Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included
with the DIR-300 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
The product must be used with the power adapter included with the device
Package Contents
Note: Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply, before inserting
the power cord and connected power supply to the wall outlet.
System Requirements
• Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem
®
• Computers with Windows
adapter
• Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 2.0 or above (for conguration)
, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet
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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-300 provides up to 54Mbps* wireless connection with other
802.11g wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as
video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11g wireless router
gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 5x faster than 802.11b.
• Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DIR-300 is still fully compatible with the IEEE
802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g PCI,
USB and Cardbus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or
Domain Name.
Features
• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a
duration of hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-300 can pass through VPN sessions. It
supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-300
can securely access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-300 lets you
control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from
your company’s server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will
adversely affect wireless signal range.
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Hardware Overview
Connections
Pressing the Reset Button restores
the router to its original factory
default settings.
Receptor for the Power Adapter.
LAN Ports
Connect Ethernet devices such as
computers, switches, and hubs.
The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN
port is the connection for
the Ethernet cable to the
Cable or DSL modem.
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Hardware Overview
LEDs
INTERNET
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.
WLAN LED
A solid light indicates that the wireless
segment is ready. This LED blinks during
wireless data transmission.
Local Network LEDs
A solid light indicates a connection to an
Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4.
This LED blinks during data transmission.
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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.
Before you Begin
Please congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can only use
the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off
your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the router, and then turn
the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as
WinPoet, Broadjump, or Ethernet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
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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 and location of
walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary
depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key
to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a
minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position
your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a
45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet
(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead
of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water
(sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that
generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and
home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make
sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits
a signal even if the phone in not in use.
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Wall Mounting Your Device
You can mount the DIR-300 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 to be placed.
B. Place the mounting holes on the bottom of the device over the screws to mount it to the wall or partition.
C. Connect your cables to the device.
Step AStep BStep C
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Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem
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 there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down
your computer.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the
WAN port on the router.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on
your computer.
5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).
6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router
to boot.
7. Turn on your computer.
8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, WAN light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is
plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable
connections are correct.
9. Skip to page 16 to congure your router.
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Connect to Another Router
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 to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot
accept a DHCP address from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable.
Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the
Networking Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings
before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in
which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user
name to admin and leave the password box empty. Click OK to continue.
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings
to continue.
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4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click Save
Settings to continue.
5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to
save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the conguration utility of the router in the future. Close the
browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.
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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-Link router.
8. You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To congure your
wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Conguration
and WirelessSecurity sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.
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Conguration
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based conguration
utility.
Web-based Conguration Utility
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser
such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of
the router (192.168.0.1).
Enter the user name (admin) and your password. Leave
the password blank by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please
refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
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Setup Wizard
You may run the setup wizard from the opening
Internet Setup window to quickly set up your router.
Click Internet ConnectionSetup Wizard, you will
be directed to the rst window of the wizard.
Click Next to continue.
Create a new password and then click Next to
continue.
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Select your time zone and NTP-server 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.
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 Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default
host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed.
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If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click
Next to continue.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click
Next to continue.
If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next
to continue.
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If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet
provider. Click Next to continue.
Click Connect to save your settings.
Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. When the router has nished
rebooting, the opening window will be displayed.
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Internet Setup
Static (assigned by ISP)
Select Static IP Address if all WAN IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the elds must be in the appropriate IP
form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
ISP Gateway
Address:
MAC Address:
Clone MAC
Address:
Primary DNS
Address:
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
recommended that you change the default MAC address
unless required by your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical
interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. You
can use the Clone MAC Address button to copy the MAC
address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and
replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the
router. It is not recommended that you change the default
MAC address unless required by your ISP.
Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your
ISP.
Secondary DNS
Address:
MTU:
This is optional.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the
MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492
is the default MTU.
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Internet Setup
Dynamic
To manually set up the Internet connection, click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button on the Router’s
opening window.
Access
Point
Mode:
Host
Name:
MAC Address:
Clone MAC
Address:
Checking this box disables NAT and turns the Router into
an Access Point only.
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some
ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the
Router and may be changed.
The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical
interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address
unless required by your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical
interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. You
can use the “Clone MAC Address” button to copy the MAC
address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and
replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the
router. It is not recommended that you change the default
MAC address unless required by your ISP.
