DI-624M User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents ............................................................................... 4 Minimum System Requirements .............................................................. 4 Introduction ...................................................................................... 5 Features and Benefits .......................................................................... 6 Hardware Overview .........................................
DI-624M User’s Manual Table of Contents System ........................................................................................................ 38 Firmware ..................................................................................................... 39 Misc. ........................................................................................................... 40 Tools .................................................................................................................
DI-624M User’s Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DI-624M Super G MIMO Wireless Router CAT-5 Ethernet Cable (All the DI-624M’s Ethernet ports are Auto-MDIX) Power Adapter (5.0V, 2.5A) Vertical Stands Mounting Kit CD-ROM with Software and Manual Quick Installation Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
DI-624M User’s Manual Introduction Introduction The D-Link DI-624M Super G MIMO Wireless Router is an 802.11g high-performance, wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most routers, the DI-624M provides data transfers at up to 108 Mbps* (compared to the standard 54 Mbps) when used with other D-Link Super G MIMO products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products.
DI-624M User’s Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 108Mbps Backwards compatible with the 802.
Hardware Overview DI-624M User’s Manual Hardware Overview Connections All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. Reset Button Pressing the reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Auto MDI/MDIX LAN Ports These ports automatically sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernetenabled computers.
Hardware Overview DI-624M User’s Manual LEDs WAN LED WLAN LED A solid light indicates connection on the WAN por t. This LED blinks during data transmission. A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. LOCAL NETWORK LED A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernetenabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. POWER LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
DI-624M User’s Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
DI-624M User’s Manual Wireless Basics Standards-Based Technology The DI-624M Super G MIMO Wireless Router utilizes the 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays.
DI-624M User’s Manual Getting Started Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network Please remember that D-Link Super G MIMO wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your DI-624M, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the Web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI-624M. The DI-624M’s default IP Address is shown below: http://192.168.0.1 Open the Web browser. Type in the IP Address of the Router (http://192.168.0.1). Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI-624M, make sure to enter the correct IP Address.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Home The Advanced tab provides the following configuration options: Wizard, Wireless, WAN, LAN, and DHCP. Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. The DI-624M is a Super G MIMO wireless router ideal for home networking and small business networking. The setup wizard will guide you to configure the DI-624M to connect to your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Wireless Home > Wireless SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. Channel: 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Super G without Turbo:: Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, and no Turbo mode. Super G with Static Turbo:: Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, and Dynamic Turbo. This setting is backwards compatible with nonTurbo (legacy) devices. Dynamic Turbo mode is only enabled when all nodes on the wireless network is Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual WAN Dynamic IP Address Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address Dynamic IP Address: Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services. Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Clone MAC Address: The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. You can use the “Clone MAC Address” button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Choose Static IP Address if all WAN IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual PPPoE Home > WAN > PPPoE Please be sure to remove any existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers. Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) 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. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP address automatically for your PPPoE connection.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual PPPoE: Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoE. (Most DSL users will select this option.) Dynamic PPPoE: Receive an IP Address automatically from your ISP. Static PPPoE: You have an assigned (static) IP Address. User Name: Retype Password: Service Name: IP Address: Primary DNS Address: Secondary DNS Address: Your PPPoE username provided by your ISP. Re-enter the PPPoE password. Enter the Service Name provided by your ISP (optional).
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual LAN Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DI-624M. These settings may be referred to as Private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet. IP Address: The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address is: 192.168.0.1.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual DHCP Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DI-624M 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 DI-624M.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Advanced The Advanced tab provides the following configuration options: Virtual Server, Applications, Filters, Parental Control, Firewall, DMZ, and Performance. Virtual Server Advanced > Virtual Server The DI-624M can be configured 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).
