D-Link AirPlus GTM
DI-524
802.11g/2.4GHz
Wireless Router
Manual
Building Networks for People
Contents
Package Contents ................................................................................ |
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Introduction............................................................................................ |
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Wireless Basics .................................................................................... |
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Getting Started .................................................................................... |
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Using the Configuration Menu.............................................................. |
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Networking Basics .............................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting................................................................................... |
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Technical Specifications ...................................................................... |
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Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................ |
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Contacting Technical Support .............................................................. |
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Warranty.............................................................................................. |
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Registration ........................................................................................ |
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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 Netscape 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 802.11b 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-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:
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.)
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 products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre Shared Key mode of WPA, the DI-524 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-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 WAN 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.
WLAN LED
A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless 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.
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 802.11g 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 11Mbps.
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 packets, 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 NAT 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. 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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