Primary /
Secondary
DNS
Addresses:
MTU:
Enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) server IP address
assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
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Internet Setup
PPPoE
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide
you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE
software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
PPPoE:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
IP Address:
DNS
Addresses:
Maximum Idle
Time:
MTU:
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.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static
PPPoE only).
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature,
enable Auto-reconnect.
Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the
MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is
the default MTU.
Connection
Mode Select:
Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-ondemand.
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Internet Setup
PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with
a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
PPTP:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Gateway:
DNS:
Server IP:
PPTP Account:
PPTP Password:
Maximum Idle
Time:
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 PPTP only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP
(Internet Service Provider.)
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your PPTP account name.
Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password
in the next box.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet
connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this
feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
MTU:
Connect Mode:
Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the
MTU for optimal performance.
Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand.
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Internet Setup
L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a
username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
L2TP:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Gateway:
DNS:
Server IP:
L2TP Account:
L2TP
Password:
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 L2TP only).
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses
(Static L2TP only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP
(Internet Service Provider.)
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your L2TP account name.
Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password
in the next box.
Maximum Idle
Time:
MTU:
Connect Mode:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet
connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this
feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the
MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand.
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Internet Setup
Dual Access (for Russia only)
There are two main steps to congure a Dual Access Internet connection for Russia. First, congure a PPPoE connection (as previously
described for PPPoE connections), and add the physical WAN IP settings as instructed from the ISP. Second, congure a PPTP connection
(as previously described for PPTP connections). In addition, the second step also includes an option to use a MAC address that will always
be associated with the connection. The MAC address is entered manually or copied from the computer.
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Wireless Setup
Wireless settings for the router may be congured
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 congure the wireless settings manually, click
the Manual Wireless ConnectionSetup button.
The parameters for this window are described later
in this section. The Wireless Security section that
directly follows this Conguration section provides
additional explanation for how to congure the WEP,
WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 wireless security
mode options.
Click Next to continue.
Enter a Wireless Network Name in the textbox, which
is also know as the SSID and select the desired level
of wireless security, WEP, WPA. and then click Next
to continue.
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Enter a Wireless Security Password in the textbox and then click
Next to continue.
This window displays a summary of your wireless security settings.
Please print this out or record this information in a safe place and
then click Save to continue.
The Router will save your new settings and reboot. When it is nished
after 1-2 minutes, the opening Wireless Setup window is displayed.
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Wi-Fi
Protected
Setup:
Enable
Wireless:
Wireless
Network Name:
Enable
Wireless
Channel:
To implement Wi-Fi protection, or WCN 2.0, tick the Enable
checkbox, click either Generate New PIN or Reset PIN to Default, and then congure the Wi-Fi settings below. Please
see the Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows
Vista) section later in this manual for detailed conguration
information.
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 Identier (SSID) is the name of your wireless
network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The
SSID is case-sensitive.
Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-300. By default
the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to
t the channel setting for an existing wireless network or
to customize the wireless network. The Auto Channel
Selection setting can be selected to allow the DIR-300 to
choose the channel with the least amount of interference.
Transmission
Rate:
WMM Enable:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
Use the drop-down menu to select the appropriate Transmission Rate in Mbits per second. Many users will want to use the
default setting, Best (automatic).
Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia to enjoy basic quality of service features. WMM prioritizes trafc according to four access categories:
voice, video, best effort, and background.
Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-300. If this option is
checked, the SSID of the DIR-300 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID
of your DIR-300 in order to connect to it.
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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 greater
security.
3. Select either 64Bit or 128Bit encryption from the
drop-down menu next to WEP Encryption.
4. Next to Default Key Type, select WEP Key 1 and
enter a WEP key that you create. Make sure you
enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices.
You may enter up to four different keys either using
Hex or ASCII. Hex is recommended (letters A-F and
numbers 0-9 are valid). In ASCII all numbers and
letters are valid.
5. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you
are conguring the Router with a wireless adapter,
you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on
your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you
did on the Router.
NOTE:
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 added
overhead.
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1. To enable Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security
(enhanced).
2. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES, or
AUTO.
3. Next to PSK/EAP, select PSK.
4. Next to Network Key, e n t e r a
passphrase. The key is an alpha-numeric
password between 8 and 63 characters long.
