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D-Link DI-624 XtremeG

May 28th, 2004 | by Jeff Fila

Wired and Wireless Setup

Setup of the DI-624 is straightforward and exceptionally easy. As with most SoHo routers, the device is pre-configured to obtain an IP address from your broadband modem via DHCP. Simply plug an Ethernet cable from your modem into the WAN port on the router and the device should be able to access the Internet in seconds.

Once a client computer is connected to the router, the rest of the setup can be configured with the Web-based management console. Upon accessing the Web-based configuration, you can set the router up by running a setup wizard or accessing each feature manually. Novice and expert users alike will find the setup wizard useful. In a matter of a few minutes, the device can be configured for both wired and wireless access.

Built into the router's Web configuration console is a robust help system that features in-depth help topics. Add to that a 95-page PDF manual on the CD-ROM, 7 day/24-hour phone support, and a detailed online help and FAQ section, and most users should have enough resources to get their DI-624 properly set up. D-Link also provides a demo of the Web-management application on their Website. If you'd like to give it a test drive, visit the emulator at http://support.dlink.com/techtool/di624_revc/emulator (note that no password is required).

The setup wizard for the DI-624 walks you through the install in a matter of minutes.