D-Link AirPlus G DI-524
802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Router

Manual

Building Networks for People

Contents

Package Contents...3 Introduction....4 Wireless Basics...8 Getting Started... 11 Using the Configuration Menu..12 Networking Basics...39 Troubleshooting...54 Technical Specifications...61 Frequently Asked Questions...64 Contacting Technical Support..92 Warranty and Registration..93

Package Contents

Contents of Package:
D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Router Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2.5A Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable (All the DI-524s Ethernet ports are Auto-MDIX)
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DI-524 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements for Configuration:
Ethernet-Based Cable or DSL Modem Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator Version 6.0 and Above

Introduction

The D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 802.11g/2.4 Ghz Wireless Router is an 802.11g highperformance, wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most routers, the DI-524 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus G products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. This means that you do not need to change your entire network to maintain connectivity. You may sacrifice some of 802.11gs speed when you mix 802.11b and 802.11g devices, but you will not lose the ability to communicate when you incorporate the 802.11g standard into your 802.11b network. You may choose to slowly change your network by gradually replacing the 802.11b devices with 802.11g devices. In addition to offering faster data transfer speeds when used with other 802.11g products, the DI-524 has the newest, strongest, most advanced security features available today. When used with other 802.11g WPA (WiFi Protected Access) and 802.1x compatible products in a network with a RADIUS server, the security features include: Wi-Fi Protected Access authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval. WPA uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) to change the temporal key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network.) This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security. (By contrast, the older WEP encryption required the keys to be changed manually.) 802.1x: Authentication is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the Authentication process the server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would be denied access. For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the DI-524, used in conjunction with other 802.11g products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre Shared Key mode of WPA, the DI-524 will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11g network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu. No longer will you have to manually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure security, with the DI-524, you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communications. WPA:

Connections

All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable.
Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings.
Auto MDI/MDIX LAN ports automatically sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled computers.
The Auto MDI/ MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem

Receptor for the Power Adapter
WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during data transmission
WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission
POWER LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply
STATUS A blinking light indicates that the DI-524 is ready
LOCAL NETWORK LED A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 14. This LED blinks during data transmission

Features

Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps Backwards compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps WPA (Wi Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval, for example: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), in conjunction with a RADIUS server, changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets, ensuring greater security Pre Shared Key mode means that the home user, without a RADIUS server, can connect securely via a pre-shared key, vastly improving the safety of communications on the network. 802.1x Authentication in conjunction with the RADIUS server verifies the identity of would be clients Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range Connects multiple computers to a Broadband (Cable or DSL) modem to share the Internet connection Advanced Firewall features Supports NAT with VPN pass-through, providing added security MAC Filtering IP Filtering URL Filtering Domain Blocking Scheduling DHCP server supported enables all networked computers to automatically receive IP addresses Web-based interface for Managing and Configuring Access Control to manage users on the network Supports special applications that require multiple connections Equipped with 4 10/100 Ethernet ports, 1 WAN port, Auto MDI/MDIX

Wireless Basics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. A WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users. Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes:

MAC Address-

Clone MAC Address-
Home > WAN > Static IP Address
Static IP Address- Choose Static IP Address if all WAN IP information is provided to
you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.

IP AddressSubnet Mask-

Input the public IP Address provided by your ISP. Input your Subnet mask. (All devices in the network must have the same subnet mask.)
ISP Gateway Address- Input the public IP address of the ISP to which you are

connecting.

Primary DNS AddressSecondary DNS Address-
Input the primary DNS (Domain Name Server) IP address provided by your ISP.

This is optional.

Please be sure to remove any existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers.

Home > WAN > PPPoE

Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP address automatically for your PPPoE connection. Select Static PPPoE to use a static IP address for your PPPoeE connection.

PPPoE-

Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoE. (Most DSL users will select this option.) Dynamic PPPoE- receive an IP Address automatically from your ISP. Static PPPoE-you have an assigned (static) IP Address.

