Multi-tech-systems RF500S Manuel d'utilisateur

Model RF500SDSL/Cable Routerwith Built-in 4-port 10/100 SwitchUser Guide

10RouteFinder RF500S User GuideConnecting a Local Site by Segmenting the LANIn this application, the RF500S is used to connect LAN segments within a l

100Route Finder RF500S User Guide7. Click Properties.8. On the General tab, in the preferred Server field, enter the name of your Novell Server Domain

101Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet Your Access Control:Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, select the Access Control tab.2. In the Control

102Route Finder RF500S User GuideSet Dial-up type (NT/Novell Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. Right-click the newly created connection icon, then c

103Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAccessing a Unix ServerPerform the following procedures to prepare your PC workstation to access a remote Unix Serve

104Route Finder RF500S User Guide4. Select (i.e., highlight) Adapter, then click Add. The Select Network adapters dialog box opens. Win95/985

105Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings3. The Select Network Protocol dialog box is displayed. In the Manufacturers option box [Win95only], select Microsof

106Route Finder RF500S User GuideMake Your New Connection (Unix Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. Double-click My Computer.2. Double-click the Dial

107Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsMake New Connection (Windows 2000 only)Perform the following procedures to prepare your Windows 2000 PC workstation

Chapter 8 - LAN -to- LAN Settings

109Chapter 8 - LAN -to- LAN SettingsLAN -to- LAN SettingsSetting up LAN -to- LAN RoutingThe majority of settings for LAN -to- LAN Routing are set up

11Chapter 1 - IntroductionConnecting a Local Site to the InternetIn this application, the RF500S is used to connect up to 253 Internal IP addresses to

110RouteFinder RF500S User GuideUsing the Find Computer commandIf your clients are in different subnets or separated by a router, you will not be able

111Chapter 8 - LAN -to- LAN SettingsUsing LMHostsImportant: Each computer on the LAN must have a copy of this lookup table. Once you havemapped the

Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting

113Chapter 9 - TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter provides a list of common problems encountered while installing, configuring oradministering

114RouteFinder RF500S User GuideProblem #3The RouteFinder is connected to the Cable/DSL, but has problems accessing the Internet.• Ensure the workstat

115Chapter 9 - TroubleshootingProblem #7Sometimes when I try and use the Internet or get my mail, the application can’t connect to theInternet immedia

Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical Support

117Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical SupportIntroductionThis chapter begins with the terms of your RouteFinder’s warranty. In the Software

118RouteFinder RF500S User GuideAddendum for International ProductsDistributors should contact Amex, Inc., for information about the repairs for your

119Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical SupportSoftware User License AgreementIMPORTANT - READ BEFORE OPENING THE SOFTWARE PACKAGEThis license

12RouteFinder RF500S User GuideSpecificationsHardware ARM RISC CPU32 bit, 40MHZ4MB DRAM and 512k Flash ROMUART Serial port controllerLAN Ports Number

120RouteFinder RF500S User Guide4. WARRANTY. MTS warrants that the software will perform substantially in accordance to theproduct specifications in

121Chapter 10 - Service, Warranty and Technical SupportTechnical SupportMulti-Tech provides free technical support for as long as your product remains

122RouteFinder RF500S User GuideOrdering AccessoriesSupplyNet, Inc. can provide you with replacement transformers, cables and connectors for selectMul

Appendix

124RouteFinder RF500S User GuideAppendix A - Regulatory Compliance InformationClass B StatementFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to

125AppendixAppendix B - Tools for your RF500SRouteFinder MonitorIf you are having problems, the RouteFinder Monitor can be a valuable tool to assist i

126RouteFinder RF500S User GuideTRACERTTRACERT is an extensive PING utility that allows you to trace the route of an IP address. The utilityreports t

127AppendixAppendix C - Cabling DiagramsWAN/LAN CablesWAN1234Pin Circuit Signal Name1 TD+ Data Transmit Positive2 TD- Data Transmit Negative3 RD+ Data