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Virtual Server: Name: Private IP: Protocol Type: Select Enabled or Disabled. Enter the name referencing the virtual service. The server computer in the LAN (Local Area Network) that will be providing the virtual services. The protocol used for the virtual service. Private Port: The port number of the service used by the Private IP computer.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Example #2: If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by WAN port 2100 and only during the weekends, you would need to enable it as such. FTP server is on LAN computer 192.168.0.30. FTP uses port 21, TCP. Name: FTP Server Private IP: 192.168.0.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DI-624M.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Filters IP Filters Advanced > Filters > IP Filters Filters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing the Internet. The DI-624M can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses. The DI-624M can also block users from accessing restricted Web sites. IP Filters: Use IP Filters to deny LAN IP addresses from accessing the Internet.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual MAC Filters Advanced > Filters > MAC 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. Filters: Select the filter you wish to use; in this case, MAC filters was chosen.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Parental Control URL Blocking Advanced > Parental Control > URL Blocking URL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the URL. A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet. If any part of the URL contains the blocked word, the site will not be accessible and the web page will not display. To use this feature, enter the text string to be blocked and click Apply.
DI-624M User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Domain Blocking Advanced > Parental Control > Domain Blocking Domain Blocking is used to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing specific domains on the Internet. Domain blocking will deny all requests to a specific domain such as http and ftp. It can also allow computers to access specific sites and deny all other sites. Parental ControlFilters: Select the filter you wish to use; in this case, Domain Blocking was chosen.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Firewall Advanced > Firewall Firewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the DI-624M. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the DI-624M. When virtual services are created and enabled, it will also display in Firewall Rules. Firewall Rules contain all network firewall rules pertaining to IP (Internet Protocol).
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual DMZ Advanced > DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DI-624M, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes. Enter the IP address of the internal computer that will be the DMZ host.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Performance Advanced > Performance Note: These features will be available in future firmware releases. TX Rate: Auto is the default selection. Select from the drop down menu. Transmit Power: 100% is the default selection. Select from the drop down menu. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended.
DI-624M User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu DTIM Interval: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is the default setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. Preamble Type: Select Short or Long Preamble.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Tools The Advanced tab provides the following options: Admin, Time, System, Firmware, and Misc. Admin Tools > Admin At this page, the DI-624M administrator can change the system password. There are two accounts that can access the Broadband Router’s Web-Management interface. They 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Administrator: Password: User: Password: admin is the Administrator login name. Enter the password and enter again to confirm. user is the User login name. Enter the password and enter again to confirm Remote Management: Remote management allows the DI-624M to be configured from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password is still required to access the Web-Management interface.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Time Tools > Time Time Zone: Select the Time Zone from the pull-down menu. Default NTP Server: NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers. This field is optional. Set the Time: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click Set Time.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual System Browse Tools > System The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the Broadband Router. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used. You may also reset the Broadband Router back to factory settings by clicking on Restore.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Firmware Tools > Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Misc. Tools > Misc. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Ping Test: Restart Device: Block WAN Ping: 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. Click Reboot to restart the DI-624M. If you choose to block WAN Ping, the WAN IP Address of the DI-624M will not respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Discard Ping from WAN side: Click Enabled to block the WAN ping.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Tools The Advanced tab provides the following options: Device Info, Log, Stats, and Wireless. Device Info Status > Device Info This page displays the current information for the DI-624M. It will display the LAN, WAN and MAC address information. If your WAN 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.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual This window will show the DI-624M’s working status: WAN: IP Address: WAN/Public IP Address Subnet Mask: WAN/Public Subnet Mask Gateway: WAN/Public Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server: WAN/Public DNS IP Address WAN Status: WAN Connection Status LAN: IP Address: LAN/Private IP Address of the DI-624M Subnet Mask: LAN/Private Subnet Mask of the DI-624M Wireless: MAC Address: Displays the MAC address SSID: Displays the current SSID Channel: Displays the
DI-624M User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu Log Status > Log The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Settings. View Log: First Page - The first page of the log. Last Page - The last page of the log. Previous - Moves back one log page. Next - Moves forward one log page. Clear - Clears the logs completely.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Log Settings Status > Log > Log Settings Not only does the Broadband Router display the logs of activities and events, it can setup to send these logs to another location. SMTP Server/ IP Address: The address of the SMTP server that will be used to send the logs. Email Address: The email address to which the logs will be sent. Click on Send Mail Now to send the email. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Stats M Status > Stats The screen above displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DI-624M on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Wireless Status > 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 client.
