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D-Link AirPlus DI-714P+ Manual

Enhanced 2.4 ghz wireless router
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D-LINK
AirPlus DI-714P+
Enhanced 2.4 GHz
Wireless Router
Manual
(10/04/2002)
Building Networks for People

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  • Page 1 D-LINK AirPlus DI-714P+ Enhanced 2.4 GHz Wireless Router Manual (10/04/2002) Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction....................4 Wireless Basics ..................6 Getting Started ..................9 Using the Configuration Menu.............. 11 Installing the Print Server Software ............39 Configuring the Print Server Software ..........41 Networking Basics ................43 Troubleshooting ...................72 Technical Specifications ..............78 Contacting Technical Support ..............81 Warranty and Registration ..............82...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus DI-714P+ 2.4GHz Wireless Router Power Adapter – 5V DC Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DI-714P+ will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The DI-714P+ is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a large network. This Manual is designed to help you connect the Router and D-Link AirPlus 2.4GHz Wireless Adapters into a network in Infrastructure mode. Please take a look at the Getting Started section in this manual to see an example of an Infrastructure network using the DI-714P+.
  • Page 5 Connections All ports (both LAN and WAN) auto-sense cable types to accomodate straight-through or Pressing the cross-over cable. Reset Button restores the router to its WAN port is the original factory connection for the default settings. Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem Receptor LAN ports provide...

  • Page 6: Wireless Basics

    LED blinks during data transmission. (Ports 1-4) Wireless Basics D-Link AirPlus 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 AirPlus wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it.
  • Page 7 Wireless Basics Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN.

  • Page 8: Installation Considerations

    Based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the DI-714P+ is interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of up to 22Mbps (with the D-Link AirPlus family of wireless devices,) as well as standard 802.11b technology ( the D-Link Air family of wireless devices), with speeds of up to 11Mbps.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Infrastructure Network example, shown here, contains the following D-Link network devices: A wireless Broadband Router - D-Link AirPlus DI-714P+ A laptop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ A desktop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-200...
  • Page 10 (see the Quick Installation Guide included with the DI-714P+.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, you can install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-520+.) If you are connecting a laptop computer to your network, install the drivers for the wireless cardbus adapter (e.g., D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+) into a laptop...