User Name-

Your PPPoE username provided by your ISP.
Retype Password- Re-enter the PPPoE password Service NameIP AddressPrimary DNS AddressSecondary DNS AddressEnter the Service Name provided by your ISP (optional). This option is only available for Static PPPoE. Enter the static IP Address for the PPPoE connection. Primary DNS IP address provided by our ISP This option is only available for Static PPPoE. Enter the static IP Address for the PPPoE connection. (Continued on the next page) 16
Home > WAN > PPPoE continued Maximum Enter a maximum idle time during which Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To diable this feature, enable AutoIdle Timereconnect.

MTUAuto-reconnect-

Maximum Transmission Unit-1492 is the default setting-you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. If enabled, the DI-524 will automatically connect to your ISP after your system is restarted or if the PPPoE connection is dropped.

Home > LAN

LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DI-524. These settings may be referred to as Private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.

IP Filters-

Use IP Filters to deny LAN IP addresses from accessing the Internet. You can deny specific port numbers or all ports for the specific IP address. The IP address of the LAN computer that will be denied access to the Internet. The single port or port range that will be denied access to the Internet. Select the protocol type. This is the schedule of time when the IP Filter will be enabled.
IPPortProtocol TypeSchedule-
Advanced > Filters > URL Blocking
URL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the URL. A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet. If any part of the URL contains the blocked word, the site will not be accessible and the web page will not display. To use this feature, enter the text string to be blocked and click Apply. The text to be blocked will appear in the list. To delete the text, just highlight it and click Delete.
FiltersURL BlockingKeywords-
Select the filter you wish to use; in this case, URL Blocking was chosen. Select Enabled or Disabled. Block URLs which contain keywords listed below. Enter the keywords in this space.
Advanced > Filters > MAC Filters
Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router.
FiltersMAC FiltersNameMAC AddressDHCP Client-
Select the filter you wish to use; in this case, MAC filters was chosen. Choose Disable MAC filters; allow MAC addresses listed below; or deny MAC addresses listed below. Enter the name here. Enter the MAC Address. Select a DHCP client from the pull-down list; click Clone to copy that MAC Address.
Advanced > Filters > Domain Blocking
Domain Blocking is used to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing specific domains on the Internet. Domain blocking will deny all requests to a specific domain such as http and ftp. It can also allow computers to access specific sites and deny all other sites.
FiltersDomain BlockingDisabledAllowDeny-
Select the filter you wish to use; in this case, Domain Blocking was chosen. Select Disabled to disable Domain Blocking. Allows users to access all domains except Blocked Domains. Denies users access to all domains except Permitted Domains. Enter the Permitted Domains in this field.

Permitted Domains-

Blocked Domains- Enter the Blocked Domains in this field.

Advanced > Firewall

Firewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the DI-524. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the DI-524. When virtual services are created and enabled, it will also display in Firewall Rules. Firewall Rules contain all network firewall rules pertaining to IP (Internet Protocol). In the Firewall Rules List at the bottom of the screen, the priorities of the rules are from top (highest priority) to bottom (lowest priority.) Note: The DI-524 MAC Address filtering rules have precedence over the Firewall Rules.
Firewall RulesNameActionSourceDestinationSchedule-
Enable or disable the Firewall. Enter the name. Allow or Deny. Enter the IP Address range. Enter the IP Address range, the Protocol, and the Port Range. Select Always or enter the Time Range.

Advanced > DMZ

If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DI-524, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes. Enter the IP address of the internal computer that will be the DMZ host. Adding a client to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort.
Enable or Disable the DMZ. The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) allows a single computer to be exposed to the internet. By default the DMZ is disabled. Enter the IP Address of the computer to be in the DMZ.

IP Address-

Advanced > Performance
Wireless PerformanceDisplayed in this window are the Wireless Performance features for the Access Point portion of the DI-524.

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. This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made. The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting. (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 Short or Long Preamble. 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 wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters. Auto is the default setting. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type.

Tools > Firmware

You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
Firmware Upgrade- Click on the link in this screen to find out if there is an updated
firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive.

