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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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... 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... DI-524's Ethernet ports are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements for Configuration: Ethernet-...
... 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... DI-524's Ethernet ports are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements for Configuration: Ethernet-...
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... of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. 4 Introduction The D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 802.11g/2.4 Ghz Wireless Router is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. Unfamiliar clients would be changed manually.) 802.1x: Authentication is a fi...with 802.11g devices . The 802.11g standard is an 802.11g highperformance, wireless router that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the DI-524, used with other 802.11g products, will still be much greater security than ever...
... of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. 4 Introduction The D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 802.11g/2.4 Ghz Wireless Router is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. Unfamiliar clients would be changed manually.) 802.1x: Authentication is a fi...with 802.11g devices . The 802.11g standard is an 802.11g highperformance, wireless router that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the DI-524, used with other 802.11g products, will still be much greater security than ever...
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LEDs WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. POWER LED A solid light in- cates a connection to the power supply. abled computer on the WAN port. LOCAL NETWORK LED A solid light indi- This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. dicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-en- WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the DI-524 is ready. This LED blinks during data transmission. STATUS A blinking light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during data transmission. 6
LEDs WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. POWER LED A solid light in- cates a connection to the power supply. abled computer on the WAN port. LOCAL NETWORK LED A solid light indi- This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. dicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-en- WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the DI-524 is ready. This LED blinks during data transmission. STATUS A blinking light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during data transmission. 6
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... rate of up to 54Mbps.* Backwards compatible with the 802.11b 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 securely ... a regular interval, for example: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), in conjunction 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 a RADIUS server, changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets, ensuring greater...
... rate of up to 54Mbps.* Backwards compatible with the 802.11b 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 securely ... a regular interval, for example: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), in conjunction 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 a RADIUS server, changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets, ensuring greater...
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... be configured in any location within your home, business or public access wireless networks. WLANs can operate in both home and of fice. Configurations are used on the number of the WLAN. D-Link wireless products will be impractical. Productivity increases when people have proven to be fast and...
... be configured in any location within your home, business or public access wireless networks. WLANs can operate in both home and of fice. Configurations are used on the number of the WLAN. D-Link wireless products will be impractical. Productivity increases when people have proven to be fast and...
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...data over your network without noticeable delays. The DI-524 is an extension of this device, you have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in signal transmissions. This means that in the 2.4GHz range. *Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g...are then transmitted simultaneously at speeds of up to the receiver. This means that if you will vary. Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The DI-524 Wireless Broadband Router utilizes the new 802.11g standard. OFDM reduces the amount of network traffic, building materials and construction...
...data over your network without noticeable delays. The DI-524 is an extension of this device, you have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in signal transmissions. This means that in the 2.4GHz range. *Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g...are then transmitted simultaneously at speeds of up to the receiver. This means that if you will vary. Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The DI-524 Wireless Broadband Router utilizes the new 802.11g standard. OFDM reduces the amount of network traffic, building materials and construction...
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... walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other network devices...
... walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other network devices...
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...;ce). The four Ethernet LAN ports of the modem. 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...
...;ce). The four Ethernet LAN ports of the modem. 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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...not be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to use. 13 Keys 1-4- The SSID can be established.) Select the level of encryption desired: 64-bit, or 128-bit. Input up to also enable encryption on the DI-524 make sure to 4 WEP keys; Select HEX or... ASCII. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless SSIDChannelWEP- Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the default channel. WEP provides security ...
...not be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to use. 13 Keys 1-4- The SSID can be established.) Select the level of encryption desired: 64-bit, or 128-bit. Input up to also enable encryption on the DI-524 make sure to 4 WEP keys; Select HEX or... ASCII. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless SSIDChannelWEP- Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the default channel. WEP provides security ...
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... made. Beacons are the Wireless Performance features for the Access Point portion of the DI-524. This value should remain at its default setting of the next window for communication between the wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters. The fragmentation ...Cyclic Redundancy Check is a countdown informing clients of 2432. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance Wireless PerformanceDisplayed in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Beacon IntervalRTS ThresholdFragmentationDTIM intervalPreamble Type- A DTIM is a common ...
... made. Beacons are the Wireless Performance features for the Access Point portion of the DI-524. This value should remain at its default setting of the next window for communication between the wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters. The fragmentation ...Cyclic Redundancy Check is a countdown informing clients of 2432. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance Wireless PerformanceDisplayed in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Beacon IntervalRTS ThresholdFragmentationDTIM intervalPreamble Type- A DTIM is a common ...
