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Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Hardware Revision Date A1 v1.00 2020/07/21 Description Initial release Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries.
ErP Power Usage This device is an n Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-savi power-saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned off through a power switch to save energy when it is not needed. DIR-1260 260 Network Standby: 5.58 watts Switched Off: 0.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview .............................................................. 1 Package Contents ......................................................................... 1 System Requirements ................................................................. 2 Features............................................................................................ 3 Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 4 LED Indicators ....
Table of Contents Time & Schedule - Schedule ...........................................83 System Log ............................................................................84 System Admin - Admin .....................................................86 System Admin - System ....................................................87 User ..........................................................................................88 Upgrade ......................................................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DIR-1260 DIR-1260 V Quick Installation Guide V Quick Installation Card V Ethernet Cable (RJ45) V Power Adapter V If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the router will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements D-Link Wi-Fi App Requirements D-Link DIR-1260 User Manual • An Ethernet-based cable, DSL or fiber modem • IEEE 802.
Section 1 - Product Overview Features Need super-fast Wi-Fi for your wire-free, all-streaming house? With a powerful dual-core processor, the AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router packs in enough processing power to handle every networking task you throw at it. It’s a powerful, intelligent home router with integrated voice assistant compatibility for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant so you can control your network with voice commands.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LED Indicators 1 1 Power 2 Internet 3 Wireless (2.4 GHz) 4 Wireless (5 GHz) D-Link DIR-1260 User Manual Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Solid White Blinking White Solid White Blinking White 2 3 4 The device is on and the system is healthy. The device is booting up or performing the factory reset process. The device is under recovery mode. The Internet port connection is established.
Section 1 - Product Overview Back Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 WPS Button 2 Reset Button 3 Gigabit LAN Ports (1- 4) Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS client. Insert a paperclip in the hole, wait for 10 seconds, and release to reset the router to default settings. Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. 4 Gigabit WAN Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation of your DIR-1260. Before you Begin • Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic, or garage. • Configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your Internet connection. Verify that it is connected to the Internet before connecting additional devices. • 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 that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
Section 2 - Installation Setup There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet • D-Link Wi-Fi App - Use your compatible Android or iOS device to install and configure your router. Refer to D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup on page 9. • Hardware Setup - This section explains how to setup your DIR-1260. Refer to Hardware Setup on page 11. • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router by using your PC for the first time.
Section 2 - Installation D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you to install and configure your DIR-1260 from your compatible Android or iOS device. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same.
Section 2 - Installation Step 4 Tap Scan the QR code to scan the setup QR code located in the Quick Installation Card and proceed to step 6. Alternatively, you can tap Continue without scanning to proceed to step 5. QIC Step 5 Select Router and select DIR-1260 from the list of available devices. Tap Next to continue. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your router. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to continue the installation and the configuration process.
Section 2 - Installation Step 3 Use the Ethernet cable to connect your modem to the port labelled INTERNET on the router. D-Link DIR-1260 User Manual Modem Step 2 Turn off and unplug the power to your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required. In some cases, you may need to turn it off for up to five minutes. Modem Step 1 Position your DIR-1260 near your Internet-connected modem. Place it in an open area for better wireless coverage.
Section 2 - Installation Modem Step 4 Plug in and turn your modem back on and wait approximately one minute e before proceeding. Modem Step 5 Connect the supplied power adapter to the router and a power outlet, press the power button, and wait approximately one minute until the LED D indicator on the front of the device changes from orange to solid white.
Section 2 - Installation Modem If you are configuring the router from a PC with a wired Ethernet connection, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the port labeled 1 on the back of the router, and the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer. Step 7 If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online already. Try opening a web browser and connecting to a website. If the website does not load, proceed to Setup Wizard on page 14.
Section 2 - Installation Setup Wizard The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new DIR-1260 and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process. If this is your first time installing the router, open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1).
Section 2 - Installation Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type.
Section 2 - Installation If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of connection types to choose from will be displayed. Select your Internet connection type (this information can be obtained from your Internet Service Provider). Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP. Click Next to continue.
Section 2 - Installation If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP. Click Next to continue. Type in a Wi-Fi Network Name and Wi-Fi Password to setup your Wi-Fi network. Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase to be able to connect to your wireless network. Click Next to continue. Note: The router's Smart Connect feature presents a single wireless network.
Section 2 - Installation In order to secure the router's configuration access, please enter a password. You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web configuration utility. Click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Click Next to continue.
Section 2 - Installation Keeping your router's firmware up-to-date provides you with the latest protection and new features over the air. Choose whether to keep your device up-to-date automatically or to manage the device updates by yourself. Click Next to continue. You will be presented with a summary of your settings. Click Next to finalize the settings or Back to make changes.
