D-Link DI-713P Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual
Contents Contents ........................................................................................................2 Chapter 1 - Getting Started ...........................................................................4 Introduction to Broadband Router Technology........................................6 Introduction to Firewalls ..........................................................................7 Introduction to Local Area Networking ...................................................
Virtual Server..........................................................................................34 Special Applications ...............................................................................36 Access Control........................................................................................39 Wireless ..................................................................................................41 Miscellaneous Items ...................................................................
Chapter 1 - Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the D-Link Broadband Router. Your Broadband Router enables you to share your DSL or Cable Internet connection with computers on your wired or wireless network. This guide will explain the features and functions of the Broadband Router to help you get the most out of your Internet experience.
Wireless Broadband Router to expose it to the Internet and ensure complete Internet application compatibility even if specific ports are not known. Unlike proxy server or NAT software that requires the software server to remain visible on the Internet, no local computers are directly externally visible when using the Wireless Broadband Router. Also the Wireless Broadband Router, like broadband, is always on, removing the need to constantly boot a software server when access is desired from a client.
Introduction to Broadband Router Technology A router is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination. Routers work on OSI layer 3, which forwards data packets using an IP addresses and not a MAC address. A router will forward data from the Internet to a particular computer on your LAN. The information that makes up the Internet gets moved around using routers. When you click on a link on a web page, you send a request to a server to show you the next page.
Introduction to Firewalls A firewall is a device that sits between your computer and the Internet that prevents unauthorized access to or from your network. A firewall can be a computer using firewall software or a special piece of hardware built specifically to act as a firewall. In most circumstances, a firewall is used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks such as corporate LAN’s and Intranets.
Introduction to Local Area Networking Local Area Networking (LAN) is the term used when connecting several computers together over a small area such as a building or group of buildings. LAN’s can be connected over large areas. A collection of LAN’s connected over a large area is called a Wide Area Network (WAN). A LAN consists of multiple computers connected to each other. There are many types of media that can connect computers together. The most common media is CAT5 cable; UTP or STP twisted pair wire.
Introduction to Virtual Private Networking Virtual Private Networking (VPN) uses a publicly wired network (the Internet) to connect two different networks as if they were the same network. For example, an employee can access the corporate network from home using VPN, allowing the employee to access files and printers. Here are several different implementations of VPN that can be used. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) PPTP uses proprietary means of connecting two private networks over the Internet.
Introduction to Wireless Networking D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy to use and compatible high speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11b the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No longer will you be tethered to a workstation or forced to run new wiring. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link Air Wireless products range from 1-30 meters. Position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and Computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points, Residential Gateways, and Computers - A wall that is .5 meter thick, at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 1 meter thick.
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Placement Your Broadband Router should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. Your Broadband Router can be mounted on a wall or a shelf using the screw-holes located on the bottom of the unit. Self-adhesive rubber feet are provided to stick on the bottom of the unit to protect the surface where you have placed the unit.
STAT connection to the wired local network. A flickering LED indicates data transmission. System status indicator. A flickering light indicates proper operation. Rear Panel The rear panel features a LAN port, WAN port, Serial port and Factory Reset button. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. Serial LPT LAN 1-3 WAN Reset Port used to connect an external analog backup modem.
Chapter 3 - Basic Broadband Router Configuration Your Broadband Router provides a Web Configuration interface that can be accessed using standard web browsers such as Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Since the interface is web based (HTTP), your Broadband Router can be configured with any java and HTML compliant Internet browser in any operating system. This section will discuss the Web Configuration interface and how to use different options and settings.
In order to configure your Broadband Router you must input the administrator password into the System Password box and press the Log in button. The default System Password is admin. Once you have logged-in as administrator, it is a good idea to change the administrator password to insure a secure connection to your Broadband Router. The Tools section described later in this manual describes how to change the password.
Device Information This screen displays the status of your Internet Connection. The WAN Port Status box shows the Status of your connection to your ISP. If there is no information shown in this section, you will be unable to connect to the Internet. If you have successfully followed the Quick Install guide to setup your Internet Connection, you should see a Renew button. Click the Renew button to renew your connection with your ISP.
Useful Tools The Useful Tools screen allows you to change the administrator password, view the system log, reboot your Broadband Router, backup your configuration, clone the MAC address, reset your Broadband Router to original settings, and perform a firmware upgrade. To change the administrator password, click your mouse inside of the Old Password box and type in the old password. Then click inside of the New Password box and type the password that you would like to change to.
