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 1 - Introduction
The RouteFinder RF802EW
Front Panel
RF802EW Front Panel
Front Panel Description
Link Lights when the LAN client is correctly connected to the 10/100 LAN.
ACT Blinks when transmitting or receiving packets.
LAN Lights when a successful connection to the 10/100 LAN is established.
WLS Lights when a wireless connection is established.
Serial Lights when the Serial async port is properly connected to a remote site.
WAN Lights when a successful connection to the 10Base-T WAN is established.
Status Blinks when updating flash ROM or rebooting.
Power Lights when power is being supplied to the router.
Back Panel
RF802EW Back Panel
Back Panel Description
Power 5VDC The 5V DC power socket is used to connect the device to the AC power
adapter.
10 BT WAN The WAN port is used to connect the router to a DSL or Cable modem.
SERIAL The Serial async port connects the router to a standard modem (optional).
10/100M Connects the Router to a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet LAN.
Reset Press and hold for three seconds to reset the router to factory defaults.
Uplink/Normal Slide the switch to the Uplink position to use the LAN port to expand your
network by connecting a network cable to another router, switch, or hub. To
connect the port to a LAN client workstation, slide the switch to the Normal
position.