Asante Technologies FR3002AL manual

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    FriendlyNET ™ FR3002AL Wireless Router User Manual Addendum[...]

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    2 User Manual Addendum[...]

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    3 FriendlyNET FR3002AL Wireless Router ______________________________________________________ Contents 1. Introduction 5 1.1 Functions and Features 5 1.2 Packag e Contents 5 2. Hardware Installation 7 3. FR3002AL Wireless Router Configuration 9 3.1 Configuring the Wireless Connecti ons 9 3.2 Configuring the Wireless Connections 11 3.3 WEP Security [...]

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    4 User Manual Addendum[...]

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    5 FriendlyNET FR3002AL Wireless Router 1 . Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Asant é FriendlyNET FR3002AL Wir e less Router. Note : This addendum briefly describes the basic installation and configuration of the router. For more complete information on fe a- tures, please refer to the FR3000 Series User’s Manual. 1.1 F UNCTIONS AND F EAT[...]

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    6 User Manual Addendum • FriendlyNET CD - ROM with documentation, drivers and utilities for Mac OS and Windows • Power Adapter • User’s Manual • Rubber Feet • User Manual Addendum (this document)[...]

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    7 FriendlyNET FR3002AL Wireless Router 2 . Hardware Installation This addendum is concerned with the installation and configuration of the wireless portion of the FR300 2AL. Please refer to the FR3000 Series User's Guide for information on connecting the router to your ISP. Please follow the ste ps below to install your wireless router: 1. Con[...]

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    8 User Manual Addendum[...]

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    9 FriendlyNET FR3002AL Wireless Router 3 . FR3002AL Wireless Router Configuration Before connecting wireless workstations to the FR3002AL, you will need to configure the router to receive wireless connections. Pe r- form the following steps to configure the FR3002AL for wireless use: 3.1 Configuring the Wireless Connections 1. Verify that your rout[...]

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    10 User Manual Addendum You will see the Status screen, which consists of 2 sections: The Router Status, and the Peripheral Status. Router Status P e ripheral Status The Router Status section will reflect the status of the connection between the router and the ISP. The Peripheral Status section r e- flects the status of the Print Server if installe[...]

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    11 FriendlyNET FR3002AL Wireless Router 3.2 Configuring the Wireless Setup Options The FR3002AL is designed to function as a wireless access point using the default se ttings shown. If you wish to use more than one FR3002AL in your wireless network, you have the option of having one network with multiple access points (routers), or separate ne t- w[...]

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    12 User Manual Addendum 3.3 WEP Security Settings Screen Most internal LAN traffic does not require additional security mea s- ures. If you are transferring sensitive files or other material over the wireless LAN, you may enable the WEP Security Settings . WEP stands for "Wired Equivalent Protocol". 3.3.1 Configuring the WEP Security Sett[...]

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    13 FriendlyNET FR3002AL Wireless Router Note: Advanced users may use a 26 or 10 digit hex - decimal number. Note : Up to 4 WEP Keys may be configured. Each Key number must be different. 3.3.2 WEP Security and Apple Airport Wireless Cards The Apple Airport Wireless Card and the FR3002AL enter and store the WEP Security Key differently. Due to these [...]

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    14 User Manual Addendum[...]

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    15 FriendlyNET FR3002AL Wireless Router A ppendix A. Tips for Better Wireless Reception The signal quality and range of any wireless Ethernet card is a f fected greatly by the env i- ronment in which they are placed. Here are some tips on getting the most out of your wireless network when using the Asant é FR3002AL wireless router: • The best ru[...]

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    Asant é Technologies, Inc. 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131 USA FriendlyNET FR3002AL Wireless Router FR3002AL User Manual A ddendum SALES 800 - 662 - 9686 Home/Office Solutions 800 - 303 - 9121 Enterprise Solutions 408 - 435 - 8388 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 801 - 566 - 89 91 Worldwide 801 - 566 - 3787 FAX www.asante.com support@asante.com C OVER : Asanté [...]