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1.IPv6 Ping Test

The following window is used to Ping an IPv6 address.

To view this window, click Administration > Ping Test > IPv6 Ping Test, as shown below:

This window allows the following parameters to be configured to ping an IPv6 address.

Parameter Description

Target IPv6 Address:Enter an IPv6 address to be pinged.

Interface:The Interface field is used for addresses on the link-local network. It is recommended that the user enter the specific interface for a link-local IPv6 address. For global IPv6 addresses, this field may be omitted.

Repeat Times:Enter the number of times desired to attempt to ping the IPv6 address configured in this window. Users may enter a number of times between 1and 255.

Size:Use this field to set the datagram size of the packet, or in essence, the number of bytes in each ping packet. Users may set a size between 1 and 6000 bytes. The default setting is 100 bytes.

Timeout:Select a timeout period between 1 and 99 seconds for this Ping message to reach its destination. If the packet fails to find the IPv6 address in this specified time, the Ping packet will be dropped.

Source IPv6 Address:Tick the check box and enter the source IPv6 address of the ping packets. If specified, the IPv6 address will be used as the packets’ source IPv6 address that ping6 sends to the remote host.

2.IPv6 Neighbor Settings

IPv6 neighbors are devices on the link-local network that have been detected as being IPv6 devices. These devices can forward packets and keep track of the reachability of routers, as well as if changes occur within link-layer addresses of nodes on the network or if identical unicast addresses are present on the local link. The following two windows are used to view IPv6 neighbors, and add or delete them from the Neighbor cache.

The following window is used to view and configure current IPv6 neighbors of the Switch.
To view this window, click Administration > IPv6 Neighbor > IPv6 Neighbor Settings, as shown below:

Interface Name:Enter the Interface Name of the device for which to search IPv6 neighbors. Click Find to begin the search.

Neighbor IPv6 Address:Enter the IPv6 address of the neighbor of the IPv6 device to be searched. Click Find to begin the search.

State:Users may also search by running state of the IPv6 neighbor. Tick the State check box and choose to search for Static IPv6 neighbors or Dynamic IPv6 neighbors. Click Find to begin the search.

Neighbor IPv6 Address isplays the IPv6 address of the neighbor device.

State:Displays the running state of the corresponding IPv6 neighbor. The user may see six possible entries in this field, which are Incomplete, Stale, Probe, Reachable, Delay, or Static.

Link Layer MAC Address isplays the MAC address of the corresponding IPv6 device.

Port isplays which port learned the IPv6 address of the neighbor device.

Interface:Displays the interface name associated with this IPv6 address.

VID:Displays which VLAN learned the IPv6 address of the neighbor device.

Tags: DGS-3600, DGS-3627, IPv6, IPV6 Neighbor

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router D-Link DIR-825 before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.

1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the D-Link DIR-825 router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side.

2. Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Enterprise.

3. Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2.

4. Next to Cypher Type, select TKIP and AES, TKIP, or AES.

5. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is default).

6. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before a client is required to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default).

7. Next to Radius Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your Radius server.

8. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.

9. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key.

10. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network.

11. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary Radius Server.

12. Click Apply Settings to save your settings.

Tags: DIR-825, Radius, Radius Server, WPA-Enterprise

Awhile ago, Cisco refreshed its E series of routers and switches. Today, D-Link introduced its own by announcing its Amplifi family of high-performance home networking solutions.

The company says the new products are designed to offer fast performance for even the most demanding connected homes. They include two routers (the HD Media Router 1000 with HD Fuel DIR-657 and the Whole Home Router 1000 D-Link DIR-645), a Wi-Fi Booster (DAP-1525) and three Powerline 500 products (DHP-500AV, DHP-501AV, and DHP-540). Though announced today, most of these products were first introduced during CES 2011

D-Link says that the HD Media Router 1000 with HD Fuel (DIR-657) is capable of automatically managing traffic flow and and prioritizing broadband connections for different services, such as media streaming, gaming, or voice over IP. The router boasts Gigabit Ethernet ports, USB SharePort Plus, and an SD card slot for accessing HD media and streaming USB devices.

The Whole Home Products with SmartBeam, similarly, optimizes home wireless network bandwidth to handle HD video streams. D-Link claims that its SmartBeam uses six multidirectional antennas to find and track individual devices, then focuses beams of bandwidth to those devices, to ensure stable wireless connections.

Both new routers are single-band (2.4Ghz) and supports 300Mbps wireless N standard. This is rather surprising, as most recent high-end routers feature true dual-band and/or the higher 450Mbps wireless standard. To make up for this, both of the new routers support IPv6 natively.

The new Wi-Fi Booster (DAP-1525), on the other hand, does support dual-band (selectable 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz). It’s essentially a wireless bridge, similar to the D-Link’s previous version, the DAP-1513, and is designed to extend an existing router’s wireless signal to up to four Ethernet-ready devices. The new device features Gigabit Ethernet, SharePort Plus, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, and IPv6 support.

If the new routers seem a little behind the time due to the lack of support for true dual-band, D-Link’s new Powerline products are all features the latest 500Mbps speed (as opposed to the 200Mbps of the HomePlug AV standard). The three new products include a single adapter (DHP-500AV), a kit that include two adapters (DHP-501AV), and a PowerLine AV 500 four-port Gigabit Switch (DHP-540). Apart from that, they share the same function of turning a home’s electrical wiring into a network, extending the existing network to the far corner of the home.

Apart from the D-Link DIR-645 that will be available in August (at the estimated price of around $120), the rest of the products are available now. The HD Media router DIR-657 is slated to cost $150, the Wi-Fi Booster (DAP-1525) is $160 and the three Powerline products, DHP-500AV adapter, DHP-501AV Starter Kit and DHP-540 Four-Port Gigabit Switch have the price tags of $100, $160, and $200, respectively.

Tags: Amplifi, DAP-1525, DHP-540, DIR-657

DAP-1525 Wireless Modes

Access Point Mode – The DAP-1525 acts as a central connection point for any wireless client that has an 802.11n or backward-compatible 802.11g wireless network interface and is within range of the AP. Multiple clients can connect to the AP at the same time. You may chose 2.4GHz or 5GHz with the mode switch.

Bridge Mode – The D-Link DAP-1525 wirelessly connects separate local area networks (LANs) that can’t easily be connected together with a cable.

One Touch AP Configuration

1. Press the WPS button on your Router or Access Point. WPS LED will flash on and off.
2. Press WPS Push Button on the DAP-1525 and hold it for 5 seconds.
3. When One click AP setup is complete, your DAP-1525 will have the same Wireless settings as your existing Router or AP.

WPS – Push Button Setup

Step 1 – Insert the power adapter into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the DAP-1525 and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source. (This unit is to be used only with the power supply provided by the manufacturer)

Step 2 – Check the status of the DAP-1525 by checking the LED (orange LED blinks at bridge mode and green LED blinks at AP mode). Push the button on the right hand side of the DAP-1525 to initiate a secured wireless connection.

Step 3 – Within 120 seconds, push the WPS button on your WPS-enabled router or access point (if the DAP-1525 is in Bridge Mode) or your wireless clients (AP Mode) to link them together.

Step 4 – Once the WPS button stops blinking, you can move the DAP-1525 to the desired location.

Step 5 – Plug the Ethernet cable between the device you wish to use and theDAP-1525, and then power on the DAP-1525.

D-Link DAP-1525 Configuration

Step 1 – Connect the D-Link DAP-1525 to your computer using the supplied Ethernet cable. Once you configure the device, you can place it into your network.

Note: To login to your DAP-1525, you must statically assign an IP address (192.168.0.x where x is between 2 and 254, and not 50) on your computer. Refer to the Networking Basics section in the user manual located on the supplied CD for more information.

Step 2 – To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter dlinkap or 192.168.0.50 in the address field.

Step 3 – Type admin and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default.

Step 4 – Once you login, click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your D-Link DAP-1525.

Step 5 -Select the configuration method. You may select either WPS or Manual, then follow the on-screen instructions to configure your DAP-1525.

Step 6 – If you selected Manual, enter a name for your network. Then, enter a key for your network key. Click Next to continue.

Step 7 – Once you are finished configuring your DAP-1525, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and place it in your network. Also, change your IP settings on your computer back to the original values.
For more information on configuration

Tags: DAP-1525, Install Guide, Wi-Fi Booster

Before You Begin setup the D-Link DIR-657 HD Media Router

• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).

• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

• When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online.

Quick Router Setup Wizard

For the Wizard to work, the computer must be connected to the Internet and be online. If you have disconnected any hardware, please re-connect your computer back into the modem and make sure you are online.

Insert the CD into your drive on a computer that is online and click Install Router to start the Quick Router Setup Wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to install and configure your router.

D-Link DIR-657 Manual Setup

If you are using Mac or Linux, or are unable to use the wizard, use the manual setup outlined below and refer to the user manual on the CD for more information.

Step 1

Position your router close to your modem and the computer that is already online. Place this router in an open area of your intended work area for better wireless coverage.

Step 2

Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem that is connected to your computer.Plug it into the blue port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.

Step 3

Plug one end of the included Ethernet cable that came with your router into the port labeled INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.

Step 4

Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router and then plug into a power outlet or surge protector. Verify the power light is lit.

Step 5

Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.1 (or http://dlinkrouter) and then press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to Admin and leave the password box blank. Click Log In to continue the setup. Please refer to the user manual for more detailed installation information and advanced features.

Wi-PnP Wireless Setup

Wi-PnP allows you to copy your wireless settings from your router to a USB flash drive and use to automatically configure the wireless settings on your Windows® computers. Follow the steps below:

1. Plug in USB Flash Drive in USB port on the back of the router.

2. Press and hold the WPS button (located on the front of the router) for 5 seconds.The power LED will blink.

3. Wait 10 seconds and unplug the USB Flash Drive from the router.

4. Plug the USB Flash Drive in a Windows-based computer.

5. The window below will automatically appear. Double-click Connect to a wireless network. Click Yes to add your computer to your wireless network.

Note: If the window does not automatically pop up, proceed to the following steps:

6. Open the folder contents of your USB thumb drive and double-click WiPnP.exe.

7. Click Yes to the pop-up window to continue. Click OK and then click Finish.Repeat steps 4-7 on any other Windows computer that you want to wirelessly connect to your router.Please refer to the user manual for more information and alternate setup procedures.

Tags: DIR-657, Install Guide, Media Router, Wi-PnP