D-Link DIR-615 - Wireless N Router User manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Package Contents ...................................................................... 1

System Requirements ........................................................... 1

Features................................................................................. 2

Hardware Overview ............................................................... 3

Connections .................................................................... 3

LEDs and USB Port ........................................................ 4

Installation ...................................................................................5

Before you Begin ................................................................... 5

Wireless Installation Considerations ...................................... 6

Wall Mounting Your Device ................................................... 7

Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem ................................ 8

Connect to Another Router .................................................... 9

Configuration

............................................................................11

Web-based Configuration Utility

.......................................... 11

Setup Wizard ................................................................ 12

Internet Setup ............................................................... 16

Dynamic PPPoE ....................................................... 17

Static PPPoE ........................................................... 18

Wireless Setup .............................................................. 20

LAN Setup..................................................................... 28

DHCP Server Settings .................................................. 29

Time and Date .............................................................. 30

Parental Control ............................................................ 31

Port Forwarding ............................................................ 32

Filter Rules .................................................................... 33

Firewall & DMZ ............................................................. 34

Advanced Wireless ....................................................... 35

Advanced Network ........................................................ 37

Routing.......................................................................... 38

Device Administration ................................................... 39

Save and Restore ......................................................... 40

DDNS Setting................................................................ 41

System Check ............................................................... 42

Schedules ..................................................................... 43

Log Settings .................................................................. 44

Device Info .................................................................... 45

Log ................................................................................ 46

Statistics........................................................................ 47

Active Session .............................................................. 47

Wireless ........................................................................ 48

Help............................................................................... 48

Wireless Security

...................................................................... 49

What is WEP?...................................................................... 49

Configure WEP

.................................................................... 50

What is WPA?...................................................................... 51

Configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK

................................. 52

Configure WPA/WPA2-PSK

................................................ 53

Configure WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS)

.......... 54

Connect to a Wireless Network

............................................... 55

Using Windows ® XP ............................................................. 55

Configure WEP

.................................................................... 56

Configure WPA-PSK

............................................................ 58

Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) ....

60

Initial Router Configuration for Wi-Fi Protection

.................. 60

Setting Up a Configured Router

........................................... 61

Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup ...

62

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Configuring the IP Address in Vista

....................................... 64

Setting Up a Connection or Network Wirelessly ................... 67

Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK

& WPA2-PSK) ............................................................................

72

Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network .................... 76

Configuring the Network in MAC OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) 80

Configuring the Wireless Network in MAC OS X Snow

Leopard (10.6) ...........................................................................

82

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 86

Wireless Basics ........................................................................

90

Tips ...................................................................................... 93

Wireless Modes ................................................................... 94

Networking Basics

................................................................... 95

Check your IP address ........................................................ 95

Statically Assign an IP address ........................................... 96

Technical Specifications .......................................................... 97

D-Link DIR-615 User Manual ii

Section 1 - Product Overview

Package Contents

• D-Link DIR-615 Wireless Router

• Power Adapter

• Ethernet Cable

• Manual on CD

• Warranty Card

Note:

Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DIR-615 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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

System Requirements

• Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem

• Computers with Windows

®

, Macintosh

®

, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter

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

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Features

• Faster Wireless Networking

- The DIR-615 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other

802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.

• Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices

- The DIR-615 is still fully 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.

• Advanced Firewall Features

- The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including:

• Content Filtering - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or

Domain Name.

• Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.

• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions

- The DIR-615 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-615 can securely access corporate networks.

• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-615 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.



Hardware Overview

Connections

Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings.

Receptor for the Power Adapter.

LAN Ports

Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.

The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the

Cable or DSL modem.



WAN

A solid green light indicates the connection on the WAN port. An amber light indicates that the Internet connection has failed. This LED blinks during data transmission.

Hardware Overview

LEDs and USB Port

WLAN LED

A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This

LED blinks during wireless data transmission.

USB Port

This USB port supports D-Link

SharePort function. Connect a multi-function printer, scanner, or USB storage device to the port and share the device throught the network.

Power LED

A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. A blinking amber light indicates the device is booting up.

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Local Network LEDs

A solid light indicates a connection to an

Ethernet-enabled device on ports 1-4. This

LED blinks during data transmission.

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Section 2 - Installation

Installation

This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of 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.

Before you Begin

Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).

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

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



Wireless Installation Considerations

The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

1.

Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

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

45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet

(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. 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

(fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4.

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

5.

If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.



Wall Mounting Your Device

You can mount the DIR-615 to a wall or a partition for easy and convenient placement of your device.

To wall mount your device,

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

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

C. Connect your cables to the device.

Step A

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Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem

If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below:

1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router.

2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down your computer.

3.

Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the

WAN port on the router.

4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.

5.

Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).

6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot.

7. Turn on your computer.

8.

Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, WAN light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable connections are correct.

