Multitech RF820-AP, RF830-AP manual Introduction Description, Key Features

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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description

Chapter 1 – Introduction and

Description

Welcome to the world of Internet security. Your Multi-Tech RouteFinder SOHO security appliances, models RF820 and RF830, and RouteFinder wireless security appliances, models RF820-AP and RF830-AP, are ideal for the small office or home office (SOHO) that needs secure access to a corporate LAN.

In addition to providing a WAN Ethernet port for DSL or cable broadband Internet access, these security appliances also offer both client-to-LAN and LAN-to-LAN VPN connectivity based on the IPSec or PPTP protocols. The RouteFinder SOHO supports up to 15 VPN tunnels and provides 168-bit 3DES and AES encryption to ensure that your information remains private. In addition, these security appliances offer secure Internet firewall services.

Key Features

•One (RF820/RF820-AP) and two (RF830/RF830-AP) WAN Ethernet ports connect to a DSL or cable modem for shared Internet access.

•Models RF820-AP and RF830-AP allow wireless access.

•Supports IPSec VPN tunnels and PPTP tunnels for secure LAN-to-LAN and Client-to-LAN access over the Internet.

•3DES and AES encryption.

•Dual WAN load balancing (RF830/RF830-AP).

•Internet and VPN failover (RF830/RF830-AP).

•Shared Internet access via PPPoE, DHCP or static IP.

•Serial port for automatic dial-backup if your broadband connection goes down (RF820/RF820-AP).

•Built-in 4-port 10/100M bps switch.

•Stateful Packet Inspection firewall with packet filter rules, DNAT, SNAT and IP MASQUERADE.

•Built-in dynamic DNS client.

•Supports VPN tunneling using FQDN.

•Protects your LAN against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

•Network monitoring via Syslog allows network administrator to view all incoming and outgoing packets, status of connections and specific connection events.

•Configuration and management using any Web browser.

•Internet access control tools provide client and site filtering.

•Traffic monitoring and reporting.

•Flash memory of easy updates.

•IP address mapping/port forwarding.

•Two-year warranty.

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder SOHO RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP User Guide (S000399E)

