RouteFinder® SOHO SOHO Security Appliance EDGE Models RF825-E, RF825-E-AP CDMA Models RF825-C-Nx, RF825-C-Nx-AP Quick Start Guide
RouteFinder RF825 Series Quick Start Guide RouteFinder SOHO Security Appliance Quick Start Guide Models: EDGE Models: RF825-E, RF825-E-AP CDMA Models: RF825-C-Nx, RF825-C-Nx-AP Document Number 82100286L, Revision B 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 © 2007. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Quick Start Guide RouteFinder RF825 Series Introduction Welcome to the world of Internet security. Your Multi-Tech RouteFinder SOHO Internet security appliance, RF825 series, is ideal for the small office or home office (SOHO) that needs secure access to a corporate LAN. The RF825 CDMA/EDGE-AP builds offer secure 802.11b/g Wi-Fi® wireless connectivity. RouteFinder Ship Kit Contents The RouteFinder shipping box contains the following items: • One RF825 RouteFinder • Power Supply • RJ45 Ethernet Cable • 2.
RouteFinder RF825 Series Quick Start Guide Front and Back Panels CDMA Front Panel EDGE Front Panel LEDs Power Status Description Lights when power is being supplied to the RouteFinder. When functioning normally, the LED blinks. The LED is a solid light when the RouteFinder is booting up, saving the configuration, restarting, or updating the firmware. LAN Lights when a successful connection to the 100BaseT LAN 10/100M is established. Off when connected to the 10BaseT.
Quick Start Guide RouteFinder RF825 Series CDMA & EDGE Back Panel CDMA-AP & EDGE-AP Back Panel Connector GSM/EDGE Antenna Connector Handset WAN LAN Ports +9 Volt to 32VDC Reset 802.11 Description 2 dBi cellular antenna connector. Note: The antenna must be attached in order for the RouteFinder to be operational. Connector for a handset. WAN (10/100BaseT) port connects the DSL modem or cable modem. There are 4 LAN ports.
RouteFinder RF825 Series Quick Start Guide Getting Started This section of the Quick Start Guide covers cabling the RouteFinder, setting up TCP/IP communications in order to connect to the Internet through a wireless provider's service, activating a wireless account, and connecting to the Internet. See the User Guide for detailed information on the RouteFinder software program.
Quick Start Guide 5. RouteFinder RF825 Series If a DSL or cable modem is desired, connect a network cable from the DSL modem or cable modem to the WAN port on the RouteFinder. Establishing a TCP/IP Connection The following directions establish a TCP/IP connection at the workstation so the PC can communicate with the RouteFinder. The RouteFinders have built-in DHCP functionality, so you can set the PC to obtain a dynamic IP address.
RouteFinder RF825 Series 4. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays. • Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]. • Click the Properties button. Quick Start Guide 5. Once you click the Properties button, the following screen displays. To have your DCHP client obtain a dynamic IP address, click the Obtain an IP address automatically button. 6. Close out of the Control Panel. 7. Repeat these steps for each PC on your network.
Quick Start Guide RouteFinder RF825 Series Obtaining and Activating a Wireless Account You may want to use a wireless connection to the Internet in case your Ethernet WAN connection goes down. Before you can use the wireless feature, you must obtain a wireless account through a service provider and then activate the account. Activation Notices Please see the wireless account Activation Notices located on the MultiModem CD.
RouteFinder RF825 Series 9. Quick Start Guide Open a Web browser and complete the following: • In the Address bar type http://192.168.2.1 This opens the Routefinder's Web Management software. See the User Guide for more about the software. • Click Go. • The Login screen displays. 10. • Type the following: For Username: admin. For Password: admin Once you are logged in, you must setup the PPP functionality.
Quick Start Guide RouteFinder RF825 Series Dial Number: 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. For CDMA models, type #777 For EDGE models, type *99***1#. Save: Click the Save button. Init String 1: For EDGE models, type AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","" Note: The APN (Access Point Name) is assigned by your wireless service provider. An access point is an IP network to which a mobile device can be connected. Signal Strength Command: For CDMA, enter AT+CCED. For EDGE, enter AT+CSQ. Save: Click the Save button.
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