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RouteFinder SOHO
SOHO Security Appliance
RF820 & RF820-AP
RF830 & RF830-AP
User Guide
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Copyright and Technical Support User Guide RouteFinder SOHO Security Appliance Models: RF820 & RF820-AP RF830 & RF830-AP Document Product Number S000399E, Revision E Copyright © 2006-2009 This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi- Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implie
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Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description ................................................................................................ 4 Key Features ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Feature Details .....................................................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Welcome to the world of Internet security. Your Multi-Tech RouteFinder SOHO security appliances, models RF820 and RF830, and RouteFinder wireless security appliances, models RF820-AP and RF830-AP, are ideal for the small office or home office (SOHO) that needs secure access to a corporate LAN. In addition to providing a WAN Ethernet port for DSL or cable broadband Internet access, these security appliance
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Feature Details • Secure VPN Connections. The RouteFinder SOHO security appliance uses the IPSec or PPTP industry standard protocol, data encryption, and the Internet to provide high-performance, secure VPN connections. For LAN connectivity, the RouteFinder SOHO security appliance utilizes the IPSec protocol to provide up to 15 tunnels with strong 3DES or AES encryption using IKE and PSK key management. For Client-to-LAN connectivity, Multi-Tech
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description RouteFinder Ship Kit Contents The RouteFinder shipping box contains the following items: • One SOHO RouteFinder • Power Supply • 2.4 GHz 5dBi SWI-Reverse-F Swivel Access Point Antenna (Included with the wireless models only) • Ethernet cable (included with the RF830 model) • This Quick Start Guide • IPSec VPN Client 30-day evaluation software on CD (not the full working version) • One RouteFinder CD which contains RouteFinder documentation and
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Telecom Warnings for the Modem 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. This product must be disconnected from the telephone network interface when servicing. 3. This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed computers. 4. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 5. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 6. Avoid us
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Back Panels RF820 RF820-AP RF830 RF830-AP Connector Description Antenna Connector Connector for the 2.4 GHz 5dBi SWI-Reverse-F antenna. Note: The antenna must be attached in order for the RouteFinder to be operational. WAN The WAN (10/100BaseT) port connects the DSL modem or cable modem. The RF820 and 820-AP have one WAN port and the RF830 and RF830-AP have two WAN ports. LAN Ports There are 4 LAN ports. You can co
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Typical Applications Remote User. The client-to-LAN application replaces traditional dial-in remote access by allowing a remote user to connect to the corporate LAN through a secure tunnel over the Internet. The advantage is that a remote user can make a local call to an Internet Service Provider, without sacrificing the company’s security, as opposed to a long distance call to the corporate remote access server. Branch Office. The LA
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Specifications These specifications are for the RF820/820-AP and RF830/830-AP. See the next page for the 802.11b/g specifications. Specifications RF820 and RF820-AP RF830 and RF830-AP Standards 10/100BaseT 10/100BaseT Ethernet Ports LAN: 4 Ports 10/100BaseT LAN: 4 Ports 10/100BaseT WAN: 1 Port 10/100BaseT WAN: 2 Ports 10/100BaseT Recommended 25 25 Network Users Firewall Stateful Packet Inspection Stateful Packet Inspection Network
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Specifications for 802.11b/g Interface Specifications RF8230AP and RF830AP Network Standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Frequency Band 2.400-2.4835GHz Data Rate IEEE 802.11b (auto-fallback): • CCK: 11, 5.5 Mbps • QPSK: 2 Mbps • BPSK: 1 Mbps IEEE 802.11g (auto-fallback): • OFDM: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps Media Access Control CSMA/CA with ACK Channel IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Ch. 1 to 11 – North America Ch. 1 to 11 – North Am
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Chapter 2 – Installation Chapter 2 – Installation Cabling Your RouteFinder Your RouteFinder requires making the appropriate connections to PCs, a cable or xDSL modem, an analog modem or ISDN TA, and AC power. After your device is properly cabled, it must be configured. See Chapter 3 for basic directions. For advanced configurations, see the User Guide. RF820 1. Turn the power off on all network devices (PCs, cable modems, DSL modems, analog modems, ISDN TAs, and the router)
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Chapter 2 – Installation RF830 1. Turn the power off on all network devices (PCs, cable modems, DSL modems, analog modems, ISDN TAs, and the router). 2. Plug one end of a RJ-45 cable into the Ethernet port on the PC and other into one of the LAN port on the RouteFinder. (If you have more than one PC, connect the others in the same way to the other LAN ports). 3. Connect a network cable from the DSL modem or cable modem to the WAN port on the RouteFinder. A second WAN port is
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Chapter 3 – Setting up a Workstation and Starting the RouteFinder Chapter 3 – Setting up a Workstation and Starting the RouteFinder This section of the User Guide covers the steps for setting up TCP/IP communication on the PC(s) connected to the RouteFinder, starting up the RouteFinder, and opening the RouteFinder Web Management program. Establish TCP/IP Communication Notes: The RouteFinders have built-in DHCP server functionality, so you can set the PC to obtain a dynamic
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Chapter 3 – Setting up a Workstation and Starting the RouteFinder 4. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog 5. Once you click the Properties button, the following box displays. screen displays (below) . To have your DCHP client obtain a dynamic IP address, click the button for • Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]. Obtain an IP address automatically. • Click the Properties button. 6. Close out of the Control Panel. 7. Repeat these steps for each PC on your network. To S
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Chapter 3 – Setting up a Workstation and Starting the RouteFinder Open a Web Browser Note: Be sure that the RouteFinder is cabled and that the power is connected as shown in Chapter 2. Bring up a Web browser on the PC. 1. Type the default gateway address line: http://192.168.2.1 2. Press Enter. Note: Make sure your PC’s address is on the same network as the router’s address. IPCONFIG is a tool for finding out a PC’s IP configuration (the default gateway and the MAC address).
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Chapter 3 – Setting up a Workstation and Starting the RouteFinder Web Management Software Opens This is the Home screen from which you can access all setup functions. Note: Only the top portion of the Home screen is shown here. Navigating the Screens Before using the software, you may find the following information about navigating through the screens and the structuring of the menus helpful. Menu Other Bar Options Screen Sub Name Menu Input Area
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Chapter 3 – Setting up a Workstation and Starting the RouteFinder Menu Bar See menu categories and their submenus below. Sub-Menus Each Menu Bar selection has its own sub-menu, which displays on the left side of the screen. When you click one of the Main Menu choices, the first screen listed in the sub-menu displays. You can choose other sub-menu options/screens by clicking on your sub-menu choice. This is an example of the Administration sub-menu. It displays when you click Adm
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Chapter 4 – Configuring the RouteFinder Chapter 4 – Configuring the RouteFinder Now that the cabling is completed and each PC on the network is configured to accept the IP addresses that the RouteFinder will provide, you are ready to configure your RouteFinder. Note: The antenna must be attached in order for the RouteFinder to be operational. About the Browser Interface Initial configuration is required in order for you to begin operation. The browser-based interface eases configurat
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Chapter 4 – Configuring the RouteFinder Using the Wizard Setup Screen to Configure Your RouteFinder Using the Wizard Setup is a quick way to enter the basic configuration parameters to allow communication between the LAN workstation(s) and the Internet as shown in the example below. Important Note: An initial configuration must be completed for each type of RouteFinder functions: firewall configuration, LAN-to-LAN configuration, a LAN-to-Remote Client configuration. RouteFinder I
