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High-Speed 2.4 GHz

Manual

Building Networks for People

Wireless Router

D-Link AirPlusXtremeGDI-624DI-624DI-624DI-624DI-624

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Contents

Package Contents ................................................................................3

Introduction............................................................................................4

Wireless Basics ....................................................................................8

Getting Started ....................................................................................12

Using the Configuration Menu..............................................................14

Networking Basics ..............................................................................41

Troubleshooting...................................................................................70

Technical Specifications ......................................................................77

Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................80

Warranty and Registration ...................................................................81

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Contents of Package:D-Link AirPlusXTREME G DI-624High-Speed 2.4GHz Wireless RouterPower Adapter-DC 5V, 3.0AManual and Warranty on CDQuick Installation GuideEthernet Cable

Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-basedoperating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter

Package Contents

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with theDI-624 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.System Requirements for Configuration:

Ethernet-Based Cable or DSL Modem

Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape NavigatorVersion 6.0 and Above

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IntroductionThe D-Link AirPlusXtremeG DI-624 High-Speed Wireless Router is a draft 802.11g high-performance, wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, atwork or in public places.

Unlike most routers, the DI-624 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps (compared tothe standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlusXtremeG products. The802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. This means that youdo not need to change your entire network to maintain connectivity. You may sacrificesome of 802.11g’s speed when you mix 802.11b and 802.11g devices, but you will notlose the ability to communicate when you incorporate the 802.11g standard into your802.11b network. You may choose to slowly change your network by gradually replacingthe 802.11b devices with 802.11g devices .

In addition to offering faster data transfer speeds when used with other 802.11g products,the DI-624 has the newest, strongest, most advanced security features available today.When used with other 802.11g WPA (WiFi Protected Access) and 802.1x compatibleproducts in a network with a radius server, the security features include:

WPA*: A new security feature, Wi-Fi Protected Access authorizes and identifies usersbased on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval.WPA uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) to change the temporalkey every 10,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over anetwork.) This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security.(By contrast, the older WEP encryption required the keys to be changedmanually.)

802.1x: Authentication is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the Authenticationprocess the server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to thenetwork. Unfamiliar clients would be denied access.

For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the securityfor the DI-624, used in conjunction with other 802.11g products, will still be much strongerthan ever before. Utilizing the Pre Shared Key mode of WPA, the DI-624 will obtain anew security key every time it connects to the 802.11g network. You only need to inputyour encryption information once in the configuration menu. No longer will you have tomanually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure security, with the DI-624, you willautomatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly increasing the safety ofyour communications.

*WPA will be available Spring 2003 as a free download

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Connections

The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN port isthe connection forthe Ethernet cableto the Cable orDSL modem

Auto MDI/MDIXLAN portsautomatically sensethe cable type whenconnecting toEthernet-enabledcomputers.

Pressing theReset Buttonrestores therouter to itsoriginal factorydefault settings.

Receptor forthe PowerAdapter

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LEDS

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M2 LED - A solid light indicates that the unit is defective.

M1 LED - A solid light indicates that the DI-614+ is ready.

WAN LED - A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during data transmission.

POWER LED - A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.

WLAN LED - A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.

LOCAL NETWORK LED - A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission.

A solid light indicatesthat the unit is defective.DI-624 is ready.

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Features

WPA* (Wi Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on asecret key that changes automatically at a regular interval, for example:

802.1x Authentication in conjunction with the radius server verifies theidentity of would be clients

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), in conjunction with a RADIUSserver, changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets, ensuring greatersecurityPre Shared Key mode means that the home user, without a RADIUSserver, will obtain a new security key every time the he or she connectsto the network, vastly improving the safety of communications on thenetwork.

Backwards compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless datarate of up to 11Mbps

Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate ofup to 54Mbps

*WPA will be available Spring 2003 as a free download

Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)

User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities

Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency rangeConnects multiple computers to a Broadband (Cable or DSL) modem toshare the Internet connection

IP Filtering

Advanced Firewall features

DHCP server supported enables all networked computers to automaticallyreceive IP addresses

Web-based interface for Managing and Configuring

Access Control to manage users on the network

Supports special applications that require multiple connections

Equipped with 4 10/100 Ethernet ports, 1 WAN port, Auto MDI/MDIX

URL FilteringDomain BlockingScheduling

Supports NAT with VPN pass-through, providing added securityMAC Filtering

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D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, businessor wherever a wireless network is available. D-Link wireless products will allowyou access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be ableto enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network thattransmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs areused increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas suchas airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLANtechnology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently.Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructurehave proven to be beneficial for many users.

Wireless Basics

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network.Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the sameprotocols as Ethernet adapter cards.

Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices tolink to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internetconnection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device thatcan be used to provide this link.

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D-Link AirPlus DWL-800AP+Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Range Extender

Wireless Basics (continued)

People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:

Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in anylocation within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisionsbased on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency.

Low Implementation Costs – WLANs are easy to set up, manage,change and relocate. Networks that frequently change, both physically andlogically, can benefit from a WLAN’s ease of implementation. WLANs canoperate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.

Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can befast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls andceilings. Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannotgo-even outside the home or office.

Scalability – WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet theneeds of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easilychanged and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small numberof users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds orthousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed.

The DI-624 is compatible with the following wireless products:

D-Link Air DWL-650, D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+,D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G650Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers

D-Link Air DWL-520 and D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+,D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G520Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers

D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ and DWL-2000AP+Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Points

Inexpensive solution– Wireless network devices are as competitivelypriced as conventional Ethernet network devices.

