D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ Manual

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D-Link AirPlus DI-614+
Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless
Broadband Router
Manual
Building Networks for People

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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Manual Building Networks for People...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ... 3 Introduction... 4 Wireless Basics ... 6 Getting Started ... 9 Using the Configuration Menu ... 10 Troubleshooting ... 50 Networking Basics ... 55 Technical Specifications ... 68 Contacting Technical Support... 70 Warranty ... 71 Registration ... 74...
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Broad-  band Router Power Adapter – 5V DC, 2.5A   Manual on CD  Quick Installation Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DI-614+ will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Unlike most 802.11b routers, the DI-614+ is capable of data transfer speeds up to 22 Mbps* (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus products such as the DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter.
  • Page 5 Connections LAN ports provide connections to Ethernet- enabled devices. LEDs WAN LED: A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during transmission. Power LED: A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. Auto-Sensing Ports:All ports (both LAN and WAN) auto-sense cable types to accomodate stright-through or cross-over cable.
  • Page 6: Wireless Basics

    Wireless Basics D-Link AirPlus wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link AirPlus wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it.
  • Page 7 Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers (DWL-520+) Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Router and Access Point (DI-614+, DWL-  900AP+) The DI-614+ is also compatible with the D-Link Air 802.11b family of products, which include:  2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (DWL-650) ...
  • Page 8 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless Access Point and your receiving device (e.g., the DWL-650+) to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-530TX+.) If you are connecting a laptop computer to your network, install the driv- ers for the Ethernet Cardbus adapter (e.g., D-Link DWL-650+) into a laptop computer.(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-650+.)
  • Page 10: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-614+, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI-614+. The DI-614+ default IP Address is shown below: ...
  • Page 11 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless Wireless Settings are settings for the (Access Point) Portion of the Wireless Router. It allows you to change the wireless settings to fit an existing wireless network or to customize your wireless network.
  • Page 12 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless (Continued) Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) is a wireless security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).WEP provides security by encrypting the data that is sent over the WLAN. The DI-614+ supports 3 levels of WEP Encryption: 64Bit encryption, 128Bit encryption, and 256Bit encryption.WEP is disabled by default.The WEP setting can be changed to fit an existing wireless network or to customize your wireless network.
  • Page 13 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access authorizes and authenticates users onto the wireless network. WPA uses stronger security than WEP and is based on a key that changes automatically at a regular interval. This mode requires a RADIUS server in the network. Radius Server 1 Radius Server 2 IP - Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server.
  • Page 14 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key mode means that the wireless client and the router must have the same passphrase in order to establish the wireless connection. A RADIUS server is not required with PSK. Passphrase Enter a passphrase for the router.
  • Page 15 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN Choose WAN Type WAN stands for Wide Area Network. In this case WAN represents the mode in which you connect to the Internet. If you are uncertain, please ask your ISP which of the following represents your connection mode to the Internet: Dynamic Obtain an IP address from your ISP automatically (mainly for...
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address Most Cable modem users will select this option to obtain an IP Address automatically from their ISP (Internet Service Provider). Host Name This is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The host name is the device name of the Router.
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > Static IP Address Choose Static IP Address if all WAN IP information is provided to you by your ISP.You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP.
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > PPPoE Most DSL users will select this option to obtain an IP address automatically from their ISP through the use of PPPoE. User Name Your PPPoE username provided by your ISP. Password Your PPPoE password is provided by your ISP.
  • Page 19 Home > WAN > PPPoE (Continued) Primary DNS You will get the DNS IP automatically from your ISP but you Address may enter a specific DNS address that you want to use instead. Secondary DNS (Optional) Input the secondary DNS address. Address Maximum Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection...
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a WAN connection used in Europe. IP Address Subnet Mask Server IP PPTP Account PPTP Password Maximum Idle Time Auto-reconnect Enter the IP Address. Enter the Subnet Mask. Enter the Server IP Address.
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a WAN connection. IP Address Subnet Mask Server IP L2TP Account L2TP Password Maximum Idle Time Auto-reconnect Enter the IP Address. Enter the Subnet Mask. Enter the Server IP Address.
  • Page 22 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > BigPond Cable Dynamic IP Address for BigPond is a WAN connection used in Australia. User Name Password Auth Server Login Server IP MAC Address Clone MAC Address Enter in the username for the BigPond account. Enter the password for the BigPond account.
  • Page 23 Using the Configuration Menu Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network.This is considered your internal network.These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DI-614+. These settings may be referred to as Private settings.You may change the LAN IP address if needed.The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.
  • Page 24 Using the Configuration Menu Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DI-614+ has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address...
  • Page 25 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Virtual Server The DI-614+ can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The DI-614+ firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DI-614+ are invisible to the outside world.
  • Page 26 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, and Internet telephony. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DI-614+. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the Trigger field, then enter the public ports associated with the trigger port into the Incoming Ports field.
  • Page 27 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > IP Filter Use IP (Internet Protocol) filters to allow or deny computers access to the Internet based on their IP address. Enabled or Disabled IP Address Port Range Protocol Type Schedule Click Enabled to apply the filter policy or click Disabled to enter an inactive filter policy.
