
RouteFinder
Introduction
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Figure 1-1. RouteFinder
Preview of this Guide
This guide describes the RouteFinder and explains how to install and configure the unit. The information contained in each chapter is as follows:
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
Chapter 1 describes the RouteFinder, including the front panel indicators, and back panel connectors. A list of relevant specifications is provided at the end of the chapter.
Chapter 2 - Installation
This chapter provides information on unpacking, cabling your RouteFinder, and changing the shunt position. The cabling procedure describes the cable connection to the Ethernet LAN, to a PC for configuration, to an external WAN device, and AC power.
Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration
Chapter 3 details the software loading and configuration of the RouteFinder for IP, IPX, or Spanning Tree Protocol. The physical WAN port is configured for synchronous or asynchronous communication. Virtual WAN ports may be configured in frame relay for the WAN communications. The RouteFinder software diskettes are Windows® based.
Chapter 4 - RouteFinder Software
Chapter 4 describes the RouteFinder software package designed for the Windows® environment. The RouteFinder Program Group has eight icons that allow for configuration, download default setup, download firmware update, local port setup, WAN device configuration, and remote user data base.
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