D Link DI524G1 WIRELESS ROUTER User Manual DI 524 manual indd

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USERS MANUAL

47 Networking Basics Naming 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 ComputerSelect 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.
48Networking Basics Naming your Computer In this window, enter the Computer nameSelect Workgroup and enter the name of the WorkgroupAll computers on your network must have the same Workgroup 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.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following:Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task barClick on Status
49Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XPThis window will appear.Click the Support tabClick Close  Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000Note: 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.If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions:  Go to StartDouble-click on Control Panel
50Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections  Double-click on PropertiesRight-click on Local Area Connections
51 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 Addressin Windows XP/2000 Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP Address of the Default Gateway.) The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties  
52Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX      Go to the Apple Menu and select System PreferencescClick on NetworkSelect Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menuSelect Manually in the Configure pull-down menuInput the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the appropriate fieldsClick Apply Now
53Networking Basics Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSXGo to the Apple Menu and select System PreferencesClick on NetworkSelect Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menuSelect Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menuClick Apply NowThe IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few seconds     
54Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98Go 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.Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this 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 access point, as shown. 
55TroubleshootingThis Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DI-524 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 Ad-dress assigned to the DI-524.Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DI-524 Wireless Broadband Router. 1. The computer used to configure the DI-524 cannot access the Configuration menu. Check that the Ethernet LED on the DI-524 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-524. Please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual.Note: The IP Address of the DI-524 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-524 is responding. Go to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.1. A successful ping will show four replies.    
56 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.TroubleshootingCheck 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-524 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.) 
57Troubleshooting3. 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
58Troubleshooting     Double-click on Network AdaptersRight-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 properlyLook under Device Status to check that the device is working properlyClick OKD-Link AirPlus DWL-G650D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus AdapterD-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
59Troubleshooting4. 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. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection?If you have enabled Encryption on the DI-524, 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 established. 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-524 and the wireless client into the same room and then test the wireless connection.  Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control) Antenna Orientation- Try different antenna orientations for the DI-524. 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.
60Troubleshooting6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection? (continued)Turn off your DI-524 and the client. Turn the DI-524 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 cor-rectly entered for the network.  If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home se-curity systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the Channel on your DI-524, 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-524 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. 
618. Resetting the DI-524 to Factory Default SettingsAfter you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DI-524 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 DI-524 to Factory Default Settings, please do the following:Troubleshooting    After the DI-524 reboots (this may take a few minutes) it will be reset to the factory Default settingsUse a paper clip to press the Reset buttonHold for about 10 seconds and then releaseLocate the Reset button on the back of the DI-524Reset
62IP FilteringURL FilteringDomain BlockingSchedulingIEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3IEEE 802.3uTechnical SpecificationsL2TP   StandardsVPN Pass Through/ Multi-SessionsPPTPDevice ManagementWeb-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v7 or later; or other Java-enabled browsersAdvanced Firewall FeaturesNAT 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 984 feet (300 meters) Safety and Emissions:FCC, CE  IEEE 802.11g2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Wireless Frequency Range:
63LEDs:PowerWANPhysical Dimensions:Technical Specifications  L = 5.6 inches (142mm)W = 4.3 inches (109mm)H = 1.2 inches (31mm)   Wireless Transmit Power:14dBm Security:802.1xWEP WPA WPA-PSK  External Antenna Type:Single detachable reverse SMA Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)Modulation Technology: Power Input:Ext. Power Supply DC 7.5V, 1.5AWeight:0.44 lbs. (200g) LAN (10/100)WLAN (Wireless Connection)   Warranty:1 year
6454 Mbps48 Mbps36 Mbps24 Mbps18 Mbps12 Mbps11 Mbps9 Mbps6 Mbps5.5 Mbps2 Mbps1 MbpsWireless Data Rates with Automatic Fallback:    54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -75dBm  Receiver Sensitivity:24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -79dBm18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -82dBm12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -84dBm   11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -87dBm6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -88dBm5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -85dBm2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER, -86dBm1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER, -89dBm Technical Specifications              
65Frequently Asked Questions When entering the IP Address of the DI-524 (192.168.0.1), you are not connecting to the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in 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. Step 1 Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may not be on. The following connections require a Crossover Cable: Computer to Computer Computer to Uplink Port Computer to Access Point Computer to Print Server Computer/XBOX/PS2 to DWL-810 Computer/XBOX/PS2 to DWL-900AP+ Uplink Port to Uplink Port (hub/switch) Normal Port to Normal Port (hub/switch) The following connections require a Straight-through Cable: Computer to Residential Gateway/Router Computer to Normal Port (hub/switch) Access Point to Normal Port (hub/switch) Print Server to Normal Port (hub/switch) Uplink Port to Normal Port (hub/switch) Rule of Thumb: ”If there is a link light, the cable is right.” What type of cable should I be using?Why can´t I access the web based configuration?
66Frequently Asked Questions (continued)What type of cable should I be using? (continued)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. *The wires with colored backgrounds may have white stripes and may be denoted that way in diagrams found elsewhere.How to tell straight-through cable from a crossover cable: The main way to tell the difference between the two cable types is to compare the wiring order on the ends of the cable. If the wiring is the same on both sides, it is straight-through cable. If one side has opposite wiring, it is a crossover cable. All you need to remember to properly configure the cables is the pinout order of the two cable ends and the following rules: A straight-through cable has identical ends A crossover cable has different ends It makes no functional difference which standard you follow for straight-through cable ends, as long as both ends are the same. You can start a crossover cable with either standard as long as the other end is the other standard. It makes no functional difference which end is which. The order in which you pin the cable is important. Using a pattern other than what is specified in the above diagram could cause connection problems. When to use a crossover cable and when to use a straight-through cable: Computer to Computer – Crossover Computer to an normal port on a Hub/Switch – Straight-through Computer to an uplink port on a Hub/Switch - Crossover Hub/Switch uplink port to another Hub/Switch uplink port – Crossover Hub/Switch uplink port to another Hub/Switch normal port - Straight-through Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued)
67Step 3 Configure your Internet settings. 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. Frequently Asked Questions (continued)Click to the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings buttonNothing should be checked. Click OKGo to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaultsClick OK. Go to the desktop and close any open windowsGo to Start>Settings>Control Panel. Double click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued)
68Frequently Asked Questions (continued)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? Step 1 Click on Start, then click on Run. Step 2 The Run Dialogue Box will appear. Type winipcfg in the window as shown then click OK. Step 3 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. Step 4 After selecting your adapter, it will display your IP Address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Step 5 Click OK to close the IP Configuration windowWhy can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued)
69Frequently Asked Questions (continued)Step 4 (continued) 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 2000/XP? Step 1 Click on Start and select Run. Step 2 Type cmd then click OK. Step 3 From the Command Prompt, enter ipconfig. It will return your IP Address, subnet mask, and default gatewayStep 4 Type exit to close the command prompt. Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued)
70Frequently Asked Questions (continued)Step 4 (continued) 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. 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 192.168.0.1. How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP? Step 1 Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network connections. Step 2 See Step 2 for Windows 2000 and continue from there.How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 2000? Step 1 Right-click on My Network Places and select Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network card and select Properties. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued)
71Frequently Asked Questions (continued)How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 2000? (continued) 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 192.168.0.1, make your IP Address 192.168.0.X where X = 2-99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set the Default Gateway to be the same as the LAN IP Address of your router (192.168.0.1). Set the Primary DNS to be the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). 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 98/Me? Step 1 From the desktop, right-click on the Network Neigborhood icon (Win ME - My Network Places) and select Properties Highlight TCP/IP and click the Properties button. If you have more than 1 adapter, then there will be a TCP/IP “Binding” for each adapter. Highlight TCP/IP > (your network adapter) and then click Properties. Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued)
72Frequently Asked Questions (continued)How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 98/Me? (continued)Step 2 Click Specify an IP Address. Step 3 Click on the Gateway tab. Enter the LAN IP Address of your router here (192.168.0.1).Click Add when finished. Step 4 Click on the DNS Configuration tab. 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. Step 5 Click OK twice. 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. When prompted to reboot your computer, click Yes. After you reboot, the computer will now have a static, private IP Address. Why can´t I access the web based configuration? (continued)Step 5 Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your D-Link device in the address bar. This should open the login page for the web management. Follow instructions to login and complete the configuration.
