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D-Link DIR-640L User Manual

Section 3 - Configuration

mydlink Settings

Setting and registering your router with mydlink will allow you to use its mydlink cloud services features, including online

access and management of your router through the mydlink portal website. Click on Register mydlink Service to proceed with

the wizard.

Summary of Contents for DIR-640L

Page 1: ...User Manual Wireless N300 Cloud VPN Router Version 1 3 09 17 2014 DIR 640L ...

Page 2: ...eir respective companies Copyright 2014 by D Link Corporation All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Link Corporation Power Usage This device is an Energy Related Product ErP with High Network Availability HiNA and automatically switches to a power saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets bei...

Page 3: ...ity 17 Internet Connection Setup 18 Internet Connection Wizard 18 Manual Internet Connection 20 Static assigned by ISP 21 Dynamic IP DHCP 22 PPPoE DSL 23 PPTP 24 L2TP 25 3G 26 Dial Up 27 Russian PPPoE 28 Russian L2TP 29 Russian PPTP 30 Wireless Settings 31 Wireless Setup Wizard 32 WPS Connection Wizard 34 Manual Wireless Settings 36 Network Settings 39 VPN Settings 40 VPN Setup Wizard 40 Dynamic I...

Page 4: ...3 IPv6 Firewall 74 User Group 75 Maintenance 76 Admin 76 SNMP 77 Time 78 SysLog 79 Email Settings 80 System 81 Firmware 82 Dynamic DNS 83 System Check 84 Schedules 85 Status 86 Device Info 86 Log 87 Statistics 88 Active Session 89 Wireless 90 Routing 91 VPN 92 IPv6 93 Support 94 Connecting a Wireless Client 95 Windows 8 95 WPA WPA2 95 Windows 7 97 WPA WPA2 97 Windows Vista 100 WPA WPA2 101 Windows...

Page 5: ...iv D Link DIR 640L User Manual Table of Contents Check your IP address 115 Statically Assign an IP address 116 Technical Specifications 117 GPL Code Statement 118 Safety Statements 130 ...

Page 6: ...owersupplywithadifferentvoltageratingthantheoneincludedwiththeDIR 640Lwillcausedamageandvoidthewarranty for this product If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller DIR 640L Wireless N300 Cloud VPN Router Ethernet Cable Two Detachable Antennas Power Adapter Optional Wall Mount Kit ...

Page 7: ... based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 8 or later Firefox 12 0 or later Safari 4 or later Google Chrome 20 0 or later Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version System Requi...

Page 8: ...IP and online gaming smooth and responsive providing a better Internet experience EXTENDED WIRELESS COVERAGE PoweredbyWirelessNtechnology thishighperformancerouterprovidessuperiorhomecoveragethroughoutyourhomewhilereducing dead spots The router is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking Add a Wireless Nnotebook or desktop adapter and stay connected t...

Page 9: ... number of advanced network management features including Secure Multiple Concurrent Sessions The DIR 640L can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DIR 640L can securely access corporate networks User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use web based user interface the DIR 640L lets you control whatinformationisaccessibleto...

Page 10: ...nect 10 100 Ethernet devices such as computers switches and NAS 3 Internet Port The auto MDI MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem 4 Reset Button Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings 5 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter 6 Power Button Turns the device on off 1 2 4 3 5 6 ...

Page 11: ...s connection on the Internet port This LED blinks during data transmission 3 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the 2 4GHz wireless segment is ready This LED blinks during wireless data transmission 4 LAN LEDs 1 4 A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet enabled computer on ports 1 4 This LED blinks during data transmission 5 USB 2 0 port Allows you to connect 3G modems 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 12: ...d directly to your modem You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem If you were using the USB connection before using the router then you must turn off your modem disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port ontherouter andthenturnthemodembackon Insomecases youmayneedtocallyourISPtochangeconnection types USB to Ethernet IfyouhaveDSLandareconnectingviaPPPoE make...

Page 13: ...s A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range...

Page 14: ...e is no stud Check the screw anchors are securely in place Step 3 Securely screw down the attachment plate on the wall The wall mount kit includes the following items Two 2 cm screws Two screw anchors One attachment plate Wall Mount Kit Installation Step 4 Hang the router on the wall by sliding the tops of the screws through the holes on the bottom of the router and then slide to lock into positio...

Page 15: ...your router close to your modem and a computer Place the router in an open area of your intended work area for better wireless coverage 3 UnplugtheEthernetcablefromyourmodem orexistingrouterifupgrading thatisconnectedtoyourcomputer Plug it into the blue port labeled 1 on the back of your router The router is now connected to your computer Modem DIR 640L Computer ...

Page 16: ...f the router and then plug it into a power outlet or surge protector Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit Allow 1 minute for the router to boot up POWER COM 7 Ifyouareconnectingtoabroadbandservicethatusesadynamicconnection notPPPoE youmaybeonlinealready Try opening a web browser and enter a web site If you connect you are finished with your Internet setup Please skip to Manu...

Page 17: ...and the setup wizard will automatically launch Step 1 The Welcome screen will appear Click Next to continue Step 2 The router will automatically detect your Internet connection type Step 3 If the router could not automatically detect your connection type select your connection type and click Next to continue ...

Page 18: ...ove 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 settings supplied by your ISP and your PPTP username and password Click Next to continue If you selected L2TP enter your L2TP settings supplied by your ISP and your L2TP username and password Click Next to continue ...

Page 19: ...r wireless network SSID create a password for your wireless network Wi Fi password and then click Next to continue If you selected Static enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider Click Next to continue Step 5 Create a new password and then click Next to continue ...

Page 20: ...e router will reboot Please allow 1 2 minutes Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet Step 8 You may bookmark the router s web UI by clicking OK If you do not want to bookmark the link click Cancel Step 7 Your setup is complete Click Save to continue ...

Page 21: ...3 Configuration Step9 SelectYestoregisteryourrouterwithyourexistingmydlinkaccount or select No to create a new mydlink account Click Next Step 10 Enter the required information and click Login or Sign up Step 11 A pop up will appear click OK ...

Page 22: ...iguration Utility Select Admin from the drop down menu and the password should be left empty by default To access the configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router http 192 168 0 1 or use http dlinkrouter local ...

Page 23: ...uration Internet Connection Setup Use this tab to choose if you want to follow the simple steps of the Connection Setup Wizard or if you want to set up your Internet connection manually Internet Connection Wizard Click Next to begin the Setup Wizard ...

Page 24: ...IR 640L User Manual Section 3 Configuration STEP 1 Choose a password for your device STEP3 Choose the method you use to connect to the Internet and follow the step by step instructions STEP 2 Choose your time zone ...

Page 25: ...Manual Internet Connection Use this tab to choose either Static IP DHCP PPPoE PPTP L2TP 3G Dial Up Russian PPPoE Russian PPTP or Russian L2TP to configure your Internet connection You may need to get this information from your ISP Internet Service Provider ...

Page 26: ...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 Copy Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card My Internet Connection Is Auto Backup Internet host IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Servers MTU MAC Address ...

Page 27: ...signed by your ISP These addresses are usually obtained automatically from your ISP Leave it at 0 0 0 0 if you did not specifically receive these from your ISP Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1500 is the default MTU ThedefaultMACaddressissettotheInternetport sphysicalinterfaceMACaddressonthebroadbandrouter Itisnotrecommended t...

Page 28: ...S server addresses Static PPPoE only Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific 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 Copy Your PC s MAC A...

Page 29: ...t connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable auto reconnect Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses Static PPTP only Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific 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...

Page 30: ...t 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 specific 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...

Page 31: ...typeofauthenticationneedtoconnectoruseautodetection If your ISP has given you an Access Point Name to use for your connectivity you may enter it here 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 PPPoE...

Page 32: ...never drop the connection Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Choose the speed of your modem connection from the drop down menu Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses If your ISP gave you a static IP address for your connections enter it here Add any additional settings provided by your ISP here My Internet Connection Is Dial up Telephone Dial up Account Dial up Password Maxi...

Page 33: ... you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific 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 Select a Dynamic IP or Static IP if your WAN physical setting Enter the IP address for your PPTP c...

Page 34: ...subnetmask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select Dynamic Enter the L2TP IP address Enter your L2TP subnet mask Enter the L2TP gateway IP address The default MAC address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the broadband router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP Enter the primary and secondary DNS serv...

Page 35: ...subnetmask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select Dynamic Enter the PPTP IP address Enter your PPTP subnet mask Enter the PPTP gateway IP address The default MAC address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the broadband router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP Enter the primary and secondary DNS serv...

Page 36: ... can set up advanced options for the wireless settings of your DIR 640L Wireless Settings Use this page you can choose if you want to follow the simple steps of theWireless SetupWizard add a device usingWPS or if you want to set up your wireless connection options manually ...

Page 37: ...s Setup Wizard STEP 1 If you choose Automatically assign a network key click Next to immediately complete the process STEP 2 Setup is completed you should take note of your settings especially your network name and pre shared key STEP 3 The router must now reboot ...

Page 38: ...sign a network key click Next to go to the next step STEP2 Chooseyourwirelesspassword Youwillneedthiswhen connecting to the router from now on STEP 3 Setup is completed you should take note of your settings especially your network name and pre shared key STEP 4 The router must now reboot ...

Page 39: ...ready has support for WPS connections STEP 2 Choose whether you want to connect via PIN or PBC If you want to use the PIN method simply enter your PIN and click Connect If you want to use the PBC method click Connect and go to the next step STEP 3 Press the button on your device and wait for the connection to be established ...

Page 40: ... Section 3 Configuration STEP 1 Choose Manual to configure a device manually STEP 2 Use the information in this window to configure your device When your device is prepared click ok STEP 3 Your device is now ready Save your settings ...

Page 41: ... If you enable Auto Channel Scan this option will be greyed out Select the transmission rate or let the router automatically choose for you 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 Invi...

Page 42: ...PA security tousefromthedrop downmenu WPA WPA2 orAuto WPA or WPA2 Choose the cipher type from the drop down menu Set the length of time before the group key is updated Enter the network pass key phrase to use WPA Mode WPA Cipher Type Group Key Update Interval Network Key If you selectedWEP security select the length you would like to set for your key Choose your authentication method from the drop...

Page 43: ...toftimeinminutesbeforeEAPauthentication is abandoned Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server to connect to for authentication Enter the port used for contacting the RADIUS server Enter the shared secret of the RADIUS server Click to allow the RADIUS server to verify the devices MAC address for connection WPA Mode WPA Enterprise Cipher Type Group Key Update Interval Authentication Timeout RADIUS ...

Page 44: ...his function Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server s IP assignment The length of time for the IP address lease Enter the lease time in minutes Enter your primary WINS server IP address Enter your secondary WINS server IP address Check this box to add a DHCP reservations list Give an identity to the computer Enter the computer s IP address Enter the MAC address or Clone You...

Page 45: ...dpoint IPSec Internet Protocol Security is a set of protocols that can provide IP security at the network layer VPN Settings Use this page you can choose if you want to follow the simple steps of the VPN Setup Wizard or if you want to set up VPN options manually VPN Setup Wizard This tells you what to expect when you go through the wizard To get to Step 1 Selecting Your VPN Type click Next ...

Page 46: ...IPSec Internet Protocol Security then click Next STEP 2 Give your VPN profile a name and click Next STEP 3 Enter the Local Subnet Mask and the pre shared key for your VPN and click Next Dynamic IPSec VPN STEP4 ClickNexttorestarttherouter Youhavenowcompleted the VPN Wizard Setup ...

Page 47: ...Sec Internet Protocol Security then click Next STEP 2 Give your VPN profile a name and click Next STEP 3 Enter the Remote IP Subnet Netmask the Local Subnet Netmask and the pre shared key for your VPN and click Next STEP4 ClickNexttorestarttherouter Youhavenowcompleted the VPN Wizard Setup ...

Page 48: ...anual Section 3 Configuration STEP 1 Choose PPTP Point to PointTunneling Protocol then click on Next STEP 2 Give your VPN profile a name and click Next STEP 3 Choose an username and password for your VPN and click Next PPTP VPN ...

