D Link DI524D1 Users Manual
D-Link AirPlus G
DI-524DI-524
DI-524
DI-524DI-524
802.11g/2.4GHz
Wireless Router
Manual
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Building Networks for People
Content s
Package Contents ................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Wireless Basics....................................................................................8
Getting Started....................................................................................11
Using the Configuration Menu..............................................................12
Networking Basics ..............................................................................39
Troubleshooting...................................................................................54
T echnical S pecifications ......................................................................61
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................64
Contacting T echnical Support ..............................................................92
Warranty..............................................................................................93
Registration ........................................................................................96
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Package Contents
Contents of Package:
D-Link AirPlus G DI-524
802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Router
Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2.5A
Manual and Warranty on CD
Quick Installation Guide
Ethernet Cable (All the DI-524’s Ethernet ports are Auto-MDIX)
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the
DI-524 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:
Ethernet-Based Cable or DSL Modem
Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based
operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter
Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Net scape Navigator
Version 6.0 and Above
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Introduction
The D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 802.11g/2.4 Ghz Wireless Router is an 802.11g highperformance, wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at
work or in public places.
Unlike most routers, the DI-524 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps (compared to
the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus G products. The 802.11g
standard is backwards compatible with 802.1 1b product s. This means that you do not
need to change your entire network to maintain connectivity . Y ou 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 802.1 1g devices .
In addition to offering faster data transfer speeds when used with other 802.1 1g products,
the DI-524 has the newest, strongest, most advanced security features available today .
When used with other 802.11g WPA (WiFi Protected Access) and 802.1x compatible
products in a network with a RADIUS server, the security features include:
WP A: 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.)
802.1x: Authentication is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the Authentication
process the server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the
network. Unfamiliar clients would be denied access.
For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security
for the DI-524, used in conjunction with other 802.11g product s, will still be much stronger
than ever before. Utilizing the Pre Shared Key mode of WP A, the DI-524 will obtain a
new security key every time it connects to the 802.1 1g 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-524, you will
automatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly increasing the safety of
your communications.
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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.
Pressing the
Reset Button
restores the
router to its
original factory
default settings.
Auto MDI/MDIX
LAN ports
automatically sense
the cable type when
connecting to
Ethernet-enabled
computers.
The Auto MDI/
MDIX WA N port is
the connection for
the Ethernet cable
to the Cable or
DSL modem.
Receptor
for the
Power
Adapter.
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LEDs
WAN LED
A solid light indicates connection
on the WAN port.
This LED blinks
during data transmission.
POWER LED
A solid light
indicates a proper
connection to the
power supply .
STATUS
A blinking light
indicates that the
DI-524 is ready.
WLAN LED
A solid light
indicates that the
wireless segment
is ready . This LED
blinks during
wireless data
transmission.
LOCAL
NETWORK LED
A solid light indicates
a connection to an
Ethernet-enabled
computer on ports 1-
4. This LED blinks
during data transmission.
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Features
Fully compatible with the 802.1 1g standard to provide a wireless data rate of
up to 54Mbps.
Backwards compatible with the 802.1 1b standard to provide a wireless data
rate of up to 1 1Mbps.
WPA (Wi Fi Protected Access) 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 p ackets, ensuring greater
security.
Pre Shared Key mode means that the home user, without a RADIUS
server, can connect securely via a pre-shared key , vastly improving the
safety of communications on the network.
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 NA T with VPN pass-through, providing added security
MAC Filtering
IP Filtering
URL Filtering
Domain Blocking
Scheduling
DHCP server 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 4 10/100 Ethernet ports, 1 WAN port, Auto MDI/MDIX.
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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. Y ou 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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