Low Implementation Costs WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change
and relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.
Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or office. Inexpensive Solution Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices. Scalability WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs
of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed. The DWL-G520 is compatible with the following wireless products:
! D-Link AirPlusXtreme G DI-624
High-Speed 2.4GHz Wireless Router
! D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650
Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers
! D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520
Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers
! D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+
and D-Link AirPlusXtreme G DWL-2000AP Wireless Access Points

! D-Link AirPlus DI-614+

Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Router
Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology
The DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter utilizes the new 802.11g standard.
The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-G520 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible. 802.11g offers the most advanced network security features available today, , including: WPA 2 802.1x, TKIP, AES and Pre-Shared Key mode. These security features are explained in more detail in the Introduction and the Features section of this manual. The DWL-G520 is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in that network will be compatible with 802.11g devices at speeds up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz range.

1 802.11g standard is scheduled for ratification by IEEE Summer WPA will be available Spring 2003 as a free download
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations
The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G520 and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Extreme G Wireless products range from 3-90 feet (130 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall 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 over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Building Materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials. 4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that may generate extreme RF noise (e.g., wireless telephone; electric shaver; microwave oven; hair dryer etc.)

Getting Started

There are basically two modes of networking:
Infrastructure using an Access Point, or Wireless Router, such as the DI-624. Ad-Hoc directly connecting to another computer, for peer-topeer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DWL-G520 wireless network PCI adapters.
On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or a Wireless Router. The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices):

A wireless Router - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624 A desktop computer with a wireless adapter D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520, D-Link Air DWL-520, or D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ (D-Link Air devices have speeds up to 11Mbps) A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-201
Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network
Please remember that D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings.
For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:
You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router (see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, you can connect the D-Link DFE-530TX+ Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter to the Ethernet port on the DI-624 wireless broadband router using an Ethernet cable. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter for complete installation instructions.) Install the drivers for the D-Link DWL-G520 wireless PCI adapter into a desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G520.)
Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network
Install the D-Link DWL-G520 Wireless PCI adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for
installation instructions.)
Install the DWL-G650 into a laptop computer. (See the Quick
Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.)
Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP Address to each computer on the Ad-Hoc network. (See Box below)

IP Address

When assigning IP Addresses to the computers on the network, please remember that the IP Address for each computer must be in the same IP Address range as all the computers in the network, and the subnet mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.3 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc. IMPORTANT: If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP Address, one or more of the devices may not be visible on the network.

Using the Configuration Utility
If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-G520, D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose. However, in Windows XP, you must use either the zero configuration utility or you can disable it so that you can use the D-Link Configuration utility. To use the D-Link configuration utility with XP, click on the zero configuration utility icon in the taskbar in the lower corner of your computer screen and uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration. After you have done this, you can then use the D-Link Configuration utility with XP. Before you use the configuration utility for the DWL-G520, you must install the drivers and the configuration utility from the CD-ROM that came with the DWL-G520. (Please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product.) After you have completed this installation and restarted your computer, you can access the Configuration Utility at any time by clicking on this icon that will appear on your desktop. After double-clicking on the icon on the desktop (shown at right), the Link Info window shown on the next page will appear:
Configuration Utility Link Info
Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-G520. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default. TxRate: The default setting is Auto; TxRate settings are automatically determined by the DWL-G520 depending on the distance from the access point at this default setting. Channel: Displays the channel information. By default, the channel is set to 6 and selection is automatically adjusted by the DWL-G520, depending on the access point being used. Link Quality / Signal Strength: Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-G520 wireless connection to the access point. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the access point and the DWL-G520. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar. Data Rate: Displays the statistics of data transmitted and received.
Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Configuration
This configuration screen displays the default settings for the DWL-G520
To communicate on the network all devices must have the same settings for the following properties: SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default. Wireless Mode - Click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options: Infrastructure - connecting the WLAN using an Access Point. (The default setting.) Ad-Hoc wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter in a peer-to-peer environment. Channel The default channel setting is channel 6. However, the DWL-G520 will automatically select the channel to match the channel setting for the selected Access Point. In Ad Hoc mode, the channel must be manually set to the same channel for each wireless adapter. TX Rate - Select the transmission rate on the network. Auto is the default setting. TX rates are automatically determined by the DWL-G520 depending on the distance from the access point. Preamble - Auto is the default setting. The Preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communication between the Access Point and the wireless Network adapters. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type. Power Mode Select from three modes: Continuous Access Mode-this default setting consumes the most power Maximum Power Save-this setting consumes the least power Power Save- this setting consumes a moderate amount of power If any changes are made to the configuration of the wireless adapter, click Apply to save the changes. 15