Page 49: ...44 D Link DIR 640L User Manual Section 3 Configuration STEP5 ClickNexttorestarttherouter Youhavenowcompleted the VPN Wizard Setup STEP 4 Enter a VPN server IP and remote IP range and click Next ...

Page 50: ...r Manual Section 3 Configuration STEP 1 Choose L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol then click on Next STEP 2 Give your VPN profile a name and click Next STEP 3 Choose an username and password for your VPN and click Next L2TP VPN ...

Page 51: ...46 D Link DIR 640L User Manual Section 3 Configuration STEP 4 Enter a VPN server IP and remote IP range and click Next STEP4 ClickNexttorestarttherouter Youhavenowcompleted the VPN Wizard Setup ...

Page 52: ...s list allows you to Enable established VPN profiles as well as Edit and Delete them Add VPN Profile VPN Profile On this page you can set up advanced options for aVirtual Private Network VPN The DIR 640L supports both IPSec and L2TP as the Server Endpoint IPSec Internet Protocol Security is a set of protocols that can provide IP security at the network layer VPN Manual Settings ...

Page 53: ... to choose between Server mode with an authentication database or Client mode with an user name and password Enter the local identification for how you appear on the network VPN when connected locally Enter the local identification for how you appear on the network VPN when connected remotely IPSec Name Local Subnet Netmask Remote IP Remote Subnet Netmask Authentication Authentication XAUTH Local ...

Page 54: ...Enable IKE Proposals Then determine encryption and authentication types from the drop down menus Enter the amount of time in seconds that the Phase 1 keys should last Phase 1 Mode NAT T Enable Keep Alive DPD DH Group IKE Proposal Settings IKE Lifetime Choose if you want to use Perfect Forward Secrecy PFS is an additional security protocol Choose a PFS DH Group from the drop down menu Use this area...

Page 55: ...in the boxes Choose PAP CHAP or MSCHAP v2 for your authentication Choose either RC4 None 40 bit or 128 bit to determine the strength level of your authentication If you wish to use extended authentication choose a group from the drop down menu Check this box to enable L2TP Over IPSec settings Manually enter ASCII passphrase in box PPTP L2TP Name Connection Type VPN Server IP Remote IP Range Authen...

Page 56: ...rk layer protocols inside virtual point to point links over an Internet Protocol Check this box to enable GRE VPN settings Enter a name for your VPN Select an IP address for the tunnel Select an IP address to access the tunnel remotely Enter the remote local LAN subnet and mask ex 192 168 0 0 24 Enter the key for the tunnel Enter the time to live for packets delivered VPN GRE Enable Name Tunnel IP...

Page 57: ...Pv6 in IPv4 Tunnel 6to4 6rd and Link local If you are unsure of your connection method please contact your IPv6 ISP Note If using the PPPoE option you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled Choose your IPv6 connection method from the drop down menu under the IPv6 Connection Type ...

Page 58: ...guration feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 or SLAAC Stateless DHCPv6 autoconfiguration Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in seconds Check this box to enable DS Lite SelectDHCPv6orManualConfigurationforDS Lite EnteryourAFTRIPv6AddressforDS Lite Thisisahost IP address provided by your ISP My IPv6 Connection WAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address LAN Link Local Address Enable Autoconfiguration Autocon...

Page 59: ... Address Check to enable the autoconfiguration feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 or SLAAC Stateless DHCPv6 autoconfiguration Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in seconds Check this box to enable DS Lite SelectDHCPv6orManualConfigurationforDS Lite EnteryourAFTRIPv6AddressforDS Lite Thisisahost IP address provided by your ISP My IPv6 Connection IPv6 DNS Settings Primary Secondary DNS Address Enable DHCP ...

Page 60: ...er Obtain DNS server address automaticallyorUsethefollowingDNSAddress Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses Check to enable DHCP PD Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the router s LAN Link Local Address Check to enable the autoconfiguration feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 or SLAAC Stateless DHCPv6 autoconfiguration Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in seconds My I...

