Asante Technologies VR2004 Series - Manual (Page 2)

FriendlyNET VPN Security Router 2
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)
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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
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Cables: 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet cables to
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
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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
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.