D-Link Air Premier AG DI-784 11a/11g Dualband Wireless 108Mbps Router Manual Building Networks for People
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Connections ..........................................................................................5 Features ...............................................................................................6 LEDs ...................................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link Air Premier AG DI-784 11a/11g Wireless 108Mbps Router Power Adapter – 5V DC, 3.0A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DI-784 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Introduction At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices, you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DI-784, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly. This versatile wireless router also features four times the number of non-overlapping channels than a device that supports only 802.11g, so more users can access the network.
Connections - Back Panel of Unit All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Auto MDI/MDIX LAN ports automatically sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled computers.
Features Fully compatible with the 802.11a and 802.11g standards to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps Backwards compatible with the 802.
LEDs - Front Panel of Unit LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DI-784 has the following LEDs: Power A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during data transmission. Status A blinking light indicates that the DI-784 is ready. WLAN LEDs for 11g and 11a wireless network segments. A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. The LEDs blink during wireless data transmission.
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. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. A WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires.
Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The DI-784 Wireless Broadband Router utilizes the new 802.11g standard, in addition to the 802.11a and 802.11b standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.
Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 1 2 3 4 6 5 For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: You 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 Cable or DSL modem to the DI-784 Wireless Router (see the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.
Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-784, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI-784. The DI-784 default IP Address is shown here: Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of http://192.168.0.1 the Router (http://192.168.0.1) Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI-784, make sure to enter the correct IP Address.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless > Open or Shared 52 Wireless SettingsChoose 802.11a or 802.11g. Here, 802.11a is selected. 802.11a uses the 5GHz frequency range and can support speeds of up to 54Mbps. 802.11g uses the 2.4GHz frequency range and can support speeds of up to 54Mbps. 802.11g is also backwards compatible with 802.11b. SSID“default” is the default setting. All devices on the network must share the same SSID.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless > Open or Shared (continued) Channel- 52 is the default channel for 802.11a. 6 is the default channel for 802.11g. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Authentication- Open System - communicates the key across the network Shared Key - devices must have identical WEP settings in order to communicate in the network WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access authorizes and authenticates users onto the wireless network.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA 1 11 Authentication- WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is selected. Wi-Fi Protected Access authorizes and authenticates users onto the wireless network. WPA uses stronger security than WEP and is based on a key that changes automatically at a regular interval.This mode requires the inclusion of a RADIUS server in your network. 802.1x 802.1x Authentication is a first line of defense against intrusion.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK 1 Authentication- WPA-PSK - Pre-Shared Key mode means that the wireless client and the router must have the same passphrase in order to establish the wireless connection. A RADIUS server is not required with PSK. Passphrase- Enter a passphrase for the router. The RADIUS server should use the same passphrase (secret key) as the router.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address Dynamic IP Address- Most Cable modem users will select this option to obtain an IP Address automatically from their ISP (Internet Service Provider). Host Name- This is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The host name is the device name of the Router. MAC Address- The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical interface MAC address on the Router.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > Static IP Address Static IP Address- Select this option to set static IP information provided to you by your ISP. IP Address- Input the IP Address provided by your ISP Subnet Mask- Input your Subnet mask. (All devices in the network must have the same subnet mask.) ISP Gateway Address- Input the Gateway address Primary/ Secondary DNS- Enter a DNS Address if you do not wish to use the one provided by your ISP.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > PPPoE Please be sure to remove any existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers. PPPoE- Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoE. (Most DSL users will select this option). Dynamic PPPoE- receive an IP Address automaticsally from your ISP. Static PPPoE- you have an assigned (static) IP Address. User Name- Your PPPoE username provided by your ISP. Password- Your PPPoE password provided by your ISP.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > PPPoE continued Primary/Secondary Enter a DNS Address if you do not wish to use the one provided by your ISP. (DNS is short for Domain Name System. It transDNSlates domain names into IP Addresses). Maximum Idle Time- Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enter zero or enable Auto-reconnect.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DI-784 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-784.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server The DI-784 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-784 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DI-784 are invisible to the outside world.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server continued The DI-784 is also capable of port-redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port 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 the Virtual Servers List. There are pre-defined virtual services already in the table. You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server continued Click on this icon to edit the virtual service Click on this icon to delete the virtual service Example #2: If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by WAN 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.
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 difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DI-784.
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-784 can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses. The DI-784 can also block users from accessing restricted web sites. IP Filters- Use IP Filters to deny LAN IP Addresses from accessing the Internet. You can deny specific port numbers or all ports for the specific IP Address.
Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > URL Blocking URL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites. 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 and the web page will not display. Filters- Select the filter you wish to use; in this case, URL Blocking was chosen. URL Blocking- Select Enabled or Disabled.
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 Internet. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router. Filters- Select the filter you wish to use; in this case, MAC filters was chosen.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Filters > Domain Blocking 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 also allow computers to access specific sites and deny all other sites. FiltersDomain Blocking Disabled- Select the filter you wish to use; in this case, Domain Blocking was chosen.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Firewall Firewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the DI-784. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the DI-784. When virtual services are created and enabled, it will also display in Firewall Rules. Firewall Rules contains all network firewall rules pertaining to IP (Internet Protocol).
