Contents Package Contents.......................................................................................................... iv Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1 Connections .................................................................................................................... 2 LEDs ............................................................................................................
Advanced > Performance .......................................................................................... 49 Tools > Admin............................................................................................................ 52 Tools > Time .............................................................................................................. 54 Tools > System .......................................................................................................... 55 Tools > Firmware .
Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link DI-524UP Wireless Router • Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2A • Manual and Warranty on CD • Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable (All the DI-524UP’s Ethernet ports are Auto-MDIX) Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DI-524UP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Introduction The D-Link DI-524UP Wireless Router is an 802.11b/g high-performance, wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. This means that you do not need to change your entire network to maintain connectivity. You may sacrifice some of 802.11g’s speed when you mix 802.11b and 802.11g devices, but you will not lose the ability to communicate when you incorporate the 802.
Connections All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. USB 1.1 Connection Factory Reset Button Use this port to connect your USB printer. Pressing this button will restore the router to its factory default settings. Auto MDI/MDIX LAN Ports WAN Port Power Adapter Connect the Ethernet cable from computers on your LAN to these ports. Connect the Ethernet cable from your ADSL modem to this port.
LEDs WAN LED Power LED A solid light indicates a valid connection to the power supply. USB LED An active LED indicates a link has been established. A blinking LED indicates activity on the WAN port. An active LED indicates a link has been established. A blinking LED indicates activity on the USB port. LAN LEDs Status LED A blinking LED indicates the DI-524UP is functioning properly. WLAN LED An active LED indicates a link has been established. A blinking LED indicates activity on the WLAN port.
Features • • • • • • Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps Backwards compatible with the 802.
• IP Filtering • URL Filtering • Domain Blocking • Scheduling • DHCP server supported enables all networked computers to automatically receive IP addresses • Web-based interface for Managing and Configuring • Access Control to manage users on the network • Supports special applications that require multiple connections • Equipped with four 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports, one WAN port, Auto MDI/MDIX • Equipped with one USB 1.
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.
Standards-Based Technology The DI-524UP Wireless Router utilizes the new 802.11g standard. 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. This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays.
Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network Please remember that D-Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: 1.
2. Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem 3. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the DI-524UP Wireless Router (see the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) 4. If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. You may also install the DWL-G520. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter.) 5.
Using the Configuration Wizard Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-524UP, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI-524UP. The DI-524UP default IP Address is shown to the right: • • • 192.168.0.1 Open the web browser. Type in the IP Address of the Router (http://192.168.0.1). Type “admin” in the User Name field. • Leave the Password blank. • Click OK. The Home > Wizard window will appear.
Home > Wireless WCN WCN or Windows Connect Now Technology is used to automatically configure the wireless settings for this device. The WCN must be previously configured on computer running a Windows XP operating system, which has Service Pack 2 installed.
client implementation of this function, please see the user manual for the associated client PC) Wireless Radio Click the appropriate radio button to enable or disable the Wireless Access part of this device. SSID Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is DI-524UP. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.
WEP – Click the Enabled radio button to employ WEP encryption on the router. WEP Encryption – Use the drop-down menu to select the type of WEP encryption. Select 64 Bit to enabled 64 bit Hexadecimal encryption, 128 Bit to enable 128 bit Hexadecimal encryption. For 64-bit encryption, the (ASCII) characters are converted automatically and listed as 10-digit hexadecimal keys. 64-bit encryption allows you to select one of four active keys.
PC) WPA/WPA2 WPA or Wireless Protection Access is a new an improved standard of wireless security. WPA offers encryption keys of up to 256-bits that automatically change frequently. On this router, the WPA utilizes the RADIUS protocol, which utilizes a server to authorize the user by matching a Shared Secret password listed in its RADIUS database. There are two choices for the user to choose from. WPA and WPA2, both use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
second field and click Apply. (NOTE: For the client implementation of this function, please see the user manual for the associated client PC.) WPA-AUTO/WPA-PSK-AUTO In addition to standard Wireless Protection Access and WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) functions, the DI-524UP allows users an automatic option for both WPA and WPA-PSK. In order to use the WPA-Auto function, a RADIUS server must be established on a computer on the LAN.
