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D-Link DIR-400 User Manual

Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network

Configuring WPA-PSK

It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK encryption on your wireless router or access point before configuring your

wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used.

Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to

connect to and click

Connect

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

Summary of Contents for DIR-400

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Page 2: ...8 Russia PPPoE DSL 29 Wireless Setup 30 Enabling WEP Wireless Security 34 Enabling WPA WPA2 WPA WPA2 Wireless Security 35 Enabling WPA WPA2 WPA WPA2 Wireless Security for a RADIUS Server 36 Adding a Wireless Device through WPS 37 Adding a Wireless Device through WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup 38 Adding a Wireless Device through WPS PIN 39 Adding a Wireless Device through WPS PBC 40 LAN Setup 41 DHCP Se...

Page 3: ...73 Configure WEP 74 Configuring WPA PSK 76 Setting Up Wi Fi Protection 78 WCN 2 0 in Windows Vista 78 Initial Router Configuration for Wi Fi Protection 78 Setting Up a Configured Router 79 Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup 80 Configuring the IP Address in Vista 82 Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 85 Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 89 Troubl...

Page 4: ...sed operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer Version 6 0 or Mozilla Firefox 1 5 above for configuration Package Contents Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR 400 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product Note Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply before inserting the power cord and ...

Page 5: ...ts of hackers penetrating your network are minimized Some firewall features include functions that allow or disallow certain ports to be open for certain applications Time scheduling can be established as a firewall rule so that specific ports will be open at certain times and closed at other times Features like content filtering MAC filtering URL blocking and domain blocking are useful tools to p...

Page 6: ... URL and or Domain Name Filter Scheduling These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes Secure Multiple Concurrent Sessions The DIR 400 can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DIR 400 can securely access corporate networks User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use Web ...

Page 7: ...uct Overview Hardware Overview Connections Connector for the Power Adapter The Auto MDI MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem LAN Ports Connects to Ethernet devices such as computers switches and hubs ...

Page 8: ...ct Overview Hardware Overview Buttons The Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS buttonisusedtoconnecttherouter to other devices that support Push Button Configuration PBC Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings ...

Page 9: ...A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready This LED blinks during wireless data transmission Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet enabled computer on ports 1 4 This LED blinks during data transmission Status LED A blinking light indicates that the DIR 400 is ready Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply ...

Page 10: ...use the Ethernet port on your modem when connecting the modem to the router If you were using the modem s USB connection before using the router then you must turn off your modem disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN 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 a...

Page 11: ... 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 difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position access p...

Page 12: ... Plug the included Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer 5 Turn on or plug in your modem Wait for the modem to boot about 30 seconds 6 Plug the power adapter to the router and then plug it into an outlet or power strip Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot 7 Turn on your computer 8 Verify the link lights on the...

Page 13: ...ettings write down your existing settings before making any changes In most cases your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer 2 Open a web browser and enter http 192 168 0 1 and press Enter When the login window appears set the user name to admin and leave the password box empty Click OK to continue 3 Click on A...

Page 14: ...r and connect it to your other router Do not plug anything into the WAN port of the D Link router 8 You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers To configure your wireless network open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wirele...

Page 15: ...onfiguration utility Web based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 Enter the user name admin and your password Leave the password blank by default If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance ...

Page 16: ...You can quickly set up your router by running the setup wizard from the Internet Setup window Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard and you will be directed to the first window of the wizard Click Next to continue Create a new password and then click Next to continue ...

Page 17: ...k 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 Clone 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 the device name of the router and may be changed ...

Page 18: ...ssigned 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 If you selected L2TP enter your L2TP username and password Click Next to continue ...

Page 19: ... Big Pond enter your Big Pond username and password Click Next to continue If you selected Russia PPTP enter your PPTP username and password Click Next to continue If you selected Static enter the network settings supplied by your Internet provider Click Next to continue ...

Page 20: ...r 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 Russia PPPoE you will also be asked to enter your routing information as given to you by your I...

Page 21: ...21 D Link DIR 400 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Click Connect to save your settings The router will automatically reboot ...

Page 22: ...s on the 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 Enter the Primary DNS Domain Name Server server IP address assigned by your ISP This is optional Dynamic IP Address Hos...

Page 23: ... during inactivity To disable this feature select Always on as your Connection Mode Maximum Transmission Unit You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU Select either Always on Manual or Connect on demand PPPoE User Name Password Service Name IP Address DNS Addresses Maximum Idle Time MTU Connection Mode Select Internet Setup PPPoE DSL Cho...

Page 24: ...ur PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature select Always on as your Connection Mode Maximum Transmission Unit You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance 1400 is the default MTU Select either Always on Manual or Connect on demand PPTP IP Address Subne...

Page 25: ...rd and then retype the password in the next box Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature select Always on as your Connection Mode Maximum Transmission Unit You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1400 is the default MTU Select either Always on Manual or Connect on demand L2TP IP Addr...

Page 26: ...MAC address unless required by your ISP The default MAC address is set to the WAN s physical interface MAC address on the 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 User N...

Page 27: ...ss of the router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP This is optional Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU IP Address Subnet Mask ISP Gateway MAC Address Clone MAC Address Primary DNS Address Se...

Page 28: ... the password in the next box Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity selectAlways on as your Connection Mode Maximum Transmission Unit You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance Select either Always on Manual or Connect on demand PPTP IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server IP PPTP Account PPTP Password Maximum Idle Time MTU Con...

Page 29: ...on Mode Maximum Transmission Unit You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU Select either Always on Manual or Connect on demand PPPoE User Name Password Service Name IP Address DNS Addresses Maximum Idle Time MTU Connection Mode Select Internet Setup Russia PPPoE DSL Choose Russia PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet if your PPPoE ...

Page 30: ...r network The parameters for this window are described later in this section The Wireless Security section that directly follows this Configuration section provides additional explanation for how to configure the WEP WPA WPA2 and WPA WPA2 wireless security mode options Enter a Wireless Network Name SSID in the text box to identify your wireless network Check Automatically assign a network key if y...

Page 31: ...etwork key and click Next If you chose WEP the network key must be exactly 5 or 13 characters long or 10 to 26 characters using 0 9 or A F only hexidecimal Longer network keys will be more secure If you chose WPA the network key must be between 8 and 63 characters long or exactly 64 characters using 0 9 or A F only hexidecimal Longer network keys will be more secure After clicking Next this screen...

Page 32: ...ting can be selected to allow the DIR 400 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference You can enable a Super G Mode to allow the router to communicate with other D Link 108 G products at boosted transmission rates Choosing Super G without Turbo allows you to have enhanced transfer speeds through use of Dynamic Packet Bursting Fast Frames and Hardware Encryption and Compression Choo...

Page 33: ...MM Wi Fi Multimedia to enjoy basic quality of service features WMM prioritizes traffic according to four access categories voice video best effort and background Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the router If this option is checked the SSID of the DIR 400 will not be seen by wireless network finding utilities so your wireless clients wi...

Page 34: ... all your wireless devices You may enter up to four different keys either using Hex or ASCII Hex is recommended letters A F and numbers 0 9 are valid In ASCII all numbers and letters are valid 5 Click Save Settings to save your settings If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on ...

Page 35: ...t e r a passphrase The key is an alpha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols _ and spaces Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients 5 Click Save Settings to save your settings If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 whichever of the three...

Page 36: ...IP AES or Auto 3 Next to PSK EAP select EAP 4 Next to RADIUS Server 1 enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server 5 Next to Port enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server 1812 is the default port 6 Next to Shared Secret enter the security key 7 If you have a secondary RADIUS server enter its IP address port and secret key 8 Click Save Settings to save your settings Note When using EAP mo...

Page 37: ...Adding a Wireless Device through WPS You can add WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup compatible devices with the help of a wizard by clicking the Add Wireless Device with WPS button If you have not already enabled WPS this message will appear Click Yes to enable WPS ...

Page 38: ...S and you want to use those features to help configure it Click Next Select Manual if your device does not support WPS or if you want to configure your device manually Clicking Next will show your router s SSID and encryption information which you can use to configure your wireless device For more help on configuring your wireless device consult the owner s manual for that device ...

Page 39: ...much easier to use If you chose to add your device by PIN number click the circle next to PIN and enter the PIN number of your device Click Connect Press the PBC Connect button on your device within 2 minutes to automatically configure that device s wireless connection After 2 minutes you will be taken back to the Wireless Setup screen If no devices were connected during that time a screen will ap...

Page 40: ... on your device within 2 minutes and the device s wireless connection will automatically be configured After 2 minutes you will be taken back to the Wireless Setup screen If no devices were connected during that time a screen will appear allowing you to retry device connection Adding a Wireless Device through WPS PBC ...

Page 41: ... once you click Apply you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Enter the Domain name Optional Check the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers If unchecked your computers will use the router for a DNS server Router IP Address Default Subnet ...

Page 42: ...s for Dynamic Host Control Protocol The DIR 400 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 D...

Page 43: ...tically enter the Computer Name current IP Address and MAC Address of a computer currently connected to the router To do so select a computer from the dropdown box then click the button Computer Name IP Address MAC Address DHCP Reservation DHCP Reservation lets you manually assign IP addresses for computers connected to your network It allows you to reserve an IP to be used for a particular comput...

Page 44: ... Sync your computer s time settings to copy your PC s time settings Tick the Automatically synchronize with D Link s Internet time server checkbox and then use the drop down menu to select an NTP Server NTP is short for Network Time Protocol NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers To manually input the time enter the values in these fields for the Year Month Day Hour Minute...

Page 45: ...sites or Turn Parental Control ON and DENY computers access to ONLY these sites Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to block or allow Any URL with the keyword in it will be blocked or allowed The schedule of time when the parental control rule will be enabled The schedule may be set toAlways which will allow the particular service to always be enabled or you can create your own schedule in th...

Page 46: ...m the dropdown box then click the button Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to You can also use the dropdown box Computer Name to automatically enter the IP address of a computer currently connected to the router To do so select a computer from the dropdown box then click the button Enter the port or ports that you want to open fo...

Page 47: ...ule You can also use the dropdown box Application Name to automatically enter the Name Ports and Traffic Type for common applications such as FTP Telnet and more To do so select an application from the dropdown box then click the button This is the port used to trigger the rule It can be either a single port or a range of ports This is the port number on the WAN side that will be used to access th...

Page 48: ...the router To do so select a computer from the dropdown box then click the button This selects which schedule will be used to determine when the MAC filter will be enabled The schedule may be set toAlways which will allow the particular service to always be enabled Clicking on Add New will allow you to make a new schedule You can view current schedule settings in the Maintenance Schedules section ...

Page 49: ...set up a DMZ host If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DIR 400 then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access It allows a computer to be fully exposed to the Internet This feature is useful for some applications such as gaming Note that adding a client to the DMZ Demilitarized Zone may expose your local network to a variety of secu...

Page 50: ... range for the filter rule If you only want to affect a single port enter the same port in both boxes This selects which schedule will be used to determine when the firewall rule will be enabled The schedule may be set to Always which will allow the particular service to always be enabled Clicking on Add New will allow you to make a new schedule You can view current schedule settings in the Mainte...

Page 51: ... setting Note High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type CTS Clear To Send is a function used to minimize collisions among wireless devices on a wireless local area network LAN CTS will make sure the wireless network is clear before a wireless client attempts to send wireless data Enabling CTS will add overhead and may lower wireless throughput None CTS is typically used in a ...

Page 52: ...modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps Gaming mode allows a form of pass through for certain internet games If you are using an XBox XBox 360 Playstation 2 Playstation 3 Nintendo Wii or a PC make sure you are using the latest firmware and Gaming Mode is enabled To utilize Gaming Mode tick this checkbox If you are not using an online gaming application it is recommended that you dis...

Page 53: ...N or WAN Physical Port the IP packet must use to transit out of the router The IP address of the packets that will take this route The subnet of the IP address of the packets that will take this route Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used Enable Interface Destination Subnet Mask Gateway Routing This option allows you to define fixed routes to defined destinations ...

Page 54: ...work can browse the built in web pages to perform Administrator tasks This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from a remote Internet host The Internet IP address of the computer that has access to the router If you input an asterisk into this field then any computer will be able to access the router Putting an asterisk into this field would present a security risk and is not recomm...

Page 55: ...ttings button to transfer those settings to the router This option will restore all configuration settings back to the default settings that the router came with 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 configuration settings use the Save button above Click the Reboot button on the left side of the window to...

Page 56: ...ndow to locate the firmware update on your hard drive Click Save Settings to complete the firmware upgrade Firmware Upgrade Browse 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 locate the firmware file to be used for the update Please check the D Link support site for firmware updates at http sup...

Page 57: ...ver Enable DDNS Server Address Host Name Username Password The router supports DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Service The Dynamic DNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP game server etc using a domain name that you have purchased or reserved www yourdomain com Many ISPs assign public IP addresses using DHCP this can make it difficult to locate a specific host on the Internet using standard DNS a...

Page 58: ...ignificantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable connections Click on More Info to find out more information about a particular connection The Ping Test is used to send ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet Enter the Host Name or IP Address that you wish to ping and click Ping Virtual Cable Tester VCT Info Ping Test This tool is us...

Page 59: ...if the new schedule rule applies to the full 24 hour period for the days selected If the new schedule rule does not apply to the full 24 hour period make sure the All Day 24 hrs checkbox is unticked and enter a specific beginning and ending time for the schedule to run Name Day s All Day 24 hrs Start Time End Time The Schedules screen allows the user to manage schedule rules for various firewall a...

