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... notify any person or organization of their respective companies. Copyright © 2008-2009 by D-Link Systems, Inc. Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Date August 22, 2007 December 10, 2007 January 17, 2008 June 18, 2008 August 25, 2008 July 9, 2009 Description DGL-4500 Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00 Removed WDS support (firmware 1.02) Updated OLED...
... notify any person or organization of their respective companies. Copyright © 2008-2009 by D-Link Systems, Inc. Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Date August 22, 2007 December 10, 2007 January 17, 2008 June 18, 2008 August 25, 2008 July 9, 2009 Description DGL-4500 Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00 Removed WDS support (firmware 1.02) Updated OLED...
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... 5 LEDs 6 OLED Screen 7 Installation 8 Before you Begin 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Network Diagram 10 Manual Setup 11 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem....... 11 Connect to Another Router 12 Getting Started 14 Quick Router Setup Wizard 14 Configuration 15 Web-based Configuration Utility 15 Setup Wizard ... Rules 35 Gaming 36 GameFuel 37 Classification 37 Change Uplink Speed 37 Routing 39 Access Control 40 Access Control Wizard 40 Website Filters 43 MAC Address Filters 44 Firewall Settings 45 Enable SPI 45 DMZ 45 D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual iii
... 5 LEDs 6 OLED Screen 7 Installation 8 Before you Begin 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Network Diagram 10 Manual Setup 11 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem....... 11 Connect to Another Router 12 Getting Started 14 Quick Router Setup Wizard 14 Configuration 15 Web-based Configuration Utility 15 Setup Wizard ... Rules 35 Gaming 36 GameFuel 37 Classification 37 Change Uplink Speed 37 Routing 39 Access Control 40 Access Control Wizard 40 Website Filters 43 MAC Address Filters 44 Firewall Settings 45 Enable SPI 45 DMZ 45 D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual iii
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... 61 Device Information 62 Wireless 63 Routing 63 Logs 64 Statistics 65 Internet Sessions 65 Wish Sessions 66 Help 66 Wireless Security 67 What is WPA 67 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 68 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard ...70 Configure WEP 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 Connect to a Wireless Network 79 Using Windows® XP 79 Configure WEP 80 D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual...
... 61 Device Information 62 Wireless 63 Routing 63 Logs 64 Statistics 65 Internet Sessions 65 Wish Sessions 66 Help 66 Wireless Security 67 What is WPA 67 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 68 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard ...70 Configure WEP 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 Connect to a Wireless Network 79 Using Windows® XP 79 Configure WEP 80 D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual...
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Table of Contents Configure WPA-PSK 82 Troubleshooting 84 Wireless Basics 88 What is Wireless 89 Tips 91 Wireless Modes 92 Networking Basics 93 Check your IP address 93 Statically Assign an IP address 94 Technical Specifications 95 Contacting Technical Support 96 Warranty 97 Registration 103 D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual
Table of Contents Configure WPA-PSK 82 Troubleshooting 84 Wireless Basics 88 What is Wireless 89 Tips 91 Wireless Modes 92 Networking Basics 93 Check your IP address 93 Statically Assign an IP address 94 Technical Specifications 95 Contacting Technical Support 96 Warranty 97 Registration 103 D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual
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D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw D-Link DGL-4500 Gaming Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DGL-4500 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw D-Link DGL-4500 Gaming Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DGL-4500 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft/g/a wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following : • Windows® XP with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Flock 0.7.14 or higher • Opera 6.0 ... or higher • Firefox 1.5 or higher • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Service Pack 2 or Vista® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual
Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft/g/a wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following : • Windows® XP with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Flock 0.7.14 or higher • Opera 6.0 ... or higher • Firefox 1.5 or higher • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Service Pack 2 or Vista® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual
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... desktop adapter and stay connected to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual The Xtreme N™ Gaming Router is a draft 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that you'll be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. Environmental conditions will vary. Connect the...
... desktop adapter and stay connected to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual The Xtreme N™ Gaming Router is a draft 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that you'll be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. Environmental conditions will vary. Connect the...
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...PPTP sessions, so users behind the DGL-4500 can pass through VPN sessions. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless networking at speeds 14x faster than 802... information regarding the router. • Advanced Firewall Features - The DGL-4500 provides up to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range.