Configuration Utility Encryption
Data Encryption enable Encryption by clicking on the box. Encryption is disabled as the default setting. Authorization mode choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication communicates the key across the network Shared Authentication allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings Auto will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless client Network Key enter a key in either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal format
Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127
Key Format - ASCII or Hexadecimal Key type - select the key length, either 64 or 128 bits Key Index You can create up to 4 different security keys Click Apply to save the changes.
Configuration Utility Site Survey
Available Networks The top section of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Connect button. Profiles In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in public places. Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure. You can ADD or REMOVE a profile, or configure the Properties of the profile in order to connect to an available network. Add Click on Add and the screen on the next page will appear.
Configuration Utility Add New Profile
In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice. After you have entered your changes in this window, click OK to save the changes.
Configuration Utility About
The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-G520.

Networking Basics

Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP
In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network
When this screen appears, click Next.
Please follow all the instructions in this window:
Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown.

Click Next

Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.)

Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.
When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next.
Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
Please read the information under Heres how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.
Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard.
The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer.
You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
Networking Basics Naming your Computer
To name your computer, please follow these directions:In Windows XP:
! Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) ! !
Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click

! Select the Computer

Name Tab in the System Properties window.

! You may enter a Com-

puter Description if you wish; this field is optional.

! To rename the computer

and join a domain, Click Change.
! In this window, enter the

Computer name

! Select Workgroup and enter
the name of the Workgroup must have the same Workgroup name.
! All computers on your network ! Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP
The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following:

! Right-click on the

Local Area Connection icon in the task bar

! Click on Status

Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP

This window will appear.

Click the Support tab

Click Close

Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses. If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions:

Go to Start

Double-click on Control Panel
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

! Double-click on

Network Connections
! Right-click on Local Area

Connections

Properties
D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
! Click on Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP)

! Click Properties
! In the window below, select Use the following IP Address. Input your IP
Address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.)
IP Address: e.g., 192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP Address of the wireless router. (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP Address of 192.168.0.1)
! Select Use the following
DNS server address. Enter the LAN IP Address of the Wireless Router. (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP Address of 192.168.0.1)

! Click OK

You have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address. (You do not need to assign a Static IP Address if you have a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router.) 31
Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 ! Go to Start > Run >
type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or access point, as shown.
Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows ME and 98SE ! Go to Start > Run
> type command. A window similar to this will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown.

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G520. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.)

1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-G520 are installed properly.

! Go to Start >

My Computer > Properties

! Select the

Hardware Tab

! Click Device

Manager
Troubleshooting ! Double-click

on Network Adapters

! Right-click on D-Link
DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter
D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G520 Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless

! Select Properties

to check that the drivers are installed properly
D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G520

! Look under Device

Status to check that the device is working properly
DWL-G520 D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G650 High-Speed 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter
2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router.
Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-G520 PCI adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router. Move the DWL-G520 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control, AES) Make sure that the Radio is not locked down to a different frequency Turn off your Access Point and the computer with the DWLG520. Turn on the Access Point, and then turn on the computer with the DWL-G520. Refresh the DWL-G520 Utility

! ! ! !

3. The DWL-G520 Power and Link lights are not on.
Check to see if the DWL-G520 PCI adapter is firmly inserted into the PCI slot of your laptop computer.
4. I forgot my Encryption key.
Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter to the factory default settings. (The default settings are listed in the Using the Configuration Utility section in this manual.)
5. The computer does not recognize the DWL-G520 Wireless Adapter.
Make sure that the DWL-G520 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computers PCI slot. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. To remove the drivers, do the following:
A. Under Tools> select Folder Options> select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on Apply C. Search for previously loaded driver files. Remove these files from the INF and SYSTEM32 (DRIVERS) folders in the Windows directory. Note: Windows XP and Windows 2000 will rename.inf files that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf.) 6. The computer with the DWL-G520 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet.

Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection. Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for the D-Link Air, AirPlus and AirPro products is default. (Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID. Please note that it might be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait briefly before setting up other clients. This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it.