9.

Skip to page 16 to configure your router.



Connect to Another Router

If 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 following before 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 from your other router.

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

1.

Plug the power into the router. Connect one of 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 the

Networking Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.

2.

Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1

and press

Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to

admin and leave the password box empty. Click OK

to continue.

3. Click on

Advanced

and then click

Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.

4. Click

Setup

and then click

Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click Save

Settings

to continue.

5.

Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings

to save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.



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

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

8.

You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Configuration and


sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.


Section 3 - Configuration

Configuration

This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility.

Web-based Configuration Utility

To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

Type “admin

” for the User Name and leave the field blank in the Password field. Leave the password blank by default.

If you get a

Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the

Troubleshooting

section for assistance.



Setup Wizard

You may run the setup wizard from the opening

Internet Setup window to quickly set up your router.

Click

Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and the first window of the wizard will open.

Click

Next

to continue.

Create a new password, and then click Next

to continue.



Select the type of Internet connection you use and then configure the information below.

If clicking the

Dynamic IP Address radio button, enter the username in the

User Name field and password in

Password

and

Verify Password fields.

The

Service Name

is optional but may be required by some ISPs.

If clicking the

Static IP radio button, enter the username in the

User Name field and password in Password

and

Verify Password fields. Tick the Dual LAN Enable check box to enable IP unnumbered on LAN (1-3) interface, and NAT on Wireless Interface.

The

Service Name

is optional but may be required by some ISPs.

Enter the static IP address and its subnet mask in the IP

Unnumbered Address

and

IP Unnumbered Netmask

.

After that enter the start and end LAN IP address in the fields.

Click

Next

to continue.



Click

Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

to open the wizard window of configuring wireless connection. Click

Reboot

to directly restart the Router.

If clicking

Reboot, the Router will save the new settings and reboot. Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting.

When the router has finished rebooting, the opening window will be displayed.

If clicking

Wireless Connection Setup Wizard, this window will open. Click

Next

to continue.

Enter a Wireless Network Name, also known as SSID, in the text box. Click Automatically assign a network key (Recommended)

or

Manually assing a network

key for the wireless security key, and use the check box to select the desired level of wireless security, WEP,

WPA. and then click

Next

to continue.



If selecting Manually assign a network key in the previous window, this window will open. Enter a wireless security password in the Network Key box. Click Next to continue.

This window displays a summary of your wireless security settings. Please print this out or record this information in a safe place and then click

Save

to continue.

The Router will save the new settings and reboot.

Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. When the router has finished rebooting, the opening Wireless Setup window is displayed.



Internet Setup

If you want to configure the Router manually without using the wizard, click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button.



Internet Setup

Dynamic PPPoE

Click the

Dynamic PPPoE(Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) radio button to see the following configuration if your

ISP uses dynamic PPPoE .

User Name:

Enter your PPPoE user name.

Password:

Enter your PPPoE password.

Confirm

Password:

Retype the password.

Service Name:

Enter the ISP Service Name. The Service Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.

DNS:

Click Recieve DNS from ISP to get the DNS automatically.

Click Enter DNS Manually to enter the DNS information below.

DNS

Addresses:

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses.

Maximum Idle

Time:

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP.



Internet Setup

Static PPPoE

Click

Static PPPoE

radio button if your ISP uses a static PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

Dual LAN

Enable:

Tick the check box to enable IP Unnumbered on LAN (1-3) interface and NAT on Wireless Interface.

User Name: Enter your PPPoE user name.

Password: Enter your PPPoE password.

Confirm

Password: Retype the new password.

Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).

IP Unnumbered

Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).

IP Unnumbered

Netmask: Enter the IP netmask (Static PPPoE only).

LAN IP: Enter Start and End LAN IP address.

DNS: Click Recieve DNS from ISP to get the DNS automatically.

Click Enter DNS Manually to enter the DNS information below.

DNS

Addresses: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses.



Maximum Idle

Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.

Connection

Mode Select:

Select either

Always, Manual, or Connect-on demand

.



Wireless Setup

Wireless settings for the router may be configured manually or by using a wizard. To use the wizard, click the


button and then follow the steps that are described below.

To configure the wireless settings manually, click the

Manual Wireless Connection Setup button. The parameters for this window are described later in this section. The Wireless Security section that directly follows this Configuration section provides additional explanation for how to configure the WEP, WPA,

WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 wireless security mode options. If you want to have more wireless network name, also known as SSID, click the Multiple

Wireless network Name Setup

button.



Click


to start wireless setup wizard. Click

Next

to continue.

Enter a Wireless Network Name, also known as SSID, in the text box. Click Automatically assign a network key (Recommended)

or

Manually assing a network

key for the wireless security key, and use the check box to select the desired level of wireless security, WEP,

WPA. and then click

Next

to continue.

