D Link DIR628A2 RangeBooster N Dual Band Router User Manual UserMan KA2DIR628A2

D Link Corporation RangeBooster N Dual Band Router UserMan KA2DIR628A2

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2D-Link DIR-628 User ManualD-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.Manual RevisionsTrademarksD-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.Copyright © 2008 by D-Link Systems, Inc.All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc.Revision Date Description1.0 March 26, 2008 DIR-628 Revision A1 with Firmware version 1.001.1 April 15, 2008 Updated Warranty Information1.2 May 20, 2008 Updated product images for revision A2Preface
3D-Link DIR-628 User ManualTable of ContentsPreface ..........................................................................2Manual Revisions ....................................................2Trademarks .............................................................. 2Product Overview ........................................................5Package Contents....................................................5System Requirements .............................................6Introduction..............................................................7Features................................................................... 8Hardware Overview .................................................9Connections.......................................................9LEDs ................................................................10Installation ..................................................................11Before you Begin ...................................................11Wireless Installation Considerations......................12Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem ................ 13Connect to Another Router....................................14Getting Started ......................................................16Configuration ............................................................. 17Web-based Configuration Utility ............................17Setup Wizard ................................................... 18Manual Configuration....................................... 22Dynamic (Cable)........................................... 22PPPoE (DSL) ...............................................23PPTP............................................................24L2TP.............................................................26Static (assigned by ISP)...............................28Wireless Settings .............................................29Network Settings.............................................. 31DHCP Server Settings ................................. 32DHCP Reservation.......................................34Virtual Server................................................... 36Port Forwarding ............................................... 38Application Rules .............................................39QoS Engine .....................................................40Network Filters................................................. 42Access Control................................................. 43Access Control Wizard .................................43Website Filters .................................................46Inbound Filters ................................................. 47Firewall Settings............................................... 48SPI ...............................................................48NAT Endpoint Filter ...................................... 48Anti-Spoof Check .........................................48DMZ .............................................................48Application Level Gateway Configuration......... 49PPTP Passthrough.......................................49IPSEC Passthrough .....................................49RTSP............................................................49SIP ...............................................................49Routing ............................................................50Table of Contents
4D-Link DIR-628 User ManualTable of ContentsAdvanced Wireless Settings ............................51RTS Threshold ............................................. 51DTIM Interval................................................51WMM Function ............................................. 51Wi-Fi Protected Setup...................................... 52Advanced Network Settings............................. 54UPnP............................................................54WAN Ping Block ...........................................54WAN Port Speed .......................................... 54Multicast Streams.........................................54Administrator Settings...................................... 55Change Password ........................................55Remote Management...................................55Time Settings................................................... 56SysLog............................................................. 57Email Settings.................................................. 58System Settings............................................... 59Update Firmware ............................................. 60DDNS............................................................... 61System Check.................................................. 62Schedules ........................................................63Device Information ........................................... 64Log................................................................... 65Stats................................................................. 66Internet Sessions ............................................. 67Wireless ...........................................................69Support ............................................................ 70Wireless Security .......................................................71What is WPA? ........................................................ 71Wireless Security Setup Wizard ............................ 72Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard .................74Configure WPA-Personal (PSK).............................75Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS).................... 76Connect to a Wireless Network ................................78Using Windows Vista®............................................78Configure Wireless Security ..................................79Connect Using WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista®......... 81Using Windows® XP...............................................82Configure WPA-PSK .............................................. 83Troubleshooting ......................................................... 85Wireless Basics .........................................................89What is Wireless? .................................................. 90Tips........................................................................92Wireless Modes ..................................................... 93Networking Basics ....................................................94Check your IP address ..........................................94Statically Assign an IP address .............................95Technical Specifications ...........................................96Contacting Technical Support .................................. 97Warranty .....................................................................98Registration ..............................................................104
5D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewProduct OverviewNote: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-628 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.D-Link DIR-628Rangebooster N™Dual Band RouterPower AdapterEthernet CableCD-ROMStandPackage Contents
6D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewNetwork Requirements• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem• IEEE 802.11n-draft or 802.11g wireless clients• IEEE 802.11a wireless clients• 10/100/1000 EthernetWeb-based ConfigurationUtility RequirementsComputer with the following:• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system• An installed Ethernet adapterBrowser Requirements:• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher• Mozilla 1.7.12 or higher• Firefox 1.5 or higher• Safari 1.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Flock 0.7.14 or higher• Opera 6.0 or higher Windows®Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.CD Installation WizardRequirementsComputer with the following:• Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista• An installed Ethernet adapter• CD-ROM driveSystem Requirements