Glossary

129GlossaryThe following is a glossary of terms used in this manual:BBaudrateBaudrate refers to the number of bits per second (Bps) that are transmitt

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

130RouteFinder RF500S User GuideIP AddressesA computer on the Internet is identified by an IP Address. A computer’s IP address is like a telephonenum

131GlossaryIf someone on the Internet tries to access your network, the firewall function of the RouteFinder stopsthe request. The device will not r

132RouteFinder RF500S User GuideIP addresses at random as long as each one is unique. However, connecting a private network to theInternet requires u

133IndexIndexAAdding TCP/IP ... 83, 104ASYNC ... 8Async

134Route Finder RF500S User GuideRRadius ...45Refresh Device List ...

14RouteFinder RF500S User GuideHardware InstallationSafety1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.2. Never install telephone jacks

15Chapter 2 - Hardware InstallationCablingCabling your RouteFinder requires making the appropriate connections to PCs, Cable or DSLmodem, analog modem

Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration

17Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationSoftware Installation and ConfigurationBefore beginning the installation process, ensure that you

18RouteFinder RF500S User GuideUsing RouteFinder Setup WizardNote: Before beginning this procedure, ensure that your RF500S is properly connected to

19Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration5. The Setup Wizard: Device List dialog box displays. The Setup Wizard automatically checksyour n

User GuideDSL/Cable Routerwith Built-in 4-port 10/100 SwitchP/N S0000093 Revision AThis publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, withou

20RouteFinder RF500S User Guide6. The Setup Wizard: Device IP Address dialog box displays.• Enter your local internal network’s IP address for this de

21Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration7. The Select Function dialog box displays.Select the function of the WAN Ethernet port by choosi

22RouteFinder RF500S User Guide8. The External IP Assignment dialog box displays.Enter the WAN Ethernet IP address information provided by your ISP or

23Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration9. The Asynchronous port function dialog box displays. Select 1) Remote Access, 2) IP Routing(NA

24RouteFinder RF500S User Guide1.) Remote AccessYou must define the location of your remote user account database by selecting a) Use Local ClientList

25Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configurationb.) Use RADIUS ServerSelect this option if you would like your remote clients to be authenticated

26RouteFinder RF500S User Guide2.) IP Routing (NAT Enabled) and3.) IP Routing (NAT Disabled)If you select IP Routing for the asynchronous port, the Se

27Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration10. The Setup Wizard: DNS IP Address dialog box displays.Enter your ISP’s DNS Server IP address.

28RouteFinder RF500S User Guide13. The Modem Initial Command dialog box displays.Select your modem manufacturer, then select the model from the list p

29Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration16. The Note dialog box displays indicating that you have completed the Setup Wizard.Read the “IM

iiiContentsChapter 1 - IntroductionIntroduction ...

30RouteFinder RF500S User GuideTesting your ConnectionWhen you select Run Monitor, the RouteFinder Monitor program loads.1. To test your current setti

Chapter 4 - Telnet

32RouteFinder RF500S User GuideUsing Telnet to Configure your RouteFinderTelnet is a telecommunications software utility which allows you to access a

33Chapter 4 - TelnetRouter IP AddressEnter the IP address assigned to the RF500S on your local network. The new address will take effectafter you ha

34RouteFinder RF500S User GuideAsync Port SettingsThe async port may be used for IP Routing or Remote access. For more information, see the AsyncPort

35Chapter 4 - TelnetAssign Remote IP:Select Enable or Disable. If you select Enable, you will be prompted to enter an address to beassigned to the r

36RouteFinder RF500S User GuideRADIUS Server:Select Enable to configure remote users to authenticate on a RADIUS Server.RADIUS Access Server IP:Enter

37Chapter 4 - TelnetDiagnosticThe Diagnostic option performs basic testing of the RouteFinder, displays information about yourfirmware and offers opt

Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager

39Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerRouteFinder ManagerRouteFinder manager is the main program used to configure all the settings of your RF500S.1. To ru

Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorRouteFinder Monitor...

