Multi-Tech Systems RF500S - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Front Panel Description ......................................................................................................................... 8
Back Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Back Panel Description ........................................................................................................................ 8
Typical Applications .................................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting a Remote Site via Cable Modem ....................................................................................... 9
Connecting a Local Site by Segmenting the LAN ................................................................................ 10
Connecting a Local Site to the Internet ............................................................................................... 11
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................................. 14
Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Unpacking the RF500S ........................................................................................................................ 14
Cabling ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Chapter 3 - Software Installation
and Configuration
Software Installation and Configuration ...................................................................................................... 17
Software Installation ............................................................................................................................ 17
Using RouteFinder Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................... 18
Testing your Connection ...................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 4 - Telnet
Using Telnet to Configure your RouteFinder ............................................................................................... 32
Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager
RouteFinder Manager ................................................................................................................................. 39
General Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 40
WAN Ethernet Segment ...................................................................................................................... 41
Async Port .......................................................................................................................................... 42
Remote Access - Remote Access Settings ........................................................................................ 46
Enable IP Mapping - Virtual Server ..................................................................................................... 47
Port Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 48
Edit Login Script for Remote Access .................................................................................................. 49
Writing a login script for IP Routing ..................................................................................................... 50
Modem String Settings ........................................................................................................................ 52
LAN DHCP Server ..................................................................................................................................... 53
Routing Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 55
Routing Table ....................................................................................................................................... 56
Filter Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 57
Refresh Device List ................................................................................................................................... 61
Device Name and Password ...................................................................................................................... 62
Save Settings to File ................................................................................................................................. 63
Load Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 64
Upgrade Firmware ...................................................................................................................................... 65
General Diagnostic .................................................................................................................................... 66