D-Link AirPlus DWL-810+Enhanced 2.4GHz Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge

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Standards-Based TechnologyThe 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 increasesthe data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device,you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEGformat over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works bytransmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (OrthogonalFrequency Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radiosignal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneouslyat different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk(interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-G650 will automaticallysense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed andrange possible.

802.11g offers the most advanced network security features available today,including: WPA , 802.1x, TKIP, AES and Pre-Shared Key mode. These securityfeatures are explained in more detail in the Introduction and the Features sectionof this manual.

The DI-624 is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that ifyou have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in that network will becompatible with 802.11g devices at speeds of up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHzrange. Also based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the DI-624 is interoperablewith existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speedsof up to 11Mbps.


WPA will be available Spring 2003 as a free download

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802.11g standard is scheduled for ratification by IEEE Q3 2003

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Installation ConsiderationsThe D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DI-624 lets you access your network, using awireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keepin mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, orother objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF(radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizingwireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DI-624 and your receiving device (e.g., the DWL-G650 or the DWL-650+) to a minimum -

each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your receiving devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware of the direct line between routers and computers. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

3. Building Materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

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Getting Started

Infrastructure – using an Access Point, or Wireless Router,such as the DI-624.

Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters oneach computer, such as two or more DWL-G650 wirelessnetwork Cardbus adapters.

On the following pages we will show you an example of an InfrastructureNetwork and an Ad-Hoc Network.

An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or a Wireless Router.The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page containsthe following D-Link network devices (your existing network may becomprised of other devices):

A wireless Router - D-Link AirPlus DI-624

A laptop computer with a wireless adapter -D-Link AirPro DWL-G650

A desktop computer with a wireless adapter -D-Link AirPlusXtremeG DWL-G520, D-Link Air DWL-520,or D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+(D-Link Air devices have speeds up to 11Mbps)

A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-200

There are basically two modes of networking:

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Please remember that D-Link AirXtremeG wireless devices are pre-configured toconnect 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 proper installation of the modem

Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the DI-624 Wireless Broadband Router(see the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.)

If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-LinkAirPlus XtremeG DWL-G520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot onyour desktop computer. You may also install the DWL-520+, or the DWL-520.(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter.)

Install the drivers for the D-Link DWL-G650 wireless Cardbus adapter into alaptop computer.(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G650.)

Getting Started

For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do thefollowing:

Setting up aWirelessInfrastructureNetwork

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Install the drivers for the D-Link DFE-530TX wireless Cardbus adapter into adesktop computer. The four Ethernet LAN ports of the DI-624 are Auto MDI/MDIXand will work with both Straight-Through and Cross-Over cable.(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DFE-530TX.)

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Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI-624, make sure toenter the correct IP Address.

Type admin in the User Name fieldLeave the Password

blankClick Next

Connect to 192.168.0.1

admin

Using the Configuration Menu

Home > Wizard

The Home>Wizardscreen will appear.Please refer to theQuick InstallationGuide for more infor-mation regarding theSetup Wizard.

After you have completed the Setup Wizard (please see the Quick Installation Guide thatcame with the product) you can access the Configuration menu at any time by openingthe web browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI-624. The DI-624 default IP Addressis shown below:

Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the Router

http://192.168.0.1

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Using the Configuration MenuHome > Wireless

Apply- Click Apply to save the changes.

Keys 1-4- Input up to 4 WEP keys; select the one you wish to use.

Passphrase- When you select Key Type: ASCII, you can enter a Passphrasefor any or all of Keys 1-4

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 a spe-cific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factorydefault setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed toconnect to an existing wireless network or to establish a newwireless network.

WEP- Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocolfor Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). WEP provides secu-rity by encrypting the data that is sent over the WLAN. SelectEnabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. (Note: Ifyou enable encryption on the DI-624 make sure to also enableencryption on all the wireless clients or wireless connection willnot be established.)

Channel- 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must sharethe same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automati-cally scan and match the wireless setting.)

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Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address

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Host Name- The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.The default host name is the device name of the Router and maybe changed.

MAC Address- The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical inter-face MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recom-mended that you change the default MAC address unless re-quired by your ISP.


CloneMAC Address-

The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interfaceMAC address on the Broadband Router. You can use the “CloneMAC Address” button to copy the MAC address of the EthernetCard installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC addresswith the MAC address of the router. It is not recommended thatyou change the default MAC address unless required by yourISP.

DynamicIP Address-

Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP Address informationautomatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP doesnot give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonlyused for Cable modem services.

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Using the Configuration MenuHome > WAN > Static IP Address

Static IP Address-

IP Address-

Subnet Mask-

ISPGateway Address-

PrimaryDNS Address-

SecondaryDNS Address-

Apply-

Choose Static IP Address if all WAN IP information is provided toyou by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnetmask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to youby your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in theappropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot(x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not inthis format.

Input the public IP Address provided by your ISP

Input your Subnet mask. (All devices in the network must havethe same subnet mask.)

Input the public IP address of the ISP to which you are connect-ing

Input the primary DNS (Domain Name Server) IP address pro-vided by your ISP

This is optional

Click Apply to save the changes.

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Using the Configuration MenuHome > WAN > PPPoE

Please be sure toremove any existingPPPoE client softwareinstalled on yourcomputers.