40RouteFinder RF500S User GuideGeneral SettingsAfter selecting your device from the Available Devices list, select General Settings to view or changea

41Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerWAN Ethernet SegmentSelect NAT (Network Address Translation) to provide firewall protection and enable all local LANu

42RouteFinder RF500S User GuideAsync PortThe Async Port can be configured to provide either IP Routing or Remote Access. IP Routing is usedto connec

43Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerAllow Remote Dial-InThis option allows a remote site to dial-in to this network.1. From the IP Routing Settings dialo

44RouteFinder RF500S User GuideRemote Connection Authentication SettingsWhen you select Allow Remote Dial-in, you must determine the method that remot

45Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerAssign a specific IP address for this user:Select this option if you would like to have a specific IP address assigne

46RouteFinder RF500S User GuideRemote Access - Remote Access Settings1. From the General Settings dialog box, Async Port section, select Remote Access

47Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerEnable IP Mapping - Virtual ServerIP Mapping is available only when NAT is enabled. If NAT is enabled for a particul

48RouteFinder RF500S User GuidePort SettingsThe Modem Settings options are used to configure the communication between your modem or ISDNTA and your R

49Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerEdit Login Script for Remote Access1. From the Port Settings, Async tab, click Edit Login Script.2. The login Script

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50RouteFinder RF500S User GuideWriting a login script for IP RoutingTo write an effective login script, you must obtain the correct login script infor

51Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerExample 2 : Script for Unreliable ISP (Redial until connected)# Login Script Meaning of Each Login Script Command1 Se

52RouteFinder RF500S User GuideModem String SettingsThe most important modem string is the initialization string because your network device uses it t

53Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerLAN DHCP ServerNote: Refer to the Glossary at the back of this User Guide for more information about the DHCPfunction

54RouteFinder RF500S User GuideTo assign a static IP Address:Enter the MAC address manually or use the MAC address search tool.To use the MAC address

55Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerRouting SettingsRouting is the process of moving a packet of data from source to destination. The RF500S acts as aro

56RouteFinder RF500S User GuideRouting TableThe routing table stores the routing information so that the RF500S knows how to route the IP packetsto th

57Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerFilter SettingsYou can use Filter Settings to choose which packets are allowed to enter the network and whichpackets

58RouteFinder RF500S User GuidePrivilege LevelUse the Privilege list box to select an appropriate level for this filter.It is common to set many filte

59Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerEnable Client Filter SettingsThe Client Filter allows you to decide which services are allowed into your network and

Chapter 1 - Introduction

60RouteFinder RF500S User Guide7. The Privileged Client Table dialog box displays.LAN Local Client ListIn the Privileged Client Table, enter the clien

61Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerRefresh Device List1. From the main Manager dialog box, click Refresh Device List to search the LAN for availablenetw

62RouteFinder RF500S User GuideDevice Name and Password1. From the main Manager dialog box, click Device Name and Password. You may use the defaultde

63Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerSave Settings to FileThe Save Settings to File option allows you to save your settings to a file. This option provid

64RouteFinder RF500S User GuideLoad SettingsThe Load Settings option allows you to load either the default settings of your network device or toload

65Chapter 5 - RouteFinder ManagerUpgrade FirmwareWarning: Upgrade the firmware of your RouteFinder RF500S only under the advice and direction of theMu

66RouteFinder RF500S User GuideGeneral DiagnosticThe General Diagnostic option on the main RouteFinder Manager dialog box displays network deviceinfor

Chapter 6 - RouteFinder Monitor

68RouteFinder RF500S User GuideRouteFinder MonitorRouteFinder Monitor is a utility that provides both monitoring and troubleshooting functions.Running

69Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorRefresh Device ListClick Refresh Device List from the main RouteFinder Monitor dialog box to display a list of networ

7Chapter 1 - IntroductionIntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of the Multi-Tech System’s RouteFinder model RF500S, oneof the finest broadband r

