DI-624S User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents .............................................................................. 4 System Requirements ........................................................................ 4 Introduction......................................................................................... 5 Connections ........................................................................................ 6 LEDs .................................................................................................... 7 Features............................................................................................... 8 Wireless Basics .................................................................................. 9 Standards-Based Technology ......................................................... 10 Installation Considerations ............................................................. 11 Getting Started ................................................................................. 12 Using the Configuration Menu ........................................................ 13 Home............................................................................................. 13 Wireless ................................................................................... 14 WPA-PSK ........................................................................... 15 Wan ......................................................................................... 16 Dynamic IP Address ........................................................... 16 Static IP Address ................................................................ 17 PPPoE ................................................................................ 18 LAN .......................................................................................... 21 DHCP....................................................................................... 22 Advanced ...................................................................................... 23 Virtual Server ........................................................................... 23 Applications ............................................................................. 26 Filters ....................................................................................... 27 IP Filters ............................................................................. 27 MAC Filter .......................................................................... 28 TMSS Home ............................................................................ 29 Parental Controls ..................................................................... 30 General Parental Controls .................................................. 30 Per-User Parental Controls ................................................ 32 Add User ....................................................................... 33 Firewall .................................................................................... 34 DMZ ......................................................................................... 35 Performance ............................................................................ 36 Folder ....................................................................................... 38 Tools .............................................................................................. 40 Admin....................................................................................... 40 Time ......................................................................................... 41 System ..................................................................................... 42 Firmware .................................................................................. 43 DDNS....................................................................................... 44 Misc ......................................................................................... 45 D-Link Systems, Inc. 2 DI-624S User's Manual Table of Contents Cable Test ................................................................................ 46 Device Info ............................................................................... 47 Status ............................................................................................ 48 Log ........................................................................................... 48 Log Settings ....................................................................... 49 Stats......................................................................................... 50 Wireless ................................................................................... 50 Networking Basics ........................................................................... 51 Troubleshooting................................................................................ 66 Technical Specifications .................................................................. 73 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................... 76 Contacting Technical Support ....................................................... 102 Warranty .......................................................................................... 103 Registration..................................................................................... 106 D-Link Systems, Inc. 3 DI-624S User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DI-624S High-Speed 2.4GHz Wireless 108G Storage Router Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2.5A Manual and Warranty on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable (All the Ethernet ports on the DI-624S are Auto-MDIX) Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DI-624S will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements Computers with Windows, Macintish, or Linux-based operating systems · 200MHz Processor · 64MB Memory · CD-ROM Drive · Ethernet Adapter with TCP/IP Protocol Installed Cable or DSL Modem with an Ethernet Port Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Havigator Version 7.0 or above D-Link Systems, Inc. 4 DI-624S User's Manual Introduction Introduction The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DI-624S High-Speed Wireless Storage Router is an 802.11g high-performance, wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most routers, the DI-624S provides data transfers at up to 108 Mbps (compared to the standard 54Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM 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 802.11g's 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 . For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the DI-624S, 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-624S 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-624S, you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communications. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 DI-624S User's Manual Connections Connections All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. USB 2.0 ports Use these ports to connect USB 2.0 storage devices. USB 1.1 storage devices may also be connected but will be limited to USB 1.1 speed. 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. Auto MDI/MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem Receptor for the Power Adapter D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 DI-624S User's Manual LEDs LEDs WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks dur ing 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. USB LED A solid light indicates that a connection is enabled. STATUS A blinking light indicates that the DI-624S is ready. LOCAL NETWORK LED A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 DI-624S User's Manual Features 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: Pre-Shared Key mode means that the home user, without a RADIUS server, will obtain a new security key every time the he or she connects to the network, vastly improving the safety of communications on the network. Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing). User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. Operates in the 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz frequency range. Connects multiple computers to a Broadband (Cable or DSL) modem to share the Internet connection. Advanced Firewall features: MAC Filtering IP Filtering Scheduling DHCP server 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, 2 USB ports, 1 WAN port, Auto MDI/MDIX. D-Link Systems, Inc. 8 DI-624S User's Manual Wireless Basics 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: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency. 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. Scalability ­ WLANs can be configured in a variety of topologies 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. Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices. D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 DI-624S User's Manual Wireless Basics Standards-Based Technology The DI-624S Wireless 108G Storage Router 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 54Mbps 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 DI-624S 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 of up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz range. D-Link Systems, Inc. 10 DI-624S User's Manual Wireless Basics Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DI-624S 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 DI-624S and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link wireless product's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 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 generate extreme RF noise. D-Link Systems, Inc. 11 DI-624S User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started 1 Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 2 3 4 5 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: 1 2 3 4 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 the DI-624S Wireless Broadband Router (see the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. The four Ethernet LAN ports of the DI-624S are Auto MDI/MDIX and will work with both Straight-Through and Cross-Over cable. You may also install the DWL-G510, or the DWL-AG530. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter.) Install the D-Link DWL-G650 wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G650.) 5 D-Link Systems, Inc. 12 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the Router (http://192.168.0.1) Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-624S, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI-624S. The DI-624S default IP Address is shown at right: Note: If you have changed the default IP Address asigned to the DI-624S, make sure to enter the correct IP Address. Type admin in the User Name field Leave the Password blank Click OK admin Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. These buttons appear on most of the configuration screens in this section. Please click on the appropriate button at the bottom of each screen after you have made a configuration change. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID's factory default setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) Choose Open System, Shared Key, or WPA-PSK. Select the level of encryption desired: 64-bit, or 128-bit. Select HEX or ASCII. Input up to 4 WEP keys; select the one you wish to use. Channel: Authentication: WEP Encryption: Key Type: Keys 1-4: D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID's factory default setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Select Auto Select to have the router automatically choose the best channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) Enter the passphrase to be used for the WPA-PSK Aunthentication. Reenter the passphrase to be used for the WPA-PSK Aunthentication. Channel: Passphrase: Confirmed Passphrase: D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address Dynamic IP Address: Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services. The Host Name may be required by some ISPs. Host Name: MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the WAN's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. Use MAC: Checking this checkbox will allow you to enter the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP, and replace the WAN MAC address of the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu 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 Address: Subnet 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.) Enter the gateway IP Address provided by your ISP. Input the primary DNS (Domain Name Server) IP address provided by your ISP. ISP Gateway Address: Primary DNS Address: Secondary DNS Address: This is optional. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > PPPoE Please be sure to remove any existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers. 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 PPPoE 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: Password: Retype Password: Service Name: IP Address: Network Mask: Maximum Idle Time: MTU: Your PPPoE username provided by your ISP. Enter the PPPoE password. Re-enter the PPPoE password. Enter 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. The network mask of the PPPoE interface. Either set the value for idle time to zero or enable Auto-reconnect to disable this feature. Maximum Transmission Unit-1492 is the default setting-you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > PPPoE (continued) Dial on Demand: If Enabled, the DI-624S will connect to your ISP after you initiate an Internet connection, such as opening an Internet browser. If Enabled, the DI-624S will automatically connect to your ISP after your system is restarted or if the PPPoE connection is dropped. Auto-reconnect: Home > WAN > Others > PPTP PPTP: IP Address: Subnet Mask: Server IP: Account: Password: Retype Password: Maximum Idle Time: Choose this option if your ISP uses PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol). Enter the static IP Address for the PPTP connection. The subnet mask of the PPTP interface. Enter the Service Name provided by your ISP (optional). Your PPTP account name provided by your ISP. Enter the PPTP password. Re-enter the PPTP password. Either set the value for idle time to zero or enable Auto-reconnect to disable this feature. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > Others > PPTP (continued) MTU: Dial on Demand: Auto-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-624S will connect to your ISP after you initiate an Internet connection, such as opening an Internet browser. If Enabled, the DI-624S will automatically connect to your ISP after your system is restarted or if the PPTP connection is dropped. Home > WAN > Others > L2TP L2TP: IP Address: Subnet Mask: Server IP: Account: Password: Retype Password: Maximum Idle Time: Choose this option if your ISP uses L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol). Enter the static IP Address for the L2TP connection. The subnet mask of the L2TP interface. Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional). Your L2TP account name provided by your ISP. Enter the L2TP password. Re-enter the L2TP password. Either set the value for idle time to zero or enable Auto-reconnect to disable this feature. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > Others > L2TP (continued) MTU: Dial on Demand: Auto-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-624S will connect to your ISP after you initiate an Internet connection, such as opening an Internet browser. If Enabled, the DI-624S will automatically connect to your ISP after your system is restarted or if the PPTP 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-624S. 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 Address: Subnet Mask: Local Domain Name: DNS Relay: 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. If Enabled, the router will use its own IP afddress as the DNS server for the DHCP clients. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DI-624S 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-624S. 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 Server: Select Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. Starting IP Address: Ending IP Address: Lease Time: Static DHCP: IP: MAC Address: DHCP Client: The starting IP address for the DHCP server's IP assignment. The ending IP address for the DHCP server's IP assignment. The length of time for the IP lease. Enter the Lease time. The default setting is one hour. Allows the DHCP server to assign the same IP address to a specific MAC address. IP address specific to the client. Enter the MAC Address. Select a DHCP client from the pull-down list; click Clone to copy that MAC Address. D-Link Systems, Inc. 22 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Virtual Server The DI-624S 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-624S firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DI-624S 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-624S redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network. The DI-624S 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. D-Link Systems, Inc. 23 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Virtual Server (continued) Virtual Server: Name: Private IP: Protocol Type: Private Port: Public Port: Schedule: Select Enabled or Disabled. Enter the name referencing the virtual service. The server computer in the LAN (Local Area Network) that will be providing the virtual services. The protocol used for the virtual service. The port number of the service used by the Private IP computer. The port number on the WAN (Wide Area Network) side that will be used to access the virtual service. The schedule of time when the virtual service will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. If it is set to Time, select the time frame for the service to be enabled. If the system time is outside of the scheduled time, the service will be disabled. If you have a Web server that you wanted Internet users to access at all times, you would need to enable it. Web (HTTP) server is on LAN (Local Area Network) computer 192.168.0.25. HTTP uses port 80, TCP. Name: Web Server Private IP: 192.168.0.25 Protocol Type: TCP Private Port: 80 Public Port: 80 Schedule: always Example #1: D-Link Systems, Inc. 24 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Virtual Server (continued) Click on this icon to edit the virtual service Click on this icon to delete the virtual service Example #2: If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by WAN port 2100 and only during the weekends, you would need to enable it as such. FTP server is on LAN computer 192.168.0.30. FTP uses port 21, TCP. Name: FTP Server Private IP: 192.168.0.30 Protocol Type: TCP Private Port: 21 Public Port: 2100 Schedule: From: 01:00AM to 01:00AM, Sat to Sun All Internet users who want to access this FTP Server must connect to it from port 2100. This is an example of port redirection and can be useful in cases where there are many of the same servers on the LAN network. D-Link Systems, Inc. 25 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Applications The DI-624S provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it. Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DI-624S. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the "Trigger Port" field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the public ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. Note! Only one PC can use each Special Application tunnel. Name: Trigger Port: This is the name referencing the special application. This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be either a single port or a range of ports. This is the protocol used to trigger the special application. This is the port number on the WAN side that will be used to access the application. You may define a single port or a range of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports or port ranges. This is the protocol used for the special application. Trigger Type: Public Port: Protocol Type: D-Link Systems, Inc. 26 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > IP Filters Filters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing the Internet. The DI-624S can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses. The DI-624S can also block users from accessing restricted web sites. Filters: IP Filters: Select the filter you wish to use; in this case, IP Filters was chosen. 