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D-Link DIR-615 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

• D-Link DIR-501 Wireless Router
• Power Adapter
• Ethernet Cable

System Requirements

• Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem
• Computers with Windows

, Macintosh

, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet

adapter

• Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 2.0 or above (for configuration)

Package Contents

Note:

Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included

with the DIR-501 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

Note:

Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply, before inserting

the power cord and connected power supply to the wall outlet.

Summary of Contents for DIR-501

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Page 2: ...lity 14 Static assigned by ISP 18 Internet Setup 19 Dynamic 19 PPPoE 20 PPTP 21 L2TP 22 Wireless Setup 23 LAN Setup 28 DHCP Server Settings 29 Time and Date 30 Parental Control 31 Port Forwarding 32 Application Rules 33 Access Control 34 Traffic Control 35 Setup Wizard 36 Firewall DMZ 37 Advanced Wireless 38 Advanced Network 39 Routing 40 Device Administration 41 Save and Restore 42 Firmware Updat...

Page 3: ...0 in Windows Vista 64 Initial Router Configuration for Wi Fi Protection 64 Setting Up a Configured Router 65 Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup 66 Configuring the IP Address in Vista 68 Setting Up a Connection or Network Wirelessly 71 Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 76 Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 80 Troubleshooting 84 Wireless Basics 88...

Page 4: ...perating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 2 0 or above for configuration Package Contents Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR 501 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product Note Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply before inserting the power cord and connected power supp...

Page 5: ...e filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes Secure Multiple Concurrent Sessions The DIR 501 can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DIR 501 can securely access corporate networks User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use Web based user interface the DIR 501 lets you cont...

Page 6: ...estores the router to its original factory default settings Receptor for the Power Adapter The Auto MDI MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem LAN Ports Connect Ethernet devices such as computers switches and hubs Hardware Overview Connections ...

Page 7: ...uring data transmission WLAN 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 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply ...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...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 10: ...asy and convenient placement of your device To wall mount your device A Screw the provided screws with the equipment to the wall or partition where the device to be placed B Place the mounting holes on the bottom of the device over the screws to mount it to the wall or partition C Connect your cables to the device Step A Step B Step C ...

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

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: ...tion and then click Next to continue 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 ...

Page 16: ...k DIR 615 User Manual Section 3 Configuration If you selected PPTP enter your PPTP username and password Click Next to continue If you selected L2TP enter your L2TP username and password Click Next to continue ...

Page 17: ... you selected Static enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider Click Next to continue Click Connect to save your settings Please allow 1 2 minutes for rebooting When the router has finished rebooting the opening window will be displayed ...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...he 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 Enter the DNS Domain Name Server server IP address assigned by your ISP...

Page 20: ... 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 PPPoE User Name Password Service Name IP Address DNS Addresses Maximum Idle Time MTU Connection Mode Select Internet Setup PPPoE Choose PPPoE Po...

Page 21: ...er your PPTP account name 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 Select either Always on Manual or Connect on demand PPTP IP Address Subnet Mask Ga...

Page 22: ...L2TP account 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 Select either Always on Manual or Connect on demand L2TP IP Address...

Page 23: ...igure the wireless settings manually click the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button The parameters for this window are described later in this section The Wireless Security section that directly follows this Configuration section provides additional explanation for how to configure the WEP WPA WPA2 and WPA WPA2 wireless security mode options Click Next to continue Enter a Wireless Network Name ...

Page 24: ...ck Next to continue This window displays a summary of your wireless security settings Please print this out or record this information in a safe place and then click Save to continue The Router will save your new settings and reboot When it is finished after 1 2 minutes the opening Wireless Setup window is displayed ...

Page 25: ...tting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network The Auto Channel Selection setting can be selected to allow the DIR 501 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Use the drop down menu to select the appropriate Transmission Rate in Mbits per second Many users will want to use the default setting Best automatic Enable Wi Fi Multimedia to enjoy basic qua...

Page 26: ...ter this key exactly on all your wireless devices You may enter up to four different keys either using Hex or ASCII Hex is recommended letters A F and numbers 0 9 are valid In ASCII all numbers and letters are valid 5 Click Save Settings to save your settings If you are configuring the Router with a wireless adapter you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same...

Page 27: ...e t w o r k K e y e n t e r a passphrase The key is an alpha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols _ and spaces Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients 5 Click Save Settings to save your settings If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 ...

Page 28: ...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 Router IP Address Default Subnet M...

Page 29: ...r Dynamic Host Control Protocol The DIR 501 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 5...

Page 30: ... your computer s time settings to copy your PC s time settings Tick the Automatically synchronize with D Link s Internet time server checkbox and then use the drop down menu to select an NTP Server NTP is short for Network Time Protocol NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers To manually input the time enter the values in these fields for the Year Month Day Hour Minute and ...

Page 31: ...hese sites or Turn Parental Control ON and DENY computers access to ONLY these sites Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to block or allow Any URL with the keyword in it will be blocked The schedule of time when the parental control filter will be enabled The schedule may be set to Always which will allow the particular service to always be enabled You can create your own times in the Mainten...

Page 32: ...e box to enabled the rule Enter a name for the rule Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to Enter the port or ports that you want to open If you want to open one port enter the same port in both boxes Select TCP UDP or Any Rule Name IP Address Start Port End Port Traffic Type ...

Page 33: ...pplications makes some of these applications work with the DIR 501 Check the box to enable 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 ports...

Page 34: ...op down menu and click the arrow to copy that MAC Address The schedule of time when the network filter will be enabled The schedule may be set to Always which will allow the particular service to always be enabled You can create your own times in the Maintenance Schedules section Configure MAC Filter MAC Address DHCP Client List Schedule Use MAC Media Access Control Filters to allow or deny LAN Lo...

Page 35: ...ion to control the access bandwidth of computer in LAN Select this function to control the access bandwidth of computer in LAN All the computers in LAN will be distributed the bandwidth equally Key in the value to setup the bandwidth manually When the option Automatic Distribute Bandwidth is unchecked you can control the access bandwidth of the specific IP address Enable Traffic Control Automatic ...

Page 36: ...615 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Setup Wizard You may run the setup wizard from the opening quick setup window to quickly set up your router You will be directed to the first window of the wizard automatically ...

Page 37: ... variety of security risks so only use this option as a last resort Check this to enable SPI Check this box to enable DMZ Enter the IP address of the computer you would like to open all ports to Choose a name for the firewall rule Select to Allow or Deny transport of the data packets according to the criteria defined in the rule The Source Destination is the TCP UDP port on either the LAN or WAN s...

Page 38: ... data Enabling CTS will add overhead and may lower wireless through put None CTS is typically used in a pure 802 11g environment If CTS is set to None in a mixed mode environment populated by 802 11b clients wireless collisions may occur frequently Always CTS will always be used to make sure the wireless LAN is clear before sending data Auto CTS will monitor the wireless network and automatically ...

Page 39: ...ng may provide some extra security from hackers Tick this checkbox to allow the WAN port to be Pinged You may set the port speed of the WAN port to 10Mbps 100Mbps or 10 100Mbps Auto Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps Enable UPnP Enable WAN Ping Respond WAN Port Speed Advanced Network This window allows you to change the LAN settings Please be aware that ...

Page 40: ...ysical Port Interface the IP packet must use to transit out of the Router The IP address of the packets that will take this route The subnet of the IP address of the packets that will take this route Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used Enable Interface Destination Subnet Mask Gateway Routing This option allows you to define fixed routes to defined destinations ...

Page 41: ...This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote Internet host The Internet IP address of the computer that has access to the Broadband Router If you 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 DIR 501 For examp...

Page 42: ...nsfer 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 the Reboots button on the left si...

Page 43: ...ndow to locate 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 sup...

Page 44: ...supports DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Service The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains allowing access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet This is enabled to allow remote access to a host by clicking a hyperlinked URL in the form hostname dyndns org Many ISPs assign public IP addresses using DH...