Browse-

After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse in this window to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Apply to complete the firmware upgrade.
Tools > Misc Ping TestThe Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Click Reboot to restart the DI-524. If you choose to block WAN Ping, the WAN IP Address of the DI-624L will not respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Discard Ping from WAN sideClick Enabled to block the WAN ping. To use the Universal Plug and Play feature click on Enabled. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals of the over 400 vendors that cooperate in the Plug and Play forum. Gaming mode allows a form of pass-through for certain Internet Games. If you are using Xbox, Playstation2 or a PC, make sure you are using the latest firmware and Gaming Mode is enabled. To utilize Gaming Mode, click Enabled. If you are not using a Gaming application, it is recommended that you Disable Gaming Mode. Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address. This is a useful feature since many computers do not use a static IP address. The DI-524 supports VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-through for both PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) and IPSec (IP Security). Once VPN pass-through is enabled, there is no need to open up virtual services. Multiple VPN connections can be made through the DI-524. This is useful when you have many VPN clients on the LAN network. PPTP- select Enabled or Disabled IPSec- select Enabled or Disabled
Restart DeviceBlock WAN Ping-

Gaming Mode-

Dynamic DNSVPN Pass Through-

Status > Device Info

This page displays the current information for the DI-524. It will display the LAN, WAN, and MAC address information. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP. If your WAN connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed. Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection. This window will show the DI-524s working status:

LANWAN-

IP Address: LAN/Private IP Address of the DI-524 Subnet Mask: LAN/Private Subnet Mask of the DI-524 IP Address: WAN/Public IP Address Subnet Mask: WAN/Public Subnet Mask Gateway: WAN/Public Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server: WAN/Public DNS IP Address WAN Status: WAN Connection Status MAC Address: Displays the MAC address SSID: Displays the current SSID Channel: Displays the current channel WEP: indicates whether WEP is enabled or disabled

Wireless-

Status > Log
The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Settings.

View Log-

First Page - The first page of the log. Last Page - The last page of the log. Previous - Moves back one log page. Next - Moves forward one log page. Clear - Clears the logs completely. Log Settings - Brings up the page to configure the log.
Status > Log > Log Settings
Not only does the Broadband Router display the logs of activities and events, it can setup to send these logs to another location.
SMTP Server/ IP Address Email Address -
The address of the SMTP server that will be used to send the logs. The email address to which the logs will be sent. Click on Send Mail Now to send the email.

Status > Stats

The screen above displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DI-524 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

Status > Wireless

The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless client. Click on Help at any time, for more information.

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.

Why cant I access the web based configuration? (continued)
What type of cable should I be using? (continued)
Whats the difference between a crossover cable and a straight-through cable? The wiring in crossover and straight-through cables are different. The two types of cable have different purposes for different LAN configurations. EIA/TIA 568A/568B define the wiring standards and allow for two different wiring color codes as illustrated in the following diagram. *The wires with colored backgrounds may have white stripes and may be denoted that way in diagrams found elsewhere. How to tell straight-through cable from a crossover cable: The main way to tell the difference between the two cable types is to compare the wiring order on the ends of the cable. If the wiring is the same on both sides, it is straight-through cable. If one side has opposite wiring, it is a crossover cable. All you need to remember to properly configure the cables is the pinout order of the two cable ends and the following rules: A straight-through cable has identical ends A crossover cable has different ends It makes no functional difference which standard you follow for straight-through cable ends, as long as both ends are the same. You can start a crossover cable with either standard as long as the other end is the other standard. It makes no functional difference which end is which. The order in which you pin the cable is important. Using a pattern other than what is specified in the above diagram could cause connection problems. When to use a crossover cable and when to use a straight-through cable: Computer to Computer Crossover Computer to an normal port on a Hub/Switch Straight-through Computer to an uplink port on a Hub/Switch - Crossover Hub/Switch uplink port to another Hub/Switch uplink port Crossover Hub/Switch uplink port to another Hub/Switch normal port - Straight-through
Step 2 Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls like Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, etc. might block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it. Step 3 Configure your Internet settings. Go to Start>Settings>Control Panel. Double click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults.

