Multitech RF550VPN User's Guide

SOHO Internet Security ApplianceModel RF550VPNUser Guide

Chapter 2 – InstallationMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 10Chapter 2 – InstallationSafety Warnings1. Never install telephone wiring durin

Chapter 2 – InstallationMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 11Cabling Your RouteFinderCabling your RouteFinder requires making the appropriat

Chapter 3 – Configuring the PCMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 12Chapter 3 – Configuring the PCYou must establish TCP/IP communication on

Chapter 3 – Configuring the PCMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 136. The TCP/IP Properties window displays. Click the IP Address tab to set

Chapter 3 – Configuring the PCMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 14If Your Operating System Is Windows NT:1. Click Start | Settings | Contro

Chapter 3 – Configuring the PCMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 155. The Bindings dialog box displays.In the Show Bindings for drop-down li

Chapter 3 – Configuring the PCMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 167. Next, select the Protocol tab to set your workstation’s IP Address.8.

Chapter 3 – Configuring the PCMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 17If Your Operating System Is Windows 2000/XP1. Click Start | Settings | Co

Chapter 3 – Configuring the PCMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 183. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays.· Select In

Chapter 4 – Navigating the ScreensMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 19Chapter 4 – Navigating the ScreensButtons on the Main MenuWhen you se

User GuideRouteFinder SOHO Internet Security ApplianceModel RF550VPNPN S000235E Revision ECopyright © 2003This publication may not be reproduced, i

Chapter 5 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 20Chapter 5 – Configuring theRouteFinder Using a

Chapter 5 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 215. The Password dialog box displays. Type your

Chapter 5 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 22Setup Wizard When the Setup Wizard screen dis

Chapter 5 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 23 – Device IP SettingsOn this screen, enter the

Chapter 5 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 24 – ISP SettingsOn this screen you can select to

Chapter 5 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 252b. Other ISP Setting Options: Connect to Cable

Chapter 5 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 262b (Continued). Other Options: PPTP Settings,

Chapter 5 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 27 – ISP Additional SettingsIf your ISP requires

Chapter 5 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 28 – Modem Settings (Optional)A modem can be used

Chapter 5 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 29 – VPN SettingsUse this screen to input your LA

ContentsChapter 1 – Introduction and Description...

Chapter 5 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 30 – Enter the VPN Specific SettingsYour Connecti

Chapter 5 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 31Enable Keep AliveWhen enabled, will automatical

Chapter 5 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 32 – Save and RestartAfter you have finished ente

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 33Chapter 6 – Managing theRouteFinder Using a Web

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 34Device Status Click the Device Status button. T

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 35VPN Status – Click this button to view the IPSe

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 36Update DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Servers) – Use

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 37Advanced Settings Click the Advanced Settings

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 38 – Virtual Server SettingsTo access this scree

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 39 – Routing SettingsTo access this screen, clic

Appendix E – Regulatory Compliance Information ...66FCC Part 15 Regulation...

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 40 – Filter SettingsLAN Filter SettingsTo access

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 41 – WAN Filter SettingsTo access this screen, c

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 42 – Administrative SettingsTo access this scree

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 43

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 44 – Dynamic DNS SettingsDNS (Domain Name Servic

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 45 – URL Filter SettingsEnabled URL Filter Setti

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 46 – E-Mail AlertEmail alerts will be sent to th

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 47System ToolsClick the Systems Tools button on

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 48 – Display Routing TableTo access this screen,

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 49

Chapter 1 – Introduction and DescriptionMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 5Chapter 1 – Introduction andDescriptionWelcome to the world of I

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 50 – Save Settings to a FileUse this screen to sa

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 51 – Load Default SettingsTo access this screen,

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 52 – Upgrade FirmwareTo access this screen, click

Chapter 6 – Managing the RouteFinder Using a Web BrowserMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 53 – Reset DeviceTo access this screen, click the

Chapter 7 -- TroubleshootingMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 54Chapter 7 – TroubleshootingThis chapter provides a list of common problems

Chapter 7 -- TroubleshootingMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 55Problem #2The RouteFinder is connected to the Cable/DSL, but has problems a

Chapter 7 -- TroubleshootingMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 56Problem #6After installing my RF550VPN, my modem connection seems to be slo

Chapter 8 – Frequently Asked QuestionsMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 57Chapter 8 – Frequently AskedQuestionsWhere is the xDSL/Cable Rout

Chapter 8 – Frequently Asked QuestionsMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 58Will the Router function in a Mac environment?Yes, as long as you

Chapter 8 – Frequently Asked QuestionsMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 59Why does the Router not obtain the IP address assigned by my ISP?

Chapter 1 – Introduction and DescriptionMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 6· Secure VPN Connections. The SOHO RouteFinder VPN uses the IPS

Appendix A – SpecificationsMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 60Appendix A – SpecificationsProcessor50 MHz 32-bit RISC CPUMemory RAM: 16MBFl

Appendix B – Installing TCP/IPMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 61Appendix B – Installing TCP/IPWindows 98/Me1. Click Start | Settings | Co

Appendix B – Installing TCP/IPMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 62Windows NT1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel, and then double-clic

Appendix C – Tools for Your RF550VPNMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 63Appendix C – Tools for YourRF550VPNPINGPing is an acronym for Packe

Appendix D – Warranty and RepairsMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 64Appendix D – Warranty and RepairsThis chapter covers with the terms of

Appendix D – Warranty and RepairsMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 65Repair Procedures for International Customers(Outside U.S.A. and Canad

Appendix E – Regulatory ComplianceMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 66Appendix E – RegulatoryCompliance InformationFCC Part 15 RegulationTh

Appendix E – Regulatory ComplianceMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 67EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive ComplianceThe CE mark is affixed

Appendix F – Technical SupportMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 68Appendix F – Technical SupportThe Technical Support section offers inform

Appendix F – Technical SupportMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 69On-line Warranty RegistrationIf you have access to the World Wide Web, yo

Chapter 1 – Introduction and DescriptionMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 7RouteFinder DocumentationThe Quick Start GuideThe Quick Start Gu

GlossaryMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 70GlossaryAAuthenticationThe process of determining the identity of a user attempting to access a

GlossaryMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 71Dynamic RoutingRouting is the process of selecting the correct path for a message. Dynamic rout

GlossaryMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 72IP AddressesA computer on the Internet is identified by an IP Address. A computer’s IP address

GlossaryMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 73masquerading). When all the information comes back through the RouteFinder, it sorts the data u

GlossaryMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 74SServerA provider of resources (e.g.,file servers and name servers). For example, your RouteFin

IndexMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 75IndexAAdministrative Settings... 42Advanced Settings...

IndexMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 76MMAC address ... 72Management Features ...

Chapter 1 – Introduction and DescriptionMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 8RF550VPN Front PanelLinkACT100 10FDXCOLData DCDSerialWANLink RXD

Chapter 1 – Introduction and DescriptionMulti-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN User Guide 9RF550VPN Back Panel1234SerialResetWAN5VDC R