Page 45: ...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 Info Ping Test This tool is used to verify the physical connectivity on both t...

Page 46: ...w schedule rule applies to the full 24 hour period If the new schedule rule does not apply to the full 24 hour period untick the previous checkbox and then enter a specific beginning and ending time Name Day s All Day 24 hrs Start Time End Time The Router allows the user the ability to manage schedule rules for various firewall and parental control features on this window Once you have finished co...

Page 47: ...mation requested System Firewall Security Router Status Critical Warning and Information Enter the your SNTP server name or IP address and enter your mail address before sending your system log by mail Save Log File Syslog Server Log Type Level Send by Mail The system log displays chronological event log data specified by the router user You may also save a simple text file containing the log to y...

Page 48: ...sconnect from your ISP and use DHCP Renew to 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 route...

Page 49: ... the first page of the log View the last page of the log View the previous page View the next page Clear the log Click this button to go directly to the Log Settings window Maintenance Log Settings This window allows you to view a log of activities on the Router This is especially helpful detecting unauthorized network usage ...

Page 50: ...displays the Traffic Statistics Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR 501 on both the WAN and the LAN ports The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted The NAPT Active Session table displays a list of all active conversations between WAN computers and LAN computers ...

Page 51: ... User Manual Section 3 Configuration Wireless 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 52: ...52 D Link DIR 615 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Help Click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the Router ...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...to Authentication select either Shared Key or Open Shared Key is recommended as it provides greater security when WEP is enabled 4 Select either 64Bit or 128Bit encryption from the drop down menu next to WEP Encryption 5 Next to Default Key Type select WEP Key 1 and enter a WEP key that you create Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices You may enter up to four different ...

Page 55: ...authentication 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 ...

Page 56: ... left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Only Wireless Security enhanced or Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security enhanced 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Both 4 Next to PSK EAP select PSK 5 Next to Network Key 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 exa...

Page 57: ...n Wireless Setup on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA WPA2 Wireless Security enhanced 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Both 4 Next to PSK EAP select PSK 5 Next to Network Key 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 oth...

Page 58: ...e router 192 168 0 1 Click on Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Only Wireless Security enhanced Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security enhanced or Enable WPA WPA2 Wireless Security enhanced 3 Next to Cipher Type 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 po...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...o enjoy the benefits of Wi Fi protection the Router must be both enabled and configured There are three basic methods to accomplish this use Windows Vista s built in support for WCN 2 0 use software provided by a third party or use the traditional Ethernet approach If you are running Windows Vista tick the Enable checkbox on the Wireless Network window Use the Current PIN that is displayed on the ...

Page 65: ...ethod is ideal if there is no access to a GUI If you are using the Router s Wi Fi Security push button option simultaneously depress the push button located on the side of the Router and the button on the client or virtual button on the client s GUI Next click Finish The Client s software will then allow a newcomer to join your secure Wi Fi protected network If you are using third party software r...

Page 66: ...the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup The following are step by step directions to change the computer name and join a workgroup 2 Click on the Advanced system settings link 1 Click on Properties ...

Page 67: ...omputer Name tab in the System Properties window and enter a description of your computer in the textbox When you are finished click the Change button 4 Go to the Computer Name Domain Changes window and click the radio button next to the Workgroup you want to join When you are finished click the OK button ...

Page 68: ...n Vista The following are step by step directions to configure the IP address in Windows Vista 2 Go to the Network and Internet window and click the appropriate Local Area Connection icon 1 Click on Properties 3 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties from the drop down menu ...

Page 69: ...rking tab in the Local Area Connection Properties window 5 Click the Use the following IP address option in the General tab in the Local Area Connections Properties window and enter the desired IP address in the space offered Then click the Use the following DNS server adresses option on the same tab and enter the desired DNS server information ...

Page 70: ... Right click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Status from the drop down menu 7 Go to the Local Area Connection Status window and click the Details button 8 Confirm your new settings on the Network Connection Status window When you are finished click the Done button ...

