D Link IR400A1 RangeBooster G Router User Manual Manual Part 3

D Link Corporation RangeBooster G Router Manual Part 3

Manual Part 3

31D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIf you chose Automatically assign a network key, this screen will appear with your automatically generated key. Please print this out or record this information in a safe place and then click Save to continue.The router will save your new settings and reboot. After rebooting, you will be returned to the Internet Setup screen.If you chose Manually enter a network key, this screen will appear. Enter a network key and click Next.If you chose WEP, the network key must be exactly 5 or 13 characters long, or 10 to 26 characters using 0-9 or A-F only (hexidecimal). Longer network keys will be more secure.If you chose WPA, the network key must be between 8 and 63 characters long, or exactly 64 characters using 0-9 or A-F only (hexidecimal). Longer network keys will be more secure.After clicking Next, this screen will appear with your wireless settings. Please print this out or record this information in a safe place and then click Save to continue.The router will save your new settings and reboot. After rebooting, you will be returned to the Internet Setup screen.
32D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationTo implement Wi-Fi protection, or WCN 2.0, tick the Enable checkbox, click either Generate New PIN or Reset PIN to Default, and then congure the Wi-Fi settings below. Please see the Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) section later in this manual for detailed conguration information. Check the box to enable wireless. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all wireless functions.Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-400. By default the channel is set to 6. The wireless channel can be changed to t the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. The Auto Channel Selection setting can be selected to allow the DIR-400 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference.You can enable a Super G Mode to allow the router to communicate with other D-Link 108 G products at boosted transmission rates. Choosing Super G without Turbo allows you to have enhanced transfer speeds through use of Dynamic Packet Bursting, Fast Frames and Hardware Encryption and Compression. Choosing Super G with Dynamic Turbo allows the router to use two channels to double the data transfer rate in addition to Dynamic Packet Bursting, Fast Frames and Hardware Encryption and Compression. However, all wireless clients must be Turbo capable for this function to work. If a non-Turbo wireless client connects to the network, all devices on the wireless network will transfer data at normal rates. Wi-Fi Protected Setup:Enable:Wireless:Wireless Network Name:Wireless Channel:Super G Mode:Wireless Setup (Manual)If you clicked the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button, this screen will appear, allowing you to manually congure your wireless settings.
33D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationUse the drop-down menu to select the appropriate Transmission Rate in Mbits per second. Many users will want to use the default setting, Best (automatic).Transmission Rate:WMM Enable:Enable Hidden Wireless:Enable WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) to enjoy basic quality of service features. WMM prioritizes trafc according to four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the router. If this option is checked, the SSID of the DIR-400 will not be seen by wireless network nding utilities, so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-400 in order to connect to it.
34D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - Conguration1. To enable wireless security on the router, use the drop-down menu to select the desired option. To enable WEP, select Enable WEP Wireless Security (basic).2. Next to Authentication, select either Open or Shared Key. Shared Key provides greater security.3. Select either 64Bit or 128Bit encryption from the drop-down menu next to WEP Encryption. 4. Next to Default Key Type, select WEP Key 1 and enter a WEP key that you create. Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices. You may enter up to four different keys either using Hex or ASCII. Hex is recommended (letters A-F and numbers 0-9 are valid). In ASCII all numbers and letters are valid.5. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are conguring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router.Security Mode:NOTE: 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.Enabling WEP Wireless Security
35D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - Conguration1. To enable WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2, select either Enable WPA Only Wireless Security (enhanced), Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security (enhanced), or Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced).2. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES, or Both.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. If you are conguring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 (whichever of the three options you have selected above) on your adapter and enter the same network key as you did on the router.Enabling WPA, WPA2, WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security
36D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - Conguration1. To enable WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 for a RADIUS server, next to Security Mode, select Enable WPA Only Wireless Security (enhanced), Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security (enhanced), or Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced).2. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES, or Auto.3. Next to PSK/EAP, select EAP.4. Next to RADIUS Server 1 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. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address, port, and secret key.8. Click Save Settings to save your settings.Note: When using EAP mode, you cannot have WPS enabled.Enabling WPA, WPA2, WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security for a RADIUS Server
37D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAdding a Wireless Device through WPSYou can add WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) compatible devices with the help of a wizard by clicking the Add Wireless Device with WPS button.If you have not already enabled WPS, this message will appear. Click Yes to enable WPS.
38D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAdding a Wireless Device through WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)On this screen, select Automatic if your wireless device supports WPS and you want to use those features to help congure it. Click Next.Select Manual if your device does not support WPS, or if you want to congure your device manually. Clicking Next will show your router’s SSID and encryption information, which you can use to congure your wireless device. For more help on conguring your wireless device, consult the owner’s manual for that device.
39D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAdding a Wireless Device through WPS (PIN)Here, you can add a device by using a PIN number, or by using Push Button Configuration (PBC). Connecting using a PIN number is more secure, while PBC is much easier to use.If you chose to add your device by PIN number, click the circle next to PIN and enter the PIN number of your device. Click Connect.Press the PBC Connect button on your device within 2 minutes to automatically congure that device’s wireless connection. After 2 minutes, you will be taken back to the Wireless Setup screen. If no devices were connected during that time, a screen will appear allowing you to retry device connection.
40D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIf you selected PBC, you will need to press the WPS push button on your device within 2 minutes, and the device’s wireless connection will automatically be congured.After 2 minutes, you will be taken back to the Wireless Setup screen. If no devices were connected during that time, a screen will appear allowing you to retry device connection.Adding a Wireless Device through WPS (PBC)
41D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the DHCP settings.LAN SetupEnter the IP address of the router. The default 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 conguration utility.Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.Enter the Domain name (Optional).Check the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If unchecked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server.Router IPIP Address:Default Subnet Mask:Local Domain Name:Enable DNS Relay:Refer to the next page for DHCP settings.
42D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationCheck the box to enable the DHCP server function on your router. Uncheck to disable this function.Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP assignment.The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the lease time in minutes.Enable DHCP Server:DHCP IPAddress Range:DHCP Lease Time:DHCP Server SettingsDHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-400 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-400. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool.
43D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter a name for the computer you want to reserve an IP for.Enter the IP you wish to assign to the computer.Enter the MAC address of the computer you want to reserve an IP for. To nd the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual.You can also use the dropdown box (Computer Name) to automatically enter the Computer Name, current IP Address, and MAC Address of a computer currently connected to the router. To do so, select a computer from the dropdown box, then click the << button.Computer Name:IP Address:MAC Address:DHCP ReservationDHCP Reservation lets you manually assign IP addresses for computers connected to your network. It allows you to reserve an IP to be used for a particular computer only. This is useful when also using other network management features, such as rewall rules and port forwarding.After entering a reservation, click on Save Settings to save your changes.
44D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis section will allow you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the router’s internal system clock.Time and DateSelect your Time Zone from the drop-down menu.Ticking this checkbox enables Daylight Saving time. Click Sync. your computer’s time settings to copy your PC’s time settings.Tick the “Automatically synchronize with D-Link’s Internet time server” checkbox and then use the drop-down menu to select an NTP Server. NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers. To manually input the time, enter the values in these elds for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click Save Settings. Time Zone:Enable Daylight Saving:NTPServerUsed:Manual:
45D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThis feature allows you to create a list of websites that you want to either allow or deny users access to.Parental ControlSelect Turn Parental Control OFF, Turn Parental Control ON and ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites, or Turn Parental Control ON and DENY computers access to ONLY these sites.Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to block (or allow). Any URL with the keyword in it will be blocked (or allowed).The schedule of time when the parental control rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled, or you can create your own schedule in the Maintenance > Schedules section.Congure Parental Control:Website URL:Schedule:
46D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationPort ForwardingThis will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. This may be necessary for some online applications, such as online gaming. Check with your software’s technical support site to see if your software requires port forwarding.Check the box to enable the rule. Enter a name for the rule.You can also use the dropdown box (Application Name) to automatically enter the Name, Ports and Trafc Type for common applications such as FTP, Telnet, and more. To do so, select an application from the dropdown box, then click the << button.Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. You can also use the dropdown box (Computer Name) to automatically enter the IP address of a computer currently connected to the router. To do so, select a computer from the dropdown box, then click the << button.Enter the port or ports that you want to open for both Public Ports(WAN ports) and Private Ports(LAN ports). You can open a range of ports by entering the starting port in the rst box and the ending port in the second box. If you want to open a single port, enter the same port number in both boxes.Select what kind of trafc to allow through the ports:TCP, UDP, or Any.Rule:Name:IP Address:Port:Trafc Type:
47D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationApplication RulesSome applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications may have difculty working through NAT (Network Address Translation) functions of a router. Application Rules help these applications work through the DIR-400.Check the box to enable the rule. Enter a name for the rule.You can also use the dropdown box (Application Name) to automatically enter the Name, Ports and Trafc Type for common applications such as FTP, Telnet, and more. To do so, select an application from the dropdown box, then click the << button.This is the port used to trigger the rule. It can be either a single port or a range of ports.This is the port number on the WAN side that will be used to access the application. You may dene a single port or a range of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports or port ranges.Select what kind of trafc to control: TCP, UDP, or Any..Rule:Name:Trigger Port:Firewall Port:Trafc Type:
48D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAccess ControlHere, you have three options: Select Turn MAC Filtering OFF, Turn MAC Filtering ON and ALLOW computers listed to access the network, or Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to access the network. Enter the MAC address you would like to lter.To nd the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual.You can use the dropdown box (Computer Name) to automatically enter the MAC address of a computer currently connected to the router. To do so, select a computer from the dropdown box, then click the << button.This selects which schedule will be used to determine when the MAC lter will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled.Clicking on Add New will allow you to make a new schedule. You can view current schedule settings in the Maintenance > Schedules section.Congure MAC Filter:MAC Address: DHCP Client List:Schedule:Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing the Network based on their MAC addresses. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the router.
49D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationCheck this to enable SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection).Check this box to enable the DMZ Host feature.Enter the IP address of the computer you would like to open all ports to (the DMZ Host).Firewall & DMZ - DMZ HostThis section will allow you to set up a DMZ host.If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DIR-400, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be fully exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for some applications such as gaming. Note that adding a client to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort. Enable SPI: Enable DMZ Host:DMZ IP Address:
50D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationChoose a name for the rewall rule.Select to Allow or Deny transport of the data packets according to the criteria dened in the rule. The Source/Destination is the TCP/UDP port on either the LAN (local network) or WAN (Internet) side.Enter a beginning and ending IP address. If you only want to affect a single IP address, enter the same IP address in both boxes.Select the transport protocol that will be used for the lter rule.Enter the desired port range for the lter rule. If you only want to affect a single port, enter the same port in both boxes.This selects which schedule will be used to determine when the rewall rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled.Clicking on Add New will allow you to make a new schedule. You can view current schedule settings in the Maintenance > Schedules section.Name:Action:Source/Dest:IP Address:Protocol:Port Range:Schedule:Firewall & DMZ - Firewall RulesThis section will allow you to set up rewall rules.Firewall Rules allow you to specically allow or deny trafc to and from specic IPs and ports between your network and the internet.
51D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSet the transmit power of the antennas.Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended. This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If inconsistent data ow is a problem, only a minor modication should be made.The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting. A DTIM (Delivery Trafc Indication Message) is a countdown(Delivery Trafc Indication Message) is a countdownis a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. 1 is the default setting.Select Short or Long Preamble. The Preamble denes the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communication between the wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters. Auto is the default setting. Note: High network trafc areas should use the shorter preamble type.CTS (Clear To Send) is a function used to minimize collisions among wireless devices on a wireless local area network (LAN). CTS will make sure the wireless network is clear before a wireless client attempts to send wireless data. Enabling CTS will add overhead and may lower wireless throughput. None: CTS is typically used in a pure 802.11g environment. If CTS is set to “None” in a mixed mode environment populated by 802.11b clients, wireless collisions may occur frequently. Always: CTS will always be used to make sure the wireless LAN is clear before sending data. Auto: CTS will monitor the wireless network and automatically decide whether to implement CTS based on the amount of trafc and collisions that occurs on the wireless network.Tick this checkbox to restrict access to 802.11g devices only.Transmit Power:Beacon interval:RTS Threshold:Fragmentation:DTIM Interval:Preamble Type:CTS Mode:802.11g Only Mode:Advanced WirelessThis 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.
