This product can be set up using any current web browser, i.e., Internet Explorer 6x, Netscape Navigator 4x. D-Link DFL-900 VPN/Firewall Router Before You Begin It’s best to use a computer with an Ethernet adapter for configuring the DFL-900. The default IP address for the DFL-900 is 192.168.1.254 (LAN1 at the port number 2) with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. You will need to assign your computer a Static IP address within the same range as the DFL-900’s IP address, say 192.168.1.
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Connecting the DFL-900 A. First, connect the power cord to the Power Socket at the back panel of the DFL-900 and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation. A. Power Socket B. Using an Ethernet cable, insert one end of the cable to the WAN port on the front panel of the DFL-900 and the other end of the cable to a DSL / Cable modem or other internet access devices. C.
Using the Setup Wizard A computer on your LAN1 must be assigned an IP address and Subnet Mask from the same range as the IP address and Subnet Mask assigned to the DFL-900 in order to be able to make an HTTPS connection using a web browser. The DFL-900 is assigned an IP address of 192.168.1.254 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0 by default. The computer that will be used to configure the DFL-900 must be assigned an IP address between 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.253 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.
Step 4 － WAN Connectivity BASIC SETUP > Wizard > Next Choose the type of IP Address Assignment provided by your ISP to access the Internet. Here we have four types to select. This will determine how the IP address of WAN1 is obtained. Click Next to proceed. Step 4.a — client DHCP BASIC SETUP > Wizard > Next > DHCP If Get IP Automatically (DHCP) is selected, DFL-900 will request for IP address, netmask, and DNS servers from your ISP.
Step 4.c — client PPPoE BASIC SETUP > Wizard > Next > PPPoE If PPP over Ethernet is selected, enter the ISP-given User Name, Password and the optional Service Name. Click Next to proceed. Step 5 － System Status BASIC SETUP > Wizard > Next > Next Here we select Fixed IP Address method in WAN1 port. Then the DFL-900 provides a short summary of the system. Please check if anything mentioned above is properly set into the system. Click Finish to close the wizard.
Basic Setup Setting up a VPN and configuring the Firewall on the DFL-900 requires a deeper understanding of the protocols and security features of the DFL-900 than can be presented here. If you need additional information about setting up a VPN or configuring the Firewall, please consult your DFL-900 User’s Guide or your Network Administrator. Please Note: Each configuration page has buttons on the bottom labeled Apply and Reset.
2. Get IP Automatically If your ISP uses the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to assign an IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS addresses, choose this option.
3. PPPoE If your ISP uses Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), choose this option. When this option is chosen, the following fields appear to allow you to enter the network address information: LAN Settings The LAN Settings page allows you to modify the IP address and subnet mask that will identify the DFL-900 on your LAN. This is the IP address you will enter in the URL field of your web browser to connect to the DFL-900.
IP Address − this is the IP address that will be assigned to the LAN port. The default is 192.168.1.254 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Subnet Mask − this is the subnet mask corresponding to the LAN port’s IP address, above. The default is 255.255.255.0. The IP address assigned to the DFL-900 here, must be on the same subnet (be within the same IP address range) specified on the DHCP Servers. The DHCP Server fields allow you to configure the DFL-900 to be a DHCP Server on your LAN.
IP Address − this is the IP address that will be assigned to the DMZ port. The default is 10.1.1.254 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Subnet Mask − this is the subnet mask corresponding to the DMZ port’s IP address, above. The default is 255.255.255.0. The IP address assigned to the DFL-900 here, must be on the same subnet (be within the same IP address range) specified on the DHCP Servers. The DHCP Server fields allow you to configure the DFL-900 to be a DHCP Server on your DMZ.
An example virtual server: Customize the rule name as the ftpServer. For any packets with its destination IP equaling to the WAN1 IP (61.2.1.1) and destination port equaling to 44444, ask DFL-900 to translate the packet’s destination IP/port into 10.1.1.5/21. Check the Passive FTP at this port to maximize the compatibility of the FTP protocol. This is useful if you want to provide connectivity to passive FTP clients.
APPENDIX To assign a Static IP address to the Ethernet adapter, please do the following steps. The examples below are using a DFE-530TX+ in Microsoft Windows XP, and Mac OS X. Note: Screens in other Operating Systems will look a bit different, but the steps are the same. For Microsoft Windows XP: Go to Start > right click on My Network Places > select Properties > Double-click on the Network Connection associated with the Ethernet adapter (i.e., D-Link DFE-530TX+).
Setting a Static IP address for Apple Macintosh OS X: Go to the Apple Menu and Select System Preferences.
Enter the following: IP address: 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Enter the IP address information, the Subnet Mask and the Router’s IP address.
NOTES Technical Support Software updates and documentation are available on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.com email: support@dlink.
