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iiiD-Link DIR-140L User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
DIR-140L Broadband Cloud VPN Router
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Product Overview
Package Contents
Optional Wall-Mount Kit
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-140L will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
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System Requirements
Network Requirements
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• 10/100 Ethernet
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 8 or later
• Firefox 12.0 or later
• Safari 4 or later
• Google Chrome 20.0 or later
®
Windows
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
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Introduction
TERRIFIC VPN PERFORMANCE
For optimal VPN conguration, the DIR-140L has an integrated VPN client and server to support almost any required VPN policy. This
device has a hardware VPN engine to support and manage up to 25 VPN congurations. The DIR-140L can support IPSec, PPTP, L2TP,
and GRE protocols in server mode and can handle pass-through trac as well. Advanced VPN conguration options include: DES, 3DES,
and AES encryption, IKE/ISAKMP key management, Main/Aggressive Negotiation modes, and VPN authentication support using the
internal 10-user database.
USER CONFIGURABLE INTERFACE
The DIR-140L features an intuitive user interface that can easily be congured and monitored via D-Link’s web-based management
interface. These conguration options can be managed through Admin or Read/Write administrator rights. With these access management
levels, any authorized user can easily congure or access the management interface of the DIR-140L.
USE MYDLINK TO MONITOR YOUR NETWORK
The Broadband Cloud VPN Router is mydlink-enabled, so you can eortlessly access and view your network no matter where you are.
See who is connected to your router, change settings, or block someone from using your network connection, all from any Internet
connected PC, or an iOS or Android mobile device. Home users can check on their children’s web browsing habits, and business users
can manage employee Internet activity, all while staying informed and in control on the go.
ADVANCED HARDWARE FEATURES
The DIR-140L can be connected to a cable or DSL line to share high-speed Internet access. It also doubles as a 4-port full-duplex 10/100
switch to connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices, and you can simply add more switches to expand your wired network. In addition,
you can create a Virtual Private Network (VPN) with the DIR-140L and allow up to 25 o-site or traveling users to securely access your
central network through the Internet simultaneously.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
The DIR-140L has a host of security features to prevent unauthorized access and utilizes dual active rewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent
potential attacks from across the Internet.
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• Versatile VPN Connectivity - The DIR-140L can create secure connections easily with support for up to 25 VPN
tunnels and standards including IPSec, PPTP, L2TP, and GRE tunneling
• Built-In Security - The DIR-140L features a dual-active rewall that works to protect against network attacks
and keep your network safe from outside threats
Features
• Cloud Management - The DIR-140L is mydlink-enabled, which helps you manage your router from anywhere.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-140L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple
and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-140L can securely access corporate
networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-140L lets you control
what information is accessible to those on the network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s
server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
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mydlink support available soon through a future rmware update.
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Hardware Overview
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1COM PortRS-232 COM port for serial port communication and legacy device connectivity.
2LAN Ports (1-4)Connect 10/100 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and NAS.
3Internet PortThe auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.
4Reset ButtonPressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings.
5Power ConnectorReceptor for the supplied power adapter.
6Power SwitchTurns the device on/o.
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1Power LEDA solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
2Internet LEDA solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data transmission.
3LAN LEDs (1-4)
4USB 2.0 portAllows you to connect 3G modems.
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 an attic or garage.
Before you Begin
• Please congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using a USB connection before using the router,
then you must turn o your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet 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 Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
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Wall-Mount Kit Installation
The wall-mount kit includes the following items:
- Two 2 cm screws
- Two screw anchors
- One attachment plate
Step 1. Align the attachment plate to your preferred position, and mark the hole positions on the wall, preferably
after you locate one of the studs in the wall.
Step 2. Drill holes into the wall and insert the screw anchors where there is no stud. Check that the screw anchors
are securely in place.
Step 3. Securely screw down the attachment plate on the wall.
Wall mount holeWall mount hole
DIR-140L
Step 4. Hang the router on the wall by sliding the tops of the screws through the holes on the bottom of the router
and then slide to lock into position. Conrm that the router is rmly in place.
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Hardware Setup
1. Turn o and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required.
Modem
2. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer.
Plug it into the blue port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.
DIR-140L
COM
POWER
Computer
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COMM
POWER
4. Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable that came with your router into the yellow port labeled
INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.
COMM
DIR-140L
POWER
Modem
5. Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes.
6. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router and then plug it into a power
outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the
router to boot up.
DIR-140L
7. If you are connecting to a Broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online
already. Try opening a web browser and enter a web site. If you connect, you are nished with your Internet setup.
Please skip to page 13 to congure your router and use the manual setup procedure to congure your network.
If you are unable to connect to the Internet, use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to page 15).
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Conguration
Web Setup Wizard
Open your web browser and the setup wizard will automatically launch.
Step 1: The Welcome screen will appear. Click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure to remove any PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no
longer needed and will not work through a router.
Step 2: The router will automatically detect your Internet connection type.
Step 3: If the router could not automatically detect your connection type,
select your connection type and click Next to continue.
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If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click
Next to continue.
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 settings supplied by your ISP and your
PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue.
If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP settings supplied by your ISP and 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.
Step 4: Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
Step 5: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click
Next to continue.
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Step 6: Setup is complete. Click Save to continue.
Step 7: You may bookmark the router’s web UI by clicking OK. If you do
not want to bookmark the link, click Cancel.
The router will reboot. Please allow 1-2 minutes.
Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection.
It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet.
Step 8: Select Yes to register your router with your existing mydlink
account or select No to create a new mydlink account. Click Next.
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Step 9: If you have an existing mydlink account, enter the required
information and click Login.
If you don’t have a mydlink account, enter the required registration
information and click Sign Up.
Step 10: A pop-up will appear, click OK.
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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 (http://192.168.0.1 or
you can use http://dlinkrouter.local.).
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and the password should be
left empty.
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Internet Connection Setup
Use this tab to choose if you want to follow the simple steps
of the Connection Setup Wizard, or if you want to set up your
Internet connection manually.
Click Next to begin the Setup Wizard.
Internet Connection Wizard
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STEP 1: Choose a password for your device.
STEP 2: Choose the method you use to connect to the Internet,
and follow the step-by-step instructions.
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Manual Internet Connection
Use this tab to choose either Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Dial-Up, or L2TP to congure your Internet connection. You may need
to get this information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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Static (assigned by ISP)
Select Static IP address if all the Internet port’s 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.
My Internet
Connection Is:
Auto-Backup:
Internet host:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Select Static IP to manually enter the IP settings supplied by your ISP.
Check this box to enable wired-WAN alive if you have 3G failover.
Enter the IP address for the auto-backup host.
Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the subnet mask assigned by your ISP.
Enter the gateway assigned by your ISP.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1500 is the default
MTU.
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’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. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to
replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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Dynamic IP (DHCP)
My Internet
Connection Is:
Auto-Backup:
Internet host:
Host Name:
Primary/Secondary
DNS Server:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information
automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give
you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for cable
modem services.
Check this box to enable wired-WAN alive if you have 3G failover.
Enter the IP address for the auto-backup host.
The host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave
blank if you are not sure.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned
by your ISP. These addresses are usually obtained automatically from
your ISP. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you did not specically receive these from your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1500 is the
default MTU.
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’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. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to
replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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PPPoE (DSL)
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. Please be sure to remove any PPPoE software from your computer.
My Internet
Connection Is:
Auto-Backup:
Internet host:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnect
Mode:
Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu.
Check this box to enable wired-WAN alive if you have 3G failover.
Enter the IP address for the auto-backup host.
Select Static IP 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 PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.
Enter the ISP service name (optional).
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Maximum Idle
Time:
DNS Addresses:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable
auto-reconnect.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses (Static PPPoE only).
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is the default
MTU.
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’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. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to
replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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PPTP
Choose PPTP if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password.
My Internet
Connection Is:
Address Mode:
PPTP IP Address:
PPTP Subnet Mask:
PPTP Gateway IP
Address:
PPTP Server IP
Address:
User Name:
Password:
Reconnect Mode:
Select PPTP from the drop-down menu.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address for your PPTP connection.
Enter your PPTP subnet mask.
Enter the gateway IP address for your PPTP connection.
Enter the server IP address for your PPTP connection.
Enter your PPTP user name.
Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Maximum Idle
Time:
DNS Addresses:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable
auto-reconnect.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses (Static PPTP only).
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is the default
MTU.
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the broadband router. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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L2TP
Choose L2TP if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password.
My Internet
Connection Is:
Address Mode:
PPTP IP Address:
PPTP Subnet Mask:
PPTP Gateway IP
Address:
PPTP Server IP
Address:
User Name:
Password:
Reconnect Mode:
Select L2TP from the drop-down menu.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address for your L2TP connection.
Enter your L2TP subnet mask.
Enter the gateway IP address for your L2TP connection.
Enter the server IP address for your L2TP connection.
Enter your L2TP user name.
Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Maximum Idle
Time:
DNS Addresses:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable
auto-reconnect.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses (Static L2TP only).
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is the default
MTU.
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the broadband router. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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3G
Choose 3G if you are connection from a mobile wireless network with an ISP that uses a 3G connection.
My Internet
Connection Is:
Dial-Up Prole:
Country:
Telecom
3G Network:
User Name:
Password:
Dialed Number:
Authentication:
Select 3G from the drop-down menu.
In most cases you can choose Auto-Detection to get a connection.
Otherwise choose Manual and personalize the settings below.
Choose the country where you get 3G service from the drop-down menu.
Choose your mobile service provider from the drop-down menu.
Choose the type of 3G network you have from the drop-down menu.
Enter your 3G network user name, this is not always required by your ISP.
Enter your 3G network password and then retype the password in the
next box. This is also not always required by your ISP.
Enter the number your ISP gave you to dial for a connection.
Choose the type of authentication need to connect or use auto detection.
APN:
Reconnect Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
DNS Addresses:
Keep Alive:
If your ISP has given you an Access Point Name to use for your connectivity, you may enter it here.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable
auto-reconnect.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses.
To prevent inactivity from assuming a dropped connection you can select LCP Echo Request to request frequent pings to maintain
communication. This is disabled by default.
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