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Multi-Tech Systems RF802EW User's Manual

1. 3 Select Disconnect Port 1 or Disconnect Port 2 4 Click Terminate Connection 5 Click Exit to return to the RouteFinder Monitor dialog box Save to File Click Save to a File to save a monitoring session to a file This feature can be used to create an event log to send to our Technical Support group for evaluation 1 From the main RouteFinder Monitor dialog box select Save to File 2 The Save Log Files dialog box displays Tee FOCA A FILES AULT TB oP TE TESFIHCER E Piar ing 60 Chapter 6 RouteFinder Monitor Save Now If you want to save the monitor display at any point in time select the monitor you want to save to a file TCP IP Event Message Select the File Name and File Directory to which you d like to save the file and click Save Autosave If you wish to automatically save the information displayed on the monitor to a database file enable the AutoSave function Options for this function include Overwrite database file This option saves the information collected by the monitor to a database file based on the time interval that you specify overwriting the last saved database file Append Database file This option saves the information collected by the monitor to a database file based on the time interval that you specify updating and appending to the file Note The Append Database file option will reset the monitor and clear the screens after the autosave has appended the information to th
2. Circuit Signal Name TD Data Transmit Positive TD Data Transmit Negative RD Data Receive Positive RD Data Receive Negative Male 8 pin To RF802EW 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Male 08 25 t 3 2 a To Modem Transmit Data 1 6 4 5 LJ Gnd Receive Data 111 Rutina Glossary Multi ech ystems Glossary The following is a glossary of terms used in this manual B Baudrate Baudrate refers to the number of bits per second Bps that are transmitted between your network device and modem or ISDN TA D DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol that was made to lessen the administrative burden of having to manually configure TCP IP Hosts on a network DHCP makes it possible for every computer on a network to extract its IP information from a DHCP server instead of having to be manually configured on each network computer The DHCP server built in to your RouteFinder allows every computer on your network to automatically extract IP information from the RouteFinder Why is it called Dynamic Each time a network client turns on their computer your RouteFinder DHCP server will automatically give them an IP address from the IP address pool configured in the DHCP Configuration dialog box in RouteFinder Manager It is called Dynamic because the address that is issued could be different each time a computer connects to the network DNS DomainNameSystem A DNS Server can b
3. 70 Nle SNANG ic id 94 Filter SCS cu dosis 50 HIXEO COSt ADSL cris 18 Frontal rosca 8 ETP ua lui 41 G A sie aes in bie 48 General Diagnostic 57 General Settings oooonmocccnninicinnnnocinnncccnnniancno 34 H Hardware cancia nel 10 Hardware Installation arcani 12 l LG MACE ione 48 Porca alan 48 IP Address Name simio 61 PROUD larisa 36 IPGONFIG rente iaia 109 IPXSPAR Liri 76 83 L CAN STOSILAN ce ssaecesesesedaesegareteeatenetedeuseenangzuees 94 LAN DHCP Server ira ian 46 LAN Ethernet Segment 35 LIMPIOSUS sara iia tricte id 95 Load SOMOS sentra tapas 55 Local Clients iia oie 38 Local Setting tia 38 A ec crete rere rr 43 M MEMO salita 10 Mode STi ansias 45 N NAT rain 9 NAT Disabled scrissi 94 NETMASK spira 48 NT Server Connection 68 P a aa 54 PING aaa 109 POPS 41 POR SENG Sironen 42 Powers VDG creed aio 8 Power A elia 10 PRPPESEHINGS luana tg 35 Primary Network Logon 71 84 Privilege Level unas ita 50 R RIUS nl 39 Refresh Device List 33 53 59 Registering your Product 105 Regulatory Compliance 108 Remote ACCESS iia ei 40 PROS iuris 8 RouteFinder Manager 33 RouteFinderMONnof arnesi 59 QUIN ila 94 AQUINO SONO Sussie 48 Routing Table cuna ai 49 Index 117 Bid 65 S Salentin
4. 4 To enable file sharing select the want to be able to give others access to my files check box 5 Ifyou haven t already done so ensure that this computer has a fixed IP address on your local network Refer to the LAN Client Settings chapter for information on configuring a fixed IP address 6 After configuring and activating the fixed IP address using My Computer or Windows Explorer right click the file or drive on the computer that you would like to share 7 Select Sharing 8 Enable sharing by selecting Shared As Enter the name by which you would like this file or drive to be known on your network 9 You may now share the files on this computer Using the Find Computer command If your clients are in different subnets or separated by a router you will not be able to use the Find Computer function within Windows by selecting Start Find Computer El Find Computer In the Find Computer dialog box type the IP address of the computer you would like to find in the Named box If you choose a computer on a remote network the network device will attempt to establish a dial up connection to the remote LAN based on settings entered in RouteFinder manager If you have entered the computer s IP address and host name into your LMHosts file you may enter the computer s host name rather than the IP address in the Named box refer to the following LMHosts section of this User Guide 94 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings
5. 52 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Wireless Settings Click Wireless Settings in the RouteFinder Manager menu to open the Wireless Settings dialog box You can enter the ESSID and Channel number for your wireless router All wireless workstations must use the same ESSID You may need to try different channels to avoid interference Encryption WEP The WEP is a data security measure The RC4 algorithm encrypts the wireless portion of data transmissions Select an encryption option from the list Disabled default 40 bits Must use shared with WEP or 40 bits WECA Compliant When selecting either of the 40 bits options you can select the Create with Passphrase option enter the words in the Passphrase box then click Generate Key Select a key from the Default Tx Key list You can also select the Manual Entry option to enter the encryption keys manually 53 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager WEP Key Entry T Create with Passplease Passplrase eka AP Maua Entry Refresh Device List ale From the main Manager dialog box click Refresh Device List to search the LAN for available network devices and display them in the Available Devices list Note If a device does not appear in the list click Refresh Device List again to determine if the device will appear on the list If the device still does not appear ensure that all cables are correctly connected and that the power to the RF802EW is turned on If the device
6. Interface 172 168 2 0 255 255 255 0 192 168 5 254 Ethernet Local Network If you would like the RF802EW 2 to route to 192 168 3 x enter the following routing table information into the RF802EW Routing settings IP Network Gateway IP Interface 192 168 3 0 255 255 255 0 192 168 5 1 WAN Ethernet 49 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Filter Settings You can use Filter Settings to choose which packets are allowed to enter the network and which packets will be blocked Filter Settings can be used to filter network services such as Mail WWW FTP Telnet and News 1 From the main Manager dialog box select your RF802EW then Filter Settings 2 The Filter Settings dialog box displays 3 Select the Block tab or the Pass tab to define your filtering e The Block function filters by blocking packets from going out the WAN port and coming in through the LAN port To enable the Block IP filter function select Enable Block IP Filter Function e The Pass function filters by defining which packets can go into your WAN port and come on to your LAN To enable the Pass IP filter function click the Pass tab and select Enable Pass IP Filter Function 4 To filter packets to be passed or blocked use the Packets Defined by list to select TCP IP or User Packets Defined by TCP IP If you choose to define by TCP IP you must enter the packet IP information IP Address Enter the IP address of the pa
7. Memory Operating Environment Approvals Warranty Chapter 1 Introduction ARM RISC CPU 32 bit 40MHZ 4MB DRAM and 512k Flash ROM UART Serial port controller Interface 1 10Base T 100BaseTX RJ 45 Connection Standard 802 3 1 x 10Base T 1 x RS232 V 24 DTE Speed Up to 230K asynchronous IEEE 802 11b for wireless LAN Date Rates 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps data rate per channel RF Frequency 2 4 24835 Ghz Emission Type Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Operating Range Up to 100 meters indoors and 300 meters outdoors Antenna Dual Dipole with Diversity Antenna Gain 2 dB MAX Security PAP CHAP NAT Firewall RADIUS Callback WEP Network TCP IP IPX DHCP PPP PPPoE Routing Static RIP 1 VPN IPSec amp PPTP Pass Through Filtering Protocol port number and IP address 5V DC 2000mA 7 1 x 4 9 hx 1 4 d 18 1 cm x 12 5 cm x 2 5 cm 380g 13 oz RAM 4MB Flash ROM 512k Temperature Range 32 120 degrees F 0 50 degrees C Humidity 25 85 non condensing FCC Part 15 Class B amp ETS 300 328 2 year warranty 10 Reefer Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Multi ech Systems Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Safety 1 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm 2 Never install telephone jacks in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 3 This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed computers 4 Never
8. After the PPP negotiation the device will disconnect then callback the telephone number you entered This option is best used for clients requiring callback security while dialing in from the same location each time 20 Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration e Variable Callback Select Variable Callback for remote users that travel or dial in from various locations and need callback security This option allows clients to specify the callback telephone number each time they connect to the network Click Add after entering information for each Local Client Click Next and continue with Step 10 when all users have been added to the database Use RADIUS Server Select this option if you would like your remote clients to be authenticated on a RADIUS server You must enter the following RADIUS Server Settings Please Input Your Remete Accett Settings Tha EEEE AE RAY da Une Loca Chen Lin e RADI Bree RADI Serra Se mange EADS Artani Beever IP Adres fis p p fe E RADIUS Arme Acceanteg Sere IP Adie fi fie ff fr pec n TCR TP al IFR are rabid Typa dcir Beck Dir Gard RADIUS Access Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Access Server RADIUS Accounting Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Accounting Server Secret Enter your Shared Secret Secret Verification To confirm your Shared Secret re enter your Shared Secret Note In most cases the RADIUS Access Server and th
9. In the Block dialog box select Enable Block User Defined Pattern Function 2 In the Packets defined by User list select From LAN or From WAN Starting from which byte number Indicate the first byte in the packet the RF802EW should read to determine if the byte pattern in Hex is one that should be filtered Exclude the PPP header Start from byte 0 of the network protocol Byte Pattern in Hex Enter the packet byte pattern that you would like the RF802EW to recognize as a packet to be filtered Block Pass from the WAN to the LAN The maximum pattern size is 12 bytes Click Insert to add each byte pattern to the table To delete a defined packet select the packet in the table and click Delete Enable Client Filter Settings The Client Filter allows you to decide which services are allowed into your network and which clients are authorized to access them From the Filter Settings dialog box select Enable Client Filter Settings Click Client Filter Settings 3 The Filter Settings dialog box displays Fi e Fie al Cites dazi Promdaged Chant Chick to Sail bdo Cinto iene i REC Adored da Cene Aired C Mahe Akraj IT Alieni Afrei Only A A HAL HWN FTF Allies Alered A O Hacim Allred TELHET C Abma O Oy Price HEM E Allhenli Alered Only Prieka He Claris Allowed DOWD rg F Abiri O aii li A Mi rd Ede FAD Chats Alben f Da red Casta Alon T Ho Cita Abe 51 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager The fil
10. LAN Sthermet Sagre Sarvar P Addr i jies E f a Server IP H rimak E y s bl BAN Eterni Signa E RATH ok A areas Temor M PPPE H A T NO External Fort F Addrene b po F Eismal Font IF Harak ss E E bk Calraray F lr ee ID iE F F EHe Wan Ethene Poet IF A dikea DID Frik aH age ep rote dari Alia Fort TP Romig F Remote Ants Pone dic TEA AAA Corel Heo T Exile IP Mapping 34 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager LAN Ethernet Segment Server IP address This IP address is the internal LAN IP address of the RF802EW The address entered into the Setup Wizard is displayed here for example 192 168 2 1 Server IP Netmask The RF802EW subnet mask generally can be left at the default value of 255 255 255 0 WAN Ethernet Segment Select NAT Network Address Translation to provide firewall protection and enable all local LAN users to share one IP address to access the Internet If the NAT box is not selected the WAN Ethernet is configured as a router to route network traffic between the LAN Ethernet segment and the WAN Ethernet segment The External Port IP Addresses are provided by your ISP or remote system administrator PPPoE If your ISP uses Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet for authentication purposes select the PPPoE box and enter your ISP account User Name and Password External Port IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP or remote system administrator External Port IP Netmask Enter the subne
11. Therefore no two IP addresses on the Internet are the same For you to use your network device to access the Internet you need a registered IP address from your ISP Internet Service Provider Using a registered IP address on your Intranet or LAN is not necessary When clients on your network start surfing the Internet your RouteFinder will receive all the requests for information The RouteFinder will dial up your ISP and your ISP will give your RouteFinder a registered legal IP address Your RouteFinder uses this IP address to request information saying send all information back to me at this IP address In essence it appears as though all your clients requests are coming from that one IP address hence the name IP masquerading When all the information comes back through the RouteFinder it sorts the data using an Address Translation Table and returns the data to the computer on your network 114 Glossary that requested it If someone on the Internet tries to access your network the firewall function of the RouteFinder stops the request The device will not reverse translate network addresses unless you have specifically allowed this feature using the Virtual Server function IP Mapping NetworkAddress The network portion of an IP address For a class A network the network address is the first byte of the IP address For a class B network the network address is the first two bytes of the IP address For a class C network the n
12. IP address you have inputted is either not valid on your network or is in conflict with another IP address e The manager has detected the IP address of the RF802EW you are configuring is in conflict with another device Power off the conflicting device and configure the RF802EW using a different Ethernet LAN IP address 99 Reefer Chapter 10 Service Warranty and Technical Support Multi ech Systems Chapter 10 Service Warranty and Technical Support Introduction This chapter begins with the terms of your RouteFinder s warranty In the Software User License Agreement section you will find details about your software license agreement with Multi Tech Systems The Technical Support section offers information about on line registration as well as phone numbers for contacting our Technical Support group Also included in this chapter is information about accessing our Internet site and information about ordering accessories for your RouteFinder Limited Warranty Multi Tech Systems Inc hereafter MTS warrants that the RouteFinder will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase or if proof of purchase is not provided two years from date of shipment MTS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED This warranty does not apply to any products which have be
13. NT 3 5 Internet 3 Select only the Log on to network Enable software compression and TCP IP check boxes Do not change any other check boxes that are already selected Dial in to your network Novell Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 You are ready to dial in to your network 2 Double click the new connection icon The Connect To dialog box opens 3 Enter the user name if necessary and password configured for you on the RF802EW Note If your particular situation permits select the Save password check box 4 Click Connect 5 After connecting to the RF802EW you can access the same services and resources as if you were connected to the network locally 79 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Accessing a Windows NT Server and a Novell NetWare Server Note Before configuring your remote site ensure TCP IP has been installed on your NT Server Perform the following procedures if your PC workstation needs to access both a Windows NT Server and a Novel NetWare Server Adding the dial up adapter Novell NT Server Connection Windows 95 98 NT 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the Network icon to open the Network dialog box Win95 Win98 EB Metaiik Component Topi E Chent 80 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings 4 Select Adapter then click Add The Select Network adapters dialog box opens Sobre 6 Win95 98 WinNT Hote alain Sel Homsi Fear Ckck th Maiani chapel ma
14. Note If the computer you are attempting to access is on a remote LAN you may need to press Find Now more than once while you wait for your network device to establish a dial up connection to your remote LAN Using LMHosts Important Each computer on the LAN must have a copy of this lookup table Once you have mapped the necessary computer or host names and IP addresses in the LMHosts file copy this file to the appropriate folder on each computer on the LAN This file is located in your x Windows folder where x is the drive letter associated with the location of your windows operating system Use Windows Explorer Tools Find Files or Folders option to search for LMHosts The LMHosts file can be edited using a text editor such as Notepad At the end of the file enter the IP address followed by a space then the host or computer name Add all necessary IP addresses and computer names to the LMHosts file and save the file Once the LMHost file has been copied to each computer the user will be able to enter the name of the computer they want to access on the LAN without having to remember the IP address When using Find Computer you may enter either an IP address or the computer s host name if you have entered the name and IP address in your LMHosts lookup table Note Since the computers you will add to the LMHosts file are generally servers only computers with fixed IP addresses should be added to this file 95 Rutina Ch