DI-624M User’s Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DI-624M Wireless Broadband Router. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems.Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DI-624M Wireless Broadband Router.
Troubleshooting DI-624M User’s Manual 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. To check this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear. Please make sure you have selected the correct available network, as shown in the illustrations below.
DI-624M User’s Manual Troubleshooting 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using. Go to Start > My Computer > Properties. Select the Hardware Tab. Click Device Manager. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Troubleshooting DI-624M User’s Manual Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWL-G650M Super G MIMO Wireless Notebook Adapter. (In this example we use the DWL-G650M; you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.) Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link Super G MIMO DWL-G650M Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK.
DI-624M User’s Manual Troubleshooting 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products. 5.
Troubleshooting DI-624M User’s Manual 7. I forgot my encryption key. Reset the DI-624M to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on your network to their default settings. You may do this by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit. You will lose the current configuration settings. 8. Resetting the DI-624M to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DI-624M to the factory default settings.
DI-624M User’s Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.
DI-624M User’s Manual Technical Specifications LEDs: Power WAN LAN (10/100) WLAN (Wireless Connection) Physical Dimensions: L = 7.56 inches (192mm) W = 4.65 inches (118mm) H = 1.22 inches (31mm) Wireless Transmit Power: 15dBm ± 2dB Security: WPA- WiFi Protected Access (64-,128-WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) External Antenna Type: Dual non-detachable antennas Modulation Technology: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Power Input: Ext.
DI-624M User’s Manual Technical Specifications 9 Mbps 6 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Receiver Sensitivity: 108Mbps 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -71dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -71dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -78dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -82dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -85dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -87dBm 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -85dBm 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -90dBm 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -91dBm 5.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions 1 Why can´t I access the Web based configuration? When entering the IP Address of the DI-624M (192.168.0.1), you are not connecting to 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. To resolve difficulties accessing a Web utility, please follow the steps below.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions What´s the difference between a crossover cable and a straight-through cable? The wiring in crossover and straight-through cables are different. The two types of cable have different purposes for different LAN configurations. EIA/TIA 568A/568B define the wiring standards and allow for two different wiring color codes as illustrated in the following diagram.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 2: Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls like Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, etc. might block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it. Step 3: Configure your Internet settings. Go to Start>Settings>Control Panel. Double click the Internet Options Icon.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Nothing should be checked. Click OK. Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK. Go to the desktop and close any open windows. Step 4: Check your IP Address. Your computer must have an IP Address in the same range of the device you are attempting to configure. Most D-Link devices use the 192.168.0.X range.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions The IP Configuration window will appear, displaying your Ethernet Adapter Information. Select your adapter from the drop down menu. If you do not see your adapter in the drop down menu, your adapter is not properly installed. After selecting your adapter, it will display your IP Address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Click OK to close the IP Configuration window.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions From the Command Prompt, enter ipconfig. It will return your IP Address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Type exit to close the command prompt. Make sure you take note of your computer´s Default Gateway IP Address. The Default Gateway is the IP Address of the D-Link router. By default, it should be 192.168.0.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Click Specify an IP Address. Enter in an IP Address that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP Address on your router. Example: If the router´s LAN IP Address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP Address 192.168.0.X where X is between 2-99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Click on the Gateway tab. Enter the LAN IP Address of your router here (192.168.0.1). Click Add when finished. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Click on the DNS Configuration tab. Click Enable DNS. Type in a Host (can be any word). Under DNS server search order, enter the LAN IP Address of your router (192.168.0.1). Click Add. Click OK twice. When prompted to reboot your computer, click Yes. After you reboot, the computer will now have a static, private IP Address. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 2000? Right-click on My Network Places and select Properties. Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network card and select Properties. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Click Use the following IP Address and enter an IP Address that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP Address on your router. Example: If the router´s LAN IP Address is 192.168.0.
