Device Status | Multi-Tech Systems RF500S manual

Chapter 3 – Configure and Manage Using a Web Browser

Device Status

Click the Device Status button. The Device Status screen displays.

The Device Status screen displays the status of the current connection. It shows the status of the Cable/xDSL modem and the Modem Backup. It also shows the IP Address, the LAN Mac Address, and the WAN Mac Address.

WAN Ethernet – This describes the current connection status of the Cable/xDSL Modem. When the Cable/xDSL is connected, the screen displays a message Cable/xDSL: Active.

Release Button – Click this button to disconnect the Cable/xDSL modem from the RF500S.

Renew Button – Click this button to re-connect the Cable/xDSL modem to the RF500S.

Modem Backup – A modem can be used as a dialup backup for the Cable/xDSL modem. If this modem is the current connection, the screen displays a message Modem: Active.

Device IP - Shows the Device IP address, private LAN MAC address, and public WAN MAC address of the home Internet gateway.

DHCP Log Button – Click this button to view the current DHCP client information. The log will display at the button of the screen.

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