D-Link DI-824VUP+ 2.4GHz Wireless VPN Router and Print... User manual

High-Speed Enhanced 2.4 GHz
Manual
Wireless VPN Router
Building Networks for People
1/19/2004
DI-824VUP+
D-Link AirPlus G+

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Contents
PackageContents.................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Wireless Basics ....................................................................................6
GettingStarted......................................................................................9
UsingtheConfigurationMenu..............................................................11
NetworkingBasics ..............................................................................72
Reset to FactoryDefaultSettings.......................................................101
TechnicalSpecifications....................................................................102
FrequentlyAskedQuestions..............................................................103
ContactingTechnicalSupport ............................................................152
Warranty andRegistration..................................................................153
InstallingthePrintServerSoftware ......................................................68
ConfiguringonWindows98se/Me Platforms .......................................70

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Contents of Package:
D-Link AirPlus G+ DI-824VUP+ High-Speed Enhanced
2.4GHz Wireless VPN Router
PowerAdapter - 5VDC / 2.5A
Manual on CD
QuickInstallationGuide
Package Contents
Note:Usingapowersupplywithadifferentvoltageratingthantheoneincludedwiththe
DI-824VUP+willcause damage andvoidthewarrantyforthisproduct.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements For Configuration:
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Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based
operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter
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Internet Explorer version 6.0 orNetscapeNavigator
version 6.0 and above, with JavaScript enabled
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Ethernet-Based Cable orDSL Modem
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Introduction
TheD-Link AirPlus G+DI-824VUP+WirelessBroadbandRouterisanenhanced
802.11b high-performance, wireless router with a printer port. It is an ideal way
to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless
network.
Unlikemost 802.11grouters, theDI-824VUP+iscapableof datatransferspeeds
up to 54 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-
LinkAirPlus XtremeG productssuchastheDWL-G650andDWL-G520Wireless
Adapters.
After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in
your package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, as
well as share a printer wirelessly on your network.
TheDI-824VUP+ iscompatiblewith most popularoperatingsystems,including
Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a large network.
This Manual is designed to help you connect the Router and D-Link AirPlus
2.4GHzWirelessAdapters into a network in Infrastructure mode. Please take a
look at the Getting Started section in this manual to see an example of an
Infrastructure networkusingthe DI-824VUP+.

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Connections
DHCPserversupportenables all networked computers to automatically
receiveIPaddresses
Wireless connection of up to 54Mbps
Web-basedinterfaceforManagement
Access Control to manage users on the network
Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate
switching
Strongernetworksecuritywith256-bitencryption
Printerportenablesconnectiontoanetworkprinter
Connectsmultiple computers to an Ethernet Broadband (CableorDSL)
modemtosharetheInternetconnection
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SupportsVPNpass-through,providingadded security
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Advanced Firewall features for addednetwork security
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Features & Benefits
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Note: Please refer to the Resetting theDI-824VUP+ to the Factory
Defualt Settings section in this manual for instructions on how to use
the Reset button.
WANandLANports auto detectcabletypes(straight-through or cross-over)
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UPnPsupported
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LAN ports provide
connections to Ethernet-
enabled devices.
Pressing the
Reset Button
restores the
router to its
original factory
default settings.
All ports (both LAN and WAN)
auto-sense cable types to
accomodate straight-through or
cross-over cable.
Receptor
for the
Power
Adapter.
WAN port is the connection
for the Ethernet cable to the
Cable orDSLmodem.
COM port is the connection
to another COM port or back-
up dial-up modem.
The LPT port or USB port is
used to connect to your local
printer.

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LEDS
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DI-824VUP+ has the following
LEDs as described below:
LED LED Activity
Power A steady light indicates
a connection to a power source
WAN A solid light indicates connection on the
WANport.ThisLEDblinksduringdata
transmission
WLAN A blinking light indicates that the wireless
segment is ready. This LEDblinks during
wirelessdatatransmission.
D-LinkAirPlus wirelessproducts arebasedonindustrystandards toprovideeasy-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 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.
Awireless local areanetwork(WLAN) is a cellular computernetwork that transmitsand
receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly
in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops,
and universities.Innovative ways to utilizeWLANtechnologyare helping people to work
and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and
otherfixed infrastructure have proven to bebeneficial for manyusers.
Wireless Basics
Flashes once per second to indicate the
unitisworkingproperly
LOCAL
NETWORK
(Ports1-4)
Asolid light indicates a connection to an
Ethernet-enabledcomputer on ports 1-4.This
LEDblinksduring data transmission.
Status
USB
COM
A steady light indicates a connection to a USB
device
A steady light indicates a connection to COM
portorback-up dial-upmodem
LPT A steady light indicates a connection to a
parallelprinter port

