Systems Network Router User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of the D-Link DI-701 Residential Gateway. Its main features
include:
• Acts as a Firewall
• Protects your Computers from Intruders
• Share your Cable/DSL Modem
• Works with any Ethernet Connection
• Supports up to 32 Computers
The DI-701 functions as an IEEE 802.3 Ethernet-based Residential Gateway. It provides
one 10/100 Dual Speed Ethernet port for connection to a home or small office network and
one 10Mb Ethernet port for a DSL Modem, Cable Modem, or other Broadband access
device.
The D-Link DI-701 provides the safety and security of both port blocking and a natural
firewall as well as integrated NAT support that allows up to 32 users to share a single
Internet Connection. Static address support, integrated client/server DHCP, and device
name support will allow the D-Link Residential Gateway to connect to nearly any
Broadband provider, and at the same time simplify local area network settings.
The DI-701 has one local 10/100 Dual Speed Ethernet port and one 10Mb Ethernet global
port. The local port can be connected directly to a single computer to provide added security
from hackers and others on the Internet or it can be connected to an Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet hub or switch to provide Internet Sharing and Firewall protection to a local area
network. The global port can be connected to any Cable, DSL, or Broadband modem with
an Ethernet port.
The DI-701 provides two levels of security support. First, it masks local users’ IP addresses
from others on the Internet making it much more difficult for a hacker to target a machine
on your network. Secondly it can block and redirect certain ports to limit the services that
outside users can access. The user, to ensure that games and other Internet applications will
run properly, can open specific ports.
Unlike proxy server or NAT software that requires the software server to remain visible on
the Internet, no local computers are directly externally visible when using the DI-701. Also
the DI-701, like broadband, is always on, removing the need to constantly boot a software
server when access is desired from a client. No client software is required to connect to the
DI-701 so it will support any operating system that can connect to a network whether PC or
Apple based*.
Integrated DHCP services allow up to 128 users to get their IP address automatically on boot
up from the DI-701. Client machines require no software, simply set them to accept a