Home > WAN Dynamic IP Address Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP address information automatically from your ISP. This option should be selected if your ISP has not supplied you with an IP address. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services. Host Name The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed.
you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. Enter a DNS Address if you wish not to use the address provided by your ISP. MTU Enter an MTU value only if required by your ISP. Otherwise, leave it at the default setting. Home > WAN > Static IP Address Static IP Address Choose Static IP Address if all WAN IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP.
your ISP. Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address MTU Input the primary DNS (Domain Name Server) IP address provided by your ISP This is an optional DNS Address entry to be used if the primary DNS fails. Enter an MTU value only if required by your ISP. Otherwise, leave it at the default setting. Home > WAN > PPPoE Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
PPPoE Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoE. (Most DSL users will select this option.) Dynamic PPPoE Choose this option to receive an IP Address automatically from your ISP. Static PPPoE Choose this option to you have an assigned (static) IP Address. Password Enter The PPPoE user name provided to you by your ISP. Retype Password Retype the password entered in the previous field. Service Name Enter the Service Name provided by your ISP (optional).
MTU Enter an MTU value only if required by your ISP. Otherwise, leave it at the default setting. Connect Mode Allows the user to choose a method of connecting to the ISP. Always-On will keep the router connected through Idle times. Manual will require the user to connect manually using the router anytime a connection to the ISP has timed out. Connect-on-demand will instruct the router to connect to the ISP anytime information is sent from the connected computer on the LAN.
PPTP Retype Password Retype the password entered in the PPTP Password field. Maximum Idle Time A value of 0 means that the PPP connection will remain connected. If your network account is billed according to the amount of time the Router is actually connected to the Internet, enter an appropriate Idle Time value (in seconds). This will disconnect the Router after the WAN connection has been idle for the amount of time specified. The default value = 5.
you by your ISP. Dynamic IP requires no input here. Gateway The IP address of the gateway device, as stated to you by your ISP. Dynamic IP requires no input here. Server IP The IP address of your ISP’s server computer, as stated to you by your ISP. L2PT Account The account name of the L2PT account that has been assigned to you by your ISP. L2PT Password The password of the L2PT account that was supplied to you by your ISP. L2PT Retype Password Retype the password that was entered in the L2PT field.
User Name Enter the user name as provided to you by your ISP. Password Enter The PPPoE user name provided to you by your ISP. Retype Password Retype the password entered in the previous field. Auth Server Enter the name of the Authentication Server as provided to you by your ISP. This is the computer that will accept your user name and password to be authenticated on the network.
Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DI-524UP and may be referred to as Private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet. IP Address The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the LAN interface. The default subnet mask is 255.255.
Home > DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) allows the gateway to automatically obtain the IP address from a DHCP server on the service provider’s network. The service provider assigns a global IP address from a pool of addresses available to the service provider. Typically the IP address assigned has a long lease time, so it will likely be the same address each time the Router requests an IP address.
corresponding Enabled radio button. Next the user must enter the host name and the IP address for that computer by entering the last numbers into the space provided in the IP Address field. Next, the user is to enter the MAC address of the computer into the space provided. Click Apply to implement these static settings. The DHCP Client field will allow users to Clone the settings from their computer that were learned from the DHCP server.
• FTP – File Transfer Protocol, used to transfer large files over the Internet • HTTP – HyperText Transfer Protocol, the basic protocol of the World Wide Web • • • • • • • HTTPS – HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure, the basic protocol of the World Wide Web with added security provided by the Secure Shell feature (SSH) DNS – Domain Name Server, a server that translates website addresses into IP addresses SMTP – Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, used to transmit e-mail messages between parties POP3 – Post O
Server. Name Enter the name of the Virtual Server. If you have chosen a pre-configured Virtual Server from the list, its name will appear in this field. Private IP Enter the IP address of the Virtual Server. Protocol Type The protocol type used for the Virtual Server. The user may select TCP, UDP or Both, depending on the type of Virtual Server implemented. Private Port Enter the port number of the Virtual Server’s computer.
This window is used to configure applications that require multiple connections, such as Internet Telephony, video conferencing and Internet gaming. The following window lists six Special Applications that commonly use more than one connection. To configure one of these applications, click the corresponding edit icon and then modify the fields listed below the following figure, and then click Enabled. The user may add a new application by modifying the fields listed and then clicking Enabled.
