D-Link DI-634M manual Wireless Basics

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DI-634M User’s Manual

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. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.

A WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs 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.

People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes:

Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency.

Low Implementation Costs – WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.

Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or office.

Scalability – WLANs can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed.

Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices.

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Contents Page Table of Contents DI-634M User’s Manual StatusSecuring Your Network Glossary Minimum System Requirements Package ContentsIntroduction Features and Benefits Auto MDI/MDIX WAN Port DC Power Connector Reset ButtonHardware Overview ConnectionsWAN LED LEDsWireless Basics Standards-Based Technology Installation ConsiderationsGetting Started Using the Configuration Menu Home WizardHome Wizard Wireless Home WirelessChannel Super G Mode Disabled WEP Encryption Key Type Keys Ssid Broadcast AuthenticationHome WAN Dynamic IP Address Host Name MAC AddressHome WAN Static IP Address Use MACIP Address Subnet Mask Home WAN PPPoE PPPoEDial on Demand Auto-reconnect MTUIP Address Subnet Mask DNS Relay Home LANHome Dhcp DhcpAdvanced Virtual ServerAdvanced Virtual Server Virtual Server Name Private IP Public Port Schedule Example #1 Select Enabled or DisabledExample #2 ApplicationsProtocol Type Filters Advanced Filters MAC FiltersFilters MAC Filters Name Parental Control Advanced Parental Control URL BlockingURL Blocking URL String IP Range Firewall Firewall Rules Enable or disable the Firewall NameAdvanced Firewall ActionAdvanced DMZ DMZAdmin Tools AdminTools User is the User login name Administrator Password UserTime Time Zone Customized NTP ManualTools Time Load Settings from Local Hard Drive SystemTools System Firmware Tools FirmwareBrowse Tools Ddns User Name PasswordTools Misc MiscPing Test Restart Device Block WAN Ping VPN Pass Through Cable Test Status Device InfoStatus Device Info Disabled WirelessLog Status LogView Log System Log All Log URL Filter Log New Connection Log Status Log Log SettingsStatus Stats StatsTroubleshooting Default DI-634M User’s Manual Link 108G Mimo DWL-G650M Why can’t I get a wireless connection? Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?Forgot my encryption key Resetting the DI-634M to Factory Default SettingsTechnical Specifications Wireless Transmit Power Physical DimensionsPower Input WeightReceiver Sensitivity Why can’t I access the Web-based configuration? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to tell straight-through cable from a crossover cable DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual  Click Specify an IP Address DI-634M User’s Manual  Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties  Right-click on My Network Places and select PropertiesDI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual Static Cable Connection DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual How do I open ports on my router? To set up your routerClick Apply and then click Continue What is DMZ? How do I configure the DMZ Host?Demilitarized Zone DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual What are virtual servers? How do I use PC Anywhere with my DI-634M router?Create a second entry as shown below Link Systems, Inc Click on Advanced and then click Firewall How can I use eDonkey behind my D-Link Router?Click Apply and then Continue How do I configure my router for KaZaA and Grokster? Click on Advanced and then click Virtual Server How do I configure my router to play Warcraft 3?What is NAT? How do I use NetMeeting with my D-Link Router?Configure the Game Port information on each computer Set up MAC Filtering Change Admin PasswordAppendix Securing Your NetworkGlossary DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual Megabyte MB Megabits per second Mbps DI-634M User’s Manual DI-634M User’s Manual Inc Contacting Technical Support Tech Support for customers within the United StatesTech Support for customers within Canada Warranty Warranty DI-634M User’s Manual Important Note Registration