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D-Link Express EtherNetwork
TM
VDI-604
4-Port Ethernet Broadband Router
Manual
Building Networks for People
Contents
Introduction
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Package Contents
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Hardware Description
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Reset
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Getting Started
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Configuring the VDI-604
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Using the Configuration Menu
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Troubleshooting
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Networking Basics
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Technical Specifications
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Warranty
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Introduction
The D-Link Express EtherNetwork VDI-604 is a 4-port Ethernet
Broadband Router. The D-Link VDI-604 enables users to quickly and easily share a high speed Internet connection. The D-Link VDI-604 also incorporates many advanced features, traditionally found in more expensive routers.
The VDI-604 is compatible with most popular operating systems, including
Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into an existing network. This Manual is designed to help you connect the D-Link
Express EtherNetwork VDI-604 to a high speed Internet connection and 4
Ethernet PC connections.
This manual provides a quick introduction to Broadband Router
Technology, Firewalls, and Local Area Networking. Please take a moment to read through this manual and get acquainted with these various technologies.
Features and Benefits
Ethernet Switch
Allows you to quickly and easily share an Internet connection with multiple computers and devices.
VPN supported
Supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP pass-through sessions, so multiple users behind the VDI-604 can access corporate networks through various VPN clients more securely.
Advanced Firewall & Parental Control Features
The Web-Based user interface displays a number of advanced
network management features including:
Content Filtering
Easily applied content filtering based on Mac Address, IP Address, URL and/or Domain Name.
Filter Scheduling
These filters can also be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.
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Network Address Translation
NAT allows you to share a single IP Address and protects you from outside intruders gaining access to your private network.
DHCP Server Supported
All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from the VDI-604.
Web-Based Management
VDI-604 is configurable through any network computer’s web browser using Netscape or Internet Explorer.
Access Control Supported
Allows you to assign different access rights for different users.
Virtual Server Supported
Enables you to expose WWW, FTP and other services on your LAN to be accessible to Internet users.
Special Application Supported
Special applications requiring multiple connections, like Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and so on. The VDI-604 can sense the application type and open a multi-port tunnel for it.
DMZ Host Supported
Allows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet. This function is used when the Special Application feature is insufficient to allow an application to function correctly.
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Technology Introduction
Introduction to Broadband Router Technology
A router is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination. Routers forward data packets using 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 information that is sent and received from your computer is moved from your computer to the server using routers. A router also determines the best route that your information should follow to ensure that the information is delivered properly.
A router controls the amount of data that is sent through your network by eliminating information that should not be there. This provides security for the computers connected to your router, because computers from the outside cannot access or send information directly to any computer on your network. The router determines which computer the information should be forwarded to and sends it. If the information is not intended for any computer on your network, the data is discarded. This keeps any unwanted or harmful information from accessing or damaging your network.
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 or corporate LAN’s and Intranets.
A firewall watches all of the information moving to and from your network and analyzes each piece of data. Each piece of data is checked against a set of criteria that the administrator configures. If any data does not meet the criteria, that data is blocked and discarded. If the data meets the criteria, the data is passed through. This method is called packet filtering.
A firewall can also run specific security functions based on the type of application or type of port that is being used. For example, a firewall can be configured to work with an FTP or Telnet server. Or a firewall can be configured to work with specific UDP or TCP ports to allow certain applications or games to work properly over the Internet.
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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 twisted pair wire.) On the other hand, wireless networks do not use wires; instead they communicate over radio waves.
Each computer must have a Network
Interface Card (NIC), which communicates the data between computers.
A NIC is usually a 10Mbps network card, or 10/100Mbps network card, or a wireless network card.
Most networks use hardware devices such as hubs or switches that each cable can be connected to in order to continue the connection between computers. A hub simply takes any data arriving through each port and forwards the data to all other ports. A switch is more sophisticated, in that a switch can determine the destination port for a specific piece of data. A switch minimizes network traffic overhead and speeds up the communication over a network.
Networks take some time in order to plan and implement correctly. There are many ways to configure your network. You may want to take some time to determine the best network set-up for your needs.
