FriendlyNET

Wireless Cable/DSL Router and AeroLAN ™ PC Card

Enjoy the Freedom and Flexibility

of Wireless Internet

Sharing your high-speed Internet connection makes a lot of sense. Drilling holes into walls
and running ugly cables all over the place – doesn’t. Introducing the stylish new FriendlyNET
Wireless Cable/DSL Router, the easiest way to share high-speed Internet access, printer, files,
and other resources – with or without wires.

Wireless Freedom
Share your cable or DSL Ever dream about surfing the web while lying in bed? How about checking email
Internet service ... during a long, boring meeting? Now you can with the FriendlyNET router. Just plug
without wires! in the Asanté AeroLAN™ Wireless module and you can connect wirelessly with your
desktop or notebook computers from up to 150 feet away. Going on a trip? Plug in
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your FriendlyNET router and let it automatically maintain a connection up to 350 feet
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away – say, at the bar or down by the pool.

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Advanced Physical and Network Security

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Designed from the ground up to provide multiple levels of security, the FriendlyNET
router contains a natural firewall that protects your local computers from outside
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intruders. The security-hardened FriendlyNET router is the only IP network address

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exposed to the outside elements. With spread spectrum signaling, domain access
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control, WEP (wired equivalent privacy) encryption and group security, the router
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safeguards all your wireless data transmissions from nosey neighbors.

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To guard against unauthorized removal or theft, the sleek Asanté FriendlyStack™ case
design features special hooks (to attach security cables) and four mounting holes
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(including two concealed holes). These security features are ideal for securing the router
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in hotels, schools and other public areas where physical security is essential.
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Start with two 10/100 Outstanding Performance and Flexibility

switch ports now and upgrade Unlike other wireless routers, the FriendlyNET router was designed for maximum
to wireless in the future. network performance at an affordable price. Start with the integrated 2-port 10/100
Mbps Fast Ethernet switch. When directly connecting two computers in the same room,
network traffic moves at up to 100 Mbps (200 Mbps in full duplex mode) – ideal for
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backing up data from a notebook computer to a desktop machine.

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As your network needs grow, add a 10/100 switch to connect up to 253 users over
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standard Fast Ethernet cabling. When you need wireless support, the FriendlyNET
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FR3002AL is ready. Plug an Asanté AeroLAN PCMCIA card into the router and begin
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talking with other 802.11b compatible devices—including Apple AirPort.

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Share Printers
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Here’s a cost-effective way to share a color inkjet or laser printer. Instead of dedicating
a computer to act as a print server, let the FriendlyNET router handle that for you. Now
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you have the freedom to share a parallel port printer through a 10/100 Fast Ethernet
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network or wirelessly—from anywhere in your home or office.

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Wireless Cable/DSL Router and AeroLAN ™ PC Card

SPECIFICATIONS
Connectors: WAN: Ethernet (RJ-45, 10BaseT) to cable/DSL modem
LAN: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45, 100BaseTX/10BaseT)
Wireless: PCMCIA option slot for Asanté AeroLAN wireless module
Printer: Standard uni-directional parallel (DB25, Female)
Status Indicators Power and status. Separate link-activity and speed (100 Mbps) LEDs for
each LAN port.WAN link-activity.Wireless and Printer status. Power.
Operating System Support
Router Apple Mac OS;Windows 95, 98, Me, NT and 2000 Professional; Linux
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AeroLAN Module Windows 95, 98, Me, NT and 2000 Professional

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Advanced Security:
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Log Records all intrusion attempts in volatile memory

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Port Access User-definable triggers and ports open only upon demand
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Group Assign users to any of 3 groups (or default) to allow/block access to specific TCP ports.
For example, prevent access to web, email or news.
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Tampering No externally accessible buttons or switches to change router/network configuration,

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password or operating parameters.

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Firewall Natural packet filter and router with network address translation (NAT).WAN traffic only
sees the router itself; LAN traffic is cloaked.
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DMZ Selectable address for unrestricted 2-way communications

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Administration Password protected. Remote access may be limited only to a specific IP address or
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range of addresses.
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Storms Hardware-based broadcast storm prevention.

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Wireless Supports up to 128 bit WEP data encryption.

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Performance:
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Network Processor Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet switch

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Route Processor x86-class microprocessor

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Software Features:
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Administration 100% configurable from a web browser (included) with password protection
for local and remote management.
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Compatibility Supports static and dynamic IP addresses

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Special Modem Support PPPoE DSL, @Home cable, MediaOne

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DHCP Assign up to 253 IP addresses and users automatically

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Virtual Server Host IP services through re-directed servers

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Popular Applications Supports Internet games, video conferencing and telephony applications through
pre-configured and user-definable triggers and ports
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Virtual Private Networks PPPTP (tunneling) and IPSec

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Updates Mac OS,Windows and Linux download to FLASH memory

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Wireless Cable/DSL Router and AeroLAN ™ PC Card

SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

Physical Characteristics:
FR3002AL Router Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.0 x 1.4 inches (216 x 127 x 35mm)
Weight: 1.5 pounds (0.68 Kg)
AeroLAN Wireless Module Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.2 inches (86 x 54 mm)
Weight: 8 ounces (0.23 Kg)

Environmental Range:
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Operating Temperature 32º to 131ºF (0º to 55ºC)

Relative Humidity 10% to 90%, non-condensing
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Power 12 VDC, maximum 1.2A/ 30W

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Standards Compliance:
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Wired Network IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet over 2 pairs of UTP Category 5 (100BaseTX).
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IEEE 802.3 Ethernet over 2 pairs of UTP Category 3 (10BaseT).

Recommended maximum distance is 328 feet (100 meters) for WAN and LAN connections.
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Wireless Network AeroLAN Wireless module: Interoperable with all IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-compliant
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equipment. Operates up to 300 feet (91 meters) from wireless access points with dynamic
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data transfer rates from 1 to 11 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. Compatible with Apple Airport.
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Full Duplex Support for 10/100 Mbps data rates with flow control
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Safety UL 1950, CUL,TUV/GS, CE Safety

Emissions FCC Class B, CE Mark
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Support:
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Free technical support One year of free telephone technical support (7AM to 6PM, MST), 24-hour support via
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and warranty web and ftp; one year product warranty

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AsantéCare Optional extended technical support and product warranty for additional years
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Name Description Asanté Part Number*

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FR3002AL Wireless-ready Cable/DSL router with 2-port 99-00650-01

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10/100 switch and print server

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FR3002AL-1PCM FR3002AL router with one AeroLAN Wireless Module 99-00659-01

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AL1011 AeroLAN AeroLAN wireless module, IEEE 802.11b PCMCIA for Windows 99-00652-07
Wireless module
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* For international part numbers, please refer to the Asanté price list.
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Asanté Technologies, Inc. · 821 Fox Lane, San Jose, CA 95131 USA · T: 408.435.8388, 800.662.9686 · F: 408.432.7511
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