The View Log button will display a log of events that has occurred since you last turned on your Broadband Router. Use this to determine problems with your ISP connection. It will show you events where an intruder has tried to access your network, and give you information that can be used to determine if your Broadband Router is functioning correctly. Below is a sample System Log. WAN Type: Dynamic IP Address (2.
date. To restore your settings that you have saved, use the Firmware Upgrade button and select the backup file that you saved using the Backup Setting button. Your Broadband Router comes preprogrammed with it’s own Ethernet Address or Media Access Control (MAC) Address. The Clone MAC button will copy the MAC address to match the MAC address of another Ethernet port to ensure an Internet connection with some ISP’s. Contact your ISP to determine if this feature is needed to connect to the Internet.
file that you want to upgrade. Use only files that have been downloaded from the D-Link Support web site to ensure that your Broadband Router is upgraded properly and to ensure proper operation. While upgrading the firmware, DO NOT turn the power off. Turning the unit off while upgrading could render the unit inoperable. Setup This section is crucial to enable your Broadband Router to work with your ISP.
alone, although it can be changed to meet your needs. If you do change the LAN IP Address, be aware that all of your clients will need to be restarted if they are using DHCP or reconfigured to the IP Address scheme that you want to use. For example, if you change the LAN IP Address to 192.168.55.1, you will need to change your clients IP Address’s to a unique number between 192.168.55.2 and 192.168.55.254 in order to ensure proper connection.
Once you have selected Static IP Address, you will be shown the following screen. You will need to input the correct values in each of the WAN fields. Your ISP may have provided each of these values for you. Or, you may have written them down while you followed the Quick Install Guide. After you have input all of the correct values, click Save and reboot your Broadband Router for the changes to take affect.
Internet. Once you have selected Dynamic IP Address, you will be shown the following screen. Some Cable Modem ISP’s such as the @Home network require the Host Name field to be used. If you not sure, contact your ISP to make sure you are inputting the correct values. Enable the Renew IP Forever checkbox if you want your IP address renewed each time it expires even if the system is idle.
gain an IP address. It relies upon a software client that is provided by the ISP. If you have a broadband connection and have to login to your provider as you would do with a dial- in modem, then you are probably using PPPoE. If you are simply connected to the Internet when you turn on your computer, you probably are not. The safest way to check is to call your ISP or read the documentation provided when you signed up for your Internet service.
Your ISP may have provided each of these values for you. Or, you may have written them down while you followed the Quick Install Guide. If you are not sure which settings should be used, please contact your ISP. In the Maximum Idle Time field, input the maximum time that your connection can be used before your ISP disconnects you. If 0.0.0.0 is inputted in the Primary and Secondary DNS fields, these values will be retrieved from your ISP automatically.
Dial-up Network The Dial-up Network field should be used if you use an external modem or PSTN/ISDN. Once you have selected Dial-up Network, you will be shown the following screen. You will need to input the correct values in each of the blank fields. Your ISP may have provided each of these values for you. Or, you may have written them down while you followed the Quick Install Guide. If you are not sure which settings should be used, please contact your ISP.
0.0.0.0 is inputted in the Primary and Secondary DNS fields, these values will be retrieved from your ISP automatically. In the Maximum Idle Time field, input the maximum time that your connection can be used before your ISP disconnects you. Select the correct Baud Rate that your modem is set to. If any extra settings are needed for your external modem to operate correctly, input the correct values in the Extra Settings field.
the required information automatically each time a client computer on your network boots up. The DHCP Server screen enables you to configure these settings. You can change whether the DHCP Server is running by choosing Disable or Enable. If you choose Disable, each computer on your network will need to be configured separately in order for them to access the Internet. If Enable is chosen, each computer must be configured to receive an IP Address automatically.
Wireless The Wireless Setting screen enables you to change the settings related to your wireless network. This screen is important in configuring your wireless adapters to connect to your Wireless Broadband Router. The Network ID (SSID) field is the name of your network. This field must have the same name that your wireless adapters use in their network settings. The Channel field must also be set to the same settings as your wireless adapter.
from your wireless adapter. The security key that you use must be the same as your wireless adapter. Print Server The DI-713P provides the function of a network print server for Microsoft Window 98, Windows ME, Windows NT and Windows 2000. Please refer to the Print Server Quick Install Guide for installing the port and printer installation.
Chapter 4 - Advanced Broadband Router Configuration The default configuration of the Broadband Router will stop most unrecognized information from entering your network. The only IP Address visible to the outside Internet is the IP address of the Broadband Router. Some applications and services require special configuration in order to operate correctly with the Internet.
To access the Advanced Router Configuration screens, click the Advanced link below. If, at any time, you wish to return to the Basic Configuration screens, click the Basic Link below.
Virtual Server In some situations, you may want to provide E-Mail or FTP services from a computer on your network, and you may want those services to be accessible to users outside of your network. The Virtual Server screen allows you to configure specific computers on your network to provide these services to remote users.
to communicate over the Internet. All requests to this port will be forwarded to the computer specified in the Server IP field. The Virtual Server screen allows you to configure many different servers. To make configuring the Virtual Server screen easier, the most popular services have been predefined using the Well known services box near the bottom of the screen, as shown below. To use the Well known services box, click on the - select one - box to display a list of popular services.
