D-Link DIR-300A User manual

User Manual
DIR-300A
Wireless N150 Router
October 2015

DIR-300A Wireless N150 Router
User Manual
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction..........................................5
Contents and Audience.......................................................5
Conventions.................................................................5
Document Structure..........................................................5
Chapter 2. Overview..............................................6
General Information.........................................................6
Specifications .............................................................7
Product Appearance.........................................................11
Front Panel..............................................................11
Back and Bottom Panels...................................................13
Delivery Package...........................................................15
Chapter 3. Installation and Connection..........................16
Before You Begin...........................................................16
Connecting to PC...........................................................17
PC with Ethernet Adapter.................................................17
Obtaining IP Address A tomatically in OS Windows XP......................17
Obtaining IP Address A tomatically in OS Windows 7.......................20
PC with Wi-Fi Adapter....................................................24
Config ring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows XP...............................25
Config ring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows 7................................26
Connecting to Web-based Interface..........................................28
Web-based Interface Structure..............................................29
General Information Page.................................................29
Men Sections............................................................30
Notifications and System Drop-down Men ..................................32
Chapter 4. Configuring via Web-based Interface..................34
Monitoring.................................................................34
Click'n'Connect............................................................38
Creating WAN Connection..................................................40
PPPoE Connection.......................................................40
IPv6 PPPoE or PPPoE Dual Stack Connection..............................41
Static IP Connection...................................................42
Dynamic IP Connection..................................................43
Static IPv6 Connection.................................................44
Dynamic IPv6 Connection................................................45
PPPoE + Static IP Connection...........................................46
PPPoE + Dynamic IP Connection..........................................49
PP P + Static IP or L2 P + Static IP Connection........................51
PP P + Dynamic IP or L2 P + Dynamic IP Connection......................54
Checking Internet Availability...........................................56
Config ring Yandex.DNS Service...........................................57
Config ring Wireless Connection..........................................58
Config ring IPTV.........................................................61
Wireless Network Settings Wizard...........................................62
Access Point Mode........................................................63
Client Mode..............................................................65
Virtual Server Settings Wizard.............................................68
IPTV Settings Wizard.......................................................70
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Status.....................................................................71
Network Statistics.......................................................71
DHCP.....................................................................72
Ro ting Table............................................................73
Clients..................................................................74
Active Sessions..........................................................75
M lticast gro ps.........................................................76
Net........................................................................77
WAN......................................................................77
Creating PPPoE WAN Connection..........................................78
Creating IPv6 PPPoE or PPPoE Dual Stack WAN Connection.................82
Creating Static IP or Dynamic IP WAN Connection........................88
Creating Static IPv6 or Dynamic IPv6 WAN Connection....................92
Creating PPPoE + Static IP or PPPoE + Dynamic IP WAN Connection........96
Creating PP P/L2 P + Static IP or PP P/L2 P + Dynamic IP WAN Connection
......................................................................102
LAN.....................................................................109
Wi-Fi.....................................................................112
Basic Settings..........................................................112
Sec rity Settings.......................................................114
MAC Filter..............................................................119
List of Wi-Fi Clients...................................................121
WPS.....................................................................122
Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface............................124
Using WPS Function without Web-based Interface........................124
Additional Settings.....................................................126
WMM.....................................................................128
Client..................................................................130
Advanced..................................................................133
VLAN....................................................................134
UPnP IGD................................................................137
Redirect................................................................138
DDNS....................................................................139
Ro ting.................................................................141
IPv6 Ro ting............................................................142
Remote Access to Device.................................................143
Miscellaneo s...........................................................145
TR-069 Client...........................................................147
Flow Control............................................................149
Firewall..................................................................150
IP Filters..............................................................150
Virt al Servers.........................................................153
DMZ.....................................................................156
MAC Filter..............................................................157
Control...................................................................159
URL Filter..............................................................159
Yandex.DNS................................................................161
Internet Protection Settings............................................161
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System....................................................................164
Administrator Password..................................................165
Config ration...........................................................166
System Log..............................................................168
Firmware Upgrade........................................................170
Local Update..........................................................171
Remote Update.........................................................172
System Time.............................................................173
Ping....................................................................174
Tracero te..............................................................175
Telnet..................................................................176
Chapter 5. Operation Guidelines................................177
Safety Instructions.......................................................177
Wireless Installation Considerations......................................178
Connecting to Cable or DSL Modem..........................................179
Chapter 6. Abbreviations and Acronyms..........................180
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CHAP ER 1. IN RODUC ION
Contents and Audience
This manual describes the router DIR-300A and explains how to configure and operate it.
