D-Link DI-704P Express EthernetworkT M Broadband Router Manual Building Networks for People
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Getting Started ....................................................................................10 Using the Configuration Menu.............................................................. 11 Installing the Print Server Software ......................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link DI-704P Express Ethernetwork TM Broadband Router Power Adapter – 5V DC Ethernet (CAT5-UTP/Straight-Through) Cable Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DI-704P will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Introduction The D-Link DI-704P Broadband Router includes 4 ports and a printer port. It provides a complete solution for Internet surfing and office resources sharing. It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your network. After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in your package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, as well as share a printer on your network.
Connections Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Receptor for the Power Adapter All LAN ports auto-sense cable types to accomodate straightthrough or cross-over cable. Printer Port. Most printers will work with this bi-directional printer port. If you experience difficulties with a multifunctional printer, please confirm that your printer is compatible with a bi-directional port.
Features & Benefits continued Access Control supported Allows you to assign different access rights for different users Packet filter supported Packet Filter allows you to control access to a network by analyzing the incoming and outgoing packets and letting them pass or halting them based on the IP address of the source and destination. Virtual Server supported Enables you to expose WWW, FTP and other services on your LAN to be accessible to Internet users.
Introduction to Firewalls A firewall is a device that sits between your computer and the Internet that prevents unauthorized access to or from your network. A firewall can be a computer using firewall software or a special piece of hardware built specifically to act as a firewall. In most circumstances, a firewall is used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks or corporate LAN's and Intranets.
Introduction to Virtual Private Networking Virtual Private Networking (VPN) uses a publicly wired network (the Internet) to securely connect two different networks as if they were the same network. For example, an employee can access the corporate network from home using VPN, allowing the employee to access files and printers. Here are several different implementations of VPN that can be used.
LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DI-704P has the following LEDs as described below: LED LED Activity Power A steady light indicates a connection to a power sourcea power source M1 LED Flashes once per second to indicate an active system M2 LED Lights up when the device is busy WAN A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port.
Getting Started With its default settings, the DI-704P, when activated, will connect with other D-Link Express Ethernetwork products, right out of the box. 1 Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up a network: Networking Basics - learn how to check and assign your IP Address; share printers and files. Using the Configuration Menu - learn the settings for the DI-704P, using the webbased interface.
Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-704P, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI-704P. The DI-704P default IP Address is shown below: Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the DI-704P http://192.168.0.1 Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI-704P, make sure to enter the correct IP Address.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN Choose WAN Type WAN stands for Wide Area Network. In this case WAN represents the mode in which you connect to the Internet.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address Most Cable modem users will select this option to obtain an IP Address automatically from their ISP (Internet Service Provider). Host Name- This is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The host name is the device name of the Router. Renew IP Forever- Enable this feature to allow the router to automatically reconnect to the ISP if the connection drops.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > Static IP Address If you use a Static IP Address, you will input information here that your ISP has provided to you. WAN IP Address- Input the IP Address provided by your ISP WAN Subnet Mask- Input the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP WAN Gateway- Input the Gateway address provided by your ISP Primary DNS- Input the primary DNS address provided by your ISP Secondary DNS- (Optional) Input the Secondary DNS address provided by your ISP.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > PPPoE Most DSL users will select this option to obtain an IP address automatically from their ISP through the use of PPPoE. PPPoE Account- Your PPPoE password provided by your ISP PPPoE Password- Your PPPoE username is provided by your ISP Primary DNS- You will get the DNS IP automatically from your ISP but you may enter a specific DNS address that you want to use instead.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a WAN connection used in Europe.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > BigPond Cable Dynamic IP Address for BigPond is a WAN connection used in Australia. Account- Enter in the username for the BigPond account Password- Enter the password for the BigPond account Login Server- (Optional) enter the Login Server name if required Renew IP forever- If enabled, the device will automatically connect to your ISP after your unit is restarted or when the connection is dropped.
Using the Configuration Menu Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DI-704P. 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. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DI-704P has a built-in DHCP server.
Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Virtual Server The DI-704P 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). The DI-704P firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DI-704P are invisible to the outside world.
Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Application 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-704P.
Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > MAC Filters MAC (Media Access Control) Filters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing the Internet and network by their MAC address. At the bottom of the screen, there is a list of MAC addresses from the DHCP client computers connected to the DI-704P. To use them, select one from the drop down list and select an IP number you want to use.
Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > IP Filter Use IP (Internet Protocol) filters to allow or deny computers access to the Internet based on their IP address. Disabled IP FilterSelect this option if you do not want to use IP filters. Allow all computers to access the Internet except those listed belowThose in the list will be denied access to the Internet; all other computers will be allowed access to the Internet.
Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Domain Filter Use Domain filters to allow or deny computers access to specific Internet domains whether it is through www, ftp, snmp, etc. Domain filters apply both to wired computers connected to one of the four Ethernet LAN ports and also to wireless clients connected wirelessly to the DI-704P. Disabled Domain Filter- Select this option if you do not want to use Domain filters.
Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol that reports activity on each network device to the administrator of the network. SNMP can be used to monitor traffic and statistics of the DI-704P. The DI-704P supports SNMP v1.
Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > DDNS DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) keeps dynamic IP addresses (e.g., IP addresses assigned by a DHCP capable router or server) linked to a domain name. Users who have a Dynamic DNS account may use this feature on the DI-704P. DDNS- When an IP address is automatically assigned by a DHCP server, DDNS automatically updates the DNS server.
Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > DMZ If you have a computer that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DI-704P, then you can allow that computer to have unrestricted Internet access. Enter the IP address of that computer as a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host with unrestricted Internet access. Adding a client to the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks; so only use this option as a last resort.
