D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ User manual

Manual
Building Networks for People
D-LinkAirPlusDI-614+
Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless
Broadband Router

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Contents
PackageContents ................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Wireless Basics....................................................................................6
GettingStarted......................................................................................9
Troubleshooting...................................................................................50
NetworkingBasics ..............................................................................55
TechnicalSpecifications ......................................................................68
ContactingTechnicalSupport ..............................................................70
Warranty..............................................................................................71
Registration ........................................................................................74
UsingtheConfigurationMenu..............................................................10

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Contents of Package:
System Requirements For Configuration:
Computer with a Windows, Macintosh, or Linux based
operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter
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Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, version 6.0 or above,
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Package Contents
Note:Usinga power supplywithadifferentvoltagerating than theoneincludedwiththe
DI-614+willcause damage and voidthewarrantyforthisproduct.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless
Broadband Router
PowerAdapter – 5V DC, 2.5A
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QuickInstallationGuide

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Introduction
TheD-Link AirPlus DI-614+WirelessBroadbandRouter is anenhanced 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 speeds up to 22
Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus
products such as the DWL-520+ Wireless PCIAdapter.
After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in your
package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files
andprinters, and enjoy the freedomthat wireless networking delivers.
The DI-614+ is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh,
Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a large network. This Manual is
designed to help you connect the Router and the D-Link AirPlus 2.4GHz Wireless
Adapters 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 network using
theDI-614+.
This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its application
as it relates to networking. Please take a moment to read through this manual and
getacquainted with wireless technology.

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Connections
LAN ports provide
connections to Ethernet-
enabled devices.
Pressing the Reset
Button restores the
router to its original
factory default
settings.
Receptor
for the
Power
Adapter
WAN port is the
connection for the
Ethernet cable to the
Cable or DSL modem
LEDs
Power LED: A solid
light indicates a
proper connection to
the power supply.
M1 LED: A solid light
indicates that the DI-614+
is ready.
M2 LED: A solid light
indicates that the unit is
defective.
WAN LED:A solid light
indicates connection on
the WAN port. This LED
blinks during
transmission.
WLAN LED: A solid light
indicates that the wireless
segment is ready. This LED
blinks during wireless
transmission.
Local Networ LED: A solid
light indicates a connection
to an Ethernet-enabled
computer on ports 1-4. This
LED blinks during data
transmission.
Auto-Sensing Ports:All ports (both LAN
and WAN) auto-sense cable types to
accomodate stright-through or cross-over
cable.

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D-Link AirPlus wireless 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
AirPluswireless family ofproducts will allowyou to access thedata you want,when and
whereyouwantit.Youwillbeabletoenjoythefreedom that wirelessnetworkingdelivers.
Awireless local area network (WLAN)is a cellular computer networkthat transmits and
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
anduniversities.Innovativeways to utilize WLAN technologyarehelping people to work
and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and
otherfixed infrastructure haveproven to bebeneficial for many users.
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
Ethernetadaptercards.
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a
conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection
supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access Point (AP) is a device used to
providethis link.
Peopleuse wireless LAN technology for many different purposes:
Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location
within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time
informationcan significantly improveworker efficiency.
Low Implementation Costs – WLANs (Wireless LocalAreaNetworks) areeasy to set
up,manage,changeandrelocate.Networks that frequently change, both physicallyand
logically, can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in
locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.
Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and
easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.
Network Expansion - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires
cannot go.
Reduced Cost-of-Ownership -Whiletheinitial investmentrequired forwireless LAN
hardwaremight be higher than thecost of wired LAN hardware,overall installation
expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are
greatestin dynamic environmentsrequiring frequent moves,adds, and changes.
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small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow
roamingoverabroadarea.
D-Link AirPlus Wireless Family of LAN products include:
Enhanced2.4GHz Wireless CardbusAdapters usedwith laptop
computers(DWL-650+)
Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers
(DWL-520+)
Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Router andAccess Point (DI-614+, DWL-
900AP+)
The DI-614+ is also compatible with the D-LinkAir 802.11b family of products, which
include:
2.4GHz Wireless CardbusAdapters used with laptop computers
(DWL-650)
2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers (DWL-520)
WirelessRouter/Access Point/Print Servers(DI-713P)
WirelessAccess Points (DWL-1000AP, DWL-900AP)
Standards - Based Technology
The IEEE standard-based technology assures that the D-Link AirPlus Products are
interoperablewith existing compatible2.4GHz wireless technology.This means you
will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over
your network without noticeable delays. The technology works by using multiple
frequencies in the 2.4GHz range at speeds up to 22 Mbps. D-Link AirPlus products
will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest
speedand 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, the D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ lets you access your network with your
laptopcomputer from virtuallyanywhere. Keep in mind, however, that the number,
thickness and location of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals
must pass thru may limit range.Typical ranges vary depending on the types of
materialsand backgroundRF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The
key to maximizing range is to follow these basic guidelines:
Wireless Basics
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Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the wirelessAccess Point and
your receiving device (e.g., the DWL-650+) 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 Access Points, Residential Gateways, and computers
so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
Be aware of the direct line between Access Points, Residential Gateways
(routers) and computers.Awall 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
over42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to make sure that theAccessPointsand
adapters are positioned so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or
ceilingfor better reception.
BuildingMaterialsmake a difference-Asolidmetaldooror aluminum studs may
have a negative effect on range. Try to positionAccess Points, and computers
withwirelessadapterssothatthesignalpassesthroughdrywalloropendoorways
andnot othermaterials.
Makesurethatthedevice’s antenna is positioned forbestreceptionby using the
software signal strength tools included with your product.
Keepyour productaway (atleast 3-6feet or1-2 meters) from electrical devices
or appliances that may generate extreme RF noise.
Wireless Basics
Forthe average home, signal range should not be an issue. Ifyou experiencelow or no
signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the
Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters.
AdditionalAccess Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where
the signal does not appear as strong as desired.
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TheInfrastructure Network exampleshownonthe followingpagecontainsthefollowing
D-Linknetworkdevices:
Awireless Broadband Router- D-Link AirPlus DI-614+
Alaptop computer with a WirelessAdapter - D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+
Adesktop computer with a WirelessAdapter - D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+
ACableModem - D-Link DCM-201

