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:

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 AddressSubnet MaskLocal Domain-
The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address is: 192.168.0.1. The subnet mask of the LAN interface. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. This field is optional. Enter in the local domain name.

Home > DHCP

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DI-524 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/ private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/ IP settings to Obtain an IP Address Automatically. When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DI-524. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool.
DHCP ServerStarting IP AddressEnding IP AddressLease Time-
Select Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. The starting IP address for the DHCP servers IP assignment The ending IP address for the DHCP servers IP assignment The length of time for the IP lease. Enter the Lease time. The default setting is one hour
Advanced > Virtual Server
The DI-524 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The DI-524 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DI-524 are invisible to the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server. Depending on the requested service, the DI-524 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network. The DI-524 is also capable of port-redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer. Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the Virtual Servers List. There are pre-defined virtual services already in the table. You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service.

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 All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. 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
Double-click on Properties
Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties
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.) Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window (shown below) Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP Address of the Default Gateway.) The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX
Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences

Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.

Click OK.

Troubleshooting 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception?
D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products.
5. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?
Antenna Orientation- Try different antenna orientations for the DI-524. Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or other objects. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the Channel on your Router, Access Point and Wireless adapter to a different Channel to avoid interference. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors, electric motors, etc.
6. Why cant I get a wireless connection?
If you have enabled Encryption on the DI-524, you must also enable encryption on all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection. For 802.11b, the Encryption settings are: 64 or 128 bit. Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the Router and the Wireless Client.
Make sure that the SSID on the Router and the Wireless Client are exactly the same. If they are not, wireless connection will not be established.
Move the DI-524 and the wireless client into the same room and then test the wireless connection. Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control)
Troubleshooting 6. Why cant I get a wireless connection? (continued)
Turn off your DI-524 and the client. Turn the DI-524 back on again, and then turn on the client. Make sure that all devices are set to Infrastructure mode. Check that the LED indicators are indicating normal activity. 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. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the Channel on your DI-524, and on all the devices in your network to avoid interference. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors, electric motors, etc.

7. I forgot my encryption key.
Reset the DI-524 to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on your network to their default settings. You may do this by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit. You will lose the current configuration settings.
Troubleshooting 8. Resetting the DI-524 to Factory Default Settings
After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DI-524 to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPlus G products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings.
To hard-reset the DI-524 to Factory Default Settings, please do the following: Locate the Reset button on the back of the DI-524. Use a paper clip to press the Reset button. Hold for about 10 seconds and then release. After the DI-524 reboots (this may take a few minutes), it will be reset to the factory Default settings.

Technical Specifications

Standards IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u VPN Pass Through/ Multi-Sessions PPTP L2TP IPSec Device Management Web-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers DHCP Server and Client Advanced Firewall Features NAT with VPN Passthrough (Network Address Translation) MAC Filtering IP Filtering URL Filtering Domain Blocking Scheduling Wireless Operating Range Indoors up to 328 feet (100 meters) Outdoors up to 1312 feet (400 meters) Operating Temperature 32F to 131F (0C to 55C) Humidity: 95% maximum (non-condensing) Safety and Emissions: FCC Wireless Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz
LEDs: Power WAN LAN (10/100) WLAN (Wireless Connection) Physical Dimensions: L = 5.6 inches (142mm) W = 4.3 inches (109mm) H = 1.2 inches (31mm) Wireless Transmit Power: 15dBm 2dB Security: 802.1x WPA- WiFi Protected Access (WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) External Antenna Type: Single detachable reverse SMA Modulation Technology: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Power Input: Ext. Power Supply DC 5V, 2.5A Weight: 7.8 oz. (0.22kg) Warranty: 3 year
Wireless Data Rates with Automatic Fallback: 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 24 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mbps 11 Mbps 9 Mbps 6 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Why cant I access the web based configuration?
When entering the IP Address of the DI-524 (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.

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.
How can I setup my router to work with a Cable modem connection?

Dynamic Cable connection

(IE AT&T-BI, Cox, Adelphia, Rogers, Roadrunner, Charter, and Comcast). Note: Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the cable modem. Step 1 Log into the web based configuration 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). Step 2 Click the Home tab and click the WAN button. Dynamic IP Address is the default value, however, if Dynamic IP Address is not selected as the WAN type, select Dynamic IP Address by clicking on the radio button. Click Clone Mac Address. Click on Apply and then Continue to save the changes.

How can I setup my router to work with a Cable modem connection? (continued)
Step 3 Power cycle the cable modem and router: Turn the cable modem off (first). Turn the router off Leave them off for 2 minutes.** Turn the cable modem on (first). Wait until you get a solid cable light on the cable modem. Turn the router on. Wait 30 seconds. ** If you have a Motorola (Surf Board) modem, leave off for at least 5 minutes. Step 4 Follow step 1 again and log back into the web configuration. Click the Status tab and click the Device Info button. If you do not already have a public IP Address under the WAN heading, click on the DHCP Renew and Continue buttons. Step 1 Log into the web based configuration 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). Step 2 Click the Home tab and click the WAN button. Select Static IP Address and enter your static settings obtained from the ISP in the fields provided. If you do not know your settings, you must contact your ISP.

Static Cable Connection

Step 3 Click on Apply and then click Continue to save the changes. Step 4 Click the Status tab and click the Device Info button. Your IP Address information will be displayed under the WAN heading.
How can I setup my router to work with Earthlink DSL or any PPPoE connection?
Make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. Step 1 Upgrade Firmware if needed. (Please visit the D-Link tech support website at: http://support.dlink.com for the latest firmware upgrade information.) Step 2 Take a paperclip and perform a hard reset. With the unit on, use a paperclip and hold down the reset button on the back of the unit for 10 seconds. Release it and the router will recycle, the lights will blink, and then stabilize. Step 3 After the router stabilizes, open your browser and enter 192.168.0.1 into the address window and hit the Enter key. When the password dialog box appears, enter the username admin and leave the password blank. Click OK. If the password dialog box does not come up repeat Step 2. Note: Do not run the Wizard. Step 4 Click on the WAN tab on left-hand side of the screen. Select PPPoE. Step 5 Select Dynamic PPPoE (unless your ISP supplied you with a static IP Address). Step 6 In the username field enter ELN/username@earthlink.net and your password, where username is your own username. For SBC Global users, enter username@sbcglobal.net. For Ameritech users, enter username@ameritech.net. For BellSouth users, enter username@bellsouth.net. For Mindspring users, enter username@mindspring.com. For most other ISPs, enter username. Step 7 Maximum Idle Time should be set to zero. Set MTU to 1492, unless specified by your ISP, and set Autoreconnect to Enabled. Note: If you experience problems accessing certain websites and/or email issues, please set the MTU to a lower number such as 1472, 1452, etc. Contact your ISP for more information and the proper MTU setting for your connection.

How can I setup my router to work with Earthlink DSL or any PPPoE connection? (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 D-Link Broadband Router to share my Internet connection provided by AOL DSL Plus?
In most cases yes. AOL DSL+ 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 open ports on my router?
To allow traffic from the internet to enter your local network, you will need to open up ports or the router will block the request. Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your D-Link router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (blank by default). Step 2 Click on Advanced on top and then click Virtual Server on the left side. Step 3 Check Enabled to activate entry. Step 4 Enter a name for your virtual server entry. Step 5 Next to Private IP, enter the IP Address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Step 6 Choose Protocol Type - either TCP, UDP, or both. If you are not sure, select both. Step 7 Enter the port information next to Private Port and Public Port. The private and public ports are usually the same. The public port is the port seen from the WAN side, and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network. Step 8 Enter the Schedule information. Step 9 Click Apply and then click Continue. Note: Make sure DMZ host is disabled. If DMZ is enabled, it will disable all Virtual Server entries. Because our routers use NAT (Network Address Translation), you can only open a specific port to one computer at a time. For example: If you have 2 web servers on your network, you cannot open port 80 to both computers. You will need to configure 1 of the web servers to use port 81. Now you can open port 80 to the first computer and then open port 81 to the other computer.

