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DI-724U User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents ............................................................................... 4 Minimum System Requirements .............................................................. 4 Introduction ...................................................................................... 5 Features and Benefits .......................................................................... 6 Hardware Overview ..........................................
DI-724U User’s Manual Table of Contents Time..............................................................................................................38 System .........................................................................................................40 Firmware.......................................................................................................41 DDNS ............................................................................................................42 Misc. ..
DI-724U User’s Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DI-724U Wireless G QoS Router CAT-5 Ethernet Cable (All the DI-724U’s Ethernet ports are Auto-MDIX) Power Adapter (5.0V, 2.5A) CD-ROM with Software and Manual Quick Installation Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DI-724U User’s Manual Introduction Introduction The D-Link DI-724U Wireless 108G QoS Router is an 802.11g high-performance, wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most routers, the DI-724U provides data transfers at up to 108Mbps (compared to the standard 54Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products.
DI-724U User’s Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 108Mbps*. Backwards compatible with the 802.
Hardware Overview DI-724U User’s Manual Hardware Overview Connections All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is labeled DC 5V 2.5A with a single jack socket to supply power to the DI-724U. Reset Button Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Auto MDI/MDIX WAN Port USB Port Connection for a USB printer.
Hardware Overview DI-724U User’s Manual LEDs USB LED WAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED will blink during data transmission. A solid light indicates a connection on the USB port. This LED will blink during data transmission. WAN LED A solid light indicates a connection on the WAN Port. This LED will blink during data transmission. LOCAL NETWORK LED A solid green light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4.
DI-724U User’s Manual Wireless Basics 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.
DI-724U User’s Manual Wireless Basics Standards-Based Technology The DI-724U Wireless 108G QoS Router utilizes the 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54Mbps* 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.
DI-724U User’s Manual Getting Started Getting Started Please remember that D-Link Wireless 108G 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 You will need broadband Internet access. (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office) 2 3 Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your DI-724U, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the Web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI-724U. The DI-724U’s default IP Address is shown below: http://192.168.0.1 Open the Web browser. Type in the IP Address of the Router (http://192.168.0.1). Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI-724U, make sure to enter the correct IP Address.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Home The Advanced tab provides the following configuration options: Wizard, Wireless, WAN, LAN, and DHCP. Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. Home > Wizard These buttons appear on most of the configuration screens in this section. Please click on the appropriate button at the bottom of each screen after you have made a configuration change.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Wireless Home > Wireless Wireless Radio: This gives you the option to turn off the wireless portion of the router. By default this feature is on. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. Channel: 6 is the default channel.
DI-724U User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Transmission Rate: This allows you to specify the rate at which wireless clients are allowed to connect to the router at. Default is set to Auto. 802.11g Only Mode: If all of the wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in 802.11g mode, you can improve performance slightly by enabling this mode. If you want to connect 802.11b devices to this router, leave this option disabled.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual WAN Dynamic IP Address Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address Dynamic IP Address: A method of connection where the your ISP assigns your IP address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some ISP’s require you to make some settings on your side before your router can connect to the Internet. Host Name: The Host Name is optional, but some ISPs may require it. The Host Name identifies your router to the ISP’s server.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Primary DNS Server: Secondary DNS Server: MTU: The IP address of the Domain Name Server. Your ISP will provide this information if it is required; otherwise, leave this box set to 0.0.0.0. This is optional. The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is a parameter that determines the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to the WAN. If LAN devices send larger packets, the router will break them into smaller packets.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual 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 octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual PPPoE Home > WAN > PPPoE Please be sure to remove any existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers. 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: D-Link Systems, Inc. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual User Name: Password: Verify Password: This value is provided by agreement between you and the ISP. This value is provided by agreement between you and the ISP. Re-enter the password. Service Name: Service Name is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. If your ISP provides a Service Name, enter the provided value here.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual LAN 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-724U. These settings 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: Default Subnet Mask: The IP address of your router on the local area network.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual DHCP Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DI-724U 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-724U.
