D-Link DI-604 User Manual

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DI-604
Express EtherNetwork™
Broadband Router
5V 2A DC Power Adapter
©2003 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and
specifications subject to change without notice. DI-604. 08122003
Before You Begin
Check Your Package Contents
DI-604 Ethernet Broadband Router
CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
Ethernet (Straight Through) Cable
Using a power supply
with a different voltage
rating will damage and void
the warranty of this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
This product can be set up using
any current web browser, i.e.,
Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape
Navigator 6.2.3.
1. If you purchased this router to share your high-speed Internet connection with
other computers, you must have either an Ethernet-based Cable or a DSL modem
with an established Internet account from an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
2. It’s best to use the same computer that is connected to your modem for
configuring the DI-604 router. The DI-604 Router acts as a DHCP server and will
assign all the necessary IP address information on your network. See Appendix
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.
These are the items included with your DI-604 purchase:

D-Link DI-604 Specifications

General

Device Type	Router
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
WAN Ports	1
LAN Ports	4
Data Transfer Rate	100 Mbps
Network Standard	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Firewall	Yes
VPN Support	Yes
Wireless	No
Features	NAT, DHCP

Summary

D-Link DI-604 Quick Installation Guide

Before You Begin

Essential prerequisites for setting up the DI-604 router, including modem requirements and configuration computer selection.

Check Your Package Contents

Lists all items included with the DI-604 purchase and provides a critical warning about power supply voltage.

Connecting the DI-604 Broadband Router to Your Network

Power and Modem Connectivity

Connects the router's power adapter and links it to the modem using an Ethernet cable.

Computer and LAN Port Connection

Connects the router's LAN port to a computer for configuration and identifies network ports.

Router Reset Functionality

Describes the reset button for restoring the router to its original factory default settings.

Connecting Additional Computers to the DI-604

Expanding Network Connectivity

Connects more computers to the DI-604 using available Ethernet LAN ports.

Interpreting Router LED Indicators

Explains the status indicated by the POWER, WAN, and LOCAL NETWORK LEDs on the router.

Using the Setup Wizard

Accessing the Router Interface

Opens a web browser and navigates to the router's IP address (192.168.0.1) to start setup.

Initial Login Credentials

Provides default login details (username 'admin', blank password) for accessing the router's configuration interface.

Setup Wizard - Password and Initial Steps

Launching the Setup Wizard

Accesses the router's home screen and initiates the setup wizard for configuration.

Setting a New Administrator Password

Guides the user through setting a new password for the router's admin account for enhanced security.

Setup Wizard - Time Zone and Connection Type

Configuring Time Zone Settings

Selects the appropriate time zone for the router's location to ensure accurate logging.

Selecting Internet Connection Type

Chooses the correct connection method (Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP) based on ISP.

Setup Wizard - Internet Connection Details

Dynamic IP Address Configuration

Configures dynamic IP settings, including cloning the MAC address for ISP registration.

Static IP Address Configuration

Enters static IP information provided by the ISP for a manual internet connection setup.

PPPoE Connection Setup

Configures PPPoE settings by entering the ISP-provided username and password.

Setup Wizard - Completion and Restart

Setup Completion Notification

Confirms the setup wizard has finished and allows modifications or saving current settings.

Saving Changes and Restarting Router

Applies the saved settings and reboots the DI-604 router to finalize the configuration.

Test Internet Connection

Verifying Internet Access

Tests the internet connection by relaunching the web browser and visiting a website.

Accessing Advanced Settings

Refers to Advanced, Tools, or Status tabs for further settings or the manual on CD.

Appendix - Network Adapter Configuration

Windows XP IP Address Setup

Guides configuring Windows XP network adapter to automatically obtain an IP address.

Macintosh OS X IP Address Setup

Guides configuring Macintosh OS X network adapter to obtain an IP address using DHCP.

Technical Support Information

US Technical Support Details

Provides telephone number, website, and email for US technical support.

Canadian Technical Support Details

Provides telephone number, website, and email for Canadian technical support.