User guide
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of the Multi-Tech System’s RouteFinder model RF102S,
one of the finest broadband routers available today.
The RouteFinder features two RS-232 WAN ports so you can connect as many as two
external analog modems or ISDN terminal adapters and utilize ML-PPP to widen your
bandwidth. Or, you can use one WAN port for dial-in remote access. The RouteFinder also
has a built-in 10/100 Mbps switch.
Connects up to 253 internal IP addresses to the Internet with broadband speed. The
RouteFinder can be configured as a DHCP server to handle requests for Internet services
and route to and from the ISP. Up to 253 internal IP addresses are connected to the Internet
with only one IP account.
WAN Ports offer additional functionality. The RouteFinder provides two asynchronous
ports that can use ML-PPP to widen your bandwidth when connected to another dial-up
modem or IDSN terminal adapter. By bonding the two lines together, the RouteFinder can
achieve bandwidths as high as 112 Kbps with V.90/56K modems and 256 Kbps with ISDN
modems. Both WAN ports can also serve as dial-in remote access for your telecommuters
and mobile users. The WAN ports also provide LAN-to-LAN IP routing.
Built-in 10/100 Switch. The integrated 4-port 10/100 switch eliminates the need for an
additional hub or switch to connect users not on a LAN. It ensures high-speed transmission
and can serve as a completely dedicated full duplex backbone.
Network Security. The RouteFinder supports Internet access restriction by IP address,
client protocols or a list of forbidden sites.
Dial-in RAS Port. The RouteFinder has two asynchronous ports that, when connected to
dial-up modems or ISDN terminal adapters, can also serve as dial-in remote access for
telecommuters or mobile users.
Virtual Server Support. In addition to providing shared Internet access, the RouteFinder
can support Web, FTP, or other Internet servers. Once configured, the RouteFinder accepts
only unsolicited IP packets addressed to the Web or FTP server.
The RouteFinder RF102S