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Version 1.02 | 2019/11/19

DIR-X1560

User Manual

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Page 1: ...Version 1 02 2019 11 19 DIR X1560 User Manual S M A R T A X 1 5 0 0 W I F I 6 R O U T E R ...

Page 2: ...untries All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Apple Apple logo Safari iPhone and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries App StoreSM is a service mark of Apple Inc Chrome browser Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc Internet Explorer Windows and the Windows lo...

Page 3: ...ith High Network Availability HiNA and automatically switches to a power saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted It can also be turned off through a power switch to save energy when it is not needed DIR X1560 Network Standby 2 77 watts Switched Off 0 09 watts ...

Page 4: ... Internet IPv4 28 IPv4 Dynamic IP DHCP 29 IPv4 Static IP 30 IPv4 PPPoE 31 IPv4 PPTP 33 IPv4 L2TP 35 IPv4 DS Lite 37 Internet IPv6 38 IPv6 Auto Detection 39 IPv6 Static IPv6 41 IPv6 Auto Configuration SLAAC DHCPv6 43 IPv6 PPPoE 46 IPv6 6rd 50 IPv6 Local Connectivity Only 52 Internet VLAN 53 Wireless 55 Guest Zone 61 Network 62 Features 64 QoS Engine 64 Firewall Settings Advanced 66 Firewall Setting...

Page 5: ...onnect 106 Mac OS X 107 VPN Setup Instructions 107 Connect or Disconnect 109 Windows 7 110 VPN Setup Instructions 110 Connect or Disconnect 113 Windows 8 1 8 114 VPN Setup Instructions 114 Connect or Disconnect 119 Windows 10 120 VPN Setup Instructions 120 Connect or Disconnect 122 Android 123 VPN Setup Instructions 123 Connect or Disconnect 125 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 127 WPS But...

Page 6: ...please contact your local reseller Note Usingapowersupplywithadifferentvoltageratingthantheoneincludedwiththerouterwillcausedamageandvoidthewarrantyforthisproduct Product Overview Package Contents DIR X1560 DIR X1560 V Quick Installation Guide V Quick Installation Card V Ethernet Cable RJ45 V Power Adapter V ...

Page 7: ...ndows Macintosh or Linux based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 10 or higher Firefox 28 or higher Safari 6 or higher Chrome 28 or higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version D Link Wi Fi App Requirements iOS or Android device Please refer to the app s store page t...

Page 8: ...ed Quality of Service Features The built in Quality of Service QoS engine allows you to prioritize important traffic to ensure that your favorite applications are receiving optimal bandwidth Always Up to Date with the Latest Features The DIR X1560 will automatically check daily for updates to make sure that the device always has the latest features and the most secure firmware and will install the...

Page 9: ...range The device is under recovery mode 2 Internet Solid White The Internet port connection is established Solid Orange The device cannot connect to the Internet Blinking Orange The device is undergoing the firmware upgrade process 3 Wireless 2 4 GHz Solid White The 2 4 GHz wireless band is enabled Blinking White The device is processing WPS 4 Wireless 5 GHz Solid White The 5 GHz wireless band is ...

Page 10: ...ernet cable connect your broadband modem to this port 3 Reset Button Insert a paperclip in the hole wait for 10 seconds and release to reset the router to default settings 4 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS client 5 Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter 6 Power Button Press the power button to power the device on...

Page 11: ... Internet port on the router and then turn the modem back on In some cases you may need to call your Internet Service Provider ISP to change connection types USB to Ethernet If connecting to a DSL modem make sure to have your DSL service information provided by your Internet Service Provider handy This information is likely to include your DSL account s Username and Password Your ISP may also supp...

Page 12: ...gree 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 position access points wireless routers and...

Page 13: ...tall and configure your router Refer to D Link Wi Fi App Setup on page 9 Hardware Setup This section explains how to setup your DIR X1560 Refer to Hardware Setup on page 11 D Link Setup Wizard This wizard will launch when you log into the router by using your PC for the first time Refer to Setup Wizard on page 14 Manual Setup Log in to the router to manually configure your router Refer to Configur...

Page 14: ...face of the D Link Wi Fi app If you are using an Android device the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots but the process is the same Step 3 Tap on the Install New Device button at the middle of the screen Step 1 Search and install the free D Link Wi Fi app available on the App Store or on Google Play You can also scan the QR code on the right which will take you to the respecti...

Page 15: ... up your router Simply follow the on screen instructions to continue the installation and the configuration process Step 4 Tap Scan the QR code to scan the setup QR code located in the Quick Installation Card and proceed to step 6 Alternatively you can tap Continue without scanning to proceed to step 5 QUICK INSTALLATION CARD www dlink com Model Name DEVICE Wi Fi Name dlink XXXX Password XXXXXXXX ...

