D-Link Express Ethernetwork DI-707P User manual

ExpressEtherNetwork
Manual
Building Networks for People
Broadband Router
DI-707P
D-Link TM

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Contents
PackageContents ................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
GettingStarted....................................................................................10
UsingtheConfigurationMenu..............................................................11
NetworkingBasics ..............................................................................47
ResettoFactoryDefault Settings ........................................................75
TechnicalSpecifications ......................................................................76
FrequentlyAskedQuestions................................................................77
ContactingTechnicalSupport ............................................................105
Warranty............................................................................................106
Registration ......................................................................................109
InstallingthePrintServerSoftware ......................................................43

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Contents of Package:
D-Link DI-707P Express EtherNetwork Broadband Router
PowerAdapter – 5VAC
Ethernet (CAT5-UTP/Straight-Through) Cable
ManualonCD
QuickInstallationGuide
System Requirements For Configuration:
Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based
operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter
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Internet Explorer version 6x or Netscape Navigator
version 6x and above, with JavaScript enabled
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Package Contents
Note:Usingapowersupplywithadifferentvoltageratingthantheoneincludedwith the
DI-707Pwillcausedamageandvoidthewarrantyforthisproduct.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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Introduction
The D-Link DI-707P Broadband Router includes 7 ports and a printer port. It
provides a complete solution for Internet surfing and office resources sharing.
It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to
your network.
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 on your network.
The DI-707P is compatible with most popular operating systems, including
Macintosh, Linux, and Windows, and can be integrated into a large network.

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Features & Benefits
Broadband modem and IP sharing
Connectsmultiplecomputerstoabroadband(cableorDSL) modem to surf the
Internet.
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Auto-sensing Ethernet Switch
Equippedwitha7-portauto-sensingEthernetswitch.
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VPNPass-Through supported
Supports pass-through PPTP sessions and allows you to setup a VPN server
and VPN clients.
Printer sharing (Optional)
Embeds a print server to allow all of the networked computers to share one
printer.
Firewall
All unwanted packets from outside intruders are blocked to protect your
network.
DHCPserversupported
AllofthenetworkedcomputerscanretrieveTCP/IPsettings automatically from
theDI-707P.
Web-based configuration
Configurablethroughanynetworkedcomputer’swebbrowserusingNetscapeor
InternetExplorer.
Connections
Receptor
for the
Power
Adapter
Pressing the
Reset Button
restores the
router to its
original factory
default settings.
Printer Port.Most printers will work with
this bi-directional printer port. If you
experience difficulties with a multi-
functional printer, please confirm that your
printer is compatible with a bi-directional
port.
WAN port is the
connection for the
Ethernet cable to the
Cable or DSL modem
LAN ports provide
connections to Ethernet-
enabled devices.
All LAN ports auto-sense cable
types to accomodate straight-
through or cross-over cable.

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Features & Benefits continued
AccessControl supported
Allows you to assign different access rights for different users.
Packet filter supported
Packet Filter allows you to control access to a network by analyzing the
incomingandoutgoing packets andlettingthempassor halting thembasedon
the IP address of the source and destination.
Virtual Server supported
Enables you to expose WWW, FTP, and other services on your LAN to be
accessible to Internet users.
User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel
Usercandefine the attributestosupportspecialapplicationsrequiring multiple
connections,suchasInternetgaming,videoconferencing,Internet telephony
andso on. The DI-707P can sensethe applicationtypeandopena multi-port
tunnel for it.
DMZHost supported
Allowsanetworked computertobefullyexposed to theInternet;thisfunction is
usedwhenthespecial“application-sensingtunnel feature” is insufficient to al-
low an application to function correctly.
Introduction to Broadband
Router Technology
A router is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination. Routers
forward data packets using IP addresses and not a MAC address.Arouter will forward
datafrom the Internet toa particularcomputeronyour LAN.
TheinformationthatmakesuptheInternetgetsmovedaroundusingrouters.Whenyou
clickonalink on a web page, you send arequest to a serverto show youthe next page.
The information that is sent and received from your computer is moved from your com-
puterto the server using routers.Arouteralso determines the best routethat yourinfor-
mationshouldfollowtoensurethattheinformationis delivered properly.
A router controls the amount of data that is sent through your network by eliminating
informationthatshouldnotbe there. This provides securityforthecomputersconnected
to your router, because computers from the outside cannot access or send information
directly to any computer on your network. The router determines which computer the
informationshouldbeforwarded to and sendsit.Iftheinformationisnot intended for any
computer on your network, the data is discarded. This keeps any unwanted or harmful
informationfromaccessingordamaging your network.

