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Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents 4 System Requirements 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 Connections 6 LEDs 7 Installation 8 Before you Begin 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Wall Mounting Your Device 10 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 11 ... 38 Advanced Wireless 39 Advanced Network 40 Advanced Network 40 Routing 41 Device Administration 42 Save and Restore 43 Firmware Update 44 DDNS Setting 45 System Check 46 Schedules 47 Log Settings 48 Device Info 49 Log 50 Statistics 51 Active Session 51 D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 2
Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents 4 System Requirements 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 Connections 6 LEDs 7 Installation 8 Before you Begin 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Wall Mounting Your Device 10 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 11 ... 38 Advanced Wireless 39 Advanced Network 40 Advanced Network 40 Routing 41 Device Administration 42 Save and Restore 43 Firmware Update 44 DDNS Setting 45 System Check 46 Schedules 47 Log Settings 48 Device Info 49 Log 50 Statistics 51 Active Session 51 D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 2
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... • Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the device. Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DIR-600 Wireless Router • Power Adapter • Ethernet Cable • Manual and Warranty on CD Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating...
... • Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the device. Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DIR-600 Wireless Router • Power Adapter • Ethernet Cable • Manual and Warranty on CD Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating...
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...away from your wireless signal. 4. A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may limit the range. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of ...in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal passes through , may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 9 Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation...
...away from your wireless signal. 4. A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may limit the range. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of ...in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal passes through , may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 9 Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation...
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... Ticking this checkbox enables Daylight Saving Daylight time. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in these fields for Network Time Protocol. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 33 NTP Tick the "Automatically synchronize with Server D-Link's Internet time server" checkbox and Used: then use the drop-down Zone: menu. Manual: To manually input the time... will allow you to copy your PC's time settings. your computer's time Saving: settings to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock.
... Ticking this checkbox enables Daylight Saving Daylight time. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in these fields for Network Time Protocol. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 33 NTP Tick the "Automatically synchronize with Server D-Link's Internet time server" checkbox and Used: then use the drop-down Zone: menu. Manual: To manually input the time... will allow you to copy your PC's time settings. your computer's time Saving: settings to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock.
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D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 47 The Ping Test can be used to easily troubleshoot their cable connections. Virtual Cable VCT is an advanced feature that you ... and the WAN interfaces. This feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to verify the physical connectivity on the Info: router. Configuration System Check This tool is used to test the status of the Internet. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), VCT can be used to send Ping...
D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 47 The Ping Test can be used to easily troubleshoot their cable connections. Virtual Cable VCT is an advanced feature that you ... and the WAN interfaces. This feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to verify the physical connectivity on the Info: router. Configuration System Check This tool is used to test the status of the Internet. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), VCT can be used to send Ping...
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... enter your mail address before sending your local hard drive. Syslog Server: click the checkbox to save a simple text file containing the log to your system log by mail. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 49 Log Type & Click the checkbox(es) of the type of log information Level: requested...: "System, Firewall & Security, Router Status, Critical, Warning and Information" Send by the router user. Section 3 - You may also save the log in the log server in ...
... enter your mail address before sending your local hard drive. Syslog Server: click the checkbox to save a simple text file containing the log to your system log by mail. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 49 Log Type & Click the checkbox(es) of the type of log information Level: requested...: "System, Firewall & Security, Router Status, Critical, Warning and Information" Send by the router user. Section 3 - You may also save the log in the log server in ...
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...Link DIR-600 User Manual 57 The two major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). This key must be sniffed out and stolen. Security What is relatively simple to be the exact same key entered on a more secure public key encryption system... of TKIP. • User authentication, which is WPA? WPA2 is based on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that was designed to authenticate your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal...
...Link DIR-600 User Manual 57 The two major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). This key must be sniffed out and stolen. Security What is relatively simple to be the exact same key entered on a more secure public key encryption system... of TKIP. • User authentication, which is WPA? WPA2 is based on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that was designed to authenticate your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal...
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Refer to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower-right corner next to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration ... to access the utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in your area. Select View Available Wireless Networks. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 60 If you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for Service Pack 2 users. Section 5 -
Refer to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower-right corner next to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration ... to access the utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in your area. Select View Available Wireless Networks. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 60 If you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for Service Pack 2 users. Section 5 -
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Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WEP It is recommended to enable WEP on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WEP key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 61 Section 5 -
Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WEP It is recommended to enable WEP on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WEP key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 61 Section 5 -
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Section 5 - Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 63 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to and click Connect. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WEP on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.
Section 5 - Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 63 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to and click Connect. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WEP on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.
