D-Link DI-714 - Manual

6 Broadband Router to expose it to the Internet and ensure complete Internet application compatibility even if specific ports are not known. Unlike proxy server or NAT software that requires the software server to remain visible on the Internet, local networked computers are not directly externally ...

7 Introduction to Broadband Router Technology A router is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination. Routers work on the OSI (Open System Interconnection) Layer 3, which forwards data packets using IP addresses and not a MAC (Media Access Control) address. A router will forw...

8 built specifically to act as a firewall. In most circumstances, a firewall is used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks such as corporate LAN’s and Intranets. A firewall watches all of the information moving to and from your network and analyzes each piece of data...

9 a wireless network card. Most networks use hardware devices such as hubs or switches that each cable can be connected to in order to continue the connection between computers. A hub simply takes any data arriving through each port and forwards the data to all other ports. A switch is more sophisti...

10 IP Security (IPSec) IPSec provides a more secure network-to-network connection across the Internet or a Wide Area Network (WAN). IPSec encrypts all communication between the client and server whereas PPTP only encrypts the data packets. Both of these VPN implementations are used because there is ...

11 Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 300 feet indoors and up to 900 feet outdoors, D-Link Air lets you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass thru will limit r...

12 For the average American multiple bedroom home, range should not be a problem. If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the Routers and/or Computers that will be connected. Addit...

13 Front Panel The front panel provides LED lights to indicate the status of the unit. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each LED feature. Power Power status of the DI-714. A steady LED indicates that the power is “on.” No LED light indicates lack of power. Status Router status indicat...

16 Main Page The Main Page screen provides links to the main sections of the web configuration interface. Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard is a step-by-step guide to configuring the DI-714 to work with your ISP provider. Please refer to the Quick Install Guide for additional instructions.

17 Time Settings Please choose the local time zone. After selecting the correct time zone, click on the Next button to continue. You can also click the buttons on the left hand side to reach a specific setting in the configuration.

18 Device IP Settings You have to give your Internet gateway an IP address on your “private” network. This is not the “public” IP address from your ISP but the local internal LAN IP address. The IP address of “192.168.0.1” is the default IP address of the LAN port in the broadband router. Device IP ...

19 Cable/DSL ISP Settings The DSL/Cable ISP settings have a default to obtain dynamically the IP address for the WAN port of the broadband router. Some ISPs may give you Static IP settings. If this is the case for your ISP then you need to: Enter the IP address that is assigned by your ISP Enter the...

20 ISP Additional Settings If you would like to use ISP additional settings you have to enable this function and configure this page. Some ISPs use this protocol for authentication purposes; if this is the case, you need to enter: User name: Enter the user name of your ISP account. Password: Enter t...

22 Modem Settings An analog external modem can be used as a dialup backup to the DSL/Cable connection. If you would like to use a modem backup, you need to enable the modem settings function. Click on “Modem Settings” on the left hand side and input the ISP account settings. Note: If you change the ...

23 Device Information The Device Information screen displays the basic information of your DI-714. The Device Name is the same as the Computer Name that was set in the Setup Wizard. The IP Address is the IP Address assigned to LAN side of your DI-714. The Private LAN MAC Address the MAC Address assi...

24 Device Status The Device Status screen displays a graphical representation of your current configuration. The left side of the screen shows your connection information in regards to WAN and LAN IP Address information. The right side displays the connection status of each device. This means that t...

25 The DHCP Log displays information about each IP Address assigned to a computer using the DHCP server built-in to the DI-714. Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen enables you to change basic settings related to accessing the Internet. All of the settings covered in the Basic Setup section are covere...

27 Advanced Settings DHCP Server Settings By default, the Broadband Router has DHCP server enabled to assign an IP address ranging from 192.168.0.100 to 192.168.0.199. In addition, the router is capable of reserving up to four IP addresses within the local network for mail, web, or ftp server.

28 Virtual Server Settings Specific application support is enabled in Virtual Server Settings under Advanced Settings. Click on the arrow to select the common applications such as FTP, Web server, and mail server. The DI-714 Broadband Router will detect and automatically open outgoing ports required...

29 DMZ The Virtual Server Settings under Advanced Settings also enables one computer to have full access to the Internet without the protection of the firewall. This allows a computer to be exposed to unrestricted two-way communication outside of your network. To enable DMZ, click the checkbox to th...

30 Static Routing In Static Routing, the user has the ability to add a static route to the routing table by simple entering the destination IP, subnet mask, and gateway. Clicking on “Add” and then “Submit” which requires a restart for the IP address to be incorporated into the routing table.

31 Dynamic Settings By default, the Broadband Router will not send or receive any routing Internet protocols (RIP) to update the routing table. However, the user can enable the Broadband Router to automatically send and receive RIP packets to establish routes for commonly used paths.

32 Modem String Settings Most dial-up modems are compatible with the standard modem strings. However for modems that require special modem strings, the user can enter the information in this screen.

33 Password Settings You can give your Internet gateway a new password. This password will be required the next time and subsequent times you configure your Internet gateway. To enter a password, type your password in the new password field and type it again in the retype password field. Note: It is...

34 System Tools The System Tools section enables you to manage your DI-714 and view information related to unit functions. The following functions are described in this chapter. Intruder Detection Log : View detection logs. Display Routing Table : View routing table list. System Diagnostics : Change...

35 attempts on your network. If any packets are seen as harmful, those packets are blocked and a log is kept about the information related to that packet. Index : (1,2,3 etc.) Refers to the row number. Time : The time that the action was logged. Protocol : (IP, UDP etc.) The type of protocol detecte...

36 addresses there are and where the router should forward packets when it receives them. Type : The type of routing protocol used. Destination LAN IP Address : Shows the Destination IP Address on the LAN side. Subnet Mask : Shows the subnet mask assigned to the Destination LAN IP Address. Gateway I...

37 System Diagnostics The System Diagnostics screen displays current status and connection information. This screen is similar to the Device Status screen, although both sections can be used to diagnose problems with your Internet connection.

38 The Configuration section shows important information about your ISP Settings, Modem Settings, and Device Settings as well as the current firmware version the DI-714 is using. The Diagnosis section shows important information about ISP Status, Link Status, and the current WAN connection. This inf...

39 Upgrade Firmware The Upgrade Firmware screen enables you to update the firmware used in the DI-714. Visit D-Link’s product support site (www.dlink.com) to download an updated firmware. Firmware updates usually fix problems encountered by users, and may incorporate new features. Begin by clicking ...

40 Reset Device The Reset Device screen enables you to reboot the DI-714. If any changes are made and you want them to take effect, you will need to reset the DI-714 to do so. Click the “Reboot” button to reset the DI-714. Click the “Cancel” button to cancel. When you press the “Reboot” button, the ...

41 Troubleshooting In the event that you are unable to connect to or use your DI-714 Wireless Broadband Router, please refer to the following troubleshooting guide. After each problem description, a possible cause and problem resolution is provided. If this section does not help you fix the problem,...

43 The NAT table is full. Resolution: Reboot the Broadband Router by turning the power to the unit off and then on again. Some types of hacker tools use very non-standard data streams. Some of these streams may cause the Broadband Router to lock up. When the Broadband Router locks up, it will not af...

45 ISP Connection Problems I can access the Broadband Router, but I can’t connect to my ISP. Cause: Your DSL or Cable modem is not functioning correctly. The cable is connected from the WAN port of the Broadband Router to your DSL or Cable modem. The wrong connection type is used in Setup. The usern...

46 Internet Application Problems My online game does not work. Cause: The NAT table has filled up. The correct settings have not been used to open the correct ports for your application. The unit has stopped working or crashed. Resolution: If you are trying to connect to game servers and your connec...

47 My E-Mail program doesn’t receive my E-Mail Cause: The Domain Suffix is not set correctly. Resolution: Some email applications require you to enter the Domain Suffix when you configure your network and TCP/IP settings. The Domain Suffix is the unique identifier for your email server. The Domain S...

48 “Introduction to Wireless Networking” for tips to help make a good connection. Check your IP Address to make sure that it is compatible with the Wireless Broadband Router. The default IP Address of the Wireless Broadband Router is “192.168.0.1”. A compatible IP Address would be “192.168.0.50” Per...

49 Using the PING Utility in Windows 95/98/Me In Windows, Microsoft has provided a small utility called PING that can be used to troubleshoot your IP address and connection. The PING utility is used mainly to test the connection between your computer and a client computer. Using the PING utility to ...

51 Using the WINIPCFG Utility in Windows 95/98/Me In Microsoft Windows versions 95 through Me, Microsoft has provided a small utility called WINIPCFG that can be used to troubleshoot your IP address and connection. The WINIPCFG utility is used mainly to view, release and renew your IP Address config...

52 Renew buttons to receive the correct settings. If you manually set your network settings, make sure that the IP Address of your Broadband Router is set in the Gateway portion of the TCP/IP settings in your network settings. Click on "More Info" to display additional IP information. The im...

53 Technical Specifications Standards: • IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet • IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet • ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation Protocols Supported: • TCP • IP • NAT • UDP • PPPoE • DHCP (Client and Server) Management: • Web-Based Ports: • LAN: NWay 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethe...

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 through...