D-Link DIR-600 User Guide

D-Link DIR-600 - Wireless N 150 Home Router Manual

D-Link DIR-600 manual content summary:

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    38 Advanced Wireless 39 Advanced Network 40 Advanced Network 40 Routing 41 Device Administration 42 Save and Restore 43 Firmware Update 44 DDNS Setting 45 System Check 46 Schedules 47 Log Settings 48 Device Info 49 Log 50 Statistics 51 Active Session 51 D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 2
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    WPA2-PSK 77 Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network...... 81 Troubleshooting 85 Wireless Basics 89 What is Wireless 90 Tips 92 Wireless Modes 93 Networking Basics 94 Check your IP address 94 Statically Assign an IP address 95 Technical Specifications 96 D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 3
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    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) D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 4
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    access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-600 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
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 6
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    transmission. WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to
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    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 computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 8
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 9
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    Section 2 - Installation Wall Mounting Your Device You can mount the DIR-600 to a wall or a partition for easy and convenient placement of your device. To wall mount your to mount it to the wall or partition. C. Connect your cables to the device. Step A D-Link DIR-600 User Manual Step B Step C 10
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User
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    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 Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 13
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    as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Enter the user name (admin) and your password. Leave the password blank by default. If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 14
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    run the setup wizard from the opening Internet Setup window to quickly set up your router. Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard, you will be directed to the first window of the wizard. Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 15
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    directly to your modem. If you are currently using that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 16
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    software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 17
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    your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to save your settings. Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. When the router has finished rebooting, the opening window will be displayed. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 18
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    ISP. Primary DNS Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your Address: ISP. Secondary DNS This is optional. Address: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 19
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    default MAC address unless required by your ISP. Primary / Enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) server IP address Secondary assigned by your ISP. DNS Addresses: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
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    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 Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. Mode Select: D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 21
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    Configuration Internet Setup PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 22
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    Configuration Internet Setup L2TP Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 23
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    , configure a PPTP connection (as previously described for PPTP connections). In addition, the second step also includes an option to use a MAC address that will always be associated with the connection. The MAC address is entered manually or copied from the computer. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 24
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    configure the WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 wireless security mode options. Click Next to continue. Enter a Wireless Network Name in the textbox, which is also know as the SSID and select the desired level of wireless security, WEP, WPA. and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
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    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 your new settings and reboot. When it is finished after 1-2 minutes, the opening Wireless Setup window is displayed. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 26
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    the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-600. If this option is Wireless: checked, the SSID of the DIR-600 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-600 in order to connect to it. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 27
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    the Router. NOTE: 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
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    to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 29
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    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. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address, port, and secret key. 8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 30
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    : Enable DNS Check the box to transfer the DNS server Relay: 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 31
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    DHCP server on Server: your router. Uncheck to disable this function. DHCP IP Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for Address Range: the DHCP server's IP assignment. DHCP Lease The length of time for the IP address lease. Time: Enter the Lease time in minutes. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 32
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    Time and Date This section will allow you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the a network of computers. Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 33
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    list of websites that you want to either allow or deny users access. Configure Select Turn Parental Control OFF, Turn Parental Parental Control ON allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Maintenance > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 34
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    IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Start Port/ Enter the port or ports that you want to open. If End Port: you want to open one port, enter the same port in both boxes. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or Any D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
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    Configuration Application Rules Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or Any. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 36
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    uplink speed with a service such as www.dslreports.com. Connection By default, the router automatically determines whether the configure either "Static" or "DHCP" in the Internet settings, setting this option to xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network ensures that the router D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 37
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    to copy that MAC Address. Schedule: The schedule of time when the network 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 38
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    the Schedules window. See Maintenance>Schedules for more information. IP Address: Enter a beginning and ending IP address. Protocol: Select the transport protocol that will be used for the filter rule. Port Range: Enter the desired port range for the filter rule. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 39
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    wireless devices. 20MHz: Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the default setting. Short GI: 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
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    Section 3 - Configuration 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: modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 41
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
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    allows the DIR-600 to be configured Management: from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password is still DIR-600. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the DIR-600 and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
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    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. Reboots: Click the Reboots button on the left side of the window to restart the Router. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 44
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    there is an updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. Browse: After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse in this window to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Save Settings to complete the firmware upgrade. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 45
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    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 server. Password: Enter the password or key given to you by your DDNS server. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 46
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 47
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    Section 3 - Configuration 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 and then enter a specific beginning and ending time. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 48
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    (es) of the type of log information Level: requested: "System, Firewall & Security, Router Status, Critical, Warning and Information" Send by Mail: Enter the your SNTP server name(or IP address) and enter your mail address before sending your system log by mail. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 49
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    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 Displays the wireless MAC address and your 802.11N: wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, and Encryption status. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 50
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    Section 3 - Configuration Log This window allows you to view a log of activities on the Router. This is especially helpful next page. Clear: Clear the log. Link to Log Click this button to go directly to the Log Settings Settings: window (Maintenance > Log Settings). D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 51
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    of packets that pass through the DIR-600 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Active Session The NAPT Active Session table displays a list of all active conversations between WAN computers and LAN computers. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 52
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    Section 3 - Configuration 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 53
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    Section 3 - Configuration Help Click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the Router. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 54
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    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 be defined so that you can change keys easily. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 55
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    ). 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 56
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 57
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 58
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    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 to save your settings. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 59
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    . 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 Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 60
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    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 Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 61
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    . 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 62
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    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 Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 63
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    . 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 64
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 65
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    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 push button method or to manually enter the PIN. Follow the on-screen instructions. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 66
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 67
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 68
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    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 Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties from the drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
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    Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista 6. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Status from the drop-down menu. 7. . 8. Confirm your new settings on the Network Connection Status window. When you are finished, click the Done button. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 71
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 72
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    Wirelessly 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 73
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    the Set up a wireless router or access point 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 74
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    on the Choose file and printer sharing options window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard. Click the Next button. 11.Once you have a wireless router or access point wizard to select a destination for your network settings. Click the Next button. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 75
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    router or access point 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 77
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    Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu. 4. Select a click the Connect button. 5. The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 78
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    Section 10 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) 6. Enter the network security key or passphrase for the Router in the textbox provided in the Type the network security key is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 79
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    Section 10 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 80
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
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    Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu. 4. 5. Confirm your desire to connect anyway on the following Network Connection Status window. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 82
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    Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 6. The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress. 7. The following Successfully button. 8. The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 83
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    Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 84
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    . 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 85
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 86
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    ® 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 D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 87
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 89
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    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 campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 90
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    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 printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 91
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 92
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 93
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    . 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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 94
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    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. D-Link DIR-600 User
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    802.3x Wireless Signal VPN Pass-through (Network Address Translation) • MAC Filtering • IP Filtering • URL Filtering • Domain Blocking • Scheduling Operating Temperature 32°F to 129 °F ( 0°C to 40°C) Device Management • Web-based Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
  • D-Link DIR-600 | User Guide - Page 97
    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. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 97
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