D-Link DIR-657 User Manual

5D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 1 - Product Overview•FastandGuaranteeWirelessStreamingforVideoQuality-Whether set-top box or gaming conso

95D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - Security3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button.

96D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - Security5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Ok.It may take 20-30 se

97D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows Vista®Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility.

98D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkCongure Wireless SecurityIt is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/W

99D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your route

100D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows® XPWindows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero

101D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless NetworkCongure WPA-PSKIt is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless route

102D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passph

103D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 6 - TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installat

104D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 6 - Troubleshooting• Congure your Internet settings:• Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-clic

6D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewConnections1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switc

105D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 6 - Troubleshooting3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my

106D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 6 - TroubleshootingYou should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up b

107D-Link DIR-657 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsD-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatibl

108D-Link DIR-657 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsHow does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio si

109D-Link DIR-657 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsWhere is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or oc

110D-Link DIR-657 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsThere are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will co

111D-Link DIR-657 User ManualAppendix B - Networking BasicsNetworking BasicsCheck your IP addressAfter you install your new D-Link adapter, by default

112D-Link DIR-657 User ManualAppendix B - Networking BasicsStatically Assign an IP addressIf you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you n

113D-Link DIR-657 User ManualAppendix C - Technical SpecicationsTechnical SpecicationsStandards • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEE

114D-Link DIR-657 User ManualAppendix E - WarrantyTrademarks:D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. Other tradema

7D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewFront View121 WPS ButtonPress this button to add your device to an existing ne

115D-Link DIR-657 User ManualAppendix E - WarrantyIMPORTANT NOTICE:FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposur

8D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewLEDs1 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.2 Internet LEDA

9D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationBefore you BeginInstallationThis section will walk you through the installation process. Placement

10D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationWireless Installation ConsiderationsThe D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using

11D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationThe DIR-657 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setu

12D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationCongurationThis section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless router using the w

13D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSetup WizardClick Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly congure your router. Skip to the ne

14D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationClick Next to continue.Create a new password and then click Next to continue.Select your time zone

iD-Link DIR-657 User ManualD-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify

15D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIf you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was last conne

16D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIf you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue.If you selecte

17D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationManual CongurationDynamic (Cable)Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address informatio

18D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu.Select Static if your ISP assigned you th

19D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addres

20D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addres

21D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter the IP address assigned by your ISP.Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.Enter the Gat

22D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationCheck the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box

23D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the

24D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationDHCP Server SettingsDHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-657 has a built-in DHCP

iiD-Link DIR-657 User ManualTable of ContentsPreface ...

25D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationDHCP ReservationIf you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you

26D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationMedia ServerClick Enable Media Server to enable this feature. If you enable to share media with de

27D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIPv6 Internet ConnectionClick IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Skip to page 29.If y

28D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIPv6 Manual SetupThere are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, A

29D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationStatic IPv6 (Stateful)Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu.Enter the address settings suppl

30D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationStatic IPv6 (Stateless)Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu.Enter the address settings suppl

31D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAutoconguration (Stateful)Select Autoconguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) from the drop-down menu.Se

32D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAutoconguration (Stateless)Select Autoconguration (Stateless/DHCPv6) from the drop-down menu.S

33D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationPPPoE (Stateful)Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu.Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by

34D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAutoconguration Type:IPv6 Address Range Start:IPv6 Address Range End:IPv6 Address Lifetime:Select

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35D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationPPPoE (Stateless)Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu.Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by

36D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnable Autoconguration:Autoconguration Type:Router Advertisement Lifetime:Check to enable the A

37D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateful)Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down menu.Enter the sett

38D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateless)Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down menu.Enter the set

39D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - Conguration6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateful)Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu.Enter the IPv6 settings supplied

40D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - Conguration6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateless)Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu.Enter the IPv6 settings supp

41D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - Conguration6rd (Stateless)Select 6rd from the drop-down menu.Enter the address settings supplied by your Inte

42D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - Conguration6rd (Stateful)Select 6rd from the drop-down menu.Enter the address settings supplied by your Inter

43D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu.Displays the IPv6 address of the router.My IPv6 Con

44D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationParental ControlsAdvanced DNS:FamilyShield:Parental Controls:None:Faster, more reliable Internet b

ivD-Link DIR-657 User ManualTable of ContentsWireless Modes ...

45D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThe DIR-657 can be congured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP service

46D-Link DIR-657 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

47D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.Port ForwardingEnter a name for the

48D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter a name for the rule. You may select a pre-dened application from the drop-down men

49D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationQoS EngineThe QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing appl

50D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationA QoS Engine Rule identies a specic message ow and assigns a priority to that ow. For m

51D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationNetwork FiltersUse MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) co

52D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAccess ControlClick the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Add Policy:The

53D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter a name for the policy and then click Next to continue.Select a schedule (I.E. Always) from t

54D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSelect the ltering method and then click Next to continue.If you selected Apply Advanced Port Fil

1D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewProduct OverviewPackage ContentsNote: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than

55D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationWebsite Filters are used to deny LAN computers from accessing specic web sites by the URL or doma

56D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter a name for the inbound lter rule.Select Allow or Deny.Check to enable rule.Enter the starti

57D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet ltering) helps to prevent cyber att

58D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationApplication Level Gateway CongurationHere you can enable or disable ALG’s. Some protocols and app

59D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter the IP address of packets that will take this route.Enter the netmask of the route, please n

60D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSet the transmit power of the antennas.Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize

61D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationWISH is short for Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling, a technology developed to enhance your exp

62D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. Locking the wireless security

63D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationUPnPInternet Ping BlockInternet Port SpeedMulticast StreamsTo use the Universal Plug and Play (UPn

64D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationGuest ZoneCheck to enable the Guest Zone feature. The schedule of time when the Guest Zone will be

2D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewSystem RequirementsNetwork Requirements• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem• IEEE 802.11n or

65D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIPv6 FirewallThis section may be used to allow or deny trac from passing through the device. It w

66D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIPv6 RoutingThis page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around

67D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAdministrator SettingsThis page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You

68D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationTime SettingsSelect the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.To select Daylight Saving time manually,

69D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSysLogThe Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. Y

70D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEmail SettingsThe Email feature can be used to send the system log les, router alert messages, an

71D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationUse this option to save the current router conguration settings to a le on the hard disk

72D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationClick on Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version to nd out if there is an updated rmware; i

73D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationDynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address

74D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThe Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. En

3D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewIntroductionTOTAL PERFORMANCECombines award winning router features and 802.11n wireless techno

75D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter a name for your new schedule.Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day

76D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis page displays the current information for the DIR-657. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet

77D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationLogWhat to View:View Levels:Apply Log Settings:Refresh:Clear:Email Now:Save Log:You can select the

78D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationStatsThe screen below displays the Trac Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that

79D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThe wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also d

80D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThe IPv6 table displays a list of current IPv6 connections.IPv6

81D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSupport

82D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityWireless SecurityThis section will show you the dierent levels of security you can use to protect you

83D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityWi-PnP Wireless SetupWi-PnP allows you to copy your wireless settings from your router to a USB ash d

84D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - Security7. Click OK to nish adding your computer to your wireless network.6. Click Yes to add the current com

4D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 1 - Product Overview•FasterWirelessNetworking - The DIR-657 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with oth

85D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityWireless Security Setup WizardTo run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Lau

86D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityThe following screen will show you your Pre-Shared Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save

87D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityCongure WPA-Personal (PSK)It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your

88D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityIt is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters.

89D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - Security10. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server.11. Click Apply Settings to sav

90D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityUsing Windows® 7 and WPS for Wireless CongurationThe following steps allow you to congure your DIR-6

91D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - Security3. Double-click the DIR-657 router.4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the Advanced > Wi-Fi

92D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - Security5. Type a name for your wireless network.6. To congure advanced settings, click the icon. Click

93D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - Security7. The following window will appear while the Router is being congured. Wait for the conguration t

94D-Link DIR-657 User ManualSection 4 - SecurityConnect to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows® 7It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2)