Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description

1 – Introduction and Description

Welcome to the world of Internet security. Your Multi-Tech SOHO RouteFinder VPN Internet security appliance, Model RF550VPN, is ideal for the small branch office or telecommuter who needs secure access to the corporate LAN.

In addition to providing a WAN Ethernet port for DSL or cable broadband Internet access, it offers both LAN-to-LAN and client-to-LAN connectivity. The SOHO RouteFinder supports up to 5 IPSec tunnels and provides 3DES encryption with 700K bps throughput.

RouteFinder Documentation

The Quick Start Guide

The Quick Start Guide is a shorter version of this User Guide. It is included in printed form with your RF550VPN. Both guides are intended to be used by systems administrators and network managers. They provide the necessary information for a qualified person to unpack, cable, and configure the device for proper operation.

The User Guide

The User Guide can be installed from the CD by clicking Install Manuals on the Installation screen or downloading the file from our Web site at: http://www.multitech.com

Save or Print the User Guide

Once the User Guide is displayed on screen using Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can save the .pdf file to your system or print a copy.

Setup Examples and Other Helpful Documents

There are five reference documents to help you setup and use your RF550VPN. These reference guides are located on the CD that accompanies your RouteFinder and also on the Multi-Tech Web site. Check the Multi-Tech Web site occasionally as other documents may be added in the future.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program for viewing PDF formatted documents. It can be installed from the CD (click on Install Manuals and select Install Adobe Acrobat Reader).

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