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Wireless N300 Gigabit Cloud Router
with SmartBeam Technology
DIR-645L
User Manual
iD-Link DIR-645L User Manual
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Preface
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Table of Contents
Product Overview ..............................................................1
Package Contents ......................................................................... 1
System Requirements ................................................................. 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features ............................................................................................ 4
Hardware Overview .....................................................................6
Installation .........................................................................8
Before you Begin ........................................................................... 8
Wireless Installation Considerations ...................................... 9
Manual Setup ...............................................................................10
Connect to an Existing Router ...............................................12
Conguration ...................................................................14
Quick Setup Wizard ....................................................................15
QRS Mobile App ..........................................................................22
D-Link® SharePort™ Plus ...................................................23
Introduction .................................................................................23
SharePort Mobile App ..............................................................24
Web-based Conguration Utility ...................................28
Setup ...............................................................................................29
Internet ...................................................................................29
Internet Connection Setup Wizard ..........................30
Manual Internet Connection Option ......................36
Wireless Connection Setup Wizard ..............................46
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard .........................................49
Manual Wireless Network Setup ...................................50
Wireless Security .................................................................55
Network Settings ................................................................56
Router Settings ...............................................................56
DHCP Server Settings ...................................................57
DHCP Reservation .........................................................59
Parental Control ..................................................................60
Storage ...................................................................................61
Media Server.........................................................................64
IPv6 ..........................................................................................65
IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ................66
IPv6 Manual Setup.........................................................71
mydlink Settings .................................................................80
Advanced ......................................................................................83
Virtual Server ........................................................................83
Port Forwarding ..................................................................84
Application Rules ................................................................85
QoS Engine............................................................................86
Network Filters .....................................................................88
Access Control .....................................................................89
Website Filters ......................................................................92
Inbound Filters.....................................................................93
Firewall Settings ..................................................................94
Routing ...................................................................................96
Advanced Wireless .............................................................97
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........................................98
Advanced Network Settings ........................................ 100
Guest Zone ......................................................................... 101
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IPv6 Firewall ....................................................................... 102
IPv6 Routing ...................................................................... 103
Tools ............................................................................................. 104
Admin .................................................................................. 104
Time ...................................................................................... 105
SysLog .................................................................................. 106
Email Settings ................................................................... 107
System ................................................................................. 108
Firmware ............................................................................. 109
Dynamic DNS .................................................................... 110
System Check .................................................................... 111
Schedules ........................................................................... 112
Status ........................................................................................... 113
Device Info ......................................................................... 113
Logs ...................................................................................... 114
Statistics .............................................................................. 115
Internet Sessions .............................................................. 116
Wireless ............................................................................... 117
Routing ................................................................................ 118
IPv6 ....................................................................................... 119
IPV6 Routing ...................................................................... 120
Support ............................................................................... 121
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................122
WPS Button ................................................................................ 122
Windows® 7 ................................................................................ 123
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 123
WPS ....................................................................................... 126
Windows Vista® ......................................................................... 130
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 131
WPS/WCN 2.0 .................................................................... 133
Windows® XP ............................................................................. 134
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 135
Troubleshooting ............................................................137
Wireless Basics ...............................................................141
What is Wireless? ...................................................................... 142
Tips ................................................................................................ 144
Wireless Modes ......................................................................... 145
Networking Basics .........................................................146
Check your IP address ............................................................ 146
Statically Assign an IP address ............................................ 147
Technical Specications ................................................148
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-645L will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your retailer.
DIR-645L Wireless N300 Gigabit Cloud Router with SmartBeam Technology
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Wi-Fi Conguration Note
Product Overview
This section covers the DIR-645L and its capabilities. The contents, features, and interface of the product are available below.
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Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• 802.11b/g/n wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Firefox 3.5 or higher
• Safari 4 or higher
• Chrome 8 or higher
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
mydlink Requirements
• iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher)
• Android device (1.6 or higher)
• Computer with the following browser requirements:
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Firefox 3 or higher
• Safari 5 or higher
• Chrome 5 or higher
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.
System Requirements
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Introduction
Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. The DIR-645L
Wireless N300 Gigabit Cloud Router with SmartBeam Technology is a cloud-enabled broadband router that can be congured
to send an email to keep you informed anywhere, anytime when new devices connect to your network or unwanted access is
detected. Monitor websites that are being visited in realtime with recent browser history displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app,
which is great for parents. The D-Link Cloud Service can detect and block unwelcomed guests who try to get into your wireless
network and suspicious activities will be displayed right on your mydlink™ Lite app or browser.
The D-Link Wireless N300 Gigabit Cloud Router with SmartBeam Technology (DIR-645L) comes equipped with four Gigabit
Ethernet ports to provide speeds up to 10x faster than standard 10/100 ports. It also uses 802.11n technology with multiple
intelligent antennas to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal to signicantly outperform 802.11g devices.
D-Link has created SharePort™ technology to bring more exibility to your network. With SharePort™ technology, you can
connect a USB printer and share it throughout your network. You can also share a USB storage device, providing network
storage for everyone to use.
With other routers, all wired and wireless trac, including VoIP, video streaming, online gaming, and Web browsing are mixed
together into a single data stream. By handling data this way, data is not optimized properly and performance may suer. With
the D-Link Intelligent Quality of Service (QoS) Technology, both wired and wireless trac types are analyzed and separated
into multiple data streams.
The DIR-645L supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from the Internet or local
network intruders. Support for WPA™ and WPA2™ standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption
regardless of your devices. In addition, this router utilizes Dual-Active Firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from
across the Internet, and is the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network in the home or oce.
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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-645L 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 6x faster than 802.11g.
• Compatible with 802.11b/g Devices - The DIR-645L is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b, and 802.11g
standards, so it can connect with older devices at their maximum speeds.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain
Name.
• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of
hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-645L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports
multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-645L can securely access
remote networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-645L lets you control
what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or your local server.
Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely
aect wireless signal range.
Features
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Hardware Overview
Front
1Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will blink green during the
WPS process. The light will blink orange during boot up.
2Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the
router cannot connect to the Internet.
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2
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Back
1USB Port Connect a USB ash drive or printer to share with your network.
2WPS Button Press the button to connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
3LAN Ports(1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.
4Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
5Power Button Press the power button to power on and o.
6Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
1
3
4
5
6
2
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Bottom
1Reset Button Using a paper clip, hold this button down for ve seconds to reset the router to its original factory settings.
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Section 2 - Installation
Before you Begin
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router
in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
• Please congure 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 o 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.
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link Wireless N300 Gigabit Cloud Router with SmartBeam Technology 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 dierence. A solid metal door or thick studs may have a negative eect on range. Try
to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open
doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le
cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF
noise such as microwaves.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz 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 2.4 GHz 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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1. Turn o and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required.
Manual Setup
2. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Place the router in an open area for better wireless
coverage.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer.
Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.
Modem
USB
WPS
1
2
3
4
INTERNET
POWER
DIR-645L
Computer
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4. Plug one end of the included Ethernet cable that came with your DIR-645L into the yellow port labeled INTERNET
on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.
5. Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes.
6. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router and then plug it into a power
outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the
router to boot up.
7. If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online
already. Try opening a web browser and enter a web site. A solid green light indicates connection on the Internet
port and the router can connect to the Internet. If the LED is orange, there is a physical connection but the router
cannot communicate with the greater Internet.
USB
WPS
1
2
3
4
INTERNET
POWER
INTERNET
USB
WPS
1
2
3
4
INTERNET
POWER
INTERNET
DIR-645L
DIR-645L
Modem
Computer
Modem
Computer
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Note: It is strongly recommended to replace your existing router with the DIR-645L instead of using both. If your modem is a combo
router, you may want to contact your ISP or manufacturer’s user guide to put the router into Bridge mode, which will ‘turn o’ the
router (NAT) functions.
If you are connecting the DIR-645L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have
to do the following to the DIR-645L before connecting it 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 DIR-645L. 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 ”Networking Basics”
on page 146 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, enter http://dlinkrouter.local. 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 IGD checkbox. Click Save Settings to
continue.
4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.
Connect to an Existing Router
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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 conguration 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.
6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network.
7. Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports of the DIR-645L and connect the second end to your other router. Do
not plug anything into the INTERNET (WAN) port of the DIR-645L.
8. You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other computers and Ethernet devices. To congure your wireless
network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Conguration and Wireless
Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.
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There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and your devices:
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log in to the router for the rst time. Refer to “Quick Setup
Wizard” on page 15.
• QRS Mobile App - Use your iOS or Android device to congure your router. Refer to ”QRS Mobile App” on page 22.
• Manual Setup - Log in to the router and manually congure your router (advanced users only). Refer to “Setup” on page
29.
Conguration
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If this is your rst time logging into the router, this wizard will
start automatically.
This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step
process to congure your new D-Link router and connect to the
Internet.
Click Next to continue.
Quick Setup Wizard
If this is your rst time installing the router, open your web
browser. You will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup
Screen. If not, enter “http://dlinkrouter.local”. Then, press Enter.
If you have already congured your settings and you would like
to access the conguration utility, please refer to ”Web-based
Conguration Utility” on page 28.
Please wait while your router detects your internet connection type.
If the router detects your Internet connection, you may need to enter
your ISP information such as username and password.
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If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from the
INTERNET port, this screen will appear. Connect your broadband modem
to the INTERNET port and then click Try Again.
If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type
of Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide me
through the Internet Connection Settings to display a list of connection
types to choose from.
Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. If you do
not know this information, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username
and password supplied by your ISP and click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure to remove any PPPoE software you have from your computer.
The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username,
password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to
continue.
If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username,
password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to
continue.
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If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS
settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
Create a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) using up to 32 characters.
Create a strong Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless
clients will need to enter this password to be able to connect to your
wireless network.
Click Next to continue.
In order to secure your router, please enter a new Admin account
password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable
CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue.
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Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to
continue.
The Setup Complete window will display your Wi-Fi settings. Click Save
and Connect to continue.
If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if
you do not want to create a bookmark.
If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web
browser you are using) to create a bookmark.
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To use the mydlink service (mydlink.com or the mydlink Lite app), you
must have an account. Select if you do have a mydlink account or if you
need to create one. Click Next to continue.
If you do not want to register at this time, click Cancel.
If you clicked Yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address) and
password. Click Login to register your router.
If you clicked No, ll out the requested information and click Sign Up
to create your mydlink account.
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The mydlink App will allow you to receive notices, browse network
users, and congure your router from an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch
(iOS 3.0 or higher), Android device (1.6 or higher).
To download the "mydlink lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android
Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite.
PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com.
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QRS Mobile App
D-Link oers an app for your iOS or Android device to install and congure your router.
Step 1
From your iOS or Android device, go to the app store for your
device and search for ‘D-Link’. Select QRS Mobile and then
download it. You may also scan the QR codes below.
Step 2
Once your app is installed, you may now congure your router.
Connect to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility
on your device. Scan for the Wi-Fi name (SSID) as listed on the
supplied Wi-Fi Conguration Card. Select and then enter your
Wi-Fi password.
Step 3
Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS mobile app and
it will guide you through the installation of your router.
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D-Link® SharePort™ Plus
Introduction
The D-Link SharePort™ Plus technology will allow you to connect a multi-function printer (MFP), scanner, or USB storage device
to your DIR-645L or other SharePort™ Plus enabled device and share the device with multiple computers*.
SharePort™ Plus enabled devices will allow multiple users to simultaneously connect to and share a USB disk drive.
Install the SharePort™ Plus Utility on the computer or computers that you would like to use the USB device(s) with. Remember
that the computer(s) will also need the device drivers for the USB devices connected to the router.
* For devices other than USB storage, only one user can be connected to a USB device at a time. SharePort™ Plus has a printer autoconnect function to
make sharing printers easy among multiple users as well as other features for sharing devices.
Please refer to the content of the included CD for the SharePort™ Plus manual and SharePort™ Plus Utility installer.
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1. Insert your USB ash drive into the DIR-645L.
2. Scan the QR code corresponding to your device to download the
SharePort Mobile App from the appropriate app store.
SharePort Mobile App
3. From your mobile device, connect to the DIR-645L. Once connected,
click on the SharePort Mobile icon.
The SharePort Mobile app will allow you to access les from a USB thumb drive that is plugged into your router. You must enable le sharing from
the Setup > Storage page (refer to ”Storage” on page 61) for this app to work properly.
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4. The following screen will appear.
5. Click on Settings icon located on the right top corner of the screen. Click
Edit to enter your User Name and Password. Once you nish, click Done
to continue.
6. For the Movie section, click the movie icon to play your movie from your
USB ash drive.
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7. For the Music section, click the music icon to play your music from your
USB ash drive.
8. For the Photo section, click the Photo icon to view your photos from
your USB ash drive.
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10. For the Folder section, click the folder icon to view your folders
from your USB ash drive.
9. For the Files section, click on the Files icon to view your les from your
USB ash drive.
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Web-based Conguration Utility
If it is your rst time accessing this page, leave the password
blank by default. Otherwise, enter the password you chose
for your DIR-645L.
Note: The password to join your Wi-Fi network is dierent
from your router’s Admin password. You may have entered
them on steps 2 and 3 in “Quick Setup Wizard” on page 15.
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such as
Internet Explorer and enter address of the router
(http://dlinkrouter.local or http://192.168.0.1).
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Setup
Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to congure your
connection manually and continue to the next page.
If you want to congure your router to connect to the Internet
using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard.
You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard.
Internet
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Internet Connection Setup Wizard
When conguring the router for the rst time, we recommend
that you click use the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and follow
the instructions on the screen. This wizard is designed to assist
user with a quick and easy method to congure the Internet
Connectivity of this router.
Anytime during the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, the user
can click on the Cancel button to discard any changes made
and return to the main Internet page. Also the user can click
on the Prev button, to return to the previous window for re-
conguration.
Welcome:
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure
your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.
Step 1: Set Your Password
By default, the D-Link Router does not have a password congured for
administrator access to the Web-based conguration pages. To secure
your new networking device, please enter and verify a password in the
spaces provided. The two passwords must match.
Click Next to continue.
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Step 2: Select Your Time Zone
Select the appropriate time zone for your location. This information is
required to congure the time-based options for the router.
Click Next to continue.
Step 3: Internet Connection
Here the user will be able to congure the Internet Connectivity used by this device. If your ISP connection is listed in the drop-down menu
select it and click Next. If your ISP connection is not listed then you can proceed to select any of the other manual Internet Connection methods
listed below.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Dynamic IP Address: Choose this if your Internet connection
automatically provides you with an IP
Address. Most Cable Modems use this
type of connection.
PPPoE: Choose this option if your Internet
connection requires a PPPoE username
and password to get online. Most DSL
modems use this type of connection.
PPTP: Choose this option if your Internet
connection requires a PPTP username and
password to get online.
L2TP: Choose this option if your Internet
connection requires an L2TP username
and password to get online.
Static IP Address: Choose this option if your Internet Setup
Provider provided you with IP Address
information that has to be manually
congured.
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Step 3: Internet Connection (Dynamic IP Address)
After selecting the Dynamic IP Address Internet connection method, the following page will appear.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the Internet
gateway (plugged into the Internet port of
this device) here.
Clone Button: If the conguration PC also acts as the Internet
gateway, then click on the Clone Your PC’s
MAC Address button to copy the PC’s MAC
address into the space provided. If you’re not
sure, leave the MAC Address eld blank.
Host Name: Enter the host name used here. You may also
need to provide a Host Name. If you do not
have or know this information, please contact
your ISP.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used
here. This eld is normally optional. Only
one DNS address is required for a functional
Internet connection, but using a second DNS
address provides more stability.
Click Next to continue.
Step 3: Internet Connection (PPPoE)
After selecting the PPPoE Internet connection method, the following
page will appear:
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
User Name: Enter the PPPoE account user name used here.
This information is given by the ISP.
Password: Enter the PPPoE account password used here.
This information is given by the ISP.
Click Next to continue.
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Step 3: Internet Connection (PPTP)
After selecting the PPTP Internet connection method, the following
page will appear:
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this
Internet connection requires the use of a
Dynamic or Static IP address. PPTP usual
requires a Dynamic IP conguration.
PPTP IP Address: Enter the PPTP IP address used here.
This option is only available if Static IP is
selected.
PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask used here.
PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the PPTP Gateway IP address used
here.
PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP address used
here. This is normally the same a the PPTP
Gateway IP address.
User Name: Enter the PPTP username used here.
Password: Enter the PPTP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPTP password used here.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for
a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.
Click Next to continue.
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Step 3: Internet Connection (L2TP)
After selecting the L2TP Internet connection method, the following
page will appear:
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this
Internet connection requires the use of a
Dynamic or Static IP address. L2TP usual
requires a Dynamic IP conguration.
L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here.
This option is only available if Static IP is
selected.
L2TP Subnet Mask: Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask used here.
L2TP Gateway IP Address: Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used
here.
L2TP Server IP Address: Enter the L2TP Server IP address used
here. This is normally the same a the L2TP
Gateway IP address.
User Name: Enter the L2TP username used here.
Password: Enter the L2TP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the L2TP password used here.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address
used here. This eld is normally optional.
