Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents.......................................................................1 System Requirements............................................................1 Features................................................................................. 2 Hardware Overview................................................................3 Connections..................................................................... 3 LEDs and USB Port..............................
Table of Contents Configuring the IP Address in Vista........................................64 Setting Up a Connection or Network Wirelessly.................... 67 Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK).............................................................................72 Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network.................... 76 Configuring the Network in MAC OS X Snow Leopard (10.6).80 Configuring the Wireless Network in MAC OS X Snow Leopard (10.6)...........
Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DIR-615 Wireless Router • Power Adapter • Ethernet Cable • Manual on CD • Warranty Card Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DIR-615 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Note: Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply, before inserting the power cord and connected power supply to the wall outlet.
Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-615 provides up to 300Mbps* 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. • Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DIR-615 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b and IEEE 802.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Receptor for the Power Adapter. LAN Ports Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs and USB Port WAN A solid green light indicates the connection on the WAN port. An amber light indicates that the Internet connection has failed. This LED blinks during data transmission. WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. A blinking amber light indicates the device is booting up.
Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before you Begin Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can only use the Ethernet port on your modem.
Section 2 - Installation 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.
Section 2 - Installation Wall Mounting Your Device You can mount the DIR-615 to a wall or a partition for easy and convenient placement of your device. To wall mount your device, A. Screw the provided screws with the equipment to the wall or partition where the device to be placed. B. Place the mounting holes on the bottom of the device over the screws to mount it to the wall or partition. C. Connect your cables to the device.
Section 2 - Installation Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router. 2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down your computer. 3.
Section 2 - Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your other router. To connect to another router, please follow the steps below: 1.
Section 2 - Installation 6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network. 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the WAN port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration 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). Type “admin” for the User Name and leave the field blank in the Password field. Leave the password blank by default.
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard You may run the setup wizard from the opening Internet Setup window to quickly set up your router. Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and the first window of the wizard will open. Click Next to continue. Create a new password, and then click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration Select the type of Internet connection you use and then configure the information below. If clicking the Dynamic IP Address radio button, enter the username in the User Name field and password in Password and Verify Password fields. The Service Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. If clicking the Static IP radio button, enter the username in the User Name field and password in Password and Verify Password fields.
Section 3 - Configuration Click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard to open the wizard window of configuring wireless connection. Click Reboot to directly restart the Router. If clicking Reboot, the Router will save the new settings and reboot. Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. When the router has finished rebooting, the opening window will be displayed. If clicking Wireless Connection Setup Wizard, this window will open. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration If selecting Manually assign a network key in the previous window, this window will open. Enter a wireless security password in the Network Key box. Click Next to continue. This window displays a summary of your wireless security settings. Please print this out or record this information in a safe place and then click Save to continue. The Router will save the new settings and reboot. Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup If you want to configure the Router manually without using the wizard, click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup Dynamic PPPoE Click the Dynamic PPPoE(Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) radio button to see the following configuration if your ISP uses dynamic PPPoE . User Name: Enter your PPPoE user name. Password: Enter your PPPoE password. Confirm Password: Retype the password. Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name. The Service Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. DNS: Click Recieve DNS from ISP to get the DNS automatically.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup Static PPPoE Click Static PPPoE radio button if your ISP uses a static PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Dual LAN Tick the check box to enable IP Unnumbered on LAN (1-3) Enable: interface and NAT on Wireless Interface.
Section 3 - Configuration Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. Connection Mode Select: Select either Always, Manual, or Connect-on demand.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup Wireless settings for the router may be configured manually or by using a wizard. To use the wizard, click the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button and then follow the steps that are described below. To configure the wireless settings manually, click the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button. The parameters for this window are described later in this section.
Section 3 - Configuration Click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard to start wireless setup wizard. Click Next to continue. Enter a Wireless Network Name, also known as SSID, in the text box. Click Automatically assign a network key (Recommended) or Manually assing a network key for the wireless security key, and use the check box to select the desired level of wireless security, WEP, WPA. and then click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration This window displays a summary of your wireless security settings. Please print this out or record this information in a safe place and then click Save to continue. The Router will save the new settings and reboot. Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. When the router has finished rebooting, the opening Wireless Setup window is displayed.