This manual is intended for users familiar with basic networking concepts who create an in-home
local area network and system administrators who install and configure networks in offices.
Conventions
Example Description
text The body text of the manual.
Before You Begin A reference to a chapter or section of this manual.
“Quick Installation
Guide” A reference to a document.
Change A name of a menu menu item control (field checkbox drop-down
list button etc.).
192.168.0.1 Data that you should enter in the specified field.
!Information An important note.
Document Structure
Chapter 1 describes the purpose and structure of the document.
Chapter 2 gives an overview of the router's hardware and software features describes its
appearance and the package contents.
Chapter 3 explains how to install the router DIR-300A and configure a PC in order to access its
web-based interface.
Chapter 4 describes all pages of the web-based interface in detail.
Chapter 5 includes safety instructions and tips for networking and connecting additional equipment.
Chapter introduces abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual.
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CHAP ER 2. OVERVIEW
General Information
The DIR-300A device is a wireless router with a built-in 4-port switch. It provides a fast and simple
way to create a wireless and wired network at home or in an office.
You are able to connect the wireless router DIR-300A to a cable or DSL modem or to a private
Ethernet line and use a high-speed Internet connection to successfully fulfill a wide range of
professional tasks. The built-in 4-port switch enables you to connect Ethernet-enabled computers
game consoles and other devices to your network.
Using the DIR-300A device you are able to quickly create a wireless network at home or in your
office which lets your relatives or employees connect to your wireless network virtually anywhere
(within the operational range of your wireless network). The router can operate as a base station for
connecting wireless devices of the standards 802.11b 802.11g and 802.11n (at the rate up to
150Mbps).
The router supports multiple functions for the wireless interface: several security standards (WEP
WPA/WPA2) MAC address filtering WPS WMM.
In addition the device is equipped with a button for switching the Wi-Fi network off/on. If needed
for example when you leave home you can easily switch the router’s WLAN by pressing the
button and devices connected to the LAN ports of the router will stay online.
The wireless router DIR-300A includes a built-in firewall. The advanced security functions
minimize threats of hacker attacks prevent unwanted intrusions to your network and block access
to unwanted websites for users of your LAN.
You can configure the settings of the wireless router DIR-300A via the user-friendly web-based
interface (the interface is available in several languages).
Now you can simply update the firmware: the router itself finds approved firmware on D-Link
update server and notifies when ready to install it.
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Specifications*
Hardware
Interfaces ·10/100BASE-TX WAN ort
·4 10/100BASE-TX LAN orts
LEDs ·POWER
·STATUS
·WLAN / WPS
·INTERNET
·4 LAN LEDs
Buttons ·POWER button to ower on/ ower off
·RESET button to restore factory default settings
·WPS button to set u secure wireless connection and enable/disable wireless
network
Antenna ·Internal omnidirectional antenna (2dBi gain)
Power connector ·Power in ut connector (DC)
Software
WAN connection types ·PPPoE
·IPv6 PPPoE
·PPPoE Dual Stack
·Static IP / Dynamic IP
·Static IPv6 / Dynamic IPv6
·PPPoE + Static IP / Dynamic IP
·PPTP/L2TP + Static IP
·PPTP/L2TP + Dynamic IP
Network functions ·DHCP server/relay
·DHCPv6 server (Stateful/Stateless), IPv6 refix delegation
·DNS relay
·Su ort of DNSv6 AAAA records
·Dynamic DNS
·Static IP routing
·Static IPv6 routing
·IGMP Proxy
·RIP
·Su ort of UPnP IGD
·Su ort of VLAN
·Flow control
·WAN ing res ond
·Su ort of SIP ALG
·Su ort of RTSP
* The device features are subject to change without notice. For the latest versions of the firmware and relevant
documentation visit www.dlink.ru.
