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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Printer Wizard ... 23 Wireless ... 26 WAN ... 28 Dynamic IP Address ... 28 Static IP Address ... 30 D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Table of Contents PPPoE ... 32 PPTP ... 34 L2TP ... 36 Big Pond ... 38 LAN ...
  • Page 3 Wireless Basics ... 75 Networking Basics ... 80 Check your IP Address ... 80 Statically Assign an IP Address ... 81 Technical Specifications ... 82 Contacting Technical Support ... 83 Warranty ... 84 Registration ... 89 D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DI-724GU Wireless 108G QoS Gigabit Router • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    802.11g products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre Shared Key mode of WPA, the DI-724GU will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11g network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu. With the DI-724GU you will no longer have to manually input a new WEP key to ensure security.

  • Page 6: Features

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link 108G performance results are based on testing with other D-Link 108G enabled devices utilizing Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Turbo Mode and Compression techniques.

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. Status LED A blinking light indicates that the DI-724GU is functioning properly. WAN LED A solid light indicates a connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during data transmission.
  • Page 8 USB Port Connection for a USB printer. LAN Ports These are the connections for Ethernet cables to Ethernet-enabled computers. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Antennas Used to connect to 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapters. WAN Port This is for the connection of an Ethernet cable to your Cable or DSL modem.

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the DI-724GU and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation.

  • Page 10: Network Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Network Overview Please remember that D-Link Wireless 108G devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link Wireless 108G QoS Gigabit Router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.

  • Page 12: Configuration

    This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link Wireless 108G QoS Gigabit Router using the D-Link Setup Wizard. Open your Web browser and type “http://192.168.0.1” into the URL address box. Then press the Enter or Return key.

  • Page 13: Home Page Screen

    The image from the DI-724GU should be visible from the Home page on your computer monitor. Run Wizard: This wizard guides you through the following basic router setup steps: • Set your Password • Select your Time Zone • Configure your Internet Connection •...

  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    Click Next You have the option to establish a password for the User Name “Admin”. Click Next Choose your time zone from the drop down list. Click Next D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Setup Wizard...

  • Page 15: Dynamic Ip Address

    (Used mainly for Cable Internet service). Click the “Clone MAC Address” button to automatically copy the MAC address of the network adapter in your computer. You can also manually type in the MAC address. Click Next D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Dynamic IP Address...

  • Page 16: Static Ip Address

    If your ISP requires a Static IP Address, select the corresponding radio button. Click Next Enter the IP address that was originally provided to you by your ISP. You will need to complete all of the required fields. Click Next D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 17: Pppoe

    Server IP, PPPoE Account, and Password provided to you by your ISP. If you have a Static IP connection, enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, Server IP, PPTP Account, and Password provided to you by your ISP. Click Next D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 18: Pptp

    Server IP, PPTP Account, and Password provided to you by your ISP. If you have a Static IP connection, enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, Server IP, PPTP Account, and Password provided to you by your ISP. Click Next D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 19: L2Tp

    ISP. If you have a Static IP connection, enter the L2TP IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, L2TP Server IP, User Name, and Password provided to you by your ISP. Click Next D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 20: Big Pond

    Section 3 - Configuration Big Pond Select this option if you connect to the internet through Telstra BigPond Cable Broadband in Australia. Click Next Enter the User Name, and Password provided to you by your ISP. Click Next D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 21: Wireless Setup

    Click Next If you wish to use encryption for your 802.11g network, the DI-724GU is capable of two types of wireless encryption WEP and WPA-PSK. By default the encryption is disabled. You can change the encryption settings for more secure wireless communication.
  • Page 22 Section 3 - Configuration Enter a PassPhrase that is between 8 to 63 characters and is alphanumeric. Click Next Click Restart D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 23: Printer Wizard

    Before selecting to run the Print Wizard, make sure your printer is connected to the USB port on the router. Click Next The wizard will identify the make and model of your printer, as well as its status. Click Next D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...
  • Page 24 Click Next to run the Printer Setup application. Click Next This application can only run when accessed from the router. Do not click Save. Click Next Click Next D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...
  • Page 25 Click Browse to locate the driver and then click OK. Once the wizard has completed installing your printer, you will be prompted to print a test page to verify its functionality. Click OK Click Finish D-Link DI-724GU User Manual ®...

