D-Link DIR-301 User manual

2D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................ 4
Package Contents ................................................... 4
System Requirements ............................................. 4
Introduction..............................................................5
Features .................................................................. 6
Hardware Overview ................................................. 7
Connections....................................................... 7
LEDs ..................................................................8
Installation.................................................................... 9
Before you Begin .....................................................9
Wireless Installation Considerations...................... 10
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem ................ 11
Connect to Another Router.................................... 12
Conguration............................................................. 14
Web-based Conguration Utility ............................ 14
Setup Wizard ................................................... 15
Internet Setup .................................................. 19
Dynamic (Cable) .......................................... 19
PPPoE (DSL) ............................................... 20
PPTP............................................................21
L2TP.............................................................22
Big Pond....................................................... 23
Static (assigned by ISP)...............................24
Wireless Settings ............................................. 25
Network Settings.............................................. 26
DHCP Server Settings .....................................27
Port Forwarding Rules ..................................... 28
Application Rules ............................................. 29
Network Filter................................................... 30
Website Filter................................................... 31
Firewall Settings .............................................. 32
Advanced Wireless Settings ............................ 33
Advanced Network Settings.............................34
Administrator Login Name:...........................35
Administrator Password: .............................. 35
Remote Management:.................................. 35
Administrator Settings...................................... 35
Time Settings................................................... 36
System Settings............................................... 37
Firmware Upgrade ........................................... 38
System Check.................................................. 39
Device Information........................................... 40
Log................................................................... 41
Stats.................................................................42
Wireless Stats.................................................. 42
Support ............................................................43
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Wireless Security....................................................... 44
What is WEP? .......................................................44
Congure WEP...................................................... 45
What is WPA? .......................................................46
Congure WPA-PSK ............................................. 47
Congure WPA (RADIUS)..................................... 48
Connect to a Wireless Network................................ 49
Using Windows®XP............................................... 49
Congure WEP...................................................... 50
Congure WPA-PSK ............................................. 52
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 54
Wireless Basics .........................................................58
What is Wireless?.................................................. 59
Tips........................................................................ 61
Wireless Modes ..................................................... 62
Networking Basics .................................................... 63
Check your IP address .......................................... 63
Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 64
Technical Specications........................................... 65
Registration................................................................67

4D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DIR-301 Wireless Router
• Power Adapter
• Ethernet Cable
• Manual and Warranty on CD
System Requirements
• Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem
• Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet
adapter
• Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator™ Version 6.0 and above (for conguration)
Product Overview
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included
with the WBR-1310 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
D-Link, the industry leader in wireless networking, introduces another breakthrough in wireless connectivity. The
D-Link Wireless G DIR-301 Router which is capable of transferring data with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to
54Mbps* in the 2.4GHz frequency — the same wireless frequency as 802.11b. The D-Link DIR-301 Wireless Router
also offers four Ethernet ports to support multiple computers.
The advanced wireless technology built into the DIR-301 Wireless Router offers data transfer speeds with a maximum
wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* through its wireless channels allowing streaming videos and other high bandwidth
applications, such as online gaming events, to operate without the hassle of Ethernet cables. The ability to use high
bandwidth applications also makes streaming real-time programs more enjoyable and more efcient.
With the DIR-301 Wireless Router’s built-in advanced rewall, threats of hackers penetrating your network are minimized.
Some rewall features include functions that allow or disallow certain ports to be open for certain applications. Time
scheduling can be established as a rewall rule so that specic ports will be open at certain times and be closed at
other times. Features like content ltering, MAC ltering, URL blocking, and domain blocking are useful tools to prevent
other unwanted intruders from connecting to your network or browsing restricted sites.
The easy-to-use conguration wizard takes only minutes to setup and guides users step-by-step through conguring the
DIR-301. With all the versatile features and an user-friendly utility, the DIR-301 Wireless Router provides an enhanced
networking experience.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput
rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-301 provides up to 54Mbps* wireless connection with other
802.11g wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as
video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11g wireless router
gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 5x faster than 802.11b.
• Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DIR-301 is still fully compatible with the IEEE
802.11b standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or
Domain Name.
• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a
duration of hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-301 can pass through VPN sessions. It
supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-301
can securely access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-301 lets you
control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from
your company’s server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput
rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
Features

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Connections
Pressing the Reset Button restores
the router to its original factory
default settings.
Receptor for the Power Adapter.
The Auto MDI/MDIX INTERNETport
is the connection for the Ethernet
cable to the Cable or DSL modem.
LAN Ports
Connect Ethernet devices such as
computers, switches, and hubs.

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Hardware Overview
LEDs
INTERNET LED
A solid light indicates connection on
the INTERNET port. This LED blinks
during data transmission.
WLAN LED
A solid light indicates that the wireless
segment is ready. This LED blinks during
wireless data transmission.
Local Network LEDs
A solid light indicates a connection to an
Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4.
This LED blinks during data transmission.
Status LED
A blinking light indicates that the
DIR-301 is ready.
Power LED
A solid light indicates a proper
connection to the power supply.

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Section 2 - Installation
Before you Begin
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the
router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
Please congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can only use
the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off
your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the router, and then turn
the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as
WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

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Section 2 - Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within
the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of
walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary
depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key
to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a
minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position
your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a
45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet
(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead
of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water
(sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that
generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and
home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make
sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits
a signal even if the phone in not in use.

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If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router.
2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down
your computer.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the
WAN port on the router.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on
your computer.
5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).
6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router
to boot.
7. Turn on your computer.
8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, WAN light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is
plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable
connections are correct.
9. Skip to page 14 to congure your router.
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem

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If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have
to do the following before connecting the router to your network:
• Disable UPnP™
• Disable DHCP
• Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot
accept a DHCP address from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable.
Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the
Networking Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings
before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in
which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user
name to admin and leave the password box empty. Click OK to continue.
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings
to continue.
4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click Save
Settings to continue.
5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to
save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the conguration utility of the router in the future. Close the
browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.
Connect to Another Router

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6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network.
7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug
anything into the WAN port of the D-Link router.
8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To congure your wireless
network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Conguration and
Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.

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Section 3 - Configuration
Configuration
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based conguration
utility.
Web-based Configuration Utility
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser
such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of
the router (192.168.0.1).
Enter the user name (admin) and your password. Leave
the password blank by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please
refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.

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Setup Wizard
You may run the setup wizard to quickly setup your router. Click
Setup Wizard to launch the wizard.
Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin.

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Click Next to continue.
Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next
to continue.
Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next
to continue.

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If you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the
computer that was last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently
using that computer, click Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and then click
Next to continue.
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default
host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed.
If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click
Next to continue.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click
Next to continue.

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If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next
to continue.
If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet
provider. Click Next to continue.
Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is nished rebooting,
click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect.
Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection.
It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet.

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Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP Address
information automatically from your ISP. Select this option
if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This
option is commonly used for Cable modem services.
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some
ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the
Router and may be changed.
The default MAC Address is set to the WAN’s physical
interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address
unless required by your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical
interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. You
can use the “Clone MAC Address” button to copy the MAC
address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and
replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address
of the router. It is not recommended that you change the
default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
Enter the Primary DNS (Domain Name Server) server IP address assigned by your ISP.
This is optional.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1500 is the
default MTU.
Dynamic IP
Address:
Host Name:
MAC Address:
Internet Setup
Dynamic (Cable)
Clone MAC
Address:
Primary DNS
Addresses:
Secondary DNS
Address:
MTU:

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Select Dynamic (most common) or Static.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP
address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server
addresses.
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the
password in the next box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server
Addresses (Static PPPoE only).
Enter a maximum idle time during which the
Internet connection is maint ai n ed du r in g
inactivity. To disable this feature, enable
Auto-reconnect.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to
change the MTU for optimal performance with
your specic ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.
Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on
demand.
PPPoE:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
IP Address:
DNS Addresses:
Maximum Idle
Time:
MTU:
Connection Mode
Select:
Internet Setup
PPPoE (DSL)
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide
you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE
software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.