DLink DIR-600_B2_Manual_v3.00(B)

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2D-Link DIR-600 User Manual

Table o Contents

Package Contents........................................................4

System Requirements .................................................................4

Features ............................................................................................5Hardware Overview .....................................................................6

Connections ...........................................................................6

LEDs ...........................................................................................7

Installation....................................................................8

Beore you Begin ...........................................................................8

Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................9

Wall Mounting Your Device.....................................................10Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem ............................11

Connect to Another Router ....................................................12

Confguration .............................................................14

Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................14

Setup Wizard ........................................................................15

Static (assigned by ISP) ................................................19

Internet Setup ......................................................................20Dynamic ............................................................................20

PPPoE ................................................................................21

PPTP ....................................................................................22

L2TP ....................................................................................23

Dual Access (or Russia only) .....................................24

Wireless Setup ......................................................................25

LAN Setup ..............................................................................31

DHCP Server Settings ........................................................32

Time and Date ......................................................................33Parental Control ..................................................................34

Port Forwarding ..................................................................35

Application Rules ................................................................36

Access Control .....................................................................37

Firewall & DMZ .....................................................................38

Advanced Wireless .............................................................39

Advanced Network ............................................................40

Advanced Network ............................................................40

Routing ...................................................................................41

Device Administration ......................................................42

Save and Restore .................................................................43

Firmware Update ................................................................44

DDNS Setting .......................................................................45

System Check .......................................................................46

Schedules ..............................................................................47Log Settings ..........................................................................48

Device Ino ............................................................................49

Log ...........................................................................................50

Statistics .................................................................................51

Active Session .....................................................................51

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Table o Contents

Wireless ..................................................................................52

Help .........................................................................................53

Wireless Security.......................................................54

What is WEP? ................................................................................54

Congure WEP .............................................................................55What is WPA? ................................................................................56

Congure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK .....................................57

Congure WPA/WPA2-PSK ......................................................58

Congure WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) ................

..........................................................................................................59

Connect to a Wireless Network ................................60

Using Windows

XP ....................................................................60Congure WEP .............................................................................61

Congure WPA-PSK ....................................................................63

Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection ......................................65

(WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) ......................................65

Initial Router Conguration or Wi-Fi Protection .............65

Setting Up a Congured Router ............................................66

Changing the Computer Name and Joining a

Workgroup .................................................................. 67

Confguring the IP Address in Vista ........................ 69

Setting Up a Connection or Network Wirelessly .....72

Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP,

WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) ............................................ 77

Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network .....81

Troubleshooting ......................................................... 85

Wireless Basics .........................................................89

What is Wireless? .........................................................................90

Tips ...................................................................................................92

Wireless Modes ............................................................................93

Networking Basics ....................................................94

Check your IP address ...............................................................94

Statically Assign an IP address ...............................................95

Technical Specifcations ...........................................96

Warranty .....................................................................98


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Section 1 - Product Overview

D-Link DIR-600 Wireless Router

Power Adapter

Ethernet Cable

Manual and Warranty on CD

System Requirements

Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem

Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet

adapter

Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 2.0 or above (for conguration)

Package Contents

Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included

with the DIR-600 will cause damage and void the warranty or this product.

Note: Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply, beore insertingthe power cord and connected power supply to the wall outlet.

The product must be used with the power adapter included with the device.


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FasterWirelessNetworking - The DIR-600 provides up to 150Mbps* wireless connection with other802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as

video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.

Compatiblewith802.11band802.11gDevices - The DIR-600 is still ully compatible with the IEEE

802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g PCI,

USB and Cardbus adapters.

AdvancedFirewallFeatures - The Web-based user interace displays a number o advanced network

management eatures including:

Content Filtering - Easily applied content iltering based on MAC Address, URL, and/orDomain Name.

Filter Scheduling - These ilters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or or a

duration o hours or minutes.

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.

User-friendlySetupWizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interace, the DIR-600 lets youcontrol what inormation is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether rom the Internet or rom

your companys server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived rom IEEE Standard 802.11g and Drat 802.11n speciications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions andenvironmental actors, including volume o network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmentalconditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.

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Pressing the Reset Button restoresthe router to its original actorydeault settings.

The Auto MDI/MDIX WANport is the connection orthe Ethernet cable to theCable or DSL modem.

LAN PortsConnect Ethernet devices such ascomputers, switches, and hubs.

HardwareOverviewConnections

Receptor or the Power Adapter.


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HardwareOverviewLEDs

INTERNETA solid light indicates connection

on the WAN port. This LED blinksduring data transmission.

WLANLEDA solid light indicates that the wireless

segment is ready. This LED blinks duringwireless data transmission.

LocalNetworkLEDsA solid light indicates a connection to anEthernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4.This LED blinks during data transmission.

PowerLEDA solid light indicates a properconnection to the power supply.


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Section 2 - Installation

Beore you Begin

InstallationThis section will walk you through the installation process. Placement o the router is very important. Do not place the

router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.

Please congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can only use

the Ethernet port on your modem. I you were using the USB connection beore using the router, then you must turn o

your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the router, and then turn

the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).

I you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE sotware such as

WinPoet, Broadjump, or Ethernet 300 rom your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.


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Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection rom virtually anywhere within

the operating range o your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location o

walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary

depending on the types o materials and background RF (radio requency) noise in your home or business. The key

to maximizing wireless range is to ollow these basic guidelines:

1. Keep the number o walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to aminimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapters range rom 3-90 eet (1-30 meters.) Position

your devices so that the number o walls or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware o the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 eet thick (.5 meters), at a

45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 eet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 eet(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead

o at an angle) or better reception.

