Building Networks for People
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Security Firewall
This Quick Guide will guide you through the installation Process. You are only moments away from using your new D-Link Network Security Product
DFL-2500
DFL-2500 Quick Installation Guide
1.Before You Begin
1.1 Check Your Package Contents....................................................................1
2.Indentifying Components
2.1 Front View................................................................................................2
2.2 LCD Panel.................................................................................................3
2.3 LED Indicators...........................................................................................5
2.4 Default interface attribute definition..........................................................5
3.Connecting the DFL-2500
3.1 Setting up Firewall to your Network........................................................6
4.Configure DFL-2500
4.1 Configure your Computer’s IP..................................................................7
4.2 Using the Setup Wizard.............................................................................8
5.Appendix
5.1 How to Configure Static IP Manually on Microsoft Windows XP..............16
5.2 How to Configure Static IP Manually on Apple MAC OS X...........................17
6.WARRANTY
DFL-2500
Before You Begin
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1.1 Check Your Package Contents
Your NetDefend Network Security Firewall package should contain all the items listed below. If any of these items is found damaged or missing in your package, report it to your reseller immediately for replacement.
One (1) DFL-2500 NetDefend™ Network Security Firewall
One (1) Power Cord
One (1) Console Cable (RS-232 cable)
One (1) Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight Through) Cable
One (1) Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Cross-over) Cable
One (1) CD-ROM (containing QIG/Manual )
Two (2) Rack Mount Brackets
Power Cord Rack Mount Brackets
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DFL-2500 Console Cable CD-ROM
Identifying Components
The following illustrates the front panel of the DFL-2500 and explains the front panel’s key components:
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2.1 Front View
1 2 3 4 5 6
1.
2. Power LED
3. System LED
4. Keypad
5. Ethernet ports
6.
LCD Panel
Console Port
Used to display operation messages and various status of the DFL-2500. See the following section for details.
Power indication of the DFL-2500.
System status indication of the DFL-2500.
Operation keys used in conjunction with the LCD panel.
Connect to Ethernet cables that connect to broadband modems and network switches.
Connects to RS-232 console cable that connects to PC.
The console port is hidden behind a protection coverlid that can be opened by pulling down the lid.
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2.2 LCD Panel and Keypad
When you turn on the power of the DFL-2500, the LCD panel will display the following message: “Press Keypad to enter setup” and press any key on the keypad to enter the startup menu. If after five seconds, you do not press any key on the keypad, the DFL-2500 will automatically start the system.
2.2.1 Startup Menu
Back Button Not Used
Confirm Button Next Button
Keypad buttons definition in Startup Menu
If you press any key within five seconds after power-on, the
LCD will display two options:
1. Start Firewall : If you select this option, the system will start, using the configuration saved inside the device.
2. Reset Firewall : If you select this option, the system will start, using the factory default configuration.
Note:
If you select “Reset Firewall” and confirm this option, all previous configurations that you saved in this device will be lost forever.
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2.2.2 Device Status and Information
Next Button
Back Button
Keypad buttons definition in Status Information
After the DFL-2500 has completed its system startup, the LCD panel is ready to display the status and information of this device. You can use the keypad to select a desired display option. The following shows status and information that can be displayed on the LCD panel.
Item Description
Display the device model name.
Model name:
System Status:
CPU Load:
Connections:
Total BPS:
Total PPS:
Date:
Time:
Uptime:
Mem:
IDS Sigs:
WAN1:
WAN2:
WAN3:
WAN4:
DMZ:
LAN1:
LAN2:
LAN3:
Core Version:
Display system working status.
It will show the CPU utilization and concurrent session
Concurrent traffic statistics per second.
Concurrent packets statistics per second.
Device current date.
Device current time.
Device boot up time.
System memory utilization.
It will display IDS signature information.
Display each interface IP address
Display firewall firmware version.
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2.3 LED Indicators
LED
Power
System
Phone Jack LED light (right)
Status Color Description
Solid green
Light off
Green The device is powered on.
The device is powered off.
Solid green
Light off
Blinking green
Light off
Solid Green
Blinking Green
Green
Green
System is operating properly.
The device is not working.
System is defective, such firmware upgrade fail.
No link
Link present
Port is sending or receiving data.
