RASFinder User Guide
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Introduction
This chapter provides procedures for changing the configuration of a remote unit. Remote
configuration allows a PC at one site (local site) to dial a remote RASFinder and change the
configuration of that remote unit. Remote configuration can be accomplished either directly through
the LAN or remotely using modems. To remotely configure a RASFinder, a local PC needs to be
connected to a dial-up line and the MultiRouter software configured to call the remote RASFinder.
The remote RASFinder needs to have a modem connected to a dial-up line and the Command Port.
Once the connection to the remote unit is made, you can change the configuration as you see fit.
Once the configuration is changed, you can download the new configuration to the remote
RASFinder. Refer to the Modem-Based Remote Configuration Procedure in this chapter to remotely
configure a RASFinder.
To configure the remote RASFinder through the LAN, change the communication type to the IP
based Trivial File Transfer Protocol (known as TFTP) and change the configuration as you see fit.
Refer to the LAN-Based Remote Configuration Procedure in this chapter to configure a remote
RASFinder.
Modem-Based Remote Configuration Procedure
1 At the remote site, remove the serial cable from the PC to the Command Port connector on the
back panel of the RASFinder.
2 At the remote site, connect a special cable (Remote Configuration Cable) to the Command Port
connector on the back panel of the RASFinder and the RS232 connector on the modem. The
special cable is a serial cable with male connectors on both ends. Refer to Appendix A for for
cable details.
Connect the modem to your local telephone line.
Provide your telephone number to the person verifying your configuration.
3 At the main site, connect your local PC to a modem that is connected to a dial-up line.
4 Install the MultiRouter software on the local PC and start the Configuration Port Setup
program:
Windows 3.1x
: double click on the Configuration Port Setup Icon in the MultiRouter program group.

Windows 95

: Click on Start >> Programs >> MultiRouter >> Configuration Port Setup.
5 The MultiRouter Setup dialog box is displayed.
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Verify that the Communication Type field is set for Com port and the Select Port field is set for
the Com port of your local PC.
In the Dial String field, enter the AT command for dialing (ATDT) plus the phone number of the
remote RASFinder .