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Package Contents
VDI-604 Ethernet Broadband Router
2 Ethernet Cables
Note :
Using a power supply with a different voltage rating will damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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Hardware Description
Front Panel
Power
WAN
LAN
Power Power indicator will light Green.
WAN WAN status indicator will light Green when there is good physical WAN connection.
LAN
Link/Act.
Link status indicators light Green. The LED flickers when the corresponding port is sending or receiving data.
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Hardware Description
Rear Panel
Reset
Power
LAN WAN
Reset Used to restore the VDI-604 back to factory default settings.
LAN
PORTS
1-4
*
LAN port sockets (CAT5 Ethernet RJ-45 cable). The LED glows steadily when a port is connected to a hub, switch or network-adapter-equipped computer in your local area network
(LAN.)
WAN * WAN port socket (CAT5 Ethernet RJ-45 cable). This is where you will connect to your high speed Internet access
Power Connect one end of your included power adapter to the power port and the other end into your power outlet.
*All ports (both LAN & WAN) are Auto-MDIX. All ports auto-sense cable
types to accommodate Straight-through or Cross-over cable.
Reset
To reset the system settings to factory defaults, please follow these steps:
1. Leave the device powered on, do not disconnect the power
2. Press the reset button and hold (use a paper-clip)
3. Keep the button pressed about 10 seconds
4. Release the button
The VDI-604 will then automatically reboot itself.
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Getting Started
Installation Location
The VDI-604 can be positioned at any convenient place in your office or house. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed. However, you should comply with the following guidelines:
Place the VDI-604 on a flat horizontal plane.
Keep away from any heating devices.
Do not place in a dusty or wet environment.
The recommended operational specifications of the VDI-604 are:
Temperature 32 o
F ~ 131 o
F
Humidity 5 % ~ 90 %
In addition, remember to turn off the power, remove the power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you install the hardware.
Network Settings
To use the VDI-604 correctly, you have to properly configure the network settings of your computers. The default IP address of the VDI-604 is
192.168.0.1, and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These addresses can be changed as needed, but the default values are used in this manual. If the TCP/IP environment of your computer has not yet been configured, you can refer to Configuring Your PCs to Connect to the
VDI-604 to configure it.
For example:
1. Configure your computer IP as 192.168.0.3, subnet mask as
255.255.255.0 and gateway as 192.168.0.1
Or more conveniently
2. Configure your computers to obtain TCP/IP settings automatically from the DHCP server feature of the VDI-604
Since the IP address of the VDI-604 is 192.168.0.1, the IP address of your computer must be 192.168.0.X (where “X” is a number between 2 and 254.) Each computer on your network must have a different IP address within that range. The default gateway must be 192.168.0.1 (the
IP address of the VDI-604).
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Configuring the VDI-604
The VDI-604 provides an embedded Web-based management utility making it operating system independent. You can configure your VDI-604 through the Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer browser in MS
Windows, Macintosh, Linux or UNIX based platforms. All that is needed is a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 4 and higher with Java Script enabled.
Start-up and Log in
Activate your web browser and type in the IP address of the VDI-604 into the Location (for Netscape) or Address (for IE) field and press “Enter.”
The default IP address of the VDI-604 is 192.168.0.1
For example: http://192.168.0.1
After the connection is established, the logon screen will pop up. To log in as an administrator, enter the username of
“admin” and the password of “password” . Click the OK button. If the password is correct, the web-management interface will appear.
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Using the Configuration Menu
Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard page is the first page that appears when logging into the web-based management interface. The Setup Wizard is a utility used to quickly configure the VDI-604. It will guide you through four quick and basic steps to help you connect to your Ihigh speed Internet access . You will be connected to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and have
Internet access within minutes.
WAN
WAN is short for Wide Area Network. The WAN settings can be referred to as the Public settings. All IP information in the WAN settings are public
IP addresses which are accessible on the Internet.
The WAN settings consist of three options: Dynamic IP Address, Static
IP Address, and PPPoE. Select the appropriate option and fill in the information needed to connect to your ISP.
