Software Installation and Configuration | Multi-Tech Systems RF500S

Chapter 4 – Software Installation and Configuration

Chapter 4 - Software Installation and Configuration

Software Description

The RouteFinder software includes the RouteFinder Setup Wizard, the RouteFinder Manager, and the RouteFinder Monitor.

RouteFinder Setup Wizard

The RouteFinder Setup Wizard provides a step-by-step process to assist you in entering all the basic settings needed to configure your RF500S for general use. All settings that are entered in the Setup Wizard can be found in their respective menus in the RouteFinder Manager.

RouteFinder Manager

RouteFinder Manager is the main program used to configure all settings for your RF500S. Complete information about options within the RouteFinder Manager can be found in the RouteFinder Manager chapter in this User Guide.

RouteFinder Monitor

RouteFinder Monitor is a multi-purpose utility designed to let you know the status of your RF500S connection. The monitor offers the ability to point and click on an event to access troubleshooting procedures. Refer to the RouteFinder Monitor chapter in this User Guide for more information.

Software Installation Steps

1.Insert the RF500S System CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The RF500S System CD screen appears.

Note: If Autorun is disabled on your computer, use Windows Explorer to view the contents of the CD. Double-clickthe CD icon to display the RF500S System CD main screen.

2.Click Install Software.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

4.When the software installation completes, the Setup Wizard screen displays.

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Contents

Model RF500S Broadband Router User Guide CopyrightRecord of Revisions 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 Hardware Installation SafetyUnpacking the RF500S 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 Device Name and Password Device PasswordRefresh Device List 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 #3 Problem #4Problem #5 Problem #6 Problem #7 Problem #8Problem #9 Problem #10 Chapter Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Where is the Cable/DSL Router installed on the network?What is DMZ? Does the Cable/DSL Router support IPX or AppleTalk? What are the advanced features of the Router? How do I access the Router’s setup pages with a Mac?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? Will the Router function in a Mac environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Does Multi-Tech provide syslog support?Does the Router support PPP over Ethernet PPPoE? 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