Page 60: ...le this feature tick the checkbox Enter the IP address of the server in this box If the syslog server is internal to your network you can use the dropdown box Computer Name to automatically enter the IP address of the computer acting as your syslog server To do so select a computer from the dropdown box then click the button Save Log File Log Type Enable Logging To Syslog Server The system log dis...

Page 61: ...is box will set the router to e mail the log only when the log becomes full When this feature is enabled you cannot use the Send Log by Schedule feature This lets you select a schedule that will be used to determine when router logs will be sent During the time specified by your schedule logs will be sent to your e mail address in 5 minute intervals To set a schedule you must untick the Send Log W...

Page 62: ...ess then a DHCP Release button and a DHCP Renew button will be displayed Use DHCP Release to disconnect from your ISP and use DHCP Renew to connect reconnect to your ISP Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the router Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID Channel and Enc...

Page 63: ...he first page of the log View the last page of the log View the previous page View the next page Clear the log Click this button to go directly to the Log Settings window Maintenance Log Settings This window allows you to view a log of activities on the router This is especially helpful for detecting unauthorized network usage ...

Page 64: ...displaystheTrafficStatistics Hereyoucan view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR 400 on both the WAN and the LAN ports The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted The NAPT Active Session table displays a list of all active sessions between WAN computers and LAN computers ...

Page 65: ...ser Manual Section 3 Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of currently connected wireless clients This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of each connected wireless client ...

Page 66: ...66 D Link DIR 400 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Help Click the desired hyperlink to view more information about how to use the router ...

Page 67: ...ting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys ar...

Page 68: ...xt to Authentication select either Shared Key or Open Shared Key is recommended as it provides greater security when WEP is enabled 4 Select either 64Bit or 128Bit encryption from the drop down menu next to WEP Encryption 5 Next to Default WEP Key select WEP Key 1 and create your own WEP key Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices You may enter up to four different keys e...

Page 69: ...ensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed 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...

Page 70: ...e left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Only Wireless Security enhanced or Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security enhanced 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Both 4 Next to PSK EAP select PSK 5 Next to Network Key enter a key passphrase The key is an alpha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols _ and spaces Make sure you enter this key ex...

Page 71: ...on Wireless Setup on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA WPA2 Wireless Security enhanced 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Both 4 Next to PSK EAP select PSK 5 Next to Network Key enter a key passphrase The key is an alpha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols _ and spaces Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all ot...

Page 72: ...ireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Only Wireless Security enhanced Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security enhanced or Enable WPA WPA2 Wireless Security enhanced 3 Next to Cipher Type select TKIP AES or Auto 4 Next to PSK EAP select EAP 5 Next to RADIUS Server 1 enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server 6 Next to Port enter the port you are using for your RADIU...

Page 73: ...site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a ne...

Page 74: ...configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 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 ...

Page 75: ...twork Connection box will appear Enter the same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WEP settings are correct The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 76: ...configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA PSK passphrase being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 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 ...

Page 77: ...etwork 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 ...

Page 78: ...n the router must be both enabled and configured 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 use the traditional Ethernet approach If you are running Windows Vista tick the Enable checkbox on the Wireless Network window You can choose to use the Current PIN that is displayed on the Wireless Network wind...

Page 79: ...there is no access to a GUI If you are using the router s Wi Fi Security push button option press the Wi Fi Protected Setup button on the side of the router then push the button on the client or virtual button on the client s GUI within 2 minutes Next click Finish The Client s software will then allow a newcomer to join your secure Wi Fi protected network If you are using third party software run ...

Page 80: ...e and Joining a Workgroup Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup The following are step by step directions to change the computer name and join a workgroup 2 Click on the Advanced system settings link 1 Right click on Control Panel and click on Properties ...

Page 81: ...mputer Name tab in the System Properties window and enter a description of your computer in the text box When you are finished click the Change button 4 Go to the Computer Name Domain Changes window and click the radio button next to the Workgroup you want to join When you are finished click the OK button ...

Page 82: ...following are step by step directions to configure the IP address in Windows Vista 2 Go to the Network and Internet window and click the appropriate Local Area Connection icon 1 Right click on Network and click on Properties 3 Right click the LocalArea Connection icon and then select Properties from the context menu ...

Page 83: ...ties window then click on the Properties button 5 Click the Use the following IP address option in the General tab in the Local Area Connection s Properties window and enter the desired IP address in the space offered Then click the Use the following DNS server adresses option on the same tab and enter the desired DNS server information Click OK then OK again to exit the Properties windows ...

