D Link DI524D1 AirPlus G 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Router User Manual DI 624 071003

D Link Corporation AirPlus G 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Router DI 624 071003

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26Using the Configuration MenuAdvanced > Filters > Domain BlockingFilters-Domain Blocking-Blocked Domains-PermittedDomains-Domain Blocking is used to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers fromaccessing specific domains on the Internet. Domain blocking will deny all requests to aspecific domain such as http and ftp. It can also allow computers to access specificsites and deny all other sites.Select the filter you wish to use; in this case, Domain Blockingwas chosen.Disabled-Allow-Deny-Enter the Permitted Domains in this field.Enter the Blocked Domains in this field.Select Disabled to disable Domain Blocking.Allows users to access all domains except Blocked Domains.Denies users access to all domains exceptPermitted Domains.(continued)
27Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Advanced > FirewallFirewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passingthrough the DI-524. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings.You can create more detailed access rules for the DI-524. When virtual services arecreated and enabled, it will also display in Firewall Rules. Firewall Rules contain allnetwork firewall rules pertaining to IP (Internet Protocol).In the Firewall Rules List at the bottom of the screen, the priorities of the rules arefrom top (highest priority) to bottom (lowest priority.)Note:The DI-524 MAC Address filtering rules have precedence over the Firewall Rules.Firewall Rules- Enable or disable the Firewall.Name- Enter the name.Action- Allow or Deny.Source- Enter the IP Address range.Schedule- Select Always or enter the Time Range.Destination- Enter the IP Address range, the Protocol,and the Port Range.
28Advanced > DMZUsing the Configuration Menu (continued)If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind theDI-524, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows acomputer 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 aclient to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety ofsecurity risks, so only use this option as a last resort.DMZ- Enable or Disable the DMZ. The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)allows a single computer to be exposed to the internet. Bydefault the DMZ is disabled.IP Address- Enter the IP Address of the computer to be in the DMZ.
29Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Advanced > PerformancePreamble Type- Select Short or Long Preamble. The Preamble defines thelength of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a com-mon technique for detecting data transmission errors) for com-munication between the wireless router and the roaming wire-less network adapters. Auto is the default setting. Note: Highnetwork traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type.Beacon Interval- Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize awireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting andis recommended.RTS Threshold- This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If inconsis-tent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should bemade.Fragmentation- The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, deter-mines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceedingthe 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission.2346 is the default setting.DTIM interval- (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is the default setting. ADTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window forlistening to broadcast and multicast messages.WirelessPerformance-Displayed in this win-dow are the WirelessPerformance fea-tures for the AccessPoint portion of theDI-524.
30Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Tools> AdminAt this page, the DI-524 administrator can change the system password. There are twoaccounts that can access the Broadband Router’s Web-Management interface. Theyare admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. Usercan only view the settings but cannot make any changes.Remote Management- Remote management allows the DI-524 to be configured fromthe Internet by a web browser. A username and password is still required to access theWeb-Management interface. In general, only a member of your network can browse thebuilt-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. This feature enables you to performAdministrator tasks from the remote (Internet) host.IP Address- The Internet IP address of the computer that has access to the BroadbandRouter. If you input an asterisk (*) into this field, then any computer will be able to accessthe Router. Putting an asterisk (*) into this field would present a security risk and is notrecommended.Port- The port number used to access the Broadband Router.Example- http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the BroadbandRouter and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Mangement interface.Administrator-Password-admin is the Administrator login name.Enter the password and enter again to confirm.User-Password-user is the User login name.Enter the password and enter again to confirm.
31Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Tools > TimeTime Zone- Select the Time Zone from the pull-down menu.DaylightSaving- To select Daylight Saving time manually, select enabled or dis-abled, and enter a start date and an end date for daylight savingtime.Set the Time- To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields forthe Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click Set Time.DefaultNTP Server- NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes com-puter clock times in a network of computers.This field is optional.
32Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Tools > SystemThe current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The savedfile or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the Broadband Router. To reloada system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate thesystem file to be used. You may also reset the Broadband Router back to factory set-tings by clicking on Restore.Click Save to save the current settings to the local Hard Drive.Click Browse to find the settings, then click Load.Save Settings toLocal Hard Drive-Load Settings fromLocal Hard Drive-Restore to FactoryDefault Settings- Click Restore to restore the factory default settings.Browse
33Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Tools > FirmwareYou can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want touse is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to browse the local harddrive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link supportsite for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware up-grades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.Firmware Upgrade-Browse-Click on the link in this screen to find out if there is an updatedfirmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive.After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse inthis window to locate the firmware update on your hard drive.Click Apply to complete the firmware upgrade.Browse
34Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Tools > MiscPing Test-RestartDevice-BlockWANPing-Discard Ping fromWAN side-VPNPassThrough-PPTP- select Enabled or DisabledIPSec- select Enabled or DisabledThe Ping Test is used tosend Ping packets to test ifa computer is on theInternet. Enter the IP Ad-dress that you wish to Ping,and click Ping.If you choose to block WANPing, the WAN IP Addressof the DI-524 will not respondto pings. Blocking the Pingmay provide some extra se-curity from hackers.The DI-524 supports VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-throughfor both PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) and IPSec(IP Security). Once VPN pass-through is enabled, there is noneed to open up virtual services. Multiple VPN connections canbe made through the DI-524. This is useful when you have manyVPN clients on the LAN network.Click Reboot to restart theDI-524.Click Enabled to block theWAN ping.UPNP-GamingMode-DynamicDNS-To use the Universal Plug and Play feature click on Enabled. UPNPprovides compatibility with networking equipment, software and periph-erals of the over 400 vendors that cooperate in the Plug and Play forum.Gaming mode allows a form of pass-through for certain Internet Games.If you are using Xbox, Playstation2 or a PC, make sure you are usingthe latest firmware and Gaming Mode is enabled. To utilize GamingMode, click Enabled. If you are not using a Gaming application, it isrecommended that you Disable Gaming Mode.Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain namelinked to a changing IP Address. This is a useful feature since manycomputers do not use a static IP address.
35Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Status > Device InfoThis page displays the current information for the DI-524. It will display the LAN, WAN,and MAC address information.If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button anda Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and useRenew to connect to your ISP.If your WAN connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect buttonwill be displayed. Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect toestablish the PPPoE connection.This window will show the DI-524’s working status:IP Address: WAN/Public IP AddressSubnet Mask: WAN/Public Subnet MaskGateway: WAN/Public Gateway IP AddressDomain Name Server: WAN/Public DNS IP AddressWAN Status: WAN Connection StatusWireless-WAN-MAC Address: Displays the MAC addressSSID: Displays the current SSIDChannel: Displays the current channelWEP: Indicates whether WEP is enabled or disabledIP Address: LAN/Private IP Address of the DI-524Subnet Mask: LAN/Private Subnet Mask of the DI-524LAN-
36The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on theRouter. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the logfiles under Log Settings.Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Status > LogView Log-DI-754First 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 log.
37Using the Configuration Menu (continued)Status > Log > Log SettingsNot only does the Broadband Router display the logs of activities and events, it can setupto send these logs to another location.The address of the SMTP server that will be used to send the logs.The email address to which the logs will be sent.Click on Send Mail Now to send the email.SMTP Server/IP Address -Email Address -
38Status > WirelessUsing the Configuration Menu (continued)Status > StatsThe screen above displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of pack-ets that pass through the DI-524 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counterwill reset if the device is rebooted.The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. Thistable also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wirelessclient.Click on Help at any time, for more information.
39Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPIn this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, usingMicrosoft Windows XP.Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.comand http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networkingcomputers using Windows 2000, ME or 98.Go to Start>Control Panel>Network ConnectionsSelect Set up a home or small office networkNetworking BasicsWhen this screen appears, Click Next.
40Please follow all the instructions in this window:Networking BasicsClick NextIn the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computerconnects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown.Click Next
41Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.)Networking BasicsClick NextEnter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the sameWorkgroup name.Click Next
42Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.Networking BasicsWhen the changes are complete, click Next.Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer.This may take a few minutes.
43Networking BasicsIn the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create aNetwork Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of thecomputers on your network. Click Next.Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.Click Next.
44Networking BasicsPlease read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you completethe Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the NetworkSetup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files.
45Networking BasicsPlease read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete theNetwork Setup Wizard.The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restartthe computer.You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the NetworkSetup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the NetworkSetup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
46Networking BasicsNaming your ComputerTo 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 ComputerName Tab in the SystemProperties window.You may enter aComputer Description ifyou wish; this field isoptional.To rename the computerand join a domain, ClickChange.
47Networking BasicsNaming your ComputerIn this window, enter theComputer name.Select Workgroup and enterthe name of the Workgroup.All computers on your networkmust have the sameWorkgroup name.Click OK.Checking the IP Address in Windows XPThe wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Ad-dress range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.) Tocheck on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following:Right-click on theLocal AreaConnection iconin the task bar.Click on Status.
48Networking BasicsChecking the IP Address in Windows XPThis window will appear.Click theSupport tabClick CloseAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addressesto 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 assignStatic IP Addresses.If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a Static IPAddress, please follow these instructions:Go to StartDouble-click onControl Panel
49Networking BasicsAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000Double-click onNetworkConnectionsDouble-click onPropertiesRight-click on Local AreaConnections
50 Input your IP address andsubnet mask. (The IPAddresses on your networkmust be within the samerange. For example, if onecomputer has an IP Addressof 192.168.0.2, the othercomputers should have IPAddresses that aresequential, like 192.168.0.3and 192.168.0.4. The subnetmask must be the same forall the computers on thenetwork.)Networking BasicsAssigning a Static IP Addressin Windows XP/2000 Input your DNS serveraddresses. (Note: If youare entering a DNSserver, you must enter theIP Address of the DefaultGateway.)The DNS server information will be suppliedby your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)Click OKClick on Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)Click Properties Select Use the following IPaddress in the InternetProtocol (TCP/IP) Propertieswindow (shown below)

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