If selecting Manually assign a network key in the previous window, this window will open. Enter a wireless security password in the Network Key box. Click Next to continue.



This window displays a summary of your wireless security settings. Please print this out or record this information in a safe place and then click

Save

to continue.

The Router will save the new settings and reboot.

Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. When the router has finished rebooting, the opening Wireless Setup window is displayed.



Click the

Manual Wireless Connection Setup button to manually configure the wireless Internet setup. To enter this window, make sure at least one SSID is selected in Wireless Network Name Setup ( Setup

->

Wireless Setup

->

Multiple Wireless Network name Setup).

Wi-Fi

Protected

Setup:

To implement Wi-Fi protection, or WCN 2.0, tick the Enable checkbox, click either Generate New PIN or

Reset PIN to

Default, and then configure the Wi-Fi settings below. Please see the Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows

Vista) section later in this manual for detailed configuration information.

Enable: Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions.

Enable

Wireless

Channel

Selection:

Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-615. By default the channel is set to 6 . The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. The

Enable Auto Channel

Selection setting can be selected to allow the DIR-615 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference.

Transmission

Rate:

Use the drop-down menu to select the appropriate

Transmission Rate in Mbits per second. Many users will want to use the default setting,

Best (automatic).

Wireless

Network

Name:

Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Once created and enabled a name in Multiple Wireless

Network Name (SSIDs) window, you may select fromthe drop-down menu.

WMM Enable: Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia to enjoy basic quality of service features. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background.

Enable Hidden

Wireless:

Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-615. If this option is checked, the SSID of the DIR-615 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-615 in order to connect to it.



1.

To enable WEP, next to Security Mode, select

Enable WEP Wireless Security (basic).

2. Select the Authentication method, WEP Encryption, it’s default and the key value.

3. Click

Save Settings

to save your settings.



1. To enable Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security

(enhanced).

2. Next to Cipher Type, select

TKIP , AES , or

AUTO(TKIP/AES).

3.

Next to PSK / EAP, select

PSK.

4.

Next to Network Key, enter a passphrase. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and

63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients.

5. Click

Save Settings

to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA,

WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 (whichever of the three options you have selected above) on your adapter and enter the same network key as you did on the router.



1. To enable Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security

(enhanced).

2. Next to Cipher Type, select

TKIP , AES , or

AUTO(TKIP/AES).

3.

Next to PSK / EAP, select

EAP.

4.

Next to RADIUS Server IP Address

enter the IP address of your RADIUS server.

5.

Next to Port, enter the port you are using with your

RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.

6.

Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key.

7. Click

Save Settings




Click the

Multiple Wireless Network Name Setup

to add or select SSIDs.

Wireless network

Name:

Enter wireless network work names (SSIDs) in the field.

Tick the check box to select the SSID.



LAN Setup

This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings.

Router IP

Address:

Enter the IP address of the router. The default

IP address is 192.168.0.1.

If you change the IP address, once you click

Apply, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility.

Default Subnet

Mask:

Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

Local Domain

Name: Enter the Domain name (Optional).

Enable DNS

Relay:

Check the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If unchecked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server.

Refer to the next page for DHCP information.



DHCP Server Settings

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol.

The DIR-615 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP

Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address

Automatically.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-615. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending address of the

IP address pool.

Enable DHCP

Server:

Check the box to enable the DHCP server on your router. Uncheck to disable this function.

DHCP IP

Address Range:

Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP assignment.

DHCP Lease

Time:

The length of time for the IP address lease.

Enter the Lease time in minutes.

DHCP

Reservation

Enter the name, IP address and MAC address of the device to ensure the device is always assigned to the same IP address on the network. Tick the check box to enable DHCP reservation for the device.



Time and Date

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

Sync:

Deselect the Automatically synchronize with

D-Link’s Internet time server check box to be able to see the option. Click the Sync. your computer’s time settings button to make the

Router’s time same as your computer.

Time Zone:

Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.

Enable

Daylight

Saving:

Ticking this checkbox enables Daylight Saving time.

NTP

Server

Used:

Tick the Automatically synchronize with

D-Link’s Internet time server check box and then use the drop-down menu to select an NTP server. NTP is short for Network Time Protocol.

NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers.

Manual: To manually input the time, deselect

Automatically synchronize with D-Link’s

Internet time server check box and then enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month,

Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click Save

Settings

.



Parental Control

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

Configure

Parental

Control:

Select Turn Parental Control Rules OFF , or

Turn Parental Control Rules ON and DENY

computers access to ONLY these sites.

Website URL:

Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to block. Any URL with the keyword in it will be blocked.

Schedule:

The schedule of time when the parental control filter will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the

Maintenance

>

Schedules section.



Port Forwarding

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

Rule: Check the box to enabled the rule.

Name:

Enter a name for the rule.

IP Address:

Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to.

