D-Link DIR-601 User Manual

6D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationBefore you BeginThis section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the route

96D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsD-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible

97D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsWhat is Wireless?Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to th

98D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsWho uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost ever

99D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsWhere is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or oce

100D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsThere are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will co

101D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix B - Networking BasicsNetworking BasicsCheck your IP addressAfter you install your adapter, by default, the TCP/I

102D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix B - Networking BasicsStatically Assign an IP addressIf you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you n

103D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix C - Technical SpecicationsTechnical SpecicationsStandards • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEE

104D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix D - Contacting Technical SupportContacting Technical SupportU.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link techn

105D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix E - WarrantyWarrantySubject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provid

7D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationWireless Installation ConsiderationsThe D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a

106D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix E - Warrantyspecications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is at

107D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix E - Warranty• The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“CO

108D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix E - WarrantyLimitation of Liability:TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTR

109D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix E - WarrantyFCC Statement:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digit

110D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix F - RegistrationIndustry Canada StatementThis device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operati

111D-Link DIR-601 User ManualAppendix F - RegistrationVersion 2.1July 5, 2011Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or ret

8D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationNetwork Diagram5V- - -1A1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNETRESETINTERNETDesktop ComputerDIR-601 RouterWireless Lap

9D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationIf you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below:1.

10D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationIf you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or

11D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 2 - Installation8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To con

12D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationNote: It is recommended to write down the login password on the provided CD holder.The DIR-601 inc

13D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationCongurationThis section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless router using the w

14D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by step process to congure your new D-Link ro

15D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIn order to secure your new networking device, please enter a password and click Next.Select Enabl

iD-Link DIR-601 User ManualD-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify

16D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. Please wait while your router

17D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationPlease give your network a name using up to 32 characters. It is highly recommended that you have

18D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationBefore your router reboots, you will be asked if you want to bookmark ‘D-Link Router Web Managemen

19D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationWeb-based Conguration UtilityTo access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such

20D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationInternet Connection Setup WizardOnce logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > I

21D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationClick Next to continue.Create a new password and then click Next to continue.Select your

22D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIf you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was last conne

23D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIf you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue.If you selecte

24D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIf you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue.If you selecte

25D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIf you opt to set up your Internet connection manually, you will be redirected to a WAN page that

iiD-Link DIR-601 User ManualTable of ContentsPreface ...iManual

26D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationDynamic IP Address (DHCP)Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services enhances your Internet perfo

27D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP.

28D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet

29D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Select this

30D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (option

31D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP.

32D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationMTU:Clone MAC Address:Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal perfo

33D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Sele

34D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationMAC Address:The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address o

35D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationWireless SettingsIf you want to congure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard, cl

iiiD-Link DIR-601 User ManualTable of ContentsAdministrator Settings ...56Time Settings ...

36D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationManual Wireless Network SetupCheck the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to

37D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR

38D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the

39D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationCheck this box to enable the DHCP server on your router. Uncheck to disable this function.Enter th

40D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationDHCP ReservationIf you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you

41D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThe DIR-601 can be congured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP service

42D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis will allow you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to th

43D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.Port ForwardingEnter a name for the

44D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter a name for the rule. You may select a pre-dened application from the drop-down menu and cli

45D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationQoS EngineThis option is disabled by default. Enable this option for better performance and e

1D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewProduct OverviewNote: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included

46D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationNetwork FiltersSelect Turn MAC Filtering O, allow MAC addresses listed below, or deny MAC addre

47D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAccess ControlCheck the Enable Access Control check box and click the Add Policy button to start

48D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter a name for the policy and then click Next to continue.Select a schedule (I.E. Always) from t

49D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect the ltering method and then click Next to continue.Enter the rule: Enable - Check to enab

50D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect Deny or Allow computers access to only these sites.Click to delete all entries in the list.

51D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter a name for the inbound lter rule.Select Allow or Deny.Check to enable rule.Enter the starti

52D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet ltering) helps to prevent cyber

53D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationRoutingEnter the IP address of packets that will take this route.Enter the netmask of the route, p

54D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSet the transmit power of the antennas.Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize

55D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationTo use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) feature click on Enable UPnP. UPNP provides compatibili

2D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewNetwork Requirements• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem• IEEE 802.11n/g wireless clients• 10

56D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the s

57D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThe Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corres

58D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationTime SettingsSelect the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.To select Daylight Saving time manu

59D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSysLogThe Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. Y

60D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationE-mail SettingsThe Email feature can be used to send the system log les, router alert messages, a

61D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationUse this option to save the current router conguration settings to a le on the hard d

62D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationClick on Check Now to find out if there is an updated firmware; if so, download the

63D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationCheck to enable DDNS.Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu.Enter the Host Name that yo

64D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSystem CheckThe Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. E

65D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter a name for your new schedule.Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include

3D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 1 - Product Overview• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-601 provides up to 150Mbps.* This capability allows use

66D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis page displays the current information for the DIR-601. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet

67D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationDisplays the router’s time and rmware version.Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings

68D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationLogLog Options:Apply Log Settings:Refresh:Clear:Email Now:Save Log:You can select the types of mes

69D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationStatsThe screen below displays the Trac Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that

70D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationInternet SessionsThe Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions thro

71D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationTime Out: The number of seconds of idle time until the router considers the session terminated. Th

72D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis page displays the routing details congured for your router.Routing Table

73D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThe wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also d

74D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSupport

75D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityWireless SecurityThis section will show you the dierent levels of security you can use to protect you

4D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewConnections1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switc

76D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityWireless Connection Setup WizardTo run the security wizard, browse to the Setup page and then click th

77D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityEnter the SSID (Service Set Identier). The SSID is the name of your wireless network. Create a nam

78D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityFrom the Setup > Wireless Settings screen, click Add Wireless Device with WPS.Add Wireless Devic

79D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityCongure WPA-Personal (PSK)It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your

80D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityIt is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters.

81D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 4 - Security11. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the sam

82D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConnect to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows® 7It is recommended to enable wirel

83D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and cli

84D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click

85D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows Vista®Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility

5D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewLEDs1 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power suppl

86D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkCongure WPA/WPA2It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on y

87D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router

88D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConnect Using WCN 2.0The router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN

89D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows® XPWindows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero

90D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkCongure WPA-PSKIt is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or acc

91D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphr

92D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 6 - TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installati

93D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 6 - Troubleshooting• Congure your Internet settings:• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click

94D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 6 - Troubleshooting3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive e-mails when connecting through my

95D-Link DIR-601 User ManualSection 6 - TroubleshootingYou should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by