  • Page 28 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > MAC Filters MAC (Media Access Control) Filters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing the Internet and network by their MAC address. At the bottom of the screen, there is a list of MAC addresses from the DHCP client computers connected to the DI-614+.
  • Page 29 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Parental Control >URL Blocking Use URL Blocking to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by its URL. A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet. If any part of the URL contains the blocked word, the site will not be accessible and the web page will not display.
  • Page 30 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Parental Control > Domain Blocking Use Domain filters to allow or deny computers access to specific Internet domains whether it is through www, ftp, SNMP, etc. Domain filters apply to both wired computers connected to one of the four Ethernet LAN ports and to wireless clients connected wirelessly to the DI-614+.
  • Page 31 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Firewall Firewall Rules is an advance feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the device. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed rules for the device. Enabled or Disabled Click Enabled to apply the filter policy or click Disabled to enter an inactive filter policy (You can reactivate the policy later).
  • Page 32 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Firewall (Continued) Protocol Select one of the following protocols: TCP, UDP, or ICMP. Port Range Enter in the port range of the TCP/UDP ports that you want the policy to apply to. If it is only a single port that you want the policy applied to, then enter the port number in the Start Port field and leave the End Port field blank.
  • Page 33 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > DMZ If you have a computer that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DI-614+, then you can allow that computer to have unrestricted Internet access. Enter the IP address of that computer as a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host with unrestricted Internet access.
  • Page 34 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended. DTIM interval (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is the default setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
  • Page 35 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance (Continued) SSID Broadcast Antenna transmit power Antenna Selection Internal External Diversity 4X Mode Enabled is the default setting. Choose Enabled to broadcast the SSID across the network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID (Service Set Identifier) to establish communication.
  • Page 36 Using the Configuration Menu Tools> Admin There are two accounts that can access the Broadband Router’s Web-Management interface. They are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read- only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes. It is rec- ommended that you change the admin password from the default setting.
  • Page 37 Tools> Time Set the time here by entering it manually or by using NTP (Network Time Protocol.) NTP is a standard protocol on the Internet that sychronizes the time settings accurately for all the computers on your network. Time Zone Daylight Saving Set Device Date and Time...
  • Page 38 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > System The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The saved file or any other saved setting file created by the DI-614+ can be uploaded to the unit. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to search the local hard drive for the file to be used.
  • Page 39 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Firmware You can upgrade the firmware by using this tool. First, check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. Make sure that the firmware you want to use is saved on the local hard drive of your computer. Click on Browse to search the local hard drive for the firmware that you downloaded from the D-Link website to be used for...
  • Page 40 Using the Configuration Menu Tools >DDNS DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) keeps dynamic IP addresses (e.g., IP addresses assigned by a DHCP capable router or server) linked to a domain name. Users who have a Dynamic DNS account may use this feature on the DI-614+. DDNS Server Address Host Name...
  • Page 41 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Misc...
  • Page 42 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Misc (Continued) Ping Test Restart Device Block WAN Ping UPnP Setting Gaming Mode VPN Pass Through WAN select to 10/100 Mbps This useful diagnostic utility can be used to check if a computer is on the Internet. It sends ping packets and listens for replies from the specific host.
  • Page 43 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Cable Test Diagnostic Cable Tester is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the router. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), Cable Tester can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swaps, and impedance mismatch.
  • Page 44 Using the Configuration Menu Status > Device Info This screen displays information about the DI-614+. DHCP Release DHCP Renew Click to release IP addresses sent from the DHCP server. Click to renew IP addreses sent from the DHCP server.
  • Page 45 Status > Log This screen displays activities occurring on the DI-614+. First Page- Last Page- Previous- Next- Clear- Log Settings- Click First Page to go to the first page of the log. Click Last Page to go to the last page of the log. Click Previous to go to the previous page of the log.
  • Page 46 Status > Log > Log Settings E-Mail Alert SMTP Server IP Email Address Send Mail Now Save Log File to Lo- cal Hard Drive Log Type The DI-614+ can be set up to send the log files to a specific email address.
  • Page 47 Using the Configuration Menu Status > Stats In Stats section, traffic statistics are displayed. Refresh Reset WIRELESS This will update the page. This will reset the packet counter to zero. Displays Received / Transmitted packets from the WAN port. Displays Received / Transmitted packets from the LAN port. Displays received and transmitted packets from the wireless network.
  • Page 48 Using the Configuration Menu Status > Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the time and MAC address of the wireless client connected.
  • Page 49 Using the Configuration Menu Help This screen displays the complete Help menu. For help at anytime, click the Help tab in the Configuration menu.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DI-614+ Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode.  Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct router. To check this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using.
  • Page 53 Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter. Select Properties to check  that the drivers are installed properly.  Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.  Click OK. D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus...
  • Page 54 After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DI-614+ to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPlus products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings. To hard-reset the D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ to Factory Default Settings, please do the following: Locate the Reset button on the back of the DI-614+.
  • Page 55: Networking Basics

