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User’s Manual FriendlyShare™ User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131 www.asante.com November 1999 06-00542-00 Rev.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing FriendlyShare Quick Start Guide Follow these easy steps to start using FriendlyShare right now! 1) Choose your server Macintosh, following the guidelines on the package: Minimum 120MHz PCI PowerMac, Mac OS 8.1 or better, 32MB RAM. 2) Verify that all of your computers are connected by Ethernet and that the Ethernet is working. Configure your client computers to get their IP addresses via DHCP. 3) Insert the FriendlyShare CD-ROM and run the installer.
User’s Manual Asanté Software License and Limited Warranty Agreement SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Asanté Technologies, Inc. By opening the package(s) containing the SOFTWARE you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing About This Manual This section provides an overview of the FriendlyShare Software Installation Manual. It describes chapter contents, document and intended audience. Chapter Contents Chapter 1: Describes the concept of creating a Local Area Network. Chapter 2: Describes the purpose and installation of FriendlyShare, a product designed to allow local area networks to share Internet access through a single network computer acting as a "server" or "gateway" to the Internet.
User’s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction to Home Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2 Installing FriendlyShare on the Macintosh PowerPC Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chapter 3 Configuring the Client Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Chapter 4 Uninstalling FriendlyShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Chapter 5 Other FriendlyShare Features . . . . . .
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing Notes Use this section to record important information helpful when configuring FriendlyShare internet Sharing.
User’s Manual 1 FriendlyShare™ Internet Sharing Chapter 1: Introduction to Home Networking Features, Benefits, and Requirements Welcome to the world of home computer networking. Asanté Technologies offers the home computer owner the means to simply and inexpensively link home computers into a Local Area Network (LAN), enabling the home user to take advantage of the potential offered by shared resources.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing 1 simple questions. Your Internet “gateway” can be up and running in minutes. Internet Connectivity for a network has never been so easy in the past. [NOTE: the hardware and software allow the same ISP account to be shared by multiple users. please check with your ISP for proper usage]. System Requirements To provide Internet access for your home network you will need a computer with the following to act as a server: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
User’s Manual 1 FriendlyShare Ethernet Crossover Cable Workstation Server Modem Figure 1: A basic two-station network using a crossover cable Option 2: Multiple Station LAN The most common network configuration is the traditional 10BaseT Ethernet LAN with multiple workstations connected through a network hub.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing 1 Server Workstation Modem Network Hub Workstation Workstation Printer Laptop Computer Workstation Figure 2. A typical 10BaseT Ethernet network To build a multiple station network you will need: 1. One computer (see above for system requirements) to act as the FriendlyShare Server. 2. Either built-in Ethernet OR a free slot for an Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card) for each additional computer connected to the LAN. 3.
User’s Manual 4. One Ethernet NIC for each workstation to be connected to the LAN. [NOTE:Some networks also use network peripherals such as printers or other devices. Contact your local Asanté Technologies dealer for more information on how to connect these devices to your LAN.] Things to Remember ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Before going to the next section, please make a note of the following: You must have a Macintosh computer with Mac OS 8.
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User’s Manual 2 FriendlyShare™ Internet Sharing Chapter 2: Installing FriendlyShare on Your Macintosh Introduction About FriendlyShare FriendlyShare, from Asanté Technologies, Inc. is a software product that allows multiple users on a local network to share a connection to the Internet through a single machine that acts as the gateway. With FriendlyShare, users on a small network can conveniently share simultaneous Internet access inexpensively.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing ● Install the FriendlyShare software on the computer that will act as the server. ● Verify your installation(s) and resolve any open issues. The rest of this chapter describes how to carry out these tasks. 2 Setting Up Cable Modems and ADSL: For FriendlyShare Server workstations that are connected via a cable or ADSL modem, you need two Network Interface Cards (NICs): one for the Internet connection and another to connect to the local network.
User’s Manual Setting IP Address Subnet Mask DNS Gateway IP Address Server Workstation 192.168. 0. 1 255.255.255.0 (Do not change.) None Client Workstation automatic automatic automatic (Same address as the local IP address of the workstation on which the FriendlyShare Server is running. Default is 192.168.0.1.) Table 1: FriendlyShare TCP/IP Configuration [NOTE: We do not recommend using different TCP/IP settings unless you have experience with configuring TCP/IP networks.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing Step 2: Double Click on the icon entitled “FriendlyShare Installation.” The folder will open and the FriendlyShare Installer window will appear. Step 3: Double Click on the FriendlyShare Installer icon. The installer window will appear. Step 4: Click on the “Install” button. FriendlyShare will install and a progress screen will appear. Once the installation is complete you will see the “Installation was successful” screen. Click “Quit”.
User’s Manual FriendlyShare will install but will not run. If you do not upgrade the memory in your computer and attempt to run FriendlyShare the following screen will appear. 2 Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Click on the “Quit” button. Reboot the server to activate the FriendlyShare software. Double-click on your hard drive icon, and open the FriendlyShare Folder. Click on FriendlyShare Manager to open the program. The “Setup Configuration” screen will appear.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing ● 2 3. If you want FriendlyShare to automatically assign IP numbers to your LAN client machine check the “Enable built-in DHCP Server box (recommended). If this option is not chosen, each client machine will have to be configured manually. ● If you elect to manually assign static (permanent) addresses to your client machines, in FriendlyShare Manager in the “Options” section, you must uncheck the box labeled “Enable built-in DHCP server.