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Introduction to Firewalls
A firewall is a device that sits between your computer and the Internet that prevents
unauthorizedaccesstoorfromyournetwork.Afirewall can be a computer using firewall
software or a special piece of hardware built specifically to act as a firewall. In most
circumstances,afirewallisusedto prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing
privatenetworksorcorporate LANs and Intranets.
A firewall watches all of the information moving to and from your network and analyzes
each piece of data. Each piece of data is checked against a set of criteria that the
administrator configures. If any data does not meet the criteria, the data is blocked and
discarded. If the data meets the criteria, the data is passed through. This method is
calledpacketfiltering.
Afirewallcanalsorun specific security functions basedonthetypeofapplicationortype
ofportthatisbeing used. For example, a firewall can be configured to workwith an FTP
orTelnetserver. Or afirewallcanbeconfigured to workwithspecificUDPorTCPportsto
allowcertainapplicationsorgamestoworkproperlyovertheInternet.
Introduction to Local Area Networking
LocalArea Networking (LAN) is the term used when connecting several computers to-
getheroverasmallareasuchasabuildingor groupofbuildings.LANs canbeconnected
overlargeareas.AcollectionofLANsconnectedoveralargeareaiscalledaWideArea
Network(WAN).
ALANconsists of multiple computers connected to each other.There are many types of
media that can connect computers together. The most common media is a CAT5 cable
(UTP or STP twisted pair wire). On the other hand, wireless networks do not use wires;
insteadtheycommunicateover radio waves.Eachcomputermusthave a NetworkInter-
face Card (NIC), which communicates the data between computers.ANIC is usually a
10Mbpsnetworkcard, a 10/100Mbps network card, or a wirelessnetwork card.
Most networks use hardware devices such as hubs or switches that each cable can be
connectedtoin order tocontinuetheconnectionbetween computers.Ahubsimplytakes
any data arriving through each port and forwards the data to all other ports.Aswitch is
more sophisticated, in that it can determine the destination port for a specific piece of
data. A switch minimizes network traffic overhead and speeds up the communication
overa network.
Networks take some time to plan and implement correctly. There are many ways to
configure your network.You may want to take some time to determine the best network
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Introduction to Virtual Private Networking
VirtualPrivateNetworking(VPN)uses a publicly wired network(theInternet)tosecurely
connect two different networks as if they were the same network. For example, an em-
ployeecanaccessthecorporatenetworkfromhomeusingVPN,allowingtheemployee
toaccess files and printers. Hereare severaldifferent implementationsofVPNthatcan
beused.
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
PPTPusesproprietarymeansofconnectingtwoprivatenetworksovertheInternet.PPTP
is a way of securing the information that is communicated between networks. PPTP
secures information by encrypting the data inside of a packet.
IP Security (IPSec)
IPSec provides a more secure network-to-network connection across the Internet or a
Wide Area Network (WAN). IPSec encrypts all communication between the client and
the server whereas PPTP only encrypts the data packets.
Both of these VPN implementations are used because there is not a standard for VPN
server software. Because of this, each ISP or business can implement its own VPN
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LEDS
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DI-707P has the following LEDs
as described below:
LED LED Activity
Power A steady light indicates
aconnectiontoa power source. power source
M1LED
M2LED LightsupwhenthedevicehasanInternet
connection.
WAN A solid light indicates connection on the
WAN port. This LED blinks during data
transmission.
LAN This LED blinks during data transmission.
Flashes once per second to indicate an
active system.
LOCAL
NETWORK
(Ports1-7)
A solid light indicates a connection to an
Ethernet-enabledcomputeronports1-7. This
LED blinks during data transmission.

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For a typical network setup at home (as shown above), please do the
following:
Getting Started
Please refer to the following
sections of this manual for
additional information about
setting up a network:
Networking Basics - learn
howtocheckand assign your
IPAddress;shareprintersand
files.
Using the Configuration
Menu - learn the settings for
the DI-707P, using the web-
basedinterface.
With its default settings, the DI-707P, when activated, will connect with
other D-Link Express EtherNetwork products, right out of the box.
You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSLsubscription line into
yourhomeoroffice).
ConsultwithyourCableorDSLproviderfor proper installation of the modem.
ConnecttheCableorDSLmodem to the DI-707P wireless broadbandrouter
(see the Quick Installation Guide included with the DI-707P).
If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, you can install the
D-LinkDFE-530TX+ ethernetadapter into an available PCI slot. (See the
QuickInstallationGuideincluded with the DWL-530TX+.)
Ifyou are connecting a laptop computerto yournetwork, installthe driversfor
theEthernetCardbus adapter (e.g.,D-LinkDFE-690TXD)intoalaptop
computer.(SeetheQuick InstallationGuideincludedwiththeDFE-690TXD.)
Connect your printer to the printer port on the DI-707P. Please refer to the
quickinstallationguideforloadingtheprintserver software.
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Using the Configuration Menu
Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-707P, you can access the
ConfigurationMenu by opening the web-browserand typingintheIPAddress of the
DI-707P. TheDI-707Pdefault IPAddressis shown below:
Openthewebbrowser
Type in the IPAddress of
theDI-707P
Home > Wizard
The Home>Wizard screen will
appear. Please refer tothe
Quick Installation Guide for
moreinformation regardingthe
Setup Wizard.
http://192.168.0.1
Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI-707P, 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 willbringuphelpfulinformationregardingthepage.
Help
Clicking Restart will restart the router. (Necessary forsome changes.)
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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
followingrepresentsyourconnectionmodetotheInternet:
Static IP Address- Your ISP assigns you a Static IPAddress.
Dynamic
IPAddress- Obtain an IP address from your ISP automatically (mainly for
Cableusers).
PPP over
Ethernet- Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their
services(mainlyforDSLusers).
Others-
For use in Europe only.
For use inAustralia only.
PPTP-
Big Pond Cable-

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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(Internet Service Provider).
Host Name- This is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The host
nameisthedevicenameof the Router.
MACAddress- The default MACAddress is set to the WAN’s physical interface
MAC address on the Router.
Clone
MACAddress- Thisfeaturewillcopythe MAC address oftheEthernetcard,and
replace the WAN MAC address of the Router with this Ethernet
card MAC address. It is not recommended that you change the
defaultMACaddressunless required by your ISP.
Auto-reconnect -
InputtheprimaryDNSaddressprovidedbyyourISP
(Optional)InputtheSecondaryDNSaddressprovidedbyyourISP.
MTU- Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1500; you may need to
change the MTU to conform to your ISP.
If enabled, the Broadband Router will automatically connect to
your ISP after your system is restarted or if the connection is
dropped.
Primary DNS
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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > WAN > Static IP Address
Ifyouusea StaticIPAddress, you will input information here thatyour ISPhasprovided
to you.
Secondary DNS
Address- (Optional)InputtheSecondaryDNSaddressprovidedbyyour
ISP.
Primary DNS
Address- InputtheprimaryDNSaddressprovidedbyyourISP.
ISP Gateway- InputtheGatewayaddressprovidedbyyourISP.
Subnet Mask- InputtheSubnetMask provided by your ISP.
IPAddress- Input the IPAddressprovidedby your ISP.
MTU- Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1500; you may need to
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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.
MTU- Maximum Transmission Unit; default is 1492; you may need to
change the MTU to conform to your ISP.
IPAddress- (Optional) Enter in the IP Address if you are assigned a static
PPPoE address.
Service Name- (Optional) Check with your ISP for more information if they
requiretheuseofservicename.
Maximum
Idle Time- Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is
maintainedduringinactivity. Todisablethisfeature,enableAuto-
reconnect.
(Optional)InputthesecondaryDNS address
You will get the DNS IP automatically from your ISPbut you
may enter a specific DNS address that you want to use instead.
Password-
YourPPPoEusernameprovidedbyyourISP
User Name-
Your PPPoE password is provided by your ISP
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
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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > WAN > PPTP
PPTP Password- EnterthePPTPpassword.
PPTP Account- Enter the PPTP account name.
My Subnet Mask- Enter the Subnet Mask.
Connection ID- (Optional)EntertheconnectionID if required by your ISP.
Maximum
Idle Time- Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is
maintainedduringinactivity.To disablethisfeature,enable Auto-
reconnect.
My IPAddress- Enter the IPAddress.
Server IP Address- EntertheServerIPAddress.
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.

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Using the Configuration Menu
Home > WAN > BigPond Cable
User Name- Enter in the username for the BigPond account.
Password- Enterthepassword for the BigPond account.
Login Server- (Optional)EntertheLoginServernameifrequired.
Dynamic IPAddress for BigPond is a WAN connection used inAustralia.
Auto-reconnect - If enabled, the Broadband Router will automatically connect to
your ISP after your system is restarted or if the connection is
dropped.

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Home > LAN
Using the Configuration Menu
LANis shortforLocal
AreaNetwork.This is
consideredyourinter-
nal network. These
are the IP settings of
the LAN interface for
the DI-707P. These
settings may be re-
ferred to as Private
settings. You may
change the LAN IP
address if needed.
The LAN IP address
isprivatetoyourinter-
nal network and can-
not be seen on the
Internet.
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DI-707P has a built-in DHCP
server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on
the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting
their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your
computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the
DI-707P. The DHCPServer will automatically allocate an unused IPaddressfromtheIP
address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending
address of the IP address pool.
Domain Name- (Optional)Thenameofyour local domain.
Subnet Mask- The subnet mask of theLAN interface.
Thedefaultsubnetmaskis255.255.255.0.
IPAddress- The IP address of the LAN interface.
ThedefaultIPaddressis:192.168.0.1.

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Home > DHCP
Using the Configuration Menu
DHCPstands for Dynamic HostControlProtocol.The DI-707P has abuilt-inDHCP
server. The DHCPServer will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on
the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting
their TCP/IPsettings to “Obtain an IPAddressAutomatically.” When you turn your
computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the
DI-707P.The DHCPServer will automatically allocatean unusedIPaddress from the
IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending
address of the IP address pool.

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Advanced > Virtual Server
Using the Configuration Menu
TheDI-707P can be configured as avirtual serverso thatremote usersaccessing Web
orFTPservices viathepublicIPaddress can beautomaticallyredirectedto local servers
inthe LAN (LocalArea Network).
TheDI-707P firewallfeaturefiltersoutunrecognizedpacketstoprotectyourLANnetwork
so all computers networked with the DI-707P are invisible to the outside world. If you
wish,youcanmakesomeoftheLANcomputersaccessible fromtheInternetby enabling
VirtualServer. Depending on the requestedservice,theDI-707P redirects the external
servicerequestto the appropriate server within theLAN network.
Private/ Public
Ports- Enterintheprivateandpublicportorportstobeused. Arange
of ports can be specified with a hyphen. (e.g., 20-21)
Private IP- The IP address of the internal computer that will be using the
virtualservice.
Enable- Select to activate the policy.
Name- You can name the Virtual Server.
Schedule- SelectAlways, or choose From and enter the time perioddur-
ingwhichthevirtual service will be available.
Protocol Type- Select the protocol the Virtual Server will use.