D-Link DI-804 User Manual

D-Link DI-804 Broadband Router User’s Manual Rev.01 ( March,

10 Hardware Installation Placement Your Broadband Router should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep th

11 Front Panel The front panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. Power/Test Power sta

12 Basic DI-804 Configuration Your Broadband Router provides a Web Configuration interface that can be accessed using standard web browsers such as

13 In order to configure the Broadband Router you must input the user-name into the User Name box. Enter the password into the Password box and pres

14 Main Page The Main Page screen provides links to the main sections of the web configuration interface. Each section is described in detail in the

15 Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard page is a step-by-step guide to configuring the DI-804 to work with your ISP provider. Refer to the information prov

16 Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen enables you to change basic settings related to accessing the Internet. All of the settings covered in the Basi

17 Internet Settings The Internet Settings screen enables you to change the settings related to connecting to your ISP. The Computer Name is used t

18 Choose the Type of Connection you use by selecting Dynamic IP, Static IP, or PPPoE. Select Dynamic IP if your ISP has not given you a unique IP ad

19 connection and login to your ISP like you would do with a dial-in modem, then you are probably using PPPoE. If you are simply connected to the Int

2 Contents Introduction...4 Package Contents...

20 Local Network Settings The Internet Settings screen enables you to change the settings related to the Local Network Settings. Select DHCP server

21 Specific Application Support The Specific Application Support screen enables you to select certain predefined applications to allow those applica

22 DMZ Control The DMZ Control screen enables one computer to have full access to the Internet without the protection of the firewall. This allows a

23 contact the maximum number of servers, which can improve ping times. Once the game connects to the game server, disable DMZ to ensure proper firew

24 Advanced DI-804 Configuration The default configuration of the DI-804 will stop most unrecognized information from entering your network. The only

25 Open Ports The DI-804 can open ports or port ranges to ensure application compatibility. This screen shows which Open Ports rules you have config

26 Click on the box next to Enable Open Ports to enable the use of the index that you are using. You can enter a comment in the Comment field to hel

27 Port Redirection The DI-804 can redirect ports or port ranges to ensure application compatibility. This screen shows which Port Redirection rules

28 You can enter a comment in the Comment field to help recognize this index. To configure certain ports to be redirected, you must configure the In

29 Advanced Filter/Firewall This screen allows you to set up rules based filtering and logging to ensure maximum control over internal and external

3 Filter Rules Setup ...31 System Management ...

30 General Setup The General Setup screen enables you to configure general filtering and logging settings for all users. You can Enable or Disable t

31 (HEX Format) into the field provided. Entering “0” will disable the feature. Set to Default Rules The Set to Default Rules button will change a

32 you provide. For each filter set, you can enter a name in the Comments field to differentiate each filter set. Click on a Filter Rule button to ad

33 to enable the Filter Rule. To disable the Filter Rule, click the checkbox so there is no check in the box. The Pass or Block dropdown box specifie

34 “!” before the IP Address to act as the logical NOT operator. The Subnet Mask column specifies the Subnet Mask for the IP Address for both Source

35 specify the path that a packet will take to and from the destination address. The Fragments dropdown box specifies what the filter will do with f

36 System Management The System Management section enables you to manage your DI-804 and view information related to unit functions. The following fu

37 TFTP Firmware Upload: Upload new firmware through TFTP. Passwords This screen allows you to change the administrator password for the DI-804.

38 3. Use a combination of letters and numbers. 4. Make sure that the Caps Lock key is not on. Local/Remote Configuration The Local/Remote Confi

39 Unit Status The Unit Status screen displays all information related to the connection of your DI-804 to your ISP. Additional information is provi

4 Introduction Congratulations on your purchases of the D-Link Broadband Router. Your Broadband Router enables you to share your DSL or Cable Interne

40 Logs The Logs screen can be used to display information logs pertaining to different aspects of your DI-804. Clicking on the links will display

41 Diagnostics The Diagnostics screen displays current status and connection information. This screen is similar to the Unit Status screen, althou

42 Refer to the following table for descriptions of the diagnostics pop-up window. LAN1 Status : IP Address: IP address of the LAN1 interface. TX Pac

43 Reboot Pressing the Reboot button will allow you to reboot the DI-804 without turning the power off. The following screen will be shown asking y

44 TFTP Firmware Upload Updated firmware can be downloaded from D-Links website around the world. Follow instructions provided with the newer firmw

45 Please input your administrator’s password. If you do not set your password, the value is empty. Press OK to next instruction, or press Cancel to

46 Press Ok to finish your firmware upgrade.

47 Telnet Terminal Commands The following section describes how to use Telnet terminal commands to diagnose network problems and perform simple setti

48 1. Log into the Telnet terminal. 2. Type “log -F c” to clear all call logs. 3. Ping any outside host to force the Broadband Router to dial the

49 Troubleshooting the DHCP Client on WAN On the cable access environment, the DHCP client (dynamic IP) is a popular way to access the Internet. Use

5 Internet and ensure complete Internet application compatibility even if specific ports are not known. Unlike proxy server or NAT software that req

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

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

52 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

53 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 Broadband Rou

54 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 co

55 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

56 Cause: § The Domain Suffix is not set correctly. Resolution: § Some email applications require you to enter the Domain Suffix when you configure y

57 Performing a Factory Reset Follow these steps to perform a Factory Reset using the Reset button on the back of the DI-804. 1. With the unit off

58 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

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

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

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

61 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

62 Also check the DHCP server box to make sure that you are connected to the right DHCP server.

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

64 Key Features Network address translation (NAT): Multiple users may concurrently connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) with a single Intern

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

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

68 replacement Software is delivered. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that i

69 shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Th

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

70 Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND

71 HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFU

72 adequate measures Warnung! Dies ist in Produkt der Klasse B. Im Wohnbereich kann dieses Produkt Funkstoerungen verursachen. In diesem Fall kann

73 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Howev

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8 forwards the data to all other ports. A switch is more sophisticated, in that a switch can determine the port that each piece of data is supposed t

9 standard for VPN server software. Because of this, each ISP or business can implement their own VPN network making interoperability a challenge.