Choose PPPoE (Point toPoint Protocol overEthernet) if your ISP usesa PPPoE connection. YourISP will provide you with ausername and password.This option is typicallyused for DSL services. Se-lect Dynamic PPPoE to ob-tain an IP address auto-matically for your PPPoEconnection. Select StaticPPPoE to use a static IPaddress for your PPPoeEconnection.

Maximum IdleTime-

The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting your PPPoEsession. Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define amaximum period of time for which the Internet connection is main-tained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longerthan the defined Maximum Idle Time, then the connection will bedropped. Either set this to zero or enable Auto-reconnect to dis-able this feature. (Continued on the next page)

PPPoE-

Static PPPoE-you have an assigned (static) IP Address.

Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoE. (Most DSL userswill select this option.)Dynamic PPPoE- receive an IP Address automatically fromyour ISP.

User Name- Your PPPoE username provided by your ISP.Retype Password- Re-enter the PPPoE passwordService Name- Enter the Service Name provided by your ISP (optional).IP Address- This option is only available for Static PPPoE. Enter the static IP

Address for the PPPoE connection.Primary DNSAddress- Primary DNS IP address provided by our ISP

SecondaryDNS Address-

This option is only available for Static PPPoE. Enter the static IPAddress for the PPPoE connection.

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Using the Configuration MenuHome > WAN > PPPoE continued

Home > LAN

LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These arethe IP settings of the LAN interface for the DI-624. These settings may be referred to asPrivate settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address isprivate to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.


Auto-reconnect- If enabled, the DI-754 will automatically connect to your ISP af-ter your system is restarted or if the PPPoE connection is dropped.

MTU- Maximum Transmission Unit-1492 is the default setting-you mayneed to change the MTU for optimal performance with yourspecific ISP.


Local Domain Name- This field is optional. Enter in the local domain name.

Subnet Mask- The subnet mask of the LAN interface.The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0

IP Address- The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address is:192.168.0.1

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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 setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers on,they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DI-624. TheDHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address poolto the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending address of the IPaddress pool.

DHCP Server- Select Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Enabled.

StartingIP Address- The starting IP address for the DHCP server’s IP assignment

EndingIP Address- The ending IP address for the DHCP server’s IP assignment

Lease Time- The length of time for the IP lease. Enter the Lease time. Thedefault setting is one hour

Apply- click Apply to save the changes

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Advanced > Virtual Server


The DI-624 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Webor FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to localservers in the LAN (Local Area Network).

The DI-624 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LANnetwork so all computers networked with the DI-624 are invisible to the outside world.If you wish, you can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internetby enabling Virtual Server. Depending on the requested service, the DI-624 redirectsthe external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network.

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Advanced > Virtual Server continuedUsing the Configuration Menu

The DI-624 is also capable of port-redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particularport may be redirected to a different port on the server computer.

Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in theVirtual Servers List. There are pre-defined virtual services already in the table. Youmay use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particularvirtual service.

Example #1:If you have a Web server that you wanted Internet users to access at all times, youwould need to enable it. Web (HTTP) server is on LAN (Local Area Network)computer 192.168.0.25. HTTP uses port 80, TCP.Name: Web ServerPrivate IP: 192.168.0.25Protocol Type: TCPPrivate Port: 80Public Port: 80Schedule: always

Protocol Type- The protocol used for the virtual service

Public Port- The port number on the WAN (Wide Area Network) side that willbe used to access the virtual service.

Private Port- The port number of the service used by the Private IP computer

Schedule- The schedule of time when the virtual service will be enabled.The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow theparticular service to always be enabled. If it is set to Time,select the time frame for the service to be enabled. If thesystem time is outside of the scheduled time, the service willbe disabled.


Virtual Server- Select Enabled or Disabled

Name- Enter the name referencing the virtual service

Private IP- The server computer in the LAN (Local Area Network) that will beproviding the virtual services.

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Example #2:If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by WAN port2100 and only during the weekends, you would need to enable it as such. FTPserver is on LAN computer 192.168.0.30. FTP uses port 21, TCP.

Name: FTP ServerPrivate IP: 192.168.0.30Protocol Type: TCPPrivate Port: 21Public Port: 2100

Schedule: From: 01:00AM to 01:00AM, Sat to Sun

Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Virtual Server continued

Click on this icon to edit the virtual service

Click on this icon to delete the virtual service

All Internet users who want to access this FTP Servermust connect to it from port 2100. This is an example ofport redirection and can be useful in cases where thereare many of the same servers on the LAN network.

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Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Applications

Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficultiesworking through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makessome of these applications work with the DI-624. If you need to run applications thatrequire multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an applicationin the “Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter thepublic ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic.The DI-624 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of theweb page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.Note! Only one PC can use each Special Application tunnel.

Name: This is the name referencing the special application.

Trigger Port: This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be eithera single port or a range of ports.

Trigger Type: This is the protocol used to trigger the special application.

Public Port: This is the port number on the WAN side that will be used toaccess the application. You may define a single port or arange of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports orport ranges.

Public Type: This is the protocol used for the special application.

Apply: Click Apply to save the changes

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Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Filters > IP Filters

Filters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessingthe Internet. The DI-624 can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MACaddresses. The DI-624 can also block users from accessing restricted web sites.