...PPTP sessions, so users behind the DGL-4500 can pass through VPN sessions. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless networking at speeds 14x faster than 802... information regarding the router. • Advanced Firewall Features - The DGL-4500 provides up to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to its original factory default settings. Gigabit LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. Section 1 -
D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to its original factory default settings. Gigabit LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. Section 1 -
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Section 1 - WPS LED (side of unit) A solid light indicates a successful WPS connection. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to establish a connection. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router (see next page). A blinking light indicates the device is trying to the power supply.
Section 1 - WPS LED (side of unit) A solid light indicates a successful WPS connection. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to establish a connection. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router (see next page). A blinking light indicates the device is trying to the power supply.
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D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview OLED Screen 1 23 456 OLED Screen 1 WAN Displays Internet connectivity. 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. 3 Performance Select to display the data of the LAN, WAN, and wireless connections. 4 WPS Displays the WPS status. 5 Date/Time Displays the routers date and time. 6 Status Displays the device status.
D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview OLED Screen 1 23 456 OLED Screen 1 WAN Displays Internet connectivity. 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. 3 Performance Select to display the data of the LAN, WAN, and wireless connections. 4 WPS Displays the WPS status. 5 Date/Time Displays the routers date and time. 6 Status Displays the device status.
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...to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). • If you must turn the modem back on. Do not place the router in the attic or garage. If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure the computer you through the installation process. Before ..., re-connect your computer back to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on the router, and then turn off your modem. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Placement of the router is connected to the Internet port on your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the...
...to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). • If you must turn the modem back on. Do not place the router in the attic or garage. If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure the computer you through the installation process. Before ..., re-connect your computer back to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on the router, and then turn off your modem. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Placement of the router is connected to the Internet port on your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the...
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... ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your wireless network. Be aware of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual At a 2-degree angle it looks over ...42 feet (14 meters) thick! A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless...
... ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your wireless network. Be aware of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual At a 2-degree angle it looks over ...42 feet (14 meters) thick! A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless...
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...the modem's power adapter. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to configure your modem. Turn on your computer to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Place the router in your router. Refer to page 15 to an outlet or power strip.... place it into the Ethernet port on the router. Section 2 - Do not plug the power adapter into one of the four LAN ports on your computer. 8. Installation Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to your modem) from your computer. 3. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 11
...the modem's power adapter. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to configure your modem. Turn on your computer to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Place the router in your router. Refer to page 15 to an outlet or power strip.... place it into the Ethernet port on the router. Section 2 - Do not plug the power adapter into one of the four LAN ports on your computer. 8. Installation Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to your modem) from your computer. 3. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 11
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...is between 2 and 254). Click Save Settings to continue. 4. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your other router. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 12 When the login window appears, set to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Section 2 - Make sure ...and change your network. Click on your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you are connecting the D-Link router to do the following before making any changes. Click Save Settings to Admin and leave the password ...
...is between 2 and 254). Click Save Settings to continue. 4. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your other router. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 12 When the login window appears, set to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Section 2 - Make sure ...and change your network. Click on your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you are connecting the D-Link router to do the following before making any changes. Click Save Settings to Admin and leave the password ...
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... sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 13 Installation 6. Refer to your wireless network. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned...
... sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 13 Installation 6. Refer to your wireless network. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned...
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... steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. Refer to the next page to manually setup your computer, go to guide you quickly through the installation process. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DGL-4500 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD.
... steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. Refer to the next page to manually setup your computer, go to guide you quickly through the installation process. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DGL-4500 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD.
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Type in the graphical authentication code (if you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to access the router. Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your password. Enter http://dlinkrouter and press Enter. If you ... 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 new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Leave the password blank by default.
Type in the graphical authentication code (if you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to access the router. Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your password. Enter http://dlinkrouter and press Enter. If you ... 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 new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Leave the password blank by default.
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You may click Setup Wizard to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click on Internet on the left side and then click Manual Configure and skip to page 20. Click Next to begin. If you want to page 67. Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 16 If you want to configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to enter your router. Section 3 -
You may click Setup Wizard to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click on Internet on the left side and then click Manual Configure and skip to page 20. Click Next to begin. If you want to page 67. Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to continue. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 16 If you want to configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to enter your router. Section 3 -