D-Link VDI-604 - Manuals

-5- Technology Introduction Introduction to Broadband Router Technology A router is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination. Routers forward data packets using IP addresses and not a MAC address. A router will forward data from the Internet to a particular computer on your...

-6- Introduction to Local Area Networking Local Area Networking (LAN) is the term used when connecting several computers together over a small area such as a building or group of buildings. LAN’s can be connected over large areas. A collection of LAN’s connected over a large area is called a Wide Ar...

-7- Package Contents ƒ VDI-604 Ethernet Broadband Router ƒ Power Adapter ƒ 2 Ethernet Cables Note : Using a power supply with a different voltage rating will damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

-8- Hardware Description Front Panel Power Power indicator will light Green . WAN WAN status indicator will light Green when there is good physical WAN connection. LAN Link/Act. Link status indicators light Green. The LED flickers when the corresponding port is sending or receiving data. Power WAN L...

-9- Hardware Description Rear Panel Reset Used to restore the VDI-604 back to factory default settings. LAN PORTS * 1-4 LAN port sockets (CAT5 Ethernet RJ-45 cable). The LED glows steadily when a port is connected to a hub, switch or network-adapter-equipped computer in your local area network (LAN....

-10- Getting Started Installation Location The VDI-604 can be positioned at any convenient place in your office or house. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed. However, you should comply with the following guidelines: ƒ Place the VDI-604 on a flat horizontal plane. ƒ Keep away from a...

-11- Configuring the VDI-604 The VDI-604 provides an embedded Web-based management utility making it operating system independent. You can configure your VDI-604 through the Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer browser in MS Windows, Macintosh, Linux or UNIX based platforms. All that is needed...

-12- Using the Configuration Menu Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard page is the first page that appears when logging into the web-based management interface. The Setup Wizard is a utility used to quickly configure the VDI-604. It will guide you through four quick and basic steps to help you connect to y...

-14- HOME > WAN > Static IP Address Choose Static IP Address if all WAN IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the a...

-19- ADVANCED > VIRTUAL SERVER The VDI-604 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 network. The VDI-604 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to prote...

-22- 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 Applications makes some of these applications work with the VDI-604. If you...

-24- ADVANCED > FILTERS > IP FILTERS Filters Filters are used to deny or allow LAN computers from accessing the Internet. The VDI-604 can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses. The VDI-604 can also block users from accessing restricted web sites. IP Filters Use IP Fi...

-25- ADVANCED > FILTERS > MAC FILTERS Use MAC Filters to allow or deny LAN computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Internet. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router.

-26- ADVANCED > FILTERS > URL BLOCKING URL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by its URL. A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet. If any part of the URL contains the blocked word, the site will not be accessible ...

-27- ADVANCED > FILTERS > DOMAIN BLOCKING Domain Blocking is used to allow or deny LAN computers from accessing specific domains on the Internet. Domain blocking will deny all requests to a specific domain such as http and ftp. It can also allow computers to access specific sites and deny all ...

-28- ADVANCED > FILTERS > FIREWALL Firewall Rules is an advance feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the Broadband Router. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the VDI-604. When virtual services are...

-30- TOOLS > ADMIN Admin At this page, the VDI-604 administrator can change the system password. There are two accounts that can access the Broadband Router’s Web-Management interface. They are admin and user . Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the se...

-31- recommended that you set the IP address to * (star), because this allows any Internet IP address to access the Broadband Router, which could result in a loss of security for your network. If you elect to enable Remote Management, enter the IP Address of your remote location. Port: The port numb...

-32- TOOLS > TIME Time The system time is the time used by the VDI-604 for scheduling services. You can manually set the time or connect to a NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. If an NTP server is set, you will only need to set the time zone. If you manually set the time, you may also set Daylig...

-33- TOOLS > SYSTEM System Settings 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 hard drive and locate ...

-34- TOOLS > MISC Miscellaneous Items These are additional tools and features of the Broadband Router. Ping Test This useful diagnostic utility can be used to check if a computer is on the Internet. It sends ping packets and listens for replies from the specific host. Restart Device If for any re...

-35- public WAN IP addresses is a common method used by hackers to test whether your WAN IP address is valid. Discard PING from WAN side : By enabling this option, the VDI-604 will not reply to ping (ICMP) request packets from the Internet. VPN Pass-Through The Broadband Router supports VPN (Virtual...

-36- TOOLS > VCT Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the router. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), VCT can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swaps, and impedance mismatch...

-37- STATUS > DEVICE INFORMATION This page displays the current information for the Broadband Router. It will display the WAN, LAN, and MAC address information. If your WAN connection is set up for Dynamic IP address, there will be a Release button and Renew button. Use Release to disconnect from...

-39- STATUS > LOG Log The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Setting. First Page - The first page of the log. Last Page - The last page of the lo...

-40- STATUS > STATS Traffic Statistics The Broadband Router keeps statistic of traffic that passes through it. You are able to view the amount of packets that passes through the Router on both the WAN port and the LAN port. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

-41- Troubleshooting If you do not wish to set the static IP address on your PC, you will need to configure your PC to request an IP address from the gateway. Click the Start button, select Settings , and select Control Panel . Double-click the Network icon. In the configuration tab, select the TCP/...

-42- After clicking OK , windows might ask you to restart the PC. Click Yes . CONFIRM YOUR PC’S IP CONFIGURATION There are two tools which are great for finding out a computer’s IP configuration: MAC address and default gateway. WINIPCFG (for Windows 95/98) Inside the windows 95/98 Start button, sel...

-43- IPCONFIG (for Windows 2000/NT/XP) At the command prompt type IPCONFIG and press Enter . Your PC IP information will be displayed as shown below.

-44- Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Ad...

-45- Right-click on Local Area Connections . Double-click Properties Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties

-46- Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 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 Addr...

-47- Networking Basics 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 ...

-48- Networking Basics Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the Internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next

-49- Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next

-50- Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.

-51- Networking Basics In the window below, select the best option. 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. Format the disk if you wis...

-53- 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...

-54- 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...

-55- Networking Basics Naming your Computer Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt • In this window, enter the Computer name . • Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup . • All computers on your network must have the...

-56- Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. Click Enter . All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below. D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter

-58- Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Ad...

-59- Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Double-click on Network Connections • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Double-click Properties

-61- Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics ,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your...

-62- Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes • Click on Add a printer

-64- Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. • Click Next (If the correct driver is not displayed, insert the CD or floppy disk that came with your printer and click Have Disk.) • At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (opt...

-65- Networking Basics Adding a local printer Click Finish This screen gives you information about your printer. When the test page has printed, Click OK

-67- Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network. Please follow these directions to use the Add Printer Wizard to share a printer on your network: • Go to Start >...

-68- Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Click on Add a Printer • Click Next • Select Network Printer • Click Next

-76- Other Tasks For help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see Using the Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP.

-77- Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet • IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet • IEEE 802.3 Nway Auto-Negotiation VPN Pass Through / Multi-Sessions • PPTP • L2TP • IPSec Device Management Web-Based – requires at least Microsoft Internet Explorer v5 or later, Netscape N...

-78- • FCC • UL Dimensions • L = 5.6in (142mm) • W = 4.3in (109mm) • H = 1.2in (31mm) Weight 0.44 lbs (200g)

-79- Warranty Warranty Statement Limited Warranty (USA Only) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, GTE.Net LLC d/b/a Verizon Internet Solutions and Verizon Internet Services Inc. (collectively “Verizon Online”) provide this Limited Warranty for the products you are obtaining through ...