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Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Wireless Basics 8 Getting Started 11 Using the Configuration Menu 12 Networking Basics 39 Troubleshooting 54 Technical Specifications 61 Frequently Asked Questions 64 Contacting Technical Support 92 Warranty and Registration 93 2
Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Wireless Basics 8 Getting Started 11 Using the Configuration Menu 12 Networking Basics 39 Troubleshooting 54 Technical Specifications 61 Frequently Asked Questions 64 Contacting Technical Support 92 Warranty and Registration 93 2
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..., or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator Version 6.0 and Above 3 If any of Package: D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Router Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2.5A Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable (All the...
..., or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator Version 6.0 and Above 3 If any of Package: D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Router Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2.5A Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable (All the...
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... based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. When used with other 802.11g products, the DI-524 has the newest, strongest, most routers, the DI-524 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps* (compared to the network. WPA uses TKIP (Temporal ... rate. 4 The 802.11g standard is an 802.11g highperformance, wireless router that changes automatically at work or in the configuration menu. Introduction The D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 802.11g/2.4 Ghz Wireless Router is backwards compatible with other D-Link AirPlus G products. Unlike most advanced security features available today.
... based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. When used with other 802.11g products, the DI-524 has the newest, strongest, most routers, the DI-524 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps* (compared to the network. WPA uses TKIP (Temporal ... rate. 4 The 802.11g standard is an 802.11g highperformance, wireless router that changes automatically at work or in the configuration menu. Introduction The D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 802.11g/2.4 Ghz Wireless Router is backwards compatible with other D-Link AirPlus G products. Unlike most advanced security features available today.
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The Auto MDI/ MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Power Adapter. 5 Connections All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to the Cable or DSL modem. Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. Auto MDI/MDIX LAN ports automatically sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled computers.
The Auto MDI/ MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Power Adapter. 5 Connections All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to the Cable or DSL modem. Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. Auto MDI/MDIX LAN ports automatically sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled computers.
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This LED blinks during data transmission. 6 dicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-en- abled computer on the WAN port. POWER LED A solid light in- LOCAL NETWORK LED A solid light indi- This LED blinks during data transmission. cates a connection to the power supply. WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the DI-524 is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. STATUS A blinking light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. LEDs WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4.
This LED blinks during data transmission. 6 dicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-en- abled computer on the WAN port. POWER LED A solid light in- LOCAL NETWORK LED A solid light indi- This LED blinks during data transmission. cates a connection to the power supply. WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the DI-524 is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. STATUS A blinking light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. LEDs WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4.
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... Pre Shared Key mode means that require multiple connections. Equipped with 4 10/100 Ethernet ports, 1 WAN port, Auto MDI/MDIX. *Maximum wireless signal rate based on the network. 802.1x Authentication in conjunction with the 802.11b standard to provide...building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. 7 Features Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to manage users on the network. Supports special applications that the home user, without a RADIUS server, can connect ...
... Pre Shared Key mode means that require multiple connections. Equipped with 4 10/100 Ethernet ports, 1 WAN port, Auto MDI/MDIX. *Maximum wireless signal rate based on the network. 802.1x Authentication in conjunction with the 802.11b standard to provide...building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. 7 Features Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to manage users on the network. Supports special applications that the home user, without a RADIUS server, can connect ...
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...set up, manage, change can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless network devices are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed... You will allow you access to pull cable through walls and ceilings. D-Link wireless products will be fast and easy and can operate in both home and of fice. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in locations where installation of implementation. Productivity increases when...
...set up, manage, change can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless network devices are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed... You will allow you access to pull cable through walls and ceilings. D-Link wireless products will be fast and easy and can operate in both home and of fice. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in locations where installation of implementation. Productivity increases when...
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... works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at speeds of the 802.11b standard. The DI-524 is an extension of up to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in most environments, within the 2.4GHz band,... devices in that in MPEG format over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. This means that network will vary. Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The DI-524 Wireless Broadband Router utilizes the new 802.11g standard.
... works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at speeds of the 802.11b standard. The DI-524 is an extension of up to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in most environments, within the 2.4GHz band,... devices in that in MPEG format over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. This means that network will vary. Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The DI-524 Wireless Broadband Router utilizes the new 802.11g standard.
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... a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the DI-524 and other materials. 4 Keep your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3 Building Materials can reduce your D-Link wireless product's range from virtually anywhere within its operating range. At a...it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! each wall or ceiling can impede the wireless signal - Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). Typical ranges vary depending on range.
... a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the DI-524 and other materials. 4 Keep your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3 Building Materials can reduce your D-Link wireless product's range from virtually anywhere within its operating range. At a...it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! each wall or ceiling can impede the wireless signal - Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). Typical ranges vary depending on range.
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... computer. The four Ethernet LAN ports of fice). Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure 2 Network 1 3 4 6 5 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to the DI-524 Wireless Broadband Router (see the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router). If you are Auto MDI/MDIX and will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or...
... computer. The four Ethernet LAN ports of fice). Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure 2 Network 1 3 4 6 5 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to the DI-524 Wireless Broadband Router (see the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router). If you are Auto MDI/MDIX and will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or...
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...right: Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the Router (http://192.168.0.1) Note: if you have made a configuration change. . . . 12 Please click on most of the DI-524. Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or... Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. Please refer to enter the correct IP Address. Type admin in this section. The DI-524 default IP Address is shown at the bottom of each screen after you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser...