The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and
spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the
same on all other wireless clients.
5. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you
are conguring the router with a wireless adapter,
you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA/
WPA2 (whichever of the three options you have
selected above) on your adapter and enter the
same network key as you did on the router.
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1. To enable WPA/WPA2 for a RADIUS server, next
to Security Mode, selec or Enable WPA/WPA2
Wireless Security (enhanced).
2. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES, or
Auto.
3. Next to PSK/EAP, select EAP.
4. Next to RADIUS Server 1 enter the IP Address
of your RADIUS server.
5. Next to Port, enter the port you are using with your
RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.
6. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key.
7. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its
IP address, port, and secret key.
8. Click Save Settings to save your settings.
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LAN Setup
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the DHCP settings.
Router IP
Address:
Default Subnet
Mask:
Local Domain
Name:
Enable DNS
Relay:
Refer to the next page for DHCP information.
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
Apply, you will need to enter the new IP address
in your browser to get back into the conguration
utility.
Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask
is 255.255.255.0.
Enter the Domain name (Optional).
Check the box to transfer the DNS server
information from your ISP to your computers. If
unchecked, your computers will use the router
for a DNS server.
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DHCP Server Settings
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol.
The DIR-300 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP
Server will automatically assign an IP address to the
computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to
set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting
their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address
Automatically.” When you turn your computers
on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP
settings provided by the DIR-300. The DHCP Server
will automatically allocate an unused IP address from
the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You
must specify the starting and ending address of the
IP address pool.
Enable DHCP
Server:
DHCP IP
Address Range:
DHCP Lease
Time:
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 minutes.
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Time and Date
This section will allow you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock.
Time
Zone:
Enable
Daylight
Saving:
NTP
Server
Used:
Manual:
Select the Time Zone from the drop-down
menu.
Ticking this checkbox enables Daylight Saving
time. Click Sync. your computer’s time settings to copy your PC’s time settings.
Tick the “Automatically synchronize with
D-Link’s Internet time server” checkbox and
then use the drop-down menu to select an NTP
Server. NTP is short for Network Time Protocol.
NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a
network of computers.
To manually input the time, enter the values
in these elds for the Year, Month, Day, Hour,
Minute, and Second. Click Save Settings.
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Parental Control
This feature allows you to create a list of websites that you want to either allow or deny users access.
Congure
Parental
Control:
Website URL:
Schedule:
Select Turn Parental Control OFF, Turn Parental
Control ON and ALLOW computers access to
ONLY these sites, or Turn Parental Control ON
and DENY computers access to ONLY these
sites.
Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to
block (or allow). Any URL with the keyword in
it will be blocked.
The schedule of time when the parental control
lter will be enabled. The schedule may be set
to Always, which will allow the particular service
to always be enabled. You can create your
own times in the Maintenance > Schedules
section.
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Port Forwarding
This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.
Rule:
Name:
IP Address:
Start Port/
End Port:
Trafc Type:
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
to.
Enter the port or ports that you want to open. If
you want to open one port, enter the same port in
both boxes.
Select TCP, UDP, or Any
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Application Rules
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and
others. These applications have difculties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications
makes some of these applications work with the DIR-300.
Rule:
Name:
Trigger Port:
Firewall Port:
Trafc Type:
Check the box to enable the rule.
Enter a name for the rule.
This is the port used to trigger the application. It
can be either a single port or a range of ports.
This is the port number on the WAN side that
will be used to access the application. You may
dene a single port or a range of ports. You
can use a comma to add multiple ports or port
ranges.
Select TCP, UDP, or Any.
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QoS Engine
The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications. By default the
QoS Engine settings are disabled and application priority is not classied automatically.
Enable QOS:
Automatic
Uplink Speed:
Measured
Uplink Speed:
Connection
Type:
Detected
xDSL:
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 is enabled by default when the QoS
Engine option is enabled. This option will allow
your router to automatically determine the uplink
speed of your Internet connection.
The speed at which data can be transferred from
the router to your ISP. This is determined by your
ISP. ISP’s often speed as a download/upload
pair. For example, 1.5Mbits/284Kbits. Using this
example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you
can test your uplink speed with a service such
as www.dslreports.com.
