D Link DIR300B1 WIRELESS G ROUTER User Manual DIR 300 User Man 1

D Link Corporation WIRELESS G ROUTER DIR 300 User Man 1

DIR 300 User Man 1

2D-Link DIR-300 User Manual
Table of Contents
Package Contents ....................................................... 4
System Requirements .............................................4
Features .................................................................. 5
Hardware Overview ................................................. 6
Connections ....................................................... 6
LEDs ..................................................................7
Installation ....................................................................8
Before you Begin .....................................................8
Wireless Installation Considerations ........................ 9
Wall Mounting Your Device ...................................10
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem ................ 11
Connect to Another Router .................................... 12
Conguration .............................................................14
Web-based Conguration Utility ............................ 14
Setup Wizard ................................................... 15
Static (assigned by ISP) ...............................19
Internet Setup .................................................. 20
Dynamic .......................................................20
PPPoE ......................................................... 21
PPTP ............................................................22
L2TP ............................................................. 23
Dual Access (for Russia only) ...................... 24
Wireless Setup ................................................. 25
LAN Setup ....................................................... 31
DHCP Server Settings ..................................... 32
Time and Date ................................................. 33
Parental Control ............................................... 34
Port Forwarding ............................................... 35
Application Rules ............................................. 36
Access Control ................................................. 37
Firewall & DMZ ................................................ 38
Advanced Wireless .......................................... 39
Advanced Network ........................................... 40
Advanced Network ........................................... 40
Routing ............................................................ 41
Device Administration ...................................... 42
Save and Restore ............................................ 43
Firmware Update ............................................. 44
DDNS Setting .................................................. 45
System Check .................................................. 46
Schedules ........................................................ 47
Log Settings .....................................................48
Device Info ....................................................... 49
Log ...................................................................50
Statistics .......................................................... 51
Active Session ................................................ 51
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Wireless ........................................................... 52
Help ................................................................. 53
Wireless Security....................................................... 54
What is WEP? .......................................................54
Congure WEP ...................................................... 55
What is WPA? .......................................................56
Congure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK ................... 57
Congure WPA/WPA2-PSK .................................. 58
Congure WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS)
..............................................................................59
Connect to a Wireless Network ................................ 60
Using Windows® XP ............................................... 60
Congure WEP ...................................................... 61
Congure WPA-PSK .............................................63
Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection ...................................... 65
(WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) ..................................... 65
Initial Router Conguration for Wi-Fi Protection .... 65
Setting Up a Congured Router ............................66
Changing the Computer Name and Joining a
Workgroup ................................................................. 67
Conguring the IP Address in Vista ........................ 69
Setting Up a Connection or Network Wirelessly .... 72
Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP,
WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) ........................................... 77
Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network..... 81
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 85
Wireless Basics ......................................................... 89
What is Wireless? .................................................. 90
Tips ........................................................................ 92
Wireless Modes ..................................................... 93
Networking Basics ....................................................94
Check your IP address .......................................... 94
Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 95
Technical Specications........................................... 96
Warranty .....................................................................98
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Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DIR-300 Wireless Router
• Power Adapter
• Ethernet Cable
• Manual and Warranty on CD
System Requirements
• Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem
• Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet
adapter
• Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 2.0 or above (for conguration)
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included
with the DIR-300 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Note: Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply, before inserting
the power cord and connected power supply to the wall outlet.
The product must be used with the power adapter included with the device
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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-300 provides up to 54Mbps* wireless connection with other
802.11g wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as
video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11g wireless router
gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 5x faster than 802.11b.
• Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DIR-300 is still fully compatible with the IEEE
802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g PCI,
USB and Cardbus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or
Domain Name.
• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a
duration of hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-300 can pass through VPN sessions. It
supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-300
can securely access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-300 lets you
control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from
your company’s server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will
adversely affect wireless signal range.
Features
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Pressing the Reset Button restores
the router to its original factory
default settings.
Receptor for the Power Adapter.
The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN
port is the connection for
the Ethernet cable to the
Cable or DSL modem.
LAN Ports
Connect Ethernet devices such as
computers, switches, and hubs.
Hardware Overview
Connections
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Hardware Overview
LEDs
INTERNET
A solid light indicates connection
on the WAN port. This LED blinks
during data transmission.
WLAN LED
A solid light indicates that the wireless
segment is ready. This LED blinks during
wireless data transmission.
Local Network LEDs
A solid light indicates a connection to an
Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4.
This LED blinks during data transmission.
Power LED
A solid light indicates a proper
connection to the power supply.
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Section 2 - Installation
Before you Begin
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the
router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
Please congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can only use
the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off
your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the router, and then turn
the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as
WinPoet, Broadjump, or Ethernet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within
the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of
walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary
depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key
to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a
minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position
your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a
45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet
(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead
of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water
(sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that
generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and
home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make
sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits
a signal even if the phone in not in use.
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Wall Mounting Your Device
You can mount the DIR-300 to a wall or a partition for easy and convenient placement of your device.
To wall mount your device,
A. Screw the provided screws with the equipment to the wall or partition where the device to be placed.
B. Place the mounting holes on the bottom of the device over the screws to mount it to the wall or partition.
C. Connect your cables to the device.
Step A Step B Step C
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If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router.
2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down
your computer.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the
WAN port on the router.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on
your computer.
5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).
6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router
to boot.
7. Turn on your computer.
8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, WAN light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is
plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable
connections are correct.
9. Skip to page 16 to congure your router.
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem
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Section 2 - Installation
If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have
to do the following before connecting the router to your network:
• Disable UPnP™
• Disable DHCP
• Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot
accept a DHCP address from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable.
Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the
Networking Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings
before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in
which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user
name to admin and leave the password box empty. Click OK to continue.
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings
to continue.
4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click Save
Settings to continue.
5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to
save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the conguration utility of the router in the future. Close the
browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.
Connect to Another Router
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6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network.
7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug
anything into the WAN port of the D-Link router.
8. You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To congure your
wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Conguration
and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.
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Section 3 - Conguration
Conguration
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based conguration
utility.
Web-based Conguration Utility
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser
such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of
the router (192.168.0.1).
Enter the user name (admin) and your password. Leave
the password blank by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please
refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
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Setup Wizard
You may run the setup wizard from the opening
Internet Setup window to quickly set up your router.
Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard, you will
be directed to the rst window of the wizard.
Click Next to continue.
Create a new password and then click Next to
continue.
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Select your time zone and NTP-server from the drop-down menu
and then click Next to continue.
Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next
to continue.
If you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the
computer that was last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently
using that computer, click Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and then click
Next to continue.
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default
host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed.
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If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click
Next to continue.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click
Next to continue.
If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next
to continue.
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If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet
provider. Click Next to continue.
Click Connect to save your settings.
Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. When the router has nished
rebooting, the opening window will be displayed.
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Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical
interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address
unless required by your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical
interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. You
can use the Clone MAC Address button to copy the MAC
address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and
replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the
router. It is not recommended that you change the default
MAC address unless required by your ISP.
Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your
ISP.
This is optional.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the
MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492
is the default MTU.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
ISP Gateway
Address:
MAC Address:
Clone MAC
Address:
Primary DNS
Address:
Secondary DNS
Address:
MTU:
Internet Setup
Static (assigned by ISP)
Select Static IP Address if all WAN IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the elds must be in the appropriate IP
form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
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The Host Name is optional but may be required by some
ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the
Router and may be changed.
The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical
interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address
unless required by your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical
interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. You
can use the “Clone MAC Address” button to copy the MAC
address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and
replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the
router. It is not recommended that you change the default
MAC address unless required by your ISP.
Enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) server IP address
assigned by your ISP.
Host
Name:
MAC Address:
Internet Setup
Dynamic
Clone MAC
Address:
Primary /
Secondary
DNS
Addresses:
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
Access
Point
Mode:
Checking this box disables NAT and turns the Router into
an Access Point only.
To manually set up the Internet connection, click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button on the Router’s
opening window.
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Select Dynamic (most common) or Static. Select Static if your
ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and
DNS server addresses.
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in
the next box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static
PPPoE only).
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature,
enable Auto-reconnect.
Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the
MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is
the default MTU.
Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand.
PPPoE:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
IP Address:
DNS
Addresses:
Maximum Idle
Time:
MTU:
Connection
Mode Select:
Internet Setup
PPPoE
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide
you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE
software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
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Select Dynamic (most common) or Static. Select Static if
your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway,
and DNS server addresses.
Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses
(Static PPTP only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP
(Internet Service Provider.)
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your PPTP account name.
Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password
in the next box.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet
connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this
feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the
MTU for optimal performance.
Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand.
PPTP:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Gateway:
DNS:
Internet Setup
PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with
a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
Server IP:
PPTP Account:
PPTP Password:
Maximum Idle
Time:
MTU:
Connect Mode:
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Select Dynamic (most common) or Static. Select Static
if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses.
Enter the IP address (Static L2TP only).
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses
(Static L2TP only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP
(Internet Service Provider.)
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your L2TP account name.
Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password
in the next box.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet
connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this
feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the
MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand.
L2TP:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Gateway:
DNS:
Server IP:
L2TP Account:
L2TP
Password:
Maximum Idle
Time:
MTU:
Connect Mode:
Internet Setup
L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a
username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
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Internet Setup
Dual Access (for Russia only)
There are two main steps to congure a Dual Access Internet connection for Russia. First, congure a PPPoE connection (as previously
described for PPPoE connections), and add the physical WAN IP settings as instructed from the ISP. Second, congure a PPTP connection
(as previously described for PPTP connections). In addition, the second step also includes an option to use a MAC address that will always
be associated with the connection. The MAC address is entered manually or copied from the computer.
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Wireless Setup
Wireless settings for the router may be congured
manually or by using a wizard. To use the wizard,
click the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button
and then follow the steps that are described below.
To congure the wireless settings manually, click
the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button.
The parameters for this window are described later
in this section. The Wireless Security section that
directly follows this Conguration section provides
additional explanation for how to congure the WEP,
WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 wireless security
mode options.
Click Next to continue.
Enter a Wireless Network Name in the textbox, which
is also know as the SSID and select the desired level
of wireless security, WEP, WPA. and then click Next
to continue.
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Enter a Wireless Security Password in the textbox and then click
Next to continue.
This window displays a summary of your wireless security settings.
Please print this out or record this information in a safe place and
then click Save to continue.
The Router will save your new settings and reboot. When it is nished
after 1-2 minutes, the opening Wireless Setup window is displayed.
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To implement Wi-Fi protection, or WCN 2.0, tick the Enable
checkbox, click either Generate New PIN or Reset PIN to
Default, and then congure the Wi-Fi settings below. Please
see the Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows
Vista) section later in this manual for detailed conguration
information.
Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do
not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the
wireless functions.
Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name of your wireless
network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The
SSID is case-sensitive.
Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-300. By default
the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to
t the channel setting for an existing wireless network or
to customize the wireless network. The Auto Channel
Selection setting can be selected to allow the DIR-300 to
choose the channel with the least amount of interference.
Use the drop-down menu to select the appropriate Transmission Rate in Mbits per second. Many users will want to use the
default setting, Best (automatic).
Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia to enjoy basic quality of service features. WMM prioritizes trafc according to four access categories:
voice, video, best effort, and background.
Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-300. If this option is
checked, the SSID of the DIR-300 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID
of your DIR-300 in order to connect to it.
Wi-Fi
Protected
Setup:
Enable
Wireless
Channel:
Wireless
Network Name:
Transmission
Rate:
WMM Enable:
Enable
Wireless:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
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1. To enable wireless security on the Router, use
the drop-down menu to select the desired option.
To enable WEP, select Enable WEP Wireless
Security (basic).
2. Next to Authentication, select either Open
or Shared Key. Shared Key provides greater
security.
3. Select either 64Bit or 128Bit encryption from the
drop-down menu next to WEP Encryption.
4. Next to Default Key Type, select WEP Key 1 and
enter a WEP key that you create. Make sure you
enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices.
