D-Link DI-804 manual

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    D-Link DI-804 Broadband Router User ’ s Manual Rev. 101404[...]

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    2 Contents Introduction ................................................................................................. 4 Package Contents ...................................................................................... 5 Introduction to Broadband Router Technology ........................................ 6 Introduction to Firewalls .......[...]

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    3 System Tools .............................................................................................. 33 Intruder Detection Log ........................................................................... 33 Display Routing Table ............................................................................ 34 System Diagnostics ..............[...]

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    4 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the D-Link Broadband Router. Your Broadband Router enables you to share your DSL or Cable Internet connection with computers on your network. This guide will explain the features and functions of the Broadband Router to help you get the most out of your Internet experience. D-Link ’ s Broadband R[...]

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    5 require no software, simply set them to accept a dynamically assigned IP address and reboot. Each time they are powered up the Broadband Router will recognize them and set their IP address to instantly connect them to the LAN. Package Contents The D-Link DI-804 package should include the following items. § DI-804 Broadband router § User ’ s M[...]

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    6 Introduction to Broadband Router Technology A router is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination. Routers work on the OSI layer 3, which forwards data packets using IP addresses and not a MAC address. A router will forward data from the Internet to a particular computer on your LAN. The information that makes up the Inte[...]

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    7 application or type of port that is being used. For example, a firewall can be configured to work with an FTP or Telnet server. Or a firewall can be configured to work with specific UDP or TCP ports to allow certain applications or games to work properly over the Internet. Introduction to Local Area Networking Local Area Networking (LAN) is the t[...]

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    8 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) PPTP uses proprietary means of connecting two private networks over the Internet. PPTP is a way of securing the information that is communicated between networks. PPTP secures information by encrypting the data inside of a packet. IP Security (IPSec) IPSec provides a more secure network-to-network connecti[...]

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    9 Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 100 meters indoors and up to 300 meters outdoors, D-Link Air lets you access your network from anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass thru will limit range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of mater[...]

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    10 In s tr u ctions for Use of Stacking Brackets First, make sure you have one pair of stacking brackets for each device. Next, slide one bracket onto each end of the device as shown in the diagram below. Be sure each bracket is positioned correctly. Note when clicking each bracket into place, the round feet on the bottom of the device will line up[...]

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    11 Safety Precautions § Please read the installation guide thoroughly before you install the DI- 804. § The DI-804 should only be repaired by authorized and qualified personnel. § Please do not try to open or repair the DI-804 yourself. § Do not place the DI-804 in a damp or humid location, i.e. a bathroom. § The DI-804 should be placed in a s[...]

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    12 Factory Reset button. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. Power Used to connect to the power outlet. Only use the power adapter provided with the DI-804 WAN The RJ-45 Ethernet port labeled WAN is used to connect your DI-804 to your DSL or Cable modem. Console Port used to connect an external analog backup modem. Reset R[...]

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    13 Basic DI-804 Configuration & Main Page The DI-804 provides a Web Configuration interface that can be accessed using standard web browsers such as Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Since the interface is web based (HTTP), the DI-804 can be configured with any java and HTML compliant Internet browser in any operating system[...]

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    14 the OK button. The default User Name is “admin ” . There is no default password, leave the Password field blank. Once you have logged-in as administrator, it is a good idea to change the administrator password to ensure a secure connection to the DI-804. The Advanced Settings section described later in this manual describes how to change the[...]

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    15 Main Page The Main Page screen provides links to the main sections of the web configuration interface. Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard is a step-by-step guide to configuring the DI-804 to work with your ISP provider. Please refer to the quick install guide for additional instructions.[...]

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

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

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

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

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    20 Mac Address: Enter the Mac address of the Ethernet adapter. Some ISP may recognize your LAN card Mac address as a legal user; In this case, you have to copy the LAN card Mac address in the Mac address field. For WIN 95/98 you can run winipcfg to see the LAN card Mac address For WIN 2000/NT you can run ipconfig /all to see the LAN card Mac addres[...]

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

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    22 Device Information The Device Information screen displays the basic information of your DI-804. The Device Name is the same as the Computer Name that was set in the Setup Wizard. The IP Address is the IP Address assigned to LAN side of your DI- 804. The Private LAN Mac Address the Mac Address assigned to the LAN side of your DI-804. The Public W[...]

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    23 Device Status The Device Status screen displays a graphical representation of your current configuration. The left side of the screen shows your connection information in regards to WAN and LAN IP Address information. The right side displays the connection status of each device. This means that there is a connection. This means that there is not[...]

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    24 Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen enables you to change basic settings related to accessing the Internet. All of the settings covered in the Basic Setup section are covered in the Setup Wizard. The Computer Name is used to give a name to your connection if you are using a Cable modem. The Domain Name (host name) is the name given to you by your[...]

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    25 that your ISP has given you an IP address that you will use to connect to the Internet through their service. If you select Static IP, you will need to enter the correct values for the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway in the fields provided. Select PPPoE if your ISP uses the Point-to-Point over Ethernet protocol to authenticate a username and[...]

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    26 Advanced Settings DHCP Server Settings[...]

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

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    28 DMZ The Virtual Server Settings under Advanced Settings also enables one computer to have full access to the Internet without the protection of the firewall. This allows a computer to be exposed to unrestricted two-way communication outside of your network. To enable DMZ, click the checkbox to the left and select “ All ” . Then type the IP a[...]

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

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

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

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    32 Password Settings You can give your Internet gateway a new password. This password will be required the next time and subsequent times you configure your Internet gateway. To enter a password, type your password in the new password field and type it again in the retype password field. It is important to remember your password. If for any reason [...]

