Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance > 802.11g (continued) CTS Mode- CTS (Clear To Send) is a function used to minimize collisions among wireless devices on a wireless local area network (LAN). CTS will make sure the wireless network is clear before a wireless client attempts to send wireless data. Enabling CTS will add overhead and may lower wireless throughput. None- CTS is typically used in a pure 802.11g environment.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools> Admin (continued) Remote Management Remote Management allows the DI-774 to be configured from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password is still required to access the Web-Management interface. In general, only a member of your network can browse the built-in web pages to perform “Administrator” tasks. This feature enables you to perform “Administrator” tasks from the remote (Internet) host.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > System System Settings Save Settings to Local Hard Drive- Click Save to save the current settings to the local Hard Drive Load Settings from Local Hard Drive- Click Browse to find the settings, then click Load Restore to Factory Default Settings- Click Restore to restore the factory default settings 33
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Firmware Firmware Upgrade- Browse- Click on the link in this screen to find out if there is an updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse in this window to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Apply to complete the firmware upgrade.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Misc DDNSDynamic Domain Name System is a method to keep domain names linked to changing IP Addresses. In this way, changing IP Addresses (e.g., via DHCP) will not interfere with network connectivity. Ping Test- The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info Device Information- This screen displays information about the DI-774 Status > Log View Log- This screen displays the activity on the DI-774 Log Settings- For advanced features, click on Log Settings 36
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Log > Log Settings SMTP Server/ IP Address- Enter the proper SMTP Server information or the IP Address Email Address- Enter the email address of the recipient who will receive the email logs. Log Type- The administrator can specify which surveillance they want to log. Check mark the box for specific activities.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats Traffic Statistics- Displays the receive and transmit packets that are passing through the DI-774. Click on Refresh, for the most recent information. Click Reset to reset the counters back to zero. Status > Wireless Connected Wireless Client List- Displays the wireless clients that are connected to the Access Point function of the DI-774.
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Help Help- Displays the complete Help menu. For help at anytime, click the Help tab in the Configuration menu.
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 option that fits your needs. 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.
Networking Basics 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. Click Yes to restart the computer. 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. ! To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change.
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. ! Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.
Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. ! Click the Support tab ! Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 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.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 ! Double-click on Network Connections ! Right-click on Local Area Connections ! Double-click on Properties 50
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 ! Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) ! Click Properties ! 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.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX ! Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences ! cClick on Network ! Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu ! Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu ! Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the appropriate fields ! Input the Domain Name Server address. Your ISP (Internet Service Provider) will provide the IP address of the DNS Server.
Networking Basics Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX ! Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences ! Click on Network ! Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu ! Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu ! Click Apply Now ! The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few seconds 53
Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 ! Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or Acess Point, as shown. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98 ! Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this will appear. Type ping xxx.
Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DI-774 Wireless Broadband 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-774 Wireless Broadband Router. 1.The computer used to configure the DI-774 cannot access the Configuration menu.
Troubleshooting 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.
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.
Troubleshooting ! Double-click on Network Adapters ! Right-click on D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (In this example, the DWL-A650 is used; you may be using another network adapter, but the procedure will remain the same.
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.
Troubleshooting 7. Resetting the DI-774 to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DI-774 to the factory default settings. Remember that DLink Air Xpert products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings.