Click to the Connection tab and set the dialup option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button
Nothing should be checked. Click OK
Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults
Click OK. Go to the desktop and close any open windows
Step 4 Check your IP Address. Your computer must have an IP Address in the same range of the device you are attempting to configure. Most D-Link devices use the 192.168.0.X range.
How can I find my IP Address in Windows 95, 98, or ME?
Step 1 Click on Start, then click on Run. Step 2 The Run Dialogue Box will appear. Type winipcfg in the window as shown then click OK.
Step 3 The IP Configuration window will appear, displaying your Ethernet Adapter Information. Select your adapter from the drop down menu. If you do not see your adapter in the drop down menu, your adapter is not properly installed.
Step 4 After selecting your adapter, it will display your IP Address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Step 5 Click OK to close the IP Configuration window.
Step 4 (continued) Check your IP Address. Your computer must have an IP Address in the same range of the device you are attempting to configure. Most D-Link devices use the 192.168.0.X range.
How can I find my IP Address in Windows 2000/XP?
Step 1 Click on Start and select Run. Step 2 Type cmd then click OK.
Step 3 From the Command Prompt, enter ipconfig. It will return your IP Address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
Step 4 Type exit to close the command prompt.
Step 4 (continued) Check your IP Address. Your computer must have an IP Address in the same range of the device you are attempting to configure. Most D-Link devices use the 192.168.0.X range. Make sure you take note of your computers Default Gateway IP Address. The Default Gateway is the IP Address of the D-Link router. By default, it should be 192.168.0.1.
How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP?
Step 1 Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network connections. Step 2 See Step 2 for Windows 2000 and continue from there.
How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 2000?

Step 1 Right-click on My Network Places and select Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network card and select Properties.
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) and click Properties.
How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 2000? (continued)
Click Use the following IP Address and enter an IP Address that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP Address on your router. Example: If the routers LAN IP Address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP Address 192.168.0.X where X = 2-99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set the Default Gateway to be the same as the LAN IP Address of your router (192.168.0.1). Set the Primary DNS to be the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or enter a DNS server from your ISP. Click OK twice. You may be asked if you want to reboot your computer. Click Yes.
How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 98/Me?
Step 1 From the desktop, right-click on the Network Neigborhood icon (Win ME - My Network Places) and select Properties. Highlight TCP/IP and click the Properties button. If you have more than 1 adapter, then there will be a TCP/IP Binding for each adapter. Highlight TCP/IP > (your network adapter) and then click Properties.
How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 98/Me? (continued)
Step 2 Click Specify an IP Address. Enter in an IP Address that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP Address on your router. Example: If the routers LAN IP Address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP Address 192.168.0.X where X is between 2-99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Step 3 Click on the Gateway tab. Enter the LAN IP Address of your router here (192.168.0.1). Click Add when finished. Step 4 Click on the DNS Configuration tab. Click Enable DNS. Type in a Host (can be any word). Under DNS server search order, enter the LAN IP Address of your router (192.168.0.1). Click Add. Step 5 Click OK twice. When prompted to reboot your computer, click Yes. After you reboot, the computer will now have a static, private IP Address. Step 5 Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your D-Link device in the address bar. This should open the login page for the web management. Follow instructions to login and complete the configuration.

What is DMZ?

Demilitarized Zone: In computer networks, a DMZ (demilitarized zone) is a computer host or small network inserted as a neutral zone between a companys private network and the outside public network. It prevents outside users from getting direct access to a server that has company data. (The term comes from the geographic buffer zone that was set up between North Korea and South Korea following the UN police action in the early 1950s.) A DMZ is an optional and more secure approach to a firewall and effectively acts as a proxy server as well. In a typical DMZ configuration for a small company, a separate computer (or host in network terms) receives requests from users within the private network for access to Web sites or other companies accessible on the public network. The DMZ host then initiates sessions for these requests on the public network. However, the DMZ host is not able to initiate a session back into the private network. It can only forward packets that have already been requested. Users of the public network outside the company can access only the DMZ host. The DMZ may typically also have the companys Web pages so these could be served to the outside world. However, the DMZ provides access to no other company data. In the event that an outside user penetrated the DMZ hosts security, the Web pages might be corrupted but no other company information would be exposed. D-Link, a leading maker of routers, is one company that sells products designed for setting up a DMZ
How do I configure the DMZ Host?
The DMZ feature allows you to forward all incoming ports to one computer on the local network. The DMZ, or Demilitarized Zone, will allow the specified computer to be exposed to the Internet. DMZ is useful when a certain application or game does not work through the firewall. The computer that is configured for DMZ will be completely vulnerable on the Internet, so it is suggested that you try opening ports from the Virtual Server or Firewall settings before using DMZ. Step 1 Find the IP address of the computer you want to use as the DMZ host. To find out how to locate the IP Address of the computer in Windows XP/2000/ME/9x or Macintosh operating systems please refer to Step 4 of the first question in this section (Frequently Asked Questions).
How do I configure the DMZ Host? (continued)
Step 2 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. The username is admin (all lowercase) and the password is blank (nothing)

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DI-524

AirPlus G 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Router
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. Its best to use the same computer that is connected to your modem for configuring the DI-524 AirPlus G Wireless Router. The DI-524 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.