Page 61: ...ondary DNS server addresses Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the router s LAN Link Local Address Check to enable the autoconfiguration feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 or SLAAC Stateless DHCPv6 autoconfiguration Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in seconds My IPv6 Connection IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel Settings IPv6 DNS Settings Primary Secondary DNS Address LAN IPv6 Address LAN Link L...

Page 62: ...s the LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the router s LAN Link Local Address Check to enable the autoconfiguration feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 or SLAAC Stateless DHCPv6 autoconfiguration Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in seconds My IPv6 Connection 6 to 4 Settings Primary Secondary DNS Address LAN IPv6 Address LAN Link Local Address Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration Type Ro...

Page 63: ...r the DNS server addresses Displays the LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the router s LAN Link Local Address Check to enable the autoconfiguration feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 or SLAAC Stateless DHCPv6 autoconfiguration Enter the IPv6 address lifetime in seconds My IPv6 Connection 6RD Settings Remote IPv4 Address IPv4 Mask Length Remote Prefix Prefix Length Primary Secondary DNS Ad...

Page 64: ... Link DIR 640L User Manual Section 3 Configuration 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 ...

Page 65: ...Settings Setting and registering your router with mydlink will allow you to use its mydlink cloud services features including online access and management of your router through the mydlink portal website Click on Register mydlink Service to proceed with the wizard ...

Page 66: ...mputer Name drop down menu Select your computer and click Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Port and Public Port The private and public ports are usually the same The public port is the port seen from the Internet side and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network Select TCP UDP or Both from the drop down menu The schedu...

Page 67: ...ay 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 Name Trigger Firewall Traffic Type Schedule Application Rules Some applications require multiple connections such as Internet gaming video conferencing Internet telephony and others These applications have difficulties working through NAT Network Addre...

Page 68: ...will not be required The QoS Engine supports overlaps between rules where more than one rule can match for a specific message flow If more than one rule is found to match the rule with the highest priority will be used The rule applies to a flow of messages whose LAN side IP address falls within the range set here The rule applies to a flow of messages whose LAN side port number is within the rang...

Page 69: ...r Manual Section 4 Advanced The priority of the message flow is entered here 1 receives the highest priority most urgent and 255 receives the lowest priority least urgent Choose a schedule for the QoS rule Priority Schedule ...

Page 70: ...etworking Basics section in this manual SelectaDHCPclientfromthedrop downmenuandclick to copy that MAC Address Click to remove the MAC address Configure MAC Filtering MAC Address DHCP Client Clear 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 addres...

Page 71: ...r the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or block Click Save Settings Choose a schedule for the rule Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of web sites that can be viewed by multiple users through the network To use this feature select to Allow or Deny enter the domain or website and click Save Settings You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control section ...

Page 72: ...puter obtains its IP address automatically using DHCP be sure to make a static reservation on the Setup Network Settings page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change Choose whether to Allow or Deny the addresses you list below Enter a name to identify the firewall rule Choose whether to Allow or Deny all of the rules listed below Enable SPI Enable Anti Spoof Checking Enable DMZ D...

Page 73: ...y 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 Enter the source IP Address range Use the Destination drop down menu to specify the interface that connects to the destination IP addresses of the firewall rule Select the protocol of the firewall port All TCP UDP or ICMP Enter the first port of the ran...

Page 74: ... hop gateway to be taken if this route is used The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used Name Destination IP Netmask Gateway Metric Interface Routing The Routing option is an advanced method of custo...

Page 75: ...s your current wireless band Select Low Medium or High power Check to enable WLAN partitioning Check to enable WMM Check to enable Short GI Select Enable or Disable HT20 40 MHz coexistence Wireless Band Transmit Power WLAN Partition WMM Enable Short GI HT20 40 MHz Coexistence ...

Page 76: ...cted Setup Wi Fi Protected Setup Lock WPS PIN Setup Current PIN Add Wireless Station Check to enable WPS Check to lock the WPS PIN Click Reset to Unconfigured to reset the PIN Click to Generate New PIN or Reset PIN to Default Click to Add Wireless Device with WPS ...