Page 71: ... are step by step directions to set up a wireless connection 2 Go to the Set up a connection or network window and choose the Set up a wireless router or access point Set up a new wireless network for your home or business option Click the Next button 1 Click on Set up a connection or network in the Network and Sharing Center section ...

Page 72: ...ection Wirelessly 3 Click the Next button on the Set up a wireless router or access point window 4 The following window displays the system progress 5 This window confirms that you want to create wireless network settings that are savable to a USB flash drive ...

Page 73: ...t wizard Click the Next button 7 Enter a passphrase on the Help make your network more secure with a passphrase window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard Click the Show advanced network security options link 8 Select security method on the Choose advanced network security options window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard Click the Next button ...

Page 74: ... button 10 Select the desired file and printer sharing option on the Choose file and printer sharing options window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard Click the Next button 11 Once you have saved your network settings to USB use the pull down menu on the Insert the USB flash drive into this computer window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard to select a desti...

Page 75: ...e Copying settings to the USB drive window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard opens to indicate the system progress 13 Once you are finished the To add a device or computer follow these instructions window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard opens When you are finished click the Close button ...

Page 76: ...s Network WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK The following are step by step directions to set up a wireless connection 2 Click the Manage network connections link in the Network and Sharing Center window 1 Click on Properties ...

Page 77: ...rk to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window in the Connect to a network wizard and then click the Connect button 5 The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress 3 Right click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect Disconnect from the drop down menu ...

Page 78: ...to the network and or start the new connection automatically When you are finished click the Close button 8 The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu 6 Enter the network security key or passphrase for the Router in the textbox provided in the Type the network security key or passphrase for dlink300 window in the Connect a network wizard When you are finished...

Page 79: ... 10 Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 10 To test the new IP address use the Ping feature of the command prompt 9 Confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and then entering the ipconfig command ...

Page 80: ...ured Wireless Network Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network The following are step by step directions to set up an unsecured wireless connection 2 Go to the Network and Sharing Center window and click the Manage Network Connections link 1 Click on Properties ...

Page 81: ...work Connection entry and then select Connect Disconnect from the drop down menu 4 Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window in the Connect to a network wizard and then click the Connect button 5 Confirm your desire to connect anyway on the following Network Connection Status window ...

Page 82: ...isplays the system progress 7 The following Successfully connected to dlink300 window in the Connect to a network wizard is displayed Choose to save to the network and or start the new connection automatically When you are finished click the Close button 8 The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu ...

Page 83: ...l Section 11 Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 9 Confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and then entering the ipconfig command 10 To test the new IP address use the Ping feature of the command prompt ...

Page 84: ...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 Netscape 8 or higher Mozilla 1 7 12 5 0 or higher Opera 8 5 or higher Safari 1 2 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher Camino 0 8 4 or higher Firefox 1 5 or higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link li...

Page 85: ...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 86: ... 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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...ps 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 di...

Page 92: ...er Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up There are basically two modes of networking Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more WNA 2330 wireless network Cardbus adapters An Infras...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...QAM 64QAM BPSK QPSK with OFDM 802 11 n 16QAM 64QAM BPSK QPSK with OFDM Receiver Sensitivity 802 11n HT20 75Mbps OFDM 10 PER 68dBm HT40 150N OFDM 10 PER 64dBm 802 11b and 802 11g 54Mbps OFDM 10 PER 70dBm 48Mbps OFDM 10 PER 72dBm 36Mbps OFDM 10 PER 76dBm 24Mbps OFDM 10 PER 78dBm 18Mbps OFDM 10 PER 80dBm 12Mbps OFDM 10 PER 83dBm 11Mbps CCK 8 PER 85dBm 9Mbps OFDM 10 PER 85dBm 6Mbps OFDM 10 PER 88dBm 5...

Page 96: ...on MAC Filtering IP Filtering URL Filtering Scheduling Operating Temperature 32 F to 129 F 0 C to 40 C Humidity 95 maximum non condensing Safety and Emissions Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and const...

Page 97: ...at to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or mo...

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