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iD-Link DIR-657 User Manual
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Preface
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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................................. i
Manual Revisions ...............................................................................................i
Trademarks ..........................................................................................................i
Product Overview ..............................................................................1
Package Contents ........................................................................................... 1
System Requirements .................................................................................... 2
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3
Features ..................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Overview ........................................................................................ 6
Connections ............................................................................................. 6
Hardware Overview ........................................................................................ 7
Front View ................................................................................................. 7
LEDs ............................................................................................................8
Installation .........................................................................................9
Before you Begin ............................................................................................. 9
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................................10
Getting Started ..............................................................................................11
Conguration ...................................................................................12
Web-based Conguration Utility .............................................................12
Setup Wizard ..........................................................................................13
Internet Connection ......................................................................13
Wireless Settings .............................................................................13
Manual Conguration ........................................................................17
Dynamic (Cable) ..............................................................................17
Internet Setup .......................................................................................18
PPPoE (DSL) ......................................................................................18
PPTP ....................................................................................................19
L2TP .....................................................................................................20
Static (assigned by ISP) .................................................................21
Wireless Settings ..................................................................................22
Network Settings..................................................................................23
DHCP Server Settings....................................................................24
DHCP Reservation ..........................................................................25
Media Server ..........................................................................................26
IPv6 Internet Connection ..................................................................27
IPv6 Manual Setup ...............................................................................28
Auto Detection ................................................................................28
Static IPv6 (Stateful) .......................................................................29
Static IPv6 (Stateless) ....................................................................30
Autoconguration (Stateful) ......................................................31
Autoconguration (Stateless) ....................................................32
PPPoE (Stateful) ...............................................................................33
PPPoE (Stateless).............................................................................35
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateful) ...............................................37
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateless) .............................................38
6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateful) ...........................................................39
6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateless) .........................................................40
6rd (Stateless) ..................................................................................41
6rd (Stateful) .....................................................................................42
Link-Local Connectivity ................................................................43
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Parental Controls ..................................................................................44
Virtual Server .........................................................................................45
Port Forwarding ....................................................................................47
Application Rules .................................................................................48
QoS Engine .............................................................................................49
Network Filters ......................................................................................51
Access Control .......................................................................................52
Access Control Wizard...................................................................52
Website Filters .......................................................................................55
Inbound Filters ......................................................................................56
Firewall Settings ...................................................................................57
Application Level Gateway Conguration ..................................58
Routing ....................................................................................................59
Advanced Wireless Settings .............................................................60
WISH Settings ........................................................................................61
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ............................................................62
Advanced Network Settings ............................................................63
UPnP ....................................................................................................63
Internet Ping Block.........................................................................63
Internet Port Speed .......................................................................63
Multicast Streams ...........................................................................63
Guest Zone .............................................................................................64
IPv6 Firewall ...........................................................................................65
IPv6 Routing ...........................................................................................66
Administrator Settings .......................................................................67
Time Settings .........................................................................................68
SysLog ......................................................................................................69
Email Settings ........................................................................................70
System Settings ....................................................................................71
Update Firmware ..................................................................................72
DDNS ........................................................................................................73
System Check ........................................................................................74
Schedules ................................................................................................75
Device Information ..............................................................................76
Log .............................................................................................................77
Stats ..........................................................................................................78
Active Sessions ......................................................................................78
Wireless ....................................................................................................79
IPv6 ............................................................................................................80
Support ....................................................................................................81
Wireless Security .............................................................................82
What is WPA? ...................................................................................................82
Wi-PnP Wireless Setup .................................................................................83
Wireless Security Setup Wizard ................................................................85
Congure WPA-Personal (PSK) .................................................................87
Congure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) ......................................................88
Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................................90
Using Windows® 7 .........................................................................................90
Using Windows Vista® ..................................................................................93
Congure Wireless Security ..............................................................94
Using Windows® XP ......................................................................................96
Congure WPA-PSK .............................................................................97
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................99
Wireless Basics ...............................................................................103
Tips .................................................................................................................. 105
Wireless Modes ........................................................................................... 106
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Networking Basics .........................................................................107
Check your IP address ............................................................................... 107
Technical Specications ................................................................109
Contacting Technical Support ......................................................110
Warranty .........................................................................................111
Registration ...................................................................................117
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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-657 will cause damage and void the warranty.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DIR-657 HD Media Router 1000
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard
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System Requirements
Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g 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 6.0 or higher
• Chrome 2.0 or higher
• Firefox 3.0 or higher
• Safari 3.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher)
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
CD Installation Wizard
Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP with Service Pack 2
• An installed Ethernet adapter
• CD-ROM drive
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Introduction
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
Combines award winning router features and 802.11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance.
