D Link D1624VC1 2.4 GHz Wireless Broadband Router User Manual DI 624 010603 pmd

D Link Corporation 2.4 GHz Wireless Broadband Router DI 624 010603 pmd

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Networking Basics
Adding a local printer
Go to Start> Printers
and Faxes
A successful installation will display
the printer icon as shown at right.
You have successfully added a local
printer.
Sharing a network printer
After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your
network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your
network. Please follow these directions to use the Add Printer Wizard to
share a printer on your network:
Go to Start>
Printers and Faxes
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Networking Basics
Sharing a network printer
Click on
Add a printer
Click Next
Select
Network
Printer
Click Next
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Networking Basics
Sharing a network printer
Select Browse
for a printer
Click Next
Select the printer you
would like to share
Click Next
Click Finish
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Networking Basics
Sharing a network printer
To check for proper
installation:
Go to Start > Printers
and Faxes
The printer icon will appear at right,
indicating proper installation.
You have completed adding the
printer.
To share this
printer on your
network:
Remember the
printer name
Run the Add Printer
Wizard on all the
computers on your
network
Make sure you
have already run
the Network
Setup Wizard on
all the network
computers
After you run the Add Printer
Wizard on all the computers in the
network, you can share the printer.
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Networking Basics
Sharing an LPR printer
To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server
such as the DP-101P+. Please make sure that you have run the Network
Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR
printer, please follow these directions:
Go to Start
> Printers
and Faxes
Click on
Add a
Printer
The screen to the
right will appear
Click Next
Select
Local
Printer...
Click
Next
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Networking Basics
Sharing an LPR printer
Select Create a new port
From the pull-down
menu,
select Standard TCP/
IP Port, as shown.
Click Next
Please read the
instructions on this
screen
Click Next
Enter the Printer IP
Address and the Port
Name, as shown.
Click Next
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Networking Basics
Sharing an LPR printer
In this
screen,
select
Custom
Click
Settings
Enter the
Port Name
and the
Printer
Name or
IP Address.
Select
LPR
Enter a
Queue
Name (if
your Print-
Server/
Gateway
has more
than one
port, you will
need a
Queue
name.)
Click OK
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Networking Basics
Sharing an LPR printer
Click Next
Select Keep
existing driver
If the printer driver is already installed,
do the following:
Click Have Disk
Insert the printer driver disk
that came with your printer.
Select the printer you
are adding from the
list of Printers.
Click Finish
This screen will show
you information about
your printer.
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Networking Basics
Sharing an LPR printer
Note: You must run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network before
you run the Add Printer Wizard.
Please run the Add Printer
Wizard on all the comput-
ers on your network in
order to share the printer.
Click Finish to complete
the addition of the printer.
This screen will display informa-
tion about your printer.
Click Next
Select Yes, to print a test
page.
Click Next
Please remember the name
of your printer. You will need
this information when you
use the Add Printer Wizard
on the other computers on
your network.
You can rename your printer
if you choose. It is optional.
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1.The computer used to configure the DI-624 cannot access the
Configuration menu.
Check that the Ethernet LED on the DI-624 is ON. If the LED
is not ON, check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is
securely inserted.
Check that the Ethernet Adapter is working properly. Please
see item 3 (Check that the drivers for the network
adapters are installed properly) in this Troubleshooting
section to check that the drivers are loaded properly.
Check that the IP Address is in the same range and subnet
as the DI-624. Please see Checking the IP Address in
Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this
manual.
Note: The IP Address of the DI-624 is 192.168.0.1. All the computers on the
network must have a unique IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x.
Any computers that have identical IP Addresses will not be visible on the
network. They must all have the same subnet mask, e.g., 255.255.255.0
Do a Ping test to make sure that the DI-624 is responding.
Go to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.1. A
successful ping will show four replies.
Troubleshooting
This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and
operation of the DI-624 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: If you have
changed the default IP
Address, make sure to
ping the correct IP
Address assigned to
the DI-624.
Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to
configure the DI-624 Wireless Broadband Router.
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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
Check that the IP Address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the
same IP Address range as the access point and gateway. (Since the
DI-624 has an IP Address of 192.168.0.1, wireless adapters must have
an IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x. Each device must
have a unique IP Address; no two devices may have the same IP
Address. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on
the network.) To check the IP Address assigned to the wireless adapter,
double-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar >
select the Support tab and the IP Address will be displayed. (Please
refer to Checking the IP Address in the Networking Basics section of
this manual.)
If it is necessary to assign a Static IP Address to the wireless adapter,
please refer to the appropriate section in Networking Basics. If you are
entering a DNS Server address you must also enter the Default
Gateway Address. (Remember that if you have a DHCP-capable router,
you will not need to assign a Static IP Address. See Networking
Basics: Assigning a Static IP Address.)
default
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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.
