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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DI-624M User’s Manual Table of Contents Package Contents ... 4 Minimum System Requirements ... 4 Introduction ... 5 Features and Benefits ... 6 Hardware Overview ... 7 Connections ... 7 LEDs ... 8 Wireless Basics ... 9 Standards-Based Technology ... 10 Installation Considerations ...
  • Page 3 DI-624M User’s Manual System ... 38 Firmware ... 39 Misc..40 Tools ... 42 Device Info ... 42 Log ... 44 Log Settings ... 45 Stats ... 46 Wireless ... 46 Troubleshooting ... 47 Technical Specifications ... 53 Frequently Asked Questions ... 56 Appendix ...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    DI-624M User’s Manual Package Contents D-Link DI-624M Super G MIMO Wireless Router CAT-5 Ethernet Cable (All the DI-624M’s Ethernet ports are Auto-MDIX) Power Adapter (5.0V, 2.5A) Vertical Stands Mounting Kit CD-ROM with Software and Manual Quick Installation Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Unlike most routers, the DI-624M provides data transfers at up to 108 Mbps* (compared to the standard 54 Mbps) when used with other D-Link Super G MIMO products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products.

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    DI-624M User’s Manual Features and Benefits Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 108Mbps 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...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    DI-624M User’s Manual Hardware Overview Connections Auto MDI/MDIX LAN Ports These ports automatically sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernet- enabled computers. D-Link Systems, Inc. All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable.

  • Page 8: Leds

    DI-624M User’s Manual LEDs D-Link Systems, Inc. WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on the WAN por t. This LED blinks during data transmission. POWER LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. STATUS A blinking light indicates that the DI-624M is ready.

  • Page 9: Wireless Basics

    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.

  • Page 10: Standards-Based Technology

    The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DI-624M 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...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G650M.) Install the D-Link DFE-530TX+ adapter into a desktop computer. The four Ethernet LAN ports of the DI-624M are Auto MDI/MDIX and will work with both Straight-Through and Cross-Over cable. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DFE-530TX+.)

  • Page 12: Using The Configuration Menu

    Open the Web browser. Type in the IP Address of the Router (http://192.168.0.1). Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI-624M, make sure to enter the correct IP Address. Type admin in the User Name field.

  • Page 13: Home

    The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. The DI-624M is a Super G MIMO wireless router ideal for home networking and small business networking. The setup wizard will guide you to configure the DI-624M to connect to your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

  • Page 14: Wireless

    DI-624M User’s Manual Wireless SSID: Channel: Super G Mode: Disabled: D-Link Systems, Inc. Home > Wireless 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.
  • Page 15 WLAN. Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. (Note: If you enable encryption on the DI-624M make sure to also enable encryption on all the wireless clients or wireless connection will not be established.) Select the level of...

  • Page 16: Wan

    DI-624M User’s Manual Dynamic IP Address Dynamic IP Address: Host Name: MAC Address: D-Link Systems, Inc. Home > WAN > 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.

  • Page 17: Static Ip Address

    DI-624M User’s Manual Clone MAC Address: Primary/Secondary DNS Address: MTU: Static IP Address D-Link Systems, Inc. The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. You can use the “Clone MAC Address” button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the router.
  • Page 18 DI-624M User’s Manual 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).

  • Page 19: Pppoe

    DI-624M User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 20 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-624M will automatically connect to your ISP after your system is restarted or if the PPPoE connection is dropped.

  • Page 21: 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-624M. 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 22: Dhcp

    DI-624M User’s Manual DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DI-624M 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 23: Advanced

    Applications, Filters, Parental Control, Firewall, DMZ, and Performance. Virtual Server The DI-624M 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 24 DI-624M User’s Manual Virtual Server: Name: Private IP: Protocol Type: Private Port: Public Port: Schedule: Example #1: D-Link Systems, Inc. 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.

  • Page 25: Applications

    DI-624M User’s Manual Example #2: 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.
  • Page 26 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-624M. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port”...

