DPN-BE7212GR User Manual

Contents

1. Login Preparation and Steps
2. Internet Access Configuration
3. Wireless Configuration
4. LAN Configuration
5. System Configuration
6. Easymesh Configuration
7. VPN Configuration

1 Login Web

1.1 Login Preparation

When logging in for the first time, confirm the following points:

1. The router is powered on and started normally, and the LAN port or WIFI is connected to the terminal device.
2. The terminal device has at least one mainstream browser installed (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari).
3. The default management IP of the router is https://192.168.0.1. The terminal device obtains an IP address of 192.168.0.X (X is any integer between 2 and 254) with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

1.2 Login Steps

1. Open a browser and enter the default management address https://192.168.0.1 in the address bar to log in to the web management interface.
2. The router login page will appear. Enter the user password for the router management account. The default password information can be found on the label at the bottom of the device.
3. If you forget your login password, press and hold the reset button on the back of the router for 5-8 seconds to reset it, then proceed with the configuration from the previous step.

2 Internet Access Configuration

2.1 Preparation before configuration

Connect the external network cable to the WAN port of the router.

The router has the following ports: LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4, 10G-LAN, 10G-WAN, USB, On/Off button.

2.2 Routing Mode-DHCP

This is the default internet access and configuration method. Click "save/apply" to save and take effect.

The configuration involves selecting the uplink mode (ETHERNET), connection name (1_INTERNET_R), mode (Route), connection mode (IPOE/PPPoE), and IPv4 address access mode (DHCP). MTU, MVLAN, NAT, Vlan ID, and 802.1p settings can also be configured. Port/IP binding options are available for LAN ports and SSIDs.

For custom DNS, select "Static" to configure it.

Example Static IP configuration:

• IP Address: 172.16.8.130
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
• Default Gateway: 172.16.8.1
• Preferred DNS: 101.226.4.6
• Alternative DNS: 123.125.81.6

2.3 Routing Mode-PPPoE

Select "PPPoE" for Internet Type and fill in your username and password. Click "save/apply" to save and activate.

Configuration includes setting MTU to 1492, and providing username and password for PPPoE connection.

2.4 Routing Mode-Static IP

Before configuring static IP, confirm the IP and subnet mask information of the upstream gateway device. Fill in the webpage with the obtained information and click "save/apply".

Note: In static IP mode, DNS needs to be configured. You can customize DNS information or use recommended DNS.

2.5 Bridge Mode

In bridge mode, the router acts as a bridge, allowing connected devices to obtain IP addresses from the upper-level gateway and be managed by it. Follow these steps:

1. Select "Bridge" mode.
2. Select "Other" service mode.
3. Check the LAN port or SSID that needs to be activated and click "save/apply".

3 Wireless Configuration

3.1 Wireless basic configuration

Users can configure basic information for WIFI 2.4G and 5G, including Bandwidth, WiFi Mode, SSID name, Authentication mode, WiFi password, and WPS settings.

2.4G Configuration:

• Enable 2.4G wireless.
• SSID name: e.g., D-Link_2.4G_37EC
• SSID enabled/hidden options.
• Authentication mode: e.g., WPA/WPA2 Personal.
• WPA Pre-Shared key: Set a password (10-63 characters).
• WPA encryption: AES.
• WPS settings: Enable/Close WPS.

5G Configuration:

• Enable 5G wireless.
• SSID name: e.g., D-Link 5G 37EC
• SSID enabled/hidden options.
• Authentication mode: e.g., WPA2/WPA-PSK.
• WPA Pre-Shared key: Set a password (10-63 characters).
• WPS settings: Enable/Close WPS.

3.2 Wireless Guest Network Configuration

Users can configure basic information for guest WIFI, including SSID, key, and security settings.

Guest WiFi is not enabled by default. To use it, check the enable box and click the "Apply" button.

• 2.4G Guest Network:
• SSID name: e.g., D-Link_2G_Guest_37EC
• Security: WPA/WPA2 Personal or No Security.
• WPA Pre-Shared key: (if applicable)
• 5G Guest Network:
• SSID name: e.g., D-Link 5G Guest 37EC
• Security: WPA/WPA2 Personal or No Security.
• WPA Pre-Shared key: (if applicable)

4 LAN Configuration

4.1 Basic configuration of IPv4 LAN

Each device in the network has a unique IP address for accessing the management interface. This page allows modification of the router's IPv4 address, subnet mask, and DHCP settings.

LAN Configuration:

• IP Address: e.g., 192.168.0.1
• Netmask: e.g., 255.255.255.0
• DHCP Server: Enable/Disable.
• DHCP IP Pool Start: e.g., 192.168.0.2
• DHCP IP Pool End: e.g., 192.168.0.254
• DHCP Lease Time: e.g., One Hour.
• Reserved IP Addresses: Configure reserved IP addresses and their corresponding MAC addresses (up to 10 entries).

Click "Save/Apply" to save the configuration.

4.2 IPv4 LAN DNS configuration

Configuring the local area network DNS allows downstream terminals to obtain specified DNS servers, improving internet experience.

The configuration interface is similar to the IPv4 LAN configuration, allowing the input of DNS1 and DNS2 server addresses.

5 System Configuration

5.1 Reboot operation

To reboot the router, navigate to System → System → Reboot. Click the "Reboot" button to confirm the operation.

A confirmation dialog will appear; click "OK" to proceed.

5.2 Reset operation

To reset the router to factory settings, navigate to System → Restore Default. Click the "Reset" button to initiate the reset process.

A confirmation dialog will appear; click "OK" to proceed.

5.3 Local update operation

To update the router's software locally, navigate to System → System → Update Software.

1. Obtain an updated software image file from your ISP.
2. Click the "Choose File" button to locate the image file.
3. Click the "Update Software" button to start the upgrade.

The update process takes approximately 2 minutes, after which the router will reboot.

5.4 Online update operation

To perform an online update, navigate to System → System → FOTA.

1. Enable the FOTA function.
2. Set the Start Time and Stop Time for detecting upgrades.
3. Click "save/apply" to save the configuration.

The router will check for new versions during the specified time period and automatically upgrade if a new version is found.

6 Easymesh Configuration

Preparations before networking

Requires two DPN-BE7212GR routers.

6.1 Mesh network by webpage

Navigate to Basic → WLAN → Easymesh.

If one router is connected to the upstream, it will be automatically recognized as a controller.

To use another router as an agent, manually select the "Agent" role and click "save/apply".

Click the "Trigger WiFi on boarding" button on the Easymesh page of both the agent and controller simultaneously.

After waiting approximately 30 seconds, check the networking status on the Easymesh Topology page.

If mesh networking is successful, role information (Agent/Controller) will be displayed on the topology map.

6.2 Mesh network by MESH button

Use one router as the Controller (connected to upstream) and another as the Agent (not connected to upstream, or manually set as Agent on webpage). Press the MESH button on both routers simultaneously for about 10 seconds.

After waiting approximately 30 seconds, log in to the web account of the Controller role and check the networking status on the Easymesh Topology page.

6.3 Mesh network by wired

Use one router as the Controller and another as the Agent. Connect any LAN port of the two routers using an Ethernet cable.

After waiting approximately 30 seconds, log in to the web account of the Controller role and check the networking status on the Easymesh Topology page.

7 VPN Configuration

7.1 VPN settings

Navigate to Advance → NAT → VPN manager.

Configure VPN settings:

• Check the "Enable" option box.
• Choose the "VPN protocol" (e.g., PPTP, L2TP).
• Fill in "Service Address", "User name", and "Password".
• Click "Save/Apply" button.

After submitting the configuration, the VPN status can be viewed on the current page.