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Model RF102SDual Serial Port Routerwith built-in 4-port 10/100 SwitchUser Guide

10Chapter 1 - IntroductionConnecting a Remote User to the InternetIn this application, the RF102S is used to connect up to 253 Internal IP addresses t

100Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical Supportware must be destroyed or returned to Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. within 90 days of receipt ofthe

101Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical SupportTechnical SupportMulti-Tech provides free technical support for as long as your product remains

102Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical SupportOrdering AccessoriesSupplyNet, Inc. can provide you with replacement transformers, cables and c

Appendix

104AppendixAppendix A - Regulatory Compliance InformationClass B Statement FCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limi

105AppendixAppendix B - Tools for your RF102SRouteFinder MonitorIf you are having problems, the RouteFinder Monitor can be a valuable tool to assist i

106AppendixTRACERTTRACERT is an extensive PING utility that allows you to trace the route of an IP address. The utilityreports the number of router h

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Glossary

109GlossaryThe following is a glossary of terms used in this manual:BBaudrateBaudrate refers to the number of bits per second (Bps) that are transmitt

11Chapter 1 - IntroductionSpecificationsLAN Ports Number of Ports: 4Interface: 10Base T/100BaseTX. One port can be used for uplinkStandard: 802.3WAN

110GlossaryIP AddressesA computer on the Internet is identified by an IP Address. A computer’s IP address is like a telephonenumber. It identifies o

111GlossaryIf someone on the Internet tries to access your network, the firewall function of the RouteFinder stopsthe request. The device will not r

112Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Managertransmit and route data packets. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written asfour octets sepa

113IndexIndexAAdding TCP/IP ...66, 86ASYNC ... 8Authen

114IndexRefresh Device List ... 31, 51, 56Registering your product ... 101Regulatory Compliance ...

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

13Chapter 2 - Hardware InstallationHardware InstallationSafety1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.2. Never install telephone ja

14Chapter 2 - Hardware InstallationCablingCabling your RouteFinder requires making the appropriate connections to PCs, analog modem orISDN TA (optiona

Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration

16Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationSoftware Installation and ConfigurationBefore beginning the installation process, ensure that you

17Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationUsing RouteFinder Setup WizardNote: Before beginning this procedure, verify that your RF102S is

18Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationRecord the values presented in the Device Information panel for later reference.Device IP Address

19Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration8. If the Remote Access option was selected for one or both ports, the Remote Access dialogbox di

User GuideModel RF102S Serial Port Routerwith Built-in 4-port 10/100 SwitchP/N S0000139 Revision AThis publication may not be reproduced, in whole or

20Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationUse RADIUS ServerSelect this option to authenticate your remote clients on a RADIUS server. Ente

21Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration9. The Setup Wizard: DNS IP Address dialog box displays.Enter your ISP’s DNS Server IP address.

22Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration12. The Modem Initial Command dialog box displays.Select your modem manufacturer and model and cl

23Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration15. The Note dialog box displays indicating that you have completed the Setup Wizard.Read the IM

Chapter 4 - Telnet

25Chapter 4 - TelnetUsing Telnet to Configure your RouteFinderTelnet is a telecommunications software utility which allows you to access a remote dev

26Chapter 4 - TelnetRouter IP AddressEnter the IP address assigned to the RF102S on your local network. The new address will takeeffect after you ha

27Chapter 4 - TelnetSerial BaudrateUse the list to select the appropriate baudrate of the modem attached to your async port. You mayneed to select a

28Chapter 4 - TelnetEdit User DatabaseTo add users to the database, select the next available letter. Enter the User Name, Password, andCallback typ

29Chapter 4 - TelnetRouting TableThe Routing Table option lets you create a routing table so your RouteFinder will route IP packets tothe proper netw

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Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager

31Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerRouteFinder ManagerRouteFinder Manager is the main program used to configure all the settings of your RF102S.1. To ru

32Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerGeneral SettingsAfter selecting your device from the Available Devices list, click General Settings to view or change

33Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager3. The IP Routing Settings dialog box displays.IP Routing (NAT Enabled)If NAT is enabled, all local users will be fir

34Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager3. The Remote Connection Authentication dialog box displays.4. You must select one of three methods to define the au

35Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Managercallback. You must enter the callback telephone number (the telephone number thedevice should call) in the Tel Numbe

36Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerFixed CallbackThe RouteFinder will connect to the client by dialing the number specified in the Your TelNumber box.Va

37Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerRemote Access - Remote Access Settings1. From the General Settings dialog box, select Remote Access and click Remote

38Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerEnable IP Mapping - Virtual ServerIP Mapping is available only when NAT is enabled. If NAT is enabled for a particul

39Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerPort SettingsThe Modem Settings options are used to configure the communication between your modem or ISDNTA and your

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40Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerEdit Login Script for Remote Access1. To edit the login script for remote access, in the Port Settings dialog box, se

41Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerWait 5 The Modem will wait for 5 seconds before moving the next line in thelogin script.Wait ‘CONNECT’ The Modem will

42Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager11 Go Starts PPP mode (Rest of script ignored)12 Hangup Hangs up Modem13 Send ‘AT S0=1’ Sends initial string ‘AT SO=1

43Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerIndividual Port OptionsIndividual Port Options lets you set the idle-timeout function for each serial port of the Rou

44Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerIf you select the Use ML-PPP option, select one of the following:Bandwidth on DemandWhen traffic becomes heavy, this

45Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager3. Complete the following information:DNS IP AddressEnter the ISP’s DNS IP address. You may enter up to 4 ISP DNS IP

46Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerStatic RoutingFor each different subnet on your LAN, enter:IP: Enter the (network/subnet) IP address to which you wan

47Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerFilter SettingsYou can use Filter Settings to choose which packets are allowed to enter the network and whichpackets

48Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager4. To filter packets to be passed or blocked, select TCP/IP or User from the Packets Defined bylist.Packets Defined

49Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerPackets defined by UserIf you choose to define by User, you must define the byte pattern of the packets. The RF102Su

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50Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerEnable Client Filter SettingsThe Client Filter allows you to decide which services are allowed into your network and

51Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerLAN Local Client ListIn the Privileged Client Table, enter the clients you wish to have privileged access to the serv

52Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerDevice NameThe name of your network device displays. To change the name, simply enter a new name. Ifyou are connect

53Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerLoad SettingsThe Load Settings option allows you to load either the default settings of your network device or toload

54Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager3. Enter the location of the new firmware file in the Firmware File Directory box. RouteFinderManager automatically

Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Monitor

56Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorRouteFinder MonitorRouteFinder Monitor is a utility that provides both monitoring and troubleshooting functions.Runni

57Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorTerminate ConnectionThe Terminate Connection option is designed to allow the Network Administrator to terminate anRF1

58Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorAutosaveIf you wish to automatically save the information displayed on the monitor to a database file,enable the Auto

59Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorEvent MessagesEvent Messages are displayed in the lower half of the RouteFinder Monitor display. EventMessages provi

Chapter 1 - Introduction

60Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorTime TabThe Time Tab provides information about the amount of time the device has been powered on, thetotal connectio

61Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorStatus TabThe Status tab provides information about the status of the Serial ports.1. From the RouteFinder Monitor di

62Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorStatistics TabThe Statistics tab indicates, by port, how many bytes of data have come in and out through theRouteFind

Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings

64Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsLAN Client SettingsIn order for a computer to access the Internet, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed on the compu

65Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding the dial-up adapter (NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel.2. Double-c

66Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings5. In the Manufacturers option box, select Microsoft. In the Network Adapters option box selectDial-up adapter.6. Cli

67Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding Client for Microsoft Networks (NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, Configuration

68Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet Your Primary Network Logon (NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. In the Primary Network Logon option box on th

69Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsNetwork Client:Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, Configuration tab, select Client for Microsoft Networks.2

7Chapter 1 - IntroductionIntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of the Multi-Tech System’s RouteFinder model RF102S,one of the finest broadband r

70Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAccess:Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, click the Access Control tab.2. In the Control Access to Shared re

71Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsDial in to your network (NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. You are ready to dial in to your network.2. Double-cl

72Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings4. Select Adapter, then click Add. The Select Network adapters dialog box opens. Win95/985. In the Manufact

73Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding IPX/SPX (Novell Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, Configuration tab, click Add. T

74Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet Up Properties of Components (Novell Server Connection):Network Client:Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box,

75Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings8. On the General tab, in the Preferred server field, enter the name of your Novell Server Domain. Ifnecessary, selec

76Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet Dial-up type (Novell Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. Right-click the newly created connection icon, then clic

77Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings Win95 Win983. Click Add. The Select Network Component Type dialog box opens.4. Select Adapter, then click Add.

78Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding TCP/IP (Novell/NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98/NT:1. In the Network dialog box, Configuration tab, click A

79Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings3. The Select Network Service dialog box displays. In the Manufacturers option box, selectMicrosoft. Select File and

8Chapter 1 - IntroductionFront PanelLinkACT100 10FDXCOLDataDCDSerial 2Serial 1DCD DataPower1234RF102S Front PanelFront Panel DescriptionLANLink/ACT L

80Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding Client for NetWare Networks (Novell/NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, Configur

81Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet Up Properties of Components (Novell/NT Server Connection):Dial-up Adapter:Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog

82Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings8. On the General tab, in the Preferred server box, enter the name of your Novell Server Domain.Select the First Netw

83Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet Your Access Control:Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, click the Access Control tab.2. In the Control Ac

84Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsDial in to your network (NT/Novell Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. You are ready to dial in to your network.2. Do

85Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings3. Click Add. The Select Network Component Type dialog box opens.4. Select Adapter, then click Add. The Select Netwo

86Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding TCP/IP (Unix Server Connection):Windows 95/98/NT:1. In the Network dialog box, Configuration tab, click Add.2.

87Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsMake Your New Connection (Unix Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. Double-click My Computer.2. Double-click the Dial

88Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsMake New Connection (Windows 2000 only)Perform the following procedures to prepare your Windows 2000 PC workstation t

Chapter 8 - LAN-to-LAN Settings

9Chapter 1 - IntroductionTypical ApplicationsThe following examples provide information about typical applications using the RF102S. Theydescribe usi

90Chapter 8 - LAN -to- LAN SettingsLAN -to- LAN SettingsSetting up LAN -to- LAN RoutingThe majority of settings for LAN -to- LAN Routing are set up t

91Chapter 8 - LAN -to- LAN SettingsUsing the Find Computer commandIf your clients are in different subnets or separated by a router, you will not be

Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting

93Chapter 9 - TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter provides a list of common problems encountered while installing, configuring oradministering

94Chapter 9 - TroubleshootingProblem #3The RouteFinder is connected to the modem, but has problems accessing the Internet.• Verify that the workstatio

95Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting• If the scenario described above does not fit your situation, use RouteFinder monitor to view allevents that are taking

Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical Support

97Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical SupportIntroductionThis chapter begins with the terms of your RouteFinder’s warranty. In the Software

98Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical SupportAddendum for International ProductsDistributors should contact Amex, Inc., for information about

99Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical SupportSoftware User License AgreementIMPORTANT - READ BEFORE OPENING THE SOFTWARE PACKAGEThis license