User guide

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF802EW User Guide

Chapter 3 - 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 Base-T 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).

 Any PPP supported communication application for Dial-In operation.

 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.