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D-Link DIR-635 User Manual

Section 6 - Troubleshooting

Configure WPA-PSK

It is recommended that you enable WPA-PSK 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 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

. 

Summary of Contents for DIR 635 B3

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Page 2: ... USB Utility Manual for additional instructions Trademarks D Link and the D Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D Link Corporation or its overseas subsidiaries All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2009 by D Link Corporation All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in wh...

Page 3: ...izard 13 Manual Internet Connection Setup 17 Dynamic Cable 18 PPPoE DSL 19 PPTP 20 L2TP 22 Static assigned by ISP 24 3G Mobile Connection 25 Wireless Settings 26 Manual Wireless Settings 27 Network Settings 29 Router Settings 30 DHCP Server Settings 29 DHCP Reservation 31 USB Settings 32 Virtual Server 33 Port Forwarding 35 Application Rules 36 QoS Engine 37 Network Filters 39 Access Control 40 Ac...

Page 4: ...68 What is WPA 68 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 69 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 71 Configure WPA Personal PSK 72 Configure WPA Enterprise RADIUS 73 Connect to a Wireless Network 75 Using Windows Vista 75 Configure Wireless Security 76 Connect Using WCN 2 0 in Windows Vista 78 Using Windows XP 79 Configure WPA PSK 80 Troubleshooting 82 Wireless Basics 86 What is Wireless 86 Tips 89 Wireless...

Page 5: ...Cable or DSL Modem Computers withWindows Macintosh or Linux based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer Version 6 0 or Firefox 1 5 and above for configuration Installation Wizard requires Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista Package Contents Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR 635 will cause damage and voi...

Page 6: ...nd responsive providing a better Internet experience EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered by RangeBooster N technology this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots The RangeBooster N 650 is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking Add a RangeBooster N 650 notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to...

Page 7: ...L 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 635 can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DIR 635 can securely access corporate networks User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use Web bas...

Page 8: ...e network or a D Link 3G adapter for Internet connection Reset Restores the router to its original factory default settings LAN Ports 1 4 Connect Ethernet devices such as computers switches and hubs Internet Port The auto MDI MDIX Internet port is for an Ethernet connection or DSL modem Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter Hardware Overview Connections ...

Page 9: ...that the DIR 635 is ready Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port This LED blinks during data transmission Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet enabled computer on ports 1 4 The LED blinks during data transmission USB LED A solid light indicates that a connection...

Page 10: ...our modem disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router and then turn the modem back on In some cases you may need to call your ISP to change connection types USB to Ethernet If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet Broadjump or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be ab...

Page 11: ... devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position access points...

Page 12: ... connects your computer to your modem from your computer and place it into the Internet port on the router 4 Plug an 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 connect to an outlet or power strip Wait abou...

Page 13: ...the settings 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 Log In to continue 3 C...

Page 14: ...and connect it to your other router Do not plug anything into the Internet WAN port of the D Link router 8 You may now use the other 3 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 wir...

Page 15: ... that follow are shown in Windows XP The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems If the CD autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start Run In the run box type D Autorun exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the autorun screen appears click Install Router Getting Started Note It is highly recommended that you n...

Page 16: ...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 Select Admin from the drop down menu and then enter your password Leave the password blank which is the default password If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance ...

Page 17: ... Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard click Manual Configuration and skip to page 17 Click Next to continue Create a new password and then click Next to continue ...

Page 18: ...n click Next to continue If you selected Dynamic 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 CloneYour 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 19: ...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 20: ... to continue Click Connect to save your settings Click Reboot Now to reboot the router so the new settings can take effect Once the router is finished rebooting click Continue Please allow one or two minutes to connect Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet ...

Page 21: ... 3 Configuration Manual Internet Connection Setup Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to begin If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard click Internet Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 13 ...

Page 22: ...d by your ISP These addresses are usually obtained automatically from your ISP Leave at 0 0 0 0 if you did not specifically receive these from your ISP Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1500 is the default MTU The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not r...

Page 23: ... MTU Maximum Transmission Unit for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU value The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address...

Page 24: ...name Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box Select either Always on On Demand or Manual EnteramaximumidletimeduringwhichtheInternet connection is maintained during inactivity This function does not apply if you have selected Reconnect Mode as Always on Address Mode PPTP IP Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway PPTP Server IP Internet Setup PPTP Choose PPTP Point to P...

Page 25: ... with your specific ISP 1400 is the default MTU value The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card DNS Server...

Page 26: ... retype the password in the next box Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity This function does not apply if you have selected Reconnect Mode as Always on Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses Static L2TP only Address Mode L2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet Mask L2TP Gateway L2TP Server IP Us...

Page 27: ...fic ISP 1400 is the default MTU value The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card ...

Page 28: ...address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Servers MTU MAC Address Internet Setup Static assigned by ISP Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port s IP information is provided to you by your ISP You will need to enter i...

Page 29: ...is field is optional Enter a password This field is optional Enter the dial up number Choose the authentication type from the drop down list The default setting is Auto Enter a name for the access point This field is optional Select Always on On Demand or Manual to reconnect to the network Enter the maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity This functio...

Page 30: ... using the wizard click Wireless Security Setup Wizard and refer to page 69 Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS and refer to page 71 If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page ...

Page 31: ...ents are 802 11g Mixed 802 11n and 802 11g Select if you are using both 802 11n and 802 11g wireless clients 802 11n Only Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802 11n The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR 635 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Indicates the channel setting for the DIR 635 By default the channel is set to 6 The Channel ca...

Page 32: ... Select if you are using 802 11n wireless clients only Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR 635 If Invisible is selected the SSID of the DIR 635 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR 635 in order to connect to it Refer to page 68 for more information regarding wireless ...

Page 33: ...u change the IP address once you click Apply you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Enter the Domain name Optional Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers If checked your computers will use the router for a DNS server Router IP ...

Page 34: ... If you statically manually assign IP addresses to your computers or devices make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict The length of time for the IP address lease Enter the Lease time in minutes Enable this feature to broadcast your networks DHCP server to LAN WLAN clients NetBIOS allows LAN hosts to discover all other computers within the network enable t...

Page 35: ...e reservation Enter the computer name or select from the drop down menu and click Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device This IP Address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range Enter the MAC address of the computer or device If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you are currently on click this button to populate the fields Click Save to save your entry You...

Page 36: ... configure the router s USB port by running the SharePortTM Network USB Utility from you computer so other users of your network may access the USB device connected to this port Refer to the manual of this utility for complete instructions If you select 3G USB Adapter from the drop down list you need to connect your router to the Internet through a 3G mobile service Refer to the Internet Setup 3G ...

Page 37: ...t by enabling Virtual Server Depending on the requested service the DIR 635 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network The DIR 635 is also capable of port redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen i...

Page 38: ...d click Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Port and Public Port The private and public ports are usually the same The public port is the port seen from the Internet side and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network Select TCP UDP or Both from the drop down menu The schedule when the Virtual Server Rule is enabled The sch...

Page 39: ...ter DHCP you computer will be listed in the Computer Name drop down menu Select your computer and click Enter the TCP and or UDP or ports that you want to open Enter a single port or a range and use a comma to seperate the ports Example 24 1009 3000 4000 Schedule when the Virtual Server Rule is enabled The schedule may be set to Always which will allow the particular service to always be enabled Y...

Page 40: ...rvice to always be enabled You can create your own times in the Tools Schedules section Name Trigger Traffic Type Firewall Traffic Type Schedule Application Rules 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 ...

Page 41: ...er connection type such as cable modem or Ethernet and it displays the result as Detected xDSL or Frame Relay Network If you have an unusual network connection in which you are actually connected via xDSL but for which you have configured as either Static or DHCP in the Internet settings setting this option to xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network ensures that the router will recognize that it needs t...

Page 42: ... applications such as VoIP This option is enabled by default This will allow your router to automatically determine the network priority of running programs This option should be enabled when you have a slow Internet uplink It helps to reduce the impact that large low priority network packets can have on more urgent ones Enable QoS Engine Automatic Classification Dynamic Fragmentation ...

Page 43: ...the Networking Basics section in this manual Select a DHCP client from the drop down menu and click to copy that MAC Address Select to remove the MAC address Configure MAC Filtering MAC Address DHCP Client Clear 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...

Page 44: ...icy The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network Use this feature as Parental Controls to only grant access to approved sites limit web access based on time or dates and or block access from applications like P2P utilities or games Click Next to continue with the wizard Access Control Wizard ...

Page 45: ... Select a schedule I E Always from the drop down menu and then click Next to continue Enter the following information and then click Next to continue AddressType Select IP address MAC address or Other Machines IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to Select the filtering method and then click Next to continue ...

