing

For each different subnet on your LAN, enter: IP: Enter the (network/subnet) IP address to which you want to route.

Netmask: Enter the subnet mask of your Network IP address. Gateway: Enter the IP address of the gateway device linking your network to the

other network/subnet. The IP address should be in the same subnet as your RF500S. If you are using this device with the LAN -to- LAN function, the gateway IP should be set as the IP address of the RouteFinder.

Interface: Select the port (LAN or W AN, etc.) that the routed packet should pass

through. Select are using the RF500S with the LAN -to- LAN function, the Interface should be set as the WAN port that connects you to the other subnet.

Click Insert to save the information to the routing table. To delete this information, select it from the routing table and click

Delete.

Default Gateway: Default gateway is an IP address that all packets are routed to, when

the device is unable to find a route match (the destination IP address of the packet in the routing table).

Click Add Default Gateway to save the IP address of the default gateway .

Local Network

if you are using a separate router. If you

Interface: Select the port (LAN or W AN, etc.) interface where the gateway is

located.

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Routing Table

The routing table stores the routing information so that the RF500S knows how to route the IP packets to the proper network.

WAN Ethernet 192.168.5.254

RF500S - 2

PC 1

192.168.3.9

RF500S - 1

WAN Ethernet 192.168.3.1

LAN Ethernet 192.168.5.1

LAN Ethernet 172.168.2.254

PC 2

172.168.2.1

What is the purpose of the routing table?

In the diagram above, the RF500S-1 has the routing information to route between 192.168.3.x and

192.168.5.x. The device does not have the information about how to route to the 172.168.2.x network. If you want the RF500S-1 to route to 172.168.2.x, you must add the following information to the routing table:

IP: 172.168.2.0 Network: 255.255.255.0 Gateway IP: 192.168.5.254 Interface: Ethernet (Local Network)

If you would like the RF500S-2. to route to 192.168.3.x, enter the following routing table information into the RF500S Routing settings:

IP: 192.168.3.0 Network: 255.255.255.0 Gateway IP: 192.168.5.1 Interface: WAN Ethernet

Filter Settings

Y ou can use Filter Settings to choose which packets are allowed to enter the network and which packets will be blocked. Filter Settings can be used to filter network services such as Mail, WWW, FTP , Telnet and News.

1. From the main Manager dialog box, select your RF500S, then Filter Settings.

2. The Filter Settings dialog box displays.

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3. Select the

• The Block function filters by blocking packets from going the LAN port. To enable the Block IP filter function, select Enable Block IP Filter Function.

• The Pass function filters by defining which packets can go your LAN. To enable the Pass IP filter function, click the Filter Function.

4. To filter packets to be passed or blocked, use the Packets Defined by list to select

User

Packets Defined by TCP/IP:

If you choose to define by TCP/IP, you must enter the IP information of the packet(s), then select either

IP Address: Enter the IP address of the packet to be blocked or allowed to Pass. Keep in mind the option that you’ve checked, either going) or

Netmask: Enter the subnet mask for the packet.

TCP/IP Service Port: Enter the Socket Port you would like to block or allow to pass (e.g., HTTP= 80)

Block

By Destination

By Source,

tab or the

Pass

tab to define your filtering.

out

the WAN port or coming in through

into

your WAN port or come on to

Pass

tab and select Enable Pass IP

By Source

By Destination,

(enter the IP address of the device to which the packet is coming from).

(enter the IP address of the device to which the packet is

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Privilege Level

Use the Privilege list box to select an appropriate level for this filter. It is common to set many filter rules for a particular client. At times, the rules you have set may

conflict with one another. When a conflict occurs, the filter with the higher privilege level will override the other filter(s).

Note: Level one is the highest level, level sixteen is the lowest privilege level.

Example: Let’s say you configure a filter rule for Source IP address 192.168.100.72 with a privilege level of 16 to Pass using socket number 80. At the same time, you set the same filter rule to block IP Address 192.168.100.72 with a privilege level of one. The RF500S will implement the filter to block the IP address 192.168.100.72 because the privilege level is higher .

Note: If conflicting rules have the same privilege level, then the RF500S will block the packet.

Click Insert to add each IP address to the list. To remove a defined packet, select the packet you’d like to delete from the table and click Delete.

Packets defined by User:

If you choose to define by User, you must define the byte pattern of the packet(s). The RF500S uses the defined byte patterns to block or pass packets from the WAN or from the LAN.

