Multi-Tech Systems RF500S - Manual (Page 17)

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Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration
Software Installation and Configuration
Before beginning the installation process, ensure that your system meets all hardware and
software requirements:
• Intel 486 or higher processor.
• 10/100 BaseT cable to connect the RF500S to the network.
• One DSL or Cable Modem.
• A networked computer with Windows 95/98/2000, Windows NT 3.5 or higher and TCP/IP
protocol installed (or, a non-Windows system with TCP/IP properly installed to enable Telnet
configuration).
• Any Windows communication application for Dial-Out operation.
• Any PPP supported communication application for Dial-In operation.
• TCP/IP installed and configured on each workstation accessing the Internet.
Software Installation
The software installation process involves installing the RouteFinder Utilities, including
RouteFinder Setup Wizard, RouteFinder Manager and RouteFinder Monitor. A description of each
component follows:
RouteFinder Setup Wizard
The RouteFinder Setup Wizard provides a step-by-step process to assist you in entering all the
basic settings needed to configure your RF500S for general use. All settings that are entered in
the Setup Wizard can be found in their respective menus in the RouteFinder Manager.
RouteFinder Manager
RouteFinder Manager is the main program used to configure all settings for your RF500S.
Complete information about options within the RouteFinder Manager can be found in the
RouteFinder Manager chapter in this User Guide.
RouteFinder Monitor
RouteFinder Monitor is a multi-purpose utility designed to let you know the status of your RF500S
connection. The monitor offers the ability to point and click on an event to access troubleshooting
procedures. Refer to the RouteFinder Monitor chapter in this User Guide for more information.