Asante Ships New FriendlyNET FR1004 Series of Routers

From Asante, "The FriendlyNET FR1004 is engineered around a sophisticated single-chip silicon switching engine. With support for a high-speed 10/100 Internet port, four 10/100 LAN ports, wireless access point (FR1004AL), and parallel port print server (FR1004AL), this feature-rich router family provides everything a home or small business needs to power its network.

"For home users starting their first network, the FR1004 provides simplified installation and configuration instructions. No drivers or specialized start-up utilities are required. Just log in to the router, choose a WAN connection type, and answer a few brief, context-sensitive configuration questions. Most users can begin using their routers in just a few minutes.

"Advanced users will appreciate the FR1004 router's simplified settings for popular applications (and games) for easy Macintosh support. Users upgrading from a 2-node network will especially appreciate the router's Auto-Uplink feature that supports both standard and crossover cables.

"Business and institutional users need a rugged and reliable router. The FR1004 uses a sturdy metal chassis for enhanced convection cooling and physical protection in rough environments (such as schools and other public access areas). The unit's concealed mounting holes are ideal for desktop, wall, or ceiling mounts."