Troubleshooting !

Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter. If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWL-G520 and the access point. Doubleclick on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network.
7. How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G520.
Move the DWL-G520 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. Change the channel of the Access Point. Move devices within the line of sight

Technical Specifications

Standards ! Draft IEEE 802.11g-Draft ! IEEE 802.11 ! IEEE 802.11b Bus Type:

! PCI 2.2

Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback ! 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 11Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps Security:
! 802.1x ! WPA* - Wi-Fi Protected Access (64-,128-WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV
Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) Media Access Control: ! CSMA/CA with ACK Frequency Range: ! 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Range:

! Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters) ! Outdoors: Up to 1,312 feet (400 meters)

Power Consumption:

! PowerSave mode = 28mA ! Standby mode = 4.66mA ! Transmit mode = 248mA

Modulation Technology:

! Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
*WPA will be available Spring 2003 as a download

Receiver Sensitivity:

! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-75dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-79dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-82dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-84dBm 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-87dBm 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm 5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-85dBm 2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER,-86dBm 1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm
Transmitter Output Power: ! 15dBm 2dB Internal Antenna Type:
! Dipole with detachable reverse SMA connector

Temperature

! Operating: 0C to 55C (32F to 149F)

Humidity:

! 95% maximum, non-condensing

Physical Dimensions:

! L = 4.64 inches (114.3mm) ! W = 2.13 inches (54mm) ! H = 0.34 inches (8.7mm)

Weight:

! 0.12 lb. (55 grams)

Certifications:

! FCC part 15b

Warranty:

! 3 years

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: (877) 453-hours a day, seven days a week. D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.com email:support@dlink.com
Tech Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (800) 361-5265 Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.ca email:support@dlink.ca When contacting technical support, please provide the following information: Serial number of the unit Model number or product name Software type and version number
Warranty and Registration
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (D-Link) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from:
! D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and ! Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of

Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO.
Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described below will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase of the product, for the period set forth below applicable to the product type (Warranty Period), except as otherwise stated herein. 3-Year Limited Warranty for the Product(s) is defined as follows:
! Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) Three (3) Years ! Power Supplies and Fans One (1) Year ! Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days
D-Links sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Links sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective Hardware (or any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. Repaired or replacement Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware (or part thereof) that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (Software) will substantially conform to D-Links then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days (Warranty Period), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. D-Links sole obligation shall be to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Links functional specifications for the Software or to refund at D-Links sole discretion. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date or original retail purchase. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the nonconforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link; provided that the non-conforming Software (and all copies thereof) is first returned to D-Link. The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates. Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of D-Links products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case, the product is being sold As-Is without any warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, the Limited Warranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary. Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty, the customer shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:

! The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the
Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same.
! The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from
the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the warranty service is provided.
! After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the
original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the Product and will not ship back any accessories.
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Getting Started

With its default settings, the DI-824VUP will connect with other D-Link Air or AirPlus products, right out of the box. With a single IP Address from your Broadband Internet Service provider you can share the Internet with all the computers on your local network, without sacrificing speed or security, using D-Link Air networking products.

IP ADDRESS

Note: If you are using a DHCP-capable router in your network setup, such as the DI-824VUP, you will not need to assign a static IP Address. If you need to assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, please remember that the IP Address for each computer must be in the same IP Address range as all the computers in the network, and the Subnet Mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.3 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc. IMPORTANT: If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP Address, one or more of the devices may not function properly on the network.
An Infrastructure wireless network contains an Access Point. The Infrastructure Network example, shown here, contains the following D-Link network devices: A wireless Broadband Router D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-824VUP A laptop computer with a wireless adapter D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 A desktop computer with a wireless adapter D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 A Cable modem D-Link DCM-201
Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up a network: Networking Basics - learn how to check and assign your IP Address; share printers and files. Using the Configuration Menu - learn the settings for the DI-824VUP, using the web-based interface. Troubleshooting - learn how to check for common installation issues and other tips for troubleshooting.
Please remember that D-Link AirPlus wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings.

Input up to 4 WEP keys using Hexadecimal format; select the one you wish to use. Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) If you enable encryption on the DI-824VUP, make sure to also enable encryption on all 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients, or wireless connection will not be established.
Home > Wireless (Continued)

802.1x

The 802.1x is an authentication method which is designed to compliment the existing WEP encryption. During the authentication process, the server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. With the proper client account and encryption key, access to the network is granted. Unfamiliar encryption key or clients are denied from accessing the wireless network. This feature will help safe guard a Local Area Network (LAN) from unwanted visitors. To take the full advantage of the 802.1x in DI-824VUP, all of the wireless devices on your network must be 802.1x compatible and must have the 802.1x feature enabled to communicate with the router. (Note: Windows 2000 users will find a few downloads to enable 802.1x clients on the Microsoft website.)
Encryption Key Selection for Encryption Key
64 bits This will generate a 10 digit Dynamic Key value for encryption. - 128 bits This will generate a 26 digit Dynamic Key value for encryption. - 256bits This will generate a 58 digit Dynamic Key value for encryption. - Lifetime Select the period of time before a new Dynamic Key is generated. RADIUS Server Enter the IP address and port number of the RADIUS server that will be used as the 802.1x authenticator. Enter the secret key that has also been entered into the RADIUS servers configuration. 13
* Dynamic Keying is a technique for changing the WEP Key used between the supplicant (wireless client) and the access point.

Home > WAN

Choose WAN Type
WAN stands for Wide Area Network. In this case WAN represents the mode in which your ISP connects to the Internet. If you are uncertain, please ask your ISP which of the following represents your connection mode to the Internet:
Dynamic IP Address Static IP Address
Obtain an IP address from your ISP automatically (mainly for Cable users). Your ISP assigns you a Static IP Address. services (mainly for DSL users).
PPP over Ethernet Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their Dial-up Network

Add to

Home > VPN Settings > Tunnel > Method > IKE > Select IPSEC Proposal
IPSec Proposal index Proposal Name DH Group
A list of selected proposal indexes from the IPSec proposal pool listed below. This is the name used to classify the IPSec Proposal There are three groups that can be selected: group 1 (MODP768), group 2 (MODP1024), and group 5 (MODP1536). There are two protocols that can be selected: ESP and AH.

Encap protocol

There are two algorithms that can be selected: 3DES and DES. There are three algorithms that can be selected: SHA1, MD5, and None.
Home > VPN Settings > Tunnel > Method > IKE > Select IPSEC Proposal Continued.
Enter in a life time value.
There are two units that can be selected: second and KB. The identifier of IPSec proposal can be chosen for adding the corresponding proposal to the dedicated tunnel. Click it to add the chosen proposal indicated by proposal ID to IPSec Proposal index list.
Home > VPN Settings > Tunnel > Manual
Tunnel Name Aggressive Mode Local Subnet Local Netmask Remote Subnet Remote Netmask Remote Gateway Method Local SPI Remote SPI
Current tunnel name. Enabling this mode will accelerate establishing tunnel, but the device will have less security. The subnet of the VPN gateways local network. It can be a host, a partial subnet, or a whole subnet. Enter the Subnet Mask for the Local Network of the router. The subnet of the remote VPN gateways local network. Enter in a valid Netmask IP address of the remote router. The Subnet Mask of the remote VPN gateways Local Network. The WAN IP address of remote VPN gateway. The set of rules applied when connecting to the VPN gateway. The value of the local SPI should be set in hex format. The value of the remote SPI should be set in hex format. 29
Home > VPN Settings > Tunnel > Manual Continued.
Encapsulation Protocol Encryption Algorithm Encryption Key Authentication Algorithm Authentication Key Life Time Life Time Unit
There are two protocols that can be selected: ESP and AH. There are two algorithms that can be selected: 3DES and DES.

Destination Subnet Mask Gateway Hop Enable
Hop Count - In a transmission path, each link is terminated at a network device such as a router or gateway. The number of hops equals the number of routers or gateways that data must pass through before reaching the destination. 49

Advanced > DMZ

If you have a computer that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DI824VUP, then you can allow that computer to have unrestricted Internet access. Enter the IP address of that computer as a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host with unrestricted Internet access. Adding a client to the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks; so only use this option as a last resort.
Advanced > Performance
Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a
wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended.

DTIM interval

(Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is the default setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. Select the data rate. Default is Auto.