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For a typical network setup at home (as shown above), please do the
following:
Getting Started
With its default settings, the DI-614+, when activated, will connect with
other D-Link Air or AirPlus products, right out of the box.
You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSLsubscription line into
yourhomeoroffice).
ConsultwithyourCable or DSL providerforproper installation of themodem.
ConnecttheCableor DSL modem totheDI-614+wireless broadband router
(see the Quick Installation Guide included with the DI-614+).
If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, you can install the
D-LinkDFE-530TX+ ethernet adapter intoan available PCI slot. (See the
QuickInstallationGuideincludedwiththeDWL-530TX+.)
Ifyou are connecting a laptop computer toyour network, install the drivers for
theEthernetCardbus adapter (e.g.,D-LinkDWL-650+) into alaptop
computer.(Seethe Quick InstallationGuideincludedwith the DWL-650+.)
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Please refer to the following
sections of this manual for
additional information about
setting up a network:
Networking Basics - learn
howtocheckandassignyour
IPAddress;shareprintersand
files.
Using the Configuration
Menu - learn the settings for
the DI-614+, using the web-
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Using the Configuration Menu
Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-614+, you can access the
ConfigurationMenu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IPAddress of the
DI-614+.The DI-614+ default IPAddress is shownbelow:
Openthewebbrowser
Type in the IPAddress of
theDI-614+
Home > Wizard
The Home>Wizard screen will
appear. Please refer to the
Quick Installation Guide for
moreinformationregardingthe
Setup Wizard.
http://192.168.0.1
Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI-614+, make sure to
enter the correct IP Address.
The factory default User name is admin and the default
Password is blank (empty). It is recommended that you
changetheadminpasswordforsecuritypurposes. Please
refer to Tools>Admin to change the admin password.
Clicking Apply will save changes made to the page.
Apply
Clicking Cancel will clear changes made to the page.
ClickingHelp will bring up helpfulinformationregarding the page.
Help
Clicking Restart will restartthe router. (Necessaryfor somechanges.)
Cancel

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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > Wireless
Enabled or
Disabled By default, Wireless is Enabled. If you do not want to use the
Wireless feature on the DI-614+, you can disable it by selecting
Disabled.
Channel
SSID
Wireless Settings are settings for the (Access Point) Portion of the Wireless Router.
It allows you to change the wireless settings to fit an existing wireless network or to
customize your wireless network.
ServiceSetIdentifier(SSID)isthenamedesignatedforaspecific
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.
Indicates the channel setting for the DI-614+. By default the
channelissetto6.The Channel can bechangedtofitthechannel
setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the
wirelessnetwork.
Auto Scan Clickthe check box to enableAutoScan. Enabling this will allow
the device to detect the best wireless channel to use.

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WEP
Key Type
KEYS
Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) is a wireless security protocol
forWirelessLocalAreaNetworks(WLAN).WEPprovidessecurity
by encrypting the data that is sent over the WLAN. The DI-614+
supports 3 levels of WEP Encryption: 64Bit encryption, 128Bit
encryption, and 256Bit encryption. WEP is disabled by default.
TheWEPsettingcanbechangedtofitanexistingwirelessnetwork
or to customize your wireless network.
Keys1-4 allow you to easily change wireless encryption settings
to maintain a secure network. Simply select the specific key to
be used for encrypting wireless data on the network.
The Key Types that are supported by the DI-614+ are HEX
(Hexadecimal)andASCII(AmericanStandardCodeforInformation
Interchange.) The Key Type can be changed to fit an existing
wireless network or to customize your wireless network.
Using the Configuration Menu
Home > Wireless (Continued)
Open System
Shared Key Inthis mode, inorder to accessthe DI-614+ onthe network, the
device must be listed in the MACAddress Control List.
The DI-614+ will be visible to all devices on the network. This is
thedefault setting.