Page 46: ...r your rule Dest IP Start Enter the starting IP address Dest IP End Enter the ending IP address Protocol Select the protocol Dest Port Start Enter the starting port number Dest Port End Enter the ending port number To enable web logging click Enable Click Save to save the access control rule Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table ...

Page 47: ...RLs that you want to allow or block Click Save Settings Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of allowed Web sites that can be used by multiple users through the network To use this feature select to Allow or Deny enter the domain or website and click Save Settings You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control section page 40 ...

Page 48: ...o save the settings This section will list any rules that are created You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable disable the rule or click the Delete icon to remove the rule Name Action Enable Remote IP Start Remote IP End Add Inbound Filter Rules List The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet With this feature you can configur...

Page 49: ... Enable this feature to protect your network from certain kinds of spoofing attacks If an application has trouble working from behind the router you can expose one computer to the Internet and run the application on that computer Note Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks Use of this option is only recommended as a last resort Specify the IP address ...

Page 50: ...ients support traversal of IPSec through NAT This ALG may interfere with the operation of such VPN clients If you are having trouble connecting with your corporate network try turning this ALG off Please check with the system adminstrator of your corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal Allows applications that use Real Time Streaming Protocol to receive streaming media fro...

Page 51: ...ay to be taken if this route is used The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used Destination IP Netmask Gateway Metric Interface Routing The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific...

Page 52: ...nted before transmission 2346 is the default setting 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 WLAN Partition prevents associated wireless clients from communicating with each other WMM is QoS for your wireless network This will improve the quality of video and voice appl...

Page 53: ...bove other traffic Such streams are used by systems known as Windows Media Extenders such as the Xbox 360 Windows Media Center When enabled this option causes the router to automatically attempt to prioritize traffic streams that it doesn t otherwise recognize based on the behaviour that the streams exhibit This acts to deprioritize streams that exhibit bulk transfer characteristics such as file t...

Page 54: ...ties are defined as BK Background least urgent BE Best Effort VI Video VO Voice most urgent Priority The protocol used by the messages Protocol The rule applies to a flow of messages for which one computer s IP address falls within the range set here Host IP Range The rule applies to a flow of messages for which host s port number is within the range set here Host Port Range ...

Page 55: ...reset the PIN Shows the current value of the router s PIN Restore the default PIN of the router Create a random number that is a valid PIN This becomes the router s PIN You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar Enable Lock Wireless Security Settings PIN Settings Current PIN Reset PIN to Default Generate New PIN Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS System is a sim...

Page 56: ...ion button on the device and then switch on the router within 60 seconds The status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network A registrar controls access to the wireless network A registrar only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered the PIN or if you have p...

Page 57: ...curity from hackers Check the box to allow the Internet port to be pinged Select from the drop down menu if you would like to apply the Inbound Filter to the WAN ping Refer to page 44 for more information regarding Inbound Filter You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps 100Mbps or auto Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps Check the box to ...

Page 58: ... x x 8080 whereas x x x x is the Internet IP address of the DIR 635 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface This section will list any rules that are created You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable disable the rule or click the Delete icon to remove the rule Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely Admin Password User Password Gateway Name Ena...

Page 59: ... Internet not a local server Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop down menu To manually input the time enter the values in these fields for the Year Month Day Hour Minute and Second and then click Set Time You can also click CopyYour Computer sTime Settings Time Zone Daylight Saving Enable NTP Server NTP Server Used Manual The Time Configuration option allows you to configure update an...

Page 60: ...u may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network Enable Logging to SysLog Server SysLog Server IP Address Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server The address of the SysLog server that will be used to send the logs You may also select your computer from the drop down menu only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP ...

Page 61: ...mail Enter the password associated with the account Re type the password associated with the account When this option is selected logs will be sent via email when the log is full Selecting this option will send the logs via email according to schedule This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules To create a schedule go to Tools Sc...

Page 62: ... find a previously save file of configuration settings Then click Load to transfer those settings to the router This option will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you have created If you want to save the current router configurati...

Page 63: ...ion to have the router check automatically to see if there is a new firmware upgrade Check Email Notification of Newer Firmware Version to have the router send an email when there is a new firmware available Firmware Upgrade Browse Notifications Options Update Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of your router here Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer...

Page 64: ...r DDNS account Enter the period in hours Displays the current connection status Enable Dynamic DDNS Server Address Host Name Username or Key Password or Key Timeout Status DDNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP Game Server etc using a domain name that you have purchased www whateveryournameis com with your dynamically assigned IP address Most broadband Internet Service Providers...