TOTAL SECURITY
The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA2™ to protect your network against outside intruders.
TOTAL COVERAGE
Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE
The D-Link HD Media Router 1000 (DIR-657) is a 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 650% faster than an 802.11g
wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, les, music, video,
printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the HD Media Router 1000 to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed
Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that keeps digital phone calls
(VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience.
EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE
This high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. The HD Media Router 1000 is designed for use
in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. Add a notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to your
network from virtually anywhere in your home.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
The HD Media Router 1000 supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless network
or from the Internet. Support for WPA standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method, regardless of your client
devices. In addition, this HD Media Router 1000 utilizes dual active rewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.
* 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.
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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-657 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 650% faster than 802.11g.
• Compatible with 802.11g Devices - The DIR-657 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it
can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain
Name.
• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of
hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-657 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports
multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-657 can securely access
corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-657 lets you control what
information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s
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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• Fast and Guarantee Wireless Streaming for Video Quality - Whether set-top box or gaming console streaming
media directly from the Internet, a NAS or PC, these devices share in common the need to connect with a router
in order to communicate and establish the wireless media stream. The DIR-657 Wireless N 1000 Media Router
oers stability, fast wireless, and guaranteed performance for media streaming using the newest streaming
engine technology.
• Storage for Photos and Streaming Music/Video - A compact SD Card can be placed inside this router to act
as network storage. Without any cumbersome cables or protruding antennas, you can wirelessly share this disk
space among family members, stream stored music and video to media players attached to stereo systems or
TV, and provide remote access to your personal documents from the Internet.
• Share Multifunction Printers and 3G Mobile Internet Connection - Through the SharePort™ Plus Utility, you
can connect multifunction printers to the USB ports to share printing and scanning functions among family
members. The USB ports also support 3G adapter connection, so you can bring your router along when you
travel and connect it to a 3G mobile service to provide Internet access to a group.
• Other Features Include -
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button
• UPnP Support
• SD Card Slot to share music/video/images
• HD Fuel™ for smooth video streaming and online gaming
• D-Link Green™
• Wi-PnP for easy wireless setup (required USB thumb drive)
• Supports IPv6
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Hardware Overview
Connections
1LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
2Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable
or DSL modem.
3USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 ash drive to congure the wireless settings using WCN.
4Reset Press and hold the reset button to restore the router to its original factory settings.
5Power Button Press the power button to power on and o.
6Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
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Front View
1WPS Button Press this button to add your device to an existing network or to create a new network.
2SD Card Port
Insert your SD Card for sharing multimedia les such as video, music, and images. Refer
to the SharePort manual for more information. You may access the les on the SD card by
opening a web browser and enter //DIR-657. Note that the les on the SD card will be
read-only meaning users can only view the les, not edit or delete them.
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LEDs
1Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
2Internet LED
A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data
transmission. A solid blue light indicates that there is an Internet connection, an orange
light indicates that there is none.
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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. Also, you can only use the Ethernet port on your
modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn 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 router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your
wireless network. Keep in mind 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 aluminum 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.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your
wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your
wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.
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The DIR-657 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the
installation process.
Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows® XP. The steps
and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type “D:\autorun.exe” (where D:
represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click Install.
Getting Started
Note: It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by the login password on the provided CD holder.
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Conguration
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based conguration utility.
Web-based Conguration Utility
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet
Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
You may also connect using the NetBIOS name in the address bar
(http://dlinkrouter).
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password.
The password is left blank by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the
Troubleshooting section for assistance.
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Setup Wizard
Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly congure your router. Skip to the
next page.
If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Conguration
and skip to page 15.
Click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Skip to page 81.
If you want to add your wireless clients to your router using WPS, click Add Wireless
Device with WPS and skip to page 74.
If you want to configure your wireless settings manually, click Manual Wireless
Connection Setup and skip to page 21.
Internet Connection
Wireless Settings
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Click Next to continue.
Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue.
Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue.
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If you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was
last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently using that computer, click Clone
Your PC’s MAC Address and then click Next to continue.
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the
device name of the Router and may be changed.
If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server
addresses.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer
needed and will not work through a router.
If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue.
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If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue.
If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click
Next to continue.
Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is nished rebooting, click Continue.
Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect.
Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few
tries to initially connect to the Internet.