15. Repairs for damages caused by lightning storms water power surges incorrect installation physical abuse or user caused damages are billed on a time plus materials basis Out of Warranty Repair Costs Refer to Multi Tech System s web site at http www multitech com for information about out of warranty repair costs 102 Chapter 10 Service Warranty and Technical Support Software User License Agreement IMPORTANT READ BEFORE OPENING THE SOFTWARE PACKAGE This license agreement is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Multi Tech Systems Inc for the Multi Tech software product enclosed which includes computer software and may include associated media printed materials and online or electronic documentation SOFTWARE PRODUCT The SOFTWARE PRODUCT also includes any updates and supplements to the original SOFTWARE PRODUCT provided to you by Microsoft Any software provided along with the SOFTWARE PRODUCT that is associated with a separate end user license agreement is licensed to you under the terms of that license agreement By installing copying downloading accessing or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT you agree to be bound by the terms of this End User License Agreement EULA If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA do not install or use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT you may however return it to your place of purchase for a full refund SINGLE USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREE
16. Toe Far e Sins aTa F gt pifi fi 1 Diihg langip Sartingr RM FEF echi Big fond Lele 2 Complete the following Baudrate Use the list to select the Remote Access DTE speed for your device The absolute maximum setting for a given port on the network device is 4 x the speed of your modem If the baudrate is set too high your network device may fail to establish a dial up connection For example if you have a 14 4Kbps modem the highest speed selected is 57 6Kbs If your modem does not appear in the list provided the Standard Modem selection will work in most cases Important If you are using an ISDN Terminal Adapter refer to the Async to Sync PPP string in the User Manual provided with the device to determine the correct initialization dialup and hang up strings Note Due to variations in ISP connections and phone line quality this theoretical maximum speed is not attainable You may need to set the baudrate at a lower speed 42 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Edit Login Script for Remote Access 1 From the Port Settings click Edit Login Script 2 The login Script dialog box displays Sead Welcome Sead Sead Cserrane Retneve 1 Sead Pessvzzd Login Scr Asample remote access login script is shown below If a remote access client is configured to bring up a terminal window after dialing this remote access login script initiates For Remote Access the device w
17. Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Primary Network Logon list on the Configuration tab of the Network dialog box select the previously installed Client for Microsoft Networks Naimi HE Configuration identitestion Access Conai The laksang psiak component sas pallet AMD POHET Farini Ehana Alaior Dia Up Auchan A TEFAF o AMD FCHET Farid Enio Adapini ASA 1 TOPAP o Diablo dates 8 __Bmoo Bet Preresp Wietssork Logan mu This patie ndr logon i hee chera al i it i lilas OU ter putin and parir pratici arp kee icripla and paica other startup hats 2 Click OK to close the Network dialog box 84 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Set Up Properties of Components Novell NT Server Connection Dial up Adapter Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab select the TCP IP Dial up adapter 2 Click Properties The TCP IP Properties dialog box opens with the IP Address tab selected 3 Ensure that Obtain an IP Address Automatically is selected It s the default Enig A mign Fasi ES cigno F diban de P kijel Chi eb EA eed a dd LAI Imani do ral que pr F i A henian U an disci ari ipa hi Ce teen 4 Click OK to close the TCP IP Properties dialog box Network Client Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab select Client for Microsoft Networks 2 Click Properties The Client for Microsoft Networks Properties dialog box opens 3 Onthe General tab s
18. al BON st N So Meaning of Each Login Script Command Resets modem Sends initial string ATSO 1 to modem Dials phone number 888 1234 Wait for ISP to send reply CONNECT If no CONNECT returns to line 2 to re dial Waits for ISP to send reply username If no response goes to line 12 Sends the username JaneDoe to the ISP Waits for ISP to send reply password Sends password 1234 to ISP Waits for ISP to send reply gt Selects option 1 PPP for this ISP Starts PPP mode Hangs up Modem Example 3 Script for Unreliable ISP 2nd ISP backup Login Script Send ATZ Send ATSO 1 Send ATDT8881234 WaitCONNECT 12 Wait username 12 Send JaneDoe Waitpassword SH1234 Wait gt Send 1 Go 900 JO al RON o Meaning of Each Login Script Command Resets modem Sends initial string ATSO 1 to modem Dials phone number 888 1234 Waits for ISP to send reply CONNECT If no reply goes to line 12 for ISP 2 Waits for ISP to send reply username If no response goes to line 12 for ISP 2 Sends the username JaneDoe to ISP Waits for ISP to send reply password Sends password 1234 to ISP Waits for ISP to send reply gt Selects option 1 PPP for this ISP Starts PPP mode Rest of script ignored 44 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Hangup Send AT SO 1 Send ATDT 8885678
19. and Restart Server to save your new configuration 26 Chapter 4 Telnet Router IP Address Enter the IP address assigned to the RF802EW on your local network The new address will take effect after you have selected Save and Restart Server Router Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for your local network Router Name Enter a network name for the RF802EW If your ISP requires your device to have a name you may use the value entered in this field Router Password The default is no password If you choose to use a password ensure that you write the password down and keep it in a safe place If you forget the password contact the Multi Tech Technical Support for assistance Refer to Chapter 10 in this User Guide for contact information WAN Ethernet MAC addr Displays the current MAC address of your router Edit this only if required by your remote system or ISP WAN Ethernet Settings Define the function of the WAN port by selecting Internet Access IP Routing NAT Enabled or LAN to LAN access IP Routing NAT Disabled Refer to the WAN Ethernet Segment section of the RouteFinder Manager chapter for more information FJ MWH Ether SETTINOS CIMTERMET ACCESSI FUNCTION SETTIRE a IMIEHRE ACCESS bj L amp H to LAH ACCESS Select 7 fj Internet Access If you use the WAN port for Internet Access you must configure the following options INTERNET ACCESS PORT SETTIHG Bl WAN ETHERRET FORT IF ABDRESS LEE bj
20. bytes 32 time lt i ms TTL 128 WINIPCFG and IPCONFIG There are two tools which are helpful in finding a computer s IP configuration MAC address and default gateway WINIPCFG for Windows 95 98 1 Select Start Run and type winipcfg 2 The IP address default gateway the RF802EW IP address and the MAC adapter address display IPCONFIG for Window NT 2000 1 Froma DOS Prompt type IPCONFIG and press Enter 2 The IP address default gateway the RF802EW IP address and the MAC adapter address display 109 Appendixes Microsoft lt R gt Windows NT lt TM gt lt C gt Copyright 1985 1996 Microsoft Cix gt ipconfig Windows NT IP Configuration Ethernet adapter rl100b7 IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway TRACERT TRACERT is an extensive PING utility that allows you to trace the route of an IP address The utility reports the number of router hops the time for each hop and any failed attempts to cross a hop The information provided by this utility assists you to locate the specific site of a failed PING You can run TRACERT at the DOS prompt e g c tracert www yahoo com The utility will provide information about the route and number of hops required to reach the destination IP address associated with the network address or URL 110 Appendixes Appendix C Cabling Diagrams WAN LAN Cables a WAN Pin O WwW N Serial Cable gt LAN
21. domain as provided by your Network Administrator in the Windows NT domain box 5 Click OK to return to the Network dialog box Identification Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box select the Identification tab 2 Inthe Workgroup box enter the name of your NT domain or the name of your workgroup as provided by your Network Administrator 3 Entera name and description for your computer Click OK 72 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Access Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box click the Access Control tab 2 Select Share Level access control Conkgustion Idertieation Acca Conte Lesbo morh lo haj reece ug 5 Ehara cosa coral Presiden cai Eo op is nal la gach farai Hare Unite acceso condal Enables pou bo paci nnt and green ho bara acosu lo each chased ace or rece 3 Click OK twice to return to and then close the Network dialog box Note You must restart your system for the new settings to take effect Once your machine has restarted you may continue the configuration process Make Your New Connection NT Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Double click My Computer 2 Double click the Dial Up Networking folder 3 Double click Make New Connection or Add New Connection Win98 4 Follow the on screen instructions to configure your connection Windows NT 1 Double click My Computer 2 Double click Dial Up Networking 3 When the Dial Up Networking dia
22. feet mace Aprire Ristori Parione ara z T Met EL Fe Chel Eee DET he Lire PS Pe Comal Tinaco N nina ra Te Ti Y tee E ia z Haw oe tm 4 Click OK twice to return to and then close the Network dialog box Set Up Properties of Components Unix Server Connection Dial up Adapter Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab select the TCP IP Dial up adapter 2 Click Properties The TCP IP Properties dialog box opens 3 Ensure that Obtain an IP Address Automatically is selected It s the default ir adw Am fazioni O F de Paddel cd alleged chi corp E raa reiri de prej priere a edita do an jie ab i Lite tre 4 Click OK to close the TCP IP Properties dialog box Note You must restart your machines to enable the new settings 90 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Make Your New Connection Unix Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Double click My Computer 2 Double click the Dial Up Networking folder 3 Double click Make New Connection or Add New Connection Win98 4 Follow the on screen instructions to configure your connection Windows NT 1 Double click My Computer 2 Double click Dial Up Networking 3 When the Dial Up Networking dialog box opens click Install 4 Follow the on screen instructions to configure your connection Set Dial up type Unix Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Right click the newly created connection icon
23. frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement Canadien sur le materiel brouilleur EMC and Safety Directive Compliance The CE
24. linuh rela Marca 2li 44 AIN Ra cen Fonera Viel L TEn pta J Tarau Casera li af irde W oaii os Far Note If you receive a message stating Device is not found refer to the Troubleshooting chapter in this User Guide Refresh Device List Click Refresh Device List from the main RouteFinder Monitor dialog box to display a list of network devices in the Available Devices window Test Connection The Test Connection option tests your connection settings and assist you in determining if problems are due to the modem the RouteFinder or an incorrect setting Test Connection uses the attached modems to dial up the remote server ISP and establish a connection 1 From the main RouteMonitor dialog box click Test Connection to begin testing 2 The Test Connection dialog box displays 3 Select Connect Port 1 to test the WAN connection or Connect Port 2 to test the Async connection 59 Chapter 6 RouteFinder Monitor 4 The monitor display window displays the actions of the test 5 To terminate the connection refer to the Terminate Connection instructions which follow 6 Click Exit to close the Test Connection dialog box Terminate Connection The Terminate Connection option is designed to allow the Network Administrator to terminate an RF802EW connection instantly 1 From the main RouteFinder Monitor dialog box select Terminate Connection 2 The Terminate Connection dialog box displays
25. mark is affixed to this Multi Tech product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives Council Directive 89 336 EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and Council Directive 73 23 EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits each amended by Council Directive 93 68 EEC of 22 July 1993 on the harmonization of CE marking requirements 108 Appendixes Appendix B Tools for your RF802EW RouteFinder Monitor If you are having problems the RouteFinder Monitor can be a valuable tool to assist in troubleshooting Additional troubleshooting information is available through the on line help screens Refer to Chapter 6 for more information about using the RouteFinder monitor PING Ping is an acronym for Packet Internet Groper The PING utility is used as a diagnostic tool to determine if a communication path exists between two devices on the network The utility sends a packet to the specified address and then waits for a reply PING is used primarily to troubleshoot Internet connections but it can be used to test the connection between any devices using the TCP IP protocol CiN gt ping Pinging 200 2 10 1 with 32 bytes of data bytes 32 time lt iBms TTL 128 bytes 32 time lt i ms TTL 128 1 bytes 32 time lt i ms TTL 128 0 1
26. modem is ready to make a connection Modem Connected If the Network Device has detected that your modem has successfully dialed up a connection to a remote site the indicator light will be lit PPP Connected After a connection is established if the RouteFinder has detected that the PPP connection is successful this indicator light will be lit 3 To exit RouteFinder Monitor close the window 64 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Statistics Tab The Statistics tab indicates by port how many bytes of data have come in and out through the RouteFinder 1 From the RouteFinder Monitor dialog box click the Statistics tab 2 The Statistics tab dialog box displays Al Jerk il Arn Siutirtici Pesa J Eaa Tal By A 3 You may view the following information IP Address The IP address of the network device Name The Name as entered in the IP Address name option of the Main RouteFinder Monitor dialog box Tx Bytes Displays the number of bytes transmitted from the computer with this IP address Rx Bytes Displays the number of bytes received from the computer with this IP address Total Bytes Displays the total number of bytes received and transmitted from the computer with this IP address 4 Click Reset to set the IP statistics to zero 5 To exit RouteFinder Monitor close the window 65 Reefer Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Multi ech Systems Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings
27. or click Start Programs RouteFinder Manager RouteFinder Manager 2 The Manager dialog box displays fumulabls Devices G i Ben Part Settings LAB DHCP Sener DISABLED Ring Sesinpr Refresh Device List Filer Settings Demos Hanse and Pasrarard S A Save Settings to Fie A ines Lasi Seting RouteFinder Manager Upgrade Ferrara You next et Manager belare wing ihe devin ETRE cua me 3 The RF802EW automatically searches your network for devices available for configuration and displays them in the Available Devices list box Note Before using any of the Manager options you must select the device you are attempting to configure from the Available Devices list If you need to update the list click Refresh Device List You must exit RouteFinder Manager before using the device After you have selected a device from the Available Devices list the Status box provides information about the name IP address MAC address and Firmware version of your RouteFinder The buttons in the left column offer the ability to change the device s name and password save and load settings upgrade the firmware or run general diagnostics on the device The buttons in the right column provide access to advanced configuration options for General Settings Port Settings LAN DHCP Server Options Router Settings and Filter Settings Additional information about all of these options is included in this chapter Note If the IP
28. pre paa aroa mery sama paid dealer go canne maya daid en Lis be v e kra Hias C The final step in configuring your RF802EW for basic operations is to define your modem Manufacturer Model and the DTE baudrate or speed of communication between the RF802EW s serial async port and your modem or ISDN TA Select your modem and baudrate as described on the following pages Note If you do not have a device attached to the serial async port use the default modem values and click Next To select your modem in the Asynchronous port settings box click EM The system loads modem information The Modem Initial Command dialog box displays Select your modem manufacturer then select the model from the list provided Click OK If your modem is not listed and you have a driver disk click Have Disk to install your modem Note This setting configures the initial string of the asynchronous port on the RF802EW so that it will know how to communicate with your modem If you are using an analog modem and your modem is not included in the selection list in most cases Standard Modem will work If you are using an ISDN TA refer to the ISDN TA s User Guide for information on the initialization and hang up strings Use RouteFinder Manager to enter modem strings The Setup Wizard Modem Setting dialog box re displays Use the Asynchronous port settings list to select the baudrate Select the DTE speed the speed of communication betwe
29. rece 2 In the Workgroup box enter the name of your NT domain or the name of your workgroup as provided by your Network Administrator 86 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings 3 Enter a name and description for your computer 4 Click OK Set Your Access Control Windows 95 98 1 In the Network dialog box select the Access Control tab 2 Select the Share Level access control option 3 Conigustion deriicatios Arona Conii Cabo scosia lo rhed reece ume 5 Dhasare cora Enables pou bo rap a same lor each Sarai MALATA Unser accesi condi Enable pou bo apecifp ener and groupe ho bares oe rece Click OK twice to return to and then close the Network dialog box Note You must restart your system for the new settings to take effect Once your machine has restarted you may continue the configuration process Make Your New Connection NT Novell Server Connection Windows 95 98 2 3 4 Double click My Computer Double click the Dial Up Networking folder Double click Make New Connection or Add New Connection Win98 Follow the on screen instructions to configure your connection Windows NT i 2 3 4 Double click My Computer Double click Dial Up Networking When the Dial Up Networking dialog box opens click Install Follow the on screen instructions to configure your connection 87 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Set Dial up type NT Novell Server Conne
30. then click Properties the My Connection dialog box opens 2 On the General tab click Server Type The Server Types dialog box opens Select PPP Windows 95 Windows NT 3 5 Internet 3 Select only the Log on to network Enable software compression and TCP IP check boxes Note do not change any other items that are already selected Dial in to your network Unix Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 You are ready to dial in to your network 2 Double click the new connection icon The Connect To dialog box opens 3 Enter the user name if necessary and password configured for you on the RF802EW Note If your particular situation permits select the Save password check box 4 Click Connect 5 After connecting to the RF802EW you can access the same services and resources as if you were connected to the network locally 91 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Make New Connection Windows 2000 only Perform the following procedures to prepare your Windows 2000 PC workstation to access any of the remote Servers and enable applications such as e mail Web browsing file sharing and printing 1 Double click My Computer 2 Double click the Network and Dial up Connections folder ATEN Fe E Verse Parres Tob Sbd Help IG Bii E fuen lr eae sn pi i El a Pins hr Hetwork and Dial sin up Connections This hakie contain ratori crio hr Gh cote od aut da Pl po TEME i k merei Ta ossia a ra