73Frequently Asked Questions (continued)How can I setup my router to work with a Cable modem connection?Dynamic Cable connection (IE AT&T-BI, Cox, Adelphia, Rogers, Roadrunner, Charter, and Comcast). Note: Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the cable modem. 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. 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 Clone Mac Address. Click on Apply and then Continue to save the changes.
74Frequently Asked Questions (continued)How can I setup my router to work with a Cable modem connection? (continued)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). Wait until you get a solid cable light on the cable modem. Turn the router on. Wait 30 seconds. ** If you have a Motorola (Surf Board) modem, leave off for at least 5 minutes. Step 4 Follow step 1 again and log back into the web configuration. Click the Status tab and click the Device Info button. If you do not already have a public IP Address under the WAN heading, click on the DHCP Renew and Continue buttons. Static Cable ConnectionStep 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. Step 3 Click on Apply and then click Continue to save the changes. Step 4 Click the Status tab and click the Device Info button. Your IP Address information will be displayed under the WAN heading.
75Frequently Asked Questions (continued)How can I setup my router to work with Earthlink 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. With the unit on, use a paperclip and hold down the reset button on the back of the unit for 10 seconds. Release it and the router will recycle, the lights will blink, and then stabilize. Step 3 After the router stabilizes, open your browser and enter 192.168.0.1 into the address window and hit the Enter key. When the password dialog box appears, enter the username admin and leave the password blank. Click OK. If the password dialog box does not come up repeat Step 2. Note: Do not run Wizard. Step 4 Click on the WAN tab on left-hand side of the screen. Select PPPoE. Step 5 Select Dynamic PPPoE (unless your ISP supplied you with a static IP Address). Step 6 In the username field enter ELN/username@earthlink.net and your password, where username is your own username. For SBC Global users, enter username@sbcglobal.net. For Ameritech users, enter username@ameritech.net. For BellSouth users, enter username@bellsouth.net. For Mindspring users, enter username@mindspring.com. For most other ISPs, enter username. Step 7 Maximum Idle Time should be set to zero. Set MTU to 1492, unless specified by your ISP, and set Autoreconnect to Enabled. Note: If you experience problems accessing certain websites and/or email issues, please set the MTU to a lower number such as 1472, 1452, etc. Contact your ISP for more information and the proper MTU setting for your connection.
76 Step 8 Click Apply. When prompted, click Continue. Once the screen refreshes, unplug the power to the D-Link router. 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. You should now see that the device info will show an IP Address, verifying that the device has connected to a server and has been assigned an IP Address. How can I setup my router to work with Earthlink DSL or any PPPoE connection? (continued)Frequently Asked Questions (continued)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. Step 2 Enter your screen name followed by @aol.com for the user name. Enter your AOL password in the password box. Step 3 You will have to set the MTU to 1400. AOL DSL does not allow for anything higher than 1400. Step 4 Apply settings. Step 5 Recycle the power to the modem for 1 minute and then recycle power to the router. Allow 1 to 2 minutes to connect. If you connect to the Internet with a different internet service provider and want to use the AOL software, you can do that without configuring the router’s firewall settings. You need to configure the AOL software to connect using TCP/IP. Go to http://www.aol.com for more specific configuration information of their software.
77Frequently Asked Questions (continued)How do I open ports on my router?To allow traffic from the internet to enter your local network, you will need to open up ports or the router will block the request. Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your D-Link router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (blank by default). Step 2 Click on Advanced on top and then click Virtual Server on the left side. 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, UDP, or both. If you are not sure, select both. Step 7 Enter the port information next to Private Port and Public Port. The private and public ports are usually the same. The public port is the port seen from the WAN side, and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network. Step 8 Enter the Schedule information. Step 9 Click Apply and then click Continue. Note: Make sure DMZ host is disabled. If DMZ is enabled, it will disable all Virtual Server entries. Because our routers use NAT (Network Address Translation), you can only open a specific port to one computer at a time. For example: If you have 2 web servers on your network, you cannot open port 80 to both computers. You will need to configure 1 of the web servers to use port 81. Now you can open port 80 to the first computer and then open port 81 to the other computer.
