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iD-Link DIR-600L User Manual

D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereo without obligation to notiy any

person or organization o such revisions or changes.

Manual Revisions

Trademarks

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks o D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United

States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks o

their respective companies.

Copyright 2012 by D-Link Systems, Inc.

All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission

rom D-Link Systems, Inc.

Revision Date Description

1.0 April 11, 2012 Initial release

Preace

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Table of Contents

Preace ................................................................................. i

Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i

Trademarks ...................................................................................... i

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

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

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

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

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

LEDs ...........................................................................................4

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

Beore you Begin ...........................................................................5

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

Manual Setup .................................................................................7

Confguration ..................................................................... 9

Easy Setup Wizard ........................................................................ 9

Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................14

Internet Setup ......................................................................15

Static (assigned by ISP) ................................................15

Dynamic ............................................................................16

PPPoE ................................................................................17

PPTP ....................................................................................18

L2TP ....................................................................................19

Wireless Settings .................................................................20

Manual Wireless Setup ......................................................21

Wireless Security .................................................................22

What is WPA? ...................................................................22

Wireless Connection Setup Wizard..........................23WPA/WPA2-PSK ..............................................................25

WPA/WPA2-RADIUS ......................................................26

LAN Setup ..............................................................................27

DHCP Server Settings ........................................................28

DHCP Reservation .........................................................29

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

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

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

Application Rules ................................................................33

MAC Filtering ........................................................................34

Trac Control .......................................................................35

Firewall & DMZ .....................................................................36

Advanced Wireless .............................................................37

Advanced Network ............................................................39

Routing ...................................................................................40Device Administration ......................................................41

Save and Restore .................................................................42

Firmware Update ................................................................43

Language Pack ................................................................43

mydlink Pack ....................................................................43

DDNS Setting .......................................................................44

System Check .......................................................................45

Schedules ..............................................................................46

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Log Settings ..........................................................................47

Device Ino ............................................................................48

Log ...........................................................................................49

Trac Statistics ....................................................................50

Active Session .....................................................................50

Wireless ..................................................................................51

Help .........................................................................................52

Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ......................53

WPS Button ...................................................................................53

Windows 7 ...................................................................................54

WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................54

WPS ..........................................................................................57

Windows Vista ............................................................................61WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................62

WPS/WCN 2.0 .......................................................................64

Windows XP ................................................................................65

WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................66

Troubleshooting ..............................................................68

Wireless Basics .................................................................72What is Wireless? .........................................................................73

Tips ...................................................................................................75

Wireless Modes ............................................................................76

Networking Basics ...........................................................77

Check your IP address ...............................................................77

Statically Assign an IP address ...............................................78

Technical Specifcations ..................................................79

Contacting Technical Support ........................................81

Warranty ...........................................................................82

Registration .....................................................................89

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Section 1 - Product Overview

D-Link DIR-600L Wireless N 150 Home Cloud Router

Power Adapter

Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable

System Requirements

Package Contents

Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-600L will cause damage and void the warranty or this product.

Network Requirements

An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem

IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients

10/100 Ethernet

Web-based Confguration

Utility Requirements

Computer with the ollowing:

Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system

An installed Ethernet adapter

Browser Requirements: Internet Explorer 7 or higher

Fireox 3.5 or higher

Saari 4 or higher

Chrome 8 or higher

Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version o Javainstalled. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsphttp://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp

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Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-600L provides up to 150Mbps* 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-600L is still ully 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.

Cloud Service - The DIR-600L eatures a new cloud service that pushes inormation such as rmware upgrade

notications, user activity, and intrusion alerts to the mydlink app on Android and Apple mobile devices. To

insure that your router is up-to-date with the latest eatures, mydlink will notiy you when an update is available

or your router. You can also monitor a users online activity with real-time website browsing history, maintaininga sae and secure environment, especially or children at home.

Easy Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interace, the DIR-600L lets you control what

inormation is accessible to those on your wireless network, whether rom the Internet or rom your companys

server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived rom IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental actors,including volume o network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adverselyaect wireless signal range.

Features

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Hardware OverviewConnections

1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, cameras, and network storage devices (NAS).

2 Internet Port Connect your broadband modem using an Ethernet cable.

3 Power Receptor Receptor or the supplied power adapter.

4 Reset Button Press and hold the reset button or 10 seconds to restore the router to its original actory deault settings.

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Hardware OverviewLEDs

1 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.

2 Internet LED A solid light indicates a good connection to the Internet port. This LED blinks during data transmission.

3 Wireless LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.

4 LAN LEDs (1-4)A solid light indicates a good connection to an Ethernet-enabled device on ports 1-4. This LED blinksduring data transmission.

5 WPS Button/LED Press the WPS button to begin the WPS process. The LED will blink during this process.

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Section 2 - Installation

Beore you Begin

InstallationThis section will walk you through the installation process. Placement o 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.

Please congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.

You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. I you were using the USB connection beore using the router, then youmust turn o your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet 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). I you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE sotware such as WinPoet,

Broadjump, or Enternet 300 rom your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

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Wireless Installation ConsiderationsThe D-Link wireless router allows you access your network using a wireless connection rom virtually anywhere within the

operating range o your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location o walls, ceilings,

or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types

o materials and background RF (radio requency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to

ollow these basic guidelines:

1. Keep the number o walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum -

each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapters range rom 3-90 eet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that

the number o walls or ceilings is minimized.

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

45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 eet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 eet (14 meters)thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead o at an angle) or

better reception.

3. Building Materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect 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 (sh tanks),

mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 eet or 1-2 meters) rom electrical devices or appliances that generate RF

noise.

5. I you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling ans, lights, and home security

systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone

base is as ar away rom your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even i the phone in not

in use.

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1. Unplug the power rom your modem.

Manual SetupFor best results, place the router in an open area o your intended work area or better wireless coverage. Please use thecomputer that you are currently connecting to the Internet with.

2. Unplug the Ethernet cable rom your modem that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN portlabeled 1 on the back o your router. The router is now connected to your computer.

Modem

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3. Use the supplied Ethernet cable and plug it into the port labeled INTERNET on the back o the router. Plug theother end o this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.

4. Plug the power back into the modem and power it on. Then connect the supplied power adapter into the powerreceptor on the back o the router and then plug into a power outlet or surge protector. Veriy the power light

is lit.

5. I you are connecting to a Broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online

already. Try opening a web browser and enter a web site. I you connect to a web site, you are nished with your

Internet setup. Please skip to page 14 to congure your router and use the manual setup procedure to congure

your network and wireless settings. I you did not connect to the Internet, use the Easy Setup Wizard (reer to the

next page).

DIR-600L

DIR-600L

ModemComputer

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Section 3 - Confguration

CongurationThere are a couple dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:

D-Link Easy Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch i you log into the router or the rst time. See below.

Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router (advanced users only). Reer to page 14.

Easy Setup Wizard

To access the coniguration utility, open a web-browser suchas Internet Explorer and enter the IP address o the router(http://192.168.0.1) or http://dlinkrouter .

You will be directed to the D-Link Easy Setup Wizardpage, which will detect your Internet connection type.

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Follow the on-screen instructions to conigure your Internetsettings. I your Internet connection is using DHCP, skip to thenext page.

I you are using a PPPoE connection, enter your user name and

password. ClickConnect.

Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE sotware rom yourcomputer. The sotware is no longer needed and will not workthrough a router.

I you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password.

ClickNext to continue.

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I you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. ClickNext to

continue.

I you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet

provider. ClickNext to continue.

Once you are connected, the ollowing screen will appear.

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I you have not registered a mydlink account, please click Confgure under

mydlink Account and complete the registration orm. Once you complete

the orm, clickRegister.

A veriication e-mail will be sent to your email account. Open your email

(open a new browser window i needed) and read the email rom mydlink

to nish the registration process.

Once the account veriication phase is complete, clickConigure under

mydlink Account.

Select Yes, I have a mydlink account, enter your inormation, and clickLogin.

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The router has successully connected to mydlink service.

The mydlink App will allow you to receive notices,

browse network users, and conigure your router

rom an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher),

Android device (1.6 or higher).

To download the "mydlink lite" app, visit the Apple

Store, Android Market.

PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at

http://mydlink.com.

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks o Apple Inc. Android is a trademark o Google, Inc.

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Web-based Conguration UtilityTo access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such as InternetExplorer and enter the IP address o the router (http://192.168.0.1).

Windows and Mac users may also connect by typinghttp://dlinkrouterin the address bar.

Next to User Name enter Admin and then enter your password (Leave

the password blank by deault). ClickLog In to continue.

TheCurrent Network Setting page will display the connection status o

the Internet, wireless settings, device inormation, and your mydlink

account status.

To change your wireless settings, click the Confgure button nextunder the Wireless Settings section. Reer to page 20.

To congure your mydlink account settings, click the Confgure

button next under the mydlink Accountsection.

To manually congure all the settings on the router, clickManual

Setup at the bottom. You will go to the Setup > Internet Setup

page (reer to the next page).

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Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.

Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.

Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.

The deault MAC Address is set to the WANs physical interaceMAC address on the Broadband Router.

You can click the Copy Your PCs MAC Address button tocopy the MAC address o the Ethernet adapter installed inyour computer to the router.

Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Enter the Secondary DNS server IP address. This is optional.

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change theMTU or optimal perormance with your specic ISP. 1492 isthe deault MTU.

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Deault Gateway:

MAC Address:

Copy Your PCsMAC Address:

Primary DNSAddress:

Secondary DNSAddress:

MTU:

Internet SetupStatic (assigned by ISP)

Select Static IP Address i all WAN IP inormation is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway

address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the elds must be in the appropriate IP orm, which are our

octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address i it is not in this ormat.

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The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.The deault host name is the device name o the Router andmay be changed.



These addresses will be assigned automatically rom your ISP.You can manually enter DNS servers i you do not want to usewhat is assigned to you.

Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTUor optimal perormance with your specic ISP.

Dynamic

Host Name:

MAC Address:


DNSAddresses:

MTU:

Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address inormation automatically rom your ISP. Select this option i your ISP did not

give you any IP settings to use. This option is most commonly used or cable modem services and some DSL services.

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Select Dynamic (most common) or Static. Select Static i yourISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, andDNS server addresses.

Enter your PPPoE user name.

Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password inthe next box.

Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).

Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).



Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static

PPPoE only).

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connectionis maintained during inactivity. To disable this eature, enableAuto-reconnect.

Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU or optimal perormance with your specic ISP. 1492 is the deault MTU.

Select a schedule or clickAdd New to create a new one. Then select either Manual or Connection on demand.

PPPoE:

User Name:

Password:

Service Name:

IP Address:

MAC Address:


DNS Addresses:

Maximum IdleTime:

MTU:

Connection Mode

Select:

PPPoE

Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) i your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with ausername and password. This option is typically used or DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE sotware rom yourcomputer. The sotware is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

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Select Dynamic (most common) or Static. Select Static i your ISP

assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS serveraddresses.

Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTPonly).

Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.

The DNS server inormation will be supplied by your ISP (InternetService Provider.)

The deault MAC Address is set to the WANs physical interace MACaddress on the Broadband Router.

You can click the Copy Your PCs MAC Address button to copy theMAC address o the Ethernet adapter installed in your computer tothe router.

Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).

Enter your PPTP account name.

Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in theConrm Password box.

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

Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU oroptimal perormance.

Select a schedule or clickAdd New to create a new one. Then select

either Manual or Connection on demand.

PPTP:

PPTP IP Address:

PPTP Subnet Mask:

PPTP Gateway:

Primary DNS:

MAC Address:


PPTP Server IP:

User Name:

Password:

Maximum IdleTime:

MTU:

Connection Mode

Select:

PPTP

Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) i your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username

and password.

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Select Dynamic (most common) or Static. Select Static i your ISPassigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS serveraddresses.

Enter the IP address (Static L2TP only).

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TPonly).

Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.

The DNS server inormation will be supplied by your ISP (Internet

Service Provider.)

The deault MAC Address is set to the WANs physical interace MACaddress on the Broadband Router.

You can click the Copy Your PCs MAC Address button to copy theMAC address o the Ethernet adapter installed in your computer tothe router.

Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).

Enter your L2TP account name.

Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in theConrm Password box.

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

Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU oroptimal perormance with your specic ISP.

Select a schedule or clickAdd New to create a new one. Then selecteither Manual or Connection on demand.

L2TP:

L2TP IP Address:

L2TP Subnet Mask:

L2TP Gateway:

Primary DNS:

MAC Address:


Server IP:

User Name:

Password:

Maximum IdleTime:

MTU:

Connection ModeSelect:

L2TP

Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) i your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username andpassword. This option is typically used or DSL services.

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Wireless Settings

I you want to congure the wireless settings on your router

using the wizard, clickWireless Connection Setup Wizard

and skip to page 23.

I you want to manually congure the wireless settings on

your router clickManual Wireless Connection Setup and

reer to the next page.

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To enable WPS (WCN 2.0), check the Enable box. Click eitherGenerate New PINorReset PIN to Deault, and then congurethe Wi-Fi settings below. Please see the Setting Up Wi-FiProtection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) section later in this

manual or detailed conguration inormation.

Check the box to enable the wireless unction. I you do notwant to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wirelessunctions.

Service Set Identiier (SSID) is the name o your wirelessnetwork. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID iscase-sensitive.

Check this box to allow the DIR-600L to select the channel withthe least amount o intererence automatically.

Indicates the wireless channel or the router. By deault thechannel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to t thechannel setting to customize your wireless network. I youenabled Auto Channel Selection, this option will be greyed out.

Use the drop-down menu to select the appropriate TransmissionRate in Mbits per second. Many users will want to use the deaultsetting, Best (automatic).

Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia to enjoy basic quality o serviceeatures. WMM prioritizes traic according to our accesscategories: voice, video, best eort, and background.

Check this option i you would not like the SSID o your wirelessnetwork to be broadcasted by the DIR-600L. I this option ischecked, the SSID o the DIR-600L will not be seen by Site Surveyutilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID oyour DIR-600L in order to connect to it.

Wi-Fi Protected

Setup:

EnableAuto Channel:

Wireless Network

Name:

Transmission

Rate:

WMM Enable:

Enable Wireless:

Enable Hidden

Wireless:

Manual Wireless Setup

Wireless Channel:

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Wireless Security

This section will show you the dierent levels o security you can use to protect your data rom intruders. The DIR-600L oersthe ollowing types o security:

WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

What is WPA?

WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security eatures o WEP (Wired EquivalentPrivacy).

The two major improvements over WEP:

Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using ahashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking eature, ensures that the keys havent been tamperedwith. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead o 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 computers hardware-specic MAC address, which isrelatively simple to be snied 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 passwordbetween 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same keyentered on your wireless router or access point.

WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a moresecure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.

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Enter a Wireless Network Name in the box, which is alsoknown as the SSID.

No Encryption: Select this option to disable any encryption/

security on your wireless network (not recommended).

Automatically: Select this option to automatically generatethe routers network key.

Manually: Select this option to manually enter your networkkey.

Check the Use WPA Encryption instead o WEP box to use

WPA instead o WEP encryption (strongly recommended)and clickNext to continue.

Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

I you selected to manually enter a network key, enter it in

the box and then clickNext to continue. I using WPA, the

network key must be between 8-63 characters.

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I you selected Automatically assign a network key, the

summary window will display your settings. Write down

the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click

Save to save your settings.

The Router will save your new settings and reboot. When

it is nished ater 1-2 minutes, the opening Wireless Setup

window is displayed.

Section 3 Confg ration

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WPA/WPA2-PSK

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless Router beore your wireless network adapters. Please establish

wireless connectivity beore enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the

added overhead.

1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser

and entering the IP address o the router (192.168.0.1). Click on

Wireless Setup on the let side.

2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security

(enhanced).

3. Next to Cipher Mode, select TKIP,AES,orBoth.

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. ClickSave Settings to save your settings. I you are conguring

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.

Section 3 Confguration

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WPA/WPA2-RADIUS

It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router beore your wireless network adapters. Please establishwireless connectivity beore enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the

added overhead.

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

Click on Wireless Settings on the let side.

2. Next to Security Mode, select 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,orAuto.

4. Next to PSK/EAP, select EAP.

5. Next to RADIUS Server 1 enter the IP Address o your

RADIUS server.

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

RADIUS server. 1812 is the deault port.

7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key.

8. I you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address,

port, and secret key.

9. ClickSave Settings to save your settings.


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This section will allow you to change the local network settings o the router and to congure the DHCP settings.

LAN Setup

Enter the IP address o the router. The deault IP

address is 192.168.0.1.

I you change the IP address, once you clickApply,

you will need to enter the new IP address in your

browser to get back into the conguration utility.

Enter the Subnet Mask. The deault subnet mask is

255.255.255.0.

Enter the Domain name (Optional).

Check the box to transer the DNS server inormation

rom your ISP to your computers. I unchecked, your

computers will use the router or a DNS server.

Router IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Local Domain

Name:

Enable DNS Relay:

Reer to the next page or DHCP inormation.


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Check the box to enable the DHCP server on your

router. Uncheck to disable this unction.

Enter the starting and ending IP addresses or the

DHCP servers IP assignment.

Note: I you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to

your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses

are outside o this range or you may have an IP confict.

The length o time or the IP address lease. Enter the

Lease time in minutes (deault setting is 1440).

Displays the name, IP address, MAC Address, and lease

time o devices currently assigned IP settings by the

router.

Check to deend against ARP spoong (ARP poison

routing) attacks to your local network.

Enable DHCP

Server:

DHCP IP

Address Range:

DHCP Lease

Time:

DHCP Client List:

Avoid ARP

Attack:

DHCP Server SettingsDHCP stands or Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DHCP

Server (built-in to the router) will automatically assign an IP

address to the computers and devices on your network. Be

sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by settingtheir 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-600L.

The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused

IP address rom the IP address pool to the requesting

computer. You must speciy the starting and ending address

o the IP address pool.


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DHCP Reservation

I you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP Reservation. The router

will assign the IP address only to that computer or device. Note that this IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.

Check this box to enable the reservation.

Enter the computer name or select rom the drop-downmenu and click

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

Time and Date

Displays the current time and date.

Select the Time Zone rom the drop-down menu.

Checking this checkbox enables Daylight Saving time.

ClickSync. your computers time settings to copy yourPCs time settings to the router.

Click the Automatically synchronize with D-Links Internet

time server checkbox and then use the drop-down menuto select an NTP Server. NTP is short or Network TimeProtocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in anetwork o computers.

To manually input the time, enter the values in these eldsor the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click

Save Settings.

Time:

Time Zone:

Enable DaylightSaving:

Sync. you computerstime settings:

NTP Server

Used:

Manual:


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

Parental Control

Select Turn Parental Control OFF, Turn ParentalControl ON and ALLOW computers access to ONLYthese sites, or Turn Parental Control ON and DENYcomputers access to ONLY these sites.

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

The schedule o time when the parental control lterwill be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always,which will allow the particular service to alwaysbe enabled. You can create your own times in theMaintenance > Schedules section.

CongureParental Control:

Website URL:

Schedule:


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Port Forwarding

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

Check the box to enabled the rule.

Enter a name or the rule.

You may select a pre-dened rule rom the drop-down menu.

Select a rule and then click

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Application Rules

Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conerencing, Internet telephony and others.These applications may have diculties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makessome o these applications work with the DIR-600L. I you need to run applications that require multiple connections, speciy

the port normally associated with an application in the Trigger eld, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter therewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them or inbound trac.

The DIR-600L provides some predened applications in the table on the bottom o the web page. Select the application youwant to use and enable it.

Check the box to enable the rule.

Enter a name or the rule.

You may select a pre-dened rule rom the drop-down

menu. Select and click

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MAC Filtering

Select Turn MAC Filtering OFF, Turn MAC Filtering ON and

ALLOW computers listed to access the network, or Turn

MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to access

the network.

Enter the MAC address you would like to lter. To nd the

MAC address on a computer, please reer to the Networking

Basics section in this manual.

Select a DHCP client rom the drop-down menu and click the

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Trafc Control

Trac control can be used to distribute download bandwidth automatically according to the requirements o the users, andthe users also can setup manually.

Select this unction to control the access bandwidth ocomputer in LAN.

All the computers in LAN will be distributed bandwidthequally.

Manually enter the download bandwidth.

Manually enter the upload bandwidth.

When the option Automatic Distribute Bandwidth isunchecked, you can control the access bandwidth othe specic device on your network.

Enable Trafc Control:

Automatic DistributeBandwidth:

Key in downloadbandwidth manually:

Key in upload

bandwidth manually:

Trafc Control Rules:


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Firewall & DMZ

This section will allow you to set up a DMZ host and to set up rewall rules.

Enable this eature to protect your network rom certain kindso spoong attacks.

SPI (Stateul Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packetltering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more stateper session. It validates that the trac passing through thesession conorms to the protocol.

Check to enable DMZ.

Enter the IP address o the computer you would like to open allports to. You may enter the IP address o the computer/device

you want to open all ports to or select it rom the drop-downmenu and click

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Set the transmit power o the antennas.

Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize awireless network. Speciy a value. 100 is the deault setting and isrecommended.

This value should remain at its deault setting o2346. I inconsistentdata fow is a problem, only a minor modication should be made.

The ragmentation threshold, which is specied in bytes, determineswhether packets will be ragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346byte setting will be ragmented beore transmission. 2346 is the

deault setting.

(Delivery Trac Indication Message) 1 is the deault setting. A DTIMis a countdown inorming clients o the next window or listeningto broadcast and multicast messages.

Select Short or Long Preamble. The Preamble denes the length othe CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common techniqueor detecting data transmission errors) or communication between the wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters.Auto is the deault setting. Note: High network trac areas should use the shorter preamble type.

CTS (Clear To Send) is a unction used to minimize collisions among wireless devices on a wireless local area network (LAN). CTS will makesure the wireless network is clear beore a wireless client attempts to send wireless data. Enabling CTS will add overhead and may lowerwireless through put. None: CTS is typically used in a pure 802.11g environment. I CTS is set to None in a mixed mode environmentpopulated by 802.11b clients, wireless collisions may occur requently. Always:CTS will always be used to make sure the wireless LANis clear beore sending data. Auto: CTS will monitor the wireless network and automatically decide whether to implement CTS basedon the amount o trac and collisions that occurs on the wireless network.

Select one o the ollowing:Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b - Select i you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.802.11n Only - Select only i all o your wireless clients are 802.11n.

Mixed 802.11n, 802.11b, and 802.11g - Select i you are using a mix o 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients.

Transmit Power:

Beacon interval:

RTS Threshold:

Fragmentation:

DTIM Interval:

Preamble Type:

CTS Mode:

Wireless Mode:

Advanced WirelessThis window allows you to change the behavior o the 802.11g wireless radio rom the standard settings. Please be aware that any changes to theactory deault settings may adversely aect the behavior o your network.


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Band Width:

STBC:

20/40MHz Coexist:

Short Guard Interval:

Select the Band Width:Auto 20/40 - Select i you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.20MHz - Select i you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the deault setting.

Check to enable Space Time Block Coding (STBC). This will increase your wireless coverage.

Check to allow 20MHz and 40MHz to coexist.

Check this box to reduce the guard interval time thereore increasing the data capacity. However, its less reliable and maycreate higher data loss.


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Check this box to enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment,sotware and peripherals.

Check this box to allow the WAN port to be Pinged.Disabling ping responses may provide some extra securityrom hackers.

You may set the port speed o the WAN port to 10Mbps,100Mbps, or 10/100Mbps Auto. Some older cable or DSLmodems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps.

Check the box to allow multicast trac to pass throughthe router rom the Internet.

Check to enable wireless enhance mode to increase datathroughput. Enabling this will cause the router to use moreprocessing and may cause your LAN speeds to decrease.

Enable UPnP:

Enable WANPing Respond:

WAN Port Speed:

Enable MulticastStreams:

Wireless enhancemode:

Advanced Network

This window allows you to change the LAN settings. Please be aware that any changes to the actory deault settings may

aect the behavior o your network.


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Check this box to enable xed routes to deneddestinations.

Use the drop-down menu to choose the WAN or

WAN (Physical Port) Interace the IP packet must use

to transit out o the Router.

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

The subnet o the IP address o the packets that will

take this route.

Species the next hop to be taken i this route is used.

Enable:

Interace:

Destination:

Subnet Mask:

Gateway:

Routing

This option allows you to dene xed routes to dened destinations.


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Enter a new Login Name or the Administrator account.

Enter a new password or the Administrator Login Nameand then retype the new password in the Conrm Passwordtextbox. The administrator can make changes to the settings.

Remote management allows the DIR-600L to be conguredrom the Internet by a web browser. A username andpassword is still required to access the Web-Managementinterace. In general, only a member o your network canbrowse the built-in web pages to perorm Administrator tasks.

This eature enables you to perorm Administrator tasks romthe remote (Internet) host.

The Internet IP address o the computer that has access to theBroadband Router. I you input an asterisk (*) into this eld,then any computer will be able to access the Router. Puttingan asterisk (*) into this eld would present a security risk andis not recommended.

The port number used to access the DIR-600L. For example:http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address o theDIR-600L and 8080 is the port used or the Web-Managementinterace.

AdministratorLogin Name:

AdministratorPassword:

Enable RemoteManagement:

IP Allowed toAccess:

Port:

Device Administration

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


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Save and Restore

Use this option to save the current router congurationsettings to a le on the hard disk o the computer you are

using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a le

dialog, where you can select a location and le name or

the settings.

Use this option to load previously saved router conguration

settings. First, use the Browse control to nd a previously

save le o conguration settings. Then, click the Upload

Settingsbutton to transer those settings to the Router.

This option will restore all conguration settings back to

the settings that were in eect at the time the router was

shipped rom the actory. Any settings that have not been

saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created.

I you want to save the current router conguration settings,

use the Save button above.

Click to remove all non-deault language packs rom the

router.

Save Settings toLocal Hard Drive:

Load Settings

rom Local Hard

Drive:

Restore to

Factory Deault

Settings:

Clear Language

Pack:

This window allows you to save your conguration le to a hard drive, load conguration settings rom a hard drive, and restore

the Routers actory deault settings.


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Firmware Update

Click the Check Now button (or the link at the top o

the window) to nd out i there is an updated rmware;

i so, download the new rmware to your hard drive.

Ater you have downloaded the new rmware, click

Browse in this window to locate the rmware update

on your hard drive. Click Save Settings to complete

the rmware upgrade.

Firmware

Upgrade:

Browse:

Browse:

Browse:

You can upgrade the rmware o the Router here. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on the local hard drive o the

computer. Click on Browse to locate the rmware le to be used or the update. Please check the D-Link support site or rmware

updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download rmware upgrades to your hard drive rom the D-Link support site.

You can change the language o the web UI by uploading availablelanguage packs.

Language Pack

Ater you have downloaded the new language pack,

clickBrowse to locate the language pack le on your

hard drive. Click Upload to complete the language

pack upgrade.

You can change the language o the web UI by uploading availablelanguage packs.

mydlink Pack

Ater you have downloaded the new mydlink pack,

clickBrowse to locate the pack le on your hard drive.

ClickUpload to complete the mydlink pack upgrade.


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DDNS Setting

Check the Enable DDNS checkbox to enable support

or DDNS.

Select one o the DDNS registration organizations ormthose listed in the drop-down menu. Available servers

include dlinkddns.com (Free), DynDns.org (Custom), Dyn.

Dns.org (ree), and Dyn.Dns.org (Static).

Enter the host name o the DDNS server.

Enter the username given to you by your DDNS server.

Enter the password or key given to you by your DDNS

server.

Click this button to test the connection o your DDNS

account.

Displays the connection status o your DDNS account.

Enable DDNS:

Server Address:

Host Name:

Username:

Password:

DDNS Account

Testing:

Status:

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 o the many domains, allowing access to a specied host rom various locations on

the Internet. This is enabled to allow remote access to a host by clicking a hyperlinked URL in the orm hostname.dyndns.org.

Many ISPs assign public IP addresses using DHCP, this can make it dicult to locate a specic host on the LAN using standardDNS. I or example you are running a public web server or VPN server on your LAN, this ensures that the host can be located

rom the Internet i the public IP address changes. DDNS requires that an account be setup with one o the supported DDNS

providers.


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System Check

VCT is an advanced eature that integrates a LAN cable

tester on every Ethernet port on the router. Through

the graphical user interace (GUI), VCT can be used

to remotely diagnose and report cable aults such as

opens, shorts, swaps, and impedance mismatch. This

eature signicantly reduces service calls and returns

by allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable

connections.

The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test i a

computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address thatyou wish to Ping, and clickPing.

Displays the ping results.

VCT (Virtual

Cable Tester)

Ino:

Ping Test:

Ping Result:

This tool is used to veriy the physical connectivity on both the LAN and the WAN interaces. The Ping Test can be used to test

the status o the Internet.


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Schedules

Enter a name or the new schedule rule.

Choose the desired day(s), either All Weekor Select Days.I the latter is selected, please use the check boxes directlybelow to speciy the individual days.

Click this check box i the new schedule rule applies to theull 24-hour period.

I the new schedule rule does not apply to the ull 24-hourperiod, uncheck the previous checkbox and then enter a

specic beginning and ending time.

Displays user-created rules.

Name:

Day(s):

All Day - 24 hrs:

Start Time/End Time:

Schedule RulesList:

The Router allows the user the ability to manage schedule rules or various rewall and parental control eatures on this window.Once you have nished conguring the new schedule rule, click the Save Settings button at the top.


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Log Settings

Click on the Save button link on this window to savethe log le to your local hard drive.

Check the Enable Logging to Syslog Server box to

save the log to a syslog server on your network. Then

enter the IP address o the server or select it rom the

drop-down menu.

Check the box(es) o the type o log inormation you

want the router to log.

Enter the your SNTP server name (or IP address) and

enter your mail address beore sending your system

log by mail.

Save Log File:

Syslog Server:

Log Type & Level:

Send by Mail:

The system log displays chronological event log data specied by the router user. You may also save a simple text le containing

the log to your computer. Click the Save button and ollow the prompts to save the le.


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Device Ino

This window displays the current inormation or the DIR-600L. It will display the LAN, WAN, and Wireless inormation.

I your WAN connection is set up or a Dynamic IP address then a DHCP Release button and a DHCP Renew button will be

displayed. Use DHCP Release to disconnect rom your ISP and use DHCP Renew to connect to your ISP.

I your WAN connection is set up or 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.

Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP

settings or the router.

Displays the MAC address and the public IP settingsor the router.

Displays your wireless settings such as SSID, Channel,

and Encryption status.

LAN:

WAN:

Wireless 802.11N:


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Log

First Page:

Last Page:

Previous:

Next Page:

Clear:

Link to LogSettings:

View the rst page o the log.

View the last page o the log.

View the previous page.

View the next page.

Clear the log.

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

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


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Trafc Statistics

Active Session

The window below displays the Trac Statistics. Here you can view the amount o packets that pass through the DIR-600L on the

Internet, LAN, and Wireless segments. The trac counter will reset i the device is rebooted.

The NAPT Active Session table displays a list o all active conversations between WAN computers and LAN computers.


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Wireless

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

MAC address o the connected wireless client.


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Help

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

Section 4 - Security

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Connect a Wireless Client to your Router

WPS Button

Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the sotware utility and start the WPS process).

The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most wireless

devices such as wireless adapters, media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button

(or a sotware utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-600L router. Please reer to your user manual or the

wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS. Once you know, ollow the steps below:

Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the DIR-600L or a ew seconds

until the WPS button starts blinking.

Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute to congure. Once the WPS light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless connection

will be secure with WPA2.

WPS Button


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Windows 7

It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point beore conguring your

wireless adapter. I you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.

1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner).

2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.

Wireless Icon

WPA/WPA2


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3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to

and click the Connect button.

I you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your

TCP/IP settings or your wireless adapter. Reer to the Networking

Basics section in this manual or more inormation.

4. The ollowing window appears while your computer tries to

connect to the router.


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5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and

clickConnect. You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on

the router.

It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. I the

connection ails, please veriy that the security settings are correct. The

key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.


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WPSThe WPS eature o the DIR-600L can be congured using Windows 7. Carry out the ollowing steps to use Windows 7 to

congure the WPS eature:

1. Click the Start button and select Computer rom the Start menu.

2. ClickNetworkon the let side.


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3. Double-click the DIR-600L.

4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on theRouters LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in

the Routers Web UI) and clickNext.


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5. Type a name to identiy the network.

6. To congure advanced settings, click the icon.



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7. The ollowing window appears while the Router is being

congured.

Wait or the conguration to complete.

8. The ollowing window inorms you that WPS on the router has

been setup successully.

Make a note o the security key as you may need to provide this

security key i adding an older wireless device to the network in

the uture.

9. ClickClose to complete WPS setup.


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Windows VistaWindows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. I you are using another companys utility, please reer to the user

manual o your wireless adapter or help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a site survey option

similar to the Windows Vista utility as seen below.

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

corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network.

I you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the

center o the bubble to access the utility.

or

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click

on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.

I you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/

IP settings or your wireless adapter. Reer to the Networking Basics

section in this manual or more inormation.


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WPA/WPA2

It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point beore conguring your

wireless adapter. I you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.

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

to and clickConnect.

1. Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the

wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner o

screen). Select Connect to a network.


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3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and

clickConnect.


connection ails, please veriy that the security settings are correct. The

key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.


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WPS/WCN 2.0

The router supports Wi-Fi protection, reerred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista. The ollowing instructions or setting this updepends on whether you are using Windows Vista to congure the router or third party sotware.

When you rst set up the router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and uncongured. To enjoy the benets o Wi-Fi protection, therouter must be both enabled and congured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows Vistas built-insupport or WCN 2.0, use sotware provided by a third party, or manually congure.

I you are running Windows Vista, log into the router and click the Enable checkbox in the Basic > Wireless section. Use theCurrent PIN that is displayed on the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section or choose to click the Generate New PIN

button or Reset PIN to Deault button.

I you are using third party sotware to set up Wi-Fi Protection, careully ollow the directions. When you are nished, proceed

to the next section to set up the newly-congured router.

Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network

Wi d XP

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Windows XP

Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Conguration Utility). The ollowing instructions are or Service

Pack 2 users. I you are using another companys utility, please reer to the user manual o your wireless adapter or help with

connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray(lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available

Wireless Networks.

I you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on

the center o the bubble to access the utility.

or

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

button.

I you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you

TCP/IP settings or your wireless adapter. Reer to the Networking

Basics section in this manual or more inormation.


WPA/WPA2

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It is recommended to enable WPA on your wireless router or access point beore conguring your wireless adapter. I you are

joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA key being used.

2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to

connect to and clickConnect.

1. Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the

wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner

o screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks.

WPA/WPA2


3 The Wireless Net ork Connection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK

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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK

passphrase and clickConnect.


connection ails, please veriy that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The

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

Section 12 - Troubleshooting

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TroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation o the DIR-600L. Read the

ollowing descriptions i you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. I you have a dierent

operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the ollowing examples.)

1. Why cant I access the web-based conguration utility?

When entering the IP address o the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 or 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 itsel. 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 ollowing:

Internet Explorer 7 or higher

Fireox 3.5 or higher

Saari 4 or higher

Chrome 8 or higher

Veriy physical connectivity by checking or solid link lights on the device. I you do not get a solid link light, try using a dierent

cable or connect to a dierent port on the device i possible. I the computer is turned o, the link light may not be on.

Disable any internet security sotware running on the computer. Sotware rewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate,

Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows XP rewall may block access to the conguration pages. Check the help les included

with your rewall sotware or more inormation on disabling or conguring it.


Congure your Internet settings:

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Congure 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 deaults.

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. ClickOK.

Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their deaults. ClickOK three times.

Close your web browser (i open) and open it.

Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address o your D-Link router in the address bar. This

should open the login page or your the web management.

I you still cannot access the conguration, unplug the power to the router or 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30

seconds and try accessing the conguration. I you have multiple computers, try connecting using a dierent computer.

2. What can I do i I orgot my password?

I you orgot your password, you must reset your router. Unortunately this process will change all your settings back to the

actory deaults.

To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel o the unit. With the router powered on, use a paperclip

to hold the button down or 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30

seconds to access the router. The deault IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the

password box empty.


3 Why cant I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router?

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3. Why can t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router?

I 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 o ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).

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

To nd the proper MTU Size, youll have to do a special ping o the destination youre trying to go to. A destination could be

another computer, or a URL.

Click on Start and then clickRun.

Windows 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and press

Enter(or clickOK).

Once the window opens, youll need to do a special ping. Use the ollowing syntax:

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

Example: ping yahoo.com - -l 1472


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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 ragmented

packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account or 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 or the network were working with (1452+28=1480).

Once you nd your MTU, you can now congure your router with the proper MTU size.

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

Open your browser, enter the IP address o your router (192.168.0.1) and clickOK.

Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by deault). ClickOK to enter the web conguration page

or the device.

Click on Setup and then clickManual Confgure.

To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU eld and click the Save Settings button to save your settings.

Test your email. I changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments

o ten.

Appendix A - Wireless Basics

Wi l B i

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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 amily o products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able

to enjoy the reedom that wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead o

wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and oce environments, and public areas such as airports, coee shops

and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more eciently.

Increased mobility and the absence o cabling and other xed inrastructure have proven to be benecial or 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 or 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.

Wireless Basics


What is Wireless?

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What is Wireless?

Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way o connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio

requency to connect wirelessly, so you have the reedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or oce network.

Why D-Link Wireless?

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

delivers the perormance you need at a price you can aord. 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 rom 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 dierent types o wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN),

and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).

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 orth over radio signals. With an indoor access point

as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 eet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles

to serve places like manuacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, gol courses, andmany other outdoor venues.


Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)

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Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)

Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used or WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to

30 eet away.

Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesnt use nearly as

much power which makes it ideal or personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and otherdevices that operate on batteries.

Who uses wireless?

Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether its or home, oce,

business, D-Link has a wireless solution or it.

Home Gives everyone at home broadband access

Sur the web, check email, instant message, and etc

Gets rid o the cables around the house

Simple and easy to use

Small Ofce and Home Ofce

Stay on top o everything at home as you would at oce Remotely access your oce network rom home

Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers

No need to dedicate oce space


Where is wireless used?

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Where is wireless used?

Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or oce. People like the reedom o mobility and its becoming

so popular that more and more public acilities 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 rom remote locationslike airports, hotels, coee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.

Wireless network is easy to setup, but i youre installing it or the rst time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start.

Thats why weve put together a ew setup steps and tips to help you through the process o setting up a wireless network.

Tips

Here are a ew 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 or the best perormance. Try to

place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. I 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 o repeater in D-Link or 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 i

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.


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Eliminate Intererence

Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as ar away as possible rom the router/access

point. This would signicantly reduce any intererence that the appliances might cause since they operate on same requency.

Security

Dont let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on

the WPA or WEP security eature on the router. Reer to product manual or detail inormation on how to set it up.

There are basically two modes o networking:

Inrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.

Ad-Hoc Directly connecting to another computer, or peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network

adapters on each computer.

An Inrastructure 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.

Wireless Modes

Appendix B - Networking Basics

Networking Basics

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Networking Basics

Check your IP address

Ater you install your new D-Link adapter, by deault, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address rom a DHCP

server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To veriy your IP address, please ollow the steps below.

Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmdand clickOK. (Windows 7/Vista users type cmdin the Start Search box.)

At the prompt, type ipconfg and press Enter.

This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the

deault gateway o your adapter.

I the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation,

security settings, and the settings on your router.

Some rewall sotware programs may block a DHCP

request on newly installed adapters.

Appendix B - Networking Basics

Statically Assign an IP address

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Statically Assign an IP address

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

Step 1

Windows 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

Windows Vista - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage NetworkConnections.

Windows XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.

Windows 2000 - From the desktop, right-clickMy Network Places > Properties.

Step 2

Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties.

Step 3Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and clickProperties.

Step 4

ClickUse the ollowing 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: I the routers 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

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