Page 77: ...allow the DIR 640L to respond to pings Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers Choose your WAN port speed from the drop down menu Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet Enable UPnP Enable WAN Ping Respond WAN Port Speed Enable Multicast Streams Advanced Network The Advanced Network Settings page offers additional feature option...

Page 78: ...s in the Tools Schedules section or click Add New Schedule Displays the wireless band frequency Enter a wireless network name SSID that is different from your main wireless network Check to allow network connectivity between the different zones created Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zon...

Page 79: ...he particular service to always be enabled You can create your own times in the Maintenance Schedules section Use the Source drop down menu to specify the interface that connects to the source IPv6 addresses of the firewall rule Enter the source IPv6 address range in the adjacent IP Address Range field Use the Destination drop down menu to specify the interface that connects to the destination IP ...

Page 80: ...up feature allows you to select an authentication database to store a group of user settings Here you will find a list of authentication databases you have created Choose a database from the drop down menu and choose Edit to make changes User Settings Authentication database ...

Page 81: ...nt passwords Maintenance Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name And type it again in the next box Remote management allows the DIR 640L to be configured from the Internet by a web browser A username password is still required to access the Web Management interface Enter the IP address used to access the DIR 640L Enter the port number used to access the DIR 640L is used in the URL Ex...

Page 82: ...ver Enter a name for the write community of your SNMP server Set up to four IP addresses to be managed here Choose the version of SNMP to be used by your server V1 or V2c Enter the IP address used for WAN access here SNMPLocal SNMPLocal Get Community Set Community IP1 4 SNMP Variation WAN Access IP Address The DIR 640L allows you to use the Simple Network Management Protocol for easy management of...

Page 83: ... enable this feature Enter the IP address of a NTP server or select one from the drop down menu To manually input the time enter the values in these fields for theYear Month Day Hour Minute and Second and then click Set Time You can also click CopyYour Computer sTime Settings to synchthedateandtimewiththecomputeryouarecurrently on Current Router Time Time Zone Enable Daylight Saving Daylight Savin...

Page 84: ...our network Save Log File To Local Drive Enable Logging to SysLog Server SysLog Server IP Address Click the Save button to save a local copy of the Log file on your PC 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 onlyifreceivinganIPaddressfromtherouterviaDHCP ...

Page 85: ...e sent via email to your account when the log is full Selecting this option will send the logs via email according to schedule This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules To create a schedule go to Maintenance Schedules Enable Email Notification To Email Address SMTP Server Address SMTP Server Port Enable Authentication Account N...

Page 86: ... 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 includinganyrulesthatyouhavecreated Ifyouwanttosave the current router configuration settings use the Save button above Click to reboot the router Save Settings to Local Hard Drive Load Settings from Local Hard Drive Res...

Page 87: ...ave downloaded the new language pack click Choose File to locate the language pack file on your hard drive Click Upgrade to complete the language pack upgrade Click Remove to delete an installed Language Pack 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 th...

Page 88: ... key for your DDNS account Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account Enable Dynamic DNS Server Address Host Name Username or Key Password or Key Dynamic DNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP Game Server etc using a domain name that you have purchased www whateveryournameis com with your dynamically assigned IP address Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynami...

Page 89: ...nce 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 Host Name or IP Address Ping Result ...

Page 90: ...ncludeeveryday Choose a 24 hour or 12 hour clock style Enter a start time for your schedule Enter an end time for your schedule The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule Schedules Name Days Time Format Start Time End Time Schedule Rules List ...

Page 91: ...SP 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 firmware version Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the router Displays computers and...

Page 92: ...s The router automatically logs records events of possible interest in its 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 define what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view This router also has external Syslog Ser...

Page 93: ...ics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR 640L on both theWAN LAN ports and both the 802 11n g and 802 11n a wireless bands The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted ...

Page 94: ...tive Session The Active Session page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN side computer and a program or application on a WAN side computer ...

Page 95: ...40L User Manual Section 6 Status 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 clients ...

Page 96: ...91 D Link DIR 640L User Manual Section 6 Status Routing This page will display your current routing table ...

