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 3 - Software Installation and Configuration
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.