User’s Manual 2 [NOTE: Do not try to add the address of your server machine for your Local Network in the TCP/IP settings. FriendlyShare does this automatically. If you do, you will not be able to access the Internet. ] 5. Click the Remote Access Setup button. Note: This step is not necessary for ADSL or Cable modem connections. They are always “on”. Depending on your setup however, this step may be required for ISDN. The “Remote Access” screen will appear: ● Enter your username in the “Name” section.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing ● ● 2 ● Enter your password in the “Password” section. If you want to store your password so that you will not have to enter it every time you start FriendlyShare, check the “Save Password” box. Enter the telephone number of your Dial-up ISP exactly as you dial it. [NOTE: Make sure that you enter any necessary prefixes, such as “*70” to disable call waiting, or “9” to get an outside line.
User’s Manual 2 Click “OK” to close the Remote Access Control Panel. 6. If you click on the TCP/IP button, the “TCP/IP” screen will appear. Enter the settings provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You will not need to change these settings unless you change your ISP.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing 2 7. Click the “Key” button. The “Verify Serial Number” screen will appear. Enter the serial number (found on the yellow sticker on the CD-ROM envelope) and click “OK”. ● Click “OK”. The Setup Configuration screen will appear. ● Click “Save”. ● From the “Services” menu, choose “Start”. Your settings will be saved and your server will be up and running. [NOTE: A Serial Number must be entered in order to install FriendlyShare.
User’s Manual FriendlyShare™ Internet Sharing 3 Chapter 3: Configuring the Client Computers Introduction Each of the other computers on your LAN will operate as a client of the server. To connect to the Internet through the FriendlyShare server, each computer needs to be assigned an IP address. The easiest way to configure an IP address is by using the built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server provided by the FriendlyShare server.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing 1. 2. 3. 3 Under “Connect via:” select the Ethernet port that connects the Mac to the LAN. Under “Configure” select “Using DHCP Server” Close the Control Panel and select “Save” when prompted. Windows 95/98 Clients 1. 2. Click the Start menu, and select Settings, Control Panel. Double-click the Network Icon. ● Locate the TCP/IP line that is linked to the network card you use to communicate with the server. Highlight that line and click Properties.
User’s Manual 3 ● ● Click the radio button “Obtain an IP address automatically”. Click “OK” and restart your computer when prompted.
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User’s Manual FriendlyShare™ Internet Sharing Chapter 4: Uninstalling FriendlyShare Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Insert the FriendlyShare CD into the CD ROM drive. An icon entitled “FriendlyShare Installation” will appear on the Desktop. Double Click on the icon entitled “FriendlyShare Installation.” The folder will open and the FriendlyShare Installer window will appear. Double Click on the FriendlyShare Installer icon. The installer window will appear.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing Step 5: FriendlyShare will uninstall and the “UnInstalling” screen will appear. The installer will notify you that uninstallation is complete. Click “Quit”. If you attempt to remove FriendlyShare while the program is running, a screen will appear telling you that “Some items to be moved or replaced by this installer could not be deleted because they were locked or busy.” Click “OK”. Rebooting the computer will finish removing the FriendlyShare files.
User’s Manual FriendlyShare™ Internet Sharing Chapter 5: Other FriendlyShare Features 1. Option This section of the toolbar allows the following: ● changes in the setup configuration that you made during the installation process. ● changes in your dial-up service access. These will be changed only if you change your 1. Dial-up service. 2. Username. 3. Password. 4. Options concerning redialing, the type of connection or the protocol you are using. ● Changes in your TCP/IP settings.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing 3. Status The Status screen allows you to monitor the activity of your FriendlyShare server. 4. Tools ● The Black List & The White List. FriendlyShare provides the opportunity for you to block the access to certain Internet sites by using the Black list, or alternately to allow the client workstations to access only certain sites by means of the White list. 5 Use of these tools is straightforward. ● Click on the Toolbar “Tools” option.
User’s Manual ● ● ● To set your password, click on Change Password. Leave the “Old Password” area blank. Enter your new password. If you don’t want to Password protect the Black List or the White List, just click “OK”. The Black List or the White List screen will appear: ● ● ● Check the “Enable” box to access this feature of FriendlyShare. To Add items, Modify existing items, or Delete items from the list click on the appropriate button. To add a site to the list click Add.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing 5 ● ● ● Enter a name for the Blacklist or Whitelist entry. You must enter the IP address of the internet site that you wish to add to the White List or the Black List. Click “Add”. To Delete a Web Page from your White or Black List, select the name of the Web Page you wish to delete then click the “Delete” button. A screen will appear describing the entry to be deleted. Click “Delete” to confirm. To modify an item on the Black or White List, select the item to be modified.
User’s Manual FriendlyShare™ Internet Sharing Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Your Installation & How To Get Support 6 If you encounter problems during/after installation: ● ● ● ● ● ● Verify that the Server is able to dial up and access the ISP. If the Server is unable to access the ISP, the problem is not with the FriendlyShare software. Troubleshoot the Server/ISP connection before continuing. Verify that all hardware and cabling have been installed correctly.
FriendlyShare Internet Sharing You should receive a reply (not a timeout) from the server. 6 ● ● If you receive a timeout, verify that the cable, hardware and jacks are functional between the client and the Server. If you are in a LAN involving a hub or switch, you may use the crossover cable supplied with the FriendlyShare software to connect a client machine directly to the server. Test the ISP connection to the Internet by launching WhatRoute and entering the web address of the Asanté Website (www.
User’s Manual Getting Support Before contacting Asanté Technical Support, make sure you have followed the steps in Troubleshooting Your Installation. Technical Support is available from Asanté in the following ways: World Wide Web: http://www.asante.com Telephone: (801) 566-8991 Fax: (801) 566-3787 Internet mail: support@asante.com Bulletin Board Service: (408) 432-1416 FTP Archive: ftp.asante.com Technical Support Hours: 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
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