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Manual Conguration
Dynamic (Cable)
Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically from your
ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is
commonly used for cable modem services such as Comcast and Cox.
Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services enhances your Internet performance by
getting you the information and web pages you are looking for faster and more reliably. In
addition, it improves your overall Internet experience by correcting many common typo
mistakes automatically, taking you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time.
Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation
of the Advanced DNS service or its features.
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you are not sure.
Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP.
Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. These
addresses are usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you did not
specically receive these from your ISP.
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 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.
My Internet
Connection:
Enable
Advanced DNS
Service:
Host Name:
MAC Address:
Primary/Secondary
DNS Server:
MTU:
Use Unicasting:
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Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and
DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only).
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained
during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal
performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC
address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the
default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your
PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the
MAC address of your Ethernet card.
My Internet
Connection:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnection Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
DNS Addresses:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Internet 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.
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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 PPTP only).
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTP only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your PPTP username.
Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during
inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal
performance with your specic ISP. 1400 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address
on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC
address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address
button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your
Ethernet card.
Address Mode:
PPTP IP Address:
PPTP Subnet Mask:
PPTP Gateway:
PPTP Server IP:
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.
Username:
Password:
Reconnect Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
MAC Address:
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Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server
addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static only).
Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP (Static only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your L2TP username.
Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity.
To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only).
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance
with your specic ISP. 1400 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the
Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless
required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the
Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
Address Mode:
L2TP IP
Address:
L2TP Subnet
Mask:
L2TP Gateway:
L2TP Server IP:
Username:
Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
Clone MAC
Address:
L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option
is typically used for DSL services.
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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 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.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
MAC Address:
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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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.
The schedule of time when the wireless settings rules 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.
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name
using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.
The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-657 to choose the
channel with the least amount of interference.
Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-657. By default the channel is set to 6. The
Channel can be changed to t the channel setting for an existing wireless network
or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option
will be greyed out.
Select one of the following:
802.11g Only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g.
802.11n Only - Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.
Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n and 11g
wireless clients.
Select the Channel Width:
Auto 20/40 - This is the default setting. Select if you are using
both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.
20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients.
40MHz - Select if using only 802.11n wireless clients.
Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for best
performance.
Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be
broadcasted by the DIR-657. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-657 will
not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the
SSID of your DIR-657
Enable Wireless:
Enable Auto Channel
Scan:
Wireless Settings
Wireless Network
Name:
Wireless Channel:
802.11 Mode:
Channel Width:
Transmission Rate:
Visibility Status:
Schedule:
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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 Apply, 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 the Domain name (Optional).
Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your
ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the
router for a DNS server.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Local Domain:
Enable DNS Relay:
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DHCP Server Settings
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-657 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-657. 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.
Enable this feature to broadcast your networks DHCP server to
LAN/WLAN clients.
NetBIOS allows LAN hosts to discover all other computers within
the network, enable this feature to allow the DHCP Server to oer
NetBIOS conguration settings.
Enable this feature to allow WINS information to be learned from
the WAN side, disable to allow manual conguration.
This feature allows the conguration of a NetBIOS ‘domain’ name under which network hosts operates. This setting has no eect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information
from WAN’ is activated.”
Select the dierent type of NetBIOS node: Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid.
Enter your Primary (and Secondary) WINS IP address(es).
Enable DHCP
Server:
DHCP IP Address
Range:
DHCP Lease Time:
Always Broadcast:
NetBIOS
Announcement:
Learn NetBIOS
from WAN:
NetBIOS Scope:
NetBIOS Mode
Type:
Primary/Secondary
WINS IP Address:
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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.
In this section you can see what LAN devices are currently leasing
IP addresses.
Click Revoke to cancel the lease for a specic LAN device and free
an entry in the lease table. Do this only if the device no longer
needs the leased IP address, because, for example, it has been
removed from the network.
Note: The Revoke option will not disconnect a PC with a current
network session from the network; you would need to use MAC
Address Filter to do that. Revoke will only free up a DHCP Address for the very next requester. If the previous owner is still available, those two devices may both receive
an IP Address Conict error, or the second device may still not receive an IP Address; in that case, you may still need to extend the “DHCP IP Address Range” to address
the issue, it is located in the DHCP Server section.
The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the DHCP Reservations List.
Enable:
Computer Name:
IP Address:
MAC Address:
Copy Your PC’s
MAC Address:
Save:
Number of
Dynamic DHCP
Clients:
Revoke:
Reserve:
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Media Server
Click Enable Media Server to enable this feature.
This section allows you to congure your USB port. You may select to congure Shareport or WCN conguration.
