D-Link GO-RT-N300 User manual

N300 Wi-Fi Router
Quick Install Guide
GO-RT-N300

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If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
N300 Wi-Fi Router
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Quick Install Guide
Network Requirements:
Web-based Conguration Requirements
Supported Browsers:
• Internet Explorer® 7 or higher, Safari® 5 or higher, Firefox® or Chrome™
Package Contents
Minimum Requirements
• An Ethernet-based broadband modem
Computer with the following:
• Windows® or Mac OS® X operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter
Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com
to download the latest version.

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Hardware Overview
1Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the
power supply.
2Internet LED
A solid green light indicates a connection to the Internet
port. The LED will blink during boot-up and during the WPS
process.
3LAN Ports
(1-4)
Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and
game consoles.
4Internet Port Connect your broadband modem to this port using an
Ethernet cable.
5Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for six
seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings.
6Power Button Press to power the router on and o.
7Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.
8WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The Internet LED will start to
blink.
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WPS
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RESET
• Users with DSL providers - If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will need
your PPPoE user name and password. If you do not have this information, contact
your Internet provider. Do not proceed until you have this information.
• Users with Cable providers - Make sure you unplug the power to your modem.
In some cases, you may need to turn it o for up to ve minutes.
•Advanced Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you
will need to set it to“bridge”mode so the GO-RT-N300 router can work properly.
Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.
Before you Start
1Unplug the power to your DSL or Cable modem.
2Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the
Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem.
Modem
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Modem
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Ethernet Port
Ethernet Cable
Internet Port (yellow)

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3Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer
to one of the LAN ports on the router. You can also connect wirelessly to
the router with your computer. Complete steps 4 and 5 before attempting
to connect.
4Plug the power back into your DSL or cable modem. Please wait about
one minute before continuing.
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WPS
LAN4 3 12 INTERNET
POWER
RESET
GO-RT-N300
Computer
Ethernet Cable
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WPS
LAN4 3 12 INTERNET
POWER
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Modem GO-RT-N300
Computer
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POWER
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Modem
GO-RT-N300
Computer
6After the router has powered up, verify that the Power and Internet LEDs are
both lit. Proceed with router conguration.
Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available
power outlet or surge protector. If the Power LED does not light up, press
the Power button on the back of the router.
If connecting wirelessly, open your wireless utility on your computer and
connect to the router. The Wi-Fi network (SSID) is GO-RT-N300 with no
password.

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Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and
enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
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2Select your Internet type from the drop-down menu: DHCP (dynamic) is most
commonly used with cable Internet, PPPoE (common with DSL), or Static.
Conguration
If you selected DSL (PPPoE), enter your PPPoE user name and password
supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

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If you selected Static IP, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied
by your ISP.
At the bottom, enter the name you want for your wireless network (SSID)
and then enter a Wi-Fi password (Key). Click Save and Connect.

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Congratulations! You have completed the router installation.
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Log in to the router. The user name is Admin and leave the password box
empty. Click Login.
The Status screen will appear. This will display the current status of your
router including LAN IP settings, wireless (WLAN) settings, and Internet
(WAN) settings.

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Step 2 - Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or
launch the software utility and start the WPS process).
Step 3 - Allow up to one minute to congure. Once the Internet light stops
blinking, you will be connected and your wireless connection will be secure with
WPA2.
Connect your Clients using WPS
The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router
is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters,
media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers, and cameras will have a WPS
button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the router.
Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to
make sure you understand how to enable WPS. Once you know, follow the steps
below:
Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the side of the router for about one second. The
Internet LED on the front will start to blink.
WPS Button

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How do I connect my wireless devices to the GO-RT-N300 router?
1. Open your wireless network utility that displays available wireless networks.
2. Select the Wi-Fi Network name you assigned in the wizard and connect.
You can also connect wireless devices to the GO-RT-N300 router using WPS:
1. Press the WPS button on the GO-RT-N300 for a minimum of three seconds.
2. Within one minute press the WPS button on your wireless device.
3. Allow up to two minutes to connect.
Note: Some devices may require you to log in to a utility to start the WPS process.
Refer to the user manual of the device you want to connect to the router if you do
not know how to start the WPS process.
How do I change the wireless settings on the GO-RT-N300 router?
1. Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and
enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
2. At the login screen, enter Admin for the username and then your password
(the password is blank by default).
3. From the navigation bar at the top, go to Wireless > Wireless Basics to edit
your wireless settings.
Troubleshooting
What can I do if I forget my password?
If you forget your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately, this
process will change all your settings back to factory default.
To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the back of the router.
With the router powered on, use an unfolded paper clip to press and hold
the button down for about 10 seconds. Release the button and the router
will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the
router.