Upgrade Firmware | Multi-Tech Systems RF500S instruction

Chapter 5 – RouteFinder Manager

Upgrade Firmware

Warning: Upgrade the firmware of your RouteFinder RF500S only under the advice and direction of the Multi-Tech Technical Support Group. Improperly upgrading the RF500S may disable the device!

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

How to Access This Screen

1.From the RouteFinder Manager main screen, click the Upgrade Firmware button.

2.The Upgrade Firmware screen displays.

To 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.

3.Enter the location of the new firmware file in the Firmware File Directory field. The RouteFinder Manager will automatically detect the new firmware file name and display it in the Firmware File Name field. The version number of your firmware will display in the Firmware File Version field.

4.Click the Upgrade button. A message appears stating the upgrade has started.

5.After several minutes, a message displays indicating the upgrade was successful.

7.Click OK.

8.From the RouteFinder Manager main screen, click Save and Exit.

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

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Contents

Model RF500S Broadband Router Copyright User GuideRecord of Revisions Patents Contents 100 Chapter Introduction RouteFinder RF500S Introduction LAN LEDs RF500S Front Panel Async Back Panel Application Examples Example 2 Local LAN to Internet / Remote Site Example 3 LAN to LAN via an Async Port Network Addresses RF500S Setup for LAN a RF500S Setup for LAN B Workstation Setup for LAN a Once Setup Is Complete Workstation Setup for LAN B Protocols Specifications Chapter Hardware Installation Safety Hardware InstallationUnpacking the RF500S Requirements Cabling Cabling Directions Power and Reset Button Chapter Overview of Configuration and Management Configure and Manage Using a Web Browser Using the Web Browser Setup Wizard Time Zone Selection Setup Wizard Screen Device IP Subnet Mask Device IP Settings Cable/xDSL ISP Settings ISP Additional Settings PPPoE Settings Save and Restart Modem Settings Device Information Device Status Dhcp Server Settings Advanced Settings Virtual Server Settings Static Routing Dynamic Routing Filter Settings WAN Filter Settings Modem String Settings Http//WAN IP Address Port Number Administrative Settings When you have completed the screen, click the Submit button Intruder Detection Log System Tools Display Routing Table System Diagnosis Saving Your Settings to a File Load Settings from a File Load Default Settings How will I be notified of new router firmware upgrades? Upgrade Firmware Reset Device Software Installation and Configuration Software Description Software Installation and Configuration RouteFinder Wizard Screen Flow Click OK to move to the next screen Using the RouteFinder Setup Wizard Device List Device IP Address Device IP Address screen displays Select Function Select Function screen displays External IP Assignments External IP Assignment screen displays Asynchronous Port Function Use Local Client List Use Radius Server IP Routing DNS IP Address DNS IP Address screen displays Modem Settings Modem Settings screen displays Modem Initial Command Check List Check List screen summarize your configuration selections Finish Note Testing Your Connection Chapter RouteFinder Manager RouteFinder Manager General Settings Screen WAN Ethernet Segment LAN Ethernet Segment IP Routing Settings IP Routing Settings RouteFinder Manager Assign Remote Site an IP Address Authentication Protocol Remote Authentication Settings Use Local Client List Use Radius Authentication Remote Access Settings Remote Access Settings Network Protocols IP Mapping Virtual Server Mapping RouteFinder Manager Port Settings Baud Rate Port Settings Screen Edit Login Script Screen Edit Login Script Select Modem Select Modem Other Function Some Common Commands Are Send and SH FunctionWait Function Dialup/Hangup Settings Screen Dialup/Hangup Settings Dialup Retry Options DNS IP Address Dhcp EnabledLAN Dhcp Server IP Address Mapping Reservation IP Address Pool Static Routing Routing Settings Dynamic Routing Default Gateway Example of a Routing Table What Is the Purpose of the Routing Table? How to Access the Screen Filter Settings Pass Tab Block Tab Packets Defined by … Filter Settings Packets Defined by User Client Filter Settings Enable Client Filter Settings Button LAN Local Client List Remote Clients Applies to Remote Access PortsPrivileged Clients Filter Other Ports Edit Button Adds Filtering Port Device Password Device Name and PasswordRefresh Device List Device Name Save Settings to File Load Setting Load Settings To Upgrade Your Firmware Upgrade Firmware General Diagnostic Chapter RouteFinder Monitor RouteFinder Monitor How to Start the RouteFinder Monitor program TCP/IP Tab Information RouteFinder Monitor TCP/IP Tab RouteFinder Monitor Time Tab Async Port RouteFinder Monitor Status TabWAN Ethernet IP Address Information Reset ButtonRouteFinder Monitor Statistics Tab Test Connection Button RouteFinder Monitor Main Screen ButtonsRefresh Device List Button Save to File Button IP Address/Name Chapter Troubleshooting Problem #2 TroubleshootingProblem #1 Problem #4 Problem #3Problem #5 Problem #6 Problem #8 Problem #7Problem #9 Problem #10 Chapter Frequently Asked Questions Where is the Cable/DSL Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is DMZ? Does the Cable/DSL Router support IPX or AppleTalk? How do I access the Router’s setup pages with a Mac? What are the advanced features of the Router?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? Will the Router function in a Mac environment? Does Multi-Tech provide syslog support? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?Does the Router support PPP over Ethernet PPPoE? Does the Router support IPsec? Appendixes Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Warranty & Repairs Policies Appendix a Warranty, Service, and Technical Support Repair Procedures for International Distributors Technical Support Country Using Email By Phone Important Read Before Opening the Software Package Appendix B Software User License Agreement 125 Class B Statement FCC Part Appendix C Regulatory Compliance Information RouteFinder Monitor Appendix D Tools for Your RF500S 128 Login Script Meaning of Each Login Script Command Appendix E Writing a Login ScriptWriting a Login Script for IP Routing 130 Glossary Baud Rate Glossary Isdn TA NAT Technology PPP Point -to- Point Protocol 10/100 BT LAN Index 137 138