Click the Reboot button to reboot the Broadband Router for the changes to take effect. You can also click the Undo button to undo your changes. Note: Only one TCP/IP address can be assigned to each service port. Special Applications Some applications, such as video conferencing software and games that can be played over the Internet, require specific ports to be open to allow communication to and from your network.
without special settings. The Special Applications screen allows you to specify which ports should be opened and allowed to communicate with computers outside of your network. In situations where some games just won’t work, the DMZ Host settings can be used, which is found in the Misc. Items section. The Trigger field is the initial outbound port number that the application, such as a game, uses to contact a game server.
Applications settings, click the Save button. The following screen will be shown telling you to Reboot the Broadband Router for the changes to take effect. Click the Reboot button to reboot the Broadband Router and make the changes take effect. You can also click the Undo button to undo your changes. Note: Only one TCP/IP address can be assigned to each service port.
Access Control The Access Control screen allows you to assign different access rights (allow or block) for each group of users. You can divide users into different groups to have similar access rights. To enable access control, click the checkbox next to Enable in the Access Control field. Next, you can define the access control of all users not assigned in groups 1 through 3. For example, you can block all users from using port 21 (FTP) by specifying port 21 in the Default Group field.
Tip: You can specify more than one port per group by using dashes (-) and commas (,). For example: 1-10, 20 will block or allow ports 1 through 10, and also 20. Explanation: • Default Group has no right to access Internet (Allow nothing) • Group 1 has 50 members (192.168.0.100 - 192.168.0.149). They can send mail (port 25), receive mail (port 110) and browse the Internet (port 80). Port 53 (DNS) is necessary to resolve the domain name. • Group 2 has 50 members (192.168.0.150 - 192.168.0.199).
changes take effect immediately. Wireless The Wireless Setting screen enables you to change the settings related to your wireless network. This screen is important in configuring your wireless adapters to connect to your Wireless Broadband Router. The Network ID (SSID) field is the name of your network. This field must have the same name that your wireless adapters use in their network settings. The Channel field must also be set to the same settings as your wireless adapter.
wireless network is secure. When Enable insecure access is selected, your data is transferred without extra security. This allows your data to be intercepted and examined by intruders. When Security is enabled, your data is more secure. However, network performance is lower because the Wireless Broadband Router must decode each piece of data moving to and from your wireless adapter. The security key that you use must be the same as your wireless adapter.
the checkbox to the right of the IP address. Only one computer can use DMZ at a time. Please note that enabling DMZ removes the protection of the firewall, which exposes the computer to intrusion. Use DMZ only when needed and not for extended periods of time. In some circumstances with gaming, enabling DMZ may help the game contact the maximum number of servers, which can improve ping times. Once the game connects to the game server, disable DMZ to ensure proper firewall protection.
Non-Standard FTP Port Some FTP servers use a different port number than the standard port 21. This field will allow you to specify a non-standard FTP port number for compatibility with those FTP servers. After you have configured the Miscellaneous Items settings, click the Save button. The following screen will be shown telling you that the settings have been saved, but some items may not take effect until the Broadband Router is rebooted.
Chapter 5 - Console Mode In some situations, you may need to access your Broadband Router from the serial port interface known as the Console Mode. Console Mode allows you to change the IP address, and password, toggle the DHCP server setting, and restore default settings to your Broadband Router. You may use the HyperTerminal program provided with Microsoft Windows to access the Console Mode. A null modem cable is required to connect the COM port of your computer to the COM port of the Broadband Router.
The following screen will be shown: Firmware Version = 2.51 build 9 Command List: IP (set device IP; e.g. IP 192.168.123.254) PW (set new PassWord; e.g. PW admin) DS (toggle Dhcp Server setting) SR (Save new setting and Reboot) RR (Restore default setting and Reboot) Current Setting: Device IP = 192.168.0.1 DHCP Server = Enable > If the command list screen doesn’t show, start this step over again and watch the LED’s on the Broadband Router closely so that you press the ENTER key at the correct time. 5.
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting In the event that you are unable to connect to or use your Broadband Router, please refer to the following troubleshooting guide. After each problem description, a possible cause and problem resolution is provided. If this section does not help you fix the problem, go to the D-Link web site (www.dlink.com) for additional troubleshooting tips. If neither of these helps, please contact D-Link Technical Support for additional help.
Resolution: § Download and upgrade the latest firmware. § Make sure the correct firmware has been used while upgrading. Use only the firmware provided on D-Link’s web or FTP sites. § Use only the power adapter provided. The Link or Act LED’s do not turn on. Cause: § The network cable is not connected. § The network cable is connected but not the right type, whether it be patch or straight-through. Resolution: § Make sure that both ends of the cable are connected. § Try using another cable.
lock up. When the Broadband Router locks up, it will not affect the computers attached to it. You may need to restart the client computers to regain Internet access. Although sometimes inconvenient, a lock-up is an indication of an attack. Part of the design of the Broadband Router is to act as a decoy for such traffic. If your computer locked up instead you may have lost changes to open files, lost data, or corrupted your operating system or hard drive.
§ § is set to the same subnet as the Broadband Router. For example, if the Broadband Router is set to 192.168.0.1, change the IP address of your computer to 192.168.0.15 or another unique IP Address that corresponds to the 192.168.0.X subnet. Follow the instructions outlined in the Appendix section labeled “Console Mode” to check the basic settings of your Broadband Router. You can verify the IP Address of the Broadband Router to make sure that your computers IP Address are set correctly.
ISP Connection Problems I can access the Broadband Router, but I can’t connect to my ISP. Cause: § Your DSL or Cable modem is not functioning correctly. § The cable is connected from the WAN port of the Broadband Router to your DSL or Cable modem. § The wrong connection type is used in Setup. § The username and password is not input correctly. § If using @Home service, the computer name is not input correctly. § Your ISP may only allow one MAC address to access the Internet.
Internet Application Problems My online game does not work. Cause: § The NAT table has filled up. § The correct settings have not been used to open the correct ports for your application. § The unit has stopped working or crashed. Resolution: § If you are trying to connect to game servers and your connection has stopped working, wait a few minutes or turn the unit off and then on again. Games send out many requests to many different servers trying to find the best game server for your connection.
My E-Mail program doesn’t receive my E-Mail Cause: § The Domain Suffix is not set correctly. Resolution: § Some email applications require you to enter the Domain Suffix when you configure your network and TCP/IP settings. The Domain Suffix is the unique identifier for your email server. The Domain Suffix is the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) address of the email server you are using. Your cable modem or DSL provider usually lists it somewhere on your invoice.
Wireless Troubleshooting Can’t access the Broadband Router from a wireless network card Cause: § Settings are not the same among each wireless adapter. § Out of range. § IP Address is not set correctly. Resolution: § Make sure that the Mode, SSID, Channel and encryption settings are set the same on each wireless adapter. The default SSID and Channel that the Wireless Broadband Router uses is “default” and “6” respectively.
Appendix 1 - Using PING In Windows, Microsoft has provided a small utility called PING that can be used to troubleshoot your IP address and connection. The PING utility is used mainly to test the connection between your computer and a client computer. Using the PING utility to check a connection can be helpful in determining where the problem is, whether it be your Broadband Router, your DSL or Cable modem, or your ISP.
§ website. If any one of these attempts results in an unsuccessful PING, your connection is not complete. If a PING is unsuccessful between you and your DSL or Cable modem, then your connection is not setup correctly. If it is unsuccessful when PINGing your ISP or an Internet site, then your connection is setup correctly but there is a problem with your ISP or the Internet site you tried to PING is unavailable. The screen shown below is an example of an unsuccessful PING. C:\>ping 192.168.0.1 Pinging 192.
Appendix 2 - Using WINIPCFG In Microsoft Windows versions 95 through Me, Microsoft has provided a small utility called WINIPCFG that can be used to troubleshoot your IP address and connection. The WINIPCFG utility is used mainly to view, release and renew your IP Address configuration. Windows NT (including Windows 2000) has a similar utility called IPCONFIG that can be used to perform similar tasks.
Internet. If you are using DHCP, click the Release and then the Renew buttons to receive the correct settings. If you manually set your network settings, make sure that the IP Address of your Broadband Router is set in the Gateway portion of the TCP/IP settings in your network settings. § Click on "More Info" to display additional IP information. The important settings to watch for in this screen are in the Host Information box.
correct DNS information. Also check the DHCP server box to make sure that you are connected to the right DHCP server.
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Technical Specifications Standards: • IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet • IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet • ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation Protocols Supported: • TCP • IP • NAT • UDP • PPPoE • DHCP (Client and Server) Management: • Web-Based Ports: • LAN: NWay 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet • WAN: 10BASE-T • RS-232 (DB-9) Serial Additional details available at D-Link’s web site (www.dlink.com).
Wireless Specifications General Wireless Specifications: • IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN, Wi-Fi Compatible Access Point Frequency Band: • 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (subject to local regulation) Access Point Number of Channel: • USA & Canada: 11 Access Point Frequency Range: • 5 Mbps Access Point Data Rate: • 11 Mbps • 5.
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