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SOHO Internet Security Appliance
Model RF550VPN
Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide RouteFinder Internet Security Appliance Model RF550VPN PN S000237E Revision E Copyright © 2003 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 implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, Multi-Te
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Contents 1 – Introduction and Description .........................................................1 RouterFinder Documentation.............................................................1 RF550VPN Front Panel.....................................................................2 RF550VPN Back Panel .....................................................................3 2 – Installation ..............................................................
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description 1 – Introduction and Description Welcome to the world of Internet security. Your Multi-Tech SOHO RouteFinder VPN Internet security appliance, Model RF550VPN, is ideal for the small branch office or telecommuter who needs secure access to the corporate LAN. In addition to providing a WAN Ethernet port for DSL or cable broadband Internet access, it offers both LAN-to-LAN and client-to-LAN connectivity. The SOHO RouteFinder supports up to 5 IPSec tunnels and
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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide RF550VPN Front Panel
Description LEDs Lights when the LAN client is correctly connected to the Link ACT Ethernet port. Blinks when there is activity on the Ethernet port. Lights when the LAN client is connected at 100MB. 100/10 Off when the LAN client is connected at 10MB. Lights when the LAN client is connected as full duplex. FDX COL Off when the LAN client is connected as ha
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description RF550VPN Back Panel Power 5VDC The power port connects the AC power adapter. 10 BT WAN The WAN port connects the xDSL modem or cable modem. (10Base-T) Serial The Serial port connects a standard modem (optional). The Reset button resets the router to factory defaults. Press and Reset hold button until the serial LEDs blink. Then release the reset button. Do not press it again - you will clear the current data. There are 4
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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide 2 – Installation Safety Warnings 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 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. Avoid using a telephone during an electrical st
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Chapter 2 – Installation Cabling Your RouteFinder Cabling your RouteFinder requires making the appropriate connections to PCs, Cable or xDSL modem, analog modem or ISDN TA (optional), AC power and the router. After your device is properly cabled, you will need to complete your configuration by following the instructions provided in the following chapter. 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 cab
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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide 3 – Configuring the PC You must establish TCP/IP communication on each PC (make sure a Network Card or Adapter has been installed into each PC). If Your Operating System Is Windows 98/Me: Note: The following procedures are based on Windows 98. Procedures may differ slightly in Windows Me. For Windows 98, check to see that you have installed the Windows 98 patch dated August 1998. 1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel. 2. Double-click the N
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Chapter 3 – Configuring the PC 6. The TCP/IP Properties window displays. Click the IP Address tab to set your workstation’s IP Address. 7. In the IP Address dialog box, choose one of the following: To set a Dynamic IP Address, check Obtain an IP Address Automatically. Dynamic Addresses are used in the Example Reference Guide in Example 2 – Site B and Example 3 – Site B. To set a Fixed IP Address, check Specify an IP address. Fixed Addresses are used in all the examples in the Example Referen
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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide If Your Operating System Is Windows NT: 1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. The Network dialog box displays. Click the Protocols tab. Select the TCP/IP protocol line associated with your network card/adapter. If TCP/IP is not listed, see the User Guide, Appendix B, for installation directions. 4. Click the Bindings tab. 8
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Chapter 3 – Configuring the PC 5. The Bindings dialog box displays. In the Show Bindings for drop-down list box, select all adapters. A list of all adapters displays on the lower part of the screen. Double-click the entry for your Ethernet card adapter. This expands the list. Verify that TCP/IP is included in the list below your adapter name. 6. TCP/IP and your adapter are now setup. 9
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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide 7. Next, select the Protocol tab to set your workstation’s IP Address. 8. Click the Properties button and choose one of the following: To set a Dynamic IP Address, check Obtain an IP Address Automatically. Dynamic Addresses are used in Examples Reference Guide in Example 2 – Site B and Example 3 – Site B. To set a Fixed IP Address, check Specify an IP address. Fixed Addresses are used in all the examples, except the two mentioned above. For
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Chapter 3 – Configuring the PC If Your Operating System Is Windows 2000/XP 1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel. Double-click the Network and Dial-Up Connections icon. 2. The Network and Dial-Up Connections screen displays. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties. 3. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays. Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]. Once the protocol is selected, the name of your adapter card should display in the Connect using box. Cli
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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide 4 – Navigating the Screens Buttons on the Main Menu When you select a function by clicking the button at the top of the screen, the button will change from red to blue denoting that this is now the active screen. Buttons on the Function Screens Buttons at the Top of the Screen: These are the main function buttons. They allow you to move from one function to another: Device Information, Device Status, Setup Wizard, Advanced Settings, System To
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Chapter 5 – Configuring the RF550VPN 5 – Configuring the RF550VPN About the Browser Interface Initial configuration is required in order for you to begin operation. The browser- based interface eases VPN configuration and management. About IPSec The VPN functionality is based on the IPSec protocol and uses 168-bit Triple DES (3DES) encryption to ensure that your information remains private. Start the RF550VPN Configuration 1. Connect your workstation. Be sure your workstation is connected to one
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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide 5. The Password dialog box displays. Type your network password. Type admin (admin is the default user name) in the user name box. Leave the password box empty. Click OK. The Setup Wizard screen displays. Note: To change your password, select Advanced Settings, and then choose Administrative Settings. See the User Guide for details. 6. The Main Menu displays. On the Main Menu, click the Setup Wizard button. 14
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Chapter 5 – Configuring the RF550VPN Setup Wizard When the Setup Wizard screen displays, the Setup Wizard button will turn blue to indicate that the screen is active. The following screen is the first Setup Wizard screen. From here you will follow a step- by-step process that lets you input all of the basic settings to configure your RF550VPN. – Time Zone Selection Select the time zone, and then click the Next button to continue. You can also click the buttons on the left side of the screen
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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF550VPN Quick Start Guide – Device IP Settings On this screen, enter the internal LAN IP address that you want to assign to the LAN port of the RF550VPN. This is not the IP address from your ISP – it is the local internal LAN IP address. Device IP Address: The default IP address of your RF550VPN: 192.168.2.1. Device IP Subnet Mask: The subnet mask can usually be left at its default of 255.255.255.0 Click the Next button. 16
