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D-Link DI-713P User Manual

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  • Page 1 D-Link DI-713P Wireless Broadband Router User’ s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents… ...2 Chapter 1 - Getting Started...4 Introduction to Broadband Router Technology...6 Introduction to Firewalls ...7 Introduction to Local Area Networking ...8 Introduction to Virtual Private Networking...9 Introduction to Wireless Networking ...10 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ...12 Procedure for Hardware Installation ...12 Package Contents ...14 LED Panel ...15 Rear Panel...16...
  • Page 3 Basic Functions ...53 LAN Connection Problems ...55 ISP Connection Problems ...57 Internet Application Problems ...58 Wireless Troubleshooting...60 Appendix 1 - Using PING...61 Appendix 2 - Using WINIPCFG...63 Contacting Technical Support ...67 Technical Specifications...68 D-Link Offices...70 Limited Warranty...71 Registration Card...79 Rev. 2001-03-15...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Getting Started

    Chapter 1 - Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the D-Link Broadband Router. Your Broadband Router enables you to share your DSL or Cable Internet connection with computers on your wired or wireless network. This guide will explain the features and functions of the Broadband Router to help you get the most out of your Internet experience.
  • Page 5 Wireless Broadband Router to expose it to the Internet and ensure complete Internet application compatibility even if specific ports are not known. Unlike proxy server or NAT software that requires the software server to remain visible on the Internet, no local computers are directly externally visible when using the Wireless Broadband Router.

  • Page 6: Introduction To Broadband Router Technology

    Introduction to Broadband Router Technology A router is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination. Routers work on OSI layer 3, which forwards data packets using an IP addresses and not a MAC address. A router will forward data from the Internet to a particular computer on your LAN.

  • Page 7: Introduction To Firewalls

    Introduction to Firewalls A firewall is a device that sits between your computer and the Internet that prevents unauthorized access to or from your network. A firewall can be a computer using firewall software or a special piece of hardware built specifically to act as a firewall.

  • Page 8: Introduction To Local Area Networking

    Introduction to Local Area Networking Local Area Networking (LAN) is the term used when connecting several computers together over a small area such as a building or group of buildings. LAN’s can be connected over large areas. A collection of LAN’s connected over a large area is called a Wide Area Network (WAN).

  • Page 9: Introduction To Virtual Private Networking

    Introduction to Virtual Private Networking Virtual Private Networking (VPN) uses a publicly wired network (the Internet) to connect two different networks as if they were the same network. For example, an employee can access the corporate network from home using VPN, allowing the employee to access files and printers. Here are several different implementations of VPN that can be used.

  • Page 10: Introduction To Wireless Networking

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy to use and compatible high speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11b the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it.
  • Page 11 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link Air Wireless products range from 1-30 meters. Position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and Computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Procedure for Hardware Installation 1.Placement Your Broadband Router should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. Your Broadband Router can be mounted on a wall or a shelf using the screw-holes located on the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 13 Figure 2-1 Setup of LAN and WAN connections for the DI-713P 4.Connecting this product with your printer Use the printer cable to connect your printer to the printer port of this product. 5.Power on Connect the power cord to a power outlet and turn the power switch to the on position;...

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    Finally, the M1 will continuously flash once per second to indicate that the DI-713 is in normal operation. Package Contents The D-Link DI-713P package should include the following items. § DI-713P Broadband router § User’ s Manual § Quick Install Guide §...

  • Page 15: Led Panel

    Green Description The power is on Lack of power The DI-713P is functioning properly The DI-713P is working for some service The DI-713P is being configured or upgraded. Don’t turn it off ! The WAN port is linked The WAN port is sending or...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    The RJ-45 Ethernet ports used to connect computers with network adapters directly to the DI-713P. The RJ-45 Ethernet port labeled WAN is used to connect your DI-713P to your DSL or Cable modem. Reset Resets the configuration to default settings.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 - Basic Broadband Router Configuration

    Chapter 3 - Basic Broadband Router Your Broadband Router provides a Web Configuration interface that can be accessed using standard web browsers such as Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Since the interface is web based (HTTP), your Broadband Router can be configured with any java and HTML compliant Internet browser in any operating system.
  • Page 18 In order to configure your Broadband Router you must input the administrator password into the System Password box and press the Log in button. The default System Password is admin. Once you have logged-in as administrator, it is a good idea to change the administrator password to insure a secure connection to your Broadband Router.

