D-Link DI-624 manual

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    High-Speed 2.4 GHz Manual Building Networks for People Wireless Router D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DI-624 DI-624 DI-624 DI-624 DI-624 TM V ersion 1.06[...]

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    2 Content s Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 8 Getting S tarted ..........[...]

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    3 Internet Explorer V ersion 6.0 or Netscape Navigator V ersion 6.0 and Above Content s of Package: D-Link Air Plus X TREME G DI-624 High-S peed 2.4GHz Wireless Router Power Adapter-DC 5V , 3.0A Manual and W arranty on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable (All the DI-624’s Ethernet port s are Auto-MDIX) Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or[...]

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    4 Introduction The D-Link Air Plus X treme G DI-624 High-S peed Wireless Router is an 802.1 1g high- performance, wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most routers, the DI-624 provides data transfers at up to 108 Mbps (compared to the standard 54 Mbps) when used with other D-Link [...]

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    5 Connections All Ethernet Ports (W AN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. The Auto MDI/ MDIX W AN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem Auto MDI/MDIX LAN ports automatically sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled computers. Rece[...]

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    6 LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready . This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. POWER LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply . ST A TUS A blinking light indicates that the DI-624 is ready . W AN LED A solid light indi- cates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks duri[...]

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    7 Features WP A (Wi Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval, for example: 802.1x Authentication in conjunction with the RADIUS server verifies the identity of would be clients    TKIP (T emporal Key Integrity Protocol), in conjunction with a RADIUS server ,[...]

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    8 Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. Y ou will be able to enjoy the freedom that [...]

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    9 St andards-Based T echnology The DI-624 Wireless Broadband Router utilizes the new 802.1 1g standard. The IEEE 802.1 1g standard is an extension of the 802.1 1b standard. It increases the dat a rate up to 54Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology . This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you[...]

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    10 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DI-624 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however , that the number , thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass throug[...]

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    11 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together , right out of the box, with their default settings. Y ou will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office). Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. Connect the Cab[...]

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    12 T ype admin in the User Name field Leave the Password blank Click OK Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-624, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI-624. The DI-624 default IP Address is shown at right:  Open the web browser  T ype in the IP Address of the R[...]

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    13 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Keys 1-4- Input up to 4 WEP keys; select the one you wish to use. Key T ype- 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). [...]

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    14 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > W AN > Dynamic IP Address DI-754 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 may be changed. MAC Address- The default MAC Address is set to the W AN’s physical inter- face MAC address on the Broadband Rout[...]

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    15 Home > W AN > St atic IP Address St atic IP Address- IP Address- Subnet Mask- ISP Gateway Address- Primary DNS Address- Secondary DNS Address- Choose S tatic IP Address if all WAN IP information is provided to you by your ISP . Y ou will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by y[...]

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    16 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > W AN > PPPoE IP Address- This option is only available for S tatic PPPoE. Enter the static IP Address for the PPPoE connection. (Continued on the next page) User Name- Y our PPPoE username provided by your ISP . Service Name- Enter the Service Name provided by your ISP (optional). Retype Pass[...]

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    17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > W AN > PPPoE continued Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DI-624. These settings may be referred to as Private settings. Y ou may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP ad[...]

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    18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) 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[...]

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    19 Advanced > Virtual Server Using the Configuration Menu (continued) The DI-624 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 (Local Area Network). The DI-624 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to prote[...]

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    20 Advanced > Virtual Server continued Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Example #1: Protocol T ype- The protocol used for the virtual service. Public Port- The port number on the W AN (Wide Area Network) side that will be used to access the virtual service. Private Port- The port number of the service used by the Private IP computer . Sc[...]

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    21 Example #2: If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by W AN port 2100 and only during the weekends, you would need to enable it as such. FTP server is on LAN computer 192.168.0.30. FTP uses port 21, TCP . Name: FTP Server Private IP: 192.168.0.30 Protocol T ype: TCP Private Port: 21 Public Port: 2100 Schedule: From: 01[...]

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    22 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have dif ficulties working through NA T (Network Address T ranslation). S pecial Applications makes some of these applications work with[...]

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    23 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > IP Filters Filters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing the Internet. The DI-624 can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses. The DI-624 can also block users from accessing restricted web sites. This is the schedule[...]

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    24 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > URL Blocking Filters- URL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the 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 an[...]

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    25 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > 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. Y ou can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the Broadba[...]

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    26 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > Domain Blocking Filters- Domain Blocking- Blocked Domains- Permitted Domains- Domain Blocking is used to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) 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[...]

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    27 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Firewall Firewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the DI-624. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. Y ou can create more detailed access rules for the DI-624. When virtual services are created and enabled, it will als[...]

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    28 Advanced > DMZ Using the Configuration Menu (continued) If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DI-624, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes. Enter the IP address of the inte[...]

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    29 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance Preamble T ype- Select Short or Long Preamble. The Preamble defines the length 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. No[...]

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    30 Super G Mode- Super G is a group of performance enhancement features that increase end user application throughput in an 802.1 1g network. Super G is backwards compatible to st andard 802.1 1g devices. For top performance, all wirelss devices on the network should be Super G capable. Select either Disabled, Super G without T urbo, Super G with D[...]

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    31 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) T ools> Admin At this page, the DI-624 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 settings but canno[...]

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    32 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) T ools > Time Time Zone- Select the Time Zone from the pull-down menu. Daylight Saving- T o select Daylight Saving time manually , select enabled or dis- abled, and enter a start date and an end date for daylight saving time. Set the Time- T o manually input the time, enter the values in these fields f[...]

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    33 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) T ools > System 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 . T o reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be us[...]

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    34 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) T ools > Firmware Y ou can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer . Click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware upd[...]

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    35 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) T ools > Misc Ping T est- Restart Device- Block WA N Ping- Discard Ping from WAN side- VPN Pass Through- PPTP- select Enabled or Disabled IPSec- select Enabled or Disabled The Ping T est is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Ad- dress that you wish to Ping,[...]

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    36 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This page displays the current information for the DI-624. It will display the LAN, WAN and MAC address information. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use[...]

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    37 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. Y ou may save the log files under Log Settings. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Log View Log- DI-754 First Page - The first page of the log Last Page - The last page of th[...]

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    38 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Log > Log Settings Not only does the Broadband Router display the logs of activities and events, it can be setup to send these logs to another location. The address of the SMTP server that will be used to send the logs. The email address to which the logs will be sent. Click on Send Mail No[...]

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    39 Status > Wireless Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats The screen above displays theT raffic S tatistics. 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 counter will reset if the device is rebooted. The wireless client table displays a list of current[...]

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    40 Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsof t Windows XP . Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www .homenethelp.com and http://www .microsof t.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98. Go to Start>[...]

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    41 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics 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 .[...]

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

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    43 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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    44 Networking Basics In the window below , select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. Y ou 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. Click Next .[...]

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    45 Networking Basics Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below . After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. T o continue click Next.[...]

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    46 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 rest art the computer . Click Ye s to restart the computer . Y ou have completed configuring this computer . Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers[...]

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    47  Networking Basics Naming your Computer T o 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 T ab in the System Properties window . Y ou may enter a Computer Description if[...]

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    48 Networking Basics Naming your Computer  In this window , enter the Computer name . Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup . All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK .    Checking the IP Address in W indows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP [...]

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    49 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in W indows XP This window will appear . Click the Support tab Click Close   Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) techno[...]

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    50 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000  Double-click on Network Connections   Double-click on Properties Right-click on Local Area Connections[...]

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    51 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 Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.) Networki[...]

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    52 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX       Go to the Apple Menu and se- lect System Preferences c Click on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Manually in the Con- figure pull-down menu Input the Static IP Address , the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the ap-[...]

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    53 Networking Basics Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences Click on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu Click Apply Now The IP Address, Subnet mask , and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few seconds  [...]

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    54 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in W indows XP and 2000 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in W indows Me and 98 Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will appear . T ype ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless co[...]

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    55 T roubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DI-624 Wireless Broadband Router . We cover various aspect s of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems. Note: If you have changed the default IP Address, make su[...]

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    56 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. T o check this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks . The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appea[...]

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    57 T roubleshooting 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are inst alled properly . Y ou may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using. Click Device Manager  Select the Hardware Ta b   Go to Start > My Co[...]

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    58 T roubleshooting      Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link Air Plus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (In this example we use the DWL-G650; you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.) Select Properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly Look under Device Statu[...]

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    59 T roubleshooting 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 the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this man[...]

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    60 T roubleshooting 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, and then turn on the client.  Check that the LED indicators are indicating normal activity . If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected.  Make sure that all devices are s[...]

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    61 8. Resetting the DI-624 to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DI-624 to the factory default settings. Remember that D- Link Air Pro products network together , out of the box, at the factory default settings. T o hard-reset the DI-624 to Factory Default Settin[...]

