D-Link GO-RTW-N300 User Manual

Version 1.0 | October 02, 2013

User Manual

Wireless N300 Easy Wall-Plug Router

GO-RTW-N300

Preface

D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

Manual Revisions

Revision	Date	Description
1.0	October 02, 2013	• Initial release

Trademarks

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

This purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. As such, it does not have a standby mode or use a power management mode. If you wish to power down this product, please simply unplug it from the power outlet.

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Table of Contents

Preface..................................................................................	i
Manual Revisions...........................................................................	i
Trademarks.......................................................................................	i
Product Overview...............................................................	1
Package Contents.........................................................................	1
System Requirements..................................................................	2
Introduction....................................................................................	3
Features............................................................................................	4
Hardware Overview......................................................................	5
Front/Side.................................................................................	5
Bottom......................................................................................	6
Operation Modes..........................................................................	7
Router Mode...........................................................................	8
Access Point Mode................................................................	9
Wireless Installation Considerations....................................	10
Setting Up With a Web Browser.......................................	11
Router Mode.........................................................................	12
Access Point Mode..............................................................	12
Router Mode.................................................................................	13
Initial Setup Wizard.............................................................	13
Manual Configuration........................................................	15
Setup...................................................................................	16
Wizard...........................................................................	16
Local Network............................................................	20
Internet Setup............................................................	24

Wireless..............................................................................	27
Wireless Basics...........................................................	27
Wi-Fi Protected (WPS) Setup................................	30
Advanced Wireless...................................................	31
Advanced..........................................................................	33
Access Control List...................................................	33
Port Triggering...........................................................	34
DMZ...............................................................................	35
URL Block.....................................................................	36
Dynamic DNS.............................................................	37
QoS................................................................................	38
UPnP..............................................................................	40
Virtual Server..............................................................	41
Maintenance....................................................................	43
Reboot..........................................................................	43
Firmware Upgrade...................................................	44
Backup/Restore.........................................................	45
Admin...........................................................................	46
Time and Date............................................................	47
Status..................................................................................	48
Device Info..................................................................	48
Active Client Table....................................................	49
Statistics.......................................................................	50
Help.....................................................................................	51
Access Point Mode......................................................................	52
Manual Configuration........................................................	52

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Setup...................................................................................	53
Local Network............................................................	53
Wireless..............................................................................	54
Wireless Basics...........................................................	54
Wi-Fi Protected (WPS) Setup................................	57
Advanced Wireless...................................................	58
Maintenance....................................................................	60
Reboot..........................................................................	60
Firmware Upgrade...................................................	61
Backup/Restore.........................................................	62
Admin...........................................................................	63
Time and Date............................................................	64
Status..................................................................................	65
Device Info..................................................................	65
Active Client Table....................................................	66
Statistics.......................................................................	67
Help.....................................................................................	68
Connecting a Wireless Client...........................................	69
WPS Button...................................................................................	69
Windows® 8...................................................................................	70
WPA/WPA2.............................................................................	70
Windows® 7...................................................................................	72
WPA/WPA2.............................................................................	72
WPS..........................................................................................	75
GO-RTW-N300......................................................................	76
Windows Vista®............................................................................	79
WPA/WPA2.............................................................................	80
WPS/WCN 2.0........................................................................	82

Windows® XP................................................................................	83
WPA/WPA2.............................................................................	84
Troubleshooting...............................................................	86
Wireless Basics..................................................................	90
What is Wireless?.........................................................................	91
Tips...................................................................................................	93
Networking Basics............................................................	94
Statically Assign an IP address................................................	95
Technical Specifications...................................................	96
Safety Statements............................................................	97

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Product Overview

Package Contents

GO-RTW-N300 Wireless N300 Easy Wall-Plug Router

Quick Installation Guide

Ethernet Cable

If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller.

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System Requirements

Network Requirements	• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
Network Requirements	• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients
	• 10/100 Ethernet

	Computer with the following:
	• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
	• An installed Ethernet adapter
Web-based Configuration	Browser Requirements:
Web-based Configuration	• Internet Explorer 8 or higher
Utility Requirements	• Firefox 8.0 or higher
	• Safari 4.0 or higher
	• Google Chrome (16.0.9.12.75)
	Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
	installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.

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Introduction

TOTAL COVERAGE

Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for incredible wireless coverage.

ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE

The D-Link Wireless N300 Easy Wall-Plug Router (GO-RTW-N300) lets you create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the GO-RTW-N300 router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this router includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience.

TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY

The GO-RTW-N300 router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA/WPA2 standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method, regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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Features

•Faster Wireless Networking - The GO-RTW-N300 provides an up to 300 Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.

•Portable and Easy to Use - Simply plug the GO-RTW-N300 into a power outlet at home or abroad to create an instant wireless network wherever you are.

•Compatible with 802.11g/b Devices - The GO-RTW-N300 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g/b standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g/b devices.

