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  • Page 2: Trademarks

    States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2009 by Fry’s Electronics, Incorporated. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Fry’s Electronics, Incorporated. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Manual Configuration ........20 SIP (VoIP) ............. 46 Dynamic (Cable)........... 20 MMS ............. 46 Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) ....... 21 Routing ............47 PPPoE (DSL) ..........22 Advanced Wireless Settings ......48 PPTP ............23 Advanced Network Settings ......49 FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 4 Wireless.Security............68 What is WPA? ............68 Registration............... 101 Wireless Security Setup Wizard ......69 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) ....... 72 Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) ....73 Connect.to.a.Wireless.Network......... 75 Using Windows Vista ..........75 ® FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product.overview

    Secton  - Product Overvew Product Overview Package Contents Fry’s.FR-300RTR.Wireless.N.Router. with.2.detachable.antennas Power.Adapter Ethernet.Cable CD-ROM Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the FR-300RTR will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    .Users: Make sure you have the latest version ® of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer.with.the.following: CD.Installation.Wizard. • Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista ® ® Requirements • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 7: Features

    802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. •.Compatible. with. 802.11g. Devices - The FR-300RTR is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Power.Receptor Internet.Port LAN.Ports.(1-4) Receptor for the supplied power The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is Connect Ethernet devices such as adapter. the connection for the Ethernet cable computers, switches, and hubs. to the cable or DSL modem. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 9: Leds

    A solid light indicates connection on Status.LED the Internet port. This LED blinks A blinking light indicates that the during data transmission. FR-300RTR is ready. Power.LED Local.Network.LEDs. A solid light indicates a A solid light indicates a connection to an proper connection to the Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4.

  • Page 10: Installation

    • When running the Setup Wizard from the Fry’s CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 12: Network Diagram

    Secton  - Installaton Network Diagram FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 13: Connect To Cable/Dsl/Satellite Modem

    8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable connections are correct. 9. Skip to page 13 to configure your router. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 14: Connect To Another Router

    Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 15 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Secton  - Installaton Getting Started The FR-300RTR includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. You may manually configure your router without the wizard. Refer to the next page to manually setup your router.

  • Page 17: Configuration

    Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default. If you get a Page.Cannot.be.Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 18: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup.>.Internet page will appear. Click the Internet.Connection. Setup.Wizard button to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual.Internet.Configuration.Wizard and skip to page 19. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 19 Secton 3 - Configuraton Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 20 Clone.Your. PC’s. MAC. Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 21 Note:.Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 22 Secton 3 - Configuraton If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 23 Secton 3 - Configuraton Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 24: Manual Configuration

    If you opt to set up your Internet connection manually, you will be redirected to a WAN page that allows you to select your Internet type and enter the correct configuration parameters. Select your Internet connection type using the “My. Internet.Connection.is” drop-down menu. Click the Save. Settings button when you have configured the connection. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 25: Dynamic Ip Address (Dhcp)

    The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your.PC’s. MAC.Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 26: Pppoe (Dsl)

    The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your.PC’s. MAC.Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 27: Pptp

    The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 28 The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your.PC’s. MAC.Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 29: L2Tp

    Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Maximum Idle Time: connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 30 The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not Address: recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your.PC’s. MAC.Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 31: Static Ip Address

    Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone. Y our. PC’s.MAC.Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 32: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the FR-300RTR. By default the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto.Channel.Scan, this option will be greyed out.
  • Page 33 Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the FR-300RTR. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the FR-300RTR will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your FR-300RTR in order to connect to it.

  • Page 34: Network Settings

    Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 35: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The FR-300RTR has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.”...

  • Page 36: Dhcp Reservation

    Click Revoke to cancel the lease for a specific LAN device and free an entry in the lease table. Do this only if the device no Revoke: longer needs the leased IP address, because, for example, it has been removed from the network. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 37 IP Address; in that case, you may still need to extend the “DHCP IP Address Range” to address the issue, it is located in the DHCP Server section. Reserve: The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the DHCP Reservations List. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 38: Virtual Server

    Secton 3 - Configuraton Virtual Server The FR-300RTR can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
  • Page 39 The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 40: Port Forwarding

    The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 41: Application Rules

    TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. The FR-300RTR provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.

  • Page 42: Qos Engine

    ISP. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s often speed as a download/upload pair. For example, 1.5Mbits/ 284Kbits. Using this example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a service such as www. dslreports.com. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 43: Network Filters

    Enter the MAC address you would like to filter. To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 44: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Check the Enable.Access.Control check box and click the Add. Policy button to start the Access.Control.Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 45 Enter the following information and then click Next to continue. • Address Type - Select IP address, MAC address, or Other Machines. • IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 46 Dest.IP.End - Enter the ending IP address. Protocol - Select the protocol. Dest.Port.Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest.Port.End - Enter the ending port number. To enable web logging, click Enable. Click Save to save the access control rule. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 47: Website Filters

    Select Deny or Allow computers access to Filter Below: only these sites. Clear the list Click to delete all entries in the list. below: Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to Website URL/ allow or deny. Domain: FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 48: Inbound Filters

    Click the Add button to apply your settings. Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. Rules List: You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 49: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The Fry’s FR-300RTR offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ.

