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D-Link DIR-600 User Manual

Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network

Connect to a Wireless Network

Using Windows 7

It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring 

your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase 

being used.

1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner).

2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.

Wireless Icon

Summary of Contents for DIR Series

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Page 2: ... registered trademarks of D Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2010 by D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Link Sy...

Page 3: ...ation 15 Dynamic Cable 15 Dynamic IP Address DHCP 16 PPPoE DSL 17 Static IP Address 18 Wireless Settings 19 Manual Wireless Network Setup 20 Network Settings 22 DHCP Server Settings 23 DHCP Reservation 24 Virtual Server 25 Port Forwarding 27 Traffic Control 28 Network Filters 29 Website Filters 30 Firewall Settings 31 Advanced Wireless Settings 32 Advanced Network Settings 33 UPnP 33 Internet Ping...

Page 4: ... 48 Configure WPA Personal PSK 51 Connect to a Wireless Network 52 Using Windows 7 52 Configure WPA WPA2 53 Using Windows XP 55 Configure WPA PSK 56 Troubleshooting 58 Wireless Basics 62 What is Wireless 63 Tips 65 Wireless Modes 66 Networking Basics 67 Check your IP address 67 Statically Assign an IP address 68 Technical Specifications 69 ...

Page 5: ...ble 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 Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR 600 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product Note Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply before ...

Page 6: ...the following Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Mozilla 1 7 12 or higher Firefox 1 5 or higher Safari 1 0 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher Flock 0 7 14 or higher Opera 6 0 or higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest vers...

Page 7: ...omain Name Secure Multiple Concurrent Sessions The DIR 600 can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DIR 600 can securely access corporate networks Easy Setup Wizard Through its easy to use Web based user interface the DIR 600 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network whether from the Interne...

Page 8: ...onnection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings LAN Ports 1 4 Connect Ethernet devices such as computers switches and hubs Hardware Overview Connections ...

Page 9: ...etwork LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet enabled computer on ports 1 4 This LED blinks during data transmission Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port This LED blinks during data transmission WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready This LED blinks during wireless data transmission ...

Page 10: ...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 on the router and then turn the modem back on In some cases you may need to call your ISP to change connection types USB to Ethernet If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE make sure ...

Page 11: ...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 12: ... 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 13: ...rite 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 Log In to continue 3 Click on Advanc...

Page 14: ...r and connect it to your other router Do not plug anything into the Internet 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 wirel...

Page 15: ...nfigure your new D Link wireless router using the web based configuration utility Web based Configuration Utility To access the Easy Setup Wizard or configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 DIR 600 will detect WAN connection type ...

Page 16: ...k DIR 600 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Easy Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router Easy Setup Wizard will appear and perform WAN auto detection for the type of Internet connection ...

Page 17: ...SSID Service Set Identifier and security password The network name SSID is the name of your wireless network Create a name using up to 32 characters If the type is Dynamic IP DHCP click Save to continue If the type is PPPoE enter your PPPoE username and password Click Next to continue If the type is Static IP please enter the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses that your ISP as...

Page 18: ...on 3 Configuration In the final stage of Easy setup wizard the summary will show your current configuration Click Save to complete the setting When the internet connectivity is established the webpage will be redirected to D Link Website ...

Page 19: ...guration parameters Select your Internet connection type using the My Internet Connection is drop down menu Click the Save Settings button when you have configured the connection Manual Configuration Dynamic Cable Use this mode to disable NAT on the router and turn it into an Access Point Select your Internet connection type using the Internet connection type drop down menu Access Point Mode Inter...

Page 20: ...S server IP address assigned by your ISP Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1500 is the default MTU The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s ...

Page 21: ...youmayneedtochangetheMTUforoptimalperformancewithyourspecificISP 1492isthedefault MTU The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address ...

Page 22: ... recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Servers MTU MAC Address Static IP Address Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port s IP information is provided to you by your ISP...

Page 23: ... If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 51 If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page ...

Page 24: ...ing both 802 11b and 802 11g wireless clients 802 11n Only Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802 11n Mixed 802 11n 802 11b and 802 11g Select if you are using a mix of 802 11n 11g and 11b wireless clients The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR 600 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Indicates the channel setting for the DIR 600 By defau...

Page 25: ... this option enabled no wireless clients will be able to see your wireless network when they perform a scan to see what s available In order for your wireless devices to connect to your router you will need to manually enter the Wireless Network Name on each device Refer to Section 4 Wireless security for more information regarding wireless security Enable Hidden Wireless Transmission Rate Wireles...

Page 26: ... address is 192 168 0 1 If you change the IP address once you click Save Settings you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers If checked your computers will use the router for a DNS server IP A...

Page 27: ...DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range Lease Time DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol The DIR 600 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 ...

Page 28: ... the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device This IP Address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range Enter the MAC address of the computer or device Click Save to save your entry You must click Save Settings at the top to activate your reservations In this section you can see what LAN devices are currently leasing IP addresses The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation...

Page 29: ...some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server Depending on the requested service the DIR 600 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network The DIR 600 is also capable of port redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer Each virtual service that is...

Page 30: ...incoming service to If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the router DHCP you computer will be listed in the Computer Name drop down menu Select your computer and click Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Port and Public Port The private and public ports are usually the same The public port is the port seen from the Internet side and the private port is th...

Page 31: ...ter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the router DHCP you computer will be listed in the Computer Name drop down menu Select your computer and click Enter the TCP and or UDP port or ports that you want to open You can enter a single port or a range of ports Separate port...

Page 32: ... 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 Uplink bandwidth manually Key in the value to setup the Download bandwidth manually When the option Auto Bandwidth Equal is unchecked you can control the access bandwidth of the specific IP address Enable Traffic Control Auto Bandwidth E...

Page 33: ...please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual Select a DHCP client from the drop down menu and click to copy that MAC Address Configure MAC Filtering MAC Address DHCP Client Use MAC Media Access Control Filters to allow or deny LAN Local Area Network computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from t...

Page 34: ...Configure Website Filter Below Clear the list below Website URL Domain Website Filters Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of allowed Web sites that can be used by multiple users through the network To use this feature select to Allow or Deny enter the domain or website and click Add and then click Save Settings You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control sect...

Page 35: ...e SPI Enable DMZ Host Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world The D Link DIR 600 offers a firewall type functionality The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications If you choose to expose a computer you can enable DMZ DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone This option will ...

Page 36: ...ed in bytes determines whether packets will be fragmented Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission 2346 is the default setting Delivery Traffic Indication Message 3 is the default setting A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increa...

Page 37: ...oftware and peripherals Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR 600 to respond to pings Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers Check the box to allow the Internet port to be pinged You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps 100Mbps or auto Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps UPnP Settings Enable WAN Ping Response W...

Page 38: ...nternet host The port number used to access the DIR 600 Example http x x x x 8080 whereas x x x x is the Internet IP address of the DIR 600 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface Admin Password Remote Management Remote Admin Port Administrator Settings This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords You can also enable Remote Management There are two acc...

Page 39: ...nternet not a local server Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop down menu then the DIR 600 will sync the same time to D Link Internet time server To manually input the time enter the values in these fields for the Year Month Day Hour Minute and Second and then click Save Settings Time Zone Daylight Saving Sync your Computer s Time Settings Enable NTP Server NTP Server Used Manual The T...

Page 40: ...tification to your e mail address From Email Address To Email Address SMTP Server Address This e mail address will appear as the sender when you receive a log file or firmware upgrade notification via e mail Enter the e mail address where you want the e mail sent Enter the SMTP server address for sending e mail If your SMTP server requires authentication select this option ...

Page 41: ...ad 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 to reboot the rou...

Page 42: ...ge of GUI from English to theirs by upgrading the language pack Firmware Information Firmware Upgrade Language Pack Upgrade Update Firmware 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...

Page 43: ... DDNS account Enter the Password for your DDNS account DDNS Server Address Host Name User Account Password DDNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP Game Server etc using a domain name that you have purchased www whateveryournameis com with your dynamically assigned IP address Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic changing IP addresses Using a DDNS service provid...

Page 44: ...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 Ping Test Ping Results The System Check feature allows you to verify the physical connectivity on both LAN and Internet interface System Check ...

Page 45: ...ISP If your Internet connection is set up for PPPoE a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection See the following for more information Device Information General Internet LAN Wireless LAN Displays the router s time and firmware version Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for...

Page 46: ...nts The user can click the button to Link To Email Settings and send the logs to the designated E mail account The router automatically logs records events of possible interest in it s internal memory If there isn t enough internal memory for all events logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained The Logs option allows you to view the router logs You can define what...

Page 47: ...n 3 Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR 600 on both the Internet and the LAN ports The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted ...

Page 48: ...ssion is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN side computer and a program or application on a WAN side computer IP Address TCP Session UDP Session TheIPaddressand whereappropriate portnumber of the local application This shows the number of TCP packets being sent from the source IP address This shows the number of UDP packets being sent from the source IP address ...

Page 49: ...User Manual Section 3 Configuration The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients Wireless ...

Page 50: ...46 D Link DIR 600 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Support ...

Page 51: ... by adding an integrity checking feature ensures that the keys haven t been tampered with WPA2 is based on 802 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES instead of TKIP User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple ...

Page 52: ...48 D Link DIR 600 User Manual Section 4 Security Wireless Connection Setup Wizard To run the security wizard browse to the Setup page and then click the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button ...

Page 53: ...ike the router to automatically assign a network key to your network you can click the button automatically assign a network key Click Next to continue Or if you would like to create the key by your own please click the button Manual assign a Network key and click Next to continue WPA WPA2 AUTO for wireless transmission encrption All D Link devices supports WPA to protect your wireless network ...

Page 54: ...50 D Link DIR 600 User Manual Section 4 Security Click Save to finish the Security Wizard ...

Page 55: ...then click Wireless Settings on the left side and then click Manual Wireless Network Setup 2 Next to Security Mode select WPA WPA2 3 Next to Cypher Type select AUTO TKIP AES TKIP or AES If you have wireless clients that use both types use AUTO TKIP AES 4 Next to Pre Shared Key enter a key passphrase The key is entered as a pass phrase in ASCII format at both ends of the wireless connection The pas...

Page 56: ... 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 1 Click on the wireless icon in your system tray lower right corner 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Wireless Icon ...

Page 57: ...ould like to connect to and click the Connect button If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check your TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information 4 The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router ...

Page 58: ...se that is on your router and click Connect You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 59: ... option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displ...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ... 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 65: ...h 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 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 ...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...nes 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 e mail instant message and etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy ...

Page 69: ...sk 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 th...

Page 70: ...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 DWM 140 wireless network USB adapters An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or ac...

Page 71: ... IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows Vista users type 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 If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall so...

Page 72: ... represents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure th...

Page 73: ...ernet WLAN LAN 10 100 WPS Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Operating Humidity 10 90 non condensing Storage Humidity 5 95 non condensing Safety Emissions FCC CE C tick Dimensions L 4 4 inches W 5 8 inches H 1 2 inches Warranty 1 Year Limited Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g and Draft 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network condit...

Page 74: ...e interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the ...

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