Before You Begin

Check Your Package Contents
DI-524 AirPlus G 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Router
CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight Through) Cable
Using a power supply with a different voltage rating will damage and void the warranty of this product.

5V DC Power Adapter

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
2003 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and specifications subject to change without notice. DI-524. 11142003
Connecting The DI-524 Wireless Router To Your Network
A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the DI-524 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-524 should be powered on and the Cable / DSL modem should be turned off. Cable / DSL modem (Power Off) DI-524 (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-524 (Power On) 3. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable to the WAN PORT on the back panel of the DI-524. 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-524 and an available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you are using to configure the DI-524. The LED light for LAN Port 1 illuminates to indicate proper connection. (Note: The LAN Ports on the DI-524 are Auto-MDI/MDI-X. Meaning you can use a straight-through or crossover-Ethernet cable in the LAN Ports.) D. Computers equipped with 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to connect to the DI-524. The DWL-630 AirPlus G Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-510 AirPlus G Wireless PCI Adapter will be able to connect out of the box with the router using their default wireless settings.
D. Antenna Used to wirelessly connect to 802.11g or 802.11b adapters. C. LAN PORTS These are the connections for Ethernet cables to Ethernet enabled computers. B. WAN PORT This is for the connection of an Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem. A. Receptor for Power Adapter.
Reset Button Pressing this button restores the Router to its original factory default settings.
Restart Your Computer Connecting Additional Computers To The DI-524
Using additional Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) cables, connect your Ethernet-equipped computers to the remaining Ethernet LAN ports on the back panel of the DI-524.
Status LED a blinking light indicates that the DI-524 is functioning properly. Power LED a solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. WLAN LED a solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. 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.

WAN LED a solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during data transmission.
When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation Guide, your connected network should look similar to this:

Using The Setup Wizard

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

Click OK

Once you have logged in, the Home screen will appear.

Click Run Wizard

The Setup Wizard (continued)
You will see the following screens:

Click Next

Set up your new password. You have the option to establish a password.
Choose your time zone from the drop down list.

Click Next 5

A this point, the setup wizard will try to auto-detect your Internet connection type. If you have a Dynamic or PPPoE connection, you will be brought to the corresponding page.
Otherwise, you will see the following screen: Select your Internet Connection. You will be prompted to select the type of Internet connection for your router.
If you are unsure of which setting to select, please contact your Internet Service Provider.
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 6
Please continue to Wireless Setup.
This setup should be done on the computer that is registered on the ISPs network.
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.
If your ISP uses PPPoE (Point-toPoint Protocol over Ethernet), and this option is selected, then this screen will appear: (Used mainly for DSL Internet service.) Enter in the username and password provided to you by your ISP.

Please be sure to remove any existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers.
The Setup Wizard (continued) Wireless Setup
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.
If you wish to use encryption for your 802.11g network, the DI-524 is capable of two levels of wireless encryption - 64-bit and 128-bit. By default the encryption is disabled. You can change the encryption settings for more secure wireless communication.

Your Setup is Complete!

Click Restart

Click Close

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

APPENDIX

To connect to the network, make sure the network adapter in your computer is configured properly. Heres how to configure the network adapter to obtain an IP address automatically for the DI-524 Wireless Broadband Router.
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+).
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Click Properties

Select Obtain an IP address automatically
Click OK Restart your computer (if necessary) 10
For Apple Macintosh OS X:
Go to the Apple Menu Click on System Preferences and Select Network. Click on Network
Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull down menu

Click on Apply Now

The IP address information, the Subnet Mask, the Routers IP address and the Ethernet adapter address will appear.
echnical 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