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D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ User Manual
Summary of AirPlus DI-614+
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Airplus di-614+ enhanced 2.4 ghz wireless broadband router manual rev. 070502 building networks for people.
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2 contents 1. Package contents ............................................. 3 2. Introduction........................................................ 4 3. Wireless basics ................................................. 7 4. Getting started ................................................ 10 5. Us...
Page 3: Contents of Package:
1. Package contents contents of package: • d-link airplusdi-614+ enhanced 2.4ghz wireless access point • power adapter – 5v dc, 2.5a • manual on cd • quick installation guide note: using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the di-614+ will cause damage and void ...
Page 4: Connections
4 2. Introduction the d-link airplus di-614+ wireless broadband router is an enhanced 802.11b high-performance, wireless router.It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network. Unlike most 802.11b routers, the di-614+ is capable of data transfer spee...
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Reset: used to restore the di-614+ to the factory default settings power: connect one end of the included power adapter into the power port and the other end into the power outlet. Wan: wan port socket (cat5 ethernet rj-45 cable.) connect your cable or dsl modem. Ports 1-4: lan port sockets (cat5 et...
Page 6: M2 Led -
6 leds m2 led - a solid light indicates that the unit is defective. M1 led - a solid light indicates that the di-614+ is ready. Wan led - a solid light indicates connection on the wan port. This led blinks during data transmission. Power led - a solid light indicates a proper connection to the power...
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3. Wireless basics d-link airpluswireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the ieee standard, the d-link airplus wireless family of produ...
Page 8: Wireless Basics
8 wireless basics network expansion - wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go. Reduced cost-of-ownership - while the initial investment required for wireless lan hardware might be higher than the cost of wired lan hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle cost...
Page 9: Wireless Basics
Wireless basics sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology. Installation considerations designed to go up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) outdoors and up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, d-link airplus di-614+ lets you access your network...
Page 10: Ip Address
10 4. Getting started for the price of a single ip address from your broadband internet service provider you can share the internet with all the computers on your local network, without sacrificing speed or security, using d-link airplus networking products. Ip address the infrastructure network exa...
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting started setting up an infrastructure network please remember that d-link airplus wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with the default settings. You will need a broadband internet access (cable/dsl) subscription. Consult with your cable/dsl provider ...
Page 12: Setup Wizard
12 5. Using the configuration menu whenever you want to configure your network or the di-614+, you can access the configuration utility by opening the web-browser and typing in the ip address of the di-614+. The di-614+ default ip address is shown below: (the ip address shown in the example above is...
Page 13: Home > Wizard
Home > wizard wireless wireless settings are settings for the (access point) portion of the wireless router. Allow you to change the wireless settings to fit an existing wireless network or to customize your wireless network. Home > wireless.
Page 14: Ssid
14 ssid service set identifier (ssid) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (wlan). The ssid’s factory default setting is “default”. The ssid can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. Channel indicates the cha...
Page 15: Wan
Wan wan is short for wide area network. The wan settings can be referred to as the public settings. All ip information in the wan settings are public ip addresses which are accessible on the internet. The wan settings consist of three options: dynamic ip address, static ip address, and pppoe. Select...
Page 16: Static Ip Address
16 static ip address choose static ip address if all wan ip information is provided to you by your isp. You will need to enter in the ip address, subnet mask, gateway address, and dns address(es) provided to you by your isp. Each ip address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate ip form, w...
Page 17: Pppoe
Pppoe please be sure to remove any client software program on your computer before you start your configuration of the di-614+ router. Choose pppoe (point to point protocol over ethernet) if your isp uses pppoe connection. Your isp will provide you with a username and password. This option is typica...
Page 18: Home > Lan
18 maximum idle time, then the connection will be dropped. Either set this to zero or enable auto-reconnect to disable this feature. Mtu: mtu stands for maximum transmission unit. For pppoe connections, you may need to change the mtu settings in order to work correctly with your isp. Auto-reconnect:...
Page 19: Home > Dhcp
Home > dhcp dhcp dhcp stands for dynamic host control protocol. The di-614+ has a built-in dhcp server. The dhcp server will automatically assign an ip address to the computers on the lan/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be dhcp clients by setting their tcp/ip settings to “obtain an...
Page 20: Advanced > Virtual Server
20 advanced > virtual server virtual server the di-614+ can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing web or ftp services via the public ip address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the lan (local area network). The di-614+ firewall feature filters out unreco...
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The di-614+ 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 services that are created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the virtual servers list. There are already pre-defined vir...
Page 22: Advanced > Applications
22 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. Ftp server is on lan computer 192.168.0.30. Ftp uses port 21, tcp. Name: ftp server private ip: 192.168.0.30 protocol type: tcp privat...
Page 23: Note!