Public Type This entry will trigger the public port on the WAN side of the connection for the specified application. The choices available to the user are TCP, UDP or Both. Advanced > Filters Packet filtering is a basic security measure that should be used on any network that is exposed to a security risk. A packet filter system examines data packets and scrutinizes them in order to control network access.
the criteria specified by the rule set are dropped. Effective implementation of packet filtering requires detailed knowledge of network services and communication protocols. An overly complicated filtering scheme can adversely affect the Router’s performance, while an inadequate set of rules may needlessly compromise security. This Router has two fields to configure for filtering which are IP Filters and MAC Filters.
Port A port or range of ports that will be denied access to the Internet. If no port is entered, all ports in this IP range will be denied access to the Internet. Protocol Type The protocol associated with this IP filter. The user may choose between TCP, UDP or Both. Schedule The user may configure time intervals that these IP filters will become active. Clicking the Always radio button will not allow access to these IP filters at any time.
Only Deny Click this radio button if you wish to deny specific computers access to the network, based on MAC address. Name A Name defined by the user to identify this MAC address filter setting. MAC Address Enter the MAC address to be filtered. DHCP Client This field will display the DHCP client’s host name and MAC address here. You may clone this MAC address by simply clicking the Clone button. The cloned entry will be displayed in the MAC Filters List.
especially for parents who want to guard against questionable content for their children’s computers. The administrator has two choices in this window, URL blocking (websites) and Domain Blocking. See the following for more information on Parental control and its implementation. Advanced > Parental Control > URL Blocking URL or Uniform Resource Locator is a specially formatted text string that uniquely defines an Internet website.
Advanced > Parental Control > Domain Blocking Domain blocking is a method of denying or allowing computers on the LAN access to specific domains on the Internet. There are two available methods available to the user to institute Domain blocking on the router. Under the Domain Blocking header in the screen pictured above, the user has three choices, one of which is to disable Domain blocking. The second choice is Allow users to access all domains except “Blocked Domains”.
icon. NOTE: Choosing the Deny users to access all domains except “Permitted Domains” option will block access to all other Internet traffic except the Domains specified. Be careful not to misuse this option or users on the LAN will have difficulty accessing network resources. Advanced > Firewall This Router comes equipped with a firewall. The Firewall Rules window allows the Router to enforce specific predefined policies intended to protect against certain common types of attacks.
of the page. To modify an entry in this list, click its corresponding edit icon. To delete an entry from this list, click its corresponding delete icon. Firewall Click the corresponding radio button if you wish to enable or disable the firewall function on the Router. Name Enter a name that will define the firewall rule to be configured. This entry is dependant on how the user wishes to classify this rule.
Advanced > DMZ Firewalls may conflict with certain interactive applications such as video conferencing or playing Internet video games. For these applications, a firewall bypass can be set up using a DMZ IP address. The DMZ IP address is a “visible” address and does not benefit from the full protection of the firewall function. Therefore it is advisable that other security precautions be enabled to protect the other computers and devices on the LAN.
address to it and adjust your DHCP server addresses so that the DMZ IP address is not included in the DHCP server range. This way you avoid possible IP address problems if you reboot the DMZ system. To configure the Router’s DMZ IP address, click the Advanced tab at the top of the window and then the DMZ tab to the left. Advanced > DDNS The DI-524UP supports Dynamic Domain Name Service.
NOTE: DDNS requires that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS servers prior to engaging it on the router. This function will not work without an accepted account with a DDNS server. DDNS Click the Enabled button to enable the DDNS feature on the router. Server Address Choose the DDNS server address from the pull-down menu. Available servers include DynDns.org, No-IP.com, hn.org and zoneedit.com. Host name Enter the host name of the DDNS server.
Advanced > QoS QoS or Quality of Service is used to allot bandwidth and priority from the router. To allot bandwidth per port on the router, click the appropriate QoS radio button and configure the parameters. QoS may be configured per Physical Port, MAC address, IP address or specified application. See the following explanation for more detailed information on each type of QoS setting.
