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- Page 1 D-Link Air Xpert DI-774 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Tri-Mode Dualband Wireless Router Manual Building Networks for People...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Getting Started ..................10 Using the Configuration Menu ............. 12 Networking Basics ................41 Contents of Package: Troubleshooting .................. 70 D-Link Air Xpert DI-774 2.4GHz/5GHz Tri-Mode Dualband Wireless Router Power Adapter – 5V DC, 3.0A Technical Specifications ..............76 Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Contacting Technical Support .............. -
Page 3: Introduction
Internet access. router to its original factory At up to 54Mbps in both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequency ranges, the D-Link default settings. Air Xpert DI-774 router delivers data at speeds 5 times faster than previous wireless standards. -
Page 4: Wireless Basics
Network Expansion - Wireless technology allows the network to go where standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely wires cannot go. access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. - Page 5 Installation Considerations ♦ High-Speed 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop The D-Link Air Xpert DI-774 lets you access your network, using a wireless computers (DWL-G650) connection, from virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, however, that the ♦...
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Page 6: Getting Started
A wireless Broadband Router - D-Link Air Xpert DI-774 If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, you can install the D-Link Air Xpert (DWL-AG520) wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot. A laptop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG650... -
Page 7: Using The Configuration Menu
Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > 802.11a Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-774, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI-774. - Page 8 Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > 802.11g Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address Wireless Settings- choose 802.11a or 802.11g. Here, 802.11g is selected. SSID- “default” is the default setting. All devices on the network must share the same SSID.
- Page 9 Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > Static IP Address Home > WAN > PPPoE Please be sure to remove any existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers. Static IP Address- select this option to set static IP information provided to you by your ISP.
- Page 10 Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > PPPoE continued enter a DNS Address if you do not wish to use the one provided Primary/Secondary Home > DHCP by your ISP. DNS- Maximum enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is maintained during inactivity.
- Page 11 Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Virtual Server continued Advanced > Virtual Server The DI-774 is also capable of port-redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer. E a c h v i r t u a l s e r v i c e t h a t i s c r e a t e d w i l l b e l i s t e d a t t h e b o t t o m of t h e s c r e e n i n t h e V i r t u a l S e r v e r s L i s t .
- Page 12 Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Virtual Server continued Advanced > Applications Click on this icon to edit the virtual service Click on this icon to delete the virtual service Example #2: If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by WAN port 2100 and only during the weekends, you would need to enable it as such.
- Page 13 Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > IP Filters Advanced > Filters > URL Blocking URL Blocking is used 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.
- Page 14 Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > MAC Filters Advanced > Filters > Domain Blocking Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) Domain Blocking is used to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers from computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Internet.
- Page 15 Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Firewall Advanced > DMZ Firewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the DI-774. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the DI-774.
- Page 16 Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance > 802.11a Advanced > Performance > 802.11b+ Wireless Select 802.11a or 802.11g. 802.11g is selected here. Displayed Wireless in this window are the Wireless Performance features for the Performance- select 802.11a or 802.11g.
- Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Remote Management CTS (Clear To Send) is a function used to minimize collisions CTS Mode- Remote Management allows the DI-774 to be configured from the Internet by a web among wireless devices on a wireless local area network browser.
- Page 18 Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Firmware Tools > System System Settings Firmware Upgrade- click on the link in this screen to find out if there is an updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. Save Settings to Local Hard Drive- click Save to save the current settings to the local Hard Drive...
- Page 19 Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Status > Device Info Tools > Misc Device Information- This screen displays information about the DI-774 the Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer Ping Test- is on the Internet.
- Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu Status > Stats Status > Log > Log Settings Traffic Statistics- displays the receive and transmit packets that are passing through the DI-774. Click on Refresh, for the most recent infor- mation. Click Reset to reset the counters back to zero. Status >...
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Page 21: Networking Basics
Using the Configuration Menu Networking Basics Help 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... - Page 22 Networking Basics Networking Basics Please follow all the instructions in this window: Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the same Workgroup name.
- Page 23 Networking Basics 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 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. computers on your network.
- Page 24 Networking Basics Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you com- plete 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.
- Page 25 Networking Basics Networking Basics Naming your Computer Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions:In Windows XP: In this window, enter the Computer name Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup Select Properties and click...
- Page 26 Networking Basics Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 This window will appear. Click the Support tab Double-click on Network Connections Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configura- tion Protocol) technology.
- Page 27 Networking Basics Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol Go to the Apple Menu and se- (TCP/IP) lect System Preferences Click Properties cClick on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Manually in the...
- Page 28 Networking Basics Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX 2000 Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one Go to the Apple Menu and select will appear.
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Page 29: Adding A Local Printer
Networking Basics Networking Basics Adding a local printer (a printer connected directly to a computer) Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer. - Page 30 Networking Basics Networking Basics Adding a local printer Adding a local printer Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. Click Next (If the correct driver is not displayed, insert the CD or floppy disk that came with your printer and click Have Disk.) Click Next Select Local printer...
- Page 31 Networking Basics Networking Basics Adding a local printer Adding a local printer This screen gives you information about your printer. Go to Start> Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a local printer.
- Page 32 Networking Basics Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Sharing a network printer Select Browse for Click on a printer Add a printer Click Next Select the printer you would like to share Click Next Click Next Select Network Printer Click Next Click Finish...
- Page 33 Networking Basics Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Sharing an LPR printer To check for proper To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such as installation: the DP-101P+. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network.
- Page 34 Networking Basics Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Sharing an LPR printer Select Create a new port From the pull-down menu, In this select Standard TCP/IP screen, Port, as shown. select Custom Click Next Click Settings Please read the instructions on this screen Enter the Port Name and the...
- Page 35 Networking Basics Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Sharing an LPR printer You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. This screen will show you information about your Please remember the name of printer. your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on your...
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Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the operation of the DI-774 Wireless Broadband Router. We cover various aspects of the Infrastructure mode. network setup, including the network adapters. - Page 37 Network You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this Adapters procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using. Right-click on D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties...
- Page 38 Try changing the Channel on To hard-reset the D-Link Air Xpert DI-774 to Factory Default Settings, please your Router, Access Point and Wireless adapter to a different Channel do the following: to avoid interference.
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Page 39: Technical Specifications
Humidity: Technical Specifications • 5%-95%, non-condensing Standards: Emissions: • Draft IEEE 802.11g • FCC part 15b • IEEE 802.11b • UL1950-3 • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u Physical Dimensions: • IEEE 802.3x • L = 9.25 inches •... -
Page 40: Contacting Technical Support
802.11a Specifications (continued) Contacting Technical Support Modulation Techniques: You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link • BPSK website. • QPSK • 16 QAM D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the •... -
Page 41: Warranty And Registration
D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period USA: 53 Discovery Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will Canada: 2180 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5W1 (Visit http://www.dlink.ca... - Page 42 LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY.