| Port Name | Functions |
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a | VDC IN | Connects the power adapter plug. |
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b | Console | Connects an RS-232 serial cable to your computer for |
| | ∙ Configuring from terminal programs |
| | ∙ Firmware upgrade. |
c | Global | Connects to Ethernet port on Cable Modem or DSL Modem for |
| | Internet Access. |
d | Local | Connects to the Ethernet Hub/Switch on LAN. |
Cabling
The most common problem associated with Ethernet is bad cabling. Make sure that all conected devices are turned on. On the top of the of the DI-701 is a bank of LEDs, as a first check verify that the Local Link and Internet Link LEDs are lit and green. If they are not, verify that you are using the proper cables.
The DI-701’s ports are wired just like a Network Adapter’s port. From the DI-701 directly to a PC, the cable should be an Ethernet crossover cable. From the DI-701 to a hub or switch, the cable should be an Ethernet straight through cable to a normal hub/switch port, or an Ethernet crossover cable to an uplink port. For the DI-701 to a cable/DSL modem, it is most common to use a crossover, and it is recommended that you use the same cable as supplied by your modem maker.
PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
Some ISP’s use PPPoE to provide an IP address for each client. For a direct connection that requires the IP address through a PPPoE login, the DI-701 is unable to receive an IP address and can therefore not work. What this means is simple, if you use a PPPoE connection to connect to your ISP directly though your Cable/DSL modem, the DI-701 is unable to be set with the PPPoE login and will therefore not work. In a PPPoE environment your provider should be able to set up multiple logins if you have multiple computers and wish to share the connection. Hardware based Firewall protection is something you will simply have to do without.
“I can't Find the DI-701 using the DI-701 Setup Software”
For the DI-701 Setup Software to find the DI-701, it has to be accessed from a client. This means that the computer you are trying to use to run the software must be setup as in Step 6. Additionally the computer should have been restarted to ensure that it is receiving its IP address from the DI-701.
To verify that your computer is setup properly, use the "winipcfg" utility in Windows. To run this go to Start-->Run... and type "winipcfg" in the Run box. Press the "More Info"