•User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the GO-RTW-N300 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, 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

Front/Side

1	Power LED	This indicates the current power status of the GO-RTW-N300, as detailed in the table below.

2	Internet LED	This indicates the current Internet link status of the GO-RTW-N300, as detailed in the table below.

3	Mode Selector Switch	Slide this switch to select between Router Mode and Access Point Mode

4	WPS Button	Press this to activate Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS) to connect other wireless devices automatically.

5	Reset Button	Pressing the Reset button for 6 seconds restores the router to its original factory default settings.


	LED Indicator	Color	Status	Description

			Solid	The device is powered on and operating properly
	Power	Blue
	Power	Blue	Blinking	The device is connecting to a device through WPS

			Light off	The device is powered off

	Internet	Blue	Solid	The device is successfully connected to the Internet

			Light off	The Internet connection is not established
			Light off	The Internet connection is not established

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Bottom

1	Internet Port	Connects to your broadband modem through an Ethernet cable.

2	LAN Port	Connects 10/100 Ethernet devices such as laptop computers.

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Operation Modes

Depending on how you want to use your GO-RTW-N300 will determine which mode you use. The following pages describe each mode to help you figure out which one to use.

•Router Mode: page 8

•Access Point Mode: page 9

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Router Mode

In Router Mode, the GO-RTW-N300 connects to your cable modem, DSL modem, or other Internet source and shares your Internet connection with your devices wirelessly, providing Internet access for an entire home or office.

Router Mode

Wireless Devices

Internet Cable/DSL Modem

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Access Point Mode

In Access Point Mode, the GO-RTW-N300 connects your wireless devices together, but does not provide routing functionality. It also allows a connected wired device to connect to your other devices wirelessly. This can be useful if you already have an existing Internet router that does not have built-in wireless capabilities.You can also use this to create a private wireless network without Internet access so that your devices can securely connect to one another without being exposed to the Internet or other computers.

Access Point Mode

Router

(optional)

Internet (optional)

Wireless Devices

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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 (fish tanks), mirrors, file 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 2.4 GHz 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 2.4 GHz 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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Setting Up With a Web Browser

1.Move the switch on the top of the GO-RTW-N300 to the desired mode, then plug it into a wall outlet near your cable/ DSL modem or router. Verify that the power LED is lit before continuing.

2.Connect one end of your existing Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of your cable/DSL modem or router and then plug the other end of the cable into the Internet port of the GO-RTW-N300.Verify that the Internet LED is lit before continuing.

3.Plug one end of the included Ethernet cable into the GO-RTW-N300 LAN port. Plug the other end of the cable into your laptop’s Ethernet port.

Outlet

Internet

Router



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4.Open a web browser. In Router Mode, first time users will automatically be directed to the setup wizard. For more details about this wizard, refer to page 13.

If the setup wizard does not appear, or the GO-RTW-N300 is in

Access Point Mode, enter the IP address of the device in Router Mode (default http://192.168.0.1) or Access Point Mode (default http://192.168.0.50) in the address bar.

5.If you have set up the GO-RTW-N300 before, you will see a login screen.Type“admin” as your user name, and enter the password for the GO-RTW-N300. By default, the password should be left blank. The configuration interface will open, and you can configure the different settings of the GO-RTW-N300.

For detailed information on configuring your device, refer to the following sections of the manual:

•“Router Mode” on page 13.

•“Access Point Mode” on page 52.

Router Mode

Access Point Mode

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Router Mode

Initial Setup Wizard

If this is your first time setting up the GO-RTW-N300, open your web browser. You will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup Screen.

This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.

The network map at the top of the page shows your current network connections. A green tick represents a successful connection between two devices. The IP address of each device will also be displayed.

Select your WAN network type, then enter your wireless SSID and key.

DHCP: Select this if you use a cable modem, or if you are not sure what connection type you use.

PPPoE: Select this if you use a DSL modem, or if you have to enter a username and password for your Internet connection.

Static: Select this only if instructed to by your Internet service provider.

Note: It is recommended to write down the SSID and security key, followed by the login password.

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If you selected PPPoE, you will need to enter user name and password provided to you by your Internet service provider.

Select Static if your Internet Service Provider has supplied you with a specific IP address for your connection.

Connect Type: Select Static from the drop-down menu.

IP Address: Enter the static IP address supplied by your ISP.

Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask supplied by your ISP.

Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway supplied by your ISP.

Primary/ Enter the primary DNS server supplied by you ISP. You can Secondary DNS: also enter secondary address for backup purposes.

Enter the SSID (name) to identify your wireless network, and a key (password).

Click Save and Connect to save the current settings and complete the setup wizard.

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Manual Configuration

This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility.

This section describes the configuration interface for Router Mode. Make sure that the mode selector switch is in the Router position (RT) on your GO-RTW-N300.

To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

Enter admin in the User Name field. By default, the password should be left blank.

If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.

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Setup

Wizard

You can configure your WAN (Internet) connection using a wizard or manually. Click Next to use the Setup Wizard, or click Manual to configure the WAN connection manually, which will take you to the Setup > Internet Setup page. The Setup Wizard will be explained on the next pages and Internet Setup will be explained in the Internet Setup section.

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After you click Next, the wizard will appear. Select the connection type for your WAN and click Next to continue.

If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password twice and click Next to continue. Click the Account Validate button to validate your information and make sure it is correct.

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If you selected Static IP, enter your IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary DNS, and secondary DNS, and click Next to continue.

You can also configure the wireless network and security settings. If you prefer not to, click Disable the wireless radio.

Click Next to continue.

SSID:

Channel:

Mode:

Channel Width:

Disable

Security:

WPA/WPA2-

Personal:

Enter the SSID name.

Use the dropdown menu to select the wireless channel.

Use the dropdown menu to specify the wireless mode.

Use the dropdown menu to select the channel bandwidth. If you selected the 802.11n, 802.11 b/g, or 802.11 b/g/n wireless modes, the available options are 20 MHz and 20/40MHz. For the others, 20MHz is the only option.

You can also choose to not use wireless security by selecting this, but this is not recommended.

If you select this, enter a passkey in the box that appears.

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Click Finish to complete the setup process. When the router has finished saving, the Status > Device Info window will open.

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Local Network

This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings.

LAN Interface: Use this section to configure the router’s local network settings.

DHCP Server Use this section to configure the GO-RTW-N300’s built-in

Settings: DHCP server settings.

DHCP Static IP Use this section to add a new DHCP Static IP configuration.

Configuration:

DHCP Static IP Displays information about the devices that have a static Table: DHCP assigned from the GO-RTW-N300. The information includes the IP Address and MAC Address. You can delete or

edit an existing static IP configuration in the table.

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IP Address: 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 configuration utility.

Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made.

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DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol.The GO-RTW-N300 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 GO-RTW-N300. 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.

DHCP Mode:

IP Pool Range:

Choose the DHCP Server option in the pulldown menu to enable the DHCP server on your router. Choose None to disable this function.

Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP assignment.

Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict.

Max Lease Time:

Domain Name:

DNS Server 1:

DNS Server 2:

The maximum length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease time in minutes.

Enter the domain name.

Enter the IP address of the first DNS Server.

Enter the IP address of the second DNS Server, if there is one.

When you have finished configuring the new DHCP Server Settings, click the Apply Changes button.

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If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device.

Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP address range.

IP Address: Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device. This IP address must be within the DHCP IP address range.

MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the computer or device.

When you have finished configuring the new DHCP reservation, click the Add button to activate your reservation. It will then be displayed in the DHCP Static IP Table below.

The DHCP Static IP Table displays the IP reservations that have been created. To make any changes, select a reservation in the table by clicking the circle next to it and click Update. To delete a reservation, select a reservation and click Delete Selected.

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Internet Setup

This section allows you to manually configure your router’s Internet WAN settings.

WAN Access Select the WAN interface type.

Type:

If you choose DHCP Client, please configure the following fields:

Host Name: Enter the host name of the router.

MTU Size: Enter the MTU size.

Attain DNS Click this if the DNS is to be obtained automatically.

Automatically:

Set DNS Click this to specify a DNS server. You can enter up to two

Manually: DNS servers.

MAC Clone Select the MAC address to be used for the connection. Select Default MAC to use the router’s MAC address. Select MAC from PC to copy your PC’s MAC address, or select MAC Manual to manually enter a MAC address in the field provided.

When you have finished configuring the WAN settings, click the

Apply Changes button.

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If you choose Static IP, please configure the following fields;

WAN Access Select Static IP from the drop-down menu.

Type:

IP Address: Enter the static IP address which was provided to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet provided by your ISP.

Default Enter the default gateway provided by your ISP.

Gateway:

MTU Size: Enter the MaximumTransmission Unit size.The default value is 1500.

DNS Server 1: Enter the primary DNS server address provided by your ISP.

DNS Server 2: Enter the secondary DNS server address provided by your ISP.

MAC Clone: Select the MAC address to be used for the connection. Select Default MAC to use the router’s MAC address. Select MAC from PC to copy your PC’s MAC address, or select MAC Manual to manually enter a MAC address in the field provided.

Click Apply Changes to save the current configuration, or click Reset to discard.

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If you choose PPPoE, please configure the following fields:

WAN Access Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu.

Type:

User Name: Enter the user name provided to you by your ISP.

Password: Enter the password provided to you by your ISP.

Service Name: Enter the service name if your ISP provided you with one, otherwise leave this field empty.

MTU Size: Enter the MaximumTransmission Unit size.The default value is 1492.

Static IP If your ISP or network administrator requires you to have a Address: static IP address for your connection, enter it here.

Connection Select Continuous, Connect on Demand, or Manual as

Type: the connection type from the drop-down menu. If you select Manual, the connect and disconnect buttons will be available.

Attain DNS

Automatically: Click this if the DNS is to be obtained automatically.

Set DNS Click this to specify a DNS server. You can enter up to two Manually: DNS servers.

When you have finished configuring the WAN settings, click the

Apply Changes button.

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