D-Link DI-711 - Gateway User Manual

D-Link DI-711 Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual Rev. 03142001

10 outdoors, D-Link Air lets you access your network from anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number of walls, ceilings or other objec

11 a location directly between the Residential Gateways and/or Computers that will be connected. Additional Access Points can be connected to provide

12 AC adapter to this port to supply power. Front Panel The front panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the following table for the mean

13 Basic DI-711 Configuration & Main Page The DI-711 provides a Web Configuration interface that can be accessed using standard web browsers su

14 In order to configure the DI-711 you must input the user-name into the User Name box. Enter the password into the Password box and press the OK b

15 Main Page The Main Page screen provides links to the main sections of the web configuration interface. Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard is a ste

16 Device Information The Device Information screen displays the basic information of your DI-711. The Device Name is the same as the Computer Nam

17 Device Status The Device Status screen displays a graphical representation of your current configuration. The left side of the screen shows your

18 This means that there is not a connection. The DHCP Log displays information about each IP Address assigned to a computer using the DHCP server b

19 The Domain Name (host name) is the name given to you by your ISP provider if you using the @Home cable Internet service. Choose the Type of Connec

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20 Select Dynamic DNS if your ISP provides the DNS information much in the same way as you receive an IP Address. Select Static DNS if you were given

21 Advanced Settings DHCP Server Settings By default, the Wireless Broadband Router has DHCP server enabled to assign an IP address ranging from 192

22 Virtual Server Settings Specific application support is enabled in Virtual Server Settings under Advanced Settings. Click on the arrow to select

23 firewall. This allows a computer to be exposed to unrestricted two-way communication outside of your network. To enable DMZ, click the checkbox

24 Static Routing In Static Routing, the user has the ability to add a static route to the routing table by simple entering the destination IP, subn

25 Dynamic Settings By default, the Wireless Broadband Router will not send or receive any routing Internet protocols (RIP) to update the routing ta

26 Modem String Settings Most dial-up modems are compatible with the standard modem strings. However for modems that require special modem strings,

27 System Tools The System Tools section enables you to manage your DI-711 and view information related to unit functions. The following functions ar

28 those packets are blocked and a log is kept about the information related to that packet. Index: (1,2,3 etc.) Refers to the row number. Time: Th

29 receives them. Type: The type of routing protocol used. Destination LAN IP Address: Shows the Destination IP Address on the LAN side. Subnet Mask:

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30 System Diagnostics

31 The System Diagnostics screen displays current status and connection information. This screen is similar to the Device Status screen, although b

32 that came as default when set by D-Link. Click the Start button to begin the process. Upgrade Firmware The Upgrade Firmware screen enables you t

33 Reset Device The Reset Device screen enables you to reboot the DI-711. If any changes are made and you want them to take effect, you will need

34 Troubleshooting In the event that you are unable to connect to or use your Broadband Router, please refer to the following troubleshooting guide

35 § The unit is not receiving the correct voltage from the power supply. Resolution: § Download and upgrade the latest firmware. § Make sure the c

36 streams. Some of these streams may cause the Broadband Router to lock up. When the Broadband Router locks up, it will not affect the computers att

37 network settings. Make sure that the IP Address used on your computer is set to the same subnet as the Broadband Router. For example, if the Broad

38 ISP Connection Problems I can access the Broadband Router, but I can’t connect to my ISP. Cause: § Your DSL or Cable modem is not functioning c

39 Internet Application Problems My online game does not work. Cause: § The NAT table has filled up. § The correct settings have not been used to op

4 Introduction Congratulations on your purchases of the D-Link Wireless Broadband Router. Your Wireless Broadband Router enables you to share your DS

40 My E-Mail program doesn’t receive my E-Mail Cause: § The Domain Suffix is not set correctly. Resolution: § Some email applications require you to

41 Wireless Troubleshooting Can’t access the Broadband Router from a wireless network card Cause: § Settings are not the same among each wireless ad

42 Performing a Factory Reset Follow these steps to perform a Factory Reset using the Reset button on the back of the DI-711. 1. With the unit off

43 Using the PING Utility in Windows 95/98/Me In Windows, Microsoft has provided a small utility called PING that can be used to troubleshoot your IP

44 PING, your connection is not complete. If a PING is unsuccessful between you and your DSL or Cable modem, then your connection is not setup corr

45 Using the WINIPCFG Utility in Windows 95/98/Me In Microsoft Windows versions 95 through Me, Microsoft has provided a small utility called WINIPCFG

46 Renew buttons to receive the correct settings. If you manually set your network settings, make sure that the IP Address of your Broadband Router i

47 Contacting Technical Support D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States. U.S. customers can contact D-Link te

48 Technical Specifications Standards: • IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet • IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet • ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotia

49 Wireless Specifications General Wireless Specifications: • IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN, Wi-Fi Compatible Access Point Frequency Band: • 2.

5 expose it to the Internet and ensure complete Internet application compatibility even if specific ports are not known. Unlike proxy server or NAT

50 D-Link Offices AUSTRALIA D-LINK AUSTRALASIA Unit 16, 390 Eastern Valley Way, Roseville, NSW 2069, Australia TEL: 61-2-9417-7100 FAX: 61-2

51 Limited Warranty D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purcha

52 any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respe

53 days after any replacement Software is delivered. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole di

54 RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will no

55 by anyone other than D-Link. Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WI

56 FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED

57 CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be req

58 Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfere

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6 Introduction to Broadband Router Technology A router is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination. Routers work on OSI lay

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7 A firewall watches all of the information moving to and from your network and analyzes each piece of data. Each piece of data is checked against a

8 computers. A hub simply takes any data arriving through each port and forwards the data to all other ports. A switch is more sophisticated, in that

9 Both of these VPN implementations are used because there is not a standard for VPN server software. Because of this, each ISP or business can im