RouteFinder ® SOHO Security Appliance RF820 & RF820-AP RF830 & RF830-AP Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide RouteFinder SOHO Security Appliance RF820 & RF820-AP RF830 & RF830-AP Document Product Number 82100048L, Revision D Copyright This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2006-2007 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description............................................5 RouteFinder Ship Kit Contents ...........................................................5 RouteFinder Documentation...............................................................5 Telecom Warnings for the Modem......................................................6 RF820/RF820-AP Front Panel ...........................................................6 RF830/RF830-AP Front Panel ...................................
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Welcome to the world of Internet security. Your Multi-Tech RouteFinder SOHO security appliances, models RF820 and RF830, and RouteFinder SOHO wireless security appliances, models RF820-AP and RF830-AP, are ideal for the small office or home office (SOHO) that need secure access to a corporate LAN.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Telecom Warnings for the Modem 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. This product must be disconnected from the telephone network interface when servicing. 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. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 6.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description RF820 Back Panel RF820-AP Back Panel RF830 Back Panel RF830-AP Back Panel Connector Description Antenna Connector Connector for the 2.4 GHz 5dBi SWI-Reverse-F antenna. The antenna must be connected before the RouteFinder is operational. WAN (10/100BaseT) port connects the DSL modem or cable modem. WAN The RF820s have one WAN port; the RF830s have two WAN ports. There are 4 LAN ports.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Typical Applications Remote User. The client-to-LAN application replaces traditional dial-in remote access by allowing a remote user to connect to the corporate LAN through a secure tunnel over the Internet. The advantage is that a remote user can make a local call to an Internet Service Provider, without sacrificing the company’s security, as opposed to a long distance call to the corporate remote access server. Branch Office.
Chapter 2 – Installation Chapter 2 – Installation Cabling Your RF820 RouteFinder Your RouteFinder requires making the appropriate connections to PCs, a cable or xDSL modem, an analog modem or ISDN TA (RF820 only), and AC power. After your device is properly cabled, it must be configured. See Chapter 3 for basic directions. For advanced configurations, see the User Guide. 1. Turn the power off on all network devices (PCs, cable modems, DSL modems, analog modems, ISDN TAs, and the router). 2.
Chapter 2 – Installation Cabling Your RF830 RouteFinder 1. Turn the power off on all network devices (PCs, cable modems, DSL modems, analog modems, ISDN TAs, and the router). 2. Plug one end of a RJ-45 cable into the Ethernet port on the PC and other into one of the LAN port on the RouteFinder. (If you have more than one PC, connect the others in the same way to the other LAN ports). 3. Connect a network cable from the DSL or cable modem to the WAN port on the RouteFinder.
Chapter 2 – Installation The RF820-AP and RF830-AP Antenna Your ship kit for the wireless RouteFinders (RF820-AP and RF830-AP) includes a 2.4 GHz 5dBi SWI-Reverse-F Swivel Antenna. Important Notes: • The antenna for this product must be a reverse polarity SMA antenna. • The antenna must be attached in order for the RouteFinder to be operational. Antenna Electrical Characteristics Frequency: Gain: VSWR: Polarization: Maximum Power: Impedance: Connector: 2400 to 2500 MHZ 4.
Chapter 2 – Installation Setting up a Workstation and Starting the RouteFinder This section of the Quick Start Guide covers the steps for setting up TCP/IP communication on the PC(s) connected to the RouteFinder, starting up the RouteFinder, and opening the RouteFinder Web Management program. Establish TCP/IP Communication Notes: z The RouteFinders have built-in DHCP server functionality, so you can set the PC to obtain a dynamic IP address.
Chapter 2 – Installation 4. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays. • Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]. • Click the Properties button. 5. Once you click the Properties button, the following screen displays. To have your DCHP client obtain a dynamic IP address, click the button for Obtain an IP address automatically. 6. Close out of the Control Panel. 7. Repeat these steps for each PC on your network.
Chapter 2 – Installation Open a Web Browser Note: Be sure that the RouteFinder is cabled and that the power is connected. See the cabling drawings at the beginning of this chapter. Bring up a Web browser on the PC. • Type the default gateway address line: http://192.168.2.1 • Press Enter. Note: Make sure your PC’s address is on the same network as the router’s address. IPCONFIG is a tool for finding out a PC’s IP configuration (the default gateway and the MAC address).
Chapter 2 – Installation Web Management Software Opens This is the Home screen from which you can access all setup functions. Note: Only the top portion of the Home screen is shown here. Navigating Through the Software Screen Before using the software, you may find the following information about navigating through the screens and the structuring of the menus helpful. Menu Bar Sub Menu Other Options Screen Name Input Area Menu Bar See menu categories and their submenus listed on the next page.
Chapter 2 – Installation Sub-Menus Each Menu Bar selection has its own sub-menu, which displays on the left side of the screen. When you click one of the Main Menu choices, the first screen listed in the sub-menu displays. You can choose other sub-menu options/screens by clicking on your sub-menu choice. This is an example of the Administration sub-menu. It displays when you click Administration.
Chapter 3 – Configuration Chapter 3 – Configuration Using the Setup Wizard to Configure the RouteFinder Using the Wizard Setup is a quick way to enter the basic configuration parameters to allow communication between the LAN workstation(s) and the Internet as shown in the example below. Important Note: An initial configuration must be completed for each type of RouteFinder functions: firewall configuration, LAN-to-LAN configuration, a LAN-to-Remote Client configuration.
Chapter 3 – Configuration RF820/RF820-AP and RF830/RF830-AP Wizard Setup Click the Wizard Setup button located under the Menu Bar. The following screen displays. Use the same directions for the RF820/RF820-AP and RF830/RF830-AP. Screen Notes: • PPP Client for Cellular/Analog Modem Backup is available only on the RF820/RF820-AP. • The RF830/RF830-AP has two WAN ports; the RF820/RF820-AP has only one. A section labeled WAN 2 displays on the RF830/RF830-AP Wizard Setup screen.
Chapter 3 – Configuration LAN Settings IP Address – 192.168.2.1 defaults into this field. Subnet Mask – 255.255.255.0 default into the fields. These should be acceptable for your site. ISP Settings WAN 1 Select the way the IP Address should be assigned for the WAN link. The default is DHCP Client. The screen displays the input fields for this default. The input fields change when you select Static IP or PPPoE.
Chapter 3 – Configuration • WAN 1 Static IP Choice If you choose Static IP for WAN 1, the IP Address (default is 192.168.100.1) and the Subnet Mask (default is 255.255.255.0) fields displays. Enter the Default Gateway, the Primary DNS address and the Secondary DNS address for the IP address provided.
Chapter 3 – Configuration Password Enter the user’s password. These characters are not allowed: <, >. The maximum number of allowed is 18. Retype Password Retype the password to confirm the one entered above. Passwords must match. If you receive an error, enter password in both fields again. Idle Time This option is available only when the Connection Type is Trigger on Demand. Specify the inactivity time (in seconds) after which the PPPoE link should be brought down.
Chapter 3 – Configuration PPP Client for Cellular/Analog Modem Backup (RF820/RF820-AP Only) The PPP link is used as a backup link to the WAN interface. If the Internet Keep-alive URLs (see below) are not reachable through the WAN Ethernet interface, the PPP backup link automatically comes up and the system regains its connection to the ISP. The PPP dial backup settings are: Status Check this box to enable PPP Dial Backup on WAN interface.
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