1. In the

2. In the Starting from which byte number:

In this field, indicate the first byte in the packet the RF500S should read to determine if the byte pattern (in Hex) is one that should be filtered. Exclude the PPP header . Start from byte 0 of the network protocol.

Byte Pattern (in Hex): Enter the packet byte pattern that you would like the RF500S to recognize as a packet to be filtered. (Block/Pass from the WAN to the LAN). The maximum pattern size is 12 bytes.

Click Insert to add each byte pattern to the table. To delete a defined packet, select the packet in the table and click Delete.

Block

dialog box, select Enable Block User Defined Pattern Function.

Packets defined by User

field, select From LAN or From WAN.

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Enable Client Filter Settings

The

Client Filter

are authorized to access them.

1. From the Filter Settings dialog box, select Enable Client Filter Setting.

2. Click Client Filter Settings.

3. The Filter Settings dialog box displays.

allows you to decide which services are allowed into your network and which clients

The filter works by filtering TCP/IP port numbers. The 5 most commonly used port numbers are listed for you. They include the port numbers for Mail, WWW , FTP, Telnet and News. If you would like to filter other services, you must know the port number for the service.

4. Click Edit to enter new service port numbers.

5. Enter the TCP/UDP Port Number and click Add.

Note: Refer to the Glossary of the User Guide for a definition of Port.

6. Click Privileged Clients.

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7. The Privileged Client Table dialog box displays.

LAN Local Client List

In the Privileged Client Table, enter the clients you wish to have privileged access to the services that you have selected in the Filter Settings dialog box. The filter uses MAC addresses to identify the privileged clients. You can enter the MAC address directly or you can use the MAC address search tool by entering the IP address of the computer, then using the Search button to find the MAC address.

After completing the IP Address and MAC (Node) address, click Add to include the information in the Node (MAC) address list.

Remote Clients (Applies to Remote Access Port(s))

Select Include WAN Async Clients as Privileged Clients or Include W AN Ethernet Clients as privileged clients to filter Remote Clients by the port they are coming in through.

8. Click OK when complete.

Refresh Device List

1. From the main Manager dialog box, click Refresh Device List to search the LAN for available network devices and display them in the Available Devices list.

Note: If a device does not appear in the list, click Refresh Device List again to determine if the device will appear on the list. If the device still does not appear, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and that the RF500S is powered on. If the device still does not appear in the list, refer to the T roubleshooing chapter of this User Guide.

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Device Name and Password

1. From the main Manager dialog box, click Device Name and Password. Y ou may use the default device name or use this dialog box to change the name or add a password for your device.

Device Name: This field displays the name of your network device. To change the name, simply enter a new name in the field. If you are connecting to an ISP via cable modem or DSL, and your ISP requires you to enter a computer name, you may use the device name that you’ve entered on this screen.

Device Password: The RouteFinder manager does not come with a password enabled. If you choose to provide the device with a password, you will be prompted to enter the password each time you want to configure your network device. T o enter a Password, type your password in the Device Password field, then re-enter your password in the Password Verification field.

Note: If you choose to use a password, ensure you have selected something that will be easy to remember or write it down and store it in a safe location. If you have completely forgotten your password, contact the Multi-T ech T echnical Support group for assistance. Refer to Chapter 10 in this User Guide for more information about our T echnical Support services.

2. Click OK.

Save Settings to File

The Save Settings to File option allows you to save your settings to a file. This option provides a method for backing up your system configuration so that it can be used in the event your settings become accidently deleted. This option can also be used if you would like to have more than one set of settings for your RouteFinder.

1. From the main Manager dialog box, click Save Settings to File.

2. The Save Settings to File dialog box displays.

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T o save your settings to a file:

1. In the File Name field, enter a name for your file.

Note: Do not change the file type extension. If you try to use the Load Settings function, the

manager program will look for the specific file extension compatible with your device. For example, *.co1 is used only for 1 WAN port units, *.co2 is used only for 2 WAN port units.

2. The File Directory field displays the default path to the configuration files. You may save a copy of the file to a different location by changing the path in the File Directory field.

3. Press OK to save the settings to the file name specified in step 1.

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Load Settings

The Load Settings option allows you to load either the default settings of your network device or to load settings previously saved to a file.

1. From the main Manager dialog box, click Load Settings.

2. The Load Settings dialog box displays.

3. T o return the RouteFinder to factory default settings, select Load Default Setting.

4. To load a configuration from a file, select Load Settings From File.

• In the File Name field, enter the name of the file containing the settings you would like to use .

• Indicate the location of the file by entering the full path to the file in the File Directory field.

