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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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...Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter • Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 2.0 or above (for this product. The product must be used with the power adapter included with the DIR-600 will cause damage and void the warranty for configuration) D-Link DIR-600 User ...Manual 4 Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DIR-600 Wireless Router • Power Adapter • Ethernet Cable •...
...Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter • Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 2.0 or above (for this product. The product must be used with the power adapter included with the DIR-600 will cause damage and void the warranty for configuration) D-Link DIR-600 User ...Manual 4 Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DIR-600 Wireless Router • Power Adapter • Ethernet Cable •...
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...the operating range of your wireless network. Building Materials make a difference. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, steel, metal.... Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your 2.4GHz phone base is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 9 The key to a minimum - Keep the number of walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better...
...the operating range of your wireless network. Building Materials make a difference. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, steel, metal.... Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your 2.4GHz phone base is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 9 The key to a minimum - Keep the number of walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better...
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... manually input the time, enter the values in a network of computers. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 33 your computer's time Saving: settings to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. NTP Tick the "Automatically synchronize with Server D-Link's Internet time server" checkbox and Used: then use the drop-down...
... manually input the time, enter the values in a network of computers. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 33 your computer's time Saving: settings to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. NTP Tick the "Automatically synchronize with Server D-Link's Internet time server" checkbox and Used: then use the drop-down...
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This feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to Ping, and click Ping. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 47 Virtual Cable VCT is on the Internet. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), VCT can be used to remotely diagnose and ... the LAN and the WAN interfaces. The Ping Test can be used to send Ping packets to test the status of the Internet. Section 3 - Configuration System Check This tool is used to verify the physical connectivity on the Info: router.
This feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to Ping, and click Ping. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 47 Virtual Cable VCT is on the Internet. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), VCT can be used to remotely diagnose and ... the LAN and the WAN interfaces. The Ping Test can be used to send Ping packets to test the status of the Internet. Section 3 - Configuration System Check This tool is used to verify the physical connectivity on the Info: router.
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D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 49 Save Log File: Click on the Save button link on this window to save a simple text file containing the log to your computer. Log Type & Click the checkbox(es) of the type of log information Level: requested: "System, Firewall & Security, Router Status, Critical, Warning ...: Enter the your SNTP server name(or IP address) and enter your mail address before sending your system log by the router user. Section 3 - Configuration Log Settings The system log displays chronological event log data specified by mail. You may also save the log file to your...
D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 49 Save Log File: Click on the Save button link on this window to save a simple text file containing the log to your computer. Log Type & Click the checkbox(es) of the type of log information Level: requested: "System, Firewall & Security, Router Status, Critical, Warning ...: Enter the your SNTP server name(or IP address) and enter your mail address before sending your system log by the router user. Section 3 - Configuration Log Settings The system log displays chronological event log data specified by mail. You may also save the log file to your...
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... the exact same key entered on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is built on a more secure public key encryption system to improve the security features of TKIP. • User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol... and spaces. EAP is relatively simple to a wireless network based on your wireless connection. The password can access the network. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 57 The two major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). WPA...
... the exact same key entered on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is built on a more secure public key encryption system to improve the security features of TKIP. • User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol... and spaces. EAP is relatively simple to a wireless network based on your wireless connection. The password can access the network. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 57 The two major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). WPA...
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... a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for help with connecting to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 60 The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you are for more information. Click on a network... you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. or Right-click on the center of your system tray (lower-right corner next to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility).
... a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for help with connecting to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 60 The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you are for more information. Click on a network... you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. or Right-click on the center of your system tray (lower-right corner next to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility).
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Section 5 - If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect 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). Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WEP It is recommended to know the WEP key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WEP on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 61
Section 5 - If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect 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). Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WEP It is recommended to know the WEP key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WEP on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 61
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Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Section 5 - D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 63 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. 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). Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable WEP on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.
Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Section 5 - D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 63 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. 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). Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable WEP on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.
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... push button on the Router or third party software to invite a newcomer to join your Wi-Fi protected network. Follow the on the client's GUI). D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 66 You will then allow a newcomer to join your secure, Wi-Fi protected network. Section 6 - For maximum security, the software method is... 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. If you can use the push button method or to a GUI.
... push button on the Router or third party software to invite a newcomer to join your Wi-Fi protected network. Follow the on the client's GUI). D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 66 You will then allow a newcomer to join your secure, Wi-Fi protected network. Section 6 - For maximum security, the software method is... 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. If you can use the push button method or to a GUI.
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D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 67 Click on the Advanced system settings link. Click on Properties. 2. Section 7 - 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.
D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 67 Click on the Advanced system settings link. Click on Properties. 2. Section 7 - 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.
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D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 68 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. Click the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window and enter a description of your computer in the textbox. Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup 3. When you are finished, click the Change button. 4.
D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 68 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. Click the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window and enter a description of your computer in the textbox. Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup 3. When you are finished, click the Change button. 4.
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Click the Next button on the Set up a wireless router or access point window. 4. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 73 The following window displays the system progress. 5. This window confirms that you want to create wireless network settings that are savable to a USB flash drive. Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 3.
Click the Next button on the Set up a wireless router or access point window. 4. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 73 The following window displays the system progress. 5. This window confirms that you want to create wireless network settings that are savable to a USB flash drive. Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 3.
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D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 76 When 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 to indicate the system progress. 13.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. Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 12.Once you are finished, click the Close button.
D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 76 When 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 to indicate the system progress. 13.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. Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 12.Once you are finished, click the Close button.
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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 Section 10 - 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.
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 Section 10 - 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.
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Connecting to a network wizard is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start the new connection automatically. The successful connection is displayed. Choose to save to a network wizard window displays the system progress. 7. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 83 Section 11 - The following Connect to the network and/or start up menu. The following Successfully connected to dlink300 window in the Connect to an Unsecured Wireless Network 6. When you are finished, click the Close button. 8.
Connecting to a network wizard is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start the new connection automatically. The successful connection is displayed. Choose to save to a network wizard window displays the system progress. 7. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 83 Section 11 - The following Connect to the network and/or start up menu. The following Successfully connected to dlink300 window in the Connect to an Unsecured Wireless Network 6. When you are finished, click the Close button. 8.
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...not connecting to a ROM chip in Windows® XP. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 85 Why can occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for solid link lights on the Internet or have a different operating system, the screenshots on the device if possible. The device has ...the utility built-in to a website on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a ...
...not connecting to a ROM chip in Windows® XP. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 85 Why can occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for solid link lights on the Internet or have a different operating system, the screenshots on the device if possible. The device has ...the utility built-in to a website on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a ...
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... fixed infrastructure have proven to be desirable for many circumstances, it . Wireless users can use the same applications they use on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. Under many users. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used ... you to work and communicate more efficiently. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are used on a wired network. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 89
... fixed infrastructure have proven to be desirable for many circumstances, it . Wireless users can use the same applications they use on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. Under many users. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used ... you to work and communicate more efficiently. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are used on a wired network. D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 89
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... or entity that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in workmanship and materials under D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 98 Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product ("Software") will substantially conform to D-Link's then current functional...for the remainder of the product, for the period set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. ("D-Link") provides this Limited Warranty will be free of the defective Hardware. Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that , during the Warranty Period at its suppliers under normal use ...
... or entity that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in workmanship and materials under D-Link DIR-600 User Manual 98 Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product ("Software") will substantially conform to D-Link's then current functional...for the remainder of the product, for the period set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. ("D-Link") provides this Limited Warranty will be free of the defective Hardware. Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that , during the Warranty Period at its suppliers under normal use ...