DI-724U User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Always Broadcast: If all the computers on the LAN successfully obtain their IP addresses from the router’s DHCP server as expected, this option can remain disabled. However, if one of the computers on the LAN fails to obtain an IP address from the router’s DHCP server, it may have an old DHCP client that incorrectly turns off the broadcast flag of DHCP packets.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Advanced The Advanced tab provides the following configuration options: Virtual Server, Applications, Port Fowarding, StreamEngine, Filters, Parental Control, Firewall, DMZ, Performance and Schedules. Virtual Server Advanced > Virtual Server The DI-724U can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Virtual Server: Here you can add a new Virtual Server List entry or edit an existing one. Name: Assign a meaningful name to the virtual server, for example Web Server. Private IP: The IP address of the system on your internal network that will provide the virtual service, for example 192.168.0.50. Protocol Type: Select the protocol used by the service. Private Port: The port that will be used on your internal network.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Example #2: If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by WAN port 2100 and only during the weekends, you would need to enable it as such. FTP server is on LAN computer 192.168.0.30. FTP uses port 21, TCP. Name: FTP Server Private IP: 192.168.0.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferences, 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-724U.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Port Fowarding Advanced > Port Fowarding Multiple connections are required by some applications, such as internet games, video conferencing, Internet telephony, and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). The Port Forwarding section is used to open multiple ports or a range of ports in your router and redirect data through those ports to a single PC on your network.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual IP Address: Enter the local network IP address of the system hosting the game server, for example 192.168.0.50. TCP Ports to Open: Enter the TCP ports to open. [6159-6180, 99] UDP Ports to Open: Enter the UDP ports to open. [6159-6180, 99] Firewall Rule: Select a firewall rule that controls access as needed for this port forwarding rule.
DI-724U User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Dynamic Fragmentation: This option should be enabled when you have a slow Internet uplink. It helps to reduce the impact that large low priority network packets can have on more urgent ones by breaking the large packets into several smaller packets. Automatic Uplink Speed: When enabled, this option causes the router to automatically measure the useful uplink bandwidth each time the WAN interface is re-established (after a reboot, for example).
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Filters MAC Filters Advanced > Filters > MAC Filters Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network. 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. IP Filters: The Filters section allows you to control access in and out of devices on your network.
DI-724U User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Parental Control URL Blocking Advanced > Parental Control > URL Blocking URL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing all websites except for permitted domains. A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet. If any part of the URL contains the allowed word, the website will be accessible to LAN computers. To use this feature, enter the text string to be allowed and click Apply.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Firewall Advanced > Firewall Firewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the DI-724U. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the DI-724U. Firewall Rules contain all network firewall rules pertaining to IP (Internet Protocol).
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual DMZ Advanced > DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DI-724U, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes. Enter the IP address of the internal computer that will be the DMZ host.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Performance Advanced > Performance Transmit Power: Normally the wireless transmitter operates at 100% power. In some circumstances, however, there might be a need to isolate specific frequencies to a smaller area. By reducing the power of the radio, you can prevent transmissions from reaching beyond your corporate/home office or designated wireless area. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless router to synchronize wireless devices.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Schedule Advanced > Schedule Schedules define the times with other rules are in force. For example, if you want to restrict web access to Mon-Fri from 3pm to 8pm, you could create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri and enter a Start Time of 3pm and End Time of 8pm. Name: Give the schedule a name that is meaningful to you, such as “Weekday rule”.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Tools The Tools tab provides the following options: Admin, Time, System, Firmware, DDNS, Misc, and Print Server. Admin Tools > Admin At this page, the DI-724U 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.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Port: The port that you will use to address the management interface from the Internet. For example, if you choose port 1080 here, then, to access the router from the Internet, you would use a URL of the form: http://my.domain.com:1080/. Remote Admin Firewall Rule: Select a firewall rule that controls access as needed for this admin port.
