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  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description March 3, 2010 • New Revision Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface ....................i Static (assigned by ISP) ..............19 Manual Revisions ....................i Wireless Settings ..................20 Trademarks ......................i Network Settings..................21 DHCP Server Settings..............22 Product Overview ................1 DHCP Reservation ................23 Package Contents ................... 1 USB Settings ...................24 System Requirements ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Guest Zone .....................43 Support ....................72 IPv6 ......................44 Wireless Security ................73 Link-Local Connectivity ..............44 What is WPA? ....................73 Static IPv6 (Stateful) ...............45 Wireless Security Setup Wizard ..............74 Static IPv6 (Stateless) ..............46 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) ..............76 DHCPv6 (Stateful) ................47 Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) ............77 DHCPv6 (Stateless) .................48 IPv6 over PPPoE (Stateful) ............49...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents D-Link L7-N-R2000 Xtreme N Router ™ with 3 Detachable Antennas Power Adapter CAT 5 Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the L7-N-R2000 will cause damage and void the warranty.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem Network Requirements • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following: • Windows , Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system ® • An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements: Web-based Configuration •...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Router (L7-N-R2000) is a 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home.

  • Page 8: Features

    Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The L7-N-R2000 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.

  • Page 9: Leds

    Section 1 - Product Overview LEDs Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data transmission. A solid Internet LED blue light indicates that there is an Internet connection, an orange light indicates that there is none. A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before you Begin Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.

  • Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations

    The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The L7-N-R2000 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP.

  • Page 13: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to page 15. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. If you want to configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to page 74.
  • Page 15 Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. L7-N-R2000 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Section 3 - Configuration If you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently using that computer, click Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.
  • Page 17 Section 3 - Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect.

  • Page 18: Manual Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration L2TP Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.

  • Page 19: Internet Setup

    Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL) 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. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

  • Page 20: Pptp

    Section 3 - Configuration PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, Address Mode: and DNS server addresses.

  • Page 21: L2Tp

    Section 3 - Configuration L2TP Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.

  • Page 22: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    Section 3 - Configuration Static (assigned by ISP) Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s 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).

  • Page 23: Wireless Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. Schedule: The schedule of time when the wireless settings rules will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled.

  • Page 24: Network Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1.

  • Page 25: Dhcp Server Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The L7-N-R2000 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.

  • Page 26: Dhcp Reservation

    Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device. Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.

  • Page 27: Usb Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration USB Settings Use this section to configure your USB port. There are two configurations to choose from: Network USB and WCN Configuration. Note: If using the Network USB option, users will need to install the Network USB Utility into the computers to share the USB device through the router. USB Settings: Choose between these two configuration: Network USB and WCN Configuration.

  • Page 28: Virtual Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The L7-N-R2000 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 L7-N-R2000 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the L7-N-R2000 are invisible to the outside world.
  • Page 29 Section 3 - Configuration This will allow you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to the next page. Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 30: Port Forwarding

    Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to.

  • Page 31: Application Rules

    Section 3 - Configuration Application Rules 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 L7-N-R2000. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port”...

  • Page 32: Qos Engine

    Section 3 - Configuration QoS Engine The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications. By default the QoS Engine settings are disabled and application priority is not classified automatically. Enable StreamEngine: This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for better performance and experience with online games and other interactive applications, such as VoIP.

  • Page 33: Network Filters

    Section 3 - Configuration Network 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. Configure MAC Filtering: Select Turn MAC Filtering Off, allow MAC addresses listed below, or deny MAC addresses listed below from the...

  • Page 34: Access Control

    Section 3 - Configuration Access Control The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network. Use this feature as Parental Controls to only grant access to approved sites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block access from applications like P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard.
  • Page 35 Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for the policy and then click Next to continue. Select a schedule (I.E. Always) from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Enter the following information and then click Next to continue. •...
  • Page 36 Section 3 - Configuration Select the filtering method and then click Next to continue. Enter the rule: Enable - Check to enable the rule. Name - Enter a name for your rule. Dest IP Start - Enter the starting IP address. Dest IP End - Enter the ending IP address.

