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Frequently Asked Question

FAQs

1- I puggled a PCMCIA card to the Laptop. It was not recognized. What could be the problem?

1. Check the PCMCIA Sockets in the Device Manager. Be sure there are no exclamation marks on the adapter and no red "X".
2. Try a different PCMCIA slot.
3. The laptop may have a Cardbus (32bit) slot. Most of the time this can be configured for PCMCIA (16bit) cards and should be backward compatible. If other solutions do not work, check the BIOS for a setting to DISABLE Cardbus or set the Cardbus slot to PCMCIA. Then restart the computer.

2- Does it matter if I use a Dynamic or Static IP address with my D-Link broadband router?

No. Computers with static or dynamic IP addresses will work with our routers. If statically assigning an IP, make sure the default gateway and the DNS server IP addresses are the same as the LAN IP address of the router (usually 192.168.0.1).

3- How can I tell if I am using PPPoE?

If you have a DSL broadband connection and have to login to your provider with a user name and password in a similar fashion to how you would dial in with a modem, you are probably using PPPoE. Software such as WinPoet and Enternet 300 are common PPPoE login applications. If you are simply connected to the Internet when you turn on your computer, you probably are not. The safest way to check is to call your provider, or read the documentation provided with your Internet service to determine if you currently use PPPoE.

4- What is PPPoE?

PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. It is a non-standard method of connecting to your ISP to gain an IP address. It relies upon a software client that is provided by the ISP. An IP address is required to gain a connection to the Internet.

5- Is PPPoE a standard?

No. PPPoE is a proprietary method of creating a virtual connection between an ISP's network and a client machine. Currently it has not been endorsed or accepted by any relevant Internet standards bodies. The new revision of the DI-701's firmware enables it to support PPPoE. The new firmware is now available for download.

6- Why does my provider use PPPoE?

PPPoE emulates a Dial-Up Network (DUN) connection. It allows your ISP to use their existing network configuration with newer broadband technologies. The new firmware available for download, supports PPPoE.

7- Why won't my FTP Client work with my D-Link router?

Make sure your FTP client software is set to passive. For security reasons the D-Link router does not deal with an active FTP client. An active FTP client can allow a hacker masquerading as an FTP server to gain access to your computer. Please contact your FTP client software manufacturer to determine how to configure the client for passive rather than active. Note: You will not be able to use an active connection through most NAT routers.

8- What is IEEE 802.11 standard ?

The IEEE 802.11 specification is a wireless LAN standard developed by the IEEE committee in order to specify an "over the air" interface between a wireless client and a base station or Access Point, as well as among wireless clients. The IEEE created the specification but they do not certify equipment, WECA certifies wireless LAN products.

Standard	Frequency	Speed	Encryption
802.11A	5.0 GHz	Up to 72Mbps*	64, 128, and 152-bit
802.11B	2.4 GHz	Up to 11Mbps	64 and 128-bit
802.11B+	2.4 GHz	Up to 22Mbps	64, 128, and 256-bit, WPA
802.11G	2.4 GHz	Up to 108Mbps**	64 and 128-bit, WPA

Note: 802.11B+ is not an IEEE standard but is recognized as a seperate standard. Also known as Enhanced 802.11B.* With Turbo mode enabled
** With Super G enabled

9- What is WEP?

WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm. Enabling WEP allows you to increase security by encrypting data being transferred over your wireless network.When WEP encryption is enabled, there are up to four options*: 64-bit and 128-bit. 64-bit is the same as 40-bit WEP. The lower level of WEP encryption uses a 40-bit (10 character) "secret key" (set by the user), and a 24-bit "initialization vector" (not under user control). So lower level 40 and 64 bit WEP cards are equivalent in encryption strength and compatibility.* 802.11B supports 64 and 128-bit encryption, 802.11B+ (enhanced) supports 64, 128, and 256-bit encryption, 802.11G support 64 and 128-bit, and 802.11A supports 64, 128, and 152-bit encryption.Note: WEP does not stand for Wireless Encryption Protocol.

10- What is the maximum distance between station and access point?

The maximum distance is 300ft (91m) for indoor environment, and 900ft (270m) for outdoor environment.

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