D-Link DI-713P manual

D - Link DI - 713P Wireless Broadband Router User ’ s Manual[...]

2 Contents Contents… .. ................................................................................................ ..2 Chapter 1 - Getting Started ........................................................................... 4 Introduction to Broadband Router Technology ........................................ 6 Introduction to Firewalls ....[...]

3 Virtual Server ......................................................................................... 37 Special Applications ............................................................................... 40 Acc ess Control ....................................................................................... 43 Wireless ....................[...]

4 Chapter 1 - Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the D - Link Broadband Router. Your Broadband Router enables you to share your DSL or Cable Internet connection with computers on your wired or wireless network. This guide will explain the features and functions of t he Broadband Router to help you get the most out of your Internet experience.[...]

5 Wireless Broadband Router to expose it to the Internet and ensure complete Internet application compatibility even if specific ports are not known. Unlike proxy server or NAT software that requires the software server to remain visible on the Internet, no local computers are directly externally visible when u sing the Wireless Broadband Router. A[...]

6 Introduction to Broadband Router Technology A router is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination. Routers work on OSI layer 3, which forwards data packets using a n 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[...]

7 Introduction to Firewalls A firewall is a device that sits between your computer and the Internet that prevents unauthorized access to or from your network. A firewall can be a computer using firewall software or a special piece of hardware built specifically to act as a firewall. In most circumstances, a firewall is used to prevent unauthorized [...]

8 Introduction to Local Area Networking Local Area Networking (LAN) is the term used when connecting several computers together over a small area such as a building or group of buildings. LAN’s can be connected over large areas. A collection of LAN’s connected over a large area is called a Wid e Area Network (WAN). A LAN consists of multiple co[...]

9 Introduction to Virtual Private Networking Virtual Private Networking (VPN) uses a publicly wired network (the Internet) to connect two different networks as if they were the same network. For example, an employee can access the corporate network from home using VPN, allowing the employee to access files and printers. Here are sev eral different [...]

10 Introduction to Wireless Networking D - Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy to use and compatible high speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11b the D - Link w ireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No [...]

11 1. Keep the numb er of walls and ceilings to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D - Link Air Wireless products range from 1 - 30 meters. Position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and Computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points, Residential Gateways, a[...]

12 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Procedure for Hardware Installation 1. Placement Your Broadband Router should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper oper ation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. Your Broadband Router can be mounted on a wall or a shelf using the screw - holes located on the bo[...]

13 Figure 2 - 1 Setup of LAN an d WAN connections for the DI - 713 P 4. Connecting this product with your printer U se the printer cable to connect your printer to the printer port of this product. 5.Power o n Connect the power cord to a power outlet and turn the power switch to the on posit ion; the DI - 713 P will automatically enter the self - t[...]

14 M2 will be lit for about 10 seconds, and then M1 and M2 will flash 3 times to indicate that the self - test operation has finished. Finall y, the M1 will continuously flash once per second to indicate that the DI - 713 is in normal operation. Package Contents The D - Link DI - 713P package should include the following items. § DI - 713P Broadba[...]

15 LED Panel The LED panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. LED Function Color Status Description On T he power is on POWER Power status Green Blinkin g L ack of power M1 System status 1 Orange Blinking The DI - 713 P is functioning properly On The DI - 713 P is working for some servi[...]

16 Rear Panel The rear panel features a LAN port, WAN port, Serial port and Factory Reset button. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. Serial Port used to connect an external analog backup modem. LPT Port used to connect a printer LAN 1 - 3 The RJ - 45 Ethernet ports used to connect computers with network adapters directly [...]

17 Chapter 3 - Basic Broadband Router Configuration Your Broadband Router provides a Web Configuration i nterface that can be accessed using standard web browsers such as Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Since the interface is web based (HTTP), your Broadband Router can be configured with any java and HTML compliant Internet br[...]

18 In order to configure your Broadband Router you must input the administrator password into the System Password box and press the Log in button. The default System Password is admin . Once you have logged - in as administrator, it is a good idea to change the administrator password to insure a secure connection to your Broadband Router. The Tools[...]

19 Device Information This screen displays the status of your Internet C onnection. The WAN Port Status box shows the Status of your connection to your ISP. If there is no information shown in this section, you will be unable to connect to the Internet. If you have successfully followed the Quick Install guide to setup your Int ernet Connection, yo[...]

