User's Manual
Table Of Contents
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- Contents
- Chapter 1 - Introduction
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- Front Panel
- Front Panel Description
- Back Panel
- Back Panel Description
- Typical Applications
- Connecting a Remote Site via Cable Modem
- Connecting a Local Site to the Internet
- Specifications
- Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
- Hardware Installation
- Safety
- Unpacking the RF802EW
- Cabling
- Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration
- Software Installation and Configuration
- Software Installation
- Using RouteFinder Setup Wizard
- Testing your Connection
- Chapter 4 - Telnet
- Using Telnet to Configure your RouteFinder
- Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager
- RouteFinder Manager
- General Settings
- WAN Ethernet Segment
- Async Port
- Remote Access-Remote Access Settings
- Enable IP Mapping - Virtual Server
- Port Settings
- Edit Login Script for Remote Access
- Writing a login script for IP Routing
- Modem String Settings
- LAN DHCP Server
- Routing Settings
- Routing Table
- Filter Settings
- Wireless Settings
- Refresh Device List
- Device Name and Password
- Save Settings to File
- Load Settings
- Upgrade Firmware
- General Diagnostic
- Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Monitor
- RouteFinder Monitor
- Running RouteFinder Monitor
- Refresh Device List
- Test Connection
- Terminate Connection
- Save to File
- Save Now
- Autosave
- IP Address/Name
- Event Messages
- TCP/IP Tab
- Time Tab
- Status Tab
- Statistics Tab
- Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings
- LAN Client Settings
- Setting up Remote Access Clients
- Accessing a Windows NT Server
- Accessing a Novell Server
- Accessing a Windows NT Server and a Novell NetWare Server
- Accessing a Unix Server
- Make New Connection (Windows 2000 only)
- Chapter 8 LAN-to-LAN Settings
- LAN-to-LAN Settings
- Setting up LAN-to-LAN Routing
- Using the Find Computer command
- Using LMHosts
- Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Common Problems
- Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical Support
- Introduction
- Limited Warranty
- Addendum for North American Products
- Addendum for International Products
- Out of Warranty Repair Costs
- Software User License Agreement
- Technical Support
- Contacting Technical Support
- Recording RouteFinder Information
- Online Warranty Registration
- About the Internet
- Ordering Accessories
- Appendixes
- Appendix A - Regulatory Compliance Information
- Class B Statement FCC Part 15
- Appendix B - Tools for your RF802EW
- RouteFinder Monitor
- PING
- WINIPCFG and IPCONFIG
- TRACERT
- Appendix C - Cabling Diagrams
- Glossary
- Index
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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
Safety
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.
4. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
5. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electrical shock from lightening.
7. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger Telecommunications line Cord.
Unpacking the RF802EW
The RF802EW shipping box contains the following items:
• System CD
• Tucows CD
• Power Supply
• The RouteFinder RF802EW
• The RF802EW RouteFinder Quick Start Guide
If any of the items is missing or damaged, please contact Multi-Tech Systems.
RF Safety Warning
RF power energy is emitted by this product during operation. The antenna(s) must be
installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.