Difficulties working through nat (network address translation). Special applications makes some of these applications work with the di-614+. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the "trigger port" field, select...
Page 24: Mac Filters
24 the specific ip address. Ip: the ip address of the lan computer that will be denied access to the internet. Port: the single port or port range that will be denied access to the internet. Schedule: this is the schedule of time when the ip filter will be enabled. Mac filters use mac (media access ...
Page 25: Domain Blocking
Domain blocking domain blocking is used to allow or deny lan (local area network) computers from accessing specific domains on the internet. Domain blocking will deny all requests to a specific domain such as http and ftp. It can also allow computers to access specific sites and deny all other sites...
Page 26: Advanced > Firewall
26 advanced > firewall firewall rules is an advance feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the broadband router. It works in the same way as ip filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the di-614+. When virtual services are created and enabl...
Page 27: Advanced > Dmz
Advanced > dmz if you have a client pc that cannot run internet applications properly from behind the di-614+, then you can set the client up to unrestricted internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes. Enter the ip address of the i...
Page 28: Remote Management
28 remote management remote management allows the di-614+ to be configured from the internet by a web browser. A username and password is still required to access the web-management interface. In general, only a member of your network can browse the built-in web pages to perform “administrator” task...
Page 29: Firmware Upgrade
Local hard drive and locate the system file to be used. You may also reset the broadband router back to factory settings by clicking on restore. Firmware upgrade you can upgrade the firmware of the broadband router at this page. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of th...
Page 30: Restart Device
30 restart device if for any reason the broadband router is not responding correctly, you may want to restart the broadband router. Block wan ping when you “block wan ping”, will not respond to ping commands from the internet. Pinging public wan ip addresses is a common method used by hackers to tes...
Page 31: Wan
If your wan connection is set up for pppoe, a connect button and disconnect button will be displayed. Use disconnect to drop the pppoe connection and use connect to establish the pppoe connection. This page allows you to observe the di-614+’s working status: wan • ip address: wan/public ip address •...
Page 32: Log Settings
32 log settings not only does the broadband router display the logs of activities and events, it can be setup to send these logs to another location. Smtp server - the address of the smtp server that will be used to send the logs. Send to - the email address the logs will be sent to. Click on email ...
Page 33: Configuration Menu.
6. Troubleshooting this chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the di-614+ wireless access point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems. (note: it is ...
Page 34: Troubleshooting
34 troubleshooting 2. The wireless client cannot access the internet in the infrastructure mode. • make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct router. To check this connection: right-click on the local area connection icon in the taskbar> select view available wireless ne...
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using. • go to start • right-click on my com...
Page 36: Troubleshooting
36 troubleshooting • double-clickon network adapters • right-click on d-link airplus dwl-650+ wireless cardbus adapter • select properties to check that the drivers are installed properly • lookunder device status to check that the device is working properly. • click ok d-link airplus dwl-650 wirele...
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 4. Resetting the di-614+ to factory default settings after you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to reset the di-614+ to the factory default settings. Remember that d-link airplus products network together, out of the box, at the factory defaul...
Page 38: Using Microsoft Windows Xp.
38 7. Networking basics 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 and http://www.Microsoft.Com/windows2000 for information about...
Page 39: Networking Basics
Networking basics please follow all the instructions in this window: 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 second option as shown. Click next.
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40 networking basics enter a computer description and a computer name (optional.) click next enter a workgroup name. All computers on your network should havethe same workgroup name. Click next.
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Networking basics please wait while the network setup wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click next. Please wait while the network setup wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes..
Page 42: Networking Basics
42 networking basics in the window below, select the best option. 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 floppy disk drive, in this case drive a. Format the disk if you wish, ...
Page 43: Networking Basics
Networking basics please wait while the network setup wizard copies the files. Please read 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 your netwo...
Page 44: Networking Basics
44 networking basics please read the information on this screen, then click finish to complete the network setup wizard. The new settings 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 ne...
Page 45: Networking Basics
Networking basics naming your computer to name your computer, please follow these directions: in windows 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...
Page 46: Networking Basics
46 networking basics naming your computer checking the ip address in windows xp/2000 go to start > all programs > accessories > command prompt • in this window, enter the computer name. • select workgroup and enter the name of the workgroup. • all computers on your network must have the same workgro...
Page 47: Networking Basics
Networking basics checking the ip address in windows xp/2000 type command click ok checking the ip address in windows xp/2000 type ipconfig /all at the prompt. Click enter.All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below. D-link airplus dwl-650+ wireless cardbus adapter.
Page 48: Networking Basics
48 networking basics checking the ip address in windows xp/2000 type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new ip address. Click enter. The new ip address is shown below. (windows 98/me users: go to start > run. Type command. Type winipcfg at the prompt. Click release and renew to obtain a new ip a...