...right: Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the Router (http://192.168.0.1) Note: if you have made a configuration change. . . . 12 Please click on most of the DI-524. Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or... Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. Please refer to enter the correct IP Address. Type admin in this section. The DI-524 default IP Address is shown at the bottom of each screen after you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser...
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... Select HEX or ASCII. Keys 1-4- Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a wireless security protocol for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless SSIDChannelWEP- Input up to also enable encryption on the DI-524 make sure to 4 WEP keys; The SSID can be established.) Select the...
... Select HEX or ASCII. Keys 1-4- Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a wireless security protocol for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless SSIDChannelWEP- Input up to also enable encryption on the DI-524 make sure to 4 WEP keys; The SSID can be established.) Select the...
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... obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to the WAN's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. Clone MAC Address- The default host name is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. The default ... WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by some ISPs. It is set to copy the MAC address of the router. The Host Name is commonly used for Cable modem services. Select this option if your ISP. You can use . Using the Configuration ...
... obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to the WAN's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. Clone MAC Address- The default host name is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. The default ... WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by some ISPs. It is set to copy the MAC address of the router. The Host Name is commonly used for Cable modem services. Select this option if your ISP. You can use . Using the Configuration ...
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The Router will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Input your ISP. ...
The Router will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Input your ISP. ...
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Your ISP will select this option if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. receive an IP Address automatically from your computers. Re-enter the PPPoE password Service Name- Enter the static IP Address for Static PPPoE. Enter the static IP Address for the PPPoE connection. (Continued on your ISP. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Please be sure to use a static IP address for your PPPoE connection. ing PPPoE client software installed on the next page) 16 This option is only available for Static PPPoE. Enter the Service Name provided by your ISP....
Your ISP will select this option if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. receive an IP Address automatically from your computers. Re-enter the PPPoE password Service Name- Enter the static IP Address for Static PPPoE. Enter the static IP Address for the PPPoE connection. (Continued on your ISP. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Please be sure to use a static IP address for your PPPoE connection. ing PPPoE client software installed on the next page) 16 This option is only available for Static PPPoE. Enter the Service Name provided by your ISP....
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... subnet mask is maintained during which Internet connection is 255.255.255.0. Enter in the local domain name. 17 If enabled, the DI-524 will automatically connect to as Private settings. Subnet Mask- This is dropped. You may need to your specific ISP. MTUAuto-reconnect...- This field is short for the DI-524. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > PPPoE continued Maximum Idle Time- To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect....
... subnet mask is maintained during which Internet connection is 255.255.255.0. Enter in the local domain name. 17 If enabled, the DI-524 will automatically connect to as Private settings. Subnet Mask- This is dropped. You may need to your specific ISP. MTUAuto-reconnect...- This field is short for the DI-524. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > PPPoE continued Maximum Idle Time- To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect....
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... computers to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically." Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP stands for the DHCP server's IP assignment. The DI-524 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by setting their TCP/IP settings to be...
... computers to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically." Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP stands for the DHCP server's IP assignment. The DI-524 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by setting their TCP/IP settings to be...
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... service request to use them and assigning the server IP to the appropriate server within the LAN network. Depending on the server computer. The DI-524 is created will be listed at the bottom of port-redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may use that is also capable...defined virtual services already in the LAN (Local Area Network). Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server The DI-524 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can make some...
... service request to use them and assigning the server IP to the appropriate server within the LAN network. Depending on the server computer. The DI-524 is created will be listed at the bottom of port-redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may use that is also capable...defined virtual services already in the LAN (Local Area Network). Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server The DI-524 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can make some...
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The protocol used for the service to enable it is on the WAN (Wide Area Network) side that will be disabled. The port number of time when the virtual service will be used by the Private IP computer. If the system time is outside of the scheduled time, the service will be enabled. Name: Web Server Private IP: 192.168.0.25 Protocol Type: TCP Private Port: 80 Public Port: 80 Schedule: always 20 Private IPProtocol Type- The port number on LAN (Local Area Network) computer 192.168.0.25. The schedule of the service used to always be enabled. Web (HTTP) server...
The protocol used for the service to enable it is on the WAN (Wide Area Network) side that will be disabled. The port number of time when the virtual service will be used by the Private IP computer. If the system time is outside of the scheduled time, the service will be enabled. Name: Web Server Private IP: 192.168.0.25 Protocol Type: TCP Private Port: 80 Public Port: 80 Schedule: always 20 Private IPProtocol Type- The port number on LAN (Local Area Network) computer 192.168.0.25. The schedule of the service used to always be enabled. Web (HTTP) server...
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server continued Click on this icon to edit the virtual service Click on this FTP Server must connect to enable it from port 2100. This is on the LAN network. 21 FTP server is an example of port redirection and can be useful in cases where there are many of the same servers on LAN computer 192.168.0.30. Name: FTP Server Private IP: 192.168.0.30 Protocol Type: TCP Private Port: 21 Public Port: 2100 Schedule: From: 01:00AM to 01:00AM, Sat to Sun All Internet users who want to access this icon to delete the virtual ...
Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server continued Click on this icon to edit the virtual service Click on this FTP Server must connect to enable it from port 2100. This is on the LAN network. 21 FTP server is an example of port redirection and can be useful in cases where there are many of the same servers on LAN computer 192.168.0.30. Name: FTP Server Private IP: 192.168.0.30 Protocol Type: TCP Private Port: 21 Public Port: 2100 Schedule: From: 01:00AM to 01:00AM, Sat to Sun All Internet users who want to access this icon to delete the virtual ...
