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D-Link DIR-301 User Manual

Section 3 - Configuration

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Summary of Contents for DIR-301

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Page 2: ...Internet Setup 19 Dynamic Cable 19 PPPoE DSL 20 PPTP 21 L2TP 22 Big Pond 23 Static assigned by ISP 24 Wireless Settings 25 Network Settings 26 DHCP Server Settings 27 Port Forwarding Rules 28 Application Rules 29 Network Filter 30 Website Filter 31 Firewall Settings 32 Advanced Wireless Settings 33 Advanced Network Settings 34 Administrator Login Name 35 Administrator Password 35 Remote Management...

Page 3: ...PSK 47 Configure WPA RADIUS 48 Connect to a Wireless Network 49 Using Windows XP 49 Configure WEP 50 Configure WPA PSK 52 Troubleshooting 54 Wireless Basics 58 What is Wireless 59 Tips 61 Wireless Modes 62 Networking Basics 63 Check your IP address 63 Statically Assign an IP address 64 Technical Specifications 65 Registration 67 ...

Page 4: ...L Modem Computers with Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer Version 6 0 or Netscape Navigator Version 6 0 and above for configuration Product Overview Package Contents Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the WBR 1310 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product ...

Page 5: ...s built in advanced firewall threats of hackers penetrating your network are minimized Some firewall features include functions that allow or disallow certain ports to be open for certain applications Time scheduling can be established as a firewall rule so that specific ports will be open at certain times and be closed at other times Features like content filtering MAC filtering URL blocking and ...

Page 6: ... Address URL and or Domain Name Filter Scheduling These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes Secure Multiple Concurrent Sessions The DIR 301 can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DIR 301 can securely access corporate networks User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to ...

Page 7: ...Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings Receptor for the Power Adapter The Auto MDI MDIX INTERNETport is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem LAN Ports Connect Ethernet devices such as computers switches and hubs ...

Page 8: ... LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready This LED blinks during wireless data transmission Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet enabled computer on ports 1 4 This LED blinks during data transmission Status LED A blinking light indicates that the DIR 301 is ready Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply ...

Page 9: ...odem Also you can only use the Ethernet port on your modem If you were using the USB connection before using the router then you must turn off your modem disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the router and then turn the modem back on In some cases you may need to call your ISP to change connection types USB to Ethernet If you have DSL and are connecting via PPP...

Page 10: ...at is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to pos...

Page 11: ... the router 4 Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer 5 Turn on or plug in your modem Wait for the modem to boot about 30 seconds 6 Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot 7 Turn on your computer 8 Verify the link lights on the rou...

Page 12: ... write down your existing settings before making any changes In most cases your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer 2 Open a web browser and enter http 192 168 0 1 and press Enter When the login window appears set the user name to admin and leave the password box empty Click OK to continue 3 Click on Advanced...

Page 13: ...ter and connect it to your other router Do not plug anything into the WAN port of the D Link router 8 You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers To configure your wireless network open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless...

Page 14: ...onfiguration utility Web based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 Enter the user name admin and your password Leave the password blank by default If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance ...

Page 15: ... DIR 301 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Setup Wizard You may run the setup wizard to quickly setup your router Click Setup Wizard to launch the wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin ...

Page 16: ...figuration 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 ...

Page 17: ...onal 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...

Page 18: ... Static enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider Click Next to continue Click Connect to save your settings Once the router is finished rebooting click Continue Please allow 1 2 minutes to connect Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet ...

Page 19: ...ress unless required by your ISP The default MAC address is set to the WAN s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router You can use the Clone MAC Address button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP Ent...

Page 20: ...aintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU Select either Always on Manual or Connect on demand PPPoE User Name Password Service Name IP Address DNS Addresses Maximum Idle Time MTU Connection Mode Select Internet Setup PPPoE DSL Choose PPPoE ...

Page 21: ...me Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU Select either Always on Manual or Connect on demand PPTP I...

