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Table of Contents
Package Contents ......................................................................1
System Requirements ...........................................................1
Features.................................................................................2
Hardware Overview ...............................................................3
Connections .................................................................... 3
LEDs and USB Port ........................................................4
Installation ...................................................................................5
Before you Begin ...................................................................5
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................6
Wall Mounting Your Device ...................................................7
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem ................................8
Connect to Another Router ....................................................9
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Web-based Configuration Utility ..........................................11
Setup Wizard ................................................................12
Internet Setup ...............................................................16
Dynamic PPPoE .......................................................17
Static PPPoE ...........................................................18
Wireless Setup ..............................................................20
LAN Setup.....................................................................28
DHCP Server Settings ..................................................29
Time and Date ..............................................................30
Parental Control ............................................................31
Port Forwarding ............................................................32
Filter Rules ....................................................................33
Firewall & DMZ .............................................................34
Advanced Wireless .......................................................35
Advanced Network ........................................................37
Routing..........................................................................38
Device Administration ...................................................39
Save and Restore .........................................................40
DDNS Setting................................................................41
System Check ...............................................................42
Schedules .....................................................................43
Log Settings ..................................................................44
Device Info ....................................................................45
Log ................................................................................ 46
Statistics........................................................................47
Active Session ..............................................................47
Wireless ........................................................................48
Help...............................................................................48
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What is WEP?......................................................................49
Configure WEP ....................................................................50
What is WPA?......................................................................51
Configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK .................................52
Configure WPA/WPA2-PSK ................................................53
Configure WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) ..........54
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Using Windows® XP .............................................................55
Configure WEP ....................................................................56
Configure WPA-PSK............................................................58
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Initial Router Configuration for Wi-Fi Protection ..................60
Setting Up a Configured Router...........................................61
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Tips ...................................................................................... 93
Wireless Modes ...................................................................94
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Check your IP address ........................................................95
Statically Assign an IP address ...........................................96
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Section 1 - Product Overview
- The DIR-6 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 DIR-6 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.
- The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
- Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or
Domain Name.
- These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a
duration of hours or minutes.
- The DIR-6 can pass through VPN sessions. It
supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-6
can securely access corporate networks.
- Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-6 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 802.11g 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.
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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 configure 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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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.
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.
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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.
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 configure your router.
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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:
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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
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.
Open a web browser and enter and press . When the login window appears, set the user
name to and leave the password box empty. Click to continue.
3. Click on and then click . Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click
to continue.
4. Click and then click . Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click
to continue.
5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click 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.
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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 configure your
wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the
and sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.
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Section 3 - Configuration
This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration
utility.
To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser
such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of
the router (192.168.0.1).
Type “admin” for the User Name and leave the field
blank in the Password field. Leave the password blank
by default.
If you get a error, please
refer to the section for assistance.
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You may run the setup wizard from the opening
Internet Setup window to quickly set up your router.
Click , and the first
window of the wizard will open.
Click to continue.
Create a new password, and then click to continue.
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Select the type of Internet connection you use and then
configure the information below.
If clicking the radio button, enter
the username in the field and password in
and fields.
The is optional but may be required by
some ISPs.
If clicking the radio button, enter the username
in the field and password in and
fields. Tick the
check box to enable IP unnumbered on LAN (1-3)
interface, and NAT on Wireless Interface.
The is optional but may be required by
some ISPs.
Enter the static IP address and its subnet mask in the IP
and .
After that enter the start and end LAN IP address in the
fields.
Click to continue.
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Click to open the
wizard window of configuring wireless connection. Click
to directly restart the Router.
If clicking , the Router will save the new settings
and reboot. Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting.
When the router has finished rebooting, the opening
window will be displayed.
If clicking , this
window will open. Click to continue.
Enter a Wireless Network Name, also known as SSID,
in the text box. Click
or
for the wireless security key, and use the check box
to select the desired level of wireless security, WEP,
WPA. and then click to continue.
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If selecting Manually assign a network key in the
previous window, this window will open. Enter a wireless
security password in the Network Key box. Click
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 to
continue.
The Router will save the new settings and reboot.
Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. When the router
has finished rebooting, the opening Wireless Setup
window is displayed.
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If you want to configure the Router manually without using the
wizard, click the button.
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Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password.
Retype the password.
Enter the ISP Service Name. The Service Name is optional
but may be required by some ISPs.
Click to get the DNS automatically.
Click to enter the DNS information
below.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses.
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 specific ISP.
Click the (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) radio button to see the following configuration if your
ISP uses dynamic PPPoE .
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Tick the check box to enable IP Unnumbered on LAN (1-3)
interface and NAT on Wireless Interface.
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password.
Retype the new password.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter the IP netmask (Static PPPoE only).
Enter Start and End LAN IP address.
Click to get the DNS automatically.
Click to enter the DNS information
below.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses.
Click radio button if your ISP uses a static 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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Connection
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 specific ISP. 1492 is
the default MTU.
Select either , , or .
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Wireless settings for the router may be configured
manually or by using a wizard. To use the wizard,
click the button
and then follow the steps that are described below.
To configure the wireless settings manually, click the
button. The
parameters for this window are described later in this
section. The Wireless Security section that directly
follows this Configuration section provides additional
explanation for how to configure the WEP, WPA,
WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 wireless security mode
options. If you want to have more wireless network
name, also known as SSID, click the
button.
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Click to start
wireless setup wizard. Click to continue.
Enter a Wireless Network Name, also known as SSID,
in the text box. Click
or
for the wireless security key, and use the check box
to select the desired level of wireless security, WEP,
WPA. and then click to continue.
If selecting Manually assign a network key in the
previous window, this window will open. Enter a wireless
security password in the Network Key box. Click
to continue.
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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 to
continue.
The Router will save the new settings and reboot.
Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. When the router
has finished rebooting, 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 or
, and then configure 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 configuration
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.
Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-6. 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. The
setting can be selected to allow the DIR-6 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).
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Once created and enabled a name in Multiple Wireless
Network Name (SSIDs) window, you may select fromthe drop-down menu.
Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia to enjoy basic quality of service features. WMM prioritizes traffic 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-6. If this option is
checked, the SSID of the DIR-6 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID
of your DIR-6 in order to connect to it.
Channel
Click the button to manually configure the wireless Internet setup. To enter
this window, make sure at least one SSID is selected in Wireless Network Name Setup ( -> ->
).
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1. To enable WEP, next to , select
Enable WEP Wireless Security (basic).
Select the Authentication method, WEP Encryption,
it’s default and the key value.
3. Click to save your settings.
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1. To enable Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security
(enhanced).
Next to , select TKIP, AES, or
AUTO(TKIP/AES).
3. Next to , select PSK.
4. Next to , 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 to save your settings. If you
are configuring the router with a wireless adapter,
you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA,
WPA2, or 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 Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security
(enhanced).
Next to , select TKIP, AES, or
AUTO(TKIP/AES).
3. Next to , select EAP.
4. Next to enter the IP
address of your RADIUS server.
5. Next to , enter the port you are using with your
RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.
6. Next to , enter the security key.
7. Click to save your settings.
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Enter wireless network work names (SSIDs) in the field.
Tick the check box to select the SSID.
Click the to add or select SSIDs.
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This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings.
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
, 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 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.
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.
Enter the name, IP address and MAC address
of the device to ensure the device is always
assigned to the same IP address on the
network. Tick the check box to enable DHCP
reservation for the device.
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol.
The DIR-60 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-6. 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 configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock.
Deselect the
check box to be
able to see the option. Click the
button to make the
Router’s time same as your computer.
Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
Ticking this checkbox enables Daylight Saving
time.
Tick the
check box 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, deselect
check box and then enter
the values in these fields for the Year, Month,
Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click
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This feature allows you to create a list of websites that you want to either allow or deny users access.
Select Turn Parental Control Rules OFF, or
Turn Parental Control Rules ON and DENY
computers access to ONLY these sites.
Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to
block. Any URL with the keyword in it will be
blocked.
The schedule of time when the parental control
filter 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 >
section.
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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
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Enter the MAC or IP address of a network
adapter for a filter rule.
Enter a port or range of ports of TCP or UDP
for the filter rule.
Select a traffic type (TCP, UDP, or Any) that will
be used for the filter rule.
Use the drop-down menu to select or
the network access.
Select to apply for this filter rule all
the time, or select one of the scheduled time.
The scheduled time should be configured in
> section in advance.
The Filter Rules allows you to configure IP or MAC address of a network adapter and allow or deny its network access
at certain time.
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This section will allow you to set up inside and outside firewall. The outside firewall can choose various which part
you want to prevernt from.
Tick to enable the firewall from LAN to WAN.
Select the WAN Connection you want to set up the firewall.
Tick to enable the firewall from WAN to LAN.
Tick check box to enable DMZ, and enter an
IP adrees of a computer in the IP field to be accessible to
Internet traffic.
DoS (Denial-of-service) attack makes the computer
resources unavailabel for intened users. Tick the
check box to enable the function,
and tick the rest of the check boxes to prevent from various
type of DoS attack.
Post scan attack targets the opening ports and attacks those
ports. Tick the check
box to enable the function, and tick the rest of the check
boxes to prevent from various type of post scan attack.
Service FilterTick the
check box to enable the function, and tick the rest of the check boxes to deny the access from various tools.
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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 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) 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 defines 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. Note: High network
traffic 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. CTS will always be used to make sure the wireless LAN is clear
before sending data. CTS will monitor the wireless network and automatically decide whether to implement CTS based
on the amount of traffic and collisions that occurs on the wireless network.
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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Select one of the following:
- Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.
- Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.
- Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients.
Select the Channel Width:
- Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the default setting.
- Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.
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.
This section allows you to configure the MAC address of a computer, and allow or deny its access to wireless.
Use the drop-down list to select an SSID that has been configured in Wireless Network Name Setup.
Use the drop-down list to select an universal MAC filter rule for the MAC
addresses listed in the fields below.
Enter the MAC address for the rule. The format should be xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx.
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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.
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.
Tick the check box to allow multicast traffic to pass
through the router from the Internet.
Tick the check box to allow wireless multicast
traffic to pass through the router.
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 fixed
routes to defined 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.
Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is
used.
Destination:
Subnet Mask:
Gateway:
This option allows you to define fixed routes to defined destinations.
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Enter a New Password for the administrator login name and
then retype the new password in the Confirm Password
textbox. The administrator can make changes to the
settings.
Remote management allows the DIR-6 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 Internet IP address of the computer that has access to
the Broadband Router. If you leave this field blank or type
0.0.0.0, then any computer will be able to access the Router.
This would present a security risk and is not recommended.
The port number used to access the DIR-6. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of
the DIR-6 and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface.
The port number used to access the DIR-6. For example: https://x.x.x.x:443 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of
the DIR-6 and 443 is the port used for the Web-Management interface.
This window will allow you to change the Administrator password. You can also enable Remote Management.
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Use this option to save the current router
configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the
computer you are using. First, click the button.
You will then see a file dialog, where you can select
a location and file name for the settings.
Use this option to load previously saved router
configuration settings. First, use the
control to find a previously save file of configuration
settings. Then, click the button to
transfer those settings to the Router.
This option will restore all configuration 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 configuration settings, use the
button above.
Click the button on the left side of the
window to restart the Router.
This window allows you to save your configuration file to a hard drive, load configuration settings from a hard drive,
and restore the Router’s factory default settings.
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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.
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 specified 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 difficult to locate
a specific 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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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
significantly 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.
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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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 specific beginning and ending time.
The Router allows the user the ability to manage schedule rules for various firewall and parental control features on
this window. Once you have finished configuring the new schedule rule, click the button at the top of
the window.
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Click on the button link on this window to
save the log file to your local hard drive.
click the checkbox to save the log in the log server
in the LAN side.
The system log displays chronological event log data specified by the router user. You may also save a simple text file
containing the log to your computer. Click the button and follow the prompts to save the file.
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This window displays the current information for the DIR-6. It will display the LAN, WAN, and Wireless information.
If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a button and a button
will be displayed. Use to disconnect from your ISP and use to connect to your ISP.
If your WAN connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a button will be displayed. Use
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.
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View the first 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 ( > ).
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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The window below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-6
on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
The window displays the the source and destination packets passing throught the device.
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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.
Click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the Router.
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Section 4 - Security
This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The
DIR-6 offers the following types of security:
WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption
algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted
from one wireless device to another.
To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When
using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit
encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal -
using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters)
format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to
HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily.
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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.
1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
Click on on the left side.
Next to , select Enable WEP Wireless Security (basic).
3. Next to , select either Shared Key or Open.
Shared Key is recommended as it provides greater security
when WEP is enabled.
4. Select either 64Bit or 128Bit encryption from the drop-down
menu next to .
5. Next to , 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.
6. Click to save your settings. If you are configuring 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.
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WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy).
The two major improvements over WEP:
using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t
been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead
of TKIP.
(EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specific MAC
address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key
encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric
password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must
be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point.
WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a
more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
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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.
1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser
and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on
on the left side.
Next to , select Enable WPA Only Wireless
Security (enhanced) or Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security
(enhanced).
3. Next to , select TKIP, AES, or Both.
4. Next to , select PSK.
5. Next to , enter a key (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.
6. Click to save your settings. If you are configuring
the Router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK on your
adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the Router.
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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.
1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser
and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on
on the left side.
Next to , select Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless
Security (enhanced).
3. Next to , select TKIP, AES, or Both.
4. Next to , select PSK.
5. Next to , enter a key (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.
6. Click to save your settings. If you are configuring the Router with a wireless adapter, you will lose
connectivity until you enable WPA/WPA2-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the
Router.
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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.
1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
Click on on the left side.
Next to , select Enable WPA Only Wireless Security (enhanced), Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security
(enhanced), or Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced).
3. Next to , select TKIP, AES, or Auto.
4. Next to , select EAP.
5. Next to enter the of
your RADIUS server.
6. Next to , enter the port you are using with your
RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.
7. Next to , enter the security key.
8. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP
address, port, and secret key.
9. Click to save your settings.
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®
Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for
Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual
of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option
similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner next to the time). Select
.
If you receive the bubble, click
on the center of the bubble to access the utility.
or
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your
area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click
the Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet,
check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer
to the section in this manual for more
information.
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It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If
you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to
connect to and click Connect.
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking
on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner of screen). Select
.
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3. The box will appear. Enter the
same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The
WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If
you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to
connect to and click Connect.
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking
on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner of screen). Select
.
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3. The box will appear. Enter the
WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct.
The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the
wireless router.
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Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)
The DIR-6 supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista. The instructions for setting this up
depend on whether you are using Windows Vista to configure the Router or third party software.
When you first set up the Router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and unconfigured. To enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi protection,
the Router must be both enabled and configured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows
Vista’s built-in support for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or use the traditional Ethernet approach.
If you are running Windows Vista, tick the Enable checkbox on the window. Use the Current PIN
that is displayed on the window or choose to click the button or
button.
If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished,
proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured Router.
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Once the Router has been configured, you can use the push button on the Router or third party software to invite a
newcomer to join your Wi-Fi protected network. For maximum security, the software method is recommended. However,
the push button method is ideal if there is no access to a GUI.
If you are using the Router’s Wi-Fi Security push button option, simultaneously depress the push button located on
the side of the Router and the button on the client (or virtual button on the client’s GUI). Next click . The Client’s
software will then allow a newcomer to join your secure, Wi-Fi protected network.
If you are using third party software, run the appropriate Wi-Fi Protected System utility. You will be asked to either use
the push button method or to manually enter the PIN. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Section 7 - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup
The following are step-by-step directions to change the computer name and join a workgroup.
Click on the link.
1. Click on .
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3. Click the tab in the window
and enter a description of your computer in the textbox. When you
are finished, click the Change button.
4. Go to the window and
click the radio button next to the Workgroup you want to
join. When you are finished, click the button.
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The following are step-by-step directions to configure the IP address in Windows Vista.
Go to the window and click the
appropriate icon.
1. Click on .
3. Right-click the icon and then select
from the drop-down menu.
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4. Tick the checkbox in
the tab in the
window.
5. Click the “Use the following IP address” option in the
tab in the window and
enter the desired IP address in the space offered. Then click
the “Use the following DNS server adresses” option on the
same tab and enter the desired DNS server information.
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6. Right-click the icon and then select
from the drop-down menu.
7. Go to the window and click
the button.
8. Confirm your new settings on the
window. When you are finished, click the button.
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The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection.
Go to the window and choose the
option. Click the button.
1. Click on
section.
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3. Click the button on the
window.
4. The following window displays the system progress.
5. This window confirms that you want to create wireless network
settings that are savable to a USB flash drive.
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6. Enter a network name on the window
in the wizard. Click the
button.
7. Enter a passphrase on the
window in the
wizard. Click the
link.
8. Select security method on the
window in the
wizard. Click the button.
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9. Once you have selected the desired security method on the Choose
window in the
wizard, click the button.
Select the desired file and printer sharing option on the Choose
window in the
wizard. Click the button.
11.Once you have saved your network settings to USB, use the pull-
down menu on the
window in the wizard
to select a destination for your network settings. Click the
button.
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Once you have saved your network settings to USB, the
window in the
wizard opens to indicate
the system progress.
13.Once you are finished, the
window in the
wizard opens. When you are finished, click the Close
button.
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The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection.
Click the link in the
window.
1. Click on .
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4. Select a network to connect to in the
to window in the wizard and then click the
Connect button.
5. The following wizard window displays the
system progress.
3. Right-click the entry and then select
from the drop-down menu.
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7. The following window in the
wizard is displayed. Choose to save to the
network and/or start the new connection automatically. When you
are finished, click the Close button.
8. The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the
Windows start up menu.
6. Enter the network security key or passphrase for the Router in
the textbox provided in the
window in the wizard.
When you are finished, click the Connect button.
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To test the new IP address, use the Ping feature of the command
prompt.
9. Confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and
then entering the ipconfig command.
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The following are step-by-step directions to set up an unsecured wireless connection.
Go to the window and click
the link.
1. Click on .
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3. Right-click the entry and then select
from the drop-down menu.
4. Select a network to connect to in the
to window in the wizard and then click the
Connect button.
5. Confirm your desire to connect anyway on the following
window.
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6. The following wizard window displays the
system progress.
7. The following window in the
wizard is displayed. Choose to save to the
network and/or start the new connection automatically. When you
are finished, click the Close button.
8. The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows
start up menu.
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9. Confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt
and then entering the ipconfig command.
To test the new IP address, use the Ping feature of the command
prompt.
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The following are step-by-step directions to configure the network in MAC OS X Snow Leopard (10.6).
1. Click the icon in your Dock to open your System
Preferences window.
2. Click the icon in System Preferences menu to view
the Network menu.
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3. Click on the left to see the local network settings.
TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from
a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. The
IP address, its subnet mask and the router’s IP address
displays when selecting from the
drop-down menu.
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you
need to assign a static IP address, select from the
drop-down menu to manually enter the IP
address and it’s subnet mask.
Click the button to save the settings.
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The following are step-by-step directions to configure the Wireless in MAC OS X Snow Leopard (10.6).
1. Click the icon in your Dock to open your System
Preferences window.
2. Click the icon in System Preferences menu to view
the Network menu.
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3. Click AirPort on the left to configure the wireless network.
4. Make sure the is . If the Status is Off, click the
button to enable AirPort.
5. Click the button to see the window.
6. Click the + button to see the window in the next page.
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7. Enter the Network Name (SSID) of the Router.
8. Select the Security type of the network from the drop-down
list, and security related information below.
Click the button to add the wireless network in the
Preferred Network list.
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9. Click to proceed.
10. Select the from the drop-down menu.
11. Click the button to save the settings.
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Section 12 - Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-6. Read
the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you
have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.)
When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on
the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
a different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may
not be on.
Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows® XP firewall may block access to the configuration pages. Check the
help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it.
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> > . Double-click the Icon. From the tab,
click the button to restore the settings to their defaults.
Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the
button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click .
tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click three
times.
bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different
computer.
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back
to the factory defaults.
To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a
paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process.
Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is
and leave the password box empty.
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If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and
Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).
To find the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to. A destination
could be another computer, or a URL.
and then click .
® 95, 98, and Me users type in (Windows® NT, 2000, and XP users type in ) and
press (or click ).
Example:
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You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a
fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example,
lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network
we’re working with (1452+28=1480).
Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size.
To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:
.
to enter the web configuration
page for the device.
and then click .
button to save your
settings.
increments of ten.
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Appendix A - Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless
connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard,
the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want
it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals
instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such
as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and
communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven
to be beneficial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop
and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in
order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device
used to provide this link.
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Appendix A - Wireless Basics
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi
uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home
or office network.
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Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point
B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless
network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
This is likely to be the result of the wireless settings. Go to -> to see if the Wireless
Mode is configured as 802.11n only. As the Wi-Fi Alliance restricts the maximum speed to 54Mbps when WPA or
WPA2 wireless security is configured with TKIP Cipher Type, go to -> to make sure the Cipher
Type is configured as AES.
In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access
point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an
indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal
can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school
campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.
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Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range
up to 30 feet away.
Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use
nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops,
speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home,
office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
Home
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Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s
becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless
connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote
locations like airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.
Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to
start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless
network.
Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.
Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try
to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home.
If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.
For the wireless repeater, there are two types of repeater in D-Link for user to select:
Universal repeater: It acts as an AP and a wireless STA at the same time. It can support all AP and wireless STA
if they work in the same wireless channel.
AP-repeater (AP with WDS): only repeat same model or limited models which base on the same proprietary protocol.
Please choose a universal repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.
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Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the
router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate
on same frequency.
Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning
on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.
There are basically two modes of networking:
– All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.
– Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network
adapters on each computer, such as two or more WNA-2330 wireless network Cardbus adapters.
An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect
to the wireless router or access point.
An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in
Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.
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After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from
a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
Click on > . In the run box type cmd and click .
At the prompt, type ipconfig and press .
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and
the default gateway of your adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter
installation, security settings, and the settings
on your router. Some firewall software programs
may block a DHCP request on newly installed
adapters.
If you are connecting to a wireless network at a
hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network
settings.
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If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps
below:
Windows® XP - Click on > > .
Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click > .
Right-click on the which represents your D-Link network adapter and select .
Highlight and click .
Click and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN
IP address on your router.
Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address
192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number
you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN
IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The
Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP.
Click twice to save your settings.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is
firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
以下警語適用台灣地區
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大
功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，
並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射
頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。