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Wireless Basics
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network.
Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same
protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to
linktoaconventionalEthernetLANinordertouseservers,printers,oran Internet
connectionsuppliedthrough the wiredLAN.AWirelessRouter is adeviceused
to provide this link.
People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes:
Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any
locationwithinthe operating range of theWLAN. Managementdecisions based
on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency.
Low Implementation Costs - WLANs (Wireless LocalAreaNetworks) are
easy tosetup, manage, change,and relocate.Networks thatfrequentlychange,
both physically and logically, can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation.
WLANscan operate inlocations whereinstallation ofwiring may beimpractical.
Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can
befast,easy,and caneliminatethe needto pullcablethroughwalls andceilings.
Network Expansion - Wireless technology allows the network to go where
wires cannot.
Scalability - Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) can be configured in a
variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications or existing
infrastructure. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer
networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure networks
to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of
wireless devices deployed.

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Wireless Basics
The DI-824VUP+ is compatible with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G 802.11g
products, which include:
♦Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop
computers (DWL-G650)
♦Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers
(DWL-G520)
Installation Considerations
The D-Link AirPlus G+ DI-824VUP+ lets you access your network, using a
wireless connection, from virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, however, that the
number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the
wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary
dependingonthetypesof materials and background RF(radiofrequency) noise
in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow
these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between theDI-824VUP+ and
your receiving device (e.g., the DWL-G650) to a minimum-each wall or
ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus wireless product’s range from 3-90
feet (1-30 meters.) Position your receiving devices so that the number of
walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between routers and computers. A wall that 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!
Try to make sure that devices are positioned so that the signal will travel
straight through a wall or ceiling 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 position wireless
devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes
through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical
devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
Based on the IEEE 802.11g standard, the DI-824VUP+ is interoperable with
existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of
up to 54Mbps (with the D-Link AirPlus family of wireless devices,) as well as
standard 802.11b technology ( the D-Link Air family of wireless devices), with
speeds of up to 11Mbps.
Standards-Based Technology

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With a single IPAddress 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 Air networking products.
Getting Started
An Infrastructure wireless network contains an Access Point. The
Infrastructure Network example, shown here, contains the following D-Link
network devices:
A wireless Broadband Router -
D-Link AirPlus G+ DI-824VUP+
A laptop computer with a wireless adapter -
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650
A desktop computer with a wireless adapter -
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520
A Cable modem -
D-Link DCM-201
If you need to assign IPAddresses to the computers on the network, please
remember that the IP Address for each computer must be in the same
IP Address range as all the computers in the network, and the Subnet
Mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network.
For example: If the first computer is assigned an IPAddress of 192.168.0.2
with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be
assignedanIPAddressof192.168.0.3witha SubnetMaskof255.255.255.0,
etc.
IMPORTANT: If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP
Address, one or more of the devices may not function properly on
the network.
IP ADDRESS
With its default settings, the DI-824VUP+ will connect with
other D-Link Air or AirPlus products, right out of the box.
Note: If you are using a DHCP-capable router in your network setup, such
as the DI-824VUP+, you will not need to assign a static IP Address.

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Please remember that D-LinkAirPlus wireless devices are pre-configured to connect
together, right out of the box, with their default settings.
Getting Started
Please refer to the following
sections of this manual for
additionalinformation about
setting up a network:
Networking Basics -learn
how to check and assign
your IPAddress; share
printersand files.
Using the Configuration
Menu - learn the settings for
theDI-824VUP+,usingthe
web-basedinterface.
Troubleshooting - learn
how to check for common
installation issues and other
tipsfortroubleshooting.
For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the
following:
You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable orDSLsubscription line into
yourhomeor office).
Consult with your CableorDSLprovider forproper installationof the modem.
Connect the CableorDSLmodemto the DI-824VUP+ wirelessbroadband router
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DI-824VUP+.)
If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, you can install the
D-LinkAirPlusXtremeGDWL-G520 wirelessPCI adapterintoan availablePCI
slot. (See the Quick InstallationGuide included with theDWL-G520.)
If you are connecting a laptop computer to your network, install the drivers for
the wireless cardbus adapter (e.g.,D-Link AirPlus XtremeGDWL-G650) into a
laptop computer.(See the Quick InstallationGuideincludedwiththeDWL-G650.)
(See the Quick InstallationGuide included with theDWL-650+.)
Connectyour printer to the printer porton theDI-824VUP+. Pleasereferto
thequickinstallationguidefor loading the print server software.
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