Using the Configuration Menu Tools> Admin You can change the admin password here. It is recommended that you change the admin password from the default setting. The default password is blank (no password). PasswordRemote Management- To change the admin password, enter in the old password, and enter the new password twice to confirm Remote Management allows the device to be configured through the WAN (Wide Area Network) port from the Internet using a web browser.
Using the Configuration Menu Tools> Time Set the time here by entering it manually or use NTP (Network Time Protocol.) NTP is standard protocol on the Internet that sychronizes the time settings accurately for all the computers on your network.
Using the Configuration Menu 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 created by the DI-704P can be uploaded into the unit. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to search the local hard drive for the file to be used. The device can also be reset back to factory default settings by clicking on the Reset to Default button. Use the restore feature only if necessary.
Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Firmware You can upgrade the firmware by using this tool. First, check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. Make sure that the firmware you want to use is saved on the local hard drive of your computer. Click on Browse to search the local hard drive for the firmware that you downloaded from the D-Link website to be used for the update.
Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Misc Restart Device- Click reboot to restart the unit. Block WAN Ping- Click Enable to block the WAN ping. Computers on the Internet will not get a reply back from the DI-704P when it is being “ping”ed. This may help to increase security. Non-standard FTP port- If an FTP server you want to access is not using the standard port 21, then enter in the port number that the FTP server is using instead.
Using the Configuration Menu Status > Device Info This screen displays information about the DI-704P. Refresh- Click Refresh to update the current information.
Using the Configuration Menu Status > Log This screen displays activities occurring on the DI-704P. Log Settings- Click for advanced features (see next page.) Back- Click Back to return to the top of the log. Refresh- Click Refresh to update the log.
Using the Configuration Menu Status > Log Settings IP Address of the Syslog Server- Enter in the IP address of a syslog server within the network. Click Enable to activate the policy. The DI-704P will send all of it’s logs to the specified syslog server. E-Mail Alert- The DI-704P can be set up to send the log files to a specific email address. SMTP Server IP- Enter in the IP address of the mail server. Send E-Mail alert to- Enter in the email address of the recipient who will receive the email log.
Using the Configuration Menu Help This screen displays the complete Help menu. For help at anytime, click the Help tab in the Configuration menu.
Installing the Print Server Software Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The following window will be shown automatically. If it is not, please run “install.exe” on the CD-ROM.
Installing the Print Server Software (continued) Select the destination folder. Click Browse to select a destination folder Click Next Click Finish Select the option for restarting the computer. Click OK After rebooting your computer, the software installation procedure is finished.
Configuring on Windows 98SE/ME Platforms After you finish the software installation procedure, your computer will be capable of network printing provided by the DI-704P. For convenience, we call the printer connected to the printer port of the DI-704P a print server. On a Windows 95/98 platform, open the Printers window in the My Computer menu. Now, you can configure the print server of the DI-704P: Find out the corresponding icon of your print server, for example, the HP LaserJet 6L.
Configuring on Windows XP/2000/NT Platforms Click Port The configuration procedure for a Windows 2000/XP platform is similar to that of Windows 95/98 except the screen of printer Properties: Click Configure Port Type in the IP address of the DI-704P. Click OK (Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows 2000, similar screens will appear in Windows XP.
Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, Click Next.
Networking Basics Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown.
Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
Networking Basics In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
Networking Basics Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.
Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions:In Windows XP: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional. To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change.
Networking Basics Naming your Computer In this window, enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.
Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties 50
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties In the window below, input your IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server address. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences cClick on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the appropriate fields Click Apply Now 52
Networking Basics Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences Click on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu Click Apply Now The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few seconds 53
Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer (a printer connected directly to a computer) A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer. If you do not need to share your printer on a network, follow these directions to add the printer to one computer.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer Click Next Select Local printer attached to this computer (Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) Click Next Select Use the following port: From the pull-down menu select the correct port for your printer (Most computers use the LPT1: port, as shown in the illustration.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. Click Next (If the correct driver is not displayed, insert the CD or floppy disk that came with your printer and click Have Disk.) At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optional.) Click Next Select Yes, to print a test page. A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer This screen gives you information about your printer.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer Go to Start> Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a local printer. Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network.
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Click on Add a printer Click Next Select Network Printer Click Next 60
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Select Browse for a printer Click Next Select the printer you would like to share Click Next Click Finish 61
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: Go to Start > Printers and Faxes The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such as the DP-101P+. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer, please follow these directions: Go to Start > Printers and Faxes Click on Add a Printer The screen to the right will appear Click Next Select Local Printer...
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Select Create a new port From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown. Click Next Please read the instructions on this screen Click Next Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer In this screen, select Custom Click Settings Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name or IP Address. Select LPR Enter a Queue Name (if your Print-Server/ Gateway has more than one port, you will need a Queue name.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer This screen will show you information about your printer. Click Finish Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers. Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on your network. Click Next Select Yes, to print a test page. Click Next This screen will display information about your printer. Click Finish to complete the addition of the printer.
Resetting the DI-704P to the Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DI-704P to the factory default settings. To hard-reset the D-Link DI-704P to the Factory Default Settings, please do the following: Turn off the DI-704P Locate the Reset button on the back of the DI-704P Use a paper clip to press the Reset button and power on. Hold for about 5 seconds (don’t hold too long) and then release.
Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASET-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3x Flow Control IEEE 802.1p Priority Queue ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation VPN Pass Through Function PPTP L2TP IPSec Device Management Web-Based – Internet Explorer 6x or later; Netscape Navigator 6x or later; or other Java- enabled browsers. LEDs WAN LAN M1 M2 Operating Temperature 41°F to 131°F ( 5°C to 55°C) Humidity 10-90% Power DC 5V 2.5A Dimensions L = 7.56 inches (192mm) W = 4.
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