  • Page 26: Wireless

    If all of the wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in 802.11g mode, you can improve performance Mode: slightly by enabling this mode. If you want to connect 802.11b devices to this router, leave this option disabled. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Wireless...
  • Page 27 WEP, WPA-Personal, and WPA-Enterprise. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security. WPA-Personal does not require an authentication server. The WPA-Enterprise option does require a RADIUS authentication server. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 28: Wan

    In this case, turn the unicasting option on, and observe whether the router can obtain an IP address. In this mode, the router accepts unicast responses from the DHCP server instead of broadcast responses. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...
  • Page 29 PPPoE connection. If the router’s MTU is set too high, packets will be fragmented downstream. If the router’s MTU is set too low, the router will fragment packets unnecessarily and in extreme cases may be unable to establish some connections. In either case, network performance can suffer. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 30: Static Ip Address

    Your new router has a different MAC address than the computer or router that initially connected to the ISP. The default MAC address of the router is set to the MAC address of the WAN interface in the device. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...
  • Page 31 PPPoE connection. If the router’s MTU is set too high, packets will be fragmented downstream. If the router’s MTU is set too low, the router will fragment packets unnecessarily and in extreme cases may be unable to establish some connections. In either case, network performance can suffer. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 32: Pppoe

    This value is provided by agreement between you and the ISP. Verify Password: Re-enter the password. Service Name: Service Name is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. If your ISP provides a Service Name, enter the provided value here. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...
  • Page 33 In either case, network performance can suffer. Connect mode Typically, connections such as PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP are not always on. The router allows you to set the connection mode. Choose Always on, Connect on demand, or Manual. select: D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 34: Pptp

    ISP. Default Gateway: When required, this value is provided by the ISP. Server IP Address: When required, this value is provided by the ISP. Username: This value is provided by agreement between you and the ISP. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...
  • Page 35 In either case, network performance can suffer. Typically, connections such as PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP are not always on. The router allows you to set the connection Connect mode mode. Choose Always on, Connect on demand, or Manual. select: D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 36: L2Tp

    ISP. Default Gateway: When required, this value is provided by the ISP. Server IP Address: When required, this value is provided by the ISP. Username: This value is provided by agreement between you and the ISP. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...
  • Page 37 In either case, network performance can suffer. Typically, connections such as PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP are not always on. The router allows you to set the connection Connect mode mode. Choose Always on, Connect on demand, or Manual. select: D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 38: Big Pond

    Internet access to requests from a computer or router with this particular MAC address. Your new router has a different MAC address than the computer or router that initially connected to the ISP. The default D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...
  • Page 39 0 to 65535 seconds. A value of zero causes immediate disconnection when the cable is pulled or when a glitch occurs. Having to increase Link Drop Delay because you are experiencing WAN disconnections for long periods would suggest a fault with the cable or with the modem (if any) to which it is connected. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 40: Lan

    V2 Broadcast. Use if some routers are capable of Version 2, but some are only capable of Version 1. V2 Multicast. Use if this is the only rounter on the LAN or if all the routers support Version 2. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...
  • Page 41 ISP’s DNS server. This provides a constant DNS address that LAN computers can use, even when the router obtains a different DNS server address from the ISP upon re-establishing the WAN connection. You should disable DNS relay if you implement a LAN-side DNS server as a virtual server. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 42: Dhcp

    If the tenant wishes to retain the address when the lease is expired then a new lease is established. If the lease expires and the address is no longer needed than another tenant may use the address. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...
  • Page 43 00:0D:88:11:22:33. If your network device is a computer and the network card is already located inside the computer, you can connect to the D-Link router from the computer and click the Clone Your PC button to enter the MAC address.

  • Page 44: Advanced

    Select a schedule for when the service will be enabled. If you do not see the schedule you need in the list of schedules, go to the Advanced -> Schedules screen and create a new schedule. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Advanced Virtual Server...

  • Page 45: Applications

    Enter the port or range of ports that you want to open up to Internet traffic. [6000-6200] Public Type: Select the protocol used by the Internet traffic coming back into the router through the opened port range. [Both] D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 46: Port Forwarding

    Select a schedule for the times when this rule is in effect. If you do not see the schedule you need in the list of schedules, go to the Advanced -> Schedules screen and create a new schedule. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Port Forwarding...

  • Page 47: Streamengine

    Note however that sites such as DSL Reports, because they do not consider as many network protocol overheads, will generally note speeds slightly lower than the Measured Uplink Speed or the ISP rated speed. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual StreamEngine...
  • Page 48 Choosing xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly lower than before on such connections, but gives much better results. Detected xDSL or When Connection Type is set to Auto-detect, the automatically detected connection type is displayed here. Other Frame Relay Network : D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 49: Filters

    This section shows the current IP Filter rules. Rules can be changed by clicking the Edit icon, or deleted by clicking the Delete icon. When you click the Edit icon, the item is highlighted, and the “IP Filters” section is activated for editing. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 50: Mac Filters

    Only deny Select this option if you want all computers to computers with have network access except those computers MAC address in the list. listed below to access the network: D-Link DI-724GU User Manual MAC Filters...
  • Page 51 DHCP will be listed here by their current IP address. Select the computer whose access you want to control from the “DHCP Client” list. Then click the Clone button to capture its MAC address in the MAC Address box above. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 52: Parental Control

    For example, to access my.yahoo.com, you need to enable access to yahoo.com, yimg.com, and doubleclick.net. Save: Clicking the Save button saves the new or edited entry in the following list. Clear: Clicking this button erases edits you have made to the “Add Web Site” text. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 53: Firewall

    A Firewall Rule can be changed by clicking the Edit icon, or deleted by clicking the Delete icon. When you click the Edit icon, the item is highlighted, and the “Firewall Rules” section is activated for editing. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 54: Dmz

    Internet communication. If this computer obtains its address Automatically using DHCP, then you may want to make a DHCP reservation on the Home -> DHCP page, so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 55: Performance

    DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings are between 1 and 255. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Performance...