Frequently Asked Questions DI-624M User’s Manual The Secondary DNS is not needed or enter a DNS server from your ISP. Click OK twice. You may be asked if you want to reboot your computer. Click Yes. How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP? Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network connections. See the second step for assigning a static IP address in Windows 2000 and continue from there. Step 5: Access the Web management.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 2: Click the Home tab and click the WAN button. Dynamic IP Address is the default value, however, if Dynamic IP Address is not selected as the WAN type, select Dynamic IP Address by clicking on the radio button. Click Clone Mac Address. Click on Apply and then Continue to save the changes. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions DI-624M User’s Manual Step 3: Power cycle the cable modem and router. Turn the cable modem off (first) . Turn the router off Leave them off for 2 minutes.** Turn the cable modem on (first). Wait until you get a solid cable light on the cable modem. Turn the router on. Wait 30 seconds. ** If you have a Motorola (Surf Board) modem, leave off for at least 5 minutes. Step 4: Follow step 1 again and log back into the web configuration.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 3: Click on Apply and then click Continue to save the changes. Step 4: Click the Status tab and click the Device Info button. Your IP Address information will be displayed under the WAN heading. 3 How can I setup my router to work with Earthlink DSL or any PPPoE connection? Make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 3: After the router stabilizes, open your browser and enter 192.168.0.1 into the address window and hit the Enter key. When the password dialog box appears, enter the username admin and leave the password blank. Click OK. If the password dialog box does not come up repeat Step 2. Note: Do not run Wizard. Step 4: Click on the WAN tab on left-hand side of the screen. Select PPPoE.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 4 Can I use my D-Link Broadband Router to share my Internet connection provided by AOL DSL Plus? In most cases yes. AOL DSL+ may use PPPoE for authentication bypassing the client software. If this is the case, then our routers will work with this service. Please contact AOL if you are not sure. To set up your router: Step 1: Log into the web-based configuration (192.168.0.1) and configure the WAN side to use PPPoE.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 3: Check Enabled to activate entry. Step 4: Enter a name for your virtual server entry. Step 5: Next to Private IP, enter the IP Address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Step 6: Choose Protocol Type - either TCP, UDP, or both. If you are not sure, select both. Step 7: Enter the port information next to Private Port and Public Port. The private and public ports are usually the same.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 6 What is DMZ? Demilitarized Zone: In computer networks, a DMZ (demilitarized zone) is a computer host or small network inserted as a neutral zone between a company´s private network and the outside public network. It prevents outside users from getting direct access to a server that has company data. (The term comes from the geographic buffer zone that was set up between North Korea and South Korea following the UN police action in the early 1950s.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 2: Log into the web based configuration of the router by typing in the IP Address of the router (default:192.168.0.1) in your web browser. The username is admin (all lowercase) and the password is blank (nothing) Step 3: Click the Advanced tab and then click on the DMZ button. Select Enable and type in the IP Address you found in step 1. Step 4: Click Apply and then Continue to save the changes.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 8 How do I open a range of ports on my DI-624M using Firewall rules? Step 1: Access the router’s Web configuration by entering the router’s IP Address in your Web browser. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.1. Login using your password. The default username is “admin” and the password is blank. If you are having difficulty accessing Web management, please see the first question in this section.
Frequently Asked Questions DI-624M User’s Manual Step 6: Enter the port or range of ports that are required to be open for the incoming service. Step 7: Click Apply and then click Continue. Note: Make sure DMZ host is disabled. Because our routers use NAT (Network Address Translation), you can only open a specific port to one computer at a time. For example: If you have 2 web servers on your network, you cannot open port 80 to both computers.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 3: Enter the information as seen below. The Private IP is the IP Address of the computer on your local network that you want to connect to. Step 4: The first entry will read as shown above. Step 5: Click Apply and then click Continue. Step 6: Create a second entry as shown below: D-Link Systems, Inc.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 7: Click Apply and then click Continue. Step 8: Create a third and final entry as shown below: Step 9: Click Apply and then click Continue. Step 10: Run PCAnywhere from the remote site and use the WAN IP Address of the router, not your computer´s IP Address. 11 How can I use eDonkey behind my D-Link Router? You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while using eDonkey.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 2: Click on Advanced and then click Firewall. Step 3: Create a new firewall rule: Click Enabled. Enter a name (edonkey). Click Allow. Next to Source, select WAN under interface. In the first box, enter an *. Leave the second box empty. Next to Destination, select LAN under interface. Enter the IP Address of the computer you are running eDonkey from. Leave the second box empty. Under Protocol, select *.