  • Page 50: Application Level Gateway (Alg) Configuration

    Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 51: Routing

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Netmask: This field identifies the portion of the destination IP in use. Gateway: The IP address of the router will be displayed here. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 52: Advanced Wireless Settings

    WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 53: Advanced Network Settings

    Enabled. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the FR-300RTR to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to be “pinged”.

  • Page 54: Administrator Settings

    Enter the new password for the User login. If you login as the User, you can only see the settings, but cannot change them. Gateway Name: Enter a name for the FR-300RTR router. Enable Graphical Enables a challenge-response test to require users Authentication:...
  • Page 55 The port number used to access the Port: FR-300RTR. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the FR-300RTR and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. Inbound Filter: This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule.

  • Page 56: Time Settings

    Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop-down menu. Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set.Time. You can also click Copy. Y our.Computer’s.Time. Settings. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 57: Syslog

    The address of the SysLog server that will be Server IP used to send the logs. You may also select Address: your computer from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 58: E-Mail Settings

    Selecting this option will send the logs via e-mail according to schedule. Schedule: This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools.>.Schedules. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 59: System Settings

    Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 60: Upgrade Firmware

    Notifications Check Automatically.Check.Online.for.Latest. Options: Firmware.Version to have the router check automatically to see if there is a new firmware upgrade. Check Email.Notification.of.Newer.Firmware. Version to have the router send an e-mail when there is a new firmware available. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 61: Ddns

    DDNS service provider. Username or Key: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Timeout: Enter a time (in hours). Status: Displays the current connection status to your DDNS server. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 62: System Check

    The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 63: Schedules

    Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click List: the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 64: Device Information

    Secton 3 - Configuraton Device Information This page displays the current information for the FR-300RTR. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed.

  • Page 65: Log

    This option will send a copy of the router log to the e-mail address configured in the Tools. >. Email. Settings screen. Save Log: This option will save the router to a log file on your computer. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 66: Stats

    Secton 3 - Configuraton Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the FR-300RTR on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 67: Internet Sessions

    CL: Closed -- The connection is no longer active but the session is being tracked in case there are any retransmitted packets still pending. The direction of initiation of the conversation: Out - Initiated from LAN to WAN. In - Initiated from WAN to LAN. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 68 Time Out: 300.seconds - UDP connections. 240.seconds - Reset or closed TCP connections. The connection does not close instantly so that lingering packets can pass or the connection can be re-established. 7800.seconds - Established or closing TCP connections. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 69: Routing

    Secton 3 - Configuraton Routing Table This page displays the routing details configured for your router. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 70: Wireless

    Secton 3 - Configuraton Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 71: Support

    Secton 3 - Configuraton Support FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 72: Wireless.security

    Secton  - Securty Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The FR-300RTR offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK(Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 73: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    7. Click Save.Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 74 (60 minutes is default). 7. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. 8. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 75 10. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 11. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 12. Click Apply.Settings to save your settings. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 76: Configure Wpa-Personal (Psk)

    Secton  - Securty Wireless Security Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, browse to the Setup page and then click the Launch.Wireless.Security.Setup.Wizard. button. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 77: Configure Wpa-Enterprise (Radius)

    Secton  - Securty Click Next to continue. If you selected Automatically, the following screen will show you your security key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 78 Next to continue. You will need to enter this key on your wireless clients to connect to the router. This screen will appear once your Setup is complete. Click Save.to finish the Security Wizard. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 79: Connect.to.a.wireless.network

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking. Basics section in this manual for more information. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 80: Configure Wpa/Wpa2

    1..Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect.to.a.network. 2..Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 81 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 82: Connect Using Wcn 2.0

    For additional information, please refer to page 47. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 83: Using Windows ® Xp

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking. Basics section in this manual for more information. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 84: Configure Wpa-Psk

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View. Available. Wireless.Networks. 2..Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 85 WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 86: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this method you must know the wireless client’s 8 digit PIN and click Connect. PBC:.Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Secton  - Troubleshootng Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the FR-300RTR. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you ®...
  • Page 88 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 89 NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and • Windows ® ® press Enter.(or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: . ping.[url].[-f].[-l].[MTU.value] Example: ping.yahoo.com.-f.-l.1472 FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 90 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save.Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 91: Wireless.basics

    Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 92: What Is Wireless

    With an indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 93 • Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office • Remotely access your office network from home • Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 94: Tips

    Eliminate.Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 95: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more FR-300RTR wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 96: Networking.basics

    This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 97: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step.5 Click OK twice to save your settings. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 98: Technical.specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. FR-300RTR User Manual...

  • Page 99: Contacting.technical.support

    U.S. customers can contact Fry’s technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. FR-300RTR) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) •...

  • Page 100: Warranty

    Limited Warranty will be, at Fry’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to Fry’s functional specifications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 101 RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. Fry’s will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 102 SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 103 Copyright ©2009 by Fry’s Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. CE.Mark.Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FR-300RTR User Manual...
  • Page 104 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local Fry’s office. FR-300RTR User Manual...

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