Asante FriendlyNET FR1000 User manual

FriendlyNET®Internet Router
FR1000 Series
User’s Guide

2 Asanté FriendlyNET Internet Router with Firewall
Asanté Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
FriendlyNET FR1000 Series
Internet Router with Firewall
User’s Manual
06-00675-00 Rev.A
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction 5
Chapter 2. WAN Types 7
2.1 Dynamic IP 8
2.2 DSL/PPP Over Ethernet 9
2.3 DSL (Always On) 10
2.4 Cable (@Home-like) 11
2.5 Cable (BigPond) 12
2.6 Cable (Static IP) 13
2.7 Static IP Address 14
2.8 PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) 15
Chapter 3. Status 17
3.1 Router Status 18
3.2 Peripheral Status 19
3.3 View Log 19
3.4 View DHCP List 22
3.5 Other 22
Chapter 4. Security 23
4.1 Change Administrator’s Password 23
4.2 Security Options 24
4.3 Secure Packet Inspection (SPI) 24
4.4 Popular Applications 27
4.5 Hardware (MAC) Address Control 29
4.6 Advanced Security 33
Chapter 5. Advanced 35
5.1 Advanced Router Setup 35
5.2 DHCP Server Setup 38
5.3 Dynamic DNS 39
5.4 Distributed Wireless 41
Chapter 6. Wireless
6.1 Configuration Considerations 41
6.2 Wireless Settings 41
6.3 WEP Security Settings 42
6.4 Interoperability with Apple AirPort 43
6.5 Tips for Better Wireless Reception 44
Chapter 7. Network Print Server Setup 45
7.1 Connecting Printer 45
7.2 Printer Drivers for Mac OS 7-9 45
7.3 Printer Drivers for Mac OS X 47
7.4 Printer Drivers for Windows 48
7.5 Printer Drivers for UNIX/Linux 50

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Quick Tips
1. How do I configure the router from a web browser?
Go to the address http://192.168.123.254 and use admin as the default
password.
2. How can I view or reset my IP address?
From Windows XP, open a command window and type ipconfig /all to see
your settings. Use ipconfig /release and then ipconfig/renew to reset your
IP address. From Windows 98/Me, use the command winipcfg. See Ap-
pendix A for more information.
3. Where can I download the latest firmware for the router?
Visit www.asante.com and click on Support.
Appendix A. Troubleshooting Client IP Addresses 51
Appendix B. Advanced Troubleshooting 53
Appendix C. Glossary 57
Appendix D. Warranty and Regulatory Notices 61
Appendix E. Online Warranty Registration and Card 65
Status Indicators and Ports Back Cover

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Chapter 1. Introduction
The Asanté FriendlyNET Internet router works
with your cable or DSL modem to share high-
speed Internet services.
• FriendlyNET FR1004 is a router with an inte-
grated 4-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch
and firewall with Secure Packet Inspection™
(SPI).
• FriendlyNET FR1004AL adds an AeroLAN
wireless access point and a parallel (LPT)
print server.
To install and configure the router, follow the in-
structions in the Quick Start guide. Use this docu-
ment will to guide you through the security and
more advanced options.
1.1 Hardware Installation
Verify that each of your com-
puters have been connected
to the router using appropriate
network cables or wireless
adapters (FR1004AL only).
1.2 Computer Configu-
ration
Each computer connected to
the router should be config-
ured to use the router’s dy-
namic host configuration pro-
tocol (DHCP) server.
1.3 Basic Router Configuration
The router must be configured to match your Internet service. If you do not know
your configuration, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
By default, the router is pre-configured with these settings:
• Automatically set IP addresses for computers on your LAN. These would
include computers directly connected to the router’s ports 1-4 or uplinked
through a switch (or hub) that is connected to the router’s ports 1-4.