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This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of current connected wireless clients. Status > Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of the connected wireless client. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Click on both the WAN and the LAN ports. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DI-524 on Help at any time, for more information. 38 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats The screen above displays theTraffic Statistics.
This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of current connected wireless clients. Status > Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of the connected wireless client. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Click on both the WAN and the LAN ports. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DI-524 on Help at any time, for more information. 38 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Stats The screen above displays theTraffic Statistics.
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Next, you restart the computer. Networking Basics Please read the information on this computer. After running the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on all your computers, your network. You have completed configuring this screen, then click Finish to run the Network Setup Disk on your new wireless network will be ready to restart the computer. The new settings will take effect when you will need to complete the Network Setup Wizard. Click Yes to use. 45
Next, you restart the computer. Networking Basics Please read the information on this computer. After running the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on all your computers, your network. You have completed configuring this screen, then click Finish to run the Network Setup Disk on your new wireless network will be ready to restart the computer. The new settings will take effect when you will need to complete the Network Setup Wizard. Click Yes to use. 45
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Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK. Networking Basics Naming your network must be in the same ...
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK. Networking Basics Naming your network must be in the same ...
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..., as shown. xxx.xxx where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. Type ping xxx.xxx. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or Acess Point, as shown. 53 A window similar to this will...
..., as shown. xxx.xxx where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. Type ping xxx.xxx. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or Acess Point, as shown. 53 A window similar to this will...
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...are having problems. Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DI-524 Wireless Broadband Router. 1.The computer used to configure the DI-524 cannot access the Configuration menu. Check that have the same subnet mask, e.g., 255... IP Address, make sure that can occur during the installation and operation of the DI-524 Wireless Broadband Router. Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that the DI-524 is responding. We cover various aspects of the DI-524 is 192.168.0.1. All the computers on the network.
...are having problems. Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DI-524 Wireless Broadband Router. 1.The computer used to configure the DI-524 cannot access the Configuration menu. Check that have the same subnet mask, e.g., 255... IP Address, make sure that can occur during the installation and operation of the DI-524 Wireless Broadband Router. Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that the DI-524 is responding. We cover various aspects of the DI-524 is 192.168.0.1. All the computers on the network.
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...section in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks. Please make sure you have selected the default Check that if you have a DHCP-capable router, you must also enter the Default Gateway Address. (Remember...same IP Address. See Networking Basics: Assigning a Static IP Address.) 55 Make sure the wireless client is within the same IP Address range as the access point and gateway. (Since the DI-524 has an IP Address of this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon ...
...section in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks. Please make sure you have selected the default Check that if you have a DHCP-capable router, you must also enter the Default Gateway Address. (Remember...same IP Address. See Networking Basics: Assigning a Static IP Address.) 55 Make sure the wireless client is within the same IP Address range as the access point and gateway. (Since the DI-524 has an IP Address of this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon ...
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D-Link AirPlus DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Click OK. 57 you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.) D-Link AirPlus DWL-650 Select Proper- ties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (In this example we use the DWL-G650;
D-Link AirPlus DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Click OK. 57 you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.) D-Link AirPlus DWL-650 Select Proper- ties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (In this example we use the DWL-G650;
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... sure that the SSID on the Router and the Wireless Client are : 64 or 128 bit. However, the positioning of this manual for the DI-524. Try changing the Channel on all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control) 58 If you have enabled Encryption on the DI-524, you access your D-Link wireless products. 5. If they are using...
... sure that the SSID on the Router and the Wireless Client are : 64 or 128 bit. However, the positioning of this manual for the DI-524. Try changing the Channel on all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control) 58 If you have enabled Encryption on the DI-524, you access your D-Link wireless products. 5. If they are using...
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...subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other devices on all the devices in your wireless connection will lose the current configuration settings. 59 If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly ...connected. Check that the LED indicators are indicating normal activity. Why can't I forgot my encryption key. Reset the DI-524 to its factory default settings and restore the other home se- You will degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Troubleshooting 6. Try changing the Channel on...
...subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other devices on all the devices in your wireless connection will lose the current configuration settings. 59 If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly ...connected. Check that the LED indicators are indicating normal activity. Why can't I forgot my encryption key. Reset the DI-524 to its factory default settings and restore the other home se- You will degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Troubleshooting 6. Try changing the Channel on...