• Select the file from the

5. Press OK to load and apply the settings to the RouteFinder .

Available Files

table.

Upgrade Firmware

Warning: Upgrade the firmware of your RouteFinder RF500S only under the advice and direction of the

Multi-T ech T echnical Support Group. Improperly upgrading the RF500S may disable the device!

The Upgrade Firmware options allow you to upgrade your RF500S firmware. The Upgrade Firmware option upgrades the firmware of your RF500S, not the RouteFinder Manager or Monitor software.

1. From the main Manager dialog box, click Upgrade Firmware.

2. The Upgrade Firmware dialog box displays.

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T o Upgrade your firmware:

1. Download the latest firmware from the Multi-Tech System’s web site at www.multitech.com.

2. Copy the firmware to the directory containing the RouteFinder Manager program files. Refer to the default Firmware File Directory field to determine the location of the files on your system.

3. Enter the location of the new firmware file in the Firmware File Directory field. RouteFinder Manager will automatically detect the new firmware file name and display it in the

Name

field. The version number of your firmware will display in the

4. Click Upgrade to upgrade your firmware.

5. A message appears stating the upgrade has started.

6. After several minutes, an informational dialog box displays indicating the upgrade was successful.

7. Click OK.

8. From the main Manager dialog box, click Save and Exit.

9. Click Yes to restart the RouteFinder using the new firmware version.

Firmware File Version

Firmware File

field.

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General Diagnostic

The General Diagnostic option on the main RouteFinder Manager dialog box displays network device information and allows you to determine if the RF500S is functioning properly .

1. From the main Manager dialog box, click General Diagnostic.

2. The General Diagnostic dialog box displays information about the RF500S.

3. Record the information if necessary and click OK to exit.

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RouteFinder Monitor

RouteFinder Monitor is a utility that provides both monitoring and troubleshooting functions.

Running RouteFinder Monitor

1. Click on the RouteFinder Monitor icon, or select Start | Programs | RouteFinder Manager | RouteFinder Monitor.

2. The RouteFinder Monitor dialog box displays.

Note: If you receive a message stating “Device is not found”, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter

in this User Guide.

Refresh Device List

Click Refresh Device List from the main RouteFinder Monitor dialog box to display a list of network devices in the Available Devices window .

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Test Connection

The Test Connection option tests your connection settings and assist you in determining if problems are due to the modem, the RouteFinder, or an incorrect setting. Test Connection uses the attached modem(s) to dial-up the remote server (ISP) and establish a connection.

1. From the main RouteMonitor dialog box, click T est Connection to begin testing.

2. The T est Connection dialog box displays.

3. Select connection.

4. The monitor display window displays the actions of the test.

5. T o terminate the connection, refer to the T erminate Connection instructions which follow .

6. Click Exit to close the Test Connection dialog box.

Connect Port 1

to test the WAN connection, or

Connect Port 2

to test the Async

Terminate Connection

The T erminate Connection option is designed to allow the Network Administrator to terminate an RF500S connection instantly.

1. From the main RouteFinder Monitor dialog box, select T erminate Connection.

2. The T erminate Connection dialog box displays.

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3. Select

4. Click Terminate Connection.

5. Click Exit to return to the RouteFinder Monitor dialog box.

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Save to File

Click Save to a File to save a monitoring session to a file. This feature can be used to create an event log to send to our Technical Support group for evaluation.

1. From the main RouteFinder Monitor dialog box, select Save to File.

2. The Save Log Files dialog box displays.

Save Now

If you want to save the monitor display at any point in time, select the monitor you’d like to save to a file (TCP/IP, Event Message, etc.). Select the like to save the file and click Save.

File Name

and

File Directory

to which you’d

Autosave

If you wish to automatically save the information displayed on the monitor to a database file, enable the AutoSave function. Options for this function include:

Overwrite database file

This option saves the information collected by the monitor to a database file based on the time interval that you specify, overwriting the last saved database file.

Append Database file

This option saves the information collected by the monitor to a database file based on the time interval that you specify , updating and appending to the file.

Note: The Append Database file option will reset the monitor and clear the screens after the autosave has appended the information to the file.

Warning: The database size limit is equal to the amount of available disk space. Use this option with caution!

3. Click OK when complete.

IP Address/Name

The IP Address/Name function allows you to associate a name with a particular IP address and name on your network. This information will appear in the relevant monitor displays. The IP Address/Name option is used to assist the Network Administrator in determining which users are transmitting and receiving data without having to remember their specific IP addresses.