20 Useful Tools The Usef ul Tools screen allows you to change the administrator password, view the system log, reboot your Broadband Router, backup your configuration, clone the MAC address, reset your Broadband Router to original settings, and perform a firmware upgrade. To chan ge the administrator password, click your mouse inside of the Old Pas[...]

21 The View Log button will display a log of events that has occurred since you last turned on your Broadband Router. Use this to determine problems with your ISP connection. It will show you events where an intruder has tried to access your network, and give you information that can be used to determine if your Broadband Router is f unctioning cor[...]

22 Upgrade button and select the backup file that you saved using the Backup Setting button. Your Broadband Router comes preprogrammed with it’s own Ethernet Address or Media Access Control (MAC) Address. The Clone MAC button will copy the MAC address to match the MAC address of another Ethernet port to ens ure an Internet connection with some IS[...]

23 from the D - Link Support web site to ensure that your Broadband Router is upgra ded properly and to ensure proper operation. While upgrading the firmware, DO NOT turn the power off. Turning the unit off while upgrading could render the unit inoperable.[...]

24 Setup This section is crucial to enable your Broadband Router to work with you r ISP. The Setup screen will allow you to change the IP address of your Broadband Router, change the WAN type, and allow you to modify the settings that will ensure a proper connection to the Internet. Your ISP should provide most of the settings found in the Setup sc[...]

25 proper connection. Refer to the Console Mode section in the Appendix for instructions on how to change the password. Pressing the Change… button next to the WAN Type field will display the Change WAN Type screen shown below. Static IP Address The Static IP Address field should be checked if your ISP assigns you an IP address. This means that y[...]

26 You will need to input the correct values in each of the WAN fields. Your ISP may have provided each of these values for you. Or, you may have written them down while you followed the Quick Install Gu ide. After you have input all of the correct values, click Save and reboot your Broadband Router for the changes to take affect. Dynamic IP Addres[...]

27 followi ng screen. Some Cable Modem ISP’s such as the @Home network require the Host Name field to be used. If you not sure, contact your ISP to make sure you are inputting the correct values. Enable the Renew IP Forever checkbox if you want your IP address ren ewed each time it expires even if the system is idle. After you have input all of t[...]

28 as you would do with a dial - in modem, then you are probably using PPPoE. If you are simply connected to the Internet when you turn on your comp uter, you probably are not. The safest way to check is to call your ISP or read the documentation provided when you signed up for your Internet service. Once you have selected PPP over Ethernet, you wi[...]

29 you are not sure which settings should be used, please contact your ISP. In the Maximum Idle Time field, input the maximum time that your connection can be used before your ISP disconnects you. If 0.0.0.0 is inputted in the Primary and Secondary DNS fields, these values will be retrieved from your ISP automatically. A fter you have input all of [...]

30 You will need to input the correct values in each of the blank fields. Your ISP may have provided each of these values for you. Or, you may have written them down while you followed the Quick Install Gui de. If you are not sure which settings should be used, please contact your ISP. If 0.0.0.0 is inputted in the Primary and Secondary DNS fields,[...]

31 DHCP Most networks und er the TCP/IP environment include settings for a Host IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS configurations. Configuring each computer on the network to use the correct settings can be rather cumbersome. Fortunately, a DHCP Server provides a rather simple appro ach to handling all of these settings without the headache of confi[...]

32 The IP Pool Starting Address is the first IP A ddress that will be assigned to one of your clients. No address will be lower than this starting address. If you have this set to 100, then no computer on your network will be given an IP address lower than 192.168.0.100. Likewise, the IP Pool Ending Addre ss is the last IP address that the DHCP ser[...]

33 Wireless The Wireless Setting screen enables you to change the settings related to your wireless network. This screen is i mportant in configuring your wireless adapters to connect to your Wireless Broadband Router. The Network ID (SSID) field is the name of your network. This field must have the same name that your wireless adapters use in thei[...]

34 Wireless Broadband Router must decode each piece of data moving to and from your wire less adapter. The security key that you use must be the same as your wireless adapter. Print Server The DI - 713P provides the function of a network print server for Microsoft Window 98, Windows ME, Windows NT and Windows 2000. Please refer to the Print Se rver[...]