TX Rates

Wireless Mode Select either mix mode or G mode.
Mixed Mode G Mode The DI-824VUP will use either B or G mode depending on which mode has a stronger frequency. The DI-824VUP will only use G mode.
Advanced > Performance (Continued)

Authentication

Open System Shared Key
Select Open system, Shared Key or Both. The DI-824VUP will be visible to all devices on the network. This is the default setting. In this mode, in order to access the DI-824VUP on the network, the device must have the same encryption as the router in order to communicate. In this mode, all devices on the network can access the DI-824VUP. across the network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID (Service Set Identifier) to establish communication. Choose Disable if you do not wish to broadcast the SSID over the network.
SSID Broadcast Enable is the default setting. Choose Enable to broadcast the SSID
Enable 8X Mode on the wireless client and the DI-824VUP to increase data transmission speed. 8X Mode will only work with wireless devices that also support 8X Mode.

Tools > Admin

You can change the administrator and user passwords here. It is recommended that you change the administrator password from the default setting.The default password is blank (nothing). Password Remote Management To change the administrator or user password, enter the new password twice to confirm. Remote Management allows the device to be configured through the WAN (Wide Area Network) port from the Internet using a web browser. A username and password is still required to access the browser-based management interface. Internet IP Address of the computer that has access to the DI-824VUP. If the IP Address is set to 0.0.0.0, this allows all Internet IP addresses to access the DI-824VUP. The port number used to access the DI-824VUP. Example:http://x.x.x.x:8080, where x.x.x.x. is the WAN IP address of the DI-824VUP+ and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.

Status > Log > Log Settings

E-Mail Alert

The DI-824VUP can be set up to send the log files to a specific email address. Enter in the IP address of the mail server. Enter in the email address of the recipient who will receive the email log. Click to send mail immediately. Enter in the IP address of a syslog server within the network. Click Enable to activate the policy. The DI-824VUP will send all of its logs to the specified syslog server. Select the types of activity to log. By default, all values are selected.
SMTP Server IP Email Address
Send Mail Now IP Address of the Syslog Server Log Type

Status > Stats

In the Stats section, traffic statistics are displayed. Refresh Reset WAN LAN This will update the page. This will reset the packet counter to zero. Displays Received / Transmitted packets from the WAN port. Displays Received / Transmitted packets from the LAN port.

Status > Wireless

This screen displays the connection time and the MAC Address of the connected wireless clients. Click on Refresh for the most recent information.
This screen displays the complete Help menu. For help at anytime, click the Help tab in the Configuration menu.
Installing the Print Server Software
Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The following window will be shown automatically. If it is not, please run autorun.exe on the CD-ROM.
Click Install Print Server Software
Select your Windows operating system
Installing the Print Server Software (continued)
Wait until the following Welcome dialog appears.

Click Next

Select the destination folder.
Click Next Then, the setup program will begin to install the programs into the destination folder. When the following window is displayed.

Click Finish

After rebooting your computer, the software installation procedure is finished.

Click OK 66

Configuring on Windows 98se/Me Platforms
After you finish the software installation procedure, your computer will be capable of network printing provided by the DI824VUP. For convenience, we call the printer connected to the printer port of the DI-824VUP a printer server. On a Windows 95/98 platform, open the Printers window in the My Computer menu. Now, you can configure the print server of the DI-824VUP: Find out the corresponding icon of your printer, for example, the HP LaserJet 6L. Right click on that icon, and then select Properties. The following screen appears:
Click on the Details tab Choose the PRTmate: (All-in-1) from the list attached at the Print To item. Be sure that the Printer Driver item is configured to the correct driver of your printer server. Click Port Settings
Choose your printer interface. Type in the IP address of the DI-824VUP.

Click OK 67

Configuring on Windows 2000/XP Platforms

Click Port

The configuration procedure for a Windows 2000/XP platform is similar to that of Windows 95/98 except the screen of printer Properties.

Click Configure Port

Click OK
(Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows 2000, similar screens will appear in Windows XP.)

Networking Basics

Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP
In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network
When this screen appears, Click Next.
Please follow all the instructions in this window:
Click Next. In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown.

Click Next.

Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional).
Click Next. Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.
When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next.
Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
Please read the information under Heres how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.
Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard.
The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer.
You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.

