User's Manual

53D-Link DIR-645 User Manual
Section 3 - Software Configuration
Advanced Category
In this category the user will be able to configure the more advanced features that
can be done by this router. Features like Port Forwarding, Firewall settings, Quality of
Service settings and more.
The pages found in the Setup Category are:
Virtual Server: This router can be configured as a virtual server so that remote
users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically
redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
Port Forwarding: The Port Forwarding option gives Internet users access to
services on your LAN. This feature is useful for hosting online services such as FTP,
Web or game servers.
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
makes some of these applications work with the router. If you need to run applications
that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter
QoS Engine: The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications.
Network Filter: The MAC (Media Access Controller) Address filter option is used to control network access based on the MAC Address of the network adapter. This feature
can be configured to ALLOW or DENY network/Internet access.
Access Control: The Access Control option allows you to control access in and out of your network.
Website Filter: Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of Web sites that can be viewed by multiple users through the network.
Parental Control: Parental control is a free security option that provides Anti-Phishing to protect your Internet connection from fraud and navigation improvements such as
auto-correction of common URL types.
Inbound Filter: The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet. With this feature you can configure inbound data filtering
rules that control data based on an IP address range.
Firewall Settings: The router offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ.
Routing: The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific routes of data through your network.
Advanced Wireless: These options are for users that wish to change the behavior of their 802.11n wireless radio from the standard settings.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the “Initial setup” as well as the “Add New
Device” processes.
Advanced Network: This section contains settings which can change the way the router handles certain types of traffic.
DLNA Settings: DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is the standard for the interoperability of Network Media Devices (NMDs). The user can enjoy multi-media applications
(music, pictures and videos) on your network connected PC or media devices. If you agree to share media with devices, any computer or device that connects to your network
can play your shared music, pictures and videos.