Frequently Asked Questions DI-624M User’s Manual Step 2: Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (blank by default). Step 3: Click on the Advanced tab and then click on Virtual Server on the left side. socom 192.168.0.100 Both 6869 6869 Step 4: You will now create a new Virtual Server entry. Click Enabled and enter a name (socom). Enter the IP Address of your Playstation for Private IP. Step 5: For Protocol Type select Both.
Frequently Asked Questions DI-624M User’s Manual Step 2: Click on the Advanced tab and then click Virtual Server on the left side. gamespy1 192.168.0.100 Both 3783 3783 Step 3: You will create 2 entries. Step 4: Click Enabled and enter Settings: NAME - Gamespy1 PRIVATE IP - The IP Address of your computer that you are running Gamespy from. PROTOCOL TYPE - Both PRIVATE PORT - 3783 PUBLIC PORT - 3783 SCHEDULE - Always. Click Apply and then continue.. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions DI-624M User’s Manual gamespy2 192.168.0.100 Both 6500 6500 Step 5: Enter 2nd entry: Click Enabled. Enter the following information: NAME - Gamespy2 PRIVATE IP - The IP Address of your computer that you are running Gamespy from. PROTOCOL TYPE - Both PRIVATE PORT - 6500 PUBLIC PORT - 6500 SCHEDULE - Always. Click Apply and then continue. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 14 How do I configure my router for KaZaA and Grokster? The following is for KaZaA, Grokster, and others using the FastTrack P2P file sharing system. In most cases, you do not have to configure anything on the router or on the Kazaa software. If you are having problems, please follow steps below: Step 1: Enter the IP Address of your router in a web browser (192.168.0.1). Step 2: Enter your username (admin) and your password (blank by default).
Frequently Asked Questions DI-624M User’s Manual 15 How do I configure my router to play Warcraft 3? You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while hosting a game in Warcraft 3. To play a game, you do not have to configure your router. Warcraft 3 (Battlenet) uses port 6112. Step 1: Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (leave blank). Step 2: Click on Advanced and then click Virtual Server.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions You will need to change the port information within the Warcraft 3 software for computers #2 and up. Configure the Game Port information on each computer: Start Warcraft 3 on each computer, click Options > Gameplay. Scroll down and you should see Game Port. Enter the port number as you entered in the above steps. 16 How do I use NetMeeting with my D-Link Router? Unlike most TCP/IP applications, NetMeeting uses DYNAMIC PORTS instead of STATIC PORTS.
Frequently Asked Questions DI-624M User’s Manual Next to Source, select WAN under interface. In the first box, enter an *. Leave the second box empty. Next to Destination, select LAN under interface. Enter the IP Address of the computer you are running iChat from. Leave the second box empty. Under Protocol, select UDP. In the port range boxes, enter 5060 in the first box and leave the second box empty. Click Always or set a schedule. ichat1 D-Link Systems, Inc. WAN * LAN 192.168.0.
Frequently Asked Questions DI-624M User’s Manual Step 4: Click Apply and then Continue. Step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 enter ichat2 and open ports 16384-16403 (UDP). ichat2 WAN * LAN 192.168.0.100 UDP 16384 16403 For File Sharing: Step 1: Click on Advanced and then Virtual Server. Step 2: Check Enabled to activate entry. Step 3: Enter a name for your virtual server entry (ichat3).
Frequently Asked Questions DI-624M User’s Manual ichat3 192.168.0.100 5190 5190 * If using Mac OS X Firewall, you may need to temporarily turn off the firewall in the Sharing preference pane on both computers. To use the Mac OS X Firewall, you must open the same ports as in the router: Step 1: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Step 2: Choose View > Sharing. Step 3: Click the Firewall tab. Step 4: Click New. Step 5: Choose Other from the Port Name pop-up menu.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 17 How do I send or receive a file via iChat when the Mac OSX firewall is active? -for Macintosh users- Mac OS X 10.2 and later The following information is from the online Macintosh AppleCare knowledge base: “iChat cannot send or receive a file when the Mac OS X firewall is active in its default state. If you have opened the AIM port, you may be able to receive a file but not send them.
