D-Link DIR-300 - Manual

6 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-300 provides up to Mbps* wireless connection with other 80.11g wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and re...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Receptor for the Power Adapter. The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem....

8 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during data transmission. WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmissio...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - Installation Before you Begin Installation 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, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Please configure t...

10 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - 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, thickness...

1 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - 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 t...

13 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - Installation 6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network. 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the WAN port of the D-L...

1 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explore...

1 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may run the setup wizard from the opening Internet Setup window to quickly set up your router. Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard , you will be directed to the first window of the wizard. Click Next to continue. Create a new...

18 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to save your settings. If you selected Big Pond, enter your Big Pond username and password. Click Next to continue. Pl...

1 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services. The Host Name is optional but ...

1 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Select Dynamic (most common) or Static . Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static...

3 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter your Big Pond user name. Enter your Big Pond password and then retype the password in the next box. Enter the IP address of the login server. Enter the IP address of the login server. The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical in...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup Wireless settings for the router may be configured manually or by using a wizard. To use the wizard, click the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button and then follow the steps that are described below. To configure the wireless set...

6 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Use the radio buttons to select the desired level of wireless security, Best, Better, or Good, and then click Next to continue. Enter a Wireless Security Password in the textbox and then click Next to continue. This window displays a summary of ...

8 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 1. To enable wireless security on the Router, use the drop- down menu to select the desired option. To enable WEP, select Enable WEP Wireless Security (basic) . 2. Next to Authentication , select either Open or Shared Key . Shared Key provides g...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 1. To enable WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2, select either Enable WPA Only Wireless Security (enhanced), Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security (enhanced), or Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced). 2. Next to Cipher Type , select TKIP , AES , or Both ....

31 D-Link DIR-300 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. LAN Setup Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 1.168.0.1. If you change the IP address, once you click A...

3 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Check the 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. The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease time in minute...

33 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This section will allow you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. Time and Date Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu. Ticking this checkbox enables Daylight Saving time. Click Sync. your compu...

3 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This feature allows you to create a list of websites that you want to either allow or deny users access. Parental Control Select Turn Parental Control OFF , Turn Parental Control ON and ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites , or Turn Parent...

3 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. Check the box to enabled the rule. Enter a name for the rule. Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service t...

36 D-Link DIR-300 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 Applic...

3 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Access Control 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 teh network . Enter the MAC address you would like to filter. To...

3 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Set the transmit power of the antennas. Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended. This value should remain at its default setting of 2346 . If i...

0 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP ™ ) feature tick this checkbox. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-300 to respond to Pings. Blocking the Ping may pr...

1 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Tick this checkbox to enable or disable fixed routes to defined destinations. Use the drop-down menu to choose the WAN or WAN (Physical Port) Interface the IP packet must use to transit out of the Router. The IP address of the packets that will ...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a new Login Name for the Administrator account. Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name and then retype the new password in the Confirm Password textbox. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Remote management all...

3 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Save and Restore Use this option to save the current router 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 file ...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Update Click the Check Now button (or the link at the top of the window) to find out if there is an updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse in this wi...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DDNS Setting Tick the Enable DDNS checkbox to enable support for DDNS. Select one of the DDNS registration organizations form those listed in the pull-down menu. Available servers include dlinkddns.com(Free), DynDns. org(Custom), Dyn.Dns.org(free)...

6 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration System Check VCT is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the router. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), VCT can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swap...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Schedules Enter a name for the new schedule rule. Choose the desired day(s), either All Week or Select Days. If the latter is selected, please use the checkboxes directly below to specify the individual days. Tick this check box if the new schedul...

8 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Log Settings Click on the Save button link on this window to save the log file to your local hard drive. Tick the checkbox(es) of the type of log information requested: System Activity, Debug Information, Attacks, Dropped Packets, and Notice. Sa...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Device Info This window displays the current information for the DIR-300. It will display the LAN, WAN, and Wireless information. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a DHCP Release button and a DHCP Renew button will be ...

0 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Log First Page: Last Page: Previous: Next: Clear: Link to Log Settings: View the first page of the log. View the last page of the log. View the previous page. View the next page. Clear the log. Click this button to go directly to the Log Setting...

1 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Statistics Active Session The window below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-300 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. The NA...

3 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Help Click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the Router.

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-300 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA (Wi-Fi ...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - Security Configure WEP It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the ad...

60 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® XP Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack users. If you are using another company’s u...

61 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WEP It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 2. Highlight ...

6 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect . It may take 0-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the W...

6 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) The DIR-300 supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista. The instructions for setting this up depend on whether you are using ...

66 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) Setting Up a Configured Router Once the Router has been configured, you can use the push button on the Router or third party software to invite a newcomer to join your Wi-Fi protected network. For maximu...

6 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup The following are step-by-step directions to change the computer name and join a workgroup. 2. Click on the Advanced system settings link. 1. Click on Properti...

68 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup 3. Click the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window and enter a description of your computer in the textbox. When you are finished, click the Change button. 4. Go to the Computer Name/Domain Changes...

6 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista Configuring the IP Address in Vista The following are step-by-step directions to configure the IP address in Windows Vista. 2. Go to the Network and Internet window and click the appropriate Local Area Connection icon. 1. C...

0 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista 4. Tick the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) checkbox in the Networking tab in the Local Area Connection Properties window. 5. Click the “Use the following IP address” option in the General tab in the Local Area Conne...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly Setting Up a Connection or Network Wirelessly The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection. 2. Go to the Set up a connection or network window and choose the Set up a wireless router or access point ...

3 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 3. Click the Next button on the Set up a wireless router or access point window. 4. The following window displays the system progress. 5. This window confirms that you want to create wireless network settings that are savable ...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 9. Once you have selected the desired security method on the Choose advanced network security options window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard, click the Next button. 10. Select the desired file and printer ...

6 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 12. Once you have saved your network settings to USB, the Copying settings to the USB drive window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard opens to indicate the system progress. 13. Once you are finished, the To...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 10 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA- Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection. 2. Click the Manage network connections link in ...

81 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network The following are step-by-step directions to set up an unsecured wireless connection. 2. Go to the Network and Sharing Center window and click the Manage Network Connect...

83 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 6. The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress. 7. The following Successfully connected to dlink300 window in the Connect to a network wizard is displayed. Choose to save to the n...

8 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 1 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-300. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows ® XP. I...

88 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Section 1 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452...

8 D-Link DIR-300 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-Link ...

0 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home...

1 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t u...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people....

3 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up. The...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link 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, pleas...

D-Link DIR-300 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 ® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections . W...

6 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 80.11g • IEEE 80.11b • IEEE 80.3 • IEEE 80.3u Wireless Signal Rates* • Mbps • 8Mbps • 36Mbps • Mbps • 18Mbps • 1Mbps • 11Mbps • Mbps • 6Mbps • .Mbps • Mbps • 1Mbps Security • WPA - Wi-Fi Prot...

8 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support 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 Canadian customers can contact D-Link ...

D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, ...

100 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the...

101 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. DLink will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories. • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash...

10 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT. Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY...

103 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi...

10 D-Link DIR-300 User Manual Appendix F - Registration Version 1.0 4/23/2007 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration