The Asante FriendlyNet FR1004AL router is a wireless router designed for home and small office use. It features four 10/100 Ethernet ports for wired connections and supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless networking standards for wireless connections. The router has a built-in firewall and supports VPN pass-through for secure remote access. It also features Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize bandwidth for applications such as VoIP and video streaming. The FR1004AL comes with a web-based setup wizard and supports MAC address filtering for added security.

The FriendlyNet FR1004AL is a router manufactured by the company Asante that allows multiple devices to connect to a network and communicate with each other. It works by receiving data packets from devices and forwarding them to their intended destination. The router is assigned a unique IP address 192.168.123.254, which serves as its identifier on the network.

To access the router's settings and configure its functions, users can log in using a web browser and their blank and admin. Once logged in, users can customize various settings such as network name, password, and security protocols. They can also set up parental controls, prioritize bandwidth usage, and monitor network activity.