D-Link DI-614+ User Manual

D-Link AirPlus DI-614+

Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless

Broadband Router

Manual

Building Networks for People

Contents

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

Introduction ........................................................................................... 4

Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6

Getting Started ..................................................................................... 9

Using the Conﬁguration Menu ............................................................ 10

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 50

Networking Basics .............................................................................. 55

Technical Speciﬁcations ..................................................................... 68

Contacting Technical Support ............................................................. 70

Warranty ............................................................................................. 71

Registration ........................................................................................ 74

Package Contents

D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Broad-

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band Router

Power Adapter – 5V DC, 2.5A

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Manual on CD

Quick Installation Guide

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Contents of Package:

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DI-614+ 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

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operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter

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

Introduction

The D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ Wireless Broadband Router is an enhanced 802.11b high-performance, wireless router. It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network.

Unlike most 802.11b routers, the DI-614+ is capable of data transfer speeds up to 22 Mbps* (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus products such as the DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter.

After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in your package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as ﬁles and printers, and enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

The DI-614+ is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a large network. This Manual is designed to help you connect the Router and the D-Link AirPlus 2.4GHz Wireless Adapters into a network in Infrastructure mode. Please take a look at the

Getting Started section in this manual to see an example of an Infrastructure network using the DI-614+.

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 and get acquainted with wireless technology.

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b speciﬁcations. Actual data throughput wil vay. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafﬁc, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.

Connections

Auto-Sensing Ports:All ports (both LAN and

WAN) auto-sense cable types to accomodate stright-through or cross-over cable.

LAN ports provide connections to Ethernetenabled devices.

LEDs

WAN LED: A solid light

indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during transmission.

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

WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem

WLAN LED: A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless transmission.

M1 LED: A solid light indicates that the DI-614+ is ready.

M2 LED: A solid light indicates that the unit is defective.

Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings.

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

Receptor for the

Power Adapter

Wireless Basics

D-Link AirPlus 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. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link AirPlus wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs 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.

Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access Point (AP) is a device used to provide this link.

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 (Wireless Local Area Networks) are easy to set up,

manage, change and relocate. 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 Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy

and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.

Network Expansion - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot

go.

Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for wireless LAN

hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be signiﬁcantly lower. Long-term cost beneﬁts are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes.

Scalability – Wireless Local Area Networks (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

Wireless Basics

small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming over a broad area.

D-Link AirPlus Wireless Family of LAN products include:

Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop

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computers (DWL-650+)

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Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers

(DWL-520+)

Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Router and Access Point (DI-614+, DWL-

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900AP+)

The DI-614+ is also compatible with the D-Link Air 802.11b family of products, which include:

2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers

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(DWL-650)

2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers (DWL-520)

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Wireless Router/Access Point/Print Servers (DI-713P)

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Wireless Access Points (DWL-1000AP, DWL-900AP)

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Standards - Based Technology

The IEEE standard-based technology assures that the D-Link AirPlus 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 22 Mbps. D-Link AirPlus products will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology.

Installation Considerations

Designed to go up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) outdoors and up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ lets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtually anywhere. 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 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 range is to follow these basic guidelines:

Wireless Basics

Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless Access Point and

1. your receiving device (e.g., the DWL-650+) to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

Be aware of the direct line between Access Points, Residential Gateways

2. (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! Try to make sure that the Access Points and adapters are positioned so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling for better reception.

Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may

3. have a negative effect on range. Try to position Access Points, and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.

Make sure that the device’s antenna is positioned for best reception by using the software signal strength tools included with your product.

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices

5. or appliances that may generate extreme RF noise.

For the average home, signal range should not be an issue. If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters. Additional Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where the signal does not appear as strong as desired.

The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D-Link network devices:

A wireless Broadband Router - D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ A laptop computer with a Wireless Adapter - D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ A desktop computer with a Wireless Adapter - D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+

A Cable Modem - D-Link DCM-201

Getting Started

With its default settings, the DI-614+, when activated, will connect with other DLink Air or AirPlus products, right out of the box.

Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up a network:

Networking Basics - learn how to check and assign your IP Address; share printers and ﬁles.

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

learn the settings for the DI-614+, using the web-based interface.

For a typical network setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:

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

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

Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the DI-614+ wireless broadband router (see the Quick Installation Guide included with the DI-614+).

If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, you can install the D-Link DFE-530TX+ ethernet adapter into an available PCI slot. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-530TX+.)

If you are connecting a laptop computer to your network, install the drivers for the Ethernet Cardbus adapter (e.g., D-Link DWL-650+) into a laptop computer.(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-650+.)

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Whenever you want to conﬁgure your network or the DI-614+, you can access the Conﬁguration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the

DI-614+. The DI-614+ default IP Address is shown below:

 Open the web browser

 Type in the IP Address of the DI-614+

http://192.168.0.1

Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI-614+, make sure to enter the correct IP Address.

The factory default User name is admin and the default Password is blank (empty). It is recommended that you

change the admin password for security purposes. Please refer to Tools>Admin to change the admin password.

Home > Wizard

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

Apply

Cancel

Help

Clicking Apply will save changes made to the page.

Clicking Cancel will clear changes made to the page.

Clicking Help will bring up helpful information regarding the page.

Clicking Restart will restart the router. (Necessary for some changes.)

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > Wireless

Wireless Settings are settings for the (Access Point) Portion of the Wireless Router. It allows you to change the wireless settings to ﬁt an existing wireless network or to

customize your wireless network.

Enabled or Disabled

SSID

Channel

Auto Scan

By default, Wireless is Enabled. If you do not want to use the Wireless feature on the DI-614+, you can disable it by selecting

Disabled.

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 connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.

Indicates the channel setting for the DI-614+. 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.

Click the check box to enable Auto Scan. Enabling this will allow

the device to detect the best wireless channel to use.

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > Wireless (Continued)

WEP

Shared Key

Open System

Key Type

KEYS

Wired Equivalent Protocol (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-614+ supports 3 levels of WEP Encryption: 64Bit encryption, 128Bit encryption, and 256Bit encryption. WEP is disabled by default. The WEP setting can be changed to ﬁt an existing wireless network or to customize your wireless network.

In this mode, in order to access the DI-614+ on the network, the device must be listed in the MAC Address Control List.

The DI-614+ will be visible to all devices on the network. This is the default setting.

The Key Types that are supported by the DI-614+ 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 1-4 allow you to easily change wireless encryption settings to maintain a secure network. Simply select the speciﬁc key to be used for encrypting wireless data on the network.

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > Wireless > WPA

Wi-Fi Protected Access authorizes and authenticates users onto the wireless network. WPA uses stronger security than WEP and is based on a key that changes automatically at a regular interval. This mode requires a RADIUS server in the network.

Radius Server 1

Radius Server 2

IP - Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server.

Port - Enter the port number that your RADIUS server uses for

Authentication. The default setting of 1812 is the port setting for many RADIUS servers.

Shared Secret - Enter the Shared Secret. The Shared Secret must be the same as the Shared Secret on your RADIUS server.

Optional. If you have a second RADIUS server, you will input the same information as shown above.

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK

Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key mode means that the wireless client and the router must have the same passphrase in order to establish the wireless connection. A RADIUS server is not required with PSK.

Passphrase

Conﬁrmed Passphrase

Enter a passphrase for the router. The RADIUS server should use the same passphrase (secret key) as the router.

Enter the Passphrase again to conﬁrm.

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > WAN

Choose WAN Type

WAN stands for Wide Area Network. In this case WAN represents the mode in which you

connect to the Internet. If you are uncertain, please ask your ISP which of the following

represents your connection mode to the Internet:

Dynamic IP Address

Static IP Address

PPP over Ethernet

Others

PPTP

L2TP

Big Pond Cable

Obtain an IP address from your ISP automatically (mainly for

Cable users).

Your ISP assigns you a Static IP Address.

Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their services

(mainly for DSL users).

For use in Europe only.

For speciﬁc ISP’s use only.

For use in Australia only.

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address

Most Cable modem users will select this option to obtain an IP from their ISP (Internet Service Provider).

Host Name

MAC Address

Clone MAC Address

Primary DNS

This is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The host name is the device name of the Router.

The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical interface MAC address on the Router.

This feature will copy the MAC address of the Ethernet card, and replace the WAN MAC address of the Router with this Ethernet card MAC address. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.

Input the primary DNS address provided by your ISP

Address

Secondary DNS Address

MTU

(Optional) Input the Secondary DNS address provided by your ISP.

Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1500; you may need to change the MTU to conform to your ISP.

Address automatically

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > WAN > 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

will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.

IP form, which are four IP octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router

IP Address Input the IP Address provided by your ISP.

Subnet Mask

ISP Gateway

MAC Address

Clone MAC Address

Primary DNS

Input the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.

Input the Gateway address provided by your ISP.

The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical interface MAC address on the Router.

Input the primary DNS address provided by your ISP.

Address

Secondary DNS Address

MTU

(Optional) Input the Secondary DNS address provided by your ISP.

Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1500; you may need to change the MTU to conform to your ISP.

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > WAN > PPPoE

Most DSL users will select this option to obtain an IP address automatically from their ISP through the use of PPPoE.

User Name

Password

Service Name

IP Address

MAC Address

Clone MAC Address

Your PPPoE username provided by your ISP.

Your PPPoE password is provided by your ISP.

(Optional) Check with your ISP for more information if they require the use of service name.

(Optional) Enter in the IP Address if you are assigned a static PPPoE address.

The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical interface MAC address on the Router.

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > WAN > PPPoE (Continued)

Primary DNS Address

Secondary DNS Address

Maximum Idle Time

MTU

Auto-reconnect

You will get the DNS IP automatically from your ISP but you may enter a speciﬁc DNS address that you want to use instead.

(Optional) Input the secondary DNS address.

Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable

Auto-reconnect.

Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1492; you may need to

change the MTU to conform to your ISP.

If enabled, the Broadband Router will automatically connect to your ISP after your system is restarted or if the connection is

dropped.

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > WAN > PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a WAN connection used in Europe.

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Server IP

PPTP Account

PPTP Password

Maximum Idle Time

MTU

Auto-reconnect

Enter the IP Address.

Enter the Subnet Mask.

Enter the Server IP Address.

Enter the PPTP account name.

Enter the PPTP password.

Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable

Auto-reconnect.

Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1400; you may need to

change the MTU to conform to your ISP.

If enabled, the Broadband Router will automatically connect to your ISP after your system is restarted or if the connection

is dropped.

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > WAN > L2TP

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a WAN connection.

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Server IP

L2TP Account

L2TP Password

Maximum Idle Time

MTU

Auto-reconnect

Enter the IP Address.

Enter the Subnet Mask.

Enter the Server IP Address.

Enter the PPTP account name.

Enter the PPTP password.

Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable

Auto-reconnect.

Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1400; you may need to

change the MTU to conform to your ISP.

If enabled, the Broadband Router will automatically connect to your ISP after your system is restarted or if the connection

is dropped.

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

Home > WAN > BigPond Cable

Dynamic IP Address for BigPond is a WAN connection used in Australia.

User Name

Password

Auth Server

MAC Address

Clone MAC Address

Enter in the username for the BigPond account.

Enter the password for the BigPond account.

Select the auth server for the BigPond account.

(Optional) Enter the Login Server name if required.

The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical interface MAC address on the Router.

Using the Conﬁguration Menu

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-614+. 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.

These settings may be referred to

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Local Domain Name

DNS Relay

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

The subnet mask of the LAN interface. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

(Optional) The name of your local domain.

You may choose to enable or disable DNS Relay. If disabled, the DNS address received on the WAN port will pass through to the LAN clients.

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