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Contents RouteFinder→ Soho Warranty Trademarks Revision Date DescriptionPatents World HeadquartersContents Key Features Introduction DescriptionFeature Details RouteFinder Ship Kit Contents RouteFinder DocumentationTelecom Warnings for the Modem RF820/RF820-AP Front Panel RF830/RF830-AP Front PanelLEDs DescriptionBack Panels ConnectorRF820 RF820-AP RF830 RF830-AP Typical Applications Specifications RF820 and RF820-AP RF830 and RF830-AP SpecificationsVPN Specifications Specifications for 802.11b/g InterfaceRF8230AP and RF830AP Installation Cabling Your RouteFinderRF820 RF820-APRF830 RF830-APSetting up a Workstation and Starting RouteFinder Establish TCP/IP CommunicationTo Set a Fixed IP Address Click the Properties buttonOpen a Web Browser Navigating the Screens Menu Bar Sub Other Options Screen Name Input AreaNetwork Setup Wireless Menu BarSub-Menus Table of Menus and Sub-MenusStart the RouteFinder Configuration Configuring RouteFinderAbout IPSec Using the Wizard Setup Screen to Configure Your RouteFinder RouteFinder Initial ConfigurationWizard Setup Screen NotesWAN 1 Dhcp Client Choice ISP SettingsWAN 1 Static IP Choice WAN 1 PPPoE Choice MTU Save to Flash Memory Important Note About Save and RestartRestart Configuration Using Web Management Software AdministrationAdministration System Setup Administration System SetupConfigure Email Notification Auto Reboot TimerEmail Address Administration Administrative Access Administrative AccessAdministration Administrative Access Screen NoteChange Password Administrative Access Http PortOld Password, New Password, Confirmation Web Interface Inactivity Time OutAdministration System Logs Administration Remote SyslogAdministration System Logs Administration Remote Syslog Remote SyslogAdministration Sntp Client Sntp ConfigurationAdministration Sntp Client General ConfigurationAdministration Sntp Client Time Zone Configuration Daylight ConfigurationDaylight Saving Start Time Daylight Saving End TimeAdministration Tools Administration ToolsAdministration Factory Defaults Reset ModemReset to Factory Defaults Administration Tools Administration Factory DefaultsNetworks & Services Network Configuration Networks & ServicesNetworks & Services Network Configuration RF830/RF830-AP Network Configuration Screen Network Configuration FieldsHow to Confirm Your Entries Important Network NotesNetworks & Services Service Configuration Networks & Services ServicesThis is an example of screen with the TCP protocol selected Service Configuration Editing and Deleting User-Added ServicesTCP, UDP, and TCP& UDP AH and ESPNetwork Setup IP Settings Network SetupNetwork Setup IP Settings WAN Choice Dhcp Client Default Default GatewayWAN Choice Static IP WAN 1 & WAN 2 WAN 2 is for the RF830/RF830-AP onlyWAN Choice PPPoE Network Setup Wireless LAN Wlan SettingsNetwork Setup Wireless LAN Wlan Security Security Selection DisableWlan Security Select SecurityWEP Key to Index Network Setup Wireless LAN Wlan Security WEP KeyWPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Key Group Key Rekeying Network Setup Wireless LAN Wlan Client Filter Access Control ListNetwork Setup Advanced IP Settings Network Setup PPP Cellular/Analog Backup PPP Client for Cellular/Analog Modem BackupNetwork Setup PPP Cellular/Analog Backup Screen Note This screen applies to the RF820/RF820-AP onlySignal Strength only for Cellular Modems Modem Initialization StringsSIM Initialization String only for Cellular Modems PPP Keep-Alive ParametersNetwork Setup Load Balancing Load Balancing Weight ConfigurationLoad Balancing Keep Alive URL Configuration Network Setup Load BalancingNetwork Setup Dynamic DNS Network Setup Dynamic DNSDdns Failover for the RF830/RF830-AP only Use Wildcard Custom DNSCheck IP Check IP ServerNetwork Setup Static Routes Network Setup IP MasqueradingNetwork Setup Snat Network Setup SnatService Network Setup Dnat Network Setup DnatAdd Dnat Definition WAN IPPacket Filters Packet Filter Packet Filter RulesServices From Host/NetworksTo Host/Networks ActionPacket Filters Advanced Filters Packet Filters Advanced FiltersPacket Filter Icmp Packet Filter Packet Filter LogIcmp Forwarding Icmp on FirewallVPN Virtual Private Network VPN IPSecVPN IPSec Add a New ConnectionAdd an IKE Connection Add IKE ConnectionNetBIOS Broadcast VPN IPSec Add IKE Connection Key LifeNumber of Retries Left Next HopAdd Manual Connection Add a Manual ConnectionVPN IPSec Add Manual Connection Fqdn Pptp Settings Pptp StatusEncryption Strength Select Remote AddressAuthentication Type User AuthenticationAuthentication Type Select Radius Proxy Proxy Http ProxyHttp Status Http Allowed NetworksProxy Custom Filters Proxy DNS Proxy DNS ProxyProxy DNS Proxy LAN StatusDhcp Server LAN Subnet Settings Dhcp Server LAN Subnet SettingsDhcp Server Dhcp Server on LANAdd Fixed Address Dhcp Server Wlan Subnet Settings and Wlan Fixed AddressesAdd Fixed Address Utilities Backup Utilities Firmware UpgradeUtilities Backup Utilities Firmware Upgrade BackupStatistics & Logs Statistics & Logs System InformationStatistics & Logs System Information RF820/RF820-AP Screen RF830/RF830-AP ScreenAll Access Requests to Firewall Violating Security Policy Log Access to Administrative Access PortStatistics & Logs Network Interface Details Statistics & Logs Packet Filter LogStatistics & Logs Pptp Live Log Statistics & Logs IPSec Live LogStatistics & Logs Dhcp Server Live Log Statistics & Logs PPP Cellular/Analog Log Statistics & Logs Wlan Client Live LogStatistics & Logs Log Traces Statistics & Logs Log TracesTroubleshooting System Diagnostics as a Troubleshooting ToolProblem #4 Frequently Asked Questions How do I access the Router’s setup pages with a Mac? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How will I be notified of new router firmware upgrades? Which modems are compatible with the router?Appendix a Table of Commonly Supported Subnet Addresses Network Number Hosts Available Broadcast Address Appendix B Antenna for Wireless RouteFinder Antenna Electrical CharacteristicsAntenna MechanicalAppendix C Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment Directive WeeeGlossary AESIKE Isdn TA Pptp PingSsid Tkip WEPWlan Wireless Local Area Network WPA-PSKIndex Data Encryption Standard DES DefinitionNetwork Setup PPP Cellular/Analog Modem Stats & Logs Dhcp Server Live Log