Chapter 4 – Configuring the RouteFinder
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF825/RF825-AP User Guide (Document Number S000422B)
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Configuring the RouteFinder Using the Wizard Setup
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WAN PPPoE Choice (Continued)
MTU
A Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the size (in bytes) of the largest
packet that can be passed onwards.
The default for this field is 1412, which should be acceptable for most
applications. To read more about MTU, see the following Web site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximum_transmission_unit
Primary DNS
In this field, enter a primary domain server name (DNS). DNS (Domain
Naming System) allows you to enter a name (i.e., mydomain.com) to be used
in place of the computer's numeric IP address.
Secondary DNS
If a secondary domain server name is configured, enter its name here. The
servers are consulted in the order in which they are configured.
PPP Client for Cellular Modem Backup Settings
PPP client is used as a backup link to the WAN interface. If the
Internet Keep-alive URLs
(see below) are
not reachable through the WAN Ethernet interface, the PPP backup link automatically comes up and the
system regains its connection to the ISP. The PPP dial backup settings are:
Status
Check this box to enable PPP Dial Backup on WAN interface.
Dial-on-Demand
Check this box to initiate dial-on-demand, which automatically makes the connection when there is
traffic.
User Name
Enter the user name to authenticate the RouteFinder with the ISP.
Password
Enter the user password. The password is optional. These special characters cannot be used: <, >.
Baud Rate
Select the serial baud rate from the drop down box. Select 115200 for CDMA and 230400 for EDGE.
Local IP Status
Check this box to enable support for negotiating an IP address with the ISP (this address will be
enter in the next field).
Local IP Address
Enter the IP address from which the RouteFinder can negotiate for an IP address from the ISP.
Dial Number
Enter the PSTN number to be dialed.
Note:
When the backup link comes up or goes down, an email alert is sent to the administrator.
Administrative Access HTTP Port
Select the HTTP port for administrative access. The default is port 80. The port number should be
between 1 and 65535. Well known ports and ports used by the firewall are not allowed.
Admin Password
Change administrator’s
Password
. Enter the password and a confirmation of the password. These
characters are not allowed: <, >. Also, spaces are not allowed.
Save, Reset
Click
Save
at the bottom of the screen to save these entries. Use
Reset
if you want to change the entries
you have just made.