35 Chapter 4 - Advanced Broadband Router Configuration The default configuration of the Broadband Router will stop most unrecognized information from entering your network. The only IP Address visible to the outside Internet is the IP address of the Broadband Router. Some applications and services require special configuration in order to operate c[...]

36 To access the Advanced Router Configuration screens, click the Advanced link below. If, at any time, you wish to return to the Basic Configuration screens, click the Basic Link below.[...]

37 Virtual Server In some situations, you may wan t to provide E - Mail or FTP services from a computer on your network, and you may want those services to be accessible to users outside of your network. The Virtual Server screen allows you to configure specific computers on your network to provide these se rvices to remote users. Each service uses[...]

38 to communicate over the Internet. All requests to this port will be forwarded to the computer specified in the Server IP field. The Virtual Server screen allows you to configure many di fferent servers. To make configuring the Virtual Server screen easier, the most popular services have been predefined using the Well known services box near the [...]

39 Click the Reboot button to reboot the Broadband Router for the changes to take effect. You can also click the Undo button to undo your changes. Note: Only one TCP/IP address can be assigned to each service port.[...]

40 Special Applications Some applications, such as video conferencing software and games that can be played over the Int ernet, require specific ports to be open to allow communication to and from your network. Due to the firewall function of your Broadband Router, these applications will not work without special settings. The Special Applications [...]

41 incoming ports. The Incoming Ports field is where you specify the incoming por ts that the application uses. Click the box in the Enable column to enable the application. To make configuring the Special Applications screen easier, the most popular applications have been predefined using the Popular applications box near the bottom of the screen,[...]

42 chang es. Note: Only one TCP/IP address can be assigned to each service port.[...]

43 Access Control The Access Control screen allows you to assign different access rights ( allow or block ) for each group of users. You can divide users into different groups to have similar access rights. To enable access control, click the checkbox next to Enable in the Access Control field. Next, you can define the access control of all users n[...]

44 Tip: You can specify more than one port per group by using dashes ( - ) and commas (,). For example: 1 - 10, 20 will block or allow ports 1 through 10, and also 20. Explanation: • Default Group has no right to access Internet (Allow nothing) • Group 1 has 50 members (192.168.0.100 - 192.168.0.149). They can send mail (port 25), receive mail [...]

45 take effect imme diately.[...]

46 Wireless The Wireless Setting screen enables you to change the settings related to your wireless network. This screen is important in configuring your wireless adapters to connect to your Wireless Broadband Router. The Network ID (SSID) fie ld is the name of your network. This field must have the same name that your wireless adapters use in thei[...]

47 Wireless Broadband Router must decode each piece of data moving to and from your wireless adapter. The security key that you use must be the same as your wireless adapter.[...]

48 Miscellaneous Items The Misc ellaneous Items screen allows you to select one computer as a DMZ Host and to configure one remote computer to be able to access the Broadband Router web configuration. DMZ Host DMZ, or DeMilitarized Zone, means that one computer can have full access to the Internet without the protection of the firewall. This allows[...]

49 proper firewall protection. Remote Administrator Host In general, only you, or memb ers of your network, should access the web configuration interface of the Broadband Router. In some circumstances though, you may want to have access to the Broadband Router web interface to change settings while you are away from your network. The Remote Adminis[...]

50 Click the Reboot but ton to reboot the Broadband Router for make the changes to take effect. You can also click the Undo button to undo your changes.[...]

51 Chapter 5 - Console Mode In some situations, you may need to access your Broadband Router from the serial port interface kn own as the Console Mode. Console Mode allows you to change the IP address, and password, toggle the DHCP server setting, and restore default settings to your Broadband Router. You may use the HyperTerminal program provided [...]

52 The following screen will be shown: Firmware Version = 2.51 build 9 Command List: IP (set device IP; e.g. IP 192.168.123.254) PW (set new PassWord; e.g. PW admin) DS (toggle Dhcp Server setting) SR (Save new setting and Reboot) RR (Restore default setting and Reboot) Current Setting: Device IP = 192.168.0.1 DHCP Server = Enable > If the comma[...]

53 Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting In the event that you are u nable 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 addi[...]