3. Building Materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on

range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through

drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water

(sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 eet or 1-2 meters) rom electrical devices or appliances that

generate RF noise.

5. I you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling ans, lights, and

home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make

sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as ar away rom your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits

a signal even i the phone in not in use.


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WallMountingYourDeviceYou can mount the DIR-600 to a wall or a partition or easy and convenient placement o your device.

To wall mount your device,

A. Screw the provided screws with the equipment to the wall or partition where the device to be placed.

B. Place the mounting holes on the bottom o the device over the screws to mount it to the wall or partition.

C. Connect your cables to the device.

Step A Step B Step C


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I you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have

to do the ollowing beore connecting the router to your network:

Disable UPnP

Disable DHCP

Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot

accept a DHCP address rom your other router.

To connect to another router, please ollow the steps below:

1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one o your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable.

Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see theNetworking Basics section or more inormation. I you need to change the settings, write down your existing settingsbeore 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 username to admin and leave the password box empty. ClickOK to continue.

3. Click on Advanced and then clickAdvancedNetwork. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. ClickSaveSettingsto continue.

4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. ClickSaveSettings to continue.

5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask o your network. ClickSaveSettings tosave your settings. Use this new IP address to access the conguration utility o the router in the uture. Close the

browser and change your computers IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.

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6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable rom the router and reconnect your computer to your network.

7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one o the LAN ports o the router and connect it to your other router. Do not pluganything into the WAN port o the D-Link router.

8. You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To congure yourwireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Reer to the Confgurationand WirelessSecurity sections or more inormation on setting up your wireless network.


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Section 3 - Conguration

Confguration This section will show you how to conigure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based coniguration

utility.

Web-based Confguration Utility

To access the conguration utility, open a web-browsersuch as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address o

the router (192.168.0.1).

Enter the user name (admin) and your password. Leavethe password blank by deault.

I you get a PageCannotbeDisplayed error, pleasereer to the Troubleshooting section or assistance.


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SetupWizard

You may run the setup wizard rom the opening

Internet Setup window to quickly set up your router.

ClickInternet ConnectionSetupWizard, you will

be directedto the rst window o the wizard.

ClickNext to continue.

Create a new password and then click Next tocontinue.


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Select your time zone and NTP-server rom the drop-down menu

and then clickNext to continue.

Select the type o Internet connection you use and then click Nextto continue.

I you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address o the

computer that was last connected directly to your modem. I you are currently

using that computer, clickClone Your PCs MAC Address and then clickNext to continue.

The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The deault

host name is the device name o the Router and may be changed.


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I you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click

Next to continue.

Select Static i your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,gateway, and DNS server addresses.

Note:Make sure to remove your PPPoE sotware rom your computer. The

sotware is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

I you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click

Next to continue.

I you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Nextto continue.


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I you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet

provider. ClickNext to continue.

ClickConnect to save your settings.

Please allow 1-2 minutes or rebooting. When the router has inished

rebooting, the opening window will be displayed.


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Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.

Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.

Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.

The deault MAC Address is set to the WANs physical

interace MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not

recommended that you change the deault MAC address

unless required by your ISP.

The deault MAC address is set to the WANs physical

interace MAC address on the Broadband Router. You

can use the Clone MAC Address button to copy the MACaddress o the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and

replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address o the

router. It is not recommended that you change the deault

MAC address unless required by your ISP.

Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your

ISP.

This is optional.

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the

MTU or optimal perormance with your speciic ISP. 1492

is the deault MTU.

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

ISP GatewayAddress:

MAC Address:

Clone MACAddress:

PrimaryDNSAddress:

SecondaryDNSAddress:

MTU:

Internet SetupStatic (assigned by ISP)

Select Static IP Address i all WAN IP inormation is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask,

gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the ields must be in the appropriate IP

orm, which are our octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address i it is not in this ormat.


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The Host Name is optional but may be required by some

ISPs. The deault host name is the device name o the

Router and may be changed.

The deault MAC Address is set to the WANs physical

interace MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not

recommended that you change the deault MAC addressunless required by your ISP.

The deault MAC address is set to the WANs physical

interace MAC address on the Broadband Router. You

can use the Clone MAC Address button to copy the MAC

address o the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and

replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address o the

router. It is not recommended that you change the deault

MAC address unless required by your ISP.

Enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) server IP address

assigned by your ISP.

HostName:

MAC Address:

Internet SetupDynamic

Clone MACAddress:

Primary /Secondary

DNSAddresses:

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU or optimal perormance with your specic ISP.

AccessPoint

Mode:

Checking this box disables NAT and turns the Router intoan Access Point only.

To manually set up the Internet connection, click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button on the Routersopening window.


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Select Dynamic (most common) or Static. Select Static i yourISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and

DNS server addresses.

Enter your PPPoE user name.

Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in

the next box.

Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).

Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static

PPPoE only).

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection

is maintained during inactivity. To disable this eature,enable Auto-reconnect.

Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the

MTU or optimal perormance with your speciic ISP. 1492 is

the deault MTU.

Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-ondemand.

PPPoE:

User Name:

Password:

ServiceName:

IP Address:

DNSAddresses:

Maximum Idle

Time:

MTU:

ConnectionMode Select:

Internet SetupPPPoE

Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) i your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide

you with a username and password. This option is typically used or DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE

sotware rom your computer. The sotware is no longer needed and will not work through a router.