  • Page 27: Filters

    Filters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing the Internet. The DI-624M can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses. The DI-624M can also block users from accessing restricted Web sites.

  • Page 28: Mac Filters

    DI-624M User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 29: Parental Control

    DI-624M User’s Manual Parental Control URL Blocking URL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the URL. A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet. If any part of the URL contains the blocked word, the site will not be accessible and the web page will not display.

  • Page 30: Domain Blocking

    DI-624M User’s Manual 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 31: Firewall

    Firewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the DI-624M. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the DI-624M. When virtual services are created and enabled, it will also display in Firewall Rules.

  • Page 32: Dmz

    If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DI-624M, 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.

  • Page 33: Performance

    DI-624M User’s Manual Performance Note: These features will be available in future firmware releases. TX Rate: Transmit Power: Beacon Interval: RTS Threshold: Fragmentation: D-Link Systems, Inc. Advanced > Performance Auto is the default selection. Select from the drop down menu.
  • Page 34 DI-624M User’s Manual DTIM Interval: Preamble Type: CTS Mode: D-Link Systems, Inc. (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is the default setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. Select Short or Long Preamble. The Preamble defines the...

  • Page 35: Tools

    Misc. Admin At this page, the DI-624M 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.
  • Page 36 User login name. Enter the password and enter again to confirm Remote management allows the DI-624M 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.

  • Page 37: Time

    DI-624M User’s Manual Time Time Zone: Default NTP Server: Set the Time: Daylight Saving: D-Link Systems, Inc. Tools > Time Select the Time Zone from the pull-down menu. NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers. This field is optional.

  • Page 38: System

    DI-624M User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 39: Firmware

    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.

  • Page 40: Misc

    Using the Configuration Menu DI-624M User’s Manual Misc. Tools > Misc. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 41 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-624M. This is useful when you have many VPN clients on the LAN network. Using the Configuration Menu...

  • Page 42: Tools

    The Advanced tab provides the following options: Device Info, Log, Stats, and Wireless. Device Info This page displays the current information for the DI-624M. It will display the LAN, WAN and MAC address information. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed.
  • Page 43 DI-624M User’s Manual This window will show the DI-624M’s working status: WAN: LAN: Wireless: D-Link Systems, Inc. IP Address: WAN/Public IP Address Subnet Mask: WAN/Public Subnet Mask Gateway: WAN/Public Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server: WAN/Public DNS IP Address WAN Status: WAN Connection Status...

  • Page 44: Log

    DI-624M User’s Manual The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Settings. View Log: D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 45: Log Settings

    DI-624M User’s Manual Log Settings Not only does the Broadband Router display the logs of activities and events, it can setup to send these logs to another location. SMTP Server/ IP Address: Email Address: D-Link Systems, Inc. Status > Log > Log Settings The address of the SMTP server that will be used to send the logs.

  • Page 46: Stats

    DI-624M User’s Manual Stats The screen above displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DI-624M on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    1. The computer used to configure the DI-624M cannot access the Configuration menu. Check that the Ethernet LED on the DI-624M is ON. If the LED is not ON, check that the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted.
  • Page 48 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-624M 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.
  • Page 49 DI-624M User’s Manual 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 50 DI-624M User’s Manual Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWL-G650M Super G MIMO Wireless Notebook Adapter. (In this example we use the DWL-G650M; you may be using other network adapters, but the procedure will remain the same.) Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.
  • Page 51 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-624M, you must also enable encryption on all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection.
  • Page 52 DI-624M User’s Manual 7. I forgot my encryption key. Reset the DI-624M to its factory default settings and restore the other devices on your network to their default settings. You may do this by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit. You will lose the current configuration settings.