Only one DNS address is required for a
functional Internet connection, but using
a second DNS address provides more
stability.
Click Next to continue.
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Step 3: Internet Connection (Static IP Address)
After selecting the Static IP Address Internet connection method, the following page will appear:
Setup Complete!
This is the last page of the Internet Connection Setup Wizard.
Click the Connect button to save your settings.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
IP Address: Enter the Static IP address provided by the
ISP here.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask provided by the ISP
here.
Gateway Address: Enter the Gateway IP address provided by
the ISP here.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used
here. This eld is normally optional. Only
one DNS address is required for a func-
tional Internet connection, but using a
second DNS address provides more stabil-
ity.
Click Next to continue.
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Manual Internet Connection Option
On this page the user can congure the Internet Connection settings
manually. To access the Manual Internet Connection Setup page, click
on the Manual Internet Connection Setup button. On this page there
a multiple parameters that can be congured regarding the Internet
Connection setup. We’ll discuss them from top to bottom.
At any given point the user can save the conguration done, on this
page, by clicking on the Save Settings button. If you choose to discard
the changes made, click on the Don’t Save Settings button.
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My Internet Connection is: Dynamic IP (DHCP)
The default WAN conguration for this router is Dynamic IP (DHCP). This
option allows the router to obtain an IP address automatically from the
device that is connected to the Internet port.
Note: If you’re not sure about the type of Internet Connection you have,
please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.
After selecting Dynamic IP, the following parameters will be available for
conguration:
Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may be
required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you
are not sure.
Use Unicasting: Tick this option if you ISP uses the unicast
method to provide IP addresses.
Primary DNS: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address
used here. This eld is normally optional.
Only one DNS address is required for a
functional Internet connection, but using
a second DNS address provides more
stability.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
1500 is the default MTU.
MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the router. It is not recom-
mended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s
MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
Internet Connection Type
In this section, the user can select from a list of Internet Connection types that can be congured and used on this router. Options to choose
from are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and DS-Lite.
After selecting a specic Internet Connection type, this page will automatically refresh and provide unique elds to congure related to the
specied Internet Connection type.
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Select Static IP to manually enter the IP settings supplied by
your ISP.
Enter 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 specic ISP. 1500 is the default
MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical
interface MAC address on the DIR-645L. It is not recommended
that you change the default MAC address unless required by
your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button
to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address
of your Ethernet card.
My Internet
Connection:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Manual Internet Setup
Static (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 elds must be in the appropriate IP form, which
are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
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Internet Setup
PPPoE (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.
My Internet Connection: Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down
menu.
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection
requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. PPPoE usually
requires a Dynamic IP conguration.
IP Address: Enter the PPPoE IP address used here. This option is only
available if Static IP is selected.
Username: Enter the PPPoE account user name used here. This information is
given by the ISP.
Password: Enter the PPPoE account password used here. This information is
given by the ISP.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE account password used here.
Service Name: This optional eld enables the user to enter a service name to
identify this Internet connection here.
Reconnect Mode: Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user
can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand, or
Manual option. To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-
down menu to select one of the schedules that has been dened
in the Schedules page.
To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later.
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Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity.
DNS Mode: This option allow the router to obtain the DNS IP addresses from the ISP, when Receive DNS from ISP is selected,
or allows the user to enter DNS IP address manually, when Enter DNS Manually is selected.
Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for
a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
1492 is the default MTU.
MAC Address: 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 Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet
card.
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Internet Setup
PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username
and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
My Internet Connection: Select PPTP (Username/Password) from the drop-
down menu.
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet
connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static
IP address. PPTP usually requires a Dynamic IP
conguration.
PPTP IP Address: Enter the PPTP IP address used here. This option is
only available if Static IP is selected.
PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask used here.
PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the PPTP Gateway IP address used here.
PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP address used here. This is
normally the same a the PPTP Gateway IP address.
Username: Enter the PPTP username used here.
Password: Enter the PPTP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPTP password used here.
Reconnect Mode: Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode.
The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On
Demand, or Manual option. To specify a custom schedule,
use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules
that has been dened in the Schedules page. To create a
new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the
Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later.
Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this
feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
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Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for
a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
1400 is the default MTU.
MAC Address: 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 Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet
card.
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Internet Setup
L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and
password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
My Internet
Connection:
Select L2TP (Username/Password) from the drop-
down menu.
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet
connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static
IP address. L2TP usual requires a Dynamic IP con-
guration.
L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here. This option is
only available if Static IP is selected.
L2TP Subnet Mask: Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask used here.
L2TP Gateway IP
Address:
Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used here.
L2TP Server IP
Address:
Enter the L2TP Server IP address used here. This is
normally the same a the L2TP Gateway IP address.
Username: Enter the L2TP username used here.
Password: Enter the L2TP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the L2TP password used here.
Reconnect Mode: Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect
mode. The user can specify a custom schedule
or specify the On Demand, or Manual option. To
specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down
menu to select one of the schedules that has been
dened in the Schedules page. To create a new
schedule, click the New Schedule button to open
the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed
later.
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Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this
feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for
a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
1400 is the default MTU.
MAC Address: 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 Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet
card.
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Internet Setup
DS-Lite
Another Internet Connection type is DS-Lite.
DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for conguration:
DS-Lite Conguration: Select the DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to
let the router allocate the AFTR IPv6
address automatically. Select the Manual
Conguration to enter the AFTR IPv6
address in manually.
AFTR IPv6 Address: After selecting the Manual Conguration
option above, the user can enter the AFTR
IPv6 address used here.
B4 IPv4 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here.
WAN IPv6 Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address
will be displayed here.
IPv6 WAN Default Gateway Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default
Gateway address will be displayed here.
Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made.
Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.
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On this page the user can congure the Wireless settings for this device. There are 3 ways to congure a wireless network using this router. Firstly,
the user can use the quick and easy Wireless Connection Setup Wizard. Secondly, the user can choose to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Lastly, the
user can congure the Wi-Fi settings manually.
Wireless Settings: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard
The Wireless Connection Setup Wizard is specially designed to assist
basic network users with a simple, step-by-step set of instructions to
congure the wireless settings of this router. It is highly recommended
to customized the wireless network settings to t into your environment
and to add higher security.
Step 1: In this step, the user must enter a custom Wireless Network
Name or SSID. Enter the new Network Name (SSID) in the appropriate
space provided.
Secondly the user can choose between two wireless security wizard
congurations. The user can select ‘Automatically assign a network
key’, by which the router will automatically generate a WPA/WPA2 pre-
shared key using the TKIP and AES encryption methods; or the user
can select ‘Manually assign a network key’, by which the user will be
prompt to manually enter a WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key using the TKIP
and AES encryption methods.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.
To initiate the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard click on the Wireless
Connection Setup Wizard button.
Wireless Connection Setup Wizard
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Step 2: This step will only be available if the user selected ‘Manually
assign a network key’ in the previous step. Here the user can manually
enter the WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key in the Wireless Security Password
space provided. The key entered must be between 8 and 63 characters
long. Remember, this key will be used when wireless clients wants to
connect to this device. So please remember this key to prevent future
troubleshooting.
.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.
Setup Complete: On this page the user can view the conguration
made and verify whether they are correct.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main
wireless page. Click on the Save button to accept the changes made.
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After click the Save button the device will save the settings made and
return to the main wireless page.
End of Wizard.
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Wireless Settings: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard
If your Wireless Clients support the WPS connection method, this Wi-Fi
Protected Setup Wizard can be used to initiate a wireless connection
between this device and Wireless clients with a simple click of the WPS
button. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard is specially designed to assist
basic network users with a simple, step-by-step set of instructions to
connect wireless clients to this router using the WPS method.
To initiate the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard click on the Add Wireless
Device with WPS button.
Step 1: In this step the user have two options to choose from. You
can choose Auto if the wireless client supports WPS, or Manual if the
wireless client does not support WPS.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.
Step 2: After selecting Auto, the following page will appear. There are
two ways to add a wireless device, that supports WPS. Firstly, there is the
Personal Identication Number (PIN) method. Using this method will
prompt the user to enter a PIN code. This PIN code should be identical
on the wireless client. Secondly, there is the Push Button Conguration
(PBC) method. Using this method will allow the wireless client to
connect to this device by similarly pressing the PBC button on it.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard
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Step 2: After selecting Manual, the following page will appear. On this
page to user can view the wireless conguration of this router. The
wireless clients should congure their wireless settings to be identical
to the settings displayed on this page for a successful connection. This
option is for wireless clients that can’t use the WPS method to connect
to this device.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. Click
on the Wireless Status button to navigate to the Status > Wireless page
to view what wireless client are connected to this device.
End of Wizard.
Wireless Settings: Manual Wireless Network Setup
The manual wireless network setup option allows users to congure
the wireless settings of this device manually. This option is for the more
advanced user and includes all parameters that can be congured for
wireless connectivity.
To initiate the Manual Wireless Setup page, click on the Manual
Wireless Connection Setup button.
On this page the user can congure all the parameters related to the
wireless connectivity of this router.
Manual Wireless Network Setup
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The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Wireless Band: Displays the wireless band being
congured. This should show the 2.4 GHz
band.
Enable Wireless: 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. Select the time
frame that you would like your wireless
network enabled. The schedule may be set
to Always. Any schedule you create will be
available in the drop-down menu. Click
New Schedule to create a new schedule.
Wireless Network Name: The Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The
SSID is case-sensitive.
802.11 Mode: Here the user can manually select the preferred Wi-Fi for this wireless network. Mixed is generally most convenient.
Enable Auto Channel Scan: The auto channel selection setting can be selected to allow this device to choose the channel with the least
amount of interference.
Wireless Channel: By default the channel is set to 1. The Channel can be changed to t the channel setting for an existing wireless
network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Selection, this option will be greyed out.
Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Automatic) for best performance.
Channel Width: When using the 802.11n frequency band, the user have an option to choose between a 20MHz or 20/40MHz
bandwidth.
Visibility Status: The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this option is set to Visible, your wireless
network name is broadcasted to anyone within the range of your signal. If you are not using encryption then they
could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
on the client manually to connect to the network.
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By default the wireless security of this router will be disabled. In this
next option the user can enabled or disable wireless security for the
frequency band 2.4GHz. There are two types of encryption that can be
used. WEP or WPA/WPA2.
Wireless Security Mode: WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the most basic form of encryption
that can be used for wireless networks. Even though it is known as a
‘weak’ security method, it is better than no security at all. Older wireless
adapter sometimes only supports WEP encryption and thus we still nd
this encryption method used today.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WEP Key Length: Here the user can specify to either use a
64Bit or a 128Bit encrypted key.
Authentication: Authentication is a process by which the
router veries the identity of a network
device that is attempting to join the
wireless network. There are two types
authentication for this device when
using WEP. Open System allows all
wireless devices to communicate with
the router before they are required to
provide the encryption key needed to
gain access to the network. Shared Key
requires any wireless device attempting to
communicate with the router to provide
the encryption key needed to access
the network before they are allowed to
communicate with the router.
WEP Key 1: Enter the WEP key used here. For 64-bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box. For 128-bit keys you
must enter 26 hex digits into each key box. A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F. You
may also enter any text string into a WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using
the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum
of 13 characters for 128-bit keys.
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Wireless Security Mode: WPA-Personal
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date
wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended
wireless security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks.
Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP). Personal requires only the use of a
pass-phrase (Shared Secret) for security.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this
option if the clients that will be used
with the router only support the
older standard. WPA2 is the newer
implementation of the stronger IEEE
802.11i security standard. With the “WPA2”
option, the router tries WPA2 rst, but falls
back to WPA if the client only supports
WPA. With the “WPA2 Only” option, the
router associates only with clients that
also support WPA2 security.
Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use
here. Options to choose from are Temporal
Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP
and AES).
Group Key Update Interval: Enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data
is changed.
Pre-Shared Key: Enter the shared secret used here. This
secret phrase needs to be the same on
all of the wireless clients for them to be
able to connect to the wireless network
successfully.
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Wireless Security Mode: WPA-Enterprise
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date
wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended
wireless security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks.
Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP). Personal requires only the use of a
pass-phrase (Shared Secret) for security.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this
option if the clients that will be used
with the router only support the
older standard. WPA2 is the newer
implementation of the stronger IEEE
802.11i security standard. With the “WPA2”
option, the router tries WPA2 rst, but falls
back to WPA if the client only supports
WPA. With the “WPA2 Only” option, the
router associates only with clients that
also support WPA2 security.
Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use
here. Options to choose from are Temporal
Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP
and AES).
Group Key Update Interval: Enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data
is changed.
RADIUS Server IP Address: When the user chooses to use the EAP
authentication framework, the RADIUS
server’s IP address can be entered here.
RADIUS Server Port: When the user chooses to use the EAP authentication framework, the RADIUS server’s port number can be entered
here.
RADIUS Server Shared
Secret:
Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to
be able to connect to the wireless network successfully.
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Wireless Security
This section will show you the dierent levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-645L oers the
following types of security:
• WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
What is WPA?
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
The 2 major improvements over WEP:
• Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys 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.
• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP
regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specic MAC address, which is relatively simple
to be snied 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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This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the DHCP settings.
Network 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 Save Settings,
you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser
to get back into the conguration 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.
Router IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Device Name:
Local Domain:
Enable DNS Relay:
Router Settings
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DHCP Server Settings
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-645L 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-645L. 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.
Check 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 conict.
The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease
time in minutes.
If all the computers on the LAN successfully obtain their
IP addresses from the router’s DHCP server as expected,
this option can remain disabled. However, if one of the
computers on the LAN fails to obtain an IP address from the
router’s DHCP server, it may have an old DHCP client that
incorrectly turns o the broadcast ag of DHCP packets.
Enabling this option will cause the router to always broadcast its responses to all clients, thereby working around the problem, at
the cost of increased broadcast trac on the LAN.
Check this box to allow the DHCP Server to oer NetBIOS conguration settings to the LAN hosts. NetBIOS allow LAN hosts to
discover all other computers within the network, e.g. within Network Neighborhood.
If NetBIOS announcement is switched on, it will cause WINS information to be learned from the WAN side, if available. Turn this
setting o to congure manually.
Enable DHCP
Server:
DHCP IP Address
Range:
DHCP Lease Time:
Always
Broadcast:
NetBIOS
Announcement:
Learn NetBIOS
from WAN:
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NetBIOS Scope:
NetBIOS Node:
WINS IP
Address:
This is an advanced setting and is normally left blank. This allows the conguration of a NetBIOS ‘domain’ name under which network
hosts operate. This setting has no eect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated.
This eld indicates how network hosts are to perform NetBIOS name registration and discovery. H-Node, this indicates a Hybrid-State
of operation. First WINS servers are tried, if any, followed by local network broadcast. This is generally the preferred mode if you
have congured WINS servers. M-Node (default), this indicates a Mixed-Mode of operation. First Broadcast operation is performed
to register hosts and discover other hosts, if broadcast operation fails, WINS servers are tried, if any. This mode favours broadcast
operation which may be preferred if WINS servers are reachable by a slow network link and the majority of network services such as
servers and printers are local to the LAN. P-Node, this indicates to use WINS servers ONLY. This setting is useful to force all NetBIOS
operation to the congured WINS servers. You must have congured at least the primary WINS server IP to point to a working WINS
server. B-Node, this indicates to use local network broadcast ONLY. This setting is useful where there are no WINS servers available,
however, it is preferred you try M-Node operation rst. This setting has no eect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is
activated.
Enter your WINS Server IP address(es).
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DHCP Reservation
If 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 elds.
Click Save to save your entry. You must click Save Settings
at the top to activate your reservations.
Displays any reservation entries. Displays the host name
(name of your computer or device), MAC Address, and IP
address.
Check to enable the reservation.
Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation entry.
Click to remove the reservation from the list.
Enable:
Computer Name:
IP Address:
MAC Address:
Copy Your PC’s
MAC Address:
Save:
DHCP
Reservations List:
Enable:
Edit:
Delete:
DHCP Reservations List
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Parental Control
Parental control is a free security option that provides Anti-Phishing
to protect your Internet connection from fraud and navigation
improvements such as auto-correction of common URL types.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Advanced DNS: Select this option to enable a fast and
reliable DNS with minimal blocking of
phishing sites only. No OpenDNS account
required.
OpenDNS® FamilyShield: Select this option to enable a fast and
reliable DNS with non-congurable
blocking of sites that are inappropriate or
risky for children. No OpenDNS account
required.
OpenDNS® Parental
Control:
Select this option to enable a fast and
reliable DNS with congurable content
ltering and phishing protection. This
option includes an OpenDNS account.
Click on the ‘Manage your router’ link
to navigate to the OpenDNS account
website, where you can either login (if
you have an existing account) or you can
register a new OpenDNS account.
None: Select this option to enable the option to specify the DNS servers provided via DHCP by their ISP or their own pre-
ferred DNS servers.
Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made.
Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.
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Storage
This page allows the user to use a web browser to remotely access les
stored on an SD card or USB storage drive plugged into the router.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Enable SharePort Web
Access:
Tick this option to enable the share port
web access feature.
HTTP Access Port: Enter the HTTP Access Port number used
here. By default, this value is 8181.
HTTPS Access Port: Enter the HTTPS Access Port number used
here. By default, this value is 4433.
Allow Remote Access: Tick this option the allow remote access to this router.
In the User Creation section, the user can create and modify usernames and passwords.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
User Name: In the User Name eld we can enter
the new username that will be created.
Alternatively, if we want to modify an
existing user account, select a username
from the drop-down menu. It will
automatically be added to the User Name
eld for modication.
Password: In the Password eld, the user can enter the password that will be associated with the user account.
Verify Password: In the Verify Password eld, the user can re-enter the password that will be associated with the user account.
Click the Add/Edit button the add a new user account or modify an existing account.
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In the User List section, the user can modify or delete dierent user settings for each account.
The following parameters will be available in the display.
No. Displays the number of the entry in the
user list.
User Name: Displays the user name of the entry in the
list.
Access Path: Displays the access path of the entry in the
list.
Permission: Displays the permission settings of the
entry in the list.
Click the Edit icon to edit the access path and permission, for each user.
Click the Delete icon to delete an account from the list.
After click on the Edit button, this window will appear.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
User Name: This eld will display the current user
name that will be modied.
Folder: This led will display the access path that
this user will have access to, after logging
in. Click the Browse button to navigate
to a folder, located on the USB storage
device.
Permission: Here the user can select the appropriate
permission setting for this user account.
Permissions available for selection, from
the drop-down menu are Read Only and
Read/Write.
Read Only permission will only allow this account to read data stored on the USB storage device within the con-
strains of the access path specied. Read/Write permission will allow this account to read and write data to and
from the USB storage device within the constrains of the access path specied.
Click the Append button to add a blank account with the access path and permission specied.
Click the OK button to accept the changes made for the existing account.
Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made.
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In the Number Devices section, the user can view information about the external USB storage devices inserted into the USB port of this router.
The following parameters will be available in the display
Number of Devices: This eld will display the number of USB
storage devices that are attached to the
USB port of the router.
Device: This eld will display the USB storage
device’s name.
Total Space: This eld will display the total space that is available on the USB storage device attached.
Free Space: This eld will display the free space that is available on the USB storage device attached.
In the HTTP Storage Link section, the user can use this link to connect to the drive remotely after logging in with a user account.
Notice the path of the link(s) provided will point the external interface
of this router. If no DDNS account is specied on the Dynamic DNS
page, the WAN IP address will be used. If, however, a DDNS account is
specied, then the domain name will be used.
Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made.
Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.
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Media Server
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is the standard for the interoperability of Network Media Devices (NMDs). The user
can enjoy multi-media applications (music, pictures and videos) on your network connected PC or media devices. The iTunes
server will allow iTunes software to automatically detect and play music from the router.
The shared media may not be secure. Allowing any
devices to stream is recommended only on secure
networks.
Select to enable or disable the DLNA server.
Enter the DLNA server’s name.
Select to enable or disable the iTunes server.
Species the folder or directory that will be shared by
the iTunes/DLNA server. Select root to share all les
on all volumes, or unselect Root then click Browse to
select a specic folder.
NOTE:
DLNA Server :
DLNA Server
Name :
ITUNES Server :
Folder:
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IPv6
On this page, the user can congure the IPv6 Connection type. There are two ways to set up the IPv6 Internet connection. You
can use the Web-based IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard, or you can manually congure the connection.
For the beginner user that has not congured a router before, click on
the IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard button and the router will
guide you through a few simple steps to get your network up and running.
For the advanced user that has congured a router before, click on the
Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup button to input all the settings
manually.
To congure the IPv6 local settings, click on the IPv6 Local Connectivity
Setup button.
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IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard
On this page, the user can congure the IPv6 Connection type using the IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard.
Click the IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard button and the router will guide
you through a few simple steps to get your network up and running.
Click Next to continue to the next page. Click Cancel to discard the changes made
and return to the main page.
The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet
connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided through
the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type found.
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However, if the automatic detection fails, the user will be prompt to either Try
again or to click on the Guide me through the IPv6 settings button to initiate the
manual continual of the wizard.
There are several connection types to choose from. If you are unsure of your
connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet Service Provider.
Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client
software on your computers has been removed or disabled. The 3 options available
on this page are IPv6 over PPPoE, Static IPv6 address and Route, and Tunneling
Connection.
Choose the required IPv6 Internet Connection type and click on the Next button
to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page.
Click on the Next button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page.
Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page.
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IPv6 over PPPoE
After selecting the IPv6 over PPPoE option, the user will be able to congure the
IPv6 Internet connection that requires a username and password to get online.
Most DSL modems use this type of connection.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
PPPoE Session: Select the PPPoE Session value used here. This
option will state that this connection shares it’s
information with the already congured IPv6
PPPoE connection, or the user can create a new
PPPoE connection here.
User Name: Enter the PPPoE username used here. If you do not
know your user name, please contact your ISP.
Password: Enter the PPPoE password used here. If you do not
know your password, please contact your ISP.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password used here.
Service Name: Enter the service name for this connection here.
This option is optional.
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Static IPv6 Address Connection
This mode is used when your ISP provides you with a set IPv6 addresses that does not change. The IPv6 information is manually entered in your
IPv6 conguration settings. You must enter the IPv6 address, Subnet Prex Length, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server, and Secondary DNS
Server. Your ISP provides you with all this information.
Use Link-Local
Address:
IPv6 Address:
Subnet Prex
Length:
Default Gateway:
Primary IPv6 DNS
Address:
Secondary IPv6
DNS Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
The Link-local address is used by nodes and routers when
communicating with neighboring nodes on the same link.
This mode enables IPv6-capable devices to communicate
with each other on the LAN side.
Enter the WAN IPv6 address for the router here.
Enter the WAN subnet prex length value used here.
Enter the WAN default gateway IPv6 address used here.
Enter the WAN primary DNS Server address used here.
Enter the WAN secondary DNS Server address used here.
These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network)
IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6 Address
conguration is based on the IPv6 Address and Subnet
assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prex /64 is supported
in LAN.)
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The following parameters will be available for conguration:
6rd IPv6 Prex: Enter the 6rd IPv6 address and prex value used
here.
IPv4 Address: Enter the IPv4 address used here.
Mask Length: Enter the IPv4 mask length used here.
Assigned IPv6 Prex: Displays the IPv6 assigned prex value here.
6rd Border Relay IPv4
Address:
Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address used here.
IPv6 DNS Server: Enter the primary DNS Server address used here.
The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete.
Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to
the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made
and return to the main page.
Tunneling Connection (6rd)
After selecting the Tunneling Connection (6rd) option, the user can congure the IPv6 6rd connection settings.
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IPv6 Manual Setup
There are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, Autoconguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE,
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel, 6to4, 6rd, and Link-local. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet
Service Provider.
Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed
or disabled.
Auto Detection
Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically
congure your IPv6 setting from your ISP.
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Static IPv6
Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu.
Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider
(ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC +
Stateless DHCPv6.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your
local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your
local computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
WAN IPv6 Address
Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range
Start:
IPv6 Address Range
End:
IPv6 Address Lifetime:
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Autoconguration
Select Autoconguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) from the
drop-down menu.
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or
Use the following DNS Address.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC +
Stateless DHCPv6.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your
local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your
local computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
IPv6 DNS Settings:
Primary/Secondary DNS
Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range
Start:
IPv6 Address Range
End:
IPv6 Address Lifetime:
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PPPoE
Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu.
Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet
provider (ISP).
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.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use
the following DNS Address.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
My IPv6 Connection:
PPPoE:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnection Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
MTU:
IPv6 DNS Settings:
Primary/Secondary DNS
Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable Autoconguration:
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Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range Start:
IPv6 Address Range End:
IPv6 Address Lifetime:
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling
Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down menu.
Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local
computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local
computers.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6
Connection:
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel
Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local
Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration
Type:
IPv6 Address
Range Start:
IPv6 Address
Range End:
Pv6 Address
Lifetime:
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6 to 4 Tunneling
Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu.
Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local
computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local
computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
6 to 4 Settings:
Primary/Secondary
DNS Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local
Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration
Type:
IPv6 Address Range
Start:
IPv6 Address Range
End:
IPv6 Address
Lifetime:
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6rd
Select 6rd from the drop-down menu.
Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider
(ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
6RD Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
Router Advertisement
Lifetime:
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Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down
menu.
Displays the IPv6 address of the router.
My IPv6 Connection:
LAN IPv6 Address
Settings:
Link-Local Connectivity
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mydlink Settings
On this page the user can congure the mydlink™ settings for this
router. This feature will allow us to use the mydlink cloud services that
includes online access and management of this router through the
mydlink portal website or portable device applications like iOS apps and
Android applications.
In the mydlink section, we can view the registration status of the
mydlink account service. The mydlink Service eld will either display
Registered or Non-Registered.
In the Register mydlink Service section, we can register or modify a
mydlink account. Click on the Register mydlink Service button to initi-
ate this procedure.
After clicking the Register mydlink Service button, this window will
appear.
Register mydlink Service Wizard: Step 1
In this section we can select one of two options.
• Select the ‘Yes, I have a mydlink account.’ option if you already have
a mydlink account that you want to use on this router.
• Select the ‘No, I want to register and login with a new mydlink
account.’ option to register a new account and use it on this router.
Click the Next button to proceed to the next step.
Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the
main page.
The DIR-645L features a new cloud service that pushes information such as rmware upgrade notications, user activity, and intrusion alerts to
the mydlink™ app on Android and Apple mobile devices. To insure that your router is up-to-date with the latest features, mydlink™ will notify you
when an update is available for your router. You can also monitor a user’s online activity with real-time website browsing history, maintaining a
safe and secure environment, especially for children at home.
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Register mydlink Service Wizard: Step 2
When registering a new account, the following page appears. The
following parameters will be available for conguration:
E-mail Address (Account
Name):
Enter your e-mail address here. This e-mail
address will also become your account
name.
Password: Enter your preferred password choice
here.
Conrm Password: Re-enter your preferred password choice
here.
Last Name: Enter your last name here.
First Name: Enter your rst name here.
Accept terms and
conditions:
Tick this option to accept the mydlink
terms and conditions.
Click the Next button to proceed to the next step.
Click the Prev button to return to the previous step.
Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the
main page.
When logging in with an existing account, the following page appears.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
E-mail Address (Account
Name):
Enter your e-mail address here. This e-mail
address will also be your account name.
Password: Enter your preferred password choice
here.
Click the Login button to login using these account details.
Click the Prev button to return to the previous step.
Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the
main page.
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At any point during this wizard, we can change the preferred language
used. To change the language, select the desired language option from
the Language drop-down menu, found on the top right of this page.
End of Wizard
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This will allow you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to the next page.
Enter a name for the rule or select an application from
the drop-down menu. Select an application and click
<< to populate the elds.
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.
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.
Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound
lter. You may create your own inbound lters in the
Advanced > Inbound Filter page.
Name:
IP Address:
Private Port/
Public Port:
Protocol Type:
Schedule:
Inbound Filter:
Virtual Server
Advanced
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This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.
Port Forwarding
Enter a name for the rule or select an application
from the drop-down menu. Select an application
and click << to populate the elds.
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. Separate ports with a common.
Example: 24,1009,3000-4000
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.
Select Allow All (most common) or a created
Inbound lter. You may create your own inbound
lters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page.
Name:
IP Address:
TCP/UDP:
Schedule:
Inbound Filter:
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Enter a name for the rule. You may select a
pre-dened 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
dene 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 rewall 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:
Trac Type:
Firewall:
Trac Type:
Schedule:
Application Rules
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others.
These applications have diculties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of
these applications work with the DIR-645L. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port
normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” eld, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the rewall
(public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound trac.
The DIR-645L provides some predened applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you
want to use and enable it.
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QoS Engine
The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by
prioritizing applications. By default the QoS Engine settings are disabled and
application priority is not classied automatically. The QoS section contains a
queuing mechanism, trac shaping and classication. It supports two kinds
of queuing mechanisms. Strict Priority Queue (SPQ) and Weighted Fair Queue
(WFQ). SPQ will process trac based on trac priority. Queue1 has the highest
priority and Queue4 has the lowest priority. WFQ will process trac based on
the queue weight. Users can congure each queue’s weight. The sum of all the queue’s weight must be 100. When surng the Internet, the system will do
trac shaping based on the uplink and downlink speed. The classication rules can be used to classify trac to dierent queues, then SPQ or WFQ will
do QoS based on the queue’s priority or weight.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Enable QoS: This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for
better performance and experience with online games and
other interactive applications, such as VoIP.
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
dene 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.
Downlink Speed: The speed at which data can be transferred from the ISP
to the router. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s often
dene speed as a download/upload pair. For example,
1.5Mbits/284Kbits.
Using this example, you would enter 1500. Alternatively
you can test your downlink speed with a service such as
www.dslreports.com.
Queue Type: Here the user can specify the queue type used. When choosing the option Strict Priority Queue, the router will apply QoS based on the
internal specication for the queue ID’s listed. When choosing the option Weight Fair Queue, the router will apply QoS based on the user
dened percentage in the Queue Weight column.
Queue ID: In this column the Queue ID used will be displayed.
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The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Checkbox: Tick this option to enable the rule specied.
Name: Enter a custom name for the rule being created here.
This name is used for identication.
Queue ID: Select the appropriate priority requirement from the
drop-down menu that will be applied to this rule.
Option to choose from are Highest, Higher, Normal,
and Best Eort.
Protocol: Select the protocol used for the application for in the
drop-down menu and it will automatically place it in
the Protocol eld.
Local IP Range: Enter the local IP range used here. This is the IP range
of you Local Area Network. The Router’s IP cannot be
included in this range.
Remote IP
Range:
Enter the remote IP range used here. This is the IP
range of the public network from the Internet Port
side. To apply this rule to any IP addresses from the
public side, enter the range 0.0.0.1 to 255.255.255.254.
Application
Port:
Enter the application port number used here.
Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made.
Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.
After specifying the QoS framework used, in the QoS setup section, the user can now create individual rules for scenarios that require the use of
trac control and data priority manipulation.
Queue Priority: In this column the Queue Priority used will be displayed.
Queue Weight: After choosing to use the Weight Fair Queue option, under Queue Type, the user will be able to manual enter
the Queue Weight for each individual Queue ID.
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Network Filters
Select Turn MAC Filtering O, Allow MAC addresses
listed below, or Deny MAC addresses listed below
from the drop-down menu.
Enter the MAC address you would like to lter.
To nd the MAC address on a computer, please refer
to the Networking Basics section in this manual.
Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and
click << to copy that MAC Address.
Congure 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.
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Access Control
Click 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
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Enter a name for the policy and then click Next to continue.
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.
• Machine Address - Enter the PC MAC address (i.e. 00:00.00.00.00).
Select the ltering method and then click Next to continue.
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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.
Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table.
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Add Website
Filtering Rule:
Website URL/
Domain:
Website Filters
Select either DENY computers access to ONLY
these sites or ALLOW computers access to ONLY
these sites.
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 Web sites that can be viewed 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.
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Enter a name for the inbound lter 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
congure inbound data ltering 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
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SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet ltering)
helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more states per session. It
validates that the trac passing through the session conforms to the
protocol.
Select one of the following for TCP and UDP ports:
Endpoint Independent - Any incoming trac 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 trac must match the IP address of the
outgoing connection.
Address And Port Restricted - Incoming trac must match the IP
address and port of the outgoing connection.
Enable this feature to protect your network from certain kinds of
“spoong” attacks that falsify data.
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 Setup > Network Settings page so that the IP address of the
DMZ machine does not change.
Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate
network using PPTP protocol.
Enable SPI:
NAT Endpoint
Filtering:
Anti-Spoof Check:
DMZ IP Address:
PPTP:
Firewall Settings
A rewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-645L oers a rewall 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 can enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the
chosen computer completely to the outside world.
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IPSec (VPN):
RTSP:
SIP:
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 o. Please check with the system administrator
of your corporate network whether your VPN client supports
NAT traversal.
Allows application that uses 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 o.
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Enter a name for your route.
Enter 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.
Name:
Destination IP:
Netmask:
Gateway:
Metric:
Interface:
Routing
The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specic routes of data through your network.
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Advanced Wireless
Set the transmit power of the antennas.
This enables 802.11d operation. 802.11d is a wireless
specication developed to allow implementation of
wireless networks in countries that cannot use the
802.11 standard. This feature should only be enabled
if you are in a country that requires it.
WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve
the quality of video and voice applications for your
wireless clients.
Enable this option to reduce interference from
other wireless networks in your area. If the channel
width is operating at 40MHz and there is another
wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing
interference, the router will automatically change to
20MHz.
Transmit Power:
WLAN Partition:
WMM Enable:
HT20/40 Coexistence:
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
Note: If this option is unchecked, the WPS button on the
back of the router will be disabled.
Tick this option to lock the congured wireless security
settings.
A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the
router to an existing network or to create a new network.
Only the Administrator (“admin” account) can change or
reset the PIN.
Shows the current 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 wireless client.