Section 2 - Installation Please wait while the device settings are saved. Do not turn off or unplug your router during this time. Your new settings have been saved and your router is now configured. Click OK to close the Setup Wizard. Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! You can log in to the configuration utility by inputting the Admin Password.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration To access the configuration utility, open your web-browser and enter http:// dlinkrouter.local./ or you may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar. Enter your password. If you previously followed the setup wizard, please use the admin password you entered during the wizard. Otherwise, log in with the password shown on the device label or Quick Install Guide.. Click Log In to proceed.
Section 3 - Configuration Home The Home page displays the current status of the router in the form of an interactive diagram. You can click each icon to display information about each part of the network at the bottom of the screen. The menu bar at the top of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to other pages. The Home page displays whether or not the router is currently connected to the Internet.
Section 3 - Configuration If it is paused, click Resume Internet Access to resume Internet access.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet To bring up more details about your Internet connection, click on the Internet icon. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. Click Release IP Address to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew.
Section 3 - Configuration DIR-1260 Click on the DIR-1260 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the router’s current Wi-Fi network name and password, as well as the router's MAC address, IPv4 address, and IPv6 address. To reconfigure the network settings, either click Go to settings on the lower left, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Network on the menu that appears. Refer to Network on page 62 for more information.
Section 3 - Configuration Connected Clients Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the connected clients to the router and their wireless settings. On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router, and their IP addresses. To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit.
Section 3 - Configuration Edit Rule Name Enter a custom name for this client. Vendor Displays the vendor of the client. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the client. IP Address Displays the current IP address of the client. Reserve IP Enable to reserve an IP address for the client. IP Address (Reserved) Specify an IP address for the router's DHCP server to assign. Parental Control Enable Parental Control for the client to specify whether it is allowed network access.
Section 3 - Configuration Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Wizard to open the setup wizard. This is the same wizard that appears when you start the router for the first time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 14 for details. Note: When the Wizard is opened, the router will disconnect from the internet.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet(WAN) - IPv4 In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet configuration options for the IPv4 connection details. To configure the IPv6 Internet and network connection details, click the IPv6 link. Refer to Internet - IPv6 on page 39 To configure the VLAN connection details, click the VLAN link. Refer to Internet - VLAN on page 54 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv4 - Dynamic IP (DHCP) Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select this option if your ISP does not specify an IP address to use. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Advanced Settings... Host Name The host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave it blank if you are not sure.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv4 - Static IP Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP. Enter the default gateway address provided by your ISP. Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Advanced Settings...
Section 3 - Configuration IPv4 - PPPoE Select PPPoE if your ISP provides and requires you to enter a PPPoE username and password in order to connect to the Internet. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Username Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password Enter the password provided by your ISP. Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time Select either Always on, On Demand, or Manual. Configurable when On Demand is selected.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings... - Dynamic IP Address Mode Service Name Shows your chosen address mode. Enter the ISP service name (optional) Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv4 - PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. PPTP Server Enter the PPTP server IP address provided by your ISP. Username Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings... - Dynamic IP Address Mode Shows your chosen address mode. Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Advanced Settings...
Section 3 - Configuration IPv4 - L2TP Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. L2TP Server Enter the L2TP server IP address provided by your ISP. Username Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings... - Dynamic IP Address Mode Shows your chosen address mode. Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Advanced Settings...
Section 3 - Configuration IPv4 - DS-Lite DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for configuration. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Advanced Settings... DS-Lite Configuration Select DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to let the router allocate the AFTR IPv6 address automatically. Select Manual Configuration to enter the AFTR IPv6 address manually. Advanced Settings...
Section 3 - Configuration Internet - IPv6 In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet configuration options for the IPv4 connection details, then click the IPv6 link to access the configuration options for the IPv6 connection details. To configure the IPv4 Internet and network connection details, click the IPv4 link. Refer to Internet - IPv4 on page 29 To configure the VLAN connection details, click the VLAN link.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 - Auto Detection Select Auto Detection to automatically detect the IPv6 connection method used by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If Auto Detection fails, you can manually select another IPv6 connection type. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Enable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface. Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 - Static IPv6 Select Static IP if your IPv6 information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Use Link-Local Address Enable or disable link-local address use. IPv6 Address Configurable when Use Link-Local Address is disabled. Enter the address supplied by your ISP. Subnet Prefix Length Configurable when Use Link-Local Address is disabled.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6. If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type: Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes).
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 - Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) Select Auto Configuration if your ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some ISPs require you to adjust settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. If Enable DHCP-PD is enabled in the previous LAN IPv6 Address Settings: Enable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface. Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled in the previous LAN IPv6 Address Settings: Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 - PPPoE Select PPPoE if your ISP provides and requires you to enter a PPPoE username and password in order to connect to the Internet. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. PPPoE Session Create a new PPPoE session. Username Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password Enter the password provided by your ISP. Address Mode IP Address Service Name Reconnect Mode MTU Select either Dynamic IP or Static IP.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Primary DNS Server If you selected Use the following DNS address, enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server If you selected Use the following DNS address, enter the secondary DNS server address. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD Enable or disable prefix delegation services.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. If Enable DHCP-PD is enabled in the previous LAN IPv6 Address Settings: Enable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface. Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled in the previous LAN IPv6 Address Settings: Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 - 6rd In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Assign IPv6 Prefix Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Currently unsupported. Enter the primary DNS server address. Enter the secondary DNS server address.
Section 3 - Configuration LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Address link-local address. Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only Local Connectivity Only allows you to set up an IPv6 connection that will not connect to the Internet. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Advanced Settings... - IPv6 ULA Settings Enable ULA Use Default ULA Prefix ULA Prefix Click here to enable Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses settings. Enable this option to use the default ULA prefix. Configurable if you disable Use Default ULA Prefix.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet - VLAN In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet configuration options for the IPv4 connection details, then click the VLAN link to access the configuration options for the VLAN connection details. VLAN allows for services such as Triple-Play to be used, and divides a network into segments that can only be accessed by other devices in the same VLAN.
Section 3 - Configuration If Triple-Play Status is Enabled: Internet VLAN ID Enter the VLAN ID for your Internet connection, as provided by your ISP. IPTV VLAN ID Enter the VLAN ID for your IPTV service, as provided by your ISP. VOIP VLAN ID Enter the VLAN ID for your VoIP network, as provided by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless(Wi-Fi) In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Wireless to see your wireless network settings for your DIR-1260. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Smart Connect Status Enable or disable the Smart Connect Feature. When enabled, only a few configuration options are available to simplify configuration.
Section 3 - Configuration Smart Connect Status Enable or disable the Smart Connect Feature. When disabled, 2.4GHz and 5GHz configuration options become available. If Smart Connect Status is Disabled: 2.4GHz / 5GHz Status Enable or disable the 2.4GHz / 5GHz wireless network. Wi-Fi Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters. Password Create a password to use for wireless security.
Section 3 - Configuration 2.4GHz / 5GHz - Advanced Settings... Security Mode Choose None or WPA/WPA2-Personal (recommended) or WPA2/WPA3-Personal. 802.11 Mode (2.4GHz) Select the desired wireless networking standards to use. The available options for the 2.4 GHz wireless network are Mixed 802.11b/g/n, Mixed 802.11g/n, or 802.11n only. 802.11 Mode (5GHz) Select the desired wireless networking standards to use. The available options for the 5 GHz wireless network are Mixed 802.11a/n/ac, Mixed 802.
Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup The easiest way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). WPS-PBC Status Enable or disable WPS-PBC (Push Button Configuration) functionality.
Section 3 - Configuration Guest Zone In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Wireless to see your wireless network settings for your DIR-1260. Then click the link to Guest Zone to configure your guest zone settings. The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones will be separate from your main wireless network. You may configure different zones for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands.
Section 3 - Configuration If Smart Connect is Status is Disabled in the previous Wireless settings: 2.4 GHz / 5GHz Status Enable or disable the Guest Zone feature. The status is disabled by default. Wireless Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters. Password Create a password to use for wireless security. Schedule Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for.
Section 3 - Configuration Network(LAN) In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Network to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Network Settings LAN IP Address Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1.
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Status Enable or disable the DHCP server. DHCP IP Address Range Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server's IP assignment. Note: If you statically assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict. DHCP Lease Time Enter the length of time for the IP address lease in minutes.
Section 3 - Configuration Features Parental Control In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Parental Control to configure connected clients Internet access. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. If you wish to remove a rule, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Profile button.
Section 3 - Configuration If Schedule or Bedtime Schedule Status is Enabled. Click on the pencil icon in the Edit column if you wish to create a new schedule,. Each box represents one hour, with the time at the top of each column. To add a time period to the schedule, simply click on the starting hour and drag to the ending hour. You can add multiple days to the schedule and multiple periods per day. Click Apply when you are done.
Section 3 - Configuration QoS Engine In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click QoS Engine to configure connected clients Internet access priority. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Management Type Use the drop-down menu to select the Management Type that the rule will be enabled for. This may be set to Off or Manage By Device. Download Speed (Mbps) Set the download speed based on your ISP subscription plan in order to adjust the QoS engine.