Start Port/

End Port:

Enter the port or ports that you want to open. If you want to open one port, enter the same port in both boxes.

Traffic Type:

Select TCP , UDP , or Any



Filter Rules

The Filter Rules allows you to configure IP or MAC address of a network adapter and allow or deny its network access at certain time.

MAC/IP

Address:

Enter the MAC or IP address of a network adapter for a filter rule.

Destination

Port:

Enter a port or range of ports of TCP or UDP for the filter rule.

Traffic Type: Select a traffic type (

TCP

, UDP, or

Any

) that will be used for the filter rule.

Action:

Use the drop-down menu to select Allow or

Deny the network access.

Schedule:

Select Always to apply for this filter rule all the time, or select one of the scheduled time.

The scheduled time should be configured in

Maintenance > Schedules section in advance.



Firewall & DMZ

This section will allow you to set up inside and outside firewall. The outside firewall can choose various which part you want to prevernt from.

Enable LAN to

WAN Firewall:

Tick to enable the firewall from LAN to WAN.

WAN

Connection:

Select the WAN Connection you want to set up the firewall.

Tick to enable the firewall from WAN to LAN.

Enable WAN to

LAN Firewall:

DMZ:

Tick

DMZ Enable check box to enable DMZ, and enter an

IP adrees of a computer in the IP

field to be accessible to

Internet traffic.

DoS Attack: DoS (Denial-of-service) attack makes the computer resources unavailabel for intened users. Tick the

Enable

DoS Attack Prevention check box to enable the function, and tick the rest of the check boxes to prevent from various type of DoS attack.

Post Scan

Attack:

Post scan attack targets the opening ports and attacks those ports. Tick the Enable Post Scan Attack Prevention check box to enable the function, and tick the rest of the check boxes to prevent from various type of post scan attack.

Service Filter:

Service FilterTick the

Enable Service Filter Blocking check box to enable the function, and tick the rest of the check boxes to deny the access from various tools.



Advanced Wireless

This window allows you to change the behavior of the 802.11g wireless radio from the standard settings. Please be aware that any changes to the factory default settings may adversely affect the behavior of your network.

Transmit

Power: Set the transmit power of the antennas.

Beacon interval:

Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended.

RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made.

Fragmentation: The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting.

DTIM Interval: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message)

1 is the default setting.

A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.

Preamble Type: Select Short or Long Preamble. The Preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communication between the wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type.

CTS Mode: CTS (Clear To Send) is a function used to minimize collisions among wireless devices on a wireless local area network (LAN).

CTS will make sure the wireless network is clear before a wireless client attempts to send wireless data. Enabling CTS will add overhead and may lower wireless through put. Always: CTS will always be used to make sure the wireless LAN is clear before sending data.

Auto:

CTS will monitor the wireless network and automatically decide whether to implement CTS based on the amount of traffic and collisions that occurs on the wireless network.



Wireless Mode: Select one of the following:

802.11n Only

- Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.

802.11 Mixed(g/b) - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.

802.11 Mixed(n/g/b) - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients.

Bandwidth: Select the Channel Width:

20MHz

- Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the default setting.

20/40MHz(Auto) - Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.

Short Guard

Interval:

Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss.

Wireless Mac

Filter: This section allows you to configure the MAC address of a computer, and allow or deny its access to wireless.

SSID:

Use the drop-down list to select an SSID that has been configured in Wireless Network Name Setup.

Wireless MAC

Filter Rule:

Use the Configure Wireless MAC Filter Rules below drop-down list to select an universal MAC filter rule for the MAC addresses listed in the fields below.

MAC Address: Enter the MAC address for the rule. The format should be xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx

.



Advanced Network

This window allows you to change the LAN settings. Please be aware that any changes to the factory default settings may affect the behavior of your network.

Enable UPnP: To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP

™

) feature tick this checkbox. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals.

WAN Port

Speed:

You may set the port speed of the WAN port to

10Mbps

,

100Mbps

, or

10/100Mbps Auto. Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps.

Enable

Multicast

Streams:

Tick the check box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet.

Wireless

Enhance Mode:

Tick the check box to allow wireless multicast traffic to pass through the router.



Routing

This option allows you to define fixed routes to defined destinations.

Enable: Tick this checkbox to enable or disable fixed routes to defined destinations.

Interface: Use the drop-down menu to choose the

WAN or

WAN (Physical Port)

Interface the IP packet must use to transit out of the Router.

Destination:

The IP address of the packets that will take this route.

Subnet Mask:

The subnet of the IP address of the packets that will take this route.

Gateway: Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used.



Device Administration

This window will allow you to change the Administrator password. You can also enable Remote Management.

Administrator

Password:

Enter a New Password for the administrator login name and then retype the new password in the Confirm Password textbox. The administrator can make changes to the settings.

Enable Remote

Management:

Remote management allows the DIR-615 to be configured from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password is still required to access the Web-Management interface. In general, only a member of your network can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote (Internet) host.

IP Allowed to

Access:

The Internet IP address of the computer that has access to the Broadband Router. If you leave this field blank or type

0.0.0.0

, then any computer will be able to access the Router.

This would present a security risk and is not recommended.

HTTP Port: The port number used to access the DIR-615. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the DIR-615 and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface.

HTTPS Port: The port number used to access the DIR-615. For example: https://x.x.x.x:443 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the DIR-615 and 443 is the port used for the Web-Management interface.



Save and Restore

This window allows you to save your configuration file to a hard drive, load configuration settings from a hard drive, and restore the Router’s factory default settings.

Save Settings to Local Hard

Drive:

Use this option to save the current router configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button.

You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the settings.

Load Settings from Local

Hard Drive:

Use this option to load previously saved router configuration settings. First, use the Browse control to find a previously save file of configuration settings. Then, click the Upload Settings button to transfer those settings to the Router.

Restore to

Factory Default

Settings:

This option will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above.

Reboot: Click the Reboot button on the left side of the window to restart the Router.



DDNS Setting

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 of the many domains, allowing access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet. This is enabled to allow remote access to a host by clicking a hyperlinked URL in the form “hostname.dyndns.org”. Many ISPs assign public IP addresses using DHCP, this can make it difficult to locate a specific host on the LAN using standard DNS. If for example you are running a public web server or VPN server on your LAN, this ensures that the host can be located from the Internet if the public IP address changes. DDNS requires that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS providers.

Enable DDNS: Tick the Enable DDNS checkbox to enable support for DDNS.

Server

Address:

Select one of the DDNS registration organizations form those listed in the pull-down menu. Available servers include dlinkddns.com(Free), DynDns.

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

org(Static).

Host Name:

Enter the host name of the DDNS server.

Username:

Enter the username given to you by your DDNS server.

Password:

Enter the password or key given to you by your

DDNS server.



System Check

This tool is used to verify the physical connectivity on both the LAN and the WAN interfaces. The Ping Test can be used to test the status of the Internet.

Virtual Cable

Tester (VCT)

Info:

VCT is an advanced feature that integrates a

LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the router. Through the graphical user interface

(GUI), VCT can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swaps, and impedance mismatch. This feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable connections.

Ping Test:

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

Address that you wish to Ping, and click

Ping.



Schedules

The Router allows the user the ability to manage schedule rules for various firewall and parental control features on this window. Once you have finished configuring the new schedule rule, click the Save Settings

button at the top of the window.

Name: Enter a name for the new schedule rule.

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

Select Days. If the latter is selected, please use the checkboxes directly below to specify the individual days.

All Day - 24 hrs: Tick this check box if the new schedule rule applies to the full 24-hour period.

Start Time/

End Time:

If the new schedule rule does not apply to the full

24-hour period, untick the previous checkbox and then enter a specific beginning and ending time.



Log Settings

The system log displays chronological event log data specified by the router user. You may also save a simple text file containing the log to your computer. Click the

Save button and follow the prompts to save the file.

Save Log File:

Click on the

Save

button link on this window to save the log file to your local hard drive.

Syslog Server: click the checkbox to save the log in the log server in the LAN side.



Device Info

This window displays the current information for the DIR-615. It will display the LAN, WAN, and Wireless information.

If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a

DHCP Release

button and a

DHCP Renew

button will be displayed. Use

DHCP Release

to disconnect from your ISP and use

DHCP Renew

to connect to your ISP.

If your WAN connection is set up for PPPoE, a

Connect button and a

Disconnect

button will be displayed. Use

Disconnect

to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection.

LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local)

IP settings for the router.

WAN: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router.

Wireless

802.11N:

Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, and

Encryption status.



Log

This window allows you to view a log of activities on the Router. This is especially helpful detecting unauthorized network usage.

First Page: View the first page of the log.

Last Page: View the last page of the log.

Previous: View the previous page.

Next: View the next page.

Clear: Clear the log.

Link to Log

Settings:

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



Statistics

The window below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-615 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

Active Session

The window displays the the source and destination packets passing throught the device.



Wireless

The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless client.

Help

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


Section 4 - Security


This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The

DIR-615 offers the following types of security:

• WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)

• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

• WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

• WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

What is WEP?

WEP stands for 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 from one wireless device to another.

To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to

HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily.



Configure WEP

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.

1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

Click on

Wireless Setup

on the left 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 security when WEP is enabled.

4. Select either 64Bit or 128Bit encryption from the drop-down menu next to WEP Encryption

.

5.

Next to Default Key Type, select

WEP Key 1 and enter a WEP key that you create. Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices. You may enter up to four different 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.

6. Click

Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router.



What is WPA?

WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of 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 feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of TKIP.

• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol

(EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is 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 more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.



Configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless Router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.

1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on

Wireless Setup

on the left side.


Enable WPA Only Wireless

Security (enhanced) or Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security

(enhanced).

3.

Next to Cipher Mode, select

TKIP , AES , or Both.

4.

Next to PSK/EAP, select

PSK.

5.

Next to Network Key, enter a key (passphrase). The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients.

6. Click

Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the Router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the Router.



Configure WPA/WPA2-PSK

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless Router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.

1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on

Wireless Setup

on the left side.


Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless

Security (enhanced).

3.

Next to Cipher Mode, select

TKIP

,

AES

,

or Both.

4.


PSK.

5.

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

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

6. Click

Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the Router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA/WPA2-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the

Router.



Configure WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS)

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.

1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

Click on

Wireless Settings

on the left side.


Enable WPA Only Wireless Security (enhanced), Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security

(enhanced), or Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced).

3.

Next to Cipher Type, select

TKIP

,

AES

,

or Auto.

4.


EAP.

5.

Next to RADIUS Server 1

enter the

IP Address

of your RADIUS server.

6.

Next to Port, enter the port you are using with your

RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.

7.

Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key.

8.

If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address, port, and secret key.

9. Click

Save Settings



Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network

Connect to a Wireless Network

Using Windows

®

XP

Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for

Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows ® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows ® XP utility as seen below.

If you receive the

Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.

or

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray

(lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available

Wireless Networks

.

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

If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the


section in this manual for more information.



Configure WEP

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.

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

(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available


.

2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect.



3. The

Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect.

It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The

WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.



Configure WPA-PSK

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.

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

(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available


.

2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect.



3. The

Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the

WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect.

It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct.

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


Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)

Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection

(WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)

The DIR-615 supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista. The instructions for setting this up depend on whether you are using Windows Vista to configure the Router or third party software.

Initial Router Configuration for Wi-Fi Protection

When you first set up the Router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and unconfigured. To enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi protection, the Router must be both enabled and configured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows

Vista’s built-in support for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or use the traditional Ethernet approach.

If you are running Windows Vista, tick the Enable checkbox on the Wireless Network

window. Use the Current PIN that is displayed on the

Wireless Network

window or choose to click the

Generate New PIN

button or

Reset PIN to

Default

button.

If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured Router.


Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)

Setting Up a Configured Router

Once the Router has been configured, you can use the push button on the Router or third party software to invite a newcomer to join your Wi-Fi protected network. For maximum security, the software method is recommended. However, the push button method is ideal if there is no access to a GUI.

If you are using the Router’s Wi-Fi Security push button option, simultaneously depress the push button located on the side of the Router and the button on the client (or virtual button on the client’s GUI). Next click Finish

. The Client’s software will then allow a newcomer to join your secure, Wi-Fi protected network.

If you are using third party software, 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.


Section 7 - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup

Changing the Computer Name and Joining a

Workgroup

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

1. Click on

Properties

.

2.

Click on the

Advanced system settings

link.


Section 7 - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup

3. Click the

Computer Name

tab in the

System Properties window and enter a description of your computer in the textbox. When you are finished, click the Change button.

4. Go to the

Computer Name/Domain Changes window and click the radio button next to the Workgroup you want to join. When you are finished, click the OK button.


Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista

Configuring the IP Address in Vista

The following are step-by-step directions to configure the IP address in Windows Vista.

1. Click on

Properties

.

2.

Go to the

Network and Internet

window and click the appropriate

Local Area Connection

icon.

3. Right-click the


icon and then select

Properties

from the drop-down menu.



4. Tick the

Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) checkbox in the

Networking tab in the

Local Area Connection Properties window.

5. Click the “Use the following IP address” option in the

General tab in the

Local Area Connections Properties

window and enter the desired IP address in the space offered. Then click the “Use the following DNS server adresses” option on the same tab and enter the desired DNS server information.



6. Right-click the


icon and then select

Status from the drop-down menu.

7. Go to the

Local Area Connection Status window and click the

Details

button.

8.

Confirm your new settings on the Network Connection Status window. When you are finished, click the Done

button.


Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly

Setting Up a Connection or Network

Wirelessly

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

1. Click on

Set up a connection or network in the Network and

Sharing Center section.

2.

Go to the

Set up a connection or network window and choose the

Set up a wireless router or access point Set up a new wireless network for your home or business

option. Click the

Next

button.



3. Click the

Next

button on the

Set up a wireless router or access point

window.

4. The following window displays the system progress.

5.

This window confirms that you want to create wireless network settings that are savable to a USB flash drive.



6. Enter a network name on the

Give your network a name

window in the


wizard. Click the

Next

button.

7. Enter a passphrase on the

Help make your network more secure with a passphrase window in the


wizard. Click the

Show advanced network security options

link.

8. Select security method on the

Choose advanced network security options window in the

Set up a wireless router or access point wizard. Click the

Next button.



9. Once you have selected the desired security method on the Choose advanced network security options window in the

Set up a

wireless router or access point wizard, click the Next button.

10.Select the desired file and printer sharing option on the

Choose file and printer sharing options window in the


wizard. Click the

Next button.

11.

Once you have saved your network settings to USB, use the pulldown menu on the

Insert the USB flash drive into this computer window in the


wizard to select a destination for your network settings. Click the

Next button.



12.Once you have saved your network settings to USB, the

Copying settings to the USB drive window in the


wizard opens to indicate the system progress.

13.

Once you are finished, the To add a device or computer, follow these instructions window in the

Set up a wireless router or

access point wizard opens. When you are finished, click the

Close button.


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

Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network

(WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK)

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

1. Click on

Properties

.

2.

Click the

Manage network connections

link in the

Network and Sharing Center

window.



3. Right-click the

Wireless Network Connection

entry and then select

Connect/Disconnect


4. Select a network to connect to in the

Select a network to connect

to window in the

Connect to a network

wizard and then click the

Connect button.

5. The following

Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress.



6. Enter the network security key or passphrase for the Router in the textbox provided in the Type the network security key or passphrase for dlink300

window in the

Connect a network wizard.

When you are finished, click the Connect button.

7. The following

Successfully connected to dlink300

window in the


wizard is displayed. Choose to save to the network and/or start the new connection automatically. When you are finished, click the Close button.

8. The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the

Windows start up menu.



9.

Confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and then entering the ipconfig command.

10.To test the new IP address, use the Ping feature of the command prompt.


Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network

Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless

Network

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

1. Click on

Properties

.

2.

Go to the

Network and Sharing Center

window and click the

Manage Network Connections

link.



3. Right-click the

Wireless Network Connection

entry and then select

Connect/Disconnect


4. Select a network to connect to in the

Select a network to connect

to window in the


wizard and then click the

Connect button.

5.

Confirm your desire to connect anyway on the following Network

Connection Status window.



6. The following

Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress.

7. The following

Successfully connected to dlink300

window in the


wizard is displayed. Choose to save to the network and/or start the new connection automatically. When you are finished, click the

Close button.

8. The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu.



9.

Confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and then entering the ipconfig command.

10.To test the new IP address, use the Ping feature of the command prompt.



Configuring the Network in MAC OS X Snow

Leopard (10.6)

The following are step-by-step directions to configure the network in MAC OS X Snow Leopard (10.6).

1. Click the icon in your Dock to open your System

Preferences window.

2. Click the

Network

icon in System Preferences menu to view the Network menu.



3. Click

Ehternet

on the left to see the local network settings.

TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. The

IP address, its subnet mask and the router’s IP address displays when selecting

Using DHCP

from the

Configure

IPv4

drop-down menu.

If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, select Manually

from the

Configure IPv4

drop-down menu to manually enter the IP address and it’s subnet mask.

Click the

Apply

button to save the settings.



Configuring the Wireless Network in MAC

OS X Snow Leopard (10.6)

The following are step-by-step directions to configure the Wireless in MAC OS X Snow Leopard (10.6).

1. Click the icon in your Dock to open your System

Preferences window.

2. Click the

Network

icon in System Preferences menu to view the Network menu.



3.

Click AirPort on the left to configure the wireless network.

4. Make sure the

Status

is

On. If the Status is Off, click the Turn

AirPort On

button to enable AirPort.

5. Click the

Advanced

button to see the window.

6. Click the +

button to see the window in the next page.



7.

Enter the Network Name (SSID) of the Router.

8. Select the Security type of the network from the drop-down list, and security related information below.

Click the

Add

button to add the wireless network in the

Preferred Network list.



9. Click

OK

to proceed.

10. Select the

Network Name


11. Click the

Apply

button to save the settings.


Section 12 - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-615. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows

® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.)

1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility?

When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for 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 itself.

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

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

• 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 different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, 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 firewall may block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it.



• Configure your Internet settings:

• 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 defaults.

• 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. Click

OK

.

• Go to the Advanced

tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. 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 for your the web management.

• If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different computer.

2. What can I do if I forgot my password?

If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults.

To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process.

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

admin and leave the password box empty.



3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router?

If 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 of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).

Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400.

To find the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to. A destination could be another computer, or a URL.

• Click on Start

and then click

Run

.

• Windows ® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows

® NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and press

Enter (or click OK).

• Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax:

ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value]

Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472



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 fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for 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 for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480).

Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size.

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

• Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK

.

• Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device.

• Click on Setup

and then click

Manual Configure

.

• To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click the Save Settings

button to save your settings.

• Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten.


Appendix A - Wireless Basics

Wireless Basics

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 family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.

