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Using the Configuration Menu

Whenever you want to configure your network or the DI-824VUP+, you can access the

Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the

DI-824VUP+. The DI-824VUP+ default IP Address is shown below:

±

Open the web browser

±

Type in the

IP Address

of

the DI-824VUP+

Home > Wizard

The Home>Wizard screen will

appear. Please refer to the

Quick Installation Guide

for

more information regarding the

Setup Wizard.

Note:

if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the DI-824VUP+, make sure

to enter the correct IP Address.

The factory default

User name

is

admin

and the default

Password

is blank (empty). It is recommended that you

change the admin password for security purposes. Please

refer to

Tools > Admin

to change the admin password.

Clicking

Apply

will save changes made to the page.

Apply

Clicking

Cancel

will clear changes made to the page.

Clicking

Help

will bring up helpful information regarding the page.

Help

Clicking

Restart

will restart the router. (Necessary for some changes.)

Cancel

Restart

+

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Home > Wireless

Using the Configuration Menu

SSID

Channel

default

is the default setting. All devices on the network must

share the same SSID. If you change the default setting, the SSID

may be up to 32 characters long.

6

is the default channel. All devices on the network must share

the same channel.

WEP Encryption

Select the level of encryption desired: 64, 128, or 256-bit.

Requires 10 digits

Requires 26 digits

Requires 58 digits

64-bit

128-bit

256-bit

Input up to 4 WEP keys using Hexadecimal format; select the

one you wish to use.

Keys 1-4

WEP

Click

Enabled

or

Disabled (default).

Hexadecimal

digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F.

WEP

(

Wired Equivalent Privacy

) If you enable encryption on the

DI-824VUP+, make sure to also enable encryption on all 802.11b wireless

clients, or wireless connection will not be established.

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Home > Wireless

Using the Configuration Menu

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802.1x

RADIUS Server

Enter the IP address and port number of the RADIUS server that

will be used as the 802.1x authenticator. Enter the secret key that

has also been entered into the RADIUS server’s configuration.

Encryption Key

The 802.1x is an authentication method which is designed to

compliment the existing WEP encryption. During the authentication

process, the server verifies the identity of the client attempting to

connect to the network. With the proper client account and encryption

key, access to the network is granted. Unfamiliar encryption key or

clients are denied from accessing the wireless network. This feature

will help safe guard a Local Area Network (LAN) from unwanted visitors.

To take the full advantage of the 802.1x in DI-824VUP+, all of the

wireless devices on your network must be 802.1x compatible and

must have the 802.11x feature enabled to communicate with the

router. (Note:

Windows 2000 users will find a few downloads to

enable 802.1x clients on the Microsoft website.)

Selection for Encryption Key

-

64 bits - This will generate a 10 digit Dynamic Key value for

encryption.

-

128 bits - This will generate a 26 digit Dynamic Key value for

encryption.

-

256bits - This will generate a 58 digit Dynamic Key value for

encryption.

-

Lifetime - Select the period of time before a new Dynamic Key

is generated.

* Dynamic Keying is a

technique for changing

the WEP Key used

between the supplicant

(wireless client) and the

access point.

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Using the Configuration Menu

Home > WAN

Choose WAN Type

WAN

stands for

Wide Area Network

.

In this case WAN represents the mode in which

your ISP connects to the Internet. If you are uncertain, please ask your ISP which of the

following represents your connection mode to the Internet:

Static IP Address

Your ISP assigns you a Static IP Address.

Dynamic

IP Address

Obtain an IP address from your ISP automatically (mainly for

Cable users).

Others

For use in Europe only.

For use in Australia only.

PPTP

Big Pond Cable

PPP over Ethernet

Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their

services (mainly for DSL users).

Dial-up Network

Dial-up users can select this option to connect to their ISP

through an analog dial-up modem if broadband connectivity

is unavailable.