D-Link DIR-601, Product Manual

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...d 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 Copyright 2009 by D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Link Systems Inc ...

Page 3: ...Wizard 14 Manual Configuration 19 Dynamic Cable 19 Dynamic IP Address DHCP 20 PPPoE DSL 21 PPTP 23 L2TP 25 Static IP Address 27 Wireless Settings 29 Manual Wireless Network Setup 30 Network Settings 32 DHCP Server Settings 33 DHCP Reservation 34 Virtual Server 36 Port Forwarding 38 Application Rules 39 QoS Engine 40 Network Filters 41 Access Control 42 Access Control Wizard 42 Website Filters 45 I...

Page 4: ... Log 75 Stats 76 Internet Sessions 77 Routing Table 79 Wireless 80 IPv6 81 Support 82 Wireless Security 83 What is WPA 83 Wireless Connection Setup Wizard 84 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 86 Configure WPA Personal PSK 87 Configure WPA Enterprise RADIUS 88 Connect to a Wireless Network 90 Using Windows Vista 90 Configure WPA WPA2 91 Connect Using WCN 2 0 93 Using Windows XP 94 Configure WPA P...

Page 5: ...uct Overview Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR 601 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product Package Contents D Link DIR 601 Wireless N 150 Home Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD ROM ...

Page 6: ...operating system An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 6 0 and higher Mozilla Firefox 3 0 and higher Google Chrome 2 0 and higher Apple Safari 3 0 and higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer with the following Windows XP with Service Pac...

Page 7: ...ays or for a duration of hours or minutes Secure Multiple Concurrent Sessions The DIR 601 can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DIR 601 can securely access corporate networks User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use Web based user interface the DIR 601 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the w...

Page 8: ...for the supplied power adapter LAN Ports 1 4 Connect Ethernet devices such as computers switches and hubs Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings Internet Port The auto MDI MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem ...

Page 9: ...transmission Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port This LED blinks during data transmission Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet enabled computer on ports 1 4 This LED blinks during data transmission Hardware Overview LEDs ...

Page 10: ...connect 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...

Page 11: ...t 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 posi...

Page 12: ... D Link DIR 601 User Manual Section 2 Installation Network Diagram ...

Page 13: ...the router 4 Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer 5 Turn on or plug in your modem Wait for the modem to boot about 30 seconds 6 Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot 7 Turn on your computer 8 Verify the link lights on the rout...

Page 14: ...rite down your existing settings before making any changes In most cases your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer 2 Open a web browser and enter http 192 168 0 1 and press Enter When the login window appears set the user name to Admin and leave the password box empty Click Log In to continue 3 Click on Advanc...

Page 15: ...r and connect it to your other router Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the D Link router 8 You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers To configure your wireless network open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wirel...

Page 16: ...ard Refer to the next page to manually setup your router Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD ROM drive The step by step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP or Vista The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems If the CD autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start Run In the run box type D DIR601 exe where D repr...

Page 17: ...n utility Web based Configuration Utility 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 Select Admin from the drop down menu and then enter your password Leave the password blank by default If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance ...

Page 18: ...nto the web interface of the router the Setup Internet page will appear Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard click Manual Internet Configuration Wizard and skip to page 19 ...

Page 19: ...D Link DIR 601 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Click Next to continue Create a new password and then click Next to continue Select your time zone from the drop down menu and then click Next to continue ...

Page 20: ...nnected directly to your modem If you are currently using that computer click Clone Your PC s MAC Address and then click Next to continue The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue ...

Page 21: ...to continue If you selected PPPoE enter your PPPoE username and password Click Next to continue Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses Note Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router ...

Page 22: ...r L2TP username and password Click Next to continue If you selected Static enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider Click Next to continue Click Connect to save your settings Once the router is finished rebooting click Continue Please allow 1 2 minutes to connect ...

Page 23: ...ll be redirected to a WAN page that allows you to select your Internet type and enter the correct configuration parameters Select your Internet connection type using the My Internet Connection is drop down menu Click the Save Settings button when you have configured the connection Manual Configuration Dynamic Cable ...

Page 24: ... features The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP 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 ...

Page 25: ... D Link makes no warranty as to the availability reliability functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select Dynamic Enter the IP address Static PPPoE only Enter your PPPoE user name Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box My...

Page 26: ...ly 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 Inte...

Page 27: ...e time Disclaimer D Link makes no warranty as to the availability reliability functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select Dynamic Enter the IP address Static PPTP only Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses Static PPTP only Enter the Gate...

Page 28: ...by your ISP Internet Service Provider 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 CloneYour PC s MAC ...

Page 29: ...ended to go and saving you valuable time Disclaimer D Link makes no warranty as to the availability reliability functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select Dynamic Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP Static only Enter the Subnet Mask supplie...

Page 30: ...an 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 L2TP Server IP Username Password Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time DNS Servers Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP optional Enter your L2TP username Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box Select either Always on On Demand or Manual E...

Page 31: ...f the Advanced DNS service or its features 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 Internet Service Provider Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1500 is the default MTU My Internet Connection ...

Page 32: ...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 ...

Page 33: ... using the wizard click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard and refer to page 81 Click AddWireless Device withWPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS and refer to page 83 If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page ...

Page 34: ...ct if you are using a mix of 802 11n and 802 11g wireless clients The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR 601 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Indicates the channel setting for the DIR 601 By default the channel is set to 6 The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network If...

Page 35: ...rk to be broadcasted by the DIR 601 If Invisible is selected the SSID of the DIR 601 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR 601 in order to connect to it Refer to page 78 for more information regarding wireless security Visibility Status Wireless Security ...

Page 36: ...8 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 Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Enter the Domain name Optional Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers If checked your computers will use the router for a DNS server...

Page 37: ... some DHCP clients Enable DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range Lease Time Always Broadcast DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol The DIR 601 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 ...

Page 38: ... be within the DHCP IP Address Range Enter the MAC address of the computer or device If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you are currently on click this button to populate the fields Click Save to save your entry You must click Save Settings at the top to activate your reservations In this section you can see what LAN devices are currently leasing IP addresses Click Revoke to cance...

Page 39: ...he very next requester If the previous owner is still available those two devices may both receive an IP Address Conflict error or the second device may still not receive an IP Address in that case you may still need to extend the DHCP IP Address Range to address the issue it is located in the DHCP Server section The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and ad...

Page 40: ...t by enabling Virtual Server Depending on the requested service the DIR 601 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network The DIR 601 is also capable of port redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen i...

Page 41: ...ick Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Port and Public Port The private and public ports are usually the same The public port is the port seen from the Internet side and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network Select TCP UDP or Both from the drop down menu Select Allow All most common or a created Inbound filter You may...

Page 42: ...mputer will be listed in the Computer Name drop down menu Select your computer and click Enter the TCP and or UDP port or ports that you want to open You can enter a single port or a range of ports Separate ports with a common Example 24 1009 3000 4000 Select Allow All most common or a created Inbound filter You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced Inbound Filter page The schedule o...

Page 43: ...cular service to always be enabled You can create your own times in the Tools Schedules section Name Trigger Traffic Type Firewall Traffic Type Schedule Application Rules Some applications require multiple connections such as Internet gaming video conferencing Internet telephony and others These applications have difficulties working through NAT Network Address Translation Special Applications mak...

Page 44: ...ys the detected uplink speed The speed at which data can be transferred from the router to your ISP This is determined by your ISP ISP s offer speed as a download upload pair For example 1 5Mbits 284Kbits Using this example you would enter 284 Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a service such as www dslreports com Enable QoS Engine Automatic Uplink Speed Measured Uplink Speed Manual...

Page 45: ...ter please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual Select a DHCP client from the drop down menu and click to copy that MAC Address Configure MAC Filtering MAC Address DHCP Client Use MAC Media Access Control Filters to allow or deny LAN Local Area Network computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address fr...

