Model RF802EW Wireless Router/Access Point Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide PN#S0000205 Revision A Model RF802EW Wireless Router/Access Point Copyright 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 contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Contents Introduction ................................................................................... 4 Related Documentation ................................................................. 4 Get Adobe Acrobat Reader ..................................................... 4 Get the User Guide ................................................................. 4 Save or Print the User Guide .................................................. 4 Hardware Installation ..........................................
RouteFinder RF802EW Quick Start Guide Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of one of the finest broadband routers available today, MultiTech System’s RouteFinder Model RF802EW. The RouteFinder connects a cable or DSL modem to an Ethernet LAN to provide high-speed broadband access to the Internet for up to 253 LAN clients using only 1 IP account.
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Safety Warnings 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 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.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 2. Connect the Ethernet port of a PC or network device to the LAN port. If you are using the Uplink option, port number 1 cannot be used as a LAN port. 3. If you are using an analog modem, connect it to the Serial Async port. 4. To use 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 number 1. Plug the other end of the LAN cable into another hub, router or switch.
Software Installation Software Installation and Configuration Before beginning the installation process, ensure that your system meets all hardware and software requirements: • Intel 486 or higher processor. • 10/100 BaseT cable to connect the RF802EW to the network. • One DSL or Cable Modem. • A networked computer with Windows 95/98/2000, Windows NT 3.5 or higher and TCP/IP protocol installed, Or, a non-Windows system with TCP/IP properly installed to enable Telnet configuration.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 4. When the software installation completes, the Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click OK.
Software Installation 5. The Setup Wizard: Device List dialog box displays. The Setup Wizard automatically checks your network for available network devices and displays them on the screen. Select the device you wish to configure from the Device Name list. Record the values presented in the Device Information panel for later reference. Device IP Address ______________________ Device MAC Address ____________________ Device Firmware Version _________________ Click Next.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 6. The Setup Wizard: Device IP Address dialog box displays. 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. If you wish, you can change the network name of your RouteFinder. If you are connecting to an ISP, the device name can act as your computer name if it is required on the remote system. Click Next to continue.
Software Installation 7. The Wireless Function dialog box displays. Select the function for the wireless port function by selecting Enable Wireless Access Point function only, or Enable Wireless Access Point + Router function. If you are using NAT Enabled, you may also select Enable PPPoE. Select Enable Wireless Access Point function only to set AP’s IP manually or acquire an IP address from a DCHP server. Click Next. 8. The Wireless Settings dialog box displays.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 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. 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.
Software Installation 10. The External IP Assignment dialog box displays. Enter the WAN Ethernet IP address information provided by your ISP or other external network administrator. • In the External IP Address box, enter the ISP or remote system’s IP address. • In the External IP Netmask box, enter the ISP or remote system’s IP segment netmask For Class C networks, the Netmask is generally set to 255.255.255.0.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 11. The Asynchronous Port Function dialog box displays. Select Remote Access, IP Routing (NAT Enabled) or IP Routing (NAT Disabled). • 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. Continue with the Remote Access instructions on page 17.
Software Installation 1. Remote Access You must define the location of your remote user account database by selecting a) Use Local Client List or b) Use RADIUS Server. Follow the instructions for the user database your system will use.. Note: The Local Client List allows you to add a maximum of 64 users. a.) 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.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide • 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. b.
Software Installation 2. IP Routing (NAT Enabled) and 3. IP Routing (NAT Disabled) If you select IP Routing for the asynchronous port, the Setup Wizard: IP Routing dialog box displays. 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).
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 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.
Software Installation 13.The Setup Wizard: Modem Settings dialog box displays. The final step in configuring your RF802EW for basic operations is to enter the model and DTE baudrate of the modem you are using. This is an important setting that determines the DTE baudrate or speed of communication between the RF802EW’s async port and your modem or ISDN TA. Select your modem and baudrate as described on the following pages.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 15.The Modem Initial Command dialog box displays. Select your modem manufacturer and model and click OK. 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.
Software Installation 16.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 between 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 dialup connection may fail.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 17. 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. Click Finish to complete the configuration.
Software Installation 18.The Note dialog box displays indicating that you have completed the Setup Wizard. Read the “IMPORTANT!” information contained in the dialog box. Click Run Monitor (recommended), Run Manager or Exit.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 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 async port. The monitor activity will appear in the display window. Refer to the RouteFinder Monitor chapter in the User Guide for additional information about the monitoring capabilities of the RF802EW. 2.
Software Installation 3. The RF802EW Telnet Server Menu displays. To use the menu, select the letter corresponding to the value you’d like to change. Depending on the value 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. Refer to the User Guide’s Telnet chapter for complete descriptions of each option.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide • If you define the async port for Remote Access, use IP Assigned Method to define whether or not the remote users will use the RouteFinder’s DHCP server to obtain their IP address. Select Protocols and if necessary on your network, select an IPX/ SPX Frame Type. Select the desired Authentication Method for the dial-in clients. Use the Edit User Database option to create a list of dial-in users.
Software Installation Limited Warranty Multi-Tech Warranty & Repair Policies Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., (hereafter “MTS”) warrants that its products 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.
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