D-Link Express Ethernetwork DI-704P, Manual

Page 1: ...Express Ethernetwork Manual Building Networks for People Broadband Router DI 704P D Link TM...

Page 2: ...n 4 Getting Started 10 Using the Configuration Menu 11 Networking Basics 40 Reset to Factory Default Settings 68 Technical Specifications 69 Contacting Technical Support 70 Warranty and Registration 7...

Page 3: ...sh or Linux based operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer version 6x or Netscape Navigator version 6x and above with JavaScript enabled Ethernet Based Cable or DSL Modem...

Page 4: ...he reach and number of computers connected to your network After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide included in your package you will have the ability to share information a...

Page 5: ...the Cable or DSL modem Broadband modem and IP sharing Connects multiple computers to a broadband cable or DSL modem to surf the Internet Auto sensing Ethernet Switch Equipped with a 4 port auto sensi...

Page 6: ...outer is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination Routers forward data packets using IP addresses and not a MAC address A router will forward data from the Internet to a part...

Page 7: ...ea Networking LAN is the term used when connecting several computers together over a small area such as a building or group of buildings LAN s can be connected over large areas A collection of LAN s c...

Page 8: ...tary means of connecting two private networks over the Internet PPTP is a way of securing the information that is communicated between networks PPTP secures information by encrypting the data inside o...

Page 9: ...M1 LED M2 LED Lights up when the device is busy WAN A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port This LED blinks during data transmission LAN This LED blinks during data transmission Flashes on...

Page 10: ...ion line into your home or office Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the DI 704P wireless broadband router see the Quick Ins...

Page 11: ...g the Setup Wizard http 192 168 0 1 Note if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI 704P make sure to enter the correct IP Address The factory default User name is admin and the def...

Page 12: ...SP which of the following represents your connection mode to the Internet Static IP Address Your ISP assigns you a Static IP Address Dynamic IP Address Obtain an IP address from your ISP automatically...

Page 13: ...the Router MAC Address The default MAC Address is set to the WAN s physical inter face MAC address on the Router Clone MAC Address This feature will copy the MAC address of the Ethernet card and repla...

Page 14: ...P has provided to you Secondary DNS Optional Input the Secondary DNS address provided by your ISP Primary DNS Input the primary DNS address provided by your ISP WAN Gateway Input the Gateway address p...

Page 15: ...oE Service Name Optional Check with your ISP for more information if they require the use of service name Maximum Idle Time Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is maintained dur...

Page 16: ...n ID Optional Enter the connection ID if required by your ISP Maximum Idle Time Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enabl...

Page 17: ...d Enter the password for the BigPond account Login Server Optional enter the Login Server name if required Renew IP forever If enabled the device will automatically connect to your ISP after your unit...

Page 18: ...cally load the proper TCP IP settings provided by the DI 704P The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer You must specify the...

Page 19: ...ssible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server Depending on the requested service the DI 704P redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network Service Ports...

Page 20: ...creen there are already defined special applications To use them select one from the drop down list and select an ID number you want to use Then click the Copy to button and the router will fill in th...

Page 21: ...Disabled MAC Filter Select this option if you do not want to use MAC filters Only allow computers with MAC address listed below to access the network Select this option to only allow computers that a...

Page 22: ...c cess to the Internet based on their IP ad dress Deny all computers access to the Internet except those listed below Select this option to deny all computers access to the Internet except those that...

Page 23: ...access the following domains and block all other domains Select this option to allow users to access the specified Internet domains listed below Users will be denied access to all other Internet doma...

Page 24: ...Enter the password private in this field to gain Read and Write access to the network using SNMP software The ad ministrator can configure the network with this setting Local Remote SNMP Simple Networ...

Page 25: ...a domain name Users who have a Dynamic DNS account may use this feature on the DI 704P DDNS When an IP address is automatically assigned by a DHCP server DDNS automatically updates the DNS server Sele...

Page 26: ...behind the DI 704P then you can allow that computer to have unrestricted Internet access Enter the IP address of that computer as a DMZ Demilitarized Zone host with unrestricted Internet access Addin...

Page 27: ...ows the device to be configured through the WAN Wide Area Network port from the Internet using a web browser A username and password is still required to access the browser based management inter face...

Page 28: ...rnet that sychronizes the time settings accurately for all the computers on your network Click Sync to activate the synchronization with the NTP server that you input in the default NTP server field D...

Page 29: ...ings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive The saved file or any other saved setting file created by the DI 704P can be uploaded into the unit To reload a system settings file click on Brow...

Page 30: ...d automatically You can upgrade the firmware by using this tool First check the D Link support site for firmware updates at http support dlink com Make sure that the firmware you want to use is saved...

Page 31: ...rnet will not get a reply back from the DI 704P when it is being ping ed This may help to increase security Restart Device Click reboot to restart the unit Non standard FTP port If an FTP server you w...

Page 32: ...32 Using the Configuration Menu Status Device Info This screen displays information about the DI 704P Refresh Click Refresh to update the current information...

Page 33: ...ation Menu Status Log This screen displays activities occurring on the DI 704P Log Settings Click for advanced features see next page Back Click Back to return to the top of the log Refresh Click Refr...

Page 34: ...s of a syslog server within the network Click Enable to activate the policy The DI 704P will send all of it s logs to the specified syslog server IP Address of the Syslog Server E Mail Alert The DI 70...

Page 35: ...35 Using the Configuration Menu Help This screen displays the complete Help menu For help at anytime click the Help tab in the Configuration menu...

Page 36: ...llation CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The following window will be shown automatically If it is not please run install exe on the CD ROM Installing the Print Server Software Click Install Print Server...

Page 37: ...ext After rebooting your computer the software installation procedure is finished Installing the Print Server Software continued Click OK Click Finish Click Browse to select a destination folder Selec...

Page 38: ...s window in the My Computer menu Now you can configure the print server of the DI 704P Find out the corresponding icon of your print server for example the HP LaserJet 6L Right click on that icon and...

Page 39: ...e for a Windows 2000 XP platform is similar to that of Windows 95 98 except the screen of printer Properties Note Screen shots are taken in Windows 2000 similar screens will appear in Windows XP Click...

Page 40: ...soft Windows XP Note Please refer to websites such as http www homenethelp com and http www microsoft com windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000 ME or 98 Go to Start...

Page 41: ...ctions in this window Networking Basics Click Next In the following window select the best description of your computer If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway router select the se...

Page 42: ...42 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Click Next Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name Click Next...

Page 43: ...wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes Networking Basics When the changes are complete click Next Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer This may take a fe...

Page 44: ...w select the option that fits your needs In this example Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network Click Next Insert a disk into the...

Page 45: ...the information under Here s how in the screen below After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on yo...

Page 46: ...ings will take effect when you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer You have completed configuring this computer Next you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other com...

Page 47: ...dows XP Click Start in the lower left corner of the screen Right click on My Computer Select Properties and click Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window You may enter a Com puter...

Page 48: ...same Workgroup name Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Ad dress range see Getting Started in this manual for...

Page 49: ...Routers will automatically assign IP Ad dresses to the computers on the network using DHCP Dynamic Host Configura tion Protocol technology If you are using a DHCP capable Gateway Router you will not n...

Page 50: ...50 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Double click on Network Connections Double click on Properties Right click on Local Area Connections...

Page 51: ...68 0 4 The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network Select Use the following DNS server addresses The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet Service Prov...

Page 52: ...he Apple Menu and se lect System Preferences cClick on Network Select Built in Ethernet in the Show pull down menu Select Manually in the Con figure pull down menu Input the Static IP Address the Subn...

Page 53: ...Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences Click on Network Select Built in Ethernet in the Show pull down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull down menu Click Apply Now The IP Addres...

Page 54: ...r share a network printer a printer connected to your network through a Gateway Router use the Add Printer Wizard Please follow the directions below First make sure that you have run the Network Setup...

Page 55: ...ter A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer If you do not need to share your printer on a network follow these directions to add...

Page 56: ...this computer Deselect Automati cally detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected Click Next Select Use the follow ing port From the pull down menu select the correct port for...

Page 57: ...t If the correct driver is not displayed insert the CD or floppy disk that came with your printer and click Have Disk At this screen you can change the name of the printer optional Click Next Select Y...

Page 58: ...58 Networking Basics Adding a local printer This screen gives you information about your printer Click Finish When the test page has printed Click OK...

Page 59: ...You have successfully added a local printer Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the com...

Page 60: ...60 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Click on Add a printer Click Next Select Network Printer Click Next...

Page 61: ...61 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Select Browse for a printer Click Next Select the printer you would like to share Click Next Click Finish...

Page 62: ...r installation You have completed adding the printer To share this printer on your network Remember the printer name Run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network Make sure you have...

Page 63: ...Server such as the DP 101P Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network To share an LPR printer please follow these directions Go to Start Printers...

Page 64: ...LPR printer Select Create a new port From the pull down menu select Standard TCP IP Port as shown Click Next Please read the instructions on this screen Click Next Enter the Printer IP Address and th...

Page 65: ...n LPR printer In this screen select Custom Click Settings Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name or IP Address Select LPR Enter a Queue Name if your Print Server Gateway has more than one port you w...

Page 66: ...g driver If the printer driver is already installed do the following Click Have Disk Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer Select the printer you are adding from the list of Print...

Page 67: ...s on your network in order to share the printer Click Finish to complete the addition of the printer This screen will display information about your printer Click Next Select Yes to print a test page...

Page 68: ...do the following Resetting the DI 704P to the Factory Default Settings Use a paper clip to press the Reset button and power on Locate the Reset button on the back of the DI 704P Turn off the DI 704P...

Page 69: ...NWay auto negotiation Web Based Internet Explorer 6x or later Netscape Navigator 6x or later or other Java enabled browsers LEDs WAN LAN M1 M2 Operating Temperature 41 F to 131 F 5 C to 55 C Humidity...

Page 70: ...t D Link technical support through our web site or by phone D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877 453 5465 24 hours a day seven days a week D Link Technical Support over the Internet http su...

Page 71: ...specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 days Warranty Period provided that the...

Page 72: ...and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product and normal maintenance Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of Go...

Page 73: ...ass B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and foun...