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    62 IP Filtering URL Filtering Domain Blocking Scheduling IEEE 802.1 1b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u T echnical S pecifications L2TP    Standards VPN Pass Through/ Multi-Sessions PPTP Device Management Web-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers Advanced Firewall Features NA T with VPN [...]

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    63 LEDs: Power WA N Physical Dimensions: T echnical Specifications   L = 7.56 inches (192mm) W = 4.65 inches (1 18mm) H = 1.22 inches (31mm)    Wireless T ransmit Power: 15dBm ± 2dB  Security: 802.1x WP A- WiFi Protected Access (64-,128-WEP with TKIP , MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication)   External Antenna T ype: [...]

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    64 108 Mbps 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 24 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mbps 1 1 Mbps 9 Mbps 6 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Wireless Dat a Rates with Automatic Fallback:     108Mbps 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -75dBm    Receiver Sensitivity: 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -79dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -8[...]

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    65 Frequently Asked Questions When entering the IP Address of the DI-624 (192.168.0.1), you are not connecting to the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Y our computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility . T o resolve difficulties ac[...]

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    66 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) What type of cable should I be using? (continued) What´s the difference between a crossover cable and a straight-through cable? The wiring in crossover and straight-through cables are different. The two types of cable have different purposes for different LAN configurations. EIA/TIA 568A/568B define the wi[...]

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    67 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Configure your Internet settings. Ste Ste Ste Ste Ste p 2 p 2 p 2 p 2 p 2 Disable any Internet security software running on the computer . Software firewalls like Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, etc. might block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your [...]

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    68 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Ste Ste Ste Ste Ste p 4 p 4 p 4 p 4 p 4 Check your IP Address. Y our computer must have an IP Address in the same range of the device you are attempting to configure. Most D-Link devices use the 192.168.0.X range. How can I find my IP Address in W indows 95, 98, or ME? Step 1 Click on Start , then click on [...]

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    69 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Ste Ste Ste Ste Ste p 4 p 4 p 4 p 4 p 4 (continued) Check your IP Address. Y our computer must have an IP Address in the same range of the device you are attempting to configure. Most D-Link devices use the 192.168.0.X range. How can I find my IP Address in W indows 2000/XP? Step 1 Click on Start and select[...]

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    70 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Ste Ste Ste Ste Ste p 4 p 4 p 4 p 4 p 4 (continued) Check your IP Address. Y our computer must have an IP Address in the same range of the device you are attempting to configure. Most D-Link devices use the 192.168.0.X range. Make sure you take note of your computer´s Default Gateway IP Address. The Defaul[...]

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    71 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How can I assign a S t atic IP Address in W indows 2000? (continued) Click Use the following IP Address and enter an IP Address that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP Address on your router . Example: If the router´s LAN IP Address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP Address 192.168.0.X where X = 2-99. Make sur[...]

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    72 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How can I assign a S t atic IP Address in W indows 98/Me? (continued) Step 2 Click Specify an IP Address . Step 3 Click on the Gateway tab. Enter the LAN IP Address of your router here (192.168.0.1). Click Add when finished. Step 4 Click on the DNS Configuration tab. Enter in an IP Address that is on the sa[...]

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    73 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How can I setup my router to work with a Cable modem connection? Dynamic Cable connection (i.e. A T&T -BI, Cox, Adelphia, Rogers, Roadrunner , Charter , and Comcast) Note: Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the cable modem. Step 1 Log into the web based con[...]

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    74 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How can I setup my router to work with a Cable modem connection? (continued) Step 3 Power cycle the cable modem and router: Turn the cable modem off (first) . Turn the router off Leave them off for 2 minutes.** Turn the cable modem on (first). Wait until you get a solid cable light on the cable modem. Turn [...]

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    75 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How can I setup my router to work with Earthlink DSL or any PPPoE connection? Make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. Step 1 Upgrade Firmware if needed. (Please visit the D-Link tech support [...]

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    76 Step 8 Click Apply . When prompted, click Continue . Once the screen refreshes, unplug the power to the D-Link router . Step 9 Turn off your DSL modem for 2-3 minutes. Turn back on. Once the modem has established a link to your ISP , plug the power back into the D-Link router . Wait about 30 seconds and log back into the router . Step 10 Click o[...]

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    77 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I open ports on my router? T o allow traffic from the internet to enter your local network, you will need to open up ports or the router will block the request. Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your D-Link router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (blank b[...]

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    78 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) What is DMZ? Demilitarized Zone: In computer networks, a DMZ (demilitarized zone) is a computer host or small network inserted as a neutral zone between a company´s private network and the outside public network. It prevents outside users from getting direct access to a server that has company data. (The t[...]