DI-724U User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Automatic: Select this option if you want the router’s clock synchronized to a Network Time Server over the Internet. If you are using schedules or logs, this is the best way to ensure that the schedules and logs are kept accurate. NTP Server: Select a Network Time Server for synchronization. You can type in the address of a time server. If your ISP offers a Network Time Server, that is the best choice.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual System Tools > System 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.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Save Configuration To Wireless Network Setup Wizard: If your PC’s operating system is Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later and you are using Windows Internet Explorer (IE) as your browser (or any browser that supports ActiveX controls), you can use this option to save key parts of the router’s current wireless security settings to your PC with Windows Connect Now (WCN) technology.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual DDNS Tools >DDNS DDNS: The Dynamic DNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc.) using a domain provided by a dynamic DNS service provider with your dynamically assigned IP address. Enabled/Disabled: Enable this option only if you have your own domain name registered with a dynamic DNS service provider. Server Address: Select a dynamic DNS service provider from the pull-down list. Host Name: Enter your host name.
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DI-724U User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Reboot: Clicking the Reboot button will restart the router. This is useful for restarting when you are not near the router. Discard PING from WAN Side: If you enable this option, you are causing the router not to respond to ping commands to the public WAN IP address of the router. Pinging public WAN IP addresses is a common method used by hackers to test whether your WAN IP address is valid.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Print Server Tools >Print Server The router can support both “TCP Raw” and “LPD/LPR” printing protocols. Enable one or both as required by the devices on the LAN. Raw Port Printing: Causes the router to support TCP raw (also known as Port 9100). Printers are identified by port numbers (9100 being the customary starting port number). This option must be enabled for the Print Wizard to function.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Status The Advanced tab provides the following options: Device Information, Log, Statististics, Wireless, and Print Server. Device Info Status > Device Information This page displays the current information for the DI-724U. It will display the LAN, WAN and Wireless LAN. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual This window will show the DI-724U’s working status: LAN: MAC Address: The Ethernet ID of the wireless client. IP Address: The LAN-side IP address of the client.
DI-724U User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Log Status > 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 Settings. What to Veiw: Select the kinds of events that you want to view. • Firewall and Security • System • Router Status View Levels: Select the level of events that you want to view.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-724U User’s Manual Stats Status > Statistics The screen above displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DI-724U on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Refresh: Transmit: D-Link Systems, Inc. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The number of packets received by the router. The number of packets sent from the router.
Troubleshooting DI-724U User’s Manual Wireless Status > Wireless The wireless section allows you to view information about the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless router. MAC Address: IP Address: The Ethernet ID (MAC address) of the wireless client. The LAN-side IP address of the client. Mode: The transmission standard being used by the client. Values are 11b, or 11g for 802.11b, or 802.11g respectively. Rate: The actual transmission rate of the client in megabits per second.
Troubleshooting DI-724U User’s Manual Print Server Status > Print Server Printer Status: Shows the status of the printer attached to the router. Raw TCP Port Printing: Shows the “IP Address” and “TCP Port” values that you need to enter when you configure your computer to use the printer in TCP Raw mode. LPD/LPR Printing: Shows the “IP Address” and “Queue Name” values that you need to enter when you configure your computer to use the printer in LPR/LPD mode. D-Link Systems, Inc. Downloaded from www.
DI-724U User’s Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DI-724U Wireless G QoS Router. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems. Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DI-724U Wireless G QoS Router. 1. The computer used to configure the DI-724U cannot access the Configuration menu.
Troubleshooting DI-724U User’s Manual 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. To check this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar select View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear. Please make sure you have selected the correct available network, as shown in the illustrations below.
DI-724U User’s Manual Troubleshooting 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using. Go to Start > My Computer > Properties. Select the Hardware Tab. Click Device Manager. D-Link Systems, Inc. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Troubleshooting DI-724U User’s Manual Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWL-G650M Wireless 108G MIMO Notebook Adapter. (In this example we use the DWL-G650M; you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.) Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link 108G MIMO DWL-G650M Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK.
DI-724U User’s Manual Troubleshooting 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products. 5.
DI-724U User’s Manual Troubleshooting 7. I forgot my encryption key. Reset the DI-724U to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on your network to their default settings. You may do this by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit. You will lose the current configuration settings. 8. Resetting the DI-724U to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DI-724U to the factory default settings.
DI-724U User’s Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.
DI-724U User’s Manual Technical Specifications Status LAN (10/100) WLAN (Wireless Connection) WAN Physical Dimensions: L = 7.56 inches (192mm) W = 4.65 inches (118mm) H = 1.22 inches (31mm) Wireless Transmit Power: 15dBm ± 2dB Security: WPA- WiFi Protected Access (64-,128-WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) External Antenna Type: Singal detachable antenna Modulation Technology: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Power Input: Ext.
DI-724U User’s Manual Technical Specifications 6 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Receiver Sensitivity: 108Mbps 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -71dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -71dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -78dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -82dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -85dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -87dBm 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -85dBm 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -90dBm 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -91dBm 5.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions 1 Why can’t I access the Web-based configuration? When entering the IP Address of the DI-724U (192.168.0.1), you are not connecting to the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility builtin to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility. To resolve difficulties accessing a Web utility, please follow the steps below.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions What´s the difference between a crossover cable and a straight-through cable? The wiring in crossover and straight-through cables are different. The two types of cable have different purposes for different LAN configurations. EIA/TIA 568A/568B define the wiring standards and allow for two different wiring color codes as illustrated in the following diagram.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 2: Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls like Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, etc. might block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it. Step 3: Configure your Internet settings. Go to Start>Settings>Control Panel. Double click the Internet Options Icon.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Nothing should be checked. Click OK. Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK. Go to the desktop and close any open windows. Step 4: Check your IP Address. Your computer must have an IP Address in the same range of the device you are attempting to configure. Most D-Link devices use the 192.168.0.X range. How can I find my IP Address in Windows 95, 98, or ME? Click on Start, then click on Run.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions The IP Configuration window will appear, displaying your Ethernet Adapter Information. Select your adapter from the drop down menu. If you do not see your adapter in the drop down menu, your adapter is not properly installed. After selecting your adapter, it will display your IP Address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Click OK to close the IP Configuration window. How can I find my IP Address in Windows 2000/XP? Click on Start and select Run.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions From the Command Prompt, enter ipconfig. It will return your IP Address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Type exit to close the command prompt. Make sure you take note of your computer´s Default Gateway IP Address. The Default Gateway is the IP Address of the D-Link router. By default, it should be 192.168.0.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Click Specify an IP Address. Enter in an IP Address that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP Address on your router. Example: If the router´s LAN IP Address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP Address 192.168.0.X where X is between 2-99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Click on the Gateway tab. Enter the LAN IP Address of your router here (192.168.0.1). Click Add when finished. D-Link Systems, Inc. Downloaded from www.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Click on the DNS Configuration tab. Click Enable DNS. Type in a Host (can be any word). Under DNS server search order, enter the LAN IP Address of your router (192.168.0.1). Click Add. Click OK twice. When prompted to reboot your computer, click Yes. After you reboot, the computer will now have a static, private IP Address. D-Link Systems, Inc. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 2000? Right-click on My Network Places and select Properties. Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network card and select Properties. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Click Use the following IP Address and enter an IP Address that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP Address on your router. Example: If the router´s LAN IP Address is 192.168.0.
Frequently Asked Questions DI-724U User’s Manual The Secondary DNS is not needed or enter a DNS server from your ISP. Click OK twice. You may be asked if you want to reboot your computer. Click Yes. How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP? Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network connections. See the second step for assigning a static IP address in Windows 2000 and continue from there. Step 5: Access the Web management.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 2: Click the Home tab and click the WAN button. Dynamic IP Address is the default value, however, if Dynamic IP Address is not selected as the WAN type, select Dynamic IP Address by clicking on the radio button. Click on Apply and then Continue to save the changes. Step 3: Power cycle the cable modem and router. Turn the cable modem off (first) . Turn the router off Leave them off for 2 minutes.** Turn the cable modem on (first).