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Select Dynamic (most common) or Static. Select Static iyour ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway,

and DNS server addresses.

Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses

(Static PPTP only).

Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.

The DNS server inormation will be supplied by your ISP

(Internet Service Provider.)

Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).

Enter your PPTP account name.

Enter your PPTP password and then retype the passwordin the next box.

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet

connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this

eature, enable Auto-reconnect.


MTU or optimal perormance.

Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand.

PPTP:

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Gateway:

DNS:

Internet SetupPPTP

Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) i your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with

a username and password. This option is typically used or DSL services.

ServerIP:

PPTP Account:

PPTP Password:

Maximum Idle

Time:

MTU:

Connect Mode:


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Select Dynamic (most common) or Static. Select Statici your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,

gateway, and DNS server addresses.

Enter the IP address (Static L2TP only).

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses

(Static L2TP only).

Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.

The DNS server inormation will be supplied by your ISP

(Internet Service Provider.)

Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).

Enter your L2TP account name.

Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password

in the next box.

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet

connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this

eature, enable Auto-reconnect.


MTU or optimal perormance with your specic ISP.

Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand.

L2TP:

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Gateway:

DNS:

ServerIP:

L2TP Account:

L2TP

Password:

Maximum IdleTime:

MTU:

Connect Mode:

Internet SetupL2TP

Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) i your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a

username and password. This option is typically used or DSL services.


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Internet SetupDualAccess(forRussiaonly)

There are two main steps to conigure a Dual Access Internet connection or Russia. First, conigure a PPPoE connection (as previously

described or PPPoE connections), and add the physical WAN IP settings as instructed rom the ISP. Second, congure a PPTP connection

(as previously described or PPTP connections). In addition, the second step also includes an option to use a MAC address that will alwaysbe associated with the connection. The MAC address is entered manually or copied rom the computer.


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Wireless SetupWireless settings or the router may be conigured

manually or by using a wizard. To use the wizard,

click theWirelessConnectionSetupWizard button

and then ollow the steps that are described below. To conigure the wireless settings manually, click

the Manual Wireless ConnectionSetup button.The parameters or this window are described later

in this section. The Wireless Security section that

directly ollows this Coniguration section provides

additional explanation or how to congure the WEP,

WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 wireless security

mode options.

ClickNext to continue.

Enter a Wireless Network Name in the textbox, which

is also know as the SSID and select the desired level

o wireless security, WEP, WPA. and then click Nextto continue.

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Enter a Wireless Security Password in the textbox and then click

Next to continue.

This window displays a summary o your wireless security settings.

Please print this out or record this inormation in a sae place andthen clickSave to continue.

The Router will save your new settings and reboot. When it is nished

ater 1-2 minutes, the opening Wireless Setup window is displayed.

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To implement Wi-Fi protection, or WCN 2.0, tick the Enable

checkbox, click either Generate New PIN or Reset PIN toDefault, and then congure the Wi-Fi settings below. Pleasesee the Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows

Vista) section later in this manual or detailed conguration

inormation.

Check the box to enable the wireless unction. I you do

not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the

wireless unctions.

Service Set Identiier (SSID) is the name o your wireless

network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The

SSID is case-sensitive.

Indicates the channel setting or the DIR-600. By deault

the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to

it the channel setting or an existing wireless network or

to customize the wireless network. The Auto ChannelSelection setting can be selected to allow the DIR-600 tochoose the channel with the least amount o intererence.

Use the drop-down menu to select the appropriate Transmission Rate in Mbits per second. Many users will want to use the

deault setting, Best (automatic).

Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia to enjoy basic quality o service eatures. WMM prioritizes trac according to our access categories:

voice, video, best eort, and background.

Check this option i you would not like the SSID o your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-600. I this option is

checked, the SSID o the DIR-600 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID

o your DIR-600 in order to connect to it.

Wi-FiProtected

Setup:

EnableWirelessChannel:

WirelessNetwork Name:

Transmission

Rate:

WMM Enable:

EnableWireless:

Enable HiddenWireless:

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1. To enable wireless security on the Router, usethe drop-down menu to select the desired option.

To enable WEP, select Enable WEP Wireless

Security (basic).

2. Next to Authentication, select either Openor Shared Key. Shared Key provides greater

security.

3. Select either 64Bit or 128Bit encryption rom thedrop-down menu next to WEP Encryption.

4. Next to DefaultKeyType, select WEP Key 1 andenter a WEP key that you create. Make sure you

enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices.

You may enter up to our dierent keys either using

Hex or ASCII. Hex is recommended (letters A-F and

numbers 0-9 are valid). In ASCII all numbers and

letters are valid.

5. ClickSaveSettings to save your settings. I youare conguring the Router with a wireless adapter,

you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on

your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you

did on the Router.

NOTE:It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless

Router beore your wireless network adapters. Please establish

wireless connectivity beore enabling encryption. Your wireless

signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added

overhead.

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1. To enable Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security(enhanced).

2. Next to Cipher Type , select TKIP, AES, orAUTO.

3. Next to PSK/EAP, select PSK.

4. N e x t t o N e t w o r k K e y , e n t e r apassphrase. The key is an a lpha-numeric

password between 8 and 63 characters long.

The password can include symbols (!?*&_) andspaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the

same on all other wireless clients.