Each computer listed must have a fixed IP address for your network. You may configure a fixed IP address on the individual computer or use the RF500S’s DHCP server IP reservation system (refer to the LAN DHCP section of RouteFinder Manager chapter of this User Guide).

1. From the main RouteFinder Monitor dialog box, click IP Address/Name.

2. The IP User Mapping dialog box displays.

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3. Enter each computer’s IP Address and associated User Name in the provided fields.

4. Click Add after each IP address and name have been added to the list.

5 . When all addresses have been added, click OK.

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Event Messages

Event Messages are displayed in the lower half of the RouteFinder Monitor display. Event

Messages provide information about the communication occurring between your network device, ISDN T A/modem and the remote server (ISP).

To assist you in troubleshooting, you may point and click on any event message to bring up a help screen.

TCP/IP Tab

The TCP/IP tab displays all TCP/IP requests made by your network device. You may select to view TCP/IP sessions for the

WAN Ethernet

or the

Async Port

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1. The

displayed, click the

TCP/IP

Note: The TCP/IP sessions displays the history of the TCP/IP session through the selected port. The TCP/IP information presented does not represent the current status of the TCP/IP session.

The TCP/IP tab displays the following information: Date/Time: Indicates the date the request was made.

Port: Indicates the port you are viewing. Type: Displays the type of request being made. Local IP: Indicates which IP address you have requested information from. Remote IP: Indicates which IP address was requested. Port Number: Indicates which TCP/IP port was requested.

tab is the default tab displayed in the RouteFinder Monitor dialog box. If it is not

TCP/IP

tab.

2. To Exit RouteFinder Monitor, close the window .

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Time T ab

The Time Tab provides information about the amount of time the device has been powered on, the total connection time, the current connection time and the amount of data transferred and received.

1. From the main RouteFinder Monitor dialog box, click the

2. The

Time

tab displays information for each port.

Device Power Turned On: This field displays the time/date that your RF500S was powered on.

Power -On- Time: This field displays the total time that has elapsed since your RouteFinder was powered on.

T otal Connection T ime: This field displays the total connection time for each port that has been logged on since the RouteFinder was powered on.

Time

tab.

Current Connection: This field displays the time that has elapsed since the current connection was established for the port.

TX Bytes: This field displays the total number of bytes transmitted for each port since your RouteFinder was last powered on.

RX Bytes: This field displays the total number of bytes received for each port since your RouteFinder was last powered on.

3. To Exit RouteFinder Monitor, close the window .

Status T ab

The

Status

tab provides information about the status of the

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WAN Ethernet

and

Async

ports.

1. From the RouteFinder Monitor dialog box, click the

2. The

Status

tab information displays:

WAN Ethernet: This indicator light shows that either the IP Routing or the Remote Access function is in use.

Async Port Modem Power: The indicator light is lit when the modem power is turned on.

Modem Ready: The Network Device sends a pre-initialization and initialization command to the modem or ISDN T A. If this communication is successful, the indicator light will be lit, indicating your modem is ready to make a connection.

Status

tab.

Modem Connected: If the Network Device has detected that your modem has successfully dialed up a connection to a remote site, the indicator light will be lit.

PPP Connected: After a connection is established, if the RouteFinder has detected that the PPP connection is successful, this indicator light will be lit.

3. To Exit RouteFinder Monitor, close the window .

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Statistics T ab

The Statistics tab indicates, by port, how many bytes of data have come in and out through the RouteFinder..

1. From the RouteFinder Monitor dialog box, click the

2. The

3. Y ou may view the following information:

Statistics

IP Address: The IP address of the network device.

Name: The Name as entered in the IP/Address name option of the Main RouteFinder Monitor dialog box.

tab dialog box displays:

Statistics

tab.

Tx Bytes: Displays the number of bytes transmitted from the computer with this IP address.

Rx Bytes: Displays the number of bytes received from the computer with this IP address.

Total Bytes: Displays the total number of bytes received and transmitted from the computer with this IP address.

4. Use the Reset button to set the IP statistics to zero.

5. To Exit RouteFinder Monitor, close the window .

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LAN Client Settings

In order for a computer to access the Internet, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed on the computer . Computers on your local LAN as well as computers dialing in to your network may use dynamic or static IP addresses. Dynamic IP addresses may be automatically assigned by the DHCP function of the RF500S or another DHCP server . Static IP addresses can either be reserved from the DHCP server or manually configured on the individual workstation.

