D Link IR645A1 Users Manual

Preface

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Table of Contents

Preface ............................................................................i

Trademarks ...................................................................................................... i

Product Overview ............................................................... 1

Package Contents ........................................................................................... 1

System Requirements ..................................................................................... 1

About this Product ..........................................................................................2

Features ..........................................................................................................2

Hardware Overview ......................................................................................... 3

Front Panel............................................................................................. 3

Back Panel ............................................................................................. 4

Bottom Panel ......................................................................................... 5

Hardware Installation .......................................................... 6

Before You Begin ............................................................................................6

Wireless Installation Considerations .............................................................. 6

Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem ......................................................... 7

Connect to Another Router.............................................................................. 7

Software Conﬁguration ......................................................... 8

Connect to the Web User Interface .................................................................. 8

Web User Interface .......................................................................................... 8

Setup Category ............................................................................................... 9

Internet (Setup Wizard) ........................................................................ 10

Internet (Manual) ................................................................................. 17

Wireless Settings ................................................................................. 24

Network Settings .................................................................................. 32

IPv6...................................................................................................... 35

Advanced Category .......................................................................................53

Virtual Server ....................................................................................... 55

Port Forwarding ................................................................................... 56

Application Rules ................................................................................. 57

QoS Engine .......................................................................................... 58

Network Filter .......................................................................................60

Access Control .....................................................................................61

Website Filter ....................................................................................... 64

Parental Control ................................................................................... 65

Inbound Filter....................................................................................... 66

Firewall Settings .................................................................................. 67

Routing ................................................................................................ 69

Advanced Wireless ............................................................................... 70

Wi-Fi Protected Setup .......................................................................... 71

Advanced Network ............................................................................... 73

DLNA Settings ..................................................................................... 75

iTunes Server .......................................................................................76

Guest Zone ...........................................................................................77

IPv6 Firewall ........................................................................................ 78

IPv6 Routing ........................................................................................ 79

Tools Category.............................................................................................. 80

Admin .................................................................................................. 81

Time .....................................................................................................83

Syslog ..................................................................................................84

Email Settings ...................................................................................... 85

System ................................................................................................. 87

Firmware .............................................................................................. 88

Dynamic DNS ...................................................................................... 89

System Check ...................................................................................... 91

Schedules ............................................................................................ 92

Status Category ............................................................................................ 93

Device Info ........................................................................................... 94

Logs .....................................................................................................96

Statistics .............................................................................................. 97

Internet Sessions ................................................................................. 98

Wireless ............................................................................................... 98

IPv6...................................................................................................... 99

IPv6 Routing ........................................................................................ 99

Support Category ....................................................................................... 100

Knowledge Base ............................................................. 101

Wireless Basics .......................................................................................... 101

Wireless Modes ..........................................................................................103

Wireless Security ........................................................................................104

What is WPA? .................................................................................... 104

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Networking Basics ...................................................................................... 105

Connect to a Wireless Network ................................................................... 107

Using Window 7 ................................................................................ 107

Using Window 7 and WPS ................................................................. 109

Using Window Vista ...........................................................................112

Using Window XP .............................................................................. 113

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 114

Technical Speciﬁcations .................................................... 116

Warranty ...................................................................... 117

Contacting Technical Support .............................................. 123

Registration................................................................... 124

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Product Overview

Package Contents

Check for the supplied accessories below:

• Wireless 802.11b/g/n Dual Band Router

• Power Adapter with extra Power Cable

• Ethernet Cable

• CD-ROM (with installation software and manuals)

• Quick Installation Guide

• Stand

• Mounting Kit

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the product, will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

System Requirements

Computer Requirements:

• Window 7/Vista/XP (with SP3), 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet LAN adapter, CD-ROM drive.

Network Requirements:

• 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet LAN adapter, 802.11b/g/n Wireless Adapter, Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem.

Software Requirements:

• Operating System like Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, or Linux.

