Multi-Tech Systems RF802EW User Manual

Model RF802EW

Wireless Router/Access Point

Quick Start Guide

PN#S0000205 Revision A

Model RF802EW Wireless Router/Access Point

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. 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.

Revision Date Description

A 06/06/01 Manual released

Patents

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

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Contents

Introduction ................................................................................... 4

Related Documentation ................................................................. 4

Get Adobe Acrobat Reader ..................................................... 4

Get the User Guide ................................................................. 4

Save or Print the User Guide .................................................. 4

Hardware Installation..................................................................... 5

Safety Warnings ..................................................................... 5

Unpacking your RouteFinder .................................................. 5

Cabling Your RouteFinder ....................................................... 5

Software Installation and Configuration ......................................... 7

Using RouteFinder Setup Wizard ........................................... 7

Testing Your Connection ....................................................... 24

Using Telnet to Configure your RouteFinder ......................... 24

Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 27

Service and Technical Support .................................................... 27

RouteFinder RF802EW Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of one of the finest broadband routers available today, MultiTech System’s RouteFinder Model RF802EW.

The RouteFinder connects a cable or DSL modem to an Ethernet LAN to provide high-speed broadband access to the Internet for up to 253 LAN clients using only 1 IP account. The RF802EW features one asynchronous port that acts as a backup resource for Internet access or serves as dial-in remote access for telecommuters or mobile users. The RouteFinder RF802EW uses the NAT protocol to implement firewall and gateway security for LAN-based resources. For added LAN security, the RouteFinder can be used to segment the LAN.

This solution is ideal for any small business looking for cost-effective broadband access to the Internet for every LAN client on the LAN or for the home user looking to share their DSL cable modem.

The RouteFinder RF802EW

Get Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program used to view documents created in Adobe PDF format. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be installed from the System CD (click on the Install Manuals option and select Install Adobe Acrobat Reader) or downloaded from Adobe’s Web site at:

http://www.adobe.com

Get the User Guide

The User Guide can be installed from the System CD by clicking Install Manuals on the Installation screen or downloading the file from our Web site at

http://www.multitech.com

Save or Print the User Guide

Once the User Guide is displayed on screen using Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can save the .pdf file to your system or print a copy.

Hardware Installation

Safety Warnings

1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unpacking your RouteFinder

The RF802EW shipping box contains the following items:

• System CD

• Tucows CD

• Power Supply

• The RouteFinder RF802EW

• This Quick Start Guide

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

Cabling Your RouteFinder

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

Guide.

Power Connection

To Cable Modem

or DSL Modem

To optional

Modem or

5VDC

Serial Cable

ISDN TA

WAN

Reset

LAN

Uplink/Normal

Optional Uplink

Hub

Cabling the RouteFinder RF802EW

1. Before beginning, turn the power off on all network devices (PCs, Cable, DSL modems, analog modems, ISDN TAs and the router).

RouteFinder Quick Start Guide

2. Connect the Ethernet port of a PC or network device to the LAN port. 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. To use the Uplink option to connect to another network segment, slide the Uplink/

Normal

switch into the Uplink position. Connect the LAN cable to LAN port number 1.

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

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

Normal

position.

5. Connect a network cable from the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN 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.

7. Power on your DSL modem or Cable.

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

9. You are ready to configure software for your router and network PCs.

Software Installation

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 RF802EW 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 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 RF802EW for general use. All settings that are entered in the Setup Wizard can be found in their respective menus in RouteFinder Manager.

RouteFinder Manager

RouteFinder Manager is the main program used to configure all settings for your RF802EW. Complete information about options within the RouteFinder Manager can be found in the User Guide.

RouteFinder Monitor

RouteFinder Monitor is a multi-purpose utility designed to let you know the status of your RF802EW connection. The monitor offers the ability to point and click on an event to access context-sensitive troubleshooting procedures. Refer to the User Guide for more information about RouteFinder Monitor.

Using RouteFinder Setup Wizard

Note: Before beginning this procedure, ensure that your RF802EW is properly connected to the

network and that power is turned on for the device.

After installing the software, you may return to the RouteFinder Setup Wizard, 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 RF802EW InstallationSystem CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The RF802EW Installation CD window appears.

Note: If Autorun is disabled on your computer, use Windows Explorer to view the contents of the CD. Double-click the CD icon to display the RF802EW Installation CD window.

2. Click Install Software.

RouteFinder Quick Start Guide

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

4. When the software installation completes, the Setup Wizard dialog box displays.

Click OK.

Software Installation

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 Refresh Device List.

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