User guide
Table of Contents
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF850/860 User Guide (PN S000400E) 3
Contents
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications ........................................................................................ 7
Product Description........................................................................................................................................... 7
RouteFinder Documentation ............................................................................................................................. 7
RouteFinder Features ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Warnings ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Safety Recommendations for Rack Installations .............................................................................................. 8
Shutdown Caution............................................................................................................................................. 8
Ship Kit Contents .............................................................................................................................................. 9
License Keys ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Typical Applications ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Chapter 2 – Installation and Setup .................................................................................................................... 13
System Administrator Planning ....................................................................................................................... 13
Planning the Network ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Establishing an Address Table ....................................................................................................................... 13
Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Cabling Procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Rackmount Bracket Installation ...................................................................................................................... 15
Setting up a Workstation and Starting the RouteFinder ................................................................................. 16
Establish TCP/IP Communication ................................................................................................................... 16
Set a Fixed IP Address .............................................................................................................................. 16
Obtain a Dynamic IP Address ................................................................................................................... 16
Open a Web Browser ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Login ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Web Management Software Opens ................................................................................................................ 19
Navigating Through the Software Screens ..................................................................................................... 19
Screen Buttons .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Menus and Sub-Menus ............................................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 3 – Configuration Using Web Management Software ....................................................................... 21
Initial Configuration Step ................................................................................................................................. 21
Second Configuration Step – Using the Wizard Setup ................................................................................... 22
The Wizard Setup Screen – Configuration Example ...................................................................................... 23
Chapter 4 – Configuration Examples ................................................................................................................ 24
Example 3 – Remote Client-to-LAN Configuration Using DNAT and Aliasing ............................................... 36
Example 4 – Client-to-LAN Configuration Using PPTP Tunneling ................................................................. 37
Checking the Tunnel ....................................................................................................................................... 37
Chapter 5 – URL Categorization ........................................................................................................................ 38
Important Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Setting Up HTTP Proxy and URL Filtering ..................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 6 – RouteFinder Software .................................................................................................................... 41
Menu Bar ........................................................................................................................................................ 41
Administration ................................................................................................................................................. 42
Administration > System Setup ................................................................................................................. 42