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

Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for 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.



What is Wireless?

Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network.

Why D-Link Wireless?

D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products.

D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.

How does wireless work?

Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point

B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless

Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).

Why is the speed of my Wireless N device limited to 54mbps?

This is likely to be the result of the wireless settings. Go to

Advanced

->

Advanced Wireless

to see if the Wireless

Mode is configured as 802.11n only. As the Wi-Fi Alliance restricts the maximum speed to 54Mbps when WPA or

WPA2 wireless security is configured with TKIP Cipher Type, go to Setup

->

Wireless Setup

to make sure the Cipher

Type is configured as AES.

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.



Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)

Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away.

Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.

Who uses wireless?

Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.

Home

• Gives everyone at home broadband access

• Surf the web, check e-mail, instant message, and etc

• Gets rid of the cables around the house

• Simple and easy to use

Small Office and Home Office

• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office

• Remotely access your office network from home

• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers

• No need to dedicate office space



Where is wireless used?

Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.

Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.

Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.

Tips

Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.

Centralize your router or Access Point

Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home.

If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.

For the wireless repeater, there are two types of repeater in D-Link for user to select:

• Universal repeater: It acts as an AP and a wireless STA at the same time. It can support all AP and wireless STA if they work in the same wireless channel.

• AP-repeater (AP with WDS): only repeat same model or limited models which base on the same proprietary protocol.

Please choose a universal repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.



Eliminate Interference

Wireless Modes

Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.

Security

Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.

There are basically two modes of networking:

• Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.

• Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more WNA-2330 wireless network Cardbus adapters.

An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in

Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.


Appendix B - Networking Basics


Check your IP address

After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

Click on

Start

>

Run. In the run box type cmd

and click

OK

.

At the prompt, type ipconfig

and press

Enter

.

This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter.

If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings.


Appendix B - Networking Basics

Statically Assign an IP address

If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below:

Step 1

Windows ® XP - Click on

Start

>

Control Panel

>

Network Connections

.

Windows ®

2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places

>

Properties

.

Step 2

Right-click on the


which represents your D-Link network adapter and select

Properties

.

Step 3

Highlight

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

and click

Properties

.

Step 4

Click

Use the following IP address

and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN

IP address on your router.

Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address

192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN

IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).

Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The

Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP.

Step 5

Click

OK

twice to save your settings.


Appendix C - Technical Specifications

Standards

• IEEE 802.11g

• IEEE 802.11b

• IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0

• IEEE 802.3

• IEEE 802.3u

•

Wireless Signal Rates*

• 300Mbps • 54Mbps

• 48Mbps

• 24Mbps

• 12Mbps

• 9Mbps

• 5.5Mbps

• 1Mbps

• 36Mbps

• 18Mbps

• 11Mbps

• 6Mbps

• 2Mbps

Technical Specifications

Security

• WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access (TKIP, MIC,

IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication)

• 802.1x

• 64/128-bit WEP

• PIN/PBC WPS

Modulation Technology

802.11 b : DSSS / DBPSK / DQPSK / CCK

802.11 g : 16QAM / 64QAM / BPSK / QPSK with OFDM

802.11 n : 16QAM / 64QAM / BPSK / QPSK with OFDM

Receiver Sensitivity

802.11n

HT20

• 300Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, –68dBm

HT40

• 300Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, –64dBm

802.11b and 802.11g

• 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-70dBm






• 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-85dBm



• 5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-87dBm

• 2Mbps DQPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm

• 1Mbps DBPSK, 8% PER,-90dBm

VPN Pass Through/ Multi-Sessions

• PPTP

• IPSec

Device Management

• Web-based Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers

• DHCP Server and Client


Appendix C - Technical Specifications

Wireless Frequency Range

2.4GHz to 2.497GHz (802.11b)

2.4GHz to 2.4835GHZ (802.11g and 802.11n)

Safety and Emissions

FCC Part 15B/ 15C/ MPE

IC RSS-210

NCC LP0002

Wireless Operating Range2

• Indoors - up to 328 ft. (100 meters)

• Outdoors- up to 1312 ft. (400 meters)

Wireless Transmit Power (AVG Power)

11b:17dBm(Max) 11g:16dBm(Max) 11n:13dBm(Max)

LEDs

• Power

• Status

• Internet

• WLAN (Wireless Connection)

• LAN (10/100)

External Antenna Type

Two fixed reverse SMA external antenna

Advanced Firewall Features

• NAT with VPN Pass-through (Network Address Translation)

• MAC Filtering

• IP Filtering

• URL Filtering

• Domain Blocking

• Scheduling

Dimensions

• L = 135mm

• W = 99.8mm

• H = 31.5mm

Weight

0.246kg

Operating Temperature

32°F to 129 °F ( 0°C to 40°C)

Humidity

95% maximum (non-condensing)

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.


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