TM D-Link Express EtherNetwork DI-604 4-Port Ethernet Broadband Router Manual Building Networks for People
Contents Introduction ........................................................................................ 3 Package Contents......................................................................... 6 Hardware Description ................................................................. 7 Reset...................................................................................................... 8 Getting Started ................................................................................
Introduction The D-Link Express EtherNetwork DI-604 is a 4-port Ethernet Broadband Router. The D-Link DI-604 enables users to quickly and easily share a high speed Internet connection. The D-Link DI-604 also incorporates many advanced features, traditionally found in more expensive routers.
Content Filtering Easily applied content filtering based on Mac Address, IP Address, URL and/or Domain Name. Filter Scheduling These filters can also be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes. Network Address Translation NAT allows you to share a single IP Address and protects you from outside intruders gaining access to your private network. DHCP Server Supported All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from the DI-604.
server to show you the next page. The information that is sent and received from your computer is moved from your computer to the server using routers. A router also determines the best route that your information should follow to ensure that the information is delivered properly. A router controls the amount of data that is sent through your network by eliminating information that should not be there.
a 10Mbps network card, or 10/100Mbps network card, or a wireless network card. Most networks use hardware devices such as hubs or switches that each cable can be connected to in order to continue the connection between computers. A hub simply takes any data arriving through each port and forwards the data to all other ports. A switch is more sophisticated, in that a switch can determine the destination port for a specific piece of data.
Hardware Description Front Panel Power Power WAN LAN Power indicator will light Green. WAN WAN status indicator will light Green when there is good physical WAN connection. LAN Link/Act. Link status indicators light Green. The LED flickers when the corresponding port is sending or receiving data.
Hardware Description Rear Panel Reset WAN LAN Power Reset Used to restore the DI-604 back to factory default settings. LAN PORTS* 1-4 LAN port sockets (CAT5 Ethernet RJ-45 cable). The LED glows steadily when a port is connected to a hub, switch or network-adapter-equipped computer in your local area network (LAN.) WAN port socket (CAT5 Ethernet RJ-45 cable). This is where you will connect your Cable or DSL modem.
Getting Started Installation Location The DI-604 can be positioned at any convenient place in your office or house. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed. However, you should comply with the following guidelines: Place the DI-604 on a flat horizontal plane. Keep away from any heating devices. Do not place in a dusty or wet environment.
Configuring the DI-604 The DI-604 provides an embedded Web-based management utility making it operating system independent. You can configure your DI-604 through the Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer browser in MS Windows, Macintosh, Linux or UNIX based platforms. All that is needed is a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 4 and higher with Java Script enabled.
Using the Configuration Wizard The Setup Wizard screen will appear. Follow the Wizard step by step to quickly configure the DI-604. Click Next It is recommended that you change the admin password for security purposes. Enter in your new password. Enter it in a second time for verification. Click Next Click on the drop down box arrow and select the appropriate time zone for your location.
There will be three options to select from. Please select the appropriate option that is used by your ISP. Dynamic IP Address: (ex: Cable users) Select this option to obtain an IP address automatically from your ISP. Please see Dynamic IP Address section. Static IP Address: Select this option to manually input the IP address that your ISP assigned to you. Please see Static IP Address section.
Static IP Address If you selected Static IP Address, you will see the following page. Enter in the IP address information provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in WAN IP Address, WAN Subnet Mask, WAN Gateway, and Primary DNS. Click Next PPPoE If you select PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), you will see the following page. Enter in the username and password provided to you by your ISP. Enter in the Service Name if your ISP uses a Service Name for the PPPoE connection.
At this point, the Setup Wizard has completed. Click Restart to save the settings and reboot the DI-604. The DI-604 will save the changes and reboot. Click Close to close out the Setup Wizard screen. Your setup of the DI-604 is now complete. You should be able to access the Internet.
Using the Configuration Menu Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard page is the first page that appears when logging into the web-based management interface. The Setup Wizard is a utility used to quickly configure the DI-604. It will guide you through four quick and basic steps to help you connect to your ISP. You will be connected to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and have Internet access within minutes. WAN WAN is short for Wide Area Network. The WAN settings can be referred to as the Public settings.
HOME > WAN > DYNAMIC IP Address Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services. Host Name: The Host Name field is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The host name is the device name of the Broadband Router. MAC Address: The default MAC address is set to the WAN's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router.
HOME > WAN > 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. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four IP octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format. IP Address: Public IP address provided by your ISP.
HOME > WAN > PPPOE Please be sure sure to remove any existing PPPoE Client Software installed on your computers. 1492 Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if you’re ISP uses PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP address automatically for your PPPoE connection. Select Static PPPoE to use a static IP address for your PPPoE connection.
Maximum Idle Time: The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting your PPPoE session. Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the defined Maximum Idle Time, then the connection will be dropped. Either set this to zero or enable Auto-reconnect to disable this feature. MTU: MTU stands for Maximum Transmission Unit.
HOME > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DI-604 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-604.
ADVANCED > VIRTUAL SERVER The DI-604 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 network. The DI-604 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DI-604 are invisible to the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server.
Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the Virtual Servers List. There are already 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. Name: The name referencing the virtual service. Private IP: The server computer in the LAN network that will be providing the virtual services. Private Port: The port number of the service used by the Private IP computer.
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: 192.168.0.30 Protocol Type: TCP Private Port: 21 Public Port: 2100 Schedule: From: 01:00AM to 01:00AM, Sat to Sun All Internet users who want to access this FTP Server must connect to it from port 2100.
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-604.
ADVANCED > FILTERS > IP FILTERS Filters Filters are used to deny or allow LAN computers from accessing the Internet. The DI-604 can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses. The DI-604 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. IP: The IP address of the LAN computer that will be denied access to the Internet.
ADVANCED > FILTERS > MAC FILTERS Use MAC Filters to allow or deny LAN 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.
ADVANCED > FILTERS > URL BLOCKING URL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by its URL. 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.
ADVANCED > FILTERS > DOMAIN BLOCKING Domain Blocking is used to allow or deny LAN 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.
ADVANCED > FILTERS > FIREWALL Firewall Rules is an advance feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the Broadband Router. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the DI-604. 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).
ADVANCED > DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DI-604, 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. Adding a client to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort.
TOOLS > ADMIN Admin At this page, the DI-604 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. Remote Management Remote Management allows the DI-604 to be configured from the Internet by a web browser.
recommended that you set the IP address to * (star), because this allows any Internet IP address to access the Broadband Router, which could result in a loss of security for your network. If you elect to enable Remote Management, enter the IP Address of your remote location. Port: The port number used to access the Broadband Router. (Select from the pull-down menu.) where x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of Example: http://x.x.x.
TOOLS > SYSTEM System Settings The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the Broadband Router. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used. You may also reset the Broadband Router back to factory settings by clicking on Restore.
TOOLS > FIRMWARE Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the firmware of the Broadband Router at this page. 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.
TOOLS > MISC Miscellaneous Items These are additional tools and features of the Broadband Router. Ping Test This useful diagnostic utility can be used to check if a computer is on the Internet. It sends ping packets and listens for replies from the specific host. Restart Device If for any reason the Broadband Router is not responding correctly, you may want to restart the Broadband Router.
Block WAN Ping When you “Block WAN Ping”, you are causing the public WAN IP address on the Broadband Router to not respond to ping commands. Pinging public WAN IP addresses is a common method used by hackers to test whether your WAN IP address is valid. Discard PING from WAN side: By enabling this option, the DI-604 will not reply to ping (ICMP) request packets from the Internet.
TOOLS > VCT Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the router. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), VCT can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swaps, and impedance mismatch. The VCT feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable connections. Ports – The Ethernet port names associated to the physical ports.
STATUS > DEVICE INFORMATION This page displays the current information for the Broadband Router. It will display the WAN, LAN, and MAC address information. If your WAN connection is set up for Dynamic IP address, there will be a Release button and Renew button. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP. If your WAN connection is set up for PPPoE, there will be a Connect button and Disconnect button.
This page allows you to observe the DI-604’s working status: WAN • • • • • LAN • • IP Address: WAN/Public IP Address Subnet Mask: WAN/Public Subnet Mask Gateway: WAN/Public Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server: WAN/Public DNS IP Address Wan Status: WAN Connection Status IP Address: LAN/Private IP Address of the DI-604 Subnet Mask: LAN/Private Subnet Mask of the DI-604 Firmware version: Displays the current firmware version WAN MAC Address: Displays the WAN port MAC/hardware address LAN MAC Address: Displ
STATUS > LOG Log The Broadband 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 Setting. First Page - The first page of the log. Last Page - The last page of the log. Previous - Moves back one log page. Next - Moves forward one log page. Clear - Clears the logs completely. Log Settings - Brings up the page to configure the logs.
STATUS > STATS Traffic Statistics The Broadband Router keeps statistic of traffic that passes through it. You are able to view the amount of packets that passes through the Router on both the WAN port and the LAN port. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
Troubleshooting If you do not wish to set the static IP address on your PC, you will need to configure your PC to request an IP address from the gateway. Click the Start button, select Settings, and select Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. In the configuration tab, select the TCP/IP protocol line that has been associated with your network card/adapter. If there is no TCP/IP line listed, you will need to install TCP/IP now. Click the Properties button.
Choose the IP ADDRESS tab. Select Obtain an IP automatically. After clicking OK, windows might ask you to restart the PC. Click Yes. CONFIRM YOUR PC’S IP CONFIGURATION There are two tools which are great for finding out a computer’s IP configuration: MAC address and default gateway. WINIPCFG (for Windows 95/98) Inside the windows 95/98 Start button, select Run and type winipcfg. In the example below this computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.100 and the default gateway is 192.168.0.1.
IPCONFIG (for Windows 2000/NT/XP) At the command prompt type IPCONFIG and press Enter. Your PC IP information will be displayed as shown below.
Assigning a Static IP Address 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.
Right-click on Local Area Connections.
Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 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. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.) Input your DNS server addresses.
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 best option. 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. Yes to restart the computer. Click 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.
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.
Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. Click Enter. settings are displayed as shown below.
Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address. Enter. The new IP Address is shown below. Click (Windows 98/ME users: go to Start > Run. Type Command. Type winipcfg at the prompt. Click Release and Renew to obtain a new IP Address.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Double-click on Network Connections • Right-click on Local Area Connections.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • • • • • Highlight Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) Click Properties DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter 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.
Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes • Click on Add a printer -62-
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Click Next • Select Local printer attached to this computer • (Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) • Click Next • Select Use the following port: • From the pull-down menu select the correct port for your printer (Most computers use the LPT1: port, as shown in the illustration.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. • Click Next (If the correct driver is not displayed, insert the CD or floppy disk that came with your printer and click Have Disk.) • At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optional.) • Select Yes, to print a test page. A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer This screen gives you information about your printer.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a local printer. Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network.
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Click on Add a Printer • Click Next • Select Network Printer • Click Next -67-
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next • Select the printer you would like to share.
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer on your network: • Remember the printer name • Run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network. • Make sure you have already run the Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such as the DP-101P+. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer, please follow these directions: • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes • Click on Add a Printer The screen to the right will display.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • Select Create a new port • From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown. • Click Next • Please read the instructions on this screen. • Click Next • Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • In this screen, select Custom. • Click Settings • Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name or IP Address. • Select LPR • Enter a Queue Name (if your Print-Server/ Gateway has more than one port, you will need a Queue name.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • This screen will show you information about your printer. • Click Finish • Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers. • Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on your network. • Click Next • Select Yes, to print a test page. • Click Next This screen will display information about your printer. • Click Finish to complete the addition of the printer.
Other Tasks For help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see Using the Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP. Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet • IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet • IEEE 802.
Power Input External power Supply DC 5V, 2.0A Safety & Emissions • FCC • UL Dimensions • L = 5.6in (142mm) • W = 4.3in (109mm) • H = 1.2in (31mm) Weight 0.
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. Tech Support for customers within the United States: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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the license granted by D-Link for the Software. The Warranty Period shall extend for an additional ninety (90) days after any replacement Software is delivered.
misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed; Initial installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs; Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosme
FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 communication.
