D-Link DVG-2001S User Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can´t I access the web based configuration?
When entering the IP Address of the DVG-2001S (10.1.1.1), you are not connecting to
the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to
a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to
connect to the web-based utility, however.
To resolve difficulties accessing a web utility, please follow the steps below.
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Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device.
If you do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable or connect to a different port
on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may not be on.
on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may not be on.
What type of cable should I be using?
The following connections require a Crossover Cable:
Computer to Computer
Computer to Uplink Port
Computer to Access Point
Computer to Print Server
Computer/XBOX/PS2 to DWL-810
Computer/XBOX/PS2 to DWL-900AP+
Uplink Port to Uplink Port (hub/switch)
Normal Port to Normal Port (hub/switch)
The following connections require a Straight-through Cable:
Computer to Residential Gateway/Router
Computer to Normal Port (hub/switch)
Access Point to Normal Port (hub/switch)
Print Server to Normal Port (hub/switch)
Uplink Port to Normal Port (hub/switch)
Rule of Thumb: ”If there is a link light, the cable is right.”
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