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IPv6 Internet Connection
Click IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Skip to
page 29.
If you want to congure your IPv6 Internet Connection manually,
click Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup and skip to the
next page.
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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 (Stateful)
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).
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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Static IPv6 (Stateless)
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 either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in
minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
WAN IPv6 Address
Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
Router Advertisement
Lifetime:
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Autoconguration (Stateful)
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).
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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Autoconguration (Stateless)
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 either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
IPv6 DNS Settings:
Primary/Secondary DNS
Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
Router Advertisement
Lifetime:
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PPPoE (Stateful)
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).
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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PPPoE (Stateless)
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.
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:
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Enable Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
Router Advertisement Lifetime:
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).
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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateful)
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).
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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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateless)
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 either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel
Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Lifetime:
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6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateful)
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).
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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6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateless)
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 either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the Router Advertisement 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:
Router Advertisement
Lifetime:
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6rd (Stateless)
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 either 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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6rd (Stateful)
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).
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:
6RD 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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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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Parental Controls
Advanced DNS:
FamilyShield:
Parental Controls:
None:
Faster, more reliable Internet browsing.
Includes Advanced DNS and automatic protection from
malware, phishing, and adult websites. This option uses
OpenDNS.
Includes Advanced DNS, FamilyShield, and customizable
blocking of malware and phishing sites. You may also
customize ltering of web content by category. This
option uses OpenDNS.
DNS servers will be provided via DHCP by your ISP or you
may manually enter DNS servers.
Advanced DNS Service is a free security option that provides anti-phishing protection to your network and oers navigation improvements such as auto-correction of common
URL typos.
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The DIR-657 can be congured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically
redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
The DIR-657 rewall feature lters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DIR-657 are invisible
to the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server. Depending on
the requested service, the DIR-657 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network.
The DIR-657 is also capable of port-redirection meaning incoming trac to a particular port may be redirected to a dierent port on the server
computer.
Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the Virtual Servers List. There are pre-dened virtual services already
in the table. You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service.
For a list of ports for common applications, please visit http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1191.
Virtual Server
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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.
Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound lter. You
may create your own inbound lters in the Advanced > Inbound
Filter page.
The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled.
The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular
service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in
the Tools > Schedules section.
Name:
IP Address:
Private Port/
Public Port:
Protocol Type:
Inbound Filter:
Schedule:
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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
Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound lter. You
may create your own inbound lters in the Advanced > Inbound
Filter page.
The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled.
The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular
service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in
the Tools > Schedules section.
Name:
IP Address:
TCP/UDP:
Inbound Filter:
Schedule:
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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-657. 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-657 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.
This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for
better performance and experience with online games and
other interactive applications, such as VoIP.
This option is enabled by default when the QoS Engine
option is enabled. This option will allow your router to
automatically determine the uplink speed of your Internet
connection.
This displays the detected uplink speed.
The speed at which data can be transferred from the router
to your ISP. This is determined by your ISP.
This option is enabled by default. This will allow your
router to automatically determine the network priority of
running programs.
This option is enabled by default so that your router will
automatically determine which programs should have
network priority. For best performance, use the Automatic
Classication option to automatically set the priority for
your applications.
This option should be enabled when you have a slow
Internet uplink. It helps to reduce the impact that large low
priority network packets can have on more urgent ones.
Enable Trac
Shaping:
Automatic Uplink
Speed:
Measured Uplink
Speed:
Manual Uplink
Speed:
Enabled QoS Engine:
Automatic
Classication:
Dynamic
Fragmentation:
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A QoS Engine Rule identies a specic message ow and
assigns a priority to that ow. For most applications, automatic
classication will be adequate, and specic QoS Engine Rules
will not be required.
The QoS Engine supports overlaps between rules, where more
than one rule can match for a specic message ow. If more
than one rule is found to match the rule with the highest
priority will be used.
Create a name for the rule that is meaningful to you.
The priority of the message ow is entered here -- 1 receives
the highest priority (most urgent) and 255 receives the lowest
priority (least urgent).
The protocol used by the messages.
The rule applies to a ow of messages whose LAN-side IP
address falls within the range set here.
The rule applies to a ow of messages whose LAN-side port
number is within the range set here.
The rule applies to a ow of messages whose WAN-side IP
address falls within the range set here.
The rule applies to a ow of messages whose WAN-side port
number is within the range set here.
QoS Engine Rules:
Name:
Priority:
Protocol:
Local IP Range:
Local Port Range:
Remote IP Range:
Remote Port Range:
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Network Filters
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.