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... can use the push button method or to join your Wi-Fi protected network. You will then allow a newcomer to manually enter the PIN. Section 6 - D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 66 If you are using the Router's Wi-Fi Security push button option, simultaneously depress the push button located on the side... 2.0 in Windows Vista) Setting Up a Configured Router Once the Router has been configured, you are using third party software, run the appropriate Wi-Fi Protected System utility.
... can use the push button method or to join your Wi-Fi protected network. You will then allow a newcomer to manually enter the PIN. Section 6 - D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 66 If you are using the Router's Wi-Fi Security push button option, simultaneously depress the push button located on the side... 2.0 in Windows Vista) Setting Up a Configured Router Once the Router has been configured, you are using third party software, run the appropriate Wi-Fi Protected System utility.
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Click on the Advanced system settings link. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 67 Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup The following are step-by-step directions to change the computer name and join a workgroup. 1. Section 7 - Click on Properties. 2.
Click on the Advanced system settings link. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 67 Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup The following are step-by-step directions to change the computer name and join a workgroup. 1. Section 7 - Click on Properties. 2.
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Click the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window and enter a description of your computer in the textbox. When you are finished, click the Change button. 4. Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup 3. Section 7 - Go to the Computer Name/Domain Changes window and click the radio button next to the Workgroup you are finished, click the OK button. When you want to join. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 68
Click the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window and enter a description of your computer in the textbox. When you are finished, click the Change button. 4. Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup 3. Section 7 - Go to the Computer Name/Domain Changes window and click the radio button next to the Workgroup you are finished, click the OK button. When you want to join. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 68
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Click the Next button on the Set up a wireless router or access point window. 4. Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 3. This window confirms that you want to create wireless network settings that are savable to a USB flash drive. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 73 The following window displays the system progress. 5.
Click the Next button on the Set up a wireless router or access point window. 4. Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 3. This window confirms that you want to create wireless network settings that are savable to a USB flash drive. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 73 The following window displays the system progress. 5.
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When you are finished, click the Close button. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 76 Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 12.Once you have saved your network settings to USB, the Copying settings to the USB drive window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard opens to indicate the system progress. 13.Once you are finished, the To add a device or computer, follow these instructions window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard opens.
When you are finished, click the Close button. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 76 Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 12.Once you have saved your network settings to USB, the Copying settings to the USB drive window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard opens to indicate the system progress. 13.Once you are finished, the To add a device or computer, follow these instructions window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard opens.
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Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window in the Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress. The following Connect to a network wizard and then click the Connect button. 5. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 78 Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu. 4. Section 10 -
Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window in the Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress. The following Connect to a network wizard and then click the Connect button. 5. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 78 Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu. 4. Section 10 -
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The following Successfully connected to dlink300 window in the Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress. 7. The following Connect to a network wizard is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start the new connection automatically. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 83 The successful connection is displayed. Choose to save to an Unsecured Wireless Network 6. Section 11 - Connecting to the network and/or start up menu. When you are finished, click the Close button. 8.
The following Successfully connected to dlink300 window in the Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress. 7. The following Connect to a network wizard is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start the new connection automatically. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 83 The successful connection is displayed. Choose to save to an Unsecured Wireless Network 6. Section 11 - Connecting to the network and/or start up menu. When you are finished, click the Close button. 8.
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... higher) • Camino 0.8.4 or higher • Firefox 1.5 or higher • Verify physical connectivity by checking for example), you have a different operating system, the screenshots on the device if possible. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 85 The device has the utility built-in to problems that can 't I access the web-based configuration utility? Why...
... higher) • Camino 0.8.4 or higher • Firefox 1.5 or higher • Verify physical connectivity by checking for example), you have a different operating system, the screenshots on the device if possible. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 85 The device has the utility built-in to problems that can 't I access the web-based configuration utility? Why...
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... and communicate more efficiently. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 89 Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are helping people to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN... to utilize WLAN technology are based on industry standards to provide easy-to provide this link. Appendix A - A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used to -use on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities.
... and communicate more efficiently. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 89 Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are helping people to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN... to utilize WLAN technology are based on industry standards to provide easy-to provide this link. Appendix A - A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used to -use on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities.
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...purchaser for the Software, as set forth in workmanship and materials under D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 98 Appendix E - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth below ("Hardware") will be rendered by D-Link, or for a period of ninety (90) days ("Software Warranty Period..., U.S. Any repair or replacement will be, at no charge to the original owner or to D-Link of the product, for the period set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. ("D-Link") provides this Limited Warranty will be free from material defects in the applicable documentation, from the date...
...purchaser for the Software, as set forth in workmanship and materials under D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 98 Appendix E - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth below ("Hardware") will be rendered by D-Link, or for a period of ninety (90) days ("Software Warranty Period..., U.S. Any repair or replacement will be, at no charge to the original owner or to D-Link of the product, for the period set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. ("D-Link") provides this Limited Warranty will be free from material defects in the applicable documentation, from the date...