Asante Technologies FR3000 Series user manual Before You Start

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Before You Start

Thank you for purchasing the Asanté FriendlyNET FR3000 Series router. Your FR3000 Series router has been designed to provide a lifetime of trouble-free op- eration. However, to ensure a smooth installation, you must have the following items before you begin:

•Internet connection: Valid ISP account and Cable/DSL modem with 10BaseT Ethernet port. Optional support for dial-up (v.90 or ISDN TA) mo- dem with FR3004C/FR3004LC

Note: If you can receive email or access the Internet via your web browser using your existing Cable/DSL modem, then you probably have a working Internet connection. Contact your ISP if you have problems verifying that you have a working Internet connection.

•Network connection: Built-in 10/100 Fast Ethernet port or 10/100 Fast Ethernet network adapter (AsantéFast or FriendlyNET 10/100 PCI recom- mended) for each computer sharing the Internet connection.

•Cables: 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet cables to connect computers to the router.

•Client operating system: Client must be capable of accepting IP address from a DHCP server. Supported operating systems include Apple Mac OS 8 and higher, Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/XP or Windows 2000 Profes- sional, UNIX/Linux

•Network protocol: TCP/IP network protocol for each client with an estab- lished IP address from your ISP

•Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator, ver- sion 3 or later

•Optional: FR3004LC/FR3002AL with Print Server Function: Functional Printer with Parallel cable and appropriate connector.

Note: Users who wish to have Macintosh computers utilize the Print Server fea- ture must have a printer with both a parallel printer port and PostScript capabil- ity. Please contact the printer manufacturer if you are unsure whether your printer supports PostScript.

•Optional: FR3004C/FR3004LC: Working 56K or ISDN Macintosh or PC modem with an RS-232 cable with appropriate connector.

The following devices are not compatible with the FR3000 Series routers: Cable/ DSL modems with USB or Firewire connections, asymmetrical dual media con- nections, Home PNA or other non-Ethernet compatible communication devices.

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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 Item No IP Configuration Description Your Setting Windows 95/98/MEWindows NT/2000 Install The Hardware Configure Your RouterBasic configuration of your Asanté router is now complete Frequently Asked Questions Will my printer work with the FR3000 series router?Table of Contents Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Functions and Features IntroductionPackage Contents Hardware Installation Front Panel InformationWireless PC Installation OverviewPorts Function Specification Rear Panel InformationDetailed Hardware Installation Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Configuring Dhcp for Macintosh Computers Setting Dhcp for Apple Macintosh ComputersAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Configuring TCP/IP Configuring Dhcp for Windows ComputersSetting Dhcp For Windows Manually Setting IP Addresses Setup Screen Configuring Your Router Using the Setup ScreenDSL always on DSL/PPP overEthernet Cable @Home-LikeDynamic IP ItemDescription Auto ReconnectDSL/PPP over Ethernet DSL always on Cable @Home-likeCable BigPond Cable Static IPStatic IP Address Dial-Up Isdn Pptp Point-to-Point Tunneling ProtocolAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Status Screen Router StatusPeripheral Status Renew/Release IP AddressCopy from Client Other Status Features View LogAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Change Administrator’s Pass- word Security ScreenPort Access Control Security OptionsPopular Applications Group Members Access Right CommentsDefault GroupHardware MAC Address Control Advanced Security Screen Go to the Advanced Security screenAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Advanced Router Setup Advanced ScreenUpgrade Firmware Dhcp Server Setup Distributed Servers Setup Screen Virtual ServersAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Wireless Screen Configuring the Wireless ConnectionsConfiguring the WEP Security Settings Configuring the Wireless Setup OptionsWEP Security Settings Screen WEP Security and Apple Airport Wireless Cards Tips for Better Wireless Reception Network Print Server Sharing a Printer With Macintosh OSCreating 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 Windows NT/2000 Appendix A. Renewing Client IP AddressesWindows 95/98/Me Click the Release All button Click the Renew All buttonMacintosh 3,4 Appendix B. TroubleshootingTroubleshooting with the Status LEDs Problems Accessing Router Run…Cabling 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 Safety Advisory CE Declaration of ConformityAppendix E Online Registration Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Appendix F System Log Interpretation Security LogConnection on Demand Log Dhcp Log for Dynamic IP AddressUser’s Manual Padi sent Servicename PPPoE Log for PPP over EthernetUser’s Manual Error Cause Pptp LogCOM2 is in console mode Dial-up Log for Dial-Up NetworkAuthenticationresult PPP Log for DUN, PPPoE and PptpConfiguration Log Print Server LogAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router User’s Manual Home/Office Solutions Enterprise Solutions