Enable:
Lock Wireless
Security Settings:
PIN Settings:
Current PIN:
Reset PIN to
Default:
Generate New
PIN:
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplied method for securing your wireless network during the “Initial setup” as well
as the “Add New Device” processes. The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) has certied it across dierent products as well as manufactures.
The process is just as easy as pressing 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 benecial, while the highest wireless Security setting of
WPA2 is automatically used.
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This Wizard helps you add wireless devices to the wireless network.
The wizard will either display the wireless network settings to guide you through manual conguration, prompt you to enter the
PIN for the device, or ask you to press the conguration button on the device. If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a
conguration button, you can add it to the network by pressing the conguration button on the device and then the on the router
within 120 seconds. The status LED on the router will ash 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.
Click to start the wizard and skip to page 48.
Add Wireless
Station:
Add Wireless
Device Wizard:
You can also simply press the WPS button on the side of the router, and then press the WPS
button on your wireless client to automatically connect without logging into the router.
Refer to “WPS” on page 126.
WPS Button
WPS Button
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To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) feature click on
Enabled. UPnP provides compatibility with networking
equipment, software and peripherals.
Checking the box will allow the DIR-645L to respond
to pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra
security from hackers.
You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps,
100Mbps, 1000Mbps, or Auto (recommended).
Check the box to allow multicast trac to pass through
the router from the Internet (IPv4).
Check the box to allow multicast trac to pass through
the router from the Internet (IPv6).
UPnP:
WAN Ping:
WAN Port Speed:
Enable IPV4
Multicast Streams:
Enable IPV6
Multicast Streams:
Advanced Network Settings
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Guest Zone
Check to enable the Guest Zone feature.
The schedule of time when the Guest Zone will be
active. 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 or click Add New.
Check to allow network connectivity between the
dierent zones created.
Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is dierent
from your main wireless network.
Select the type of security or encryption you would
like to enable for the guest zone.
Enable Guest
Zone:
Schedule:
Enable Routing
Between Zones:
Wireless
Network Name:
Security Mode:
The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones
will be separate from your main wireless network.
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IPv6 Firewall
The DIR-645L’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to congure which kind of IPv6 trac is allowed to pass through the device.
The DIR-645L’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.
Check the box to enable the IPv6 rewall simple security.
Select an action from the drop-down menu.
Enter a name to identify the IPv6 rewall rule.
Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the IPv6
Firewall Rule will be enabled on. 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.
Use the Interface drop-down menu to specify the interface that
connects to the source IPv6 addresses of the rewall rule.
Enter the source IPv6 address range in the adjacent IP Address
Range eld.
Use the Interface drop-down menu to specify the interface that
connects to the destination IP addresses of the rewall rule.
Select the protocol of the rewall port (All, TCP, UDP, or ICMP).
Enter the rst port of the range that will be used for the rewall rule in the rst box and enter the last port in the eld in the second
box.
Enable Checkbox:
Congure IPv6
Firewall:
Name:
Schedule:
Source:
IP Address Range:
Dest:
Protocol:
Port Range:
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IPv6 Routing
Check the box next to the route you wish to enable.
Enter a specic name to identify this route.
This is the IP address of the router used to reach
the specied destination or enter the IPv6 address
prex length of the packets that will take this route.
Enter the metric value for this rule here.
Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet
must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out
of the Router.
Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route
is used.
Route List:
Name:
Destination IP/
Prex Length:
Metric:
Interface:
Gateway:
This page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network.
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Admin
This 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.
Tools
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator
can make changes to the settings.
Enter a name for your router.
Enables a challenge-response test to require users to type letters or numbers
from a distorted image displayed on the screen to prevent online hackers and
unauthorized users from gaining access to your router’s network settings.
Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely. This means to
connect to the router, you must enter https://192.168.0.1 (for example)
instead of http://192.168.0.1.
Remote management allows the DIR-645L to be congured from the Internet
by a web browser. A username/password is still required to access the Web
Management interface.
The port number used to access the DIR-645L is used in the URL. Example:
http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-645L
and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.
If you have enabled HTTPS Server, you must enter https:// as part of the
URL to access the router remotely.
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. Details will display the current status.
Admin Password:
System Name:
Enable Graphical
Authentication:
Enable HTTPS
Server:
Enable Remote
Management:
Remote Admin Port:
Remote Admin
Inbound Filter:
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Time
Displays the current date and time of the router.
Select your Time Zone from the drop-down
menu.
To select Daylight Saving time manually, select
enabled or disabled, an Oest, and enter a Start
date and an End date for daylight saving time.
NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. A NTP
server will synch the time and date with your
router. This will only connect to a server on the
Internet, not a local server. Check the box to
enable this feature.
Enter the IP address of a NTP server or select one
from the drop-down menu.
To manually input the time, enter the values
in these elds for the Year, Month, Day, Hour,
Minute, and Second and then click Set Time.
You can also click Sync Your Computer’s Time
Settings to sync the date and time with the
computer you are currently on.
Time:
Time Zone:
Enable Daylight
Saving:
Automatic
Time and Date
Conguration:
NTP Server Used:
Manual:
The Time Conguration option allows you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock.
From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also be congured to
automatically adjust the time when needed.
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SysLog
The broadband router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a
SysLog server on your network.
Enable Logging to
SysLog Server:
Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog
Server.
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Email Settings
The Email feature can be used to send the system log les, router alert messages, and rmware update notication to your
email address.
Enable Email
Notication:
From Email Address:
To Email Address:
Email Subject:
SMTP Server Address:
SMTP Server Port:
Enable Authentication:
Account Name:
Password:
On Log Full:
On Schedule:
Schedule:
Detail:
When this option is enabled, router activity logs are emailed to a
designated email address.
This email address will appear as the sender when you receive a log
le or rmware upgrade notication via email.
Enter the email address where you want the email sent.
The subject line of your log emails.
Enter the SMTP server address for sending email.
Enter the SMTP port used on the server.
Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication.
Enter your account for sending email.
Enter the password associated with the account. Re-type the
password associated with the account.
When this option is selected, logs will be sent via email to your
account when the log is full.
Selecting this option will send the logs via email according to
schedule.
This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select
a schedule from the list of dened schedules. To create a schedule,
go to Tools > Schedules.
You may add a note.
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Use this option to save the current router
conguration settings to a le on the hard disk of
the computer you are using. First, click the Save
button. A le dialog will appear, allowing you to
select a location and le name for the settings.
Use this option to load previously saved router
configuration settings. First, use the Choose
File option to find a previously saved file of
configuration settings. Then, click the Restore
Conguration From File button to transfer those
settings to the router.
This option will restore all conguration 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 conguration
settings, use the Save button above.
Click to reboot the router.
Removes the currently used language pack.
Save Settings to
Local Hard Drive:
Load Settings
from Local Hard
Drive:
Restore to
Factory Default
Settings:
Reboot Device:
Clear Language
Pack
System
This section allows you to manage the router’s conguration settings, reboot the router, and restore the router to the factory
default settings. Restoring the unit to the factory default settings will erase all settings, including any rules that you’ve created.
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Firmware
Choose File:
Upload:
After you have downloaded the new rmware, click
Choose File to locate the rmware update on your
hard drive. Click Upload to complete the rmware
upgrade.
Once you have a rmware update on your computer,
use this option to browse for the le and then upload it.
You can view information about and upgrade the rmware of the router here. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on
the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Check Now to check for new rmware directly from D-Link. You can download
rmware upgrades to your hard drive from D-Link.
After you have downloaded the new language pack,
click Browse to locate the language pack le on your
hard drive. Click Upload to complete the language
pack upgrade.
Language Pack
You can change the language of the web UI by uploading
available language packs.
Browse:
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Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of
keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP
Address. Check the box to enable DDNS.
Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down
menu or enter the DDNS server address.
Enter the Host Name that you registered with
your DDNS service provider.
Enter the Username or key for your DDNS
account.
Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account.
Enter a timeout time (in hours).
Displays the current connection status.
Enable this to use DDNS over IPv6,
Your IPv6 DDNS provider
The Host Name provided to you.
Enable
Dynamic DNS:
Server
Address:
Host Name:
Username or
Key:
Password or
Key:
Timeout:
Status:
DDNS for IPv6
IPv6 Address:
Host Name:
Dynamic DNS
The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have purchased
(www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign
dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to
your server no matter what your IP address is.
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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.
Enter the IPv6 address that you wish to Ping and click Ping.
The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here.
System Check
Ping Test:
IPv6 Ping Test:
Ping Results:
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Enter a name for your new schedule.
Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include
every day.
Check All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and end time
for your schedule. You can choose between 12-
or 24-hour format. Select a Start and End time.
You must click Save Settings at the top for your
schedules to go into eect.
The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the
Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon
to remove the schedule.
