D-Link DFL-200 - Security Appliance User manual

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This product can be set up
using any current web browser,
i.e., Internet Explorer 6 or
Netscape Navigator 6. Network Security
Firewall
5V DC Power Adapter
Before You Begin
If you purchased this Network Security Firewall to connect to your high-speed
Internet connection in a secure manner, you must have either an Ethernet-based
Cable or DSL modem with an established Internet account from an Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
Check Your Package Contents
DFL-200 Network Security Firewall
CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight Through) Cable
Using a power
supply with a
different voltage
rating will damage
this product and void
its warranty.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DFL-200
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specifications subject to change without notice.
Console Cable (RS 232)

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Connecting The DFL-200 Network Secu-
rity Firewall To Your Network
A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the DFL-
200 and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power
strip. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation.
B. 1. Power off your Cable or DSL modem; some devices may not have a on/off
switch and will require you to unplug the power adapter. Now, the DFL-200
should be powered on and the Cable / DSL modem should be turned off.
2. Cable / DSL modem (Power Off) – DFL-200 (Power On)
Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack located on the Cable / DSL
modem. After the Ethernet cable is securely connected, power on the Cable /
DSL modem by turning on the unit or plugging in the power adapter.
3. Cable / DSL modem (Power On) – DFL-200 (Power On)
Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the back panel of
the DFL-200. The WAN LED light will illuminate to indicate proper connection. If
the WAN LED is not illuminated, please go back to step B and repeat its
instructions.
C. Insert an Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports on the back panel of the DFL-
200 and connect it to your internal network host. The LED light for the LAN port
on the DFL-200 will illuminate to indicate proper connection
D. Connect the computer that you will use to configure the DFL-200 to the
network hub or switch.
WAN port This is for the
connection of an
Ethernet cable to the
Cable or DSL modem.
COM Port Used to
connect to the CLI.
Receptor for
Power Adapter.
LAN ports These are
for connecting Ethernet
cables to internal
network hosts.
DMZ port This is for
the connection of an
Ethernet cable to the
DMZ network.
Reset system
settings to
factory defaults

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POWER LED – a solid light
indicates a proper connection
to the power supply.
NETWORK LEDs – a solid light on the
port indicates a connection to an
Ethernet enabled computer. These
LEDs blinks during data transmission.
Restart your computer
To obtain a new IP address from the DFL-200 you wll need to
restart your computer. Make sure that the network adapter in your
computer is configured properly first. Instructions on how to
configure the network adapter to obtain an IP address
automatically from the DFL-200 can be found in the appendix.
STATUS LED – will flash
consistently to indicate that the
DFL-200 is working properly.

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When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation
Guide, your connected network should look similar to this:
Using The Setup Wizard
Open your Web browser and
type “http://192.168.1.1” into the
URL address box. Then press the
Enter or Return key.
The DFL-200 provides Web based configuration. You can configure
your DFL-200 through your Netscape Communicator or Internet
Explorer browser in MS Windows, Macintosh or UNIX based
platforms.
Activate your browser. Then type the IP address of the DFL-200
into the Location (for Netscape) or Address (for IE) field and press
“Enter.” For example: http://192.168.1.1.
(The IP Address shown in the example above is the default setting.
If you have changed the IP Address of the DFL-200 to conform to a
network, then input that IP Address in the web browser, instead of
the default IP Address shown.)

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The Setup Wizard (continued)
Step 2 - Set timezone
Enter the password
that you want to use
for the admin account.
Click NEXT
Step 1 - Set admin password
Select the appropriate
timezone
Click NEXT
Enter the appropriate
dayligt saving time settings.
Here you can choose to either
configure your firewall over HTTP
or over Secure HTTP (HTTPS).
Welcome to the DFL-200 connec-
tion wizard!
Click NEXT to keep
using HTTP.
Click on Connect to the unit via
HTTPS instead to use Secure HTTP

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The Setup Wizard (continued)
If you are unsure of which setting to select, please
contact your Internet Service Provider
Step 3 - Configure WAN
interface
Select the appropriate configu-
ration for the WAN interface, if
you are unsure of which
setting to select, please
contact your Internet Service
Provider.
Click Next and continue to
step 4 further down.
Click Next

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Step 3 - PPPoE
The Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Next
Step 3 - Static IP
If you selected Static IP you
have to fill out the IP address
information provided to you by
your ISP. You will need to
complete all the required fields
except for Secondary DNS
Server. You should probably not
use the numbers displayed in
these fields, they are only used
as an example.
Click Next and continue to step
4 further down.
Click Next
If you selected PPPoE (Point-to-
Point Protocol over Ethernet)
you will have to fill out the user
name and password provided to
you by your ISP. The PPPoE
Service Name field should be left
blank unless your ISP informs
you otherwise.
Click Next and continue to step
4 further down.

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If you selected PPTP you will
need to specify both PPTP
tunnel parameters and Physi-
cal interface parameters.
PPTP tunnel parameters:
Enter the Username, Password
and the PPTP Server IP address
provided by your ISP.
Physical interface param-
eters:
DHCP
If your Internet Service Provider
is using DHCP you should select
the DHCP radio button.
Static IP
If your Internet Service Provider
is using Static IP you should
select the Static IP radio button
and enter IP Address, choose a
Subnet Mask and enter the
Gateway IP address.
The Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Next
Step 3 - PPTP

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The Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Next
Step 3 - Big Pond
If you selected Big Pond you will
have to fill out the user name and
password provided to you by
your ISP.
Click Next and continue to step
4 further down.

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If you want to use the built-in
DHCP Server in the DFL-200,
choose Enable DHCP Server in
this screen. You then need to
specify a range of IP addresses
to hand out to the DHCP clients.
This range is entered in the
format “Start IP – Stop IP” i.e.
192.168.1.100 – 192.168.1.200.
If you don’t want to use the built-
in DHCP Server or configure it
later, choose Disable DHCP
Server and click Next when
done.
The Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Next
Step 4 - Set up built-in DHCP
server
Click Next
Step 5 - Configure helper
servers
NTP Servers - If enabled,
specify which NTP Servers
that should be used to
syncronize the firewall time
against.
Syslog Servers – If enabled,
specify where the firewall
should log, you can specify
up to two Syslog receivers.
192.168.1.100-192.168.1.200

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The Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Restart
Setup Wizard Complete
Click Restart to complete your
configuration.

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To connect to the network, make sure the network adapter in your computer is
configured properly. Here’s how to configure the network adapter to obtain an IP
address automatically from the DFL-200 Network Security Firewall.
APPENDIX
Restart your
computer
Click OK
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically
For Microsoft Windows XP:
Go to Start > right click on
My Network Places >
select Properties > Double-click on
the Network Connection associated
with the Ethernet adapter
(i.e., D-Link DFE-530TX+).

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For Apple Macintosh OS X:
Go to the Apple Menu Click
on Network and Select
System Preferences
The IP address information,
the Subnet Mask, the DFL-200
IP address and the Ethernet
adapter address will appear
Click on
Network
Click on Apply Now
Select Using DHCP in
the Configure pull down
menu
Select Built-in Ethernet
in the show pull down
menu

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Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and
within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our
website, or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email:[email protected]
Tech Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:[email protected]
Tech Support for customers within
the United Kingdom & Ireland:
D-Link UK & Ireland Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone] (United kingdom)
[phone] (Ireland)
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://www.dlink.co.uk