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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router CONTENTS About This User’s Guide.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv Before You Start.................................................................................................................................................................................
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router About This User’s Guide This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router and use it to connect a computer or Ethernet LAN to the Internet. Before You Start Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Router. Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation. Overview The procedure to install the Router can be de
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Installation Notes In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the Router that will be stored in its memory. For some users, only their account information (User Name and Password) is required. For others, various parameters that control and define the Internet connection will be required. Internet Connection The DIR-120is intended for use with a broadband device such as an ADSL, DSL or cable (CATV)
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Installation Information Print this page and record the listed information here in case you have to re-configure your WAN connection in the future or reset the device configuration settings. Information you will need from your Internet service provider: Record your info Username This is the Username that is used to log on to your Internet service here. provider’s network. It is commonly in the form − user@isp.com. Password This is the Password that i
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Introduction This section provides a brief description of the Router, its associated technologies and a list of Router features. Router Description and Operation The D-Link DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router is designed to provide connectivity for your private Ethernet LAN plus one USB connected printer, to share an Internet connection via a broadband technology. The broadband connection may be in any common form including DSL or cable modems. The Rout
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Router Features The D-Link DIR-120 Broadband Router provides the following features: • Broadband Connection Sharing - Connects multiple computers to a Broadband (Cable or DSL) modem to share the Internet connection. • Ethernet Switch - Allows sharing of an Internet connection with multiple computers and devices. • USB port – The USB 1.1 port is intended for printer sharing. Note: The printer must support LPR protocol. • VPN Supported - Supports multiple
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Front Panel Place the Router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front panel. Status LEDs WAN LEDs USB LEDs Power LAN LEDs The LED indicators on the front panel include the Power, Status, WAN, and LAN for the Ethernet ports. Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on. Power This lights steady green when the device is first powered on, then blinks green when the system status is normal, that is, when Stat
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Rear Panel Connect the AC power adapter cord and network cables on the rear panel. The power switch and reset button are also located on the back of the device. USB Port LAN Port WAN Port Reset Button Note: All ports (LAN and WAN) are Auto-MDIX. All ports also automatically connect with straight-through or crossover CAT5 or better Ethernet cable. USB Port The USB port can be used to share a printer. The printer must support the LPR protocol.
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Connecting the Router The Router provides the connection between two networks, a private Ethernet LAN and the public Internet (WAN). Choose a location for the Router where Ethernet devices can be connected to the LAN ports and the WAN port can be connected to the cable modem or DSL modem that provides the broadband Internet connection. The Router, and all electrical devices should be protected from dust, water, moisture and heat. Make sure network cables,
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Power On Router To power on the Router: CAUTION: The Router must be used with the power 1. Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of adapter included with the device. the Router and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source. See the back panel illustration above to view the power receptacle. 2. The Power LED indicator will immediately light green and remain lit. The Status LED should light s
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Basic Router Configuration The first time you setup the Router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a single computer making sure that both the computer and the Router are not connected to the LAN. Once the WAN connection is functioning properly, you may continue to make changes to Router configuration including IP settings and DHCP setup. This chapter is concerned mainly with using your computer to configure the WAN connection. In
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Accessing the Configuration Manager Now that your computer’s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Router, you can access the configuration software. To use the web-based management software, launch a suitable web browser and direct it to the IP address of the Router. Type in http:// followed by the default IP address, 192.168.0.1 in the address bar of the browser. The URL in the address bar should read: http://192.168.0.1. Once entered, the user
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Login Use the default user name “admin” and no password for first time setup. You should change the web-based manager access user name and password once you have verified that a connection can be established. The user name and password allows any PC within the same subnet as the Router to access the web-based manger. Login menu D-Link DIR-120 User Manual 9
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Web Manager The Web Manager used for configuration uses directories to organize the various menus used to configure and monitor the Router. The first page that appears after logging in presents the Internet menu in the Setup menu directory. Click to access menu directories: Setup, Advanced, Tools and Support. Click to launch Setup Wizard for Internet connection. Select language used for web interface Internet Connection menu Most users will be able
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Configure Internet Connection with the Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard, open the Setup menu directory (the first page you see after logging in), and click the SetupWizard button to go to the Wizard menu. Wizard menu Click the Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to begin configuration on the Internet connection. D-Link DIR-120 User Manual 11
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Setup Wizard – Welcome The initial dialog box summarizes the setup process. Click the Next button to proceed. You may stop using the Setup Wizard at any time by clicking the Cancel button. If you exit the wizard you will return to the Internet Connection menu page without saving any of the settings changed during the process. Setup Wizard welcome menu D-Link DIR-120 User Manual 12
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Setup Wizard – Step 1 Type a new Password used for system administration in the space provided and the same password again in the Confirm Password space. This will be the new system password used to login. Remember that this password is case sensitive so it must be typed exactly as you are typing it here when you want to access the web manager. The user cannot change the system User Name used for login, admin. Click the Next button to proceed, click the Pr
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DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router Setup Wizard – Step 2 Choose the time zone you are in from the pull-down menu and click Next. This sets the system time used for the Router. If you wish to return to the previous menu during the setup process, click the Prev button. D-Link DIR-120 User Manual 14