  • Page 11: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-714P+, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the DI-714P+. The DI-714P+ default IP Address is shown below: Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the DI-714P+...
  • Page 12 Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless SSID- Default is the default setting. All devices on the network must share the same SSID. If you change the default setting, the SSID may be up to 32 characters long. Channel- 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel.
  • Page 13 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN Choose WAN Type WAN stands for Wide Area Network. In this case WAN represents the mode in which your ISP connects to the Internet. If you are uncertain, please ask your ISP which of the following represents your connection mode to the Internet: Dynamic Obtain an IP address from your ISP automatically (mainly for...
  • Page 14 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address Most Cable modem users will select this option to obtain an IP Address automatically from their ISP (Internet Service Provider). Host Name- This is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The host name is the device name of the Router.
  • Page 15 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > Static IP Address If you use a Static IP Address, you will input information here that your ISP has provided to you. WAN IP Address- Input the IP Address provided by your ISP WAN Subnet Mask- Input the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP WAN Gateway-...
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > PPPoE Most DSL users will select this option to obtain an IP address automatically from their ISP through the use of PPPoE. PPPoE Account- Your PPPoE password provided by your ISP PPPoE Password- Your PPPoE username is provided by your ISP Primary DNS- You will get the DNS IP automatically from your ISP but you...
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a WAN connection used in Europe. My IP Address- Enter the IP Address My Subnet Mask- Enter the Subnet Mask Server IP Address- Enter the Server IP Address PPTP Account- Enter the PPTP account name PPTP Password-...
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Menu Home > WAN > BigPond Cable Dynamic IP Address for BigPond is a WAN connection used in Australia. Account- Enter in the username for the BigPond account Password- Enter the password for the BigPond account Login Server- (Optional) enter the Login Server name if required Renew IP forever- If enabled, the device will automatically connect to your ISP...
  • Page 19 Using the Configuration Menu Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DI-714P+. 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 20 Using the Configuration Menu Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DI-714P+ 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 21 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Virtual Server The DI-714P+ can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The DI-714P+ firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DI-714P+ are invisible to the outside world.
  • Page 22 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Application Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DI-714P+. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the Trigger field, then enter the public ports associated with the trigger port into the Incoming Ports field.
  • Page 23 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > MAC Filters MAC (Media Access Control) Filters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing the Internet and network by their MAC address. MAC filters apply both to wired computers connected to one of the four Ethernet LAN ports and also to wireless clients connected wirelessly to the DI-714P+.
  • Page 24 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > IP Filter Use IP (Internet Protocol) filters to allow or deny computers access to the Internet based on their IP address. IP filters apply both to wired computers connected to one of the four Ethernet LAN ports and also to wireless clients connected wirelessly to the DI-714P+.
  • Page 25 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Domain Filter Use Domain filters to allow or deny computers access to specific Internet domains whether it is through www, ftp, snmp, etc. Domain filters apply both to wired computers connected to one of the four Ethernet LAN ports and also to wireless clients connected wirelessly to the DI-714P+.
  • Page 26 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Routing Static routes can be added if you require specific routes within your internal network. These routes will not apply to the WAN (Internet) network. Destination- Enter in the IP of the specified network that you want to access using the static route Subnet Mask- Enter in the subnet mask to be used for the specified net...
  • Page 27 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > DMZ If you have a computer that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DI- 714P+, then you can allow that computer to have unrestricted Internet access. Enter the IP address of that computer as a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host with unrestricted Internet access.
  • Page 28 Using the Configuration Menu Advanced > Performance Beacon Interval- Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended. RTS Threshold- This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If incon- sistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made.
  • Page 29 Using the Configuration Menu Tools> Admin You can change the admin password here. It is recommended that you change the admin password from the default setting. The default password is blank (nothing). To change the admin password, enter in the old password, and Password- enter the new password twice to confirm Remote...
  • Page 30 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Time You will need to set the time zone corresponding to your location. The time can be set manually or the device can connect to a NTP (Network Time Protocol) server to retrieve the time. Enable NTP- (Network Time Protocol).
  • Page 31 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > System The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. The saved file or any other saved setting file created by the DI-714P+ can be uploaded into the unit. To reload a system settings file, click on “Browse” to search the local hard drive for the file to be used.
  • Page 32 Upgrading the firmware will not change any of your system settings but it is recommended that you save your system settings before doing a firmware upgrade. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.
  • Page 33 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol that reports activity on each network device to the administrator of the network. SNMP can be used to monitor traffic and statistics of the DI-714P+. The DI- 714P+ supports SNMP v1.
  • Page 34 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > DDNS Users who have a Dynamic DNS account may use this feature on the DI-714P+ itself. DDNS- (Dynamic DNS) when an IP address is automatically assigned by a DHCP server, DDNS automaticaly updates the DNS server. Select Disabled or Enabled Provider- Select from the pull-down menu...
  • Page 35 Using the Configuration Menu Tools > Misc Ping Test- Use the Ping test to send ping packets (ICMP) to test if a com- puter (host) is on the Internet. Click reboot to restart the unit. Restart Device- Block WAN Ping- Click Enabled to block the WAN ping.
  • Page 36 Using the Configuration Menu Status > Device Info This screen displays information about the DI-714P+ such as WAN, LAN, and Wireless status.
  • Page 37 Using the Configuration Menu Status > Log This log page displays logs of activities and events that are occuring through the DI-714P+ Status > Log Settings Syslog Server- Enter in the IP address of a syslog server within the network. Click Enable to activiate the policy.
  • Page 38 Using the Configuration Menu Status > Stats This screen displays the Receive and Transmit packets passing through the DI-714P+. Click on Refresh for the most recent information and Reset to clear the counter. Status > Wireless This screen displays the connection time and the MAC Address of the connected wire- less clients.

  • Page 39: Installing The Print Server Software

    Using the Configuration Menu Help This screen displays the complete Help menu. For help at anytime, click the Help tab in the Configuration menu. Installing the Print Server Software Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The following window will be shown automatically.
  • Page 40 Installing the Print Server Software (continued) Wait until the following Welcome dialog appears. Click Next Select the destination folder. Click Next Then, the setup program will begin to install the programs into the destination folder. When the following window is displayed.

  • Page 41: Configuring The Print Server Software

    Configuring on Windows 98se/Me Platforms After you finish the software installation procedure, your computer will be capable of network printing provided by the DI- 714P+. For convenience, we call the printer connected to the printer port of the DI-714P+ a printer server. On a Windows 95/98 platform, open the Printers window in the My Computer menu.
  • Page 42 Configuring on Windows 2000/XP Platforms Click Port The configuration procedure for a Windows 2000/XP platform is similar to that of Windows 95/98 except the screen of printer Properties: Click Configure Port Type in the IP address of the DI-714P+. Click (Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows 2000, similar screens will appear in Windows XP.)

  • Page 43: Networking Basics

    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98.
  • Page 44 Networking Basics Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next...
  • Page 45 Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next...
  • Page 46 Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
  • Page 47 Networking Basics In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
  • Page 48 Networking Basics Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.
  • Page 49 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.

