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Contents -------------- - Install RF802EW software - Uninstall RF802EW software - Upgrade Firmware - Revision History - Support Options - Copyrights and Trademarks Install / Upgrade RF802EW software: ------------------------------------------------------ Note: If you have an older version of the RF802EW software installed on your PC, uninstall it before installing the newer version. 1. Download the latest software from ftp.multitech.com or Run Setup.exe from the CD that was shipped with your Router. Or If you are installing the software for the first time, run the Install Wizard. When the Wizard starts, if you decide that you really wanted to Upgrade the software, you can Cancel when you are prompted to run the Wizard. 2. Click the RouteFinder Manager icon to configure the RF802EW. 3. Click the RouteFinder Monitor icon to monitor traffic on the RF802EW. Uninstall RF802EW software: ------------------------------------------- 1. In Windows, go to the Control Panel. 2. Click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Highlight the "RouteFinder Manager xxx" entry. 4. Click the Add/Remove button. 5. Remove folder "C:\Program Files\Multi-Tech Systems\RouteFinder Manager x.xx". Upgrade Firmware: ---------------------------- 1. Make sure the latest RF802EW software is installed. 2. Bring up the RouteFinder Manager. 3. Select the Available Device (i.e RF802EW). 4. Click the Upgrade Firmware button. 5. Check to make sure the Firmware File Version shows the version of firmware you want to upgrade. 6. Click the Upgrade button. This will take a few minutes to complete. 7. Click OK when the Upgrade is successful.If the upgrade returns error messages, exit the Manager software, turn the power off and on the RF802EW box, repeat the steps starting with Step 2. 8. Click the Save & Exit button. 9. Click Yes to Restart. 10. Press the reset button on the back and hold it for few seconds. This will reset the settings to the factory defaults with the new upgraded firmware. 11. Run the Manager or the Wizard to reconfigure the RF802EW according to your ISP service. 12. Verifying whether the firmware is upgraded properly by running the RouteFinder Manager. Select the Available Device. Check at the top of the screen to make sure the proper version number for the firmware displays. If it doesn't display, turn the power off and on your RF802EW. Then you will have to perform Steps 2 to 11 again. Revision History: ------------------------ Firmware Version 4.58: ---------------------------------- - Fixed the PPP connect problem that occurred when calling some ISPs. - Fixed the PPPoE connect problem that occurred when the ISP is trying to negotiate using MLPPP. - Fixed the LCP NAK packet length error. - Fixed the Rlogin protocol problem. - Fixed DHCP problem that occurred when using @home cable modem in Holland. - Fixed problem that occurred when entering more than six entries in the pass filter list. - Fixed problem that occurred when setting up the virtual server using port zero (DMZ). It would not handle higher port numbers properly. - Fixed some FTP file transfer problems that occurred when using the PPP async dialup link. - Added a Web UI interface. Software Version 7.29: -------------------------------- The new Installshield results in a much bigger file size. Wizard Program: - Fixed the Back button. Manager Program: - Fixed some misspelling errors. - Fixed the problem entering more than six entries in the pass filter list. - Include new firmware V4.58. Monitor Program: - Fixed the intrusions display problem for Async port. - Fixed the Status Tab so it displays the proper status for the Wan Ethernet and Wan Async ports. Firmware Version N4.57: ----------------------------------- - Initial release. Software Version 7.28: ------------------------------- - Initial release. Support Options ------------------------ For technical support, you may contact your authorized Multi-Tech Systems distributor, dealer or the following Multi-Tech Systems branch offices. Technical Support For technical support, you may contact your authorized Multi-Tech Systems distributor, dealer, or the following Multi-Tech Systems branch offices. Country By Email By Phone France: support@multitech.fr (33) 1-64 61 09 81 India: support@multitechindia.com 91 (124) 6340778 U.K.: support@multitech.co.uk (44) 118 959 7774 U.S. & Canada: support@multitech.com (800) 972-2439 Rest of World: support@multitech.com (763) 717-5863 Internet Address: http://www.multitech.com FTP Site: ftp://ftp.multitech.com Copyrights, Trademarks ---------------------------------- All documents and software provided herewith are Copyright (c) 2000 Multi-Tech Systems. All rights reserved. MS, Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT are tradenames of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks or tradenames used herein are properties of the respective owners.