D Link DI714PPLUS Wireless Router User Manual di714P manual 020503

D Link Corporation Wireless Router di714P manual 020503

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61Networking BasicsAdding a local printerClick NextSelect Local printerattached to thiscomputer(Deselect Automati-cally detect and installmy Plug and Playprinter if it has beenselected.)Click NextSelect Use the follow-ing port:From the pull-down menuselect the correct portfor your printer(Most computers use the LPT1: port,as shown in the illustration.)Click Next!!!!!!!
62Networking BasicsAdding a local printerSelect and highlightthe correct driver foryour printer.Click Next(If the correct driver isnot displayed, insert theCD or floppy disk thatcame with your printerand click Have Disk.)At this screen, youcan change the nameof the printer (optional.)Click NextSelect Yes, to print atest page. A successfulprinting will confirm thatyou have chosen thecorrect driver.Click Next!!!!!!
63Networking BasicsAdding a local printerThis screen gives you information about your printer.Click FinishWhen the test page has printed,Click OK
64Networking BasicsAdding a local printerGo to Start> Printersand FaxesA successful installation will displaythe printer icon as shown at right.You have successfully added a localprinter.Sharing a network printerAfter 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. Pleasefollow these directions to use the Add Printer Wizard to share a printer on yournetwork:Go to Start>Printers and Faxes!!
65Networking BasicsSharing a network printerClick onAdd a printerClick NextSelectNetwork PrinterClick Next!!!!
66Networking BasicsSharing a network printerSelect Browse fora printerClick NextSelect the printer youwould like to shareClick NextClick Finish!!!!
67Networking BasicsSharing a network printerTo check for properinstallation:Go to Start > Printersand FaxesThe printer icon will appear at right,indicating proper installation.You have completed adding theprinter.To share this printeron your network:Remember the printernameRun the Add PrinterWizard on all thecomputers on yournetworkMake sure you havealready run theNetwork SetupWizard on all thenetwork computersAfter you run the Add PrinterWizard on all the computers in thenetwork, you can share the printer.!!!!!
68Networking BasicsSharing an LPR printerTo share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such asthe DP-101P+. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard onall the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer, please follow thesedirections:Go to Start >Printers andFaxesClick on Adda PrinterThe screen to theright will appearClick NextSelectLocalPrinter...Click Next!!!!!
69Networking BasicsSharing an LPR printerSelect Create a new portFrom the pull-down menu,select Standard TCP/IPPort, as shown.Click NextPlease read theinstructions on thisscreenClick NextEnter the Printer IPAddress and the PortName, as shown.Click Next!!!!!!!
70Networking BasicsSharing an LPR printerIn thisscreen,selectCustomClickSettingsEnter the PortName and thePrinter NameorIP Address.Select LPREnter aQueueName (if yourPrint-Server/Gateway hasmore thanone port, youwill need aQueuename.)Click OK!!!!!!
71Networking BasicsSharing an LPR printerClick NextSelect Keep existingdriverIf the printer driver is already installed, dothe following:Click Have DiskInsert the printer driver disk thatcame with your printer.Select the printer youare adding from the listof Printers.Click FinishThis screen will show youinformation about yourprinter.!!!!!!!
72Networking BasicsSharing an LPR printerNote: You must run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network beforeyou run the Add Printer Wizard.Please run the Add PrinterWizard on all the computerson your network in order toshare the printer.Click Finish to complete theaddition of the printer.This screen will display informationabout your printer.Click NextSelect Yes, to print a test page.Click NextPlease remember the name ofyour printer. You will need thisinformation when you use theAdd Printer Wizard on theother computers on yournetwork.You can rename your printer ifyou choose. It is optional.!!!!!!!
731.The computer used to configure the DI-714P+ cannot access the Configuration menu.Check that the Ethernet LED on the DI-714P+ is ON. If theLED is not ON, check that the cable for the Ethernetconnection is securely inserted.Check that the Ethernet Adapter is working properly. Pleasesee item 3 (Check that the drivers for the networkadapters are installed properly) in this Troubleshootingsection to check that the drivers are loaded properly.Check that the IP Address is in the same range and subnetas the DI-714P+. Please see Checking the IP Address inWindows XP in the Networking Basics section of thismanual.Note: The IP Address of the DI-714P+ is 192.168.0.1. All the computers on thenetwork 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 thenetwork. They must all have the same subnet mask, e.g., 255.255.255.0Do a Ping test to make sure that the DI-714P+ is responding.Go to Start>Run>Type Command>Type ping 192.168.0.1. Asuccessful ping will show four replies.TroubleshootingThis Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation andoperation of the DI-714P+ Wireless Broadband Router. We cover various aspects of thenetwork setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you arehaving problems.Note: If you havechanged the default IPAddress, make sure toping the correct IP Ad-dress assigned to theDI-714P+.Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection toconfigure the DI-714P+ Wireless Broadband Router.!!!!
742. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode.TroubleshootingCheck that the IP Address assigned to the wireless adapter is within thesame IP Address range as the access point and gateway. (Since theDI-714P+ has an IP Address of 192.168.0.1, wireless adapters must havean IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x. Each device musthave a unique IP Address; no two devices may have the same IPAddress. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers onthe 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. (Pleaserefer to Checking the IP Address in the Networking Basics section ofthis manual.)default!!Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correctAccess Point. To check this connection: Right-click on the LocalArea Connection icon in the taskbar> select View AvailableWireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network screen willappear. Please make sure you have selected the correct availablenetwork, as shown in the illustrations below.!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 areentering a DNS Server address you must also enter the DefaultGateway Address. (Remember that if you have a DHCP-capable router,you will not need to assign a Static IP Address. See NetworkingBasics: Assigning a Static IP Address.)
75Troubleshooting3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly.You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but thisprocedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you areusing.Click DeviceManager!Select theHardwareTab!
76Troubleshooting!!!!!Double-clickon NetworkAdaptersRight-click on D-LinkAirPro DWL-A650Wireless CardbusAdapterSelect Propertiesto check that thedrivers are in-stalled properlyLook under DeviceStatus to check that thedevice is workingproperlyClick OK
77Troubleshooting4. 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 thewireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the WirelessBasics 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?Antenna Orientation- Try different antenna orientations for the DI-714P+.Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or otherobjects.If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other homesecurity systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection willdegrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the Channel onyour Router, Access Point and Wireless adapter to a different Channelto avoid interference.Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices thatgenerate RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors, electric motors, etc.6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection?To establish a wireless connection, while enabling Encryption on the DI-714P+,you must also enable encryption on the wireless client.Make sure that the SSID on the Router and the Wireless Client are exactly thesame. If they are not, wireless connection will not be established. Please notethat there are two separate SSIDs for 802.11a and 802.11b. The default SSIDfor both 802.11a and 802.11b is default.!!!For 802.11b, the Encryption settings are: 64, 128, or 256 bit. Make surethat the encryption bit level is the same on the Router and the WirelessClient.!
787. Resetting the DI-714P+ to Factory Default SettingsAfter you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, youmay choose to Reset the DI-714P+ to the factory default settings.Remember that D-Link AirPlus products network together, out of the box,at the factory default settings.To hard-reset the D-Link AirPlus DI-714P+ to Factory Default Settings,please do the following:Troubleshooting!!Use a paper clip to press the Reset button andpower on.Locate the Reset button on the back of the DI-714P+!Turn off the DI-714P+!After you have completed the above steps, the DI-714P+will be reset to the factory default settings!Hold for about 5 seconds (don’t hold too long) andthen release. (Or, release when M1 and M2 flashat the same time.)
79Technical SpecificationsVPN Pass Through / Multi-SessionsPPTPL2TPIPSecWireless Data Rates22Mbps11Mbps5.5Mbps2Mbps1MbpsWireless Frequency Range2.4GHz to 2.462GHzWireless Operating RangeIndoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters)Advanced Firewall FeaturesDevice ManagementWeb-Based – Internet Explorer v5or later; Netscape Navigator v4 orlater; or other Java- enabled browsers.With Automatic FallbackEncryption64/128/256-bit RC4Media Access ControlCMSA/CA with ACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!IEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.3IEEE 802.3uStandards!!!
80Spectrum (DSSS)11-chip Barker sequenceWireless Modulation TechnologyPBCC - Packet BinaryConvolutional CodingDirect Sequence SpreadTechnical SpecificationsModulation Techniques Barker (1Mbps/0db) Barker (2Mbps/3db) CCK (5.5Mbps/5.5db) PBCC (5.5 Mbps/1.5db) CCK (11Mbps/8.5db) PBCC (11Mbps/4.5db) PBCC (22Mbps/8.5db)!!!!!!!!!!!!Wireless Transmit Power15dBm ± 2dBExternal Antenna TypeDual detachable reverse SMA!!LEDsPowerM1M2WANLocal Network—10/100WLAN (Wireless Connection)!!!!!!Operating Temperature32°F to 131°F ( 0°C to 55°C)Humidity95% maximum (non-condensing)Power InputExt. Power Supply DC 5V!!!
81FCCULSafety & EmissionsL = 9.25 inches (233mm)W = 6.5 inches (165mm)H = 1.375 inches (35mm)DimensionsTechnical Specifications~2.0 lbs (907g)Weight!!!!!!
82You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website.D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States for theduration of the warranty period on this product.U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site,or by phone.D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:(877) 453-546524 hours a day, seven days a week.D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:http://support.dlink.comWhen contacting technical support, you will need the information below. (Please lookon the back side of the unit.)Contacting Technical SupportSerial number of the unitModel number or product nameSoftware type and version number!!!
83Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limitedwarranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from:D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor andProducts purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District ofColumbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with anAPO or FPO.Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products describedbelow will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retailpurchase of the product, for the period set forth below applicable to the product type (“WarrantyPeriod”), except as otherwise stated herein.3-Year Limited Warranty for the Product(s) is defined as follows:Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) Three (3) YearsPower Supplies and Fans One (1) YearSpare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) daysD-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Periodat no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement willbe rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not benew or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the defectiveHardware (or any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines issubstantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. Repaired orreplacement Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the dateof original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its solediscretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the originalpurchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defectiveHardware. All Hardware (or part thereof) that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price isrefunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund.Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”)will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forthin the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period ofninety (90) days (“Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approvedhardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during theWarranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physicaldefects. D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media)with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s functional specifications for the Software or torefund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacementSoftware is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of thelicense granted by D-Link for the Software. Software will be warranted for the remainder of the originalWarranty Period from the date or original retail purchase. If a material non-conformance is incapable ofcorrection, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will berefunded by D-Link; provided that the non-conforming Software (and all copies thereof) is first returnedto D-Link. The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automaticallyterminates.Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and softwareof D-Link’s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any productpurchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers,or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case,the product is being sold “As-Is” without any warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, theLimited Warranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary.Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on itsreturn policy. In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty, thecustomer shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of theHardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirmthe same.Warranty and Registration!!!!!!
84The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number fromthe Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase ofthe product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before thewarranty service is provided.After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in theoriginal or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, andthe RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include anymanuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portionof the Product and will not ship back any accessories.The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery(“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become theproperty of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-LinkSystems, Inc., 53 Discovery Drive, Irvine, CA 92618. D-Link will not be held responsiblefor any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will beshipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, withshipping charges prepaid. Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid bythe customer and upon request.D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with theforegoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. Theproduct owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any productthat is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determinedby D-Link not to be defective or non-conforming.What Is Not Covered: This limited warranty provided by D-Link does not cover: Products, if in D-Link’sjudgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in thedocumentation for the product, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defacedor removed; Initial installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs;Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance;Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage;Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales inwhich D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to theproduct. Repair by anyone other than D-Link or an Authorized D-Link Service Office will void thisWarranty.Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THEPRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING,WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSEAND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORYWHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TONINETY (90) DAYS. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDEDHEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT ISWITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLEUNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORYFOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER,WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTERFAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D-LINK’S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN, STORED ON,OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTINGFROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OFSUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY ISREPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT. THE MAXIMUMLIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTCOVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIESARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED ORSTATUTORY!!!
85Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Somestates do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on howlong an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This limitedwarranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registeredtrademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product maybe reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation,transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., asstipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without priornotice. Copyright© 2002 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radiointerference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, andcan radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouragedto try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Register online your D-Link product at http://support.dlink.com/register/!!!FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsiblefor compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must acceptany interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.IMPORTANT NOTE:FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of abouteight inches (20cm) between the radiator and your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.02/07/03FCC NOTE:THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BYUNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THEUSER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.FCC RF exposure requirements:The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at leasteight inches (20 cm) from all persons and must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with anyother antenna or transmitter.!

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