To install or verify that TCP/IP is installed on your workstations, click Start | Settings | Control Panel, click Network, then view the Protocol information. If the TCP/IP protocol is not installed on your workstations, you must add it. Refer to the Windows documentation for assistance in adding the protocol.

The default setting in Windows is to have IP information (IP Address, DNS Server IP address and Gateway IP address) automatically assigned by a DHCP server such as the one built-in to your RouteFinder.

If you’d like to manually configure the IP addresses on your workstation, you will need to provide an IP address and subnet mask (the local LAN IP address and subnet you want to assign to the individual computer), a Gateway address (the local LAN IP address of your RouteFinder) and a DNS Server address (the DNS IP address provided by your ISP).

Warning: As a general rule, you should have only one DHCP server working on your network. If you decide to use a DHCP server other than that provided with your RouteFinder , you should use RouteFinder Manager to disable the DHCP LAN Server function. Y ou should also set your RouteFinder’s IP address as the gateway to the other DHCP server .

Adding TCP/IP

section in the following pages, or your

Setting up Remote Access Clients

Dial-in connections to Windows NT , Novell and Unix servers require slightly dif ferent configurations. This section discusses the settings necessary to connect a Windows 95/98/NT/2000 workstation to these various servers.

Note: the Windows 2000 operating system has a Network Connection Wizard for making new connections, shown on the last page of this section.

The basic process consists of installing a dial-up adapter and a network protocol. Then, depending on the server to which you are connecting, you will likely need to install client software and specify the particular services you would like to use.

Accessing a Windows NT Server

Windows NT Server combines the best aspects of an application server , a file and printer server , a communications server, and a W eb server , and its interoperability and management features make it an excellent network operating system (NOS) for organizations, whether they have mixed computing environments or operate entirely on Windows NT Server . Perform the following procedures when you need to connect your PC workstation to a remote Windows NT Server .

Adding the dial-up adapter (NT Server Connection):

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Windows 95/98:

1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel.

2. Double-click the

Win95 Win98

Network

icon to open the Network dialog box.

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3. Click Add; the Select Network Component T ype dialog box opens.

4 . Select (i.e., highlight) Adapter, then click Add. The Select Network adapters dialog box opens.

Win95/98

5 . In the

6. Click OK (twice) to return to, and then close, the Network dialog box.

Windows NT:

Dial-up Networking adds PPP and SLIP protocol support, enabling your workstation to gain access to a remote computer or network, even if your computer is not on a network.

1. Double-click My Computer , then double-click Dial-Up Networking. The following screen is

2. Click Install, then follow the onscreen instructions to configure your connection.

Manufacturer

Dial-up adapter.

displayed:

s option box, select Microsoft. In the

Network Adapter

s option box select

Adding TCP/IP (NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98/NT:

1 . In the Network dialog box,

2. Select Protocol and click Add.

Configuration

tab, click Add.

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3. The Select Network Protocol dialog box is displayed. In the only], select Microsoft. In the Network Protocols option box, select TCP/IP [Win95/98] or TCP/ IP Protocol [WinNT only].

[Note: Windows NT workstation has no

Win95/98 WinNT

4. Click OK (twice) to return to, and then close, the Network dialog box.

Manufacturers

option box.]

option box [Win95

Adding Client for Microsoft Networks (NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1 . In the Network dialog box,

Configuration

tab, click Add.

2. Select Network Client and click Add.

3. The Select Network Client dialog box displays. In the Manufacturer’s option box, select Microsoft. In the Network Clients option box, select Client for Microsoft Networks.

4. Click OK to add this Client and return to the Network dialog box.

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Adding File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks (NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1 . In the Network dialog box,

2. Select Services and click Add.

Configuration

tab, click Add.

3. The Select Network Service dialog box displays. In the Microsoft. Select File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Networks.

[Note: Windows 98 has no

Win95 Win98

4. Click OK (twice) to return to, and then close, the Network dialog box.

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option box.]

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Set Your Primary Network Logon (NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. In the

Primary Network Logon

select (the previously installed) Client for Microsoft Networks.

option box on the Configuration tab of the Network dialog box,

option box, select

2. Click OK to close the Network dialog box.

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Set up Properties of Components (NT Server Connection):

Dial-up Adapter:

Windows 95/98:

1. In the Network dialog box,

Configuration

tab, select the TCP/IP - Dial-up adapter.

2. Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box opens with the selected.

3 . Ensure that Obtain an IP Address Automatically is selected. (It’s the default.)

4. Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box.