7D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewIntroductionTOTAL PERFORMANCECombines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11a and Draft 802.11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performanceTOTAL SECURITYThe most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA2 to protect your network against outside intrudersTOTAL COVERAGEProvides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage.ULTIMATE PERFORMANCEThe D-Link RangeBooster N™ Dual Band Router (DIR-628) is a IEEE 802.11a and draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the RangeBooster N™ Dual Band Router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience.EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGEPowered by RangeBooster N™ Dual Band technology, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. The RangeBooster N™ Dual Band Router is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. Add a RangeBooster N™ Dual Band notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to your network from virtually anywhere in your home.TOTAL NETWORK SECURITYThe RangeBooster N™ Dual Band Router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA and WPA2 standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method, regardless of your client devices. In addition, this RangeBooster N™ Dual Band Router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
8D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewFeatures• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-628 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n 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 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 14x faster than 802.11g.• Compatible with 802.11a and 802.11g Devices - The DIR-628 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a/g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11a/b/g 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 filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name.•Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.•Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-628 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-628 can securely access corporate networks.• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-628 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
9D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewConnectionsUSBConnect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN.ResetPressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings.LAN Ports (1-4)Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.Internet PortThe auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.Power ReceptorReceptor for the supplied power adapter.
10D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewLEDsInternet LEDA solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data transmission.Power LEDA solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.Local Network LEDsA solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission.WCN LEDInsert a USB flash drive with WCN information. The LED will blink 3 times if it successfully transfers the wireless settings.WLAN LEDsA solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.
11D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationBefore you BeginInstallationThis 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 configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. • 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 Internet 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 Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.• When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online.
12D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationWireless Installation ConsiderationsThe 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 (fish tanks), mirrors, file 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.
13D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationIf 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 Internet 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, Internet 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 15 to configure your router. Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem
14D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationIf 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 Log In to continue.3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settingsto continue. 4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click SaveSettings 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 configuration 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
15D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 2 - Installation6. 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 Internet port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.
16D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationGetting StartedThe DIR-628 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process.Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows® XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer.go to Start > Run. In the run box type “D:\DIR628.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router.Click Install RouterNote: It is reccomended to write down the login password on the provided CD holder.
17D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationConfigurationThis section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility.Web-based Configuration UtilityTo access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter 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.
18D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSetup WizardYou may click Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router.If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to page 20.Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin.If you want to configure your wireless settings, click Launch WirelessSecurity Setup Wizard and skip to page 63.
19D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationClick Next to continue.Create a new password and then click Next to continue.Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Nextto continue.Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Nextto continue.
20D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationIf 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.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 Nextto continue.
21D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationIf you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Nextto continue.If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue.Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet.
22D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSelect Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services.The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP.Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’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. You can use the CloneYour PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.My Internet Connection:Host Name:MAC Address:Manual ConfigurationDynamic (Cable)DNS Addresses:MTU:Use Unicasting:
23D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSelect PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu.Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).Enter your PPPoE user name.Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).Select either Always-on,On-Demand, or Manual.Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only).Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’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. You can use the Clone Your PC’sMAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.My Internet Connection:Address Mode:IP Address:User Name:Password:Service Name:Reconnection Mode:Maximum Idle Time:DNS Addresses:MTU:MAC Address:Internet SetupPPPoE (DSL)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.
24D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSelect Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.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.Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).Enter your PPTP username.Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box.Select either Always-on,On-Demand, or Manual.Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)Address Mode:PPTP IP Address:PPTP Subnet Mask:PPTP Gateway:PPTP Server IP:Internet SetupPPTPChoose 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. Username:Password:Reconnect Mode:Maximum Idle Time:DNS Servers:
25D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationMaximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU.The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’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. You can use the Clone Your PC’sMAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.MTU:MAC Address:
26D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSelect Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static only).Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP (Static only).Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).Enter your L2TP username.Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box.Select either Always-on,On-Demand, or Manual.Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only).Address Mode:L2TP IP Address:L2TP Subnet Mask:L2TP Gateway:L2TP Server IP:Username:Password:Reconnect Mode:Maximum Idle Time:DNS Servers:Internet SetupL2TPChoose 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.
27D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationMTU:Clone MAC Address:Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU.The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’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. You can use the Clone Your PC’sMAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
28D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationEnter the IP address assigned by your ISP.Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’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. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Addressbutton to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.IP Address:Subnet Mask:Default Gateway:DNS Servers:MTU:MAC Address:Internet SetupStatic (assigned by ISP)Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s 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 fields 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.
29D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationWireless SettingsCheck the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. Click Add New to create your own time schedule to enable the wireless function. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.Select 2.4GHz if you want to use the 2.4GHz band or 5GHz band if you want to use the 5GHz band. 2.4GHz:Select one of the following:802.11g Only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g.Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.802.11b Only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11b.802.11n Only - Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.Mixed 802.11n, 802.11b, and 802.11g - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients.Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n and 802.11g wireless clients.5GHz:Select one of the following:802.11a Only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11a.802.11n Only - Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.802.11n and 802.11a - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.Enable Wireless:Wireless Network Name:802.11 Mode:802.11 Band:
30D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationThe Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-628 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference.Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-628. By default the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan,this option will be greyed out.Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for best performance.Select the Channel Width:Auto 20/40 - Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the default setting. Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-628. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-628 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-628 in order to connect to it.Refer to page 71 for more information regarding wireless security.Visibility Status:Wireless Security:Transmission Rate:Channel Width:Enable Auto Channel Scan:Wireless Channel:
31D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationThis section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings.Network SettingsEnter 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 configuration utility.Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.Enter a name for the router.Enter the Domain name (Optional).Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server.IP Address:Subnet Mask:Device Name:Local Domain:Enable DNS Relay:
32D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationCheck this 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.Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict. The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease time in minutes.Enable this feature to broadcast your networks DHCP server to LAN/WLAN clients.NetBIOS allows LAN hosts to discover all other computers within the network, enable this feature to allow the DHCP Server to offer NetBIOS configuration settings.Enable this feature to allow WINS information to be learned from the WAN side, disable to allow manual configuration.Enable DHCP Server:DHCP IP Address Range:DHCP Lease Time:AlwaysBroadcast:NetBIOSAnnouncement:Learn NetBIOS from WAN:DHCP Server SettingsDHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-628 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-628. 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.
33D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationThis feature allows the configuration of a NetBIOS ‘domain’ name under which network hosts operates. This setting has no effect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated.”Select the different type of NetBIOS node: Broadcast only,Point-to-Point,Mixed-mode, and Hybrid.Enter your Primary (and Secondary) WINS IP address(es).NetBIOS Scope:NetBIOS Mode Type:Primary/Secondary WINS IP Address:
34D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationDHCP ReservationIf you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device. Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.Check this box to enable the reservation.Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down menu and click <<.Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device. This IP Address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.Enter the MAC address of the computer or device.If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you are currently on, click this button to populate the fields. Click Save to save your entry. You must click Save Settings at the top to activate your reservations. In this section you can see what LAN devices are currently leasing IP addresses.Click Revoke to cancel the lease for a specific LAN device and free an entry in the lease table. Do this only if the device no longer needs the leased IP address, because, for example, it has been removed from the network.Enable:Computer Name:IP Address:MAC Address:Copy Your PC’s MAC Address:Save:Number of Dynamic DHCP Clients:Revoke:
35D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationReserve:Note: The Revoke option will not disconnect a PC with a current network session from the network; you would need to use MAC Address Filter to do that. Revoke will only free up a DHCP Address for the very next requester. If the previous owner is still available, those two devices may both receive an IP Address Conflict error, or the second device may still not receive an IP Address; in that case, you may still need to extend the “DHCP IP Address Range” to address the issue, it is located in the DHCP Server section. The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the DHCP Reservations List.
36D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationThe DIR-628 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The DIR-628 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DIR-628 are invisible to the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server. Depending on the requested service, the DIR-628 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network. The DIR-628 is also capable of port-redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer.Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the Virtual Servers List. There are pre-defined virtual services already in the table. You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service.For a list of ports for common applications, please visit http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1191.Virtual Server
37D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationThis will allow you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to page 35.Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields.Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the router (DHCP), you computer will be listed in the “Computer Name” drop-down menu. Select your computer and click <<. Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Port and Public Port. The private and public ports are usually the same. The public port is the port seen from the Internet side, and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network.Select TCP,UDP, or Both from the drop-down menu.Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page.The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule 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 Tools > Schedules section.Name:IP Address:Private Port/Public Port:Protocol Type:Inbound Filter:Schedule:
38D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationThis will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.Port ForwardingEnter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields.Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the router (DHCP), you computer will be listed in the “Computer Name” drop-down menu. Select your computer and click <<. Enter the TCP and/or UDP port or ports that you want to open. You can enter a single port or a range of ports. Seperate ports with a common.Example: 24,1009,3000-4000Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page.The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule 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 Tools>Schedules section.Name:IP Address:TCP/UDP:Inbound Filter:Schedule:
39D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationEnter a name for the rule. You may select a pre-defined application from the drop-down menu and click <<.This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be either a single port or a range of ports.Select the protocol of the trigger port (TCP, UDP, or Both).This is the port number on the Internet side that will be used to access the application. You may define a single port or a range of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports or port ranges.Select the protocol of the firewall port (TCP, UDP, or Both).The schedule of time when the Application Rule 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 Tools > Schedules section.Name:Trigger:Traffic Type:Firewall:Traffic Type:Schedule:Application RulesSome applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-628. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic.The DIR-628 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.
40D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationQoS EngineTraffic ShapingThis option is enabled by default when the Traffic Shaping option is enabled. This option will allow your router to automatically determine the uplink speed of your Internet connection.This displays the detected uplink speed.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 configure 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 traffic 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. Enable Traffic Shaping:Automatic Uplink Speed:Measured Uplink:Manual Uplink Speed:Connection Type: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 classified automatically.
41D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationWhen Connection Type is set to automatic, the automatically detected connection type is displayed here.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. This will allow your router to automatically determine the network priority of running programs.This option should be enabled when you have a slow Internet uplink. It helps to reduce the impact that large low priority network packets can have on more urgent ones.Detected xDSL:Enable QoS Engine:AutomaticClassification:DynamicFragmentation:
42D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationNetwork FiltersSelect Turn MAC Filtering Off,allow MACaddresses listed below, or deny MACaddresses listed below from the drop-down menu. Enter the MAC address you would like to filter.To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basicssection in this manual. Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. Configure MAC Filtering:MAC Address:DHCP Client: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.
43D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationAccess ControlClick the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Add Policy:The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network. Use this feature as Parental Controls to only grant access to approved sites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block access from applications like P2P utilities or games.Click Next to continue with the wizard.Access Control Wizard
44D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationEnter a name for the policy and then click Next to continue.Access Control Wizard (continued)Select a schedule (I.E. Always) from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue.Enter the following information and then click Next to continue.•Address Type - Select IP address, MAC address, or Other Machines.•IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to.
45D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSelect the filtering method and then click Next to continue.Access Control Wizard (continued)Enter the rule:Enable - Check to enable the rule.Name - Enter a name for your rule.Dest IP Start - Enter the starting IP address.Dest IP End - Enter the ending IP address.Protocol - Select the protocol.Dest Port Start - Enter the starting port number.Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number.To enable web logging, click Enable.Click Save to save the access control rule.
46D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationWebsite FiltersAdd Website Filtering Rule:Website URL/Domain:Select Allow or Deny.Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or block. Click Save Settings.Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of allowed Web sites that can be used by multiple users through the network. To use this feature select to Allow or Deny, enter the domain or website and click Save Settings. You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control section (page 43).
47D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationEnter a name for the inbound filter rule.Select Allow or Deny.Check to enable rule.Enter the starting IP address. Enter 0.0.0.0 if you do not want to specify an IP range.Enter the ending IP address. Enter 255.255.255.255 if you do not want to specify and IP range.Click the Add button to apply your settings. You must click Save Settings at the top to save the settings.This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule.Name:Action:Enable:Remote IP Start:Remote IP End:Add:Inbound Filter Rules List:The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet. With this feature you can configure inbound data filtering rules that control data based on an IP address range. Inbound Filters can be used with Virtual Server, Port Forwarding, or Remote Administration features.Inbound Filters
48D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationFirewall SettingsA firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-628 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you cam enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the chosen computer completely to the outside world.SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol.Select one of the following for TCP and UDP ports:Endpoint Independent - Any incoming traffic sent to an open port will be forwarded to the application that opened the port. The port will close if idle for 5 minutes.Address Restricted - Incoming traffic must match the IP address of the outgoing connection.Address + Port Restriction - Incoming traffic must match the IP address and port of the outgoing connection.Enable this feature to protect your network from certain kinds of “spoofing” attacks. If an application has trouble working from behind the router, you can expose one computer to the Internet and run the application on that computer.Note: Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks. Use of this option is only recommended as a last resort.Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you want to have unrestricted Internet communication. If this computer obtains it’s IP address automatically using DHCP, be sure to make a static reservation on the Basic > DHCP page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change.Enable SPI:NAT Endpoint Filtering:Anti-Spoof Check:Enable DMZ:DMZ IP Address:
49D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationApplication Level Gateway ConfigurationHere you can enable or disable ALG’s. Some protocols and applications require special handling of the IP payload to make them work with network address translation (NAT). Each ALG provides special handling for a specific protocol or application. A number of ALGs for common applications are enabled by default.Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using PPTP protocol. Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such VPN clients. If you are having trouble connecting with your corporate network, try turning this ALG off. Please check with the system adminstrator of your corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal.Allows applications that use Real Time Streaming Protocol to receive streaming media from the internet. QuickTime and Real Player are some of the common applications using this protocol. Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. PPTP:IPSEC (VPN):RTSP:SIP:
50D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationEnter the IP address of packets that will take this route.Enter the netmask of the route, please note that the octets must match your destination IP address.Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is used.The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route. A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Destination IP:Netmask:Gateway:Metric:Interface:RoutingThe Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific routes of data through your network.
51D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationSet 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 2432. If inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made.The fragmentation threshold, which is specified 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 Traffic Indication Message) 3 is the default setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your 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 Period:RTS Threshold:FragmentationThreshold:DTIM Interval:WMM Function:Short GI:Advanced Wireless Settings
52D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationEnable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. Locking the wireless security settings prevents the settings from being changed by the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature of the router. Devices can still be added to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. However, the settings of the network will not change once this option is checked.A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the router to an existing network or to create a new network. The default PIN may be printed on the bottom of the router. For extra security, a new PIN can be generated. You can restore the default PIN at any time. Only the Administrator (“admin” account) can change or reset the PIN. Shows the current value of the router’s PIN. Restore the default PIN of the router. Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar.Enable:Lock Wireless Security Settings:PIN Settings:Current PIN:Reset PIN to Default:Generate New PIN:Wi-Fi Protected SetupWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the “Initial setup” as well as the “Add New Device” processes. The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) has certified it across different products as well as manufactures. The process is just as easy, as depressing a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering the 8-digit code for the Pin-Code Method. The time reduction in setup and ease of use are quite beneficial, while the highest wireless Security setting of WPA2 is automatically used.
53D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationThis Wizard helps you add wireless devices to the wireless network.The wizard will either display the wireless network settings to guide you through manual configuration, prompt you to enter the PIN for the device, or ask you to press the configuration button on the device. If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a configuration button, you can add it to the network by pressing the configuration button on the device and then the on the router within 60 seconds. The status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network.There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network. A “registrar” controls access to the wireless network. A registrar only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered the PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well.Start the wizard.Add Wireless Station:Add Wireless Device Wizard:
54D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationTo use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™)feature check the Enabled UPnP box. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals.Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-628 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the WAN port to be “pinged”.This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule.You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or auto. Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps.Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet.UPnP:WAN Ping:Inbound Filter:WAN Port Speed:Multicaststreams:Advanced Network Settings
55D-Link DIR-628 User ManualSection 3 - ConfigurationEnter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings.Enter the new password for the User login. If you login as the User, you can only see the settings, but cannot change them.Enter a name for the DIR-628 router.Remote management allows the DIR-628 to be configured 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 port number used to access the DIR-628.Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-628 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule.Admin Password:User Password:Gateway Name:RemoteManagement:Remote Admin Port:Inbound Filter:Administrator SettingsThis page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You can also enable Remote Management. There are two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes. Only the admin account has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords.

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