Section 3 - Configuration Click the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button to manually configure the wireless Internet setup. To enter this window, make sure at least one SSID is selected in Wireless Network Name Setup (Setup -> Wireless Setup -> Multiple Wireless Network name Setup). Wi-Fi To implement Wi-Fi protection, or WCN 2.0, tick the Enable Protected checkbox, click either Generate New PIN or Reset PIN to Setup: Default, and then configure the Wi-Fi settings below.
Section 3 - Configuration 1. To enable WEP, next to Security Mode, select Enable WEP Wireless Security (basic). 2. Select the Authentication method, WEP Encryption, it’s default and the key value. 3. Click Save Settings to save your settings.
Section 3 - Configuration 1. To enable Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced). 2. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES, or AUTO(TKIP/AES). 3. Next to PSK / EAP, select PSK. 4. Next to Network Key, enter a passphrase. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. 5. Click Save Settings to save your settings.
Section 3 - Configuration 1. To enable Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced). 2. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES, or AUTO(TKIP/AES). 3. Next to PSK / EAP, select EAP. 4. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP address of your RADIUS server. 5. Next to Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 6. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 7. Click Save Settings to save your settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Click the Multiple Wireless Network Name Setup to add or select SSIDs. Wireless Enter wireless network work names (SSIDs) in the field. network Tick the check box to select the SSID.
Section 3 - Configuration LAN Setup This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. Router IP Enter the IP address of the router. The default Address: 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. Default Subnet Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask Mask: is 255.255.255.0.
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-615 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-615.
Section 3 - Configuration Time and Date This section will allow you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. Sync: Deselect the Automatically synchronize with D-Link’s Internet time server check box to be able to see the option. Click the Sync. your computer’s time settings button to make the Router’s time same as your computer. Time Zone: Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu. Enable Daylight Ticking this checkbox enables Daylight Saving Saving: time.
Section 3 - Configuration Parental Control This feature allows you to create a list of websites that you want to either allow or deny users access. Configure Select Turn Parental Control Rules OFF, or Parental Turn Parental Control Rules ON and DENY Control: computers access to ONLY these sites. Website URL: Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to block. Any URL with the keyword in it will be blocked. Schedule: The schedule of time when the parental control filter will be enabled.
Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. Rule: Check the box to enabled the rule. Name: Enter a name for the rule. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Start Port/ Enter the port or ports that you want to open. If End Port: you want to open one port, enter the same port in both boxes.
Section 3 - Configuration Filter Rules The Filter Rules allows you to configure IP or MAC address of a network adapter and allow or deny its network access at certain time. MAC/IP Enter the MAC or IP address of a network Address: adapter for a filter rule. Destination Enter a port or range of ports of TCP or UDP Port: for the filter rule. Traffic Type: Select a traffic type (TCP, UDP, or Any) that will be used for the filter rule. Action: Use the drop-down menu to select Allow or Deny the network access.
Section 3 - Configuration Firewall & DMZ This section will allow you to set up inside and outside firewall. The outside firewall can choose various which part you want to prevernt from. Enable LAN to Tick to enable the firewall from LAN to WAN. WAN Firewall: WAN Select the WAN Connection you want to set up the firewall. Connection: Tick to enable the firewall from WAN to LAN.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless This window allows you to change the behavior of the 802.11g wireless radio from the standard settings. Please be aware that any changes to the factory default settings may adversely affect the behavior of your network. Transmit Power: Set the transmit power of the antennas. Beacon Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize interval: a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Mode: Select one of the following: 802.11n Only - Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. 802.11 Mixed(g/b) - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 802.11 Mixed(n/g/b) - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients. Bandwidth: Select the Channel Width: 20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the default setting. 20/40MHz(Auto) - Select if you are using both 802.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Network This window allows you to change the LAN settings. Please be aware that any changes to the factory default settings may affect the behavior of your network. Enable UPnP: To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) feature tick this checkbox. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. WAN Port You may set the port speed of the WAN port to Speed: 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 10/100Mbps Auto.
Section 3 - Configuration Routing This option allows you to define fixed routes to defined destinations. Enable: Tick this checkbox to enable or disable fixed routes to defined destinations. Interface: Use the drop-down menu to choose the WAN or WAN (Physical Port) Interface the IP packet must use to transit out of the Router. Destination: The IP address of the packets that will take this route. Subnet Mask: The subnet of the IP address of the packets that will take this route.
Section 3 - Configuration Device Administration This window will allow you to change the Administrator password. You can also enable Remote Management. Administrator Enter a New Password for the administrator login name and Password: then retype the new password in the Confirm Password textbox. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Enable Remote Remote management allows the DIR-615 to be configured Management: from the Internet by a web browser.