Technical Specifications

Standards
IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11g USB 1.1
VPN Pass Through Function

PPTP L2TP IPSec

Power WAN LAN WLAN Status COM USB LPT

Operating Temperature

32F to 131F ( 0C to 55C)

Humidity

10-90%

5V DC / 2.5A

Dimensions
L = 9.25 inches (233mm) W = 6.5 inches (165mm) H = 1.375 inches (35mm)

Weight

~2.0oz. (907g)
4 x 10/100 LAN Ports (MDI/MDIX) 1 x 10/100 WAN Port (MDI/MDIX 1 COM Port (Dial-up Modem) 1 Parallel Port (DB25) 1 USB Port 99
Frequently Asked Questions
Why cant I access the Web-based configuration?
When entering the IP Address of the DI-824VUP (192.168.0.1), you are not connecting to the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility. To resolve difficulties accessing a Web utility, please follow the steps below. Step 1 Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable or connect to a different port on the device, if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may not be on.
What type of cable should I be using?
The following connections require a Crossover Cable: Computer to Computer Computer to Uplink Port Computer to Access Point Computer to Print Server Computer/XBOX/PS2 to DWL-810 Computer/XBOX/PS2 to DWL-900AP+ Uplink Port to Uplink Port (hub/switch) Normal Port to Normal Port (hub/switch) The following connections require a Straight-through Cable: Computer to Residential Gateway/Router Computer to Normal Port (hub/switch) Access Point to Normal Port (hub/switch) Print Server to Normal Port (hub/switch) Uplink Port to Normal Port (hub/switch) Rule of Thumb: If there is a link light, the cable is right.
Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
Why cant I access the Web-based configuration? (continued)
What type of cable should I be using? (continued)

Step 8 Click Apply. When prompted, click Continue. Once the screen refreshes, unplug the power to the D-Link Router. Step 9 Turn off your DSL modem for 2-3 minutes. Turn back on. Once the modem has established a link to your ISP, plug the power back into the D-Link Router. Wait about 30 seconds and log back into the router. Step 10 Click on the Status tab in the web configuration where you can view the device info. Under WAN, click Connect. Click Continue when prompted. You should now see that the device info will show an IP Address, verifying that the device has connected to a server and has been assigned an IP Address.
Can I use my DI-824VUP to share my Internet connection provided by AOL DSL Plus?
In most cases yes. AOL DSL Plus may use PPPoE for authentication bypassing the client software. If this is the case, then our routers will work with this service. Please contact AOL if you are not sure. To set up your router: Step 1 Log into the Web-based configuration (192.168.0.1) and configure the WAN side to use PPPoE. Step 2 Enter your screen name followed by @aol.com for the user name. Enter your AOL password in the password box. Step 3 You will have to set the MTU to 1400. AOL DSL does not allow for anything higher than 1400. Step 4 Apply settings. Step 5 Recycle the power to the modem for 1 minute and then recycle power to the router. Allow 1 to 2 minutes to connect. If you connect to the Internet with a different Internet Service Provider and want to use the AOL software, you can do that without configuring the routers firewall settings. You need to configure the AOL software to connect using TCP/IP. Go to http://www.aol.com for more specific configuration information of their software.
How do I establish a VPN connection between two DI-824VUP Routers?
Step 1 Log into the web based configuration of the router by typing in the IP address of the router (default: 192.168.0.1) in your web browser. By default the username is admin and there is no password.
Step 2 Click the VPN button on the left column, select the checkbox to Enable the VPN, and then in the box next to Max. number of tunnels, enter the maximum numbers of VPN tunnels that you would like to have connected.
Step 3 In the space provided, enter the Tunnel Name for ID number 1, select IKE, and then click More.
How do I establish a VPN connection between two DI-824VUP Routers? (continued)
Step 4 In the Local Subnet and Local Netmask fields enter the network identifier for the local DI-824VUPs LAN and the corresponding subnet mask.