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Software
Firewall functions ·Network Address Translation (NAT)
·Stateful Packet Ins ection (SPI)
·IP filter
·IPv6 filter
·MAC filter
·URL filter
·DMZ
·Prevention of ARP and DDoS attacks
·Virtual servers
·Built-in Yandex.DNS web content filtering service
VPN ·IPSec/PPTP/L2TP/PPPoE ass-through
Management ·Local and remote access to settings through TELNET/WEB (HTTP/HTTPS)
·Multilingual web-based interface for configuration and management
·Notification on connection roblems and auto redirect to settings
·Firmware u date via web-based interface
·Automatic notification on new firmware version
·Saving/restoring configuration to/from file
·Su ort of remote logging
·Automatic synchronization of system time with NTP server and manual
time/date setu
·Ping utility
·Traceroute utility
·TR-069 client
Wireless Module Parameters
Standards ·IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency range ·2400 ~ 2483.5MHz
Wireless connection security ·WEP
·WPA/WPA2 (Personal/Enter rise)
·МАС filter
·WPS (PBC/PIN)
Advanced functions ·Su ort of client mode
·WMM (Wi-Fi QoS)
·Managing connected stations
·Advanced settings
Wireless connection rate ·IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mb s
·IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54Mb s
·IEEE 802.11n: from 6.5 to 150Mb s (from MCS0 to MCS7)
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Wireless Module Parameters
ransmitter output power
The maximum value of the transmitter
output power depends upon the radio
frequency regulations applied in your
country
·802.11b (ty ical at room tem erature 25 °C)
17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mb s
·802.11g (ty ical at room tem erature 25 °C)
17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 6, 9, 12Mb s
16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 18, 24Mb s
15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 36, 48, 54Mb s
·802.11n (ty ical at room tem erature 25 °C)
HT20
16,5dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS0/1/2
16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS3/4
15,5dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS5
15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS6
14dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS7
HT40
16,5dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS0/1/2
16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS3/4
15,5dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS5
15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS6
14dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS7
Receiver sensitivity ·802.11b (ty ical at PER = 8% (1000-byte PDUs) at room tem erature 25 °C)
-82dBm at 1Mb s
-80dBm at 2Mb s
-78dBm at 5.5Mb s
-76dBm at 11Mb s
·802.11g (ty ical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room tem erature 25 °C)
-85dBm at 6Mb s
-84dBm at 9Mb s
-82dBm at 12Mb s
-80dBm at 18Mb s
-77dBm at 24Mb s
-73dBm at 36Mb s
-69dBm at 48Mb s
-68dBm at 54Mb s
·802.11n (ty ical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs))
HT20
-82dBm at MCS0
-79dBm at MCS1
-77dBm at MCS2
-74dBm at MCS3
-70dBm at MCS4
-66dBm at MCS5
-65dBm at MCS6
-64dBm at MCS7
HT40
-79dBm at MCS0
-76dBm at MCS1
-74dBm at MCS2
-71dBm at MCS3
-67dBm at MCS4
-63dBm at MCS5
-62dBm at MCS6
-61dBm at MCS7
Modulation schemes ·802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, CCK
·802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
·802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
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Physical Parameters
Dimensions ·134 x 83 x 98 mm (5.3 x 3.3 x 3.9 in)
Weight ·202 g (0.45 lb)
Operating Environment
Power ·Out ut: 12V DC, 0.5A
emperature ·O erating: from 0 to 40 °C
·Storage: from -20 to 65 °C
Humidity ·O erating: from 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
·Storage: from 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
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Product Appearance
Front Panel
Figure 1. Front panel view.
LED Mode Description
POWER
Solid green The router is powered on.
No light The router is powered off.
S A US
Solid green The connection used as the default gateway is active.
No light The connection used as the default gateway is not
active.
WLAN
WPS
Solid green The router's WLAN is on.
Fast blinking green The WLAN interface is active (upstream or downstream
traffic).