  • Page 56: Schedules

    The end time is entered in the same format as the start time. The hour in the first box and the minutes in the second box. The end time is used for most other rules, but is not normally used for email events. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 57: Tools

    Select a firewall rule that controls access as needed for this admin port. If you do not see the firewall rule you need in Firewall Rule: the list of firewall rules, go to the Advanced -> Firewall page and create a new firewall rule. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 58: Time

    Note: If the router loses power for any reason, it cannot keep its clock running, and will not have the correct time when it is started again. To maintain correct time for schedules and logs, either you must enter the correct time after you restart the router, or you must enable the NTP Server option. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...
  • Page 59 Select the starting and ending weeks for the change to and from daylight saving time. For example, suppose for the start you select Month=”Oct” and Week=”3rd”. This is the same as saying: “Daylight saving starts on the third Sunday of October.” D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 60: System

    Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual System...

  • Page 61: Ddns

    LAN-side computer and there is no virtual server defined for port 80, the router will return the router’s configuration home page. Refer to the Advanced -> Virtual Server configuration page to set up a virtual server. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 62: Miscellaneous

    If you are experiencing difficulties when playing online games or even certain applications that use voice data, you may need to enable Gaming Mode for these applications to work correctly. When not playing games or using these voice applications, it is recommended that Gaming Mode be disabled. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...
  • Page 63 Note: The L2TP VPN connections typically use IPSec to secure the connection. To achieve multiple VPN pass-through in this case, the IPSec ALG must be enabled. WAN Speed Normally, this is set to “auto”. If you have trouble connecting to the WAN, try the other settings. Select: D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 64: Print Server

    This option is disabled by default; enable it if required by the devices on the LAN. This method of printing is generally preferred for Unix or Macintosh (starting with Mac OS 8.1). D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Print Server...

  • Page 65: Status

    The detection “range” is limited to the address range as configured in DHCP Server. Computers that have an address outside of this range will not show. If the DHCP Client (i.e. a computer configured to “Automatically obtain an D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Status Device Info...
  • Page 66 A value of 0.0.0.0 for gateway means there is no next hop, and the IP address is directly connected to the router on the interface specified: LAN or WAN. A value of 0.0.0.0 in both the destination IP and netmask means that this is the default route. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 67: Log

    Clicking this button empties the log by erasing all log entries. Send Mail Now: If you provided email information with the Tools -> Miscellaneous screen, clicking the Send Mail Now button sends the router log to the configured email address. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 68: Statistics

    Clicking the Reset button restarts the packet tallies from zero. Receive: The number of packets received by the router. Transmit: The number of packets sent from the router. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Statistics...

  • Page 69: Wireless Status

    Signal quality can be reduced by distance, by interference from other radio-frequency sources (such as cordless telephones or neighboring wireless networks), and by obstacles between the router and the wireless device. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Wireless Status...

  • Page 70: Active Sessions

    Dir: The direction of initiation of the conversation: Egress: Initiated from LAN to WAN. Ingress: Initiated from WAN to LAN. Time Out: The number of seconds of idle time until the router considers the session terminated. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 71: Print Server

    TCP Raw mode. LPD/LPR Printing: Shows the “IP Address” and “Queue Name” values that you need to enter when you configure your computer to use the printer in LPR/LPD mode. D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Print Server...

  • Page 72: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    3. Why can’t I get a wireless connection? If you have enabled Encryption on the DI-724GU, you must also enable encryption on all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection. • For 802.11b, the Encryption settings are: 64 or 128 bit. Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the Router and the Wireless Client.
  • Page 74 4. What do I do if I forgot my encryption key.? Reset the DI-724GU to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on your network to their default settings. You may do this by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit. You will lose the current configuration settings.

  • Page 75: Wireless Basics

    Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 76: What Is Wireless

    Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
  • Page 77 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access • Surf the web, check email, instant message, and etc •...
  • Page 78 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start.

  • Page 79: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DI-724GU wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 80: Networking Basics

    Check your IP Address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 81: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. ® Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.

  • Page 82: Technical Specifications

    Operating Temperature • 32 F to 131 F (0 C to 55 Humidity • 95% maximum (non-condensing) D-Link DI-724GU User Manual Technical Specifications Safety and Emissions • FCC Wireless Frequency Range • 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Viewing System Requirement Protocol ActiveX Operating System •...

  • Page 83: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting 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 web site, or by phone.

  • Page 84: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 85 Software. Except as otherwise agreed by DLink 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. Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions.
  • Page 86 • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.

  • Page 87: Limitation Of Liability

    This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 88: Ce Mark Warning

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.

  • Page 89: Registration

    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 05/11/2006 D-Link DI-724GU User Manual...

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