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FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router
FR3000 Series
User’s Manual
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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
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Quick Start Guide This section will guide you in setting up the Asanté FriendlyNET router with your Cable/DSL modem. Set- ting up your router requires three basic steps which are explained in this Quick Start Guide: 1. Determine the TCP/IP settings for your specific computer and record them in the table provided. 2. Set up your hardware. 3. Configure your router. See Chapters 7 and 8 for details on setting up additional security options and advanced features. 1. Determine Y
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4. Once the information has been recorded, choose Using DHCP Server from the Configure: pull-down menu. Close the dialog box and save your changes. Repeat steps 1, 2, and 4 to configure additional Macs you wish to add to the router. WINDOWS 95/98/ME 1. From the Windows Start button, choose Run. In the dialog box, type winipcfg and click OK. 2. Choose your computer’s Ethernet adapter from the first drop-down list. Tip: The PPP setting is usually for your dial-up analog modem. D
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7. Click Properties to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog. Click the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK. 8. Click OK again. Windows will begin copying files to your computer. Click Yes to restart your computer with the new settings. Repeat steps 1-3 and 5-8 to configure additional PCs on your network. Note: Keep your Windows CD handy. You may be asked to insert it so that Win- dows can copy necessary files. Windows NT/2000 1. From the Wi
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UNIX/LINUX In order to gather the information necessary to complete the table, you will need to run the ipconfig command. You will also need to examine the following files: • /etc/sysconfig/network • /etc/resolv.conf. Please refer to your Linux documentation for information on accessing these files. 2. Install The Hardware Follow these steps to connect the router to your network: 1. Turn the power off to your computers, modem and the router. 2. Connect an Ethernet cab
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4. Under WAN Type, select the setting which best represents your Internet service type. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. For more help on configuring different WAN types, see Chapter 5 of this manual. The basic configuration of your Asanté router is now complete. Users Manual 7
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Frequently Asked Questions Q: Will my printer work with the FR3000 series router? A: For a printer to work with the FR3004LC or FR3002AL models, it needs to have a parallel printer connection with an appropriate printer cable. Q: The Print Server function works fine with my Windows machines. Can I utilize the Print Server function from my Macintosh? A: Yes, provided the installed printer supports PostScript printing. If you are unsure whether the
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Table of Contents Before You Start 2 Quick Start Guide 3 Frequently Asked Questions 8 Chapter 1. Introduction 11 Chapter 2. Hardware Installation 13 Chapter 3. Macintosh Workstation Sett
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10 Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router
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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 sw
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1.2 Package Contents Please check all items you have received against this list to make sure noth- ing is missing or damaged. The complete package for the FriendlyNET router should contain the following items: • FriendlyNET FR3000 series Cable/DSL Router • AeroLAN Wireless Adapter Card(s) (FR3002AL-1PCM or FR3002AL- 2PCM models only) • FriendlyNET CD-ROM with documentation, drivers and utilities for Mac OS and Windows • Power adapter • User’s Manual (this document) • Rubber feet
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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation This chapter describes the panel layout and installation procedure of the FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router. 2.1 Front Panel Information The front panel features status indica- tor LEDs for four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports (or two 10/100 ports on the wire- less models only), one wide area net- This front panel applies to FR3002AL, FR3004C and work (WAN) port plus the Printer and FR3004LC routers manufactured after August 2000. COM (serial) ports, if ap
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2.2 Rear Panel Information Connect your cable or DSL modem to the router’s WAN port. Ports 1-4 (or Ports 1 and 2 on the FR3002AL models) are used to connect local computers or other network de- vices. Compare your model with the models shown above: FR3004LC (top), FR3004C (middle), and FR3002AL (bottom). Ports Function Specification COM FR3004C/FR3004LC only: Dial-up 9-pin D-type serial modem PRINTER FR3004LC and FR3002AL models only: 25-pin D-type parallel, standard Parall
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• The default IP address for the router is 192.168.123.254 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 • The Internet service connected to the router’s WAN port uses a dynamic IP address To configure the router, you will need to do the following: 1. Take notes on your TCP/IP settings by completing the table on page 3 (Mac OS), page 4 (Windows 95/98/ME), page 5 (Windows NT/2000) or page 6 (UNIX/Linux). 2. Configure your computers to automatically receive IP ad- dresses from the router (t
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Note: If an UPLINK port is not available, simply connect a crossover Ethernet cable from the router to the switch/hub. 4. Optional: Insert the wireless adapter card into the PCMCIA slot on the back of the wireless models (the card is included with the FR3002AL-1PCM and FR3002AL-2PCM models). Use Asanté AeroLAN wireless adapter cards ONLY. 5. Optional: Connect a parallel printer cable from your printer to the LPT port on the router. The FR3004LC and the FR3002AL models can act as a net
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Chapter 3. Configuring DHCP for Macintosh Computers In this chapter you’ll be configuring each computer in your network to automati- cally receive its IP network address from the router. The router functions as a DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) server for up to 253 network de- vices on your LAN. Note: Please refer to Chapter 4 to configure Microsoft Windows computers. Tip: Before changing your TCP/IP network settings, record the settings on a separate piece of paper. If y
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18 Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router
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Chapter 4. Configuring DHCP for Windows Computers Your PC should have an installed network card to communicate with the net- work. Note: If you have previously enabled Microsoft Internet Sharing Proxy Service (or other Internet sharing service) on any of your PCs, you must turn it off. From the Windows desktop, check the Start | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Op- tions | Connections tab | LAN Settings button. The proxy setting should be un- checked. 4.1 Setting DHCP For Windows
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2. Click Properties to set the TCP/IP protocol. 3. In the IP Address tab, select Obtain an IP address automatically in the IP Address tab. 4. Leave the Gateway tab blank. 5. In the DNS Configuration tab, choose Dis- able DNS. 4.3 Manually Setting IP Addresses Although DHCP is the recommended method for setting IP addresses, you may need to manually set addresses. To do so, follow these guidelines: 1. Select Specify an IP address in the IP Address tab. The default IP address of t
