Asante Technologies VR2004 Series User Manual
FriendlyNET VPN Security Router
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Before You Start
Thank you for purchasing the Asanté FriendlyNET VR2004 Series
VPN Security Router. Your router has been designed to provide a
lifetime of trouble-free operation. However, to ensure a smooth in-
stallation, you must have the following items before you begin:
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Internet connection: Valid ISP account and Cable/DSL mo-
dem with 10BaseT Ethernet port. Peripheral port for back
up dial-up (v.90 or ISDN TA) modem included (Contact
your ISP if you have problems verifying that you have a
working Internet connection)
dem with 10BaseT Ethernet port. Peripheral port for back
up dial-up (v.90 or ISDN TA) modem included (Contact
your ISP if you have problems verifying that you have a
working Internet connection)
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Network connection: Built-in 10/100 Fast Ethernet port or
10/100 Fast Ethernet network adapter for each computer
sharing the Internet connection
10/100 Fast Ethernet network adapter for each computer
sharing the Internet connection
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Cables: 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet cables to
connect computers to the router
connect computers to the router
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Client operating system: Client must be capable of accept-
ing an IP address from a DHCP server. Supported operat-
ing systems include Apple Mac OS 9 and higher, Microsoft
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Home or Professional, Red Hat
Linux
ing an IP address from a DHCP server. Supported operat-
ing systems include Apple Mac OS 9 and higher, Microsoft
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Home or Professional, Red Hat
Linux
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Network protocol: TCP/IP network protocol for each client
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Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape
Communicator, version 4.0 or later, or Apple Safari
Communicator, version 4.0 or later, or Apple Safari
The following devices are not compatible with the VR2004 Series
routers: Cable/DSL modems with USB or Firewire connections,
asymmetrical dual media connections, Home PNA or other non-
Ethernet compatible communication devices.