IP Address

Network Client:

Windows 95/98:

1. In the Network dialog box,

Configuration

tab, select Client for Microsoft Networks.

tab

2. Click Properties. The Client for Microsoft Networks Properties dialog box opens.

3. On the

4. Click the Windows NT domain field, then enter the name of your Windows NT domain, as provided by your Network Administrator .

5. Click OK to return to the Network dialog box.

General

tab, select (check)

“Log on to Windows NT domain.”

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Identification:

Windows 95/98:

1 . In the Network dialog box, select the

Identification

tab.

2 . In the

3 . Enter a name and description for your computer in the fields provided.

4. Click OK.

Workgroup

provided by your Network Administrator .

field, enter the name of your NT domain or the name of your workgroup as

Access:

Windows 95/98:

1. In the Network dialog box, select the

2. In the

Control Access to Shared resources using

Access Control

group, select Share-Level access control.

tab.

3. Click OK (twice) to return to, and then close, the Network dialog box.

Note: Y ou must restart your system for the new settings to take effect.

Once your machine has restarted, you may continue the configuration process.

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Make Your New Connection (NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. Double-click My Computer .

2 . Double-click the Dial-Up Networking folder.

3. Double-click Make New Connection (or Add New Connection, Win98).

4 . Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your connection.

Windows NT:

1. Double-click My Computer .

2. Double-click Dial-Up Networking.

3. When the Dial-Up Networking dialog box opens, click Install.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your connection.

Set Dial-up type (NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. Right-click the newly created connection icon, then click Properties; the My Connection dialog box opens.

2 . On the General tab, click

95, Windows NT 3.5, Internet.

3 . Click (to check or enable) only the following items: Log on to network, Enable software

compression, and TCP/IP. [Note: do not disturb any other items that are already checked.]

Server Type;

the Server Types dialog box opens. Select PPP: Windows

Dial in to your network (NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1 . You are ready to dial in to your network. 2 . Double-click the 3 . Enter the user name (if necessary) and password configured for you on the RF500S.

Note: If your particular situation permits, click (to check) Save password.

4. Click Connect.

5. After connecting to the RF500S, you can access the same services and resources as if you were connected to the network locally.

new connection

icon; the Connect T o dialog box opens.

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Accessing a Novell Server

Novell NetWare products are used on up to 70 percent of PC-based local area networks (LANs). Perform the following procedures when you need to connect your PC workstation to a remote Novell Server.

Adding the dial-up adapter (Novell Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel.

2 . Double-click the

Win95 Win98

Network

icon to open the Network dialog box.

3. Click Add. The Select Network Component T ype dialog box opens.

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4. Select (i.e., highlight) Adapter, then click Add. The Select Network adapters dialog box opens.

Win95/98

5 . In the

6. Click OK (twice) to return to, and then close, the Network dialog box.

Windows NT :

Dial-up Networking adds PPP and SLIP protocol support, enabling your workstation to gain access to a remote computer or network, even if your computer is not on a network.

1. Double-click My Computer, then double-click Dial-Up Networking. The following screen is

2. Click Install, then follow the onscreen instructions to configure your connection.

Manufacturer

Dial-up adapter.

displayed:

s option box, select Microsoft. In the

Network Adapter

s option box select

Adding IPX/SPX (Novell Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. In the Network dialog box, dialog box opens.

2. Select Protocol and click Add. The Select Network Protocol dialog box opens.

Configuration

tab, click Add. The Select Network Component Type

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3. In the

4. Click OK (twice) to return to, and then close, the Network dialog box.

Windows NT :

Manufacturers

IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol.

option box, select Microsoft. In the Network Protocols option box, select

Note: NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible T ransport is probably already installed, along with NWLink NetBIOS and TCP/IP Protocol; however , if NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible T ransport does not appear on

1. In the Network dialog box, opens.

the

Protocols

tab of the Network dialog box, perform the following steps:

Protocol

tab, click Add. The Select Network Protocol dialog box

2. Select NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible T ransport , then click OK to return to the Network dialog box.

3. Click Close to close the Network dialog box and return to the Desktop.

Adding Client for NetWare Networks (Novell Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. In the Network dialog box,

2. Select Network Client and click Add.

3. The Select Network Client dialog box displays. In the Manufacturer’s option box, select Microsoft. In the Network Clients option box, select Client for NetWare Networks.

Configuration

tab, click Add.

4. Click OK to add this Client and return to the Network dialog box.

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Set Up Properties of Components (Novell Server Connection):

Network Client:

Windows 95/98:

1. In the Network dialog box,

2. Click Properties. The Client for Microsoft Networks Properties dialog box opens.

Configuration

tab, select Client for Microsoft Networks.