5. ClickSaveSettings to save your settings. I youare conguring the router with a wireless adapter,

you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA/

WPA2 (whichever o the three options you have

selected above) on your adapter and enter the

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1. To enable WPA/WPA2 or a RADIUS server, nextto Security Mode, selec or Enable WPA/WPA2Wireless Security (enhanced).

2. Next to Cipher Type , select TKIP, AES, orAuto.

3. Next to PSK/EAP, select EAP.

4. Next to RADIUSServer1 enter the IP Addresso your RADIUS server.

5. Next to Port, enter the port you are using with yourRADIUS server. 1812 is the deault port.

6. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key.

7. I you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter itsIP address, port, and secret key.

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This section will allow you to change the local network settings o the router and to congure the DHCP settings.

LAN Setup

Enter the IP address o the router. The deault

IP address is 192.168.0.1.

I you change the IP address, once you click

Apply, you will need to enter the new IP addressin your browser to get back into the conguration

utility.

Enter the Subnet Mask. The deault subnet mask

is 255.255.255.0.

Enter the Domain name (Optional).

Check the box to transer the DNS server

inormation rom your ISP to your computers. I

unchecked, your computers will use the router

or a DNS server.

Router IP

Address:

DefaultSubnetMask:

LocalDomainName:

EnableDNSRelay:

Reer to the next page or DHCP inormation.



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Check the box to enable the DHCP server on

your router. Uncheck to disable this unction.

Enter the starting and ending IP addresses or

the DHCP servers IP assignment.

The length o time or the IP address lease.

Enter the Lease time in minutes.

EnableDHCPServer:

DHCPIPAddress Range:

DHCPLeaseTime:

DHCPServerSettings

DHCP stands or 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 toset your computers to be DHCP clients by setting

their TCP/IP settings to Obtain an IP Address

Automatically. When you turn your computers

on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP

settings provided by the DIR-600. The DHCP Server

will automatically allocate an unused IP address rom

the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You

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This section will allow you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock.

TimeandDate

Select the Time Zone rom the drop-down

menu.

Ticking this checkbox enables Daylight Saving

time. Click Sync. your computers timesettings to copy your PCs time settings.

Tick the Automatically synchronize with

D-Links Internet time server checkbox and

then use the drop-down menu to select an NTP

Server. NTP is short or Network Time Protocol.NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a

network o computers.

To manually input the time, enter the values

in these ields or the Year, Month, Day, Hour,

Minute, and Second. ClickSaveSettings.

Time

Zone:

EnableDaylightSaving:

NTPServerUsed:

Manual:



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This eature allows you to create a list o websites that you want to either allow or deny users access.

Parental Control

Select Turn Parental Control OFF, Turn Parental

Control ON and ALLOW computers access toONLY these sites, or Turn Parental Control ON

and DENY computers access to ONLY these

sites.

Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to

block (or allow). Any URL with the keyword in

it will be blocked.

The schedule o time when the parental control

lter will be enabled. The schedule may be set

to Always, which will allow the particular service

to always be enabled. You can create your

own times in the Maintenance > Schedulessection.

ConfgureParentalControl:

Website URL:

Schedule:



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Port Forwarding

This will allow you to open a single port or a range o ports.

Check the box to enabled the rule.

Enter a name or the rule.

Enter the IP address o the computer on your local

network that you want to allow the incoming service

to.

Enter the port or ports that you want to open. I

you want to open one port, enter the same port in

both boxes.

Select TCP, UDP, or Any

Rule:

Name:

IP Address:

Start Port/End Port:

Trafc Type:



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Application Rules

Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conerencing, Internet telephony and

others. These applications have diiculties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications

makes some o these applications work with the DIR-600.

Check the box to enable the rule.

Enter a name or the rule.

This is the port used to trigger the application. It

can be either a single port or a range o ports.

This is the port number on the WAN side that

will be used to access the application. You maydeine a single port or a range o ports. You

can use a comma to add multiple ports or port

ranges.

Select TCP, UDP, or Any.

Rule:

Name:

Trigger Port:

Firewall Port:

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MAC Filter

Select Turn MAC Filtering OFF, Turn MAC Filtering

ON and ALLOW computers listed to access the

network, or Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY

computers listed to access the network.

Enter the MAC address you would like to lter.

To ind the MAC address on a computer, please

reer to the Networking Basics section in this

manual.

Select a DHCP client rom the drop-down menu and

click the arrow to copy that MAC Address.

The schedule o time when the network lter will

be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always,

which will allow the particular service to always

be enabled. You can create your own times in the

Maintenance > Schedules section.

Confgure MACFilter:

MAC Address:

DHCPClientList:

Schedule:

Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses rom

accessing the Internet via Network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address rom the list o

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Firewall&DMZ

This section will allow you to set up a DMZ host and to set up rewall rules.

I you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly rom behind the DIR-600, then you can set the

client up or unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This eature is useul or

gaming purposes. Enter the IP address o the internal computer that will be the DMZ host. Adding a client to the DMZ(Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety o security risks, so only use this option as a last

resort.

Check this to enable SPI.

Check this box to enable DMZ.

Enter the IP address o the computer you would

like to open all ports to.

Choose a name or the rewall rule.

Select to Allow or Deny transport o the data packets

according to the criteria dened in the rule.

The Source/Destination is the TCP/UDP port on

either the LAN or WAN side.

Click New Schedule to access the Scheduleswindow. See Maintenance>Schedules or moreinormation.

