Page 2 - Configuration; Web-based Configuration Utility; Table of Contents
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Table of Contents Product Overview ........................................................ 4 Package Contents ................................................... 4System Requirements ............................................. 4Introduction ................................
Page 3 - Update Firmware; Troubleshooting
3 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Table of Contents SysLog ............................................................. 47Email Settings .................................................. 48System Settings ............................................... 49 Update Firmware ..................................
Page 4 - and Special Offers; System Requirements; , or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet; Product Overview; Package Contents
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DIR-635 RangeBooster N ™ 650 Router • 3 Detachable Antennas• Power Adapter• CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Installation Wizard, User Manual, and Special Offers System Requirements • Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem• Computers with ...
Page 5 - Introduction
5 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and Draft 802.11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA2 ...
Page 6 - • Faster Wireless Networking; - The DIR-635 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other; • Advanced Firewall Features; management features including:; Content Filtering; - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or; Filter Scheduling; - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a; Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions; can securely access corporate networks.; • User-friendly Setup Wizard; Features
6 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-635 provides up to 300Mbps* 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, an...
Page 7 - Hardware Overview; Connections
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet ...
Page 8 - LEDs
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Status LED A blinking light indicates that the DIR-635 is ready. Internet LED A solid light indicates...
Page 9 - Before you Begin; Installation
D-Link DIR-635 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...
Page 10 - Wireless Installation Considerations; to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
10 D-Link DIR-635 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...
Page 11 - Getting Started; guide you quickly through the installation process.; Quick Router Setup Wizard CD; . In the run box type; Note
11 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section - Installation Getting Started The DIR-635 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step...
Page 12 - To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser; Admin
1 D-Link DIR-635 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...
Page 13 - You may click; Setup Wizard; to quickly configure your router.; Manual Configuration; and skip to page 20.; Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard; If you want to configure your wireless settings, click; Launch Wireless; and skip to page 63.
13 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to page 20. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. If ...
Page 14 - Create a new password and then click; Next; Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click; Next; Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click; Next
1 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue.
Page 15 - Clone Your PC’s MAC Address; Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
15 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently using that computer, click Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host...
Page 16 - If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click; Connect; to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting,; Continue; It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet.
16 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the r...
Page 18 - Internet Setup
1 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu. Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic . Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). Enter your...
Page 19 - PPTP
1 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic . Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTP onl...
Page 24 - Big Pond
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the IP address of the login server. Enter your BigPond username. Enter your BigPond password and then retype the password in the next box. The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Maximum Transmiss...
Page 25 - Wireless Settings
5 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters...
Page 27 - Network Settings
D-Link DIR-635 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 you c...
Page 28 - DHCP Server Settings; ending address of the IP address pool.
D-Link DIR-635 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: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or ...
Page 29 - DHCP Reservation; This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.
D-Link DIR-635 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 DHCP ...
Page 30 - service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network.; Virtual Server
30 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The DIR-635 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 DIR-635 firewall feature filter...
Page 32 - This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.; Port Forwarding
3 D-Link DIR-635 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 of t...
Page 33 - Application Rules; you want to use and enable it.
33 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for the rule. You may select a pre-defined application from the drop-down menu and click << . This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be either a single port or a range of ports. Select the protocol of the tr...
Page 34 - QoS Engine
3 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration QoS Engine This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for better performance and experience with online games and other interactive applications, such as VoIP. This option should be enabled when you have a slow Internet uplink. It he...
Page 35 - Network Filters; clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router.
35 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Network Filters Select Turn MAC Filtering Off, 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 refer to ...
Page 36 - Access Control; applications like P2P utilities or games.; Access Control Wizard
36 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Access Control Click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Add Policy: 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 approve...
Page 39 - and click; Save Settings; Website Filters
3 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to block (or allow). Any URL with the keyword in it will be blocked. Website URL/ Domain: Website Filters are used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the URL or domain. A URL is a ...
Page 40 - Inbound Filters
0 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for the inbound filter rule. Select Allow or Deny . Check to enable rule. Enter the starting IP address. Enter 0.0.0.0 if you do not want to specify an IP range. E n t e r t h e e n d i n g I P a d d r e s s . E n t e r 255.255.255....
Page 41 - Firewall Settings
1 D-Link DIR-635 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. Select one of the fol...
Page 42 - Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration VPN Passthrough RTSP H.323 SIP (VoIP) MMS Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration Here you can enable or disable ALG’s. Some protocols and applications require special handling of the IP payload to make them work with network address transla...
Page 43 - Advanced Wireless Settings
3 D-Link DIR-635 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 2432. If in...
Page 44 - Advanced Network Settings
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration UPnP Internet Ping Block Internet Port Speed Multicast Streams To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP ™ ) feature click on Enabled . UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Unchecking the box will not all...
Page 45 - Administrator Settings
5 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Change Password Remote Management Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Enter the new password for the User login. If you login as the User, you can only see the settings, but ...
Page 46 - Time Settings; be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed.
6 D-Link DIR-635 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. NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchro...
Page 47 - SysLog; to a SysLog server on your network.
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SysLog The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network. Enable Logging to SysLog Server: SysLog Server IP Address: Check this box to send the rou...
Page 48 - Email Settings; to your email address.
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Email Settings The Email feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notification to your email address. Enable Email Notification: From Email Address: To Email Address: SMTP Server Address: Enable ...
Page 49 - System Settings
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 name for the settin...
Page 50 - the computer. Click on; Browse
50 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Click on Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version 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 to locate the firmware update on yo...
Page 51 - DDNS
51 D-Link DIR-635 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 pro...
Page 52 - System Check
5 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping . The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. System Check Ping Test: Ping Results:
Page 53 - Schedules
53 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for your new schedule. Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day. Check All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule. Click Save to save your schedule. You must click Save Settings at the to...
Page 54 - button will be displayed. Use; Device Information
5 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This page displays the current information for the DIR-635. 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 displa...
Page 55 - Log; is running a Syslog utility.
55 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Log What to View: View Levels: Apply Log Settings: Refresh: Clear: Email Now: Save Log: 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. The...
Page 56 - Stats
56 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-635 on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Active Sessions
Page 57 - Support; time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients.; Wireless
5 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. Wireless
Page 58 - Wireless Security; DIR-635 offers the following types of security:
5 D-Link DIR-635 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-635 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA (Wi-F...
Page 59 - The 2 major improvements over WEP:
5 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section - Security What is WPA? WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Prot...
Page 60 - Wireless Security Setup Wizard; To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then; Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard
60 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section - Security Wireless Security Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard . Click Next to continue.
Page 61 - Enter the SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID is the
61 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section - Security Enter the SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. Select the level of security for your wireless network: • Best - WPA2 Authentication • Better ...
Page 63 - Configure WEP; Settings; Security Mode; Save Settings
63 D-Link DIR-635 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...
Page 64 - WPA; Use; Auto; Group Key Update Interval
6 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section - Security Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) 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 encrypt...
Page 66 - Advanced; to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS; Apply Settings; to save your settings.
66 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section - Security 8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret , enter the security key. 9. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 10. Click Advanced to enter set...
Page 67 - Connect to a Wireless Network; Using Windows; View Available
6 D-Link DIR-635 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’...
Page 68 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to; Open the Windows; View Available
6 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 5 - 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...
Page 69 - The; Wireless Network Connection; box will appear. Enter the; It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
6 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 5 - 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 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that th...
Page 72 - • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-635. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows ® XP. If ...
Page 73 - • Configure your Internet settings:
3 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting • Configure 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 defaults. • Click the Connection tab and set ...
Page 74 - • Click on
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting 3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowe...
Page 75 - To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:; OK; to enter the web configuration; Setup; and then click; Manual Configure; • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click
5 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting 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 fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that ...
Page 76 - to be beneficial for many users.; Wireless Basics
6 D-Link DIR-635 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 ...
Page 77 - How does wireless work?
D-Link DIR-635 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 o...
Page 78 - speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.; Home; • Gives everyone at home broadband access; Small Office and Home Office; • Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) 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 t...
Page 79 - Where is wireless used?; connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.; Tips; Centralize your router or Access Point
D-Link DIR-635 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....
Page 80 - Security; There are basically two modes of networking:; Infrastructure; to the wireless router or access point.; Wireless Modes
0 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security 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 i...
Page 81 - Networking Basics; Check your IP address; Start; cmd; ipconfig; Enter; on your router. Some firewall software programs
1 D-Link DIR-635 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, ple...
Page 82 - Statically Assign an IP address; Use the following IP address; Click OK twice to save your settings.
D-Link DIR-635 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...
Page 83 - Internet port on the router.
3 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router. 2. Turn the power off on your modem. If ther...
Page 84 - • Disable UPnP; Connect to Another Router
D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics 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 add...
Page 85 - anything into the Internet port of the D-Link router.; and
5 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics 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 Internet por...
Page 86 - Technical Specifications
6 D-Link DIR-635 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft) • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u Security • WPA-Personal • WPA2-Personal • WPA-Enterprise • WPA2-Enterprise • 64/128-bit WEP Wireless Signal Rates* • 1...