Page 46: ...ccess Control Wizard Add Policy The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network Use this feature as Parental Controls to only grant access to approved sites limit web access based on time or dates and or block access from applications like P2P utilities or games Click Next to continue with the wizard Access Control Wizard ...

Page 47: ...xt to continue Select a schedule I E Always from the drop down menu and then click Next to continue Enter the following information and then click Next to continue AddressType Select IP address MAC address or Other Machines IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to ...

Page 48: ...Check to enable the rule Name Enter a name for your rule Dest IP Start Enter the starting IP address Dest IP End Enter the ending IP address Protocol Select the protocol Dest Port Start Enter the starting port number Dest Port End Enter the ending port number To enable web logging click Enable Click Save to save the access control rule ...

Page 49: ...Configure Website Filter Below Clear the list below Website URL Domain Website Filters Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of allowed Web sites that can be used by multiple users through the network To use this feature select to Allow or Deny enter the domain or website and click Add and then click Save Settings You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control sect...

Page 50: ... top to save the settings This section will list any rules that are created You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable disable the rule or click the Delete icon to remove the rule Name Action Enable Source IP Start Source IP End Save Inbound Filter Rules List The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet With this feature you can c...

Page 51: ...computer to the Internet and run the application on that computer Note Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks Use of this option is only recommended as a last resort Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you want to have unrestricted Internet communication If this computer obtains its IP address automatically using DHCP be sure to mak...

Page 52: ...op gateway to be taken if this route is used The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used Destination IP Netmask Gateway Metric Interface The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific...

Page 53: ...n Message 3 is the default setting A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages This enables 802 11d operation 802 11d is a wireless specification developed to allow implementation of wireless networks in countries that cannot use the 802 11 standard This feature should only be enabled if you are in a country that requires it WMM is Q...

Page 54: ...espond to pings Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers Check the box to allow the Internet port to be pinged You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps 100Mbps or Auto Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet UPnP Settings WAN Ping WAN P...

Page 55: ...ink DIR 601 User Manual Section 3 Configuration IPv6 Select Link Local Only from the drop down menu Displays the IPv6 address of the router My IPv6 Connection LAN IPv6 Address Settings Link Local Connectivity ...

Page 56: ...he Autoconfiguration feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 or Stateless Refer to the next page for Stateless Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime in minutes My IPv6 Connection WAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address LAN Link Local Address Enable Autoconfigurati...

Page 57: ...AN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Select Stateless Refer to the previous page for Stateful Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime in minutes My IPv6 Connection WAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address LAN Link Local Address Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime ...

Page 58: ...ess Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 or Stateless Refer to the next page for Stateless Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime in minutes My IPv6 Connection IPv6 DNS Settings Primary Secondary DNS Address LAN IPv6 Address LA...

Page 59: ...addresses Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Select Stateless Refer to the previous page for Stateful Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime in minutes My IPv6 Connection IPv6 DNS Settings Primary Secondary DNS Address LAN IPv6 Address LAN Link Local Address Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfigu...

Page 60: ...ter the ISP Service Name optional 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 Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the ...

Page 61: ...Range End IPv6 Address Lifetime Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 or Stateless Refer to the next page for Stateless Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime in minutes ...

Page 62: ...nter the ISP Service Name optional 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 Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the...

Page 63: ...ection 3 Configuration Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 or Stateless Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime in minutes ...

Page 64: ...eck to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 or Stateless Refer to the next page for Stateless Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime in minutes My IPv6 Connection 6 to 4 Settings Primary Secondary DNS Address LAN IPv6 Address LAN Link L...

Page 65: ...ses Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Select Stateless Refer to the previous page for Stateful Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime in minutes My IPv6 Connection 6 to 4 Settings Primary Secondary DNS Address LAN IPv6 Address LAN Link Local Address Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration T...

Page 66: ...e LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Select Stateless Refer to the previous page for Stateful Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime in minutes My IPv6 Connection IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel Settings LAN IPv6 Address LAN Link Local Address Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Life...

Page 67: ...le the Autoconfiguration feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 or Stateless Refer to the next page for Stateless Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime in minutes My IPv6 Connection IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel Settings LAN IPv6 Address LAN Link Local Address Enable Autoconf...

Page 68: ...re enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote Internet host The port number used to access the DIR 601 Example http x x x x 8080 whereas x x x x is the Internet IP address of the DIR 601 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface This section will list any rules that are created You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable disable the rule or click t...

Page 69: ... Internet not a local server Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop down menu To manually input the time enter the values in these fields for the Year Month Day Hour Minute and Second and then click Set Time You can also click CopyYour Computer sTime Settings Time Zone Daylight Saving Enable NTP Server NTP Server Used Manual The Time Configuration option allows you to configure update an...

Page 70: ...u may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network Enable Logging to SysLog Server SysLog Server IP Address Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server The address of the SysLog server that will be used to send the logs You may also select your computer from the drop down menu only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP ...

Page 71: ...e a log file or firmware upgrade notification via e mail Enter the e mail address where you want the e mail sent Enter the SMTP server address for sending e mail IfyourSMTPserverrequiresauthentication select this option Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication Enter your account for sending e mail Enter the password associated with the account Re type the password associated with...

Page 72: ...d a previously save file of configuration settings Then click the Load button to transfer those settings to the router This option will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you have created If you want to save the current router conf...

Page 73: ...ard drive Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade Check Now Firmware Upgrade Update Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update Please check the D Link support site for firmware updates at http support dlink com You can download ...

Page 74: ...t connection status to your DDNS server Enable DDNS Server Address Host Name Username or Key Password or Key Timeout Status DDNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP Game Server etc using a domain name that you have purchased www whateveryournameis com with your dynamically assigned IP address Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic changing IP addresses Using a DD...

Page 75: ...on System Check The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping and click Ping The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here Ping Test IPv6 Ping Test Ping Results ...

Page 76: ...Check All Day 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule Click Save to save your schedule You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule Name Days Time Save Schedule Rules List Schedules ...

Page 77: ...nnection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP IfyourInternetconnectionissetupforPPPoE aConnect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection See the following page for m...

Page 78: ...ress and the private local IP settings for the router Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router DHCP Displays the Multicast Group IP Address General WAN LAN Wireless LAN LAN Computers IGMP Multicast Memberships ...

Page 79: ... mail address configured in the Tools Email Settings screen This option will save the router to a log file on your computer The router automatically logs records events of possible interest in it s internal memory If there isn t enough internal memory for all events logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained The Logs option allows you to view the router logs You ca...

Page 80: ...n 3 Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR 601 on both the Internet and the LAN ports The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted ...

Page 81: ...onversation State for sessions that use the TCP protocol NO None This entry is used as a placeholder for a future connection that may occur SS SYN Sent One of the systems is attempting to start a connection EST Established the connection is passing data FW FIN Wait The client system has requested that the connection be stopped CW Close Wait The server system has requested that the connection be st...

Page 82: ...The number of seconds of idle time until the router considers the session terminated The initial value of Time Out depends on the type and state of the connection 300 seconds UDP connections 240 seconds Reset or closed TCP connections The connection does not close instantly so that lingering packets can pass or the connection can be re established 7800 seconds Established or closing TCP connection...

Page 83: ...79 D Link DIR 601 User Manual Section 3 Configuration This page displays the routing details configured for your router Routing Table ...

Page 84: ...User Manual Section 3 Configuration The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients Wireless ...

Page 85: ...81 D Link DIR 601 User Manual Section 3 Configuration All of your IPv6 Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page IPv6 ...

Page 86: ...82 D Link DIR 601 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Support ...

Page 87: ... 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES instead of TKIP User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only au...

Page 88: ...nk DIR 601 User Manual Section 4 Security Wireless Connection Setup Wizard To run the security wizard browse to the Setup page and then click the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button Click Next to continue ...

