Dlink DI-514v2 User Manual

D-Link Air DI- 514

2.4GHz Wireless Router

Manual

Building Networks for People

Contents

1. Package Contents............................................................3

2. Introduction.......................................................................4

3. Wireless Basics................................................................8

4. Getting Started ................................................................11

5. Using the Configuration Menu.......................................13

6. Troubleshooting..............................................................35

7. Networking Basics..........................................................40

8. Technical Specifications.................................................55

9. Technical Support...........................................................57

10. Warranty and Registration.............................................58

1. Package Contents

Contents of Package:

• D-Link Air DI-514 2.4GHz Wireless Router

• Power Adapter – 5V DC, 2.5A

• Manual on CD

• Printed Quick Installation Guide

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with

the DI -514 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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

System Requirements for Configuration:

• Computer with a Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter

• Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 6.0 and above, with JavaScript enabled

2. Introduction

The D-Link Air DI -514 Wireless Router is an 802.11b wireless router with the added benefits of myriad robust firewall features. It is ideal for those creating their first wireless network, as well as for more advanced users looking for additional management settings and policy-based content filtering. Filters can be set based on MAC address, IP address, URL and/or Domain Name.

A simple, yet intelligent, web-based setup wizard makes the DI-514 easy for any user to quickly and securely connect computers to share a high-speed Internet connection, files, resources, games or just to communicate. An integrated 4-port switch allows direct connection of up to four computers. Several wireless clients can also securely connect to the network using 64 or 128-bit WEP encryption.

Additional advanced features include pass-through of multiple concurrent IPSec and PPTP VPN sessions for telecommuters or for anyone who needs to transmit sensitive information more securely.

The D-Link Air DI -514 is the ideal networking solution for small offices, home offices, schools, coffee shops and other small businesses that cater to the public.

This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its application as it relates to networking. Please take a moment to read through this manual if you need to get acquainted with wireless technology.

Connections

Pressing the

Reset

Auto MDI/MDIX

automatically sense

the cable type when

computers.

Receptor for the

The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable

Power Adapter.

LAN ports

connecting to Ethernet-enabled

Button restores the router to its original factory default settings .

Features and Benefits

• Built in 4-Port Switch - Connects multiple Ethernet-enabled (Ethernet network adapters installed) computers and devices to a Broadband (Cable or DSL) modem to share the Internet connection

• Wireless Connection – Co mputers and devices with 802.11b compliant wireless network adapters installed can connect with the

DI-514

• Advanced Firewall and Parental Control features, accessed through the simple and comprehensive Web-based user interface, include:

• Content Filtering – Easily applied content filtering based on

MAC Address, IP Address, URL and/or Domain Name

• Filter Scheduling - Content filters can also be scheduled to

be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes

• Network Address Translation – NAT allows you to share a

single IP address and protects you from outside intruders gaining access to your private network

• Multiple Concurrent VPN Sessions – Supports multiple and

concurrent IPSEC and PPTP sessions, so multiple users behind the DI -514 can access corporate networks through various VPN clients more securely

• Simple Setup Wizard for Easy Installation – The D-Link setup wizard simplifies the installation process, getting you up and running in just a few clicks

LEDS

WAN LED

A solid light indicates

WAN port. This LED

POWER LED

LAN LED

STATUS LED

WLAN LED

connection on the

Blinks constantly to indicate device is functioning properly.

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

A solid light indicates connection to wireless clients.

blinks during data transmission.

A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission.

3. Wireless Basics

D-Link Air 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 (wireless local area network) 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 WLAN 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 relo cate. Networks that frequently change, both physically and logically, 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 –

even outside the home or office.

Wireless Basics

650+,

Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively

priced as conventional Ethernet network devices. Scalability –WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways 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.

The DI -514 is compatible with the following wireless products (the maximum data transfer speed for the DI-514 is 11mbps):

§ D-Link Air DWL-650, D-Link AirPlus™ DWL-

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme™ G DWL-G650

Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers

§ D-Link Air DWL-520, D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+, D-Link

AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520

Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers

§ D-Link Air DWL 700AP, DWL-AirPlus DWL-900AP+, DWL-2000AP+

Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Points

§ D-Link AirPlus DWL-800AP+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Range Extender

§ D-Link AirPlus DWL-810+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge

Standards - Based Technology

The IEEE standard-based technology assures that the D-Link Air Products are interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology. This means you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays. The technology works by using multiple frequencies in the 2.4GHz range at speeds up to 11 Mbps. D-Link Air products will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology.

Installation Considerations

D-Link Air DI-514 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 thru 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-514 and your receiving device (e.g., the DWL-650) to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link Air Wireless product’s range from 3 to 90 feet (1 to 30 meters.) Position your receiving devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware of the direct line between routers and computers. 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 whenever possible.

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

4. Getting Started

There are basically two modes of networking.

• Infrastructure – using a Wireless Router such as the DI-514, or an

Access Point

• Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer

communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DWL -650 wireless Cardbus adapters.

On the following page we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network using the DI -514.

The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices):

• A wireless Router - D-Link Air DI-514

• A laptop computer with a wireless adapter -

D-Link Air DWL-650

• A desktop computer with a wireless adapter -

D-Link Air DWL-520

• A desktop computer with an Ethernet adapter – D-Link DFE-530TX+

• A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-201

Getting Started

You will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL)

Consult with your Cable/DS

L provider for proper installation of the

Connect the modem to the DI

514 Wireless Broadband Router.

See

If you are including a desktop computer (

Computer 1

) in your

Ethernet NIC

Install the drivers for the wireless network adapter (such as the

Quick

If you are including a desktop computer wirelessly

(Computer 2)

Setting Up an Infrastructure Network

Please remember that D-Link Air wireless devices are pre-configured to connect

together, right out of the box, with the default settings.

subscription.

modem.

the Quick Installation Guide included with the router.

network, you can install the D-Link DFE-530TX+ adapter into the desktop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide

included with the DFE-530TX+.

D-Link Air DWL-650) into the laptop computer. See the

Installation Guide included with the DWL-650.

install the D-Link Air DWL-520 wireless adapter into the desktop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL -

5. Using the Configuration Menu

•

Type

admin

in the

User Name

Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-514, you can access the Configuration Utility by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI -514. The DI-514 default IP Address is shown below:

Open the web browser

• Type in the IP Address of the Access Point

(The IP Address shown in the example above is the default setting. If you have changed the IP Address of the DI-514 to conform to a network, then input that IP Address in the web browser, instead of the default IP Address shown.)

Connect to 192.168.0.1

field (lower case)

• Leave the Password blank

• Click OK

http://192.168.0.1

admin

Setup Wizard

The Setup Wizard page is the first page that appears when logging into the web-based management interface. The Setup Wizard is a utility used to quickly configure the DI-514. It will guide you through four quick and basic steps to help you connect to your ISP. You will be connected to your ISP (Internet Serv ice Provider) and have Internet access within minutes.

Home > Wizard

Wireless

Wireless Settings are settings for the (Access Point) Portion of the Wireless Router. Here you can change the wireless settings to fit an existing wireless network or to customize your wireless network.

Home > Wireless

SSID

Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is “default”. The SSID can be easily changed to co nnect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.

Channel

Indicates the channel setting for the DI -514. By default the channel is set to

6. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network.

WEP

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). WEP provides security by encrypting the data that is sent over the WLAN. The DI -514 supports 2 levels of WEP Encryption: 64-bit encryption and 128-bit encryption. WEP is disabled by default. The WEP setting can be changed to fit an existing wireless network or to customize your wireless network.

Key Type

The Key Types that are supported by the DI -514 are HEX (Hexadecimal) and ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange.) The Key Type can be changed to fit an existing wireless network or to customize your wireless network.

KEYS

Keys 1-4 allow you to easily change wireless encryption settings to ma intain a secure network. Simply select the specific key to be used for encrypting wireless data on the network.

WAN

PPPoE client software

WAN is short for Wide Area Network. The WAN settings can be referred to as the Public settings. All IP information in the WAN settings are public IP addresses which are accessible on the Internet. The WAN settings consist of three main options: Dynamic IP Address, Static IP Address, and PPPoE. Select the appropriate option and fill in the information needed to connect to your ISP.

Home > WAN

Please be sure

to remove any existing installed on your

computers

Dynamic IP Address

Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services.

Host Name: The Host Name field is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The host name is the device name of the Router.

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 this MAC address. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.

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 IP 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: Public IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask: Subnet mask provided by your ISP. ISP Gateway Address: Public IP address of your ISP that you are

connecting to. Primary DNS Address: Primary DNS (Domain Name Server) IP provided by your ISP Secondary DNS Address: optional

PPPoE

Please be sure to remove any Client Software program on your computer before you start your configuration of the DI-514 Router.

Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL

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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.

Dynamic PPPoE: PPPoE connection where you will receive an IP address automatically from your ISP Static PPPoE: PPPoE connection where you have an assigned (static) IP address

User Name: Your PPPoE username provided by your ISP Password: Your PPPoE password provided by your ISP Retype Password: Re -enter PPPoE password Service Name: Enter the service name provided by your ISP. (optional) IP Address: This option is only available for Static PPPoE. Enter in the

static IP address for the PPPoE connection.

Primary DNS Address: Primary DNS IP provided by your ISP Secondary DNS Address: optional Maximum Idle time: The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting

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 connection will be dropped. Either set this to zero or enable Auto-reconnect to disable this feature. MTU: MTU stands for Maximum Transmission Unit. For PPPoE connections, you may need to change the MTU settings in order to work correctly with

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