D-Link DI-624 - Manuals

5 Connections All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN)are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you canuse either a straight-through or acrossover Ethernet cable. The Auto MDI/ MDIX WAN port is the connection forthe Ethernet cableto the Cable orDSL modem Auto MDI/MDIXLAN ports automatically sensethe cable type whenconnect...

6 LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. POWER LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. STATUS A blinking light indicates that the DI-624 is ready. WAN LED A solid light indi- cates conn...

7 Features WPA (Wi Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval, for example: 802.1x Authentication in conjunction with the RADIUS server verifies the identity of would be clients TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), i...

8 Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you wan...

9 Standards-Based Technology The DI-624 Wireless Broadband Router utilizes the new 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. This means that in most environments, wit...

10 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DI-624 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other ob...

11 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line intoyour home or office). Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for pr...

12 Type admin in the User Name field Leave the Password blank Click OK Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-624, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI-624. The DI-624 default IP Address is shownat right: Open the web ...

13 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Keys 1-4- Input up to 4 WEP keys; select the one you wish to use. Key Type- Select HEX or ASCII . WEP Encryption- Select the level of encryption desired: 64-bit, or 128-bit. SSID- Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for ...

17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > PPPoE continued Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DI-624. These settings may be referred to as Private settings. You may ch...

18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol . The DI-624 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 ...

19 Advanced > Virtual Server Using the Configuration Menu (continued) The DI-624 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). The DI-624 firewall...

20 Advanced > Virtual Server continued Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Example #1: Protocol Type- The protocol used for the virtual service. Public Port- The port number on the WAN (Wide Area Network) side that will be used to access the virtual service. Private Port- The port number of ...

21 Example #2: If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by WAN port 2100 and only during the weekends, you would need to enable it as such. FTP server is on LAN computer 192.168.0.30. FTP uses port 21, TCP. Name: FTP Server Private IP: 192.168.0.30 Protocol Type: TCP Privat...

22 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applicati...

25 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > MAC Filters Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of cl...

26 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > Domain Blocking Filters- Domain Blocking- Blocked Domains- Permitted Domains- Domain Blocking is used to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing specific domains on the Internet. Domain blocking will deny all requests...

29 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance Preamble Type- Select Short or Long Preamble. The Preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a com- mon technique for detecting data transmission errors) for com- munication between the wireless route...

30 Super G Mode- Super G is a group of performance enhancement features that increase end user application throughput in an 802.11g network. Super G is backwards compatible to standard 802.11g devices. For top performance, all wirelss devices on the network should be Super G capable. Select either D...

32 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Time Time Zone- Select the Time Zone from the pull-down menu. Daylight Saving- To select Daylight Saving time manually, select enabled or dis- abled, and enter a start date and an end date for daylight saving time. Set the Time- To manually inpu...

33 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > System The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the Broadband Router. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local...

36 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This page displays the current information for the DI-624. It will display the LAN, WAN and MAC address information. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displaye...

38 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Log > Log Settings Not only does the Broadband Router display the logs of activities and events, it can be setup to send these logs to another location. The address of the SMTP server that will be used to send the logs. The email address to ...

39 Status > Wireless Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats The screen above displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of pack- ets that pass through the DI-624 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. The ...

40 Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers...

41 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics Click Next . In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computerconnects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next .

43 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. Networking Basics When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.

44 Networking Basics In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next . Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A. Click Next .

45 Networking Basics Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.

46 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the N...

47 Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions:In Windows XP : Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. You may enter a Co...

48 Networking Basics Naming your Computer In this window, enter the Computer name . Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup . All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK . Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your...

49 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dyna...

50 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Double-click on Properties Right-click on Local Area Connections

51 Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the sa...

52 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and se- lect System Preferences c Click on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Manually in the Con- figure pull-down menu Input the Static IP Address , the Subnet Mask and the Ro...

53 Networking Basics Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences Click on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu Click Apply Now The IP Address, Subnet mask , and the Route...

55 Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DI-624 Wireless Broadband Router. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems. Note: If y...

56 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. To check this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks . ...

59 Troubleshooting 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considera...

60 Troubleshooting 6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection? (continued) Turn off your DI-624 and the client. Turn the DI-624 back on again, and then turn on the client. Check that the LED indicators are indicating normal activity. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly conne...

61 8. Resetting the DI-624 to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DI-624 to the factory default settings. Remember that D- Link Air Pro products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings. To...

62 IP FilteringURL FilteringDomain BlockingScheduling IEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.3IEEE 802.3u Technical Specifications L2TP Standards VPN Pass Through/ Multi-Sessions PPTP Device Management Web-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers Advanced Fi...

