D-Link DFL-600 [4/113] Introduction

Introduction

The D-Link DFL-600 Broadband VPN Router enables your network to

connect to the Internet via a secure, private connection using a Cable or DSL

modem. The Virtual Private Network (VPN) that is created on the Internet

between your home and a VPN server in your office is secure from

interference when you use the DFL-600.

It is an ideal way to connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN).

After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Install Guide (included in

your package) you will have the ability to share information and resources,

such as files and printers, and take full advantage of a secure “connected”

environment.

Connect the WAN port on the DFL-600 to the Cable/DSL modem using an

Ethernet cable. Your entire LAN can now access the Internet using just one

Internet account. The DFL-600 has 3 LAN ports, one DMZ port, and one

WAN port. That means that 3 computers can share the benefits of the DFL-

600-equipped network and 1 computer can be configured as a server for

Internet applications that may conflict with the advanced protection from

intrusion offered by your new DFL-600.

For the price of one Internet account, the DHCP-capable DFL-600 will

automatically provide unique IP Addresses for all the computers on the

network. (DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a

protocol for assigning IP Addresses automatically. With a DHCP router like

the DFL-600, there is no need to assign static IP Addresses, or purchase

multiple addresses from the ISP - Internet Service Provider.)

Everyone in your home can access the Internet on his or her own computer, at

the same time, without any noticeable decrease in speed.

With the serial port, you can connect an analog modem (dial-up modem) as a

back up in case of any difficulties that may arise with the Cable or DSL

connection.