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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.
Host Name: The Host Name field is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The host name is the device name of the Broadband Router.
MAC Address: 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 this MAC address. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
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HOME > WAN > Static IP Address
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 IP octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the
IP address if it is not in this format.
IP Address: Public IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask: Subnet mask provided by your ISP.
ISP Gateway Address: Public IP address of your ISP that you are connecting to.
Primary DNS Address: Primary DNS (Domain Name Server) IP provided by your ISP
Secondary DNS Address: optional
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HOME > WAN > PPPOE
Please be sure sure to remove any existing
PPPoE Client
Software installed on your computers.
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Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if you’re ISP uses PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. . Select
Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP address automatically for your PPPoE connection. Select Static PPPoE to use a static IP address for your PPPoE connection.
Dynamic PPPoE: PPPoE connection where you will receive an IP address automatically from your ISP
Static PPPoE: PPPoE connection where you have an assigned (static) IP address
User Name: Your PPPoE username provided by your ISP
Password: Your PPPoE password provided by your ISP
Retype Password: Re-enter PPPoE password
Service Name: Enter the service name provided by your ISP. (optional)
IP Address: This option is only available for Static PPPoE. Enter in the static IP address for the PPPoE connection.
Primary DNS Address: Primary DNS IP provided by your ISP
Secondary DNS Address: optional
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Maximum Idle Time: The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting your PPPoE session. Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the defined Maximum Idle Time, then the connection will be dropped. Either set this to zero or enable Auto-reconnect to disable this feature.
MTU: MTU stands for Maximum Transmission Unit. For PPPoE connections, you may need to change the MTU settings in order to work correctly with your ISP.
Auto-Reconnect: If enabled, the Broadband Router will automatically connect to your ISP after your system is restarted or if the connection is dropped.
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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 VDI-604.
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.
IP Address: The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1.
Subnet Mask: The subnet mask of the LAN interface. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Local Domain Name: This field is optional. Enter in the your local domain name.
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HOME > DHCP
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The VDI-604 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.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the VDI-604.
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.
Starting IP Address: The starting IP address for the DHCP server’s IP assignment.
Ending IP Address: The ending IP address for the DHCP server’s IP assignment.
Lease Time: The length of time for the IP lease.
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ADVANCED > VIRTUAL SERVER
The VDI-604 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 network.
The VDI-604 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the VDI-604 are invisible to the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server.
Depending on the requested service, the VDI-604 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network.
The VDI-604 is also capable of port-redirection meaning incoming traffic
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to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer.
Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the Virtual Servers List. There are already pre-defined virtual services already in the table. You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service.
Name: The name referencing the virtual service.
Private IP: The server computer in the LAN network that will be providing the virtual services.
Private Port: The port number of the service used by the Private IP computer.
Protocol Type: The protocol used for the virtual service.
Public Port: The port number on the WAN side that will be used to access the virtual service.
Schedule: The schedule of time when the virtual service will be enabled.
The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. If it is set to Time, select the time frame for the service to be enabled. If the system time is outside of the scheduled time, the service will we disabled.
Example #1:
If you have a Web server that you wanted Internet users to access at all times, you would need to enable it. Web (HTTP) server is on LAN computer 192.168.0.25. HTTP uses port 80, TCP.
Name: Web Server
Private IP: 192.168.0.25
Protocol Type: TCP
Private Port: 80
Public Port: 80
Schedule: always
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Click on this icon to edit the virtual service.
Click on this icon to delete the virtual service.
Example #2:
If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by WAN port 2100 and only during the weekends, you would need to enable it as such. FTP server is on LAN computer 192.168.0.30. FTP uses port 21, TCP.
Name: FTP Server
Private IP: 192.168.0.30
Protocol Type: TCP
Private Port: 21
Public Port: 2100
Schedule: From: 01:00AM to 01:00AM, Sat to Sun
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.
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ADVANCED > APPLICATIONS
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
VDI-604. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the "Trigger
Port" field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the public ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic.
The VDI-604 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.
Note!
Only one PC can use each Special Application tunnel.
Trigger Name: This is the name referencing the special application.
Trigger Port: This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be either a single port or a range of ports.
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Trigger Type: This is the protocol used to trigger the special application.
Public Port: This is the port number on the WAN side that will be used to access the application. You may define a single port or a range of ports.
You can use a comma to add multiple ports or a hyphen to add port ranges.
Public Type: This is the protocol used for the special application.
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ADVANCED > FILTERS > IP FILTERS
Filters
Filters are used to deny or allow LAN computers from accessing the Internet. The
VDI-604 can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses.
The VDI-604 can also block users from accessing restricted web sites.
IP Filters
Use IP Filters to deny LAN IP addresses from accessing the Internet. You can deny specific port numbers or all ports for the specific IP address.
IP: The IP address of the LAN computer that will be denied access to the
Internet.
Port: The single port or port range that will be denied access to the Internet.
Schedule: This is the schedule of time when the IP Filter will be enabled.
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ADVANCED > FILTERS > MAC FILTERS
Use MAC Filters to allow or deny LAN computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Internet. 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.
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ADVANCED > FILTERS > URL BLOCKING
URL Blocking is used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by its 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.
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ADVANCED > FILTERS > DOMAIN BLOCKING
Domain Blocking is used to allow or deny LAN 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.
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ADVANCED > FILTERS > FIREWALL
Firewall Rules is an advance feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the Broadband Router. It works in the same way as IP
Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the VDI-604. When virtual services are created and enabled, it will also display in Firewall Rules. Firewall Rules contains all network firewall rules pertaining to IP (Internet Protocol).
In the Firewall Rules List at the bottom of the screen, the priorities of the rules are from top (the highest priority) to the bottom (the lowest priority.)
Note: The VDI-604 MAC Address filtering rules have precedence over the Firewall Rules.
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ADVANCED > DMZ
If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the VDI-604, then you can set the client up to unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes. Enter the IP address of the internal computer that will be the DMZ host. Adding a client to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort.
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TOOLS > ADMIN
Admin
At this page, the VDI-604 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. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes.
Remote Management
Remote Management allows the VDI-604 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. This feature enables you to perform “Administrator” tasks from the remote (Internet) host.
IP Address: Internet IP address of the computer that has access to the
Broadband Router. If the IP address is set to * (star). This allows any
Internet IP address to access the Broadband Router. It is not
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recommended that you set the IP address to * (star), because this allows any Internet IP address to access the Broadband Router,
which could result in a loss of security for your network. If you elect to enable Remote Management, enter the IP Address of your remote location.
Port: The port number used to access the Broadband Router. (Select from the pull-down menu.)
Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the Broadband Router and 8080 is the port used for the
Web-Management interface.
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TOOLS > TIME
Time
The system time is the time used by the VDI-604 for scheduling services.
You can manually set the time or connect to a NTP (Network Time
Protocol) server. If an NTP server is set, you will only need to set the time zone. If you manually set the time, you may also set Daylight Saving dates and the system time will
Automatically adjust on those dates.
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TOOLS > SYSTEM
System Settings
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. You may also reset the Broadband Router back to factory settings by clicking on Restore.
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TOOLS > MISC
Miscellaneous Items
These are additional tools and features of the Broadband Router.
Ping Test
This useful diagnostic utility can be used to check if a computer is on the
Internet. It sends ping packets and listens for replies from the specific host.
Restart Device
If for any reason the Broadband Router is not responding correctly, you may want to restart the Broadband Router.
Block WAN Ping
When you “Block WAN Ping”, you are causing the public WAN IP address on the Broadband Router to not respond to ping commands. Pinging
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public WAN IP addresses is a common method used by hackers to test whether your WAN IP address is valid.
Discard PING from WAN side: By enabling this option, the VDI-604 will not reply to ping (ICMP) request packets from the Internet.
VPN Pass-Through
The Broadband Router supports VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-through for both PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) and
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 Broadband Router. This is useful when you have many VPN clients on the LAN network.