31. to the subject matter of this Agreement This Agreement may only be amended or modified in writing signed by authorized representatives of both parties This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota The waiver of one breach or default hereunder shall not constitute the waiver of any subse quent breach or default 104 Chapter 10 Service Warranty and Technical Support Technical Support Multi Tech provides free technical support for as long as your product remains in service Before calling Technical Support please read through the Troubleshooting chapter of this User Guide Also ensure you have completed the Recording RouteFinder Information section below To contact our Technical Support group use one of the following contact options keeping in mind that phone calls are handled with first priority Contacting Technical Support Using email By phone France support multitech fr 33 1 64 61 09 81 India support multitechindia com 91 124 340778 U K support multitech co uk 44 118 959 7774 Rest of World support multitech com 800 972 2439 U S amp Canada or 763 785 3500 Recording RouteFinder Information Before placing a call to our Technical Support staff record the following information about your Multi Tech RouteFinder Model no Serial no Firmware version Software version Note the status of your RouteFinder in the space provided before calling te
32. touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightening 7 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 8 To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger Telecommunications line Cord Unpacking the RF802EW The RF802EW shipping box contains the following items e System CD e Tucows CD e Power Supply e The RouteFinder RF802EW e The RF802EW RouteFinder Quick Start Guide If any of the items is missing or damaged please contact Multi Tech Systems 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Cabling Cabling your RouteFinder requires making the appropriate connections to PCs Cable or DSL modem analog modem or ISDN TA optional AC power and the router Because this device also acts as a DHCP server after your device is properly cabled you will need to follow the configuration instructions provided in the Software Installation and Configuration chapter Uplink Normal a ia Reset LAN Optional Uplink Power Connection To Cable Modem 5 J or DSL Modem o Serial Cable gt gt To optional Modem or 1 ISDN TA Cabling the RouteFinder RF802EW 1 Befor
33. user name to be authenticated by your ISP Password Enter the user account password to be authenticated by your ISP Password Verification Re enter the user account password for verification External Port IP Enter the fixed IP address provided by the remote site System Administrator If this address is automatically assigned by the remote site DHCP server enter 0 0 0 0 Assign Remote Site an IP Address Check the box if you will specify the IP Address of the remote site Remote IP address Enter the IP address the remote site will use 36 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Allow Remote Dial In This option allows a remote site to dial in to this network la 2 3 5 From the IP Routing Settings dialog box select Allow Remote Dial In Click Remote Authentication Settings The Remote Connection Authentication dialog box displays Remote Authenticate Athenee Proba C Hore i RAP CMAP FP Use Laca Tette Fencia eer Nana rT FP Lee Local Chand Last caller Lat D Ue RADIUS Authentication i or Cuca Hal You must select one of three methods to define the authentication protocol to be used when a remote site is dialing in to your site You may select e None No authentication needed e PAP User Name and unencrypted Password are transmitted over the network e CHAP DHCP sends a key which is used to encrypt the user name and password Encryption provides added protection from potential interceptio
34. users to the database select the next available letter Enter the User Name Password and Callback type for each user that you add to the database You may enter up to 64 remote clients Idle Timeout The default value is 5 minutes Serial Baudrate Select one of the available options You may need to use a slower speed to ensure a quality connection Modem Pre initial string Refer to your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for information The default value will work for most analog modems Modem Initial string Refer to your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for information Modem Dialup string Refer to your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for information Modem Hangup string Refer to your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for information Edit login script Select this option to edit the login script executed when the client connects to the network Refer to the RouteFinder Manager chapter of this User Guide for additional information about creating and editing scripts 29 Chapter 4 Telnet RADIUS Server Select Enable to configure remote users to authenticate on a RADIUS Server RADIUS Access Server IP Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Access server RADIUS Accounting Server IP Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Accounting server In most configurations the Access and Accounting server are located on the same machine so the IP address is the same for both RADIUS Secret Enter the secret code or password for the RADIUS Server Router D
35. 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab click Add 2 Select Protocol and click Add 3 The Select Network Protocol dialog box is displayed In the Manufacturers list Win95 only select Microsoft In the Network Protocols list select TCP IP Win95 98 or TCP IP Protocol WinNT only Note Windows NT workstation has no Manufacturers list Win95 98 WinNT Click ta Haisot Prim tei pu sani io ili Bid DE Be are Check Ban Metal Pacco tea von pnt bes seggi AO F ratas dial ica h ei cE Hra DL poa Pus di irta del fer thee comparar clack Hera Dal haroi aaa METE LI ia Tal OR Comat Taper Y Pan To Pani Tuareg Piacoa Y eee F ei ET oe toos 4 Click OK twice to return to and then close the Network dialog box 69 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Adding Client for Microsoft Networks NT Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab click Add 2 Select Network Client and click Add 3 The Select Network Client dialog box displays In the Manufacturer s list select Microsoft In the Network Clients list select Client for Microsoft Networks pl T eH Cer hat rea bc rena en di rata 40 ratas ciali bea h ic click Ha Dh Bree MITA 4 Click OK to add this Client and return to the Network dialog box Adding File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks NT Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab click A
36. 5 301 274 Other Patents Pending TRADEMARKS Trademark of Multi Tech Systems is the Multi Tech logo Windows Windows 95 98 NT and 2000 are trademarks of Microsoft All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies Multi Tech Systems Inc 2205 Woodale Drive Mounds View Minnesota 55112 U S A 763 785 3500 or 800 328 9717 U S FAX 763 785 9874 Technical Support 800 972 2439 Internet Address http www multitech com Contents Chapter 1 Introduction aa T ea a E E E aan 7 ce a eonscaerens 8 Front Panel Descrip nta eta 8 Bacalao A A E A AA A eae ees 8 Back Panel Descripcion dia 8 Typical AM Pl AION S Pe O O 9 Connecting a Remote Site via Cable Modem ii 9 Connecting a Local Site to the INemet intarsi a enced ar ETA 9 SPecitications scalari iii a 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Elaidwarelnstallalioni s iaia iena 12 Pleiadi 12 Unpacking the RESOLEW iesirea lari 12 CABIN Pe RR ie 13 Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration Software Installation and Configuration i 15 Software installati n ascellare liana 15 Vemo Routekimder SC Wizard tas aaa a 16 Testing your COMME CHOMN racista 24 Chapter A Te Met cetecac tsi csces was ce iaia ai 25 Using Telnetto Configure your Route Finder ssrin lai 26 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Routerinder Manage cuna pie 33 General Settings een 34 WAN Ethernet Se CIM ansiada dr a ia 35 ASVNGPON irreali 35 Remote Acces
37. DDRESS lt 0 0 8 0 n HAT FUME TION CERABLE nj ASSIGH REMOTE IF DLESRBLE 3 q PREVIOUS MEMO select 7 Telephone number Enter the phone number the async device must dial to connect to the remote system User Name Enter the User Name that will be used for authentication on the remote system Password Enter the Password associated with the User Name for the remote system Idle Timeout Enter the amount of idle time allowed to pass before the connection times out The default value is 5 minutes Serial Baudrate Use the list to select the appropriate baudrate of the modem attached to your async port You may need to select a lower speed to ensure a quality connection Modem Pre Initial string Consult your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for this information The default value will work for most analog modems Modem Initial string Consult your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for this information Modem dialup string Consult your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for this information Modem hangup string Consult your modem or ISDN TA User Guide for this information Login script Select Enable or Disable Edit login script Refer to the RouteFinder Manager chapter of this User Guide for information on editing scripts External IP address Enter the IP addresss of the remote device to which you are connecting NAT Function Select Enable or Disable Refer to the Glossary in this User Guide for additional information on NAT 28 C
38. DN TA modem and the remote server ISP To assist you in troubleshooting you may point and click on any event message to bring up a help screen TCP IP Tab The TCP IP tab displays all TCP IP requests made by your network device You may select to view TCP IP sessions for the WAN Ethernet or the Async Port 1 The TCP IP tab is the default tab displayed in the RouteFinder Monitor dialog box If it is not displayed click the TCP IP tab Teen nea Pol Note The TCP IP sessions displays the history of the TCP IP session through the selected port The TCP IP information presented does not represent the current status of the TCP IP session The TCP IP tab displays the following information Date Time Indicates the date the request was made Port Indicates the port you are viewing Type Displays the type of request being made Local IP Indicates which IP address you have requested information from Remote IP Indicates which IP address was requested Port Number Indicates which TCP IP port was requested 2 To exit RouteFinder Monitor close the window 62 Chapter 6 RouteFinder Monitor Time Tab The Time Tab provides information about the amount of time the device has been powered on the total connection time the current connection time and the amount of data transferred and received 1 From the main RouteFinder Monitor dialog box click the Time tab 2 The Time tab displays information for each port
39. Device Power Turned On Displays the time and date that your RF802EW was powered on Power On Time Displays the total time that has elapsed since your RouteFinder was started Total Connection Time Displays the total connection time for each port that has been logged on since the RouteFinder was started Current Connection Displays the time that has elapsed since the current connection was established for the port TX Bytes Displays the total number of bytes transmitted for each port since your RouteFinder was last started RX Bytes Displays the total number of bytes received for each port since your RouteFinder was last started 3 To exit RouteFinder Monitor close the window 63 Chapter 6 RouteFinder Monitor Status Tab The Status tab provides information about the status of the WAN Ethernet and Async ports 1 From the RouteFinder Monitor dialog box click the Status tab 2 The Status tab information displays WAH Ethemet Pr IPRoding PIP Rooting WAT Disabled Arme Por F Mc Fora M Wobmiai M Modan Gormciel IF PEP Corera WAN Ethernet This indicator light shows that either the IP Routing or the Remote Access function is in use Async Port Modem Power The indicator light is lit when the modem power is turned on Modem Ready The Network Device sends a pre initialization and initialization command to the modem or ISDN TA If this communication is successful the indicator light will be lit indicating your
40. Double click the Network icon to open the Network dialog box Win95 TORT gt AHD CME T Pond Ethernet Setspden Tite TOPAR DiaHlip Adapa Win98 Configesaton idertiication Azcazr Corin The doler petra comprenda ae sotaled Cieni for Bacardi Restando Diable Adapter TOP Frare Metro Logor ZE biricook Mehworks Gia red Pant hasap Direret 74 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings 3 Click Add The Select Network Component Type dialog box opens ok tha fos al rete componest pani end o inet Cimi dar s int de y hares dere Dil per Cuerda po ODER NG reta 4 Select Adapter then click Add The Select Network adapters dialog box opens Win95 98 Sebel rta pira Cik he Harah aiaia fia nain paa Bahas gajihan dick DIL i ag ype Pere reto i lo thoes voli Hires Dina 5 Inthe Manufacturers list select Microsoft In the Network Adapters list select Dial up adapter 6 Click OK twice to return to and then close the Network dialog box Windows NT Dial up Networking adds PPP and SLIP protocol support enabling your workstation to gain access to a remote computer or network even if your computer is not on a network 1 Double click My Computer then double click Dial Up Networking The following screen is displays 2 Click Install then follow the on screen instructions to configure your connection 75 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Adding IPX SP
41. IP Address Enter the ISP s DNS IP address You may enter up to four ISP DNS IP addresses Click Insert 46 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager IP Address Pool The IP Address Pool contains the range of IP addresses that will be automatically assigned to the clients of your network as they connect to the network Note By default the IP address pool range is from 100 to 200 Ranges are listed in the IP Address Pool table To change the range 1 Select the existing range of addresses 2 Enter a new range 3 Press Insert To delete an IP Address range 1 Select the range of addresses 2 Press Delete IP Address Mapping Reservation You can use the IP Address Mapping Reservation option to give a static IP address to particular computers on your network Each time a computer is powered on and connects to the network it will receive the same IP address Static IP addresses are frequently assigned to network resources such as printers servers hubs and routers that are consistently shared by network clients To assign a static IP Address Enter the MAC address manually or use the MAC address search tool To use the MAC address search tool 1 Enter the IP address of the computer 2 Click Search to find the MAC address 3 Once the address has been located click Add to reserve the address To delete a static IP Address 1 Select the static address you would like to delete 2 Click Delete Note Refer to the User Guid
42. If you decide to use a DHCP server other than that provided with your RouteFinder you should use RouteFinder Manager to disable the DHCP LAN Server function You should also set your RouteFinder s IP address as the gateway to the other DHCP server Setting up Remote Access Clients Dial in connections to Windows NT Novell and Unix servers require slightly different configurations This section discusses the settings necessary to connect a Windows 95 98 NT 2000 workstation to these various servers Note the Windows 2000 operating system has a Network Connection Wizard for making new connections shown on the last page of this section The basic process consists of installing a dial up adapter and a network protocol Then depending on the server to which you are connecting you will likely need to install client software and specify the particular services you would like to use Accessing a Windows NT Server Windows NT Server combines the best aspects of an application server a file and printer server a communications server and a Web server and its interoperability and management features make it an excellent network operating system NOS for organizations whether they have mixed computing environments or operate entirely on Windows NT Server Perform the following procedures when you need to connect your PC workstation to a remote Windows NT Server 67 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Adding the dial up adapter NT Server Connect
43. LAN Client Settings In order for a computer to access the Internet the TCP IP protocol must be installed on the computer Computers on your local LAN as well as computers dialing in to your network may use dynamic or static IP addresses Dynamic IP addresses may be automatically assigned by the DHCP function of the RF802EW or another DHCP server Static IP addresses can either be reserved from the DHCP server or manually configured on the individual workstation To install or verify that TCP IP is installed on your workstations click Start Settings Control Panel click Network then view the Protocol information If the TCP IP protocol is not installed on your workstations you must add it Refer to the Adding TCP IP section in the following pages or your Windows documentation for assistance in adding the protocol The default setting in Windows is to have IP information IP Address DNS Server IP address and Gateway IP address automatically assigned by a DHCP server such as the one built in to your RouteFinder If you d like to manually configure the IP addresses on your workstation you will need to provide an IP address and subnet mask the local LAN IP address and subnet you want to assign to the individual computer a Gateway address the local LAN IP address of your RouteFinder and a DNS Server address the DNS IP address provided by your ISP Warning As a general rule you should have only one DHCP server working on your network
44. MENT This copy of Multi Tech software is provided only on the condition that you Customer agree to the following license READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY If you do not agree to the terms contained in this license return the packaged program UNOPENED to the place you obtained it If you agree to the terms contained in this license fill out the enclosed Software Registration Card date sign and return the card by mail Opening the packaged program constitutes agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Software License Agreement Your right to use the software terminates automatically if you violate any part of this software license agreement MULTI TECH SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Multi Tech Systems Inc MTS agrees to grant and Customer agrees to accept on the following terms and conditions a non transferable and non exclusive license to use the software program s delivered with this Agreement 1 GRANT OF LICENSE MTS grants Customer the right to use one copy of the software ona single computer the Licensed System You may not network the software or otherwise use it on more than one computer or computer terminal at the same time 2 COPYRIGHT The software is owned by MTS and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions Therefore Customer must treat the software like any copyrighted material Customer may install the software to a single hard disk and keep the original for backup or archiva