    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, Me or 98.
  • Page 56 Networking Basics Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next. In the following window, select the description that best fits your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next.
  • Page 57 Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional). Click Next. Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next.
  • Page 58 Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
  • Page 59 Networking Basics In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
  • Page 60 Networking Basics Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.
  • Page 61 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
  • Page 62 Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions. In Windows XP:  Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer.  Select Properties and click.   Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Proper- ties window.
  • Page 63 Networking Basics Naming your Computer  In this window, enter the Computer name.  Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup.  All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name.  Click OK. Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technol- ogy.
  • Page 64 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000  Double-click on Network Connections.  Right-click on Local Area Connections.  Double-click on Properties.
  • Page 65 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).  Click Properties. Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router. (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1.) The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
  • Page 66 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX  Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences.  cClick on Network.  Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu. Select Manually in the Configure  pull-down menu. ...
  • Page 67 Networking Basics Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX  Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences.  Click on Network.  Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu.  Select Using DHCP in the Con- figure pull-down menu.
  • Page 68: Technical Specifications

    Standards  IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet  IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet  IEEE 802.11b VPN Pass Through Function  PPTP  IPSec Advanced Firewall Features Device Management  Web-Based – Internet Explorer 6.0 or later; Netscape Navigator 6 or later;...
  • Page 69 Technical Specifications Modulation Technique  Barker (1Mbps/0db)  Barker (2Mbps/3db)  CCK (5.5Mbps/5.5db)  PBCC (5.5Mbps/1.4db) CCK (11Mbps/8.6db)  PBCC (11Mbps/4.5db)  PBCC (22Mbps/8.5db)  Wireless Transmit Power  15dBm ± 2dB External Antenna Type  Single detachable reverse SMA LEDs ...
  • Page 70: Contacting Technical Support

    Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone.
  • Page 71: Warranty

    Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
  • Page 72 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid. Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request.
  • Page 73 Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.
  • Page 74: Registration

    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 10/11/04...

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