Step 5 In the Remote Subnet and Remote Netmask fields enter the network identifier for the remote DI824VUPs LAN and the corresponding subnet mask.
Step 6 In the Remote Gateway field enter the WAN IP address of the remote DI-824VUP and in the Preshare Key field, enter a key which must be exactly the same as the Preshare Key that is configured on the remote DI-824VUP. Step 7 Click Apply.
Step 8 The device will restart. Click on the Continue button.
Step 9 Click on Select IKE Proposal.
Step 10 Enter a name for proposal ID number 1 and select Group 1, 2, or 5 from the DH Group dropdown menu.
Step 11 Select DES or 3DES as the Encryption Algorithm.
Step 12 Select SHA-1 or MD5 as the Authentication Algorithm.
Step 13 Enter a Lifetime value of 2800 and then either select Sec. or KByte as the unit for the lifetime value.
Step 14 Select 1 out of the Proposal ID dropdown menu and click Add To, which will add the proposal that was just configured to the IKE Proposal Index. Click Apply.
Step 15 The device will restart. Click on the Continue button.Then click Back.
Step 16 Click on Select IPSec Proposal.
Step 17 Enter a name for proposal ID number 1 and select Group 1, 2, 5, or None from the DH Group dropdown menu.
Step 18 Select ESP or AH as the Encapsulation Protocol.
Step 19 Select DES or 3DES as the Encryption Algorithm.
Step 20 Select SHA-1, MD5, or None as the Authentication Algorithm.
Step 21 Enter a Lifetime value and then either select Sec. or KB as the unit for the lifetime value.
Step 22 Select 1 out of the Proposal ID dropdown menu and click Add To, which will add the proposal that was just configured to the IPSec Proposal Index. Click Apply and the device will restart.
Step 23 Follow these instructions to configure your other DI-824VUP using the exact same settings for the IKE Proposal and the IPSec Proposal. Also make sure that Step 4 is configured to reflect the LAN settings for what is now the Local DI824VUP and that Steps 5 & 6 are configured to reflect the Subnet and WAN IP of what is now the remote DI-824VUP. Step 24 To establish the connection, open a command prompt and ping an IP address of a computer on the remote LAN. Once you receive replies the tunnel has been established.

What are virtual servers?
A Virtual Server is defined as a service port, and all requests to this port will be redirected to the computer specified by the server IP. For example, if you have an FTP Server (port 21) at 192.168.0.5, a Web server (port 80) at 192.168.0.6, and a VPN (port 1723) server at 192.168.0.7, then you need to specify the following virtual server mapping table:

Server Port 1723

Server IP 192.168.0.5 192.168.0.6 192.168.0.7

Enable X X X

How do I use PC Anywhere with my DI-824VUP?
You will need to open 3 ports in the Virtual Server section of your D-Link router. Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). Step 2 Click on Advanced at the top and then click Virtual Server on the left side. Step 3 Enter the information as seen below. The Private IP is the IP Address of the computer on your local network that you want to connect to. Step 4 The first entry will read as shown here: Step 5 Click Apply and then click Continue.

pcanywhere1

How do I use PC Anywhere with my DI-824VUP? (continued)
Step 6 Create a second entry as shown here:

pcanywhere2

Step 7 Click Apply and then click Continue.
Step 8 Create a third and final entry as shown here:

pcanywhere3

Step 9 Click Apply and then click Continue. Step 10 Run PCAnywhere from the remote site and use the WAN IP Address of the router, not your computers IP Address.
How can I use eDonkey behind my DI-824VUP?
You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while using eDonkey. eDonkey uses three ports (4 if using CLI): 4661 (TCP) To connect with a server 4662 (TCP) To connect with other clients 4665 (UDP) To communicate with servers other than the one you are connected to. 4663 (TCP) *Used with the command line (CLI) client when it is configured to allow remote connections. This is the case when using a Graphical Interface (such as the Java Interface) with the client. Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (leave blank). Step 2 Click on Advanced and then click Firewall.

edonkey

WAN LAN 192.168.0.4665
Step 3 Create a new firewall rule: Click Enabled. Enter a name (edonkey). Click Allow. Next to Source, select WAN under interface. In the first box, enter an *. Leave the second box empty. Next to Destination, select LAN under interface. Enter the IP Address of the computer you are running eDonkey from. Leave the second box empty. Under Protocol, select *. In the port range boxes, enter 4661 in the first box and then 4665 in the second box. Click Always or set a schedule.

6500 6500

Make sure that you did not enable proxy/firewall in the KaZaA software.
How do I configure my DI-824VUP to play Warcraft 3?
To hose a Warcraft 3 game, you must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic. To play a game, you do not have to configure your router. Warcraft 3 (Battlenet) uses port 6112. For the DI-824VUP: Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (leave blank). Step 2 Click on Advanced and then click Virtual Server. Step 3 Create a new entry: Click Enabled. Enter a name (warcraft3). Private IP - Enter the IP Address of the computer you want to host the game. Select Both for Protocol Type Enter 6112 for both Private Port and Public Port Click Always or set a schedule. Step 4 Click Apply and then Continue. Note: If you want multiple computers from you LAN to play in the same game that you are hosting, then repeat the steps above and enter the IP Addresses of the other computers. You will need to change ports. Computer #2 can use port 6113, computer #3 can use 6114, and so on. You will need to change the port information within the Warcraft 3 software for computers #2 and up. Configure the Game Port information on each computer: Start Warcraft 3 on each computer, click Options > Gameplay. Scroll down and you should see Game Port. Enter the port number as you entered in the above steps.

warcraftBoth

How do I use NetMeeting with my DI-824VUP?
Unlike most TCP/IP applications, NetMeeting uses DYNAMIC PORTS instead of STATIC PORTS. That means that each NetMeeting connection is somewhat different than the last. For instance, the HTTP web site application uses port 80. NetMeeting can use any of over 60,000 different ports. All broadband routers using (only) standard NAT and all internet sharing programs like Microsoft ICS that use (only) standard NAT will NOT work with NetMeeting or other h.323 software packages. The solution is to put the router in DMZ. Note: A few hardware manufacturers have taken it on themselves to actually provide H.323 compatibility. This is not an easy task since the router must search each incoming packet for signs that it might be a netmeeting packet. This is a whole lot more work than a router normally does and may actually be a weak point in the firewall. D-Link is not one of the manufacturers. To read more on this visit http://www.HomenetHelp.com

How do I send or receive a file via iChat when the Mac OSX firewall is active? - for Macintosh users - Mac OS X 10.2 and later
The following information is from the online Macintosh AppleCare knowledge base: iChat cannot send or receive a file when the Mac OS X firewall is active in its default state. If you have opened the AIM port, you may be able to receive a file but not send them. In its default state, the Mac OS X firewall blocks file transfers using iChat or America Online AIM software. If either the sender or receiver has turned on the Mac OS X firewall, the transfer may be blocked. The simplest workaround is to temporarily turn off the firewall in the Sharing preference pane on both computers. This is required for the sender. However, the receiver may keep the firewall on if the AIM port is open. To open the AIM port: Step 1 Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Step 2 Choose View > Sharing. Step 3 Click the Firewall tab. Step 4 Click New. Step 5 Choose AOL IM from the Port Name pop-up menu. The number 5190 should already be filled in for you. Step 6 Click OK.
If you do not want to turn off the firewall at the sending computer, a different file sharing service may be used instead of iChat. The types of file sharing available in Mac OS X are outlined in technical document 106461, "Mac OS X: File Sharing" in the AppleCare Knowledge base online. Note: If you use a file sharing service when the firewall is turned on, be sure to click the Firewall tab and select the service you have chosen in the "Allow" list. If you do not do this, the firewall will also block the file sharing service.

What is NAT?

NAT stands for Network Address Translator. It is proposed and described in RFC1631 and is used for solving the IP Address depletion problem. Each NAT box has a table consisting of pairs of local IP Addresses and globally unique addresses, by which the box can translate the local IP Addresses to global address and vice versa. Simply put, it is a method of connecting multiple computers to the Internet (or any other IP network) using one IP Address. D-Links broadband routers (ie: DI-824VUP) support NAT. With proper configuration, multiple users can access the Internet using a single account via the NAT device. For more information on RFC-1631: The IP Network Address Translator (NAT), visit http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc1631.html
Contacting Technical Support

You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone. D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-hours a day, seven days a week. D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.com When contacting technical support, you will need the information below. (Please look on the back side of the unit.) Serial number of the unit Model number or product name Software type and version number

Warranty

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (D-Link) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO. Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described below will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase of the product, for the period set forth below applicable to the product type (Warranty Period), except as otherwise stated herein. 3-Year Limited Warranty for the Product(s) is defined as follows: Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) Three (3) Years Power Supplies and Fans One (1) Year Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days D-Links sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Links sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective Hardware (or any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. Repaired or replacement Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware (or part thereof) that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (Software) will substantially conform to D-Links then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days (Warranty Period), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. D-Links sole obligation shall be to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Links functional specifications for the Software or to refund at D-Links sole discretion. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date or original retail purchase. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the nonconforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link; provided that the non-conforming Software (and all copies thereof) is first returned to D-Link. The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates. Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of D-Links products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case, the product is being sold As-Is without any warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, the Limited Warranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary. Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty, the customer shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below: The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same.