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Chapter 4 – Configuring the RouteFinder

Chapter 4 – Configuring the

RouteFinder

Now that the cabling is completed and each PC on the network is configured to accept the IP addresses that the RouteFinder will provide, you are ready to configure your RouteFinder.

Note: The antenna must be attached in order for the RouteFinder to be operational.

About the Browser Interface

Initial configuration is required in order for you to begin operation. The browser-based interface eases configuration and management.

About IPSec

The VPN functionality is based on the IPSec protocol and uses 168-bit Triple DES (3DES) encryption to ensure that your information remains private.

Start the RouteFinder Configuration

1.Connect your workstation.

Be sure your workstation is connected to one of the RouteFinder’s LAN ports and that the antenna is attached to the RouteFinder.

2.Apply power.

Apply power to the RouteFinder and wait for the Status LED to blink indicating that the unit is ready.

3.Set the workstation IP address.

The directions for setting your workstation IP address are covered in Chapter 3.

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder SOHO RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP User Guide (S000399E)

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Multitech RF820-AP, RF830-AP manual Configuring RouteFinder, About IPSec, Start the RouteFinder Configuration

Contents

RouteFinder→ Soho World Headquarters Warranty TrademarksRevision Date Description Patents Contents Introduction Description Key Features Feature Details RouteFinder Documentation RouteFinder Ship Kit Contents Description Telecom Warnings for the ModemRF820/RF820-AP Front Panel RF830/RF830-AP Front Panel LEDs Back Panels ConnectorRF820 RF820-AP RF830 RF830-AP Typical Applications Specifications RF820 and RF820-AP RF830 and RF830-AP SpecificationsVPN Specifications Specifications for 802.11b/g InterfaceRF8230AP and RF830AP RF820-AP InstallationCabling Your RouteFinder RF820 RF830-AP RF830 Establish TCP/IP Communication Setting up a Workstation and Starting RouteFinder Click the Properties button To Set a Fixed IP Address Open a Web Browser Menu Bar Sub Other Options Screen Name Input Area Navigating the Screens Table of Menus and Sub-Menus Network Setup WirelessMenu Bar Sub-Menus Start the RouteFinder Configuration Configuring RouteFinderAbout IPSec RouteFinder Initial Configuration Using the Wizard Setup Screen to Configure Your RouteFinder Screen Notes Wizard Setup WAN 1 Dhcp Client Choice ISP SettingsWAN 1 Static IP Choice WAN 1 PPPoE Choice MTU Save to Flash Memory Important Note About Save and RestartRestart Administration System Setup Configuration Using Web Management SoftwareAdministration Administration System Setup Configure Email Notification Auto Reboot TimerEmail Address Screen Note Administration Administrative AccessAdministrative Access Administration Administrative Access Web Interface Inactivity Time Out Change PasswordAdministrative Access Http Port Old Password, New Password, Confirmation Remote Syslog Administration System LogsAdministration Remote Syslog Administration System Logs Administration Remote Syslog General Configuration Administration Sntp ClientSntp Configuration Administration Sntp Client Daylight Saving End Time Administration Sntp Client Time Zone ConfigurationDaylight Configuration Daylight Saving Start Time Administration Tools Administration Tools Administration Tools Administration Factory Defaults Administration Factory DefaultsReset Modem Reset to Factory Defaults Networks & Services Network Configuration Networks & ServicesNetworks & Services Network Configuration Important Network Notes RF830/RF830-AP Network Configuration ScreenNetwork Configuration Fields How to Confirm Your Entries Networks & Services Service Configuration Networks & Services ServicesThis is an