Asante Technologies FR3000 Series user manual Introduction, Functions and Features

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Chapter 1. Introduction

The Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router family works with your cable or DSL modem to share high-speed Internet services. Each router features an integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch with advanced network secu- rity and Internet routing with IP address shar- ing (network address translation).

Model

Fast Ethernet

Advanced

IP Routing

 

Back-up

 

LAN Ports

Security

with NAT

Print Server

Modem Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

FR3004

4-port 10/100 switch

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

FR3004C

4-port 10/100 switch

Yes

Yes

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Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

FR3004LC

4-port 10/100 switch

Yes

Yes

Yes*

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

FR3002AL

2-port 10/100 switch

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

FR3002AL-1PCM

2-port 10/100 switch

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

FR3002AL-2PCM

2-port 10/100 switch

Yes

Yes

Yes

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1.1 Functions and Features

The FriendlyNET router may be configured to provide these functions:

Safely connect Macs and PCs to your high-speed Internet modem or an Ethernet backbone via 10BaseT WAN port

Share one IP address (dynamic or static) with up to 253 other computers— with no additional monthly service charge

Secure all computers behind the router’s integrated firewall to protect against unauthorized access

Assign access rights to web, email, ftp or other services for different users or groups of users

Move traffic at up to 200 Mbps (full duplex – between LAN ports only) with the integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch – ideal for gaming and high- bandwidth applications compatible with all standard Internet applications

Automatically set IP addresses for computers on your LAN

Use your dial-up modem as a backup when your broadband Internet ser- vice is not available (FR3004C, FR3004LC)

Share a printer without a dedicated computer (FR3004LC/FR3002AL)

Upgrade the router’s firmware from your web browser.

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Contents FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Before You Start Quick Start Guide Determine Your TCP/IP SettingsItem No TCP/IP Control Panel Description Your Setting Windows 95/98/ME Item No IP Configuration Description Your SettingWindows NT/2000 Configure Your Router Install The HardwareBasic configuration of your Asanté router is now complete Will my printer work with the FR3000 series router? Frequently Asked QuestionsTable of Contents Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Introduction Functions and FeaturesPackage Contents Front Panel Information Hardware InstallationRear Panel Information Installation OverviewPorts Function Specification Wireless PCDetailed Hardware Installation Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Setting Dhcp for Apple Macintosh Computers Configuring Dhcp for Macintosh ComputersAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Configuring TCP/IP Configuring Dhcp for Windows ComputersSetting Dhcp For Windows Manually Setting IP Addresses Configuring Your Router Using the Setup Screen Setup ScreenCable @Home-Like DSL/PPP overEthernet DSL always onItemDescription Auto Reconnect Dynamic IPDSL/PPP over Ethernet Cable @Home-like DSL always onCable Static IP Cable BigPondStatic IP Address Dial-Up Pptp Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol IsdnAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Router Status Status ScreenPeripheral Status Renew/Release IP AddressCopy from Client View Log Other Status FeaturesAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Security Screen Change Administrator’s Pass- wordSecurity Options Port Access ControlGroup Group Members Access Right CommentsDefault Popular ApplicationsHardware MAC Address Control Go to the Advanced Security screen Advanced Security ScreenAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Advanced Screen Advanced Router SetupUpgrade Firmware Distributed Servers Setup Screen Virtual Servers Dhcp Server SetupAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Configuring the Wireless Connections Wireless ScreenConfiguring the WEP Security Settings Configuring the Wireless Setup OptionsWEP Security Settings Screen WEP Security and Apple Airport Wireless Cards Tips for Better Wireless Reception Sharing a Printer With Macintosh OS Network Print ServerCreating the Desktop Icon Select Change under Internet Printer and click OK Installing Printer Drivers For Windows Configuring Windows NT Systems Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Security Hooks and Screws Other Security FeaturesRouter Placement IP 192.168.123.254 Enter Console ModePW admin Enter Click the Release All button Click the Renew All button Appendix A. Renewing Client IP AddressesWindows 95/98/Me Windows NT/2000Macintosh 3,4 Appendix B. TroubleshootingTroubleshooting with the Status LEDs Run… Problems Accessing RouterCabling Problems Other Hints about Cabling Appendix C. Glossary Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Schemescheme-specific-part Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router User’s Manual Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router FCC Compliance Statement CE Declaration of Conformity Safety AdvisoryAppendix E Online Registration Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Security Log Appendix F System Log InterpretationDhcp Log for Dynamic IP Address Connection on Demand LogUser’s Manual PPPoE Log for PPP over Ethernet Padi sent ServicenameUser’s Manual Pptp Log Error CauseDial-up Log for Dial-Up Network COM2 is in console modePPP Log for DUN, PPPoE and Pptp AuthenticationresultPrint Server Log Configuration LogAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router User’s Manual Home/Office Solutions Enterprise Solutions