• Browser like Internet Explorer (6 or higher), Mozilla Firefox (3.0 or higher), Safari (3.0 or higher), or Chrome (2.0 or higher)

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About this Product

This user’s guide provides a wonderful insight into the functionality of the product called the D-Link DIR-645 Wireless Internet Router. This guide is based on the current running ﬁrmware/software version available for this product and might touch on some new and exciting topics never seen on this product line before providing a rewarding reading experience and in the end acts as a guide when installing and maintaining this product.

Features

The D-Link DIR-645 wireless router is packed with a load of features. Most of these features are what is expected from an Internet Wireless router, and then there are the features that are unique to D-Link products.

• Internet Connectivity. In conjunction with a DSL or Cable Modem, this device can act as the Internet Gateway to your local network. Connections like, PPPoE, Static

and Dynamic IP Connections, PPTP, and L2TP connection can be made.

• Wireless LAN functionality. This router supports the full package of what the 802.11n protocol has to offer. Other remarkable features are WMM, Automatic Fallback,

RF Output Level Control, Latest Wireless Security requirements, WPS and much more.

• Networking. This router is equipped with 4 LAN ports, running at a speed of 10/100/1000Mbps, and 1 Internet port, running and the speed of 10/100/1000Mbps. This

device can handle a network of up to 1000 MAC addresses.

• Multicasting. Supports IGMPv2.

• DHCP. This device supports both Server and Client functionality.

• Quality of Service. QoS rules can be created to shape trafﬁc based on weight or priority. IP Pools can be managed based on application port numbers.

• Advanced Security. The router supports also a list of security features like Network Filtering, Access Control, Website Filtering, Inbound Filtering and SPI.

• IPv6. One of the most attractive features of this router is the fact that not only does it support local IPv6 support, but also IPv6 Internet Connection support. This is truly

an Internet Gateway ahead of it’s time.

• More. Other features like DDNS, System Checking, Firmware Updates, Email Settings (for notiﬁcation), and Schedules are also available on this device.

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Internet Light

A solid green light indicates that the Internet connection

negotiation has successfully been completed.

Hardware Overview

Front Panel

WPS Light and Button

Press the WPS button for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. The button will ﬂash green while a WPS connection is being established. The button will light green for 5 seconds if a successful WPS connection has

been made.

Wireless Light

A solid green light indicates a link has been established. A blinking green indicates the device is fail to connect

to the AP.

Power Light and Button

Press the button to power on the device. The LED lights solid green to indicate the power is on. Press the

button again to turn it off.

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USB Port

The USB port can be used for WPS enabled Wireless

USB adapters.

Back Panel

Internet Port

The Internet (WAN) port can be used for connections like

a DSL/Cable modem.

Ethernet Ports

The four LAN ports can be used for 10/100/1000Mbps

LAN connections.

Power Receptor

Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

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Reset Button

Press the button to restore the device to its original factory default settings.

Bottom Panel

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Hardware 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, attic or garage.

Before You Begin

• The router is designed for use with the Ethernet port on your broadband modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, you must turn off your modem and disconnect the USB cable. Connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN/Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change your connection type (USB to Ethernet).

• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, be sure to disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer. Otherwise you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

• When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure your computer is connected to the Internet and is online, otherwise the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, ﬁrst re-connect your computer to the modem and make sure you are online.

Wireless Installation Considerations

The 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. Ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or ofﬁce. The key to maximizing the 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 to 90 feet (1 to 30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls and/or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 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. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through open doorways and drywall. Materials such as glass, metal, brick, insulation, concrete and water can affect wireless performance. Large objects such as ﬁsh tanks, mirrors, ﬁle cabinets, metal doors and aluminum studs may also have a negative effect on range.

4. Keep your product at least 3 to 6 feet (1-2 meters) away from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, make sure that the 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless device as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. In some cases, cordless phones, X-10 wireless devices, and electronic equipment such as ceiling fans, ﬂuorescent lights, and home security systems may dramatically degrade wireless connectivity.

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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, 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 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 into the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot up.