Page 89: ...lly assign a network key if you would like to create your own security key or passphrase If you want to use WPA check the Use WPA encryption instead of WEP box If you select Manually assign a network key enter your encryption key in the box and click Next to continue You will need to enter this key on your wireless clients to connect to the router If you selected Automatically the following screen...

Page 90: ...igit PIN and click Connect PBC Select this option to use PBC Push Button method to add a wireless client Click Connect SelectAutotoaddawirelessclientusingWPS Wi FiProtected Setup Once you select Auto and click Connect you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client s and successfully establish a connection If you select Manual a settings summary screen will appe...

Page 91: ...select Auto WPA2 Only orWPA Only Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2 4 Next to Cypher Type select TKIP and AES TKIP or AES If you have wireless clients that use both types use TKIP and AES 5 Next to Group Key Update Interval enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed 3600 is default 6 Next to Pre Shared Key enter a key p...

Page 92: ...uto WPA2 Only orWPA Only Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2 4 Next to Cypher Type select TKIP and AES TKIP or AES If you have wireless clients that use both types use TKIP and AES 5 Next to Group Key Update Interval enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed 3600 is default 6 Next to Authentication Timeout enter the amo...

Page 93: ...he MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network 11 Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server 12 Click Apply Settings to save your settings ...

Page 94: ...the Windows Vista utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and clic...

Page 95: ...ore configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network ...

Page 96: ...e same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 97: ...t be both enabled and configured There are three basic methods to accomplish this use Windows Vista s built in support for WCN 2 0 use software provided by a third party or manually configure If you are running Windows Vista log into the router and click the Enable checkbox in the Basic Wireless section Use the Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced Wi Fi Protected Setup section or choose t...

Page 98: ... option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displ...

Page 99: ...figuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select View Available Wireless Networks ...

Page 100: ...etwork Connection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WPA PSK settings are correct The WPA PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 101: ...the device itself Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 and higher Mozilla Firefox 3 0 and higher Google Chrome 2 0 and higher Apple Safari 3 0 and higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device If you do no...

Page 102: ...his should open the login page for your the web management If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your router Unfortu...

Page 103: ... increments of ten Ex 1492 1482 1472 etc Note AOL DSL users must use MTU of 1400 To find the proper MTU Size you ll have to do a special ping of the destination you re trying to go to A destination could be another computer or a URL Click on Start and then click Run Windows 95 98 and Me users type in command Windows NT 2000 and XP users type in cmd and press Enter or click OK Once the window opens...

Page 104: ...h 1452 28 1480 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below Open your browser enter the IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 and click OK Enter your username admin and password blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure ...

Page 105: ...reless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applicati...

Page 106: ...ata from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device call...

Page 107: ...ones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries Who uses wireless Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it whether it s for home office business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check e mail instant message and etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy...

Page 108: ...task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place ...

Page 109: ...reless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more DIR 601 wireless network Cardbus adapters An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or ...

Page 110: ...P address please follow the steps below Click on Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall ...

Page 111: ... represents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure th...

Page 112: ...cy Range 2 4GHz to 2 497GHz Transmitter Output Power 17dBm 2dB LEDs Power Internet WLAN LAN 10 100 Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Humidity 95 maximum non condensing Safety Emissions FCC IC Dimensions L 7 6 inches W 4 6 inches H 1 2inches Warranty 1 Year Limited Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g and Draft 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput w...

Page 113: ... 601 Hardware Revision located on the label on the bottom of the router e g rev A1 Serial Number s n number located on the label on the bottom of the router You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United States Phone Support 877 453 5465 Internet Support http support dl...

Page 114: ...iers under this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may at its...

Page 115: ...see for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D Link s products will not be applied t...

Page 116: ...d return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not Covered The Limited Warranty provided herein by D Link does not cover Products that in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse fa...

Page 117: ...MEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF D LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY G...

Page 118: ...ease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States please contact the corresponding local D Link office FCC Caution Any changes or m...

Page 119: ...vironment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Règlement d Industry Canada Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux ...

Page 120: ...k DIR 601 User Manual Appendix F Registration Version 1 0 October 8 2009 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Registration ...