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1. lt Back New Figure 61 The page for entering the password for connection to the wireless network Enter the password in the Network key field If you don t need a password to connect to the selected network the Network key field is unavailable Click the Next button On the next page the parameters of the network to which you want to connect and the entered password are displayed Make sure that the specified settings are correct and then click the Save button After that the wireless channel of DIR 300 will switch to the channel of the wireless access point to which you have connected After configuring the device as a client you need to create a WAN connection with relevant parameters for the WiFiClient port After clicking the Save button the quick settings page opens Page 77 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Virtual Server Settings Wizard To create a virtual server for redirecting incoming Internet traffic to a specified IP address in the LAN click the Virtual server settings wizard link in the Firewall section Firewall Virtual server settings wizard VA Template Virtual Server HTTP Name Interface lt All gt y a Public port begin 230 Public port fend Private port begin 30 Private port fend Private IP Remote IF Sav
2. Additional Settings On the Wi Fi Additional settings page you can define additional parameters for the WLAN of the router Changing parameters presented on this page may negatively affect your WLAN Wi Fi Additional settings Beacon Period 100 RTS Threshold 2347 Frag Threshold gt 2346 DTIM Period 1 Tx Power 100 Bandwidth 20 40MHZ Ta Preamble Long Preamble change Figure 97 Additional settings of the WLAN The following fields are available on the page Parameter Description The time interval in milliseconds between packets sent to Beacon Period synchronize the wireless network The minimum size in bites of a packet for which an RTS frame is RTS Threshold ER ee transmitted Frag Threshold The maximum size in bites of a non fragmented packet Larger packets are fragmented divided The time period in seconds between sending a DTIM a message DTIM Period notifying on broadcast or multicast transmission and data transmission The transmit power in percentage terms of the router Page 123 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description The channel bandwidth for 802 11n devices 20MHz 802 11n devices operate at 20MHz channels 40MHz 802 11n devices operate at 40MHz channels Bandwidth 20 40MHz 802 11n devices operate at 20MHz and 40MHz channels
3. Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Net Click n Connect CO0nmecion Marnie dpyna amic internet Ethernet MTL gt 1500 MAC E 6C 62 6D 72 21 56 E Obtain OMS server addresses automatically Vendor ID lt Miscellaneous Enable RIP Enable GMP Multicast MAT firewall BCE D DTR Fing lt Back Mext Figure 36 Configuring Dynamic IP WAN connection The expert settings mode The IP and Miscellaneous sections Parameter Description Obtain DNS server Select the checkbox to configure automatic assignment of DNS addresses server addresses If the checkbox is selected the Primary DNS automatically server and Secondary DNS server fields are not displayed Primary DNS server Enter addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers in the Secondary DNS server relevant fields Vendor ID The identifier of your ISP Optional Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external Enable IGMP Multicast E network e g video streaming to be received Select the checkbox if you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN Select the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS attacks Page 49 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Select the checkbox to all
4. 17dBm 1 5dB at 2Mbps 17dBm 1 5dB at 5 5Mbps 17dBm 1 5dB at 11Mbps 802 11g typical at room temperature 25 C O O O 17dBm 1 5dB at 6Mbps 17dBm 1 5dB at 9Mbps 17dBm 1 5dB at 12Mbps 16dBm 1 5dB at 18Mbps 16dBm 1 5dB at 24Mbps 15dBm 1 5dB at 36Mbps 15dBm 1 5dB at 48Mbps 15dBm 1 5dB at 54Mbps Page 10 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Overview 802 11n typical at room temperature 25 C o HT20 16 5dBm 1 5dB MCSO 16 5dBm 1 5dB MCS1 16 5dBm 1 5dB MCS2 16dBm 1 5dB MCS3 16dBm 1 5dB MCS4 o 15 5dBm 1 5dB MCS5 15dBm 4 1 5dB MCS6 14dBm 4 1 5dB MCS7 o HT40 16 5dBm 1 5dB MCSO 16 5dBm 1 5dB MCS1 16 5dBm 1 5dB MCS2 16dBm 1 5dB MCS3 16dBm 4 1 5dB MCS4 o 15 5dBm 1 5dB MCS5 o 15dBm 1 5dB MCS6 14dBm 4 1 5dB MCS7 Firewall Functions Network Address Translation NAT Stateful Packet Inspection SPI IP filters MAC filter URL filter DMZ Prevention of ARP and DDoS attacks Virtual servers Page 11 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Overview Configuration and Management Power Multilingual web based interface for configuration and management Access via TELNET Firmware update via web based interface Saving restoring configuration to from file Support of remote logging Automa
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6. Enable IGMP Multicast E MAT firewall Fing E E Back Next Figure 30 Configuring PPPoE WAN connection The expert settings mode The Miscellaneous section Parameter Description Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external Enable IGMP Multicast E network e g video streaming to be received Select the checkbox if you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN Select the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS attacks Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons it is recommended not to select this checkbox Click the Next button to continue After that the page displaying all specified settings opens Click the Apply button to create the connection or the Back button to specify other settings After clicking the Apply button the page for checking the Internet availability opens see the Checking Internet Availability section page 66 Page 42 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Static IP Connection Net Click n Connect Connection name static Internet_2 IP Address Gateway IP address Primary ONS server lt Back Nex
7. Log into the web based interface using the default IP address login and password 192 168 0 1 admin admin Page 162 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface NTP Client On the System NTP client page you can manually set the time and date of the router or configure automatic synchronization of the system time with a time server on the Internet System NTP client Mode NTP Timezone GMT Coordinated Universal Time Dublin London Lisbon NTP servers pooL ntp org Determine timezone Change Figure 124 The System NTP client page To set the system time manually select the Manual value from the Mode drop down list and set the time and date in the fields displayed Then click the Change button To enable automatic synchronization with a time server follow the next steps 1 Select the NTP value from the Mode drop down list 2 Select your time zone from the drop down list To set the time zone in accordance with the settings of your operating system click the Determine timezone button in the bottom right corner of the page 3 Specify the needed NTP server in the NTP servers field or leave the server specified by default 4 Click the Change button When the router is powered off or rebooted the system time is reset to the default value If you have set automatic synchronization for the system time the internal clock of th
8. To do this use the switch in the bottom left corner of the page Page 47 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Net Click n Connect Connection name o dynamic_Internet_2 De EEE o nt Ory Wee ont once TU gt 1500 i nac P 60 62 6D 72 21 56 vo E o Goes lan its Gian Gries Glee aes Gat iat Si Obtain ONS server addresses 1 automatically lt Yendor ID Miscellaneous Enable RIP O Enable IGMP Multicast NAT firewall Figure 35 Configuring Dynamic IP WAN connection The expert settings mode The Ethernet section Parameter Description Connection name A name for connection for easier identification The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface A MAC address assigned to the interface This parameter is mandatory if your ISP uses MAC address binding In the field enter the MAC address registered by your ISP upon concluding the agreement PA You can click the Clone MAC Address button to set the MAC MAC address of the network interface card of the computer that is being used to configure the router at the moment as the MAC address of the WAN interface Also you can set the address of a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment To do this select the relevant value from the drop down list the field will be filled in automatically Page 48 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router
9. WLNGOnNS Tree ada e Gi ea Geet aide ra 2 Connecting to Web based Interface ssssss sss sess eso eces ec amp HERES RE EH 29 Web based In nterf ce o ELbuctute sedista saak e a AER ee Gane a a aa 31 Saving and REStOring SettriNgS vrs laa ah als E a Scare aa eS 34 Chapter 4 Configuring via Web based Interface 36 Civek Rn CONMneCtcs 64 2 ewes ee eS ee ns Ow SS Oe OE Se RG ES EE OS ORES 36 Creatine WAN TODAS CIO astenia oe HOSEA Cw eee See oS PPPOE COMTE GLO Mics RA O AAA We a AS Se 38 SO ESELO dh CONNEC CLON IEA cps ele Se ta ek Se Oh Get cee lee ence TAS AAA ee A 45 Dy Mamie DE GONE Cr Ome Sc m scr A Boose a Ese eee o we eee ee 47 PPIP DESEO LP Or bare Sta lic CORRECCION yt mis at ed a al as cia od PPTP E Dynamite dP Og Lore Dynamic IF CONTO ELO al AA a e ed Oo Checking Internet Aviad bab tayo eres AA a 66 Cont Modan Wire less 6 WSC ETO Mts ssc cache A AS A A ea Se eR 67 ROUCO MOT A teat ee A A A A A T 68 CLRSIVE MOSES E A A A ee Se ADA ASA AA 70 COn tata Mis a ri di or a a cen ance A o das ns Ae hee we T2 Wireless Network Settings WIZAL O seso ssc EES OER EPS 4S OES 73 ROU Ce MOG as id 1d Dada E a eee Sinn DA EA A ll E A 74 CILIN Mode erica e A a AS EA AE A A da TE Virtual Server Settings WiZ Z d ecer eioi RADA A ica 78 Page 2 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual EPTV SCCUD Wizard ios A a Robe A we od Oc we aS Be base eke 80 Stat S esa kanaa Gee ea es Hes
10. select a needed field in the relevant line of the table change its value and click the Save button To remove an existing route select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table and click the Save button Page 139 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Remote Access On the Advanced Remote access page you can configure access to the web based interface of the router By default the access from external networks to the router is closed If you need to allow access to the router from the external network create relevant rules Advanced VLAN settings Creating and editing VLANs Name Type Ports VLAN ID Enable parti Uh porte Uy lan Local ports 11 Yeas portd iL wit LI wan MAT internet iL Yes Figure 107 The Advanced Remote access page To create a new rule click the Add button Page 140 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Advanced Remote access a Remote access rule editing IP address v Mask Protocol HTTP Public port F Figure 108 The page for adding a rule for remote management You can specify the following parameters Parameter Description IP address A host or a subnet to which the rule is applied Mask The m
11. the WPA PSK WPA2 PSK mixed authentication type is specified for the router s WLAN When the Open value is selected the Network key field is unavailable After applying this setting the Open authentication type with no encryption is specified for the router s WLAN Net Click n Connect Specify the security mode Network Authentication Protected Network key lt Back Nexte Figure 53 Selecting a security mode for the wireless network Click the Next button to continue On the next page the specified settings are displayed Make sure that they are correct and then click the Save button After clicking the button the page for configuring the router to use an IPTV set top box opens see the Configuring IPTV section page 72 Page 69 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Client Mode On the opened page click the Search button Net Click n Connect Select the wireless network SSID DIR 620 OIR 620wep Develop DOM RU Wi Fi DIF 620 x lt DSR 150N_1 SolD 1 DIR 32040 DIR 32040 dlink BBs Search DsL 2750U test DIR 61 SAA AAT ESSID OOO 4s Fe 2003 02 10 18 01 00 002 PUP Ove ara 00 18 11 30 20 62 1 CAF FY 6D 33 85 FO 70 85 76 BB 14 00 24 01 B1 E8 B7 2E10 7B8 65 06 11 14 D006 40 89 44 B6 DO AFACAC db 00 62 00 00 00 00 50 65 49 33 26 66 BEA ea by CABS Wireless mode 80
12. the following fields are available Parameter Description Encryption Key PSK A key for WPA encryption The key can contain digits and or Latin characters WPA Encryption An encryption method TKIP AES or TKIP AES When you have configured the parameters click the Change button In addition when the Enable client checkbox is selected the list of available wireless networks is displayed on the page To view the latest data on the available wireless networks click the Search button To connect to a wireless network from the list select the needed network Upon that the relevant values are automatically inserted in the SSID BSSID and Network Authentication fields For the Open authentication type with no encryption click the Change button For the Open authentication type with encryption and the Shared authentication type select a needed value from the Default Key ID drop down list If needed select the Encryption Key WEP as HEX checkbox to set a hexadecimal number as a key for encryption Then fill in 4 Encryption Key WEP fields and click the Change button For the WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK WPA2 PSK mixed authentication types fill in the Encryption Key PSK field and click the Change button Page 128 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual After clicking the Change button the wireless channel of DIR 300 will switch to the channel of the wireless access
13. 4 CONFIGURING VIA WEB BASED INTERFACE Click n Connect To configure connection to the Internet click the Click n Connect link in the Net section Net Click n Connect Connect the ISP s Ethernet cable to the WAN Internet port of the device Please make sure that the WAN lightis lit before clicking Next Next Figure 25 Configuring connection to the Internet Connect the Ethernet cable provided by your ISP to the WAN port of the router Verify the relevant LED the INTERNET LED should be on Click the Next button to continue Page 36 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Net Click n Connect Select connection type a Pere 4 connection of this type requires a username and password This type is Used for connection via Ethernet or via DSL Static IP 2 connection of this type allows using a fixed IP address provided by your ISP Dynamic IP 4 connection of this type allows obtaining an IF address automatically from your ISF O PPTP Static IP 4 connection of this type is protected by a special tunnel in the standard non protected network This type is used by some ISPs t requires a Username and password When this type is selected you can specity a fixed IP address for the non protected network before configuring the tunnel PPTP Dynamic IF 4 connection of this type is protected by a special tun
14. MPPE 128 bit MPPE encryption with a 128 bit key is applied MPPE encryption can be applied only if the MS CHAP MS CHAP V2 or AUTO value is selected from the Authentication algorithm drop down list Authentication Select a required authentication method from the drop down list or algorithm leave the AUTO value The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface Select the checkbox if you want the router to keep you connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive for a specified period of time When the checkbox is selected the LCP interval and LCP fails fields are available Specify the required values Keep Alive Advanced options of the pppd daemon which need to be specified Extra options l for this connection Optional Select the checkbox if you want the router to establish connection to the Internet on demand In the Maximum idle time field specify a Dial on demand i la 7 l l period of inactivity in seconds after which the connection should be terminated aoe in Static IP Address Fill in the field if you want to use a static IP address to access the Internet PPP debug Select the checkbox if you want to log all data on PPP connection debugging The IP address assigned by the ISP Page 57 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Net Click n Connect Authentication algorithm AUTO En MTU A 1456 Keep Ali
15. Network statistics Firewall Control IP fitters URL fitter Virtual servers Cif E Guick settings Ovanced settings search Figure 21 The advanced settings page The pages of the Status section display data on the current state of the router for the description of the pages see the Status section page 81 The pages of the Net section are designed for configuring basic parameters of the LAN interface of the router and creating a connection to the Internet for the description of the pages see the Net section page 85 The pages of the Wi Fi section are designed for specifying all needed settings of the router s wireless network for the description of the pages see the Wi Fi section page 108 Also you can enable or disable the device s WLAN directly from the advanced settings page To enable the WLAN select the On position of the Enable Disable Wi Fi switch To disable the WLAN select the Off position EXA of the Enable Disable Wi Fi switch The pages of the Advanced section are designed for configuring additional parameters of the router for the description of the pages see the Advanced section page 130 The pages of the Firewall section are designed for configuring the firewall of the router for the description of the pages see the Firewall section page 144 The pages of the Control section are designed for creating restrictions on access to the Internet for the description of the page see th
16. WLAN Click the relevant button in the software or press the WPS button on the cover of the wireless device that you want to connect to the WLAN Click the Connect button in the web based interface of the router Using WPS Function without Web based Interface You can add a wireless device to the router s WLAN without accessing the web based interface of the router To do this you need to configure the following router s settings l 2 3 4 Specify corresponding security settings for the wireless network of the router Select the WPS Enable checkbox Click the Change button Save the settings and close the web based interface click the Save line in the top page menu displayed when the mouse pointer is over the System caption then click the Logout line Page 121 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Later you will be able to add wireless devices to the WLAN by pressing the WPS button of the router 1 Select the PBC method in the software of the wireless device that you want to connect to the router s WLAN 2 Click the relevant button in the software or press the WPS button on the cover of the wireless device that you want to connect to the WLAN 3 Press the WPS button of the router hold it for 2 seconds and release when the WPS LED starts blinking Page 122 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual
17. _ _ e MEE OPETI PETE MEET aA A mn Destination IP address F Y Ports You can specify one port several pons separated by a comma for example 80 90 or a range of ports separated by a colon for example 80 90 Source port Destination port Figure 112 The page for adding a rule for IP filtering You can specify the following parameters Parameter Description Name A name for the rule for easier identification A protocol for network packet transmission Select a value from the Protocol drop down list Select an action for the rule ACCEPT Allows packet transmission in accordance with the criteria specified by the rule DROP Denies packet transmission in accordance with the criteria specified by the rule IP Addresses Page 145 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description The source host subnet IP address To choose a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment select the relevant IP address from the drop down list the field will Source IP address be filled in automatically If you want to specify a range of IP addresses click the Range icon ol and enter the starting and ending addresses in the left and right fields correspondingly The destination host subnet IP address To choose a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment select the relevant IP address from the drop down list
18. access the Internet Password confirmation The confirmation of the entered password to avoid mistypes The name of the PPPoE authentication server Authentication Select a required authentication method from the drop down list or Without authorization algorithm leave the AUTO value The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface Select the checkbox 1f you want the router to keep you connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive for a specified period of time When the checkbox is selected the LCP interval and LCP fails fields are available Specify the required values Select the checkbox 1f you want the router to establish connection to the Internet on demand In the Maximum idle time field specify a Dial on demand l SEAE l period of inactivity in seconds after which the connection should be terminated This option is used by some ISPs Contact your ISP to clarify 1f this checkbox needs to be enabled Keep Alive PPP IP extension Fill in the field if you want to use a static IP address to access the Internet PPP debu Select the checkbox if you want to log all data on PPP connection J debugging Select the checkbox if you want to allow PPPoE clients of PPPoE pass through computers from your LAN to connect to the Internet through this Static IP Address PPPoE connection of the router Page 88 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configu
19. at the moment as the MAC address of the WAN interface Also you can set the address of a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment To do this select the relevant value from the drop down list the field will be filled in automatically Page 39 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Net Click n Connect Username Without authorization E Password f f a Password confirmation P anaes Semice name Authentication algorithm AUTO MTU 2 1492 lt Keep Alive LCF interval sec 230 LCP fails F3 Dial on demand FJ PPP IP extension E Static IP Address FPF debug E ODDnE nace thraonunh Back Next gt Figure 29 Configuring PPPoE WAN connection The expert settings mode The PPP section Parameter Description Username A username login to access the Internet l err Select the checkbox if you don t need to enter a username and Without authorization password to access the Internet A password to access the Internet Password confirmation The confirmation of the entered password to avoid mistypes The name of the PPPoE authentication server Authentication Select a required authentication method from the drop down list or algorithm leave the AUTO value The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface Select the checkbox if you want the router to keep yo
20. checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons it is recommended not to select this checkbox Click the Next button to continue Net Click n Connect connection name cc dynpptp_internet_2 Username Password P wanes Password confirmation ans YPN server address Figure 47 Configuring PPTP Dynamic IP WAN connection In the Connection name field specify a name for the connection for easier identification In the Username field enter your login and in the Password and Password confirmation fields the password provided by your ISP In the VPN server address field enter the IP or URL address of the PPTP or L2TP authentication server As a rule the specified settings are enough to configure a protected connection the VPN tunnel If you need to specify additional settings open the expert settings mode To do this use the switch in the bottom left corner of the page Page 62 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Net Click n Connect Connect automatically Username Without authorization El Password P a Password confirmation Te VPN server address Encryption No encrypt Authentication algorithm AUTO lt MTU 7 A 1456 Keep Alive E Extra options i Dial on demand E Static IP Addres
21. creating a new connection The IP and Miscellaneous sections Parameter Description IP Address Enter an IP address for this WAN connection Netmask Enter a subnet mask for this WAN connection Gateway IP address Enter an IP address of the gateway used by this WAN connection Page 97 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Primary DNS server Enter addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers in the Secondary DNS server relevant fields Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Enable IGMP Multicast Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external network e g video streaming to be received Select the checkbox if you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN Select the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS attacks Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons it 1s recommended not to select this checkbox Connect automatically Username Without authorization d Password P aren Password confirmation l AA VPM server address Encryption No encrypt Authentication algorithm AUTO l WITLI gt 1456 Keep Alive Extra options Dial on demand L Static IPF Address PPP debug C IP received Figure 78 The page for crea
22. interval and LCP fails fields are available Specify the required values Keep Alive Extra options ANAON opune of me pppd daemon which need to be specified for this connection Optional Select the checkbox if you want the router to establish connection to the Internet on demand In the Maximum idle time field specify a Dial on demand l Be ca its l period of inactivity in seconds after which the connection should be terminated Page 99 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Static IP Address Fill in the field if you want to use a static IP address to access the Internet Select the checkbox if you want to log all data on PPP connection PPP debug deberas The IP address assigned by the ISP Miscellaneous Enable RIP E NAT firewall Fing E Figure 79 The page for creating a new connection The Miscellaneous section Parameter Description Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Select the checkbox if you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons it is recommended not to select this checkbox Select the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS attacks When all needed settings are configured click the Save butto
23. point to which you have connected If the router is connected to the selected network successfully the green indicator appears to the right of the network s SSID in the table After configuring the device as a client you need to create a WAN connection with relevant parameters for the WiFiClient port Page 129 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Advanced In this menu you can configure advanced settings of the router create groups of ports for VLANs enable the UPnP function configure a DDNS service add name servers define static routes create rules for remote access to the web based interface allow the router to use IGMP enable the flow control function Page 130 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual VLAN On the Advanced VLAN page you can create and edit groups of ports for virtual networks VLANs By default 2 groups are created in the router s system e lan it includes ports 1 4 and the wireless interface e wan for the WAN interface it includes the INTERNET port The VLAN ID parameter is not specified for both groups Such a setting means that these groups of ports are not assigned to any VLAN Advanced VLAN VLAN settings Creating and editing VLANs Name Type Ports VLAN ID Enable port CU porte Uy lan Local ports iL Yeas portd iL witlT Ll wan MAT interne
24. 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 Page 17 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection 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 your PC and wait until your operating system is completely loaded Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections gt 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 s Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back gt Ba ya Search Folders Eee Address e Metwork Connections Mame Type Status ll Network Tasks LAN or High Speed Internet 2 or High Speed Inter Enabled MMLocal rea Connections Other Places Di
25. that is being used to configure the router at the moment as the MAC address of the WAN interface Also you can set the address of a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment To do this select the relevant value from the drop down list the field will be filled in automatically Obtain ONS server addresses automatically vendor ID Miscellaneous Enable RIP Enable IGMP Multicast MAT firewall Ping Oe Soo Figure 81 The page for creating a new connection The IP and Miscellaneous sections Parameter Description Obtain DNS server addresses automatically Primary DNS server Secondary DNS server Vendor ID Select the checkbox to configure automatic assignment of DNS server addresses If the checkbox is selected the Primary DNS server and Secondary DNS server fields are not displayed Enter addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers in the relevant fields The identifier of your ISP Optional Miscellaneous Page 102 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Enable IGMP Multicast Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external network e g video streaming to be received Select the checkbox if you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN Select the checkbox to enable protect
26. the field displayed Also you can enter the MAC address of a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment To do this select the relevant device from the Known IP MAC addresses drop down list the field will be filled in automatically Then click the Save button To remove a MAC address from the list of MAC addresses select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant MAC address and click the Save button Page 117 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Station List On the Wi Fi Station List page you can view the list of wireless clients connected to the router Wi Fi Station List E MAC AID PSM MIMOPS MCS EW Sol STBC Disconnect Refresh Figure 95 The list of the wireless clients If you want to disconnect a wireless device from your WLAN select the checkbox in the line containing the relevant MAC address and click the Disconnect button To view the latest data on the devices connected to the WLAN click the Refresh button Page 118 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual WPS On the Wi Fi WPS page you can enable the function for secure configuration of the WLAN and select a method used to easily add wireless devices to the WLAN The WPS function helps to configure the protected wireless network automatically Devices connecting to the wireless network via the WPS functi
27. the field will Destination IP address be filled in automatically If you want to specify a range of IP addresses click the Range icon a and enter the starting and ending addresses in the left and right fields correspondingly Snurce oon A port of the source IP address You can specify one port several P ports separated by a comma or a range of ports separated by a colon A port of the destination IP address You can specify one port Destination port several ports separated by a comma or a range of ports separated by a colon Click the Save button To edit a rule for IP filtering click the link to the relevant rule On the opened page change the needed parameters and click the Save button To remove a rule for IP filtering click the link to the relevant rule On the opened page click the Delete button To remove all rules from this page click the Clear all button Page 146 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Virtual Servers On the Firewall Virtual servers page you can create virtual servers for redirecting incoming Internet traffic to a specified IP address in the local area network Firewall Virtual servers Name interface Protocol Public port Private port Private IP Remote IP Add Clearall Figure 113 The Firewall Virtual servers page To create a new virtual server click the Add button Page 147 of 1
28. the keyboard then click the Save link Remember or write down the new password for the administrator account In case of losing the new password you can access the settings of the router only after restormg the factory default settings via the hardware RESET button This procedure wipes out all settings that you have configured for your router Page 30 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection Web based Interface Structure After successful registration the router s quick settings page opens Cuick Search Q i DEVICE NMIMONNaANON Net q Model DIR 300 Firmware version Build time Thu Jan 10 17 16 47 MSK 2013 Vendor D Link Russia support aj summary pot filesystem image for DIR 300 Web revision able fac4a45 rear 11 ofct6ocyad0ab oe ra MENO rie IDON AOT LAN IF 192 168 0 1 WAN connection status Connected 192 166 62 220 WAN type dynamic LAN MAC SSID Quic k s ettings Advanced settings Search Figure 19 The quick settings page The web based interface of the router is multilingual Select a needed language from the menu displayed when the mouse pointer is over the Language caption You can change the language of the web based interface in any menu item i pm a y Y System E Language z ii k SE English EE Fcc YkpalHhcoka T rk e Frangais eee eau Figure 2
29. via Web based Interface Firmware Upgrade On the System Firmware upgrade page you can upgrade the firmware of the router Upgrade the firmware only when the router is connected to your PC via a wired El connection System Firmware upgrade Select update file Choose Update Figure 123 The System Firmware upgrade page The current version of the router s firmware is displayed in the Firmware version field located next the D Link logo in the top left corner of the page If you need to install a newer version of the firmware follow the next steps Attention Do not turn off the router before the firmware upgrade is completed This may A cause the device breakdown 1 Download a new version of the firmware from www dlink ru 2 Click the Choose Browse button on the System Firmware upgrade page to locate the new firmware file 3 Click the Update button to upgrade the firmware of the router 4 Wait until the router is rebooted about one and a half or two minutes 5 Log into the web based interface using the login admin and the current password 2 The name of the button depends upon the web browser that you use Page 161 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual 6 Select the Factory line in the top page menu displayed when the mouse pointer is over the System caption 7 Wait until the router is rebooted
30. wizard can add IF addresses of your SP s local resources IP address 1 IP address 2 IP address 3 IP address 4 IF address 5 IP address 6 lt IF address 7 IP address E IP address 9 gt i IF address 10 5 lt Back Next gt _ Figure 40 Configuring PPTP Static IP WAN connection Click the Next button to continue Page 54 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Click n Connect Connection name statpptp_ Internet_2 Username Password P eee Password confirmation D ern VPM server address lt lt Back Next gt Figure 41 Configuring PPTP Static IP WAN connection In the Connection name field specify a name for the connection for easier identification In the Username field enter your login and in the Password and Password confirmation fields the password provided by your ISP In the VPN server address field enter the IP or URL address of the PPTP or L2TP authentication server As atule the specified settings are enough to configure a protected connection the VPN tunnel If you need to specify additional settings open the expert settings mode To do this use the switch in the bottom left corner of the page Page 55 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Net Cl
31. 0 Changing the language of the web based interface After selecting the language the notification on unsaved changes will be displayed Click the Save icon H to save the current language of the web based interface as the default language The quick settings page displays general information on the router and its software the version and the date of the firmware the IP address of the device the name of the WLAN etc Page 31 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection On the quick settings page you can run a needed Wizard quickly get to some pages of the web based interface search for a specific page or switch to the advanced settings section To upgrade the firmware of the router left click the current firmware version the right column of the Firmware version line After clicking the line the System Firmware upgrade page opens for the detailed description of the page see the Firmware Upgrade section page 161 To contact the technical support group to send an e mail left click the support e mail address the right column of the Support line After clicking the line the e mail client window for sending a new letter to the specified address opens To edit the router s local interface parameters left click the IP or MAC address of the local interface the right column of the LAN IP line or LAN MAC line correspondingly After clicking the line the page for editing t
32. 2 11 bigin 802 11 bigin 802 11 bg 2802 11 big 802 11 by 802 11 bigin 802 11 big 002 11 bigin 202 11 bigin 202 11 bigin 202 11 prgn 202 11 bigin 202 11 bigin hannel 10 iil 11 11 Network Authentication Open net MWPA2 PSK AES Open net WEF WPA PSK TKIP Open net Open net TA Open net MUPA2 PSK AES Open net MPAPSEWMWPA2 PSK mixed AES Open net Open net MWPA PSKAYPA2 PSE mixed TRIP AES Signal level all 65 1095 at 55 all 100 at 55 alll 1 00 a 3490 20 ml 70 20 all 100 m 50 Select the network to which you want to connect and click the Next button Figure 54 Selecting a network to connect Page 70 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual On the next page you need to enter the password for connection to the network Net Click n Connect Enter security key to establish connection Network key lt Back Next gt Figure 55 Entering the password for connection to the wireless network Enter the password in the Network key field If you don t need a password to connect to the selected network the Network key field is unavailable Click the Next button On the next page the parameters of the network to which you want to connect and the entered password are displayed Make sure that the specified settings are corr
33. 2400 2483 5MHz ISM band 802 11n o 2400 2483 5MHz ISM band o HT20 2412 2472MHz o HT40 2422 2462MHz Data Rate 802 11b o 11 5 5 2 and 1Mbps 802 118 o 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6Mbps 802 11n o TX RX MCSO MCS7 Page 8 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Overview Modulation Schemes 802 11b DQPSK DBPSK DSSS CCK 802 112 BPSK QPSK 16QAM 64QAM with OFDM 802 11n BPSK QPSK 16QAM 64QAM with OFDM Receiver Sensitivity 802 11b typical at PER 8 1000 byte PDUs at room temperature 25 C o 2dBm at 1Mbps o 80dBm at 2Mbps o 78dBm at 5 5Mbps 76dBm at 11Mbps 802 11g typical at PER 10 1000 byte PDUs at room temperature 25 C o 85dBm at 6Mbps o 84dBm at 9Mbps o 2dBm at 12Mbps o 80dBm at 18Mbps o 77dBm at 24Mbps o 73dBm at 36Mbps o 69dBm at 48Mbps o 68dBm at 54Mbps 802 11n typical at PER 10 1000 byte PDUs o HT20 o 82dBm at MCSO o 79dBm at MCSI o T7dBm at MCS2 o 74dBm at MCS3 o 70dBm at MCS4 o 66dBm at MCS5 o 65dBm at MCS6 o 64dBm at MCS7 Page 9 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Overview HT40 79dBm at MCSO 76dBm at MCS1 74dBm at MCS2 71dBm at MCS3 67dBm at MCS4 63dBm at MCS5 62dBm at MCS6 61dBm at MCS7 Transmitter Output Power 802 11b typical at room temperature 25 C O O O O 17dBm 1 5dB at 1Mbps
