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TM
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G
VDI-624 VDI-624
VDI-624 VDI-624 VDI-624
High-Speed 2.4 GHz
Wireless Router
Manual
Version 2.43
Building Networks for People
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Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................8 Getting Started .................................................................................... 11 Using the Configuration Menu....................................................
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Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus XTREME G VDI-624 High-Speed 2.4GHz Wireless Router Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2.5A Manual and Warranty on CD 2 Ethernet Cables (All the Ethernet ports are Auto-MDIX) Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the VDI-624 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements for Configuration: Ethernet-Bas
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Introduction The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G VDI-624 High-Speed Wireless Router is an 802.11g high- performance, wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most routers, the VDI-624 provides data transfers at up to 108 Mbps (compared to the standard 54 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. This means that you do not need to change your entire netw
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Connections All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Auto MDI/MDIX Receptor The Auto MDI/ LAN ports for the MDIX WAN port is automatically sense Power the connection for the cable type when Adapter the Ethernet cable connecting to to your high Ethernet-enabled speed internet computers. connection 5
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LEDs WAN LED WLAN LED A solid light indi- A solid light cates connection indicates that the on the WAN port. wireless segment This LED blinks is ready. This LED during data trans- blinks during mission. wireless data transmission. LOCAL STATUS NETWORK LED A blinking light POWER LED A solid light indicates indicates that the A solid light a connection to an VDI-624 is ready. indicates a proper Ethernet-enabled connection to the computer on ports 1- power supply. 4. This LED blinks during data t
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Features Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 108Mbps Backwards compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps WPA (Wi Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval, for example: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), in conjunction with a RADIUS server, changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets, ensuring greater security Pre
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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 in
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Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The VDI-624 Wireless Broadband Router utilizes the new 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays.
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Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G VDI-624 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. 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 ke
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Getting Started Setting up a Wireless 1 Infrastructure Network 2 3 4 5 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access (a High Speed Internet Connection into your home or office). Connect your high speed internet connection to the VDI-624 Wireless Broad- band Router. If you
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Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your network or the VDI-624, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the VDI-624. The VDI-624 default IP Address is shown at right: http://192.168.0.1 Open the web browser Type in the IP Address of the Router (http://192.168.0.1) Note: if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the VDI-624, make sure to enter the correct IP Address. Type admin in the User Name fie
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a spe- SSID- cific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. Channel- 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automati- cally scan and match the wireless s
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address DI-754 Dynamic Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP Address information IP Address- automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. 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. The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical inter- MAC Address- face MAC address on t
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > Static IP Address Static IP Address- Choose Static IP Address if all WAN 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 Addr
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > PPPoE Please be sure to remove any existing PPPoE client software installed on your computers. Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE con- nection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and pass- word. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP address automatically for your PPPoE con- nection. Select Static PPPoE to use a static IP address for your PPPoE connection. Choose this option if your Service P
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > WAN > PPPoE continued MTU- Maximum Transmission Unit-1492 is the default setting-you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. Auto-reconnect- If enabled, the VDI-624 will automatically connect to your ISP after your system is restarted or if the PPPoE connection is dropped. Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for th
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > DHCP DI-754 DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The VDI-624 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 VDI-624. The DHCP Server
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server The VDI-624 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 VDI-624 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the VDI-624 are invisible to the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of the LAN computers ac
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server continued Select Enabled or Disabled. Virtual Server- Name- Enter the name referencing the virtual service. Private IP- The server computer in the LAN (Local Area Network) that will be providing the virtual services. Protocol Type- The protocol used for the virtual service. The port number of the service used by the Private IP computer. Private Port- Public Port- The port number on the WAN (Wide Area Network) side that will be us