52D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationTo use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) feature tick this checkbox. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals.Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-400 to respond to ping requests. Blocking pings may provide some extra security from hackers. Tick this checkbox to allow the WAN port to be “Pinged”.You may set the port speed of the WAN port to 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 10/100Mbps Auto. Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps.Gaming mode allows a form of pass-through for certain internet games. If you are using an XBox/XBox 360, Playstation 2/Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii or a PC, make sure you are using the latest rmware and Gaming Mode is enabled. To utilize Gaming Mode, tick this checkbox. If you are not using an online gaming application, it is recommended that you disable Gaming Mode by leaving the checkbox unticked.Enable UPnP:Enable WAN Ping Respond:WAN Port Speed:Enable Gaming Mode:Advanced NetworkThis window allows you to change the LAN settings. Please be aware that any changes from the factory default settings may affect the behavior of your network.
53D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationTick this checkbox to enable or disable xed routes to dened destinations. Use the drop-down menu to choose which interface, WAN or WAN (Physical Port), the IP packet must use to transit out of the router. The IP address of the packets that will take this route.The subnet of the IP address of the packets that will take this route.Species the next hop to be taken if this route is used. Enable:Interface:Destination:Subnet Mask:Gateway:RoutingThis option allows you to dene xed routes to dened destinations.
54D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter a new Login Name for the Administrator account. The default Login Name is admin. Note that the Login Name is case-sensitive, e.g. admin would be a different Login Name than Admin.Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name and then retype the new password in the Conrm Password textbox. The administrator can make changes to the settings.Remote management allows the DIR-400 to be congured from the Internet through a web browser. The Administrator Login Name and Password are still required to access the web management interface. Normally, only a member of your network can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from a remote (Internet) host.The Internet IP address of the computer that has access to the router. If you input an asterisk (*) into this eld, then any computer will be able to access the router. Putting an asterisk (*) into this eld would present a security risk and is not recommended.The port number used to access the DIR-400. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080, where x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the DIR-400 and 8080 is the port used for the web management interface.Administrator Login Name:Administrator Password:Enable Remote Management:IP Allowed to Access:Port:Device AdministrationThis window will allow you to change the Administrator password. You can also enable Remote Management from this screen.
55D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSave and RestoreUse this option to save the current router conguration settings to a le on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a le dialog, where you can select a location and le name for the settings. Use this option to load previously saved router configuration settings. First, use the Browse control to nd a previously save le of conguration settings. Then, click the Upload Settings button to transfer those settings to the router. This option will restore all conguration settings back to the default settings that the router came with. 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 conguration settings, use the Save button above. Click the Reboot button on the left side of the window to restart the router.Save Settings to Local Hard Drive:Load Settings from Local Hard Drive:Restore to Factory Default Settings:Reboot:This window allows you to save your conguration le to a hard drive, load conguration settings from a hard drive, and restore the router’s factory default settings.
56D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationFirmware UpdateClick the Check Now button (or the link at the top of the window) to nd out if there is an updated rmware; if so, download the new rmware to your hard drive.After you have downloaded the new rmware, click Browse in this window to locate the rmware update on your hard drive. Click Save Settings to complete the rmware upgrade.Firmware Upgrade:Browse:You can upgrade the rmware of the router here. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the rmware le to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for rmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download rmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
57D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationDDNS SettingsTick the Enable DDNS checkbox to enable support for DDNS.Select one of the DDNS registration organizations form those listed in the pull-down menu. Available servers include dlinkddns.com(Free), DynDns.org(Custom), Dyn.Dns.org(free), and Dyn.Dns.org(Static).Enter the host name of the DDNS server.Enter the username given to you by your DDNS server.Enter the password or key given to you by your DDNS server.Enable DDNS:Server Address:Host Name:Username:Password:The router supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). The Dynamic DNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, game server, etc.) using a domain name that you have purchased or reserved (www.yourdomain.com). Many ISPs assign public IP addresses using DHCP, this can make it difcult to locate a specic host on the Internet using standard DNS as the IP keeps changing. Using the DDNS feature with a DDNS service provider allows you to use a host name that connects to your server no matter what your IP address is. Using the DDNS feature requires that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS providers.
58D-Link DIR-400 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSystem CheckVCT is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the 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. This feature signicantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable connections. Click on More Info to nd out more information about a particular connection.The Ping Test is used to send ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the Host Name or IP Address that you wish to ping, and click Ping.Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) Info:Ping Test:This tool is used to verify physical connectivity on both the LAN and the WAN interfaces. The Ping Test can be used to test the status of the Internet.

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