34. 70 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Firewall Virtual servers Template Custom Mame Interface lt All gt Protocol TCP Public port begin Public port fend Private port begini Private port fend Private IP F Y lt Remote IF Back Save Figure 114 The page for adding a virtual server You can specify the following parameters Parameter Description Select a virtual server template from the drop down list or select Template Custom to specify all parameters of the new virtual server manually A name for the virtual server for easier identification You can specify any name Interface A WAN connection to which this virtual server will be assigned A protocol that will be used by the new virtual server Select a value Protocol l from the drop down list A port of the router from which traffic is directed to the IP address specified in the Private IP field Specify the start and the end value for the port range If you need to specify one port enter the needed value in the Public port begin field and leave the Public port end field blank Public port begin Public port end A port of the IP address specified in the Private IP field to which Private port begin traffic is directed from the Public port Specify the start and the end value for the port range If you need to specif
35. AN connection If your ISP has provided the addresses of the DNS servers deselect the Obtain DNS server addresses automatically checkbox and fill in the Primary DNS server field As a rule the specified settings are enough to configure a non protected connection of the selected type If you need to specify additional settings open the expert settings mode To do this use the switch in the bottom left corner of the page Page 59 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Net Click n Connect Ethernet Obtain DAS server addresses automatically Vendor ID Miscellaneous Enable RIP Enable IGMF Multicast MAT firewall O E El ll O Ping Figure 45 Configuring PPTP Dynamic IP WAN connection The expert settings mode The Ethernet section Parameter Description The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface A MAC address assigned to the interface This parameter is mandatory if your ISP uses MAC address binding In the field enter the MAC address registered by your ISP upon concluding the agreement ES You can click the Clone MAC Address button to set the MAC MAC address of the network interface card of the computer that is being used to configure the router at the moment as the MAC address of the WAN interface Also you can set the address of a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment To do this select the
36. Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual When the WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 mixed value is selected the RADIUS settings and WPA Encryption settings sections are available Wi Fi Security settings Metwork Authentication WPA WPA Pre authentication P RADIUS settings IP address gt 192 168 0 254 Port 21812 RADIUS encryption key dlink WPA Encryption settings lt WEA Encryption AES WPA reneval 3600 Change Figure 92 The WPA2 value is selected from the Network Authentication drop down list Parameter Description WPA2 Pre The checkbox activating preliminary authentication displayed only authentication for the WPA2 and WPA WPA2 mixed authentication types IP address The IP address of the RADIUS server A port of the RADIUS server The password which the router uses for communication with the RADIUS encryption key RADIUS server the value of this parameter is specified in the RADIUS server settings WPA Encryption An encryption method TKIP AES or TKIP AES The time period in seconds at the end of which a new key for WPA WPA renewal encryption is generated When the value 0 is specified for this field the key is not renewed When you have configured the parameters click the Change button Page 115 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface MAC Filter On the Wi Fi MAC Fil
37. D Link LAN4 N LANI LANZ LAR LA WES INTE POWER DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router March 2013 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Contents Chapter 1 INnCroduCti on cis AR OS a ES EAA ERAS 5 Contents and Audience 6 0 meras NE ee Sw RR ee Se A a ae a we eee 5 CONVENTIONS eves Soe ad o ee Baie hae ea ee 5 Document SEP UCTUT Gs i hie ae ile a Ai a ee A ee 5 Chapter 2 OVELViCW sid ead ee ew SR eS a 6 General Information ssr ereere a pae A EA SR ee a A Bo Sale 6 SPECI E1GSt LON Si e ink baa we OO ie Se A A Oe AS OLS 7 PEoquet AppearanCe 64 4 see cae ee tine ee ea ie eee ee ee t te ee howe d eee ews 13 IMO es ered he les Bem Aye tegen She a a Waa St te sep oes ee Mates aos ee NR ia Sete Snide ee LS Sas Panels a a a Aa 14 Bac Jane aes aes phan teria vss ae yes ha A o rs a A cs aaa e 15 Delivery Packages 2022 ai ad O A ee ds E A is e 16 Chapter 3 Installation and Connection 17 Before Yo Begira AS ASA EA DAR AA es 17 CONNECCING to Plis o A E AE AS AAA A ow eS 18 PC Witch ECION eE Ado Ober 21k wee a A AA E AS A A SA 18 Draining TP Addtess Atom Lea kL OS MWTACOWS DOR ote desta e ay te Wk ig ae beet ge 18 Obtaining TE Aadatess Auromet uneasy Ta OS WiImdOws Pacheco eh ewe Se Wot Sk ee Zl Po pie ee ea da O US pa ata pt ces ph a ade Rice Mh een os ES mA Row a eres 25 contiqguriao Wi El Adapter 111 05 WINTON AEs eeren EREET re ea Sa AA 20 contig eiads WLF Adapter TRATOS
38. DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection 4 In the opened window right click the relevant Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties line in the menu displayed t Control Panel Network and Internet Network Connections Search Network Connections P Organize Disable this network device Diagnose this connection Rename this connection EN Disable Status Diagnose Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Figure 9 The Network Connections window Page 23 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Installation and Connection User Manual 5 In the Local Area Connection Properties window on the Networking tab select the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 line Click the Properties button fH LAN Properties Networking Connect using as A This connection uses the Following tems Me Client for Microsoft Networks los Packet Scheduler ial File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks wis Internet Protocol Version 6 TCP F6 FS Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IP y4 ei Link Layer Topology Discover Mapper 10 Driver wi Link Layer Topology Discovers Responder Install Uninstall Description Transmision Control Protocollnternet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication acrozz diverse interconnected networks Figure 10 The Local Area Connection Properties window Pa
39. IP WAN connection The expert settings mode The Miscellaneous section Parameter Description Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Select the checkbox if you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons it is recommended not to select this checkbox Select the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS attacks Click the Next button to continue After that the page displaying all specified settings opens Click the Apply button to create the connection or the Back button to specify other settings After clicking the Apply button the page for checking the Internet availability opens see the Checking Internet Availability section page 66 Page 65 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Checking Internet Availability On the page you can check the WAN connection you have created Net Click n Connect Checking the Internet availability with the ping utility Address 5 ya ru Result Checking the cable the cable is plugged Connection status OT Failed to establish the connection May be not enough time to establish the connection Wait for several minutes and click the Recheck button If this does not help you may have made errors when entering the co
40. PTER 5 OPERATION GUIDELINES Safety Instructions Place your router on a flat horizontal surface or mount the router on the wall the mounting holes are located on the bottom panel of the device Make sure that the router is provided with sufficient ventilation To prevent overheating do not obstruct the ventilation openings of the router Plug the router into a surge protector to reduce the risk of damage from power surges and lightning strikes Operate the router only from an electrical outlet with the correct power source as indicated on the adapter Do not open the cover of the router Otherwise any warranty will be invalidated Unplug the equipment before dusting and cleaning Use a damp cloth to clean the equipment Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners or magnetic static cleaning devices Wireless Installation Considerations The DIR 300 device 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 noise in your home or office To maximize your wireless range follow the guidelines below 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DIR 300 device and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling
41. Router Installation and Connection User Manual Configuring Wi Fi Adapter in OS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections gt Network Connections window 2 Select the icon of the wireless network connection and make sure that your Wi Fi adapter is on a Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Qs I Ps p Folders FF f Name Type LAN or High Speed Internet Create a new connection Wireless Network Connection LAN or High Speed Internet 2 aroha a a 1394 Connection LAN or High Speed Internet Change Windows Firewall Local Area Connection LAN or High Speed Internet ey View available wireless networks E Disable this network device A Repair this connection j Rename this connection Change settings of this connection m u ili m de Figure 12 The Network Connections window 3 Search for available wireless networks 4 In the opened Wireless Network Connection window select the wireless network DIR 300 and click the Connect button After that the Wireless Network Connection Status window appears If you perform initial configuration of the router via Wi Fi connection note that immediately after changing the wireless default settings of the router you will need to reconfigure the wireless connection using the newly specified settings Page 26 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router
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43. User Manual Installation and Connection Configuring Wi Fi Adapter 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 E f 4 3 7 Cw EF Control Panel All Control Panel Items Search Control Panel Adjust your computer s settings View by Largeicons Indexing Options Internet Options p Keyboard Location and Other Network and Sharing Mouse Sensors 2 Center Performance Information Notification Area Icons Parental Controls and Tools Personalization EJ Phone and Modem D Power Options Programs and Features a a Recovery Y Region and Language RemoteApp and Desktop i S Sound 7 5 h Recognition Connections 2 peec g Sync Center Ra System Taskbar and Start Menu Troubleshooting User Accounts 3 Windows CardSpace Windows Defender Windows Firewall Windows Update Figure 13 The Control Panel window 3 In the menu located on the left part of the window select the Change adapter settings line 4 In the opened window select the icon of the wireless network connection and make sure that your Wi Fi adapter is on 5 To open the list of available wireless networks select the ico
44. Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included will cause E damage and void the warranty for this product Page 16 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 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 300 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 e Apple Safari 5 and later e Google Chrome 5 and later e Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and later e Mozilla Firefox 5 and later e 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
45. V set top box from the specified LAN port and connect to it a computer on the current page deselect the LAN port and click the Change button If for accessing the Internet and IPTV services your ISP uses virtual local area networks with identifiers VLAN ID to configure access to the IPTV service proceed to the Advanced VLAN page create a group of ports with the required value of the VLAN ID parameter Transparent type and the port to which the set top box will be connected see the VLAN section page 131 for a detailed description of the elements from the page Page 80 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Status The pages of this section display data on the current state of the router e network statistics e IP addresses leased by the DHCP server e the routing table e data on devices connected to the router s network and its web based interface Network Statistics On the Status Network statistics page you can view statistics for all connections existing in the system WAN connections LAN WLAN For each connection the following data are displayed name and state when the connection is on its name is highlighted in green when the connection is off its name is highlighted in red IP address and subnet mask gateway if the connection is established MAC address MTU value and volume of data received and transmitted with increase of the volume the units of mea
46. WAN page To create a new connection click the Add button On the page displayed specify the relevant values To edit an existing connection left click the relevant line in the table On the page displayed change the parameters and click the Save button To delete an existing connection left click the relevant line in the table On the page displayed click the Delete button To use one of existing WAN connections as a default gateway select the choice of the Default gateway radio button located in the line corresponding to this connection Page 85 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Creating PPPoE WAN Connection To create a connection of the PPPoE type click the Add button on the Net WAN page On the opened page select the PPPoE value from the Connection Type drop down list and specify the needed values General settings Connection Type PPPoE Fort Internet Name pppoe Internet 2 Enable Direction WAN Ethernet MTU 1500 MAC AS Ye Figure 69 The page for creating a new connection The General settings and Ethernet sections Parameter Description General settings A physical or virtual interface to which the new connection will be assigned A name for connection for easier identification Select the checkbox to enable the connection The direction of this connection MTU The maximum size of units transmitted by the int
47. able GMP Multicast MAT firewall Oe El td O Pina lt Back Net Figure 39 Configuring PPTP Static IP WAN connection The expert settings mode The IP and Miscellaneous sections Parameter Description IP Address Enter an IP address for this WAN connection Netmask Enter a subnet mask for this WAN connection Gateway IP address Enter an IP address of the gateway used by this WAN connection Primary DNS server Enter addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers in the Secondary DNS server relevant fields Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external Enable IGMP Multicast l network e g video streaming to be received Select the checkbox if you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN Select the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS attacks Page 53 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons 1t 1s recommended not to select this checkbox Click the Next button to continue If needed enter the IP addresses of the ISP s local resources Net Click n Connect IP addresses of your ISP s local resources Here the
48. age for creating a new connection The Miscellaneous section Parameter Description Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Select the checkbox 1f you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons it is recommended not to select this checkbox Select the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS attacks When all needed settings are configured click the Save button Page 105 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual To configure the router s local interface proceed to the Net LAN page IF Address 5 192 168 0 1 MNetmask 255 255 255 0 Figure 84 Basic settings of the local interface If needed edit the basic settings of the local interface Parameter Description The IP address of the router in the local subnet By default the IP Address following value 1s specified 192 168 0 1 The mask of the local subnet By default the following value 1s specified 255 255 255 0 When needed settings are configured click the Save button In the DHCP server section you can configure the built in DHCP server of the router DHCP server Mode Enable DNS Relay d Start IF A 192 168 0 2 End IP 192 168 0 700 Lease time miny 86400 Figure 85 The secti
49. ask of the subnet The protocol available for remote management of the router Public port An external port of the router You can specify only one port Click the Change button To edit a rule for remote access click the relevant link On the opened page change the needed parameters and click the Change button To remove a rule for remote access click the relevant link On the opened page click the Delete button Page 141 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual IGMP On the Advanced IGMP page you can enable IGMP for the router IGMP is used for managing multicast traffic transferring data to a group of destinations This protocol allows using network resources for some applications e g for streaming video more efficiently Advanced Internet Group Management Protocol settings Enabled Version 2 Change Figure 109 The Advanced IGMP page To enable IGMP select the Enabled checkbox From the Version drop down list select a version of IGMP Then click the Change button Such a setting allows using the IGMP Proxy function for all WAN connections for which the Enable IGMP Multicast checkbox is selected To disable IGMP deselect the Enabled checkbox and click the Change button Page 142 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Flow Control On the Advanced Flo
50. based Interface Parameter Description IP Address Enter an IP address for this WAN connection Netmask Enter a subnet mask for this WAN connection Gateway IP address Enter an IP address of the gateway used by this WAN connection Primary DNS server Enter addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers in the Secondary DNS server relevant fields Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external Enable IGMP Multicast network e g video streaming to be received Select the checkbox 1f you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN Select the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS attacks Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons it is recommended not to select this checkbox When all needed settings are configured click the Save button Page 92 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Creating Dynamic IP WAN Connection To create a connection of the Dynamic IP type click the Add button on the Net WAN page On the opened page select the Dynamic IP value from the Connection Type drop down list and specify the needed values General settings Connection Type Dynamic IP Fort internet Name dynamic Internet 2 Enabl
51. box from the specified LAN port and connect to it a computer start the IPTV settings wizard for the detailed description of the Wizard see the IPTV Setup Wizard section page 80 If for accessing the Internet and IPTV services your ISP uses virtual local area networks with identifiers VLAN ID to configure access to the IPTV service proceed to the Advanced VLAN page create a group of ports with the required value of the VLAN ID parameter Transparent type and the port to which the set top box will be connected see the VLAN section page 131 for a detailed description of the elements from the page Click the Back button to specify other settings for your wireless network Click the Next button to continue Click the Skip to next button in order not to apply the IPTV settings On the opened page click the Back button to specify other settings for configuring the router to use an IPTV set top box Click the Save button to save the specified settings After clicking the Save button the quick settings page opens Page 72 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Wireless Network Settings Wizard To specify all needed settings for your wireless network click the Wireless network settings wizard in the Wi Fi section Wi Fi Wireless network settings wizard Select an operating mode for the wireless network Mode Router Selectthis item ifyou wantto connecta p