Enter a beginning and ending IP address.

Select the transport protocol that will be used or

the lter rule.

Enter the desired port range or the lter rule.

EnableDMZHost:

DMZIPAddress:

Name:

Action:

Source/Dest:

Schedule:

IP Address:

Protocol:

Port Range:

Enable SPI:



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Set the transmit power o the antennas.

Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless

network. Speciy a value. 100 is the deault setting and is recommended.

This value should remain at its deault setting o 2346. I inconsistent data

fow is a problem, only a minor modication should be made.

The ragmentation threshold, which is specied in bytes, determines whether

packets will be ragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be

ragmented beore transmission. 2346 is the deault setting.

(Delivery Traic Indication Message) 1 is the deault setting. A DTIM is a

countdown inorming clients o the next window or listening to broadcastand multicast messages.

Select Short or Long Preamble. The Preamble denes the length o the CRC

block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique or detecting data

transmission errors) or communication between the wireless router and the

roaming wireless network adapters. Auto is the deault setting. Note: High network trac areas should use the shorter preamble type.

CTS (Clear To Send) is a unction used to minimize col l isions among wireless devices on a wireless local area network

(LAN). CTS will make sure the wireless network is clear beore a wireless client attempts to send wireless data. Enabling

CTS will add overhead and may lower wireless through put. None: CTS is typically used in a pure 802.11g environment. I

CTS is set to None in a mixed mode environment populated by 802.11b clients, wireless collisions may occur requently.Always: CTS will always be used to make sure the wireless LAN is clear beore sending data. Auto: CTS will monitor the wireless network

and automatically decide whether to implement CTS based on the amount o trac and collisions that occurs on the wireless network.

802.11n Only - Select only i all o your wireless clients are 802.11n.

Mixed 802.11n, 802.11b, and 802.11g - Select i you are using a mix o 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients.

Select i you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.

Select i you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the deault setting.

Check this box to reduce the guard interval time thereore increasing the data capacity. However, its less reliable and may create higher

data loss.

Transmit Power:

Beaconinterval:

RTS Threshold:

Fragmentation:

DTIMInterval:

Preamble Type:

CTS Mode:

802.11 Mode:

Auto 20/40:

20MHz:

Short GI:

AdvancedWirelessThis window allows you to change the behavior o the 802.11g wireless radio rom the standard settings. Please be aware that

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To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)eature tick this checkbox. UPNP provides

compatibility with networking equipment, sotware

and peripherals.

Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-600 to

respond to Pings. Blocking the Ping may provide

some extra security rom hackers. Tick this

checkbox to allow the WAN port to be Pinged.

You may set the port speed o the WAN port to10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 10/100Mbps Auto. Some

older cable or DSL modems may require you to

set the port speed to 10Mbps.

Enable UPnP:

Enable WANPing Respond:

WAN PortSpeed:

AdvancedNetwork

This window allows you to change the LAN settings. Please be aware that any changes to the actory deault settings

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Tick this checkbox to enable or disable ixedroutes to dened destinations.

Use the drop-down menu to choose the WAN orWAN (Physical Port) Interace the IP packet mustuse to transit out o the Router.

The IP address o the packets that will take this

route.

The subnet o the IP address o the packets that

will take this route.

Species the next hop to be taken i this route is

used.

Enable:

Interace:

Destination:

Subnet Mask:

Gateway:

Routing

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Enter a new Login Name or the Administrator account.

Enter a new password or the Administrator Login Name

and then retype the new password in the Conrm Password

textbox. The administrator can make changes to the

settings.

Remote management allows the DIR-600 to be congured

rom the Internet by a web browser. A username and

password is still required to access the Web-Management

interace. In general, only a member o your network canbrowse the built-in web pages to perorm Administrator

tasks. This eature enables you to perorm Administrator

tasks rom the remote (Internet) host.

The Internet IP address o the computer that has access to

the Broadband Router. I you input an asterisk (*) into this

eld, then any computer will be able to access the Router. Putting an asterisk (*) into this eld would present a security risk

and is not recommended.

The port number used to access the DIR-600. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address o

the DIR-600 and 8080 is the port used or the Web-Management interace.

Administrator

Login Name:

AdministratorPassword:

Enable RemoteManagement:

IP Allowed toAccess:

Port:

DeviceAdministration

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SaveandRestore

Use this option to save the current routerconguration settings to a le on the hard disk o the

computer you are using. First, click the Save button.You will then see a le dialog, where you can select

a location and le name or the settings.

Use this option to load previously saved router

coniguration settings. First, use the Browsecontrol to nd a previously save le o conguration

settings. Then, click the Upload Settings button to

transer those settings to the Router.

This option will restore all coniguration settings

back to the settings that were in eect at the time

the router was shipped rom the actory. Any settings

that have not been saved will be lost, including any

rules that you have created. I you want to save the

current router conguration settings, use the Savebutton above.

Click the Reboots button on the let side o thewindow to restart the Router.

SaveSettingsto Local HardDrive:

Load Settingsrom LocalHardDrive:

Restore toFactoryDefault

Settings:

Reboots:

This window allows you to save your conguration le to a hard drive, load conguration settings rom a hard drive,

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Firmware Update

Click the Check Now button (or the link at the topo the window) to ind out i there is an updated

rmware; i so, download the new rmware to your

hard drive.

Ater you have downloaded the new irmware,

clickBrowse in this window to locate the rmwareupdate on your hard drive. ClickSaveSettings tocomplete the rmware upgrade.