45. NS IP Address Enter the IP address of your Internet Service Provider s DNS server DHCP Server You may select Disable or Enable If you would like the RF802EW DHCP server function to provide IP information to workstations as they connect to the network select Enable When you enable DHCP you will be prompted to provide the beginning and ending IP addresses in the range of addresses administered by your RouteFinder Refer to the LAN DHCP section of the RouteFinder Manager chapter of this User Guide for additional information Virtual Server Select Disable or Enable If you select Enable you may enter the external and internal IP Addresses necessary to allow remote clients to access specific devices on your network via the Internet Refer to the General Settings section of the RouteManager chapter in this User Guide for more information about Enabling IP Mapping Routing Table The Routing Table option lets you create a routing table so your RouteFinder will route IP packets to the proper network For more information refer to the Routing Table section of the RouteFinder Manager chapter of this User Guide Client Filter Settings The Filter Settings option allows you to define which packets are allowed to either pass through or be blocked from passing through the RF802EW ports You may filter packets for network services including Mail WWW FTP Telnet and News See the Filter Settings section of the RouteFinder Manager chapter for m
46. Name box The version number of your firmware will display in the Firmware File Version box 4 Click Upgrade to upgrade your firmware 5 A message displays stating the upgrade has started 6 After several minutes an informational dialog box displays indicating the upgrade was successful 7 Click OK 8 From the main Manager dialog box click Save and Exit 9 Click Yes to restart the RouteFinder using the new firmware version 56 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager General Diagnostic The General Diagnostic option displays network device information and allows you to determine if the RF802EW is functioning properly 1 From the main Manager dialog box click General Diagnostic 2 The General Diagnostic dialog box displays information about the RF802EW Gena Dagens Testing Ethernet Testing OK 30 MAC 50 7 56 33 103 PO Wales D 10 30 32 40 30 40 TA Testing REIS Testing OK o 00 O Values 0 12 M 34 48 do 71 3 Record the information if necessary and click OK to exit 57 Rutina Chapter 6 RouteFinder Monitor Multi ech Systems Chapter 6 RouteFinder Monitor RouteFinder Monitor RouteFinder Monitor is a utility that provides both monitoring and troubleshooting functions Running RouteFinder Monitor 1 Click on the RouteFinder Monitor icon or select Start Programs RouteFinder Manager RouteFinder Monitor 2 The RouteFinder Monitor dialog box displays
47. Rutina Model RF802EW Wireless Router Access Point User Guide Multi ech Systems User Guide Wireless Router Access Point P N S0000178 Revision A This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from Multi Tech Systems Inc All rights reserved Copyright 2001 by Multi Tech Systems Inc Multi Tech Systems Inc makes no representations or warranties with respect to the content hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Furthermore Multi Tech Systems Inc reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of Multi Tech Systems Inc to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes Record of Revisions Revision Description A 06 06 01 Manual released recreated PDF on 10 4 01 PATENTS This device is covered by one or more of the following patents 6 031 867 6 012 113 6 009 082 5 905 794 5 864 560 5 815 567 5 815 503 5 812 534 5 809 068 5 790 532 5 764 628 5 764 627 5 754 589 D394 250 5 724 356 5 673 268 5 673 257 5 644 594 5 628 030 5 619 508 5 617 423 5 600 649 5 592 586 5 577 041 5 574 725 D374 222 5 559 793 5 546 448 5 546 395 5 535 204 5 500 859 5 471 470 5 463 616 5 453 986 5 452 289 5 450 425 D361 764 D355 658 D355 653 D353 598 D353 144 5 355 365 5 309 562
48. VAH ETHERRET FORT IF HETMASH C255 255 255 05 Cc WAH ETHERNET GATEWAY IP ADDRESS 0 0 0 0 a PRPoE EMMBLIE F PPPOE USER HAME a F PPPOE PASSHORD ch Qi PREVIOUS EHI Select 7 Enter the IP port information provided by your ISP or other external network administrator Note If your ISP uses dynamic IP addressing leave the External Port IP address and External Gateway IP address at the default values of 0 0 0 0 Set the External IP Netmask to the default value of 255 255 255 0 LAN to LAN Access To use the WAN port to connect to another LAN you must configure the following LAR te LAH FORT SETTIHE 4 MAH ETRERRET PORT IP ADBRESS CRA 0 Be bj aN LIBCRRET PORE IP PE THASH CE e O q PREVIOMS HEHU Select T Enter the IP and Netmask address of the network to which you are connecting 27 Chapter 4 Telnet Async Port Settings The async port may be used for P Routing or Remote access For more information see the Async Port section of the RouteFinder Manager chapter IP Routing If you will use the async port for IP Routing enter the following information as described IF ROUTING PORT SETTIMO a TELEPHONE HUNDER 0 bj USER HAME e ci FASSMORD ui dj IDLE TIMEOUT TE e SERIAL DAUDRATE 115200 Fj MODEN FRE IHITI L STRING CATE gj MUDEN IRITIAL STRIHU RI 50 15 N MODEM DIALUP STRING CATDTE 11 HODEN RAHGUP STRIHG ATHOS ji LOGIA SCRIPT CDISMBALE gt kj EDIT LOGIM SCRIPT 1 EXTERHAL IP A
49. Wait Connect 23 Wait username 23 Send Stephen Wait password SH 5678 Wait gt Send 1 Go Hangup Jump 2 Modem String Settings Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Hangs up Modem Sends initial string AT SO 1 to modem Dials phone number 888 5678 ISP 2 Waits for ISP to send reply CONNECT If no CONNECT goes to line 23 Waits for ISP to send reply username If no response goes to line 23 Sends the username Stephen to ISP Waits for the ISP to send password Sends password 5678 to ISP Waits for ISP to send reply gt Selects option 1 PPP for this ISP Starts PPP mode Hangs up Modem Goes back to line 2 to re dial ISP 1 The most important modem string is the initialization string because your network device uses it to establish communications with your modem or ISDN TA The modem initialization string displayed is the modem or ISDN TA initialization string entered in the Setup Wizard For most analog modems the Standard Modem selection will work For additional information refer to the Modem Settings information presented in the Software Installation and Configuration Chapter of this User Guide Important There is no standard ISDN TA initialization string If your ISDN TA is not included in the modem list check your ISDN TA User s Guide for information for the initialization string for an Asynchronous to Synchronous PPP connection If
50. Ware Networks Bete pet io ee a rata cali Loa rea dai click Masa Dh TESS ar bo Mt cao A y MAA re SE 4 Click OK to add this Client and return to the Network dialog box Set Up Properties of Components Novell Server Connection Network Client Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab select Client for Microsoft Networks 2 Click Properties The Client for Microsoft Networks Properties dialog box opens 3 On the General tab select the Log on to Windows NT domain check box 4 Enter the name of your Windows NT domain as provided by your Network Administrator in the Windows NT domain box Chant fa Mirrora l Heber Praqpeibiar Genet Loj rich F Logon ta Windows AT domen tefhen you log on pou passwd vell be ente on a vindoss NT doman Meninas MT domaine Hakak logen opion T guck ogri windows logs you onto the metrsork but irte daer are not sconneciad uni you use there Logon and restore neleork connecting ten you log onto tha nor aint venia trat each netenik dies is ssd bor une Lok tons 5 Click OK to return to the Network dialog box 6 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab select Client for NetWare Networks 77 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings 7 Click Properties 8 On the General tab in the Preferred server box enter the name of your Novell Server Domain If necessary select the First Network Drive then
51. X Novell Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab click Add The Select Network Component Type dialog box opens 2 Select Protocol and click Add The Select Network Protocol dialog box opens 3 Inthe Manufacturers list select Microsoft In the Network Protocols list select IPX SPX compatible Protocol Chek the Haak Pe that gini in renal oi E gioni hae arde del ba err draa cet Hare Dark Bane Y Digi E quprari DEC 4 Click OK twice to return to and then close the Network dialog box Windows NT Note NWLink IPX SPX Compatible Transport is probably already installed along with NWLink NetBIOS and TCP IP Protocol However if NWLink IPX SPX Compatible Transport does not appear on the Protocols tab of the Network dialog box perform the following steps 1 Inthe Network dialog box Protocol tab click Add The Select Network Protocol dialog box opens 2 Select NWLink IPX SPX Compatible Transport then click OK to return to the Network dialog box 3 Click Close to close the Network dialog box and return to the Desktop 76 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Adding Client for NetWare Networks Novell Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab click Add 2 Select Network Client and click Add 3 The Select Network Client dialog box displays In the Manufacturer s list select Microsoft In the Network Clients list select Client for Net
52. X SPX compatible Protocol Salect Naimski Protocol El gt Click tha Hate Protocol that you sant to roda har ciek OF you harza A ditiimstaliation dele for tha disco dici Have Die 4 Click OK twice to return to and then close the Network dialog box Windows NT Note NWLink IPX SPX Compatible Transport is probably already installed along with NWLink NetBIOS and TCP IP Protocol However if NWLink IPX SPX Compatible Transport does not appear on the Protocols tab of the Network dialog box perform the following steps 1 Inthe Network dialog box Protocol tab click Add The Select Network Protocol dialog box opens 2 Select NWLink IPX SPX Compatible Transport then click OK to return to the Network dialog box 3 Click Close to close the Network dialog box and return to the Desktop 83 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Adding Client for NetWare Networks Novell NT Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab click Add 2 Select Network Client and click Add 3 The Select Network Client dialog box displays In the Manufacturer s list select Microsoft In the Network Clients list select Client for NetWare Networks Ti ha Hiert Claro hai ys srt io robi den dici DE Oca ar iraia dial boa hai deca dick Hi Dak Hien Dei 20 paa 4 Click OK to add this Client and return to the Network dialog box Set Your Primary Network Logon Novell NT Server Connection
53. a 12 Save Settings to File 55 Save to FILS siriana 60 MIR 41 Software Installatio vusiataas 15 Software User License Agreement 103 statistics Taba 65 Stals TD sora ara 64 T TOPP arsana rr Ranieri 81 TGP PTab scala 62 TECHIMCAlSUPPOMNE sccsecsssrenssasecetsnsteraceenegatsneces 105 Terminate Connection 60 TESEGONNECHON cti a 59 E a me eeree 63 TRAGERT ermiton o aoina 110 Troubleshooting mercancia 97 feriali 65 U Unpeckinge sprs iaia 12 Upgrade Firmware i 56 V Virtual Server aan 41 W WAN Ethernet Segment 35 WAN Speed isminin a 10 WAAN anioni 10 101 WINN A E N E E A 10 WINIPOE G jieeem rence cere ladri 109 WWW lilla 41 Index 118
54. a fr PAP CHAP O Or Loca Chen List Lord ioe oa E Oe RADIUS Atei on RADIO Stop em j w Enter the following IP Assigned Method for Remote Clients A remote client must have an IP address to connect to the network IP addresses may be assigned automatically from a designated IP address pool using DHOP or the IP address may be manually assigned Assign an IP Address Automatically The DHCP feature will issue the remote site user an IP address automatically if the DHCP function is enabled If DHCP is disabled the device will automatically search for a DHCP server and request an IP address for the remote client Assign an IP address manually Enter an IP address for the remote client Network Protocols You must select the network protocols you would like to enable for the dial in service The default enables both TCP IP and IPS SPX If you do not need both protocols you may disable one of them If you are connecting to a Netware Server IPX SPX must be enabled IPX SPX Frame Type The RF802EW can automatically detect what kind of IPX SPX frame type you are using You may manually select a frame type by using the list box Remote Client Authentication Remote authentication settings allow you to specify how you would like to authenticate remote users You may select Use Local Client List or Use RADIUS Authentication refer to Remote Connection Authentication Settings in this chapter for more information Choosing RADIUS configuratio
55. address of the device you are attempting to configure is not within the same subnet the Please Set the Device IP dialog box displays requesting you to input an IP address in the same subnet Should an error message appear refer to the Troubleshooting chapter of this User Guide 33 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager General Settings After selecting your device from the Available Devices list click General Settings to view or change all of the major network settings for the RF802EW including LAN and WAN Ethernet segment settings DNS information IP Routing and Remote Access settings Most of the settings here were entered in Setup Wizard However some important settings can be entered only in RouteFinder Manager If Enable Access Point function only is selected the user can set the Access Point s IP as manual settings or acquire an IP address from a DHCP server Enable Access Point Rounter function is the default option Wielers Acces Poem Sallinge f Enab Access Poit Router fanction Cik here to Setup Router Settings Enable Access Pont function andy IP Address GI Gas IP Subnet Mask loss Mess Mess Mo OK Cancel Help Click Click here to Setup Router Settings to select Router settings for your RouteFinder The General Settings dialog box contains settings for IP information for LAN Ethernet Segment and WAN Ethernet Segment DNS number IP Routing settings and Remote Access settings
56. al Network if you are using a separate router If you are using the RF802EW with the LAN to LAN function the Interface should be set as the WAN port that connects you to the other subnet Click Insert to save the information to the routing table To delete this information select it from the routing table and click Delete Default gateway is an IP address that all packets are routed to when the device is unable to find a route match the destination IP address of the packet in the routing table Click Add Default Gateway to save the IP address of the default gateway Select the port LAN or WAN interface where the gateway is located 48 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Routing Table The routing table stores the routing information so that the RF802EW knows how to route the IP packets to the proper network ai N PCI coms 192 168 3 9 gt WAN Ethernet 192 168 3 1 RF802EW 1 LAN Ethernet 192 168 5 1 WAN Ethernet 192 168 5 254 RF802EW 2 LAN Ethernet 172 168 2 254 PC 2 172 168 2 1 What is the purpose of the routing table In the diagram above the RF802EW 1 has the routing information to route between 192 168 3 x and 192 168 5 x The device does not have the information about how to route to the 172 168 2 x network If you want the RF802EW 1 to route to 172 168 2 x you must add the following information to the routing table IP Network Gateway IP
57. apter 10 in this User Guide for more information about our Technical Support services 2 Click OK Save Settings to File The Save Settings to File option allows you to save your settings to a file This option provides a method for backing up your system configuration so that it can be used in the event your settings become accidently deleted This option can also be used if you would like to have more than one set of settings for your RouteFinder 1 From the main Manager dialog box click Save Settings to File 2 The Save Settings to File dialog box displays Save Getlinga bo File File Path C PROGRAM FILESIMULTI TECH SYSTEMSIROUT Lad Same Cancel Hee To save your settings to a file 1 Inthe File Name box enter the full path of the file containing the settings you want to use or click then navigate to and select the file You can save a copy of the file in a different location by changing the path 2 Click OK to save the settings to the file Load Settings The Load Settings option allows you to load either the default settings of your network device or to load settings previously saved to a file 1 From the main Manager dialog box click Load Settings 2 The Load Settings dialog box displays ed eet gt gt gt Load Delia Setra C Load Settings from File Pie Patt 3 To return the RouteFinder to factory default settings select Load Default Setting 4 To load a con
58. apter 9 Troubleshooting Multi ech Systems Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides a list of common problems encountered while installing configuring or administering the RF802EW In the event you are unable to resolve your problem refer to the Service Warranty and Technical Support chapter of this User Guide for information about contacting our Technical Support representatives Common Problems Problem 1 My computer can t detect my RouteFinder on the LAN when start one of the RouteFinder Utilities Device Not Found e Try clicking Refresh Device List e Unplug your network device and plug it back in then press Refresh Device List e Ensure your computer has TCP IP properly configured You can check this by trying to ping the computer you are using If you can successfully ping the computer from itself the computer has TCP IP correctly installed Once you determine that you are able to ping the computer try to ping another computer in the same segment of your network If this ping is successful your computer is properly connected to the network e Remove the TCP IP Dial up Adapter from your computer For instructions see Problem 2 in this section e Ensure your network device is properly connected to your Ethernet hub by pressing Refresh Device List in either RouteFinder Manager or RouteFinder Monitor If your RouteFinder is correctly connected the WAN indicator light on your Rout
59. band access to the Internet as well as other resources Using the IEEE 802 11b wireless standard the RouteFinder provides increased speed up to 11 Mbps and mobility between the desktop conference room or campus It supports a DSL or cable modem connection to the Internet to provide shared Internet access for up to 253 users The RF 802EW includes one asychronous port for backup Internet access or dial in remote access Wireless Networking The RouteFinder s integrated IEEE 802 11b compliant access point provides mobility enabling access to shared resources without requiring a physical connection The RouteFinder also communicates with other access points on the network to provide roaming from one cell to another Connects up to 253 internal IP addresses to the Internet with broadband speed The RouteFinder can be configured as a DHCP server to handle requests for Internet services and route to and from the ISP Up to 253 internal IP addresses are connected to the Internet with only one IP account The WAN Ethernet port has a bandwidth of 10 Mbps which is 179 times faster than a 56k modem and can support DSL or cable speeds of up to 5 Mbps Network Security The RouteFinder uses 64 bit WEP encryption for wireless LAN security WEP prevents intruder access to the network and prevents the capture of wireless LAN traffic by eavesdropping The RouteFinder uses the NAT protocol to provide security from hackers attempting to access the office LAN witho
60. ch support Make certain to include error messages diagnostic test results problems with a specific application etc Online Warranty Registration If you have access to the World Wide Web you can register your Multi Tech product online at the following URL http www multitech com register 105 About the Internet Multi Tech System s is a commercial provider on the Internet Chapter 10 Service Warranty and Technical Support The Multi Tech web site is located at http www multitech com The Multi Tech FTP site is located at ftp ftp multitech com Ordering Accessories SupplyNet Inc can provide you with replacement transformers cables and connectors for select Multi Tech products You can place an order with SupplyNet via mail phone fax or the Internet at Mail Phone Fax Email Internet SupplyNet Inc 614 Corporate Way Valley Cottage NY 10989 800 826 0279 914 267 2420 info thesupplynet com http www thesupplynet com 106 Rutina Appendixes Multi ech Systems Appendixes Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Information Class B Statement FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