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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > Wireless > WPA
Wi-Fi ProtectedAccess authorizes and authenticates users onto the wireless network.
WPA uses stronger security than WEP and is based on a key that changes automati-
callyata regular interval.This mode requires aRADIUS server inthenetwork.
Radius Server 1 IP- Enter the IPAddress of the RADIUS server.
Port - Enter the port number that your RADIUS server uses for
Authentication.Thedefaultsetting of 1812 is theportsetting for
manyRADIUSservers.
Shared Secret - Enter the Shared Secret. The Shared Secret
mustbethesameastheSharedSecretonyourRADIUS server.
Radius Server 2 Optional. If you have a second RADIUS server, you will
inputthesameinformation as shown above.

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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK
Confirmed
Passphrase Enter the Passphrase again to confirm.
Wi-Fi ProtectedAccess - Pre-Shared Key mode means that the wireless client and the
router must have the same passphrase in order to establish the wireless connection. A
RADIUSserveris not required withPSK.
Passphrase Enter a passphrase for the router. The RADIUS server should
use the same passphrase (secret key) as the router.

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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > WAN
Choose WAN Type
WAN stands for Wide Area Network. In this case WAN represents the mode in which
you connect to the Internet. If you are uncertain, please ask your ISP which of the
followingrepresentsyour connection mode totheInternet:
Static IP
Address Your ISP assigns you a Static IPAddress.
Dynamic
IPAddress ObtainanIPaddressfromyourISPautomatically(mainlyforCable
users).
PPP over
Ethernet SomeISPsrequire the use ofPPPoE to connect totheir services
(mainlyforDSL users).
Others
For use in Europe only.
For specific ISP’s use only.
PPTP
L2TP
For use inAustralia only.
Big Pond
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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > WAN > Dynamic IPAddress
Most Cable modem users will select this option to obtain an IP Address automatically
fromtheirISP(InternetServiceProvider).
Host Name This is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The host
nameis the devicename of the Router.
MACAddress The default MACAddress is set to the WAN’s physical interface
MAC address on the Router.
Clone
MACAddress This feature willcopytheMACaddressofthe Ethernet card, and
replace the WAN MAC address of the Router with this Ethernet
card MAC address. It is not recommended that you change the
defaultMAC address unlessrequired by yourISP.
Inputtheprimary DNS address providedbyyour ISP
(Optional)InputtheSecondaryDNSaddressprovidedbyyourISP.
MTU Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1500; you may need to
change the MTU to conform to your ISP.
Primary DNS
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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > WAN > Static IP Address
Secondary DNS
Address (Optional)Inputthe Secondary DNSaddress provided by your
ISP.
Primary DNS
Address Inputtheprimary DNS address providedby your ISP.
ISP Gateway InputtheGateway address providedbyyour ISP.
Subnet Mask Inputthe Subnet Maskprovided by yourISP.
IPAddress Inputthe IPAddress provided by your ISP.
MTU Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1500; you may need to
change the MTU to conform to your ISP.
Choose Static IPAddress if all WAN IPinformation is provided to you by your ISP.You
willneedtoenterintheIPaddress,subnetmask,gatewayaddress,and DNSaddress(es)
provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the
appropriateIPform,whichare four IP octets separatedbyadot(x.x.x.x). The Router will
not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
MACAddress The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical inter-
faceMAC address on the Router.
Clone
MACAddress This featurewillcopytheMACaddressoftheEthernet card,and
replacethe WAN MACaddress of theRouter with thisEthernet
card MAC address. It is not recommended that you change the
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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > WAN > PPPoE
Most DSL users will select this option to obtain an IP address automatically from their
ISP through the use of PPPoE.
IPAddress (Optional) Enter in the IP Address if you are assigned a static
PPPoE address.
Service Name (Optional)CheckwithyourISPfor moreinformationiftheyrequire
theuseof service name.
Password
YourPPPoE username providedbyyour ISP.User Name
Your PPPoE password is provided by your ISP.
MACAddress The default MACAddress is set to the WAN’s physical interface
MAC address on the Router.
Clone
MACAddress This featurewillcopy the MACaddressof the Ethernetcard,and
replace the WAN MAC address of the Router with this Ethernet
card MAC address. It is not recommended that you change the
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MTU Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1492; you may need to
change the MTU to conform to your ISP.
Maximum
Idle Time Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is
maintainedduringinactivity. Todisable this feature,enable Auto-
reconnect.
(Optional)Inputthesecondary DNS address.
You will get the DNS IP automatically from your ISP but you
may enter a specific DNS address that you want to use instead.
Auto-reconnect If enabled, the Broadband Router will automatically connect to
your ISP after your system is restarted or if the connection is
dropped.
Primary DNS
Address
Using the Configuration Menu
Home > WAN > PPPoE (Continued)
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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > WAN > PPTP
PPTP Password Enterthe PPTP password.
PPTP Account Enter the PPTP account name.
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask.
Maximum
Idle Time Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is
maintained duringinactivity. To disable thisfeature, enable Auto-
reconnect.
IPAddress Enter the IPAddress.
Server IP EntertheServer IPAddress.
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a WAN connection used in Europe.
Auto-reconnect If enabled, the Broadband Router will automatically connect to
your ISP after your system is restarted or if the connection is
dropped.
MTU Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1400; you may need to
change the MTU to conform to your ISP.