Page 16: ... modem Place it in an open area for better wireless coverage Step 2 Turn off and unplug the power to your cable or DSL broadband modem This is required In some cases you may need to turn it off for up to five minutes Modem Modem Step 3 Use the Ethernet cable to connect your modem to the port labelled INTERNET on the router Modem ...

Page 17: ... to the router and a power outlet press the power button and wait approximately one minute until the LED indicator on the front of the device changes from orange to solid white Modem Step 6 If you are configuring the router wirelessly from a PC connect to the Wi Fi network printed on the label attached to the bottom of your router or in the Quick Installation Card SSID Password Modem Modem ...

Page 18: ...Ethernet cable into the port labeled 1 on the back of the router and the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer Step 7 If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection not PPPoE you may be online already Try opening a web browser and connecting to a website If the website does not load proceed to Setup Wizard on page 14 ...

Page 19: ...l Guide The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step by step process to configure your new DIR X1560 and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process If this is your first time installing the router open your web browser and enter http dlinkrouter local in the address bar Alternatively enter the IP address of the router default http 192 168 0 1 Agree to the Terms of Use and Pri...

Page 20: ...ser Manual Section 2 Installation Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type Follow the on screen instructions to configure your new D Link router and connect to the Internet Click Next to continue ...

Page 21: ...ick Next to continue Note MakesuretoremoveallotherexistingPPPoEsoftwarefromyourcomputer The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection a list of connection types to choose from will be displayed Select your Internet connection type this information can be obtained from your Internet Service Provider Click Next to contin...

Page 22: ...router sSmartConnectfeaturepresentsasinglewirelessnetwork When connecting clients to an extension network they will be automatically added to the best band either 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz To disable the Smart Connect feature and individually configure 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz networks refer to Wireless on page 55 If the router detected or you selected Static enter the IP and DNS settings suppliedbyyourISP Ifyoud...

Page 23: ...our time zone from the drop down menu Click Next to continue In order to secure the router s configuration access please enter a password You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router s web configuration utility Click Next to continue ...

Page 24: ...tings Click Next to finalize the settings or Back to make changes Keeping your router s firmware up to date provides you with the latest protection and new features over the air Choose whether to keep your device up to date automatically or to manage the device updates by yourself Click Next to continue ...

Page 25: ...router is now configured Click OK to close the Setup Wizard Congratulations your device has been successfully configured You can log in to the configuration utility by inputting the Admin Password Please wait while the device settings are saved Do not turn off or unplug your router during this time ...

Page 26: ...of the device for longer than 10 seconds to restore the router to its default settings To access the configuration utility open your web browser and enter http dlinkrouter local or you may also connect by typing the IP address of the router by default this is http 192 168 0 1 in the address bar The router s home page will open displaying its current connection status The bar at the top of the page...

Page 27: ...display information about each part of the network at the bottom of the screen The menu bar at the top of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to other pages The Home page displays whether or not the router is currently connected to the Internet If it is disconnected click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard refer to the Setup Wizard on page 14 for more information ...

Page 28: ...ction click on the Internet icon Internet Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively Click Release IP Address to disconnect from the Internet If you do this and wish to reconnect click Renew To reconfigure the Internet settings refer to Internet IPv4 on page 28 ...

Page 29: ...ss and IPv6 address To reconfigure the network settings either click Go to settings on the lower left or click Settings at the top of the page and then Network on the menu that appears Refer to Network on page 62 for more information To reconfigure the wireless settings either click Go to settings on the lower right or click Settings at the top of the page and then Wireless on the menu that appear...

Page 30: ...onnected Clients icon to view details about the connected clients to the router and their wireless settings On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router and their IP addresses To edit each client s settings click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit ...

Page 31: ... s DHCP server to assign Parental Control Enable Parental Control for the client to specify whether it is allowed network access Schedule Use the drop down menu to select the time schedule that the Parental Controls will be enabled for The schedule may be set to Always OFF meaning that the client will always be blocked from accessing the network or you can create your own schedules in the Schedule...

Page 32: ...ings menu on the bar at the top of the page click Wizard to open the setup wizard This is the same wizard that appears when you start the router for the first time Refer to Setup Wizard on page 14 for details Note When the Wizard is opened the router will disconnect from the internet ...