Page 22: ... name Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU Select either Always on Manual or Connect on demand L2T...

Page 23: ...ot recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP The default MAC address is set to the WAN s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router You can use the Clone MAC Address button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the router It is not recommended that you change the d...

Page 24: ...ter It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP This is optional Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU IP Address Subnet Mask ISP Gateway MAC Address Clone MAC Address Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS A...

Page 25: ...mize the wireless network The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the WBR 2310 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Enable this mode if your network is made up of purely 802 11g devices If you have both 802 11b and 802 11g wireless clients uncheck the box Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the WBR 231...

Page 26: ...e IP address once you click Apply you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Enter the Domain name Optional Check the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers If unchecked your computers will use the router for a DNS server IP Address Subnet Mas...

Page 27: ...ynamic Host Control Protocol The DIR 301 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 301 ...

Page 28: ...k the box to enabled the rule Enter a name for the rule Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to Enter the port or ports that you want to open If you want to open 1 port enter the same port in both boxes Select TCP UDP or ANY Rule Name IP Address Start Port End Port Traffic Type ...

Page 29: ...pplications makes some of these applications work with the DIR 301 Check the box to enabled the rule Enter a name for the rule This is the port used to trigger the application It can be either a single port or a range of ports This is the port number on the WAN side that will be used to access the application You may define a single port or a range of ports You can use a comma to add multiple port...

Page 30: ...on Enter the MAC address you would like to filter To find the MAC address on a computer please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual Select a DHCP client from the drop down menu and click the arrow to copy that MAC Address Configure MAC Filter Schedule MAC Address DHCP Client Use MAC Media Access Control Filters to allow or deny LAN Local Area Network computers by their MAC address...

Page 31: ...d Configure Website Filter Website URL Domain URL and domain blocking are used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the URL or domain A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines 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 b...

Page 32: ...ress Enable PPTP Passthrough Enable L2TP Passthrough Enable IPSec Passthrough Firewall Settings This section will allow you to setup a DMZ host and to enable VPN passthrough If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DIR 301 then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet This feature is ...

Page 33: ...etecting data transmission errors for communication between the wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters Auto is the default setting Note High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type CTS Clear To Send is a function used to minimize collisions among wireless devices on a wireless local area network LAN CTS will make sure the wireless network is clear before a wir...

Page 34: ...WAN port to 10Mbps 100Mbps or auto Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps Gaming mode allows a form of pass through for certain Internet Games If you are using Xbox Playstation2 or a PC make sure you are using the latest firmware and Gaming Mode is enabled To utilize Gaming Mode click the box If you are not using a Gaming application it is recommended that y...

Page 35: ...r that has access to the Broadband Router If you input an asterisk into this field then any computer will be able to access the Router Putting an asterisk into this field would present a security risk and is not recommended The port number used to access the WBR 1310 Example http x x x x 8080 whereas x x x x is the WAN IP address of the WBR 1310 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management int...

Page 36: ...tart 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 This field is optional To manually input the time enter the values in these fields for the Year Month Day Hour Minute and Second Click Set Time You can also click Copy Your Computer s Time Settings Time Zone Daylight Saving Automatic Manual ...

Page 37: ...oad button to transfer those settings to the router This option will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you have created If you want to save the current router configuration settings use the Save button above Click Enabled to use t...

Page 38: ...the firmware update on your hard drive Click Save Settings to complete the firmware upgrade Firmware Upgrade Browse You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update Please check the D Link support site for firmware updates at http support dlink com ...

Page 39: ...an be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens shorts swaps and impedance mismatch This feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable connections The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping and click Ping Virtual Cable Tester VCT I...

Page 40: ...connect to your ISP If your WAN connection is set up for PPPoE a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the router Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router Displays whether or not the status of the J...

Page 41: ...nk DIR 301 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Log First Page Last Page Previous Next Clear View the first page of the log View the last page of the log View the previous page View the next page Clear the log ...

Page 42: ...you can view the amount of packets that pass through the WBR 2310 on both the WAN and the LAN ports The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless client ...

Page 43: ...43 D Link DIR 301 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Support ...

Page 44: ...eless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by entering i...

Page 45: ...o Security Mode select Enable WEP Security 3 Next to Authentication select Shared Key 4 Select either 64 bit or 128 bit encryption from the drop down menu next to WEP Encryption 5 Next to Key Type select either Hex or ASCII Hex recommended Letters A F and numbers 0 9 are valid ASCII All numbers and letters are valid 6 Next to Key 1 enter a WEP key that you create Make sure you enter this key exact...

Page 46: ...uthentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network WPA PSK WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key is a...

Page 47: ...o Security Mode select Enable WPA Personal Security or Enable WPA2 Personal Security 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Auto 4 Next to PSK EAP select PSK 5 Next to Passphrase enter a key passphrase The key is an alpha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols _ and spaces Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients 6 En...

Page 48: ...ering the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 Click on Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Personal Security or Enable WPA2 Personal Security 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Auto 4 Next to PSK EAP select EAP 5 Next to RADIUS Server 1 enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server 6 Next to Port enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server 1812...

Page 49: ...e 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 ...

Page 50: ...guring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key 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 ...

Page 51: ...twork Connection box will appear Enter the same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WEP settings are correct The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 52: ...figuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key 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 ...

Page 53: ...etwork 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 ...

Page 54: ...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 Firefox 1 5 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 di...

Page 55: ...his should open the login page for your the web management If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your router Unfortu...

Page 56: ...increments of ten Ex 1492 1482 1472 etc Note AOL DSL users must use MTU of 1400 To find the proper MTU Size you ll have to do a special ping of the destination you re trying to go to A destination could be another computer or a URL Click on Start and then click Run Windows 95 98 and Me users type in command Windows NT 2000 and XP users type in cmd and press Enter or click OK Once the window opens ...

Page 57: ...2 28 1480 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below 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 configuration page for the device Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure To ch...

Page 58: ...eless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applicatio...

Page 59: ...ata from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device call...

Page 60: ...ones 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 office 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 ...

Page 61: ...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 ...

Page 62: ...eless 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 WNA 2330 wireless network Cardbus adapters An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or ...

Page 63: ...Run In the run box type cmd and click OK At the prompt type ipconfig 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 firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters If you are connecting to a wireless n...

Page 64: ...tep 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 Se...

Page 65: ...8Mbps OFDM 10 PER 68dBm 36Mbps OFDM 10 PER 75dBm 24Mbps OFDM 10 PER 79dBm 18Mbps OFDM 10 PER 82dBm 12Mbps OFDM 10 PER 84dBm 11Mbps CCK 8 PER 82dBm 9Mbps OFDM 10 PER 87dBm 6Mbps OFDM 10 PER 88dBm 5 5Mbps CCK 8 PER 85dBm 2Mbps QPSK 8 PER 86dBm 1Mbps BPSK 8 PER 89dBm VPN Pass Through Multi Sessions PPTP L2TP IPSec Device Management Web based Internet Explorer v6 or later Netscape Navigator v6 or late...

Page 66: ...ing Safety and Emissions CE LEDs Power Status Internet WLAN Wireless Connection LAN 10 100 Dimensions L 112 6mm W 147 5mm H 31 8mm Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data t...

Page 67: ...solution for your problem For Customers within The United Kingdom Ireland D Link UK Ireland Technical Support over the Internet http www dlink co uk ftp ftp dlink co uk D Link UK Ireland Technical Support over the Telephone 08456 12 0003 United Kingdom 1890 886 899 Ireland Lines Open 8 00am 10 00pm Mon Fri 10 00am 7 00pm Sat Sun For Customers within Canada D Link Canada Technical Support over the ...

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