7. Turn on your computer.

8. Verify that the Power LED on the router are lit. If the Power LED does not light up, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered, on and verify that the cables connected correctly.

9. In a later section in this manual we’ll discuss the Web GUI conﬁguration of the router in more detail..

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 another router.

To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:

1. Plug the power into the router. Connect a computer 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). 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, type http://192.168.0.1 into the address bar, and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the username to ADMIN and leave the password box empty. Click Login to continue.

3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.

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 Router IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the conﬁguration 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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Software Conﬁguration

This section will guide you through how to conﬁgure and use your D-Link wireless router using the Web graphical user interface..

Connect to the Web User Interface

To access the conﬁguration utility, open a web-browser application such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router in the address bar and click on Go.

Note: The default IP address for the router is 192.168.0.1

Log into the Router as follows:

• Select the ADMIN option from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. By default the password ﬁeld is blank.

• Click the Login button to log into the Router.

Web User Interface

After successfully logging into the Web User Interface, you should see this page. This Web User Interface is divided into categories, found in the top menu, and pages, found in the left menu.

The categories found on this router are Setup, Advanced, Tools, Status, and Support. We will discuss these categories and their underlying pages in extensive details later on in this manual.

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Setup Category

In the Setup Category users will be able to conﬁgure features that are essential to the functionality of this router.

The pages found in the Setup Category are: Internet: On the Internet page, users can conﬁgure the method this router uses to connect to the Internet. There are two types of conﬁguration methods to choose from, the Internet Connection Setup Wizard and the Manual Internet Connection Setup. Wireless Settings: On the Wireless Settings page the user can conﬁgure the Wireless settings for this device. There are 3 ways to conﬁgure the Wireless connection on this router. Firstly, the user can choose to make use of the quick and easy Wireless Connection Setup Wizard. Secondly, the user can choose to make use of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Lastly, the user can conﬁgure the Wireless settings manually. Network Settings: On the Network Settings page the user can conﬁgure the internal network settings of the router and also be able to conﬁgure the built-in DHCP server to assign IP addresses to computers on the network. The IP address that is conﬁgured here is the IP address that is used to access the Web-based management interface. If you change the IP address in this section, you may need to adjust your PC’s network settings to access the network again. IPv6: On the IPv6 page, the user can conﬁgure the IPv6 connection type. There are two ways to set up the IPv6 Internet connection. You can use the Web-based IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard, or you can manually conﬁgure the connection.

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Internet (Setup Wizard)

When conﬁguring the router for the ﬁrst time, we recommend that you click use the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and follow the instructions on the screen. This wizard is designed to assist user with a quick and easy method to conﬁgure the Internet Connectivity of this router.

Anytime during the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, the user can click on the Cancel button to discard any changes made and return to the main Internet page. Also the user can click on the Prev button, to return to the previous window for reconﬁguration.

Welcome:

This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to conﬁgure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue.

Step 1: Set Your Password

By default, the D-Link Router does not have a password conﬁgured for administrator access to the Web-based conﬁguration pages. To secure your new networking device, please enter and verify a password in the spaces provided. The two passwords must match.

Click Next to continue.

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Step 2: Select Your Time Zone

Select the appropriate time zone for your location. This information is required to conﬁgure the time-based options for the router.

Click Next to continue.

Step 3: Internet Connection

Here the user will be able to conﬁgure the Internet Connectivity used by this device. If your ISP connection is listed in the drop-down menu select it and click Next. If your ISP connection is not listed then you can proceed to select any of the other manual Internet Connection methods listed below.

The following parameters will be available for conﬁguration:

Dynamic IP

Address:

PPPoE:

PPTP:

L2TP:

Static IP Address:

Choose this if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. Most Cable Modems use this type of connection.

Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a PPPoE username and password to get online. Most DSL modems use this type of connection.

Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a PPTP username and password to get online.

Choose this option if your Internet connection requires an L2TP username and password to get online.