  • Page 37: Website Filters

    Section 3 - Configuration Website Filters Website Filters are used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the URL or domain. A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet. If any part of the URL contains the blocked word, the site will not be accessible and the web page will not display.

  • Page 38: Inbound Filters

    Section 3 - Configuration Inbound Filters The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet. With this feature you can configure inbound data filtering rules that control data based on an IP address range. Inbound Filters can be used with Virtual Server, Port Forwarding, or Remote Administration features.

  • Page 39: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link L7-N-R2000 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you cam enable DMZ.

  • Page 40: Application Level Gateway Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Application Level Gateway Configuration Here you can enable or disable ALG’s. Some protocols and applications require special handling of the IP payload to make them work with network address translation (NAT). Each ALG provides special handling for a specific protocol or application. A number of ALGs for common applications are enabled by default.

  • Page 41: Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration Routing The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific routes of data through your network. Destination IP: Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route. Netmask: Enter the netmask of the route, please note that the octets must match your destination IP address.

  • Page 42: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings Transmit Power: Set the transmit power of the antennas. Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended.

  • Page 43: Wish Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration WISH Settings WISH is short for Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling, a technology developed to enhance your experience of using a wireless network by prioritizing the traffic of different applications. Enable WISH: Enable this option if you want to allow WISH to prioritize your traffic.

  • Page 44: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the “Initial setup” as well as the “Add New Device” processes. The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) has certified it across different products as well as manufactures. The process is just as easy, as depressing a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering the 8-digit code for the Pin-Code Method.

  • Page 45: Advanced Network Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Network Settings UPnP Settings: To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP ™ ) feature click on Enabled. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Internet Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the L7-N-R2000 to respond to pings.

  • Page 46: Guest Zone

    Section 3 - Configuration Guest Zone The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones will be separate from your main wireless network. Enable Guest Zone: Check to enable the Guest Zone feature.

  • Page 47: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Link-Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu. LAN IPv6 Address Displays the IPv6 address of the router. Settings: L7-N-R2000 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Static Ipv6 (Stateful)

    Section 3 - Configuration Static IPv6 (Stateful) My IPv6 Connection: Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu. WAN IPv6 Address Settings: Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.

  • Page 49: Static Ipv6 (Stateless)

    Section 3 - Configuration Static IPv6 (Stateless) My IPv6 Connection: Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu. WAN IPv6 Address Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet Settings: provider (ISP). LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.

  • Page 50: Dhcpv6 (Stateful)

    Section 3 - Configuration DHCPv6 (Stateful) My IPv6 Connection: Select DHCPv6 from the drop-down menu. IPv6 DNS Settings: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.

  • Page 51: Dhcpv6 (Stateless)

    Section 3 - Configuration DHCPv6 (Stateless) My IPv6 Connection: Select DHCPv6 from the drop-down menu. IPv6 DNS Settings: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primar y and secondar y DNS ser ver Address: addresses.

  • Page 52: Ipv6 Over Pppoe (Stateful)

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 over PPPoE (Stateful) My IPv6 Connection: Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu. PPPoE: Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.
  • Page 53 Section 3 - Configuration Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or Stateless. Refer to the next page for Stateless. IPv6 Address Range Start: Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).

  • Page 54: Ipv6 Over Pppoe (Stateless)

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 over PPPoE (Stateless) My IPv6 Connection: Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu. PPPoE: Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.
  • Page 55 Section 3 - Configuration Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or Stateless. Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). L7-N-R2000 User Manual...

  • Page 56: To 4 Tunneling (Stateful)

    Section 3 - Configuration 6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateful) My IPv6 Connection: Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu. 6 to 4 Settings: Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.

  • Page 57: To 4 Tunneling (Stateless)

    Section 3 - Configuration 6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateless) My IPv6 Connection: Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu. 6 to 4 Settings: Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primar y and secondar y DNS ser ver Address: addresses.