3. On the

4. Click the Windows NT domain field, then enter the name of your Windows NT domain, as provided by your Network Administrator .

General

tab, select (check)

“Log on to Windows NT domain.”

5. Click OK to return to the Network dialog box.

6. In the Network dialog box,

Configuration

tab, select Client for NetWare Networks.

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7. Click Properties.

8. On the necessary , select the First Network Drive, then ensure that Enable logon script processing is checked (enabled). (It’s the default.)

9. Click OK to return to the Network dialog box.

General

tab, in the Preferred server field, enter the name of your Novell Server Domain. If

Set Your Primary Network Logon:

Windows 95/98:

1. In the Network dialog box, as the Primary Network Logon.

Configuration

tab, select Client for NetWare Networks

2. Click OK. Y ou are returned to the Desktop.

Set Your Access Control (Novell Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. In the Network dialog box, select the

Access Control

tab.

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2. In the

Control Access to shared resources using

option box, select Share-Level Access Control.

Note: Y ou must restart your system for the new settings to take effect.

Make Your New Connection (Novell Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. Double-click My Computer . 2 . Double-click the Dial-Up Networking folder.

3. Double-click Make New Connection (or Add New Connection, Win98). 4 . Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your connection.

Windows NT :

1. Double-click My Computer .

2. Double-click Dial-Up Networking. 3 . When the Dial-Up Networking dialog box opens, click Install. 4 . Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your connection.

Set Dial-up type (Novell Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. Right-click the newly created connection icon, then click Properties; the My Connection dialog box opens.

2. On the General tab, click 95, Windows NT 3.5, Internet.

3. Click (to check or enable) only the following items: Log on to network, Enable software compression, and TCP/IP. [Note: do not disturb any other items that are already checked.]

Server Type;

the Server Types dialog box opens. Select PPP: Windows

Dial in to your network (Novell Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. Y ou are ready to dial in to your network.

2. Double-click the

3. Enter the user name (if necessary) and password configured for you on the RF500S.

Note: If your particular situation permits, click (to check) Save password.

4. Click Connect.

5. After connecting to the RF500S, you can access the same services and resources as if you were connected to the network locally.

new connection

icon; the Connect T o dialog box opens.

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Accessing a Windows NT Server and a Novell NetWare Server

Note: Before configuring your remote site, ensure TCP/IP has been installed on your NT Server.

Perform the following procedures if your PC workstation needs to access both a Windows NT Server and a Novel NetWare Server .

Adding the dial-up adapter (Novell/NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98/NT:

1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel.

2 . Double-click the

Win95 Win98

Network

icon to open the Network dialog box.

3. Click Add; the Select Network Component Type dialog box opens.

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4. Select (i.e., highlight) Adapter, then click Add. The Select Network adapters dialog box opens.

Win95/98 WinNT

5. (Win95/98 only) In the box select Dial-up adapter.

[Note: In Windows NT workstation there is no

6. Click OK (twice) to return to, and then close, the Network dialog box.

Manufacturer

s option box, select Microsoft. In the

Manufacturers

option box.]

Network Adapter

Adding TCP/IP (Novell/NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98/NT:

1 . In the Network dialog box,

2. Select Protocol and click Add.

3. The Select Network Protocol dialog box is displayed. In the only], select Microsoft. In the Network Protocols option box, select TCP/IP [Win95/98] or TCP/ IP Protocol [WinNT only].

[Note: Windows NT workstation has no

Win95/98 WinNT

Configuration

tab, click Add.

Manufacturers

option box.]

option box [Win95

s option

4. Click OK (twice) to return to, and then close, the Network dialog box.

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Adding Client for Microsoft Networks (Novell/NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. In the Network dialog box,

2. Select Network Client and click Add.

3. The Select Network Client dialog box displays. In the Manufacturer’s option box, select Microsoft. In the Network Clients option box, select Client for Microsoft Networks.

4. Click OK to add this Client and return to the Network dialog box.

Configuration

tab, click Add.

Adding File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks (Novell/NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. In the Network dialog box,

2. Select Services and click Add.

3. The Select Network Service dialog box displays. In the Microsoft. Select File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Networks.

[Note: Windows 98 has no

Win95 Win98

Configuration

Manufacturers

tab, click Add.

Manufacturers

option box.]

option box, select

4. Click OK (twice) to return to, and then close, the Network dialog box.

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Adding IPX/SPX (Novell/NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. In the Network dialog box, dialog box opens.

