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D-Link AirPro DI-754 Manual

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D-LINK
AirPro DI-754
5 GHz Multimode
Wireless Router
Manual
(02/02/2005)
Building Networks for People

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  • Page 1 D-LINK AirPro DI-754 5 GHz Multimode Wireless Router Manual (02/02/2005) Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ...3 Introduction...4 Wireless Basics ...6 Getting Started ...10 Using the Configuration Menu...12 Networking Basics ...41 Troubleshooting ...70 Technical Specifications ...76 Contacting Technical Support ...80 Warranty...81 Registration ...84...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Ethernet Cable (CAT5 UTP/Straight Through) Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DI-754 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Armed with powerful management and security capabilities, the D-Link Air Pro DI-754 has an intuitive and secure web-based interface that is powered by an embedded web server. After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in...
  • Page 5 Macintosh, Linux and Windows. This Manual is designed to help you connect the DI-754 into an existing 802.11a or 802.11b wireless network. Please take a look at the Getting Started section in this manual to see an example of an Infrastructure network using the DI-754.

  • Page 6: Wireless Basics

    Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
  • Page 7 Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link.
  • Page 8 ♦ 5GHz Wireless PCI Adapters used with desktop computers (DWL-A520) The DI-754 is also compatible with the D-Link AirPlus 802.11b wireless family (when you install the DWL-650+ into the expansion slot), which includes: ♦ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (DWL-650+) ♦...
  • Page 9 The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DI-754 and your receiving device (e.g., the DWL-A650 or the DWL-650+) to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPro Wireless product’s...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    D-Link DI-754 Wireless Router. Note: If you are using a DHCP-capable router in your network setup, such as the DI-754, you will not need to assign a static IP Address. If you need to assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network,...
  • Page 11 You will need broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL) Consult with your Cable/DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the DI-754 broadband router (see the Quick Installation Guide included with the DI-754.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, you can install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 (or the DWL-520+) wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot.

  • Page 12: Using The Configuration Menu

    Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the Router Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI-754, make sure to enter the correct IP Address. Type admin in the User Name field...
  • Page 13 WEP- select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. (Note: If you enable encryption on the DI-754 make sure to also enable encryption on all 802.11a wireless clients or wireless connection will not be established.)
  • Page 14 WEP- select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. (Note: If you enable encryption on the DI-754 make sure to also enable encryption on all 802.11a wireless clients or wireless connection will not be established.)
  • Page 15 Ethernet card in your computer into the MAC Address field. Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) restrict access to their network unless you are using the specific MAC address of the ethernet adapter originally installed by the ISP. Apply- click Apply to save the changes. DI-754...
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > Static IP Address Static IP Address- select this option to set static IP information provided to you by your ISP. IP Address- input the IP Address provided by your ISP input your Subnet mask. (All devices in the network must have Subnet Mask- the same subnet mask.) input the Gateway address...
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > PPPoE Please be sure to remove any existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers. Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoE. (Most DSL users PPPoE- will select this option.) Dynamic PPPoE- your ISP.
  • Page 18 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-754. 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.
  • Page 19 TCP/IP settings provided by the DI-754. 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.
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Virtual Server The DI-754 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).
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Virtual Server continued The DI-754 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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 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-754. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port”...
  • Page 24 Filters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing the Internet. The DI-754 can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses. The DI-754 can also block users from accessing restricted web sites.
  • Page 25 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > URL Blocking URL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by its URL. A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet.
  • Page 26 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 Internet. 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.
  • Page 27 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Filters > Domain Blocking Domain Blocking is used to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing specific domains on the Internet. Domain blocking will deny all requests to a specific domain such as http and ftp. It can also allow computers to access specific sites and deny all other sites.
  • Page 28 Firewall Rules is an advance feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the DI-754. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the DI-754. When virtual services are created and enabled, it will also display in Firewall Rules.
  • Page 29 If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DI-754, then you can set the client up to unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes.
  • Page 30 Open system or Shared Key Authentication- Open System - the DI-754 will be visible to all devices on the network. This is the default setting in this mode, in order to access the DI-754 on the network, the Shared Key -...
  • Page 31 Wireless Select 802.11a or 802.11b+. 802.11b+ is selected here. Dis- Performance- played in this window are the Wireless Performance features for the Access Point portion of the DI-754. Beacon Interval- 100 is the default setting RTS Threshold- 2432 is the default setting...
  • Page 32 Using the Configuration Menu Tools> Admin admin is the User name User- leave this field blank Password- Remote Management: Select Enabled Input the IP Address Input the Port number Apply- click Apply to save the changes Disabled...
  • Page 33 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Time DI-754 Time settings- in this window you can choose the time zone; set the time; and enable or disable Daylight Savings Time. Default NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes com- NTP Server- puter clock times in a network of computers.
  • Page 34 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > System System Settings Save Settings to Local Hard Drive- click Save to save the current settings to the local Hard Drive Load Settings from click Browse to find the settings, then click Load Local Hard Drive- Restore to Factory Default Settings- click Restore to restore the factory default settings...
  • Page 35 Browse- after you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse in this window to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Apply to complete the firmware upgrade. DI-754...
  • Page 36 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-754. This is useful when you have many VPN clients on the LAN network. PPTP-...
  • Page 37 Using the Configuration Menu Status > Device Info Device Information- This screen displays information about the DI-754...
  • Page 38 Using the Configuration Menu Status > Log View Log- this screen displays the activity on the DI-754 Log Settings- for advanced features, click on Log Settings DI-754...
  • Page 39 Using the Configuration Menu Status > Stats Traffic Statistics- displays the receive and transmit packets that are passing through the DI-754. Click on Refresh or Reset, for the most recent information. Status > Wireless Connected Wireless Client List- displays the wireless clients that are connected to the Access Point function of the DI-754.
  • Page 40 Using the Configuration Menu Help Help- displays the complete Help menu. For help at anytime, click the Help tab in the Configuration menu.