Phone Jack LED light (left)
Light off
Solid green
Solid orange
Green/
Orange
Port is operating at 10Mbps.
Port is operating at 100Mbps.
Port is operating at 1000Mbps.
2.4 Default Interface Attribute Definition
Wording on
Front plate
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4
5
2
3
6
7
8
Default name in firewall
WAN1
WAN2
WAN3
WAN4
DMZ
LAN1
LAN2
LAN3
Default interface type definition
Static IP
Static IP
Static IP
Static IP
Static IP
Static IP
Static IP
Static IP
Default interface
IP Address
192.168.110.254/24
192.168.120.254/24
192.168.130.254/24
192.168.140.254/24
172.17.100.254/24
192.168.1.1/24
192.168.2.1/24
192.168.3.1/24
Default
DHCP Status
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
Note:
For security reason, default only allow LAN1 interface (192.168.1.1) that can login into firewall GUI from Web browser. You also can modify this configuration after login into firewall GUI. About the detail set up procedure, please refer to the user’s manual.
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Connecting the DFL-2500
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3.1 Connecting Firewall to Your Network
A . First, connect the power cord to the receptor at the back panel of the DFL-2500 and then plug the other end of the power cord to a wall outlet or power strip. Then powered on the DFL-2500 using the on/off switch. Now the Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation.
B . 1. Powered off your Cable or DSL modem; some devices may not have a on/off switch and will require you to unplug the power adapter. Now, the DFL-2500 should be powered on and the
Cable / DSL modem should be turned off.
2. Cable / DSL modem ( Powered Off ) - DFL-2500 ( Powered On )
Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack located on the Cable / DSL modem. After the Ethernet cable is securely connected, powered on the Cable / DSL modem by turning on the unit or plugging in the power adapter.
3. Cable / DSL modem ( Powered On ) - DFL-2500 ( Powered On )
Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the Ethernet ports on the front panel of the DFL-2500. The LED light above the Enternet port will illuminate to indicate proper connection.
If the LED light is not illuminated, please go back to step B and repeat its instructions.
C . Insert an Ethernet cable to the LAN1 port on the front panel of the DFL-2500 and connect it to a port on your network hub or switch. The LED light above the Ethernet port on the DFL-2500 will illuminate to indicate proper connection
D . Connecting the computer that you will use to configure the
DFL-2500 to the network hub or switch.
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Configure DFL-2500
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4.1 Configure your Computer’s IP Address
Make sure that the network adapter in your computer is configured to use a static IP address with 192.168.1.1 as default gateway and 255.255.255.0 as netmask.
Instructions on how to configure the network adapter can be found in the appendix.
When you have completed the steps in this Quick Installation
Guide, your connected network should look similar to this:
DMZ
Network
(optional)
Cable/DSL Modem
DFL-2500
Switch
Internal
Network
Computer1 Computer2
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4.2 Using the Setup Wizard
The DFL-2500 provides Web based confi guration. You can confi gure your DFL-2500 through Internet Explorer 6 or
Firefox 1.0 browser in MS Windows, Macintosh or UNIX based platforms.
Activate your browser. Then type the IP address of the DFL-
2500 into the Location (for Netscape) or Address (for IE) fi eld and press “Enter.” For example: http://192.168.1.1.
Open your Web browser and type http://192.168.1.1 / into the URL address box. Then press the
Enter or Return key.
(The IP Address shown in the example above is the default setting. If you have changed the IP Address of the DFL-2500 to conform to a network, then input that IP Address in the web browser, instead of the default IP Address shown.)
Log on to the DFL-1600 web interface.
To start using the DFL-2500 web interface you need to log on using the default username and password.
Type the default
Username/Password
Username: admin
Pasword: admin and click Login
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Step1 - Welcome to the DFL-2500 setup wizard!
This wizard will guide you through the setup of your DFL-2500
Click Next
Step2 - Set up fi rewall administrator password
First Enter the username that you want to use for the admin account.
Enter the password that you want to use for the admin account.
Click Next
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Step 3 - Set up time and date
Click Set time and date button for setting device
Click Next
Select the appropriate date
Enter the appropriate time
Click OK
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Step 4 - Set up timezone
Select the appropriate timezone.
Enter the appropriate dayligt saving time settings.
