
Chapter 7 – Troubleshooting
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF560VPN User Guide
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Problem #2
The RouteFinder is connected to the Cable/DSL, but has problems accessing the Internet.
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Ensure the workstation has TCP/IP properly configured.
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Attempt to ping the IP address of the RF560VPN.
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Use Web browser interface to see if the WAN Ethernet port has successfully acquired a
dynamic IP address from the ISP, or if the static IP address is valid.
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Use WINIPCFG (Windows 95/98) or IPCONFIG (Windows NT/ 2000) to check to see if the
computer’s IP settings are correct.
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Ensure the DNS settings are correct.
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Ensure the Gateway IP address is the device’s LAN Ethernet IP address (Server IP address).
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Ensure the IP address netmask is correct.
Problem #3
I configured my RouteFinder but I can’t get it to communicate with my modem.
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Check your initialization string. If you are using an ISDN TA and your ISDN TA was not
listed as a choice in Setup Wizard, refer to the ISDN TA section in the User Guide for the
appropriate initialization string.
Problem #4
My RouteFinder dials-up a connection but can’t seem to communicate with the ISP.
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Verify that your baud rate is not set too high for your modem or ISDN TA. The maximum
baud rate that your modem or ISDN claims it can achieve may not be attainable due to poor
line or connection quality. Use the RouteFinder Web browser management interface to set
the baud rate to a lower rate and retry the connection.
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If your connection still doesn’t work, contact your ISP.
Problem #5
Sometimes when I try to use the Internet or get my mail, the application can’t connect to the Internet
immediately.
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The most common reason for this is not due to a problem or error. If you are the first person
to make a connection to the Internet through the RF560VPN, there will be a delay when the
Dial-On-Demand function automatically makes the connection and logs on to your ISP.
Subsequent users will be able to use the connection you’ve established without a delay.
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If the scenario described above does not fit your situation, use RouteFinder Web browser
management interface to view all events that are taking place between the modem and your
ISP as you attempt to make a connection (e.g., a busy signal).