Name:
Days:
Time:
Save:
Schedule Rules
List:
Schedules
Schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules. For example, if you want to restrict web access to Mon-Fri from 3pm to
8pm, you could create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri and enter a Start Time of 3pm and End Time of 8pm.
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This page displays the current information for the DIR-645L. It will display the
LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is
set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button
will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to
connect to your ISP.
If your Internet connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a
Disconnect button will be displayed. Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE
connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection.
Displays the router’s time and rmware version.
Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings
Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router.
Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID
and Channel.
Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet
and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP).
A list of mutlicast streams in use. Multicast is often used for streaming video
or gaming.
General:
WAN:
LAN:
Wireless LAN:
LAN Computers:
IGMP Multicast:
Device Info
Status
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Logs
Save Log File
Log Type &
Level
Refresh:
First Page:
Last Page:
Previous:
Next:
Clear:
Link to Email:
This will save the current log le to your computer.
Controls what kind of information is displayed in the
log.
Updates the log details on the screen so it displays any
recent activity.
Click to go to the rst page.
Click to go to the last page.
Click to go back one page.
Click to go to the next page.
Clears all of the log contents.
This option will bring you to the Tools -> Email Settings
of your router to set when you receive emails of logs.
The router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in it’s internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal memory
for all events, logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view
the router logs. You can dene what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view. This router also has
external Syslog Server support so you can send the log les to a computer on your network that is running a Syslog utility.
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Statistics
The screen below displays the Trac Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-645L on both
the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The trac counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
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Internet Sessions
The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a
conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer.
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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 clients.
Wireless
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Routing
This page will display your current routing table.
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IPv6
The IPv6 page displays a summary of the router’s IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients.
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IPV6 Routing
This page displays the IPV6 routing details congured for your router.
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Support
This page provides support for individual sections of the rmware. You may also nd support online at www.dlink.com then
selecting your region and the Support section.
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Connect a Wireless Client to your Router
WPS Button
Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS
process).
The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most wireless
devices such as wireless adapters, media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button
(or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-645L router. Please refer to your user manual for the
wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS. Once you know, follow the steps below:
Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the DIR-645L for about 1 second. The Internet LED on the front will start to blink.
Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute to congure. Once the Internet light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless
connection will be secure with WPA2.
WPS Button
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Windows® 7
It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring your
wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.
1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner).
2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
Wireless Icon
WPA/WPA2
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3. Highlight the wireless connection with Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would
like to connect to and click the Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your
TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking
Basics section in this manual for more information.
4. The following window appears while your computer tries to
connect to the router.
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5. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is
on your router and click Connect. You can also connect by pushing
the WPS button on the router.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The
key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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WPS
The WPS feature of the DIR-645L can be congured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to
congure the WPS feature:
1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
2. Click Network on the left side.
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3. Double-click the DIR-645L.
4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the
Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in
the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
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5. Type a name to identify the network.
6. To congure advanced settings, click the icon.
Click Next to continue.
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7. The following window appears while the Router is being
congured.
Wait for the conguration to complete.
8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has
been setup successfully.
Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this
security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in
the future.
9. Click Close to complete WPS setup.
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Windows Vista®
Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility, 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 Vista® utility as seen below.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right
corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected 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 Networking Basics
section in this manual for more information.
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WPA/WPA2
It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring your
wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.
2. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and
click Connect.
1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the
wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of
screen). Select Connect to a network.
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3. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) 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 security settings are correct. The
key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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WPS/WCN 2.0
The router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista®. The following instructions for setting this up
depends on whether you are using Windows Vista® to congure the router or third party software.
When you rst set up the router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and uncongured. To enjoy the benets of Wi-Fi protection, the
router must be both enabled and congured. 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 manually congure.
If you are running Windows Vista®, log into the router and click the Enable checkbox in the Basic > Wireless section. Use the
Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section or choose to click the Generate New PIN
button or Reset PIN to Default button.
If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are nished, proceed
to the next section to set up the newly-congured router.
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Windows® XP
Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Conguration Utility). The following instructions are for Service
Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility, 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 View Available Wireless Networks.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected 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 Wi-Fi 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 Networking Basics
section in this manual for more information.
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It is recommended to enable WPA on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are
joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA key being used.
2. Highlight the Wi-Fi 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 View Available Wireless Networks.
WPA/WPA2
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK
Wi-Fi password 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
Wi-Fi password must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-645L. Read the
following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a dierent
operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.
1. Why can’t I access the web-based conguration utility?
When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website nor do you
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.
• Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer® 7 and higher
- Mozilla Firefox 3.5 and higher
- Google™ Chrome 8 and higher
- Apple Safari 4 and higher
• Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a
dierent cable or connect to a dierent port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned o, the link light may not be
on.
• Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software rewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate,
Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows® XP rewall may block access to the conguration pages. Check the help les included
with your rewall software for more information on disabling or conguring it.
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• Congure your Internet settings:
• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click
the button to restore the settings to their defaults.
• Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button.
Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK.
• Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.
• Close your web browser (if open) and open it.
• Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This
should open the login page for your web management.
• If you still cannot access the conguration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30
seconds and try accessing the conguration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a dierent computer.
2. What can I do if I forgot my password?
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 admin and leave the
password box empty.
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3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router?
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 nd 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.
• Click on Start and then click Run.
• Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and
press Enter (or click OK).
• Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax:
ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value]
Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472
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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 nd your MTU, you can now congure your router with the proper MTU size.
To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:
• Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK.
• Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK to enter the web conguration page
for the device.
• Click on Setup and then click Manual Congure.
• To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU eld and click Save Settings to save your settings.
• Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in 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 oce environments, and public areas such as airports, coee shops
and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more eciently.
Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have proven to be benecial 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.
Wireless Basics
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What is Wireless?
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 oce network.
Why D-Link Wireless?
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link
delivers the performance you need at a price you can aord. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
How does wireless work?
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 dierent types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN),
and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
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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Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
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.
Who uses wireless?
Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, oce, business,
D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
Home
• Gives everyone at home broadband access
• Surf the web, check email, instant message, etc.
• Gets rid of the cables around the house
• Simple and easy to use
Small Oce and Home Oce
• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at oce
• Remotely access your oce network from home
• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers
• No need to dedicate oce space
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Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or oce. 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, Coee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.
Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the rst 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.
Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.
Centralize your router or Access Point
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.
Eliminate Interference
Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access
point. This would signicantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.
Security
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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:
• Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.
• Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network
adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-645L 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.
Wireless Modes
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Networking Basics
Check your IP address
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 Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows® 7/Vista® users type cmd in the Start Search box.)
At the prompt, type ipcong and press Enter.
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 rewall software programs may block a DHCP
request on newly installed adapters.
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Statically Assign an IP address
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below:
Step 1
Windows® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
Windows Vista® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network
Connections.
Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.
Step 2
Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties.
Step 3
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Step 4
Click Use the following IP address 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 the Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your
router (I.E. 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.
Step 5
Click OK twice to save your settings.
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Technical Specications
Hardware Specications
• LAN Interface: Four 10/100/1000Mbps LAN ports
• WAN Interface: One 10/100/1000Mbps Internet port
• Wireless Interface (2.4Ghz): IEEE 802.11b/g/n
• USB Interface: Compliant USB 2.0
Operating Voltage
• Input: 100~240 V (±20%), 47~63 Hz
• Output: DC 12 V, 2 A
Temperature
• Operating: 32 ~ 104oF (0 ~ 40 oC)
• Non-Operating: -4 ~ 149oF (-20 ~ 65oC)
Humidity
• Operating: 10% - 90% non-condensing
• Non-Operating: 5% - 95% non-condesing
Wireless Frequency Range
• IEEE 802.11b: 2400 MHz~2483 MHz
• IEEE 802.11g: 2400 MHz~2484 MHz
• IEEE 802.11n: 2400 MHz~2484 MHz
Wireless Bandwidth Rate
• IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps
• IEEE 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps
• IEEE 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps
Wireless Channel Numbers
• IEEE 802.11b: Channels 1~11 (USA), 1~13 (Europe), 1~14 (Japan)
• IEEE 802.11g: Channels 1~11 (USA), 1~13 (Europe), 1~14 (Japan)
• IEEE 802.11n: Channels 1~11 (USA), 1~13 (Europe), 1~14 (Japan)
Antenna Type
• Six Internal Antennas (Two 2.4 GHz Antennas)
Wireless Security
• 64/128bit WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS
(PIN & PBC)
Certications
• FCC, CE, C-Tick.
Dimensions
• W=9.9 cm
• L=11.9 cm
• H=19.15cm
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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.
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.
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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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.
Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage
préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer
un fonctionnement indésirable.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC 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.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non
contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de
rayonnement et votre corps.
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。