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  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description December 23, 2008 Added SharePort...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Wireless Settings ........48 Manual Internet Connection Setup ......17 WISH Settings ............49 Dynamic (Cable) ........... 18 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ........51 PPPoE (DSL)............19 Advanced Network Settings ........53 PPTP ..............20 L2TP ..............22 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Connect to a Wireless Network ........ 75 Using Windows Vista ............. 75 ® Configure Wireless Security ........76 Connect Using WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista ..... 78 ® Using Windows XP ............79 ® Configure WPA-PSK ..........80 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DIR-635 RangeBooster N™ 650 • 3 Detachable Antennas • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Installation Wizard and User Manual Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-635 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link RangeBooster N™ 650 (DIR-635) is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance which is many times faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home.
  • Page 7: Features

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n 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. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    WLAN settings via WCN or a USB hard drive or printer for Reset sharing over the network, or a Restores the router to its original factory D-Link 3G adapter for Internet default settings. connection. Internet Port LAN Ports (1-4)
  • Page 9: Leds

    A solid light indicates that the wireless A solid light indicates a Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. segment is ready. The LED blinks proper connection to the The LED blinks during data transmission. during wireless data transmission. power supply. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 10: Installation

    Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online.
  • Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
  • Page 12: Connect To Cable/Dsl/Satellite Modem

    6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 7. Turn on your computer. 8. Refer to page 12 to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Connect To Another Router

    Section 2 - Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: •...
  • Page 14 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router.
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Autorun.exe (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. Note: It is highly recommended that you note down the SSID, Security Key and login password somewhere safe such as such as on the router’s CD holder. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 16: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
  • Page 17: Setup Wizard

    Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to page 17. Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.The default host name is the device name of the router and may be changed. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 19 If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow one or two minutes to connect. Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 21: Manual Internet Connection Setup

    Manual Internet Connection Setup Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to begin. If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 13. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 22: Dynamic (Cable)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 23: Pppoe (Dsl)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Pptp

    Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. This function does not apply if you have selected Reconnect Mode as Always on. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 25 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 26: L2Tp

    Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. This function does not apply if you have selected Reconnect Mode as Always on. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 27 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 28: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 29: 3G Mobile Connection

    This function does not apply if you have selected Reconnect Mode as Always on. MTU: You may need to change the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU value. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 30: Wireless Settings

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to page 71. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 31: Manual Wireless Settings

    If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out. Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for best performance. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 32 SSID of the DIR-635 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-635 in order to connect to it. Wireless Security: Refer to page 68 for more information regarding wireless security. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 33: Network Settings

    Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 34 This feature allows the configuration of a NetBIOS ‘domain’ name under which network hosts operates. This setting has no effect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated. NetBIOS Node: Select the different type of NetBIOS node; Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid. WINS IP Address: Enter your WINS IP address D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 35: Dhcp Reservation

    If you want to assign an IP address to the computer Address: you are currently on, click this button to populate the fields. Save: Click Save to save your entry.You must click Save Settings at the top to activate your reservations. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 36: Usb Settings

    Internet through a 3G mobile service. Refer to the Internet Setup 3G Mobile Connection on page 25 for details. Network USB: Please set the Network USB Detection interval. The router will automatically detect the USB device. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 37: Virtual Server

    You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service. For a list of ports for common applications, please visit http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1191. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 38 You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound Filter.You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 39: Port Forwarding

    You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound Filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 40: Application Rules

    The schedule when the Application Rule is Schedule: enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 41: Qos Engine

    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: When Connection Type is set to automatic, the automatically detected connection type is displayed here. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 42 This option is enabled by default. This will allow your router to automatically determine the network priority of running Classification: programs. Dynamic This option should be enabled when you have a slow Internet uplink. It helps to reduce the impact that large low priority Fragmentation: network packets can have on more urgent ones. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 43: Network Filters

    To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. Clear: Select to remove the MAC address. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 44: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Click Add Policy to start the Access Control Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 45 • Address Type - Select IP address, MAC address, or Other Machines. • IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to. Select the filtering method and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Dest Port Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number. To enable web logging, click Enable. Click Save to save the access control rule. Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 47: Website Filters

    Apply Web Filter under the Access Control section (page 40). Add Website Select Allow or Deny. Filtering Rule: Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to Domain: allow or block. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 48: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. Rules List: You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 49: Firewall Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-635 offers a firewall type functionality. Enable SPI: SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session.
  • Page 50: Alg Configuration

    Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 51: Routing

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 52: Advanced Wireless Settings

    WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 53: Wish Settings

    WISH Rules are not required. WISH supports overlaps between rules. If more than one rule matches for a specific message flow, the rule with the highest priority will be used. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 54 The rule applies to a flow of messages for which one computer’s IP address falls within the range set here. Host Port Range: The rule applies to a flow of messages for which host’s port number is within the range set here. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 55: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Restore the default PIN of the router. Generate New PIN: Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 56 PIN, or if you have pressed the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well. Add Wireless Device with WPS: Start the wizard. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 57: Advanced Network Settings

    10Mbps, 100Mbps, or auto. Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps. Multicast streams: Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 58: Administrator Settings

    This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. Enable HTTPS Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely. Server: D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 59: Time Settings

    Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set Time. You can also click Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 60: Syslog

    The address of the SysLog server that will be Address: used to send the logs. You may also select your computer from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 61: Email Settings

    Selecting this option will send the logs via email according to schedule. Schedule: This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 62: System Settings

    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, click Save. Reboot Device: Select to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 63: Update Firmware

    You can upgrade the firmware of your router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click Browse to locate the firmware file for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.
  • Page 64: Ddns

    DDNS service provider. Username or Key: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Timeout: Enter the period (in hours). Status: Displays the current connection status. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 65: System Check

    Section 3 - Configuration System Check Ping Test: Enter the IP Address that you wish to png, and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 66: Schedules

    Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 67: Device Information

    Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 68: Log

    This option will send a copy of the router log to the email address configured in the Tools > Email screen. Save Log: This option will save the router to a log file on your computer. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 69: Statistics

    The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-635 on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Internet Sessions D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 70: Wireless

    The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. WISH Sessions The WISH Sessions page displays full details of wireless clients that are connected when WISH is enabled. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 71: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 72: Wireless Security

    WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 73: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard. Type your desired wireless network name (SSID). Automatically: Select this option to automatically generate the router’s network key and click Next. Manually: Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 74 If you selected Automatically, the summary window will display your settings. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. If you selected Manually, the following screen will appear. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 75: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this method you must know the wireless client’s 8 digit PIN and click Connect. PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 76: Configure Wpa-Personal (Psk)

    8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA- PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 77: Configure Wpa-Enterprise (Radius)

    The default value is 60 minutes. 7. RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. 8. RADIUS Server Port: Enter the port number of your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port number. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 78 10. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 11. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 12. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 79: Connect To A Wireless Network

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click Connect. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 80: Configure Wireless Security

    Wireless Utility by right-clicking on ® the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 81 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 82: Connect Using Wcn 2.0 In Windows Vista

    For additional information, please refer to page 68. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 83: Using Windows ® Xp

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click Connect. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter.Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 84: Configure Wpa-Psk

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 85 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
  • Page 87 • Close your web browser (if open) and then re-open it again. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
  • Page 88 NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and ® ® press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 89 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 90: 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 91: 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 92 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 •...
  • Page 93: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. 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.
  • Page 94: Wireless Modes

    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. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 95: 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 96: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    The Primary DNS should be the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...
  • Page 97: Technical Specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n 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. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-635 User Manual...

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