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TOOLS > VCT
Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the router. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), VCT can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swaps, and impedance mismatch. The
VCT feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable connections.
Ports –
The Ethernet port names associated to the physical ports.
Link Status
– The current link status of the Ethernet cable connected to the respective Ethernet port.
More Info –
Click on More Info for detailed information about the cable link status.
Refresh
– Click on Refresh to run the VCT test. Allow the router a few seconds to complete the test.
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STATUS > DEVICE INFORMATION
This page displays the current information for the Broadband Router. It will display the WAN, LAN, and MAC address information.
If your WAN connection is set up for Dynamic IP address, there will be a
Release button and Renew button. Use Release to disconnect from your
ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.
If your WAN connection is set up for PPPoE, there will be a Connect button and Disconnect button. Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection.
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This page allows you to observe the VDI-604’s working status:
WAN
• 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
LAN
• IP Address: LAN/Private IP Address of the VDI-604
• Subnet Mask: LAN/Private Subnet Mask of the VDI-604
Firmware version: Displays the current firmware version
WAN MAC Address: Displays the WAN port MAC/hardware address
LAN MAC Address: Displays the LAN port MAC/hardware address
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STATUS > LOG
Log
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 Setting.
First Page - The first page of the log.
Last Page - The last page of the log.
Previous - Moves back one log page.
Next - Moves forward one log page.
Clear - Clears the logs completely.
Log Settings - Brings up the page to configure the logs.
Log Settings
Not only does the Broadband Router display the logs of activities and events, it can be setup to send these logs to another location. The logs can be sent via email to an email account.
SMTP Server - The address of the SMTP server that will be used to send the logs.
Send to - The email address the logs will be sent to. Click on Email Log Now to send the email.
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STATUS > STATS
Traffic Statistics
The Broadband Router keeps statistic of traffic that passes through it. You are able to view the amount of packets that passes through the Router on both the WAN port and the LAN port. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
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Troubleshooting
If you do not wish to set the static IP address on your PC, you will need to configure your PC to request an IP address from the gateway.
Click the Start button, select Settings, and select Control Panel.
Double-click the Network icon.
In the configuration tab, select the TCP/IP protocol line that has been associated with your network card/adapter. If there is no TCP/IP line listed, you will need to install TCP/IP now.
Click the Properties button.
Choose the IP ADDRESS tab. Select Obtain an IP automatically.
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After clicking OK, windows might ask you to restart the PC. Click Yes.
CONFIRM YOUR PC’S IP CONFIGURATION
There are two tools which are great for finding out a computer’s IP configuration: MAC address and default gateway.
WINIPCFG (for Windows 95/98)
Inside the windows 95/98 Start button, select Run and type winipcfg. In the example below this computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.100 and the default gateway is 192.168.0.1. The default gateway should be the network device IP address. The MAC address in windows 95/98 is called the Adapter Address.
NOTE: You can also type winipcfg in the DOS command prompt.
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IPCONFIG (for Windows 2000/NT/XP)
At the command prompt type IPCONFIG and press Enter. Your PC IP information will be displayed as shown below.
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Assigning a Static IP Address
Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign
IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable
Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions:
Go to START
Double-click on
Control Panel
Double-click on
Network
Connections
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Right-click on Local Area
Connections.
Double-click Properties
Highlight Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)
Click Properties
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Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties window.
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
Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.)
Input your DNS server addresses.
The DNS server information will be provided by your ISP (Internet Service
Provider.)
192. 168 . 0.
192. 168 . 0.
Click OK
You have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address. (You do not need to assign a Static IP Address if you have a DHCP-capable
Gateway/Router.)
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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
and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98.
Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections
Select Set up a home or small office network
When this screen appears, Click Next.
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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
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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
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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.
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In the window below, select the best option. 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.
Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.
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Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files.
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.
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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.
After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
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Naming your Computer
To name your computer, please follow these directions:
In Windows XP: lower left corner of the screen)
• Right-click on My
Computer
• Select Properties and click
Computer Name
Tab in the
System
Properties window.
You may enter a
Computer
description if you wish, this field is optional.
To rename the computer and join a domain,
• Click Change
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Naming your Computer
• In this window, enter the Computer
name.
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/2000
Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
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Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Type Command
Click OK
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. Click Enter. All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below.
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Networking Basics
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address. Click
Enter. The new IP Address is shown below.
(Windows 98/ME users: go to Start > Run. Type Command. Type
winipcfg at the prompt. Click Release and Renew to obtain a new IP
Address.)
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Assigning a Static IP Address
Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static
IP Addresses.
If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions:
•
Double-click on
Control Panel
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Assigning a Static IP Address
• Double-click on
Network Connections
• Right-click on Local
Area Connections.
• Double-click
Properties
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Assigning a Static IP Address
Protocol(TCP/IP)
• Click Properties
DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter following IP address in the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties window
(shown below.)
•
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
Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4.
The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.)
Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP Address of the Default Gateway.)
The DNS server information will be provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)
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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 Wizard, you can find the directions below:
First, make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all of the computers on your network.
We will show you 3 ways to use the Add Printer Wizard
1. Adding a local printer
2. Sharing an network printer
3. Sharing an LPR printer
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.
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Adding a local printer
Printers and
Faxes
• Click on Add a printer
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Adding a local printer
• Click Next attached to this computer
•
(Deselect
Automatically detect and install my Plug
and Play printer if it has been selected.)
• Click Next following port:
• From the pull-down menu select the
correct port for your printer
(Most computers use the
LPT1: port, as shown in the illustration.)
• Click Next
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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.)
• Select Yes, to print a test page. A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver.
• Click Next
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Adding a local printer
This screen gives you information about your printer.
Click Finish
When the test page has printed,
Click OK
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Adding a local printer
• Go
Start> Printers and Faxes
A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right.
You have successfully added a local printer.
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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. Please follow these directions to use the Add Printer
Wizard to share a printer on your network:
Printer and Faxes
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Sharing a network printer
• Click on
Add a Printer
• Click Next
• Select Network
Printer
• Click Next
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Sharing a network printer printer
• Click Next would like to share.
• Click Next
• Click Finish
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Sharing a network printer
To check for proper installation:
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
Wizard on all the computers on your network.
• Make sure you have already run the
Network Setup
Wizard on all the network computers.
After you run the Add
Printer Wizard on all the computers in the network, you can share the printer.
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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>
Printers and Faxes
• Click on
Add a Printer
The screen to the right will display.
• Click Next
• Select
Local printer…
• Click Next
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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
Address and the Port
Name, as shown.
Next
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Sharing an LPR printer
• In this screen, select Custom.
• Click Settings
Name and the
Printer Name or
IP Address.
• Select LPR a
Name (if your
Print-Server/
Gateway has more than one port, you will need a Queue
name.)
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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,
• Select Keep existing driver
• Click Next
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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.
• Click Next
• Select Yes, to print a test page.
• Click Next
This screen will display information about your printer.
• Click Finish to complete the addition of the printer.
•
Please run the Add
Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network in order to share the printer.
Note: You must run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network before you run the
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Other Tasks
For help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see Using
the Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help
and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP.
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Technical Specifications
Standards
• IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3 Nway Auto-Negotiation
VPN Pass Through / Multi-Sessions
• PPTP
• L2TP
• IPSec
Device Management
Web-Based – requires at least Microsoft Internet Explorer v5 or later,
Netscape Navigator v4 or later, or other Java-enabled browsers.
Media Access Control
CMSA/CA with ACK
LEDS
• Power
• WAN
• Local Network – 10/100
Operating Temperature
32*F to 131*F (0*C to 55*C)
Humidity
95% maximum (non-condensing)
Power Input
External power Supply
DC 5V, 2.0A
Safety & Emissions
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• FCC
• UL
Dimensions
• L = 5.6in (142mm)
• W = 4.3in (109mm)
• H = 1.2in (31mm)
Weight
0.44 lbs (200g)
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Warranty
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