Step 5 - Select WAN interface
Select the WAN interface that you want to use.
Click Next
Click Next
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Step 6 - Confi gure WAN interface
Select the appropriate confi guration for the
WAN interface,
Click Next and continue to step 7.1 further down.
Note:
If you are unsure of which setting to select, please contact your
Internet Service Provider.
Step 7.1 - WAN Interface Type is Static IP
If you selected Static IP you have to fi ll out the
IP address information provided to you by your ISP. You will need to complete all the required fi elds except for
Secondary DNS Server.
Click Next
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Step 7.2 - WAN Interface Type is PPPoE
If you selected PPPoE
(Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) you will have to fi ll out the user name and password provided to you by your
ISP. The PPPoE Service
Name fi eld should be left blank unless your ISP informs you otherwise.
Step 7.3 - WAN Interface Type is PPTP
Enter Username,
Password and the
PPTP Server IP address provided by your ISP.
DHCP:If your ISProvider is using DHCP you should select the DHCP radio button.
Static IP:If your Internet
Service Provider is using
Static IP you should select the Static IP radio button and enter
IP Address, choose a
Subnet Mask and enter the Gateway IP address.
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Click Next
Click Next
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Step 7.4 - WAN Interface Type is Big Pond
If you selected Big Pond you will have to fi ll out the user name and password provided to you by your
ISP.
Click Next and continue to step 8.
Click Next
Step 8 - Set up built-in DHCP server
If you want to use the built-in DHCP Server in the DFL-800, choose
Enable DHCP Server in this screen. You then need to specify a range of IP addresses to hand out to the DHCP clients.
This range is entered in the format “Start IP - Stop
IP” i.e. 192.168.0.100 -
192.168.0.200. If you don’t want to use the built-in
DHCP Server or confi gure it later, choose Disable
DHCP Server.
Click Next
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Step 9 - Confi gure helper servers
NTP Servers
If enabled, specify which
NTP Servers that should be used to syncronize the fi rewall time
Syslog Servers
If enabled, specify where the fi rewall should log, you can specify up to two Syslog recievers
Step10 - Setup Wizard Complete
Click Activate to complete your confi guration.
Click Next
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Appendix
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To connect to the DFL-2500 Network Security Firewall, make sure the network adapter in your computer is confi gured properly. Here is how to confi gure the network adapter manually to the correct IP-address.
5.1 How to configure Static IP Manually on
Microsoft Windows XP
Go to Start > right click on My Network Places > select Properties >
Right-click on the
Network Connection of the Ethernet adapter connecting to the
DFL-2500 and select
Properties.
Click Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)
Click Properties
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Select Use the following IP address
Set IP address to
192.168.1.30,
Subnet mask to
255.255.255.0
and Default gateway to
192.168.1.1
Click OK
Note:
Except for 192.168.1.1, you could set your PC with any IP addresses that same as the 192.168.0.0/ 255.255.255.0 subnet.
5.2 How to Configure Static IP Manually on
Apple Mac OS X
Go to the Apple Menu
Click on Network and Select System
Preferences
Click on Network
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Select Built-in Ethernet in the show pull down menu
Select Manually in the
Confi gure pull down menu
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Set IP Address to
192.168.1.30,
Subnet Mask to
255.255.255.0
and Router to
192.168.1.1.
Click on Apply Now
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WARRANTY
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Warranty
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Warnung!
Dies ist ein Produkt der Klasse A. Im Wohnbereich kann dieses
Produkt Funkstoerungen verursachen. In diesem Fall kann vom Benutzer verlangt werden, angemessene Massnahmen zu ergreifen.
Precaución!
Este es un producto de Clase A. En un entorno doméstico, puede causar interferencias de radio, en cuyo case, puede requerirse al usuario para que adopte las medidas adecuadas.
Attention!
Ceci est un produit de classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit pourrait causer des interférences radio, auquel cas l`utilisateur devrait prendre les mesures adéquates.
DFL-2500 Quick Installation Guide
Attenzione!
Il presente prodotto appartiene alla classe A. Se utilizzato in ambiente domestico il prodotto può causare interferenze radio, nel cui caso è possibile che l`utente debba assumere provvedimenti adeguati.
BSMI Warning
警告使用表
這是乙類的資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成射頻干擾，在這
種情況下使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
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