Multi-Tech Systems RF802EW quick start Software Installation and Configuration

Software Installation

Software Installation and Configuration

Before beginning the installation process, ensure that your system meets all hardware and software requirements:

•Intel 486 or higher processor.

•10/100 BaseT cable to connect the RF802EW to the network.

•One DSL or Cable Modem.

•A networked computer with Windows 95/98/2000, Windows NT 3.5 or higher and TCP/IP protocol installed, Or, a non-Windows system with TCP/IP properly installed to enable Telnet configuration.

•Any PPP supported communication application for Dial-In operation.

•TCP/IP installed and configured on each workstation accessing the Internet.

Software Installation

The software installation process involves installing the RouteFinder Utilities, including RouteFinder Setup Wizard, RouteFinder Manager and RouteFinder Monitor. A description of each component follows:

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 RF802EW for general use. All settings that are entered in the Setup Wizard can be found in their respective menus in RouteFinder Manager.

RouteFinder Manager

RouteFinder Manager is the main program used to configure all settings for your RF802EW. Complete information about options within the RouteFinder Manager can be found in the User Guide.

RouteFinder Monitor

RouteFinder Monitor is a multi-purpose utility designed to let you know the status of your RF802EW connection. The monitor offers the ability to point and click on an event to access context-sensitive troubleshooting procedures. Refer to the User Guide for more information about RouteFinder Monitor.

Using RouteFinder Setup Wizard

Note: Before beginning this procedure, ensure that your RF802EW is properly connected to the network and that power is turned on for the device.

After installing the software, you may return to the RouteFinder Setup Wizard, by clicking Start Programs RouteFinder Manager RouteFinder Wizard.

Before running the Setup Wizard, it is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs.

1.Insert the RF802EW InstallationSystem CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The RF802EW Installation CD window appears.

Note: If Autorun is disabled on your computer, use Windows Explorer to view the contents of the CD. Double-click the CD icon to display the RF802EW Installation CD window.

2.Click Install Software.

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