Asante Technologies FR3002AL user manual Introduction, Functions and Features

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Asanté FriendlyNET FR3002AL Wireless Router.

Note: This addendum briefly describes the basic installation and configuration of the router. For more complete information on fea- tures, please refer to the FR3000 Series User’s Manual.

1.1FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES

The Asanté FriendlyNET Wireless Router is a powerful gateway to a wide range of Internet services. With this device you can:

Directly connect to the Internet with an ADSL or cable modem (not included)

Share Internet service, files and other resources with up to 253 other users using NAT (network address translation)

Provide automatic network address resolution (dynamic host configuration protocol server)

Speed local traffic with an integrated 10/100 switch (up to 200 Mbps in full duplex mode)

Protect local network traffic from unauthorized access through the router’s natural firewall (network address translation)

Allow access to computers on the LAN using Distributed Serv- ers & DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone)

All of the features of the FriendlyNET router may be configured using any popular web browser.

1.2PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please check all items you have received against this list to make sure nothing is missing or damaged. The complete package for the FriendlyNET router should contain the following items:

1 FR3002AL Wireless ready router

1 FR3002AL-1PCM Wireless ready router with 1 AeroLAN Wireless Adapter Card

FriendlyNET FR3002AL Wireless Router

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