D-Link DIR-501 - Manual

6 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview 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. LAN Ports Connect Ethernet ...

7 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs INTERNET 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 transmissi...

8 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 2 - 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 configu...

9 D-Link DIR-615 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, thicknes...

10 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wall Mounting Your Device You can mount the DIR-501 to a wall or a partition for easy and convenient placement of your device. To wall mount your device, A. Screw the provided screws with the equipment to the wall or partition where the device t...

12 D-Link DIR-615 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 addres...

14 D-Link DIR-615 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 Explor...

18 D-Link DIR-615 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 default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recomme...

19 D-Link DIR-615 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...

20 D-Link DIR-615 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 your PPPoE user name. Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box. ...

21 D-Link DIR-615 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 (Stati...

23 D-Link DIR-615 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 ...

28 D-Link DIR-615 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 192.168.0.1. If you change the IP address, once you click...

29 D-Link DIR-615 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 minut...

30 D-Link DIR-615 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...

31 D-Link DIR-615 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 Parenta...

32 D-Link DIR-615 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 ...

33 D-Link DIR-615 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...

34 D-Link DIR-615 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 the network. Enter the MAC address you would like to filter. To f...

35 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Traffic Control Traffic control can be used to distribute download bandwidth automatically according to the requirements of the users, and the users also can setup manually. Enable Traffic Control: Select this function to control the access ban...

36 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may run the setup wizard from the opening quick setup window to quickly set up your router. You will be directed to the first window of the wizard automatically.

38 D-Link DIR-615 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...

39 D-Link DIR-615 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-501 to respond to Pings. Blocking the Ping may p...

40 D-Link DIR-615 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...

41 D-Link DIR-615 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 ...

42 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Save and Restore U s e t h i s o p t i o n t o s a v e t h e c u r r e n t r o u t e 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...

43 D-Link DIR-615 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...

44 D-Link DIR-615 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(fr...

45 D-Link DIR-615 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, swa...

46 D-Link DIR-615 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 sche...

47 D-Link DIR-615 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. click the checkbox to save the log in the log server in the LAN side. Click the checkbox(es) of the type of log information requested: “Sys...

48 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Device Info This window displays the current information for the DIR-501. 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 ...

49 D-Link DIR-615 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 Settin...

50 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Traffic Statistics Active Session The window below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-501 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is reboote...

52 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Help Click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the Router.

53 D-Link DIR-615 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 DIR-501 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA (W...

54 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 4 - 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 t...

59 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 5 - 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 2 users. If you are using another company...

64 D-Link DIR-615 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-501 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...

65 D-Link DIR-615 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...

66 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 7 - 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 Prope...

68 D-Link DIR-615 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. ...

71 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 9 - 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 p...

76 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 10 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection. 2. Click the Manage network connections ...

80 D-Link DIR-615 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...

84 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 12 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-501. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows ® XP....

88 D-Link DIR-615 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...

89 D-Link DIR-615 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 hom...

91 D-Link DIR-615 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 peop...

92 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause sinc...

93 D-Link DIR-615 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, pl...

94 D-Link DIR-615 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 ...

95 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x Wireless Signal Rates* • 150Mbps • 54Mbps • 48Mbps • 36Mbps • 24Mbps • 18Mbps • 12Mbps • 11Mbps • 9Mbps • 6Mbps...