D-link DI-724U User Manual

System Requirements

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DI-724U Install Guide Hardware Overview

Hardware Overview

Front Panel

WAN LED

A solid light indicates a connection
on the WAN port. This LED blinks
during data transmission.

Power LED

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

Status LED

A blinking light indicates that
the DI-724U is functioning
properly.

USB LED

A solid light ind i c a tes a
connection on the USB port.
This LED blinks during data
transmission.

Local Network LEDs

A soli d light on e a c h por t
indicates a connection to an
Ethernet enabled computer.
These LEDs blink during data
transmission.

WLAN LED

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

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Back

Panel Connections

Antenna

Used to connect to 802.11g or

802.11b wireless adapters.

USB PORT

Connection for a USB printer.

DI-724U Install GuideHardware Overview

LAN PORTS

These are the connections for Ethernet cables
to Ethernet-enabled computers.

WAN PORT

This is for the connection of
an Ethernet cable to your
Cable or DSL modem.

Reset Button

Pressing this button restores the Router to its
original factory default settings.

Power Receptor

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DI-724U Install Guide Connecting the DI-724U

Connecting The DI-724U Wireless G
QoS Router To Your Network

A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel

of the DI-724U and then plug the other end of the power adapter
to a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will turn ON to
indicate proper operation.

B. 1. Power off your Cable or DSL modem; som e devices

may not have a on/off switch and will require you to unplug
the power adapter. Now, the DI-724U should be powered
on and the Ca bl e /D SL modem sh o u ld be tur n ed off.

2. Cable/DSL modem (Power Off) – DI-724U (Power On)
Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack located
on th e Ca ble/DSL modem. After the Ethernet cabl e is
securely co n n ec t e d, pow e r on the Ca ble / D S L modem
by turning on the unit or plugging in the power adapter.

3. Cable/DSL modem (Power On) – DI-724U (Power On) Insert
the other end of the Ethernet cable to the WAN PORT on the
back panel of the DI-724U. The WAN LED light will illuminate to
indicate proper connection. If the WAN LED is not illuminated,
please go back to step B1 and repeat the instructions.

C. Insert an Ethernet cable to LAN port 1 on the back panel of the

DI-724U and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in
the computer you will use to configure the DI-724U. The LED light
for LAN Port 1 will illuminate to indicate proper connection. (Note:
The LAN Ports on the DI-724U are Auto-MDI/MDIX. Meaning
you can use a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable to the
LAN Ports.)

D. Computers equipped with 802.11g wireless adapters will be able

to connect to the DI-724U. The DWL-G650 AirPlus Xtreme G
Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-G520 AirPlus Xtreme G
Wireless PCI Adapter will be able to connect out of the box with
the router using their default wireless settings.

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Getting Started

DI-724U Install GuideConnecting the DI-724U

Please remember that D-Link Wireless 108G devices are pre-configured
to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings.

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