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 the LAN computer specified in the IP field will be denied access. Choose the protocol type of the port you are blocking access to. This is the time when the IP Filter will be enabled. IP: Port: Protocol Type: Schedule: D-Link Systems, Inc. 27 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu 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. Filters: MAC Filters: Name: MAC Address: DHCP 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. D-Link Systems, Inc. 28 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > TMSS Home Enable Trend Micro Security Services: Security Services Display Interval: Automatically check for Update Components: Select this checkbox to enable the Trend Micro Security Services. Note: This option must be enabled before you can enable Parental Controls. Choose how often you would like the see the Security Services Dashboard. Select this checkbox if you would like the router to automatically check for updates for the Trend Micro Internet Security software. If enabled, you also will need to choose how often you would like the router to check for updates. Shows the status of the virus scanning software installed on the computers in your network. Client Virus Protection Status: D-Link Systems, Inc. 29 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Parental Controls > General Parental Controls Enable Parental Controls: Select this option to enable the Parental Control features provided by Trend Micro. Select this option to setup Parental Controls as a global setting. When using this option, the restrictions that you set affect every computer on the network. Use General Controls: D-Link Systems, Inc. 30 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Parental Controls > General Parental Controls (continued) Parents Override Password: Confirm Password: Ratings: Categories: Enter a password that can be used to override blocked websites. You will have the option to enter this password and either temporarily or permanently allow access to the website being blocked. Reenter the Parents Override Password. Choose the rating that best matches the categories you would like to block. This shows the categories that are being blocked based on the Rating that you chose. If the Custom rating was chosen, you can select from the list of predefined Potentially Offensive categories to define the type of traffic you would like to block. Click on More Categories to see a larger list to choose from. Specify the days and times that you would like the Parental Control feature to be active. To remove an entry in the schedule list, highlight the entry and click Remove. This shows you the complete list of categories and also how many times traffic from each category has been Blocked or Accessed. Blocking Schedule: Parental Controls Access Status: D-Link Systems, Inc. 31 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Parental Controls > Per-User Parental Controls Enable Parental Controls: Use Per-User Controls: Select this option to enable the Parental Control features provided by Trend Micro. Select this option to setup Parental Controls in a per-user fashion. When using this option, the restrictions are setup based on usernames and passwords. This allows for more control of the content that each user on the network is allowed to access. Enter a password that can be used to override blocked websites. You will have the option to enter this password and either temporarily or permanently allow access to the website being blocked. Reenter the Parents Override Password. Shows you the Name, Profile, and Status of each user that has been specified. Click this button to add a new User account. Parents Override Password: Confirm Password: User List: Add User: D-Link Systems, Inc. 32 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Parental Controls > Per-User Parental Controls (continued) Parental Controls Access Status: This shows you the complete list of categories and also how many times traffic from each category has been Blocked or Accessed. Advanced > Parental Controls > Per-User Parental Controls > Add User Name: Password: Status: Ratings: Categories: Enter the name for your new User account. Enter the password for your new User account. Select Enabled to make this new account active, or Disabled to deactivate this account. Choose the rating that best matches the categories you would like to block for this user. This shows the categories that are being blocked based on the Rating that you chose. If the Custom rating was chosen, you can select from the list of predefined Potentially Offensive categories to define the type of traffic you would like to block. Click on More Categories to see a larger list to choose from. Specify the days and times that you would like the Parental Control feature to be active for this user. To remove an entry in the schedule list, highlight the entry and click Remove. Blocking Schedule: D-Link Systems, Inc. 33 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Firewall Firewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the DI-624S. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the DI-624S. 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.) Firewall Rules: Name: Action: Source: Destination: Schedule: 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. D-Link Systems, Inc. 34 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DI-624S, 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. DMZ: 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. IP Address: Enter the IP Address of the computer to be in the DMZ. D-Link Systems, Inc. 35 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance Wireless Performance: Beacon Interval: RTS Threshold: Fragmentation: Displayed in this window are the Wireless Performance features for the Access Point portion of the DI-624S. 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. Auto is the default selection. Select from the drop down menu. Select GMode if your wireless network consists of only 802.11g clients. If your wireless network includes 802.11b clients, select Mix Mode. 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. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type. Choose Enabled to broadcast the SSID across the network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID (Service Set Identifier) to establish communication. Choose Disabled if you do not wish to broadcast the SSID over the network. DTIM interval: TX Rates: Mode Setting: Preamble Type: SSID Broadcast: D-Link Systems, Inc. 36 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance (continued) Super G Mode: Super G is a group of performance enhancement features that increase end user application throughput in an 802.11g network. Super G is backwards compatible to standard 802.11g devices. For top performance, all wirelss devices on the network should be Super G capable. Select either Disabled, Super G without Turbo, or Super G with Dynamic Turbo. Disabled: Super G without Turbo: Super G with DynamiC Turbo: Standard 802.11g support, no enhanced capabilities. Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, and no Turbo mode. Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, and Dynamic Turbo. This setting is backwards compatible with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. Dynamic Turbo mode is only enabled when all nodes on the wireless network are Super G with Dynamic Turbo enabled. D-Link Systems, Inc. 37 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Folder This page allows you to manage the USB storage devices that are connected to the USB ports on the back of the DI-624S. USB 1 Sharing System Unplug: Share Whole Disk: New Folder Name: Click this button to safely remove the USB storage device that is connected to USB 1. Click this button to share the entire contents of the USB storage device that is connected to USB 1. This allows you to create new folders on the USB storage device that is connected to USB 1. Enter a name and then click the Create button. This shows you the total size, amount of used space, amount of free space, and the percentage of used space on the USB storage device that is connected to USB 1. Shows you the current directory you are browsing on the USB storage device that is connected to USB 1. Select this checkbox to allow write permission to the corresponding folder. Select this checkbox to allow other users on the network to view the contents of the corresponding folder. Capacity: Current Folder: Write: Share: D-Link Systems, Inc. 38 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Folder (continued) USB 2 Sharing System Unplug: Share Whole Disk: New Folder Name: Capacity: Click this button to safely remove the USB storage device that is connected to USB 1. Click this button to share the entire contents of the USB storage device that is connected to USB 2. This allows you to create new folders on the USB storage device that is connected to USB 2. Enter a name and then click the Create button. This shows you the total size, amount of used space, amount of free space, and the percentage of used space on the USB storage device that is connected to USB 2. Shows you the current directory you are browsing on the USB storage device that is connected to USB 2. Select this checkbox to allow write permission to the corresponding folder. Select this checkbox to allow other users on the network to view the contents of the corresponding folder. Current Folder: Write: Share: D-Link Systems, Inc. 39 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools> Admin At this page, the DI-624S administrator can change the system password. There are two accounts that can access the Broadband Router's Web-Management interface. They are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes. Administrator: Password: User: Password: Remote Management: admin is the Administrator login name. Enter the password and enter again to confirm. user is the User login name. Enter the password and enter again to confirm. Remote management allows the DI-624S to be configured from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password is still required to access the Web-Management interface. In general, only a member of your network can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote (Internet) host. The Internet IP address of the computer that has access to the Broadband Router. If you input 0.0.0.0 into this field, then any computer will be able to access the Router. Putting 0.0.0.0 into this field would present a security risk and is not recommended. Input a subnet mask to define the computer or group of computers that are allowed to access the router. The port number used to access the Broadband Router. IP Address: IP Address: Port: Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the Broadband Router and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Mangement interface. D-Link Systems, Inc. 40 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Time Customized NTP: NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers. This field is optional. To manually input the time, select this option and enter the values for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click the Computer Clock button, to copy your computer's time. Select the Time Zone from the pull-down menu. Manual: Time Zone: D-Link Systems, Inc. 41 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools > System The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the Broadband Router. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used. You may also reset the Broadband Router back to factory settings by clicking on Restore. Save Settings to Local Hard Drive: Load Settings from Local Hard Drive: Restore to Factory Default Settings: Click Browse to find the settings, then click Load. Click Save to save the current settings to the local Hard Drive. Click Restore to restore the factory default settings. D-Link Systems, Inc. 42 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Firmware Browse 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: Browse: 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. 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. D-Link Systems, Inc. 43 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools > DDNS 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. To use the DDNS update client built into the router, click on Enabled. Server Address: Host Name: Username: Password: Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu. Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Enter the username for your DDNS account. Enter the password for your DDNS account. D-Link Systems, Inc. 44 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Misc Ping Test: The 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-624S. If you choose to block WAN Ping, the WAN IP Address of the DI-624S will not respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Click Enabled to block the WAN ping. Restart Device: Block WAN Ping: Discard Ping from WAN side: UPNP: 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. The DI-624S 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-624S. This is useful when you have many VPN clients on the LAN network. PPTP: select Enabled or Disabled. IPSec: select Enabled or Disabled. VPN Pass Through: Multicast Streams: Enable this option to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. D-Link Systems, Inc. 45 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Cable Test This page displays the current information for the DI-624S, which will assist you in troubleshooting your network. It will display which port on the router is currently connected. D-Link Systems, Inc. 46 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Status > Device Info This page displays the current information for the DI-624S. It will display the LAN, WAN and Wireless 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-624S's working status: LAN: WAN: IP Address: LAN/Private IP Address of the DI-624S. Subnet Mask: LAN/Private Subnet Mask of the DI-624S. 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. SSID: Displays the current SSID. Channel: Displays the current channel. WEP: indicates whether WEP is enabled or disabled. Wireless: D-Link Systems, Inc. 47 DI-624S User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Status > Log