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    33 System Tools The System Tools section enables you to manage your DI-804 and view information related to unit functions. The following functions are described in this chapter. Intruder Detection Log : View detection logs. D isplay Routing Table : View routing table list. System Diagnostics : Change remote configuration settings. Load Default Sett[...]

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    34 Protocol : (IP, UDP etc.) The type of protocol detected. Source IP (Port) : The source IP address of the intruding packet. Dest IP (Port) : The IP address assigned to the destination of the intruding packet. Event : The type of intrusion. Display Routing Table The Display Routing Table screen displays the routing table that the DI-804 is using. [...]

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    35 Address and the Gateway IP Address.[...]

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    36 System Diagnostics[...]

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    37 The System Diagnostics screen displays current status and connection information. This screen is similar to the Device Status screen, although both sections can be used to diagnose problems with your Internet connection. The Configuration section shows important information about your ISP Settings, Modem Settings, and Device Settings as well as [...]

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    38 Upgrade Firmware The Upgrade Firmware screen enables you to update the firmware used in the DI-804. Visit D-Link ’ s product support site to download an updated firmware. Updated firmware usually fix problems encountered by users, but may incorporate new features. Begin by clicking the “ Browse … ” button to browse your computer to selec[...]

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    39 Reset Device The Reset Device screen enables you to reboot the DI-804. If any changes are made and you want them to take effect, you will need to reset the DI-804 to do so. Click the “ Reboot ” button to reset the DI-804. Click the “ Cancel ” button to cancel. When you press the “ Reboot ” button, the DI-804 will go through its shutd[...]

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    40 Troubleshooting In the event that you are unable to connect to or use your Broadband Router, please refer to the following troubleshooting guide. After each problem description, a possible cause and problem resolution is provided. If this section does not help you fix the problem, go to the D- Link web site (www.dlink.com) for additional trouble[...]

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    41 § The network cable is not connected. § The network cable is connected but not the right type, whether it is patch or straight-through. Resolution : § Make sure that both ends of the cable are connected. § Try using another cable. § If you are using a straight-through cable, try a patch cable and vice- versa. Sometimes my Broadband Router s[...]

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    42 § There is not a network connection. § The computer you are using does not have a compatible IP Address. Resolution : § Make sure your Broadband Router is turned on. § Make sure that there is a physical connection between your computer and the Broadband Router and that the Link light is on. § Use the WINIPCFG utility described in the append[...]

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    43 I can access the Broadband Router, but I can ’ t connect to my ISP. Cause : § Your DSL or Cable modem is not functioning correctly. § The cable is connected from the WAN port of the Broadband Router to your DSL or Cable modem. § The wrong connection type is used in Setup. § The username and password is not input correctly. § If using @Hom[...]

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    44 again. Games send out many requests to many different servers trying to find the best game server for your connection. When this is done, the NAT table used in the Broadband Router can fill up and stop working temporarily. Try using the DMZ host feature while connecting to game servers and then disabling DMZ while playing the game. § Turn the B[...]

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    45 A Factory Reset can also be performed through the web configuration interface. Follow these steps to perform a factory reset using the web configuration interface. 1. Log-in to the DI-804 web configuration interface. 2. Click on the System Tools link at the bottom of the screen. 3. Click on Load Default Settings. 4. You will be asked if you want[...]

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

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    47 § The screen shown below is an example of an unsuccessful PING. C:>ping 192.168.0.1 Pinging 192.168.0.1 with 32 bytes of data: Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out. Ping statistics for 192.168.0.1: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Mini[...]

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    48 Using the WINIPCFG Utility in Windows 95/98/Me In Microsoft Windows versions 95 through Me, Microsoft has provided a small utility called WINIPCFG that can be used to troubleshoot your IP address and connection. The WINIPCFG utility is used mainly to view, release and renew your IP Address configuration. Windows NT (including Windows 2000) has a[...]

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    49 The important settings to watch for in this screen are in the Host Information box. Make sure that the DNS Servers box has the correct DNS information. Also check the DHCP server box to make sure that you are connected to the right DHCP server. D-Link DFE-530TX PCI Fast E[...]

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

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    51 Contacting Technical Support D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, e-mail, or by phone. United States technical support is available Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (PST). Web: http://www.dlink.com Email: support@d[...]

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    52 D-Link Offices AUSTRALIA D-LINK AUSTRALASIA Unit 16, 390 Eastern Valley Way, Roseville, NSW 2069, Australia TEL: 61-2-9417- 7100 FAX: 61-2-9417-1077 TOLL FREE: 1800-177-100 (Australia), 0800-900900 (New Zealand) URL: www.dlink.com.au E-MAIL: support@dlink.com.au , info@dlink.com.au CANADA D-LINK CANADA 2180 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, Ontario [...]

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    53 Limited Warranty D-Link Systems, Inc. ( “ D-Link ” ) provides this limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor. Limited Hardware Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described below ( “ Hardware[...]

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    54 defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware (or part thereof) that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. Limited Software Warranty: D -Link warrants that the software portion of the product[...]

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    55 What You Must Do For Warranty Service: Submitting A Claim . Any claim under this limited warranty must be submitted in writing before the end of the Warranty Period to an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The claim must include a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm[...]

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    56 and normal maintenance ; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; and Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link. Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS ?[...]

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    57 BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON- CONFORMING PRODUCT. GOVERNING LAW : This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warra[...]

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    58 interferencias de radio, en cuyo case, puede requerirse al usuario para que adopte las medidas adecuadas. Attention! Ceci est un produit de classe B . Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit pourrait causer des interférences radio, auquel cas l`utilisateur devrait prendre les mesures adéquates. Attenzione! Il presente prodotto appartiene [...]

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