52. can reduce your wireless network range by 3 90 feet 1 30 meters 2 Be aware of the direct line between network devices Place your devices so that the signal travels 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 your wireless range Try to position your router access points and computers so that the signal passes through drywalls or open doorways Materials and objects such as glass steel metal walls with insulation water fish tanks mirrors file cabinets brick and concrete will degrade your wireless signal 4 Keep your router 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 4 GHz cordless phones or X 10 equipment wireless devices such as ceiling fans lights and home security systems your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely Make sure your 2 4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible Note that the base transmits a signal even if the phone in not 1n use Page 167 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Operation Guidelines Connecting to Cable or DSL Modem If you need to connect the router to a cable or DSL modem do the following l Place the router in an open location in the supposed center of your wireless network Do n
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54. connection for easier identification In the Username field enter your login and in the Password and Password confirmation fields the password provided by your ISP As a rule the specified settings are enough to configure a connection of the selected type If you need to specify additional settings open the expert settings mode To do this use the switch in the bottom left corner of the page Page 38 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Net Click n Connect Connection name j pppoe Internet_2 Ethernet MTU 21500 MAC E 6C 62 6D 72 21 56 Y Username 4 Without authorization Pi Password omnes Password confirmation D eene Service name Authentication algorithm AUTO MTL 2 1492 Keep Alive Figure 28 Configuring PPPoE WAN connection The expert settings mode The Ethernet section Parameter Description Connection name A name for connection for easier identification The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface A MAC address assigned to the interface This parameter is mandatory 1f your ISP uses MAC address binding In the field enter the MAC address registered by your ISP upon concluding the agreement gt You can click the Clone MAC Address button 2 to set the MAC MAC address of the network interface card of the computer that is being used to configure the router
55. de sufficient protection for the WLAN Please specify your own security settings for the WLAN Select the Protected value from the Network Authentication drop down list and enter a key a password that will be used to access your wireless network in the Network key field Use digits and Latin characters After applying this setting the WPA PSK WPA2 PSK mixed authentication type is specified for the router s WLAN When the Open value is selected the Network key field is unavailable After applying this setting the Open authentication type with no encryption is specified for the router s WLAN Wi Fi Wireless network settings wizard Specify the security mode Network Authentication Protected Network key lt Back Next gt Figure 59 Page for selecting a security mode for the wireless network Click the Next button to continue On the next page the specified settings are displayed Make sure that they are correct and then click the Save button After clicking the button the quick settings page opens Page 75 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Client Mode On the opened page click the Search button Wi Fi AAA ee Oe Wireless network settings wizard SSID Develop DIR 620 AIR 2 DOM RU Wi Fi DIR 825 DWG Mo402 S5 D 1 DIR 6206 DIR 61 Sh dlink dlink DSL 26401 Search ESSID 00 18 11 3020 62
56. ded values General settings Connection Type PPTP Static IP M Fort Internet Name statppip Internet 2 Enable Direction WAN Ethernet MTU 1500 MAC Ad Description General settings A physical or virtual interface to which the new connection will be assigned A name for connection for easier identification Select the checkbox to enable the connection The direction of this connection TU The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface Page 96 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description A MAC address assigned to the interface This parameter is mandatory 1f your ISP uses MAC address binding In the field enter the MAC address registered by your ISP upon concluding the agreement You can click the Clone MAC Address button 2 to set the MAC address of the network interface card of the computer that is being used to configure the router at the moment as the MAC address of the WAN interface Also you can set the address of a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment To do this select the relevant value from the drop down list the field will be filled in automatically IP Address Netrmask Gateway IP address Primary DNS server secondary ONS server Miscellaneous Enable RIP EJ Enable IGMP Multicast E MAT firewall Ping EJ Figure 77 The page for
57. drop down list It is required to specify all the fields You can specify keys containing 5 or 13 symbols use digits and or Latin characters If the Encryption Key WEP as HEX checkbox is selected you can specify only keys containing 10 symbols the digits 0 9 and the characters A F Page 113 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual When the WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK WPA2 PSK mixed value is selected the WPA Encryption settings section is displayed Wi Fi Security settings Metwork Authentication WPA PSK Encryption Key PSK gt 76543210 WPA2 Pre authentication LI WFA Encryption settings WPA Encryption TKIP 7 WPA reneval gt 3600 lt Change Figure 91 The WPA2 PSK value is selected from the Network Authentication drop down list Parameter Description Encryption Key PSK A key for WPA encryption The key can contain digits and or Latin characters The checkbox activating preliminary authentication displayed only for the WPA2 PSK and WPA PSK WPA2 PSK mixed authentication types WPA Encryption An encryption method TKIP AES or TKIP AES The time period in seconds at the end of which a new key for WPA WPA renewal encryption is generated When the value 0 is specified for this field WPA2 Pre authentication the key is not renewed Page 114 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router
58. e Figure 62 The page for adding a virtual server On the opened page you can specify the following parameters Parameter Description Select a virtual server template from the drop down list or select Template Custom to specify all parameters of the new virtual server manually Enter a name for the virtual server for easier identification You can specify any name Select a WAN connection to which this virtual server will be Interface assigned A port of the router from which traffic is directed to the IP address specified in the Private IP field Specify the start and the end value for the port range If you need to specify one port enter the needed Public port end value in the Public port begin field and leave the Public port end field blank Public port begin Page 78 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description A port of the IP address specified in the Private IP field to which Private port begin traffic is directed from the Public port Specify the start and the end value for the port range If you need to specify one port enter the needed value in the Private port begin field and leave the Private port end field blank Private port end Enter the IP address of the server from the local area network To choose a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment select the relevant value from the drop down li
59. e Control This menu is designed to create restrictions on access to certain web sites URL Filter On the Control URL filter page you can specify restrictions on access to certain web sites Control Configuration URL addresses URL filter configuration Enable Disable URL filter d URL fiter ioe Block listed URLs y Change Figure 117 The Control URL filter page The Configuration tab To enable the URL filter select the Enable Disable URL filter checkbox on the Configuration tab then select a needed mode from the URL filter type drop down list e Block listed URLs when this value is selected the router blocks access to all addresses specified on the URL addresses tab e Block all URLs except listed when this value is selected the router allows access to addresses specified on the URL addresses tab and blocks access to all other web sites Click the Change button To specify URL addresses to which the selected filtering will be applied go to the URL addresses tab Page 153 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Control Configuration URL addresses URL addresses list You can add edit and delete addresses here O URL address adad Save Figure 118 The Control URL filter page The URL addresses tab Click the Add button and enter an address in the f
60. e Direction Wan Ethernet MTU 1500 MAC Y Description General settings A physical or virtual interface to which the new connection will be assigned A name for connection for easier identification Select the checkbox to enable the connection The direction of this connection OOO MU The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface Page 93 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Parameter Obtain ONS server addresses automatically Vendor ID Miscellaneous Enable RIP Enable GMP Multicast MAT firewall Ping Description A MAC address assigned to the interface This parameter is mandatory 1f your ISP uses MAC address binding In the field enter the MAC address registered by your ISP upon concluding the agreement You can click the Clone MAC Address button 2 to set the MAC address of the network interface card of the computer that is being used to configure the router at the moment as the MAC address of the WAN interface Also you can set the address of a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment To do this select the relevant value from the drop down list the field will be filled in automatically a a a E Figure 75 The page for creating a new connection The IP and Miscellaneous sections Page 94 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Ma
61. e device will be configured after connecting to the Internet If you have set the system time manually you need to set the time and date again see above Page 163 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Ping On the System Ping page you can check availability of a host from the local or global network via the Ping utility The Ping utility sends echo requests to a specified host and receives echo replies system Ping Background ping status 2 Background ping O Host Count of packets 1 Log Ping Figure 125 The System Ping page To check availability of a host enter the IP address or name of this host in the Host field and select a number of requests that will be sent in order to check its availability from the Count of packets drop down list Click the Ping button The check results will be displayed in the Log field Also you can run the Ping function in the background mode To do this select the Background ping checkbox Then enter the IP address or name of a host in the Host field and click the Ping button When this mode is selected the Count of packets and Log fields are not displayed In the background mode the Ping utility sends requests to the host specified in the Host field every 40 seconds The Background ping status light shows the status of the Ping function green light the function is running red light the function is no
62. e Control section page 153 The pages of the System section provide functions for managing the internal system of the router for the description of the pages see the System section page 155 Page 33 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection Also you can find a specific page via search To do this enter the name of the page wholly or partly in the search bar in the top part of the web based interface page and then select a needed link in the search results Quick search server Virtual servers Firewall Virtual server settings wizard Firewall Guick settings Advanced settings Figure 22 The page displaying the search results Saving and Restoring Settings Note that you should regularly save the changes of the router s settings to the non E volatile memory The router s web based interface displays the notification on unsaved changes at the top of the page Language Figure 23 The notification on unsaved changes Place the mouse pointer on the Notifications icon to view the list of unsaved changes and click the relevant link You can save the router s settings via the top page menu displayed when the mouse pointer is over the System caption Page 34 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection System Language Reboot SavedReboot SAYE Backup Factory Logout Figure 24 The top
63. e addresses here Known IPIMAC addresses F lt SelectiP MAC address gt Y d MAC address Action Add Figure 116 The Firewall MAC filter page To create a new rule for filtering click the Add button In the line displayed you can specify the following parameters Parameter Description The MAC address of a device from the router s LAN You can enter the MAC address of a device connected to the router s LAN at the MAC address moment To do this select the relevant device from the Known IP MAC addresses drop down list the field will be filled in automatically Select an action for the rule Deny Blocks access to the router s network for the device with the specified MAC address Allow Allows access to the router s network and to the Internet for the device with the specified MAC when the rules on the Firewall IP filters page block access for this device After specifying the needed parameters click the Save button Page 151 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual To edit a rule for filtering select a needed field in the relevant line of the table change its value and click the Save button To remove a rule for filtering select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant line in the table and click the Save button Page 152 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interfac
64. e in the table and click the Remove button Then click the Save button Page 107 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Wi Fi In this menu you can specify all needed settings for your wireless network Basic Settings On the Wi Fi Basic settings page you can enable your wireless local area network WLAN and configure its basic parameters Wi Fi Basic settings Enable Wireless MBSSID Disabled BSSID 6C 62 6D 72 21 55 Hide Access Point d SSI DIR 300 Country RUSSIAN FEDERATION Channel auto y Wireless mode 02 776 When changing mode fom BG on any ofthe modes with H is recommended to re tune security Max Associated Clients gt o lt 0 unlimited Change Figure 87 Basic settings of the wireless LAN Parameter Description The checkbox enables Wi Fi connections If you want to disable Enable Wireless your WLAN deselect the checkbox The unique identifier for your Wi Fi network You cannot change the value of this parameter it is determined in the device s internal settings If the checkbox is selected other users cannot see your Wi Fi Hide Access Point network It is recommended not to select this checkbox in order to simplify initial configuration of your WLAN A name for the WLAN By default the value DIR 300 is specified It is recommended to specify another name for the network upon initial configura
65. ect and then click the Save button After that the wireless channel of DIR 300 will switch to the channel of the wireless access point to which you have connected After configuring the device as a client you need to create a WAN connection with relevant parameters for the WiFiClient port After clicking the Save button the page for configuring the router to use an IPTV set top box opens see the Configuring IPTV section page 72 Page 71 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Configuring IPTV On the page you can configure the router to use an IPTV set top box Net Click n Connect Ifyour ISP provides a service to IPTV you can connect a set top box directly to the router without using additional equipment To do this check the checkbox corresponding to any LAN port and then connect to the port your TV top box For example If you chose the 1st port of the router then the prefix to connect to the port LAN Notice a computer connected to a dedicated port will not have access to the Internet OOOO LANT LAN LANS LAN4 If you are not going to use IP TW click Skip to next lt Back Next gt Skip to next Figure 56 Selecting a LAN port to connect an IPTV set top box On the opened page select the LAN port of the router to which you will connect your IPTV set top box If in the future you need to disconnect your IPTV set top
66. ed to keep the address External DHCP server IP The IP address of the external DHCP server which assigns IP addresses to the router s clients When all needed settings are configured click the Save button Lease time In the Static DHCP section you can specify MAC address and IP address pairs set a fixed IP address in the local area network for a device with a certain MAC address The router assigns IP addresses in accordance with the specified pairs only when the DHCP server 1s enabled in the DHCP server section in the Mode drop down list the Enable value is selected Static DHCP Known AMAC addresses lt Sefect JP MAC address gt Y O aah wr pa Host Save Figure 86 The section for creating MAC IP pairs To create a MAC IP pair click the Add button In the IP field enter an IP address which will be assigned to the device from the LAN then in the MAC field enter the MAC address of this device In the Host field specify a network name of the device for easier identification optional Also you can create a MAC IP pair for a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment To do this select the relevant value from the Known IP MAC addresses drop down list the IP and MAC fields will be filled in automatically When all needed MAC IP pairs are specified click the Save button Existing MAC IP pairs are displayed in the table of the Static DHCP section To remove a pair select the checkbox in the relevant lin
67. elect the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS attacks Page 45 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons it is recommended not to select this checkbox Click the Next button to continue After that the page displaying all specified settings opens Click the Apply button to create the connection or the Back button to specify other settings After clicking the Apply button the page for checking the Internet availability opens see the Checking Internet Availability section page 66 Page 46 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Dynamic IP Connection Net Click n Connect a e Connection name cc dynamic_internet_2 Obtain ONS server addresses automatically Figure 34 Configuring Dynamic IP WAN connection In the Connection name field specify a name for the connection for easier identification If your ISP has provided the addresses of the DNS servers deselect the Obtain DNS server addresses automatically checkbox and fill in the Primary DNS server field As a rule the specified settings are enough to configure a connection of the selected type If you need to specify additional settings open the expert settings mode
68. elevant Access Category Acknowledgment Answering response requests while transmitting Displayed only in the Parameters of Access Point section Ack If not selected the router answers requests If selected the router does not answer requests When you have configured the parameters click the Save button Page 126 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Client On the Wi Fi Client page you can configure the router as a client to connect to a wireless access point As a rule the client mode is used to connect to a WISP network All parameters specified on this page should be provided by your WISP Wi Fi Client Enable client SSID ESSID Wireless mode Channel Network Authentication Signal level Develop TABA 802 11bg 1 PMYPA2 PSE TKIP a 34 DIR 300 DOGO A FACACb 802 11 b ain E Open net 15 Search SSID BSSID Network Authentication Open WEF Encryption settings lt x ee o o Enable Encryption WEP Default Key ID 1 gt Encrption Key WEF as HEs O Encryption Key EP 17 Encryption Key WEP 37 Encryption Key WEP 23 Encrotion Key WEP 141 Change Figure 99 The page for configuring the client mode To configure the router as a client select the Enable client checkbox When the checkbox is selected the following fields are displayed on the page Paramete
69. erface Page 86 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description A MAC address assigned to the interface This parameter is mandatory 1f your ISP uses MAC address binding In the field enter the MAC address registered by your ISP upon concluding the agreement You can click the Clone MAC Address button 2 to set the MAC address of the network interface card of the computer that is being used to configure the router at the moment as the MAC address of the WAN interface Also you can set the address of a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment To do this select the relevant value from the drop down list the field will be filled in automatically Username gt Without authorization d Password P eases Password confirmation DD eses Serice name Authentication algorithm AUTO MTU gt 1492 keep Alive LCP interval seci 30 LCP fails 3 Dial on demand d FFF IF extension d Static IP Address PPP debug d a POE E nace fkrociink Figure 70 The page for creating a new connection The PPP section Page 87 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Parameter Description Username A username login to access the Internet Select the checkbox 1f you don t need to enter a username and password to access the Internet A password to
70. figuring via Web based Interface Routing On the Advanced Routing page you can add static routes routes for networks that are not connected directly to the device but are available through the interfaces of the device into the system Advanced Remote access Remote access configuration for web interface IP address Mask Public port Protocol 192 168 161 0 BA FA FAA 2080 HTTP Figure 106 The Advanced Routing page To create a new route click the Add button In the line displayed you can specify the following parameters Parameter Description Destination network A destination network to which this route is assigned Destination netmask The destination network mask An IP address through which the destination network can be accessed Gateway The field is available when the lt Auto gt value is selected from the Via Interface drop down list of this line A metric for the route The lower the value the higher is the route priority Optional Select an interface through which the destination network can be accessed from the drop down list If you have selected the lt Auto gt value of this drop down list the router itself sets the interface on the basis of data on connected networks Via Interface Page 138 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual After specifying the needed parameters click the Save button To edit an existing route
71. ge 24 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection 6 Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically radio buttons Click the OK button Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP TPw4 Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically iF your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator For the appropriate IP settings 5 Use the Following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically 5 Use the Following ONS server addresses Validate settings upon exit Advanced Geass Figure 11 The Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties window 7 Click the OK button in the connection properties window Now your computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically PC with Wi Fi Adapter 1 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 2 Turn on your PC and wait until your operating system 1s completely loaded 3 Turn on your Wi Fi adapter As a rule modern notebooks with built in wireless NICs are equipped with a button or switch that turns on off the wireless adapter refer to your PC documents If your PC 1s equipped with a pluggable wireless NIC install the software provided with your Wi Fi adapter Page 25 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home
72. gorithm leave the AUTO value The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface Select the checkbox if you want the router to keep you connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive for a specified period of time When the checkbox is selected the LCP interval and LCP fails fields are available Specify the required values Keep Alive Advanced options of the pppd daemon which need to be specified Extra options l for this connection Optional Select the checkbox if you want the router to establish connection to the Internet on demand In the Maximum idle time field specify a Dial on demand i la 7 l l period of inactivity in seconds after which the connection should be terminated aoe in Static IP Address Fill in the field if you want to use a static IP address to access the Internet PPP debug Select the checkbox if you want to log all data on PPP connection debugging The IP address assigned by the ISP Page 64 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Net Click n Connect Authentication algorithm AUTO Ei MTU E 1456 Keep Alive LCP interval sec 30 LCP fails 3 Extra options Dial on demand El Static IP Address PPP debug FJ lt IP received Miscellaneous Additional settings of VPN tunnel mM Enable RIP FJ HAT firewall Ping FJ i Figure 49 Configuring PPTP Dynamic
73. he LAN interface opens for the detailed description of the page see the LAN section page 106 To configure the router s WLAN parameters left click the SSID of the WLAN the right column of the SSID line After clicking the line the Wi Fi Basic settings page opens for the detailed description of the page see the Basic Settings section page 108 To configure connection to the Internet click the Click n Connect link in the Net section for the detailed description of the Wizard see the Click n Connect section page 36 To configure the router s wireless network click the Wireless network settings wizard link in the Wi Fi section for the detailed description of the Wizard see the Wireless Network Settings Wizard section page 73 To configure access from the Internet to a web server located in your LAN click the Virtual server settings wizard link in the Firewall section for the detailed description of the Wizard see the Virtual Server Settings Wizard section page 78 To configure the router to use an IPTV set top box click the IPTV settings wizard link in the IP TV section for the detailed description of the Wizard see the IPTV Setup Wizard section page 80 To configure all parameters of the router independently without the Wizards click the Advanced settings link in the bottom right corner of the page Page 32 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection Status
74. ick n Connect Connect automatically Username Without authorization E Password P anno Password confirmation F mem VPN server address Encryption No encrypt Authentication algorithm AUTO lt i Keep Alive E Extra options Dial on demand E Static IP Address PPP debug E IF received lt ED Back Next gt Figure 42 Configuring PPTP Static IP WAN connection The expert settings mode The VPN section Parameter Description Connection name A name for connection for easier identification Select the checkbox to enable auto start of the connection upon the Connect automatically A VE u uter Username A username login to access the Internet Select the checkbox if you don t need to enter a username and Without authorization password to access the Internet A password to access the Internet Password confirmation The confirmation of the entered password to avoid mistypes VPN server address The IP or URL address of the PPTP or L2TP authentication server Page 56 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Parameter Description Select a method of MPPE encryption No encrypt MPPE encryption is not applied MPPE 40 128 bit MPPE encryption with a 40 bit or 128 bit key 1s applied MPPE 40 bit MPPE encryption with a 40 bit key is applied Encryption
75. ield displayed Then click the Save button To remove an address from the list of URL addresses select the checkbox located to the left of the relevant URL address and click the Save button Page 154 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface System In this menu you can do the following change the password used to access the router s settings save the current settings to the non volatile memory create a backup of the router s configuration restore the router s configuration from a previously saved file restore the factory default settings view the system log update the firmware of the router configure automatic synchronization of the system time or manually configure the date and time for the router check availability of a host on the Internet through the web based interface of the router trace the route to a host allow or forbid access to the router via TELNET Page 155 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Administrator Password On the System Administrator password page you can change the password for the administrator account used to access the web based interface of the router and to access the device settings via TELNET For security reasons it is strongly recommended to change the administrator password upon initial configuration of the router System Administrator passwo
76. ing table page Page 83 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Clients On the Status Clients page you can view the list of devices connected to the router and devices accessing its web based interface Status Clients IP address Flags MAC address interface Use connection Clear all Figure 67 The Status Clients page For each device the following data are displayed the IP address the MAC address and the interface to which the device is connected The Clear all button allows to clear the router s ARP table It includes the MAC addresses of the devices connected to the router before and IP addresses assigned to them The MAC addresses of the devices connected to the router in the bridge mode are not deleted Page 84 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Net In this menu you can configure basic parameters of the router s local area network and configure connection to the Internet a WAN connection WAN On the Net WAN page you can create and edit connections used by the router By default the WAN connection is configured in the system It is assigned to the INTERNET port of the router You can edit this connection or delete it Net WAN Name Connection Type Port Status Direction Default gateway WAN Dynamic IP Internet up WAN Add Figure 68 The Net
77. ings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Othenvise you need to ask your network administrator hor the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address O Use the following DNS server addresses Figure 6 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window 5 Click the OK button in the connection properties window Now your computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically Page 20 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection 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 comer of the window choose the View network status and tasks line under the Network and Internet section GQ al gt Control Panel All Control Panel Items Search Control Panel Adjust your computer s settings View by Large icons FE ie Indexing Options Internet Options lt gt Keyboard Location and Other gt kk Network and Sharing F Mouse A Sensors lt Center Performance Information Notification Area Icons Parental Controls l and Tools Personalization L Phone and Modem Power Options Programs and Features 4 a Recove
78. ion against ARP and DDoS attacks Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons it 1s recommended not to select this checkbox Connect automatically Username Without authorization d Password P esses Password confirmation D eens VPN server address Encryption No encrypt Authentication algorithm AUTO MTU 1456 keep Alive L Extra options Dial on demand Static IP Address PPP debug F IP received Figure 82 The page for creating a new connection The VPN section Page 103 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Parameter Description Select the checkbox to enable auto start of the connection upon the Connect automatically ote eros u e Username A username login to access the Internet Select the checkbox if you don t need to enter a username and password to access the Internet A password to access the Internet Password confirmation The confirmation of the entered password to avoid mistypes VPN server address The IP or URL address of the PPTP or L2TP authentication server Select a method of MPPE encryption No encrypt MPPE encryption is not applied MPPE 40 128 bit MPPE encryption with a 40 bit or 128 bit key is applied Encryption MPPE 40 bit MPPE encryption with a 40 bit key is applied MPPE 128 bit MPPE enc
79. lick n Connect Ethernet MTU 2 1500 MAC vo IP IF Address F 192 168 161 235 Metmask gt 255 255 255 0 lt Gateway IP address 192 168 161 1 Primary DNS server gt 8 8 8 8 oe Secondary ONS server gt 499 168 161 740 Miscellaneous Enable RIP d Enable IGMP Multicast Figure 38 Configuring PPTP Static IP WAN connection The expert settings mode The Ethernet section Parameter Description The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface A MAC address assigned to the interface This parameter is mandatory if your ISP uses MAC address binding In the field enter the MAC address registered by your ISP upon concluding the agreement You can click the Clone MAC Address button D to set the MAC address of the network interface card of the computer that is being used to configure the router at the moment as the MAC address of the WAN interface Also you can set the address of a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment To do this select the relevant value from the drop down list the field will be filled in automatically Page 52 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Net Click n Connect ful TU AA IF Address 5 192 168 161 235 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP address 192 168 161 1 Primary DNS server 53 3 8 8 Secondary ONS server gt 702 768 167 7400 Miscellaneous Enable RIP En
80. m It is E recommended not to change the default values The WMM function allows assigning priorities for four Access Categories AC e AC_BK Background low priority traffic print jobs file downloads etc AC BE Best Effort traffic from legacy devices or devices applications that do not support Qos e AC MI Video e AC VO Voice Parameters of the Access Categories are defined for both the router itself in the Parameters of Access Point section and wireless devices connected to it in the Parameters of Station section Page 125 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface For every Access Category the following fields are available Parameter Description Aifsn Arbitrary Inter Frame Space Number This parameter influences time delays for the relevant Access Category The lower the value the higher is the Access Category priority CWMin CWMax Contention Window Minimum Contention Window Maximum Both fields influence time delays for the relevant Access Category The CWMax field value should not be lower than the CWMin field value The lower the difference between the CWMax field value and the CWMin field value the higher is the Access Category priority Transmission Opportunity The higher the value the higher 1s the Txo as P Access Category priority Admission Control Mandatory ACM If selected prevents from using the r
81. m traffic No light The cable is not connected to the relevant port Blinking green Side Panel Figure 2 Side panel view Description A button to quickly add wireless devices to the router s WLAN the WPS function To use the WPS function push the button hold it for 2 seconds and release when the WPS LED starts blinking Page 14 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Overview Back Panel soi Figure 3 Back panel view Name Description LAN 1 4 4 Ethernet ports to connect computers or network devices 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 INTERNET A button to restore the factory default settings To restore the factory defaults push the button with the device turned on hold it for 7 seconds and then release the button ON OFF A button to turn the router on off The device is also equipped with a built in Wi Fi antenna Page 15 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Overview User Manual Delivery Package The following should be included e Wireless router DIR 300 e Power adapter DC 12V 0 5A e Ethernet cable CAT 5E e Quick Installation Guide brochure The User Manual and Quick Installation Guide documents in Russian and English are available on D Link website see ftp dlink ru pub Router DIR 300A_D1 Description p
82. n Page 100 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Creating PPTP Dynamic IP or L2TP Dynamic IP WAN Connection To create a connection of the PPTP Dynamic IP or L2TP Dynamic IP type click the Add button on the Net WAN page On the opened page select the relevant value from the Connection Type drop down list and specify the needed values General settings Connection Type PPTP Dynamic IP Port Internet Name gt dynppip Internet 2 Enable Direction VAN Ethernet MTUF 1500 MAC Cum Figure 80 The page for creating a new connection The General settings and Ethernet sections Parameter Description General settings A physical or virtual interface to which the new connection will be assigned A name for connection for easier identification Select the checkbox to enable the connection The direction of this connection The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface Page 101 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Parameter Description A MAC address assigned to the interface This parameter is mandatory 1f your ISP uses MAC address binding In the field enter the MAC address registered by your ISP upon concluding the agreement You can click the Clone MAC Address button to set the MAC address of the network interface card of the computer
83. n of the wireless network connection and click the Connect To button or left click the network icon in the notification area located on the right side of the taskbar Figure 14 The notification area of the taskbar Page 27 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection 6 In the opened window in the list of available wireless networks select the wireless network DIR 300 and click the Connect button Mot connected mil Connections are available Wi Fi A wireless router wall Open Network and Sharing Center Figure 15 The list of available networks 7 Wait for about 20 30 seconds After the connection 1s established the network icon will be displayed as the signal level scale If you perform initial configuration of the router via Wi Fi connection note that immediately after changing the wireless default settings of the router you will need to reconfigure the wireless connection using the newly specified settings Page 28 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Installation and Connection User Manual Connecting to Web based Interface When you have configured your computer you can access the web based interface and configure needed parameters create a WAN connection change the parameters of the wireless network specify the settings of the firewall etc 1 Start a web browser see the Before You Begin section page 17 2 In the address bar of the web bro
84. n on the opened page After clicking the button the page for configuring the router to use an IPTV set top box opens see the Configuring IPTV section page 72 If you want to connect portable devices to the Internet via wireless connection select the Router choice of the Mode radio button Click the Next button If you want to configure the router as a client to connect to a wireless access point select the Client choice of the Mode radio button Click the Next button Page 67 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Router Mode On the opened page in the SSID field specify a new name for the network use digits and Latin characters Net Click n Connect Enter the name of the access point lt Back Next gt Figure 52 Changing the name of the wireless LAN Click the Next button to continue Page 68 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual On the next page you can modify security settings of the WLAN The default security settings do not provide sufficient protection for the WLAN Please specify your own security settings for the WLAN Select the Protected value from the Network Authentication drop down list and enter a key a password that will be used to access your wireless network in the Network key field Use digits and Latin characters After applying this setting