54 Resolution : § Download and upgrade the latest firmware. § Make sure the correct firmware has been used while upgrading. Use only the firmware provided on D - Link’s web or FTP sites. § Use only the po wer adapter provided. The Link or Act LED’s do not turn on. Cause : § The network cable is not connected. § The network cable is connect[...]

55 lock up. When the Broadband Router locks up, it will not affect the computers attached to it. You may need to restart the client computers to regain Internet access. Although sometimes inconvenient, a lock - up is an indic ation of an attack. Part of the design of the Broadband Router is to act as a decoy for such traffic. If your computer locke[...]

56 is set to the same subnet as the Broadband Router. For example, if the Broadband Router is set to 192.168.0.1, change the IP address of your computer to 192.168.0.15 or another unique IP Address that corresponds to the 192.168.0.X subnet . § Follow the instructions outlined in the Appendix section labeled “Console Mode” to check the basic s[...]

57 ISP Connection Problems 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 conne cted 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 corr[...]

58 Internet Application Problems My online game does not work. Cause : § The NAT table has filled up. § The correct settings have not been used to open the correct ports for your application. § The unit has stopped working or crashed. Resolution : § If you are trying to connect to game servers and your connection has stopped working, wait a few[...]

59 My E - Mail program doesn’t receive my E - Mail Cause : § The Domain Suffix is not set correctly. Resolution : § Some email applications require you to enter the Domain Suffix when you configure your network and TCP/IP settings. The Domain Suffix is the unique id entifier for your email server. The Domain Suffix is the Internet Protocol (TCP[...]

60 Wireless Troubleshooting Can’t access the Broadband Router from a wireless network card Cause : § Settings are not the same among each wire less adapter. § Out of range. § IP Address is not set correctly. Resolution : § Make sure that the Mode, SSID, Channel and encryption settings are set the same on each wireless adapter. The default SSI[...]

61 Appendix 1 - Using PING 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 he lpful in determining where the problem i[...]

62 If any one of these attempts results in an unsuccessful PING, your connection is not complete. If a PING is unsuccessful between you and your DSL or Cable modem, then your connection is not setup correctly. If it is unsuccessful when PINGing your ISP or an Internet site, then your connection is setup correctly but there is a problem with your IS[...]

63 Appendix 2 - Using WINIPCFG 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 similar utility ca[...]

64 Internet. If you are using DHCP, click the Release and then the Renew buttons to receive the correct settings. If you manually set your network settings, make sure that the IP Address of your Broadband Router is set in the Gateway portion of the TCP/IP settings in your network settings. § Click o n "More Info" to display additional IP[...]

65 correct DNS information. Also check the DHCP server box to make sure that y ou are connected to the right DHCP server.[...]

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67 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 ph one. 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: su[...]

68 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: 1[...]

69 Wireless Specifications General Wireless Specifications: • IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN, Wi - Fi Compatible Access Point Frequency Band: • 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (subjec t to local regulation) Access Point Number of Channel: • USA & Canada: 11 Access Point Frequency Range: • 5 Mbps Access Point Data Rate: • 11 Mbps • 5.5 Mbps • 2 Mbps ?[...]

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71 Limited Warranty D - Link Systems, Inc. (“D - Link”) provides th is 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 describ ed below (“Ha[...]

72 any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that D - Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. The Warranty Period shall extend for an additional ninety (90) days after any repaired or replaced Hardware is delivered. If a material defect is incapable of correctio[...]

73 days after any replacement Software is delivered. If a material non - conformance is incapable of corre ction, 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 be refunded by D - Link; provided that th[...]

74 RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. The packaged product shall be insured and shipped to D - Link, 53 Discovery Drive, Irvine CA 92618,[...]

75 by anyone other than D - Link. Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS - IS” WITHOUT A NY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON - INFRINGEMENT. IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAI[...]

76 PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D - LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES . THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARR ANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON - CONFORMING PRODUCT. GOVERNING LAW : This Limited Warranty s[...]

77 This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Warnung! Dies ist in Produkt der Klasse B . Im Wohnbe reich kann dieses Produkt Funkstoerungen verursachen. In diesem Fall kann vom Benutzer verlangt werden, angemessene Massnahmen zu e[...]

78 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installatio n. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferen[...]

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