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User’s Manual 11
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).
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.
Model Fast Ethernet
LAN Ports
Advanced
Security
IP Routing
with NAT
Print Server
Back-up
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 __