User guide

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

Cabling

Cabling your RouteFinder requires making the appropriate connections to PCs, analog modem or

ISDN TA (optional), AC power, and the router. Because this device also acts as a DHCP server,

after your device is properly cabled, you will need to follow the configuration instructions provided

in the Software Installation and Configuration chapter.

Optional

Uplink

Serial Cables

To Modem

or ISDN TA

Power Connection

Network Printer

Hub

Uplink/Normal

1234

Reset

Serial 1

5VDC

Serial 2

Cabling the RouteFinder RF102S

1. Before beginning, turn off the power for all network devices (PCs, analog modems, ISDN

TAs) and disconnect the router power supply.

2. Connect the Ethernet port of each PC or network device to one of the 4 LAN ports. If you are

using the Uplink option, port number 1 cannot be used as a LAN port.

3. If you are using one or two analog modems or ISDN TAs, connect each to a Serial Async

port.

4. If you are using the Uplink option to connect to another network segment, slide the Uplink/

Normal switch into the Uplink position. Connect the LAN cable to LAN port #1. Plug the

other end of the LAN cable into another hub, router, or switch.

Note: If you are not using the Uplink feature, slide the switch into the Normal position.

5. Connect the provided power supply cable to the 5VDC power port on the back of the router.

Plug the power supply into an AC power outlet as shown above.

6. If you are using one or two analog modems or ISDN TAs, turn on the power for the devices.

7. Press and hold the RouteFinder’s Reset button for 3 seconds to restore the default settings.

You are ready to configure software for your RouteFinder and network PCs.