D-link DGL-4300 User Manual

Hardware Overview10 D-Link Systems, Inc.WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during data transmissionPOW

Wireless Basics11 D-Link Systems, Inc.Wireless BasicsD-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible hi

Wireless Basics12 D-Link Systems, Inc.Standards-based TechnologyThe DGL-4300 Wireless Broadband Router utilizes the new 802.11g standard.The IEEE 802

Using the Configuration Interface 13 D-Link Systems, Inc.Using the Configuration Interface The Configuration Interface can be accessed from your Web brow

Using the Configuration Interface14 D-Link Systems, Inc.Internet Connection Setup WizardThe Internet Connection Setup Wizard will assist you with conne

Using the Configuration Interface 15 D-Link Systems, Inc.Depending upon your Internet Service Provider or the type of connection you selected in the pr

Using the Configuration Interface16 D-Link Systems, Inc.Wireless Security Setup WizardThe Wireless Security Setup Wizard will assist you with setting u

Using the Configuration Interface 17 D-Link Systems, Inc.Depending upon your selection in Step 3, you will see one of the following screens. Step 4:

Using the Configuration Interface18 D-Link Systems, Inc.WANThe WAN section is where your Internet Connection mode is selected. Your Internet Service Pr

Using the Configuration Interface 19 D-Link Systems, Inc.All five modes have some common configuration options. The Primary and Secondary DNS Server sett

Table of Contents2 D-Link Systems, Inc.ContentsPackage Contents ... 6Minim

Using the Configuration Interface20 D-Link Systems, Inc.Static WAN ModeUsed when your ISP provides you a set IP address that does not change. The IP in

Using the Configuration Interface 21 D-Link Systems, Inc.PPPoE WAN ModeA method of connection that requires you to enter a Username and Password (provi

Using the Configuration Interface22 D-Link Systems, Inc.PPTP WAN ModeA method of connection that requires you to enter your PPTP IP Address, PPTP Subne

Using the Configuration Interface 23 D-Link Systems, Inc.L2TP WAN ModeA method of connection that requires you to enter your L2TP IP Address, L2TP Sub

Using the Configuration Interface24 D-Link Systems, Inc.DHCPThe DHCP section is where you configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to t

Using the Configuration Interface 25 D-Link Systems, Inc.Add Static DHCP ClientStatic DHCP Clients receive the same IP address all the time. This is al

Using the Configuration Interface26 D-Link Systems, Inc.WirelessThe wireless section is used to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link Router.

Using the Configuration Interface 27 D-Link Systems, Inc.Wireless Security ModeTo protect your privacy, use the wireless security mode to configure the

Using the Configuration Interface28 D-Link Systems, Inc.WPA-PersonalThis option uses Wi-Fi Protected Access with a Pre-Shared Key (PSK).The key is ente

Using the Configuration Interface 29 D-Link Systems, Inc.AdvancedThe Advanced options allow you to configure a variety of advanced features

Table of Contents 3 D-Link Systems, Inc.Static DHCP Client List ...25Wireless

Using the Configuration Interface30 D-Link Systems, Inc.Add/Edit Virtual ServerName of the virtual server, such as Web Server. The IP address of the sy

Using the Configuration Interface 31 D-Link Systems, Inc.Special ApplicationsThe Special Application section is used to open single or multiple ports o

Using the Configuration Interface32 D-Link Systems, Inc.Add/Edit Special Applications RuleThe Special Application section is used to open single or mul

Using the Configuration Interface 33 D-Link Systems, Inc.GamingThe Gaming section is used to open multiple ports or a range of ports in your router and

Using the Configuration Interface34 D-Link Systems, Inc.GameFuel™The GameFuel™ option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing app

Using the Configuration Interface 35 D-Link Systems, Inc.Add/Edit GameFuel™ RuleAutomatic classification should be adequate for most applications. GameF

Using the Configuration Interface36 D-Link Systems, Inc.RoutingAdd/Edit RouteAdds a new route to the IP routing table or edits an existing route.Specifi

Using the Configuration Interface 37 D-Link Systems, Inc.Access ControlThe Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your netwo

Using the Configuration Interface38 D-Link Systems, Inc.Access Control Rules ListThis section shows the current Access Control rules. Any device that d

Using the Configuration Interface 39 D-Link Systems, Inc.Mac Address FiltersThe MAC (Media Access Controller) Address filter section is used to control

Table of Contents4 D-Link Systems, Inc.Mac Address Filters ...39Fil

Using the Configuration Interface40 D-Link Systems, Inc.FirewallA firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link Gaming Router offers

Using the Configuration Interface 41 D-Link Systems, Inc.Inbound FiltersThe Inbound Filters option is an advanced method of controlling data received f

Using the Configuration Interface42 D-Link Systems, Inc.Configuring an Inbound Filter RuleWhen the Rule List is empty or none of the rules are enabled,

Using the Configuration Interface 43 D-Link Systems, Inc.Advanced WirelessAdvanced Wireless SettingsThis setting should remain at its default setting o

Using the Configuration Interface44 D-Link Systems, Inc.ToolsAdminThe Admin option is used to set a password for access to the Web-based management. By

Using the Configuration Interface 45 D-Link Systems, Inc.TimeThe Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time

Using the Configuration Interface46 D-Link Systems, Inc.SchedulesSchedules can be created for use with enforcing rules. For example, if you want to res

Using the Configuration Interface 47 D-Link Systems, Inc.SyslogThis section allows you to archive your log files to a Syslog Server.Enable this option t

Using the Configuration Interface48 D-Link Systems, Inc.SystemThe System Settings section allows you to reboot the device or restore the router to t

Using the Configuration Interface 49 D-Link Systems, Inc.FirmwareThe Firmware Upgrade section can be used to update your router to the latest firmware c

Table of Contents 5 D-Link Systems, Inc.Firmware Upgrade Notification Options ...49Dynamic DNS ...

Using the Configuration Interface50 D-Link Systems, Inc.Dynamic DNSThe DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a d

Using the Configuration Interface 51 D-Link Systems, Inc.StatusThe Status items are mainly informational. Device InfoThe Device Info page displays your

Using the Configuration Interface52 D-Link Systems, Inc.Wireless LANIndicates whether wireless networking is on or off.The MAC address displayed for yo

Using the Configuration Interface 53 D-Link Systems, Inc.LogsThe router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in it’s internal memor

Using the Configuration Interface54 D-Link Systems, Inc.Sent:Received:TX Packets Dropped:RX Packets Dropped:Collisions:Errors: Sent:Received:TX Packets

Using the Configuration Interface 55 D-Link Systems, Inc.AppendixSecuring Your Network 1. Change Admin PasswordChanging the password to access your ne

Using the Configuration Interface56 D-Link Systems, Inc.4. Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID - used for wireless devices only)It is always a go

Appendix 57 D-Link Systems, Inc.GlossaryAAccess Control List - ACL. Database of network devices that are allowed to access resources

Appendix58 D-Link Systems, Inc.BBackward Compatible - The ability for new devices to communicate and interact with older legacy devices to guarantee i

Appendix 59 D-Link Systems, Inc.DData – Information that has been translated into binary do that it can be processed or moved to ano

Package Contents6 D-Link Systems, Inc.Package Contents D-Link® DGL-4300 GamerLounge™ Gaming Router Detachable Antenna Cat5 Ethernet Cable Power A

Appendix60 D-Link Systems, Inc.Dynamic IP address – IP address that is assigned by a DHCP server and that may change. Cable Internet providers usuall

Appendix 61 D-Link Systems, Inc.Half-duplex – Data cannot be transmitted and received at the same timeHashing – Transforming a string of characters in

Appendix62 D-Link Systems, Inc.Intrusion Detection – A type of security that scans a network to detect attacks coming from inside and outside of the n

Appendix 63 D-Link Systems, Inc.Megabyte - MBMegabits per second - MbpsMIB – Management Information Base is a set of objects that can be managed by us

Appendix64 D-Link Systems, Inc.PPassword - A sequence of characters that is used to authenticate requests to resources on a networkPersonal Area Netw

Appendix 65 D-Link Systems, Inc.SSamba – A freeware program that allows for resources to be shared on a network. Mainly used in Unix based Operating

Appendix66 D-Link Systems, Inc.Unicast – Communication between a single sender and receiverUniversal Plug and Play – A standard that allows networ

Appendix 67 D-Link Systems, Inc.Technical SpecificationsHardware Interface • 4 x 10/100/1000 Auto-Sensing Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports • 1 x 10/100 Aut

Appendix68 D-Link Systems, Inc. • 1 - 5dBi detachable antennaStandards • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3uLEDs • Power • W

Appendix 69 D-Link Systems, Inc.Contacting Technical SupportYou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.D-Link provides

Introduction 7 D-Link Systems, Inc.IntroductionThe D-Link GamerLounge™ DGL-4300 High-Speed Wireless Gaming Router is an 802.11g high-performance, wire

Appendix70 D-Link Systems, Inc.WarrantySubject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited war

Appendix 71 D-Link Systems, Inc.does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale o

Appendix72 D-Link Systems, Inc.Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHO

Appendix 73 D-Link Systems, Inc.For detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact corresponding local D-Link office. FCC Caution: The man

Appendix74 D-Link Systems, Inc.RegistrationProduct registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish yo

Features and Benefits8 D-Link Systems, Inc.Features and Benefits Loaded with game-centric features boasting maximum flexibility for configurat

Hardware Overview 9 D-Link Systems, Inc.Hardware OverviewConnectionsAll Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a s