example of screen with the TCP protocol selected AH and ESP Service ConfigurationEditing and Deleting User-Added Services TCP, UDP, and TCP& UDP Network Setup IP Settings Network SetupNetwork Setup IP Settings WAN 1 & WAN 2 WAN 2 is for the RF830/RF830-AP only WAN Choice Dhcp Client DefaultDefault Gateway WAN Choice Static IP WAN Choice PPPoE Wlan Settings Network Setup Wireless LAN Select Security Network Setup Wireless LAN Wlan SecuritySecurity Selection Disable Wlan Security WEP Key to Index Network Setup Wireless LAN Wlan Security WEP KeyWPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Key Group Key Rekeying Access Control List Network Setup Wireless LAN Wlan Client Filter Network Setup Advanced IP Settings Screen Note This screen applies to the RF820/RF820-AP only Network Setup PPP Cellular/Analog BackupPPP Client for Cellular/Analog Modem Backup Network Setup PPP Cellular/Analog Backup PPP Keep-Alive Parameters Signal Strength only for Cellular ModemsModem Initialization Strings SIM Initialization String only for Cellular Modems Network Setup Load Balancing Network Setup Load BalancingLoad Balancing Weight Configuration Load Balancing Keep Alive URL Configuration Network Setup Dynamic DNS Network Setup Dynamic DNSDdns Failover for the RF830/RF830-AP only Check IP Server Use WildcardCustom DNS Check IP Network Setup IP Masquerading Network Setup Static Routes Network Setup Snat Network Setup SnatService WAN IP Network Setup DnatNetwork Setup Dnat Add Dnat Definition Packet Filter Packet Filter Rules Packet Filters Action ServicesFrom Host/Networks To Host/Networks Packet Filters Advanced Filters Packet Filters Advanced Filters Icmp on Firewall Packet Filter IcmpPacket Filter Packet Filter Log Icmp Forwarding Add a New Connection VPN Virtual Private NetworkVPN IPSec VPN IPSec Add IKE Connection Add an IKE Connection Left Next Hop NetBIOS BroadcastVPN IPSec Add IKE Connection Key Life Number of Retries Add Manual Connection Add a Manual ConnectionVPN IPSec Add Manual Connection Fqdn Select Remote Address Pptp SettingsPptp Status Encryption Strength Authentication Type User AuthenticationAuthentication Type Select Radius Http Allowed Networks ProxyProxy Http Proxy Http Status Proxy Custom Filters LAN Status Proxy DNS ProxyDNS Proxy Proxy DNS Proxy Dhcp Server on LAN Dhcp Server LAN Subnet SettingsDhcp Server LAN Subnet Settings Dhcp Server Add Fixed Address Dhcp Server Wlan Subnet Settings and Wlan Fixed AddressesAdd Fixed Address Backup Utilities BackupUtilities Firmware Upgrade Utilities Backup Utilities Firmware Upgrade RF820/RF820-AP Screen RF830/RF830-AP Screen Statistics & LogsStatistics & Logs System Information Statistics & Logs System Information Statistics & Logs Packet Filter Log All Access Requests to Firewall Violating Security PolicyLog Access to Administrative Access Port Statistics & Logs Network Interface Details Statistics & Logs Pptp Live Log Statistics & Logs IPSec Live LogStatistics & Logs Dhcp Server Live Log Statistics & Logs Wlan Client Live Log Statistics & Logs PPP Cellular/Analog Log Statistics & Logs Log Traces Statistics & Logs Log Traces System Diagnostics as a Troubleshooting Tool Troubleshooting Problem #4 Frequently Asked Questions Which modems are compatible with the router? How do I access the Router’s setup pages with a Mac?If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? How will I be notified of new router firmware upgrades? Appendix a Table of Commonly Supported Subnet Addresses Network Number Hosts Available Broadcast Address Mechanical Appendix B Antenna for Wireless RouteFinderAntenna Electrical Characteristics Antenna Weee Appendix C Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment Directive AES Glossary IKE Isdn TA Pptp PingSsid WEP Tkip WPA-PSK Wlan Wireless Local Area Network Data Encryption Standard DES Definition Index Network Setup PPP Cellular/Analog Modem Stats & Logs Dhcp Server Live Log