D-Link VDI-604 manual Introduction, Features and Benefits, Content Filtering, Filter Scheduling

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Introduction

The D-Link Express EtherNetwork VDI-604 is a 4-port Ethernet Broadband Router. The D-Link VDI-604 enables users to quickly and easily share a high speed Internet connection. The D-Link VDI-604 also incorporates many advanced features, traditionally found in more expensive routers.

The VDI-604 is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into an existing network. This Manual is designed to help you connect the D-Link Express EtherNetwork VDI-604 to a high speed Internet connection and 4 Ethernet PC connections.

This manual provides a quick introduction to Broadband Router Technology, Firewalls, and Local Area Networking. Please take a moment to read through this manual and get acquainted with these various technologies.

Features and Benefits

Ethernet Switch

Allows you to quickly and easily share an Internet connection with multiple computers and devices.

VPN supported

Supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP pass-through sessions, so multiple users behind the VDI-604 can access corporate networks through various VPN clients more securely.

Advanced Firewall & Parental Control Features

The Web-Based user interface displays a number of advanced network

management features including:

Content Filtering

Easily applied content filtering based on Mac Address, IP Address, URL and/or Domain Name.

Filter Scheduling

These filters can also be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.

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Contents Link Express EtherNetworkTM VDI-604 Contents Filter Scheduling Features and BenefitsContent Filtering IntroductionNetwork Address Translation Technology Introduction Introduction to Broadband Router TechnologyIntroduction to Firewalls Introduction to Local Area Networking Package Contents Hardware Description Power WAN LANReset Power ResetInstallation Location Network SettingsGetting Started Configuring the VDI-604 Start-up and LogFor example http//192.168.0.1 Setup Wizard Using the Configuration MenuHome WAN Dynamic IP Address Home WAN Static IP Address Home WAN Pppoe Page Home LAN Home Dhcp Advanced Virtual Server Public Port Name Web ServerSchedule From 0100AM to 0100AM, Sat to Sun Name FTP ServerAdvanced Applications Page IP Filters Advanced Filters IP FiltersAdvanced Filters MAC Filters Advanced Filters URL Blocking Advanced Filters Domain Blocking Advanced Filters Firewall Advanced DMZ Tools Admin AdminRemote Management Page Time Tools TimeTools System System SettingsRestart Device Tools MiscMiscellaneous Items Ping TestVPN Pass-Through Tools VCT Status Device Information WAN Log Settings Status LOGLog Traffic Statistics Status StatsChoose the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP automatically TroubleshootingWinipcfg for Windows 95/98 Confirm Your PC’S IP ConfigurationIpconfig for Windows 2000/NT/XP Network Connections Control PanelClick Properties Input your DNS server addresses Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Windows XP Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and clickComputer Name Tab System Properties window Name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type CommandWindows 98/ME users winipcfg at the prompt. Address Double-click on Control Panel Assigning a Static IP AddressAssigning a Static IP Address Highlight Internet Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP Printers and Faxes Click on Add a printer Correct port for your printer Select Use the following portAdding a local printer Adding a local printer Go to Start Printers and Faxes Printer and Faxes Sharing a network printerPrinter Add a PrinterSelect Browse for a printer Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers Printers and FaxesYou have completed adding the printer Local printer… Sharing an LPR printerEnter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown Select Create a new portIP Address Click SettingsClick Have Disk Click Finish to complete the addition of the printer Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printerOther Tasks Device Management Technical SpecificationsMedia Access Control VPN Pass Through / Multi-SessionsWeight DimensionsWarranty Page Page Page Page Rev