Advanced > QoS > Physical Port To enable QoS per port, first click the Physical Port radio button which will reveal the preceeding window for the user to configure. Simply click the Enable check box of the corresponding port to enable QoS. You may also set the bandwidth for that port by using that corresponding pull-down menu. The user may choose a bandwidth between 128 Kbps to 32 Mbps. FULL denotes that the port will have the maximum transfer speed allowed at any given time, up to 100Mbps.
Advanced > QoS > MAC The user may also set QoS by specific MAC address. To enable QoS per MAC address, first click the MAC radio button which will reveal the preceeding window for the user to configure. Ensure that the Bandwidth configured does not exceed the incoming bandwidth from the ISP or it will cause other devices on the LAN to slow down due to decreased bandwidth. Check with your ISP for more information on the bandwidth allotted to your account.
LAN to slow down due to decreased bandwidth. Check with your ISP for more information on the bandwidth allotted to your account. QoS Control by MAC Click the Enabled radio button to enable QoS priority by MAC address. Information coming from this MAC address will have the highest priority on the LAN. This means that information originating from this device will be sent to other devices on the LAN requesting it, first. Other devices will have a lower priority in sending information through the router.
Advanced > QoS > IP The user may also set QoS by specific IP address. To enable QoS per IP address, first click the IP radio button which will reveal the preceeding window for the user to configure. Ensure that the bandwidth does not exceed the incoming bandwidth from the ISP or it will cause other devices on the LAN to slow down due to decreased bandwidth. Check with your ISP for more information on the bandwidth allotted to your account.
Upstream Bandwidth Use the pull-down menu to set the Upstream Bandwidth. The user may choose a speed from 64kbps to Full (100Mbps). Ensure that the bandwidth does not exceed the incoming bandwidth from the ISP or it will cause other devices on the LAN to slow down due to decreased bandwidth. Check with your ISP for more information on the bandwidth allotted to your account. QoS Control by IP Click the enabled radio button to enable QoS priority by MAC address.
Advanced > QoS > Application The user may also set QoS by specific protocol. To enable QoS per protocol, first click the Application radio button which will reveal the preceeding screen for the user to configure. Ensure that the bandwidth does not exceed the incoming bandwidth from the ISP or it will cause other devices on the LAN to slow down due to decreased bandwidth. Check with your ISP for more information on the bandwidth allotted to your account.
LAN requesting it, first. Other devices will have a lower priority in sending information through the router. Name Enter a user-defined name to define this application for users on the LAN. Protocol Choose the protocol to be enabled for QoS from the pull-down menu. The user may choose TCP, UDP or Both. Port Range Enter a virtual port range that will use this application. Remember these are virtual ports and not physical ports on the router.
Advanced > Performance The Wireless Performance window is used to configure settings for the Access Point feature of this device. Configuring these settings may increase the performance of your router but if you are not familiar with networking devices and protocols, this section should be left at its default settings. Below is a list of the functions associated with the Access Point feature of the router. Click Apply when you have completed your changes.
Transmit Power Allows the user to adjust the transmit power of the router. A high transmit power allows a greater area range of accessibility to the router. Beacon Interval Beacons are emitted from the router in order to synchronize the wireless network. You may set the range between 20-100 microseconds per beacon sent. The default is 100. RTS Threshold The RTS (Request to Send) Threshold controls the size of data packets issued to a RTS packet.
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. Auto - CTS will monitor the wireless network and automatically decide whether to implement CTS based on the amount of traffic and collisions that occurs on the wireless network.
Tools > Admin With this window, the DI-524UP administrator can change the system password. There are two accounts that can access the Broadband Router’s Web-Management interface. They are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes. Administrator “admin” is the Administrator login name. Password Enter the password here and the same password in the Confirm Password field.
Confirm Password field. This will be the password that the users will use to gain access to the configuration menu of the device. Users will have limited privileges on this device. There is no default password for this device. Remote Management Remote management allows the DI-524UP to be configured from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password is still required to access the Web-Management interface.
Tools > Time The system time is the time used by the DI-524UP for scheduling services. You can manually set the time, connect to a NTP (Network Time Protocol) server or synchronize the time on the router with your PC. If an NTP server is set, you will only need to set the time zone and the update Interval. You may also set the time from the clock on your computer by checking the corresponding radio button. To manually set the time, you will need to input the value into the fields provided.