63 LEDs: Power WAN Physical Dimensions: Technical Specifications L = 7.56 inches (192mm)W = 4.65 inches (118mm)H = 1.22 inches (31mm) Wireless Transmit Power: 15dBm ± 2dB Security: 802.1xWPA- WiFi Protected Access(64-,128-WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared KeyAuthentication) External Antenna T...

65 Frequently Asked Questions When entering the IP Address of the DI-624 (192.168.0.1), you are not connecting to the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet toconnect to the...

69 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Ste Ste Ste Ste Step 4 p 4 p 4 p 4 p 4 (continued) Check your IP Address. Your computer must have an IP Address in the same range of the device you are attempting to configure. Most D-Link devicesuse the 192.168.0.X range. How can I find my IP Address in Win...

70 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Ste Ste Ste Ste Step 4 p 4 p 4 p 4 p 4 (continued) Check your IP Address. Your computer must have an IP Address in the same range of the device you are attempting to configure. Most D-Linkdevices use the 192.168.0.X range. Make sure you take note of your com...

73 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How can I setup my router to work with a Cable modem connection? Dynamic Cable connection (i.e. AT&T-BI, Cox, Adelphia, Rogers, Roadrunner, Charter, and Comcast) Note: Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the ...

74 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How can I setup my router to work with a Cable modem connection?(continued) Step 3 Power cycle the cable modem and router: Turn the cable modem off (first) . Turn the router off Leave them off for 2 minutes.** Turn the cable modem on (first). Wait until you ...

76 Step 8 Click Apply . When prompted, click Continue . Once the screen refreshes, unplug the power to the D-Link router. Step 9 Turn off your DSL modem for 2-3 minutes. Turn back on. Once the modem has established a link to your ISP, plug the power back into the D-Link router. Wait about 30 seconds...

77 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I open ports on my router? To allow traffic from the internet to enter your local network, you will need to open up ports or the router will block the request. Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your D-Link router (192.168.0.1). ...

78 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) What is DMZ? Demilitarized Zone: In computer networks, a DMZ (demilitarized zone) is a computer host or small network inserted as a neutral zone between a company´s private network and the outside public network. It prevents outside users from getting direct...

80 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I open a range of ports on my DI-624 using Firewall rules? Step 1 Access the router’s web configuration by entering the router’s IP Address in your web browser. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.1 . Login using your password. The default username is...

81 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) What are virtual servers? A Virtual Server is defined as a service port, and all requests to this port will be redirected to the computer specified by the server IP. For example, if you have an FTP Server (port 21) at 192.168.0.5, a Web server (port 80) at 1...

82 How do I use PC Anywhere with my DI-624 router? (continued) Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Step 6 Create a second entryas shown here: Step 7 Click Apply and then click Continue . Step 8 Create a third and final entry as shownhere: Step 9 Click Apply and then click Continue . Step 10 Run P...

83 How can I use eDonkey behind my D-Link Router? Frequently Asked Questions (continued) You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while using eDonkey. eDonkey uses three ports (4 if using CLI): 4661 (TCP) To connect with a server 4662 (TCP) To connect with other clients 4665 (UDP...

84 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) To allow you to play SOCOM and hear audio, you must download the latest firmwarefor the router (if needed), enable Game Mode, and open port 6869 to the IP Address ofyour Playstation. Step 1 Upgrade firmware (follow link above). Step 2 Open your web browser a...

85 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How can I use Gamespy behind my D-Link router? Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). Enter admin for the username and your password (blank by default). Step 2 Click on the Advanced tab and then click Virtual Serve...

86 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I configure my router for KaZaA and Grokster? The following is for KaZaA, Grokster, and others using the FastTrack P2P file sharingsystem. In most cases, you do not have to configure anything on the router or on the KazaAsoftware. If you are having pr...

87 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I configure my router to play Warcraft 3? You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while hosting a game inWarcraft 3. To play a game, you do not have to configure your router. Warcraft 3 (Battlenet) uses port 6112. For the DI-604, ...

88 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I use NetMeeting with my D-Link Router? Unlike most TCP/IP applications, NetMeeting uses DYNAMIC PORTS instead of STATIC PORTS. That means that each NetMeeting connection is somewhat differentthan the last. For instance, the HTTP web site application ...

89 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Step 3 Create a new firewall rule: Leave the second box empty. Under Protocol, select UDP . In the port range boxes, enter 5060 in the first box and leave the second box empty. Click Always or set a schedule. Step 4 Click Apply and then Continue . Step 5 Rep...

92 What is NAT? NAT stands for Network Address Translator . It is proposed and described in RFC- 1631 and is used for solving the IP Address depletion problem. Basically, each NATbox has a table consisting of pairs of local IP Addresses and globally uniqueaddresses, by which the box can “translate” ...

93 You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States andwithin Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support thro...

94 Warranty (USA only) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and • Products purch...

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