Page 97: ...92 D Link DIR 640L User Manual Section 6 Status VPN This page is where the router displays information on the the current VPN tunnels ...

Page 98: ...93 D Link DIR 640L User Manual Section 6 Status IPv6 The IPv6 page displays a summary of the router s IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients ...

Page 99: ...94 D Link DIR 640L User Manual Section 7 Support Click these links to get further instruction when configuring your DIR 640L Wireless N300 Cloud VPN Router Support ...

Page 100: ...nfiguring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key Wi Fi password being used To join an existing network locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer Select the desired network by c...

Page 101: ...ork Enter the password into the box and click Next If you wish to useWi Fi Protected Setup WPS to connect to the router you can also press the WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected ...

Page 102: ...ht corner 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Wireless Icon WPA WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used ...

Page 103: ...riestoconnect to the router 3 Highlightthewirelessconnection withWi Finame SSID youwould 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 ...

Page 104: ...Wi Fi password that is on your router and click Connect You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connectionfails pleaseverifythatthesecuritysettingsarecorrect The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 105: ...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 pop up click on the center of the window to access the utility or The utility will display available wireless networks in your area Select a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button If ...

Page 106: ...configuring 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 ...

Page 107: ...er 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 connectionfails pleaseverifythatthesecuritysettingsarecorrect The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 108: ...y option similar to theWindows XP utility as seen below Right clickonthewirelesscomputericoninyoursystemtray lower right corner next to the time Select View AvailableWireless Networks If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or Theutilitywilldisplayanyavailablewirelessnetworksinyourarea Click on a network displayed using the SSID ...

Page 109: ...r wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA 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 AvailableWireless Networks WPA WPA2 ...

Page 110: ...sNetworkConnection boxwillappear EntertheWPA 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 111: ...in the device itself Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later Mozilla Firefox 12 0 or later Apple Safari 4 or later Google Chrome 20 0 or later Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device If you do not get a...

Page 112: ...his should open the login page for your 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 Unfortunate...

Page 113: ...wering the MTU in increments of ten Ex 1492 1482 1472 etc To find the proper MTU Size you ll have to do a special ping of the destination you re trying to go to A destination could be another computer or a URL Click on Start and then click Run Windows 95 98 or 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 ...

Page 114: ...proper value the actual MTU size would be 1480 which is the optimum for the network we re working with 1452 28 1480 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below Open your browser enter the IP address of your router http 192 168 0 1 and click OK Enter your username admin and password should be left emp...

Page 115: ...elessLANsareusedincreasinglyinbothhomeandofficeenvironments andpublicareassuchasairports coffeeshops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a...

Page 116: ...ou 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 called an Access Point AP connects computers to the network The access point has a small...

Page 117: ...s wireless Wirelesstechnologyasbecomesopopularinrecentyearsthatalmosteveryoneisusingit whetherit sforhome office business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check email instant message etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office R...

Page 118: ...f 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 tw...

Page 119: ...to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more DIR 640L 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...

Page 120: ...fy your IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows 7 Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter Iftheaddressis0 0 0 0 checkyouradapterinstallation security settings and the settings on your router Some firew...

Page 121: ...ck on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example The router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a nu...

Page 122: ...erica 2 412 GHz to 2 462 GHz 802 11g n External Antenna Type Two 2 detachable antennae Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Humidity 95 maximum non condensing Safety Emissions FCC CE Dimensions L 7 4 inches W 4 4 inches H 1 1 inches Warranty 1 Year 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11a 802 11g and 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Networ...

Page 123: ...PL code and the LGPL code for this product and the terms of the GPL and LGPL WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software D Link will provide upon written request via email and or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as all...

Page 124: ...eive or can get the source code And you must show them these terms so they know their rights Developers that use the GNU GPL protect your rights with two steps 1 assert copyright on the software and 2 offer you this License giving you legal permission to copy distribute and or modify it For the developers and authors protection the GPL clearly explains that there is no warranty for this free softw...

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Page 134: ...F DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 17 Interpretation of Sections 15 and 16 If the disclaimer of warranty and limitation of liability provided above cannot be given local legal effect according to thei...

Page 135: ...y one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two co...

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