Multitech RF830 Network Router User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder SOHO RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP User Guide (S000399E) 3
Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description ................................................................................................ 4
Key Features ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Feature Details ...................................................................................................................................... 5
RouteFinder Ship Kit Contents ............................................................................................................. 6
RouteFinder Documentation ................................................................................................................. 6
Telecom Warnings for the Modem ........................................................................................................ 7
RF820/RF820-AP Front Panel .............................................................................................................. 7
RF830/RF830-AP Front Panel .............................................................................................................. 7
Back Panels .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Typical Applications .............................................................................................................................. 9
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Specifications for 802.11b/g Interface ................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 2 – Installation ............................................................................................................................. 12
Cabling Your RouteFinder .................................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 3 – Setting up a Workstation and Starting the RouteFinder .................................................. 14
Establish TCP/IP Communication ....................................................................................................... 14
Open a Web Browser .......................................................................................................................... 16
Login ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Web Management Software Opens .................................................................................................... 17
Navigating the Screens ....................................................................................................................... 17
Menu Bar ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Sub-Menus .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Table of Menus and Sub-Menus ......................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 4 – Configuring the RouteFinder .............................................................................................. 19
About the Browser Interface ............................................................................................................... 19
About IPSec ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Start the RouteFinder Configuration ................................................................................................... 19
Using the Wizard Setup Screen to Configure Your RouteFinder ....................................................... 20
RF820/RF820-AP and RF830/RF830-AP Wizard Setup .................................................................... 21
Save & Restart Button Under Menu Bar ............................................................................................. 25
Important Note About Save and Restart ............................................................................................. 25
Chapter 5 – Configuration Using Web Management Software ............................................................. 26
Administration ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Networks & Services ........................................................................................................................... 35
Network Setup..................................................................................................................................... 39
Packet Filters ...................................................................................................................................... 56
VPN (Virtual Private Network) ............................................................................................................. 60
Proxy ................................................................................................................................................... 67
DHCP Server ...................................................................................................................................... 70
Utilities ................................................................................................................................................. 72
Statistics & Logs ................................................................................................................................. 73
Chapter 6 – Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 78
Chapter 7 – Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................... 80
Appendix A – Table of Commonly Supported Subnet Addresses ....................................................... 82
Appendix B – Antenna for the Wireless RouteFinder ........................................................................... 84
Appendix C – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) .................................... 85
Glossary ..................................................................................................................................................... 86
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 92