Page 65: ...1 D Link DIR 635 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Enter the IP Address that you wish to png and click Ping The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here System Check Ping Test Ping Results ...

Page 66: ... Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule Name Days Time Save Schedule Rules List Schedules Schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules For example if you want to restrict web access to Mon Fri from 3pm to 8pm you could create a schedule selecting ...

Page 67: ...d a Disconnect button will be displayed on the screen Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection Displays the router s time and firmware version Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the router Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings su...

Page 68: ...s any recent activity Clears all of the log contents This option will send a copy of the router log to the email address configured in the Tools Email screen This option will save the router to a log file on your computer The router automatically logs records events of possible interest in it s internal memory If there isn t enough internal memory for all events logs of older events are deleted bu...

Page 69: ...ation Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR 635 on both the Internet and the LAN ports The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted Internet Sessions ...

Page 70: ...le displays a list of current connected wireless clients This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients Wireless The WISH Sessions page displays full details of wireless clients that are connected when WISH is enabled WISH Sessions ...

Page 71: ...67 D Link DIR 635 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Support ...

Page 72: ... 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES instead of TKIP User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware 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 au...

Page 73: ...ard click on Setup at the top and then click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard Type your desired wireless network name SSID Automatically Select this option to automatically generate the router s network key and click Next Manually Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next ...

Page 74: ...ecurity If you selected Automatically the summary window will display your settings Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients Click Save to save your settings If you selected Manually the following screen will appear ...

Page 75: ... PIN and click Connect PBC Select this option to use PBC Push Button method to add a wireless client Click Connect Select Auto to add a wireless client usingWPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Once you select Auto and click Connect you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client s and successfully establish a connection If you select Manual a settings summary screen will ...

Page 76: ...onal for this mode option 4 WPA Mode Select Auto WPA2 Only or WPA Only Select Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2 5 Cypher Type Select TKIP and AES TKIP or AES 6 Group Key Update Interval Enter the time interval required for the group key to broadcast and multicast data is changed 3600 is default 7 Pre Shared Key Enter a key passphrase The key is entered as a pass phrase in A...

Page 77: ...urity Mode Select WPA Enterprise for this mode option 3 WPA Mode Select Auto WPA2 Only or WPA Only Select Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2 4 Cypher Type Select TKIP and AES TKIP or AES 5 Group Key Update Interval Enter the time interval required for the group key to broadcast and multicast data is changed The default value is 3600 6 Authentication Timeout Enter the time in...

Page 78: ...r the security key 10 If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network 11 Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server 12 Click Apply Settings to save your settings ...

Page 79: ...r to the Windows Vista utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected dialog box click on the center of the box to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID an...

Page 80: ... before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network ...

Page 81: ...e same security key or passphrase 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 security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 82: ...th 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 manually configure If you are running Windows Vista log into the router and click the Enable checkbox in the Basic Wireless section Use the Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced Wi Fi Protected Setup section or choose to click...

Page 83: ... 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 n...

Page 84: ...ng your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA PSK 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 85: ...nnection 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 86: ...must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher 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 Firefox 1 5 or higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link li...

Page 87: ...This should open the login page for your the web management If you still cannot access the configuration 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 88: ...n 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 Go to Start and then click Run Windows 95 98 and Me users type in command Windows NT 2000 and XP users type in cmd and press Enter or click OK Once the window opens y...

Page 89: ...ith 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 enter the IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 and click OK Enter your username admin and password blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device Click Setup and then click Manual Configure T...

Page 90: ...eless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to 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 applicatio...

Page 91: ...ata from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device call...

Page 92: ...ones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries Who uses wireless Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it whether it s for home office business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check email instant message and etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy ...

Page 93: ...task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place ...

Page 94: ...clients will connect to an access point or wireless router Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more wireless network Cardbus adapters An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or access point An...

Page 95: ...P address please follow the steps below Go to Start Run In the run box type cmd and then click OK Windows Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the command 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...

Page 96: ...twork adapter and select Properties Step 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 sure your IP address is 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Also ensure that the nu...

Page 97: ...e SMA Antennas Power Input 5 VDC 2 5A Through external power adapter LEDs Power Status WAN WLAN USB LAN 10 100 per port Dimensions 116 84 x 193 04 x 30 48 mm 4 6 x 7 6 x 1 2 inches Weight 368 3 grams 0 8 lb Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g and Draft 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditi...

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