D-Link DI-774 - Air Xpert Wireless Router User manual

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DI-774
Tri-Mode Dualband
Wireless Router
5V 3A DC Power Adapter
©2003 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and
specifications subject to change without notice. DI-774. 03282003
Before You Begin
1. If you purchased this router to share your high-speed Internet connection with other
computers, you must have either an Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem with an
established Internet account from an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
2. It’s best to use the same computer that is connected to your modem for configuring
the DI-774 Tri-Mode Dualband Wireless Router. The DI-774 acts as a DHCP server
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-774 Tri-Mode Dualband Wireless Router
CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
Ethernet (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.
This product can be set up using
any current web browser, i.e.,
Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape
Navigator 6.2.3.

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Connecting The DI-774 Wireless Router To
Your Network
C. LAN PORTS These
are the connections
for Ethernet cables to
Ethernet enabled
computers.
Reset Button
Pressing this button restores the Router to
its original factory default settings.
A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the DI-774
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-774 should be
powered on and the Cable / DSL modem should be turned off.
2. Cable / DSL modem (Power Off) – DI-774 (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-774 (Power On)
Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable to the WAN PORT on the back panel of
the DI-774. 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 LAN port 1 on the back panel of the DI-774 and an
available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you will use to
configure the DI-774. The LED light for LAN Port 1 will illuminate to indicate proper
connection. (Note: The Ports on the DI-774 are Auto-MDI/MDIX. Meaning you can
use a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable to the WAN and LAN Ports.)
D. Computers equipped with D-Link 802.11a/b/g wireless adapters will be able to
connect to connect out of the box with the DI-774 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
802.11a/b/g
adapters.
A. Receptor for
Power Adapter.

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Restart Your Computer
Connecting Additional Computers To
The DI-774
Using additional Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) cables, connect your Ethernet-equipped
computers to the remaining Ethernet LAN ports on the back panel of the DI-774.
M1 LED – a solid
light indicates
that the DI-774 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
data transmission.
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.
The Ports on the DI-774 are Auto-MDI/MDIX. Meaning you can use a
straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable to the WAN and LAN Ports.
11a and 11g LEDs – a
solid light indicates that
the wireless segment is
ready. This LED blinks
during wireless data
transmission.

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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
The logon pop-up screen will appear.
Open your Web browser and
type “http://192.168.0.1” into the
URL address box. Then press the
Enter or Return key.
Type “admin” for the username and
leave the password field blank.
Click OK

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The Setup Wizard (continued)
Once you have logged in, the
Home screen will appear.
You will see the following
screens
Set up your new password.
You have the option to
establish a password.
Click Run Wizard
Click Next
Click Next

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The Setup Wizard (continued)
Select your Internet
Connection. You will be
prompted to select the type
of Internet connection for
your router.
Click Next
Choose your time zone
from the drop down list.
Click Next
If you are unsure of which setting to
select, please contact your Internet
Service Provider.

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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:
Enter the IP address information
originally provided to you by
your ISP. You will need to
complete all the required fields.
Click Next
If you selected Dynamic IP
Address, this screen will appear:
(Used mainly 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.
Click Next
This setup should be done on
the computer that is registered
on the ISP’s network.
Please continue to the last part of step 4, 802.11g Wireless Setup.
Please continue to the last part of step 4, 802.11g Wireless Setup.

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The Setup Wizard (continued)
If your ISP uses PPPoE
(Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet), and this option is
selected, then this screen will
appear: (Used mainly for DSL
Internet service.)
The default wireless settings
for your 802.11g wireless
network are:
SSID = default
Channel = 1
You can change these settings
to match an existing wireless
network.
Please be sure to remove any
existing PPPoE client software
installed on your computers.
Enter in the username and
password provided to you by
your ISP.
Click Next
Click Next
802.11g Wireless Setup

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If you wish to use encryption
for your 802.11g network, the
DI-774 is capable of three
levels of wireless encryption -
64-bit, 128-bi, and 152-bit. By
default the encryption is
disabled. You can change
the encryption settings for
more secure wireless commu-
nication.
The Setup Wizard (continued)
Click Next
The default wireless settings
for your 802.11a wireless
network are:
SSID = default
Channel = 52
You can change these settings
to match an existing wireless
network.
802.11a Wireless Setup
Click Next

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Your Setup is Complete!
Click Restart
Click Next
The Setup Wizard (continued)
If you wish to use encryption
for your 802.11a network, the
DI-774 is capable of three
levels of wireless encryption -
64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit. By
default the encryption is
disabled. You can change
the encryption settings for
more secure wireless commu-
nication.

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Test Internet Connection.
You will be returned to the Home tab.
For additional settings or
information, refer to the
Advanced, Tools, or Status
tabs on the web-management
interface; or to the Manual
located on the CD.
Then relaunch your Web
browser (i.e., Internet Ex-
plorer or Netscape Navigator),
to link to your favorite Web
site to test your Internet
connection.
Click to Exit
Click Close

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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 for the
DI-774 Broadband Router.
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+).
APPENDIX (continued)
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically
Restart your
computer
Click OK

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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 Router’s
IP address and the Ethernet
adapter address 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

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Notes

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Notes

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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]