85. nection settings NAT The group of this type is an external connection with address translation It is mostly used to connect to the Internet Later the VLAN which identifier is specified in the VLAN ID field is used to create a WAN connection on the Net WAN page Transparent The group of this type is a transparent connection between an internal port and an external connection It is mostly used to connect IPTV set top boxes VLAN ID dd identifier of the VLAN to which this group of ports will be assigned Page 132 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description From the list select an available value a physical port of the router the wireless interface to assign it to this group The port will be displayed in the table at the bottom of the page Select a value for the port highlighted in the table at the bottom of the page e tagged e untagged A priority tag for the traffic transmitted through the port highlighted in the table at the bottom of the page Click the Save changes button Click the Delete port button to delete the port highlighted in the table at the bottom of the page Click the Delete VLAN button to delete this group of ports form the system For further use of groups of ports for VLAN it is required to save the changed settings to the non volatile memory of the router and reboot it click the Save amp Reboot line in the to
86. nel in the standard non protected network This type is used by lt some ISPS requires a username and password When this type is selected you automatically obtain an IP address for the non protected network fram the ISP O LTF Static IP 4 connection of this type is protected by a special tunnel in the standard non protected network This type is used by some ISPS requires a Username and password When this type ls selected you can specify a fixed IP address for the non protected network before configuring the tunnel LATP Dynamic IF 4 connection of this type is protected by a special tunnel in the standard non protected network This type is used by some ISPs requires a Username and password When this type is selected you automatically obtain an IP address for the non protected network from the ISP Figure 26 The page for selecting the connection type On the opened page select the needed choice of the radio button and click the Next button Page 37 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Creating WAN Connection PPPoE Connection Net Click n Connect a3 3 connection name pppoe_Internet_2 Username Password P asses Password confirmation nn Use this switch to enter or exit the expert mode lt Back Next Figure 27 Configuring PPPoE WAN connection In the Connection name field specify a name for the
87. nnection parameters or there may exist a problem on the SP s side Recheck Back Next gt Figure 50 Checking the Internet availability In the Result section the status of the WAN connection and possible causes of malfunctions are displayed To recheck the status of the WAN connection enter the IP address or name of a host in the Address field or leave the value specified by default ya ru Then click the Recheck button Click the Back button to specify other settings Click the Next button to continue After clicking the Next button the page for configuring wireless connection opens see the Configuring Wireless Connection section page 67 Page 66 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Configuring Wireless Connection Net Click n Connect Select an operating mode for the wireless network Mode Router Select this item if you wantto connect a portable device a laptop smartphone etc to the Internet via wireless connection Vi FI O client Connect to the existing wireless network as a client QO Turn off Selectthis item ifyou are not going to use devices which require wireless connection Mert Figure 51 Selecting the operating mode for the wireless network If you are not going to use the wireless connection select the Turn off choice of the Mode radio button Click the Next button and then click the Save butto
88. nstallation ConsiderationS o oooooooooooo nooo te ee eeo 167 Connecting to Cable or DSL Modem s4 ei he ES Oe WO RARE SSA Swe Sad 168 Chapter 6 Abbreviations and ACronyMS o oooooooooooo o 169 Page 4 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Introduction CHAPTER1 INTRODUCTION Contents and Audience This manual describes the router DIR 300 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 The body text of the manual Before You Begin A reference to a chapter or section of this manual Quick Installation a A reference to a document Guide 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 Change E 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 300 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 instruc
89. nterface card of the computer that 1s being used to configure the router at the moment as the MAC address of the WAN interface Also you can set the address of a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment To do this select the relevant value from the drop down list the field will be filled in automatically Page 44 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Net Click n Connect 7500 MAC mb v uo IP IP Address Netmask Gateway IP address Primary DNS server secondary DNS server lt Miscellaneous Enable RIP d Enable IGMP Multicast NAT firewall Ping O lt Back Next Figure 33 Configuring Static IP WAN connection The expert settings mode The IP and Miscellaneous sections Parameter Description IP Address Enter an IP address for this WAN connection Netmask Enter a subnet mask for this WAN connection Gateway IP address Enter an IP address of the gateway used by this WAN connection Primary DNS server Enter addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers in the Secondary DNS server relevant fields Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external network e g video streaming to be received Enable IGMP Multicast Select the checkbox if you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN S
90. nual Parameter Description Obtain DNS server Select the checkbox to configure automatic assignment of DNS addresses server addresses If the checkbox is selected the Primary DNS automatically server and Secondary DNS server fields are not displayed Primary DNS server Enter addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers in the Secondary DNS server relevant fields Vendor ID The identifier of your ISP Optional Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external Enable IGMP Multicast gii network e g video streaming to be received Select the checkbox if you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN Select the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS attacks Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons it is recommended not to select this checkbox When all needed settings are configured click the Save button Page 95 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Creating PPTP Static IP or L2TP Static IP WAN Connection To create a connection of the PPTP Static IP or L2TP Static IP type click the Add button on the Net WAN page On the opened page select the relevant value from the Connection Type drop down list and specify the nee
91. og is stored in the router s memory and displayed on the Log tab When this value is selected the Server and Port fields are not displayed Logging type Remote the system log is sent to the remote host specified in the Server field Local and remote the system log is stored in the router s memory and displayed on the Log tab and sent to the remote host specified in the Server field Logging level Select a type of messages and alerts notifications to be logged The IP or URL address of the host from the local or global network to which the system log will be sent Server Page 159 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Control Description A port of the host specified in the Server field By default the value 514 is specified After specifying the needed parameters click the Change button To disable logging of the system events deselect the Logging checkbox and click the Change button On the Log tab the events specified in the Logging level list are displayed System Configuration Log Jan 2 O1 04 27 syslogd started BusyBox v1 19 2 Refresh Export Figure 122 The System System log page The Log tab To view the latest system events click the Refresh button To save the system log to your PC click the Export button and follow the dialog box appeared Page 160 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring
92. ol ISP Internet Service Provider L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol LAN Local Area Network LCP Link Control Protocol MAC Media Access Control MTU Maximum Transmission Unit NAT Network Address Translation NTP Network Time Protocol PBC Push Button Configuration PIN Personal Identification Number PPPoE Point to point protocol over Ethernet PPTP Point to point tunneling protocol PSK Pre shared key Page 169 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Abbreviations and Acronyms User Manual QoS Quality of Service RADIUS Remote Authentication in Dial In User Service RIP Routing Information Protocol RTS Request To Send SSID Service Set Identifier TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol UDP User Datagram Protocol UPnP Universal Plug and Play URL Uniform Resource Locator VLAN Virtual Local Area Network VPN Virtual Private Network WAN Wide Area Network WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity WISP Wireless Internet Service Provider WLAN Wireless Local Area Network WMM Wi Fi Multimedia WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Page 170 of 170
93. on for configuring the DHCP server Parameter Description An operating mode of the router s DHCP server Enable the router assigns IP addresses to clients automatically in accordance with the specified parameters When this value is selected the DNS Relay Start IP End IP and the Lease time fields are displayed on the page Disable the router s DHCP server is disabled clients IP addresses are assigned manually Relay an external DHCP server is used to assign IP addresses to clients When this value is selected the External DHCP server IP field is displayed on the page Page 106 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Select the checkbox so that the devices connected to the router obtain the address transmitted by the ISP or specified on the DNS Relay Advanced DNS page as the DNS server address Deselect the checkbox so that the devices connected to the router obtain the address of the router as the DNS server address The start IP address of the address pool used by the DHCP server to Start IP A E distribute IP addresses to clients The end IP address of the address pool used by the DHCP server to distribute IP addresses to clients The lifetime of IP addresses leased by the DHCP server At the end of this period the leased IP address is revoked and can be distributed to another device unless the previous device has confirmed the ne
94. on must support the WPS function Before using the function you need to configure one of the following authentication types 7 Open with no encryption WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK WPA2 PSK mixed with the AES or TKIP AES encryption method on the Wi Fi Security settings page WPS Enable Change Information Default PIM code 10940776 WPS Status Configured SSID 140313 Metwork Authentication MRA PSE MRA 2 PEE 4 Encryption ARES Encryption key awe dre Refresh Resetto unconfigured Connection WPS Method PBC Connect Figure 96 The page for configuring the WPS function Page 119 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual To activate the WPS function select the WPS Enable checkbox and click the Change button When the checkbox is selected the Information and Connection sections are available on the page Parameter Description The PIN code of the router This parameter is used when connecting Default PIN code l the router to a registrar to set the parameters of the WPS function The state of the WPS function e Configured all needed settings are specified e Unconfigured you need to specify the relevant settings rot Ca at td e A method of the WPS function Select a value from the drop down list PS MENON PIN Connecting the device via the PIN code PBC Connecting the device via the push button ac
95. ortable device fa laptop smartphone etc to the Internet via wireless connection YVi Fi client Connect to the existing wireless network as a client O Turn off Select this item if you are not going to use devices which require wireless connection Mert Figure 57 The page for selecting the operating mode for the wireless network If you are not going to use the wireless connection select the Turn off choice of the Mode radio button Click the Next button and then click the Save button on the opened page After clicking the button the quick settings page opens If you want to connect portable devices to the Internet via wireless connection select the Router choice of the Mode radio button Click the Next button If you want to configure the router as a client to connect to a wireless access point select the Client choice of the Mode radio button Click the Next button Page 73 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Router Mode On the opened page in the SSID field specify a new name for the network use digits and Latin characters Figure 58 Page for changing the name of the wireless LAN Click the Next button to continue Page 74 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual On the next page you can modify security settings of the WLAN The default security settings do not provi
96. ory default settings Also you can Factory restore the factory defaults via the hardware RESET button see the Saving and Restoring Settings section page 34 Backu Click the button and follow the dialog box appeared to save the i configuration all settings of the router to your PC Click the button to upload a previously saved configuration all settings of the router from a file on your PC Click the Restore i Choose Browse button to select a previously saved configuration file located on your PC Actions of the Save Factory and Backup buttons also can be performed via the top page menu displayed when the mouse pointer is over the System caption 1 The name of the button depends upon the web browser that you use Page 158 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual System Log On the System System log page you can set the system log options and configure sending the system log to a remote host system Configuration Logging Logging type Local and remote Logging level Informational messages Server Port 514 Change Figure 121 The System System log page The Configuration tab To enable logging of the system events select the Logging checkbox on the Configuration tab Then specify the needed parameters Control Description Select a type of logging from the drop down list e Local the system l
97. ot plug the power adapter into the router Turn off your PC Unplug the Ethernet cable that connects your PC to your modem from your computer and place it into the INTERNET port of your router Plug another Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router Plug the other end into the Ethernet port of your PC Turn on your modem Wait until the modem is booted about 30 seconds Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an electrical outlet or power strip Wait until the router is booted about 30 seconds Turn on your PC Verify the LEDs of the router The following LEDs should be on POWER LAN of the relevant Ethernet port and INTERNET If not make sure that your computer modem and router are powered on and the relevant cables are connected correctly Page 168 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Abbreviations and Acronyms CHAPTER 6 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS AC Access Category AES Advanced Encryption Standard ARP Address Resolution Protocol BSSID Basic Service Set Identifier CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System DDoS Distributed Denial of Service DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DMZ DeMilitarized Zone DNS Domain Name System DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message GMT Greenwich Mean Time IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol IP Internet Protoc
98. ow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons it is recommended not to select this checkbox Click the Next button to continue After that the page displaying all specified settings opens Click the Apply button to create the connection or the Back button to specify other settings After clicking the Apply button the page for checking the Internet availability opens see the Checking Internet Availability section page 66 Page 50 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual PPTP Static IP or L2TP Static IP Connection Net Click n Connect IP Address Metmask Gateway IP address Primary DNS server lt Back Next gt Figure 37 Configuring PPTP Static IP WAN connection Fill in the IP Address and Netmask fields In the Gateway IP address field enter the IP address of the gateway used by this WAN connection In the Primary DNS server field enter the address of the primary DNS server As a rule the specified settings are enough to configure a non protected connection of the selected type If you need to specify additional settings open the expert settings mode To do this use the switch in the bottom left corner of the page Page 51 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Net C
99. p page menu displayed when the mouse pointer is over the System caption Page 133 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface UPnP On the Advanced UPnP page you can enable and disable the UPnP function UPnP is a set of networking protocols designed for automatic configuration of network devices The UPnP function performs automatic configuration of the device s parameters for network applications requiring an incoming connection to the router Advanced UPnP settings Enabled Change Figure 102 The Advanced UPnP page If you want to enable the UPnP function in the router again select the Enabled checkbox and click the Change button If you want to manually specify all parameters needed for network applications deselect the Enabled checkbox and click the Change button Page 134 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual DDNS On the Advanced DDNS page you can define parameters of the DDNS service which allows associating a domain name with dynamic IP addresses Advanced DDNS Me PENS A sea ara ee Interface Update period min DONS Service Host name User name Figure 103 The Advanced DDNS page To add a new DDNS service click the Add button Page 135 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Ad
100. page menu Click the Reboot line if you have already saved the router s settings Click the Save amp Reboot line to save new settings and immediately reboot the router Click the Save line to save new settings to the non volatile memory and continue configuring the device Also you can save the device s parameters via the Save button on the System Configuration page Click the Backup line and follow the dialog box appeared to save the configuration all settings of the router to your PC Also you can save the router s configuration to your PC via the Backup button on the System Configuration page Click the Factory line to restore the factory default settings Also you can restore the factory defaults via the Factory button on the System Configuration page Also you can restore the factory default settings via the hardware RESET button The button is located on the back panel of the router next to the power connector To restore the factory default settings push the button with the router powered on and hold for 7 seconds Then release the button All LEDs of the router should turn off and then turn on again Wait for about 30 seconds Now you can access the web based interface of the router using the default IP address username and password When you have configured all needed settings click the Logout line Page 35 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual CHAPTER