2. Select Protocol and click Add. The Select Network Protocol dialog box opens.

Configuration

tab, click Add. The Select Network Component Type

3. In the

4. Click OK (twice) to return to, and then close, the Network dialog box.

Windows NT:

Manufacturers

IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol.

option box, select Microsoft. In the Network Protocols option box, select

Note: NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible T ransport is probably already installed, along with NWLink NetBIOS and TCP/IP Protocol; however , if NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible T ransport does not appear on the Protocols

1. In the Network dialog box, opens.

tab of the Network dialog box, perform the following steps:

Protocol

tab, click Add. The Select Network Protocol dialog box

2. Select NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible T ransport , then click OK to return to the Network dialog box.

3. Click Close to close the Network dialog box and return to the Desktop.

Adding Client for NetWare Networks (Novell/NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1. In the Network dialog box,

2. Select Network Client and click Add.

Configuration

tab, click Add.

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3. The Select Network Client dialog box displays. In the Manufacturer’s option box, select Microsoft. In the Network Clients option box, select Client for NetWare Networks.

4. Click OK to add this Client and return to the Network dialog box.

Set Your Primary Network Logon (Novell/NT Server Connection):

Windows 95/98:

1 . In the

Primary Network Logon

(the previously installed) Client for Microsoft Networks.

option box on Configuration tab of the Network dialog box, select

2. Click OK to close the Network dialog box.

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Set Up Properties of Components (Novell/NT Server Connection):

Dial-up Adapter:

Windows 95/98:

1 . In the Network dialog box,

Configuration

tab, select the TCP/IP - Dial-up adapter.

2. Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box opens with the 3 . Ensure that Obtain an IP Address Automatically is selected. (It’s the default.)

4. Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box.

IP Address

Network Client:

Windows 95/98:

1 . In the Network dialog box,

Configuration

tab, select Client for Microsoft Networks.

tab selected.

2. Click Properties. The Client for Microsoft Networks Properties dialog box opens.

3. On the

4. Click the Windows NT domain field, then enter the name of your Windows NT domain, as provided by your Network Administrator .

5. Click OK to return to the Network dialog box.

6 . In the Network dialog box,

General

tab, select (check)

Configuration

“Log on to Windows NT domain.”

tab, select Client for NetWare Networks.

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7. Click Properties.

8 . On the

Select the First Network Drive and Enable Logon Script processing.

9. Click OK. Network Protocol:

Windows 95/98:

1 . In the Network dialog box,

2. Click Properties.

3. Disable Client for Microsoft Networks and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks. This will ensure that when you log into your NT server , Windows will use the TCP/IP protocol. Next, you must

Set Your Identification:

Windows 95/98:

1 . In the Network dialog box, select the

General

tab, in the preferred Server field, enter the name of your Novell Server Domain.

enable

Configuration

Client for Microsoft Networks.

tab, select IPX/SPX Compatible Protocol.

Identification

tab.

100

2 . In the

3 . Enter a name and description for your computer in the fields provided.

4. Click OK.

Workgroup

provided by your Network Administrator .

field, enter the name of your NT domain or the name of your workgroup as

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Introduction

Front Panel

Front Panel Description

Back Panel

Back Panel Description

Typical Applications

Connecting a Remote Site via Cable Modem

Connecting a Local Site by Segmenting the LAN

Connecting a Local Site to the Internet

Specifications

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation

Safety

Unpacking the RF500S

Cabling

Software Installation and Configuration

Software Installation

Using RouteFinder Setup Wizard

Testing your Connection

Chapter 4 - Telnet

Using Telnet to Configure your RouteFinder

Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager

RouteFinder Manager

General Settings

WAN Ethernet Segment

Async Port

Remote Access - Remote Access Settings

Enable IP Mapping - Virtual Server

Port Settings

Edit Login Script for Remote Access

Writing a login script for IP Routing

Modem String Settings

LAN DHCP Server

Routing Settings

Routing Table

Filter Settings

Refresh Device List

Device Name and Password

Save Settings to File

Load Settings

Upgrade Firmware

General Diagnostic

Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Monitor

RouteFinder Monitor

Running RouteFinder Monitor

Refresh Device List

Test Connection

Terminate Connection

Save to File

Save Now

Autosave

IP Address/Name

Event Messages

TCP/IP Tab

Time T ab

Status T ab

Statistics T ab

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LAN Client Settings

Setting up Remote Access Clients

Accessing a Windows NT Server

Accessing a Novell Server

Accessing a Windows NT Server and a Novell NetWare Server