DI-624M User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions 18 What is NAT? NAT stands for Network Address Translator. It is proposed and described in RFC1631 and is used for solving the IP Address depletion problem. Basically, each NAT box has a table consisting of pairs of local IP Addresses and globally unique addresses, by which the box can “translate” the local IP Addresses to global address and vice versa.
Appendix DI-624M User’s Manual Appendix Securing Your Network 1. Change Admin Password Changing the password to access your new router is the first step in securing your network. This can done through the Wizard or on the Admin Page of the Tools tab. There is no password by default and hackers will know this when trying to access your network. Make sure that the password you choose is not commonly known or something that is easy to guess such as your last name or your pet’s name.
DI-624M User’s Manual Appendix Glossary A Access Control List - ACL. Database of network devices that are allowed to access resources on the network. Access Point - AP. Device that allows wireless clients to connect to it and access the network Ad-hoc network - Peer-to-Peer network between wireless clients Address Resolution Protocol - ARP. Used to map MAC addresses to IP addresses so that conversions can be made in both directions.
DI-624M User’s Manual Appendix Broadcast – Transmitting data in all directions at once Browser – A program that allows you to access resources on the web and provides them to you graphically C Cable modem – A device that allows you to connect a computer up to a coaxial cable and receive Internet access from your Cable provider CardBus – A newer version of the PC Card or PCMCIA interface.
DI-624M User’s Manual Appendix DNS – Domain Name System. Translates Domain Names to IP addresses DOCSIS – Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications. The standard interface for cable modems Domain name – A name that is associated with an IP address Download – To send a request from one computer to another and have the file transmitted back to the requesting computer DSL – Digital Subscriber Line.
DI-624M User’s Manual Appendix H H.323 – A standard that provides consistency of voice and video transmissions and compatibility for videoconferencing devices Half-duplex – Data cannot be transmitted and received at the same time Hashing – Transforming a string of characters into a shorter string with a predefined length Hexadecimal – Characters 0-9 and A-F HomePNA – Networking over telephone lines HomeRF – Networking standard that combines 802.
DI-624M User’s Manual Appendix IPsec – Internet Protocol Security IPv6 – Internet Protocol Version 6 uses 128-bit addresses and was developed to solve the problem that we face of running our of IP version 4 addresses IPX – Internetwork Packet Exchange is a networking protocol developed by Novel to enable their Netware clients and servers to communicate ISP – Internet Service Provider J Java – A programming language used to create programs and applets for web pages K Kbps – Kilobits per second Kbyte - Ki
DI-624M User’s Manual Appendix N NAT – Network Address Translation allows many private IP addresses to connect to the Internet, or another network, through one IP address NetBEUI – NetBIOS Extended User Interface is a Local Area Network communication protocol.
DI-624M User’s Manual Appendix Q QoS – Quality of Service R RADIUS – Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service allows for remote users to dial into a central server and be authenticated in order to access resources on a network Rendezvous – Apple’s version of UPnP, which allows for devices on a network to discover each other and be connected without the need to configure any settings Repeater – Retransmits the signal of an Access Point in order to extend it’s coverage RIP – Routing Information Protocol
DI-624M User’s Manual Appendix Throughput – The amount of data that can be transferred in a given time period Traceroute – A utility displays the routes between you computer and specific destination U UDP – User Datagram Protocol UNC – Universal Naming Convention allows for shares on computers to be identified without having to know what storage device it’s on Unicast – Communication between a single sender and receiver Universal Plug and Play – A standard that allows network devices to discover each oth
Contacting Technical Support DI-624M User’s Manual Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.
DI-624M User’s Manual Getting Started Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: · D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and · Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO.
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DI-624M User’s Manual Warranty FCC Caution: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. (1) The devices are restricted to indoor operations within the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range. (2) For this device to operate in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range, the devices must use integral antennas. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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