Chapter 2 – Installation
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinderVPN RF760/660/600VPN User Guide (PN S000323D)
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Setting up a Workstation and Starting the
RouteFinder VPN
This section of the Quick Start Guide covers the steps for setting up a workstation that is connected to the RouteFinder VPN,
starting up the RouteFinder VPN, opening the RouteFinder VPN Web Management program, performing the time zone
setup, and using the Menu bar to navigate through the Web Management software screens.
Connections
1.
Connect a workstation to the RouteFinder's
LAN
port via Ethernet. Connections are described on the previous
page.
Note:
If not using a hub, use a cross-over cable to connect a PC NIC to the RouteFinder's Ethernet 10/100
LAN Port.
2.
Set the workstation IP address to
192.168.2.x
subnet.
3.
Obtain an Internet Public IP address so it can be assigned to the WAN port.
4.
Connect to the Internet at the RouteFinder
WAN
port.
Power Up
5.
Turn on power to the RouteFinder VPN. After several minutes, you will hear 5 beeps signifying the software
has fully booted.
Note:
If you hear a continuous beep or no beep, cycle RouteFinder VPN power, connect an external monitor
and check the hard drive.
Open a Web Browser
6.
Bring up a Web browser on the workstation. Type the default Gateway address:
https://192.168.2.1
and press
the
Enter
key.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to type
https
(
http
will not work).
Note:
Make sure your PC’s IP address is in the same network as the router’s IP address.
WINIPCFG
and
IPCONFIG
are tools for finding a computer’s default gateway and MAC addresses. In Windows 98/ME you can
type
WINIPCFG
. In Windows 2000/NT/ME/XP, you can type
IPCONFIG
.
7.
In some environments, one or more Security Alert screen(s) may display. At the initial Security Alert screen,
click Yes and follow any additional on-screen prompts.