Chapter 6 – RouteFinder Software
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF850/860 User Guide (PN S000400E)
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Network Setup > PPP
Network Setup > PPP
The PPP link is used as a backup link to the WAN interface. If the PPPoE or static link goes down, the backup
link will automatically come up and the system will be again connected to the ISP. On this screen you can set up
PPP dial up backup for your WAN interface.
PPP Settings
Enable PPP Dial Backup for WAN
To enable PPP Dial Backup for WAN, check the corresponding checkbox.
Baud Rate
Select the baud rate from the drop down list box. Options: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and
115200.
Serial Port
Select the Serial Port from the drop down list box. Options: COM1 and COM2; use COM2.
Initialization String
Enter the set of commands you want sent to the modem at startup. The initialization string sets
speed, error correction, compression, various timeout values, and how to display results to the
user. You can also change your country or region code by including the country/region code AT
command in the initialization string (see directions on the next page).
Dial Number
Enter the phone number that the modem will use to connect to the PSTN.
User Name
Enter the ISP User Name designated for dialup access.
Password
Enter the ISP Password designated for dialup access; the password is optional.
Enable IP Setting
Check this box to enable the IP setting. This option can be set to make the firewall negotiate for a
particular IP address from the ISP.
Local IP Address
If the checkbox
Enable IP
is checked, the IP address has to be entered in this field.
Save
Click
Save
to activate these settings.