User guide

Chapter 3 – Configuration
22 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP Quick Start Guide
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.
User Name
Enter the user name to authenticate the RouteFinder with the ISP.
Password (Optional)
Enter the user password. These special characters cannot be used: <, >.
Baud Rate
Select the serial baud rate from the drop down box.
Local IP Status
Check this box to enable support for negotiating an IP address with the ISP.
Local IP Address
Enter the IP address from which the RouteFinder can negotiate for an IP address
from the ISP.
Dial Number
Enter the PSTN number to be dialed.
Note: When the backup link comes up or goes down, an email alert is sent to the
administrator.
Administrative Access HTTP Port
Select the HTTP port for administrative access. The default is port 80. The port
number should be between 1 and 65535. Well known ports and ports used by the
firewall are not allowed.
Admin Password
Change administrator’s Password. Enter the password and a confirmation of the
password. These characters are not allowed: <, >. Also, spaces are not allowed.
Save or Reset
Click Save at the bottom of the screen to save these entries. Use Reset if you want
to change the entries you have just made.
SAVE & RESTART BUTTON UNDER MENU BAR
Save to Flash Memory – If a connection is established, then the settings have been
entered correctly and your basic configuration is now complete. Now, you must save your
settings to the Flash Memory; this saves the current settings in the flash prom and prevents
settings from getting lost at the next power up.
Restart – This is optional. You do not have to restart the RouteFinder after saving to the
flash memory.