- Multi-Tech Broadband Router User Guide

Table of Contents
RouteFinder RF500S User Guide 3
Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1 - Introduction ............................................................................................. 6
RF500S Front Panel................................................................................................... 7
Back Panel ................................................................................................................. 8
Application Examples ................................................................................................. 9
Example 1 – Connecting a Local LAN to the Internet ................................................. 9
Example 2 – Local LAN to Internet / Remote Site .................................................... 10
Example 3 – LAN to LAN via an Async Port............................................................. 11
Specifications ........................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ............................................................................ 17
Safety ....................................................................................................................... 17
Unpacking the RF500S............................................................................................. 17
Requirements ........................................................................................................... 17
Cabling ..................................................................................................................... 18
Cabling Directions..................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3 – Configure and Manage Using a Web Browser ...................................21
Overview of Configuration and Management............................................................ 21
Using the Web Browser............................................................................................ 22
Setup Wizard............................................................................................................ 23
Setup Wizard Screen................................................................................................ 24
Device Information.................................................................................................... 29
Device Status ...........................................................................................................30
Advanced Settings.................................................................................................... 31
System Tools............................................................................................................ 40
Chapter 4 - Software Installation and Configuration.............................................. 48
RouteFinder Wizard Screen Flow............................................................................. 49
Using the RouteFinder Setup Wizard ....................................................................... 50
Testing Your Connection .......................................................................................... 64
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager............................................................................ 66
General Settings Screen........................................................................................... 67
Port Settings............................................................................................................. 79
LAN DHCP Server.................................................................................................... 86
Routing Settings .......................................................................................................88
Filter Settings............................................................................................................ 92
Refresh Device List................................................................................................... 98
Device Name and Password .................................................................................... 98