Select Turn MAC Filtering Off, Turn MAC Filtering ON
and ALLOW computers listed to access the network, or
Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to
access the network 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.
Click to remove the MAC address.
Congure MAC
Filtering:
MAC Address:
DHCP Client:
Clear:
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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.
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Select the ltering method and then click Next to continue.
If you selected Apply Advanced Port Filters, then 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.
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Website Filters are used to deny LAN computers from accessing specic web sites by the URL or domain. A URL is a specially formatted text string
that denes a location on the Internet. If any part of the URL contains the blocked word, the site will not be accessible and the web page will not
display. To use this feature, enter the text string to be blocked and click Save Settings. The text to be blocked will appear in the list. To delete the
text, click Clear the List Below.
Website Filters
Select Allow or Deny.
Enter the keywords or URLs that you want
to allow or deny. Click Save Settings.
Congure Website
Filter Below:
Website URL/Domain:
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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 add the rule. 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:
Source IP Start:
Source 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 state 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 + Port Restriction - Incoming trac must match
the IP address and port of the outgoing connection.
If an application has trouble working from behind the
router, you can expose one computer to the Internet and
run the application on that computer.
Note: Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that
computer to a variety of security risks. Use of this option is
only recommended as a last resort.
Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that
you want to have unrestricted Internet communication. If
this computer obtains it’s IP address automatically using
DHCP, be sure to make a static reservation on the Basic
> DHCP page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine
does not change.
Enable SPI:
NAT Endpoint
Filtering:
Enable DMZ Host:
IP Address:
Firewall Settings
A rewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-657 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 cam enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the chosen computer completely to the outside world.
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Application Level Gateway Conguration
Here you can enable or disable ALG’s. Some protocols and applications require special handling of the IP payload to make them work with network
address translation (NAT). Each ALG provides special handling for a specic protocol or application. A number of ALGs for common applications
are enabled by default.
Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using PPTP protocol.
Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT. This ALG may interfere
with the operation of such VPN clients. If you are having trouble connecting with your corporate network, try turning this ALG o. Please check with the
system adminstrator of your corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal.
Allows applications that use Real Time Streaming Protocol to receive streaming media from the internet. QuickTime and Real Player are some of the common
applications using this protocol.
Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT
devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG
o.
PPTP:
IPSEC (VPN):
RTSP:
SIP:
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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.
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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Set the transmit power of the antennas.
Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize
a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting
and is recommended.
This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If
inconsistent data ow is a problem, only a minor modication
should be made.
The fragmentation threshold, which is specied in bytes,
determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets
exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before
transmission. 2346 is the default setting.
(Delivery Trac Indication Message) 3 is the default setting.
A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window
for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve
the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless
clients.
Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore
increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and
may create higher data loss.
Transmit Power:
Beacon Period:
RTS Threshold:
Fragmentation
Threshold:
DTIM Interval:
WMM Function:
Short GI:
Advanced Wireless Settings
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WISH is short for Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling, a technology developed to enhance your experience of using a wireless network by prioritizing
the trac of dierent applications.
Enable this option if you want to allow WISH to prioritize
your trac.
Enable WISH:
Allows the router to recognize HTTP transfers for many
common audio and video streams and prioritize them
above other trac. Such streams are frequently used by
digital media players.
HTTP:
Enables the router to recognize certain audio and video
streams generated by a Windows Media Center PC and to
prioritize these above other trac. Such streams are used
by systems known as Windows Media Extenders, such as
the Xbox 360.
Windows Media
Center:
When enabled, this option causes the router to automatically
attempt to prioritize trac streams that it doesn’t otherwise
recognize, based on the behavior that the streams exhibit.
This acts to deprioritize streams that exhibit bulk transfer
characteristics, such as le transfers, while leaving interactive
trac, such as gaming or VoIP, running at a normal priority.
Automatic:
WISH Rules: A WISH Rule identies a specic message ow and assigns
a priority to that ow. For most applications, the priority
classiers ensure the right priorities and specic WISH Rules
are not required.
WISH supports overlaps between rules. If more than one
rule matches for a specic message ow, the rule with the
highest priority will be used.
WISH Settings
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
Locking the wireless security settings prevents the settings from
being changed by the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature of the router.
Devices can still be added to the network using Wi-Fi Protected
Setup. However, the settings of the network will not change once
this option is checked.