78Frequently Asked Questions (continued)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.) A DMZ is an optional and more secure approach to a firewall and effectively acts as a proxy server as well. In a typical DMZ configuration for a small company, a separate computer (or host in network terms) receives requests from users within the private network for access to Web sites or other companies accessible on the public network. The DMZ host then initiates sessions for these requests on the public network. However, the DMZ host is not able to initiate a session back into the private network. It can only forward packets that have already been requested. Users of the public network outside the company can access only the DMZ host. The DMZ may typically also have the company´s Web pages so these could be served to the outside world. However, the DMZ provides access to no other company data. In the event that an outside user penetrated the DMZ hosts security, the Web pages might be corrupted but no other company information would be exposed. D-Link, a leading maker of routers, is one company that sells products designed for setting up a DMZHow do I configure the DMZ Host?The DMZ feature allows you to forward all incoming ports to one computer on the local network. The DMZ, or Demilitarized Zone, will allow the specified computer to be exposed to the Internet. DMZ is useful when a certain application or game does not work through the firewall. The computer that is configured for DMZ will be completely vulnerable on the Internet, so it is suggested that you try opening ports from the Virtual Server or Firewall settings before using DMZ. Step 1 Find the IP address of the computer you want to use as the DMZ host. To find out how to locate the IP Address of the computer in Windows XP/2000/ME/9x or Macintosh operating systems please refer to Step 4 of the first question in this section (Frequently Asked Questions).
79Frequently Asked Questions (continued)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) How do I configure the DMZ Host? (continued)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. Note: When DMZ is enabled, Virtual Server settings will still be effective. Remember, you cannot forward the same port to multiple IP Addresses, so the Virtual Server settings will take priority over DMZ settings.
80Frequently Asked Questions (continued)How do I open a range of ports on my DI-524 using Firewall rules?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.Step 2 From the web management Home page, click the Advanced tab then click the Firewall button. Step 3 Click on Enabled and type in a name for the new rule. Step 4 Choose WAN as the Source and enter a range of IP Addresses out on the internet that you would like this rule applied to. If you would like this rule to allow all internet users to be able to access these ports, then put an Asterisk in the first box and leave the second box empty. Step 5 Select LAN as the Destination and enter the IP Address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. This will not work with a range of IP Addresses. Step 6 Enter the port or range of ports that are required to be open for the incoming service. Step 7 Click Apply and then click Continue. Because our routers use NAT (Network Address Translation), you can only open a specific port to one computer at a time. For example: If you have 2 web servers on your network, you cannot open port 80 to both computers. You will need to configure 1 of the web servers to use port 81. Now you can open port 80 to the first computer and then open port 81 to the other computer. Note: Make sure DMZ host is disabled.
81Frequently Asked Questions (continued)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 Port Server IP Enable 21 192.168.0.5 X80 192.168.0.6 X1723 192.168.0.7 XHow do I use PC Anywhere with my DI-524 router?You will need to open 3 ports in the Virtual Server section of your D-Link router. Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). Step 2 Click on Advanced at the top and then click Virtual Server on the left side. 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 here: Step 5 Click Apply and then click Continue.
82How do I use PC Anywhere with my DI-524 router? (continued)Frequently Asked Questions (continued)Step 6 Create a second entry as shown here: Step 7 Click Apply and then click Continue. Step 8 Create a third and final entry as shown here: Step 9 Click Apply and then click Continue. Step 10 Run PCAnywhere from the remote site and use the WAN IP Address of the router, not your computer´s IP Address.
83How can I use eDonkey behind my D-Link Router?Frequently Asked Questions (continued)You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while using eDonkey. eDonkey uses three ports (4 if using CLI): 4661 (TCP) To connect with a server 4662 (TCP) To connect with other clients 4665 (UDP) To communicate with servers other than the one you are connected to. 4663 (TCP) *Used with the command line (CLI) client when it is configured to allow remote connections. This is the case when using a Graphical Interface (such as the Java Interface) with the client. 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 Firewall. Step 3 Create a new firewall rule: Click Enabled. Enter a name (edonkey). Click Allow. Next to Source, select WAN under interface. In the first box, enter an *. Leave the second box empty. Next to Destination, select LAN under interface. Enter the IP Address of the computer you are running eDonkey from. Leave the second box empty. Under Protocol, select *. In the port range boxes, 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.
84Frequently Asked Questions (continued)To allow you to play SOCOM and hear audio, you must download the latest firmware for the router (if needed), enable Game Mode, and open port 6869 to the IP Address of your Playstation. Step 1 Upgrade firmware (follow link above). Step 2 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (blank by default). Step 3 Click on the Advanced tab and then click on Virtual Server on the left side. Step 4 You will now create a new Virtual Server entry. Click Enabled and enter a name (socom). Enter the IP Address of your Playstation for Private IP. Step 5 For Protocol Type select Both. Enter 6869 for both the Private Port and Public Port. Click Always. Click Apply to save changes and then ContinueStep 6 Click on the Tools tab and then Misc on the left side. Step 7 Make sure Gaming Mode is Enabled. If not, click Enabled. Click Apply and then Continue. How do I set up my router for SOCOM on my Playstation 2?
85Frequently Asked Questions (continued)How can I use Gamespy behind my D-Link router?Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). Enter admin for the username and your password (blank by default). Step 2 Click on the Advanced tab and then click Virtual Server on the left side. Step 3 You will create 2 entries. Step 4 Click Enabled and enter Settings: Click Apply and then continueStep 5 Enter 2nd entry: Click Enabled Click Apply and then continue. NAME - Gamespy1 PRIVATE IP - The IP Address of your computer that you are running Gamespy from. PROTOCOL TYPE - Both PRIVATE PORT - 3783 PUBLIC PORT - 3783 SCHEDULE - Always. NAME - Gamespy2 PRIVATE IP - The IP Address of your computer that you are running Gamespy from. PROTOCOL TYPE - Both PRIVATE PORT - 6500 PUBLIC PORT - 6500 SCHEDULE - Always.
86Frequently Asked Questions (continued)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). Step 3 Click on Advanced and then click Virtual Server. Step 4 Click Enabled and then enter a Name (kazaa for example). Step 5 Enter the IP Address of the computer you are running KaZaA from in the Private IP box. Select TCP for the Protocol Type. Step 6 Enter 1214 in the Private and Public Port boxes. Click Always under schedule or set a time range. Click Apply. Make sure that you did not enable proxy/firewall in the KaZaA software.
87Frequently Asked Questions (continued)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. For the DI-604, DI-614+. DI-524, DI-754, DI-764, or DI-774: 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. Step 3 Create a new entry: Click Enabled. Enter a name (warcraft3). Private IP - Enter the IP Address of the computer you want to host the game. Select Both for Protocol Type Enter 6112 for both Private Port and Public Port Click Always or set a schedule. Step 4 Click Apply and then Continue. Note: If you want multiple computers from you LAN to play in the same game that you are hosting, then repeat the steps above and enter the IP Addresses of the other computers. You will need to change ports. Computer #2 can use port 6113, computer #3 can use 6114, and so on. 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.
88Frequently Asked Questions (continued)How do I use NetMeeting with my D-Link Router?Unlike most TCP/IP applications, NetMeeting uses DYNAMIC PORTS instead of STATIC PORTS. That means that each NetMeeting connection is somewhat different than the last. For instance, the HTTP web site application uses port 80. NetMeeting can use any of over 60,000 different ports. All broadband routers using (only) standard NAT and all internet sharing programs like Microsoft ICS that use (only) standard NAT will NOT work with NetMeeting or other h.323 software packages. The solution is to put the router in DMZ. Note: A few hardware manufacturers have taken it on themselves to actually provide H.323 compatibility. This is not an easy task since the router must search each incoming packet for signs that it might be a netmeeting packet. This is a whole lot more work than a router normally does and may actually be a weak point in the firewall. D-Link is not one of the manufacturers. To read more on this visit http://www.HomenetHelp.com How do I set up my router to use iChat? -for Macintosh users-You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while using iChat. iChat uses the following ports: 5060 (UDP) 5190 (TCP) File Sharing 16384-16403 (UDP) To video conference with other clients 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 Firewall.
89Frequently Asked Questions (continued)Step 3 Create a new firewall rule: Leave the second box empty. Under Protocol, select UDP. In the port range boxes, enter 5060 in the first box and leave the second box empty. Click Always or set a schedule. Step 4 Click Apply and then Continue. Step 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 enter ichat2 and open ports 16384-16403 (UDP). How do I set up my router to use iChat? -for Macintosh users- (continued)Click Enabled. Enter a name (ichat1). Click Allow. Next to Source, select WAN under interface.In the first box, enter an *.Leave the second box empty. Next to Destination, select LAN under interface. Enter the IP Address of the computer you are running iChat from.
90Frequently Asked Questions (continued)If using Mac OS X Firewall, you may need to temporarily turn off the firewall in the Sharing preference pane on both computers. To use the Mac OS X Firewall, you must open the same ports as in the router: Step 1 Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Step 2 Choose View > Sharing. Step 3 Click the Firewall tab.Step 4 Click New. Step 5 Choose Other from the Port Name pop-up menu.Step 6 In the Port Number, Range or Series field, type in: 5060, 16384-16403. Step 7 In the Description field type in: iChat AV Step 8 Click OK. For File Sharing: Step 1 Click on Advanced and then Virtual Server. Step 2 Check Enabled to activate entry. Step 3 Enter a name for your virtual server entry (ichat3). Step 4 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 5 Select TCP for Protocol Type. Step 6 Enter 5190 next to Private Port and Public Port. Stsp 7 Click Always or configure a schedule. Step 8 Click Apply and then Continue. How do I set up my router to use iChat? -for Macintosh users- (continued)
91Frequently Asked Questions (continued)How do I send or receive a file via iChat when the Mac OSX firewall is active? -for Macintosh users- Mac OS X 10.2 and later“iChat cannot send or receive a file when the Mac OS X firewall is active in its default state. If you have opened the AIM port, you may be able to receive a file but not send them. In its default state, the Mac OS X firewall blocks file transfers using iChat or America Online AIM software. If either the sender or receiver has turned on the Mac OS X fire-wall, the transfer may be blocked. The simplest workaround is to temporarily turn off the firewall in the Sharing preference pane on both computers. This is required for the sender. However, the receiver may keep the firewall on if the AIM port is open. To open the AIM port:If you do not want to turn off the firewall at the sending computer, a different file sharing service may be used instead of iChat. The types of file sharing available in Mac OS X are outlined in technical document 106461, “Mac OS X: File Sharing” in the AppleCare Knowledge base online.Note: If you use a file sharing service when the firewall is turned on, be sure to click the Firewall tab and select the service you have chosen in the “Allow” list. If you do not do this, the firewall will also block the file sharing service. “The following information is from the online Macintosh AppleCare knowledge base:Step 1 Choose Apple menu > System Preferences.Step 2 Choose View > Sharing.Step 3 Click the Firewall tab.Step 4 Click New.Step 5 Choose AOL IM from the Port Name pop-up menu. The number 5190 should already be filled in for you.Step 6 Click OK.
92What is NAT?NAT stands for Network Address Translator. It is proposed and described in RFC-1631 and is used for solving the IP Address depletion problem. Basically, each NAT box has a table consisting of pairs of local IP Addresses and globally unique addresses, by which the box can “translate” the local IP Addresses to global address and vice versa. Simply put, it is a method of connecting multiple computers to the Internet (or any other IP network) using one IP Address. D-Link´s broadband routers (ie: DI-604) support NAT. With proper configuration, multiple users can access the Internet using a single account via the NAT device. For more information on RFC-1631: The IP Network Address Translator (NAT), visit http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc1631.html Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
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