Choose this option if your Internet Setup Provider provided you with IP Address information that has to be manually conﬁgured.

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Step 3: Internet Connection (Dynamic IP Address)

After selecting the Dynamic IP Address Internet connection method, the following page will appear.

The following parameters will be available for conﬁguration:

MAC Address:

Clone Button:

Host Name:

Primary DNS

Address:

Secondary DNS

Address:

Click Next to continue.

Enter the MAC address of the Internet gateway (plugged into the Internet port of this device) here.

If the conﬁguration PC also acts as the Internet gateway, then click on the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to copy the PC’s MAC address into the space provided. If you’re not sure, leave the MAC Address ﬁeld blank.

Enter the host name used here. You may also need to provide a Host Name. If you do not have or know this information, please contact your ISP.

Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.

Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This ﬁeld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.

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Step 3: Internet Connection (PPPoE)

After selecting the PPPoE Internet connection method, the following page will appear:

The following parameters will be available for conﬁguration:

Address Mode:

IP Address:

User Name:

Password:

Verify Password:

Service Name:

Primary DNS

Address:

Secondary DNS

Address:

Click Next to continue.

Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. PPPoE usually requires a Dynamic IP conﬁguration.

Enter the PPPoE IP address used here. This option is only available if Static IP is selected.

Enter the PPPoE account user name used here. This information is given by the ISP.

Enter the PPPoE account password used here. This information is given by the ISP.

Re-enter the PPPoE account password used here. This optional ﬁeld enables the user to enter a service name

to identify this Internet connection here. Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.

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Step 3: Internet Connection (PPTP)

After selecting the PPTP Internet connection method, the following page will appear:

The following parameters will be available for conﬁguration:

Address Mode:

PPTP IP Address:

PPTP Subnet

Mask:

PPTP Gateway IP

Address:

PPTP Server IP

Address:

User Name:

Password:

Verify Password:

Primary DNS

Address:

Secondary DNS

Address:

Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. PPTP usual requires a Dynamic IP conﬁguration.

Enter the PPTP IP address used here. This option is only available if Static IP is selected.

Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask used here.

Enter the PPTP Gateway IP address used here.

Enter the PPTP Server IP address used here. This is normally the same a the PPTP Gateway IP address.

Enter the PPTP username used here. Enter the PPTP password used here. Re-enter the PPTP password used here.

Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.

Click Next to continue.

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Step 3: Internet Connection (L2TP)

After selecting the L2TP Internet connection method, the following page will appear:

The following parameters will be available for conﬁguration:

Address Mode:

L2TP IP Address:

L2TP Subnet

Mask:

L2TP Gateway IP

Address:

L2TP Server IP

Address:

User Name:

Password:

Verify Password:

Primary DNS

Address:

Secondary DNS

Address:

Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. L2TP usual requires a Dynamic IP conﬁguration.

Enter the L2TP IP address used here. This option is only available if Static IP is selected.

Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask used here.

Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used here.

Enter the L2TP Server IP address used here. This is normally the same a the L2TP Gateway IP address.

Enter the L2TP username used here. Enter the L2TP password used here. Re-enter the L2TP password used here.

Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.

Click Next to continue.

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Step 3: Internet Connection (Static IP Address)

After selecting the Static IP Address Internet connection method, the following page will appear:

The following parameters will be available for conﬁguration:

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Gateway Address:

Primary DNS

Address:

Secondary DNS

Address:

Click Next to continue.

Setup Complete!

This is the last page of the Internet Connection Setup Wizard.

Click the Connect button to save your settings.

Enter the Static IP address provided by the ISP here. Enter the Subnet Mask provided by the ISP here. Enter the Gateway IP address provided by the ISP here. Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.

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Internet (Manual)

On this page the user can conﬁgure the Internet Connection settings manually. To access the Manual Internet Connection Setup page, click on the Manual Internet Connection Setup button. On this page there a multiple parameters that can be conﬁgured regarding the Internet Connection setup. We’ll discuss them from top to bottom.

At any given point the user can save the conﬁguration done, on this page, by clicking on the Save Settings button. If you choose to discard the changes made, click on the Don’t Save Settings button.

Internet Connection Type

In this section, the user can select from a list of Internet Connection types that can be conﬁgured and used on this router. Options to choose from are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and DS-Lite. After selecting a speciﬁc Internet Connection type, this page will automatically refresh and provide unique ﬁelds to conﬁgure related to the speciﬁed Internet Connection type.

My Internet Connection is: Dynamic IP (DHCP)

The default WAN conﬁguration for this router is Dynamic IP (DHCP). This option allows the router to obtain an IP address automatically from the device that is connected to the Internet port.

Note: If you’re not sure about the type of Internet Connection you have, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.

After selecting Dynamic IP, the following parameters will be available for conﬁguration:

Host Name:

Use Unicasting:

Primary DNS:

The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you are not sure.

Tick this option if you ISP uses the unicast method to provide IP addresses.

Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.

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Secondary DNS:

MTU:

MAC Address:

My Internet Connection is: Static IP

Another Internet Connection type is Static IP. This option allows the user to manually conﬁgure the Static IP Internet Connection type. Normally the information entered will be supplied by your ISP.

After selecting Static IP, the following parameters will be available for conﬁguration:

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

Default Gateway:

Primary DNS:

Secondary DNS:

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your speciﬁc 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.

is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.

MTU:

MAC Address:

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your speciﬁc 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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My Internet Connection is: PPPoE (Username/Password)

Another Internet Connection type is PPPoE. This option is typically used if you have a DSL Internet Connection. Make sure to remove the PPPoE software installed on your computer ﬁrst before using this connection type. Most of the information needed for this connection type is provided to you by your ISP.

After selecting PPPoE, the following parameters will be available for conﬁguration:

Address Mode:

IP Address:

Username:

Password:

Verify Password:

Service Name:

Reconnect Mode:

Maximum Idle

Time:

Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. PPPoE usually requires a Dynamic IP conﬁguration.

Enter the PPPoE IP address used here. This option is only available if Static IP is selected.

Enter the PPPoE account user name used here. This information is given by the ISP.

Enter the PPPoE account password used here. This information is given by the ISP.

Re-enter the PPPoE account password used here. This optional ﬁeld enables the user to enter a service name

to identify this Internet connection here. Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user

can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand, or Manual option. To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules that has been deﬁned in the Schedules page. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later.

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity.

DNS Mode: This option allow the router to obtain the DNS IP addresses from the ISP, when Receive DNS from ISP is selected, or allows the user to enter DNS

IP address manually, when Enter DNS Manually is selected.

Primary DNS

Server:

Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.

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Secondary DNS

Server:

MTU:

MAC Address:

My Internet Connection is: PPTP (Username/Password)

Another Internet Connection type is PPTP. This option is typically used if you have a secure DSL Internet Connection. Most of the information needed for this connection type is provided to you by your ISP.

After selecting PPTP, the following parameters will be available for conﬁguration:

Address Mode:

PPTP IP Address:

PPTP Subnet

Mask:

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your speciﬁc 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.

Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. PPTP usually requires a Dynamic IP conﬁguration.

Enter the PPTP IP address used here. This option is only available if Static IP is selected.

Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask used here.

PPTP Gateway IP

Address:

PPTP Server IP

Address:

Username:

Password:

Verify Password:

Reconnect Mode:

Enter the PPTP Gateway IP address used here.

Enter the PPTP Server IP address used here. This is normally the same a the PPTP Gateway IP address.

Enter the PPTP username used here. Enter the PPTP password used here. Re-enter the PPTP password used here. Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user

can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand, or Manual option. To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules that

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has been deﬁned in the Schedules page. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later.

Maximum Idle

Time:

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

MTU:

MAC Address:

My Internet Connection is: L2TP (Username/Password)

Another Internet Connection type is L2TP. This option is typically used if you have a secure DSL Internet Connection. Most of the information needed for this connection type is provided to you by your ISP.

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.

Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.

Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your speciﬁc ISP. 1400 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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After selecting L2TP, the following parameters will be available for conﬁguration:

Address Mode:

L2TP IP Address:

L2TP Subnet

Mask:

L2TP Gateway IP

Address:

L2TP Server IP

Address:

Username:

Password:

Verify Password:

Reconnect Mode:

Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. L2TP usual requires a Dynamic IP conﬁguration.

Enter the L2TP IP address used here. This option is only available if Static IP is selected.

Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask used here.

Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used here.

Enter the L2TP Server IP address used here. This is normally the same a the L2TP Gateway IP address.

Enter the L2TP username used here. Enter the L2TP password used here. Re-enter the L2TP password used here. Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user

Maximum Idle

Time:

Primary DNS

Server:

Secondary DNS

Server:

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 DNS IP address used here.

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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My Internet Connection is: DS-Lite)

Another Internet Connection type is DS-Lite.

After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for conﬁguration:

DS-Lite

Conﬁguration:

AFTR IPv6

Address:

B4 IPv4 Address:

WAN IPv6

Address:

IPv6 WAN Default

Gateway

Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made. Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.

Select the DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to let the router allocate the AFTR IPv6 address automatically. Select the Manual Conﬁguration to enter the AFTR IPv6 address in manually.

After selecting the Manual Conﬁguration option above, the user can enter the AFTR IPv6 address used here.

Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed

here. Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will

be displayed here.

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Wireless Settings

On this page the user can conﬁgure the Wireless settings for this device. There are 3 ways to conﬁgure Wireless using this router. Firstly, the user can choose to make use for the quick and easy Wireless Connection Setup Wizard. Secondly, the user can choose to make use Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Lastly, the user can conﬁgure the Wireless settings manually.

Wireless Settings: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

The Wireless Connection Setup Wizard is specially designed to assist basic network users with a simple, step-by-step set of instructions to conﬁgure the wireless settings of this router. It is highly recommended to customized the wireless network settings to ﬁt into your environment and to add higher security.

To initiate the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard click on the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button.

Step 1: In this step, the user must enter a custom Wireless Network Name or SSID . Enter the new SSID name in the appropriate space provided. Secondly the user can choose between two wireless security wizard conﬁgurations. The user can select ‘Automatically assign a network key’, by which the router will automatically generate a WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key using the TKIP and AES encryption methods; or the user can select ‘Manually assign a network key’, by which the user will be prompt to manually enter a WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key using the TKIP and AES encryption methods.

Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.

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Step 2: This step will only be available if the user selected ‘Manually assign a network key’ in the previous step. Here the user can manually enter the WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key in the Wireless Security Password space provided. The key entered must be between 8 and 63 characters long. Remember, this key will be used when wireless clients wants to connect to this device. So please remember this key to prevent future troubleshooting.

Setup Complete: On this page the user can view the conﬁguration made and verify whether they are correct.

Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. Click on the Save button to accept the changes made.

After click the Save button the device will save the settings made and return to the main wireless page.

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Wireless Settings: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard

If your Wireless Clients support the WPS connection method, this Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard can be used to initiate a wireless connection between this device and Wireless clients with a simple click of the WPS button. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard is specially designed to assist basic network users with a simple, step-by-step set of instructions to connect wireless clients to this router using the WPS method.

To initiate the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard click on the Add Wireless Device

with WPS button.

Step 1: In this step the user have two options to choose from. You can choose Auto

if the wireless client supports WPS, or Manual if the wireless client does not support WPS.

Step 2: After selecting Auto, the following page will appear. There are two ways to add a wireless device, that supports WPS. Firstly, there is the Personal Identiﬁcation Number (PIN) method. Using this method will prompt the user to enter a PIN code. This PIN code should be identical on the wireless client. Secondly, there is the Push Button Conﬁguration (PBC) method. Using this method will allow the wireless client to connect to this device by similarly pressing the PBC button on it.

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About this Product

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