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D-Link
DI-713P
Wireless Broadband Router
User’s Manual
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Contents Contents… ....................................................................................................2 Chapter 1 - Getting Started...........................................................................4 Introduction to Broadband Router Technology........................................6 Introduction to Firewalls..........................................................................7 Introduction to Local Area Networking ..............................................
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Virtual Server .........................................................................................37 Special Applications ...............................................................................40 Access Control .......................................................................................43 Wireless..................................................................................................46 Miscellaneous Items ....................................................
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Chapter 1 - Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the D-Link Broadband Router. Your Broadband Router enables you to share your DSL or Cable Internet connection with computers on your wired or wireless network. This guide will explain the features and functions of the Broadband Router to help you get the most out of your Internet experience. D-Link’s Wireless Broadband Router allows wireless LAN users to share a single Internet Connection while providing the safety and security of po
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Wireless Broadband Router to expose it to the Internet and ensure complete Internet application compatibility even if specific ports are not known. Unlike proxy server or NAT software that requires the software server to remain visible on the Internet, no local computers are directly externally visible when using the Wireless Broadband Router. Also the Wireless Broadband Router, like broadband, is always on, removing the need to constantly boot a software server when access is desired fr
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Introduction to Broadband Router Technology A router is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination. Routers work on OSI layer 3, which forwards data packets using an IP addresses and not a MAC address. A router will forward data from the Internet to a particular computer on your LAN. The information that makes up the Internet gets moved around using routers. When you click on a link on a web page, you send a request to a server to show you the next page. The infor
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Introduction to Firewalls A firewall is a device that sits between your computer and the Internet that prevents unauthorized access to or from your network. A firewall can be a computer using firewall software or a special piece of hardware built specifically to act as a firewall. In most circumstances, a firewall is used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks such as corporate LAN’s and Intranets. A firewall watches all of the information moving to and fr
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Introduction to Local Area Networking Local Area Networking (LAN) is the term used when connecting several computers together over a small area such as a building or group of buildings. LAN’s can be connected over large areas. A collection of LAN’s connected over a large area is called a Wide Area Network (WAN). A LAN consists of multiple computers connected to each other. There are many types of media that can connect computers together. The most common media is CAT5 cable; UTP or STP
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Introduction to Virtual Private Networking Virtual Private Networking (VPN) uses a publicly wired network (the Internet) to connect two different networks as if they were the same network. For example, an employee can access the corporate network from home using VPN, allowing the employee to access files and printers. Here are several different implementations of VPN that can be used. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) PPTP uses proprietary means of connecting two private network
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Introduction to Wireless Networking D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy to use and compatible high speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11b the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No longer will you be tethered to a workstation or forced to run new wiring. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
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1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link Air Wireless products range from 1-30 meters. Position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and Computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points, Residential Gateways, and Computers - A wall that is .5 meter thick, at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 1 meter thick. At a 2 degree angle it looks over 14 meters th
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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Procedure for Hardware Installation 1.Placement Your Broadband Router should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. Your Broadband Router can be mounted on a wall or a shelf using the screw-holes located on the bottom of the unit. Self-adhesive rubber feet are provided to stick on the bottom of the unit to protect the surface where you have placed the unit.
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Figure 2-1 Setup of LAN and WAN connections for the DI-713P 4.Connecting this product with your printer Use the printer cable to connect your printer to the printer port of this product. 5.Power on Connect the power cord to a power outlet and turn the power switch to the on position; the DI-713P will automatically enter the self-test phase. When it is in the self-test phase, the indicators M1 and 13
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M2 will be lit for about 10 seconds, and then M1 and M2 will flash 3 times to indicate that the self-test operation has finished. Finally, the M1 will continuously flash once per second to indicate that the DI-713 is in normal operation. Package Contents The D-Link DI-713P package should include the following items. § DI-713P Broadband router § User’s Manual § Quick Install Guide § Power Adapter § CAT-5 UTP Cable § Print Server Software 14
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LED Panel The LED panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. LED Function Color Status Description On The power is on Power POWER Green status Blinking Lack of power System The DI-713P is functioning M1 Orange Blinking status 1 properly The DI-713P is working for On some service System M2 Orange The DI-713P is being status 2 Blinking configured or upgraded. Don’t turn it off ! On The WAN port is linked WAN port
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Rear Panel The rear panel features a LAN port, WAN port, Serial port and Factory Reset button. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. Serial Port used to connect an external analog backup modem. LPT Port used to connect a printer LAN The RJ-45 Ethernet ports used to connect computers with 1-3 network adapters directly to the DI-713P. WAN The RJ-45 Ethernet port labeled WAN is used to connect your DI-713P to your DSL or Cable modem. Reset Resets the config
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Chapter 3 - Basic Broadband Router Configuration Your Broadband Router provides a Web Configuration interface that can be accessed using standard web browsers such as Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Since the interface is web based (HTTP), your Broadband Router can be configured with any java and HTML compliant Internet browser in any operating system. This section will discuss the Web Configuration interface and how to use different options and settings. Althou
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In order to configure your Broadband Router you must input the administrator password into the System Password box and press the Log in button. The default System Password is admin. Once you have logged-in as administrator, it is a good idea to change the administrator password to insure a secure connection to your Broadband Router. The Tools section described later in this manual describes how to change the password. Once you have input the correct password and logged-in, the scree
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Device Information This screen displays the status of your Internet Connection. The WAN Port Status box shows the Status of your connection to your ISP. If there is no information shown in this section, you will be unable to connect to the Internet. If you have successfully followed the Quick Install guide to setup your Internet Connection, you should see a Renew button. Click the Renew button to renew your connection with your ISP. The Modem Status box displays the status of your
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Useful Tools The Useful Tools screen allows you to change the administrator password, view the system log, reboot your Broadband Router, backup your configuration, clone the MAC address, reset your Broadband Router to original settings, and perform a firmware upgrade. To change the administrator password, click your mouse inside of the Old Password box and type in the old password. Then click inside of the New Password box and type the password that you would like to change to. Nex
