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FriendlyNETWireless Cable/DSL Router and AeroLAN PC Card

Share your cable or DSLInternet service ...

without wires!

Start with two 10/100switch ports now and upgrade

to wireless in the future.

Enjoy the Freedom and Flexibilityof Wireless Internet

Sharing your high-speed Internet connection makes a lot of sense. Drilling holes into wallsand running ugly cables all over the place doesnt. 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 FreedomEver dream about surfing the web while lying in bed? How about checking emailduring a long,boring meeting? Now you can with the FriendlyNET router.Just plugin the Asant AeroLAN Wireless module and you can connect wirelessly with yourdesktop or notebook computers from up to 150 feet away.Going on a trip? Plug inyour FriendlyNET router and let it automatically maintain a connection up to 350 feetaway say,at the bar or down by the pool.

Advanced Physical and Network SecurityDesigned from the ground up to provide multiple levels of security,the FriendlyNETrouter contains a natural firewall that protects your local computers from outsideintruders.The security-hardened FriendlyNET router is the only IP network addressexposed to the outside elements.With spread spectrum signaling, domain accesscontrol,WEP (wired equivalent privacy) encryption and group security, the routersafeguards all your wireless data transmissions from nosey neighbors.

To guard against unauthorized removal or theft, the sleek Asant FriendlyStack casedesign features special hooks (to attach security cables) and four mount ing holes(including two concealed holes).These security features are ideal for securing the routerin hotels,schools and other public areas where physical security is essential.

Outstanding Performance and FlexibilityUnlike other wireless routers,the FriendlyNET router was designed for maximumnetwork performance at an affordable price.Start with the integrated 2-port 10/100Mbps 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 forbacking up data from a notebook computer to a desktop machine.

As your network needs grow,add a 10/100 switch to connect up to 253 users overstandard Fast Ethernet cabling.When you need wireless support,the FriendlyNETFR3002AL is ready. Plug an Asant AeroLAN PCMCIA card into the router and begintalking with other 802.11b compatible devicesincluding Apple AirPort.

Share PrintersHeres a cost-effective way to share a color inkjet or laser printer.Instead of dedicatinga computer to act as a print server,let the FriendlyNET router handle that for you. Nowyou have the freedom to share a parallel port printer through a 10/100 Fast Ethernetnetwork or wirelesslyfrom anywhere in your home or office.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Connectors: WAN: Ethernet (RJ-45,10BaseT) to cable/DSL modemLAN: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45,100BaseTX/10BaseT)Wireless: PCMCIA option slot for Asant AeroLAN wireless modPrinter: Standard uni-directional parallel (DB25, Female)

Status Indicators Power and status.Separate link-activity and speed (100 Mbps) LEDs foreach LAN port.WAN link-activity.Wireless and Printer status.Power.

Operating System SupportRouter Apple Mac OS;Windows 95,98,Me,NT and 2000 Professional; LinuxAeroLAN Module Windows 95,98,Me,NT and 2000 Professional

Advanced Security:Log Records all intrusion attempts in volatile memory

Port Access User-definable triggers and ports open only upon demand

Group Assign users to any of 3 groups (or default) to allow/block access to specific TFor example,prevent access to web,email or news.

Tampering No externally accessible buttons or switches to change router/network confipassword or operating parameters.

Firewall Natural packet filter and router wit h network address translation (NAT).WAsees the router itself ;LAN traffic is cloaked.

DMZ Selectable address for unrestricted 2-way communications

Administration Password protected.Remote access may be limited only to a specific IP addrerange of addresses.

Storms Hardware-based broadcast storm prevention.

Wireless Supports up to 128 bit WEP data encryption.

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

Route Processor x86-class microprocessor

Software Features:Administration 100% configurable from a web browser (included) with password protectio

for local and remote management.Compatibility Support s static and dynamic IP addressesSpecial Modem Support PPPoEDSL,@Home cable,MediaOneDHCP Assign up to 253 IP addresses and users automatically

Virtual Server Host IP services through re-directed serversPopular Applications Support s Internet games,video conferencing and telephony applications thro

pre-configured and user-definable triggers and ports

Virtual Private Networks PPPTP (tunneling) and IPSec

Updates Mac OS,Windows and Linux download to FLASH memory

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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:Operating Temperature 32 to 131F (0 to 55C)

Relative Humidity 10% to 90%,non-condensing

Power 12 VDC,maximum 1.2A/ 30W

Standards Compliance:

Wired Network IEEE802.3u Fast Ethernet over 2 pairs of UTP Category 5 (100BaseTX).IEEE802.3 Ethernet over 2 pairs of UTP Category 3 (10BaseT).Recommended maximum distance is 328 feet (100 meters) for WAN and LA

Wireless Network AeroLAN Wireless module: Interoperable with all IEEE802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-comequipment. Operates up to 300 feet (91 meters) from wireless access points wdata transfer rates from 1 to 11 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. Compatible wit h Apple Ai

Full Duplex Support for 10/100 Mbps data rates with flow control

Safety UL 1950, CUL,TUV/GS,CESafety

Emissions FCCClass B,CEMark

Support:Free technical support One year of free telephone technical support (7AM to 6PM,MST),24-hour su

and warranty web and ftp; one year product warrantyAsantCare Optional extended technical support and product warranty for additional ye

Name Description Asant Part Numb

FR3002AL Wireless-ready Cable/DSL router with 2-port 99-00650-0110/100 switch and print server

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

AL1011 AeroLAN AeroLAN wireless module,IEEE802.11b PCMCIA for Windows 99-0065Wireless module

* For international part numbers, please refer to the Asant price list.

FriendlyNETWireless Cable/DSL Router and AeroLAN PC Card