D-Link DI-624M - Wireless 108G MIMO Router User manual

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Before You Begin
1.1.
1.1.
1. Ifyoupurchasedthisroutertoshareyourhigh-speedInternetconnectionwithother
computers,you must have either an Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem with an
establishedInternetaccountfromanInternet Service Provider(ISP).
2.2.
2.2.
2. It’s best to use the same computer that is connected to your modem for configuring
the DI-624MSuper G MIMO Wireless Router.The DI-624M acts asa DHCPserver
and will assign all the necessary IP address information on your network. See
Appendix at the end of this Quick Installation Guide or the Manual on the CD-
ROM for setting each network adapter to automatically obtain an IP address.
Check Your Package Contents
DI-624M Super G MIMO Wireless Router
CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight Through) Cable
Using a power supply with
a different voltage rating will
damage and void the warranty
of this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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Connecting The DI-624M Wireless Router
To Your Network
A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the
DI-624M 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 DI-624M
should be powered on and the Cable / DSL modem should be turned off.
2. Cable / DSL modem (Power Off) – DI-624M (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) – DI-624M (Power On)
Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable to the WAN PORT on the back panel
of the DI-624M. The WAN LED light will illuminate to indicate proper connection.
If the WAN LED is not illuminated, please go back to step B1 and repeat the
instructions.
C. Insert an Ethernet cable to LAN port 1 on the back panel of the DI-624M and an
available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to
configure the DI-624M. The LED light for LAN Port 1 will illuminate to indicate
proper connection. (Note: The LAN Ports on the DI-624M are Auto-MDI/MDIX.
Meaning you can use a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable to the LAN
Ports.)
D. Computers equipped with 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to connect to
the DI-624M. The DWL-G650M Super G MIMO Wireless Cardbus Adapter and
the DWL-G520 AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless PCI Adapter will be able to connect
out of the box with the router using their default wireless settings.
B. WAN PORT
This is for the connection
of an Ethernet cable to the
Cable or DSL modem
D. Antennas
Used to
wirelessly
connect to
802.11g or
802.11b
adapters.
C. LANPORTS
These are the
connections for Ethernet
cables to Ethernet
enabled computers.
A. Receptor for
Power Adapter.
Reset Button
Pressing this button restores the Router to its original
factory default settings.

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Restart Your Computer
Connecting Additional Computers
To The DI-624M
When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected
network should look similar to this:
UsingadditionalEthernet (CAT5UTP) cables,connect yourEthernet-equippedcomputers
to the remaining Ethernet LAN ports on the back panel of the DI-624M.
LOCAL NETWORK LEDs –a
solid light on the port indicates
a connection to an Ethernet
enabled computer on ports 1-4.
This LED blinks during data
transmission.
Power LED – a solid
light indicates a proper
connection to the power
supply.
WLAN LED – a solid light
indicates that the wireless
segment is ready. This LED
blinks during wireless data
transmission.
Status LED – a blinking light
indicates that the DI-624 is
functioning properly.
WAN LED – a solid light
indicates connection on the
WAN port. This LED blinks
during data transmission.

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Onceyouhave logged in, the
Home screenwillappear.
Click Run Wizard
Using The Setup Wizard
Thelogon pop-up screenwill appear.
Open your Web browser and
type “http://192.168.0.1” intothe
URLaddressbox.Thenpressthe
Enter orReturn key.
Type “admin” for the username and
leavethe password field blank.
ClickOK
TheDI-624MisaSuperGMIMOwirelessrouteridealforhomenetworking
and small business networking. The setup wizard will guide you to
configuretheDI-624M to connecttoyour ISP(InternetService Provider).
TheDI-624M’s easy setup will allow you to have Internet access within
minutes. Please follow the setup wizard step by step to configure the
DI-624M.

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The Setup Wizard (continued)
You will see the following screens
Set up your new password.
You have the option to establish
apassword.
Click Next
Click Next
Choose your time zone from
the drop down list.
Click Next

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If you selected Dynamic IP Ad-
dress,thisscreenwillappear:
(Usedmainly for Cable Internet
service.)
Click the“Clone MAC Address”
button to automatically copy the
MAC address of the network
adapter in your computer. You can
also manually type in the MAC
address.
The Setup Wizard (continued)
Select your Internet Connection.
You will be prompted to select the
typeofInternet connection for your
router.
If you are unsure of which setting
to select, please contact your
Internet Service Provider.
Click Next
Click Next
This setup should be done on
the computer that is registered
on the ISP’s network.
Please continue to Wireless Setup.
A this point, the setup wizard will try
toauto-detectyour Internet connec-
tion type. If you have a Dynamic or
PPPoE connection, you will be
broughtto the corresponding page.
Otherwise, you will see the following screen:

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The Setup Wizard (continued)
If your ISP requires a Static IP
Address,and this option is
selected, then this screen will
appear:
EntertheIP address information
originallyprovidedtoyouby your
ISP.You will need to complete all
therequired fields.
Click Next
Please continue to Wireless Setup.
If your ISP uses PPPoE (Point-to-
PointProtocol over Ethernet), and
this option is selected, then this
screen willappear: (Used mainly for
DSLInternetservice.)
Please be sure to remove any
existing PPPoE client software
installed on your computers.
Enter in the username and pass-
wordprovidedtoyouby your ISP.
Click Next
Please continue to Wireless Setup.

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If you wish to use encryption for
your802.11g network, theDI-624M
iscapable of two levels of wireless
encryption - 64-bit and 128-bit. By
default the encryption is dis-
abled. You can change the encryp-
tion settings for more secure
wirelesscommunication.
The Setup Wizard (continued)
Thedefaultwireless settings for
your802.11g wireless network are:
SSID = default
Channel = 6
You can change these settings to
match an existing wireless network.
Click Next
Wireless Setup
Click Next

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Your Setup is Complete!
ClickRestart
Click Close
Test Internet Connection
You will be returned to the Home tab.
Foradditionalsettings or information,
refer to the Advanced, Tools, or
Statustabs ontheweb-management
interface; or to the Manual located on
theCD.
Then relaunch yourWebbrowser
(i.e.,Internet Explorer or Netscape
Navigator), to link to your favorite Web
site to test your Internet connection.
Click toExit
TheDI-624MisaSuperGMIMOwirelessrouteridealforhomenetworking
and small business networking. The setup wizard will guide you to
configuretheDI-624M to connecttoyour ISP(InternetService Provider).
TheDI-624M’s easy setup will allow you to have Internet access within
minutes. Please follow the setup wizard step by step to configure the
DI-624M.

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To connect to the network, make sure the
networkadapterin your computer is configured
properly.Here’showtoconfigurethe network
adapter to obtain an IP address automatically
forthe DI-624MWireless Broadband Router.
APPENDIX (continued)
Restart your computer (ifnecessary)
ClickOK
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
ClickProperties
For Microsoft Windows XP: Go to Start >
right click on My Network Places >
select Properties > Right click on the
Network Connection associated with the
Ethernet adapter and select Properties
(i.e.,D-Link DFE-530TX+).

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For Apple Macintosh OS X:
TheIP address information,
the Subnet Mask, the Router’s
IP address and the Ethernet
adapteraddress will appear
Select Built-in Ethernet
in the Show pull down
menu
Click on
Network
Click on Apply Now
Select Using DHCP in
the Configure pull down
menu
Go to the Apple Menu Click on System
Preferences and Select Network

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You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Linkprovidesfreetechnical support for customers within the United States and
withinCanadaforthedurationof 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 7:30am to 12:00am EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:[email protected]