Click Apply to save changes.Apply:This is the schedule of time when the IP Filter will be enabled.Schedule:Select the protocol typeProtocol Type:

Use IP Filters to deny LAN IP addresses from accessing theInternet. You can deny specific port numbers or all ports forthe specific IP address.

IP Filters

The single port or port range that will be denied access to theInternet.

Port:

The IP address of the LAN computer that will be deniedaccess to the Internet.

IP:

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Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Filters > URL Blocking

Filters-

URL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites bythe URL. A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on theInternet. If any part of the URL contains the blocked word, the site will not beaccessible and the web page will not display. To use this feature, enter the text stringto be blocked and click Apply. The text to be blocked will appear in the list. Todelete the text, just highlight it and click Delete.

Select the filter you wish to use; in this case, URL Blockingwas chosen.


Keywords- Block URLs which contain keywords listed below.Enter the keywords in this space.

URL Blocking- Select Enabled or Disabled.

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Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > 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 manuallyadd a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currentlyconnected to the Broadband Router.

MAC Filters- Choose Disable MAC filters; allow MAC addresses listed be-low; or deny MAC addresses listed below.

Filters-

Name- Enter the name here.

MAC Address- Enter the MAC Address.

DHCP Client- Select a DHCP client from the pull-down list; click Clone tocopy that MAC Address


Select the filter you wish to use; in this case, MAC filters waschosen.

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Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Filters > Domain Blocking

Filters-Domain Blocking:

Blocked Domains-

PermittedDomains-

Apply-

Domain Blocking is used to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers fromaccessing specific domains on the Internet. Domain blocking will deny all requests to aspecific domain such as http and ftp. It can also allow computers to access specificsites and deny all other sites.

Select the filter you wish to use; in this case, Domain Blockingwas chosen.

Disabled-Allow-Deny-

Enter the Permitted Domains in this field

Enter the Blocked Domains in this field


Select Disabled to disable Domain Blocking

Allows users to access all domains except Blocked DomainsDenies users access to all domains exceptPermitted Domains

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Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Firewall

Firewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passingthrough the DI-624. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings.You can create more detailed access rules for the DI-624. When virtual services arecreated and enabled, it will also display in Firewall Rules. Firewall Rules contain allnetwork firewall rules pertaining to IP (Internet Protocol).

In the Firewall Rules List at the bottom of the screen, the priorities of the rules arefrom top (highest priority) to bottom (lowest priority.)

Note: The DI-624 MAC Address filtering rules have precedence over the FirewallRules.

Firewall Rules- Enable or disable the Firewall

Name- Enter the name

Action- Allow or Deny

Source- Enter the IP Address range

Schedule- Select Always or enter the Time Range.


Destination- Enter the IP Address range; the Protocol;and the Port Range

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Advanced > DMZ


If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind theDI-624, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows acomputer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes.Enter the IP address of the internal computer that will be the DMZ host. Adding aclient to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety ofsecurity risks, so only use this option as a last resort.

DMZ- Enable or Disable the DMZ. The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)allows a single computer to be exposed to the internet. Bydefault the DMZ is disabled.

IP Address-

Apply-

Enter the IP Address of the computer to be in the DMZ


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Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Performance

Preamble Type- Select Short or Long Preamble. The Preamble defines thelength of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a com-mon technique for detecting data transmission errors) for com-munication between the wireless router and the roaming wire-less network adapters. Auto is the default setting. Note: Highnetwork traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type.

WirelessPerformance-Displayed in this win-dow are the WirelessPerformance fea-tures for the AccessPoint portion of theDI-624.

Beacon Interval- Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize awireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting andis recommended.

RTS Threshold- This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If inconsis-tent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should bemade.

Fragmentation- The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, deter-mines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceedingthe 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission.2346is the default setting

Apply- Click Apply to save changes

DTIM interval- (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is the default setting. ADTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window forlistening to broadcast and multicast messages.

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Using the Configuration MenuTools> Admin

Click Apply to save the changes

At this page, the DI-624 administrator can change the system password. There are twoaccounts that can access the Broadband Router’s Web-Management interface. Theyare admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. Usercan only view the settings but cannot make any changes.Administrator-Password-

Remote Management- Remote management allows the DI-624 to be configured fromthe Internet by a web browser. A username and password is still required to access theWeb-Management interface. In general, only a member of your network can browse thebuilt-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. This feature enables you to performAdministrator tasks from the remote (Internet) host.

admin is the Administrator login name

Enter the password and enter again to confirmUser-Password-

user is the User login name

Enter the password and enter again to confirm

IP Address- The Internet IP address of the computer that has access to the BroadbandRouter. If you input an asterisk (*) into this field, then any computer will be able to accessthe Router. Putting an asterisk (*) into this field would present a security risk and is notrecommended.Port- The port number used to access the Broadband Router.Example- http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the BroadbandRouter and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Mangement interface.Apply-

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Using the Configuration MenuTools > Time

Time Zone- Select the Time Zone from the pull-down menu.

DaylightSaving-

To select Daylight Saving time manually, select enabled or dis-abled, and enter a start date and an end date for daylight savingtime.

Set the Time- To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields forthe Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click Set Time.

DefaultNTP Server- NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes com-

puter clock times in a network of computers.This field is optional.


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Using the Configuration MenuTools > System

The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The savedfile or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the Broadband Router. To reloada system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate thesystem file to be used. You may also reset the Broadband Router back to factory set-tings by clicking on Restore.

Click Save to save the current settings to the local Hard Drive

Click Browse to find the settings, then click Load

Save Settings toLocal Hard Drive-

Load Settings fromLocal Hard Drive-

Restore to FactoryDefault Settings- Click Restore to restore the factory default settings

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Using the Configuration MenuTools > Firmware

Firmware Upgrade-

Browse-

Click on the link in this screen to find out if there is an updatedfirmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive.

After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse inthis window to locate the firmware update on your hard drive.Click Apply to complete the firmware upgrade.

You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want touse is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to browse the local harddrive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link supportsite for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware up-grades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.

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Using the Configuration MenuTools > Misc

Ping Test-

Restart Device-

Block WAN Ping-

Discard Ping fromWAN side-

VPNPass Through-

PPTP- select Enabled or DisabledIPSec- select Enabled or Disabled

Apply-

The Ping Test is used tosend Ping packets to test ifa computer is on theInternet. Enter the IP Ad-dress that you wish to Ping,and click Ping

If you choose to block WANPing, the WAN IP Addressof the DI-624 will not respondto pings. Blocking the Pingmay provide some extra se-curity from hackers.

The DI-624 supports VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-throughfor both PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) and IPSec(IP Security). Once VPN pass-through is enabled, there is noneed to open up virtual services. Multiple VPN connections canbe made through the DI-624. This is useful when you have manyVPN clients on the LAN network.

Click Reboot to restart theDI-624

Click Enabled to block theWAN ping

Click Apply to save changes

UPNP-

Gaming Mode-

Dynamic DNS-

To use the Universal Plug and Play feature click on Enabled. UPNPprovides compatibility with networking equipment, software and periph-erals of the over 400 vendors that cooperate in the Plug and Play forum.

Gaming mode allows a form of pass-through for certain Internet Games.If you are using XBOX, Playstation2 or a PC, make sure you are usingthe latest firmware and Gaming Mode is enabled. To utilize GamingMode, click Enabled. If you are not using a Gaming application, it isrecommended that you Disable Gaming Mode.

Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain namelinked to a changing IP Address. This is a useful feature since manycomputers do not use a static IP address.

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Using the Configuration MenuStatus > Device Info

This page displays the current information for the DI-624. It will display the LAN, WANand MAC address information.If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button anda Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and useRenew to connect to your ISP.If your WAN connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect buttonwill be displayed. Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect toestablish the PPPoE connection.This window will show the DI-624’s working status:WAN

IP Address: WAN/Public IP AddressSubnet Mask: WAN/Public Subnet MaskGateway: WAN/Public Gateway IP AddressDomain Name Server: WAN/Public DNS IP AddressWAN Status: WAN Connection Status

LANIP Address: LAN/Private IP Address of the DI-624Subnet Mask: LAN/Private Subnet Mask of the DI-624

WirelessMAC Address: Displays the MAC addressSSID: Displays the current SSIDChannel: Displays the current channelWEP: indicates whether WEP is enabled or disabled

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The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on theRouter. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the logfiles under Log Settings.

Using the Configuration MenuStatus > Log

View Log-

DI-754

First Page - The first page of the logLast Page - The last page of the logPrevious - Moves back one log pageNext - Moves forward one log pageClear - Clears the logs completelyLog Settings - Brings up the page to configure the log

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Status > Log > Log Settings

Log Settings-Not only does the Broadband Router display the logs of activities and events, it can setupto send these logs to another location.

SMTP Server/IP Address - The address of the SMTP server that will be used tosend the logs

Email Address - The email address to which the logs will be sent.Click on Send Mail Now to send the email.


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Status > Wireless

Using the Configuration MenuStatus > 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 counterwill reset if the device is rebooted.

The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. Thistable also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wirelessclient.Click on Help at any time, for more information.

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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.comand http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about

networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98.

Go to Start>Control Panel>Network ConnectionsSelect Set up a home or small office network

Networking Basics

When this screen appears, Click Next.

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Please follow all the instructions in this window:

Networking Basics

Click NextIn the following window, select the best description of your computer. If yourcomputer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select thesecond option as shown.

Click Next

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Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.)

Networking Basics

Click NextEnter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have thesame Workgroup name.

Click Next

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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.

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Networking BasicsIn 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 oneach of the computers on your network. Click Next.

Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.

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Networking Basics

Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After youcomplete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk torun the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your net-work. To continue click Next.

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Networking BasicsPlease read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete theNetwork Setup Wizard.

The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes torestart the computer.

You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run theNetwork Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After run-ning the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless net-work will be ready to use.

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Networking BasicsNaming your ComputerTo name your computer, please follow these directions:In Windows XP:

Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen)

Right-click on My ComputerSelect Properties and click

Select the ComputerName Tab in the Sys-tem Properties window.

You may enter aComputer Descriptionif you wish; this field isoptional.

To rename the computerand join a domain, ClickChange.

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Networking BasicsNaming your Computer

In this window, enter theComputer name

Select Workgroup and enterthe name of the Workgroup

All computers on yournetwork must have the sameWorkgroup name.

Click OK

Checking the IP Address in Windows XP

The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the sameIP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Ad-dress Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the follow-ing:

Right-click on theLocal AreaConnectionicon in the taskbar

Click on Status

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Networking BasicsChecking the IP Address in Windows XP

This window will appear.

Click theSupport tab

Click Close

Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IPAddresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Con-figuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign aStatic IP Address, please follow these instructions:

Go to Start

Double-clickon ControlPanel

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Networking BasicsAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Double-clickon NetworkConnections

Double-click onProperties

Right-click on Local AreaConnections

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Input your IP addressand subnet mask. (TheIP Addresses on yournetwork must be withinthe same range. Forexample, if one computerhas an IP Address of192.168.0.2, the othercomputers should have IPAddresses that aresequential, like192.168.0.3 and192.168.0.4. The subnetmask must be the samefor all the computers onthe network.)

Networking BasicsAssigning a Static IP Addressin Windows XP/2000

Input your DNS serveraddresses. (Note: Ifyou are entering a DNSserver, you must enterthe IP Address of theDefault Gateway.)

The DNS server information will be suppliedby your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)

Click OK

Click on InternetProtocol (TCP/IP)

Click Properties

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Networking BasicsAssigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX

Go to the Apple Menu and se-lect System Preferences

cClick on Network

Select Built-in Ethernet inthe Show pull-down menu

Select Manually in theConfigure pull-downmenu

Input the Static IP Ad-dress, the Subnet Maskand the Router IP Ad-dress in the appropriatefields

Click Apply Now

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Networking BasicsSelecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX

Go to the Apple Menu and se-lect System Preferences

Click on Network

Select Built-in Ethernet inthe Show pull-down menu

Select Using DHCP in theConfigure pull-down menu

Click Apply Now

The IP Address, Subnetmask, and the Router’s IPAddress will appear in afew seconds

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Networking BasicsChecking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and2000

Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Meand 98

Go to Start > Run> type cmd. Awindow similar tothis one will ap-pear. Type pingxxx.xxx.xxx.xxx,where xxx is theIP Address of theWireless Router orAccess Point. Agood wirelessconnection willshow four repliesfrom the WirelessRouter or AcessPoint, as shown.

Go to Start >Run > typecommand. Awindow similar tothis will appear.Type pingxxx.xxx.xxx.xxxwhere xxx is theIP Address of theWireless Routeror Access Point.A good wirelessconnection willshow four repliesfrom the wirelessrouter or accesspoint, as shown.

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Networking BasicsAdding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP

After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in yournetwork (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning ofNetworking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share aprinter on your network.Whether you want to add a local printer (a printer connected directly to onecomputer,) share an LPR printer (a printer connected to a print server) orshare a network printer (a printer connected to your network through aGateway/Router,) use the Add Printer Wizard. Please follow the directionsbelow:

First, make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all of thecomputers on your network.On the following pages, we will show you these 3 ways to use the Add PrinterWizard:

1. Adding a local printer

2. Sharing an network printer

3. Sharing an LPR printer

For help with other tasks, that we have not covered here, in home or smalloffice networking, see Using the Shared Documents folder and Sharing filesand folders in the Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP.

(Other Networking Tasks)

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Networking BasicsAdding a local printer (a printer connected directly to a computer)

A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to onecomputer is called a local printer. If you do not need to share your printeron a network, follow these directions to add the printer to one computer.

Go toStart>PrintersandFaxes

Click on Add aprinter

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Networking BasicsAdding a local printer

Click Next

Select Localprinter attached tothis computer(Deselect Automati-cally detect andinstall my Plug andPlay printer if it hasbeen selected.)

Click Next

Select Use thefollowing port:

From the pull-downmenu select thecorrect port for yourprinter

(Most computers use the LPT1: port,as shown in the illustration.)

Click Next

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Select and highlightthe correct driverfor your printer.

Click Next

(If the correct driver isnot displayed, insert theCD or floppy disk thatcame with your printerand click Have Disk.)

At this screen, youcan change thename of the printer(optional.)

Click Next

Select Yes, to print atest page. A success-ful printing will confirmthat you have chosenthe correct driver.

Click Next

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This screen gives you information about your printer.

Click Finish

When the test page has printed,

Click OK

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Go to Start> Printersand Faxes

A successful installation will displaythe printer icon as shown at right.

You have successfully added a localprinter.

Sharing a network printerAfter you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on yournetwork, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on yournetwork. Please follow these directions to use the Add Printer Wizard toshare a printer on your network:

Go to Start>Printers and Faxes

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Networking BasicsSharing a network printer

Click onAdd a printer

Click Next

SelectNetworkPrinter

Click Next

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Select Browsefor a printer

Click Next

Select the printer youwould like to share

Click Next

Click Finish

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To check for properinstallation:

Go to Start > Printersand Faxes

The printer icon will appear at right,indicating proper installation.

You have completed adding theprinter.

To share thisprinter on yournetwork:

Remember theprinter name

Run the Add PrinterWizard on all thecomputers on yournetworkMake sure youhave already runthe NetworkSetup Wizard onall the networkcomputers

After you run the Add PrinterWizard on all the computers in thenetwork, you can share the printer.

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Networking BasicsSharing an LPR printerTo share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Serversuch as the DP-101P+. Please make sure that you have run the NetworkSetup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPRprinter, please follow these directions:

Go to Start> Printersand Faxes

Click onAdd aPrinter

The screen to theright will appear

Click Next

SelectLocalPrinter...

ClickNext

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Networking BasicsSharing an LPR printer

Select Create a new port

From the pull-downmenu,select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown.

Click Next

Please read theinstructions on thisscreen

Click Next

Enter the Printer IPAddress and the PortName, as shown.

Click Next

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In thisscreen,selectCustom

ClickSettings

Enter thePort Nameand thePrinterName orIP Address.SelectLPREnter aQueueName (ifyour Print-Server/Gatewayhas morethan oneport, you willneed aQueuename.)

Click OK

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Click Next

Select Keepexisting driver

If the printer driver is already installed,do the following:

Click Have Disk

Insert the printer driver diskthat came with your printer.

Select the printer youare adding from thelist of Printers.

Click Finish

This screen will showyou information aboutyour printer.

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Note: You must run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network beforeyou run the Add Printer Wizard.

Please run the Add PrinterWizard on all the comput-ers on your network inorder to share the printer.

Click Finish to completethe addition of the printer.

This screen will display informa-tion about your printer.

Click Next

Select Yes, to print a testpage.

Click Next

Please remember the nameof your printer. You will needthis information when youuse the Add Printer Wizardon the other computers onyour network.

You can rename your printerif you choose. It is optional.

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1.The computer used to configure the DI-624 cannot access the Configuration menu.

Check that the Ethernet LED on the DI-624 is ON. If the LEDis not ON, check that the cable for the Ethernet connection issecurely inserted.

Check that the Ethernet Adapter is working properly. Pleasesee item 3 (Check that the drivers for the networkadapters are installed properly) in this Troubleshootingsection to check that the drivers are loaded properly.

Check that the IP Address is in the same range and subnetas the DI-624. Please see Checking the IP Address inWindows XP in the Networking Basics section of thismanual.

Note: The IP Address of the DI-624 is 192.168.0.1. All the computers on thenetwork must have a unique IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x.Any computers that have identical IP Addresses will not be visible on thenetwork. They must all have the same subnet mask, e.g., 255.255.255.0

Do a Ping test to make sure that the DI-624 is responding.Go to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.1. Asuccessful ping will show four replies.

TroubleshootingThis Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation andoperation of the DI-624 Wireless Broadband Router. We cover various aspects of thenetwork setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are havingproblems.

Note: If you havechanged the default IPAddress, make sure toping the correct IPAddress assigned tothe DI-624.

Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection toconfigure the DI-624 Wireless Broadband Router.

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2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode.

Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct AccessPoint. To check this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection iconin the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect toWireless Network screen will appear. Please make sure you have selected thecorrect available network, as shown in the illustrations below.

Troubleshooting

Check that the IP Address assigned to the wireless adapter is within thesame IP Address range as the access point and gateway. (Since theDI-624 has an IP Address of 192.168.0.1, wireless adapters must havean IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x. Each device musthave a unique IP Address; no two devices may have the same IPAddress. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers onthe network.) To check the IP Address assigned to the wireless adapter,double-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar >select the Support tab and the IP Address will be displayed. (Pleaserefer to Checking the IP Address in the Networking Basics section ofthis manual.)

If it is necessary to assign a Static IP Address to the wireless adapter,please refer to the appropriate section in Networking Basics. If you areentering a DNS Server address you must also enter the DefaultGateway Address. (Remember that if you have a DHCP-capable router,you will not need to assign a Static IP Address. See NetworkingBasics: Assigning a Static IP Address.)

default

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Troubleshooting

3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly.You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but thisprocedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you areusing.

Click DeviceManager

Select theHardwareTab

Go to Start >My Computer >Properties

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Troubleshooting

Double-clickon NetworkAdapters

Right-click on D-LinkAirPlus DWL-G650Wireless CardbusAdapter (In thisexample we use theDWL-G650; you maybe using other networkadapters, but theprocedure will remainthe same.)

Select Proper-ties to checkthat the driversare installedproperly

Look under DeviceStatus to check thatthe device is workingproperly

Click OK

D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650

D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter

D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter

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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 thewireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the WirelessBasics section of this manual for further information about the most advanta-geous placement of your D-Link wireless products.

5. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?

6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection?If you have enabled Encryption on the DI-624, you must also enable encryptionon all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection.

Make sure that the SSID on the Router and the Wireless Client areexactly the same. If they are not, wireless connection will not be estab-lished.

Antenna Orientation- Try different antenna orientations for the DI-624.Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or otherobjects.

If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other homesecurity systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection willdegrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the Channel onyour Router, Access Point and Wireless adapter to a different Channelto avoid interference.Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices thatgenerate RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors, electric motors, etc.

For 802.11b, the Encryption settings are: 64, 128, or 256 bit. Make surethat the encryption bit level is the same on the Router and the WirelessClient.

Move the DI-624 and the wireless client into the same room and thentest the wireless connection.

Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control)

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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, andthen turn on the client.

Check that the LED indicators are indicating normal activity. If not, checkthat the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected.

Make sure that all devices are set to Infrastructure mode.

Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS settings arecorrectly entered for the network.

If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other homesecurity systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection willdegrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the Channel onyour DI-624, and on all the devices in your network to avoid interference.

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices thatgenerate RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors, electric motors, etc.

7. I forgot my encryption key.

Reset the DI-624 to its factory default settings and restore the other de-vices on your network to their default settings. You may do this by press-ing the Reset button on the back of the unit. You will lose the currentconfiguration settings.

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8. Resetting the DI-624 to Factory Default SettingsAfter you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, youmay choose to Reset the DI-624 to the factory default settings.Remember that D-Link AirPro products network together, out of the box,at the factory default settings.