  • Page 19: Device Information

    Device Information This screen displays the status of your Internet Connection. The WAN Port Status box shows the Status of your connection to your ISP. If there is no information shown in this section, you will be unable to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 20: Useful Tools

    Useful Tools The Useful Tools screen allows you to change the administrator password, view the system log, reboot your Broadband Router, backup your configuration, clone the MAC address, reset your Broadband Router to original settings, and perform a firmware upgrade. To change the administrator password, click your mouse inside of the Old Password box and type in the old password.
  • Page 21 The View Log button will display a log of events that has occurred since you last turned on your Broadband Router. Use this to determine problems with your ISP connection. It will show you events where an intruder has tried to access your network, and give you information that can be used to determine if your Broadband Router is functioning correctly.
  • Page 22 Upgrade button and select the backup file that you saved using the Backup Setting button. Your Broadband Router comes preprogrammed with it’s own Ethernet Address or Media Access Control (MAC) Address. The Clone MAC button will copy the MAC address to match the MAC address of another Ethernet port to ensure an Internet connection with some ISP’s.
  • Page 23 D-Link Support web site to ensure that your Broadband Router is upgraded properly and to ensure proper operation. While upgrading the firmware, DO NOT turn the power off. Turning the unit off while upgrading could render the unit inoperable.

  • Page 24: Setup

    Setup This section is crucial to enable your Broadband Router to work with your ISP. The Setup screen will allow you to change the IP address of your Broadband Router, change the WAN type, and allow you to modify the settings that will ensure a proper connection to the Internet.

  • Page 25: Static Ip Address

    proper connection. Refer to the Console Mode section in the Appendix for instructions on how to change the password. Pressing the Change… button next to the WAN Type field will display the Change WAN Type screen shown below. Static IP Address The Static IP Address field should be checked if your ISP assigns you an IP address.

  • Page 26: Dynamic Ip Address

    You will need to input the correct values in each of the WAN fields. Your ISP may have provided each of these values for you. Or, you may have written them down while you followed the Quick Install Guide. After you have input all of the correct values, click Save and reboot your Broadband Router for the changes to take affect.

  • Page 27: Ppp Over Ethernet

    following screen. Some Cable Modem ISP’s such as the @Home network require the Host Name field to be used. If you not sure, contact your ISP to make sure you are inputting the correct values. Enable the Renew IP Forever checkbox if you want your IP address renewed each time it expires even if the system is idle.
  • Page 28 as you would do with a dial-in modem, then you are probably using PPPoE. If you are simply connected to the Internet when you turn on your computer, you probably are not. The safest way to check is to call your ISP or read the documentation provided when you signed up for your Internet service.

  • Page 29: Dial-Up Network

    you are not sure which settings should be used, please contact your ISP. In the Maximum Idle Time field, input the maximum time that your connection can be used before your ISP disconnects you. If 0.0.0.0 is inputted in the Primary and Secondary DNS fields, these values will be retrieved from your ISP automatically.
  • Page 30 You will need to input the correct values in each of the blank fields. Your ISP may have provided each of these values for you. Or, you may have written them down while you followed the Quick Install Guide. If you are not sure which settings should be used, please contact your ISP.

  • Page 31: Dhcp

    DHCP Most networks under the TCP/IP environment include settings for a Host IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS configurations. Configuring each computer on the network to use the correct settings can be rather cumbersome. Fortunately, a DHCP Server provides a rather simple approach to handling all of these settings without the headache of configuring each computer.
  • Page 32 The IP Pool Starting Address is the first IP Address that will be assigned to one of your clients. No address will be lower than this starting address. If you have this set to 100, then no computer on your network will be given an IP address lower than 192.168.0.100.

  • Page 33: Wireless

    Wireless The Wireless Setting screen enables you to change the settings related to your wireless network. This screen is important in configuring your wireless adapters to connect to your Wireless Broadband Router. The Network ID (SSID) field is the name of your network. This field must have the same name that your wireless adapters use in their network settings.

  • Page 34: Print Server

    Print Server The DI-713P provides the function of a network print server for Microsoft Window 98, Windows ME, Windows NT and Windows 2000. Please refer to the Print Server Quick Install Guide for installing the port...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 - Advanced Broadband Router Configuration

    Chapter 4 - Advanced Broadband Router Configuration The default configuration of the Broadband Router will stop most unrecognized information from entering your network. The only IP Address visible to the outside Internet is the IP address of the Broadband Router. Some applications and services require special configuration in order to operate correctly with the Internet.
  • Page 36 To access the Advanced Router Configuration screens, click the Advanced link below. If, at any time, you wish to return to the Basic Configuration screens, click the Basic Link below.

  • Page 37: Virtual Server

    Virtual Server In some situations, you may want to provide E-Mail or FTP services from a computer on your network, and you may want those services to be accessible to users outside of your network. The Virtual Server screen allows you to configure specific computers on your network to provide these services to remote users.
  • Page 38 to communicate over the Internet. All requests to this port will be forwarded to the computer specified in the Server IP field. The Virtual Server screen allows you to configure many different servers. To make configuring the Virtual Server screen easier, the most popular services have been predefined using the Well known services box near the bottom of the screen, as shown below.
  • Page 39 Click the Reboot button to reboot the Broadband Router for the changes to take effect. You can also click the Undo button to undo your changes. Note: Only one TCP/IP address can be assigned to each service port.

  • Page 40: Special Applications

    Special Applications Some applications, such as video conferencing software and games that can be played over the Internet, require specific ports to be open to allow communication to and from your network. Due to the firewall function of your Broadband Router, these applications will not work without special settings.
  • Page 41 incoming ports. The Incoming Ports field is where you specify the incoming ports that the application uses. Click the box in the Enable column to enable the application. To make configuring the Special Applications screen easier, the most popular applications have been predefined using the Popular applications box near the bottom of the screen, as shown below.
  • Page 42 changes. Note: Only one TCP/IP address can be assigned to each service port.

  • Page 43: Access Control

    Access Control The Access Control screen allows you to assign different access rights (allow or block) for each group of users. You can divide users into different groups to have similar access rights. To enable access control, click the checkbox next to Enable in the Access Control field. Next, you can define the access control of all users not assigned in groups 1 through 3.
  • Page 44 Tip: You can specify more than one port per group by using dashes (-) and commas (,). For example: 1-10, 20 will block or allow ports 1 through 10, and also 20. Explanation: Default Group has no right to access Internet (Allow nothing) Group 1 has 50 members (192.168.0.100 - 192.168.0.149).
  • Page 45 take effect immediately.

  • Page 46: Wireless

    Wireless The Wireless Setting screen enables you to change the settings related to your wireless network. This screen is important in configuring your wireless adapters to connect to your Wireless Broadband Router. The Network ID (SSID) field is the name of your network. This field must have the same name that your wireless adapters use in their network settings.
  • Page 47 Wireless Broadband Router must decode each piece of data moving to and from your wireless adapter. The security key that you use must be the same as your wireless adapter.

  • Page 48: Miscellaneous Items

    Miscellaneous Items The Miscellaneous Items screen allows you to select one computer as a DMZ Host and to configure one remote computer to be able to access the Broadband Router web configuration. DMZ Host DMZ, or DeMilitarized Zone, means that one computer can have full access to the Internet without the protection of the firewall.

  • Page 49: Remote Administrator Host

    proper firewall protection. Remote Administrator Host In general, only you, or members of your network, should access the web configuration interface of the Broadband Router. In some circumstances though, you may want to have access to the Broadband Router web interface to change settings while you are away from your network.
  • Page 50 Click the Reboot button to reboot the Broadband Router for make the changes to take effect. You can also click the Undo button to undo your changes.

  • Page 51: Chapter 5 - Console Mode

    Chapter 5 - Console Mode In some situations, you may need to access your Broadband Router from the serial port interface known as the Console Mode. Console Mode allows you to change the IP address, and password, toggle the DHCP server setting, and restore default settings to your Broadband Router.
  • Page 52 The following screen will be shown: Firmware Version = 2.51 build 9 Command List: IP (set device IP; e.g. IP 192.168.123.254) PW (set new PassWord; e.g. PW admin) DS (toggle Dhcp Server setting) SR (Save new setting and Reboot) RR (Restore default setting and Reboot) Current Setting: Device IP = 192.168.0.1 DHCP Server = Enable...

  • Page 53: Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting

    If this section does not help you fix the problem, go to the D-Link web site (www.dlink.com) for additional troubleshooting tips. If neither of these helps, please contact D-Link Technical Support for additional help. The phone numbers for Technical Support are in the appendix of this manual under D-Link Offices.
  • Page 54 § Download and upgrade the latest firmware. § Make sure the correct firmware has been used while upgrading. Use only the firmware provided on D-Link’s web or FTP sites. § Use only the power adapter provided. The Link or Act LED’s do not turn on.

  • Page 55: Lan Connection Problems

    lock up. When the Broadband Router locks up, it will not affect the computers attached to it. You may need to restart the client computers to regain Internet access. Although sometimes inconvenient, a lock-up is an indication of an attack. Part of the design of the Broadband Router is to act as a decoy for such traffic.
  • Page 56 is set to the same subnet as the Broadband Router. For example, if the Broadband Router is set to 192.168.0.1, change the IP address of your computer to 192.168.0.15 or another unique IP Address that corresponds to the 192.168.0.X subnet. §...

  • Page 57: Isp Connection Problems

    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 correctly. § The cable is connected from the WAN port of the Broadband Router to your DSL or Cable modem.

  • Page 58: Internet Application Problems

    Internet Application Problems My online game does not work. Cause: § The NAT table has filled up. § The correct settings have not been used to open the correct ports for your application. § The unit has stopped working or crashed. Resolution: §...
  • Page 59 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 enter the Domain Suffix when you configure your network and TCP/IP settings. The Domain Suffix is the unique identifier for your email server.

  • Page 60: Wireless Troubleshooting

    Wireless Troubleshooting Can’t access the Broadband Router from a wireless network card Cause: § Settings are not the same among each wireless adapter. § Out of range. § IP Address is not set correctly. Resolution: § Make sure that the Mode, SSID, Channel and encryption settings are set the same on each wireless adapter.

  • Page 61: Appendix 1 - Using Ping

    Appendix 1 - Using PING In Windows, Microsoft has provided a small utility called PING that can be used to troubleshoot your IP address and connection. The PING utility is used mainly to test the connection between your computer and a client computer.
  • Page 62 If any one of these attempts results in an unsuccessful 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 correctly. If it is unsuccessful when PINGing your ISP or an Internet site, then your connection is setup correctly but there is a problem with your ISP or the Internet site you tried to PING is unavailable.

  • Page 63: Appendix 2 - Using Winipcfg

    Appendix 2 - Using WINIPCFG In Microsoft Windows versions 95 through Me, Microsoft has provided a small utility called WINIPCFG that can be used to troubleshoot your IP address and connection. The WINIPCFG utility is used mainly to view, release and renew your IP Address configuration. Windows NT (including Windows 2000) has a similar utility called IPCONFIG that can be used to perform similar tasks.
  • Page 64 Internet. If you are using DHCP, click the Release and then the Renew buttons to receive the correct settings. If you manually set your network settings, make sure that the IP Address of your Broadband Router is set in the Gateway portion of the TCP/IP settings in your network settings.
  • Page 65 correct DNS information. Also check the DHCP server box to make sure that you are connected to the right DHCP server.

  • Page 67: Contacting Technical Support

    949-788-0805 (option #4) If you are a customer residing outside of the United States, please refer to the list of D-Link locations that is included in this manual. Thank you for purchasing this product. We like to receive feedback from our customers concerning our products.

  • Page 68: Technical Specifications

    IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation Protocols Supported: PPPoE DHCP (Client and Server) Management: Web-Based Ports: LAN: NWay 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet WAN: 10BASE-T RS-232 (DB-9) Serial Additional details available at D-Link’s web site (www.dlink.com).
  • Page 69 Wireless Specifications General Wireless Specifications: IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN, Wi-Fi Compatible Access Point Frequency Band: 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (subject to local regulation) Access Point Number of Channel: USA & Canada: 11 Access Point Frequency Range: 5 Mbps Access Point Data Rate: 11 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps...

  • Page 70: D-Link Offices

    Via Nino Bonnet No. 6/b, 20154 Milano, Italy TEL: 39-02-2900-0676 FAX: 39-02-2900-1723 E-MAIL: info@dlink.it JAPAN D-LINK JAPAN 10F, 8-8-15 Nishi-Gotanda, Sh inagawa-ku, Tokyo 141 Japan TEL: 81-3-5434-9678 FAX: 81-3-5434-9868 URL: www.d-link.co.jp RUSSIA D-LINK RUSSIA Michurinski Prospekt 49, 117607 Moscow, Russia TEL: 7-095-737-3389, 7-095-737-3492 FAX: 7-095-737-3390 SINGAPORE...

  • Page 71: Limited Warranty

    D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware at no charge to the original owner. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or of an identical make, model or part;...
  • Page 72 Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. The Warranty Period shall extend for an additional ninety (90)
  • Page 73 Registration Card. The Registration Card provided at the back of this manual must be completed and returned to an Authorized D-Link Service Office for each D-Link product within ninety (90) days after the product is purchased and/or licensed. The addresses/telephone/fax list of the nearest Authorized D-Link Service Office is provided in the back of this manual.
  • Page 74 The packaged product shall be insured and shipped to D-Link, 53 Discovery Drive, Irvine CA 92618, with all shipping costs prepaid. D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package.
  • Page 75 PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT. Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT,...
  • Page 76 PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 77 This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Warnung! Dies ist in Produkt der Klasse B. Im Wohnbereich kann dieses Produkt Funkstoerungen verursachen.
  • Page 78 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

  • Page 79: Registration Card

    8. What category best describes your company? oAerospace oEngineering oEducation oFinance oHospital oLegal oInsurance/Real Estate oManufacturing oRetail/Chainstore/Wholesale oGovernment oTransportation/Utilities/Communication oVAR oSystem house/company oOther________________________________ 9. Would you recommend your D-Link product to a friend? oYes oNo oDon't know yet 10.Your comments regarding this product? __________________________________________________________________________________________...

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