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• The router’s dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server function will
assign IP addresses in the range 192.168.123.100 through
192.168.123.199.
• The router’s default IP address is 192.168.123.254.
• The Internet service that is connected to the router’s Internet port is con-
nected to an ISP that will supply a dynamic (not fixed) IP address to the
router.
To configure the router:
1. Start your web browser and type http://192.168.123.254 in the location
field. Press the Enter key.
2. Login to the router using the default password (admin) and clicking the
Login button.
3. From the top navigation bar, click on the Setup button.
4. From the WAN Type screen, select the one that best describes your Inter-
net connection. Click the Next button.
5. Fill in any network settings required by your ISP.
6. If you have changed any of the settings, click the Save and Restart Router
buttons.
7. Restart all the computers on your network.
8. To verify your Internet connection, connect to www.asante.com from your
browser.
Note: During normal operation, the router’s case may feel warm. The sturdy
metal case is designed to radiate heat away from the internal electronic compo-
nents. This convection-cooled design is preferred over noisier, fan cooled
routers.
The basic configuration of your Asanté router is now complete. The rest of this
document provides additional information on security, advanced and wireless
settings.

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Chapter 2. WAN Types
This chapter details the 8 different Internet or WAN (wide area network) connec-
tion types supported by the Asanté router.
From the top navigation bar, click on the Advanced button to access the fea-
tures described in this chapter.
Note: This document uses the menus from the FR1004AL wireless router. The
menus for the FR1004 wired router are similar (wireless menu is excluded).
Tip: Disable all proxy server, firewall, and Internet-sharing software before con-
figuring your WAN type.
After you have made any changes to the router, be sure to click on the Save and
Restart Router buttons. For security reasons, you should Log Out of the
router’s administration session—even If you have not made any changes.

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2.1 Dynamic IP
This is a very popular type of connection for residential and small business cus-
tomers. Your Internet address settings are furnished dynamically by your ISP.
Characteristics: Cable or DSL modem.
Popular ISPs: Numerous, including Covad TeleSurfer (some plans), Earthlink
Cable and AT&T Broadband.
Tip: If you are unsure which WAN type to choose, try this one first.
Auto-reconnect
Since your network settings (including IP address) are only assigned to you on a
temporary basis, your ISP may disconnect you after a period of inactivity. Check
this box to have the router automatically reconnect your service.
Tip: If you are planning to host any servers (i.e., HTTP web servers), you should
order a static IP address from your ISP and configure the router for the static IP
address.
To save your settings, click on the Save and Restart Router buttons.

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2.2 DSL/PPP Over Ethernet
This is also a very popular choice for residential and small business customers.
PPPoE simulates a dial-up session and uses dynamic IP addresses. The ac-
count and password items are assigned by your ISP.
Characteristics: ADSL modem which requires special software (IVasion
MacPOET/WinPOET, Sympatico Access Manager and NTS EnterNet).
Popular ISPs: Verizon (Online DSL), Bell Atlantic (Infospeed DSL), SBC Pacific
Bell (Basic DSL), Ameritech (SpeedPath 768 DSL), SBC (DSL Web Solution),
Bell Canada (Sympatico) and Earthlink (Residential DSL)
PPPoE Username and Password
Enter your assigned user name and password.
PPPoE Server Name and IP Address (Optional)
Enter your assigned server name and static IP address, if required.
Authentication
By default, Auto will work with most ISPs. Otherwise, you may choose PAP or
CHAP.
Maximum Idle Time and Auto-reconnect
Your ISP may disconnect you after a period of inactivity. Check this box to have
the router automatically reconnect your service.
To save your settings, click on the Save and Restart Router buttons.

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2.3 DSL (Always On)
Select this type of connection if your DSL connection to your ISP is always on or
“alive.”
Characteristics: DSL modem
Popular ISPs: Verizon (Online Business DSL), Pacific Bell/Southwestern Bell
(Enhanced DSL, Business DSL) and Telocity
WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS
Your ISP should have given you a static IP address, a subnet mask, a gateway
(or router) address, and one or more domain name server (DNS) addresses.
The subnet mask typically is 255.255.255.0
Tip: See the Quick Start guide for the settings you recorded from your computer.
To save your settings, click on the Save and Restart Router buttons.