D-Link D DI-707P DI-707P manual

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    1 This product can be set up using a current java-enabled web br ow ser , i.e ., Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator . DI-707P Ethernet Broadband Router and Print Server 5V DC Power Adapter ©2003 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and specificatio[...]

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    2 Connecting The DI-707P Broadband Router T o Y our Netw ork B. W AN Port This is for the connection of an Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem C. LAN Ports These are the connections for Ethernet cables to Ethernet enabled computers. D. Printer Port Yo u can connect a Printer to the Parallel Port here. A. First, connect the power adapter to the[...]

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    3 Restart Y our Computer Connecting A dditional Computer s T o The DI-707P Using additional Ethernet (CA T5 UTP) cables, connect your Ethernet-equipped computers to the remaining Ethernet LAN ports on the back panel of the DI-707P W AN LED – a solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during data transmission. LOCAL NETWOR[...]

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    4 When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected network should look similar to this: Using The Setup Wizard The logon pop-up screen will appear . Open your Web browser and type “http://192.168.0.1” into the URL address box. Then press the Enter or Return key . T ype “admin” for the username and leave the[...]

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    5 The Setup Wizard (continued) Once you have logged in, the Home screen will appear . Y ou will see the following screens Set up your new p assword . Y ou have the option to establish a password. Click Run Wizard Click Next Click Next[...]

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    6 The Setup Wizard (continued) Select your Internet Connection. Y ou will be prompted to select the type of Internet connection for your router . If you are unsure of which setting to select, please contact your Internet Service Provider . Click Next Click Next Choose your time zone from the drop down list.[...]

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    7 The Setup Wizard (continued) If your ISP requires a Static IP Address , and this option is selected, then this screen will appear: If your ISP uses PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), and this option is selected, then this screen will appear: (Used mainly for DSL Internet service.) Enter the IP address information origi- nally provided[...]

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    8 Y our Setup is Complete! Click Restart T est Internet Connection. Y ou will be returned to the Home tab. For additional settings or information, refer to the Advanced, T ools, or St atus tabs on the web-management interface; or to the Manual located on the CD. Then relaunch your Web browser (i.e., Internet Explorer or Netscape Naviga- tor ), to l[...]

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    9 APPENDIX Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive. The following window will be shown automatically . If it is not, please run “autorun.exe” on the CD-ROM. Installing the Print Server Software Wait until the following Welcome dialog appears. Select the destination folder . Click Next Click Install Windows Printer Software Click N[...]

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    10 After rebooting your computer , the software inst allation procedure is finished. Installing the Print Server Software (continued) Configuring on Windows 98se/Me Platforms After you finish the software installation procedure, your computer will be capable of network printing provided by the DI-707P . For convenience, we call the printer connecte[...]

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    11 Choose the “PRTmate: (All-in-1)” from the list attached at the Print To item. Be sure that the Printer Driver item is configured to the correct driver of your printer server. T ype in the IP address of the DI-707P . Configuring on Windows 2000/XP Platforms The configuration procedure for a Windows 2000/XP platform is similar to that of Windo[...]

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    12 T o connect to the network, make sure the network adapter in your computer is configured properly . Here’s how to configure the network adapter to obtain an IP address automatically for the DI-707P Broadband Router . For Microsoft Windows XP: Go to Start > right click on My Network Places > select Properties > Double-click on the Netw[...]

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    13 For Apple Macintosh OS X: Go to the Apple Menu Click on Network and Select System Preferences The IP address information, the Subnet Mask, the Router’s IP address and the Ethernet adapter address will appear Select Built-in Ethernet in the show pull down menu Click on Network Click on Apply Now Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull down menu[...]

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    14 Notes[...]

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    15 Notes[...]

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    16 T echnical Support Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone[...]