D-Link DI-524UP User Manual

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Contents

 

Package Contents..........................................................................................................

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Introduction .....................................................................................................................

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Connections ....................................................................................................................

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LEDs .................................................................................................................................

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Features ...........................................................................................................................

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Wireless Basics...............................................................................................................

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Standards-Based Technology .....................................................................................

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Installation Considerations...........................................................................................

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Getting Started ................................................................................................................

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Using the Configuration Wizard ..................................................................................

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Home > Wireless .......................................................................................................

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Home > WAN.............................................................................................................

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Home > LAN ..............................................................................................................

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Home > DHCP ...........................................................................................................

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Advanced > Virtual Server.........................................................................................

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Advanced > Applications ...........................................................................................

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Advanced > Filters .....................................................................................................

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Advanced > Parental Control.....................................................................................

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Advanced > Firewall ..................................................................................................

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Advanced > DMZ .......................................................................................................

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Advanced > DDNS.....................................................................................................

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Advanced > QoS........................................................................................................

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Advanced > Performance ..........................................................................................

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Tools > Admin............................................................................................................

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Tools > Time ..............................................................................................................

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Tools > System ..........................................................................................................

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Tools > Firmware .......................................................................................................

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Tools > Misc...............................................................................................................

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Tools > Cable Test.....................................................................................................

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Status > Device Info...................................................................................................

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Status > Log...............................................................................................................

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Status > Statistics ......................................................................................................

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Status > Wireless Info................................................................................................

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Status > Printer Info ...................................................................................................

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Status > Active Session.............................................................................................

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Help............................................................................................................................

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Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................

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Appendix........................................................................................................................

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WCN and the Wireless Setup Wizard........................................................................

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Installing a Printer on your DI-524UP for Windows XP .............................................

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Installing a Printer on your DI-524UP for Windows 2000 ..........................................

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Package Contents

Contents of Package:

D-Link DI-524UP Wireless Router

Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2A

Manual and Warranty on CD

Quick Installation Guide

Ethernet Cable (All the DI-524UP’s Ethernet ports are Auto-MDIX)

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DI-524UP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

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Introduction

The D-Link DI-524UP Wireless Router is an 802.11b/g high-performance, wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places.

The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. This means that you do not need to change your entire network to maintain connectivity. You may sacrifice some of 802.11g’s speed when you mix 802.11b and 802.11g devices, but you will not lose the ability to communicate when you incorporate the 802.11g standard into your 802.11b network. You may choose to slowly change your network by gradually replacing the 802.11b devices with 802.11g devices.

In addition to offering faster data transfer speeds when used with other 802.11g products, the DI-524UP has the newest, strongest, most advanced security features available today. When used with other 802.11g WPA or WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access) and 802.1x compatible products in a network with a RADIUS server, the security features include:

WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval. WPA uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) to change the temporal key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network.) This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security. (By contrast, the older WEP encryption required the keys to be changed manually.)

WPA2, based on the IEEE 802.1i Wi-Fi certified standard, goes a level beyond the previous WPA by enhancing security with a new encryption code. Employing AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), and yet still backwards compatible with WPA, WPA2 utilizes 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) to verify users on the wireless network using a Pre-Shared Key. Once all users on the LAN have been authenticated, there can be a securely encrypted flow of information between all parties on the LAN.

For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the DI-524UP, used in conjunction with other 802.11g products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre Shared Key mode of WPA, the DI-524UP will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11g network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu. No longer will you have to manually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure security, with the DI-524UP, you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communications.

The DI-524UP also comes equipped with one USB 1.1 port on the rear panel that supports printer sharing.

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Connections

All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable.

USB 1.1 Connection

Factory Reset Button

Use this port to

Pressing this button

connect your USB

will restore the router

printer.

to its factory default

 

settings.

Auto MDI/MDIX LAN Ports

Connect the Ethernet cable from computers on your LAN to these ports.

WAN Port

Power Adapter

Connect the Ethernet

Connect your

cable from your ADSL

5V 2A power

modem to this port.

adapter here.

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LEDs

Power LED

A solid light indicates a valid connection to the power supply.

Status LED

A blinking LED indicates the DI-524UP is functioning properly.

WAN LED

An active LED indicates a link has been established. A blinking LED indicates activity on the WAN port.

WLAN LED

An active LED indicates a link has been established. A blinking LED indicates activity on the WLAN port.

USB LED

An active LED indicates a link has been established. A blinking LED indicates activity on the USB port.

LAN LEDs

An active LED indicates a link has been established. A blinking LED indicates activity on the LAN port.

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Features

Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps

Backwards compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11 Mbps

WPA authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval, for example, TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), in conjunction with a RADIUS server, changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets, ensuring greater security

Pre Shared Key mode means that the home user, without a RADIUS server, will obtain a new security key every time the he or she connects to the network, vastly improving the safety of communications on the network

New WPA2 enhanced wireless security authenticates using 802.1X and a Pre-Shared key, and encrypts the data with the AES encryption standard. Wi-Fi certified, WPA2 is also compatible with WPA and can be used for a large network or for the SOHO environment

802.1x Authentication in conjunction with the RADIUS server verifies the identity of would be clients

Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)

User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities

Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range

Connects multiple computers to a Broadband (Cable or DSL) modem to share the Internet connection

Advanced Firewall features

Supports NAT with VPN pass-through, providing added security

MAC Filtering

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IP Filtering

URL Filtering

Domain Blocking

Scheduling

DHCP server supported enables all networked computers to automatically receive IP addresses

Web-based interface for Managing and Configuring

Access Control to manage users on the network

Supports special applications that require multiple connections

Equipped with four 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports, one WAN port, Auto MDI/MDIX

Equipped with one USB 1.1 port at the rear of the router used to connect with a USB printer

VPN Pass-Through

DMZ and DDNS functions

Stateful Packet Inspection for protection against unwanted packets

Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing ports and IP addresses

Supports IGMP

Multiple users and administrators with configurable privileges for each

Intrusion detection for ICMP, SYN, UDP flood, Land, IP spoof, Ping of Death, Port Scan, Smurf, Steal Fin, Syn with data, Tear Drop, and UDP bomb attacks

Statistics for all main functions on the router

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Wireless Basics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.

A WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.

People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes:

Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency.

Low Implementation Costs WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.

Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or office.

Scalability WLANs can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed.

Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices.

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Standards-Based Technology

The DI-524UP Wireless Router utilizes the new 802.11g standard.

The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.

This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting high speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions.

The DI-524UP is backwards compatible with 802.11 b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11 b network, the devices in that network will be compatible with 802.11g devices at speeds of up to 11 Mbps in the 2.4GHz range.

Installation Considerations

The D-Link DI-524UP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. 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 DI-524UP and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link wireless product’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 can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.

4.Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate extreme RF noise.

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Getting Started

Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network

Please remember that D-Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:

1.You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office)

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2.Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem

3.Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the DI-524UP Wireless Router (see the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.)

4.If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. You may also install the DWL-G520. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter.)

5.Install the D-Link DWL-G650 wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G650.)

6.Install the D-Link DFE-530TX+ adapter into a desktop computer. The four Ethernet LAN ports of the DI-524UP are Auto MDI/MDIX and will work with both Straight-Through and Cross-Over cable. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DFE-530TX+.)

Connect your printer to the printer port on the DI-524UP. Please refer to the quick installation guide for loading the print server software.

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Using the Configuration Wizard

Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-524UP, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI-524UP. The DI-524UP default IP Address is shown to the right:

Open the web browser.

Type in the IP Address of the

Router (http://192.168.0.1).

Type “admin” in the User Name field.

Leave the Password blank.

Click OK.

The Home > Wizard window will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard.

These buttons appear on most of the configuration windows in this section. Please click on the appropriate button at the bottom of each window after you have made a configuration change.

NOTE: If you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI-524UP, make sure to enter the correct IP Address.

192.168.0.1

Clicking Apply will save configured settings to the router.

Clicking Cancel will clear changes made to the current page.

Clicking Help will provide the user with helpful information about the current window.

Clicking Refresh will refresh the statistics of the current window.

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D-Link DI-524UP User Manual

Home > Wireless

WCN

WCN or Windows Connect Now Technology is used to

 

automatically configure the wireless settings for this device. The

 

WCN must be previously configured on computer running a

 

Windows XP operating system, which has Service Pack 2

 

installed. Once the configuration has been completed by

 

running the Wireless Network Setup Wizard, it must be saved

 

to a USB enabled memory device and then uploaded

 

automatically to the router and any other device to be put on

 

this wireless network, using this method. No configuration will

 

be necessary except for ensuring that this WCN radio button is

 

enabled before connecting the memory drive to the router. For

 

a concise explanation on configuring the WCN on Windows XP,

 

see the Appendix at the back of this manual. (NOTE: For the

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client implementation of this function, please see the user

 

manual for the associated client PC)

Wireless Radio

Click the appropriate radio button to enable or disable the

 

Wireless Access part of this device.

SSID

Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a spe-

 

cific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory

 

default setting is DI-524UP. The SSID can be easily changed to

 

connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new

 

wireless network. This field will be automatically configured for

 

users who have uploaded a WCN configuration.

Channel

What channels are available for use by the access point

 

depends on the local regulatory environment. Remember that

 

all devices communicating with the device must use the same

 

channel (and use the same SSID). Use the drop-down menu to

 

select the channel used for your 802.11b wireless LAN.

Authentication

This router employs three basic types of Authentication for

 

access to the router’s wireless network, Open System/Shared

 

Key 802.1X (RADIUS) and PSK (Pre-Shared Key), which can

 

be selected by clicking the corresponding radio button. Each

 

selection will alter the window to accommodate the entry of the

 

selected Authentication. See the explanation below for more

 

information.

 

Open System/Shared Key

The Open System/Shared Key choice for Authentication will produce the same window for the user’s configuration. The Open System choice is for general use and utilizes the basic WEP encryption. The Shared Key choice is used between cooperating devices that share a common encryption key. WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol or Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption can be enabled for security and privacy. WEP encrypts the data portion of each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys. Decryption of the data contained in each packet can only be done if the both the receiver and transmitter have the correct shared key.

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WEP – Click the Enabled radio button to employ WEP encryption on the router.

WEP Encryption – Use the drop-down menu to select the type of WEP encryption. Select 64 Bit to enabled 64 bit Hexadecimal encryption, 128 Bit to enable 128 bit Hexadecimal encryption. For 64-bit encryption, the (ASCII) characters are converted automatically and listed as 10-digit hexadecimal keys. 64-bit encryption allows you to select one of four active keys. For 128-bit encryption, the characters are converted and listed as a 26 digit hexadecimal key. 128-bit encryption allows you to select one of four active keys. 128-bit keys are to be from 5-13 inputted characters in length and 256-bit keys must be from 10-26 inputted characters in length. Failing to have the same key on the server and its clients will result in the clients not receiving any information from the router or its connected devices.

Key Type – Use the pull-down menu to select the type of Key to be used for encryption. The user may choose HEX (Hexidecimal) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange). Both will require the user to enter a key in the following field.

Key – The user may enter up to four keys to be used for encryption. Only the key selected using the corresponding radio button will be used for encryption.

Click Apply to set the information in the router’s memory. (NOTE: For the client implementation of this function, please see the user manual for the associated client

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PC)

WPA/WPA2

WPA or Wireless Protection Access is a new an improved standard of wireless security. WPA offers encryption keys of up to 256-bits that automatically change frequently. On this router, the WPA utilizes the RADIUS protocol, which utilizes a server to authorize the user by matching a Shared Secret password listed in its RADIUS database. There are two choices for the user to choose from. WPA and WPA2, both use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). In order to use this function, a RADIUS server must be established on a computer on the LAN. This RADIUS server must be configured to have the same key as the users on the LAN accessing it.

RADIUS Server IP – Enter the IP address of the remote RADIUS server through which you will be authenticated.

Port – Enter the virtual port number to which to connect through the RADIUS server. Common port numbers for RADIUS are 1812 and 1813.

Shared Secret – Enter the password that will be used to authenticate you on the wireless network. This password must be the same on the RADIUS server in order for you to be authorized. (NOTE: For the client implementation of this function, please see the user manual for the associated client PC.)

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) uses the same encryption as the WPA but is implemented differently. All devices on the wireless network share the same key (Passphrase) to activate the WPA security. There are two choices for the user to choose from. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, which both use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). To utilize, select one of the previous choices, enter the Passphrase, confirm it in the

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second field and click Apply. (NOTE: For the client implementation of this function, please see the user manual for the associated client PC.)

WPA-AUTO/WPA-PSK-AUTO

In addition to standard Wireless Protection Access and WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) functions, the DI-524UP allows users an automatic option for both WPA and WPA-PSK.

In order to use the WPA-Auto function, a RADIUS server must be established on a computer on the LAN. This RADIUS server must be configured to have the same key as the users on the LAN accessing it

To utilize the WPA-PSK-Auto function, select one of the previous choices, enter the Passphrase, confirm it in the second field, and then click Apply.

(NOTE: For the client implementation of this function, please see the user manual for the associated client PC.)

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Home > WAN

Dynamic IP Address

Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP address information

 

automatically from your ISP. This option should be selected if

 

your ISP has not supplied you with an IP address. This option is

 

commonly used for Cable modem services.

Host Name

The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.

 

The default host name is the device name of the Router and

 

may be changed.

MAC Address

The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical interface

 

MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended

 

that you change the default MAC address unless required by

 

your ISP.

Clone MAC Address

The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface

 

MAC address on the Broadband Router. You can use the Clone

 

MAC Address button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet

 

Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address

 

with the MAC address of the router. It is not recommended that

Primary/Secondary

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DNS Address

 

 

you change the default MAC address unless required by your

 

ISP.

 

Enter a DNS Address if you wish not to use the address

 

provided by your ISP.

MTU

Enter an MTU value only if required by your ISP. Otherwise,

 

leave it at the default setting.

 

Home > WAN > Static IP Address

 

 

 

 

Static IP Address

Choose Static IP Address if all WAN IP information is provided

 

to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address,

 

subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided

 

to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must

 

be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated

 

by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it

 

is not in this format.

IP Address

Input the public IP Address provided by your ISP.

Subnet Mask

Input your Subnet mask. (All devices in the network must have

 

the same subnet mask.)

ISP

 

Gateway Address

Input the public IP address of the ISP to which you are

 

connecting.

MAC Address

The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical interface

 

MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended

 

that you change the default MAC address unless required by

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your ISP.

Primary

 

DNS Address

Input the primary DNS (Domain Name Server) IP address

 

provided by your ISP

Secondary DNS

 

Address

This is an optional DNS Address entry to be used if the primary

 

DNS fails.

MTU

Enter an MTU value only if required by your ISP. Otherwise,

 

leave it at the default setting.

 

Home > WAN > PPPoE

 

Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your

 

ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you

 

with a username and password. This option is typically used

 

for DSL services. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP

 

address automatically for your PPPoE connection. Select

 

Static PPPoE to use a static IP address for your PPPoE

 

connection.

 

 

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PPPoE

Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoE. (Most DSL users

 

will select this option.)

 

Dynamic PPPoE Choose this option to receive an IP Address

 

automatically from your ISP.

 

Static PPPoE Choose this option to you have an assigned

 

(static) IP Address.

Password

Enter The PPPoE user name provided to you by your ISP.

Retype Password

Retype the password entered in the previous field.

Service Name

Enter the Service Name provided by your ISP (optional).

IP Address

This option is only available for Static PPPoE. Enter the static

 

IP address for the PPPoE connection.

MAC Address

The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical interface

 

MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended

 

that you change the default MAC address unless required by

 

your ISP.

Clone MAC Address

The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface

 

MAC address on the Broadband Router. You can use the Clone

 

MAC Address button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet

 

Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address

 

with the MAC address of the router. It is not recommended that

 

you change the default MAC address unless required by your

 

ISP.

Primary

 

DNS Address

Input the primary DNS (Domain Name Server) IP address

 

provided by your ISP

Secondary

 

DNS Address

This is an optional DNS Address entry to be used if the primary

 

DNS fails.

Maximum Idle Time

The amount of time of inactivity before the device will

 

disconnect time your PPPoE session. Enter a Maximum Idle

 

Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which

 

the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the

 

connection is inactive for longer than the defined Maximum Idle

 

Time, then the connect ion will be dropped. Either set the value

 

for idle time to zero or enable Auto-reconnect to disable this

 

feature.

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MTU

Enter an MTU value only if required by your ISP. Otherwise,

 

leave it at the default setting.

Connect Mode

Allows the user to choose a method of connecting to the ISP.

 

Always-On will keep the router connected through Idle times.

 

Manual will require the user to connect manually using the

 

router anytime a connection to the ISP has timed out.

 

Connect-on-demand will instruct the router to connect to the

 

ISP anytime information is sent from the connected computer

 

on the LAN.

Click Apply to set any changes made to the memory of the router.

Home > WAN > Others > PPTP

PPTP or Point-to-Point Protocol is a safe method of sending information between VPN’s securely using encryption over PPP. You, as the client, need to enter the correct information that the server has in order to create that secure tunnel. Using Dynamic IP, the router will set your basic IP parameters for you, such as the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. For Static IP, this information must be set manually by the user. All information in this window should be provided by your ISP.

PPTP

Choose between Dynamic and Static IP.

IP Address

Enter the IP address of the router for a static IP entry. Dynamic

 

IP requires no input here.

Subnet Mask

Enter the Subnet Mask address of the router for a static IP

 

entry. Dynamic IP requires no input here.

Gateway

Enter the gateway address here. This is the IP address of the

 

ISP server.

Server IP

Enter the IP address of the PPTP’s server computer. This is

 

how the user will become authenticated to use PPTP.

PPTP Account

Enter the name of the PPTP account as provided to you by

 

your ISP.

PPTP Password

Enter the PPTP password as provided to you by your ISP.

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PPTP Retype

Retype the password entered in the PPTP Password field.

Password

 

Maximum Idle Time

A value of 0 means that the PPP connection will remain

 

connected. If your network account is billed according to the

 

amount of time the Router is actually connected to the Internet,

 

enter an appropriate Idle Time value (in seconds). This will

 

disconnect the Router after the WAN connection has been idle

 

for the amount of time specified. The default value = 5.

MTU

Enter an MTU value only if required by your ISP. Otherwise,

 

leave it at the default setting.

Connect Mode

This function, with Connect-on-demand selected, will allow the

 

router to connect any workstation on your LAN to the Internet

 

upon request. If this function is set at Always-on, no request

 

from the workstation will be needed to connect to the Internet. If

 

Manual is selected, it will be necessary for the workstation on

 

the LAN to manually connect to the Internet through this router.

Home > WAN > Others > L2TP

Some ISPs may require the user to uplink using the Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling (L2PT) method. L2PT is a VPN protocol that will ensure a direct connection to the server using an authentication process that guarantees the data originated from the claimed sender and was not damaged or altered in transit. Once connected to the VPN tunnel, it seems to the user that the client computer is directly connected to the internal network. To set up your L2PT connection, enter the following data that was provided to you by your ISP.

L2PT

Choose between Dynamic and Static IP. Using Dynamic IP, the

 

router will set your basic IP parameters, such as the IP Address,

 

Subnet Mask and Gateway. For Static IP, this information must

 

be set manually by the user.

IP Address

The IP address that will be assigned to your router for this

 

connection, as stated by your ISP. Dynamic IP requires no

 

input here.

Subnet Mask

The IP address of the corresponding Subnet Mask, as stated to

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you by your ISP. Dynamic IP requires no input here.

Gateway

The IP address of the gateway device, as stated to you by your

 

ISP. Dynamic IP requires no input here.

Server IP

The IP address of your ISP’s server computer, as stated to you

 

by your ISP.

L2PT Account

The account name of the L2PT account that has been assigned

 

to you by your ISP.

L2PT Password

The password of the L2PT account that was supplied to you by

 

your ISP.

L2PT Retype Password Retype the password that was entered in the L2PT field. Ensure that these two passwords are identical or an error will occur.

Maximum Idle Time

A value of 0 means the PPP connection will remain connected.

 

If your network account is billed according to the amount of time

 

the Router is actually connected to the Internet, enter an

 

appropriate Idle Time value (in seconds). This will disconnect

 

the Router after the WAN connection has been idle for the

 

amount of time specified. The default value = 5.

MTU

Enter an MTU value only if required by your ISP. Otherwise,

 

leave it at the default setting.

Connect Mode

If Connect-on-demand is selected, will allow the router to

 

connect any workstation on your LAN to the Internet upon

 

request. If Always-on, no request from the workstation will be

 

needed to connect to the Internet. If Manual is selected, the

 

workstation on the LAN must manually connect to the Internet

 

through this router.

 

Home > WAN > Others > BigPond Cable

This selection is for users having Big Pond Cable as their ISP. Enter the following information, as provided to you by your ISP.

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User Name

Enter the user name as provided to you by your ISP.

Password

Enter The PPPoE user name provided to you by your ISP.

Retype Password

Retype the password entered in the previous field.

Auth Server

Enter the name of the Authentication Server as provided to you

 

by your ISP. This is the computer that will accept your user

 

name and password to be authenticated on the network.

Auto Reconnect

Checking the Enabled radio button will allow the router to

 

reconnect to the network automatically if it becomes

 

disconnected.

MAC Address

The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical interface

 

MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended

 

that you change the default MAC address unless required by

 

your ISP.

Clone MAC Address

The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface

 

MAC address on the Broadband Router. You can use the

 

Clone MAC Address button to copy the MAC address of the

 

Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC

 

address with the MAC address of the router. It is not

 

recommended that you change the default MAC address unless

 

required by your ISP.

MTU

Enter an MTU value only if required by your ISP. Otherwise,

 

leave it at the default setting.

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Home > LAN

LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DI-524UP and may be referred to as Private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.

IP Address

The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1.

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask of the LAN interface. The default subnet

 

mask is 255.255.255.0.

Local Domain Name

This entry is for the local Domain set on your network, if you

 

have given it a name previously. This field is for your personal

 

use and unnecessary for proper configuration of this window.

DNS Relay

The Router can be configured to relay DNS from your ISP or

 

another available service to workstations on your LAN. When

 

using DNS relay, the Router will accept DNS requests from

 

hosts on the LAN and forward them to the ISP (or alternative)

 

DNS servers. DNS relay can use auto discovery or the DNS IP

 

address can be manually entered by the user. Alternatively, you

 

may also disable the DNS relay and configure hosts on your

 

LAN to use DNS servers directly. Most users who are using the

 

Router for DHCP service on the LAN and are using DNS

 

servers on the ISP’s network, will leave DNS relay enabled

 

(either auto discovery or user configured).

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