D-Link DI-784 User manual

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DI-784
11a/11g Dualband
108Mbps Wireless Router
5V DC Power Adapter
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specifications subject to change without notice. DI-784. 11142003
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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).
2.2.
2.2.
2. It’s best to use the same computer that is connected to your modem for configuring
the DI-784 Dualband Wireless Router. The DI-784 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.
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CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
Ethernet (Straight-Through) Cable
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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Using a power supply
with a different voltage
rating will damage this
product and void the warranty

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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.
B. WAN PORT This is for
the connection of an
Ethernet cable to the Cable
or DSL modem.
A. Receptor for
Power Adapter.
A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the
DI-784 and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power
strip. The Power LED lights up indicating proper operation.
B. 1. Power off your Cable or DSL modem; devices that do not have a on/off switch
and will require you to unplug the power adapter. Now, the DI-784 should be
powered on and the Cable / DSL modem should be turned off.
Cable / DSL modem (Power Off) – DI-784 (Power On)
2.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.
Cable / DSL modem (Power On) – DI-784 (Power On)
3. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable to the WAN PORT on the back panel
of the DI-784. 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 steps.
C. Insert an Ethernet cable to LAN Port 1 on the back panel of the DI-784 and an
available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you are using to
configure the DI-784. The LED light for LAN Port 1 illuminates to indicate proper
connection. (Note: The LAN Ports on the DI-784 are Auto-MDI/MDI-X. Meaning
you can use a straight-through or crossover-Ethernet cable in the LAN Ports.)
D. Computers equipped with D-Link 802.11a/b/g wireless adapters will be able to
connect out of the box with the DI-784 using their default wireless settings.
D. Antenna
Used to
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connect to
802.11a/b/g
adapters.

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Using additional Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) cables, connect your Ethernet-equipped
computers to the remaining Ethernet LAN ports on the back panel of the DI-784.
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.
11g and 11a LEDs – a
solid light indicates that
the wireless segment is
ready. This LED blinks
during wireless data
transmission.
When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected
network should look similar to this:
Status – a blinking light
indicates that the DI-784 is
functioning properly.
Power LED – a solid light
indicates a proper connection
to the power supply.

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Once you have logged in, the
Home screen will appear.
Using The Setup WizardUsing The Setup Wizard
Using The Setup WizardUsing The Setup Wizard
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
Click Run Wizard

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

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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
The Setup Wizard (continued)The Setup Wizard (continued)
The Setup Wizard (continued)The Setup Wizard (continued)
The Setup Wizard (continued)
Select your Internet Connection.
You will be prompted to select the
type of Internet connection for your
router.
Click Next
If you are unsure of which
setting to select, please contact
your Internet Service Provider.
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)The Setup Wizard (continued)
The Setup Wizard (continued)The Setup Wizard (continued)
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.)
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
The default wireless settings for your
802.11g wireless network are:
SSID = default
Channel = 6
You can change these settings to
match an existing wireless network.
Click Next
802.11g Wireless Setup802.11g Wireless Setup
802.11g Wireless Setup802.11g Wireless Setup
802.11g Wireless Setup
If you wish to use encryption for your
802.11g network, the DI-784 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 communication.
Click Next

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The Setup Wizard (continued)The Setup Wizard (continued)
The Setup Wizard (continued)The Setup Wizard (continued)
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 Setup802.11a Wireless Setup
802.11a Wireless Setup802.11a Wireless Setup
802.11a Wireless Setup
Click Next
If you wish to use encryption for your
802.11a network, the DI-784 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 communication.

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You will be returned to the Home tab.
For additional settings or informa-
tion, refer to the Advanced, Tools,
or Status tabs on the web-manage-
ment interface; or to the Manual
located on the CD.
Then relaunch your Web browser
(i.e., Internet Explorer or Netscape
Navigator), to link to your favorite
Web site to test your Internet
connection.
Click to Exit
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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-784 Broadband Router.
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Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically
Restart your computer
if necessary
Click OK
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:
Go to the Apple Menu Click on System
Preferences and Select Network.
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
Select Using DHCP in
the Configure pull down
menu
Click on Apply Now

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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]