Tools > System The System Settings window has three basic functions for the DI-524UP administrator. Configuration settings can be saved to a local hard drive on your computer by clicking the Save button. This will produce a new window from your operating system inquiring you about the location where you would like to save your files.
Tools > Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link Support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
Click Continue to proceed. NOTE: Please avoid turning off the DI-524UP when it is in the middle of updating firmware as this action may cause serious damage to the device.
Tools > Misc.
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. Block WAN Ping Discard Ping from WAN side If you choose to block WAN Ping, the WAN IP Address of the DI-524UP will not respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping.
10/100 Mbps Auto – Clicking this radio button will allow the wire speed to be automatically set by the router depending on the wire speed available at any given time. Tools > Cable Test The above window is a Virtual Cable Tester and it shows the user the current status of the ports of the Router. In this window, we can see that LAN 3 port is connected at a speed of 100Mbps Full (duplex) and all the other connections do not have a valid link.
Status > Device Info This window displays the current information for the DI-524UP. It will display the LAN, WAN, and Wireless 802.11g statistics. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.
will be displayed. Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection. This window will show the DI-524UP’s working status: LAN MAC Address: MAC address of the DI-524UP IP Address: LAN/Private IP Address of the DI-524UP Subnet Mask: LAN/Private DI-524UP Subnet Mask of the DHCP Server: DHCP Server Status WAN MAC Address: MAC address of the DI-524UP Connection: Displays the current connection for DHCP.
Status > Log The Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Settings.
Status > Log > Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings window allows a log to be saved by sending it to either an admin e-mail address or a Syslog server. Once you have completed your settings, click Apply to let your changes take effect. Log Type Choices include System Activity, Debug Information, Attacks, Dropped Packets, and Notice. E-Mail Alert Enter the appropriate e-mail information in this section.
Syslog Account To send a log to a syslog server, click the Enable button and enter the IP address of the syslog server. Status > Statistics The window above displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DI-524UP on the WAN, LAN, and Wireless ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted or can be reset by clicking the Reset button. To refresh current statistics, click the Refresh button.
Status > Wireless Info The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the MAC address and mode of the connected wireless client. Click on Help at any time, for more information.
Status > Printer Info The Printer Server Information window displays a list of Printers that are using the DI-524UP as a print server. These printers are defined by Queue Name and Printer Name. The status of these printers is located to the right under the heading Printer Server Status. To use this window, simply plug your USB printer into the DI-524UP. The USB LED on the front of the DI-524UP will light up and the printer will automatically appear in the window above. The default Printer Name is “lp1.
Status > Active Session The Active Session window allows users to view the packets passing through the router, whether from the source or to the destination. This window displays the total TCP and UDP packets in the NAPT Session section. This is a total of the Active Session section on the bottom of the screen. The Active Session section will sub-divide the NAPT session section into separate IP addresses and their TCP and UDP packets.
Sub-divided again, this window displays more detailed information on the TCP/UDP actions taken by the specific IP address, as stated below. Protocol Displays the protocol used by the corresponding IP address, whether it be TCP or UDP. Source IP Displays the IP address of the device sending information. Source Port Displays the virtual port used by the source IP address. Dest IP Displays the IP address of the destination of the packets sent from the Source IP.
Help The Help tab will give basic information referring to various windows located in the Router. To view a specific section, click on its hyperlinked name. A new window of information will appear.
Technical Specifications Standards • • • • IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.
Humidity: • 95% maximum (non-condensing) Safety and Emissions: • • EMI: FCC Class B, CE Class B, C-Tick Safety: CSA International Wireless Frequency Range: • 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz LEDs: • • • • • • Power Status WAN WLAN (Wireless Connection) LAN (10/100) USB Status Physical Dimensions: • • • L = 5.59 inches (142 mm) W = 4.29 inches (109 mm) H = 1.22 inches (31 mm) Wireless Transmit Power: • • 11g: 13dBm Typical 11b: 17dBm Typical Security: • • • • 802.
External Antenna Type: • • Single detachable reverse SMA Modulation Technology: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Power Input: • • Ext. Power Supply DC 5V, 2A Weight: 7.83 ounces (222 grams) Warranty: • 3 year (depends on D-Link global warranty policy) Wireless Data Rates with Automatic Fallback: • • • • • • • • • • • • • 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 24 Mbps 22 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mbps 11 Mbps 9 Mbps 6 Mbps 5.
