Asante Technologies All You Need to Know About Asante Routers: Status, Configuration, and Maintenance
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3.1 Router Status

IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and Domain Name Server

This information describes your current Internet (WAN) connection. Your ISP assigns your subnet mask, gateway and domain name server settings. If you use a static address (not dynamic or PPPoE), then these values were entered by you in the Setup > WAN Type screens.

Note: The router has two IP addresses. This is your router’s WAN address. The router’s LAN address is 192.168.123.254 (factory default); see section 5.1 for details on changing this address.

Lease Time

Some ISPs provide a single dynamic network (IP) address that is only temporar- ily assigned to you. The lease time shows when your address is scheduled to expire. Normally, the router will automatically re-connect and renew your ad- dress.

If you’d like to “reset” your router’s Internet connection, click the Release and then the Renew button. You lease will be updated. Your IP address may or may not change (depending on your ISP).

Router MAC Address

For security reasons, some ISPs will limit your Internet service only to a single “registered” network adapter. The FriendlyNET router allows you to mimic the registered network adapter by cloning that adapter’s hardware (media access control, or simply “MAC”) address. Every network device has a MAC address; it’s not just for Apple Macintosh computers!

Tip: If you need to change the router’s MAC address, be sure to copy down the address in a safe place. You may need to restore that address in the future.

To clone a MAC address, connect to the router from the computer with the specified MAC address and click on the Copy MAC button. Alternatively, if you are an experienced network user, you may enter your own MAC address and click on the Save button.

Firmware Version

This is the version number of the firmware currently installed on the router. As- anté provides free product updates and bug fixes for this FriendlyNET router. From your web browser, visit www.asante.com and click on Support. Look for the FriendlyNET FR1004 (wired) or FR1004AL (wireless) firmware.

Note: If new features are added, Asanté may charge an upgrade fee.

Tip: To upgrade the router’s firmware, click on the Advanced button (in the top navigation bar). Click on Upgrade Firmware and follow the on-screen instruc- tions.

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Contents FriendlyNET Internet Router FriendlyNET FR1000 Series WorldwideTable of Contents Quick Tips Appendix C. GlossaryBasic Router Configuration Hardware InstallationComputer Configu- ration IntroductionAsanté FriendlyNET Internet Router with Firewall WAN Types Dynamic IP Auto-reconnectDSL/PPP Over Ethernet PPPoE Username and PasswordAuthentication PPPoE Server Name and IP Address OptionalCharacteristics DSL modem DSL Always OnWAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS Characteristic Cable modem Cable @Home-likeHost Name Account and Password Cable BigPondServer Name optional Cable Static IP Static IP Address Pptp Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Connection ID optionalMaximum Idle Ti me and Auto-reconnect Connecting at Higher Speeds Status Lease Time Router StatusIP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and Domain Name Server Router MAC AddressPeripheral Status View LogLogin failed View Dhcp List Pptp EntriesRefresh OtherRestart Router HelpChange Administrator’s Password SecuritySecure Packet Inspection SPI Administrator TimeoutSecurity Options Discard Ping from WAN sideInbound Packet Filter Allow or Deny all packetsSource IP Save Ports EnableDestination IP UndoPopular Applications RealAudio Port TriggerIncoming Port Windows 2000 Terminal ServerHardware MAC Address Control ConfigureDefault Settings Address ControlAsanté FriendlyNET Internet Router with Firewall FR1004AL Wireless Router Asanté FriendlyNET Internet Router with Firewall Advanced Security DeMilitarized Zone DMZRemote Administration Advanced Router Setup AdvancedChange LAN IP Address Factory Defaults Copy MAC AddressUpgrade Firmware Click on the Upgrade Firmware Setting buttonDhcp Server Dhcp Server SetupBackup Setting IP Pool Starting Address/Ending AddressDynamic DNS Domain NameProvider Port Service Server IP Enable Distributed Servers SetupHost Name, Username/E-mail, Password/Key 110Wireless Configuration ConsiderationsWireless Settings WEP Security WEP Security SettingsNetwork ID Ssid WEP Key 1, 2, 3Interoperability with Apple AirPort Tips for Better Wireless Reception Printer Drivers for Mac OS Network Print Server SetupConnecting Printer System RequirementsCreating the Desktop Icon Printer Drivers for Mac OS Click on Port Settings Printer Drivers for WindowsWindows 95/98/Me Click on Configure Port Settings Printers and FaxesSettings Printers Windows XPPrinter Drivers for UNIX/Linux WindowsAppendix A. Troubleshooting Client IP Addresses Windows 95/98/MeWindows NT/2000/XP Mac OSVerifying Connections to the Router Appendix B. Advanced TroubleshootingUsing Windows Ping 192.168.123.254Using Macintosh WhatRoute Verifying Ethernet CablesCabling Tips Asanté FR1000 Series Trivia FriendlyNET FR1004 Series has two modelsAppendix C. Glossary Asanté FriendlyNET Internet Router with Firewall Page Asanté FriendlyNET Internet Router with Firewall Appendix D. Warranty and Regulatory Notices 2-Year Limited WarrantyFCC Compliance Statement Safety Advisory CE Declaration of ConformityAsanté FriendlyNET Internet Router with Firewall Appendix E. Online Warranty Registration and Card Asanté FriendlyNET Internet Router with Firewall User’s Manual Ports Status IndicatorsPorts Connection Specification Internet
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