D-Link DGL-4300 - Manual

Features and Benefits 8 D-Link Systems, Inc. Features and Benefits  Loaded with game-centric features boasting maximum flexibility for configuration and performance  Designed for the Gamers Network  GameFuel Priority powered platform delivers fully-loaded features boosting network efficiency and per...

Hardware Overview 9 D-Link Systems, Inc. Hardware Overview Connections All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. A u t o M D I / M D I X L A N p o r t s automatically sense the cable type when connecting to Ethern...

Hardware Overview 10 D-Link Systems, Inc. WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during data transmission POWER LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply LOCAL NETWORK LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled comp...

Wireless Basics 11 D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 on public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to...

Wireless Basics 12 D-Link Systems, Inc. Standards-based Technology The DGL-4300 Wireless Broadband Router utilizes the new 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology . ...

Using the Configuration Interface 13 D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Interface The Configuration Interface can be accessed from your Web browser. Open up your Web browser and type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field and press Enter . The Configuration Interface login screen will appear. ...

Using the Configuration Interface 14 D-Link Systems, Inc. Internet Connection Setup Wizard The Internet Connection Setup Wizard will assist you with connecting your D-Link ® Gaming Router TM to the Internet. The step by step guide will prompt you for the necessary information to get you connected. Th...

Using the Configuration Interface 16 D-Link Systems, Inc. Wireless Security Setup Wizard The Wireless Security Setup Wizard will assist you with setting up your wireless network. The step by step guide will ask you for the necessary information to secure your wireless network. The Wireless Security S...

Using the Configuration Interface 18 D-Link Systems, Inc. WAN The WAN section is where your Internet Connection mode is selected. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) determines the type of connection that you use. Modes There are five connection modes to choose from as shown below. If you are unsure ...

Using the Configuration Interface 19 D-Link Systems, Inc. All five modes have some common configuration options. The Primary and Secondary DNS Server settings are required for Static configurations and optional for DHCP and PPPoE configurations. The Advanced options on the following page can be modified f...

Using the Configuration Interface 21 D-Link Systems, Inc. PPPoE WAN Mode A method of connection that requires you to enter a Username and Password (provided by your Internet Service Provider) to gain access to the Internet. The username that you use to login to your Internet connection. Enter the pas...

Using the Configuration Interface 22 D-Link Systems, Inc. PPTP WAN Mode A method of connection that requires you to enter your PPTP IP Address, PPTP Subnet Mask, PPTP Gateway IP Address, PPTP Server IP Address , Username and Password (provided by your Internet Service Provider) to gain access to the ...

Using the Configuration Interface 23 D-Link Systems, Inc. L2TP WAN Mode A method of connection that requires you to enter your L2TP IP Address, L2TP Subnet Mask, L2TP Gateway IP Address, L2TP Server IP Address, Username and Password (provided by your Internet Service Provider) to gain access to the I...

Using the Configuration Interface 24 D-Link Systems, Inc. DHCP The DHCP section is where you configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other devices on your local area network. DHCP Settings Once your D-Link Router is properly configured and this option is enabled, ...

Using the Configuration Interface 26 D-Link Systems, Inc. Wireless The wireless section is used to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link Router. Please note that changes made on this section may also need to be duplicated on your Wireless Client. Basic Wireless Settings This option turns off...

Using the Configuration Interface 27 D-Link Systems, Inc. Wireless Security Mode To protect your privacy, use the wireless security mode to configure the wireless security features. This device supports three wireless security modes including: WEP, WPA-Personal, and WPA- Enterprise. WEP is the origina...

Using the Configuration Interface 29 D-Link Systems, Inc. Advanced The Advanced options allow you to configure a variety of advanced features including ports, application priority, Internet access, filters, and advanced wireless settings. Virtual Server The Virtual Server option gives Internet users ac...

Using the Configuration Interface 31 D-Link Systems, Inc. Special Applications The Special Application section is used to open single or multiple ports on your router when the router senses data sent to the Internet on a ‘trigger’ port or port range. Special Applications rules apply to all computers ...

Using the Configuration Interface 33 D-Link Systems, Inc. Gaming The Gaming section is used to open multiple ports or a range of ports in your router and redirect data through those ports to a single PC on your network. This feature allows you to enter ports in various formats: Add/Edit Game Rule Giv...

Using the Configuration Interface 34 D-Link Systems, Inc. GameFuel ™ The GameFuel ™ option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications. By default the GameFuel settings are disabled and application priority is not classified automatically. GameFuel ™ Setup This option is...

Using the Configuration Interface 36 D-Link Systems, Inc. Routing Add/Edit Route Adds a new route to the IP routing table or edits an existing route. Specifies whether the entry will be enabled or disabled. The IP address or network that the packets will be attempting to access Note: 192.168.1.0 with ...

Using the Configuration Interface 37 D-Link Systems, Inc. Access Control The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network. Use this feature as Parental Controls to only grant access to approved sites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block access from ...

Using the Configuration Interface 38 D-Link Systems, Inc. Access Control Rules List This section shows the current Access Control rules. Any device that does not have a rule, cannot access the Internet. Entries can be modified by clicking on the paper and pencil icon. To delete an entry, click on the ...

Using the Configuration Interface 39 D-Link Systems, Inc. Mac Address Filters The MAC (Media Access Controller) Address filter section is used to control network access based on the MAC Address of the network adapter. A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of a networking device. Th...

Using the Configuration Interface 40 D-Link Systems, Inc. Firewall A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link Gaming Router offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for cert...

Using the Configuration Interface 41 D-Link Systems, Inc. Inbound Filters The Inbound Filters option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet. With this feature you can configure inbound data filtering rules that control data based on IP Address, Protocol, and/or Port. The I...

Using the Configuration Interface 42 D-Link Systems, Inc. Configuring an Inbound Filter Rule When the Rule List is empty or none of the rules are enabled, all inbound data that corresponds to a connection that originated from inside the router or which corresponds to a Virtual Server, Gaming, or Speci...

Using the Configuration Interface 43 D-Link Systems, Inc. Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings This setting should remain at its default setting of 3200. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly adjust your “Fragmentation” value somewhere in the between the recommended ran...

Using the Configuration Interface 44 D-Link Systems, Inc. Tools Admin The Admin option is used to set a password for access to the Web-based management. By default there is no password configured. It is highly recommended that you create a password to keep your new router secure. Password Enter a pass...

Using the Configuration Interface 45 D-Link Systems, Inc. Time The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also be confi...

Using the Configuration Interface 46 D-Link Systems, Inc. Schedules Schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules. For example, if you want to restrict web access to Mon-Fri from 3pm to 8pm. You could create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri and enter a Start Time of 3pm and En...

Using the Configuration Interface 47 D-Link Systems, Inc. Syslog This section allows you to archive your log files to a Syslog Server. Enable this option to output the router logs to a Syslog Server on your network. Enter the IP address of the Syslog Server. Email The Email feature can be used to send...

Using the Configuration Interface 48 D-Link Systems, Inc. System The System Settings section allows you to reboot the device or restore the router to the factory default settings. Restoring the unit to the factory default settings will erase all settings including any rules that you’ve created. Syste...

Using the Configuration Interface 49 D-Link Systems, Inc. Firmware The Firmware Upgrade section can be used to update your router to the latest firmware code to improve functionality and performance. To check for the latest firmware, click the Check Online Now button. If you would like to be notified wh...

Using the Configuration Interface 50 D-Link Systems, Inc. Dynamic DNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Provider...

Using the Configuration Interface 51 D-Link Systems, Inc. Status The Status items are mainly informational. Device Info The Device Info page displays your Router settings. Options cannot be modified from this page. General Displays the time and date that the router is set to. Displays the currently lo...

Using the Configuration Interface 52 D-Link Systems, Inc. Wireless LAN Indicates whether wireless networking is on or off. The MAC address displayed for your wireless network. The Network Name, also referred to as SSID, of your wireless network. The channel being used by the router for broadcasting o...

Using the Configuration Interface 53 D-Link Systems, Inc. Logs The router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in it’s internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs optio...

Using the Configuration Interface 54 D-Link Systems, Inc. Sent: Received: TX Packets Dropped: RX Packets Dropped: Collisions: Errors: Sent: Received: TX Packets Dropped: RX Packets Dropped: Collisions: Errors: Sent: Received: TX Packets Dropped: Errors: LAN Statistics The number of packets transmitte...

Using the Configuration Interface 55 D-Link Systems, Inc. Appendix Securing Your Network 1. Change Admin Password Changing the password to access your new router is the first step in securing your network. This can done through the Wizard or on the Admin Page of the Tools tab. There is no password by ...

Appendix 57 D-Link Systems, Inc. Glossary A Access Control List - ACL. Database of network devices that are allowed to access resources on the network. Access Point - AP. Device that allows wireless clients to connect to it and access the network Ad-hoc network - Peer-to-Peer network between wireles...

Appendix 67 D-Link Systems, Inc. Technical Specifications Hardware Interface • 4 x 10/100/1000 Auto-Sensing Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports • 1 x 10/100 Auto-Sensing Fast Ethernet WAN Port • D-Link 108G Wireless Technology Software Features • GameFuel™ Priority – Technology • Up to 256 Firewall Port Config...

Appendix 69 D-Link Systems, Inc. Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and C...

Appendix 70 D-Link Systems, Inc. Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from:  D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor a...

Appendix 74 D-Link Systems, Inc. Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights.