D-Link DIR-412 User Manual

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Preface

D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

Manual Revisions

Revision Date Description

1.0 May 19, 2010 • First Release

Trademarks

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Table of Contents

Preface ................................................................................. i

Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i

Trademarks ...................................................................................... i

Product Overview .............................................................. 1

Package Contents ......................................................................... 1

System Requirements ................................................................. 2

Features ............................................................................................3

Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 4

Connections ...........................................................................4

Top View ................................................................................... 5

Switching Between WAN Mode/3G Router Mode .... 6

Installation ......................................................................... 7

Before you Begin ...........................................................................7

Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................8

Connect to Cable/DSL (WAN Mode) ...................................... 9

Connect to a 3G Internet Service ..........................................10

Conguration ...................................................................11

Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................11

Internet Connection Setup Wizard (3G Mode) .........12

Manual Conguration (3G Mode) .................................15

3G Internet Connection ...............................................15

Internet Connection Setup Wizard (WAN Mode) ....16

Manual Conguration (WAN Mode) ............................23

Static IP Address .............................................................24

Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) .......................................25

PPPoE (Username/Password) ....................................26

PPTP (Username/Password) .......................................28

L2TP (Username/Password) .......................................30

Russia PPTP (Dual Access) ...........................................32

Russia PPPoE (Dual Access) ........................................34

Wireless Settings .................................................................36

Manual Wireless Network Setup ..............................37

Network Settings ................................................................39

DHCP Server Settings ...................................................40

DHCP Reservation .........................................................41

Virtual Server ........................................................................42

Port Forwarding ..................................................................44

Application Rules ................................................................45

QoS Engine............................................................................46

Network Filters .....................................................................47

Website Filters ......................................................................48

Firewall Settings ..................................................................49

Firewall Rules ...................................................................50

Advanced Wireless Settings ............................................51

Wi-Fi Protected Setup .......................................................52

Advanced Network Settings ...........................................53

UPnP ...................................................................................53

Internet Ping Block ........................................................53

Internet Port Speed .......................................................53

Multicast Streams ..........................................................53

Administrator Settings ......................................................54

Time Settings .......................................................................55

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E-mail Settings .....................................................................56

System Settings ...................................................................57

Update Firmware ................................................................58

DDNS .......................................................................................59

System Check .......................................................................60

Schedules ..............................................................................61

Device Information ............................................................62

Logs .........................................................................................63

Statistics .................................................................................64

Internet Sessions .................................................................65

Wireless ..................................................................................66

Support ..................................................................................67

Wireless Security .............................................................68

What is WPA? ................................................................................68

Wireless Connection Setup Wizard ......................................69

Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard ................................72

Troubleshooting ..............................................................89

Wireless Basics .................................................................93

What is Wireless? .........................................................................94

Tips ...................................................................................................96

Wireless Modes ............................................................................97

Networking Basics ...........................................................98

Check your IP address ...............................................................98

Statically Assign an IP address ...............................................99

Technical Specications ................................................100

Contacting Technical Support ......................................101

Warranty .........................................................................102

Registration ...................................................................109

Congure WPA-Personal (PSK) ...............................................73

Congure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) ....................................74

Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................75

Using Windows® 7 ......................................................................75

Congure WPS .....................................................................78

Using Windows Vista® ...............................................................82

Congure WPA/WPA2 ........................................................83

Connect Using WCN 2.0 ...................................................85

Using Windows® XP ....................................................................86

Congure WPA-PSK ............................................................87

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Product Overview

Package Contents

D-Link DIR-412 Mobile

Wireless Router

Power Adapter

Ethernet Cable

CD-ROM

Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-412 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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Web-based Conguration

System Requirements

Network Requirements

Utility Requirements

• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem / 3G USB Adapter

• IEEE 802.11n/g wireless clients

• 10/100 Ethernet

Computer with the following:

• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system

• An installed Ethernet adapter

Browser Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

• Chrome 2.0 or higher

• Firefox 3.0 or higher

• Safari 3.0 or higher

Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.

CD Installation Wizard

Requirements

Computer with the following:

• Windows® 7, Vista®, and XP (Service Pack 3)

• An installed Ethernet adapter

• CD-ROM drive

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•FasterWirelessNetworking - The DIR-412 provides up to 150Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.

•Compatiblewith802.11gDevices - The DIR-412 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it

can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

•3GInternetConnectionSupport - Connect a 3G USB adapter to the DIR-412 to access 3G Internet Services.

•Advanced FirewallFeatures - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network

management features including:

• ContentFiltering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain

Name.

Features

• FilterScheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.

• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-412 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP sessions, so users behind the DIR-412 can securely

access corporate networks.

•User-friendlySetupWizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-412 lets you control what

information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,

including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.

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Hardware Overview

Connections

1 Mode Switch Use this switch to change between WAN mode and 3G Router mode.

2 Ethernet Port

3 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

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

In WAN mode the Ethernet port is used to connect to your WAN connection. In 3G mode the Ethernet port is used to connect to your LAN connection.

2 3

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Hardware Overview

Top View

1 2 3 4

1 Power LED

2 Internet LED

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

4 Ethernet LED A solid green light indicates that a link has been established. This LED blinks during data transmission.

5 WPS Button

6 3GUSBConnection Connect your 3G USB adapter to this port if you want to use a 3G Internet connection.

Lights orange during bootup. Lights green when router has booted up. A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. If the LED blinks orange the system has failed.

A solid green light indicates a successful 3G connection. A solid orange light indicates a 3G error, a WAN failure,

or a system failure. A blinking green light indicates that the WAN connection is enabled when the Router is

operating in WAN mode.

Press the WPS button for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. The button will ash blue while a WPS connection is being established. The button will light blue for 120 seconds (2 minutes) if a successful WPS connection has been made.

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Hardware Overview

Switching Between WAN Mode/3G Router Mode

The DIR-412 features a hardware switch that enables users to switch between WAN mode and 3G router mode.

When the DIR-412 is operating in WAN mode, WAN connectivity is achieved via the DIR-412’s Ethernet port. In this mode LAN clients need to access the DIR-412 via the DIR-412’s wireless connection. When the DIR-412 is operating in WAN mode

network connectivity is more resilient as Internet connectivity can be failed over to a backup 3G connection, if the main WAN connection fails.

When the DIR-412 is in 3G router mode, LAN clients can access the DIR-412 via the DIR-412’s Ethernet connection, as well as

via the wireless connection.

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Installation

This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.

Before you Begin

• Please congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.

• You can only use the Ethernet port or 3G adapter. If you were using an USB broadband modem before using

the router, then you must turn o your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).

• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as

WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

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Wireless Installation Considerations

The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. 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 D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’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 make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF

noise.

5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.

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Connect to Cable/DSL (WAN Mode)

If your Internet connection is provided using a cable/DSL/satellite modem, follow the steps below before connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem:

• If you are using the DIR-412 for the rst time, please select the 3GRouter mode rst to congure your wireless

settings. Refer to the Wireless Settings section for more information.

• After conguring the wireless settings, move the switch to the WAN Mode position and wait for the device to

reboot.

To connect to a broadband modem, or an Ethernet Internet connection such as in a hotel, please follow the steps below:

1. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the Ethernet port on the router, or connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port to the Ethernet port on the router.

2. Plug the power adapter into the router and connect it to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 50 seconds for the router to boot.

3. Connect the DIR-412 to your computer wirelessly using the settings (SSID, encryption key) you congured previously.

4. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the Wireless LAN light should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable connections are correct.

Internet Modem

DIR-412

Computer

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Connect to a 3G Internet Service

If you are using a 3G USB adapter to connect to the Internet, please follow the steps below:

1. Move the toggle switch to the 3GRouter mode position and wait for the DIR-412 to reboot.

2. Insert your 3G USB adapter into the DIR-412’s 3G USB port. In most cases, the 3G adapter will automatically congure and connect to the Internet. This process may take up to one minute. Refer to http://www.dlink.com/DIR-412 for a compatiblility

list of supported 3G adapters.

3. Plug one end of Ethernet cable into the DIR-412 and the other end into your computer.

4. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the Wireless LAN light should be lit. If not, make sure your computer and router are powered on and verify the cable connections are correct.

Note: The 3G default setting for the DIR-412 is auto-cong and always-on reconnect mode. With this setting, the DIR-412 will connect

to the Internet automatically. If you do not want the DIR-412 to connect automatically, please disable auto-cong and change the reconnect mode to manual.

Computer

DIR-412

3G Network

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Conguration

This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based conguration utility.

Web-based Conguration Utility

To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

Type Admin in the User Name eld and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default.

Click the Login button to log in to the router.

If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.

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Internet Connection Setup Wizard (3G Mode)

Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly congure your router using the setup wizard.

If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to “Manual Conguration (3G Mode)”.

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Click Next to continue.

Create a new password and then click Next to continue.

Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue.

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Congure your 3G Internet Connection settings and then click Next to continue.

Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router has nished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect.

Note: Beforechoosing3Gmode,makesurethatyourSIMcardisactivated.IfyourSIMcardisprotectedbyapersonal

identicationnumber(PIN),wesuggestyouunlockandremovethePINrst.IfyoudecidetosetaPINforthe DIR-412,youneedtoinputthePINsettingsusingthewizardorwebconguration.ThePINdetectionstatusis

shown in below table.

PIN set for SIM card No PIN set for SIM card Detection Detecting PIN (blue words). Detection result SIM card is locked (red words). SIM card is unlocked (green words). PIN input Right PIN: SIM card is ready (green text).

Wrong PIN: PIN code is wrong (red text).

3x wrong PIN: SIM card is locked by PUK

(red text).

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Manual Conguration (3G Mode)

3G Internet Connection

If you opt to set up your Internet connection manually, you will be redirected to a WAN page that allows you to congure your 3G conguration parameters.

Auto-cong:

Country:

ISP:

User Name:

Password:

Dial Number:

APN:

Authentication Protocol:

SIM Card PIN Code:

Select whether or not to automatically congure your 3G Internet connection parameter.

Select your country from the drop-down menu.

Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) from the drop-down menu.

Enter the user name for your 3G Internet connection.

Enter the password for your 3G Internet connection.

Enter the dial number for your 3G service provider.

Enter the Access Point Name (APN) for your 3G service provider.

Select the protocol from the drop-down menu.

Enter your PIN.

PIN Status:

Maximum Idle Time:

MTU:

Displays the PIN detection status.

Enter the maximum amount of time the Internet connection should be maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable the Always-on reconnect mode.

Maximum Transmission Unit. You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. The default

is 1500.

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Internet Connection Setup Wizard (WAN Mode)

Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly congure your router using the setup wizard.

If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to page 23 .

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Click Next to continue.

Create a new password and then click Next to continue.

Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue.

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Select the type of Internet connection you will use on your

WAN connection. If using the DIR-412 for the rst time, leave

the Skip3GConguration box unchecked. Check the Skip 3GConguration box if you do not want to congure the

router’s 3G connection.

Click Next to continue.

If you selected Dynamic IP Address, you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently using that computer, click Copy Your PC’s MAC Address and then click Next to continue.

The Host Name is optional but may be required by some

ISPs. The default host name is DIR-412.

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If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue.

Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.

Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from

your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue.

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If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue.

If you selected Static IP Address Connection, enter the network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue.

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Russia PPTP (dual mode) and Russia PPPoE (dual mode) are specically for Russian users. Please ll in the

username and password given by Russia ISPs and click

Next to continue.

Other users may ignore these 2 settings.

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If you left the Skip 3G Configuration checkbox unchecked in Step 3 of the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, the following window appears:

Configure the parameters for your 3G Internet Connection and click next to Continue.

Click Connect to save your settings and reboot the router. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect.

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Manual Conguration (WAN Mode)

If you opt to set up your Internet connection manually, you will be redirected to a WAN page that allows you to select your Internet type and enter the correct conguration parameters.

Internet Connection Type:

3G Internet Connection:

Select your Internet connection type using the “My Internet Connection is:” drop-down menu.

To enable the Router to connect to the Internet

via the 3G Internet connection in the event that the WAN connection fails, check the Enable WAN Failover box. Congure the parameters for your WAN connection in the section below the Internet Connection Type section as described in the following pages.

If enabling the WAN Failover feature, congure

the parameters for your 3G Internet Connection.

Click the Save Settings button when you have nished conguring the WAN connection.

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Manual Conguration (WAN Mode)Manual Conguration (WAN Mode)

Static IP Address

Choose Static IP (DHCP) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if all the Internet port’s 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 elds 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:

Subnet Mask:

Default Gateway:

DNS Servers:

MTU:

MAC Address:

Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.

Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.

Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP.

Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to

change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.

The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’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. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address

button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

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Manual Conguration (WAN Mode)

Dynamic IP Address (DHCP)

Choose Dynamic IP (DHCP) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if all WAN IP information is obtained from your ISP.

Host Name:

DNS Addresses:

MTU:

MAC Address:

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.

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP.

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.

The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’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. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address

button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

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Manual Conguration (WAN Mode)

PPPoE (Username/Password)

Choose PPPoE (Username/Password) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if your ISP uses a PPPoE

connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure

to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

Address Mode:

IP Address:

User Name:

Password:

Service Name:

Reconnect Mode:

Maximum Idle

Time:

DNS Mode:

Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.

Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).

Enter your PPPoE user name.

Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.

Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).

Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.

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

Click the Receive DNS from ISP radio button if you want to dynamically receive the DNS Server IP addresses from your ISP. To manually enter the DNS Server IP addresses, click the Enter DNS Manually radio button and enter the DNS Server IP addresses in the Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server elds.

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MTU:

MAC Address:

Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.

The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’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. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to

replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

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Manual Conguration (WAN Mode)

PPTP (Username/Password)

Choose PPTP (Username/Password) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if your ISP uses a PPTP connection.

Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.

Address Mode:

PPTP IP Address:

PPTP Subnet Mask:

PPTP Gateway IP Address:

PPTP Server IP Address:

Username:

Password:

Reconnect Mode:

Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.

Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).

Enter the Subnet Mask (Static PPTP only).

Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static PPTP only).

Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).

Enter your PPTP username.

Enter your PPTP password and password in the next box.

Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.

Maximum Idle Time:

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

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DNS Servers:

MTU:

MAC Address:

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTP only).

Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1400 is the default MTU.

replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

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Manual Conguration (WAN Mode)

L2TP (Username/Password)

Choose L2TP (Username/Password) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if your ISP uses an L2TP connection.

Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.

Address Mode:

L2TP IP Address:

L2TP Subnet

Mask:

L2TP Gateway

IP Address:

L2TP Server IP

Address:

User Name:

Password:

Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.

Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static IP only).

Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP (Static L2TP only).

Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static L2TP only).

Enter the Server IP address provided by your ISP (optional).

Enter your L2TP user name.

Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box.

Reconnect

Mode:

Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.

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Maximum Idle

Time:

DNS Servers:

MTU:

MAC Address:

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

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only).

Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1400 is the default MTU.

replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

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Manual Conguration (WAN Mode)

Russia PPTP (Dual Access)

Choose Russia PPTP (Dual Access) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if your ISP uses a PPTP connection.

Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.

Address Mode:

PPTP IP Address:

PPTP Subnet

Mask:

PPTP Gateway IP

Address:

PPTP Server IP

Address:

Username:

Password:

Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.

Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).

Enter the Subnet Mask (Static PPTP only).

Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static PPTP only).

Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).

Enter your PPTP username. Check the MPPE box to enable the MPPE encryption protocol between

the DIR-412 and PPTP server.

Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box.

Reconnect Mode:

Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.

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Maximum Idle

Time:

DNS Servers:

MTU:

MAC Address:

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

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTP only).

Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1400 is the default MTU.

replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

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Manual Conguration (WAN Mode)

Russia PPPoE (Dual Access)

Choose Russia PPoE (Dual Access) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection.

Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.

Address Mode:

IP Address:

User Name:

Password:

Service Name:

Reconnect

Mode:

Maximum Idle

Time:

Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.

Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).

Enter your PPPoE user name. Check the MPPE box to enable the MPPE encryption protocol between

the DIR-412 and PPPoE server.

Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.

Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).

Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.

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

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DNS Mode:

MAC Address:

MTU:

replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.

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Wireless Settings

If you want to congure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard and refer to “Wireless Connection Setup Wizard” on page 69.

Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to add

a wireless device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and

refer to “Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard” on page 72.

If you want to manually congure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page.

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Enable Auto

Channel Selection:

Manual Wireless Network Setup

Enable Wireless:

Wireless Network

Name:

Wireless Channel:

Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. Click Add New to create your own time schedule to enable the wireless function.

Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.

The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to

allow the DIR-412 to choose the channel with the

least amount of interference.

Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-412. By

default the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to t the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out.

Transmission

Rate:

WMM Enable:

Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for best performance.

WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is QoS for your wireless network. Check this box to improve the quality of

video and voice applications for your wireless clients. This feature is not available in 802.11n congurations.

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Enable Hidden

Wireless:

Wireless Security:

Enabling Hidden Mode is another way to secure your network. With this option enabled, no wireless clients will be able to see your wireless network when they perform a scan to see what’s available. In order for your wireless devices to connect to your router, you will need to manually enter the Wireless Network Name on each device.

Refer to Section 4 - Wireless security for more information regarding wireless security.

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Network Settings

This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the DHCP settings.

Router IP Address:

Default Subnet Mask:

Device Name:

Local Domain Name:

Enable DNS Relay:

Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is

192.168.0.1.

If you change the IP address, once you click Apply, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the conguration utility.

Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is

255.255.255.0.

Enter the Device name (set to “DIR-412” by default).

Enter the Domain name (Optional).

Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server.

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DHCP Server Settings

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-412 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically

assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to Obtain an IP Address Automatically. When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load

the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-412. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool.

Enable DHCP

Server:

DHCP IP Address

Range:

DHCP Lease Time:

Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router. Uncheck to disable this function.

Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP assignment.

Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conict.

The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease time in minutes.

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DHCP Reservation

If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device.

Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.

DHCP

Reservations List:

Number of

Dynamic DHCP

Clients:

Computer Name:

IP Address:

MAC Address:

Displays a list of the DHCP reservations that have been congured on the router.

In this section, you can see information about the LAN devices that are currently being leased IP addresses.

Enter the computer name or select a computer name from the drop-down menu on the right-hand side and click <<.

Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device. This

IP Address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.

Enter the MAC address of the computer or device.

When you have nished conguring the above settings, check the boxes next to the DHCP Reservation entries you want to add to the DHCP Reservations List and click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window to save your entries

and activate your reservations.

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Virtual Server

The DIR-412 can be congured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address

can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).

The DIR-412 rewall feature lters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DIR-412 are

invisible to the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server.

Depending on the requested service, the DIR-412 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network.

The DIR-412 is also capable of port-redirection meaning incoming trac

to a particular port may be redirected to a dierent port on the server computer.

Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the Virtual Servers List. Pre-dened virtual services are already listed in

the table. You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server

IP to use that particular virtual service.

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The Virtual Server feature allows you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to the next page. Congure the parameters, as described below, to create a new Virtual Server entry.

Name:

IP Address:

Public Port/

Private Port:

Protocol Type:

Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the elds.

Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the router (DHCP), you computer will be listed in the “Computer Name” drop-down menu. Select your computer and click <<.

Enter the port number that you want to open next to Private Port and Public Port. The private and public ports are usually the same. The private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network, and the public port is the port seen from the Internet side.

Select TCP, UDP, or Both from the drop-down menu.

Schedule:

The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.

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Port Forwarding

Port Forwarding is a feature that allows you to open a single port or a range of ports and redirect the data received through

those ports to a single PC on your network.

Name:

IP Address:

Public Port/

Private Port:

Trac Type:

Schedule:

Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the elds.

Enter the range of ports that you want to open next to the Private Port and Public Port elds. The private and public ports are usually the same. The private ports are the ports being used by the application on the computer within your local network, and the public ports are the ports seen from the Internet side.

Use the drop-down menu to select whether TCP, UDP, or All types of trac are being used for the port forwarding rule.

Select a schedule for when the Port Forwarding Rule will be

enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow

the particular service to always be enabled. You can create

your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.

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Application Rules

Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others.

These applications have diculties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of

these applications work with the DIR-412. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port

normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” eld, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the rewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound trac.

The DIR-412 provides some predened applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you

want to use and enable it.

Name:

Trigger:

Trac Type:

Firewall:

Trac Type:

Schedule:

Enter a name for the rule. You may select a pre-defined

application from the drop-down menu and click <<.

This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be either a single port or a range of ports.

Select the protocol of the trigger port (TCP, UDP, or All).

This is the port number on the Internet side that will be used

to access the application. You may dene a single port or a range of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports or

port ranges.

Select the protocol of the rewall port (TCP, UDP, or All).

Select a schedule for when the Application Rule will be enabled.

If you do not see the schedule you need in the list of schedules, go to the Tools > Schedules screen and create a new schedule.

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QoS Engine

The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications. By default the QoS Engine settings are disabled and application priority is not classied automatically.

Enable QoS

Engine:

Automatic Uplink

Speed:

Measured Uplink

Speed:

Manual Uplink

Speed:

Connection Type:

Detected xDSL or

Other Frame Relay

Network:

This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for better performance and experience with online games and other interactive applications, such as VoIP.

This option will allow your router to automatically determine the uplink speed of your Internet connection.

This displays the detected uplink speed.

The speed at which data can be transferred from the router to your ISP. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s oer speed as a

download/upload pair. For example, 1.5Mbits/284Kbits. Using

this example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a service such as www.dslreports.com.

This option allows you to select your connection type. Users can select “auto-detect” or choose the xDSL or cable networks if they know.

This displays if xDSL or another type of frame relay network has been detected. The DIR-412 can detect the network and the user

can conrm this.

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Network Filters

Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router.

Congure MAC

Filtering:

MAC Address:

DHCP Client:

Schedule:

Select TurnMACFilteringO, Allow MAC addresses listed below, or Deny MAC addresses listed below from

the drop-down menu.

Enter the MAC address you would like to lter.

To nd the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual.

Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy the MAC Address from the DHCP client.

Select a schedule for when the Network Filter will be

enabled. The user can click the New Schedule button to bring up the “Schedule Webpage” to congure a new schedule.

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Website Filters

Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of allowed Web sites that can be used by multiple users through the network.

To use this feature select to Allow or Deny, enter the domain or website and click Add, and then click Save Settings. You must also select ApplyWebFilter under the Access Control section.

Congure Website Filter

Below:

Website URL:

Schedule:

Select Deny or Allow computers access to only these sites.

Enter the URLs that you want to allow or deny.

Use the drop-down menu to select the schedule for the Network Filter rule. Click the New Schedule button to bring up the “Schedule Webpage” to congure the new schedule.

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Firewall Settings

A rewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-412 oers a rewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber

attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the chosen computer completely to the outside world.

Enable SPI:

DMZ Host:

Firewall Rules:

SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet ltering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the trac passing through the session conforms to the protocol.

Check the Enable DMZ box and specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you want to have unrestricted Internet communication in the DMZ IP Address eld. Use the drop-down menu to specify a host

that currently has a DHCP lease from the DIR-412. If this computer has

obtained its IP address automatically using DHCP, be sure to make a static reservation on the System > Network Settings page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change.

Use this section to create rules that deny or allow trac from passing through the device. See the following page for information on how to create rewall rules.

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Firewall Rules

To create a rewall rule, congure the parameters as described below:

Name:

Action:

Interface:

Protocol:

Port Range:

Enter a name for the rewall rule.

Use the drop-down menu to specify if the router should Allow or Deny trac matching the rewall rule.

Use the drop-down menus to select the Source and Destination

interfaces for the Firewall Rule

Use the IP Address elds next to each Interface drop-down menu to specify the IP address ranges for the Source/Destination interfaces.

The rst host in the IP address range should be entered in the top eld and the last host in the IP address range should be entered in the eld beneath for both the Source/Destination intefaces.

Use the drop-down menu to select the protocol that will be used for the rewall rule (TCP, UDP, ICMP, or ALL).

Enter the range of ports that the rewall rule will apply to.

The rst port in the port range should be entered in the top eld and the last host in the port range should be entered in the eld beneath.

Schedule:

Use the drop-down menu to select the schedule for the Network Filter rule. Click the New Schedule button to bring up the “Schedule Webpage” to congure the new schedule.

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Advanced Wireless Settings

Transmit Power:

Beacon Period:

RTS Threshold:

Fragmentation:

DTIM Interval:

Preamble Type:

Set the transmit power of the antennas.

Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended.

This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modication should be made.

The fragmentation threshold, which is specied in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting.

(Delivery Trac Indication Message) 1 is the default setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.

Select Short or Long Preamble. The preamble denes the

length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communication

between the wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters. Note: High network trac areas should use the Short Preamble type.

Wireless Mode:

Band Width:

Short Guard

Interval:

Use the drop-down menu to select the wireless modes you want to enable on the router. The available options are 802.11n only,

802.11 Mixed(g/b), and 802.11 Mixed(n/g/b).

This setting can be used to adjust the bandwidth of the wireless signal. The default setting is 20/40 MHz (Auto).

Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss.

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Wi-Fi Protected

Setup:

PIN Settings:

Add Wireless

Station:

Check this box to enable the function.

Use the buttons to generate a new PIN or Reset the PIN to

Default settings.

Click the button to start the wizard that sets up the WPA function. Please refer to Section 4 - Wireless security “Add wireless device with WPA wizard” for more information.

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Advanced Network Settings

UPnP:

WAN Ping:

WAN Port Speed:

Multicast

Streams:

Wireless Enhance

Mode:

To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) feature check the Enable UPNP box. UPNP provides compatibility with

networking equipment, software and peripherals.

Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-412 to respond

to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to be “pinged”.

You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps,

100Mbps, or auto. Some older cable or DSL modems may

require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps.

Check the Enable Multicast Streams box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet.

Check the Wireless Enhance Mode box to enable the router to forward all multicast streams from the Internet to the wireless station using a unicast stream. This feature

helps improve the quality of multimedia applications for

wireless users.

Internet Ping Block Internet Port Speed Multicast Streams

UPnP

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Administrator Settings

This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You can also enable Remote Management. There are

two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes. Only the admin account has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords.

Admin Password:

Enable Graphical

Authentication:

Enable Remote

Management:

Remote Admin

Port:

Enter and conrm a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings.

Check this box to enable graphical authentication. The device supports this function to prevent phishing.

Remote management allows the DIR-412 to be congured

from the Internet by a web browser. A username and

password is still required to access the Web-Management

interface. In general, only a member of your network can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote (Internet) host.

The port number used to access the DIR-412.

Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet

IP address of the DIR-412 and 8080 is the port used for the

Web Management interface.

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Time Settings

The Time Conguration option allows you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock.

From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also be congured to

automatically adjust the time when needed.

Time Zone:

Enable Daylight

Saving:

Sync your

Computer’s Time

Settings:

Automatic Time and Date Conguration:

NTP Server Used:

Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.

Check the box to enable Daylight Saving time.

Click this button to set the device’s time the same to local PC.

Check the box to enable the device to automatically synchronize with a D-Link NTP Server. NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers. This will only connect to a server on the Internet, not a local server.

Select one of the D-Link NTP Servers from the drop-down

menu. The DIR-412 will then synchronize it’s clock to be

the same time as the D-Link Internet time server. Click the Update Now button to synchronize with the D-Link Internet time server immediatley.

Set the Time and

Date Manually:

Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made.

To manually input the time, use the drop-down menus to

enter the values in these elds for the Year, Month, Day,

Hour, Minute, and Second.

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E-mail Settings

The E-mail feature can be used to send the system log les, router alert messages, and rmware update notication to your e-mail address.

From E-mail

Address:

To E-mail

Address:

E-mail Subject:

SMTP Server

Address:

Account Name:

Password:

Send Mail Now:

This e-mail address will appear as the sender when you receive a log le or rmware upgrade notication via e-mail.

Enter the e-mail address where you want the e-mail sent.

Enter a subject for the e-mails that will be sent from the

Router.

Enter the IP address of the SMTP server for sending e-mail.

Enter your account name for sending e-mail.

Enter the password associated with the account.

Re-type the password associated with the account in the

Verify Password eld.

Click the Send Mail Now button to send a test message

from the Router to the specied e-mail address.

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System Settings

Save Settings to

Local Hard Drive:

Load Settings

from Local Hard

Drive:

Restore to

Factory Default

Settings:

Reboot the

Device:

Use this option to save the current router conguration settings to a le on the hard disk of the computer you are

using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a le

dialog, where you can select a location and le name for the settings.

Use this option to load previously saved router conguration settings. First, use the Browse control to nd a previously save le of conguration settings. Then, click the Load button to transfer those settings to the router.

Click the Restore button to restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in eect at the time the router was shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router conguration settings, use the Save button above.

Click to reboot the router.

Clear Language

Pack:

Click the Clear button to restore the device back to the English interface version and remove other languages installed for the system web pages.

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Update Firmware

You can upgrade the rmware of the Router here. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the

computer. Click on Browse to locate the rmware le to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for rmware

updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download rmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.

Firmware

Information:

Firmware

Upgrade:

Language Pack

Upgrade:

Displays the current firmware version and date.

You can also check the availability of a new rmware

version online.

After you have downloaded the new rmware, click the Browse control to locate the rmware update on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the rmware upgrade.

This function allows the user to transfer the language of the GUI from English to their own language by upgrading the language pack. Click the Browse control to locate the desired language pack on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the language pack upgrade.

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DDNS

The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have purchased

(www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.

Enable DDNS:

Server Address:

Host Name:

User Account:

Password:

DDNS Account

Testing:

Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address. Check the box to enable DDNS.

Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu.

Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider.

Enter the User Name for your DDNS account.

Enter the Password for your DDNS account.

This is to test if the DDNS account is valid for use.

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System Check

The System Check feature allows you to verify the physical connectivity on both the LAN and Internet interface.

Ping Test:

Ping Results:

The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping.

The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here.

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Schedules

Name:

Days:

Time:

Add:

Schedule Rules

List:

Enter a name for your new schedule.

Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day.

Check All Day - 24hrs or use the Start Time and End Time elds to specify the start and end time for your schedule.

Click Add to add your schedule.

The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule.

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Device Information

This page displays the current information for the DIR-412. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information.

If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.

If your Internet connection is set up for PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Russia PPTP, or Russia PPPoE a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed. Use Disconnect to drop the Internet connection and use Connect to establish the Internet connection.

General:

3G WAN:

LAN:

Wireless LAN:

Displays the router’s time and rmware version.

Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router.

Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router.

Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel.

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Logs

The router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in it’s internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view

the router logs. You can dene what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view. This router also has

external Syslog Server support so you can send the log les to a computer on your network that is running a Syslog utility.

Log Type:

Log Level:

First Page:

Last Page:

Clear:

Link to Log

Settings:

Use the radio buttons to choose the types of messages

that should be displayed from the log. System, Firewall & Security, and Router Status messages can be selected.

There are three levels of message importance: Informational, Warning, and Critical. Use the radio buttons to select the levels that should be displayed in the log.

Click this button to view the rst page of the log le.

Click this button to view the last page of the log le.

Click this button to view the previous page of the log le.

Click this button to view the next page of the log le.

Clears all of the log contents.

The user can click the button to “link to log settings” and save the logs to a local hard drive or to a Syslog server.

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Statistics

The screen below displays the Trac Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-412 on the

Internet, LAN and Wireless connections. The trac counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

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Internet Sessions

The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer.

NAPT Sessions:

NAPT Active

Sessions:

Displays information about the NAPT Sessions on the router. Including the number of TCP Sessions, the number of UDP Sessions, and the combined number TCP and UDP NAPT Sessions.

Displays the IP address of the local application and the TCP/UDP packets being sent by the source IP address for each NAPT Active Session.

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Wireless

The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients.

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Support

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Wireless Security

This section will show you the dierent levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-412 oers

the following types of security:

• WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK(Pre-Shared Key)

• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

What is WPA?

WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent

Privacy).

The 2 major improvements over WEP:

• Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a

hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of TKIP.

• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP).

WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specic MAC address, which is relatively simple to be snied out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password

between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key

entered on your wireless router or access point.

WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.

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Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

To run the security wizard, browse to the Setup page and then click the Wireless Network Setup Wizard button.

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Enter the SSID (Service Set Identier). The SSID is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.

If you would like the router to automatically assign a network key to your network, click the Automatically assign a network key radio button.

Click Next to continue.

Alternatively, click the Manually assign a network key radio button to create your own network key.

Click Next to continue.

The following window appears if you selected the option to manually create your own network key.

Type a password that you would like to use for wireless security in the Wireless Security Password eld.

Click Next to continue.

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The following window appears to indicate that the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard is complete.

If you selected the option that automatically generated a network key, the automatically generated key will display next to the Pre-Shared Key eld.

If you manually specified a network key, the Wireless Security Password that you specied will display next to the Pre-Shared Key eld.

Click Save to nish the Security Wizard.

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Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard

From the Setup > Wireless Settings screen, click Add Wireless Device with WPS.

Select Auto to add a wireless client using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Once you select Auto and click Connect, you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client(s) and successfully establish a connection.

If you select Manual, a settings summary screen will appear. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients.

PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this method you must know the wireless client’s 8 digit PIN and click

Connect.

PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect.

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Congure WPA-Personal (PSK)

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish

wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the

added overhead.

1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side and then click the Manual Wireless Network Setup button.

2. Select Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced) from the Security Mode drop-down menu.

3. Select Auto(TKIP/AES), TKIP, or AES from the Cipher Type drop-down menu. If you have wireless clients that use both types, use TKIP/AES.

4. Select PSK from the PSK / EAP drop-down menu.

5. Enter a key (passphrase) in the Network Key eld. The key is entered as a pass-phrase in either ASCII or HEX format. If using ASCII format the pass-phrase must be between 8-63 characters. If using HEX format the pass-phrase must be 64 characters. The ASCII or HEX pass-phrase must be the same at both ends of the wireless connection.

6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router.

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Congure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS)

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish

wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the

added overhead.

2. Select Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (Enhanced) from the Security Mode drop-down menu.

3. Select Auto(TKIP/AES), TKIP, or AES from the Cipher Type drop-down menu. If you have wireless clients that use both types, use TKIP/AES.

4. Select EAP from the PSK / EAP drop-down menu.

5. Enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server in the RADIUS Server IP Address eld.

6. Enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server in the Port eld.

7. Enter the security key in the Shared Secret eld.

8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity

until you enable WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router.

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Connect to a Wireless Network

Using Windows® 7

It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.

1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner).

2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.

Wireless Icon

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3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to

and click the Connect button.

If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your

TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking

Basics section in this manual for more information.

4. The following window appears while your computer tries to

connect to the router.

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5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router

and click Connect. You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router.

It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

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Congure WPS

The WPS feature of the DIR-412 can be congured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to

congure the WPS feature:

1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start

menu.

2. Click the Network option.

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3. Double-click the DIR-412.

4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the

Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.

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5. Type a name to identify the network.

6. To congure advanced settings, click the icon.

Click Next to continue.

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7. The following window appears while the Router is being

congured.

Wait for the conguration to complete.

8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has

been setup successfully.

Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this

security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future.

9. Click Close to complete WPS setup.

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Using Windows Vista

Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below.

If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray

(lower-right corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network.

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.

If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you

TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.

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Congure WPA/WPA2

1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on

the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network.

2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to

connect to and click Connect.

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3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and

click Connect.

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Connect Using WCN 2.0

The router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista®. The following instructions for setting this up

depends on whether you are using Windows Vista® to congure the router or third party software.

When you rst set up the router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and uncongured. To enjoy the benets of Wi-Fi protection, the

router must be both enabled and congured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows Vista’s built-in support for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or manually congure.

If you are running Windows Vista®, log into the router and click the Enable checkbox in the Advanced > Wi-FiProtectedSetup window. Use the Current PIN that is displayed in the PIN Settings section of Advanced > Wi-FiProtectedSetup window or choose to click the GenerateNewPIN button or Reset PIN to Default button.

If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are nished, proceed

to the next section to set up the newly-congured router.

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Using Windows® XP

Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Conguration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.

If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray

(lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.

If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you

TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.

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Congure WPA-PSK

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.

1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking

on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks.

2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to

connect to and click Connect.

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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK

passphrase and click Connect.

It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-412. Read the

following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a dierent operating system, the screen shots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.)

1. Why can’t I access the web-based conguration utility?

When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet

or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer

must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.

• Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

• Safari 3.0 or higher

• Chrome 2.0 or higher

• Firefox 3.0 or higher

• Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a dierent

cable or connect to a dierent port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned o, the link light may not be on.

• Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software rewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate,

Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows® XP rewall may block access to the conguration pages. Check the help les included

with your rewall software for more information on disabling or conguring it.

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• Congure your Internet settings:

• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click

the button to restore the settings to their defaults.

• Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK.

• Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.

• Close your web browser (if open) and open it.

• Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This

should open the login page for your the web management.

• If you still cannot access the conguration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30

seconds and try accessing the conguration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a dierent computer.

2. What can I do if I forgot my password?

If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults.

To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a paperclip

to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30

seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty.

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3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive e-mails when connecting through my router?

If you are having a problem sending or receiving e-mail, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).

Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400.

To nd the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to. A destination could be

another computer, or a URL.

• Click on Start and then click Run.

• Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and press

Enter (or click OK).

• Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax:

ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value]

Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472

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You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the

proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480).

Once you nd your MTU, you can now congure your router with the proper MTU size.

To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:

• Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK.

• Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK to enter the web conguration page

for the device.

• Click on Setup>Internet and then click Manual Internet Connection Setup.

• To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU eld and click Save Settings to save your settings.

• Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments

of ten.

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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. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link

wireless family of products will allow you to securely 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 oce environments, and public areas such as airports, coee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more eciently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have proven to be benecial 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 Router is a device used to provide

this link.

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What is Wireless?

Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home

or oce network.

Why D-Link Wireless?

D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can aord. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.

How does wireless work?

Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point

B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless

network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two dierent types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.

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Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)

Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away.

Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.

Who uses wireless?

Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, oce, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.

Home

• Gives everyone at home broadband access

• Surf the web, check e-mail, instant message, and etc

• Gets rid of the cables around the house

• Simple and easy to use

Small Oce and Home Oce

• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at oce

• Remotely access your oce network from home

• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers

• No need to dedicate oce space

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Where is wireless used?

Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or oce. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.

Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote

locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the rst time it could be quite a task not knowing

where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.

Tips

Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.

Centralize your router or Access Point

Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.

Eliminate Interference

Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would signicantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they

operate on same frequency.

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