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D-Link DIR-524 User Manual                          
 
Table of Contents 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Package Contents…………………………………..1 
System Requirements……………………………...1 
Features……………………………………………..2 
Hardware Overview…………………………...……3 
Connections……………………………………..3 
Hardware Overview………………………………...4 
LEDs……………………………………………...4 
Installation……………………………………………5 
Before you Begin………………………………..5 
Wireless Installation Considerations………………6 
Network Diagram…………………………………....7 
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem………….8 
Connect to Another Router…………………………9 
Configuration…………………………………….....11 
Web-based Configuration Utility………………….11 
 
Internet Connection Setup Wizard……….…...12 
Manual Configuration………………………..…18 
Static IP……………………………….……...18 
Dynamic IP (DHCP)………………………...19 
PPPoE (username/password)………….….20 
Wireless Basic Settings…………………….…..21 
Wireless Security Settings………………….…..22 
WDS Setting…………………………………......24 
Network Settings…………………………….…..25 
Advanced configuration……………………….…..26 
 Port Forwarding……………………………….26 
 Application Rules……………………………...27 
Access Control………………………………..28  
Website Filters………………………………......29 
Firewall Settings…………………………………30 
Advanced Wireless Settings……………………31