You may enter up to four different keys either using
Hex or ASCII. Hex is recommended (letters A-F and
numbers 0-9 are valid). In ASCII all numbers and
letters are valid.
5. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you
are conguring the Router with a wireless adapter,
you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on
your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you
did on the Router.
NOTE:
It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless
Router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish
wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless
signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added
overhead.
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1. To enable Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security
(enhanced).
2. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES, or
AUTO.
3. Next to PSK/EAP, select PSK.
4. Next to Network Key, enter a
passphrase. The key is an alpha-numeric
password between 8 and 63 characters long.
The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and
spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the
same on all other wireless clients.
5. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you
are conguring the router with a wireless adapter,
you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA/
WPA2 (whichever of the three options you have
selected above) on your adapter and enter the
same network key as you did on the router.
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1. To enable WPA/WPA2 for a RADIUS server, next
to Security Mode, selec or Enable WPA/WPA2
Wireless Security (enhanced).
2. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES, or
Auto.
3. Next to PSK/EAP, select EAP.
4. Next to RADIUS Server 1 enter the IP Address
of your RADIUS server.
5. Next to Port, enter the port you are using with your
RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.
6. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key.
7. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its
IP address, port, and secret key.
8. Click Save Settings to save your settings.
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This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the DHCP settings.
LAN Setup
Enter the IP address of the router. The default
IP address is 192.168.0.1.
If you change the IP address, once you click
Apply, you will need to enter the new IP address
in your browser to get back into the conguration
utility.
Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask
is 255.255.255.0.
Enter the Domain name (Optional).
Check the box to transfer the DNS server
information from your ISP to your computers. If
unchecked, your computers will use the router
for a DNS server.
Router IP
Address:
Default Subnet
Mask:
Local Domain
Name:
Enable DNS
Relay:
Refer to the next page for DHCP information.
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Check the box to enable the DHCP server on
your router. Uncheck to disable this function.
Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for
the DHCP server’s IP assignment.
The length of time for the IP address lease.
Enter the Lease time in minutes.
Enable DHCP
Server:
DHCP IP
Address Range:
DHCP Lease
Time:
DHCP Server Settings
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol.
The DIR-300 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP
Server will automatically assign an IP address to the
computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to
set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting
their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address
Automatically.” When you turn your computers
on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP
settings provided by the DIR-300. The DHCP Server
will automatically allocate an unused IP address from
the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You
must specify the starting and ending address of the
IP address pool.
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This section will allow you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock.
Time and Date
Select the Time Zone from the drop-down
menu.
Ticking this checkbox enables Daylight Saving
time. Click Sync. your computer’s time
settings to copy your PC’s time settings.
Tick the “Automatically synchronize with
D-Link’s Internet time server” checkbox and
then use the drop-down menu to select an NTP
Server. NTP is short for Network Time Protocol.
NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a
network of computers.
To manually input the time, enter the values
in these elds for the Year, Month, Day, Hour,
Minute, and Second. Click Save Settings.
Time
Zone:
Enable
Daylight
Saving:
NTP
Server
Used:
Manual:
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This feature allows you to create a list of websites that you want to either allow or deny users access.
Parental Control
Select Turn Parental Control OFF, Turn Parental
Control ON and ALLOW computers access to
ONLY these sites, or Turn Parental Control ON
and DENY computers access to ONLY these
sites.
Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to
block (or allow). Any URL with the keyword in
it will be blocked.
The schedule of time when the parental control
lter will be enabled. The schedule may be set
to Always, which will allow the particular service
to always be enabled. You can create your
own times in the Maintenance > Schedules
section.
Congure
Parental
Control:
Website URL:
Schedule:
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Port Forwarding
This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.
Check the box to enabled the rule.
Enter a name for the rule.
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local
network that you want to allow the incoming service
to.
Enter the port or ports that you want to open. If
you want to open one port, enter the same port in
both boxes.
Select TCP, UDP, or Any
Rule:
Name:
IP Address:
Start Port/
End Port:
Trafc Type:
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Application Rules
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and
others. These applications have difculties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications
makes some of these applications work with the DIR-300.