  • Page 41: Networking Basics

    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98.
  • Page 42 Networking Basics Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next...
  • Page 43 Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next...
  • Page 44 Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
  • Page 45 Networking Basics In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
  • Page 46 Networking Basics Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you com- plete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.
  • Page 47 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
  • Page 48 Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions:In Windows XP: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.
  • Page 49 Networking Basics Naming your Computer 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:...
  • Page 50 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 Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configura- tion Protocol) technology.
  • Page 51 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...
  • Page 52 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 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...
  • Page 53 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and se- lect System Preferences cClick on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the appropriate fields...
  • Page 54 Networking Basics Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences Click on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu Click Apply Now The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few...
  • Page 55 A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or Acess Point, as shown.

  • Page 56: Sharing An Lpr Printer

    Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network.
  • Page 57 Networking Basics Adding a local printer (a printer connected directly to a computer) A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer. If you do not need to share your printer on a network, follow these directions to add the printer to one computer.
  • Page 58 Networking Basics Adding a local printer Click Next Select Local printer attached to this computer (Deselect Automati- cally detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) Click Next Select Use the following port: From the pull-down menu select the correct port for your printer (Most computers use the LPT1: port,...
  • Page 59 Networking Basics Adding a local printer Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. Click Next (If the correct driver is not displayed, insert the CD or floppy disk that came with your printer and click Have Disk.) At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optional.) Click Next...
  • Page 60 Networking Basics Adding a local printer This screen gives you information about your printer. Click Finish When the test page has printed, Click OK...
  • Page 61 Networking Basics Adding a local printer Go to Start> Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a local printer. Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your net- work, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network.
  • Page 62 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Click on Add a printer Click Next Select Network Printer Click Next...
  • Page 63 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Select Browse for a printer Click Next Select the printer you would like to share Click Next Click Finish...
  • Page 64 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: Go to Start > Printers and Faxes The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer on your network: Remember the printer name Run the Add Printer...
  • Page 65 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such as the DP-101P+. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer, please follow these directions: Go to Start >...
  • Page 66 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Select Create a new port From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown. Click Next Please read the instructions on this screen Click Next Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown.
  • Page 67 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer In this screen, select Custom Click Settings Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name IP Address. Select LPR Enter a Queue Name (if your Print- Server/ Gateway has more than one port, you will need a Queue name.)
  • Page 68 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer This screen will show you information about your printer. Click Finish Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers. Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer. Click Have Disk If the printer driver is already installed, do the following: Select Keep existing...
  • Page 69 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on your network.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual. Note: The IP Address of the DI-754 is 192.168.0.1. All the computers on the network must have a unique IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x. Any computers that have identical IP Addresses will not be visible on the network.
  • Page 71 Check that the IP Address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the same IP Address range as the access point and gateway. (Since the DI-754 has an IP Address of 192.168.0.1, wireless adapters must have an IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.0.x. Each device must have a unique IP Address;...
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using.
  • Page 73 Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK...
  • Page 74 RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors, electric motors, etc. 6. Why can’t I get a wireless connection? If you have enabled Encryption on the DI-754, you must also enable encryption on all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection.
  • Page 75 7. Resetting the DI-754 to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DI-754 to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPro products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings.

  • Page 76: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b (optional with DWL-650+) IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3x Ports (1) 10/100Base-T Ethernet, RJ-45 (UTP) (1) Power – 5V DC, 3.0A Network Management Web-Based Interface Network Architecture Supports Infrastructure Mode Diagnostic LED Power WAN 802.11a WLAN 802.11b...
  • Page 77 Technical Specifications Emissions: FCC part 15b UL1950-3 Physical Dimensions: L = 9.25 inches W = 6.25 inches H = 1.50 inches 802.11a Specifications Data Rates:* 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 72 Mbps (with auto-Fallback) Data Security: 64, 128, 152 bit with Dynamic Keying Access Control List Antenna Type: External 5dBi dipole antenna with diversity...
  • Page 78 802.11a Specifications (continued) Modulation Techniques: BPSK QPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM 802.11b Specifications with optional DWL-650+ Data Rates: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 22 Mbps (with Automatic Fallback) Data Security: 64, 128, 256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption Available Channels: Eleven channels for North America. Three non-overlapping. Frequency Range: 2.4 –...
  • Page 79 802.11b Specifications (with optional DWL-650+)-continued Modulation Technology: PBCC - Packet Binary Convolutional Coding Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 11-chip Barker sequence...

  • Page 80: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support 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.

  • Page 81: Warranty

    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, at its option, 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.
  • Page 82 D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product...
  • Page 83 FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT.

  • Page 84: Registration

    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. (02/02/2005...

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