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DIR-412 Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description 1.0 October 20, 2009 First Draft. Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright 2009 by D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual i Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface...........................................................................i Manual Revisions ..................................................... i Trademarks .............................................................. i Product Overview ........................................................1 Package Contents ................................................... 1 System Requirements ............................................. 2 Features .................................................................. 3 Hardware Overview ................................................. 4 Connections ....................................................... 4 Top View ............................................................ 5 Switching Between WAN Mode/3G Router Mode .................................................................. 6 Installation ....................................................................7 Before you Begin ..................................................... 7 Wireless Installation Considerations ........................ 8 Network Diagram .................................................... 9 WAN Connection ............................................... 9 Network Diagram .................................................. 10 3G Connection ................................................. 10 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem ................ 11 Connect to a 3G Internet Service .......................... 13 Connect to Another Router .................................... 14 Configuration .............................................................16 Web-based Configuration Utility ............................ 16 Internet Connection Setup Wizard (3G Mode) . 17 Manual Configuration (3G Mode) .................... 20 3G Internet Connection ................................ 20 Internet Connection Setup Wizard (WAN Mode) ............................................................... 21 Manual Configuration (WAN Mode) ................. 28 Static IP Address ..........................................29 Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) ....................... 30 PPPoE (Username/Password) ..................... 31 PPTP (Username/Password) ....................... 33 L2TP (Username/Password) ........................ 35 Russia PPTP (Dual Access) ........................ 37 Russia PPPoE (Dual Access) ...................... 39 Wireless Settings ............................................. 41 Manual Wireless Network Setup .................. 42 Network Settings .............................................. 44 DHCP Server Settings ................................. 45 DHCP Reservation ....................................... 46 Virtual Server ................................................... 47 Port Forwarding ............................................... 49 Application Rules ............................................. 50 QoS Engine ..................................................... 51 Network Filters ................................................. 52 Website Filters ................................................. 53 Firewall Settings .............................................. 54 Firewall Rules ...............................................55 Advanced Wireless Settings ............................ 57 Wi-Fi Protected Setup ...................................... 58 D-Link DIR-412 User Manual ii Table of Contents Advanced Network Settings ............................. 59 UPnP ............................................................59 Internet Ping Block ....................................... 59 Internet Port Speed ...................................... 59 Multicast Streams ......................................... 59 Administrator Settings ...................................... 60 Change Password ........................................ 60 Remote Management ................................... 60 Time Settings ................................................... 61 E-mail Settings ................................................. 62 System Settings ............................................... 63 Update Firmware ............................................. 64 DDNS ............................................................... 65 System Check .................................................. 66 Schedules ........................................................ 67 Device Information ........................................... 68 Logs ................................................................. 69 Statistics .......................................................... 70 Internet Sessions ............................................. 71 Wireless ........................................................... 72 Support ............................................................ 73 Wireless Security.......................................................74 What is WPA? ....................................................... 74 Wireless Connection Setup Wizard ....................... 75 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard ................. 78 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) ............................ 79 Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) ................... 80 Connect to a Wireless Network ................................81 D-Link DIR-412 User Manual Using Windows Vista ........................................... 81 Configure WPA/WPA2 ..................................... 82 Connect Using WCN 2.0 .................................. 84 Using Windows XP ............................................... 85 Configure WPA-PSK ........................................ 86 Troubleshooting ........................................................88 Wireless Basics .........................................................92 What is Wireless? .................................................. 93 Tips ........................................................................ 95 Wireless Modes ..................................................... 96 Networking Basics ....................................................97 Check your IP address .......................................... 97 Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 98 Technical Specifications...........................................99 iii Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents D-Link DIR-412 Wireless N Router
(Available in White or Black*) Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-412 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
*The white version of the DIR-412 Wireless N Router will be used for all diagrams in this user manual. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 1 Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem IEEE 802.11n-draft/g wireless clients 10/100 Ethernet Computer with the following:
Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Browser Requirements:
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher Mozilla 1.7.12 or higher Firefox 1.5 or higher Safari 1.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher) Flock 0.7.14 or higher Opera 6.0 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer with the following:
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista An installed Ethernet adapter CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 2 Section 1 - Product Overview Features Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-412 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. Compatible with 802.11g Devices - The DIR-412 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters. 3G Internet Connection Support - Connect a 3G USB dongle to the DIR-412 to access 3G Internet Services. Advanced Firewall 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, URL, and/or Domain Name. Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes. Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-412 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-412 can securely access corporate networks. User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-412 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your companys server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 3 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections WAN Mode/3G Router Mode Switch Use this switch to change between WAN mode and 3G Router mode. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Ethernet Port In WAN mode the Ethernet port is used to connect to your WAN connection. In 3G mode the Ethernet port is used to connect to your LAN connection. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview Power LED Lights orange during bootup. Lights green when router has booted up. A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. If the LED blinks orange the system has failed. Hardware Overview Top View Ethernet LED A solid green light indicates that a link has been established. This LED blinks during data transmission. 3G USB Connection Connect your 3G USB dongle to this port if you want to use a 3G Internet connection. light Internet LED A solid green indicates a successful 3G connection. A solid orange light indicates a 3G error, a WAN failure, or a system failure. A blinking green light indicates that the WAN connection is enabled when the Router is operating in WAN mode. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual WLAN LED A solid green light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. WPS Button Press the WPS button for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. The button will flash blue while a WPS connection is being established. The button will light blue for 300 seconds if a successful WPS connection has been made. 5 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Switching Between WAN Mode/3G Router Mode The DIR-412 features a hardware switch that enables users to switch between WAN mode and 3G router mode. When the DIR-412 is operating in WAN mode, WAN connectivity is achieved via the DIR-412s Ethernet port. In this mode LAN clients need to access the DIR-412 via the DIR-412s wireless connection. When the DIR-412 is operating in WAN mode network connectivity is more resilient as Internet connectivity can be failed over to a backup 3G connection, if the main WAN connection fails. When the DIR-412 is in 3G router mode, LAN clients can access the DIR-412 via the DIR-412s Ethernet connection, as well as via the wireless connection. The disadvantage of 3G router mode is that if the 3G connection fails, Internet connectivity on the network will be lost. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 6 Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before you Begin Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 7 Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapters range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet
(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water
(fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Installation Network Diagram WAN Connection D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Installation Network Diagram 3G Connection D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Installation Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If your Internet connection is provided using a cable/DSL/satellite modem, carry out the following procedure before connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem:
Move the WAN Mode/3G Router Mode switch on the DIR-412 so that it is in the 3G Router Mode position. Configure the wireless settings on the DIR-412 in 3G Router mode (see Wireless Settings on page 41 for more information). After configuring the wireless settings, move the WAN Mode/3G Router Mode switch so that it is in the WAN Mode position. To connect to a cable/DSL/Satellite modem, please follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router. 2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modems power adapter. Shut down your computer. 3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the Ethernet port on the router. 5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds). 6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 50 seconds for the router to boot. 7. Turn on your computer. 8. Use the wireless connection on your computer to connect to the router, using the wireless settings you configured D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Installation previously. 9. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the Wireless LAN light should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable connections are correct. 10. Skip to Configuration on page 16 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Installation Connect to a 3G Internet Service If you are using a 3G USB dongle to connect to the Internet, please follow the steps below:
1. Move the WAN Mode/3G Router Mode switch on the DIR-412 so that it is in the 3G Router Mode position. 2. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router. 3. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modems power adapter. Shut down your computer. 4. Insert your 3G USB dongle into the DIR-412s 3G USB Internet connection. 5. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the Ethernet port on the router. 6. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds). 7. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 50 seconds for the router to boot. 8. Turn on your computer. 9. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the Wireless LAN light should be lit. If not, make sure your computer and router are powered on and verify the cable connections are correct. 10. Skip to Configuration on page 16 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network:
Move the WAN Mode/3G Router Mode switch on the DIR-412 so that it is in the 3G Router Mode position. Disable UPnP Disable DHCP Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The Ethernet port on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your other router. To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable. Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer. 2. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log In to continue. 3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. 4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. 5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change your computers IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1. 6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network. 7. Connect an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the router and connect it to your other router. 8. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Type Admin in the User Name field and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default. Click the Login button to log in to the router. If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard (3G Mode) Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to Manual Configuration (3G Mode) on page 20. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Configuration Configure your 3G Internet Connection settings and then click Next to continue. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router has finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration (3G Mode) 3G Internet Connection If you opt to set up your Internet connection manually, you will be redirected to a WAN page that allows you to configure your 3G configuration parameters. Country:
Select your country from the drop-down menu. ISP:
Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) from the drop-down menu. User Name:
Enter the user name for your 3G Internet connection. Password:
Enter the password for your 3G Internet connection. Dial Number:
Enter the dial number for your 3G service provider. APN:
Enter the Access Point Name (APN) for your 3G service provider. Reconnect Mode:
Click a radio button to choose a reconnection mode. The options are Always-on, Connect on demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time:
Enter the maximum amount of time the Internet connection should be maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable the Always-on reconnect mode. MTU:
Maximum Transmission Unit. You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. The default is 1500. Click the Save Settings button when you have finished configuring the 3G connection. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard (WAN Mode) Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip to Manual Configuration (WAN Mode) on page 28. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 22 Section 3 - Configuration Select the type of Internet connection you will use on your WAN connection. Check the Skip 3G Configuaration box if you do not want to configure the routers 3G connection. Click Next to continue. If you selected Dynamic IP Address, you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently using that computer, click Copy Your PCs MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is DIR-412. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 23 Section 3 - Configuration If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 24 Section 3 - Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static IP Address Connection, enter the network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 25 Section 3 - Configuration Russia PPTP (dual mode) and Russia PPPoE
(dual mode) are specifically for Russian users. Please fill in the username and password given by Russia ISPs and click Next to continue. Other users may ignore these 2 settings. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 26 Section 3 - Configuration If you left the Skip 3G Configuration checkbox unchecked in Step 3 of the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, the following window appears:
Configure the parameters for your 3G Internet Connection and click next to Continue. Click Connect to save your settings and reboot the router. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 27 Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration (WAN Mode) If you opt to set up your Internet connection manually, you will be redirected to a WAN page that allows you to select your Internet type and enter the correct configuration parameters. Internet Connection Type:
Select your Internet connection type using the My Internet Connection is: drop-down menu. To enable the Router to connect to the Internet via the 3G Internet connection in the event that the WAN connection fails, check the Enable WAN Failover box. Configure the parameters for your WAN connection in the section below the Internet Connection Type section as described in the following pages. 3G Internet Connection:
If enabling the WAN Failover feature, configure the parameters for your 3G Internet Connection. Click the Save Settings button when you have finished configuring the WAN connection. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 28 Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration (WAN Mode) Manual Configuration (WAN Mode) Static IP Address Choose Static IP (DHCP) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if all the Internet ports 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 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:
Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP. Subnet Mask:
Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP. Default Gateway:
Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP. DNS Servers:
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. MTU:
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU. MAC Address:
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PCs MAC Address button to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 29 Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration (WAN Mode) Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) Choose Dynamic IP (DHCP) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if all WAN IP information is obtained from your ISP. Host Name:
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed. DNS Addresses:
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. MTU:
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU. MAC Address:
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PCs MAC Address button to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 30 Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration (WAN Mode) PPPoE (Username/Password) Choose PPPoE (Username/Password) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Address Mode:
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. IP Address:
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). User Name:
Enter your PPPoE user name. Password:
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box. Service Name:
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional). Reconnect Mode:
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-
reconnect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 31 Section 3 - Configuration DNS Mode:
Click the Receive DNS from ISP radio button if you want to dynamically receive the DNS Server IP addresses from your ISP. To manually enter the DNS Server IP addresses, click the Enter DNS Manually radio button and enter the DNS Server IP addresses in the Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server fields. MTU:
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. MAC Address:
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PCs MAC Address button to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 32 Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration (WAN Mode) PPTP (Username/Password) Choose PPTP (Username/Password) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Address Mode:
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. PPTP IP Address:
Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). PPTP Subnet Mask:
Enter the Subnet Mask (Static PPTP only). PPTP Gateway IP Address:
Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static PPTP only). PPTP Server IP Address:
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP
(optional). Username:
Enter your PPTP username. Password:
Enter your PPTP password and password in the next box. Reconnect Mode:
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-
reconnect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 33 Section 3 - Configuration DNS Servers:
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTP only). MTU:
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU. MAC Address:
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PCs MAC Address button to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 34 Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration (WAN Mode) L2TP (Username/Password) Choose L2TP (Username/Password) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if your ISP uses an L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Address Mode:
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. L2TP IP Address:
Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP
(Static IP only). L2TP Subnet Mask:
Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP
(Static L2TP only). L2TP Gateway IP Address:
Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static L2TP only). L2TP Server IP Address:
Enter the Server IP address provided by your ISP (optional). User Name:
Enter your L2TP user name. Password:
Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnect Mode:
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 35 Section 3 - Configuration Maximum Idle Time:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers:
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). MTU:
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU. MAC Address:
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PCs MAC Address button to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 36 Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration (WAN Mode) Russia PPTP (Dual Access) Choose Russia PPTP (Dual Access) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Address Mode:
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. PPTP IP Address:
Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). PPTP Subnet Mask:
Enter the Subnet Mask (Static PPTP only). PPTP Gateway IP Address:
Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static PPTP only). PPTP Server IP Address:
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP
(optional). Username:
Enter your PPTP username. Check the MPPE box to enable the MPPE encryption protocol between the DIR-412 and PPTP server. Password:
Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnect Mode:
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 37 Section 3 - Configuration Maximum Idle Time:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers:
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTP only). MTU:
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU. MAC Address:
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PCs MAC Address button to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 38 Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration (WAN Mode) Russia PPPoE (Dual Access) Choose Russia PPoE (Dual Access) from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Address Mode:
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. IP Address:
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). User Name:
Enter your PPPoE user name. Check the MPPE box to enable the MPPE encryption protocol between the DIR-412 and PPPoE server. Password:
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box. Service Name:
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional). Reconnect Mode:
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 39 Section 3 - Configuration DNS Mode:
Click the Receive DNS from ISP radio button if you want to dynamically receive the DNS Server IP addresses from your ISP. To manually enter the DNS Server IP addresses, click the Enter DNS Manually radio button and enter the DNS Server IP addresses in the Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server fields. MAC Address:
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PCs MAC Address button to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. MTU:
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 40 Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard and refer to Wireless Connection Setup Wizard on page 75. Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) and refer to Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard on page 78. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 41 Section 3 - Configuration Manual Wireless Network Setup Enable Wireless:
Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. Click Add New to create your own time schedule to enable the wireless function. Wireless Network Name:
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. Enable Auto Channel Selection:
The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-412 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Channel:
Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-412. By default the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out. Transmission Rate:
Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for best performance. WMM Enable:
WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is QoS for your wireless network. Check this box to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. This feature is not available in 802.11n configurations. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 42 Section 3 - Configuration Enable Hidden Wireless:
Enabling Hidden Mode is another way to secure your network. With this option enabled, no wireless clients will be able to see your wireless network when they perform a scan to see whats available. In order for your wireless devices to connect to your router, you will need to manually enter the Wireless Network Name on each device. Wireless Security:
Refer to Section 4- Wireless security for more information regarding wireless security. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 43 Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. Router IP Address:
Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. If you change the IP address, once you click Apply, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility. Default Subnet Mask:
Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Device Name:
Enter the Device name (set to DIR-412 by default). Local Domain Name:
Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay:
Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 44 Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-412 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 DIR-412. 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. Enable DHCP Server:
Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router. Uncheck to disable this function. DHCP IP Address Range:
Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP servers IP assignment. Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict. DHCP Lease Time:
The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease time in minutes. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 45 Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device. Configure the parameters, as described below, to create a new DHCP Reservation. Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range. DHCP Reservations List:
Displays a list of the DHCP reservations that have been configured on the router. Number of Dynamic DHCP Clients:
In this section, you can see information about the LAN devices that are currently being leased IP addresses. Computer Name:
Enter the computer name or select a computer name from the drop-down menu on the right-hand side and click <<. IP Address:
Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device. This IP Address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range. MAC Address:
Enter the MAC address of the computer or device. When you have finished configuring the above settings, check the boxes next to the DHCP Reservation entries you want to add to the DHCP Reservations List and click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window to save your entries and activate your reservations. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 46 Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The DIR-412 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 DIR-412 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DIR-412 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 DIR-412 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network. The DIR-412 is also capable of port-redirection meaning incoming traffic 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. Pre-defined virtual services are already listed in the table. You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service. For a list of ports for common applications, please visit the Support section for more information. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 47 Section 3 - Configuration The Virtual Server feature allows you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to the next page. Configure the parameters, as described below, to create a new Virtual Server entry. Name:
Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields. IP Address:
Public Port/
Private Port:
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the router (DHCP), you computer will be listed in the Computer Name drop-down menu. Select your computer and click <<. Enter the port number that you want to open next to Private Port and Public Port. The private and public ports are usually the same. The private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network, and the public port is the port seen from the Internet side. Protocol Type:
Select TCP, UDP, or Both from the drop-down menu. Inbound Filter:
Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced >
Inbound Filter page. Schedule:
The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 48 Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding Port Forwarding is a feature that allows you to open a single port or a range of ports and redirect the data received through those ports to a single PC on your network. Name:
Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields. IP Address:
Public Port/
Private Port:
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the router (DHCP), you computer will be listed in the Computer Name drop-down menu. Select your computer and click <<. Enter the range of ports that you want to open next to the Private Port and Public Port fields. The private and public ports are usually the same. The private ports are the ports being used by the application on the computer within your local network, and the public ports are the ports seen from the Internet side. Traffic Type:
Use the drop-down menu to select whether TCP, UDP, or All types of traffic are being used for the port forwarding rule. Schedule:
Select a schedule for when the Port Forwarding Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 49 Section 3 - Configuration Application Rules 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 DIR-412. 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 firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. The DIR-412 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it. Name:
Enter a name for the rule. You may select a pre-defined application from the drop-down menu and click <<. Trigger:
This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be either a single port or a range of ports. Traffic Type:
Select the protocol of the trigger port (TCP, UDP, or All). Firewall:
This is the port number on the Internet 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 port ranges. Traffic Type:
Select the protocol of the firewall port (TCP, UDP, or All). Schedule:
Select a schedule for when the Application Rule will be enabled. If you do not see the schedule you need in the list of schedules, go to the Tools -> Schedules screen and create a new schedule. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 50 Section 3 - Configuration QoS Engine The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications. By default the QoS Engine settings are disabled and application priority is not classified automatically. Enable QoS Engine:
This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for better performance and experience with online games and other interactive applications, such as VoIP. Automatic Uplink Speed:
This option will allow your router to automatically determine the uplink speed of your Internet connection. Measured Uplink Speed:
Manual Uplink Speed:
This displays the detected uplink speed. The speed at which data can be transferred from the router to your ISP. This is determined by your ISP. ISPs offer speed as a download/upload pair. For example, 1.5Mbits/284Kbits. Using this example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a service such as www.dslreports.com. Connection Type:
This option allows you to select your connection type. Users can select auto-detect or choose the xDSL or cable networks if they know. Detected xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network:
This displays if xDSL or another type of frame relay network has been detected. The DIR-412 can detect the network and the user can confirm this. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 51 Section 3 - Configuration Network Filters Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network. 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. Configure MAC Filtering:
Select Turn MAC Filtering Off, allow MAC addresses listed below, or deny MAC addresses listed below from the drop-down menu. MAC Address:
Enter the MAC address you would like to filter. To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client:
Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy the MAC Address from the DHCP client. Schedule:
Select a schedule for when the Network Filter will be enabled.The user can click the New Schedule button to bring up the Schedule Webpage to configure a new schedule. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 52 Section 3 - Configuration Website Filters Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of allowed Web sites that can be used by multiple users through the network. To use this feature select to Allow or Deny, enter the domain or website and click Add, and then click Save Settings. You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control section (page 40). Configure Website Filter Below:
Select Deny or Allow computers access to only these sites. Website URL:
Enter the URLs that you want to allow or deny. Schedule:
Use the drop-down menu to select the schedule for the Network Filter rule. Click the New Schedule button to bring up the Schedule Webpage to configure the new schedule. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 53 Section 3 - Configuration Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-412 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the chosen computer completely to the outside world. Enable SPI:
SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. DMZ Host:
Check the Enable DMZ box and specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you want to have unrestricted Internet communication in the DMZ IP Address field. Use the drop-down menu to specify a host that currently has a DHCP lease from the DIR-412. If this computer has obtained its IP address automatically using DHCP, be sure to make a static reservation on the System >
Network Settings page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change. Firewall Rules:
Use this section to create rules that deny or allow traffic from passing through the device. See the following page for information on how to create firewall rules. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 54 Section 3 - Configuration To create a firewall rule, configure the parameters as described below:
Firewall Rules Name:
Enter a name for the firewall rule. Action:
Use the drop-down menu to specify if the router should Allow or Deny traffic matching the firewall rule. Interface:
Use the drop-down menus to select the Source and Destination interfaces for the Firewall Rule Use the IP Address fields next to each Interface drop-down menu to specify the IP address ranges for the Source/Destination interfaces. The first host in the IP address range should be entered in the top field and the last host in the IP address range should be entered in the field beneath for boththe Source/Destination intefaces. Protocol:
Use the drop-down menu to select the protocol that will be used for the firewall rule (TCP, UDP, ICMP, or ALL). D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 55 Section 3 - Configuration Port Range:
Enter the range of ports that the firewall rule will apply to. The first port in the port range should be entered in the top field and the last host in the port range should be entered in the field beneath. Schedule:
Use the drop-down menu to select the schedule for the Network Filter rule. Click the New Schedule button to bring up the Schedule Webpage to configure the new schedule. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 56 Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings Transmit Power:
Set the transmit power of the antennas. Beacon Period:
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 inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made. Fragmentation:
The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting. DTIM Interval:
(Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 1 is the default setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. Preamble Type:
Select Short or Long Preamble. The preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communication between the wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters. Note: High network traffic areas should use the Short Preamble type. Wireless Mode:
Use the drop-down menu to selec the wireless modes you want to enable on the router. The available options are 802.11n only, 802.11 Mixed(g/b), and 802.11 Mixed(n/g/b). Short Guard Interval:
Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, its less reliable and may create higher data loss. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 57 Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup:
PIN Settings:
Add Wireless Station:
Check this box to enable the function Use the buttons to generate a new PIN or Reset the PIN to Default settings. Click the button to start the wizard that sets up the WPA function. Please refer to Section 4-Wireless security Add wireless device with WPA wizard for more information. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 58 Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Network Settings UPnP:
To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature check the Enable UPNP box. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. WAN Ping:
Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-412 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to be pinged. WAN Port Speed:
You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or auto. Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps. UPnP Internet Ping Block Internet Port Speed Multicast Streams Multicast Streams:
Check the Enable Multicast Streams box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. Check the Wireless Enhance Mode box to enable the router to forward all multicast streams from the Internet to the wireless station using a unicast stream. This feature helps improve the quality of multimedia applications for wireless users. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 59 Section 3 - Configuration Administrator Settings This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You can also enable Remote Management. There are two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts 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. Only the admin account has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords. Admin Password:
Enter and confirm a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Enable Graphical Authentication:
Check this box to enable graphical authentication. The device supports this function to prevent phishing. Enable Remote Management:
Remote management allows the DIR-412 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. Remote Admin Port:
The port number used to access the DIR-412. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-412 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 60 Change Password Remote Management Section 3 - Configuration Time Settings The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed. Time Zone:
Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu. Enable Daylight Saving:
Sync your Computers Time Settings:
Autromatic Time and Date Configuration:
NTP Server Used:
Check the box to enable Daylight Saving time. Click this button to set the devices time the same to local PC. Check the box to enable the device to automatically synchronize with a D-Link NTP Server. NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers. This will only connect to a server on the Internet, not a local server. Select one of the D-Link NTP Servers from the drop-down menu. The DIR-412 will then synchronize its clock to be the same time as the D-Link Internet time server. Click the Update Now button to synchronize with the D-Link Internet time server immediatley. Set the Time and Date Manually:
To manually input the time, use the drop-down menus to enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 61 Section 3 - Configuration E-mail Settings The Email feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notification to your e-mail address. From Email Address:
This e-mail address will appear as the sender when you receive a log file or firmware upgrade notification via e-mail. To Email Address:
Enter the e-mail address where you want the e-mail sent. Email Subject:
Enter a subject for the e-mails that will be sent from the Router. SMTP Server Address:
Enter the IP address of the SMTP server for sending e-mail. Account Name:
Enter your account name for sending e-mail. Password:
Enter the password associated with the account. Re-type the password associated with the account in the Verify Password field. Send Mail Now:
Click the Send Mail Now button to send a test message from the Router to the specified e-mail address. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 62 Section 3 - Configuration System Settings Save Settings to Local Hard Drive:
Use this option to save the current router configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the settings. Load Settings from Local Hard Drive:
Use this option to load previously saved router configuration settings. First, use the Browse control to find a previously save file of configuration settings. Then, click the Load button to transfer those settings to the router. Restore to Factory Default Settings:
Click the Restore button to restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot the Device:
Click to reboot the router. Clear Language Pack:
Click the Clear button to restore the device back to the English interface version and remove other languages installed for the system web pages. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 63 Section 3 - Configuration Update Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site. Firmware Information:
Displays the current firmware version and date. You can also check the availability of a new firmware version online. If so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. Firmware Upgrade:
After you have downloaded the new firmware, click the Browse control to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade. Language Pack Upgrade:
This function allows the user to transfer the language of the GUI from English to their own language by upgrading the language pack. Click the Browse control to locate the desired language pack on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the language pack upgrade. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 64 Section 3 - Configuration DDNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc) using a domain name that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is. Enable DDNS:
Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address. Check the box to enable DDNS. Server Address:
Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu. Host Name:
Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. User Account:
Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. Password:
Enter the Password for your DDNS account. DDNS Account Testing:
This is to test if the DDNS account is valid for use. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 65 Section 3 - Configuration System Check The System Check feature allows you to verify the physical connectivity on both the LAN and Internet interface. Ping Test:
The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Results:
The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 66 Section 3 - Configuration Schedules Name:
Enter a name for your new schedule. Days:
Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day. Time:
Check All Day - 24hrs or use the Start Time and End Time fields to specify the start and end time for your schedule. Add:
Click Add to add your schedule. Schedule Rules List:
The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 67 Section 3 - Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR-412. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP. If your Internet connection is set up for PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Russia PPTP, or Russia PPPoE a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed. Use Disconnect to drop the Internet connection and use Connect to establish the Internet connection. See the following for more information. General:
Displays the routers time and firmware version. 3G WAN/WAN:
Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router. LAN:
Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router. Wireless LAN:
Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 68 Section 3 - Configuration Logs The router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there isnt enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view the router logs. You can define what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view. This router also has external Syslog Server support so you can send the log files to a computer on your network that is running a Syslog utility. Log Type:
Use the radio buttons to choose the types of messages that should be displayed from the log. System, Firewall & Security, and Router Status messages can be selected. Log Level:
There are three levels of message importance:
Informational, Warning, and Critical. Use the radio buttons to select the levels that should be displayed in the log. First Page:
Click this button to view the first page of the log file. Last Page:
Click this button to view the last page of the log file. Previous:
Click this button to view the previous page of the log file. Next:
Click this button to view the next page of the log file. Clear:
Clears all of the log contents. Link to Log Settings:
The user can click the button to link to log settings and save the logs to a local hard drive or to a Syslog server. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 69 Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-412 on the Internet, LAN and Wireless connections. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 70 Section 3 - Configuration Internet Sessions The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-
side computer. NAPT Sessions:
Displays information about the NAPT Sessions on the router. Including the number of TCP Sessions, the number of UDP Sessions, and the combined number TCP and UDP NAPT Sessions. NAPT Active Sessions:
Displays the IP address of the local application and the TCP/UDP packets being sent by the source IP address for each NAPT Active Session. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 71 Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 72 Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 73 Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-412 offers the following types of security:
WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA2-PSK(Pre-Shared Key) WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) What is WPA?
WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP:
Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys havent been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of TKIP. User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol
(EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computers hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 74 Section 4 - Security Wireless Connection Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, browse to the Setup page and then click the Wireless Network Setup Wizard button. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 75 Section 4 - Security Enter the SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. If you would like the router to automatically assign a network key to your network, click the Automatically assign a network key radio button. Click Next to continue. Alternativley, click the Manually assign a network key radio button to create your own network key. Click Next to continue. The following window appears if you selected the option to manually create your own network key. Type a password that you would like to use for wireless security in the Wireless Security Password field. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 76 Section 4 - Security The following window appears to indicate that the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard is complete. If you selected the option that automatically generated a network key, the automatically generated key will display next to the Pre-Shared Key field. If you manually specified a network key, the Wireless Security Password that you specified will display next to the Pre-Shared Key field. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 77 Section 4 - Security Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard From the Setup > Wireless Settings screen, click Add Wireless Device with WPS. Select Auto to add a wireless client using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Once you select Auto and click Connect, you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client(s) and successfully establish a connection. If you select Manual, a settings summary screen will appear. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this method you must know the wireless clients 8 digit PIN and click Connect. PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 78 Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side and then click the Manual Wireless Network Setup button. 2. Select Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced) from the Security Mode drop-down menu. 3. Select Auto(TKIP/AES), TKIP, or AES from the Cipher Type drop-down menu. If you have wireless clients that use both types, use TKIP/AES. 4. Select PSK from the PSK / EAP drop-down menu. 5. Enter a key (passphrase) in the Network Key field. The key is entered as a pass-phrase in either ASCII or HEX format. If using ASCII format the pass-phrase must be between 8-63 characters. If using HEX format the pass-phrase must be 64 characters. The ASCII or HEX pass-phrase must be the same at both ends of the wireless connection. 6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 79 Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side and then click the Manual Wireless Network Setup button. 2. Select Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (Enhanced) from the Security Mode drop-down menu. 3. Select Auto(TKIP/AES), TKIP, or AES from the Cipher Type drop-down menu. If you have wireless clients that use both types, use TKIP/AES. 4. Select EAP from the PSK / EAP drop-down menu. 5. Enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server in the RADIUS Server IP Address field. 6. Enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server in the Port field. 7. Enter the security key in the Shared Secret field. 