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DI-784, then you can set the client up to 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 internal computer that will be the DMZ host.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance > 802.11a Wireless Performance- Select 802.11a or 802.11g. Here, 802.11a has been chosen. This screen displays the wireless performance features of the Access Point portion of the DI-784. Data RateAuto is the default selection. Select from the drop down menu for your selection. Transmit Power- Full is the default selection. Select from the drop down menu for your selection.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance > 802.11a (Continued) Super A Mode- Super A is a group of performance enhancement features that increase end user application throughput in an 802.11a network. Super A is backwarsd compatible to standard 802.11a devices. For top performance, all wirelss devices on the network should be super A capable. Select either Disabled, Super A without Turbo, Super A with Dynamic Turbo, or Super A with Static Turbo. Disabled- Standard 802.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance > 802.11g (Continued) RTS Threshold- This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made. Fragmentation- This value should also remain at its default setting of 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase your Fragmentation value within the range of 256-2346.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance > 802.11g (continued) CTS Mode- CTS (Clear To Send) is a function used to minimize collisions among wireless devices on a wireless local area network (LAN). CTS will make sure the wireless network is clear before a wireless client attempts to send wireless data. Enabling CTS will add overhead and may lower wireless throughput. None- CTS is typically used in a pure 802.11g environment.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools> Admin (continued) Remote Management Remote Management allows the DI-784 to be configured from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password is still required to access the Web-Management interface. In general, only a member of your network can browse the built-in web pages to perform “Administrator” tasks. This feature enables you to perform “Administrator” tasks from the remote (Internet) host.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > System System Settings Save Settings to Local Hard Drive- Click Save to save the current settings to the local Hard Drive. Load Settings from Local Hard Drive- Click Browse to find the settings, then click Load. Restore to Factory Default Settings- Click Restore to restore the factory default settings.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Firmware Firmware UpgradeBrowse- Click on the link in this screen to find out if there is an updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse in this window to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Apply to complete the firmware upgrade.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Misc DDNSDynamic Domain Name System is a method to keep domain names linked to changing IP Addresses. In this way, changing IP Addresses (e.g., via DHCP) will not interfere with network connectivity. Ping Test- The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Restart Device- Click Reboot to restart the DI-784.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Cable Test Cable CableTest Test Cable Test is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the router. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), Cable Test can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swaps, and impedance mismatch. This feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable connections.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info Device Information- This screen displays information about the DI-784. Status > Log View Log- This screen displays the activity on the DI-784. Log Settings- For advanced features, click on Log Settings.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Log > Log Settings SMTP Server/ IP Address- Enter the proper SMTP Server information or the IP Address. Email Address- Enter the email address of the recipient who will receive the email logs. Log Type- The administrator can specify which surveillance they want to log. Check mark the box for specific activities.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats Traffic Statistics- Displays the receive and transmit packets that are passing through the DI-784. Click on Refresh, for the most recent information. Click Reset to reset the counters back to zero. Status > Wireless Connected Wireless Client List- Displays the wireless clients that are connected to the Access Point function of the DI-784.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Help Help- Displays the complete Help menu. For help at anytime, click the Help tab in the Configuration menu.
Networking Basics 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.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, Click Next.
Networking Basics Please follow all the instructions in this window: 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.
Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
Networking Basics In 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 on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk drive, in this case drive A. Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.
Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files. 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. To continue click Next.
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 restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
Networking Basics Naming your Computer To 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 Tab in the System Properties window. You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional. To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change.
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 Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.
Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties 54
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window (shown below) 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.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences cClick on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the appropriate fields Input the Domain Name Server address. Your ISP (Internet Service Provider) will provide the IP address of the DNS Server.
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 57
Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or Acess Point, as shown. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98 Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.
Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DI-784 Wireless Broadband Router. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems. Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DI-784 Wireless Broadband Router. 1.The computer used to configure the DI-784 cannot access the Configuration menu.
Troubleshooting 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. To 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 appear. Please make sure you have selected the correct available network, as shown in the illustrations below.
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 this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using.
Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (In this example, the DWL-A650 is used; you may be using another network adapter, but the procedure will remain the same.
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 the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products. 5.
Troubleshooting 7. Resetting the DI-784 to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DI-784 to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link Air Premier AG products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings. To hard-reset the D-Link Air Premier AG DI-784 to Factory Default Settings, please do the following: Locate the Reset button on the back of the DI-784.
Technical Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.
Technical Specifications (continued) Security: 64-, 128-, 152-WEP WPA -Wi-Fi Protected Access (WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Wireless Frequency Range: 2.400GHz to 2.500GHz 5.150GHz to 5.
Technical Specifications (continued) Wireless Transmit Power: 15dBm ± 2dB LEDs: Power Status WAN WLAN (Wireless Connection) - 802.11a, 802.11g Local Network (Ports 1-4) External Antenna Type: Single Non-Detachable Antenna Operating Temperature: 32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C) Humidity: 95% maximum (non-condensing) Power Input: Ext. Power Supply DC 5V, 3.0A 100-240V~50-60Hz Safety and Emissions: FCC Dimensions: L = 7.56 inches (192mm) W = 4.65 inches (118mm) H = 1.22 inches (31mm) Weight: 10.8 oz. (0.
Frequently Asked Questions Why can´t I access the web based configuration? When entering the IP Address of the DI-784 (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. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility. To resolve difficulties accessing a web utility, please follow the steps below.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (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 wiring standards and allow for two different wiring color codes as illustrated in the following diagram.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued) Step 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 firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it. Step 3 Configure you internet settings. Go to Start>Settings>Control Panel.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued) Step 4 Check your IP Address. Your computer must have an IP Address in the same range as 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 Windows 95, 98, or ME? Step 1 Click on Start, then click on Run. Step 2 The Run Dialogue Box will appear. Type winipcfg in the window as shown then click OK.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued) Step 4 (continued) Check your IP Address. Your 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 Windows 2000/XP? Step 1 Click on Start and select Run. Step 2 Type cmd then click OK. Step 3 From the Command Prompt, enter ipconfig.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued) Step 4 (continued) Check your IP Address. Your 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 assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP? Step 1 Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network connections. Step 2 See Step 2 for Windows 2000 and continue from there.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued) How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 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 sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued) How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 98/Me? (continued) Step 2 Click Specify an IP Address. Enter in 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 is between 2-99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Step 3 Click on the Gateway tab.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How can I setup my router to work with a Cable modem connection? Dynamic Cable connection (IE ATnT-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 configuration 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).
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 the router on. Wait 30 seconds. ** If you have a Motorola (Surf Board) modem, leave off for at least 5 minutes.
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 website at: http://support.dlink.com for the latest firmware upgrade information.) Step 2 Take a paperclip and perform a hard reset.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How can I setup my router to work with Earthlink DSL or any PPPoE connection? (continued) 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I open ports on my router? To 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 by default). Step 2 Click on Advanced on top and then click Virtual Server on the left side. Step 3 Check Enabled to activate entry.
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 term comes from the geographic buffer zone that was set up between North Korea and South Korea following the UN police action in the early 1950s.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I configure the DMZ Host? (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) DI-784 admin Step 3 Click the Advanced tab and then click on the DMZ button. Select Enable and type in the IP Address you found in step 1. Step 4 Click Apply and then Continue to save the changes.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I open a range of ports on my router 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 you are having difficulty accessing web management, please see the first question in this section.
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 you need to specify the following virtual server mapping table: Server IP Enable 21 192.168.0.5 X 80 192.168.0.6 X 1723 192.168.0.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I use PC Anywhere with my router? (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 WAN IP Address of the router, not your computer´s IP Address.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How can I use eDonkey behind my D-Link router? You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while using eDonkey. eDonkey uses three ports (4 if using CLI): 4661 (TCP) To connect with a server 4662 (TCP) To connect with other clients 4665 (UDP) To communicate with servers other than the one you are connected to. 4663 (TCP) *Used with the command line (CLI) client when it is configured to allow remote connections.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I set up my router for SOCOM on my Playstation 2? To 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 (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (blank by default).
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 Virtual Server on the left side. Step 3 You will create 2 entries. gamespy1 192.168.0.
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 the IP Address of your router in a web browser (192.168.0.1). Step 2 Enter your username (admin) and your password (blank by default).
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I configure my router to play Warcraft 3? You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while hosting a game in Warcraft 3. To play a game, you do not have to configure your router. Warcraft 3 (Battlenet) uses port 6112. For the DI-604, DI-614+. DI-624, DI-754, DI-764, or DI-784: Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (leave blank).
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 STATIC 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 60,000 different ports.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I set up my router to use iChat? -for Macintosh users(continued) Step 3 Create a new firewall rule: Click Enabled. Enter a name (ichat1). Click Allow. Next to Source, select WAN under interface. In the first box, enter an *. Leave the second box empty. Next to Destination, select LAN under interface. Enter the IP Address of the computer you are running iChat from. . . ichat1 WAN LAN . 192.168.0.100 UDP 5060 Leave the second box empty.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) How do I set up my router to use iChat? -for Macintosh users(continued) For File Sharing: Step 1 Click on Advanced and then Virtual Server. Step 2 Check Enabled to activate entry. Step 3 Enter a name for your virtual server entry (ichat3). Step 4 Next to Private IP, enter the IP Address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. ichat3 192.168.0.100 5190 5190 Step 5 Select TCP for Protocol Type.
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 The following information is from the online Macintosh AppleCare knowledge base: “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.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued) What is NAT? NAT stands for Network Address Translator. It is proposed and described in RFC1631 and is used for solving the IP Address depletion problem. Each NAT box has a table consisting of pairs of local IP Addresses and globally unique addresses, by which the box can “translate” the local IP Addresses to global address and vice versa. Simply put, it is a method of connecting multiple computers to the Internet (or any other IP network) using one IP Address.
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