D-Link DGL-4500 - GamerLounge Xtreme N Gaming Router Wireless, User Manual

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Page 2: ...marks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2008 2009 by D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Link Systems Inc Revision Date Description 1 0 August 22 2007 DGL 4500 Revision A1 with firmware version 1 00 1 1 December 10 2007 Removed WDS support firmware 1 02 1 2...

Page 3: ...ed 14 Quick Router Setup Wizard 14 Configuration 15 Web based Configuration Utility 15 Setup Wizard 16 Manual Configuration 20 Dynamic Cable 20 PPPoE DSL 22 PPTP 23 L2TP 25 Static assigned by ISP 27 Wireless Settings 28 SSID Wireless Network Name 28 Wireless Band 28 Change Channel 29 Transmission Rate 29 Network Settings 30 DHCP Server Settings 31 DHCP Reservation 32 Virtual Server 33 Application ...

Page 4: ...Load Save Configuration Settings 57 Restore Factory Settings 57 Reboot Device 57 Update Firmware 58 Dynamic DNS 59 System Check 60 Schedules 61 Device Information 62 Wireless 63 Routing 63 Logs 64 Statistics 65 Internet Sessions 65 Wish Sessions 66 Help 66 Wireless Security 67 What is WPA 67 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 68 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 70 Configure WEP 71 Configure WPA Per...

Page 5: ... PSK 82 Troubleshooting 84 Wireless Basics 88 What is Wireless 89 Tips 91 Wireless Modes 92 Networking Basics 93 Check your IP address 93 Statically Assign an IP address 94 Technical Specifications 95 Contacting Technical Support 96 Warranty 97 Registration 103 ...

Page 6: ...roduct Overview Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DGL 4500 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product D Link DGL 4500 Gaming Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD ROM Stand Package Contents ...

Page 7: ...installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Mozilla 1 7 12 or higher Firefox 1 5 or higher Safari 1 0 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher Flock 0 7 14 or higher Opera 6 0 or higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer with the following...

Page 8: ...sive providing a better Internet experience EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered by Xtreme N technology this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots The Xtreme N Gaming Router is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking Add a Xtreme N notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to your network from vi...

Page 9: ...content filtering based on MAC Address URL and or Domain Name Filter Scheduling These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes Secure Multiple Concurrent Sessions The DGL 4500 can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DGL 4500 can securely access corporate networks User friendly S...

Page 10: ...ings using WCN Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings Gigabit LAN Ports 1 4 Connect Ethernet devices such as computers switches and hubs Internet Port The auto MDI MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter ...

Page 11: ... Screen Displays information regarding the router see next page WPS LED side of unit A solid light indicates a successful WPS connection A blinking light indicates the device is trying to establish a connection Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply ...

Page 12: ...Screen 2 3 4 6 5 1 1 WAN Displays Internet connectivity 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu 3 Performance Select to display the data of the LAN WAN and wireless connections 4 WPS Displays the WPS status 5 Date Time Displays the routers date and time 6 Status Displays the device status ...

Page 13: ...connect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router and then turn the modem back on In some cases you may need to call your ISP to change connection types USB to Ethernet If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet Broadjump or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect...

Page 14: ...at is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to pos...

Page 15: ...10 D Link DGL 4500 User Manual Section 2 Installation Network Diagram ...

Page 16: ...3 Unplug the Ethernet cable that connects your computer to your modem from your computer and place it into the Internet port on the router 4 Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer 5 Turn on or plug in your modem Wait for the modem to boot about 30 seconds 6 Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an...

Page 17: ...gs write down your existing settings before making any changes In most cases your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer 2 Open a web browser and enter http 192 168 0 1 and press Enter When the login window appears set the user name to Admin and leave the password box empty Click Log In to continue 3 Click on Ad...

Page 18: ...r and connect it to your other router Do not plug anything into the Internet 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 Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wirel...

Page 19: ...ly setup your router Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD ROM drive The step by step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems If the CD autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start Run In the run box type D DGL4500 exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive...

Page 20: ...er such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 You may also enter the NetBIOS name dlinkrouter to access the router Enter http dlinkrouter and press Enter Select Admin from the drop down menu and then enter your password Leave the password blank by default Type in the graphical authentication code if you cannot read it click Regenerate If you get a Page Cannot be D...

Page 21: ...ou want to enter your settings without running the wizard click on Internet on the left side and then click Manual Configure and skip to page 20 Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin If you want to configure your wireless settings click LaunchWireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to page 67 Click Next to continue ...

Page 22: ...n Create a new password and then click Next to continue Select your time zone from the drop down menu and then click Next to continue Select your ISP from the drop down menu or select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue ...

Page 23: ...ional but may be required by some ISPs The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed If you selected PPPoE enter your PPPoE username and password Click Next to continue Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses Note Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer The software is no longer needed and wil...

Page 24: ...d Static enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider Click Next to continue Click Connect to save your settings Once the router is finished rebooting click Continue Please allow 1 2 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 ...

Page 25: ... many common typo mistakes automatically taking you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time Disclaimer D Link makes no warranty as to the availability reliability functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service of its features The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP Enter the Pri...

Page 26: ...t port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband 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 MAC Address ...

Page 27: ...change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband 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 ...

Page 28: ...d then retype the password in the next box Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Always on The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet Service Provider Address Mode PPTP IP Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway PPTP Server IP Internet Setup PPTP C...

Page 29: ... the default MTU The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the CloneYour PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card MTU MAC Address ...

Page 30: ...P password and then retype the password in the next box Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Always on Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses Static L2TP only Address Mode L2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet Mask L2TP Gateway L2TP Server IP Username Password Re...

Page 31: ...pecific ISP 1400 is the default MTU The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband 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 ...

Page 32: ...ed 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 IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Servers MTU MAC Address Internet Setup Static assigned by ISP Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port s IP information is provided to you b...

Page 33: ...ss clients are 802 11g Mixed 802 11g and 802 11b Select if you are using both 802 11b and 802 11g wireless clients 802 11b Only Select if all of your wireless clients are 802 11b 802 11n Only Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802 11n Mixed 802 11n 802 11b and 802 11g Select if you are using a mix of 802 11n 11g and 11b wireless clients Mixed 802 11n and 802 11g Select if you are usin...

Page 34: ...erformance Select the Channel Width Auto 20 40 Select if you are using both 802 11n and non 802 11n wireless devices 20MHz Select if you are not using any 802 11n wireless clients This is the default setting 40MHz Select if you are using 802 11n wireless clients only Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DGL 4500 If Invisible is selected the...

Page 35: ...68 0 1 If you change the IP address once you click Apply you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Enter the Domain name Optional 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 serve...

Page 36: ...tion of a NetBIOS domain name under which network hosts operates This setting has no effect if the Learn NetBIOS information from WAN is activated Select the different type of NetBIOS node Broadcast only Point to Point Mixed mode and Hybrid Enter your WINS IP address Enable DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range DHCP Lease Time Always Broadcast NetBIOS Announcement Learn NetBIOS from WAN NetBIOS Scope ...

Page 37: ...he reservation Enter the computer name or select from the drop down menu and click Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device This IP Address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range Enter the MAC address of the computer or device If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you are currently on click this button to populate the fields Click Save to save your entry Yo...

Page 38: ...et by enabling Virtual Server Depending on the requested service the DGL 4500 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network The DGL 4500 is also capable of port redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the scree...

Page 39: ...uter and click Select TCP UDP or Both from the drop down menu Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Port and Public Port The private and public ports are usually the same The public port is the port seen from the Internet side and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule wil...

Page 40: ...low the particular service to always be enabled You can create your own times in the Tools Schedules section Enable Name Trigger Traffic Type Firewall Traffic Type Schedule Application Rules Some applications require multiple connections such as Internet gaming video conferencing Internet telephony and others These applications have difficulties working through NAT Network Address Translation Spec...

Page 41: ...CP you computer will be listed in the Computer Name drop down menu Select your computer and click Enter the TCP and or UDP port or ports that you want to open You can enter a single port or a range of ports Separate ports with a common Example 24 1009 3000 4000 The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled The schedule may be set to Always which will allow the particular servic...

Page 42: ...enabled This option will allow your router to automatically determine the uplink speed of your Internet connection This displays the detected uplink speed The speed at which data can be transferred from the router to your ISP This is determined by your ISP ISP s often speed as a download upload pair For example 1 5Mbits 284Kbits Using this example you would enter 284 Alternatively you can test you...

Page 43: ...ed via xDSL but for which you configure either Static or DHCP in the Internet settings setting this option to xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network ensures that the router will recognize that it needs to shape traffic slightly differently in order to give the best performance Choosing xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly lower than before on such c...

Page 44: ... address or network address Enter the destination subnet mask Enter the destination s gateway IP address Enter the route s priority The higher the number the lower the priority Select LAN or WAN from the drop down menu Enable Name Destination IP Netmask Gateway Metric Interface Use the routing option to define fixed routes to specific destinations ...

Page 45: ...dd Policy The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network Use this feature as Parental Controls to only grant access to approved sites limit web access based on time or dates and or block access from applications like P2P utilities or games Click Next to continue with the wizard Access Control Wizard ...

Page 46: ...nue Select either Always Never or Define a new schedule from the drop down menu and then click Next to continue Enter the following information and then click Next to continue AddressType Select IP address MAC address or Other Machines IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to ...

Page 47: ... following screen will appear Enter the rule Enable Check to enable the rule Name Enter a name for your rule Dest IP Start Enter the starting IP address Dest IP End Enter the ending IP address Protocol Select the protocol 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 ...

Page 48: ...ing Rule Website Filtering List Website Filters Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of allowed Web sites that can be used by multiple users through the network To use this feature select to Allow or Deny enter the domain or website and click Add and then click Save Settings You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control section page 40 ...

Page 49: ...refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual Select a DHCP client from the drop down menu and click to copy that MAC Address Click to add the rule Configure MAC Filtering MAC Address DHCP Client Add Use MAC Media Access Control Filters to allow or deny LAN Local Area Network computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network You can either manually add a MAC address or select the...

Page 50: ...g from behind the router you can expose one computer to the Internet and run the application on that computer Note Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks Use of this option is only recommended as a last resort Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you want to have unrestricted Internet communication If this computer obtains it s IP ad...

Page 51: ... top to save the 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 Name Action Enable Source IP Start Source IP End Add Inbound Filter Rules List The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet With this feature you can co...

Page 52: ... before transmission 2346 is the default setting 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 Enabling WLAN Partition prevents associated wireless clients from communicating with each other WMM is QoS for your wireless network This will improve the quality of video and voice...

Page 53: ...ic Such streams are used by systems known as Windows Media Extenders such as the Xbox 360 When enabled this option causes the router to automatically attempt to prioritize traffic streams that it doesn t otherwise recognize based on the behavior that the streams exhibit This acts to deprioritize streams that exhibit bulk transfer characteristics such as file transfers while leaving interactive tra...

Page 54: ...as BK Background least urgent BE Best Effort VI Video VO Voice most urgent The protocol used by the messages The rule applies to a flow of messages for which one computer s IP address falls within the range set here The rule applies to a flow of messages for which host s port number is within the range set here Click to add the rule Name Priority Protocol Host IP Range Host Port Range Add ...

Page 55: ...reset the PIN Shows the current value of the router s PIN Restore the default PIN of the router 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 Enable Lock Wireless Security Settings PIN Settings Current PIN Reset PIN to Default Generate New PIN Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS System is a...

Page 56: ...y pressing the configuration button on the device and then the on the router within 60 seconds The status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network A registrar controls access to the wireless network A registrar only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered th...

Page 57: ...spond to pings Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers Check the box to allow the Internet port to be pinged You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps 100Mbps or auto Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet UPnP Settings WAN Ping WAN Po...

Page 58: ...Administrator tasks This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote Internet host The port number used to access the DGL 4500 Example http x x x x 8080 whereas x x x x is the Internet IP address of the DGL 4500 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface This section will list any rules that are created You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or en...

Page 59: ...e Internet not a local server Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop down menu 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 CopyYour Computer sTime Settings Time Zone Daylight Saving Enable NTP Server NTP Server Used Manual The Time Configuration option allows you to configure update a...

Page 60: ...ou may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network Enable Logging to SysLog Server SysLog Server IP Address Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server The address of the SysLog server that will be 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 ...

Page 61: ...e a log file or firmware upgrade notification via email Enter the email address where you want the email sent Enter the SMTP server address for sending email If your SMTP server requires authentication select this option Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication Enter your account for sending email Enter the password associated with the account Re type the password associated with...

Page 62: ...nd a previously save file of configuration settings Then click the Load button to transfer those settings to the router This option will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory 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 con...

Page 63: ... the router check automatically to see if there is a new firmware upgrade Check Email Notification of Newer Firmware Version to have the router send an email when there is a new firmware available Firmware Upgrade Browse Notifications Options Update Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer Click on Br...

Page 64: ...word for your DDNS account Enter a time in hours Displays the current status DDNS Server Address Host Name Username or Key Password or Key Timeout Status Dynamic DNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP Game Server etc using a domain name that you have purchased www whateveryournameis com with your dynamically assigned IP address Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dyn...

Page 65: ...figuration The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping and click Ping The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here System Check Ping Test Ping Results ...

Page 66: ... Check All Day 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule Click Add to save your schedule You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule Name Days Time Add Schedule Rules List Schedules ...

Page 67: ...onnect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection Displays the router s time and firmware version Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the router Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings ...

Page 68: ...figuration 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 Wireless The Routing page displays the routing table Routing ...

Page 69: ...splays any recent activity Clears all of the log contents This option will send a copy of the router log to the email address configured in the Tools Email screen This option will save the router to a log file on your computer The router automatically logs records events of possible interest in it s internal memory If there isn t enough internal memory for all events logs of older events are delet...

Page 70: ...ation Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DGL 4500 on both the Internet and the LAN ports The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted Internet Sessions ...

Page 71: ...66 D Link DGL 4500 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Help Wish Sessions ...

Page 72: ...2 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES instead of TKIP User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only a...

Page 73: ...click 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 Check the Use WPA encryption box to use WPA instead of WEP strongly recommended ...

Page 74: ...n your wireless clients Click Save to save your settings If you selected Manually the following screen will appear Enter your security key If you checked the WPA box on the previous page make sure your key is between 8 64 characters If you are using WEP WPA box is unchecked you must enter exactly 64 characters only 0 9 and A F are valid Click Save to save your settings ...

Page 75: ...and click Connect PBC Select this option to use PBC Push Button method to add a wireless client Click Connect Select Auto to add a wireless client usingWPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Once you select Auto and click Connect you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client s and successfully establish a connection If you select Manual a settings summary screen will appea...

Page 76: ...ick on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select WEP 3 Next to WEP Key Length select the level of encryption 64 or 128 bit Hex recommended Letters A F and numbers 0 9 are valid 4 Next to WEP Key 1 enter a WEP key that you create Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices You may enter up to 4 different keys 5 Next to Authenticatio...

Page 77: ...t WPA Personal 3 Next to WPA Mode select Auto WPA2 Only orWPA Only Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2 4 Next to Cypher Type select TKIP and AES TKIP or AES 5 Next to Group Key Update Interval enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed 3600 is default 6 Next to Pre Shared Key enter a key passphrase The key is entered as ...

Page 78: ...en click Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select WPA Enterprise 3 Next to WPA Mode select Auto WPA2 Only orWPA Only Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2 4 Next to Cypher Type select TKIP and AES TKIP or AES 5 Next to Group Key Update Interval enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed 3600 is def...

Page 79: ...he default port 9 Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret enter the security key 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 ...

Page 80: ... the Windows Vista utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and cli...

Page 81: ...t before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network ...

Page 82: ...e same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect 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 ...

Page 83: ... and configured There are three basic methods to accomplish this use Windows Vista s built in support for WCN 2 0 use software provided by a third party or manually configure If you are running Windows Vista log into the router and click the Enable checkbox in the Basic Wireless section Use the Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced Wi Fi Protected Setup section or choose to click the Gener...

Page 84: ...ve a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on...

Page 85: ...guring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows 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 ...

Page 86: ...twork Connection box will appear Enter the same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WEP settings are correct The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 87: ...figuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows 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 ...

Page 88: ...etwork Connection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect 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 ...

Page 89: ...ur computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Netscape 8 or higher Mozilla 1 7 12 5 0 or higher Opera 8 5 or higher Safari 1 2 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher Firefox 1 5 or higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the...

Page 90: ...his should open the login page for your the web management If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your router Unfortu...

Page 91: ...crements of ten Ex 1492 1482 1472 etc Note AOL DSL users must use MTU of 1400 To find the proper MTU Size you ll have to do a special ping of the destination you re trying to go to A destination could be another computer or a URL Click on Start and then click Run Windows 95 98 and Me users type in command Windows NT 2000 XP and Vista users type in cmd and press Enter or click OK Once the window op...

Page 92: ...th 1452 28 1480 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below Open your browser enter the IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 and click OK Enter your username admin and password blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure...

Page 93: ...reless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applicati...

Page 94: ...ata from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device call...

Page 95: ...ones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries 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 Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy ...

Page 96: ...task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place ...

Page 97: ...reless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more DGL 4500 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...

Page 98: ...your IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some fir...

Page 99: ... represents your 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 Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure th...

Page 100: ...n 5 15GHz to 5 825GHz 802 11a n 3 External Antenna Type Three 3 detachable dual band dipole antennas with reverse SMA connectors Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Maximum Power Consumption 1435mA Maximum Operating Voltage 12V Humidity 95 maximum non condensing Safety Emissions FCC IC Dimensions L 7 6 inches W 4 6 inches H 1 2inches Warranty 1 Year limited 1 Maximum wireless signal ra...

Page 101: ... 4500 Hardware Revision located on the label on the bottom of the router e g rev A2 Serial Number s n number located on the label on the bottom of the router You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United States Phone Support 877 453 5465 Internet Support http support d...

Page 102: ... under this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid 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 opt...

Page 103: ...see for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D Link s products will not be applied t...

Page 104: ...d return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not Covered The Limited Warranty provided herein by D Link does not cover Products that in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse fa...

Page 105: ...A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM 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 Governing ...

Page 106: ...ot cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two c...

Page 107: ...ransmitter i the device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems ii the maximum antenna gain 2dBi permitted for devices in the band 5725 5825 MHz to comply with the e i r p limits specified for point to point and non point to point operation as appropriate as stated in section A9 2 3 In addition users sh...

Page 108: ...nk DGL 4500 User Manual Appendix F Registration Version 1 5 July 9 2009 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Registration ...