  • Page 50: Naming Your Computer

    Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions:In Windows XP: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.

  • Page 51: Checking The Ip Address In Windows Xp

    Networking Basics Naming your Computer In this window, enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Ad- dress range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following:...
  • Page 52 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configura- tion Protocol) technology.
  • Page 53 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties...

  • Page 54: Assigning A Static Ip Address In Windows Xp

    Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP...
  • Page 55 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and se- lect System Preferences cClick on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Manually in the Con- figure pull-down menu Input the Static IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Router IP Address in the ap- propriate fields...
  • Page 56 Networking Basics Selecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences Click on Network Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configure pull-down menu Click Apply Now The IP Address, Subnet mask, and the Router’s IP Address will appear in a few...
  • Page 57 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point.

  • Page 58: Adding A Local Printer

    Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network. Whether you want to add a local printer (a printer connected directly to one computer,) share an LPR printer (a printer connected to a print server) or share a network printer (a printer connected to your network through a Gateway/Router,) use the Add Printer...
  • Page 59 Networking Basics Adding a local printer (a printer connected directly to a computer) A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer. If you do not need to share your printer on a network, follow these directions to add the printer to one computer.
  • Page 60 Networking Basics Adding a local printer Click Next Select Local printer attached to this computer (Deselect Automati- cally detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) Click Next Select Use the follow- ing port: From the pull-down menu select the correct port for your printer (Most computers use the LPT1: port,...
  • Page 61 Networking Basics Adding a local printer Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. Click Next (If the correct driver is not displayed, insert the CD or floppy disk that came with your printer and click Have Disk.) At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optional.) Click Next...
  • Page 62 Networking Basics Adding a local printer This screen gives you information about your printer. Click Finish When the test page has printed, Click OK...

  • Page 63: Sharing A Network Printer

    Networking Basics Adding a local printer Go to Start> Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a local printer. Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network.
  • Page 64 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Click on Add a printer Click Next Select Network Printer Click Next...
  • Page 65 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Select Browse for a printer Click Next Select the printer you would like to share Click Next Click Finish...
  • Page 66 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: Go to Start > Printers and Faxes The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer on your network: Remember the printer name Run the Add Printer...
  • Page 67 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such as the DP-101P+. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer, please follow these directions: Go to Start >...
  • Page 68 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Select Create a new port From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown. Click Next Please read the instructions on this screen Click Next Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown.
  • Page 69 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer In this screen, select Custom Click Settings Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name IP Address. Select LPR Enter a Queue Name (if your Print-Server/ Gateway has more than one port, you will need a Queue name.) Click OK...
  • Page 70 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer This screen will show you information about your printer. Click Finish Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers. Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer. Click Have Disk If the printer driver is already installed, do the following: Select Keep existing...
  • Page 71 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on your network.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DI-714P+ Wireless Broadband Router. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems.

  • Page 73: Infrastructure Mode

    Troubleshooting 2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. To check this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks.
  • Page 74 Troubleshooting 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using.
  • Page 75 Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK...
  • Page 76 Troubleshooting 4. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advanta- geous placement of your D-Link wireless products.
  • Page 77 After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the DI-714P+ to the factory default settings. Remember that D-Link AirPlus products network together, out of the box, at the factory default settings. To hard-reset the D-Link AirPlus DI-714P+ to Factory Default Settings,...

  • Page 78: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u VPN Pass Through / Multi-Sessions PPTP L2TP IPSec Advanced Firewall Features Device Management Web-Based – Internet Explorer v5 or later; Netscape Navigator v4 or later; or other Java- enabled browsers. Wireless Data Rates With Automatic Fallback 22Mbps 11Mbps...
  • Page 79 Technical Specifications Wireless Modulation Technology PBCC - Packet Binary Convolutional Coding Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 11-chip Barker sequence Modulation Techniques Barker (1Mbps/0db) Barker (2Mbps/3db) CCK (5.5Mbps/5.5db) PBCC (5.5 Mbps/1.5db) CCK (11Mbps/8.5db) PBCC (11Mbps/4.5db) PBCC (22Mbps/8.5db) Wireless Transmit Power 15dBm ± 2dB External Antenna Type Dual detachable reverse SMA LEDs...
  • Page 80 Technical Specifications Safety & Emissions Dimensions L = 9.25 inches (233mm) W = 6.5 inches (165mm) H = 1.375 inches (35mm) Weight ~2.0 lbs (907g)

  • Page 81: Contacting Technical Support

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

  • Page 82: Warranty And Registration

    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 83 D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product...
  • Page 84 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 Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright 2002 by ©...

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