Page 84: ... Right click the LocalArea Connection icon and then select Status from the drop down menu 7 Go to the Local Area Connection Status window and click the Details button 8 Confirm your new settings on the Network Connection Status window When you are finished click the Done button ...

Page 85: ...WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK The following are step by step directions to set up a wireless connection 2 Click the Manage network connections link in the Network and Sharing Center window 1 Right click on Network and click on Properties ...

Page 86: ...A PSK WPA2 PSK 4 Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window and then click the Connect button 5 The following window displays connection progress 3 Right click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect Disconnect from the drop down menu ...

Page 87: ... the network and or Start this new connection automatically When you are finished click the Close button 8 The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu 6 Enter the network security key or passphrase for the router in the textbox provided in the Type the network security key or passphrase for SSID name window When you are finished click the Connect button ...

Page 88: ...anual Section 9 Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 10 To test the new IP address use the ping command 9 Youcanconfirmyournewsettingsbycallingupthecommand prompt and then entering the ipconfig command ...

Page 89: ... Network Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network The following are step by step directions to set up an unsecured wireless connection 2 Go to the Network and Sharing Center window and click the Manage Network Connections link 1 Right click on Network and click on Properties ...

Page 90: ...etwork Connection entry and then select Connect Disconnect from the drop down menu 4 Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window and then click the Connect button 5 Confirm that you still want to connect on the following Network Connection Status window by clicking on Connect Anyway ...

Page 91: ...wizard window displays the connection progress 7 The following Successfully connected to SSID name window is displayed Choose to save to the network and or start the new connection automatically When you are finished click the Close button 8 The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu ...

Page 92: ...0 User Manual Section 10 Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 10 To test the new IP address use the ping command 9 Youcanconfirmyournewsettingsbycallingupthecommand prompt and then entering the ipconfig command ...

Page 93: ...e an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend using one of the following Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Firefox 1 5 or higher Netscape 8 or higher Mozilla 1 7 12 5 0 or higher Opera 8 5 or higher Safari 1 2 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher Camino 0 8 4 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...

Page 94: ...hould open the login page for web management If you still cannot access the router s configuration pages unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your router Unfort...

Page 95: ...mail we suggest gradually lowering the MTU in increments of ten Ex 1492 1482 1472 etc Note AOL DSL users must use MTU of 1400 To find 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 Type in command and press Enter or click OK Once the window opens you ll need ping a URL...

Page 96: ...ing with 1452 28 1480 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below Open your browser and go to the IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 Enter your username admin and password blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure To...

Page 97: ...ess LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and in public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications...

Page 98: ...sing radio signals to transmit data from 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 to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Networks WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Networks WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local a...

Page 99: ...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 for home office or business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check email send instant messages etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy to us...

Page 100: ...ot knowing where to start That is why we have put together a few setup tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Wireless Setup 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 plac...

Page 101: ...eless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router Ad Hoc This is directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication by using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more WNA 2330 wireless network Cardbus adapters An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless router All the wireless devices clients will connect to the wireless ro...

Page 102: ...tart Run In the run box type command and click OK At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters If you are connecting to a w...

Page 103: ...ep 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or 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 a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network Set...

Page 104: ...dBm 48Mbps OFDM 10 PER 68dBm 36Mbps OFDM 10 PER 75dBm 24Mbps OFDM 10 PER 79dBm 18Mbps OFDM 10 PER 82dBm 12Mbps OFDM 10 PER 84dBm 11Mbps CCK 8 PER 82dBm 9Mbps OFDM 10 PER 87dBm 6Mbps OFDM 10 PER 88dBm 5 5Mbps CCK 8 PER 85dBm 2Mbps QPSK 8 PER 86dBm 1Mbps BPSK 8 PER 89dBm VPN Pass Through Multi Sessions PPTP L2TP IPSec Device Management Web based Internet Explorer v6 or later Mozilla Firefox 1 5 or l...

Page 105: ...AN WLAN Wireless Connection LAN 10 100 Dimensions L 5 6 142mm W 4 3 109mm H 1 2 inches 31mm 108Mbps Turbo mode operates only with other D Link 108 G products Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network o...

Page 106: ...f the product e g DIR 400 Hardware Revision located on the label on the bottom of the router e g rev A1 Serial Number s n number located on the label on the bottom of the router You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United States Phone Support 877 453 5465 24 hours a ...

Page 107: ...er this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may at its option ...

Page 108: ...is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D Link s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or ot...

Page 109: ...ucts that in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product ...

Page 110: ...ARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the fo...

Page 111: ...rient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States please contact the corresponding loca...

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