User Manual - D-Link

[Pages:78]Version 2.0 | 11/12/2013

User Manual

Wireless N 300 Router

DIR-612

Preface

D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

Manual Revisions

Revision 2.0

Date 14 November, 2013

DIR-612 Revision B1

Description

Trademarks

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Copyright ? 2013 by D-Link Systems, Inc.

All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Preface.................................................................................. i Manual Revisions........................................................................... i Trademarks....................................................................................... i

Product Overview............................................................... 1 Package Contents......................................................................... 1 System Requirements.................................................................. 2 Features............................................................................................ 3 Hardware Overview..................................................................... 4 Connections............................................................................ 4 LEDs............................................................................................ 5

Installation.......................................................................... 6 Before You Begin........................................................................... 6 Wireless Installation Considerations...................................... 7 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem.............................. 8 Connect to Another Router....................................................... 9 Getting Started............................................................................11

Configuration.................................................................... 12 Web-based Configuration Utility..........................................12 Setup...............................................................................................13 Wizard......................................................................................13 Local Network.......................................................................17 LAN Interface Setup......................................................18 DHCP Server Settings...................................................19 DHCP Static IP Configuration.....................................20

Setup...............................................................................................21 Internet Setup......................................................................21

Wireless...........................................................................................23 Wireless Basics......................................................................23 Wi-Fi Protected (WPS) Setup...........................................25 Advanced Wireless..............................................................26 Wireless Repeater................................................................28

Advanced.......................................................................................30 Access Control List..............................................................30 Port Triggering.....................................................................31 DMZ..........................................................................................32 URL Block...............................................................................33 Dynamic DNS........................................................................34 Traffic Control.......................................................................35 UPnP. .......................................................................................37 Virtual Server........................................................................38

Maintenance.................................................................................40 Reboot.....................................................................................40 Firmware Upgrade..............................................................41 Backup/Restore....................................................................42 Admin......................................................................................43 Time and Date......................................................................44

Status...............................................................................................45 Device Info.............................................................................45 Active Client Table. .............................................................46 Statistics..................................................................................47

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Help..................................................................................................48

Wireless Security..............................................................49 What is WPA?................................................................................49

Connect to a Wireless Network........................................ 50 Using Windows? 7.......................................................................50 Configure WPS......................................................................53 Using Windows Vista? ...............................................................57 Configure Wireless Security.............................................58 Using Windows? XP.....................................................................60 Configure WPA-PSK............................................................61

Troubleshooting............................................................... 63

Wireless Basics..................................................................67 What is Wireless?.........................................................................68 Tips...................................................................................................70 Wireless Modes............................................................................71

Networking Basics............................................................72 Check your IP address...............................................................72 Statically Assign an IP address................................................73

Technical Specifications...................................................74

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Section 1 - Product Overview

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DIR-612 Wireless N 300 Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Quick Install Guide

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-612 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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Section 1 - Product Overview

System Requirements

Network Requirements

? An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem ? IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients ? 10/100 Ethernet

Computer with the following: ? Windows?, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system ? An installed Ethernet adapter

Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements

Browser Requirements: ? Internet Explorer 6 or higher ? Firefox 3.0 or higher ? Safari 3.0 or higher ? Chrome 2.0 or higher

Windows? Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit to download the latest version.

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Features

? Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-612 provides wireless connection of up to 300Mbps* for other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.

? Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DIR-612 is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

? Advanced Firewall Features -TheWeb-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including:

? Content Filtering - Easily applied content filtering based on URL.

? Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-612 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-612 can securely access corporate networks.

? User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-612 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company's server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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Hardware Overview

Connections

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1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.

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Internet Port

Connect your DSL, cable modem or other Internet connection here to provide Internet connectivity to the router.

3 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

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Reset

Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings.

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