Section 3 - Configuration This Quality of Service (QoS) Engine will allow you to prioritize particular clients over others, so that those clients receive higher bandwidth. For example, if one client is streaming a movie and another is downloading a non-urgent file, you might wish to assign the former device a higher priority than the latter so that the movie streaming is not disrupted by the traffic of the other devices on the network.
Section 3 - Configuration Firewall Settings - Advanced In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Firewall to configure the router’s firewall settings. The firewall feature protects your network from malicious attacks over the Internet. To configure the IPv4 firewall rules, click the IPv4 Rules link. Refer to Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules on page 70 To configure the IPv6 firewall rules, click the IPv6 Rules link.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings... - Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration PPTP Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol. IPSec (VPN) Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT. This Application Level Gateway (ALG) may interfere with the operation of such VPN clients.
Section 3 - Configuration Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Firewall to configure the router’s firewall settings, then click the IPv4 Rules link or the IPv6 Rules link to configure what kind of traffic is allowed to pass through the network. To configure the Firewall Advanced settings, click the Advanced link. Refer to Firewall Settings - Advanced on page 68 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
Section 3 - Configuration If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear: Name Enter a name for the rule. Source IP Address Range Enter the source IP address range that the rule will apply to. Using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address. Destination IP Address Range Enter the destination IP address range that the rule will apply to. Using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address.
Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Port Forwarding to specify a port or range of ports to open for specific devices on the network. This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router. To configure the Virtual Server settings, click the Virtual Server link. Refer to Port Forwarding - Virtual Server on page 74 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
Section 3 - Configuration If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear: Name Enter a name for the rule. Local IP Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Alternatively, select the device from the drop-down menu. TCP Port Enter the TCP ports that you want to open. You can enter a single port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a comma (for example: 24,1009,3000-4000).
Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding - Virtual Server In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Port Forwarding then click the Virtual Server link to configure its settings and specify a single public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP address and Private LAN port. This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router. To configure the Port Forwarding settings, click the Port Forwarding link.
Section 3 - Configuration If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear: Name Enter a name for the rule. Alternatively, select the protocol/ Application Name from the drop-down menu. Local IP Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Alternatively, select the device from the drop-down menu. Protocol Select the protocol of the traffic to allow or deny (TCP, UDP, Both, or Other).
Section 3 - Configuration Website Filter In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Website Filter. The website filters feature allows rules to be set that restrict access to a specified web address (URL) or blocks specified keywords in the URL. You can use Website Filter to restrict access to potentially harmful and inappropriate websites. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
Section 3 - Configuration Static Route - IPv4 In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Static Route to define custom routes, controlling how data traffic is moved around your network. To configure the Static Route IPv6 settings, click the IPv6 link. Refer to Static Route - IPv6 on page 78 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. If you wish to remove a route, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column.
Section 3 - Configuration Static Route - IPv6 In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Static Route to access the IPv4 Static Route settings, then click IPv6 to configure the IPv6 Static Routes. To configure the Static Route IPv4 settings, click the IPv4 link. Refer to Static Route - IPv4 on page 77 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. If you wish to remove a route, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column.
Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic DNS In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Dynamic DNS. This setting allows your router to associate an easy-to-remember domain name such as [YourDomainName].com with the regularly changing IP address assigned by your Internet Service provider. This feature is helpful when running a virtual server. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Enable Dynamic DNS Status Enable or disable dynamic DNS.
Section 3 - Configuration At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. If you wish to remove a record, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a record, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new record, click the Add Record button. Host Name Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 address of the dynamic DNS server.
Section 3 - Configuration Quick VPN In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Quick VPN. This page will help you configure the Quick VPN feature of your router. For more information, refer to Quick VPN on page 104. Before proceeding, ensure that your Internet connection is working properly. We recommend configuring Dynamic DNS before proceeding with Quick VPN setup.
Section 3 - Configuration Management Time & Schedule - Time In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Time & Schedule. The Time page allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From here you can set the time zone and the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. To configure the Schedule settings, click the Schedule link. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 83 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
Section 3 - Configuration Time & Schedule - Schedule In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Time & Schedule to access the Time page, then click the Schedule link. The Schedule page allows you to control some of the router functions through a pre-configured schedule. To configure the Time settings, click the Time link. Refer to Time & Schedule - Time on page 82 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
Section 3 - Configuration System Log In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click System Log. The router keeps a running log of events. This log can be sent to a Syslog server, or sent to your email address. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Log Settings System Log Click the Check System Log button to download a text file containing the system log.
Section 3 - Configuration Email Settings Enable E-mail Notification Enable this option if you want the logs to be automatically sent to an email address. If you enabled Enable E-mail Notification, the following options will appear: From E-mail Address Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent from. To E-mail Address Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent to.
