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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Firewall & DMZ - Firewall Rules ......50 PPTP ..............4 Advanced Wireless ..........51 LTP..............5 Advanced Network ..........5 Big Pond ............6 Routing ..............53 Static (assigned by ISP) ........7 Device Administration ..........54 Russia PPTP ............8 Save and Restore ..........55 Russia PPPoE (DSL) .........9 D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Connecting to a Wireless Network .........73 Technical Specifications ..........104 Using Windows XP .............73 ® Configure WEP.............74 Contacting Technical Support ........106 Configuring WPA-PSK..........76 Warranty ................107 Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection ..........78 Registration ..............112 (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) ..........78 D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-400 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Note: Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply, before inserting the power cord and connected power supply to the wall outlet.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    DIR-400. With its versatile features and a user-friendly interface, the DIR-400 Wireless 108 �� Router provides an enhanced networking experience. * 108Mbps Turbo mode operates only with other D-Link 108 G products. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications.

  • Page 6: Features

    Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes. * 108Mbps Turbo mode operates only with other D-Link 108 G products. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. 108Mbps Turbo mode operates only with other D-Link 108 G products. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications.

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Connections Connector for the Power Adapter. The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN LAN Ports port is the connection for Connects to Ethernet devices such the Ethernet cable to the as computers, switches, and hubs. Cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Buttons

    Hardware Overview Buttons Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button is used to connect the router to other devices that support Push Button Configuration (PBC). D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Leds

    A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. Power LED Status LED A solid light indicates a proper A blinking light indicates that the connection to the power supply. DIR-400 is ready. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Installation

    If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Ethernet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations

    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: Connecting To A Cable/Dsl/Satellite Modem

    8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, WAN light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify that the cable connections are correct. 9. Skip to page 15 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Connecting To Another Router

    Section  - Installation Connecting to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router for use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: •...
  • Page 14 7. Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the WAN port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router.

  • Page 15: 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 (19.168.0.1).

  • Page 16: Setup Wizard

    You can quickly set up your router by running the setup wizard from the Internet Setup window. Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and you will be directed to the first window of the wizard. Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 17 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. The default host name is the device name of the router and may be changed. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 18 The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your LTP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Click Next to continue. If you selected Static, enter the network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. If you selected Russia PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 20 The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected Russia PPPoE, you will also be asked to enter your routing information as given to you by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Section 3 - Configuration Click Connect to save your settings. The router will automatically reboot. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Internet Setup

    Primary DNS Addresses: assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS: This is optional. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Always-on as your Connection Mode. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. Connection Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. Mode Select: D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Pptp

    Time: Always-on as your Connection Mode. . Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU: MTU for optimal performance. 1400 is the default MTU. Connect Mode: Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 25 Always-on as your Connection Mode. . MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU. Connection Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. Mode Select: : D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Big Pond

    MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned Address: by your ISP. Secondary DNS This is optional. Address: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Russia Pptp

    Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is Time: maintained during inactivity. select Always-on as your Connection Mode. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance. Connection Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. Mode Select: D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Russia Pppoe (Dsl)

    Connection Mode. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. Connection Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. Mode Select: D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Wireless Setup

    Enter a Wireless Network Name (SSID) in the text box to identify your wireless network. Check Automatically assign a network key if you want the DIR-400 to automatically generate a secure network key for you to use, or check Manually assign a network key to create your own network key.
  • Page 31 Please print this out or record this information in a safe place and then click Save to continue. The router will save your new settings and reboot. After rebooting, you will be returned to the Internet Setup screen. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 32 Super G Mode: You can enable a Super �� Mode to allow the router to communicate with other D-Link 108 �� products at boosted transmission rates. Choosing Super G without Turbo allows you to have enhanced transfer speeds through use of Dynamic Packet Bursting, Fast Frames and Hardware Encryption and Compression.
  • Page 33 If this option is Wireless: checked, the SSID of the DIR-400 will not be seen by wireless network finding utilities, so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-400 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 34: Enabling Wep Wireless Security

    NOTE: 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. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Security

    WPA, WPA, or WPA/WPA (whichever of the three options you have selected above) on your adapter and enter the same network key as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Enabling Wpa, Wpa, Wpa/Wpa Wireless Security For A Radius Server

    6. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 7. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address, port, and secret key. 8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. Note: When using EAP mode, you cannot have WPS enabled. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Adding A Wireless Device Through Wps

    You can add WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) compatible devices with the help of a wizard by clicking the Add Wireless Device with WPS button. If you have not already enabled WPS, this message will appear. Click Yes to enable WPS. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Adding A Wireless Device Through Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    Clicking Next will show your router’s SSID and encryption information, which you can use to configure your wireless device. For more help on configuring your wireless device, consult the owner’s manual for that device. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Adding A Wireless Device Through Wps (Pin)

    2 minutes to automatically configure that device’s wireless connection. After  minutes, you will be taken back to the Wireless Setup screen. If no devices were connected during that time, a screen will appear allowing you to retry device connection. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Adding A Wireless Device Through Wps (Pbc)

    After  minutes, you will be taken back to the Wireless Setup screen. If no devices were connected during that time, a screen will appear allowing you to retry device connection. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Lan Setup

    Check the box to transfer the DNS server information from Relay: your ISP to your computers. If unchecked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. Refer to the next page for DHCP settings. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Dhcp Server Settings

    “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/ IP settings provided by the DIR-400. 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 43: Dhcp Reservation

    Name) to automatically enter the Computer Name, current IP Address, and MAC Address of a computer currently connected to the router. To do so, select a computer from the dropdown box, then click the << button. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Time And Date

    Daylight time. Click Sync. your computer’s time settings Saving: to copy your PC’s time settings. Tick the “Automatically synchronize with D-Link’s Server Internet time server” checkbox and then use the Used: drop-down menu to select an NTP Server. NTP is short for Network Time Protocol.

  • Page 45: Parental Control

    The schedule of time when the parental control rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled, or you can create your own schedule in the Maintenance > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Port Forwarding

    If you want to open a single port, enter the same port number in both boxes. Traffic Type: Select what kind of traffic to allow through the ports: TCP, UDP, or Any. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Application Rules

    Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications may have difficulty working through NAT (Network Address Translation) functions of a router. Application Rules help these applications work through the DIR-400. Rule: Check the box to enable the rule.

  • Page 48: Access Control

    Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. Clicking on Add New will allow you to make a new schedule. You can view current schedule settings in the Maintenance > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Firewall & Dmz - Dmz Host

    This section will allow you to set up a DMZ host. If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DIR-400, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be fully exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for some applications such as gaming.

  • Page 50: Firewall & Dmz - Firewall Rules

    Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. Clicking on Add New will allow you to make a new schedule. You can view current schedule settings in the Maintenance > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Advanced Wireless

    CTS based on the amount of traffic and collisions that occurs on the wireless network. 802.11g Only Tick this checkbox to restrict access to 80.11g devices only. Mode: D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Advanced Network

    UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Enable WAN Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-400 Ping Respond: to respond to ping requests. Blocking pings may provide some extra security from hackers. Tick this checkbox to allow the WAN port to be “Pinged”.

  • Page 53: Routing

    The IP address of the packets that will take this route. Subnet Mask: The subnet of the IP address of the packets that will take this route. Gateway: Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Device Administration

    Putting an asterisk (*) into this field would present a security risk and is not recommended. Port: The port number used to access the DIR-400. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080, where x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the DIR-400 and 8080 is the port used for the web management interface. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Save And Restore

    If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot: Click the Reboot button on the left side of the window to restart the router. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Firmware Update

    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.

  • Page 57: Ddns Settings

    Dyn.Dns.org(free), and Dyn.Dns. org(Static). Host Name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server. Username: Enter the username given to you by your DDNS server. Password: Enter the password or key given to you by your DDNS server. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 58: System Check

    Ping Test: The Ping Test is used to send ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the Host Name or IP Address that you wish to ping, and click Ping. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Schedules

    If the new schedule rule does not apply to the full End Time: 4-hour period, make sure the All Day - 4 hrs checkbox is unticked and enter a specific beginning and ending time for the schedule to run. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Log Settings

    (Computer Name) to automatically enter the IP address of the computer acting as your syslog server. To do so, select a computer from the dropdown box, then click the << button. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Log Settings - Email Notification

    This lets you select a schedule that will be used to determine when router logs will be sent. During the time specified by your Schedule: schedule, logs will be sent to your e-mail address in 5 minute intervals. To set a schedule, you must untick the Send Log When Full checkbox. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Device Information

    Section 3 - Configuration Device Information This window displays the current information for the DIR-400. It will display LAN, WAN, and Wireless information. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a DHCP Release button and a DHCP Renew button will be displayed.

  • Page 63: Log

    View the last page of the log. Previous: View the previous page. Next: View the next page. Clear: Clear the log. Link to Log Click this button to go directly to the Log Settings Settings: window (Maintenance > Log Settings). D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Statistics

    Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The window below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-400 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 65: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of currently connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of each connected wireless client. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help Click the desired hyperlink to view more information about how to use the router. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Wireless Security

    Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-400 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key)

  • Page 68: Configuring Wep

    6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 69: What Is Wpa

    WPA/WPA incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Configuring Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk

    6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Configuring Wpa/Wpa2-Psk

    6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA/WPA2-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Configuring Wpa, Wpa2, & Wpa/Wpa2 (Radius)

    7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address, port, and secret key. 9. Click Save Settings to save your settings. Note: When using EAP mode, you cannot have WPS enabled. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) 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. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Configure Wep

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 75 It may take 0-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Configuring Wpa-Psk

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 77 It may take 0-30 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. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection

    (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) The DIR-400 supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN .0 in Windows Vista. The instructions for setting this up depend on whether you are using Windows Vista or third party software to configure the router.

  • Page 79: Setting Up A Configured Router

    If you are using third party software, run the appropriate Wi-Fi Protected System utility. You will be asked to either use the push button method or to manually enter the PIN. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your connection. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Changing The Computer Name And Joining A Workgroup

    Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup The following are step-by-step directions to change the computer name and join a workgroup. 1. Right-click on Control Panel and click on Properties. 2. Click on the Advanced system settings link. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 81 Change button. 4. ��o to the Computer Name/Domain Changes window and click the radio button next to the Workgroup you want to join. When you are finished, click the OK button. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Configuring The Ip Address In Vista

    1. Right-click on Network and click on Properties. 2. ��o to the Network and Internet window and click the appropriate Local Area Connection icon. 3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties from the context menu. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 83 IP address in the space offered. Then click the “Use the following DNS server adresses” option on the same tab and enter the desired DNS server information. Click OK, then OK again to exit the Properties windows. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 84 Status from the drop-down menu. 7. ��o to the Local Area Connection Status window and click the Details button. 8. Confirm your new settings on the Network Connection Status window. When you are finished, click the Done button. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Connecting To A Secured Wireless Network (Wep, Wpa-Psk & Wpa2-Psk)

    (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection. 1. Right-click on Network and click on Properties. 2. Click the Manage network connections link in the Network and Sharing Center window. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 86 Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu. 4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window and then click the Connect button. 5. The following window displays connection progress. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 87 Choose to save to the network and/ or Start this new connection automatically. When you are finished, click the Close button. 8. The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 88 Section 9 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) 9. You can confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and then entering the ipconfig command. 10. To test the new IP address, use the ping command. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Connecting To An Unsecured Wireless Network

    The following are step-by-step directions to set up an unsecured wireless connection. 1. Right-click on Network and click on Properties. 2. ��o to the Network and Sharing Center window and click the Manage Network Connections link. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 90 4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window and then click the Connect button. 5. Confirm that you still want to connect on the following Network Connection Status window by clicking on Connect Anyway. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 91 Choose to save to the network and/ or start the new connection automatically. When you are finished, click the Close button. 8. The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 92 Section 10 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 9. You can confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and then entering the ipconfig command. 10. To test the new IP address, use the ping command. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (19.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built into a ROM chip located in the device itself.
  • Page 94 • Access the router’s web management. • Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open 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 web management.
  • Page 95 • Type in command and press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need “ping” a URL. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 96 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click the Save Settings button to save your settings. • Try going to a website or checking your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 97: 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 98: What Is Wireless

    Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D- Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
  • Page 99 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it; whether for home, office or business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • ��ives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 100: Wireless Setup Tips

    Wireless connections in public places are usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop enables you to access hotspots and connect to the Internet from remote locations like airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.

  • Page 101: Wireless Modes

    An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless router. All the wireless devices(clients) will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless CardBus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 102: Networking Basics

    DHCP request on newly installed adapters. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings. D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...

  • Page 103: Assigning A Static Ip Address

    000 - 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. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.

  • Page 104: Technical Specifications

    • 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm) Wireless Transmit Power • 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm) 15dBm ± dBm • 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-75dBm) • 4Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-79dBm) External Antenna Type • 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-8dBm) Single detachable reverse SMA D-Link DIR-400 User Manual...
  • Page 105 • H = 1. inches (31mm) * 108Mbps Turbo mode operates only with other D-Link 108 G products. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. 108Mbps Turbo mode operates only with other D-Link 108 G products. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications.

  • Page 106: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support 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 107: Warranty

    Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
  • Page 108 Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by DLink in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
  • Page 109 D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. 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.

  • Page 110: Limitation Of Liability

    Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States...

  • Page 111: Fcc Statement

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. Industry Canada Statement...

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