Frequently Asked Questions DI-724U User’s Manual Static Cable Connection Step 1: Log into the web based configuration by typing in the IP Address of the router (default:192.168.0.1) in your web browser. The username is admin (all lowercase) and the password is blank (nothing). Step 2: Click the Home tab and click the WAN button. Select Static IP Address and enter your static settings obtained from the ISP in the fields provided. If you do not know your settings, you must contact your ISP.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 3 How can I setup my router to work with DSL or any PPPoE connection? Make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. Step 1: Upgrade Firmware if needed. (Please visit the D-Link tech support website at: http://support.dlink.com for the latest firmware upgrade information.) Step 2: Take a paperclip and perform a hard reset.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 9: Turn off your DSL modem for 2-3 minutes. Turn back on. Once the modem has established a link to your ISP, plug the power back into the D-Link router. Wait about 30 seconds and log back into the router. Step 10: Click on the Status tab in the web configuration where you can view the device info. Under WAN, click Connect. Click Continue when prompted.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 4 Can I use my D-Link Broadband Router to share my Internet connection provided by AOL DSL Plus? In most cases yes. AOL DSL+ may use PPPoE for authentication bypassing the client software. If this is the case, then our routers will work with this service. Please contact AOL if you are not sure. To set up your router: Step 1: Log into the web-based configuration (192.168.0.1) and configure the WAN side to use PPPoE.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 3: Check Enabled to activate entry. Step 4: Enter a name for your virtual server entry. Step 5: Next to Private IP, enter the IP Address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Step 6: Choose Protocol Type - either TCP or UDP. Step 7: Enter the port information next to Private Port and Public Port. The private and public ports are usually the same.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 6 What is DMZ? Demilitarized Zone: In computer networks, a DMZ (demilitarized zone) is a computer host or small network inserted as a neutral zone between a company´s private network and the outside public network. It prevents outside users from getting direct access to a server that has company data. (The term comes from the geographic buffer zone that was set up between North Korea and South Korea following the UN police action in the early 1950s.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 2: Log into the web based configuration of the router by typing in the IP Address of the router (default:192.168.0.1) in your web browser. The username is admin (all lowercase) and the password is blank (nothing) Step 3: Click the Advanced tab and then click on the DMZ button. Select Enable and type in the IP Address you found in step 1. Step 4: Click Apply and then Continue to save the changes.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 8 How do I open a range of ports on my DI-724U using Port Forwarding? Step 1: Access the router’s Web configuration by entering the router’s IP Address in your Web browser. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.1. Login using your password. The default username is “admin” and the password is blank. If you are having difficulty accessing Web management, please see the first question in this section.
Frequently Asked Questions DI-724U User’s Manual 9 What are virtual servers? A Virtual Server is defined as a service port, and all requests to this port will be redirected to the computer specified by the server IP. For example, if you have an FTP Server (port 21) at 192.168.0.5, a Web server (port 80) at 192.168.0.6, and a VPN server at 192.168.0.7, then you need to specify the following virtual server mapping table: Server IP Enable 21 192.168.0.5 X 80 192.168.0.6 X 1723 192.168.0.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 3: Enter the information as seen below. The Private IP is the IP Address of the computer on your local network that you want to connect to. Step 4: The first entry will read as shown above. Step 5: Click Apply and then click Continue. Step 6: Create a second entry as shown below: D-Link Systems, Inc. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Frequently Asked Questions DI-724U User’s Manual Step 7: Click Apply and then click Continue. Step 8: Run PCAnywhere from the remote site and use the WAN IP Address of the router, not your computer´s IP Address. 11 How can I use eDonkey behind my D-Link Router? You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while using eDonkey.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 3: Port Fowarding Rule: Enter the IP Address of the computer you are running eDonkey from. Enter 4661 in the first box and then 4665 in the second box. Click Always or set a schedule. Step 4: Click Apply and then Continue. D-Link Systems, Inc. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 12 How do I configure my router for KaZaA and Grokster? The following is for KaZaA, Grokster, and others using the FastTrack P2P file sharing system. In most cases, you do not have to configure anything on the router or on the Kazaa software. If you are having problems, please follow steps below: Step 1: Enter the IP Address of your router in a web browser (192.168.0.1). Step 2: Enter your username (admin) and your password (blank by default).
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 13 How do I configure my router to play Warcraft 3? You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while hosting a game in Warcraft 3. To play a game, you do not have to configure your router. Warcraft 3 (Battlenet) uses port 6112. Step 1: Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (leave blank). Step 2: Click on Advanced and then click Virtual Server.