101. r Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual The WPA WPA2 and WPA WPA2 mixed authentication types require a RADIUS server When the Open or Shared value is selected the WEP Encryption settings section is displayed the section is unavailable for the wireless network operating modes which support the standard 802 11n Wi Fi Security settings Metwork Authentication Open WEF Encryption settings Enable Encryption WEP Default Key ID 2 Encryption Key WEF as HEX d Encryption Key WWEP 11 Encryption Key WEP 23 Encryption Key WEP 39 lt Encryption Key WEP 4 Change Figure 90 The Open value s selected from the Network Authentication drop down list Page 112 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description The checkbox activating WEP encryption When the checkbox is selected the Default Key ID field the Encryption Key WEP as Enable Encryption WEP HEX checkbox and four Encryption Key WEP fields are displayed on the page For the Shared authentication type the checkbox is always selected The number of the key from first to fourth which will be used for WEP encryption Default Key ID Encryption Key WEP as Select the checkbox to set a hexadecimal number as a key for HEX encryption Keys for WEP encryption The router uses the key selected from the Default Key ID
102. r Description SSID The name of the network to which the router connects The unique identifier of the network to which the router connects The authentication type of the network to which the router connects Page 127 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual When the Open or Shared authentication type is selected the following fields are available Parameter Description The checkbox activating WEP encryption When the checkbox is selected the Default Key ID field the Encryption Key WEP as Enable Encryption WEP HEX checkbox and four Encryption Key WEP fields are displayed on the page For the Shared authentication type the checkbox is always selected Th f the key fi fi fourth which will fi Default Key ID e number o the key from first to fourth which will be used for WEP encryption Encryption Key WEP as Select the checkbox to set a hexadecimal number as a key for HEX encryption Keys for WEP encryption The router uses the key selected from the Default Key ID drop down list It is required to specify all the fields Encryption Key WEP 1 4 You can specify keys containing 5 or 13 symbols use digits and or Latin characters If the Encryption Key WEP as HEX checkbox is selected you can specify only keys containing 10 symbols the digits 0 9 and the characters A F When the WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK WPA2 PSK mixed authentication type is selected
103. rd The system password and the password for the web based interface will be changed at the same time System password setting up Login admin 5 Password Confirmation Save Figure 119 The page for modifying the administrator password Enter the new password in the Password and Confirmation fields and click the Save button Page 156 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Configuration On the System Configuration page you can save the changed settings to the non volatile memory restore the factory defaults backup the current configuration or restore the router s configuration from a previously created file system Configuration save current settings Save Reset to factory defaults Facom sa sa AA A a Saving current configuration in a file Backup Loading previously saved 5 Chonra Restore configuration to device PARRA Figure 120 The System Configuration page Page 157 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual The following buttons are available on the page Control Description Click the button to save settings to the non volatile memory Please Save save settings every time you change the router s parameters Otherwise the changes will be lost upon hardware reboot of the router Click the button to restore the fact
104. relevant value from the drop down list the field will be filled in automatically Page 60 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Net Click n Connect Ethernet Qbtain DNS server addresses automatically Vendor ID Miscellaneous Enable RIP Enable IGMP Multicast MAT firewall O E El El O Ping Figure 46 Configuring PPTP Dynamic IP WAN connection The expert settings mode The IP and Miscellaneous sections Parameter Description Obtain DNS server Select the checkbox to configure automatic assignment of DNS addresses server addresses If the checkbox is selected the Primary DNS automatically server and Secondary DNS server fields are not displayed Primary DNS server Enter addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers in the Secondary DNS server relevant fields Vendor ID The identifier of your ISP Optional Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external network e g video streaming to be received Enable IGMP Multicast Select the checkbox if you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN Select the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS attacks Page 61 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Select the
105. ring via Web based Interface Miscellaneous Enable RIP E Enable IGMP Multicast EJ NAT firewall Ping El Figure 71 The page for creating a new connection The Miscellaneous section Parameter Description Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external Enable IGMP Multicast Aa network e g video streaming to be received Select the checkbox if you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN Select the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS attacks Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons it is recommended not to select this checkbox When all needed settings are configured click the Save button Page 89 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Creating Static IP WAN Connection To create a connection of the Static IP type click the Add button on the Net WAN page On the opened page select the Static IP value from the Connection Type drop down list and specify the needed values General settings Connection Type Static IP Fort Internet Name static Internet 2 Enable Direction WAN Ethernet MTU 1500 MAC gt a v Figure 72 The page for creating a new connection The General settings and Etherne
106. rity settings for the WLAN Page 110 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Wi Fi Security settings Network Authentication WEP Encryption settings Enable Encryption WEP WPA PSKWPA 2 PSK mixed Change Figure 89 Network authentication types supported by the router The router supports the following authentication types Authentication type Description Open authentication with WEP encryption for wireless network modes not supporting 802 11n devices Shared key authentication with WEP encryption This authentication type is not available when on the Wi Fi Basic settings page in the Wireless mode drop down list a mode supporting 802 11n devices is selected WPA based authentication using a RADIUS server WPA PSK WPA based authentication using a PSK WPA2 based authentication using a RADIUS server WPA2PSK WPA2 based authentication using a PSK A mixed type of authentication When this value is selected devices WPA WPA2 mixed using the WPA authentication type and devices using the WPA2 authentication type can connect to the WLAN of the router A mixed type of authentication When this value is selected devices WPA PSK WPA2 PSK using the WPA PSK authentication type and devices using the mixed WPA2 PSK authentication type can connect to the WLAN of the router Page 111 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Route
107. ry Y Region and Language RemoteApp and Desktop i Sound E S h Recognition Connections y peec g Sync Center System Taskbar and Start Menu Troubleshooting E User Accounts 3 Windows CardSpace Windows Defender Windows Firewall EP Windows Update Figure 7 The Control Panel window Page 21 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection 3 In the menu located on the left part of the window select the Change adapter settings line Control Panel Home View your basic network information and set up connections Manage wireless networks A x i see full map Ch adapter settini ange adapter settings ct ee Change advanced sharing This computer settings View your active networks Connect te a network You are currently not connected to any networks Change your networking settings Set up a new connection or network Set up a wireless broadband dial up ad hoc or VPN connection or set up a router or access point Connect to a network Connect or reconnect to a wireless wired dial up or VPN network connection Choose homegroup and sharing options Access files and printers located on other network computers or change sharing settings See also Troubleshoot problems HomeGroup Diagnose and repair network problems or get troubleshooting information Internet Options Windows Firewall Figure 8 The Network and Sharing Center window Page 22 of 170
108. ryption with a 128 bit key is applied MPPE encryption can be applied only if the MS CHAP MS CHAP V2 or AUTO value is selected from the Authentication algorithm drop down list Authentication Select a required authentication method from the drop down list or algorithm leave the AUTO value The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface Without authorization Select the checkbox if you want the router to keep you connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive for a specified period of time When the checkbox is selected the LCP interval and LCP fails fields are available Specify the required values Keep Alive Extra options ANAON opune of me pppd daemon which need to be specified for this connection Optional Select the checkbox if you want the router to establish connection to the Internet on demand In the Maximum idle time field specify a Dial on demand l Be ca its l period of inactivity in seconds after which the connection should be terminated Page 104 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Fill in the field if you want to use a static IP address to access the Internet Static IP Address Select the checkbox if you want to log all data on PPP connection PPP debug deberas The IP address assigned by the ISP Miscellaneous Enable RIP E NAT firewall Ping EJ Figure 83 The p
109. s PPP debug E IP received sport END lt Back Next gt Figure 48 Configuring PPTP Dynamic IP WAN connection The expert settings mode The VPN section Parameter Description Connection name A name for connection for easier identification VPN Select the checkbox to enable auto start of the connection upon the Connect automatically A tiesoure u uter Username A username login to access the Internet Select the checkbox if you don t need to enter a username and password to access the Internet A password to access the Internet Password confirmation The confirmation of the entered password to avoid mistypes VPN server address The IP or URL address of the PPTP or L2TP authentication server Without authorization Page 63 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Parameter Description Select a method of MPPE encryption No encrypt MPPE encryption is not applied MPPE 40 128 bit MPPE encryption with a 40 bit or 128 bit key 1s applied MPPE 40 bit MPPE encryption with a 40 bit key is applied Encryption MPPE 128 bit MPPE encryption with a 128 bit key is applied MPPE encryption can be applied only if the MS CHAP MS CHAP V2 or AUTO value is selected from the Authentication algorithm drop down list Authentication Select a required authentication method from the drop down list or al
110. sable Status Repair Control Panel a My Network Places My Documents Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Delete Rename Details Properties Figure 4 The Network Connections window Page 18 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection 3 In the Local Area Connection Properties window on the General tab select the Internet Protocol TCP IP line Click the Properties button A Local Area Connection 2 Properties x General Authentication Advanced Connect using E9 D Link DFE 550T 10 100 Adapter This connection uses the Following items O NwLink NetBIOS ee We Link Pew SPH NetBIOS Compatible Transport Prot Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmision Control Protocol nternet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Figure 5 The Local Area Connection Properties window Page 19 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection 4 Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically radio buttons Click the OK button Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration ou can get IF sett
111. sed to determine the IP address from the name of a server in Intranets or the Internet as a rule they are specified by an ISP or assigned by a network administrator The device performs the DNS relay function 1 e 1t redirects the DNS requests of users to external DNS servers You can specify the addresses of DNS servers manually on this page or configure the router to obtain DNS servers addresses automatically from your ISP upon installing a connection When you use the built in DHCP server the network parameters including DNS servers y are distributed to clients automatically If you want to configure automatic obtainment of DNS servers addresses deselect the Manual checkbox select a WAN connection which will be used to obtain addresses of DNS servers automatically from the Interface drop down list or select the Default route checkbox so that the router could use the connection set as the default gateway on the Net WAN page to obtain DNS server addresses and click the Change button If you want to specify the DNS server manually select the Manual checkbox and enter a DNS server address in the Name servers list To specify several addresses press the Enter key and enter a needed address in the next line Then click the Change button To remove a DNS server from the system remove the relevant line from the Name servers field and click the Change button Page 137 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Con
112. st the field will be filled in automatically Remote IP Enter the IP address of the server from the external network When needed settings are configured click the Save button After successful creation of the virtual server a notification appears Click the OK button in the notification window and then click the Private IP Back icon ES on the left side of the page to get back to the quick settings page Page 79 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual IPTV Setup Wizard To configure the router to use an IPTV set top box click the IPTV settings wizard in the IP TV section IP tv IPTV settings wizard ifyour ISF provides a service to IPTY you can connect a set top box directly to the router without using additional equipment To do this check the checkbox corresponding to any LANM port and then connectto the port your TY top box For example Ifyou chose the 1st port ofthe router then the prefix to connectto the port LAN Notice a computer connected to a dedicated port will not have access to the Internet LANI LAN LANS LAN Change Figure 63 The page for selecting a LAN port to connect an IPTV set top box On the opened page select the LAN port of the router to which you will connect your IPTV set top box and click the Change button After that you will get to the quick settings page If in the future you need to disconnect your IPT
113. surement are changed automatically byte Kbyte Mbyte Gbyte Status Network statistics Name IP Gateway MAC MTU Rx Tx dynamic_Ports 192 168 161 231 24 192 168 161 1 00 15 E9 C4DD 78 1500 791 KbyteM 82 Mbyte WIFI 00 15 E8 C4DD 77 1500 49 57 Mbyte 0 byte LAN 192 168 0 1 24 00 15 E9 C4 D0077 1500 0 byte 38 byte Figure 64 The Status Network statistics page Page 81 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual DHCP The Status DHCP page displays the information on computers that have been identified by hostnames and MAC addresses and have got IP addresses from the DHCP server of the device as well as the IP address expiration periods the lease time Status DHCP Hostname IP address MAC address Expires Figure 65 The Status DHCP page Page 82 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Routing Table The Status Routing table page displays the information on routes The table contains destination IP addresses gateways subnet masks and other data Status Routing table Interface Destination Gateway Mask Flags Metric dynamic _Ports 5_4 8 8 8 8 192 168 161 1 255 255 255 255 LIGH 0 dinamic_Ports 5_4 142 168 161 0 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 0 IJ 0 bro 192 168 0 0 0 0 0 0 255 055 205 0 IJ 0 dvnamic_Ports 5_4 0 0 0 0 192 165 161 1 0 0 0 0 LG 100 Figure 66 The Status Rout
114. t Lh Yes Add Figure 100 The Advanced VLAN page To create a new group for VLAN click the Add button If you want to create a group including LAN ports or the wireless network of the router first delete relevant records from the lan group on this page Page 131 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Advanced Main settings Mame Enable Type NAT 4 groun of fils ioe may consist of one lagged pottand several untagged ports WLAN ID gt Ports lt For list editing To add a new port selecta free poart from the drop down list fa patis not available in the list it cannot be added as itis associated to another VLAN or it does not correspond to the rules ofthe VLAN edited atthe moment Port internet 205 gt g Tag tagged Fort Qos Tag internet T Delete port Save changes Figure 101 The page for adding a group of ports for VLAN You can specify the following parameters Parameter Description Main settings Name A name for the port for easier identification Enable Select the checkbox to allow using this group of ports The type of the VLAN which identifier is specified in the VLAN ID field Local The group of this type is a channel used to connect local clients to the router It is mostly used to connect different types of clients which require separate con
115. t gt Figure 31 Configuring Static IP WAN connection In the Connection name field specify a name for the connection for easier identification Fill in the IP Address and Netmask fields In the Gateway IP address field enter the IP address of the gateway used by this WAN connection In the Primary DNS server field enter the address of the primary DNS server As a rule the specified settings are enough to configure a connection of the selected type If you need to specify additional settings open the expert settings mode To do this use the switch in the bottom left corner of the page Page 43 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Net Click n Connect Connection name gt static _Internet_2 IP Address Metmask Gateway IP address Primary ONS server Figure 32 Configuring Static IP WAN connection The expert settings mode The Ethernet section Parameter Description Connection name A name for connection for easier identification The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface A MAC address assigned to the interface This parameter 1s mandatory if your ISP uses MAC address binding In the field enter the MAC address registered by your ISP upon concluding the agreement gt You can click the Clone MAC Address button 2 to set the MAC MAC address of the network i
116. t running To stop running the Ping function in the background mode deselect the Background ping checkbox enter the IP address or name of a host in the Host field and click the Ping button Page 164 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Traceroute On the System Traceroute page you can define the route of data transfer to a host via the traceroute utility system Traceroute Host Start Figure 126 The System Traceroute page To define the route enter the name or IP address of a host in the Host field and click the Start button After a while the results will be displayed on the page Page 165 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Telnet On the System Telnet page you can enable or disable access to the device settings via TELNET from your LAN By default access is enabled System Telnet lt change Figure 127 The System Telnet page To disable access via TELNET deselect the On checkbox and click the Change button To enable access via TELNET again select the On checkbox In the Port field enter the number of the router s port through which access will be allowed by default the port 23 is specified Then click the Change button Page 166 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Operation Guidelines CHA
117. t sections Parameter Description General settings A physical or virtual interface to which the new connection will be assigned A name for connection for easier identification Select the checkbox to enable the connection The direction of this connection OOO MU The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface Page 90 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description A MAC address assigned to the interface This parameter is mandatory 1f your ISP uses MAC address binding In the field enter the MAC address registered by your ISP upon concluding the agreement You can click the Clone MAC Address button 2 to set the MAC address of the network interface card of the computer that is being used to configure the router at the moment as the MAC address of the WAN interface Also you can set the address of a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment To do this select the relevant value from the drop down list the field will be filled in automatically IP Address Netmask Gateway IF address Primary DNS server secondary OMS server Miscellaneous Enable RIP E Enable IGMP Multicast E NAT firewall Fing E Figure 73 The page for creating a new connection The IP and Miscellaneous sections Page 91 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web
118. ter page you can define a set of MAC addresses of devices which will be allowed to access the WLAN or define MAC addresses of devices which will not be allowed to access the WLAN Wi Fi Filter mode MAC addresses MAC filter restrict mode Disabled Change Figure 93 The MAC filter for the wireless network By default MAC filtering is not active the Disabled value is selected from the MAC filter restrict mode drop down list on the Filter mode tab To open your wireless network for the devices which MAC addresses are specified on the MAC addresses tab and to close the wireless network for all other devices select the Allow value from the MAC filter restrict mode drop down list and click the Change button To close your wireless network for the devices which MAC addresses are specified on the MAC addresses tab select the Deny value from the MAC filter restrict mode drop down list and click the Change button To add a MAC address to which the selected filtering mode will be applied proceed to the MAC addresses tab Page 116 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual WI FI Filter mode MAC addresse MAC address list Known IP MAC addresses gt lt SelectiP MAC address gt Y LI MAC address E 112233445566 Add Figure 94 The tab for adding a MAC address Click the Add button and enter an address in
119. the channel is combined with the previous adjacent channel 20 40MHz 802 11n devices operate at 20MHz and 40MHz channels the channel is combined with the next adjacent channel This parameter defines the length of the CRC block sent by the router when communicating to wireless devices Select a value from the drop down list TX Preamble Long Preamble Short Preamble this value is recommended for networks with high volume traffic When you have configured the parameters click the Change button Page 124 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual WMM On the Wi Fi WMM page you can enable the Wi Fi Multimedia function The WMM function implements the QoS features for Wi Fi networks It helps to improve the quality of data transfer over Wi Fi networks by prioritizing different types of traffic To enable the function select the WMM checkbox and click the Save button Wi Fi NII Parameters of Access Point AC Aifsn 1 15 gt CWMin CWMax Txop ACM Ack AC_ BE F 1 1023 0 otr Off AC_BE 3 15 63 0 Off Off ACI 1 7 15 94 otr otr AC WI 1 E Y 47 Off Off Parameters of Station lt AC Aifsn 1 15 CWMin CWMax Txop ACM AC_BK 7 15 1023 0 Off AC_BE 3 15 1023 0 Off ACV 2 7 15 94 Off AC VO 2 3 7 47 Off Save Figure 98 The page for configuring the WMM function All needed settings for the WMM function are specified in the device s syste
120. tic synchronization of system time with NTP server and manual time date setup Ping function Traceroute utility POWER WPS INTERNET WLAN 4 LAN LEDs External power adapter DC 12V 0 5A Power on off button Reset to Factory Defaults button WPS button Operating Temperature From 0 to 40 C from 32 to 104 F Storage Temperature From 20 to 65 C from 4 to 149 F Operating Humidity From 10 to 90 non condensing Storage Humidity From 5 to 95 non condensing Page 12 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router i Overview User Manual Product Appearance Front Panel SS E PF gt 440 G 4 4 POWER WPS INTERNET WLAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Figure 1 Front panel view Mode Description Solid green The router is powered on No light The router is powered off LED a a Attempting to add a wireless device via the WPS Blinking green function No light The WPS function is not in use Solid green The Internet connection is on INTERNET a The WAN interface 1s active upstream downstream Blinking green traffic No light The cable is not connected o The router s WLAN is on didle or Blinking green WLAN upstream downstream traffic No light The router s WLAN 1s off Page 13 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Overview User Manual A device computer is connected to the relevant port the connection is on Solid green The LAN port is active upstream downstrea
121. ting a new connection The VPN section Page 98 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Parameter Description Select the checkbox to enable auto start of the connection upon the Connect automatically ote eros u e Username A username login to access the Internet Select the checkbox if you don t need to enter a username and password to access the Internet A password to access the Internet Password confirmation The confirmation of the entered password to avoid mistypes VPN server address The IP or URL address of the PPTP or L2TP authentication server Select a method of MPPE encryption No encrypt MPPE encryption is not applied MPPE 40 128 bit MPPE encryption with a 40 bit or 128 bit key is applied Encryption MPPE 40 bit MPPE encryption with a 40 bit key is applied MPPE 128 bit MPPE encryption with a 128 bit key is applied MPPE encryption can be applied only if the MS CHAP MS CHAP V2 or AUTO value is selected from the Authentication algorithm drop down list Authentication Select a required authentication method from the drop down list or algorithm leave the AUTO value The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface Without authorization Select the checkbox if you want the router to keep you connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive for a specified period of time When the checkbox is selected the LCP
122. tion use digits and Latin characters The country you are in Select a value from the drop down list Page 108 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description The wireless channel number When the auto value is selected the Channel router itself chooses the channel with the least interference Operating mode of the wireless network of the router This Wireless mode parameter defines standards of the devices that will be able to use your wireless network Select a value from the drop down list The maximum number of devices connected to the wireless network Max Associated Clients of the router When the value 0 is specified the device does not limit the number of connected clients When you have configured the parameters click the Change button Page 109 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Security Settings On the Wi Fi Security settings page you can modify security settings of the WLAN Security settings Network Authentication Open WEP Encryption settings Enable Encryption WEP ull Change Figure 88 The default security settings By default the Open network authentication type with no encryption is specified for the WLAN The default security settings do not provide sufficient protection for the WLAN Please specify your own secu
123. tions and tips for networking and connecting additional equipment Chapter 6 introduces abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual Page 5 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Overview CHAPTER 2 OVERVIEW General Information The DIR 300 device 1s 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 300 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 300 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 The wireless router DIR 300 includes a built in firewall The advanced security functions minimize threats of hacker attacks prevent unwanted intrusions to
124. tual or virtual The PIN code of the WPS enabled device that needs to be connected to the wireless network of the router PIN Code The field is displayed only when the PIN value is selected from the WPS Method drop down list Click the button to connect the wireless device to the router s WLAN Connect l via the WPS function Page 120 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Using WPS Function via Web based Interface To add a wireless device via the PIN method of the WPS function follow the next steps I 2 3 4 Select the WPS Enable checkbox Click the Change button Select the PIN value from the WPS Method drop down list Select the PIN method in the software of the wireless device that you want to connect to the router s WLAN Tp Click the relevant button in the software of the wireless device that you want to connect to the WLAN Right after that enter the PIN code specified on the cover of the wireless device or in its software in the PIN Code field Click the Connect button in the web based interface of the router To add a wireless device via the PBC method of the WPS function follow the next steps l 2 3 4 6 Select the WPS Enable checkbox Click the Change button Select the PBC value from the WPS Method drop down list Select the PBC method in the software of the wireless device that you want to connect to the router s
125. u connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive for a specified period of time When the checkbox is selected the LCP interval and LCP fails fields are available Specify the required values Keep Alive Page 40 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Parameter Dial on demand PPP IP extension Static IP Address PPP debug PPPoE pass through Description Select the checkbox if you want the router to establish connection to the Internet on demand In the Maximum idle time field specify a period of inactivity in seconds after which the connection should be terminated This option is used by some ISPs Contact your ISP to clarify 1f this checkbox needs to be enabled Fill in the field if you want to use a static IP address to access the Internet Select the checkbox if you want to log all data on PPP connection debugging Select the checkbox if you want to allow PPPoE clients of computers from your LAN to connect to the Internet through this PPPoE connection of the router Page 41 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Net Click n Connect AD dl MTU P 1492 Keep Alive LCP interval seci 230 LCP fails 3 Dial on demand El PPP IP extension E Static IP Address PPP debug E lt PPPoE pass through E Miscellaneous Enable RIP El
126. vanced DDNS DDNS client editing CONS Service Di inkDDNS El Hostname Username User password 7 Interface WAN Update period min change Figure 104 The page for editing the DDNS service You can specify the following parameters Parameter Description DDNS Service Select a DDNS provider from the drop down list Hostname The domain name registered at your DDNS provider Username The username to authorize for your DDNS provider The password to authorize for your DDNS provider Select a WAN connection which IP address will be used to access Interface the DDNS service An interval in minutes between sending data with the IP address of Update period the interface specified in the field above to the relevant DDNS Service Click the Change button To edit parameters of the existing DDNS service click the relevant service link On the opened page change the needed parameters and click the Change button To remove an existing DDNS service click the relevant service link On the opened page click the Delete button Page 136 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual DNS On the Advanced DNS page you can add DNS servers to the system Advanced DNS settings Manual O Default route Interface cotati ari y Name Servers Change Figure 105 The Advanced DNS page DNS servers are u
127. ve LCP interval secj 30 LCP fails 3 Extra options Dial on demand E Static IF Address PPP debug FJ lt IP received Miscellaneous Additional settings of VPN tunnel Enable RIP FJ HAT firewall FJ Figure 43 Configuring PPTP Static IP WAN connection The expert settings mode The Miscellaneous section Parameter Description Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection Select the checkbox 1f you want one WAN IP address to be used for all computers of your LAN Select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection For security reasons it is recommended not to select this checkbox Select the checkbox to enable protection against ARP and DDoS attacks Click the Next button to continue After that the page displaying all specified settings opens Click the Apply button to create the connection or the Back button to specify other settings After clicking the Apply button the page for checking the Internet availability opens see the Checking Internet Availability section page 66 Page 58 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual PPTP Dynamic IP or L2TP Dynamic IP Connection Net Click n Connect Obtain DNS server addresses Ed automatically lt Back Next gt Figure 44 Configuring PPTP Dynamic IP W
128. w Control page you can enable and disable data flow control for the WAN port of the router This function is used for equal load balancing in ISPs networks Contact your ISP to clarify if this function needs to be enabled Advanced Flow Control Enabled Change i Figure 110 The Advanced Flow Control page To enable the flow control function select the Enabled checkbox and click the Change button To disable the flow control function deselect the Enabled checkbox and click the Change button Page 143 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface Firewall In this menu you can configure the firewall of the router e add rules for IP filtering e create virtual servers e define a DMZ e configure the MAC filter IP Filters On the Firewall IP filters page you can create new rules for filtering IP packets and edit or remove existing rules Firewall IP filters IP address Port Name Protocol Source Destination Source Destination Action Add Clearall Figure 111 The Firewall IP filters page To create a new rule click the Add button Page 144 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Firewall IP filters General Name Protocol TCPUDP Action ACCEPT IF Addresses lt source IP address F YT g _ _ _ _ _ gt _
129. wser enter the IP address of the router by default the following IP address is specified 192 168 0 1 Press the Enter key Fie Edit View Bookmarks Widgets Tools Help gt 0 i 2 MB 192 168 0 1 Figure 16 Connecting to the web based interface of the DIR 300 device 3 On the opened page enter the username and password for the administrator account in the Login and Password fields correspondingly by default the following username and password are specified admin admin Then click the Enter link Authorization Login admin Password Enter Clear Figure 17 The login page If the error The page cannot be displayed or Unable to display the page Could not connect to remote server occurs upon connecting to the web based interface of the router make sure that you have properly connected the router to your computer Page 29 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Installation and Connection Right after the first access to the web based interface you are forwarded to the page for changing the administrator password specified by default Administrator password System password setting up Password Confirmation Save Cancel Figure 18 The page for changing the default administrator password Enter a new password in the Password and Confirmation fields you may use digits Latin letters uppercase and or lowercase and characters available on
130. y one port enter the needed value in the Private port begin field and leave the Private port end field blank Private port end Page 148 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router Configuring via Web based Interface User Manual Parameter Description The IP address of the server from the local area network To choose a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment select the relevant value from the drop down list the field will be filled in automatically Remote IP The IP address of the server from the external network Click the Change button Private IP To edit the parameters of an existing server follow the link with the name of the server On the opened page change the needed parameters and click the Change button To remove an existing server follow the link with the name of the server On the opened page click the Delete button To remove all servers from this page click the Clear all button Page 149 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface DMZ A DMZ is a host or network segment located between internal local and external global networks In the router the DMZ implements the capability to transfer a request coming to a port of the router from the external network to a specified host of the internal network On the Firewall DMZ page you can specify the IP address of the DMZ host Firewall Demilitarized
131. your network and block access to unwanted websites for users of your LAN You can configure and manage the settings of the wireless router DIR 300 via the user friendly web based interface the interface is available in several languages Page 6 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Overview Specifications WAN Interface e 1 10 100BASE TX Ethernet port for cable or DSL modem or private Ethernet line LAN Interface e 4 10 100BASE TX Ethernet ports WLAN Interface e IEEE 802 11n up to 150Mbps e IEEE 802 11b g Network Functions e WAN connection types o PPPoE o Static IP o Dynamic IP o PPTP L2TP Static IP o PPTP L2TP Dynamic IP e DHCP server and client e DNS relay e VPN pass through PPTP L2TP e Dynamic DNS e Static IP routing e Remote management e Network statistics for each interface e IGMP Proxy e RIP e UPnP e Support of VLAN The device features are subject to change without notice For the latest versions of the firmware and relevant documentation visit www dlink ru Page 7 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Overview Flow control WAN ping respond Wireless Connection Supported security settings o WEP o WPA WPA2 Personal o WPA WPA2 Enterprise MAC filter Managing connected stations PIN and PBC methods of WPS WMM Wi Fi QoS Advanced settings Support of client mode Frequency Range 802 11b o 2400 2497MHz ISM band 802 11g o
132. zone settings Enabled P iPaderess Change Figure 115 The Firewall DMZ page To enable the DMZ select the Enabled checkbox enter the IP address of a host from your network in the IP address field and click the Change button To choose a device connected to the router s LAN at the moment select the relevant value from the drop down list the field will be filled in automatically Note that when the DMZ is enabled all traffic coming to a port of the WAN interface of the router 1s directed to the same port of the specified IP address Also note that virtual servers have higher priority than the DMZ host In other words 1f there has been created a virtual server that directs traffic from external port 80 to a port of the device from the router s local network then entering http router WAN IP in the address bar users of the external network are directed to the specified port and IP address configured for the virtual server but not to port 80 of the device with the IP address specified on the Firewall DMZ page To disable the DMZ deselect the Enabled checkbox and click the Change button Page 150 of 170 DIR 300 Wireless N 150 Home Router User Manual Configuring via Web based Interface MAC Filter On the Firewall MAC filter page you can configure MAC address based filtering for computers of the router s LAN Firewall MAC addresses MAC filter configuration You can add edit and delet

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