Page 49: Networking Basics
Networking basics assigning a static ip address • double-click on network connections • right-click on local area connections. • double-click properties.
Page 50: Networking Basics
50 networking basics assigning a static ip address • click ok you have completed the assignment of a static ip address. (you do not need to assign a static ip address if you have a dhcp-capable gateway/router.) • highlight internet protocol (tcp/ip) • click properties • select use the following ip a...
Page 51: Networking Basics
Networking basics connecting to a wireless network in windows xp to be able to connect to a wireless network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for dwl-650+. Go to start >right-clickon my network places > select properties > double-click on the wireless network connection associat...
Page 52: Networking Basics
52 networking basics connecting to a wireless network connecting to a wireless network with a wireless router or an access point using a static ip address in windows xp. Select use the following ip address - if the wireless router or access point does not have a dhcp server enabled. Input a static i...
Page 53: Networking Basics
Networking basics connecting to a wireless network connecting to a wireless network with a wireless router or an access point using a dhcp server in windows 2000. Select obtain an ip address automatically. Select obtain dns server address automatically. Click ok connecting to a wireless network with...
Page 54: Networking Basics
54 networking basics connecting to a wireless network connecting to a wireless network in windows me and 98 go to start > settings > control panel > double-click on the network associated with the dwl-650+ > click properties > select internet protocol (tcp/ip) > click properties connecting to a wire...
Page 55: Networking Basics
Networking basics connecting to a wireless network connecting to a wireless network with a wireless router or access point using a static ip address in windows me or windows 98 . Select specify an ip address. Input a static ip address within the same ip address range as the wireless router or access...
Page 56: Networking Basics
56 networking basics checking the wireless connection by pinging for windows me and 98: go to start > run > type command. A window similar to fig. 9.26 will appear. Type ping xxx.Xxx.Xxx.Xxx, where xxx is the ip address of the wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection will show fou...
Page 57: Networking Basics
Networking basics adding a local printer (aprinter connected directly to a computer) 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 the printer to o...
Page 58: Networking Basics
58 networking basics adding a local printer • click next • select local printer attached to this computer • (deselect automatically detect and install my plug and play printer if it has been selected.) • click next • select use the following port: • from the pull-down menu select the correct port fo...
Page 59: Networking Basics
Networking basics 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.) • at this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optional...
Page 60: Networking Basics
60 networking basics adding a local printer click finish click ok this screen gives you information about your printer. When the test page has printed,.
Page 61: Networking Basics
Networking basics adding 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 computers on your network. Please follow these directions to use the add printer wizard to share a printe...
Page 62: Networking Basics
62 networking basics sharing a network printer • clickon add a printer • click next • select network printer • click next.
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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 64: Networking Basics
64 networking basics sharing a network printer to check for proper installation: • go to start> printers and faxes the printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer on your network: • remember the printer name • run th...
Page 65: Networking Basics
Networking basics sharing an lpr printer to share an lpr printer (using a print server,) you will need a print 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 ...
Page 66: Networking Basics
66 networking basics sharing an 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 the port name, as shown. • click next.
Page 67: Networking Basics
Networking basics sharing an 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 will need a queue name.) • click ok.
Page 68: Networking Basics
68 networking basics sharing an lpr printer • this screen will show you information about your printer. • click finish • select the printer you are adding from the list of printers. • insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer. • click have disk if the printer driver is already insta...
Page 69: Networking Basics
Networking basics sharing an lpr printer • you can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the add printer wizard on the other computers on your network. • click next • select yes, to print a test page. ...
Page 70: Networking Basics
70 networking basics other tasks for help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see using the shared documents folder and sharing files and folders in the help and support center in microsoft windows xp. 8. Technical specifications standards • ieee 802.11b • ieee 802.3 • ieee 802.3u •...
Page 71: Wireless Operating Range
Wireless operating range indoors: up to 328 feet (100 meters) outdoors: up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) wireless modulation technology pbcc - packet binary convolutional coding direct sequence spread spectrum (dsss) 11-chip barker sequence modulation techniques • barker (1mbps/0db) • barker (2mbps/3db...
Page 72: Power Input
72 power input ext. Power supply dc 5v, 2.0a safety & emissions • fcc • ul dimensions • l = 9.25 inches (233mm) • w = 6.5 inches (165mm) • h = 1.375 inches (35mm) weight ~2.0 lbs (907g) 9. Contacting technical support you can find the most recent software and user documentation on the d-link website...
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10. Warranty and registration d-link systems, inc. (“d-link”) provides this 3-year warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from: • d-link or its authorized reseller or distributor. • products purchased and delivered within the fifty united states, t...
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74 what is not covered: this limited warranty provided by d-link does not cover: products that have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the d...