61. checking features R Router A device which forwards traffic between networks If you request information from a location on your network or the Internet the router will route the request to the appropriate destination The router s job is to listen for requests for IP addresses that are not part of your LAN and then route them to the appropriate network which may either be the Internet or another sub network on your LAN S Server A provider of resources e g file servers and name servers For example your RouteFinder provides Internet Access and can be thought of as an Internet Access Server Subnet A portion of a network that shares a common address component On TCP IP networks subnets are defined as all devices whose IP Addresses have the same prefix For example all devices with IP addresses that start with 213 0 0 would be part of the same subnet SubnetMask IPAddressMask Subnet mask is what is used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to Subnetting enables the network administrator to further divide the host part of the address into two or more subnets 115 Glossary T TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A suite of communication protocols used to connect hosts on the Internet Every computer that wants to communicate with another computer on the Internet must use the TCP IP protocol to transmit and route data packets The format of an IP address is a 32 bit numeric address written a
62. chos yaa Paideia sac Bet cc DE D Dich ta Rehma sante tal recher yoo hordas ond thon ruben ae rodean deb boa tn deer cick Harve Dek Ea ch DF a ev an rta dos comporti aback Acta E Com Etsarink 11 idap jako LS and 118 1F1 RS Sle Emmin ii ATTI dda AA PE Buri ae E Ep Com Erin 1 Eth 16 TP atar Mc Ed E emi ed A A TI El Win95 98 only In the Manufacturers list select Microsoft In the Network Adapters list select Dial up adapter Note In Windows NT workstation there is no Manufacturers list Click OK twice to return to and then close the Network dialog box Adding TCP IP Novell NT Server Connection Windows 95 98 NT 1 2 3 In the Network dialog box Configuration tab click Add Select Protocol and click Add The Select Network Protocol dialog box is displayed In the Manufacturers list Win95 only select Microsoft In the Network Protocols list select TCP IP Win95 98 or TCP IP Protocol WinNT only Note Windows NT workstation has no Manufacturers list Win95 98 WinNT a ik he Hiert Paci api pe r b gt mall fan rich DE Bee eve a iii chi ca dica CR a Dink A AA pesi ne alii cle for ok campani cick sve Bek feti Fecal SEE LI Pica ba Lire OR Dorgali Tingo Yo Pan To Pani Turai Pioiccal Y aro Errar J Hea Dirk E 4 Click OK twice to return to and then close the Network dialog box 81 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Adding Client for Micros
63. cket to be Blocked or allowed to Pass Netmask Enter the subnet mask for the packet TCP IP Service Port Enter the Socket Port you would like to block or allow to pass for example HTTP 80 Privilege Level Use the Privilege list box to select an appropriate level for this filter It is common to set many filter rules for a particular client At times the rules you have set may conflict with one another When a conflict occurs the filter with the higher privilege level will override the other filters 50 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Note Level one is the highest level level sixteen is the lowest privilege level Example Let s say you configure a filter rule for IP address 192 168 100 72 with a privilege level of 16 to Pass using socket number 80 At the same time you set the same filter rule to block IP Address 192 168 100 72 with a privilege level of one The RF802EW will implement the filter to block the IP address 192 168 100 72 because the privilege level is higher Note If conflicting rules have the same privilege level then the RF802EW will block the packet Click Insert to add each IP address to the list To remove a defined packet select the packet you d like to delete from the table and click Delete Packets defined by User If you choose to define by User you must define the byte pattern of the packets The RF802EW uses the defined byte patterns to block or pass packets from the WAN or from the LAN 1
64. ction Windows 95 98 1 Right click the newly created connection icon then click Properties the My Connection dialog box opens 2 On the General tab click Server Type The Server Types dialog box opens Select PPP Windows 95 Windows NT 3 5 Internet 3 Select only the Log on to network Enable software compression and TCP IP check boxes Note do not disturb any other items that are already checked Dial in to your network NT Novell Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 You are ready to dial in to your network 2 Double click the new connection icon The Connect To dialog box opens 3 Enter the user name if necessary and password configured for you on the RF802EW Note If your particular situation permits select the Save password check box 4 Click Connect 5 After connecting to the RF802EW you can access the same services and resources as if you were connected to the network locally Accessing a Unix Server Perform the following procedures to prepare your PC workstation to access a remote Unix Server Adding the dial up adapter Unix Server Connection Windows 95 98 NT 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the Network icon to open the Network dialog box Win95 Win98 88 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings 3 Click Add The Select Network Component Type dialog box opens Select Hetwink Componen T pp HE 4 Select Adapter then click Add The Select Network adapters dialog box
65. d to the ISP Wait FUNCTION Wait 5 The Modem will wait for 5 seconds before moving to the next line in the 43 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager login script Wait CONNECT The Modem will wait for CONNECT to display before moving to the next command Wait CONNECT 6 Modem will wait for CONNECT to display before moving to the next command If CONNECT does not display the modem will go to line 6 of the login script Other FUNCTION Go Begins PPP Jump4 Goes back to line 4 of the login script Hangup Hangs up the modem Example 1 Script for Normal Reliable ISP Login Script Send ATZ Send ATSO 1 Send ATDT888 1234 Wait CONNECT Waitusername Send JaneDoe Wait password SH1234 Wait gt Send 1 Go j 0O0O0N OUR WD 0 Meaning of Each Login Script Command Rests Modem Sends initial string ATSO 1 to modem Dial phone number 888 1234 Waits for ISP to send reply CONNECT Waits for ISP to send reply username Sends the user name JaneDoe to the ISP Waits for ISP to send reply password Sends password 1234 to the ISP Waits for ISP to send reply gt Selects option 1 PPP for this ISP Starts PPP mode Example 2 Script for Unreliable ISP Redial until connected Login Script Send ATZ Send ATSO 1 Send ATDT8881234 WaitCONNECT 2 Wait username 12 Send JaneDoe Wait password SH1234 Wait gt Send 1 Go Hangup O 0 Y O
66. dd 2 Select Services and click Add 3 The Select Network Service dialog box displays In the Manufacturers list select Microsoft Select File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Networks Note Windows 98 has no Manufacturers list Win95 Win98 A A ET F Site Mabe E pes 4 Click OK twice to return to and then close the Network dialog box 70 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Set Your Primary Network Logon NT Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Primary Network Logon list on the Configuration tab of the Network dialog box select the previously installed Client for Microsoft Networks 2 Click OK to close the Network dialog box Set up Properties of Components NT Server Connection Dial up Adapter Windows 95 98 1 In the Network dialog box Configuration tab select the TCP IP Dial up adapter 2 Click Properties The TCP IP Properties dialog box opens with the IP Address tab selected 3 Ensure that Obtain an IP Address Automatically is selected It s the default 4 Click OK to close the TCP IP Properties dialog box 71 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Network Client Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab select Client for Microsoft Networks 2 Click Properties The Client for Microsoft Networks Properties dialog box opens 3 On the General tab select the Log on to Windows NT domain check box 4 Enter the name of your Windows NT
67. dow Refer to the RouteFinder Monitor chapter in this User Guide for additional information about the monitoring capabilities of the RF802EW 2 After successfully using the Test Connection option in Run Monitor refer to the LAN Client Settings chapter of this User Guide to continue with your installation by configuring your LAN workstations Note If a problem occurs while testing your connection or you need to configure more advanced options for your RouteFinder use RouteFinder Manager by selecting Programs RouteFinder Manager RouteFinder Manager 24 Reefer Chapter 4 Telnet Multi ech Systems Chapter 4 Telnet Using Telnet to Configure your RouteFinder Telnet is a telecommunications software utility which allows you to access a remote device The RouteFinder RF802EW has a built in Telnet Server that enables a Telnet client to remotely configure the device using a menu system Important Non Windows operating system users must use the Telnet menu system to define the function of the WAN and async ports to define how IP addresses are administered to configure IP addresses on your local and remote systems and to set up any necessary virtual server routing table and packet filtering options Note To successfully configure your router using Telnet TCP IP must be correctly configured on your computer The router and computer must also be located on the same subnet 1 Start your telnet session and connect to the Rout
68. e Glossary for information about determining a computer s netmask address 47 Routing Settings Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Routing is the process of moving a packet of data from source to destination The RF802EW acts as a router to enable messages to pass from one computer to another and eventually reach the target machine Part of this process involves analyzing a routing table to determine the best path Use the information below to create a routing table to connect your network to another network or to connect subnets within your network Note A routing table is required to use the LAN to LAN routing function of the RF802EW 1 From the main Manager dialog box select Routing Settings 2 The Routing Settings dialog box displays Static Routing Fee Risa Static Mockag Tila Da fan Gabry a a os aaa N RIN IO For each different subnet on your LAN enter IP Netmask Gateway Interface Default Gateway Interface Enter the network subnet IP address to which you want to route Enter the subnet mask of your Network IP address Enter the IP address of the gateway device linking your network to the other network subnet The IP address should be in the same subnet as your RF802EW If you are using this device with the LAN to LAN function the gateway IP should be set as the IP address of the RouteFinder Select the port LAN or WAN that the routed packet should pass through Select Loc
69. e RADIUS Accounting Server are the same server so the IP addresses will also be the same Click Next 21 Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration IP Routing NAT Enabled and IP Routing NAT Disabled If you select IP Routing for the asynchronous port the Setup Wizard IP Routing dialog box displays pane Tapas de Benoe Serve ESF formazio for IP Aiuti Enter the information required to dial up and login to your ISP s remote server Telephone Number Enter the phone number used to dial your remote server ISP Note If you must dial a number to get an outside line for example 9 or O enter the required number plus a w wait or a comma in the Telephone box for example 9w555 2323 or 9 5552323 Each comma provides a 3 4 second delay User Name Enter the User Name for your remote server or ISP account Password Enter the Password for your remote server or ISP account Password Verification Re enter the password for your remote account Click Next 12 The Setup Wizard DNS IP Address dialog box displays Enter your ISP s DNS Server IP address If you are not sure of the IP address contact your ISP Refer to the Glossary in the User Guide for more information about the DNS Server Click Next 22 Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration 11 The Setup Wizard Modem Settings dialog box displays 13 14 14 Picase select foie ed set bandite Aro pei
70. e beginning turn the power off on all network devices PCs Cable DSL modems analog modems ISDN TAs and the router 2 Connect the Ethernet port of each PC or network device to the LAN port 3 If you are using an analog modem connect it to the Serial Async port 4 Ifyou are using the Uplink option to connect to another network segment slide the Uplink Normal switch into the Uplink position Connect the LAN cable to LAN port 1 Plug the other end of the LAN cable into another hub router or switch Note If you are not using the Uplink feature place the switch in the Normal position 5 Connect a network cable from the cable or DSL modem to the 10 BT WAN port 6 Connect the provided power supply cable to the 5V DC power port on the back of the router Plug the power supply into an AC power outlet as shown above 7 Power on your DSL or Cable modem 8 If you are using an analog modem or ISDN TA power on the device 9 You are ready to configure software for your RouteFinder and network PCs 13 Reefer Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration Multi ech Systems Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration Software Installation and Configuration Before beginning the installation process ensure that your system meets all hardware and software requirements e Intel 486 or higher processor e 10 100 Base T cable to connect the RF802EW to the network e One DSL or Cable Modem e Anetworked com
71. e file Warning The database size limit is equal to the amount of available disk space Use this option with caution 3 Click OK when complete IP Address Name The IP Address Name function allows you to associate a name with a particular IP address and name on your network This information will appear in the relevant monitor displays The IP Address Name option is used to assist the Network Administrator in determining which users are transmitting and receiving data without having to remember their specific IP addresses Each computer listed must have a fixed IP address for your network You may configure a fixed IP address on the individual computer or use the RF802EW s DHCP server IP reservation system Refer to the LAN DHCP section of RouteFinder Manager chapter of this User Guide 1 From the main RouteFinder Monitor dialog box click IP Address Name 2 The IP User Mapping dialog box displays IP User Mapping IP Address hu Mae e Mo Com User Hame nn MENSE Mo ii 61 Chapter 6 RouteFinder Monitor 3 Enter each computer s IP Address and associated User Name in the provided fields 4 Click Add after each IP address and name have been added to the list 5 When all addresses have been added click OK Event Messages Event Messages are displayed in the lower half of the RouteFinder Monitor display Event Messages provide information about the communication occurring between your network device IS
72. e should have no effect on the modem speed However if more than one client is using the same modem through the RouteFinder the speed will be reduced e Run RouteFinder Monitor to view the number of concurrent client connections to your ISP Problem 9 While the Serial async port is in use my RF802EW keeps dialing a connection to the Internet but no one is using the Internet e The RF802EW will only dial the connection if there is a request from one of the computers on the LAN for an IP address on the Internet Keep in mind that certain applications can be configured to request information from the Internet For example Microsoft Outlook can be set up to check for new mail every x minutes If this feature is enabled Outlook will send a request for your Internet POPS server which will cause your RF802EW to dial up your ISP To determine which computer on your network is processing a request for an Internet connection use the RouteFinder Monitor The event messages will provide information about which computer is causing the RF802EW to dial and which service port the computer is requesting Problem 10 The Please set the Device IP screen displays when configuring the RF802EW e This system detects that the RouteFinder s LAN Ethernet IP address is not in the same subnet as the PCs Use RouteFinder Manager to set the RouteFinders IP address to the same network as your PC s Problem 11 A message appears indicating the
73. e thought of as the computer at your ISP whose job is to take all the URLs that you type into your web browser and translate them to their corresponding IP address To use this the DNS translator you need to know the IP address of your ISP s DNS Server E Ethernet ALAN Local Area Network protocol developed by Xerox and DEC It is a very commonly used type of LAN F Firewall A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network Firewalls are typically installed to give users access to the Internet while protecting their Internal Information Your RouteFinder uses a firewall technology known as NAT see NAT Each message entering or leaving the intranet passes through the firewall The firewall examines each message and blocks those that do not meet the specified security criteria Firmware Software that has been has been permanently or semi permanently written to the RouteFinder s memory Your RouteFinder supports flash ROM which means you can upgrade the fimware in your network device very easily by downloading a copy of the new firmware from the Multi Tech web site and using the RouteFinder Manager Upgrade Firmware function FTP File Transfer Protocol A protocol which allows a user on one host to access and transfer files to and from another host over a network IP Internet Protocol The Internet Protocol is the network layer for the TCP IP Protocol Suite It is a connectionless best effort pac
74. eFinder RF802EW using the router s default IP address of 192 168 2 1 and vt100 terminal emulation Host Name fi 92 168 2 1 Port telnet TermType vel 00 Cancel If you are using a graphical interface such as the one shown above click Connect 2 When prompted to input the Router Password press Enter 3 The RF802EW Telnet Server Menu displays Flag Lopat TE passuord Fassard BITES SETTIMO a AGUILAR IP_ORODRLES 2160 2d 18 10 05 55 55 bj ROUTER SUBHET HISE E REUTER HAH l ROUTER PASSPIAD eb WEH ETSERHET MAC BONE Fi WOH ETHERHED SETTINGS gl AYER FORT SETTIRES bh WIRELESS SEITEHGS ip REUTER WS F ADORESS jb Lah BHEP Srami kp VIET SERVER Ap ROUTIRG TERRI Ap GLIEHT FILTER SETTISES nh LOAD DEFAULT SETTINGS dh SEIE AMD BESTAAT SERVER pi DIRGHOSTIE gh QNT Select CAF o I EE a lt IHTERSET AGEETH MENTE BELEST 30 06 04 Ol HABLA gt DISABLE To use the menu type the letter corresponding to the parameter you d like to change Depending on the parameter you are changing you are presented with an open field into which you may type new information or you are presented with a list of options from which you may select a value Each menu item is described in the following pages Note After entering parameters for all settings that you want to change continue to type q to return to the previous menu until you reach the main Telnet Server menu Select Save
75. eFinder will flash If no flash occurs it is not properly connected to the network Reconnect your network device to the hub and try again If there is still no flash it is possible the Ethernet cable or hub has a problem Problem 2 Other computers can connect to the network device but my computer can t Whenever click on Internet Explorer or Netscape see the Windows Dial up utility popping up on my screen asking for my phone number and password to dial up my ISP e Remove the TCP IP dial up adapter from all computers that will be using your RouteFinder to access the Internet TCP IP dial up adapter is not needed to use the RF802EW to connect to the Internet 1 To remove the Dial up Adapter click Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the Network icon 3 Click the Dial up Adapter and press Remove Restart the computer and try again e Ensure you have a correct IP address From a DOS window in Windows 95 98 type winipcfg From Windows NT type ipconfig If the address is listed as 0 0 0 0 the computer does not have an IP address and you must ensure the automatic DHCP configuration has been correctly set up for this computer e Ensure that the Web browser is properly configured to connect to the Internet via the LAN 97 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem 3 The RouteFinder is connected to the Cable DSL but has problems accessing the Internet e Ensure the workstation has TCP IP properly configured e Attemp
76. ela aaa 94 Setting Up LAN to LAN AQUINO ess ds 94 Usingithe Find Computercommandi curarne 94 Usnog LMFests lalla alli 95 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Ee e eaei PN E AE N darle 97 CommoenProbietis casaieiaa leale 97 Chapter 10 Service Warranty and Technical Support DOJO TO sanana ds 101 Elmitsd VV rea e E E E A arida 101 Addendum for North American Products ira 101 Addendum for International ProduCiS ulivo 102 Outo Warranty RepalrCOsIS usa anilla RI 102 Software User License Agreement iii 103 Technical SUDOR asomo 105 Gontacting Technical SUPPO sist cli 105 Recording RouteFInder INLONMAUOM rica 105 Online Warnraniy REGISTTAloni riore 105 ADOUL UNS temen diia pidio 106 Ordering ACCESSO Sison unnan a arios 106 Appendixes Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Information i 108 Class B Statement ESO RAN Moto ets 108 Appendix B Tools Tor your RFSOZEW ici data 109 AguteFinderMontiofiz airr ariana 109 O 109 WINIPGEG and IPCONFIG acosada letales 109 TRACE o e 110 Appendix G Cabling Diageo airline 111 A fia ani 112 detail 117 Reefer Chapter 1 Introduction Multi ech Systems Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of the Multi Tech System s RouteFinder model RF802EW one of the finest broadband routers available today The RouteFinder RF802EW provides wireless users with seamless access to their existing wired LAN enabling them to share broad
77. elect the Log on to Windows NT domain check box 4 Enter the name of your Windows NT domain as provided by your Network Administrator in the Windows NT domain box e ack lege Wide gi va Ge a red ber rai cli dt PR ci ll a i a VEL gy a foe id Whew vin igj aria Pr rent Wesker veros tai pach rent cheer i var bor ee Ex 5 Click OK to return to the Network dialog box 6 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab select Client for NetWare Networks 85 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings 7 Click Properties 2 rabis bga ot pacs Cede 8 On the General tab in the Preferred server box enter the name of your Novell Server Domain Select the First Network Drive and Enable Logon Script processing 9 Click OK Network Protocol Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab select IPX SPX Compatible Protocol 2 Click Properties 3 Disable Client for Microsoft Networks and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks This will ensure that when you log into your NT server Windows will use the TCP IP protocol Next you must enable Client for Microsoft Networks Set Your Identification Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box click the Identification tab Conkguation Ideriication Anora Cont a nio cm bs bis niarra on to eternity pou corpa e qu ive rebeca Plesros Bugs a rus Fa Shag mor emanan a ol dai rien Compte mae OO ttm 0 Core Loe
78. en damaged by lightning storms water or power surges or which have been neglected altered abused used for a purpose other than the one for which they were manufactured repaired by Customer or any party without MTS s written authorization or used in any manner inconsistent with MTS s instructions MTS s entire obligation under this warranty shall be limited at MTS s option to repair or replacement of any products which prove to be defective within the warranty period or at MTS s option issuance of a refund of the purchase price Defective products must be returned by Customer to MTS s factory transportation prepaid MTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ITS LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS Addendum for North American Products In the event that service is required products may be shipped freight prepaid to our Mounds View Minnesota factory Multi Tech Systems Inc 2205 Woodale Drive Mounds View MN 55112 Attn Repairs Serial _____ A Returned Materials Authorization RMA is not required Return shipping charges surface will be paid by MTS Please include inside the shipping box a description of the problem a return shipping address must have street address not P O Box a telephone number and if the product is out of warranty a check or purchase order for repair charges Extended two year overnight replacement agreements are available for se
79. en the asynchronous port of the RF802EW and the modem For DCE speed compression modems this value can normally be set to about 4 times the speed of your modem Keep in mind that if you set the baudrate too high the dial up connection may fail Note You may need to set a lower baudrate since the theoretical maximum connection speed may not be attainable due to variations in quality of phone line and ISP connections Click Next to complete the basic configuration 23 Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration 15 The Check List dialog box displays summarizing your configuration selections Ensure that all values have been correctly entered If you find an incorrect setting click Back to return to the screen containing the error and correct it When complete click Next to return to the Check List dialog box Piece recheck the serie thar yon Ave apitie a mh Conca Click Finish to complete the configuration 16 The Note dialog box displays indicating that you have completed the Setup Wizard Read the IMPORTANT information contained in the dialog box Choose Run Monitor recommended Run Manager or Exit Testing your Connection When you select Run Monitor the RouteFinder Monitor program loads 1 To test your current settings select Test Connection Select Connect Port 1 to test the WAN port Select Connect Port 2 to test the serial async port The monitor activity will appear in the display win
80. etwork address is the first three bytes of the IP address In each case the remainder is the host address In the Internet assigned network addresses are globally unique P Packet A packet is a piece of a message transmitted over a packet switching network A packet contains the destination address of the message as well as the data In IP networks packets are often called datagrams Port Number The term port can mean the connector on your computer or it can be thought of as a server number Every service that travels over phone lines and modems has a standard port number For example the World Wide Web service uses the standard port number 80 and the standard telnet port is 23 Port numbers are controlled and assigned by the IANA Internet Assigned Numbers Authority Most computers have a table in their systems containing a list of ports that have been assigned to specific services You can alos find lists of standard port numbers on the World Wide Web Protocol A formal description of message formats and the rules two computers must follow to exchange those messages You can think of protocols like languages If two computers or devices aren t speaking the same language to each other they won t be able to communicate PPP Point to Point Protocol PPP enables dial up connections to the Internet and is the method that your network device connects to the Internet PPP is more stable than the older SLIP protocol and provides error
81. figuration from a file select Load Settings From File 5 Inthe File Path box enter the name of the file containing the settings you would like to use or 55 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager i then navigate to and select the file 6 Click OK to load and apply the settings to the RouteFinder Upgrade Firmware Warning Upgrade the firmware of your RouteFinder RF802EW only under the advice and direction of the Multi Tech Technical Support Group Improperly upgrading the RF802EW may disable the device The Upgrade Firmware options allow you to upgrade your RF802EW firmware The Upgrade Firmware option upgrades the firmware of your RF802EW not the RouteFinder Manager or Monitor software 1 From the main Manager dialog box click Upgrade Firmware 2 The Upgrade Firmware dialog box displays agraria Finan OO ee ca Fome File Home praw o Cancel Farre File Dineciory EROTA FILESMULTI TECH EVETEMESOLTEFIHO Fae Fie ea Help To Upgrade your firmware 1 Download the latest firmware from the Multi Tech System s web site at www multitech com 2 Copy the firmware to the directory containing the RouteFinder Manager program files Refer to the default Firmware File Directory box to determine the location of the files on your system 3 Enter the location of the new firmware file in the Firmware File Directory box RouteFinder Manager will automatically detect the new firmware file name and display it in the Firmware File
82. hapter 4 Telnet Assign Remote IP Select Enable or Disable If you select Enable you will be prompted to enter an address to be assigned to the remote system Remote Access To configure the async port for Remote Access enter values for each of the following Remote Access Port Settings BEMBTE ACCESS POET SETTING ah IP ASSIGHED METHOD AGT OKT Da La bb PROTOCILE BOTH JP E IFE EMABLED gt ch IPE SPE FRAME TYPE AUTODETECTE db AUTHEHT EGET DOS HETHDO PAPI eb EDIT USER DATANASE Ph COLE TERIDBUT cao gh SDRIAL DABORETE AER hp MODEM PRE LHOT IAA STRING cha ip MEM IMINLAL STEHE AT Sil ir MUGEN BLALUP STRIBG AT Gh RO6EH BAHEUP ITRIEC dalai Lh EDIT LAGIH SERIPI nb AABDUE SERIER TEHABLES nb RABIUS ACCESE SERRE TF 48 p i ab RABIUS ACCOUHTIME SERUER TF ta 6 0 Be ph RAPINIS SECRET q ab PREVIOS HEHU IP Assigned Method Select the method the client will use to have their IP address assigned Protocols Default value is Both IP and IPX enabled You may select to use only one protocol however if you are connecting to a Netware server you must have IPX enabled IPX SPX Frame Type The default value is Autodetect If you have problems with your network connection you may select Ethernet_ll Ethernet_802 3 Ethernet 802 2 or Ethernet_snap Authentication Method Select either None PAP or CHAP Refer to the RouteFinder Manager chapter of this User Guide for additional information Edit User Database To add
83. ill act as the server side Send Welcome displays Welcome to remote site Send sends an Enter Carriage return line feed to the remote site Send Username prompts the remote site for a user name Retrieve 1 will wait for the remote site to enter the user name that will be used for PPP authentication Send Password prompts the user for a password Retrieve 2 will wait for the remote site to enter a password Verify 3 instructs the device move to login script line 3 if PPP authentication fails Go means start PPP protocol Writing a login script for IP Routing To write an effective login script you must obtain the correct login script information from your ISP and become familiar with using the login script commands Every ISP has a unique login interface screen Check with your ISP to determine how your ISP requests information from you when using a PPP connection Note You can create a simple dial up connection to view your ISP interface log in screen using Dial Up Networking in Windows 95 98 NT or 2000 Some common commands are Send and SH FUNCTION Send ATZ Resets the Modem Send ATDT 888 1234 Dials the phone number 888 1234 Send JaneDoe Types JaneDoe at the ISP interface SH 1234 Types 1234 at the ISP interface but displays on the RouteFinder monitor to hide the password Send Sends Enter carriage return plus line fee
84. inder Monitor Problem 6 My RouteFinder dials up a connection but can t seem to communication with the ISP e Verify that your baudrate is not set too high for your modem or ISDN TA The maximum baudrate that your modem or ISDN claims it can achieve may not be attainable due to poor line or connection quality Use RouteFinder Manager s Modem settings menu to correct set the baudrate to a lower rate and retry the connection e After lowering the baudrate you are still not able to establish a connection use the RouteFinder Monitor s on line help If your connection still doesn t work contact your ISP Problem 7 Sometimes when try and use the Internet or get my mail the application can t connect to the Internet immediately e The most common reason for this is not due to a problem or error If you are the first person to make a connection to the Internet through the RF802EW there will be a delay when the Dial On Demand function automatically makes the connection and logs on to your ISP Subsequent users will be able to use the connection you ve established without a delay 98 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting e Ifthe scenario described above does not fit your situation use RouteFinder monitor to view all events that are taking place between the modem and your ISP as you attempt to make a connection a busy signal Problem 8 After installing my RF802EW my modem connection seems to be slower e The RouteFinder devic
85. ion Windows 95 98 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the Network icon to open the Network dialog box Win95 Win98 Cordigunationi Coriguatn ours Ascar Cri The intesa nett comporents are reale The Pollo stenti components ane indie Client hor Rizza poi hat dali PENET F ardo therret diana Disie idagi TOPE gt AHD PCHET Ferdy Ethernet Ajapa bs F TONE ihip Stazi Prarcap Hisia Logor pre Logan x Dissoripiion Desorption Select Metwenk Component Te BE pee selen aen e ee eee corrabzi pou oaii be 4 Select Adapter then click Add The Select Network adapters dialog box opens Win95 98 Ciak he Hever apt Pi reg cee paa Baha gaj haa ghk DI We j vow heed an atan ic a der bol Haro Dik 68 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings 5 Inthe Manufacturers list select Microsoft In the Network Adapters list select Dial up adapter 6 Click OK twice to return to and then close the Network dialog box Windows NT Dial up Networking adds PPP and SLIP protocol support enabling your workstation to gain access to a remote computer or network even if your computer is not on a network 1 Double click My Computer then double click Dial Up Networking The following screen is displayed Dada Mod ira 2 Click Install then follow the onscreen instructions to configure your connection Adding TCP IP NT Server Connection Windows 95 98 NT
86. ket switching protocol Intranet An Intranet is the use of Internet technologies within a company Intranets are private networks that exist only within organizations while the Internet is a global network open to all 113 Glossary IP Addresses A computer on the Internet is identified by an IP Address Acomputer s IP address is like a telephone number It identifies one address or in this case one computing device Every computer or device on the network must have a different IP address An IP address consists of four groups of numbers called octets which are separated by periods For example 213 0 0 1 is an IP address An IP address consists of a network portion and a host portion The network portion identifies the subnet that the computer belongs to The host portion identifies the particular computer or node on that network IP addresses can either be dynamic temporary or static permanent or fixed A dynamic IP address is a temporary IP address that is assigned to you by a server usually a DHCP server when the computer is powered on A static IP address is a permanent IP address that is set up on each individual computer When your RouteFinder dials up your ISP your ISP can give it a fixed or dynamic IP address Likewise when you power on your computer the RF802EW can give your computer a dynamic or fixed IP address ISDN TA Integrated Services Digital Network Terminal Adapter ISDN is a high speed digital telephone con
87. l IP address to a computer on your LAN you can enter port number 0 This means that whenever anyone accesses your external IP address they will automatically be mapped to the internal computer that you specify regardless of what port number they are using 4 Enter the Internal IP address of the server to which you want to map the External IP address 5 Enter the port number for the service that you will be using for this IP mapping Click Insert to include the mapping 6 Click OK when you have completed mapping addresses Note IP Mapping function allows you to have only one port service on your LAN For example if you map an external IP 16 895 1 3 to an internal IP address 192 168 2 22 a www Server only the internal IP address in your local network can serve as the www server for the external IP address 41 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Port Settings The Modem Settings options are used to configure the communication between your modem or ISDN TA and your RouteFinder serial port You must specify the baudrate modem and modem string settings for your device 1 To view or change the port settings from the main Manager dialog box click Port Settings The Port Settings dialog box displays Asyac Lari Meencove aacies Batas LEO opa Paro a i BARERAECISNK udia SEN TA Fit ES Aware Ham a ay Sahat Wink oe Satana n ATARI bps Undan vital Suit e nt ____ JeUl Belasting RT ice bona
88. l purposes Customer shall NOT copy or translate into any language in whole or in part any documentation which is provided by MTS in printed form under this Agreement 3 OTHER RESTRICTIONS The software may not be assigned sublicensed translated or otherwise transferred by Customer without prior written consent from MTS Customer may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the software Any updates shall be used only on the Licensed System and shall remain subject to all other terms of this Agreement Customer agrees not to provide or otherwise make available the software including but not limited to documentation programs listings object code or source code in any form to any person other than Customer and his employees and or agents without prior written consent from MTS Customer acknowledges that the techniques algorithms and processes contained in the software are proprietary to MTS and Customer agrees not to use or disclose such information except as necessary to use the software Customer shall take reasonable steps consistent with steps taken to protect its own propri etary information to prevent the unauthorized copying or use by third parties of the software or any of the other materials provided under this Agreement Any previous version of the software must be destroyed or returned to Multi Tech Systems Inc within 90 days of receipt of the software upgrade or update 103 Chapter 10 Service Warranty and Tech