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)

DI-524

Step 3 Click the Advanced tab and then click on the DMZ button. Select Enable and type in the IP Address you found in step 1.
Step 4 Click Apply and then Continue to save the changes. Note: When DMZ is enabled, Virtual Server settings will still be effective. Remember, you cannot forward the same port to multiple IP Addresses, so the Virtual Server settings will take priority over DMZ settings.
How do I open a range of ports on my DI-524 using Firewall rules?
Step 1 Access the routers web configuration by entering the routers IP Address in your web browser. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.1. Login using your password. The default username is admin and the password is blank. If you are having difficulty accessing web management, please see the first question in this section. Step 2 From the web management Home page, click the Advanced tab then click the Firewall button. Step 3 Click on Enabled and type in a name for the new rule. Step 4 Choose WAN as the Source and enter a range of IP Addresses out on the internet that you would like this rule applied to. If you would like this rule to allow all internet users to be able to access these ports, then put an Asterisk in the first box and leave the second box empty. Step 5 Select LAN as the Destination and enter the IP Address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. This will not work with a range of IP Addresses. Step 6 Enter the port or range of ports that are required to be open for the incoming service. Step 7 Click Apply and then click Continue. Note: Make sure DMZ host is disabled. Because our routers use NAT (Network Address Translation), you can only open a specific port to one computer at a time. For example: If you have 2 web servers on your network, you cannot open port 80 to both computers. You will need to configure 1 of the web servers to use port 81. Now you can open port 80 to the first computer and then open port 81 to the other computer. 79

Make sure that you did not enable proxy/firewall in the KaZaA software.
How do I configure my DI-524 router to play Warcraft 3?
You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while hosting a game in Warcraft 3. To play a game, you do not have to configure your router. Warcraft 3 (Battlenet) uses port 6112. For the DI-604, DI-614+, DI-524, DI-754, DI-764, or DI-774: 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.
warcraft3 192.168.0.100 both 6112 6112
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.
How do I use NetMeeting with my DI-524 Router?
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 set up my DI-524 router to use iChat? -for Macintosh usersYou must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while using iChat. iChat uses the following ports: 5060 (UDP) 5190 (TCP) File Sharing 16384-16403 (UDP) To video conference with other clients 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.
How do I set up my DI-524 router to use iChat? -for Macintosh users(continued)
Step 3 Create a new firewall rule: Click Enabled. Enter a name (ichat1). 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 iChat from. Leave the second box empty. Under Protocol, select UDP. In the port range boxes, enter 5060 in the first box and leave the second box empty. Click Always or set a schedule. Step 4 Click Apply and then Continue.
Step 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 enter ichat2 and open ports 1638416403 (UDP).
For File Sharing: Step 1 Click on Advanced and then Virtual Server. Step 2 Check Enabled to activate entry. Step 3 Enter a name for your virtual server entry (ichat3). Step 4 Next to Private IP, enter the IP Address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Step 5 Select TCP for Protocol Type. Step 6 Enter 5190 next to Private Port and Public Port. Stsp 7 Click Always or configure a schedule. Step 8 Click Apply and then Continue. If using Mac OS X Firewall, you may need to temporarily turn off the firewall in the Sharing preference pane on both computers. To use the Mac OS X Firewall, you must open the same ports as in the router: 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 Other from the Port Name pop-up menu. Step 6 In the Port Number, Range or Series field, type in: 5060, 16384-16403. Step 7 In the Description field type in: iChat AV Step 8 Click OK.

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 web site, 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

(USA only)

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:

This product can be set up using any current web browser, i.e., any curren ent browser i.e., owser, Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape Navigator 6.2.3.

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