By default, the router automatically determines whether the underlying connection is an xDSL/Frame-relay
network or some other connection type (such as cable modem or Ethernet), and it displays the result as
Detected xDSL or Frame Relay Network. If you have an unusual network connection in which you are actually
connected via xDSL but for which you congure either “Static” or “DHCP” in the Internet settings, setting
this option to xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network ensures that the router will recognize that it needs to
shape trafc slightly differently in order to give the best performance. Choosing xDSL or Other Frame Relay
Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly lower than before on such connections,
but gives much better results.
When Connection Type is set to automatic, the automatically detected connection type is displayed here.
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MAC Filter
Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses
from accessing the Network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of
clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router.
Congure MAC
Filter:
MAC Address:
DHCP Client
List:
Schedule:
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 lter.
To nd the MAC address on a computer, please
refer to the Networking Basics section in this
manual.
Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and
click the arrow to copy that MAC Address.
The schedule of time when the network lter will
be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always,
which will allow the particular service to always
be enabled. You can create your own times in the
Maintenance > Schedules section.
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Firewall & DMZ
This section will allow you to set up a DMZ host and to set up rewall rules.
If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DIR-300, then you can set the
client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for
gaming purposes. Enter the IP address of the internal computer that will be the DMZ host. Adding a client to the DMZ
(Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last
resort.
Enable SPI:
Enable DMZ
Host:
DMZ IP
Address:
Name:
Action:
Source/Dest:
Schedule:
IP Address:
Protocol:
Port Range:
Check this to enable SPI.
Check this box to enable DMZ.
Enter the IP address of the computer you would
like to open all ports to.
Choose a name for the rewall rule.
Select to Allow or Deny transport of the data packets
according to the criteria dened in the rule.
The Source/Destination is the TCP/UDP port on
either the LAN or WAN side.
Click New Schedule to access the Schedules
window. See Maintenance>Schedules for more
information.
Enter a beginning and ending IP address.
Select the transport protocol that will be used for
the lter rule.
Enter the desired port range for the lter rule.
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Advanced Wireless
This window allows you to change the behavior of the 802.11g wireless radio from the standard settings. Please be aware that
any changes to the factory default settings may adversely affect the behavior of your network.
Transmit Power:
Beacon interval:
RTS Threshold:
Fragmentation:
DTIM Interval:
Preamble Type:
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 inconsistent data
ow is a problem, only a minor modication should be made.
The fragmentation threshold, which is specied in bytes, determines
whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte
setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default
setting.
(Delivery Trafc Indication Message) 1 is the default setting. A DTIM is a
countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast
and multicast messages.
Select Short or Long Preamble. The Preamble denes the length of the
CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting
data transmission errors) for communication between the wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters. Auto is the default
setting. Note: High network trafc areas should use the shorter preamble type.
CTS Mode:
802.11 Mode:
Short GI:
CTS (Clear To Send) is a function used to minimize collisions among wireless devices on a wireless local area network
(LAN). CTS will make sure the wireless network is clear before a wireless client attempts to send wireless data. Enabling
CTS will add overhead and may lower wireless through put. None: CTS is typically used in a pure 802.11g environment. If
CTS is set to “None” in a mixed mode environment populated by 802.11b clients, wireless collisions may occur frequently. Always: CTS will always be used to make sure the wireless LAN is clear before sending data. Auto: CTS will monitor the wireless network
and automatically decide whether to implement CTS based on the amount of trafc and collisions that occurs on the wireless network.
Select one of the following:
Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.
Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher
data loss.
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Advanced Network
This window allows you to change the LAN settings. Please be aware that any changes to the factory default settings
may affect the behavior of your network.
Enable UPnP:
Enable WAN
Ping Respond:
WAN Port
Speed:
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 provide
some extra security from hackers. Tick this
checkbox to allow the WAN port to be “Pinged”.
You may set the port speed of the WAN port to
10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 10/100Mbps Auto. Some
older cable or DSL modems may require you to
set the port speed to 10Mbps.
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Routing
This option allows you to dene xed routes to dened destinations.
Enable:
Interface:
Destination:
Subnet Mask:
Gateway:
Tick this checkbox to enable or disable xed
routes to dened 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 take this
route.
