D-Link Router DIR-120 User Manual

DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router 
 
D-Link DIR-120 User Manual          
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Before You Start........................................................................\...

DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router 
 
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CONFIGURING IP SETTINGS ON YOUR COMPUTER ........................................................................\
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................\
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SUPPORT........................................................................\...

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About This User’s Guide 
This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router and use it to connect a computer or Ethernet LAN to the Internet.  Before You Start Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Router. Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before 
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 Installation Notes In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the Router that will be stored in its memory. For some users, only their account 
information (User Name and Password) is required. For others, various parameters that control and define the Internet connection will be required. Internet Connection The DIR-120is intended...

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Installation Information Print this page and record the listed information here in case you have to re-configure your WAN connection in the future or reset the device configuration settings. Information you will need from your Internet service provider: Username This is the Username that is used to log on to your Internet service 
provider’s network. It is commonly in the form −...

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Introduction 
This section provides a brief description of the Router, its associated technologies and a list of Router features. Router Description and Operation The D-Link DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router is designed to provide connectivity for your private Ethernet LAN plus one USB connected printer, to share an Internet  
connection via a broadband technology. The broadband...

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Router Features The D-Link DIR-120 Broadband Router provides the following features: • 
Broadband Connection Sharing - Connects multiple computers to a Broadband (Cable or DSL) modem to share the Internet connection. 
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Ethernet Switch - Allows sharing of an Internet connection with multiple computers and devices. 
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USB port – The USB 1.1 port is intended for printer sharing. Note:...

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Front Panel Place the Router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front panel. 
 
 
The LED indicators on the front panel include the Power, Status, WAN, and LAN for the Ethernet ports. 
Power Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on. Status This lights steady green when the device is first powered on, then blinks green when the system status...

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Rear Panel  Connect the AC power adapter cord and network cables on the rear panel. The power switch and reset button are also located on the back of the device.  
 
 
  
 
Note: All ports (LAN and WAN) are Auto-MDIX. All ports also automatically connect with straight-through 
or crossover CAT5 or better Ethernet cable. 
 
USB Port The USB port can be used to share a printer. The...