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    79 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Step 2 Log into the web based configuration of the router by typing in the IP Address of the router (default:192.168.0.1) in your web browser . The username is admin (all lowercase) and the password is blank (nothing) How do I configure the DMZ Host? (continued) Step 3 Click the Advanced tab and then click [...]

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    80 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I open a range of ports on my DI-624 using Firewall rules? Step 1 Access the router ’s web configuration by entering the router’s IP Address in your web browser . The default IP Address is 192.168.0.1 . Login using your password. The default username is “admin” and the password is blank. If y[...]

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    81 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) What are virtual servers? A Virtual Server is defined as a service port, and all requests to this port will be redirected to the computer specified by the server IP . For example, if you have an FTP Server (port 21) at 192.168.0.5, a Web server (port 80) at 192.168.0.6, and a VPN server at 192.168.0.7, then[...]

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    82 How do I use PC Anywhere with my DI-624 router? (continued) Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Step 6 Create a second entry as shown here: Step 7 Click Apply and then click Continue . Step 8 Create a third and final entry as shown here: Step 9 Click Apply and then click Continue . Step 10 Run PCAnywhere from the remote site and use the W AN [...]

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    83 How can I use eDonkey behind my D-Link Router? Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Y ou must open ports on your router to allow incoming traf fic while using eDonkey . eDonkey uses three ports (4 if using CLI): 4661 (TCP) T o connect with a server 4662 (TCP) T o connect with other clients 4665 (UDP) T o communicate with servers other than the[...]

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    84 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) T o allow you to play SOCOM and hear audio, you must download the latest firmware for the router (if needed), enable Game Mode, and open port 6869 to the IP Address of your Playstation. Step 1 Upgrade firmware (follow link above). Step 2 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.[...]

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    85 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How can I use Gamespy behind my D-Link router? Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). Enter admin for the username and your password (blank by default). Step 2 Click on the Advanced tab and then click V irtual Server on the left side. Step 3 Y ou will create 2 ent[...]

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    86 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I configure my router for KaZaA and Grokster? The following is for KaZaA, Grokster , and others using the FastTrack P2P file sharing system. In most cases, you do not have to configure anything on the router or on the KazaA software. If you are having problems, please follow steps below: Step 1 Enter[...]

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    87 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I configure my router to play W arcraf t 3? Y ou must open ports on your router to allow incoming traf fic while hosting a game in W arcraft 3. T o play a game, you do not have to configure your router. W arcraft 3 (Battlenet) uses port 61 12. For the DI-604, DI-614+. DI-624, DI-754, DI-764, or DI-77[...]

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    88 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I use NetMeeting with my D-Link Router? Unlike most TCP/IP applications, NetMeeting uses DYNAMIC PORTS instead of ST A TIC PORTS. That means that each NetMeeting connection is somewhat different than the last. For instance, the HTTP web site application uses port 80. NetMeeting can use any of over 60[...]

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    89 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Step 3 Create a new firewall rule: Leave the second box empty . Under Protocol, select UDP . In the port range boxes, enter 5060 in the first box and leave the second box empty . Click Always or set a schedule. Step 4 Click Apply and then Continue . Step 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 enter ichat2 and open ports 16[...]

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    90 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) If using Mac OS X Firewall, you may need to temporarily turn off the firewall in the Sharing preference pane on both computers. T o use the Mac OS X Firewall, you must open the same ports as in the router: Step 1 Choose Apple menu > System Preferences . Step 2 Choose View > Sharing . Step 3 Click the [...]

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    91 Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I send or receive a file via iChat when the Mac OSX firewall is active? -for Macintosh users- Mac OS X 10.2 and later “iChat cannot send or receive a file when the Mac OS X firewall is active in its default state. If you have opened the AIM port, you may be able to receive a file but not send them.[...]

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    92 What is NA T? NA T st ands for Network Address T ranslator . It is proposed and described in RFC- 1631 and is used for solving the IP Address depletion problem. Basically , each NA T box has a table consisting of p airs of local IP Addresses and globally unique addresses, by which the box can “translate” the local IP Addresses to global addr[...]

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    93 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 web site, or by phone. T ech Support fo[...]

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    94 W arranty (USA only) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and • Products purchased and delivered within the fif ty stat[...]

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    95 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same. • The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if reques[...]

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    96 LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE W ARRANTY . THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN W ARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER W ARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ST A TUTO RY Governing Law : This Limited W arranty shall be governed by the laws of the [...]

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    97 Register your D-Link product online at http://support.dlink.com/register/ (10/1 1/04) Registration[...]