Page 33: ...o configure the VLAN connection details click the VLAN link Refer to Internet VLAN on page 53 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page For IPv4 Dynamic IP DHCP refer to page 29 For IPv4 Static IP refer to page 30 For IPv4 PPPoE refer to page 31 For IPv4 PPTP refer to page 33 For IPv4 L2TP refer to page 35 For IPv4 DS Lite refer to page 37 My Internet Connection is Choo...

Page 34: ... if you are not sure Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP This address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP Secondary DNS Server EnterthesecondaryDNSserverIPaddressassignedbyyourISP This address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP MAC ...

Page 35: ...the default gateway address provided by your ISP Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP Advanced Settings Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP MAC Address Clone The default MAC address is set to the Internet port ...

Page 36: ...ovided by your ISP Password Enter the password provided by your ISP Reconnect Mode Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Maximum Idle Time ConfigurablewhenOnDemandisselected Enteramaximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature select Always on as the reconnect mode Advanced Settings Address Mode Select StaticIP if your ISP assig...

Page 37: ... drop down menu to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client Advanced Settings Static IP Address Mode Displays your chosen address mode IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP Service Name Enter the ISP service name optional Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary ...

Page 38: ...provided by your ISP Username Enter the username provided by your ISP Password Enter the password provided by your ISP Reconnect Mode Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Maximum Idle Time ConfigurablewhenOnDemandisselected Enteramaximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature select Always on as the reconnect mode Advanced Sett...

Page 39: ...timal performance with your ISP Advanced Settings Static IP Address Mode Displays your chosen address mode PPTP IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP PPTP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP PPTP Gateway IP Address Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP Secondary DNS Server ...

Page 40: ...ided by your ISP Username Enter the username provided by your ISP Password Enter the password provided by your ISP Reconnect Mode Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Maximum Idle Time ConfigurablewhenOnDemandisselected Enteramaximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature select Always on as the reconnect mode Advanced Settings...

Page 41: ...optimal performance with your ISP Advanced Settings Static IP Address Mode Shows your chosen address mode L2TP IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP L2TP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP L2TP Gateway IP Address Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP Secondary DNS Server E...

Page 42: ...R IPv6 address manually Advanced Settings DS Lite DHCPv6 Option B4 IPv4 Address Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here WAN IPv6 Address Once connected theWAN IPv6 address will be displayed here IPv6 Default WAN Gateway Once connected the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will be displayed here Advanced Settings Manual Configuration Option AFTR IPv6 Address Enter the AFTR IPv6 address used here B...

Page 43: ...nternet IPv4 on page 28 To configure the VLAN connection details click the VLAN link Refer to Internet VLAN on page 53 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page For IPv6 Auto Detection refer to page 39 For IPv6 Static IPv6 refer to page 41 For IPv6 Auto Configuration SLAAC DHCPv6 refer to page 43 For IPv6 PPPoE refer to page 46 For IPv6 6rd refer to page 50 For IPv6 Loc...

Page 44: ...tically or Use the following DNS address Primary DNS Server If you selected Use the following DNS address enter the primary DNS server address Secondary DNS Server If you selected Use the following DNS address enter the secondary DNS server address LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP PD Enable or disable DHCP Prefix Delegation LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Displays the router s LAN link local addr...

Page 45: ...the LAN interface Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP serve...

Page 46: ...nk LocalAddress is disabled Enter the address supplied by your ISP Subnet Prefix Length Configurable when UseLink LocalAddress is disabled Enter the subnet prefix length supplied by your ISP Default Gateway Enter the default gateway for your IPv6 connection Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server address Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server address LAN IPv6 Address Settings ...

Page 47: ...ful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server s IPv6 assignment IPv6 Address Range End Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP ser...

Page 48: ...server address automatically or Use the following DNS address Primary DNS Server If you selected Use the following DNS address enter the primary DNS server address Secondary DNS Server If you selected Use the following DNS address enter the secondary DNS server address LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP PD Enable or disable prefix delegation services LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Displays the rou...

Page 49: ...or other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the start...

Page 50: ... RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server s IPv6 assignment IPv6 Address Range End Enter the ...

Page 51: ... Session Create a new PPPoE session Username Enter the username provided by your ISP Password Enter the password provided by your ISP Address Mode Select either Dynamic IP or Static IP IP Address Configurable if Static IP is chosen Enter the IP address provided by your ISP Service Name Enter the ISP service name optional Reconnect Mode Select either Always On or Manual MTU Maximum Transmission Uni...

Page 52: ...econdary DNS Server If you selected Use the following DNS address enter the secondary DNS server address LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP PD Enable or disable prefix delegation services LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Displays the router s LAN link local address If Enable DHCP PD is disabled these additional parameters are available for configuration LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 addres...

Page 53: ...or other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the start...

Page 54: ... RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server s IPv6 assignment IPv6 Address Range End Enter the ...

Page 55: ...Hub and Spoke Mode Enable this option if you want to minimize the number of routes to the destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking 6rd Configuration Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and populate the data values or Manual Configuration to enter the settings yourself If you selected Manual Configuration as the 6rd Configuration 6rd IPv6 Prefix Enter the 6rd IPv...

Page 56: ...ignment feature Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server ...

Page 57: ...u have made on this page Advanced Settings IPv6 ULA Settings Enable ULA Click here to enable Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses settings Use Default ULA Prefix Enable this option to use the default ULA prefix ULA Prefix Configurable if you disable Use Default ULA Prefix Enter your own ULA prefix Advanced Settings Current IPv6 ULA Settings Current ULA Prefix Displays the current ULA prefix LAN IPv...

Page 58: ... Play to be used and divides a network into segments that can only be accessed by other devices in the same VLAN To configure the IPv4 Internet and network connection details click the IPv4 link Refer to Internet IPv4 on page 28 To configure the IPv6 Internet and network connection details click the IPv6 link Refer to Internet IPv6 on page 38 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have mad...

Page 59: ...ponding VLAN Higher priority ID traffic takes precedence over traffic with a low priority ID tag Internet VLAN ID Enter the VLAN ID for your Internet connection as provided by your ISP IPTV VLAN ID EntertheVLANIDforyourIPTVservice asprovidedbyyourISP VOIP VLAN ID Enter the VLAN ID for your VoIP network as provided by your ISP InterfaceTrafficType Setting LAN Port 1 4 From the drop down menu you ca...

Page 60: ...ed Wireless Wi Fi Name SSID Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters Password Create a password to use for wireless security Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network Wireless In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page click Wireless to see your wireless network settings for your DIR X1560 Click Save at any time to...

Page 61: ...ing DFS the router must scan for radar signals for a minute before using a channel and will change channels automatically if radar signals are detected Transmission Power Select the desired wireless transmission power Schedule Use the drop down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for The schedule may be set to Always Enable oryoucancreateyourownschedulesintheSchedules se...

Page 62: ...on options become available If Smart Connect is Status is Disabled 2 4GHz 5GHz Status Enable or disable the 2 4GHz 5GHz wireless network Wi Fi Name SSID Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters Password Create a password to use for wireless security Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network ...

Page 63: ...eless transmission power Channel Width 2 4GHz Select Auto 20 40 if you are using both 802 11n and non 802 11n devices or select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802 11n devices HT20 40 Coexistence 2 4GHz Enable or disable HT20 40 Coexistence Visibility Status The default setting is Visible Select Invisible if you do not want to broadcast the SSID of your wireless network Schedule Use the drop down ...

Page 64: ...ust scan for radar signals for a minute before using a channel and will change channels automatically if radar signals are detected Transmission Power Select the desired wireless transmission power Channel Width 5GHz Select Auto 20 40 80 if you are using 802 11ac 802 11n and 802 11a devices select Auto 20 40 if you are using 802 11n and 802 11a devices or select 20MHz if you are using 802 11a devi...

Page 65: ... User Manual Section 3 Configuration Wi Fi Protected Setup TheeasiestwaytoconnectyourwirelessdevicestotherouteriswithWi FiProtectedSetup WPS WPS PBC Status Enable or disable WPS PBC Push Button Configuration functionality ...

Page 66: ...e changes you have made on this page If Smart Connect is Status is Enabled in the previous Wireless settings Wireless Status EnableordisabletheGuestZonefeature Thestatusisdisabled by default Wireless Name SSID Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters Password Create a password to use for wireless security Schedule Use the drop down menu to select the time schedule that the...

Page 67: ...1 IfyouchangetheIPaddress onceyouclickSave you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the router The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Management Link The default address to access the router s configuration is http dlinkrouter local You can replace dlinkrouter with a name of your choice Local Domain ...

Page 68: ... lease in minutes Always Broadcast Enable this feature to broadcast your network s DHCP server to LAN WLAN clients Advanced Settings WAN Port Speed You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps or Auto recommended UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play UPnP UPnP providescompatibilitywithnetworkingequipment software and peripherals IPv4 Multicast Streams Enab...

Page 69: ...at any time to save the changes you have made on this page Management Type Usethedrop downmenutoselecttheManagementTypethat the rule will be enabled for This may be set to Off or Manage By Device Download Speed Mbps Set the download speed based on your ISP subscription plan in order to adjust the QoS engine Upload Speed Mbps Set the upload speed based on your ISP subscription plan in order to adju...

Page 70: ...reen you can use the and buttons to scroll through the cards A maximum of one device can be assigned Highest priority A maximum of two devices can be assigned High priority A maximum of eight devices can be assigned Medium priority If no devices are explicitly assigned a priority they will all be treated with equal priority If some devices are not assigned a priority and others are the unassigned ...

Page 71: ... the changes you have made on this page Enable DMZ Enable or disable Demilitarized Zone DMZ This completely exposes the client to threats over the Internet and is not recommended in ordinary situations DMZ IP Address If you enabled DMZ enter the IP address of the client you wish to expose or use the drop down menu to quickly select it Enable SPI IPv4 Enabling Stateful Packet Inspection SPI helps t...

Page 72: ...VPN clients If you are having trouble connecting with your corporate network try turning this ALG off Please check with the system administrator of your corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal RTSP Allows applications that uses Real Time Streaming Protocol RTSP to receive streaming media from the Internet SIP Allows devices and applications using VoIP Voice over IP to comm...

Page 73: ...ule click on the pencil icon in the Edit column If you wish to create a new rule click the Add Rule button In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page click Firewall to configure the router s firewall settings then click the IPv4 Rules link or the IPv6 Rules link to configure what kind of traffic is allowed to pass through the network To configure the Firewall Advanced settings click th...

Page 74: ...ter the destination IP address range that the rule will apply to Using the drop down menu specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address Protocol Port Range Select the protocol of the traffic to allow or deny Any TCP or UDP and then enter the range of ports that the rule will apply to Schedule Use the drop down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for The schedule may be s...

Page 75: ... click the Add Rule button In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page click Port Forwarding to specify a port or range of ports to open for specific devices on the network This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router To configure the Virtual Server settings click the Virtual Server link Refer to Port Forwarding Virtual Server on page 72 Click Save at a...

Page 76: ...ports that you want to open You can enter a single port or a range of ports Separate ports with a comma for example 24 1009 3000 4000 UDP Port Enter the UDP ports that you want to open You can enter a single port or a range of ports Separate ports with a comma for example 24 1009 3000 4000 Schedule Use the drop down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for The schedule ma...

Page 77: ...l LAN IP address and Private LAN port This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router To configure the Port Forwarding settings click the Port Forwarding link Refer to Port Forwarding on page 70 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page If you wish to remove a rule click on the trash can icon in the Delete column If you wish to edit a rule...

Page 78: ...select the device from the drop down menu Protocol Select the protocol of the traffic to allow or deny TCP UDP Both or Other Protocol Number If you entered Other above enter the protocol number External Port Enter the public port you want to open Internal Port Enter the private port you want to open Schedule Use the drop down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for The s...

Page 79: ...d keywords in the URL You can use Website Filter to restrict access to potentially harmful and inappropriate websites Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page To begin use the drop down menu to select whether you want to ALLOW or DENY the access to the listed sites If you wish to remove a Website URL Domain click on the trash can icon in the Delete column If you wish t...

Page 80: ... in the Delete column If you wish to edit a route click on the pencil icon in the Edit column If you wish to create a new route click the Add Route button If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule the following options will appear Name Enter a name for the rule Destination Network Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route Mask Enter the subnet mask of the route Gateway Enter your next hop...

Page 81: ... you wish to edit a route click on the pencil icon in the Edit column If you wish to create a new route click the Add Route button If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule the following options will appear Name Enter a name for the rule DestNetwork This is the IP address of the router used to reach the specified destination PrefixLen Enter the IPv6 address prefix length of the packets that will take thi...

Page 82: ... virtual server Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page Enable Dynamic DNS Enable or disable dynamic DNS Enabling this feature will reveal further configuration options Status Displays the current dynamic DNS connection status Server Address Enter the address of your dynamic DNS server or select one from the drop down menu Host Name Enter the host name that you regist...

Page 83: ...icon in the Delete column If you wish to edit a record click on the pencil icon in the Edit column If you wish to create a new record click the Add Record button Host Name Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider IPv6 Address EntertheIPv6addressofthedynamicDNSserver Alternatively select the server device in the drop down menu ...

Page 84: ...an IP address To configure the User settings and create manage and delete user accounts with user defined access to certain router services click the User link Refer to User on page 86 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page L2TP over IPSec Enable or disable the Quick VPN server Username Enter a username between 1 and 20 characters Password Enter a password between 1 ...

Page 85: ...rotocol NTP server To configure the Schedule settings click the Schedule link Refer to Time Schedule Schedule on page 81 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page Time Configuration Time Zone Select your time zone from the drop down menu Time Displays the current date and time of the router AutomaticTime Configuration NTP Server Select from the drop down menu to either ...

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