FirmwareUpgrade:

Browse:

You can upgrade the rmware o the Router here. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on the local hard drive o

the computer. Click on Browse to locate the rmware le to be used or the update. Please check the D-Link supportsite or rmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download rmware upgrades to your hard drive rom the

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DDNSSetting

Tick the Enable DDNS checkbox to enable support

or DDNS.

Select one o the DDNS registration organizationsorm those listed in the pull-down menu. Available

servers include dlinkddns.com(Free), DynDns.

org(Custom), Dyn.Dns.org(ree), and Dyn.Dns.

org(Static).

Enter the host name o the DDNS server.

Enter the username given to you by your DDNS

server.

Enter the password or key given to you by your

DDNS server.

EnableDDNS:

ServerAddress:

Host Name:

Username:

Password:

The router supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP

address to be associated with a static host name in any o the many domains, allowing access to a specied host rom

various locations on the Internet. This is enabled to allow remote access to a host by clicking a hyperlinked URL in the

orm hostname.dyndns.org. Many ISPs assign public IP addresses using DHCP, this can make it diicult to locatea specic host on the LAN using standard DNS. I or example you are running a public web server or VPN server on

your LAN, this ensures that the host can be located rom the Internet i the public IP address changes. DDNS requires

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System Check

VCT is an advanced eature that integrates a

LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the

router. Through the graphical user interace

(GUI), VCT can be used to remotely diagnose

and report cable aults such as opens, shorts,

swaps, and impedance mismatch. This eature

signiicantly reduces service calls and returns by

allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable

connections.

The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets totest i a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP

Address that you wish to Ping, and clickPing.

Virtual CableTester (VCT)

Ino:

Ping Test:

This tool is used to veriy the physical connectivity on both the LAN and the WAN interaces. The Ping Test can be

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Schedules

Enter a name or the new schedule rule.

Choose the desired day(s), either All Week or

Select Days. I the latter is selected, please use the

checkboxes directly below to speciy the individual

days.

Tick this check box i the new schedule rule applies

to the ull 24-hour period.

I the new schedule rule does not apply to the ull

24-hour period, untick the previous checkbox and

then enter a specic beginning and ending time.

Name:

Day(s):

AllDay-24hrs:

Start Time/End Time:

The Router allows the user the ability to manage schedule rules or various rewall and parental control eatures on

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Log Settings

Click on the Save button link on this window tosave the log le to your local hard drive.

click the checkbox to save the log in the log server

in the LAN side.

Click the checkbox(es) o the type o log inormation

requested: System, Firewall & Security, RouterStatus, Critical, Warning and Inormation

Enter the your SNTP server name(or IP address)

and enter your mail address beore sending your

system log by mail.

SaveLogFile:

SyslogServer:

Log Type &Level:

Send by Mail:

The system log displays chronological event log data specied by the router user. You may also save a simple text le

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DeviceInfo

This window displays the current inormation or the DIR-600. It will display the LAN, WAN, and Wireless

inormation.

I your WAN connection is set up or a Dynamic IP address then a DHCPRelease button and a DHCPRenew buttonwill be displayed. UseDHCPRelease to disconnect rom your ISP and useDHCPRenew to connect to your ISP.

I your WAN connection is set up or PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed. UseDisconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection.

Displays the MAC address and the private (local)

IP settings or the router.

Displays the MAC address and the public IPsettings or the router.

Displays the wireless MAC address and your

wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, and

Encryption status.

LAN:

WAN:

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Log

First Page:

Last Page:

Previous:

Next:

Clear:

Link to LogSettings:

View the rst page o the log.

View the last page o the log.

View the previous page.

View the next page.

Clear the log.

Click this button to go directly to the Log Settingswindow (Maintenance > Log Settings).

This window allows you to view a log o activities on the Router. This is especially helpul detecting unauthorized

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Statistics

ActiveSession

The window below displays the Trac Statistics. Here you can view the amount o packets that pass through the DIR-600

on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The trac counter will reset i the device is rebooted.

The NAPT Active Session table displays a list o all active conversations between WAN computers and LAN

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Help

Click the desired hyperlink to get more inormation about how to use the Router.

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Wireless Security

This section will show you the dierent levels o security you can use to protect your data rom intruders. The

DIR-600 oers the ollowing types o security:

WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

What is WEP?

WEP stands or Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption

algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted

rom one wireless device to another.

To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string o characters that you create. When

using WEP, you must determine the level o encryption. The type o encryption determines the key length. 128-bit

encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are dened by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal -

using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code or Inormation Interchange alphanumeric characters)

ormat. ASCII ormat is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted toHEX or use over the network. Four keys can be dened so that you can change keys easily.



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Confgure WEP

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router beore your wireless network adapters. Please establish

wireless connectivity beore enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to

the added overhead.

1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address o the router (192.168.0.1).Click on Wireless Setup on the let side.

2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WEP Wireless Security (basic).

3. Next to Authentication, select either Shared Key or Open.

Shared Key is recommended as it provides greater securitywhen WEP is enabled.

4. Select either 64Bit or 128Bit encryption rom the drop-downmenu next to WEP Encryption.

5. Next to DefaultKeyType, select WEP Key 1 and enter a WEPkey that you create. Make sure you enter this key exactly on

all your wireless devices. You may enter up to our dierent

keys either using Hex or ASCII. Hex is recommended (lettersA-F and numbers 0-9 are valid). In ASCII all numbers and letters

are valid.

6. ClickSaveSettings to save your settings. I you are conguring the router with a wireless adapter, you will loseconnectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router.



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What is WPA?

WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security eatures o WEP (Wired

Equivalent Privacy).

The two major improvements over WEP:

Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys

using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking eature, ensures that the keys havent

been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead

o 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 computers hardware-speciic MACaddress, which is relatively simple to be snied out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key

encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric

password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must

be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point.

WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a

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Confgure WPA/WPA2-PSK

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless Router beore your wireless network adapters. Please establish


the added overhead.

1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browserand entering the IP address o the router (192.168.0.1). Click onWireless Setup on the let side.

2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WPA/WPA2 WirelessSecurity (enhanced).

3. Next to Cipher Mode, select TKIP,AES,orAuto.

4. Next to PSK/EAP, select PSK.

5. Next to Network Key, enter a key (passphrase). The key is an alpha-numeric passwordbetween 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces.

Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients.

6. ClickSaveSettings to save your settings. I you are conguring the Router with a wireless adapter, you will loseconnectivity until you enable WPA/WPA2-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the

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CongureWPA/WPA2(RADIUS)

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router beore your wireless network adapters. Please establish


the added overhead.

1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address o the router (192.168.0.1).Click on Wireless Settings on the let side.

2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WPA Only Wireless Security (enhanced), Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security(enhanced), or Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced).

3. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES,orAuto.

4. Next to PSK/EAP, select EAP.

5. Next to RADIUSServer1 enter the IP Address oyour RADIUS server.

6. Next to Port, enter the port you are using with yourRADIUS server. 1812 is the deault port.

7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key.

8. I you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IPaddress, port, and secret key.

9. ClickSaveSettings to save your settings.

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Connect to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows XP

Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Conguration Utility). The ollowing instructions are or

Service Pack 2 users. I you are using another companys utility or Windows 2000, please reer to the user manualo your wireless adapter or help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a site survey option

similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray(lower-right corner next to the time). Select ViewAvailableWireless Networks.

I you receive the WirelessNetworksDetected bubble, clickon the center o the bubble to access the utility.

or

The utility will display any available wireless networks in yourarea. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click

the Connect button.

I you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet,

check you TCP/IP settings or your wireless adapter. Reer

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Confgure WEP

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point beore conguring your wireless adapter. I

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 toconnect to and clickConnect.

1. Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clickingon the wireless computer icon in your system tray

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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter thesame WEP key that is on your router and clickConnect.

It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. I theconnection ails, please veriy that the WEP settings are correct. The

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Confgure WPA-PSK

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point beore conguring your wireless adapter. I

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 toconnect to and clickConnect.

1. Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clickingon the wireless computer icon in your system tray

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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter theWPA-PSK passphrase and clickConnect.

It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. I the

connection ails, please veriy that the WPA-PSK settings are correct.

The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the

wireless router.

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Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection

(WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)

The DIR-600 supports Wi-Fi protection, reerred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista. The instructions or setting this up

depend on whether you are using Windows Vista to congure the Router or third party sotware.

Initial Router Confguration or Wi-Fi ProtectionWhen you rst set up the Router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and uncongured. To enjoy the benets o Wi-Fi protection,

the Router must be both enabled and conigured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows

Vistas built-in support or WCN 2.0, use sotware provided by a third party, or use the traditional Ethernet approach.

I you are running Windows Vista, tick the Enable checkbox on the Wireless Networkwindow. Use the Current PINthat is displayed on the Wireless Networkwindow or choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN toDefault button.

I you are using third party sotware to set up Wi-Fi Protection, careully ollow the directions. When you are nished,

proceed to the next section to set up the newly-congured Router.

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Setting Up a Confgured RouterOnce the Router has been congured, you can use the push button on the Router or third party sotware to invite a

newcomer to join your Wi-Fi protected network. For maximum security, the sotware method is recommended. However,

the push button method is ideal i there is no access to a GUI.

I you are using the Routers Wi-Fi Security push button option, simultaneously depress the push button located on

the side o the Router and the button on the client (or virtual button on the clients GUI). Next clickFinish. The Clientssotware will then allow a newcomer to join your secure, Wi-Fi protected network.

I you are using third party sotware, run the appropriate Wi-Fi Protected System utility. You will be asked to either use

the push button method or to manually enter the PIN. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Changing the Computer Name and Joining a

Workgroup

The ollowing are step-by-step directions to change the computer name and join a workgroup.

2. Click on theAdvancedsystemsettings link.

1. Click on Properties.

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3. Click the Computer Name tab in the System Properties windowand enter a description o your computer in the textbox. When you

are nished, click the Change button.

4. Go to theComputerName/DomainChangeswindow andclick the radio button next to the Workgroup you want to

join. When you are nished, click the OK button.

Section 8 - Conguring the IP Address in Vista

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Confguring the IP Address in VistaThe ollowing are step-by-step directions to congure the IP address in Windows Vista.

2. Go to the Network and Internet window and click theappropriate Local Area Connection icon.


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4. Tick the InternetProtocolVersion4 (TCP/IPv4) checkbox inthe Networking tab in the Local Area Connection Propertieswindow.

5. Click the Use the ollowing IP address option in the Generaltab in the Local Area Connections Properties window andenter the desired IP address in the space oered. Then click

the Use the ollowing DNS server adresses option on the

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6. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Statusrom the drop-down menu.

7. Go to the Local Area Connection Status window and clicktheDetails button.

8. Conrm your new settings on the Network Connection Status

window. When you are nished, click the Done button.

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Setting Up a Connection or Network

Wirelessly

The ollowing are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection.

2. Go to the Set up a connection or networkwindow and choose the Setup a wireless router or access point Set up a new wireless networkor your home or business option. Click the Next button.

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6. Enter a network name on the Giveyournetworkanamewindowin the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard. Click theNext button.

7. Enter a passphrase on the Help make your network more securewith a passphrase window in the Set up a wireless router oraccess point wizard. Click theShowadvancednetworksecurityoptions link.

8. Select security method on theChooseadvancednetworksecurity

options window in the Set up a wireless router or access pointwizard. Click the Next button.


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9. Once you have selected the desired security method on the Chooseadvancednetworksecurityoptionswindow in the Set up awireless router or access point wizard, click the Next button.

10.Select the desired le and printer sharing option on the Choosefle and printer sharing options window in the Set up a wireless

router or access point wizard. Click the Next button.

11.Once you have saved your network settings to USB, use the pull-down menu on the InserttheUSBashdriveintothiscomputerwindow in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizardto select a destination or your network settings. Click the Nextbutton.


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Section 10 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK)

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Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network

(WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK)

The ollowing are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection.

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4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connectto window in the Connect to a networkwizard and then click theConnect button.

5. The ollowing Connect to a network wizard window displays thesystem progress.

3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then selectConnect/Disconnect rom the drop-down menu.


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7. The ollowing Successully connected to dlink300 window in theConnect to a networkwizard is displayed. Choose to save to thenetwork and/or start the new connection automatically. When you

are nished, click the Close button.

8. The successul connection is displayed at the bottom o theWindows start up menu.

6. Enter the network security key or passphrase or the Router inthe textbox provided in the Type the network security key orpassphrase or dlink300 window in the Connect a networkwizard.When you are nished, click the Connect button.


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Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network

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Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless

Network

The ollowing are step-by-step directions to set up an unsecured wireless connection.

2. Go to the Network and Sharing Center window and clickthe Manage Network Connections link.



3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select


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Connect/Disconnect rom the drop-down menu.

4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connectto window in the Connect to a networkwizard and then click theConnect button.

5. Conrm your desire to connect anyway on the ollowing Network

Connection Status window.


6. The ollowing Connect to a network wizard window displays the


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system progress.

7. The ollowing Successully connected to dlink300 window in theConnect to a networkwizard is displayed. Choose to save to thenetwork and/or start the new connection automatically. When you

are nished, click the Close button.

8. The successul connection is displayed at the bottom o the Windows

start up menu.



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9. Conrm your new settings by calling up the command promptand then entering the ipcong command.

10.To test the new IP address, use the Ping eature o the commandprompt.

Section 12 - Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation o the DIR-600. Read

the ollowing descriptions i you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. I you

have a dierent operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the ollowing examples.)

1. Why cant I access the web-based confguration utility?

When entering the IP address o the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 or example), you are not connecting to a website on

the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itsel.

Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.

Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:

Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

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 lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using

a dierent cable or connect to a dierent port on the device i possible. I the computer is turned o, the link light may

not be on.

Disable any internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice,

Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows XP rewall may block access to the conguration pages. Check the

help les included with your rewall sotware or more inormation on disabling or conguring it.


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Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab,click the button to restore the settings to their deaults.

Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings

button. Make sure nothing is checked. ClickOK.

Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their deaults. Click OK three

times.

Close your web browser (if open) and open it.

Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address

bar. This should open the login page or 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 conguration. I you have multiple computers, try connecting using a dierent

computer.

2. What can I do i I orgot my password?

I you orgot your password, you must reset your router. Unortunately this process will change all your settings backto the actory deaults.

To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel o the unit. With the router powered on, use a

paperclip to hold the button down or 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process.

Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The deault IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is

admin and leave the password box empty.


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I you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and

Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments o ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).

Note:AOLDSL+usersmustuseMTUof1400.

To ind the proper MTU Size, youll have to do a special ping o the destination youre trying to go to. A destination

could be another computer, or a URL.

Click on Start and then clickRun.

Windows 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) andpress Enter (or clickOK).

Once the window opens, youll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax:

ping[url][-f][-l][MTUvalue]

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You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a

ragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account or the various TCP/IP headers. For example,

lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum or the network

were working with (1452+28=1480).

Once you nd your MTU, you can now congure your router with the proper MTU size.

To change the MTU rate on your router ollow the steps below:

Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1) and clickOK.

Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK to enter the web conguration

page or the device.

Click on Setup and then clickManual Confgure.

To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU eld and click the SaveSettings button to save your

settings.

Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in

increments o ten.

Appendix A - Wireless Basics

Wireless Basics


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D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless

connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard,

the D-Link wireless amily o products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want

it. You will be able to enjoy the reedom that wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals

instead o wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and oice environments, and public areas such

as airports, coee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and

communicate more eciently. Increased mobility and the absence o cabling and other xed inrastructure have proven

to be benecial or many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptopand desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.

Under many circumstances, it may be desirable or mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in

order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device

used to provide this link.

Wireless Basics

Appendix A - Wireless Basics

What is Wireless?


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Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way o connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi

uses radio requency to connect wirelessly, so you have the reedom to connect computers anywhere in your home

or oce network.

WhyD-LinkWireless?

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