• • • • • • • • 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -83dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -84dBm 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -85dBm 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -84dBm 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -84dBm 5.
Appendix WCN and the Wireless Setup Wizard WCN or Windows Connect Now technology has been recently incorporated by D-Link to quickly aid the user in setting up a secure wireless environment. Combining the new WCN technology incorporated by Windows and only available through a PC that has a wireless NIC card and is running the Windows XP Operating System with Service Pack 2 installed, the user will configure the wireless settings only once and then save it to a USB flash drive.
Choose “Set up a new wireless network”. Click Next. Enter a network name of up to 32 characters to identify your wireless network. This name will be common to all users on the wireless LAN. Choose “Manually assign a network key” which will be configured in the next window. Click Next. Choose a key that will be shared among users on your LAN. There are certain guidelines to choosing this key, as stated on the screen to the left. Confirm the network key by retyping it in the following field.
Insert the USB drive into a USB port on the computer, choose “Use a USB flash drive”. Click Next. The settings will the automatically be uploaded to your USB flash drive. Once saved the user is to unplug the device, in the proper method, and then plug that USB flash drive into all devices that will be accessing the wireless LAN. Each device will upload the configurations automatically and be instantly accessible on the wireless LAN.
Installing a Printer on your DI-524UP for Windows XP The DI-524UP can be used as a print server for devices on your LAN. Once you have installed the USB printer through the router, the user must set up the computer on the LAN for the printer as well. The following explanation will guide you through the steps needed to do this. Remember to enter the same Queue Name on the PC as your router displays or the printer will not function properly. Click on Add a printer. Go to Start > Printers and Faxes.
Select Local printer attached to the computer. (Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) Click Next. Select Create a port: and from the pull-down menu select the correct port for your printer. (Most users will want to select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown in the illustration.) Click Next. The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard window opens. Click Next.
Enter the IP Address of the DI-524UP (default: 192.168.0.1) in the Printer Name or IP Address field. Add a name to the router IP address to differentiate it from other devices in the Port Name field. Click Next. The Wizard requires additional information to complete the process. In the Additional Port Information Required window, select the Custom radio dial and click the Settings button. . In the Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor window, first select the LPR radio dial in the Protocol section.
The Wizard will return to the Additional Port Information Required window after the settings have been entered in the Port Settings tab on the Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor window. Click Next. Please confirm the printer port information. Click Finish. Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. (If the correct driver is not displayed, insert the CD or floppy disk that came with your printer and click Have Disk.) Click Next.
At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optional). Click Next. At this screen, you must enter a share name if you want to share the printer with other network users. Click Next. At this screen, you have the option of entering a location and description of your printer. Click Next.
Select Yes, to print a test page. A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver. Click Next. This screen gives you information about your printer. Click Finish. When the test page has printed, click OK. Go to Start > Printers and Faxes. A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a printer.
Installing a Printer on your DI-524UP for Windows 2000 The DI-524UP can be used as a print server for devices on your LAN. Once you have installed the USB printer through the router, the user must set up the computer on the LAN for the printer as well. The following explanation will guide you through the steps needed to do this. Remember to enter the same Queue Name on the PC as your router displays or the printer will not function properly.
In the Local or Network Printer window, choose “Local printer attached to this computer.” Click Next. Then the user must choose the type of installation for the wizard. Choose “Create a new port” and use the pull-down menu to select “Standard TCP/IP Port”. Click Next. The next window to appear is the Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard. Make sure that the printer is turned on and the network is properly configured. Click Next.
Enter the IP address (default: 192.168.0.1) of the DI-524UP to the “Printer Name or IP Address” field. In the Port Name field, be sure to add a name to the router IP address to differentiate it from other devices (ex: IP_192.168.0.1dlink). Click Next. After clicking Next, the Wizard requires additional information to complete the process. In the Additional Port Information Required window, click Custom > Settings. In the following window, the user will add the Queue Name.
The final window will be the Completing the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard window, as shown to the left. Here you can view the properties of the added printer, including the IP address, protocol and queue name. Click Finish to complete the wizard.
Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone.