DI-724U User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions You will need to change the port information within the Warcraft 3 software for computers #2 and up. Configure the Game Port information on each computer: Start Warcraft 3 on each computer, click Options > Gameplay. Scroll down and you should see Game Port. Enter the port number as you entered in the above steps. 14 How do I use NetMeeting with my D-Link Router? Unlike most TCP/IP applications, NetMeeting uses DYNAMIC PORTS instead of STATIC PORTS.
Appendix DI-724U User’s Manual Appendix Securing Your Network 1. Change Admin Password Changing the password to access your new router is the first step in securing your network. This can done through the Wizard or on the Admin Page of the Tools tab. There is no password by default and hackers will know this when trying to access your network. Make sure that the password you choose is not commonly known or something that is easy to guess such as your last name or your pet’s name.
DI-724U User’s Manual Appendix Glossary A Access Control List - ACL. Database of network devices that are allowed to access resources on the network. Access Point - AP. Device that allows wireless clients to connect to it and access the network Ad-hoc network - Peer-to-Peer network between wireless clients Address Resolution Protocol - ARP. Used to map MAC addresses to IP addresses so that conversions can be made in both directions.
DI-724U User’s Manual Appendix Broadcast – Transmitting data in all directions at once Browser – A program that allows you to access resources on the web and provides them to you graphically C Cable modem – A device that allows you to connect a computer up to a coaxial cable and receive Internet access from your Cable provider CardBus – A newer version of the PC Card or PCMCIA interface.
DI-724U User’s Manual Appendix Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum – DSSS. Modulation technique used by 802.11b wireless devices DNS – Domain Name System. Translates Domain Names to IP addresses DOCSIS – Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications. The standard interface for cable modems Domain name – A name that is associated with an IP address Download – To send a request from one computer to another and have the file transmitted back to the requesting computer DSL – Digital Subscriber Line.
DI-724U User’s Manual Appendix H H.323 – A standard that provides consistency of voice and video transmissions and compatibility for videoconferencing devices Half-duplex – Data cannot be transmitted and received at the same time Hashing – Transforming a string of characters into a shorter string with a predefined length Hexadecimal – Characters 0-9 and A-F HomePNA – Networking over telephone lines HomeRF – Networking standard that combines 802.
DI-724U User’s Manual Appendix IPsec – Internet Protocol Security IPv6 – Internet Protocol Version 6 uses 128-bit addresses and was developed to solve the problem that we face of running out of IP version 4 addresses IPX – Internetwork Packet Exchange is a networking protocol developed by Novell to enable their Netware clients and servers to communicate ISP – Internet Service Provider J Java – A programming language used to create programs and applets for web pages K Kbps – Kilobits per second Kbyte - K
DI-724U User’s Manual Appendix Multicast – Sending data from one device to many devices on a network N NAT – Network Address Translation allows many private IP addresses to connect to the Internet, or another network, through one IP address NetBEUI – NetBIOS Extended User Interface is a Local Area Network communication protocol.
DI-724U User’s Manual Appendix Preamble – Used to synchronize communication timing between devices on a network Q QoS – Quality of Service R RADIUS – Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service allows for remote users to dial into a central server and be authenticated in order to access resources on a network Rendezvous – Apple’s version of UPnP, which allows for devices on a network to discover each other and be connected without the need to configure any settings Repeater – Retransmits the signal of an
DI-724U User’s Manual Appendix TFTP – Trivial File Transfer Protocol is a utility used for transferring files that is simpler to use than FTP but with less features Throughput – The amount of data that can be transferred in a given time period Traceroute – A utility displays the routes between you computer and specific destination U UDP – User Datagram Protocol UNC – Universal Naming Convention allows for shares on computers to be identified without having to know what storage device it’s on Unicast – Commu
Contacting Technical Support DI-724U User’s Manual Contacting 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 web site, or by phone.
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DI-724U User’s Manual Warranty Warranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary. Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy.
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DI-724U User’s Manual Warranty FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
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