The subnet of the IP address of the packets that
will take this route.
Species the next hop to be taken if this route is
used.
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Device Administration
This window will allow you to change the Administrator password. You can also enable Remote Management.
Administrator
Login Name:
Administrator
Password:
Enable Remote
Management:
IP Allowed to
Access:
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 Conrm Password
textbox. The administrator can make changes to the
settings.
Remote management allows the DIR-300 to be congured
from the Internet by a web browser. A username and
password is still required to access the Web-Management
interface. In general, only a member of your network can
browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator
tasks. This feature enables you to perform Administrator
tasks from the remote (Internet) host.
The Internet IP address of the computer that has access to
the Broadband Router. If you input an asterisk (*) into this
eld, then any computer will be able to access the Router. Putting an asterisk (*) into this eld would present a security risk
and is not recommended.
Port:
The port number used to access the DIR-300. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of
the DIR-300 and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface.
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Save and Restore
This window allows you to save your conguration le to a hard drive, load conguration settings from a hard drive,
and restore the Router’s factory default settings.
Save Settings
to Local Hard
Drive:
Load Settings
from Local
Hard Drive:
Restore to
Factory Default
Settings:
Reboots:
Use t his option to save the curren t router
conguration settings to a le on the hard disk of the
computer you are using. First, click the Save button.
You will then see a le dialog, where you can select
a location and le name for the settings.
Use this option to load previously saved router
configuration settings. First, use the Browse
control to nd a previously save le of conguration
settings. Then, click the Upload Settings button to
transfer those settings to the Router.
This option will restore all conguration settings
back to the settings that were in effect at the time
the router was shipped from the factory. Any settings
that have not been saved will be lost, including any
rules that you have created. If you want to save the
current router conguration settings, use the Save
button above.
Click the Reboots button on the left side of the
window to restart the Router.
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Firmware Update
You can upgrade the rmware of the Router here. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of
the computer. Click on Browse to locate the rmware le to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support
site for rmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download rmware upgrades to your hard drive from the
D-Link support site.
Firmware
Upgrade:
Browse:
Click the Check Now button (or the link at the top
of the window) to nd out if there is an updated
rmware; if so, download the new rmware to your
hard drive.
After you have downloaded the new rmware,
click Browse in this window to locate the rmware
update on your hard drive. Click Save Settings to
complete the rmware upgrade.
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DDNS Setting
The router supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP
address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains, allowing access to a specied host from
various locations on the Internet. This is enabled to allow remote access to a host by clicking a hyperlinked URL in the
form “hostname.dyndns.org”. Many ISPs assign public IP addresses using DHCP, this can make it difcult to locate
a specic host on the LAN using standard DNS. If for example you are running a public web server or VPN server on
your LAN, this ensures that the host can be located from the Internet if the public IP address changes. DDNS requires
that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS providers.
Enable DDNS:
Server
Address:
Host Name:
Username:
Password:
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), and Dyn.Dns.
org(Static).
Enter the host name of the DDNS server.
Enter the username given to you by your DDNS
server.
Enter the password or key given to you by your
DDNS server.
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System Check
This tool is used to verify the physical connectivity on both the LAN and the WAN interfaces. The Ping Test can be
used to test the status of the Internet.
Virtual Cable
Tester (VCT)
Info:
Ping Test:
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,
swaps, and impedance mismatch. This feature
signicantly reduces service calls and returns by
allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable
connections.
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.
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Schedules
The Router allows the user the ability to manage schedule rules for various rewall and parental control features on
this window. Once you have nished conguring the new schedule rule, click the Save Settings button at the top of
the window.
Name:
Day(s):
All Day - 24 hrs:
Start Time/
End Time:
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 schedule rule applies
to the full 24-hour period.
If the new schedule rule does not apply to the full
24-hour period, untick the previous checkbox and
then enter a specic beginning and ending time.
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Log Settings
The system log displays chronological event log data specied by the router user. You may also save a simple text le
containing the log to your computer. Click the Save button and follow the prompts to save the le.
Save Log File:
Syslog Server:
Log Type &
Level:
Send by Mail:
Click on the Save button link on this window to
save the log le 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
Enter the your SNTP server name(or IP address)
and enter your mail address before sending your
system log by mail.
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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 DHCPRelease button and a DHCP Renew button
will be displayed. Use DHCP Release to disconnect from your ISP and use DHCP Renew to connect to your ISP.
If your WAN connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed. Use
Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection.
LAN:
WAN:
Wireless
802.11N:
Displays the MAC address and the private (local)
IP settings for the router.
Displays the MAC address and the public IP
settings for the router.
Displays the wireless MAC address and your
wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, and
Encryption status.
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Log
This window allows you to view a log of activities on the Router. This is especially helpful detecting unauthorized
network usage.
First Page:
Last Page:
Previous:
Next:
Clear:
Link to Log
Settings:
View the rst 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 Settings
window (Maintenance > Log Settings).
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Statistics
The window below displays the Trafc Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-300
on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The trafc counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
Active Session
The NAPT Active Session table displays a list of all active conversations between WAN computers and LAN
computers.
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Wireless
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 client.
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Help
Click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the Router.
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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:
WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption
algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted
from one wireless device to another.
To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When
using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit
encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are dened by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters)
format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to
HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be dened so that you can change keys easily.
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Congure 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 added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
Click on Wireless Setup on the left side.
2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WEP Wireless Security (basic).
3. Next to Authentication, select either Shared Key or Open.
Shared Key is recommended as it provides greater security
when WEP is enabled.
4. Select either 64Bit or 128Bit encryption from the drop-down
menu next to WEP Encryption.
5. Next to Default Key Type, select WEP Key 1 and enter a WEP
key that you create. Make sure you enter this key exactly on
all your wireless devices. You may enter up to four different
keys either using Hex or ASCII. Hex is recommended (letters
A-F and numbers 0-9 are valid). In ASCII all numbers and letters
are valid.
6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose
connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router.
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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 two major improvements over WEP:
• Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys
using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t
been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead
of TKIP.
• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol
(EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specic MAC
address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key
encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric
password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must
be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point.
WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a
more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
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Congure WPA/WPA2-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 encryption due to
the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on
Wireless Setup on the left side.
2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless
Security (enhanced).
3. Next to Cipher Mode, select TKIP,AES, or Auto.
4. Next to PSK/EAP, select PSK.
5. Next to Network Key, enter a key (passphrase). The key is an alpha-numeric password
between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces.
Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients.
6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the Router with a wireless adapter, you will lose
connectivity until you enable WPA/WPA2-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the
Router.
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Congure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS)
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 added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
Click on Wireless Settings on the left side.
2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WPA Only Wireless Security (enhanced), Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security
(enhanced), or Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced).
3. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES,orAuto.
4. Next to PSK/EAP, select EAP.
5. Next to RADIUS Server 1 enter the IP Address of
your RADIUS server.
6. Next to Port, enter the port you are using with your
RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.
7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key.
8. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP
address, port, and secret key.
9. Click Save Settings to save your settings.
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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 Conguration Utility). The following instructions are for
®
Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows
of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option
similar to the Windows
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click
on the center of the bubble to access the utility.
or
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available
Wireless Networks.
®
XP utility as seen below.
2000, please refer to the user manual
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your
area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click
the Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet,
check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer
to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more
information.
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Congure WEP
It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If
you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking
on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available
Wireless Networks.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to
connect to and click Connect.
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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 the WEP settings are correct. The
WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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Congure WPA-PSK
It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If
you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking
on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available
Wireless Networks.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to
connect to and click Connect.
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the
WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct.
The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the
wireless router.
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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 Windows Vista to congure the Router or third party software.
Initial Router Conguration for Wi-Fi Protection
When you rst set up the Router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and uncongured. To enjoy the benets of Wi-Fi protection,
the Router must be both enabled and congured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows
Vista’s built-in support for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or use the traditional Ethernet approach.
If you are running Windows Vista, tick the Enable checkbox on the Wireless Network window. Use the Current PIN
that is displayed on the Wireless Network window or choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to
Default button.
If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are nished,
proceed to the next section to set up the newly-congured Router.
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Setting Up a Congured Router
Once the Router has been congured, 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 maximum security, the software method is recommended. However,
the push button method is ideal if there is no access to a GUI.
If you are using the Router’s Wi-Fi Security push button option, simultaneously depress the push button located on
the side of the Router and the button on the client (or virtual button on the client’s GUI). Next click Finish. The Client’s
software will then allow a newcomer to join your secure, Wi-Fi protected network.
If you are using third party software, run the appropriate Wi-Fi Protected System utility. You will be asked to either use
the push button method or to manually enter the PIN. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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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.
1. Click on Properties.
2. Click on the Advanced system settings link.
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3. Click the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window
and enter a description of your computer in the textbox. When you
are nished, click the Change button.
4. Go to the Computer Name/Domain Changes window and
click the radio button next to the Workgroup you want to
join. When you are nished, click the OK button.
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Section 8 - Conguring the IP Address in Vista
Conguring the IP Address in Vista
The following are step-by-step directions to congure the IP address in Windows Vista.
1. Click on Properties.
2. Go to the Network and Internet window and click the appropriate Local Area Connection icon.
3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then select
Properties from the drop-down menu.
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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 Connections Properties window and
enter the desired IP address in the space offered. Then click
the “Use the following DNS server adresses” option on the
same tab and enter the desired DNS server information.
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6. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Status
from the drop-down menu.
7. Go to the Local Area Connection Status window and click
the Details button.
8. Conrm your new settings on the Network Connection Status
window. When you are nished, click the Done button.
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Setting Up a Connection or Network
Wirelessly
The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection.
1. Click on Set up a connection or network in the Network and
Sharing Center section.
2. Go to the Set up a connection or network window and choose the Set
up a wireless router or access point Set up a new wireless network
for your home or business option. Click the Next button.
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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 conrms that you want to create wireless network
settings that are savable to a USB ash drive.
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6. Enter a network name on the Give your network a name window
in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard. Click the Next button.
7. Enter a passphrase on the Help make your network more secure
with a passphrase window in the Set up a wireless router or
access point wizard. Click the Show advanced network security
options link.
8. Select 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.
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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 le and printer sharing option on the Choose
le and printer sharing options window in the Set up a wireless
router or access point wizard. Click the Next button.
11.Once you have saved your network settings to USB, use the pull-
down menu on the Insert the USB ash drive into this computer
window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard
to select a destination for your network settings. Click the Next
button.
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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 nished, the To add a device or computer, follow
these instructions window in the Set up a wireless router or
access point wizard opens. When you are nished, click the Close
button.
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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.
1. Click on Properties.
2. Click the Manage network connections link in the Network
and Sharing Center window.
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3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select
Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu.
4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect
to window in the Connect to a network wizard and then click the
Connect button.
5. The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the
system progress.
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6. Enter the network security key or passphrase for the Router in
the textbox provided in the Type the network security key or
passphrase for dlink300 window in the Connect a network wizard.
When you are nished, click the Connect button.
7. The following Successfully connected to dlink300 window in the
Connect to a network wizard is displayed. Choose to save to the
network and/or start the new connection automatically. When you
are nished, click the Close button.
8. The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the
Windows start up menu.
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9. Conrm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and
then entering the ipcong command.
10.To test the new IP address, use the Ping feature of the command
prompt.
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Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless
Network
The following are step-by-step directions to set up an unsecured wireless connection.
1. Click on Properties.
2. Go to the Network and Sharing Center window and click
the Manage Network Connections link.
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3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select
Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu.
4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect
to window in the Connect to a network wizard and then click the
Connect button.
5. Conrm your desire to connect anyway on the following Network
Connection Status window.
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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
network and/or start the new connection automatically. When you
are nished, click the Close button.
8. The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows
start up menu.
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9. Conrm your new settings by calling up the command prompt
and then entering the ipcong command.
10.To test the new IP address, use the Ping feature of the command
prompt.
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Section 12 - 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. If you
have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.)
1. Why can’t I access the web-based conguration utility?
When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on
the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
• Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Netscape 8 or higher
• Mozilla 1.7.12 (5.0) or higher
• Opera 8.5 or higher
• Safari 1.2 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher)
• Camino 0.8.4 or higher
• Firefox 1.5 or higher
• Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using
a different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may
not be on.
• Disable any internet security software running on the computer. Software rewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice,
Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows
help les included with your rewall software for more information on disabling or conguring it.
®
XP rewall may block access to the conguration pages. Check the
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• Congure 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 the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings
button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK.
• Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three
times.
• Close your web browser (if open) and open it.
• Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address
bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
• If you still cannot access the conguration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait
about 30 seconds and try accessing the conguration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different
computer.
2. What can I do if I forgot my password?
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back
to the factory defaults.
To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a
paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process.
Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is
admin and leave the password box empty.
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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 lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).
Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400.
To nd the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to. A destination
could be another computer, or a URL.
• Click on Start and then click Run.
®
• Windows
95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and
press Enter (or click OK).
• Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax:
ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value]
Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472
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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 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network
we’re working with (1452+28=1480).
Once you nd your MTU, you can now congure your router with the proper MTU size.
To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:
• Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK.
• Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK to enter the web conguration
page for the device.
• Click on Setup and then click Manual Congure.
• To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU eld and click the Save Settings button to save your
settings.
• Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in
increments of ten.
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Appendix A - Wireless Basics
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 wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want
it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals
instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and ofce environments, and public areas such
as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and
communicate more efciently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have proven
to be benecial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop
and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in
order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device
used to provide this link.
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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
or ofce network.
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 to build your
network.
How does wireless work?
Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point
B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless
network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access
point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an
indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal
can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school
campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.
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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 than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use
nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops,
speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
Who uses wireless?
Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home,
ofce, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
Home
• Gives everyone at home broadband access
• Surf the web, check email, instant message, and etc
• Gets rid of the cables around the house
• Simple and easy to use
Small Ofce and Home Ofce
• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at ofce
• Remotely access your ofce network from home
• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers
• No need to dedicate ofce space
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Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or ofce. 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. The wireless
connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote
locations like airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.
Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the rst time it could be quite a task not knowing where to
start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless
network.
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. Try
to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home.
If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.
For the wireless repeater, there are two types of repeater in D-Link for user to select:
Universal repeater: It acts as an AP and a wireless STA at the same time. It can support all AP and wireless STA
if they work in the same wireless channel.
AP-repeater (AP with WDS): only repeat same model or limited models which base on the same proprietary
protocol.
Please choose a universal repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.
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Wireless Modes
Eliminate Interference
Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the
router/access point. This would signicantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate
on same frequency.
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 it up.
There are basically two modes of networking:
• Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.
An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect
to the wireless router or access point.
An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in
Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.
• Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network
adapters on each computer, such as two or more WNA-2330 wireless network Cardbus adapters.
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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, please follow the steps below.
Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK.
At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and
the default gateway of your adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter
installation, security settings, and the settings
on your router. Some rewall software programs
may block a DHCP request on newly installed
adapters.
If you are connecting to a wireless network at a
hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network
settings.
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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.
Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.
Step 2
Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties.
Step 3
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Step 4
Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN
IP address on your router.
Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address
192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number
you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN
IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The
Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP.
• Web-based Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape
Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers
• DHCP Server and Client
Modulation Technology
802.11 b : DSSS / DBPSK / DQPSK / CCK
802.11 g : 16QAM / 64QAM / BPSK / QPSK with OFDM
Receiver Sensitivity
802.11b and 802.11g
• 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-70dBm
Wireless Frequency Range
2.4GHz to 2.497GHz (802.11b)
2.4GHz to 2.4835GHZ (802.11g)
Wireless Operating Range2
• Indoors - up to 328 ft. (100 meters)
• Outdoors- up to 1312 ft. (400 meters)
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Appendix C - Technical Specications
Wireless Transmit Power (AVG Power)
11b:17dBm(Max) 11g:16dBm(Max)
External Antenna Type
Two xed reverse SMA external antenna
Advanced Firewall Features
• NAT with VPN Pass-through (Network Address Translation)
• MAC Filtering
• IP Filtering
• URL Filtering
• Domain Blocking
• Scheduling
Operating Temperature
32°F to 129 °F ( 0°C to 40°C)
Humidity
95% maximum (non-condensing)
Safety and Emissions
FCC Part 15B/ 15C/ MPE
IC RSS-210
NCC LP0002
• Internet
• WLAN (Wireless Connection)
• LAN (10/100)
Dimensions
• L = 135mm
• W = 99.8mm
• H = 31.5mm
Weight
0.246kg
LEDs
• Power
• Status
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual
data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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