Click Device
Manager
Select the
Hardware
Tab
Go to Start >
My Computer >
Properties
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Troubleshooting
Double-click
on Network
Adapters
Right-click on D-Link
AirPlus DWL-G650
Wireless Cardbus
Adapter (In this
example we use the
DWL-G650; you may
be using other network
adapters, but the
procedure will remain
the same.)
Select Proper-
ties to check
that the drivers
are installed
properly
Look under Device
Status to check that
the device is working
properly
Click OK
D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650
D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
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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 advanta-
geous placement of your D-Link wireless products.
5. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?
6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection?
If you have enabled Encryption on the DI-624, you must also enable encryption
on all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection.
Make sure that the SSID on the Router and the Wireless Client are
exactly the same. If they are not, wireless connection will not be estab-
lished.
Antenna Orientation- Try different antenna orientations for the DI-624.
Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or other
objects.
If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home
security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will
degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the Channel on
your Router, Access Point and Wireless adapter to a different Channel
to avoid interference.
Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that
generate RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors, electric motors, etc.
For 802.11b, the Encryption settings are: 64, 128, or 256 bit. Make sure
that the encryption bit level is the same on the Router and the Wireless
Client.
Move the DI-624 and the wireless client into the same room and then
test the wireless connection.
Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control)
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Troubleshooting
6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection? (continued)
Turn off your DI-624 and the client. Turn the DI-624 back on again, and
then turn on the client.
Check that the LED indicators are indicating normal activity. If not, check
that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected.
Make sure that all devices are set to Infrastructure mode.
Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS settings are
correctly entered for the network.
If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home
security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will
degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the Channel on
your DI-624, and on all the devices in your network to avoid interference.
Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that
generate RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors, electric motors, etc.
7. I forgot my encryption key.
Reset the DI-624 to its factory default settings and restore the other de-
vices on your network to their default settings. You may do this by press-
ing the Reset button on the back of the unit. You will lose the current
configuration settings.
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8. Resetting the DI-624 to Factory Default Settings
After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you
may choose to Reset the DI-624 to the factory default settings.
Remember that D-Link AirPro products network together, out of the box,
at the factory default settings.
To hard-reset the D-Link AirPro DI-624 to Factory Default Settings, please do
the following:
Troubleshooting
After the DI-624 reboots (this may take a few
minutes) it will be reset to the factory Default
settings
Use a paper clip to press the Reset button
Hold for about 10 seconds and then release
Locate the Reset button on the back of the DI-624
Reset
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IP Filtering
URL Filtering
Domain Blocking
Scheduling
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
Technical Specifications
L2TP
Standards
VPN Pass Through/ Multi-Sessions
PPTP
Device Management
Web-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6
or later; or other Java-enabled browsers
Advanced Firewall Features
NAT with VPN Passthrough (Network Address Translation)
95% maximum (non-condensing)
Wireless Operating Range
Operating Temperature
32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC)
Humidity:
Indoors – up to 328 feet (100 meters)
IPSec
DHCP Server and Client
MAC Filtering
Outdoors – up to 1312 feet (400 meters)
Safety and Emissions:
FCC
UL
2.4GHz to 2.462GHz
Wireless Frequency Range:
Draft IEEE 802.11g
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LEDs:
Power
WAN
Physical Dimensions:
Technical Specifications
L = 9.25 inches (233mm)
W = 6.5 inches (165mm)
H = 1.375inches (35mm)
Wireless Transmit Power:
15dBm ± 2dB
Security:
802.1x
WPA*-WiFi Protected Access
(64-,128-WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key
Authentication)
External Antenna Type:
Dual detachable reverse SMA
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Modulation Technology:
Power Input:
Ext. Power Supply DC 5V, 2.4A
Weight:
2.0 lbs. (907 g)
LAN (10/100)
WLAN (Wireless Connection)
Warranty:
3 year
*WPA will be available Spring 2003
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54 Mbps
48 Mbps
36 Mbps
24 Mbps
18 Mbps
12 Mbps
11 Mbps
9 Mbps
6 Mbps
5.5 Mbps
2 Mbps
1 Mbps
Wireless Data Rates with Automatic Fallback:
54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm
48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm
36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -75dBm
Receiver Sensitivity:
24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -79dBm
18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -82dBm
12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -84dBm
11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm
9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -87dBm
6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -88dBm
5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -85dBm
2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER, -86dBm
1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER, -89dBm
Technical Specifications
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Register your D-Link product online at http://support.dlink.com/register/
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
the receiver is connected.
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