Section 3 - Configuration Save and Restore This window allows you to save your configuration file to a hard drive, load configuration settings from a hard drive, and restore the Router’s factory default settings. Save Settings Use this option to save the current router to Local Hard configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the Drive: computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the settings.
Section 3 - Configuration DDNS Setting The router supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains, allowing access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet. This is enabled to allow remote access to a host by clicking a hyperlinked URL in the form “hostname.dyndns.org”.
Section 3 - Configuration System Check This tool is used to verify the physical connectivity on both the LAN and the WAN interfaces. The Ping Test can be used to test the status of the Internet. Virtual Cable VCT is an advanced feature that integrates a Tester (VCT) LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the Info: router. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), VCT can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swaps, and impedance mismatch.
Section 3 - Configuration Schedules The Router allows the user the ability to manage schedule rules for various firewall and parental control features on this window. Once you have finished configuring the new schedule rule, click the Save Settings button at the top of the window. Name: Enter a name for the new schedule rule. Day(s): Choose the desired day(s), either All Week or Select Days. If the latter is selected, please use the checkboxes directly below to specify the individual days.
Section 3 - Configuration Log Settings The system log displays chronological event log data specified by the router user. You may also save a simple text file containing the log to your computer. Click the Save button and follow the prompts to save the file. Save Log File: Click on the Save button link on this window to save the log file to your local hard drive. Syslog Server: click the checkbox to save the log in the log server in the LAN side.
Section 3 - Configuration Device Info This window displays the current information for the DIR-615. It will display the LAN, WAN, and Wireless information. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a DHCP Release button and a DHCP Renew button will be displayed. Use DHCP Release to disconnect from your ISP and use DHCP Renew to connect to your ISP. If your WAN connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed.
Section 3 - Configuration Log This window allows you to view a log of activities on the Router. This is especially helpful detecting unauthorized network usage. First Page: View the first page of the log. Last Page: View the last page of the log. Previous: View the previous page. Next: View the next page. Clear: Clear the log. Link to Log Click this button to go directly to the Log Settings Settings: window (Maintenance > Log Settings).
Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The window below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-615 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Active Session The window displays the the source and destination packets passing throught the device.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless client. Help Click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the Router.
Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-615 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) What is WEP? WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm.
Section 4 - Security Configure WEP It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Setup on the left side. 2.
Section 4 - Security What is WPA? WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The two major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless Router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Setup on the left side. 2.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA/WPA2-PSK It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless Router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Setup on the left side. 2.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Settings on the left side. 2.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WEP It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) The DIR-615 supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista. The instructions for setting this up depend on whether you are using Windows Vista to configure the Router or third party software. Initial Router Configuration for Wi-Fi Protection When you first set up the Router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and unconfigured.
Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) Setting Up a Configured Router Once the Router has been configured, you can use the push button on the Router or third party software to invite a newcomer to join your Wi-Fi protected network. For maximum security, the software method is recommended. However, the push button method is ideal if there is no access to a GUI.
Section 7 - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup The following are step-by-step directions to change the computer name and join a workgroup. 1. Click on Properties. 2. Click on the Advanced system settings link.
Section 7 - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup 3. Click the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window and enter a description of your computer in the textbox. When you are finished, click the Change button. 4. Go to the Computer Name/Domain Changes window and click the radio button next to the Workgroup you want to join. When you are finished, click the OK button.
Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista Configuring the IP Address in Vista The following are step-by-step directions to configure the IP address in Windows Vista. 1. Click on Properties. 2. Go to the Network and Internet window and click the appropriate Local Area Connection icon. 3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties from the drop-down menu.
Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista 4. Tick the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) checkbox in the Networking tab in the Local Area Connection Properties window. 5. Click the “Use the following IP address” option in the General tab in the Local Area Connections Properties window and enter the desired IP address in the space offered. Then click the “Use the following DNS server adresses” option on the same tab and enter the desired DNS server information.
Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista 6. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Status from the drop-down menu. 7. Go to the Local Area Connection Status window and click the Details button. 8. Confirm your new settings on the Network Connection Status window. When you are finished, click the Done button.
Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly Setting Up a Connection or Network Wirelessly The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection. 1. Click on Set up a connection or network in the Network and Sharing Center section. 2. Go to the Set up a connection or network window and choose the Set up a wireless router or access point Set up a new wireless network for your home or business option. Click the Next button.
Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 3. Click the Next button on the Set up a wireless router or access point window. 4. The following window displays the system progress. 5. This window confirms that you want to create wireless network settings that are savable to a USB flash drive.
Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 6. Enter a network name on the Give your network a name window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard. Click the Next button. 7. Enter a passphrase on the Help make your network more secure with a passphrase window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard. Click the Show advanced network security options link. 8.
Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 9. Once you have selected the desired security method on the Choose advanced network security options window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard, click the Next button. 10.Select the desired file and printer sharing option on the Choose file and printer sharing options window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard. Click the Next button. 11.
Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 12.Once you have saved your network settings to USB, the Copying settings to the USB drive window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard opens to indicate the system progress. 13.Once you are finished, the To add a device or computer, follow these instructions window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard opens. When you are finished, click the Close button.
Section 10 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection. 1. Click on Properties. 2. Click the Manage network connections link in the Network and Sharing Center window.
Section 10 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu. 4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window in the Connect to a network wizard and then click the Connect button. 5. The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress.
Section 10 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) 6. Enter the network security key or passphrase for the Router in the textbox provided in the Type the network security key or passphrase for dlink300 window in the Connect a network wizard. When you are finished, click the Connect button. 7. The following Successfully connected to dlink300 window in the Connect to a network wizard is displayed. Choose to save to the network and/or start the new connection automatically.
Section 10 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) 9. Confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and then entering the ipconfig command. 10.To test the new IP address, use the Ping feature of the command prompt.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network The following are step-by-step directions to set up an unsecured wireless connection. 1. Click on Properties. 2. Go to the Network and Sharing Center window and click the Manage Network Connections link.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu. 4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window in the Connect to a network wizard and then click the Connect button. 5. Confirm your desire to connect anyway on the following Network Connection Status window.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 6. The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress. 7. The following Successfully connected to dlink300 window in the Connect to a network wizard is displayed. Choose to save to the network and/or start the new connection automatically. When you are finished, click the Close button. 8. The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 9. Confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and then entering the ipconfig command. 10.To test the new IP address, use the Ping feature of the command prompt.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network Configuring the Network in MAC OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) The following are step-by-step directions to configure the network in MAC OS X Snow Leopard (10.6). 1. Click the icon in your Dock to open your System Preferences window. 2. Click the Network icon in System Preferences menu to view the Network menu.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 3. Click Ehternet on the left to see the local network settings. TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. The IP address, its subnet mask and the router’s IP address displays when selecting Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 drop-down menu.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network Configuring the Wireless Network in MAC OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) The following are step-by-step directions to configure the Wireless in MAC OS X Snow Leopard (10.6). 1. Click the icon in your Dock to open your System Preferences window. 2. Click the Network icon in System Preferences menu to view the Network menu.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 3. Click AirPort on the left to configure the wireless network. 4. Make sure the Status is On. If the Status is Off, click the Turn AirPort On button to enable AirPort. 5. Click the Advanced button to see the window. 6. Click the + button to see the window in the next page.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 7. Enter the Network Name (SSID) of the Router. 8. Select the Security type of the network from the drop-down list, and security related information below. Click the Add button to add the wireless network in the Preferred Network list.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 9. Click OK to proceed. 10. 11. Select the Network Name from the drop-down menu. Click the Apply button to save the settings.
Section 12 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-615. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.
Section 12 - Troubleshooting • Configure your Internet settings: • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK. • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.
Section 12 - Troubleshooting 3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc). Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400. To find the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to.
Section 12 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Eliminate Interference Wireless Modes Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. Security Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • Wireless Signal Rates* • 300Mbps • 54Mbps • 48Mbps • 36Mbps • 24Mbps • 18Mbps • 12Mbps • 11Mbps • 9Mbps • 6Mbps • 5.5Mbps • 2Mbps • 1Mbps Security • WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access (TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) • 802.1x • 64/128-bit WEP • PIN/PBC WPS Modulation Technology 802.11 b : DSSS / DBPSK / DQPSK / CCK 802.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Wireless Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.497GHz (802.11b) 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHZ (802.11g and 802.11n) Wireless Operating Range2 • Indoors - up to 328 ft. (100 meters) • Outdoors- up to 1312 ft.