8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 80 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another companys utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows Vista utility as seen below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 81 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 82 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 83 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect Using WCN 2.0 The router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista. The following instructions for setting this up depends on whether you are using Windows Vista to configure the router or third party software. When you first set up the router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and unconfigured. To enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi protection, the router must be both enabled and configured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows Vistas built-in support for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or manually configure. If you are running Windows Vista, log into the router and click the Enable checkbox in the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup window. Use the Current PIN that is displayed in the PIN Settings section of Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup window or choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 84 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another companys utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 85 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 86 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 87 Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-412. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have a different operating system, the screen shots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. Why cant I access the web-based configuration utility?
When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility. Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher Netscape 8 or higher Mozilla 1.7.12 (5.0) or higher Opera 8.5 or higher Safari 1.2 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher) Camino 0.8.4 or higher Firefox 1.5 or higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may not be on. Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows XP firewall may block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 88 Section 6 - Troubleshooting Configure your Internet settings:
Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK. Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times. Close your web browser (if open) and open it. Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management. If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different computer. 2. What can I do if I forgot my password?
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults. To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 89 Section 6 - Troubleshooting 3. Why cant I connect to certain sites or send and receive e-mails when connecting through my router?
If you are having a problem sending or receiving e-mail, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc). Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400. To find the proper MTU Size, youll have to do a special ping of the destination youre trying to go to. A destination could be another computer, or a URL. Click on Start and then click Run. Windows 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). Once the window opens, youll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax:
ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value]
Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 90 Section 6 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network were working with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size. To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:
Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK. Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device. Click on Setup>Internet and then click Manual Internet Connection Setup. To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 91 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link 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 wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users. 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. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 92 Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless?
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. Why D-Link Wireless?
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work?
Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN). Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 93 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesnt use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless?
Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether its for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web, check e-mail, instant message, and etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office Remotely access your office network from home Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers No need to dedicate office space D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 94 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and its becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called hotspots. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Wireless network is easy to setup, but if youre installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. Thats why weve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network. Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network. Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 95 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Dont let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to the product manual for detailed information on how to set this up. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking:
Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. Ad-Hoc Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-412 wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 96 Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server
(i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box.) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 97 Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below:
Step 1 Windows Vista - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Windows XP -
Windows 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Network Connections. Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router. Example: If the routers LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-412 User Manual 98 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. RF EXPOSURE SAFEFY NOTICE:
To comply with FCC/IC RF Exposure Limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, the product must be installed and operated with a minimum separation distance (between nearby person(s) and radiating antenna) according to the following scenarios:
1. 20cm minimum when the product is operated alone without co-transmitting with a plug-in 3G USB dongle device. 2. 33cm minimum when the product is operated with a plug-in 3G USB device which has maximum of 7W ERP output power. 3. For co-transmission scenario which is not covered above, please consult the RF technician or device supplier. Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage pr judiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage re u, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable. RF EXPOSURE SAFEFY NOTICE:
To comply with FCC/IC RF Exposure Limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, the product must be installed and operated with a minimum separation distance (between nearby person(s) and radiating antenna) according to the following scenarios:
1. 20cm minimum when the product is operated alone without co-transmitting with a plug-in 3G USB dongle device. 2. 33cm minimum when the product is operated with a plug-in 3G USB device which has maximum of 7W ERP output power. 3. For co-transmission scenario which is not covered above, please consult the RF technician or device supplier.
This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC