D-Link 150 Easy Router - Manual

2 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n/g wireless clients • 10/100 Ethernet Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following: • Windows ® , Macintosh, or Linux-based operating sys...

3 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Faster Wireless Networking - The D-Link GO-RT-N150 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, onli...

4 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Hardware Overview Connections Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connec...

5 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port.

6 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Before you Begin This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet or cabinet, or in the attic or garage. • Please configure the...

7 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thick...

9 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 2 - Installation If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP• Disable DHCP• Change the LAN IP address ...

11 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Setup To access the Easy Setup Wizard or configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and...

12 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Easy Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Easy Setup Wizard will appear and perform WAN auto detection to obtain the type of Internet connection you are using.

15 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you opt to set up your Internet connection manually, you will be redirected to a WAN page that allows you to select the type of your Internet connection and enter the correct configuration parameters. Select your Internet connection type ...

19 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP. Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP. Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP. The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Maximum Transmission Unit - y...

20 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page.

21 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Manual Wireless Network Setup Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable it. Click Add New to create your own time schedule to enable the wireless function. Service Set Ident...

23 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. Network Settings Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. If you change the IP address, once...

24 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router. Uncheck to disable this function. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP assignment. Note: I f you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your comput...

25 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Reservation If 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: This IP address must be within the...

26 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The D-Link GO-RT-N150 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The D-Link GO-RT-N150 ...

28 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. Port Forwarding Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields. Enter the IP address ...

29 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - 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 Translation). Special App...

30 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Traffic Control Use this section to configure D-Link’s Smart Traffic Control. The Traffic Control improves your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web. Select...

31 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Network Filters S elec t Turn MAC Filtering O ff , allow MAC addresses listed below, or deny MAC addresses listed below from the drop-down menu. Enter the MAC address you would like to filter. To find the MAC address on a computer, please re...

33 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. If an application...

34 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Set the transmit power of the antennas. WMM is QoS (Quality of Service) for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. Check this box to reduce the guard interval time, the...

35 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. Locking the wireless security settings prevents the settings from being changed by the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature of the router. Devices can still be added to the network usi...

37 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature click Enable UPnP . UPnP provides compatibility with network ing equipment, software and peripherals. Unchecking the box will not allow the router to respond to pings. Blocking the ping may p...

38 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Remote management allows the router to be configured from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password is still required to ...

39 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Time Settings Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu. To select Daylight Saving time manually, select enabled or disabled, and enter a start date and an end date for daylight saving time. Press this button to set the device’s time to m...

40 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Us e t h i s o p t i o n to s ave t h e c u r re nt ro u te r configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and...

41 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Displays the current firmware version and date. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade. This function allows the user to change...

42 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address. Check the box to enable DDNS. Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu. Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service ...

43 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This page displays the current information for the router. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be dis...

44 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Log What to View: View Levels: Clear: Link to Email Settings: You can select the types of messages that you want to display from the log. Firewall & Security, System, and Router Status messages can be selected. There are three levels of ...

45 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the router on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

46 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Internet Sessions The Internet Sessions page displays the full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or applicatio...

48 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support

49 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The D-Link GO-RT-N150 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK(Pre-Shared K...

51 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing netw...

57 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link GO-RT-N150. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in W...

61 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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-L...

62 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Why 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 has all the products you need ...

63 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Who uses wireless? Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, or business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband acce...

64 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Tips Here are a few 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 for the best performance. Tr...

65 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics There are two basic modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network...

66 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please fol...

67 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows Vista ® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Int...

68 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u Security • WPA-Personal • WPA2-Personal Wireless Signal Rates* • 150Mbps • 48Mbps • 54Mbps • 24Mbps • 36Mbps • 12Mbps • 18Mbps • 9Mbps • ...

69 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual Appendix D - Safety Statements Safety Statements CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.