D Link IR400A1 RangeBooster G Router User Manual Manual Part 4

D Link Corporation RangeBooster G Router Manual Part 4

Manual Part 4

59D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSchedulesEnter a name for the new schedule rule.Choose All Week to have the schedule run every day, or choose Select Day(s) to have the schedule run only on particular days. If Select Day(s) is selected, please use the checkboxes directly below to specify the individual days.Tick this check box if the new schedule rule applies to the full 24-hour period for the days selected.If the new schedule rule does not apply to the full 24-hour period, make sure the All Day - 24 hrs checkbox is unticked and enter a specic beginning and ending time for the schedule to run.Name:Day(s):All Day - 24 hrs:Start Time/End Time:The Schedules screen allows the user to manage schedule rules for various rewall and parental control features. Once you have nished conguring or creating a schedule rule, click the Save Settings button at the top of the window.
60D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationLog SettingsClick on the Save button link on this window to save the current log le to your local hard drive.Tick the checkbox(es) to specify what information will be logged: System Activity, Debug Information, Attacks, Dropped Packets, and Notice.This allows the router to send log information to a syslog server, which can be used to monitor your router’s activities. To enable this feature, tick the checkbox.Enter the IP address of the server in this box. If the syslog server is internal to your network, you can use the dropdown box (Computer Name) to automatically enter the IP address of the computer acting as your syslog server. To do so, select a computer from the dropdown box, then click the << button.Save Log File:Log Type:Enable Logging To Syslog Server:The system log displays chronological event log data specied by the router user. You can customize what data is logged and then save the log to disk. You can also send log information to a syslog server, or have the log sent to an e-mail address.
61D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationLog Settings - Email NotificationTo enable e-mail notication, tick this checkbox.Enter the e-mail address you want to appear in the From: eld when sending an e-mail of the log.Enter the e-mail address you want the log to be sent to.Enter the name of the SMTP mail server that you want to use to send your e-mails through.Tick this checkbox if your SMTP mail server requires authentication.If your SMTP server requires authentication, enter your account’s user name in this box.If your SMTP server requires authentication, enter your account’s password in this box, and enter it again in the Verify Password box.Ticking this box will set the router to e-mail the log only when the log becomes full. When this feature is enabled, you cannot use the Send Log by Schedule feature.This lets you select a schedule that will be used to determine when router logs will be sent. During the time specied by your schedule, logs will be sent to your e-mail address in 5 minute intervals. To set a schedule, you must untick the Send Log When Full checkbox.Enable Email Notication:From Email Address:To Email Address:SMTP Server Address:Enable Authentication:Account Name:Password / Verify Password:Send Log When Full:Send Log by Schedule:Email notication is a feature that sends the router log to a specied e-mail address. Log updates will be sent to the specied e-mail address automatically in 5 minute intervals, or when the log becomes full. You can also send logs according to a set schedule you can dene.
62D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationDevice InformationThis window displays the current information for the DIR-400. It will display LAN, WAN, and Wireless information.If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a DHCP Release button and a DHCP Renew button will be displayed. Use DHCP ReleaseRelease to disconnect from your ISP and use DHCP RenewRenew to connect/reconnect to your ISP. Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router.Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router.Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, and Encryption status.LAN:WAN:Wireless 802.11G:
63D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationLogFirst Page:Last Page:Previous:Next:Clear:Link to Log Settings:View the rst page of the log.View the last page of the log.View the previous page.View the next page.Clear the log.Click this button to go directly to the Log Settings window (Maintenance > Log Settings).This window allows you to view a log of activities on the router. This is especially helpful for detecting unauthorized network usage.
64D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationStatisticsActive Session The window below displays the Trafc Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-400 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The trafc counter will reset if the device is rebooted.The NAPT Active Session table displays a list of all active sessions between WAN computers and LAN computers.
65D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationWirelessThe wireless client table displays a list of currently connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of each connected wireless client.
66D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationHelpClick the desired hyperlink to view more information about how to use the router.
67D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityWireless SecurityThis section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-400 offers the following types of security:• WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key)Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key)Pre-Shared Key)• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key)Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key)Pre-Shared Key)• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)What is WEP?WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another.To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are dened by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be dened so that you can change keys easily.
68D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityConfiguring WEPIt is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Setup on the left side.2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WEP Wireless Security (basic).3. Next to Authentication, select either Shared Key or OpenOpen. Shared Key is recommended as it provides greater security when WEP is enabled.4. Select either 64Bit or 128Bit encryption from the drop-down menu next to WEP Encryption. 5. Next toNext to Default WEP Key, select WEP Key 1 and create your own WEP key. Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices. You may enter up to four different keys either using Hex or ASCII. Hex is recommended (only letters A-F and numbers 0-9 are valid). In ASCII all numbers and letters are valid..6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router.
69D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityWhat is WPA?WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The two major improvements over WEP are: • Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of TKIP.• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, is done through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specic MAC address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point.WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
70D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityConfiguring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSKIt is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Setup on the left side.2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WPA Only Wireless Security (enhanced) or Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security (enhanced).3. Next to Cipher Mode, select TKIP, AES, or Both.4. Next to PSK/EAP, select PSK.5. Next to Network Key, enter a key (passphrase). The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients.6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router.
71D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityConfiguring WPA/WPA2-PSKIt is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Setup on the left side.2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced).3. Next to Cipher Mode, select TKIP, AES, or Both.4. Next to PSK/EAP, select PSK.5. Next to Network Key, enter a key (passphrase). The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients.6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA/WPA2-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router.
72D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityConfiguring WPA, WPA2, & WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS)It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Settings on the left side.2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WPA Only Wireless Security (enhanced), Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security (enhanced), or Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced).3. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES, or Auto.4. Next to PSK/EAP, select EAP.5. Next to RADIUS Server 1 enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server.6. Next to Port, enter the port you are using for your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key.8. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address, port, and secret key.9. Click Save Settings to save your settings.Note: When using EAP mode, you cannot have WPS enabled.
73D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConnecting to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows® XPWindows® XP users may use XP’s built-in wireless utility (Zero Conguration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. orThe utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
74D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConfigure WEPIt is recommended to enable WEP encryption on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect.1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
75D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect.It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
76D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConfiguring WPA-PSKIt is recommended to enable WPA-PSK encryption on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used.2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect.1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
77D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect.It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
78D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection(WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)The DIR-400 supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista. The instructions for setting this up depend on whether you are using Windows Vista or third party software to congure the router. Initial Router Configuration for Wi-Fi ProtectionWhen you rst set up the router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and uncongured. To enjoy the benets of Wi-Fi protection, the router must be both enabled and congured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows Vista’s built-in support for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or use the traditional Ethernet approach. If you are running Windows Vista, tick the Enable checkbox on the Wireless Network window. You can choose to use the Current PIN that is displayed on the Wireless Network window, randomly create a new PIN by clicking Generate New PIN, or click on Reset PIN to Default to use the default PIN. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions provided with the software. When you are nished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-congured router.
79D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)Setting Up a Configured RouterOnce the router has been congured, you can use the push button on the router or in the third party software interface to invite a newcomer to join your Wi-Fi protected network. For maximum security, the software method is recommended. However, the push button method is ideal if there is no access to a GUI.If you are using the router’s Wi-Fi Security push button option, press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the side of the router, then push the button on the client (or virtual button on the client’s GUI) within 2 minutes. Next click Finish. The Client’s software will then allow a newcomer to join your secure, Wi-Fi protected network.If you are using third party software, run the appropriate Wi-Fi Protected System utility. You will be asked to either use the push button method or to manually enter the PIN. Follow the on-screen instructions to nish setting up your connection.
80D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 7 - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a WorkgroupChanging the Computer Name and Joining a WorkgroupThe following are step-by-step directions to change the computer name and join a workgroup. 2. Click on the Advanced system settings link. 1. Right-click on Control Panel and click on Properties.
81D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 7 - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup3. Click the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window and enter a description of your computer in the text box. When you are nished, click the Change button. 4. Go to the Computer Name/Domain Changes window and click the radio button next to the Workgroup you want to join. When you are nished, click the OK button.
82D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 8 - Conguring the IP Address in VistaConfiguring the IP Address in VistaThe following are step-by-step directions to congure the IP address in Windows Vista. 2. Go to the Network and Internet window and click the appropriate Local Area Connection icon. 1. Right-click on Network and click on Properties. 3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties from the context menu.
83D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 8 - Conguring the IP Address in Vista4. Tick the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) checkbox in the Networking tab in the Local Area Connection Properties window, then click on the Properties button.5. Click the “Use the following IP address” option in the General tab in the Local Area Connection’s Properties window and enter the desired IP address in the space offered. Then click the “Use the following DNS server adresses” option on the same tab and enter the desired DNS server information. Click OK, then OK again to exit the Properties windows.
84D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 8 - Conguring the IP Address in Vista6. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Status from the drop-down menu. 7. Go to the Local Area Connection Status window and click the Details button. 8. Conrm your new settings on the Network Connection Status window. When you are nished, click the Done button.
85D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 9 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK)Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK)The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection. 2. Click the Manage network connections link in the Network and Sharing Center window. 1. Right-click on Network and click on Properties.

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