70RouteFinder RF500S User GuideTest ConnectionThe Test Connection option tests your connection settings and assist you in determining if problemsare d

71Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorTerminate ConnectionThe Terminate Connection option is designed to allow the Network Administrator to terminate anRF5

72RouteFinder RF500S User GuideSave to FileClick Save to a File to save a monitoring session to a file. This feature can be used to create an eventlog

73Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorIP Address/NameThe IP Address/Name function allows you to associate a name with a particular IP address and nameon yo

74RouteFinder RF500S User GuideEvent MessagesEvent Messages are displayed in the lower half of the RouteFinder Monitor display. EventMessages provide

75Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorTCP/IP TabThe TCP/IP tab displays all TCP/IP requests made by your network device. You may select to viewTCP/IP sess

76RouteFinder RF500S User GuideTime TabThe Time Tab provides information about the amount of time the device has been powered on, the totalconnection

77Chapter 6 - RouteFinder MonitorStatus TabThe Status tab provides information about the status of the WAN Ethernet and Async ports.1. From the RouteF

78RouteFinder RF500S User GuideStatistics TabThe Statistics tab indicates, by port, how many bytes of data have come in and out through theRouteFinder

Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings

8RouteFinder RF500S User GuideFront PanelRF500S Front PanelFront Panel DescriptionLANLink/ACT Lights when the LAN client is correctly connected to the

80Route Finder RF500S User GuideLAN Client SettingsIn order for a computer to access the Internet, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed on the comput

81Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSetting up Remote Access ClientsDial-in connections to Windows NT, Novell and Unix servers require slightly different

82Route Finder RF500S User Guide3. Click Add; the Select Network Component Type dialog box opens.4. Select (i.e., highlight) Adapter, then click Add.

83Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding TCP/IP (NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98/NT:1. In the Network dialog box, Configuration tab, click Add.2. S

84Route Finder RF500S User GuideAdding File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks (NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box

85Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet up Properties of Components (NT Server Connection):Dial-up Adapter:Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, C

86Route Finder RF500S User GuideIdentification:Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, select the Identification tab.2. In the Workgroup field, en

87Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsMake Your New Connection (NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. Double-click My Computer.2. Double-click the Dial-U

88Route Finder RF500S User GuideAccessing a Novell ServerNovell NetWare products are used on up to 70 percent of PC-based local area networks (LANs).P

89Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings4. Select (i.e., highlight) Adapter, then click Add. The Select Network adapters dialog box opens. Win95/985

9Chapter 1 - IntroductionTypical ApplicationsThe following examples provide information about typical applications using the RF500S. Theydescribe usi

90Route Finder RF500S User Guide3. In the Manufacturers option box, select Microsoft. In the Network Protocols option box, selectIPX/SPX-compatible Pr

91Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet Up Properties of Components (Novell Server Connection):Network Client:Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box,

92Route Finder RF500S User Guide7. Click Properties.8. On the General tab, in the Preferred server field, enter the name of your Novell Server Domain.

93Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet Your Access Control (Novell Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, select the Access Cont

94Route Finder RF500S User GuideAccessing a Windows NT Server and a Novell NetWare ServerNote: Before configuring your remote site, ensure TCP/IP has

95Chapter 7 - LAN Client Settings4. Select (i.e., highlight) Adapter, then click Add. The Select Network adapters dialog box opens. Win95/98 Wi

96Route Finder RF500S User GuideAdding Client for Microsoft Networks (Novell/NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, Configu

97Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsAdding IPX/SPX (Novell/NT Server Connection):Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog box, Configuration tab, click Add

98Route Finder RF500S User Guide3. The Select Network Client dialog box displays. In the Manufacturer’s option box, selectMicrosoft. In the Network Cl

99Chapter 7 - LAN Client SettingsSet Up Properties of Components (Novell/NT Server Connection):Dial-up Adapter:Windows 95/98:1. In the Network dialog