D-Link DI-524UP User Manual
Contents
Package Contents..........................................................................................................iv
Introduction.....................................................................................................................1
Connections ....................................................................................................................2
LEDs.................................................................................................................................3
Features...........................................................................................................................4
Wireless Basics............................................................................................................... 6
Standards-Based Technology ..................................................................................... 7
Installation Considerations...........................................................................................7
Getting Started................................................................................................................8
Using the Configuration Wizard..................................................................................10
Home > Wireless .......................................................................................................11
Home > WAN.............................................................................................................16
Home > LAN..............................................................................................................24
Home > DHCP...........................................................................................................25
Advanced > Virtual Server.........................................................................................26
Advanced > Applications ...........................................................................................29
Advanced > Filters.....................................................................................................30
Advanced > Parental Control.....................................................................................33
Advanced > Firewall .................................................................................................. 36
Advanced > DMZ.......................................................................................................38
Advanced > DDNS.....................................................................................................39
Advanced > QoS........................................................................................................41
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Advanced > Performance..........................................................................................49
Tools > Admin............................................................................................................52
Tools > Time..............................................................................................................54
Tools > System..........................................................................................................55
Tools > Firmware.......................................................................................................56
Tools > Misc...............................................................................................................58
Tools > Cable Test.....................................................................................................60
Status > Device Info...................................................................................................61
Status > Log...............................................................................................................63
Status > Statistics......................................................................................................65
Status > Wireless Info................................................................................................66
Status > Printer Info...................................................................................................67
Status > Active Session.............................................................................................68
Help............................................................................................................................70
Technical Specifications.............................................................................................. 71
Appendix........................................................................................................................75
WCN and the Wireless Setup Wizard........................................................................75
Installing a Printer on your DI-524UP for Windows XP.............................................78
Installing a Printer on your DI-524UP for Windows 2000..........................................84
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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
sacr ifice 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
repl acing 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
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All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can
use either a strai
ht-through or a crossover Ethernet cable.
Auto MDI/MDIX LAN Ports
Connect the Ethernet
cable from computers on
your LAN to these ports.
USB 1.1 Connection
Use this port to
connect your USB
printer.
WAN Port
Connect the Ethernet
cable from your ADSL
modem to this port.
Factory Reset Button
Pressing this button
will restore the router
to its factory default
settings.
Power Adapter
Connect your
5V 2A power
adapter here.
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LEDs
p
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
ort.
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 o f w ires. WLANs are used i n c r e a s i ngly in both home and office environment s , 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-524 UP. Please refer to t he qu ic k
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 o f th e
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.
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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192.168.0.1
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 pass word must be the same on the RADIUS se rver 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 interfac e
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
DNS Address
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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 Pr otoco l over Ether net) i f 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 rece ive an IP A ddress
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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