Slow blinking green Attempting to add a wireless device via the WPS
function.
No light The router's WLAN is off.
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LED Mode Description
IN ERNE
Solid green The cable is connected to the port.
linking green The WAN interface is active (upstream or downstream
traffic).
No light The cable is not connected.
LAN 1-4
Solid green A device (computer) is connected to the relevant port
the connection is on.
linking green
The LAN port is active (upstream or downstream
traffic).
When the router is being loaded the LEDs are blinking
one at a time.
When the firmware is being upgraded the LEDs are
blinking two at a time.
No light The cable is not connected to the relevant port.
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Back and Bottom Panels
Figure 2. ack panel view.
Name Description
12VDC IN Power connector.
POWER A button to turn the router on/off.
IN ERNE A port to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a private Ethernet line
(it is recommended to use the cable included in the delivery package).
LAN 1-4 4 Ethernet ports to connect computers or network devices.
WPS
A button to set up a secure wireless connection (the WPS function) and
enable/disable the wireless network.
To use the WPS function: with the device turned on push the button
hold it for 2 seconds and release. The WLAN / WPS LED should start
blinking.
To disable the router's wireless network: with the device turned on press
the button hold for 7 seconds and release. The WLAN / WPS LED
should turn off.
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The RESET button located on the bottom panel of the router is designed to restore the factory
default settings. To restore the factory defaults push the button (with the device turned on) hold it
for 10 seconds and then release the button.
The device is also equipped with a built-in Wi-Fi antenna.
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Delivery Package
The following should be included:
•Router DIR-300A
•Power adapter DC 12V/0.5A
•Ethernet cable (CAT 5)
•“Quick Installation Guide” (brochure).
The “User Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” documents are available on D-Link website
(see www.dlink.ru).
!Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included will cause
damage and void the warranty for this product.
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CHAP ER 3. INS ALLA ION AND CONNEC ION
Before You Begin
Please read this manual prior to installing the device. Make sure that you have all the necessary
information and equipment.
Operating System
Configuration of the wireless router DIR-300A with a built-in 4-port switch (hereinafter referred to
as “the router”) is performed via the built-in web-based interface. The web-based interface is
available from any operating system that supports a web browser.
Web Browser
The following web browsers are recommended:
•Apple Safari 5 and later
•Google Chrome 5 and later
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and later
•Mozilla Firefox 5 and later
•Opera 10 and later.
For successful operation JavaScript should be enabled on the web browser. Make sure that
JavaScript has not been disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security
packages) running on your computer.
Wired or Wireless NIC Ethernet or Wi-Fi Adapter)
Any computer that uses the router should be equipped with an Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter (NIC). If
your computer is not equipped with such a device install an Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter prior to using
the router.
Wireless Connection
Wireless workstations from your network should be equipped with a wireless 802.11b g or n NIC
(Wi-Fi adapter). In addition you should specify the values of SSID channel number and security
settings defined in the web-based interface of the router for all these wireless workstations.
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Connecting to PC
PC with Ethernet Adapter
1. Make sure that your PC is powered off.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable between any of LAN ports located on the back panel of the router
and the Ethernet port of your PC.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the back panel of the router then
plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or power strip.
4. Turn on the router by pressing the POWER button on its back panel.
5. Turn on your PC and wait until your operating system is completely loaded.
Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows P
1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections > Network Connections window.
2. In the Network Connections window right-click the relevant Local Area Connection
icon and select the Properties line in the menu displayed.
Figure 3. The Net ork Connections window.
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3. In the Local Area Connection Properties window on the General tab select the
Internet Protocol ( CP/IP) line. Click the Properties button.
Figure 4. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
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4. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically radio buttons. Click the OK button.
Figure 5. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
5. Click the ОК button in the connection properties window.
Now your computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically.
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Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows 7
1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel window.
2. Select the Network and Sharing Center section. (If the Control Panel has the category
view (the Category value is selected from the View by drop-down list in the top right
corner of the window) choose the View network status and tasks line under the
Network and Internet section.)
Figure 6. The Control Panel window.
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