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90. log box opens click Install 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your connection Set Dial up type NT Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Right click the newly created connection icon then click Properties the My Connection dialog box opens 2 On the General tab click Server Type The Server Types dialog box opens Select PPP Windows 95 Windows NT 3 5 Internet 3 Select only the following check boxes Log on to network Enable software compression and TCP IP Do not change any other check boxes that are already selected 73 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Dial in to your network NT Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 You are ready to dial in to your network 2 Double click the new connection icon The Connect To dialog box opens 3 Enter the user name if necessary and password configured for you on the RF802EW Note If your particular situation permits select the Save password check box 4 Click Connect 5 After connecting to the RF802EW you can access the same services and resources as if you were connected to the network locally Accessing a Novell Server Novell NetWare products are used on up to 70 percent of PC based local area networks LANs Perform the following procedures when you need to connect your PC workstation to a remote Novell Server Adding the dial up adapter Novell Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 2
91. n allows you to use the user information Such as user name password and IP address stored on a separate RADIUS server on the network 3 Click OK when complete 40 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Enable IP Mapping Virtual Server IP Mapping is available only when NAT is enabled If NAT is enabled for a particular port that port is firewall protected The Enable IP Mapping function allows you to open a hole in your firewall to allow access to your LAN via the Internet For example you can use the IP mapping function to access an FTP server on your LAN via the Internet IP Mapping is most suitable to fixed or static IP addressing 1 To enable IP Mapping from the General Settings dialog box select Enable IP Mapping then click IP Mapping Virtual Server 2 The Virtual Server Mapping dialog box displays TP Blgping pper to HAT Erakied Fura ordy a diren and Pes Mapping For each service you want to set up 1 Select either the WAN or Async Serial port from the Port No list 2 Enter the External IP address supplied by your ISP If your ISP uses dynamic IP addressing enter 0 0 0 0 Your device will use the dynamically assigned address when connecting to your ISP 3 Enter the TCP IP port number for the service that you will be using for IP mapping Common TCP IP port numbers are listed below WWW Port 80 FTP Port 20 or 21 SMTP Port 25 POP3 Port 110 If you would like to map all services for this externa
92. n of authentication information Note If you select PAP or CHAP you must indicate where the authentication process should occur by selecting Use Local Settings Use Local Client List or Use RADIUS Authentication Refer to Remote Connection Authentication Settings following this section Click OK when complete Callback Settings From a remote site you can trigger your RF802EW to establish a connection with your ISP 1 Click Callback Settings and select one of three call back options a No Callback b Trigger ISP Server Connection The RouteFinder will establish a connection with the ISP server after a remote user dials into the asynchronous port The device can be triggered to automatically establish a connection with the ISP in one of two ways eThe ISP server is dialed after the RF802EW receives a PPP modem connection from a remote user eThe RF802EW makes the connection to the ISP server after receiving a regular telephone call The remote user calls the RF802EW async port to trigger the connection to the ISP server c Remote Callback After dialing the RF802EW hangs up and waits for the remote site to callback You must enter the callback telephone number the telephone number the device should call in the Tel Number box Click OK to complete 37 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Remote Connection Authentication Settings When you select Allow Remote Dial in you must determine the method that remote u
93. nd ap roces hermes Gee TP pagan che server dat che other speri T Emile PERSE ti Has n Nara sete r cos Select IP Routing NAT Disabled to allow the RF802EW to function as a router between IP segments This option is ideal for organizations needing to segment workgroups 18 Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration Select Enable PPPoE to use the RF802EW with a time base rather than fixed cost DSL modem connection Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP This option is most often used when connecting via DSL to the Internet Note Enable PPPoE is valid only when IP Routing NAT Enabled is selected Click Next 10 The External IP Assignment dialog box displays Please inp external RAN Esherari 12 ormatior Edema IF Adrara fe ff Enma Gasy OF dee fed ni Moss Wi rias Adi DO ii IP ls i gal dep r dr oema ee co Enter the WAN Ethernet IP address information provided by your ISP or other external network administrator e Inthe External IP Address box enter the WAN Ethernet IP Address e Inthe External IP Netmask box enter the Netmask of the WAN Ethernet IP Segment For Class C networks the Netmask is generally set to 255 255 255 0 e Inthe External Gateway IP Address box enter the IP address of the Gateway to the destination network Note If your ISP uses dynamic IP addressing DHCP leave the External IP address and the External Gateway IP addres
94. nection involving the digitization of the telephone network using existing wiring An ISDN Terminal Adapter can be thought of as an ISDN Modem ISP Internet Service Provider An organization that provides Internet services An ISP is the company that provides the connection from your computer to the Internet An ISP can offer a range of services such as dial up accounts e mail web hosting or News L LAN Local Area Network A data network intended to serve an area of only a few square kilometers or less This often means a small private network in companies M ML PPP Also called MP or MPPP Stands for Multilink Point to Point Protocol and is an advancement of the PPP protocol that allows for the bridging or bundling of two ISDN or analog channels for faster connections MAC address The hardware address of a Device connected to a shared media To find out the MAC address of your computer please see Troubleshooting N NAT Technology NAT is short for Network Address Translation NAT is an Internet standard that enables a local area network to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of IP addresses for external traffic The RF802EW provides the necessary IP address translations NAT is sometimes referred to as IP Address Masquerading This technology provides a type of firewall by hiding the internal IP addresses How does it work Every IP address on the Internet is a Registered or legal IP address
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96. oft Networks Novell NT Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 2 3 4 In the Network dialog box Configuration tab click Add Select Network Client and click Add The Select Network Client dialog box displays In the Manufacturer s list select Microsoft In the Network Clients list select Client for Microsoft Networks B Z ch be Haik Care hal yo ari bl de click OF oa hare Click OK to add this Client and return to the Network dialog box Adding File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks Novell NT Server Connection Windows 95 98 la 2 3 4 In the Network dialog box Configuration tab click Add Select Services and click Add The Select Network Service dialog box displays In the Manufacturers list select Microsoft Select File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Networks Note Windows 98 has no Manufacturers list Win95 Win98 AA EA 4 e D Sissies aaa _ Fim ne penis chy m Ve Am Hereni a Arta or 5 erat II un pee Click OK twice to return to and then close the Network dialog box 82 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Adding IPX SPX Novell NT Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab click Add The Select Network Component Type dialog box opens 2 Select Protocol and click Add The Select Network Protocol dialog box opens 3 Inthe Manufacturers list select Microsoft In the Network Protocols list select IP
97. opens Win95 98 Clak the Mere acacia Du mati po dh dir oh I EE pew bares rire di ki ta device olaa Hive Dik 5 Inthe Manufacturers list select Microsoft In the Network Adapters list select Dial up adapter 6 Click OK twice to return to and then close the Network dialog box Windows NT Dial up Networking adds PPP and SLIP protocol support enabling your workstation to gain access to a remote computer or network even if your computer is not on a network 1 Double click My Computer then double click Dial Up Networking The following message displays Dalla Meira pericia tenda H Fr PPP aj GUIA pamai paiia Fan parm asi cet CE ts 2 Click Install then follow the on screen instructions to configure your connection 89 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Adding TCP IP Unix Server Connection Windows 95 98 NT 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab click Add 2 Select Protocol and click Add 3 The Select Network Protocol dialog box is displayed In the Manufacturers list Win95 only select Microsoft In the Network Protocols list select TCP IP Win95 98 or TCP IP Protocol WinNT only Note Windows NT workstation has no Manufacturers list Win95 98 WinNT Select intrest Profecat gt i Ceh fr Ma Pretend kal yoa rent bc iva en ci Om H pos ba ri raton del a ha compared dick Hera PTT Fiaba nai Boni pa rival bs ell Pan sid CI YO creta tak ra rms deve ci Hse ih
98. or later reference Device IP Address Device MAC Address Device Firmware Version Click Next Note If a message appears indicating the device is not found or you do not see the device you are attempting to configure listed click Refresh Device List 6 The Setup Wizard Device IP Address dialog box displays e Enter your local internal network s IP address for this device The Setup Wizard will automatically detect the first three octets of your local IP address You must enter the last octet only e If you wish you can change the network name of your RouteFinder If your ISP requires your device to have a name you may use the name entered here e Click Next to continue The device will search the network to ensure that the IP address is valid This may take several seconds Note If your ISP provided you with an IP address do not enter that address Enter the IP address for this device on your local network Refer to the Glossary for additional information on IP addressing 7 The Wireless Function dialog box displays Select the function for the wireless port function by selecting Enable Wireless Access Point 17 Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration function only or Enable Wireless Access Point Router function If you are using NAT Enabled you may also select Enable PPPoE e Select Enable Wireless Access Point function only to set AP s IP manually or acquire an IP address from a DCHP se
99. ore information about filtering options Load Default Settings Use this option to return the router to the factory default settings Save and Restart Server This option saves your RouteFinder configuration into Flash memory and restarts the device to enable the settings to take effect The system will pause while settings are being saved Note After completing your configuration you must select Save and Restart Server or your settings will be lost when power is turned off for the device 30 Chapter 4 Telnet Diagnostic The Diagnostic option performs basic testing of the RouteFinder displays information about your firmware and offers options for assigning the LAN and WAN MAC addresses as may be required by your ISP E Takat gt 190 1601 ida Connect Edi Lawns Help ol DIAGHOSTICO al Firmaare Code ercion Wi 10 DRAM TESTING BR Firmaare Code Checksum PASS e UA WAM ETHER pee PASS n UNS WAH ETHER ME we PETRA TOTES TT e MAC MODA For LWW cee PP reo SS E ee PERI Tape p to assign WAH HAC a to assign LAM MAC other to Exit gt gt Type any key to return to the main menu 31 Rutina Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Multi ech Systems Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager RouteFinder Manager RouteFinder manager is the main program used to configure all the settings of your RF802EW 1 To run RouteFinder Manager double click the RouteFinder Manager icon on your desktop
100. orrectly connected to the 10 100 LAN Blinks when transmitting or receiving packets Lights when a successful connection to the 10 100 LAN is established Lights when a wireless connection is established Lights when the Serial async port is properly connected to a remote site Lights when a successful connection to the 10Base T WAN is established Blinks when updating flash ROM or rebooting Lights when power is being supplied to the router RF802EW Back Panel Back Panel Description Power 5VDC The 5V DC power socket is used to connect the device to the AC power adapter 10 BT WAN The WAN port is used to connect the router to a DSL or Cable modem SERIAL The Serial async port connects the router to a standard modem optional 10 100M Connects the Router to a 10 100 Base T Ethernet LAN Reset Press and hold for three seconds to reset the router to factory defaults Uplink Normal Slide the switch to the Uplink position to use the LAN port to expand your network by connecting a network cable to another router switch or hub To connect the port to a LAN client workstation slide the switch to the Normal position Chapter 1 Introduction Typical Applications The following examples provide information about typical applications using the RF802EW They describe using the RF802EW to connect a remote site via a cable modem using the RF802EW to segment a local area network and using the RF802EW to connect a LAN to the Internet
101. puter 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 e 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 the 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 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 RF802EW 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 15 Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configura
102. rnet Service Providers ISPs After a client dials in to the network and enters their username and password the information is passed to a RADIUS server The RADIUS server checks that the information is correct and then allows access to the system From the Remote Access Settings dialog box click Use RADIUS Authentication then click RADIUS Setup The RADIUS Configuration dialog box displays RADIUS Esme emag P RADIUS Acc sere ie ae 0 fie EE E RADIUS Accmmag Server IP Address i fe E Eo Use the List box to select the Main or Backup RADIUS Server from which the device will be authenticated Enter the RADIUS Access Server IP Address and the RADIUS Accounting Server IP Address Note In most cases the RADIUS Accounting Server and the Access server are the same device If this is true for your configuration enter the same IP address in both boxes Secret Enter your Shared Secret Secret Confirmed Re enter your Shared Secret 5 Click OK when complete 39 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Remote Access Settings 1 From the General Settings dialog box select the Remote Access option and click Remote Access Settings 2 The Remote Access Settings dialog box displays Fomin Accarr Salbri Vera have retad dis folceneg porta for emote Acren TP Aa vigned Mehadia Remate ienis E ge an TF A dea A go iP Adimu Ml moar Haterode Portacal Frotecola EPR Fraa Typa ETA Fenole ALA malar o Dew Antenati Fo Non
103. rver e Select IP Routing NAT Disabled to allow the RF802EW to function as a router between the IP segment of the server and another IP segment This option is ideal for organizations needing to segment workgroups e Select Enable PPPoE to use the RF802EW with a time base rather than fixed cost DSL modem connection Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP This option is most often used when connecting via DSL to the Internet Note Enable PPPoE is valid only when IP Routing NAT Enabled is selected Click Next accessing the Internet This option is most often used when the RF802EW is connected to a DSL or cable modem or when the IP segment of the server needs firewall protection 8 The Wireless Settings dialog box displays EC Set Please Input Wireless Settings ESS occas Chanel L Heia fre wereld kh to setup WEP energico miiran you hara Lo satop tha widen stanga from the mages program Bark Heer Cancel In the ESSID box enter the wireless ID Wireless is the default ID From the Channel list select a channel 6 is the default channel All workstations must have the same ESSID Make sure that the channel is correct for your network Click Next 9 The Select Function dialog box displays Pleas select the finectlon of WAN err L Local gee can chara an eee P siir to e Inter A i core aig Be de ATL Calle Hiilen Cr wim the F segreni of the rerem msec jo ber Eevee protein 7 Sig HAT Dire t
104. s four octets separated by periods Each number can be zero to 255 Within an isolated network you can assign IP addresses at random as long as each one is unique However connecting a private network to the Internet requires using registered IP addresses to avoid duplication The four groups of numbers octets are used to identify a particular network and host on that network The InterNIC assigns Internet addresses as Class A Class B or Class C ClassA supports 16 million hosts on each of 127 networks Class B supports 65 000 hosts on each of 16 000 networks Class C supports 254 hosts on each of 2 million networks Due to the large increase in access to the Internet new classless schemes are gradually replacing the system based on classes U UDP User Datagram Protocol An Internet Standard transport layer protocol It is a connectionless protocol that adds a level of reliability and multiplexing to IP 116 Index A Adding TCP IP ocacion 69 90 ASVNIG POM ansir 35 AUMENTICAlON casr rana 38 Available DEVICES 33 B Back Panel vestirse 8 BaudratE encara n ni 42 C Caniglia 13 Callback Setting S nsaisan 37 Callback Wren das 38 COMMNGUIATION asta incoado lis 15 Connect 10 D Device IP Address scarico 17 Device Name and Password 54 DHCP illa 9 Diakup ROWY utenza 46 DIMENSIONS 10 BNS lei 113 E Enable IP Mapping aaa 41 A ii 113 Event MESSAGES cinismo iii 62 F File and Print Sharing
105. s Remote Access Settings i 40 Enable IP Mapping Virtual Server criari 41 Port Seming Si A ir 42 Edibllagin Script for Remote ACCESS erica ea 43 Writing a login script for IP ROUINO pescoco iio sali 43 Modem Sting SENINGS rss di lease el cadets eee 45 LANIDHGP Server ica 46 Routing Setti s s nasali eat 48 Routing Table disen ario sis 49 A o 50 Wireless Set ini a A eee AA A 53 Refresh Device LIS tic aa 54 Device Name and PassWord old 54 Save Settings to Fileas oi iS 55 Coad SOUINGS ista a a 55 Upgrade FIMWAre susan ae 56 General Diagnostico dial ae 57 Chapter 6 RouteFinder Monitor Rome FndenWMontO oscila aid 59 Running Route Finder Monito isa riel 59 Refresh Dewiee ista arti lesa 59 TESE COMMEGHON srz pia 59 Terminate Connection ariano ala aio aaa 60 SVI OOO SI 60 a 61 PP ON 61 P AddressiNadne i aa ara aio 61 Event MOSSIGE Sei a AE late 62 TEPIP TAD sirrane E alia aa 62 MMS Ta A E E E O A ROIO A T re ttre tr 63 Stats TAD II cocido alioli 64 SCUDERI e A 65 Chapter LAN GlientSettingsesalsal leale 66 LAN Client SSINOS screen tel ceca ian Resi 67 Setting UP Remote Access Clients scri eat 67 Accessing a WindOWS NT Sever srl alia 67 Accessinga Novell Sene iesirea a air 74 Accessing a Windows NT Server and a Novell NetWare Server 80 ACCESSING a Unix Severance ie 88 Make New Connection Windows 2000 Only 92 Chapter 8 LAN to LAN Settings LANSO LCAN Setting var
106. s at the default values of 0 0 0 0 Set the External IP Netmask to the default value of 255 255 255 0 Click Next 11 The Asynchronous port function dialog box displays Select 1 Remote Access 2 IP Routing NAT Enabled or 3 IP Routing NAT Disabled A Pene select Armchrono Port fiction Remote Accuse remote eeni p to dial to the mevarori acceso porose of the pets Borough fies separano port i he cenone Gers connsitad to fhe menak local T I Being HAT Beatles IF sobra Let MAT Erbe di alos all iieri im the 2 F genes Weewerks and WAH Ethernet to skare one ID aSdrera bo the mira al than arrr a de 2 U sognante Hota The IP outing MAT fa ge port invalid code d tha deca ir configured su HAT Chrstiad TP oct MAT Diablo Rocking MAT Dido Routing Setanar NAT Darabled i uafal to connect bo TP segments hreegh de A DA pori ema liar co e Select Remote Access to allow remote users to dial in to the network to access resources as if the remote user is connected to the network locally See the Remote Access instructions for more information 19 Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration e Select IP Routing NAT Enabled to allow all users in the two IP segments LAN and WAN Ethernet to share one IP address to the Internet You may also select this option to use the serial async port for dial backup in the event the DSL or cable modem becomes unavailable e Select IP Routing NAT Di
107. sa correnti dick Mar Hr Conan Mopar cdl A i Pi A AA a aa acento rightt cich bacon D and been dich Properties la desti pour compe tha Ferree de rog Luar E abate al 3 Double click Make New Connection Welcome to the Network Connection Wizard Ling thei Vane you can sese a Consi hi ti Oe and rst sr shin appibcatiora chi e senal Stab breng hs thea ara pong To cimas check Mer 4 Click Next then follow the on screen instructions to configure your connection 92 Rutina Chapter 8 LAN to LAN Settings Multi ech Systems Chapter 8 LAN to LAN Settings LAN to LAN Settings Setting up LAN to LAN Routing The majority of settings for LAN to LAN Routing are set up through RouteFinder Wizard or RouteFinder Manager when IP routing NAT disabled is configured This section provides an overview of LAN to LAN Routing and shows you some of the benefits and limitations of LAN to LAN Routing Setting up a Windows machine to share files If you would like to share files over your network but don t want to install a Windows NT server you can enable the file sharing feature of Windows To set up file sharing Note Each computer that you wish to share files among must be within the same workgroup Use the Identification tab of the Network Dialog box to define a workgroup name 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel 2 Click Network 3 Click File and Printer Sharing
108. sabled to connect other IP segments through the serial async port See the IP Routing instructions continue on page 26 Note The IP Routing NAT Enabled feature of the serial async port is valid only if the WAN port is configured as NAT Disabled Click Next Remote Access You must define the location of your remote user account database by selecting Use Local Client List or Use RADIUS Server Note The Local Client List allows you to add a maximum of 64 users Use Local Client List Use Local Client List allows you to create an authentication database consisting of user names passwords and dial in options for each remote user You must provide the following information for each client Pheer Inpa Your Remote Access Settings Tha serdepr aanlyn F Une lea Cat Lot Une RADIUS ferree Urar Hora Tune Der Chirk Tre Calici TAH amber User Name Enter the User Name to authenticate the remote dial in user Password Enter the Password to authenticate the remote dial in user Passwords are limited to 16 characters Password Verification Re enter the remote dial in user s password Callback Type Select one of the following three callback options for each remote client e No Callback Select this option to allow the remote user to immediately connect to the network after being authenticated This is the default setting e Fixed Callback This option allows you to specify a fixed callback telephone number for the user
109. sers must use to be authenticated on your system If you choose the PAP or CHAP authentication protocol you must select Use Local Settings Use Local Client List or Use RADIUS Server authentication Use Local Setting You may create a Remote User Name and Remote Password to log in to the system All users must type the same user name and password that you specify Use Local Client List The Local Client list is a list of all User Names and Passwords that can access your network from a remote site When a remote user dials in to the RF802EW the user s access profile information user name password callback status etc is validated by checking the user information in this list The RF802EW can include up to 64 users in the Local Client list Click Local Client List to add your remote users Important The RF802EW is set up with a default user of guest which requires no password For security reasons either delete the user ID guest or provide it with a password Ch bios Urar Hama lets Do US E z Passoni Venkas fle allback Tepe p fi F fica The IP alima oot bere Gall orde the Port IF anipe pose zed Client Information For each new remote user added to the system enter the following information User Name Specify a user name with a maximum of 16 characters Password Specify the password corresponding to the user name Passwords are limited to 16 characters Password Verification Verify the password by re en
110. still does not appear in the list refer to the Troubleshooing chapter of this User Guide Device Name and Password 1 From the main Manager dialog box click Device Name and Password You may use the default device name or use this dialog box to change the name or add a password for your device Device Hama amd Parron Device Hame rar o Doman Hame Do Pata Device Password cl Password Verification Ss Device Name Displays the name of your network device To change the name simply enter a new name If you are connecting to an ISP via cable modem or DSL and your ISP requires you to enter a computer name you may use the device name that you entered here Domain Name Enter your local network domain name Device Password The RouteFinder manager does not come with a default password If you enter a password you will be prompted to enter the password each time you want to configure your network device To enter a Password type your password in the Device Password box then re enter your password in the Password Verification box 54 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Note Entering a password is strongly recommended to protect your RouteFinder from unauthorized reconfiguration If you enter a password ensure you have selected something that will be easy to remember or write it down and store it in a safe location If you have completely forgotten your password contact Multi Tech Technical Support for assistance Refer to Ch
111. t idle timeout for Remote Access is 30 minutes If you un check the idle timeout once a client establishes a connection the connection will be maintained until you turn off your modem unplug your network device or use the Terminate Connection function in the RouteFinder monitor program The Automatic Reconnect Always connect essentially maintains your connection idle time out infinite If the connection is disconnected for any reason it will automatically attempt to reconnect Dial up Retry Options The Dial Up Retry option allows you to specify the number of times the RouteFinder should attempt to establish a connection If the retry count is 0 the device will not dial out to connect to the remote site Note Automatic Reconnect will override the Retry count setting if retry count is set to 0 LAN DHCP Server Note Refer to the Glossary at the back of this User Guide for more information about the DHCP function 1 From the main Manager dialog box click LAN DHCP Server Note The LAN DHCP Server option indicates if DHCP is Enabled or Disabled By default the DHCP function is Enabled To Disable the function you must open the DHCP Configuration dialog box select Disabled and click OK 2 The DHCP Configuration dialog box displays a cea n DEE IP Aiken DEE IF Address c T ff Insert Bee j F Address Pool Biggio 3 Complete the following information DNS
112. t mask of the port as provided by your ISP or remote system administrator Gateway IP Address Enter your ISP or remote network s Gateway IP address Note If your ISP uses a DHCP server to automatically assign a login IP address subnet mask gateway IP address or DNS IP address enter 0 0 0 0 as your External Port IP Address and the Gateway IP Address Async Port The Async Port can be configured to provide either IP Routing or Remote Access IP Routing is used to connect your network to another router through the Serial async port Remote Access allows remote users to dial in to the device to access and share network resources as if they were logged on to the network locally 1 To configure the RF802EW for IP Routing select IP Routing in the Async Port section of the General Settings dialog box 2 Click PPP Settings 35 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager 3 The IP Routing Settings dialog box displays Rari PP To aise cele He Tolo corte e Le uova corte eet 1 PP En perk aT Poli ni Tila daa E Mara Ibi Loo Passara Loo Passar 2 Firifisiir A Lideres fifa IO n D Tasa Fac li ar arkas Galli ee i FE nlos caza le Bo Exa cc o dE FP adas 2 lo IP Routing NAT Enabled If NAT is enabled all local users will be firewall protected and will share one IP address through the Async port Enter values in the fields as described Tel Number Enter the phone number required to access your ISP User Name Enter the account
113. t to ping the IP address of the RF802EW e Use RouteFinder Monitor to see if the WAN Ethernet port has successfully acquired a dynamic IP address from the ISP or if the static IP address is valid e Use Winipcfg Windows 95 98 or ipconfig Windows NT 2000 to check to see if the computer s IP settings are correct e Ensure the DNS settings are correct e Ensure the Gateway IP address is the device s LAN Ethernet IP address Server IP address e Ensure the IP address netmask is correct Problem 4 When install the RouteFinder Utilities get the error message missed export file oleaut32 dll If you are using Windows 95 98 your computer has an old version of oleaut32 dil e Download the newest version of oleaut32 dll from the Microsoft web site http www microsoft com e Create a backup of the file c windows system oleaut32 dll e Copy the new file to c windows system oleaut32 dll e After you have successfully copied the file reinstall the RouteFinder Utilities e Ifyou have problems with the new oleaut dll file use the backup file Problem 5 configured my RouteFinder but can t get it to communicate with my modem e Check your initialization string If you are using an ISDN TA and your ISDN TA was not listed as a choice in Setup Wizard refer to the ISDN TA User Guide for the appropriate initialization string e After ensuring that the initialization string is correct use the on line help in RouteF
114. ter works by filtering TCP IP port numbers The 5 most commonly used port numbers are listed for you They include the port numbers for Mail WWW FTP Telnet and News If you would like to filter other services you must know the port number for the service 4 Click Edit to enter new service port numbers 5 Enter the TCP UDP Port Number and click Add Note Refer to the Glossary of the User Guide for a definition of Port 6 Click Privileged Clients 7 The Privileged Client Table dialog box displays LAW Local Ghent List Bahr P ddr io ech for MAC edie and rdd de bmi UF Ashlee pe I a Braj Remote Chents agphes only to Renate Access Ponisi LAN Local Client List In the Privileged Client Table enter the clients you wish to have privileged access to the services that you have selected in the Filter Settings dialog box The filter uses MAC addresses to identify the privileged clients You can enter the MAC address directly or you can use the MAC address search tool by entering the IP address of the computer then click Search to find the MAC address After completing the IP Address and MAC Node address click Add to include the information in the Node MAC address list Remote Clients Applies to Remote Access Port s Select Include WAN Async Clients as Privileged Clients or Include WAN Ethernet Clients as privileged clients to filter Remote Clients by the port they are coming in through 8 Click OK when complete
115. tering the user password in the box provided Callback Type The callback feature provides an added level of security to your dial in system A remote client dials in to the network and then disconnects The RF802EW then calls the client back The feature can be implemented using no callback fixed callback or variable callback No Callback The RouteFinder does not perform a callback function This is the default setting Fixed Callback The RouteFinder will connect to the client by dialing the number specified in the Your TelNumber box Variable Callback This option allows the remote client to specify the phone number the RouteFinder should callback each time a dial up connection is established 38 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Assign a specific IP address for this user Select this option if you would like to have a specific IP address assigned to this user Enter the IP address This IP address will be used each time the client logs in and will override the Assign Remote Site an IP Address option as shown in the IP Router Setting dialog box Click Add to add this client to the Local Client List Use Radius Authentication Choosing RADIUS Authentication allows you to use the user information Such as user name password IP address stored on a separate RADIUS server on the network 2 Note A RADIUS Server Remote Authentication Dial In Service is an accounting and authentication system used by many large companies and Inte
116. tion Using RouteFinder Setup Wizard Note Before beginning this procedure ensure that your RF802EW is properly connected to the network and that the power is turned on After installing the software you may return to the RouteFinder Setup Wizard at any time 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 System CD into your computer s CD ROM drive The RF802EW System 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 System CD main window 2 Click Install Software 3 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software 4 When the software installation completes the Setup Wizard dialog box displays AA Welcome fo Setup Wizard ali Click OK 5 The Setup Wizard Device List dialog box displays The Setup Wizard automatically checks your network for available network devices and displays them Please select te device you wai fo confina Deere Hume Rater Deca Li Demos FFAGEW bi sesoted far cca figurati Trevi e Informatica Setup Wizard 7 26 Select the device you wish to configure from the Device Name list 16 Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration Record the values presented in the Device Information panel f
117. using one shared IP address Connecting a Remote Site via Cable Modem In the following example the RF802EW is used to connect a LAN to the Internet via DSL or a cable modem Kernal NAT outgoing TCP IP connection sharing a single Internet IP address or using multiple IP mapping e Virtual Server allowing incoming specific TCP IP service request redirect to an internal server e Static Routing Routing table setting to Internal Local Gateways e Firewall External Fixed External Port IP or DHCP client Dynamic IP assigned Internal Device Fixed IP DHCP Server Ho DSL Cable a Modem gt 2 con MT routeFinder Eg C Connect Remote Site via Cable Modem Connecting a Local Site to the Internet In this application the RF802EW is used to connect up to 253 Internal IP addresses to the Internet using a single shared external IP address Kernal NAT outgoing TCP IP connection sharing single External Port IP or using multiple IP Mapping e Virtual Server allow incoming specific TCP IP service request redirect to internal server e Firewall External Fixed External Port IP and mask DNS IP Gateway IP or DHCP client Dynamic IP for the device DNS and Gateway assigned Internal Device Fixed IP DHCP Server rel DSL Cable amp Modem e NE di aa ee ir A Specifications Hardware LAN Port WAN Ports Wireless Access Point Protocols Power Output Dimensions Weight
118. ut the extra cost of a firewall It implements firewall and gateway security for LAN based resources Additionally the RouteFinder supports Internet access restriction by IP address client protocols or a list of forbidden sites Dial Backup or Dial in RAS Port The RouteFinder also provides an additional asynchronous port that when connected to a dial up modem or ISDN terminal adapter serves as a backup resource for Internet access if your cable or DSL service goes down It can also serve as dial in remote access for your telecommuters or mobile users Virtual Server Support In addition to providing shared Internet access the RouteFinder can support Web FTP or other Internet servers Once configured the RouteFinder accepts only unsolicited IP packets addressed to the Web or FTP server LAN Segmentation For added LAN security the RouteFinder can be used to segment the LAN by connecting the corporate servers to one RouteFinder Ethernet port and the Internet Servers to the other Ethernet port This configuration puts the corporate servers behind a firewall and the Internet servers outside the firewall To continue to provide Internet access connect a modem or ISDN terminal adapter to the RouteFinder s asynchronous port The RouteFinder RF802EW Front Panel Chapter 1 Introduction Serial WAN Status Power Back Panel RF802EW Front Panel Front Panel Description Link ACT LAN WLS Lights when the LAN client is c
119. verify that the Enable logon script processing check box is selected It s the default 9 Click OK to return to the Network dialog box Set Your Primary Network Logon Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box Configuration tab select Client for NetWare Networks as the Primary Network Logon 2 Click OK You are returned to the Desktop 78 Chapter 7 LAN Client Settings Set Your Access Control Novell Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Inthe Network dialog box select the Access Control tab 2 Inthe Control Access to shared resources using list select Share Level Access Conirol Note You must restart your system for the new settings to take effect Make Your New Connection Novell Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Double click My Computer 2 Double click the Dial Up Networking folder 3 Double click Make New Connection or Add New Connection Win98 4 Follow the on screen instructions to configure your connection Windows NT 1 Double click My Computer 2 Double click Dial Up Networking 3 When the Dial Up Networking dialog box opens click Install 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your connection Set Dial up type Novell Server Connection Windows 95 98 1 Right click the newly created connection icon then click Properties the My Connection dialog box opens 2 On the General tab click Server Type The Server Types dialog box opens Select PPP Windows 95 Windows
120. you are using only one channel of your ISDN connection you can enter the Async to Sync PPP initialization string If you are bundling your connection channels use a Multilink PPP initialization string You must also enter the two phone numbers in the Telephone Number box of the General Settings dialog box Also verify that your ISDN TA supports the dial up string ATDT Most ISDN TAs support ATDT but some support ATD or ATDI Dial up Hang up Settings The Dial up Hang up settings allow you to specify your connection time idle timeout or auto reconnect and the number of times to attempt to connect if a connection cannot be established 1 From the main Manager dialog box click Port Settings 2 Click Dial up Hang up Settings The Dial up Hang up Settings dialog box displays lisi Horne Genen a apra Pari Fisco dec cad fodiiriducn Fiat Gadan ll E m Fi Ame Po Ge ie Tie N mime F koati Pecos Alga Facon ri se o ma Fi keceatz i r ni Fi Pia visa r r D man P Fis reset E Fia PA rt Fins mal sony ou a E n Di I Wiis Heep cord Dihan tha pi ll rak ba tiggare lo dl Cancel Help 45 Chapter 5 RouteFinder Manager Individual Port Options Individual Port Options lets you set the idle timeout function for each serial port of the RouteFinder You can set the number of minutes you wish to allow a connection to stay idle before disconnection Note Default idle timeout for IP Routing is 5 minutes Defaul

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