A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the router to
an existing network or to create a new network. The default PIN
may be printed on the bottom of the router. For extra security,
a new PIN can be generated. You can restore the default PIN at
any time. Only the Administrator (“admin” account) can change
or reset the PIN.
Shows the current value of the router’s PIN.
Restore the default PIN of the router.
Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the
router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of
the registrar.
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 60 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.
Start the wizard.
Enable:
Lock Wireless
Security Settings:
PIN Settings:
Current PIN:
Reset PIN to
Default:
Generate New PIN:
Add Wireless
Station:
Add Wireless
Device Wizard:
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 depressing
a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering the 8-digit code for the Pin-Code Method. The time reduction in setup and ease of use
are quite benecial, while the highest wireless Security setting of WPA2 is automatically used.
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UPnP
Internet Ping Block
Internet Port Speed
Multicast Streams
To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) feature click on
Enabled. UPNP provides compatibility with networking
equipment, software and peripherals.
Check PPPoe Pass Through to allow PPPoE authentication
to the LAN Clients as an authenticating point.
Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-657 to respond
to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security
from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to
be “pinged”.
You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps,
100Mbps, 1000Mbps, or 10/100/1000Mbps Auto. Some
older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port
speed to 10Mbps.
Check the box to allow multicast trac to pass through
the router from the Internet.
UPnP Settings:
PPPoE Pass Through:
WAN Ping:
WAN Port Speed:
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.
Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is dierent from
your main wireless network.
Check to allow network connectivity between the dierent
zones created.
Select the type of security or encryption you would like to
enable for the guest zone.
Enable Guest Zone:
Schedule:
Wireless Network
Name:
Enable Routing
Between Zones:
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
This section may be used to allow or deny trac from passing through the device. It works the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. Users
can create more detailed rules for the device.
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IPv6 Routing
This page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network.
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Administrator Settings
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.
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The
administrator can make changes to the settings.
Enter the new password for the User login. If you login as the
User, you cannot change the settings (you can only view them).
Enter a name for the DIR-657 router.
Enter a name for the 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.
Remote management allows the DIR-657 to be congured
from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password
is still required to access the Web-Management interface.
In general, only a member of your network can browse the
built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. This feature
enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote
(Internet) host. The port number used to access the DIR-657.
Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP
address of the DIR-657 and 8080 is the port used for the Web
Management interface.
If you have enabled HTTPS Server and checked Use HTTPS,
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.
Admin Password:
User Password:
Gateway Name:
Enable Graphical
Authentication:
Enable HTTPS
Server:
Enable Remote
Management:
Remote Admin
Inbound Filter:
Details:
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Time Settings
Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
To select Daylight Saving time manually, select enabled or
disabled, and enter a start date and an end date for daylight
saving time.
NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes
computer clock times in a network of computers. Check this
box to use a NTP server. This will only connect to a server on
the Internet, not a local server.
Enter the 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 Copy Your Computer’s
Time Settings.
Time Zone:
Daylight Saving:
Enable NTP
Server:
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:
SysLog Server IP
Address:
Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server.
The address of the SysLog server that will be used to send
the logs. You may also select your computer from the
drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from
the router via DHCP).
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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:
SMTP Server
Address:
Enable
Authentication:
Account Name:
Password:
On Log Full:
On Schedule:
Schedule:
When this option is enabled, router activity logs are e-mailed 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.
Enter the SMTP server address for sending email. If your SMTP
server requires authentication, select this option.
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 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.
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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. You will then see a le
dialog, where you can select a location and le name for
the settings.
Use this option to load previously saved router conguration
settings. First, click the Browse button to locate a previously
saved conguration le and then click the Load button to
transfer those settings to the router.
This option will restore all conguration settings back to
the settings that were in eect 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.
Save Settings to
Local Hard Drive:
Load Settings
from Local Hard
Drive:
Restore to Factory
Default Settings:
Reboot Device:
System Settings
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Click on Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version to
nd out if there is an updated rmware; if so, download the
new rmware to your hard drive.
After you have downloaded the new rmware, click Browse to
locate the rmware update on your hard drive. Click Upload
to complete the rmware upgrade.
Check Automatically Check Online for Latest Firmware
Version to have the router check automatically to see if there
is a new rmware upgrade.
Check Email Notication of Newer Firmware Version to
have the router send an email when there is a new rmware
available.
Firmware Upgrade:
Browse:
Notications
Options:
Update Firmware
You can upgrade the rmware of the Router here. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse
to locate the rmware le to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for rmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can
download rmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
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Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a
domain name linked to a changing IP Address. Check the
box to enable DDNS.
Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu.
Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS
service provider.
Enter the Username for your DDNS account.
Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
Enter a time (in hours).
DDNS:
Server Address:
Host Name:
Username or Key:
Password or Key:
Timeout:
DDNS
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.
The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here.
System Check
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.
Click Save to save your schedule. 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
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This page displays the current information for the DIR-657. 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 for the router.
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).
Displays the Multicast Group IP Address.
General:
WAN:
LAN:
Wireless LAN:
LAN Computers:
IGMP Multicast
Memberships:
Device Information
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Log
What to View:
View Levels:
Apply Log Settings:
Refresh:
Clear:
Email Now:
Save Log:
You can select the types of messages that you want to display from
the log. Firewall & Security, System, and Router Status messages
can be selected.
There are three levels of message importance: Informational,
Warning, and Critical. Select the levels that you want displayed
in the log.
Will lter the log results so that only the selected options appear.
Updates the log details on the screen so it displays any recent
activity.
Clears all of the log contents.
This option will send a copy of the router log to the email address
congured in the Tools > Email screen.
This option will save the router to a log le on your computer.
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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Stats
The screen below displays the Trac Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-657 on both the Internet and the LAN
ports. The trac counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
Active Sessions
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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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The IPv6 table displays a list of current IPv6 connections.
IPv6
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Support
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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-657 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, or 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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Wi-PnP Wireless Setup
Wi-PnP allows you to copy your wireless settings from your router to a USB ash drive and use to automatically congure the wireless settings on
your Windows® computers. Follow the steps below:
1. Plug in USB Flash Drive in USB port on the back of the router.
2. Press and hold the WPS button (located on the front of the router) for 5 seconds. The power LED will blink.
3. Wait 10 seconds and unplug the USB Flash Drive from the router.
4. Plug the USB Flash Drive in a Windows-Based computer.
5. The window below will automatically appear. Double-click Connect to a wireless network.
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7. Click OK to nish adding your computer to your wireless network.
6. Click Yes to add the current computer to your wireless network.
Repeat step 4-7 to add additional computers to your wireless network.
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Wireless Security Setup Wizard
To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Launch
Wireless Security Setup Wizard.
Click Next to continue.
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The following screen will show you your Pre-Shared Key to enter on your
wireless clients.
Click Save to nish the Security Wizard.
If you selected WPA-Enterprise, the RADIUS information will be displayed. Click Save to nish the Security Wizard.
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Congure WPA-Personal (PSK)
It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before
enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and
entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then
click Wireless Settings on the left side.
2. Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Personal.
3. Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Use Auto if you
have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2.
4. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is default).
5. Next to Pre-Shared Key, enter a key (passphrase). The key is entered as a
pass-phrase in ASCII format at both ends of the wireless connection. The
pass-phrase must be between 8-63 characters.
6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the router
with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK
on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router.
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It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before
enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and
then click Wireless Settings on the left side.
2. Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Enterprise.
3. Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Use Auto if you
have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2.
4. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is default).
5. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before a client is
required to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default).
6. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server.
7. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS
server. 1812 is the default port.
8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key.
9. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need
to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless
network.
Congure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS)
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10. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server.
11. Click Apply Settings to save your settings.
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Connect to a Wireless Network
Using 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.
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3. Highlight the wireless network (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 that is on your router and click
Ok.
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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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network
Using Windows Vista®
Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual
of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows 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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Congure Wireless Security
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 wireless network (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 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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Using 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 or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless
network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner
next to the time). Select 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
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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Congure WPA-PSK
It is recommended to enable encryption 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 passphrase being used.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and
click Connect.
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless
computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select
View Available Wireless Networks.
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase
and click Connect.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails,
please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be
exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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Section 6 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-657. 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 on the Internet or have to be
connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to
connect to the web-based utility.
• Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Chrome 2.0 or higher
• Safari 3.0 or higher
• Firefox 3.0 or 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 the 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).
Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400.
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
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.
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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, 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.
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, and 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
Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA security
feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.
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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-657 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 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.
If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g.
hotel, coee shop, airport), please contact an employee or
administrator to verify their wireless network settings.
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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 D-Link 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
Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not
needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP.
Step 5
Click OK twice to save your settings.