To hard-reset the D-Link AirPro DI-624 to Factory Default Settings, please dothe following:

Troubleshooting

After the DI-624 reboots (this may take a fewminutes) it will be reset to the factory Defaultsettings

Use a paper clip to press the Reset button

Hold for about 10 seconds and then release

Locate the Reset button on the back of the DI-624

Reset

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IP FilteringURL FilteringDomain BlockingScheduling

IEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.3IEEE 802.3u

Technical Specifications

L2TP

Standards

VPN Pass Through/ Multi-SessionsPPTP

Device ManagementWeb-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6or later; or other Java-enabled browsers

Advanced Firewall FeaturesNAT with VPN Passthrough (Network Address Translation)

95% maximum (non-condensing)

Wireless Operating Range

Operating Temperature 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC)

Humidity:

Indoors – up to 328 feet (100 meters)

IPSec

DHCP Server and Client

MAC Filtering

Outdoors – up to 1312 feet (400 meters)

Safety and Emissions:FCCUL

2.4GHz to 2.462GHzWireless Frequency Range:

Draft IEEE 802.11g

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LEDs:PowerWAN

Physical Dimensions:


L = 9.25 inches (233mm)W = 6.5 inches (165mm)H = 1.375inches (35mm)

Wireless Transmit Power:15dBm ± 2dB

Security:802.1xWPA*-WiFi Protected Access(64-,128-WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared KeyAuthentication)

External Antenna Type:Dual detachable reverse SMA

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)Modulation Technology:

Power Input:Ext. Power Supply DC 5V, 2.4A

Weight:

2.0 lbs. (907 g)

LAN (10/100)WLAN (Wireless Connection)

Warranty:

3 year

*WPA will be available Spring 2003

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54 Mbps48 Mbps36 Mbps24 Mbps18 Mbps12 Mbps11 Mbps9 Mbps6 Mbps5.5 Mbps2 Mbps1 Mbps

Wireless Data Rates with Automatic Fallback:

54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -75dBm

Receiver Sensitivity:

24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -79dBm18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -82dBm12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -84dBm11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -87dBm6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -88dBm5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -85dBm2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER, -86dBm1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER, -89dBm


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Contacting Technical SupportYou can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Linkwebsite.

D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United Statesfor the duration of the warranty period on this product.U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site,or by phone.

D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:(877) 453-546524 hours a day, seven days a week.

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:http://support.dlink.comWhen contacting technical support, please provide the following information:

Serial number of the unit

Model number or product name

Software type and version number

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Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limitedwarranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from:

D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor andProducts purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District ofColumbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with anAPO or FPO.

Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products describedbelow will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retailpurchase of the product, for the period set forth below applicable to the product type (“WarrantyPeriod”), except as otherwise stated herein.3-Year Limited Warranty for the Product(s) is defined as follows:

Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) Three (3) YearsPower Supplies and Fans One (1) YearSpare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days

D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Periodat no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement willbe rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not benew or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the defectiveHardware (or any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines issubstantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. Repaired orreplacement Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the dateof original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its solediscretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the originalpurchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defectiveHardware. All Hardware (or part thereof) that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price isrefunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund.Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”)will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forthin the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period ofninety (90) days (“Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approvedhardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during theWarranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physicaldefects. D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media)with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s functional specifications for the Software or torefund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacementSoftware is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of thelicense granted by D-Link for the Software. Software will be warranted for the remainder of the originalWarranty Period from the date or original retail purchase. If a material non-conformance is incapable ofcorrection, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will berefunded by D-Link; provided that the non-conforming Software (and all copies thereof) is first returnedto D-Link. The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automaticallyterminates.Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and softwareof D-Link’s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any productpurchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers,or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case,the product is being sold “As-Is” without any warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, theLimited Warranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary.

Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on itsreturn policy. In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty, thecustomer shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:

The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of theHardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirmthe same.

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After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in theoriginal or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, andthe RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include anymanuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portionof the Product and will not ship back any accessories.

The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number fromthe Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase ofthe product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before thewarranty service is provided.

The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery(“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become theproperty of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-LinkSystems, Inc., 53 Discovery Drive, Irvine, CA 92618. D-Link will not be held responsiblefor any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will beshipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, withshipping charges prepaid. Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid bythe customer and upon request.

D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with theforegoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. Theproduct owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any productthat is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determinedby D-Link not to be defective or non-conforming.What Is Not Covered: This limited warranty provided by D-Link does not cover: Products, if in D-Link’sjudgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in thedocumentation for the product, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defacedor removed; Initial installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs;Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance;Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage;Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales inwhich D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to theproduct. Repair by anyone other than D-Link or an Authorized D-Link Service Office will void thisWarranty.Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THEPRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING,WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSEAND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORYWHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TONINETY (90) DAYS. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDEDHEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT ISWITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.

Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLEUNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORYFOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER,WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTERFAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D-LINK’S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN, STORED ON,OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTINGFROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OFSUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY ISREPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT. THE MAXIMUMLIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTCOVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIESARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED ORSTATUTORY.

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Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Somestates do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on howlong an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This limitedwarranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.

Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registeredtrademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.

Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product maybe reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation,transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., asstipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without priornotice. Copyright© 2002 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radiointerference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, andcan radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouragedto try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Register your D-Link product online at http://support.dlink.com/register/

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

the receiver is connected.

(01/08/03)

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of about 8 inches (20cm)between the radiator and your body.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmiter.