Asante Technologies FR3000 Series user manual Introduction, Functions and Features

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	_	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	__

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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