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Technical Specications
Standards
• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.3u
• IEEE 802.3ab
Security
• WPA-Personal
• WPA2-Personal
• WPA-Enterprise
• WPA2-Enterprise
Wireless Signal Rates*
• 300Mbps • 12Mbps
• 108Mbps • 11Mbps
• 54Mbps • 9Mbps
• 48Mbps • 6Mbps
• 36Mbps • 5.5Mbps
• 24Mbps • 2Mbps
• 18Mbps • 1Mbps
MSC (0-15)
• 130Mbps (270) • 117Mbps (243)
• 104Mbps (216) • 78Mbps (162)
• 66Mbps (135) • 58.5Mbps (121.5)
• 52Mbps (108) • 39Mbps (81)
• 26Mbps (54) • 19.5Mbps (40.5)
• 12Mbps (27) • 6.5Mbps (13.5)
Frequency Range
• 2.4GHz to 2.483GHz
Transmitter Output Power
• 26.5dBm (peak)
• 18dBm (average)
LEDs
• Power • Internet
Operating Temperature
• 32°F to 104°F ( 0°C to 40°C)
Humidity
• 95% maximum (non-condensing)
Safety & Emissions
• FCC
• CE
Dimensions
• L = 7.6 inches
• W = 4.6 inches
• H = 1.2 inches
Warranty
• 1 Year
* 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 factors will adversely aect
wireless signal range.
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Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support
Contacting Technical Support
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone.
Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready:
• Model number of the product (e.g. DIR-657)
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1))
• Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router).
You can nd software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical
issues.
For customers within the United States:
Phone Support:
(877) 453-5465
Internet Support:
http://support.dlink.com
For customers within Canada:
Phone Support:
(800) 361-5265
Internet Support:
http://support.dlink.ca
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Appendix E - Warranty
Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty:
• Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, and
• Only for products purchased and delivered within the fty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions
or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, or addresses with an APO or FPO.
Limited Warranty:
D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link product described below (“Hardware”) will be free from material defects in workmanship
and materials under normal use from the date of original retail purchase of the product, for the period set forth below (“Warranty Period”), except
as otherwise stated herein.
• Hardware: One (1) year
• Spare parts and spare kits: Ninety (90) days
The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at
D-Link’s option, to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual
purchase price paid. Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Oce. The replacement hardware
need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any
reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer,
and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is not practical
to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link
upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded,
shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund.
Limited Software Warranty:
D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specications
for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90)
days (“Software Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its
documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will
be free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty
will be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s
functional specications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software.
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Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and
conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty
Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in
its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming
Software will be refunded by D-Link; provided that the non-conforming Software (and all copies thereof) is rst returned to D-Link. The license
granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates.
Non-Applicability of Warranty:
The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D-Link’s products will not be applied to and does not cover any
refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or
the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case, the product is being sold “As-Is” without
any warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, the Limited Warranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the
contrary.
Submitting A Claim:
The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and
the product is within warranty, the customer shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:
• The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software
nonconformance in sucient detail to allow DLink to conrm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a
copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
• The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D-Link Technical Support at 1-877-453-5465, who will attempt to assist the
customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product. If the product is considered defective, the customer must obtain a
Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https://
rma.dlink.com/.
• After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package
to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package.
Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. DLink will only replace the defective portion of the product
and will not ship back any accessories.
• The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD
will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped
to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that
are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common
carrier selected by D-Link.
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Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in the United States, otherwise we will ship the product
to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.
D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements,
or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable
handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing
requirements, or that is determined by D-Link not to be defective or non-conforming.
What Is Not Covered:
The Limited Warranty provided herein by D-Link does not cover:
Products that, in D-Link’s judgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modication, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation,
lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product, or if the model or serial number
has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed; Initial installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs;
Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act
of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software, rmware or other products or services provided by anyone
other than D-Link; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers,
or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product.
While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any company, we recommend that you use only an Authorized D-
Link Service Oce. Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty.
Disclaimer of Other Warranties:
EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE
LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE
PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.
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Limitation of Liability:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL
OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, WORK
STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D-LINK’S PRODUCT
IS CONNECTED WITH, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN, STORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D-LINK
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT. THE MAXIMUM
LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING
EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED
OR STATUTORY.
Governing Law:
This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This
Limited Warranty provides specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Trademarks:
D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Copyright Statement:
No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any
derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the
United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto. Contents are subject to change without prior notice.
Copyright ©2011 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
CE Mark Warning:
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
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Appendix E - Warranty
FCC Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specic channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are rmware programmed at the factory
to match the intended destination. The rmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
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Appendix E - Warranty
For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link
oce.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with Canada 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.
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.
NOTE IMPORTANTE:
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.
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Appendix F - Registration
Version 1.0
February 18, 2011
Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights.
Registration