  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    DI-624M User’s Manual Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u VPN Pass Through/ Multi-Sessions PPTP L2TP IPSec Device Management Web-Based- Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v7 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers DHCP Server and Client...
  • Page 54 DI-624M User’s Manual LEDs: Power LAN (10/100) WLAN (Wireless Connection) Physical Dimensions: L = 7.56 inches (192mm) W = 4.65 inches (118mm) H = 1.22 inches (31mm) Wireless Transmit Power: 15dBm ± 2dB Security: WPA- WiFi Protected Access (64-,128-WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion,...
  • Page 55 DI-624M User’s Manual 9 Mbps 6 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Receiver Sensitivity: 108Mbps 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -71dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -71dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -78dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -82dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -85dBm...

  • Page 56: Frequently Asked Questions

    1 Why can´t I access the Web based configuration? When entering the IP Address of the DI-624M (192.168.0.1), you are not connecting to the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
  • Page 57 DI-624M User’s Manual What´s the difference between a crossover cable and a straight-through cable? The wiring in crossover and straight-through cables are different. The two types of cable have different purposes for different LAN configurations. EIA/TIA 568A/568B define the wiring standards and allow for two different wiring color codes as illustrated in the following diagram.
  • Page 58 DI-624M User’s Manual Step 2: Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls like Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, etc. might block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it.
  • Page 59 Click OK. Go to the desktop and close any open windows. Step 4: Check your IP Address. Your computer must have an IP Address in the same range of the device you are attempting to configure. Most D-Link devices use the 192.168.0.X range.
  • Page 60 DI-624M User’s Manual The IP Configuration window will appear, displaying your Ethernet Adapter Information. Select your adapter from the drop down menu. If you do not see your adapter in the drop down menu, your adapter is not properly installed.
  • Page 61 Make sure you take note of your computer´s Default Gateway IP Address. The Default Gateway is the IP Address of the D-Link router. By default, it should be 192.168.0.1 How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 98/Me? From the desktop, right-click on the Network Neigborhood icon (Win ME - My Network Places) and select Properties.
  • Page 62 DI-624M User’s Manual Click Specify an IP Address. Enter in an IP Address that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP Address on your router. Example: If the router´s LAN IP Address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP Address 192.168.0.X where X is between 2-99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network.
  • Page 63 DI-624M User’s Manual Click on the DNS Configuration tab. Click Enable DNS. Type in a Host (can be any word). Under DNS server search order, enter the LAN IP Address of your router (192.168.0.1). Click Add. Click OK twice. When prompted to reboot your computer, click Yes. After you reboot, the computer will now have a static, private IP Address.
  • Page 64 DI-624M User’s Manual How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 2000? Right-click on My Network Places and select Properties. Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network card and select Properties. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
  • Page 65 Step 5: Access the Web management. Open your Web browser and enter the IP Address of your D-Link device in the address bar. This should open the login page for the Web management. Follow instructions to login and complete the configuration.
  • Page 66 DI-624M User’s Manual Step 2: Click the Home tab and click the WAN button. Dynamic IP Address is the default value, however, if Dynamic IP Address is not selected as the WAN type, select Dynamic IP Address by clicking on the radio button. Click Clone Mac Address. Click on Apply and then Continue to save the changes.
  • Page 67 DI-624M User’s Manual Step 3: Power cycle the cable modem and router. Turn the cable modem off (first) . Turn the router off Leave them off for 2 minutes.** Turn the cable modem on (first). Wait until you get a solid cable light on the cable modem.
  • Page 68 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. Step 1: Upgrade Firmware if needed. (Please visit the D-Link tech support website at: http://support.dlink.com for the latest firmware upgrade information.) Step 2: Take a paperclip and perform a hard reset. With the unit on, use a paperclip and hold down the reset button on the back of the unit for 10 seconds.
  • Page 69 Step 9: Turn off your DSL modem for 2-3 minutes. Turn back on. Once the modem has established a link to your ISP, plug the power back into the D-Link router. Wait about 30 seconds and log back into the router.
  • Page 70 To allow traffic from the internet to enter your local network, you will need to open up ports or the router will block the request. Step 1: Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your D-Link router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (blank by default).
  • Page 71 DI-624M User’s Manual Step 3: Check Enabled to activate entry. Step 4: Enter a name for your virtual server entry. Step 5: Next to Private IP, enter the IP Address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to.
  • Page 72 DMZ hosts security, the Web pages might be corrupted but no other company information would be exposed. D-Link, a leading maker of routers, is one company that sells products designed for setting up a DMZ...
  • Page 73 DI-624M User’s Manual Step 2: Log into the web based configuration of the router by typing in the IP Address of the router (default:192.168.0.1) in your web browser. The username is admin (all lowercase) and the password is blank (nothing) Step 3: Click the Advanced tab and then click on the DMZ button.

  • Page 74: Firewall Rules

    DI-624M User’s Manual 8 How do I open a range of ports on my DI-624M using Firewall rules? Step 1: Access the router’s Web configuration by entering the router’s IP Address in your Web browser. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.1. Login using your password.
  • Page 75 10 How do I use PC Anywhere with my DI-624M router? You will need to open 3 ports in the Virtual Server section of your D-Link router. Step 1: Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1).
  • Page 76 DI-624M User’s Manual Step 3: Enter the information as seen below. The Private IP is the IP Address of the computer on your local network that you want to connect to. Step 4: The first entry will read as shown above.
  • Page 77 Step 10: Run PCAnywhere from the remote site and use the WAN IP Address of the router, not your computer´s IP Address. 11 How can I use eDonkey behind my D-Link Router? You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while using eDonkey.
  • Page 78 DI-624M User’s Manual Step 2: Click on Advanced and then click Firewall. Step 3: Create a new firewall rule: Click Enabled. Enter a name (edonkey). Click Allow. Next to Source, select WAN under interface. In the first box, enter an *. Leave the second box empty. Next to Destination, select LAN under interface.
  • Page 79 Step 7: Make sure Gaming Mode is Enabled. If not, click Enabled. Click Apply and then Continue. 13 How can I use Gamespy behind my D-Link router? Step 1: Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1).
  • Page 80 DI-624M User’s Manual Step 2: Click on the Advanced tab and then click Virtual Server on the left side. Step 3: You will create 2 entries. Step 4: Click Enabled and enter Settings: NAME - Gamespy1 PRIVATE IP - The IP Address of your computer that you are running Gamespy from.
  • Page 81 DI-624M User’s Manual Step 5: Enter 2nd entry: Click Enabled. Enter the following information: NAME - Gamespy2 PRIVATE IP - The IP Address of your computer that you are running Gamespy from. PROTOCOL TYPE - Both PRIVATE PORT - 6500 PUBLIC PORT - 6500 SCHEDULE - Always.
  • Page 82 DI-624M User’s Manual 14 How do I configure my router for KaZaA and Grokster? The following is for KaZaA, Grokster, and others using the FastTrack P2P file sharing system. In most cases, you do not have to configure anything on the router or on the Kazaa software.
  • Page 83 DI-624M User’s Manual 15 How do I configure my router to play Warcraft 3? You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while hosting a game in Warcraft 3. To play a game, you do not have to configure your router.
  • Page 84 H.323 compatibility. This is not an easy task since the router must search each incoming packet for signs that it might be a netmeeting packet. This is a whole lot more work than a router normally does and may actually be a weak point in the firewall. D-Link is not one of the manufacturers.
  • Page 85 DI-624M User’s Manual Next to Source, select WAN under interface. In the first box, enter an *. Leave the second box empty. Next to Destination, select LAN under interface. Enter the IP Address of the computer you are running iChat from.
  • Page 86 DI-624M User’s Manual Step 4: Click Apply and then Continue. Step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 enter ichat2 and open ports 16384-16403 (UDP). For File Sharing: Step 1: Click on Advanced and then Virtual Server. Step 2: Check Enabled to activate entry.
  • Page 87 DI-624M User’s Manual If using Mac OS X Firewall, you may need to temporarily turn off the firewall in the Sharing preference pane on both computers. To use the Mac OS X Firewall, you must open the same ports as in the router: Step 1: Choose Apple menu >...
  • Page 88 DI-624M User’s Manual 17 How do I send or receive a file via iChat when the Mac OSX firewall is active? -for Macintosh users- Mac OS X 10.2 and later The following information is from the online Macintosh AppleCare knowledge base: “iChat cannot send or receive a file when the Mac OS X firewall is active in its default...

  • Page 89: What Is Nat

    Simply put, it is a method of connecting multiple computers to the Internet (or any other IP network) using one IP Address. D-Link´s broadband routers (ie: DI-624M) support NAT. With proper configuration, multiple users can access the Internet using a single account via the NAT device.

  • Page 90: Appendix

    - 10.255.255.255 (10.0.0.0/8) 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255 (172.16.0.0/12) 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255 (192.168.0.0/16) D-Link routers use 192.168.0.1 as their default LAN IP address. Choosing an alternate IP address lessens the probabilty of an intruders knowing what IP network your devices are on.

  • Page 91: Glossary

    DI-624M User’s Manual Glossary Access Control List - ACL. Database of network devices that are allowed to access resources on the network. Access Point - AP. Device that allows wireless clients to connect to it and access the network Ad-hoc network - Peer-to-Peer network between wireless clients Address Resolution Protocol - ARP.
  • Page 92 DI-624M User’s Manual Broadcast – Transmitting data in all directions at once Browser – A program that allows you to access resources on the web and provides them to you graphically Cable modem – A device that allows you to connect a computer up to a coaxial cable and receive Internet access from your Cable provider CardBus –...
  • Page 93 DI-624M User’s Manual DNS – Domain Name System. Translates Domain Names to IP addresses DOCSIS – Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications. The standard interface for cable modems Domain name – A name that is associated with an IP address Download –...
  • Page 94 DI-624M User’s Manual H.323 – A standard that provides consistency of voice and video transmissions and compatibility for videoconferencing devices Half-duplex – Data cannot be transmitted and received at the same time Hashing – Transforming a string of characters into a shorter string with a predefined length Hexadecimal –...
  • Page 95 DI-624M User’s Manual IPsec – Internet Protocol Security IPv6 – Internet Protocol Version 6 uses 128-bit addresses and was developed to solve the problem that we face of running our of IP version 4 addresses IPX – Internetwork Packet Exchange is a networking protocol developed by Novel to enable their Netware clients and servers to communicate ISP –...
  • Page 96 DI-624M User’s Manual NAT – Network Address Translation allows many private IP addresses to connect to the Internet, or another network, through one IP address NetBEUI – NetBIOS Extended User Interface is a Local Area Network communication protocol. This is an updated version of NetBIOS NetBIOS –...
  • Page 97 DI-624M User’s Manual QoS – Quality of Service RADIUS – Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service allows for remote users to dial into a central server and be authenticated in order to access resources on a network Rendezvous – Apple’s version of UPnP, which allows for devices on a network to discover each other and be connected without the need to configure any settings Repeater –...
  • Page 98 DI-624M User’s Manual Throughput – The amount of data that can be transferred in a given time period Traceroute – A utility displays the routes between you computer and specific destination UDP – User Datagram Protocol UNC – Universal Naming Convention allows for shares on computers to be identified without having to know what storage device it’s on...

  • Page 99: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.

  • Page 100: Warranty

    D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part.
  • Page 101 Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid.
  • Page 102 DI-624M User’s Manual Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY...
  • Page 103 DI-624M User’s Manual FCC Caution: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. (1) The devices are restricted to indoor operations within the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range. (2) For this device to operate in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range, the devices must use integral antennas.

  • Page 104: Registration

    DI-624M User’s Manual Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. D-Link Systems, Inc. (12/27/04) Registration...

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