Multitech MTPSR1-120 Firewall Program Group, Configuration Port Setup, Download Default Setup

Chapter 4 - Firewall Software

Firewall Program Group

This section describes the advanced features of your Firewall software. The major configuration parameters are set when the software is loaded into your PC and the setup configuration is downloaded to the ProxyServer at the conclusion of the software installation. Our intent is not to cover every dialog box nor every field within a dialog box. The ProxyServer on-line help provided with your software provides such definitions, along with explanations of parameters and defaults where applicable. This constitutes a dynamic help system in that the information presented always relates to the dialog box or window that is currently open.

Your Firewall Program Group contains several applications which provide the maximum flexibility for configuration and use. These applications are also accessible in Windows by clicking Start Programs Firewall (application). The various options include Configuration Port Setup, Download Default Setup, Download Firmware Update, Firewall Configuration, Uninstall Firewall Configuration and Wan Device Configuration.

Firewall Configuration will be discussed in detail later in this chapter. A brief description of the other components is provided here:

Configuration Port Setup

The Configuration Port Setup program allows you to set up and configure the configuration port on your ProxyServer. This dialog is included in the initial installation process. Although parameters can be changed, be sure to note the current status of the software before making any alterations.

When you installed the Firewall software, you selected to configure the port as either an IP or COM Port. When COM Port is selected, you can assign the proper COM Port and define the modem Init String, Dial String, and various responses. If IP is selected, you can assign a static IP address or select one from the drop down list. For more information on each individual parameter, refer to the on-line help provided with the software.

Download Default Setup

This feature allows you to download the default settings, configured during installation, to the ProxyServer. If you are installing for the first time, you will download this setup at the end of the installation before operating the ProxyServer. If you have made changes to the Firewall Configuration and wish to revert to the default setup, you can do so through the Firewall Program Group.

Choose Download Default Setup to download the factory default settings. If the ProxyServer is running, you will be queried to reboot. Click Yes to continue with the download. You will then be presented with two dialogs including IP Setup and Default WAN Link(s) Setup. These screens will contain the original setup information. Click OK on each to accept the default settings, or make any necessary changes and then click OK. When prompted, click OK again to proceed with the download. The default setup will be written to the Firewall. This process may take a few minutes. When it is finished, you will be returned to Windows.

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