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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-T ech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2001, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Contents Introduction ................................................................................... 4 Related Documentation ................................................................. 4 Get Adobe Acrobat Reader ............................
RouteFinder RF802EW Quick Start Guide 4 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of one of the finest broadband routers available today , Multi- T ech System’s RouteFinder Model RF802EW .
Hardware Installation 5 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.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 6 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.
Software Installation 7 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.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 8 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 4. When the software installation completes, the Setup Wizard dialog box displays.
Software Installation 9 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.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 10 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.
Software Installation 11 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 NA T Enabled, you may also select Enable PPPoE .
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 12 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.
Software Installation 13 10. The External IP Assignment dialog box displays. Enter the W AN 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.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 14 1 1. The Asynchronous Port Function dialog box displays. Select Remote Access , IP Routing (NA T Enabled) or IP Routing (NA T 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 .
Software Installation 15 1. Remote Access Y ou 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.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 16 • V ariable Callback : Select V ariable 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.
Software Installation 17 2. IP Routing (NA T Enabled) and 3. IP Routing (NA T Disabled) If you select IP Routing for the asynchronous port, the Setup Wizard: IP Routing dialog box displays.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 18 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 .
Software Installation 19 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.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 20 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.
Software Installation 21 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).
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 22 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.
Software Installation 23 18. The Note dialog box displays indicating that you have completed the Setup Wizard. Read the “ IMPORT ANT! ” information contained in the dialog box.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 24 Testing Your Connection When you select Run Monitor , the RouteFinder Monitor program loads. 1. T o test your current settings, select T est Connection . Select Connect Port 1 to test the W AN port. Select Connect Port 2 to test the async port.
Software Installation 25 3. The RF802EW T elnet Server Menu displays. T o use the menu, select the letter corresponding to the value you ’ d like to change.
RouteFinder Quick Start Guide 26 • 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 T ype .
Software Installation 27 Limited Warranty Multi-T ech W arranty & Repair Policies Multi-T ech 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.
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