  • Page 58: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling (Stateful)

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateful) My IPv6 Connection: Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down menu. IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Settings: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.

  • Page 59: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling (Stateless)

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateless) My IPv6 Connection: Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down menu. IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider Settings: (ISP). LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.

  • Page 60: Stateless Autoconfiguration (Stateless)

    Section 3 - Configuration Stateless Autoconfiguration (Stateless) My IPv6 Connection: Select Stateless Autoconfiguration from the drop-down menu. IPv6 DNS Settings: Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.

  • Page 61: Stateless Autoconfiguration (Stateful)

    Section 3 - Configuration Stateless Autoconfiguration (Stateful) My IPv6 Connection: Select Stateless Autoconfiguration from the drop-down menu. IPv6 DNS Settings: Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.

  • Page 62: Administrator Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Administrator Settings This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You can also enable Remote Management. There are two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access.

  • Page 63: Time Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Time Settings The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed. Time Zone: Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 64: Syslog

    Section 3 - Configuration SysLog The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network. Enable Logging to SysLog Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server. Server: SysLog Server IP Address: The address of the SysLog server that will be used to send...

  • Page 65: Email Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Email Settings The Email feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notification to your email address. Enable Email Notification: When this option is enabled, router activity logs are e-mailed to a designated email address.

  • Page 66: System Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration System Settings Save Settings to Local Use this option to save the current router configuration Hard Drive: settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the settings.

  • Page 67: Update Firmware

    You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file 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.

  • Page 68: Ddns

    Section 3 - Configuration DDNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis. com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.

  • Page 69: System Check

    Section 3 - Configuration System Check 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. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here.

  • Page 70: Schedules

    Section 3 - Configuration Schedules Name: Enter a name for your new schedule. Days: Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day. Check All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and end time for Time: your schedule.

  • Page 71: Device Information

    Section 3 - Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information for the L7-N-R2000. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet 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.

  • Page 72: Log

    Section 3 - Configuration The router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in it’s internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view the router logs. You can define what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view.

  • Page 73: Stats

    Section 3 - Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the L7-N-R2000 on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Active Sessions L7-N-R2000 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. L7-N-R2000 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support L7-N-R2000 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Wireless Security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The L7-N-R2000 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) ™...

  • Page 77: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard. Click Next to continue. L7-N-R2000 User Manual...
  • Page 78 Section 4 - Security The following screen will show you your Pre-Shared Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. If you selected WPA-Enterprise, the RADIUS information will be displayed. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. L7-N-R2000 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Configure Wpa-Personal (Psk)

    Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

  • Page 80: Configure Wpa-Enterprise (Radius)

    Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
  • Page 81 Section 4 - Security If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 10. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 11.

  • Page 82: Connect To A Wireless Network

    Section 4 - Security Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1.
  • Page 83 Section 4 - Security 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
  • Page 84 Section 4 - Security 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

  • Page 85: Using Windows Vista

    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista ® Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual ®...

  • Page 86: Configure Wireless Security

    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1.
  • Page 87 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

  • Page 88: Using Windows

    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network.

  • Page 89: Configure Wpa-Psk

    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the passphrase being used. 1.
  • Page 90 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on 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.
  • Page 92 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
  • Page 93 Section 6 - Troubleshooting 3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex.
  • Page 94 Section 6 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480).

  • Page 95: 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. 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.
  • Page 96 PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.

  • Page 97: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 98: Wireless Modes

    Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more L7-N-R2000 wireless network Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 99: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 100 Windows XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

  • Page 101: Technical Specifications

    Two (2) detachable reverse SMA Antennas...

  • Page 102: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev B1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.

  • Page 103: Warranty

    Any 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, 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 104 D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s...
  • Page 105 D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect.
  • Page 106 FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING 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 NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 107 Appendix E - Warranty CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 108 Appendix E - Warranty For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. Industry Canada Notice: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 109: Registration

    Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 2.0 May 10, 2010 L7-N-R2000 User Manual...

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