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This product can be set up usingany current web browser, i.e.,Internet Explorer 6 or NetscapeNavigator 6.2.3.

5V DC Power Adapter

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DI-824VUP+ 2.4GHz Wireless VPN Routerand Print Server

CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)

Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight-Through)Cable

Using a power supply with a different voltagerating will damage and voidthe warranty of this product.

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

DI-824VUP+

©2003 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software andspecifications subject to change without notice. DI-824VUP+. 11072003

1.1.1.1.1. Thank you for purchasing this router to share your high-speed Internet connectionwith other computers. For you to share high-speed Internet access, you musthave either an Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem with an established Internetaccount from an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

2 .2 .2 .2 .2 . It’s best to use the same computer that is connected to your modem for configuringthe DI-824VUP+ Wireless VPN Router. The DI-824VUP+ acts as a DHCP serverand will assign all the necessary IP address information on your network. SeeAppendix at the end of this Quick Installation Guide or the Manual on the CD-ROM for setting each network adapter to automatically obtain an IP address.

2.4GHz Wireless VPNRouter and Print Server

Before You Begin

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Connecting The DI-824VUP+ 2.4GHz Wire-less VPN Router To Your Network

A. First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of theDI-824VUP+ and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet orpower strip. The Power LED lights up indicating proper operation. (Fig. A)

(Fig. A)

B. 1. Power off your Cable or DSL modem; the devices that do not have a on/offswitch and will require you to unplug the power adapter. Now, the DI-824VUP+should be powered on and the Cable / DSL modem should be turned off.Cable / DSL modem (Power Off) – DI-824VUP+ (Power On) (Fig.B)

2.Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack located on the Cable / DSLmodem. After the Ethernet cable is securely connected, power on the Cable / DSLmodem by turning on the unit or plugging in the power adapter.Cable / DSL modem (Power On) – DI-824VUP+ (Power On)

3. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable to the WAN PORT on the back panelof the DI-824VUP+. The WAN LED light will illuminate to indicate properconnection. If the WAN LED is not illuminated, please go back to step B1 andrepeat the steps. (Fig.C)

(Fig. B)

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Continued...

C. Insert an Ethernet cable to LAN Port 1 on the back panel of the DI-824VUP+ andan available Ethernet port on the network adapter in the computer you are using toconfigure the DI-824VUP+. The LED light for LAN Port 1 illuminates to indicateproper connection. (Note: The LAN Ports on the DI-824VUP+ are Auto-MDI/MDIX.Meaning you can use a straight-through or crossover-Ethernet cable in the LANPorts.) (Fig.C)

D. COM Port for dial-up Internet connection (optional). (Fig.D)

(Fig. C)

(Fig. D)

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B. WAN PORT This is forthe connection of anEthernet cable to theCable or DSL modem.

C. LAN PORTS These are theconnections for Ethernetcables to Ethernet enabledcomputers.

A. Receptor forPower Adapter.

Restart Your Computer

E. Antenna Usedto wirelesslyconnect to802.11g adapters.

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D. COM Port Used toconnect to an externaldial-up modem.

Reset ButtonPressing this button restoresthe Router to its original factorydefault settings.

F. Parallel and USB PrinterPort Used to connect to aPrinter.

E. Computers equipped with 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to connect to theDI-824VUP+. The DWL-G650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter and the DWL-G520+Wireless PCI Adapter will be able to connect out of the box with the router usingtheir default wireless settings.

F. Connect your Parrallel or USB printer here.

The LAN Ports on the DI-824VUP+ are Auto MDI/MDIX. Meaning you canuse a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable in the LAN Ports.)

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Connecting Additional Computers To TheDI-824VUP+ 2.4GHz Wireless VPN Router

Using additional Ethernet (CAT5 UTP) cables, connect your Ethernet-equippedcomputers to the remaining Ethernet LAN ports on the back panel of the DI-824VUP+.

COM LED – a solidlight indicates a properconnection to a dial-upmodem.

LOCAL NETWORK LEDs – asolid light on the port indicatesa connection to an Ethernetenabled computer on ports 1-4.This LED blinks during datatransmission.

POWER LED – a solidlight indicates a properconnection to thepower supply.

WAN LED – a blinking lightindicates connection on theWAN port. This LED blinksduring data transmission.

WLAN LED – will flashconsistently to indicatethat the DI-824VUP+ isworking properly.

Status LED – a steadyblinking light indicatesthat the unit is workingproperly.

USB and LPT LEDs – asolid light indicates a properconnection to a Printer.

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When you have completed the steps in this Quick InstallationGuide, your connected network should look similar to this:

Using The Setup Wizard

The logon pop-up screen will appear.

Open your Web browser andtype “http://192.168.0.1” into theURL address box. Then press theEnter or Return key.

Type “admin” for the username andleave the password field blank.

Click OK

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The Setup Wizard (continued)

Once you have logged in, theHome screen will appear.

You will see the following screens.

Click Run Wizard

Click Next

Click Next

Set up your new password.You have the option to establish apassword.

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The Setup Wizard (continued)

Select your Internet Connection.You will be prompted to select the type ofInternet connection for your router.

Click Next

Choose your time zone from the dropdown list.

Click Next

If you are unsure of whichsetting to select, please contactyour Internet Service Provider.

A this point, the setup wizard will try toauto-detect your Internet connectiontype. If you have a Dynamic or PPPoEconnection, you will be brought to thecorresponding page.

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The Setup Wizard (continued)

If your ISP requires a Static IPAddress, and this option is selected,then this screen will appear:

Enter the IP address informationoriginally provided to you by your ISP.You will need to complete all therequired fields.

Click Next

If you selected Dynamic IP Address,this screen will appear: (Used mainlyfor Cable Internet service.)

Click the “ Clone MAC Address”button to automatically copy theMAC address of the networkadapter in your computer. You canalso manually type in the MACaddress.

Click Next

This setup should be done on the computerthat is registered on the ISP’s network.

Please continue to Wireless Setup.

Please continue to Wireless Setup.

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The Setup Wizard (continued)

If your ISP uses PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), andthis option is selected, then thisscreen will appear: (Used mainly forDSL Internet service.)

Please be sure to remove any existing PPPoE clientsoftware installed on yourcomputers.

Enter in the username and pass-word provided to you by your ISP.

Click Next

Click Next

If you wish to use encryption for your802.11g network, the DI-824VUP+ iscapable of three levels of wirelessencryption - 64-bit, 128-bit, and 256-bit. By default the encryption isdisabled. You can change theencryption settings for more securewireless communication.

The default wireless settings foryour 802.11g wireless network are:SSID = defaultChannel = 6You can change these settings tomatch an existing wireless network.

Wireless Setup

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Your Setup is Complete!

Test Internet ConnectionYou will be returned to the Home tab.

Then relaunch your Webbrowser (i.e., InternetExplorer or NetscapeNavigator), to link to yourfavorite Web site to testyour Internet connection.

Click to Exit

Click Restart

For additional settings orinformation, refer to theAdvanced, Tools, orStatus tabs on the web-management interface; orto the Manual located onthe CD.

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APPENDIX

Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The following window will beshown automatically. If it is not, please run“autorun.exe” on the CD-ROM.

Installing the Print Server Software

Wait until the following Welcome dialogappears.

Select the destination folder.

Click Next

Click Install Print SeverSoftware

Click Next

Select your Windowsoperating system

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After rebooting your computer, the software installation procedure is finished.

Installing the Print Server Software (continued)

Configuring on Windows 98se/Me Platforms

After you finish the software installationprocedure, your computer will be capable ofnetwork printing provided by the DI-824VUP+.For convenience, we call the printer con-nected to the printer port of the DI-824VUP+ aprinter server. On a Windows 95/98 platform,open the Printers window in the My Com-puter menu.

Click OK

Now, you can configure the print server of theDI-824VUP+:Find out the corresponding icon of your printerserver, for example, the HP LaserJet 6L.Right click on that icon, and then selectProperties.

The following screen appears:

Then, the setup program will begin to installthe programs into the destination folder.

When the following window is displayed.

Click Finish

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Choose the “PRTmate: (All-in-1)” from thelist attached at the Print To item. Be surethat the Printer Driver item is configured tothe correct driver of your printer server.

Choose your printer interface.Type in the IP address of the DI-824VUP+.

Configuring on Windows 2000/XP Platforms

The configuration procedure for a Windows2000/XP platform is similar to that ofWindows 95/98 except the screen of printerProperties:

(Note: Screen shots are taken in Windows 2000,similar screens will appear in Windows XP.)

Click Port

Click Configure Port

Configuring on Windows 98se/Me Platforms (continued)Click on theDetails tab

Click Port Settings

Click OK

Choose your printer interface.Type in the IP address of the DI-824VUP+.

Click OK

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To connect to the network, make sure the network adapter in your computer isconfigured properly. Here’s how to configure the network adapter to obtain an IPaddress automatically for the DI-824VUP+ Broadband Router.

APPENDIX (continued)

Restart your computer

Click OK

Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Click Properties

Select Obtain an IP addressautomatically

For Microsoft Windows XP: Go to Start >right click on My Network Places > selectProperties > Right click on the NetworkConnection associated with the Ethernetadapter and select Properties (i.e., D-LinkDFE-530TX+).

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For Apple Macintosh OS X:

The IP address information,the Subnet Mask, the Router’sIP address and the Ethernetadapter address will appear

Click onNetwork

Click on Apply Now

Select Using DHCP inthe Configure pull downmenu

Select Built-in Ethernetin the show pull downmenu

Go to the Apple Menu Click on SystemPreferences and Select Network

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D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States andwithin Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.

U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through ourwebsite, or by phone.

Tech Support for customers within the United States:D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:(877) 453-546524 hours a day, seven days a week.

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D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:http://support.dlink.caemail:support@dlink.ca