Page 2 - Contents
-2- Contents Introduction .........................................................................................3 Package Contents .........................................................................7 Hardware Description ..................................................................8 Re...
Page 3 - Ethernet Switch; The Web-Based user interface displays a number of advanced; network; Content Filtering
-3- Introduction The D-Link Express EtherNetwork VDI-604 is a 4-port Ethernet Broadband Router. The D-Link VDI-604 enables users to quickly and easily share a high speed Internet connection. The D-Link VDI-604 also incorporates many advanced features, traditionally found in more expensive routers. T...
Page 4 - Network Address Translation; DHCP Server Supported; is configurable through any network computer’s web browser; Access Control Supported; Allows you to assign different access rights for different users.; Virtual Server Supported
-4- Network Address Translation NAT allows you to share a single IP Address and protects you from outside intruders gaining access to your private network. DHCP Server Supported All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from the VDI-604. Web-Based Management VDI-604 i...
Page 5 - Technology Introduction; Introduction to Broadband Router Technology; the
-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...
Page 6 - Introduction to Local Area Networking; On the
-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...
Page 7 - Package Contents; VDI-604 Ethernet Broadband Router; Note
-7- Package Contents VDI-604 Ethernet Broadband Router Power Adapter 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.
Page 8 - Hardware Description; Front Panel; Power indicator will light Green; WAN; Power
-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...
Page 9 - Rear Panel; Used to restore the VDI-604 back to factory default settings.; Reset; The VDI-604 will then automatically reboot itself.
-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....
Page 10 - Getting Started; Installation Location; Configuring Your PCs to Connect to the
-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: Place the VDI-604 on a flat horizontal plane. Keep away from a...
Page 11 - Configuring the VDI-604; Location; admin; ” and the password of “password” . Click the; OK; password is correct, the web-management interface will appear.
-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...
Page 12 - Using the Configuration Menu; Setup Wizard; Dynamic IP Address
-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...
Page 14 - Secondary DNS Address:
-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...
Page 19 - ADVANCED > VIRTUAL SERVER; the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of the LAN
-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...
Page 22 - ADVANCED > APPLICATIONS
-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...
Page 24 - Filters; IP Filters; The IP address of the LAN computer that will be denied access to the
-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...
Page 25 - Use; MAC Filters; to allow or deny LAN computers by their MAC
-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.
Page 26 - URL Blocking; is used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific
-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 ...
Page 27 - Domain Blocking; is used to allow or deny LAN computers from
-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 ...
Page 28 - Firewall Rules; is an advance feature used to deny or allow traffic from; Firewall Rules List; at the bottom of the screen, the priorities of the; The VDI-604 MAC Address filtering rules have
-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...
Page 30 - Admin; and; Remote Management; Internet IP address of the computer that has access to the
-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...
Page 31 - enable; Remote Management, enter the IP Address of your remote
-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...
Page 32 - Time
-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...
Page 33 - System Settings; loaded back on
-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 ...
Page 34 - Miscellaneous Items; These are additional tools and features of the Broadband Router.; Ping Test
-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...
Page 35 - Discard PING from WAN side
-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...
Page 36 - More Info; Refresh
-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...
Page 37 - STATUS > DEVICE INFORMATION; Release; Renew; button. Use Release to disconnect from your; Connect; button and; Disconnect; button. Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE
-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...
Page 39 - Log; - Brings up the page to configure the logs.; Log Settings; - The address of the SMTP server that will be used to send the
-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...
Page 40 - Traffic Statistics
-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.
Page 41 - Troubleshooting
-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/...
Page 42 - , windows might ask you to restart the PC. Click; Yes; CONFIRM YOUR PC’S IP CONFIGURATION; You can also type; winipcfg; in the DOS command prompt.
-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...
Page 43 - At the command prompt type; IPCONFIG; and press; Enter; information will be displayed as shown below.
-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.
Page 44 - Assigning a Static IP Address; Go to; START
-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...
Page 45 - Highlight; Internet Protocol
-45- Right-click on Local Area Connections . Double-click Properties Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties
Page 46 - Select; Use the following IP address; Input your DNS server addresses.; Click
-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...
Page 47 - Networking Basics; Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP; Microsoft Windows XP.; Note: Please refer to websites such as; Start>Control Panel>Network Connections; Set up a home or small office network; When this screen appears,
-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 ...
Page 48 - Please follow all the instructions in this window:; Next
-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
Page 49 - Computer description
-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
Page 50 - Network Setup Wizard
-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.
Page 51 - In the window below, select the best option. In this example,; Create a; has been selected. You will run this disk on each; Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive
-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...
Page 53 - Finish
-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...
Page 54 - Naming your Computer
-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...
Page 55 - Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
-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...
Page 56 - Type; Command; Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000; at the prompt. Click; All the configuration
-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
Page 58 - Go; Start; on; Control Panel
-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...
Page 59 - Network Connections
-59- Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Double-click on Network Connections • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Double-click Properties
Page 61 - Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP; Adding a local printer
-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...
Page 62 - Adding a local printer; Add a printer
-62- Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes • Click on Add a printer
Page 64 - correct driver
-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...
Page 65 - This screen gives you information about your printer.
-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
Page 67 - Sharing a network printer
-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 >...
Page 68 - Add a Printer; Network
-68- Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Click on Add a Printer • Click Next • Select Network Printer • Click Next
Page 76 - Other Tasks; For help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see; Using; folder and; Sharing files and folders; in the; Help; in Microsoft Windows XP.
-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.
Page 77 - Technical Specifications; Standards; Device Management; LEDS
-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...
Page 78 - Dimensions
-78- • FCC • UL Dimensions • L = 5.6in (142mm) • W = 4.3in (109mm) • H = 1.2in (31mm) Weight 0.44 lbs (200g)
Page 79 - Warranty
-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 ...
