D Link DIR320A1 802.11g Wireless Cable/DSL Internet Gateway w/USB User Manual Users manual2

D Link Corporation 802.11g Wireless Cable/DSL Internet Gateway w/USB Users manual2

Users manual2

Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DIR-320 User Manual 3 Hardware Overview Power Insert Use the adapter shipped with the Router to connect to power sourceInternet Port The auto MID/MDIX Internet (WAN) port is used for connection to a broadband cable or ADSL modem. Use the included Ethernet cable for the connection to a broadband device. USB Port Connect to a single computer or network printer. Use included USB cable to make connection. LAN Ports Use the Ethernet LAN ports to connect the Router to computers or network devices on an Ethernet LAN. Use Ethernet cables for all LAN connections. Reset Button To manually reset, depress button with the power on for at least seven seconds
Section 1 - Product Overview D-Link DIR-320 User Manual 4 LED Indicators Power Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on. When the device is powered off this remains dark. A red colored Power LED indicates system failure.USB (Printer Port) A steady green light indicates a valid link. This light will blink when there is activity currently passing through the USB port. WAN (Internet) A steady green light indicates a valid WAN connection. A blinking green light indicates activity on the WAN (Internet) interface. LAN A steady green light indicates a valid link on startup. This light will blink when there is activity currently passing through the Ethernet port. WLAN Steady green light indicates a wireless connection. A blinking green light indicates activity on the Wireless LAN interface. Status Blinking green light indicates normal function. Dark indicator means the system has failed.
Section 2 – Installation D-Link DIR-320 User Manual 5 Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the Wireless Broadband Router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Place the Wireless Broadband Router in a location where it can be easily connected to Ethernet devices, the telephone line as well as to a power source. Before You Begin Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new router. Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation. Operating Systems The DIR-320 uses an HTML-based web interface for setup and management. The web configuration manager may be accessed using any operating system capable of running web browser software, including Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista. Web Browser Any common web browser can be used to configure the router using the web configuration management software. The web browser must have JavaScript enabled. JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers. Make sure JavaScript has not been disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security packages) that may be running on your computer. Ethernet Port (NIC Adapter) Any computer that uses the router must be able to connect to it through the Ethernet port on the router. Most notebook computers and fully assembled desktop computers are now sold with an Ethernet port already installed. If your computer does not have an Ethernet port, you must install an Ethernet NIC adapter before you can use the router. Wireless LAN Computers using the Wireless network can access the Internet or use the embedded 802.1g wireless access point. Wireless workstations must have an 802.1g or 802.1b wireless network card installed to use the Wireless Broadband Router. In addition the workstations must be configured to operate on the same channel and SSID as the Wireless Broadband Router. If wireless security is used, the wireless workstations must be properly configured for the security settings used.
Section 2 – Installation D-Link DIR-320 User Manual 6 Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum – each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter＇s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.
Section 2 – Installation D-Link DIR-320 User Manual 7 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router. 2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modem＇s power adapter. Shut down your computer. 3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the port labeled “Internet” on the router. 4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer. 5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds). 6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 7. Turn on your computer. 8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, WAN light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable connections are correct. 9. Use the instructions found in this manual to complete the configuration of the router.
Section 2 – Installation D-Link DIR-320 User Manual 8 Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your other router. To connect to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer. 2. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to admin and leave the password box empty. Click OK to continue. 3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. 4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. 5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1. 6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network. 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the WAN port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.

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