Check the box to enable the rule.
Enter a name for the rule.
This is the port used to trigger the application. It
can be either a single port or a range of ports.
This is the port number on the WAN side that
will be used to access the application. You may
dene a single port or a range of ports. You
can use a comma to add multiple ports or port
ranges.
Select TCP, UDP, or Any.
Rule:
Name:
Trigger Port:
Firewall Port:
Trafc Type:
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QoS Engine
The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications. By default the
QoS Engine settings are disabled and application priority is not classied automatically.
This option is disabled by default. Enable this
option for better performance and experience with
online games and other interactive applications,
such as VoIP.
This option is enabled by default when the QoS
Engine option is enabled. This option will allow
your router to automatically determine the uplink
speed of your Internet connection.
The speed at which data can be transferred from
the router to your ISP. This is determined by your
ISP. ISP’s often speed as a download/upload
pair. For example, 1.5Mbits/284Kbits. Using this
example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you
can test your uplink speed with a service such
as www.dslreports.com.
By default, the router automatically determines whether the underlying connection is an xDSL/Frame-relay
network or some other connection type (such as cable modem or Ethernet), and it displays the result as
Detected xDSL or Frame Relay Network. If you have an unusual network connection in which you are actually
connected via xDSL but for which you congure either “Static” or “DHCP” in the Internet settings, setting
this option to xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network ensures that the router will recognize that it needs to
shape trafc slightly differently in order to give the best performance. Choosing xDSL or Other Frame Relay
Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly lower than before on such connections,
but gives much better results.
When Connection Type is set to automatic, the automatically detected connection type is displayed here.
Enable QOS:
Automatic
Uplink Speed:
Measured
Uplink Speed:
Connection
Type:
Detected
xDSL:
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MAC Filter
Select Turn MAC Filtering OFF, Turn MAC Filtering
ON and ALLOW computers listed to access the
network, or Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY
computers listed to access the network.
Enter the MAC address you would like to lter.
To nd the MAC address on a computer, please
refer to the Networking Basics section in this
manual.
Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and
click the arrow to copy that MAC Address.
The schedule of time when the network lter will
be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always,
which will allow the particular service to always
be enabled. You can create your own times in the
Maintenance > Schedules section.
Congure MAC
Filter:
MAC Address:
DHCP Client
List:
Schedule:
Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses
from accessing the Network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of
clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router.
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Firewall & DMZ
This section will allow you to set up a DMZ host and to set up rewall rules.
If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DIR-300, then you can set the
client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for
gaming purposes. Enter the IP address of the internal computer that will be the DMZ host. Adding a client to the DMZ
(Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last
resort.
Check this to enable SPI.
Check this box to enable DMZ.
Enter the IP address of the computer you would
like to open all ports to.
Choose a name for the rewall rule.
Select to Allow or Deny transport of the data packets
according to the criteria dened in the rule.
The Source/Destination is the TCP/UDP port on
either the LAN or WAN side.
Click New Schedule to access the Schedules
window. See Maintenance>Schedules for more
information.
Enter a beginning and ending IP address.
Select the transport protocol that will be used for
the lter rule.
Enter the desired port range for the lter rule.
Enable DMZ
Host:
DMZ IP
Address:
Name:
Action:
Source/Dest:
Schedule:
IP Address:
Protocol:
Port Range:
Enable SPI:
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Set the transmit power of the antennas.
Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a
wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is
recommended.
This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If inconsistent data
ow is a problem, only a minor modication should be made.
The fragmentation threshold, which is specied in bytes, determines
whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte
setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default
setting.
(Delivery Trafc Indication Message) 1 is the default setting. A DTIM is a
countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast
and multicast messages.
Select Short or Long Preamble. The Preamble denes the length of the
CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting
data transmission errors) for communication between the wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters. Auto is the default
setting. Note: High network trafc areas should use the shorter preamble type.
CTS (Clear To Send) is a function used to minimize collisions among wireless devices on a wireless local area network
(LAN). CTS will make sure the wireless network is clear before a wireless client attempts to send wireless data. Enabling
CTS will add overhead and may lower wireless through put. None: CTS is typically used in a pure 802.11g environment. If
CTS is set to “None” in a mixed mode environment populated by 802.11b clients, wireless collisions may occur frequently.
Always: CTS will always be used to make sure the wireless LAN is clear before sending data. Auto: CTS will monitor the wireless network
and automatically decide whether to implement CTS based on the amount of trafc and collisions that occurs on the wireless network.
Select one of the following:
Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.
Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher
data loss.
Transmit Power:
Beacon interval:
RTS Threshold:
Fragmentation:
DTIM Interval:
Preamble Type:
CTS Mode:
802.11 Mode:
Short GI:
Advanced Wireless
This window allows you to change the behavior of the 802.11g wireless radio from the standard settings. Please be aware that
any changes to the factory default settings may adversely affect the behavior of your network.
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To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™)
feature tick this checkbox. UPNP provides
compatibility with networking equipment, software
and peripherals.
Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-300 to
respond to Pings. Blocking the Ping may provide
some extra security from hackers. Tick this
checkbox to allow the WAN port to be “Pinged”.
You may set the port speed of the WAN port to
10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 10/100Mbps Auto. Some
older cable or DSL modems may require you to
set the port speed to 10Mbps.
Enable UPnP:
Enable WAN
Ping Respond:
WAN Port
Speed:
Advanced Network
This window allows you to change the LAN settings. Please be aware that any changes to the factory default settings
may affect the behavior of your network.
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Tick this checkbox to enable or disable xed
routes to dened destinations.
Use the drop-down menu to choose the WAN or
WAN (Physical Port) Interface the IP packet must
use to transit out of the Router.
The IP address of the packets that will take this
route.
The subnet of the IP address of the packets that
will take this route.
Species the next hop to be taken if this route is
used.
Enable:
Interface:
Destination:
Subnet Mask:
Gateway:
Routing
This option allows you to dene xed routes to dened destinations.
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Enter a new Login Name for the Administrator account.
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name
and then retype the new password in the Conrm Password
textbox. The administrator can make changes to the
settings.
Remote management allows the DIR-300 to be congured
from the Internet by a web browser. A username and
password is still required to access the Web-Management
interface. In general, only a member of your network can
browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator
tasks. This feature enables you to perform Administrator
tasks from the remote (Internet) host.
The Internet IP address of the computer that has access to
the Broadband Router. If you input an asterisk (*) into this
eld, then any computer will be able to access the Router. Putting an asterisk (*) into this eld would present a security risk
and is not recommended.
The port number used to access the DIR-300. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of
the DIR-300 and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface.
Administrator
Login Name:
Administrator
Password:
Enable Remote
Management:
IP Allowed to
Access:
Port:
Device Administration
This window will allow you to change the Administrator password. You can also enable Remote Management.
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Save and Restore
Use this option to save the current router
conguration settings to a le on the hard disk of the
computer you are using. First, click the Save button.
You will then see a le dialog, where you can select
a location and le name for the settings.
Use this option to load previously saved router
configuration settings. First, use the Browse
control to nd a previously save le of conguration
settings. Then, click the Upload Settings button to
transfer those settings to the Router.
This option will restore all conguration settings
back to the settings that were in effect at the time
the router was shipped from the factory. Any settings
that have not been saved will be lost, including any
rules that you have created. If you want to save the
current router conguration settings, use the Save
button above.
Click the Reboots button on the left side of the
window to restart the Router.
Save Settings
to Local Hard
Drive:
Load Settings
from Local
Hard Drive:
Restore to
Factory Default
Settings:
Reboots:
This window allows you to save your conguration le to a hard drive, load conguration settings from a hard drive,
and restore the Router’s factory default settings.
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Firmware Update
Click the Check Now button (or the link at the top
of the window) to nd out if there is an updated
rmware; if so, download the new rmware to your
hard drive.
After you have downloaded the new rmware,
click Browse in this window to locate the rmware
update on your hard drive. Click Save Settings to
complete the rmware upgrade.
Firmware
Upgrade:
Browse:
You can upgrade the rmware of the Router here. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of
the computer. Click on Browse to locate the rmware le to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support
site for rmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download rmware upgrades to your hard drive from the
D-Link support site.
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DDNS Setting
Tick the Enable DDNS checkbox to enable support
for DDNS.
Select one of the DDNS registration organizations
form those listed in the pull-down menu. Available
servers include dlinkddns.com(Free), DynDns.
org(Custom), Dyn.Dns.org(free), and Dyn.Dns.
org(Static).
Enter the host name of the DDNS server.
Enter the username given to you by your DDNS
server.
Enter the password or key given to you by your
DDNS server.
Enable DDNS:
Server
Address:
Host Name:
Username:
Password:
The router supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP
address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains, allowing access to a specied host from
various locations on the Internet. This is enabled to allow remote access to a host by clicking a hyperlinked URL in the
form “hostname.dyndns.org”. Many ISPs assign public IP addresses using DHCP, this can make it difcult to locate
a specic host on the LAN using standard DNS. If for example you are running a public web server or VPN server on
your LAN, this ensures that the host can be located from the Internet if the public IP address changes. DDNS requires
that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS providers.
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System Check
VCT is an advanced feature that integrates a
LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the
router. Through the graphical user interface
(GUI), VCT can be used to remotely diagnose
and report cable faults such as opens, shorts,
swaps, and impedance mismatch. This feature
signicantly reduces service calls and returns by
allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable
connections.
The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to
test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP
Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping.
Virtual Cable
Tester (VCT)
Info:
Ping Test:
This tool is used to verify the physical connectivity on both the LAN and the WAN interfaces. The Ping Test can be
used to test the status of the Internet.
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Schedules
Enter a name for the new schedule rule.
Choose the desired day(s), either All Week or
Select Days. If the latter is selected, please use the
checkboxes directly below to specify the individual
days.
Tick this check box if the new schedule rule applies
to the full 24-hour period.
If the new schedule rule does not apply to the full
24-hour period, untick the previous checkbox and
then enter a specic beginning and ending time.
Name:
Day(s):
All Day - 24 hrs:
Start Time/
End Time:
The Router allows the user the ability to manage schedule rules for various rewall and parental control features on
this window. Once you have nished conguring the new schedule rule, click the Save Settings button at the top of
the window.
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Log Settings
Click on the Save button link on this window to
save the log le to your local hard drive.
click the checkbox to save the log in the log server
in the LAN side.
Click the checkbox(es) of the type of log information
requested: “System, Firewall & Security, Router
Status, Critical, Warning and Information”
Enter the your SNTP server name(or IP address)
and enter your mail address before sending your
system log by mail.
Save Log File:
Syslog Server:
Log Type &
Level:
Send by Mail:
The system log displays chronological event log data specied by the router user. You may also save a simple text le
containing the log to your computer. Click the Save button and follow the prompts to save the le.
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Device Info
This window displays the current information for the DIR-300. It will display the LAN, WAN, and Wireless
information.
If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a DHCP Release button and a DHCP Renew button
will be displayed. Use DHCP Release to disconnect from your ISP and use DHCP Renew to connect to your ISP.
If your WAN connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed. Use
Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection.
Displays the MAC address and the private (local)
IP settings for the router.
Displays the MAC address and the public IP
settings for the router.
Displays the wireless MAC address and your
wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, and
Encryption status.
LAN:
WAN:
Wireless
802.11N:
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Log
First Page:
Last Page:
Previous:
Next:
Clear:
Link to Log
Settings:
View the rst page of the log.
View the last page of the log.
View the previous page.
View the next page.
Clear the log.
Click this button to go directly to the Log Settings
window (Maintenance > Log Settings).
This window allows you to view a log of activities on the Router. This is especially helpful detecting unauthorized
network usage.
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Statistics
Active Session
The window below displays the Trafc Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-300
on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The trafc counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
The NAPT Active Session table displays a list of all active conversations between WAN computers and LAN
computers.
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Wireless
The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection
time and MAC address of the connected wireless client.
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Help
Click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the Router.

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