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... Revision 1.0 Date October 8, 2009 Description • Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual All rights reserved.This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part..., without obligation to make changes in the United States or other countries. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise ...
... Revision 1.0 Date October 8, 2009 Description • Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual All rights reserved.This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part..., without obligation to make changes in the United States or other countries. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise ...
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...Requirements 2 Features 3 Hardware Overview 4 Connections 4 LEDs 5 Installation 6 Before you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Network Diagram 8 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 9 Connect to Another Router 10 Getting Started 12 Configuration 13 Web-based Configuration Utility 13 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 14 ...47 Routing 48 Advanced Wireless Settings 49 Advanced Network Settings 50 UPnP 50 Internet Ping Block 50 Internet Port Speed 50 Multicast Streams 50 IPv6 51 Link-Local Connectivity 51 Static IPv6 (Stateful 52 D-Link DIR-601 User Manual ii
...Requirements 2 Features 3 Hardware Overview 4 Connections 4 LEDs 5 Installation 6 Before you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Network Diagram 8 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 9 Connect to Another Router 10 Getting Started 12 Configuration 13 Web-based Configuration Utility 13 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 14 ...47 Routing 48 Advanced Wireless Settings 49 Advanced Network Settings 50 UPnP 50 Internet Ping Block 50 Internet Port Speed 50 Multicast Streams 50 IPv6 51 Link-Local Connectivity 51 Static IPv6 (Stateful 52 D-Link DIR-601 User Manual ii
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...Device Information 73 Log 75 Stats 76 Internet Sessions 77 Routing Table 79 Wireless 80 IPv6 81 Support 82 Wireless Security 83 What is WPA 83 Wireless Connection Setup Wizard 84 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 86 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 87 Configure WPA-... WPA-PSK 95 Troubleshooting 97 Wireless Basics 101 What is Wireless 102 Tips 104 Wireless Modes 105 Networking Basics 106 Check your IP address 106 Statically Assign an IP address 107 Technical Specifications 108 Contacting Technical Support 109 Warranty 110 Registration 116 D-Link DIR-601 User Manual iii
...Device Information 73 Log 75 Stats 76 Internet Sessions 77 Routing Table 79 Wireless 80 IPv6 81 Support 82 Wireless Security 83 What is WPA 83 Wireless Connection Setup Wizard 84 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 86 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK 87 Configure WPA-... WPA-PSK 95 Troubleshooting 97 Wireless Basics 101 What is Wireless 102 Tips 104 Wireless Modes 105 Networking Basics 106 Check your IP address 106 Statically Assign an IP address 107 Technical Specifications 108 Contacting Technical Support 109 Warranty 110 Registration 116 D-Link DIR-601 User Manual iii
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D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw D-Link DIR-601 Wireless N 150 Home Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-601 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw D-Link DIR-601 Wireless N 150 Home Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-601 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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... Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft/g wireless clients • 10/100 Ethernet Computer with Service Pack 2 or Vista® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-601 User Manual CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer with the following: • Windows® XP...
... Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft/g wireless clients • 10/100 Ethernet Computer with Service Pack 2 or Vista® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-601 User Manual CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer with the following: • Windows® XP...
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...* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-601 lets you ..., including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Environmental conditions will vary. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-601 provides up to 150Mbps.* This capability allows users to be scheduled to participate in real...
...* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-601 lets you ..., including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Environmental conditions will vary. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-601 provides up to 150Mbps.* This capability allows users to be scheduled to participate in real...
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Section 1 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings.
Section 1 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings.
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Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. This LED blinks during data transmission. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 - Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on the Internet port. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply.
Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. This LED blinks during data transmission. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 - Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on the Internet port. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply.
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... the computer you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Do not place the router in the attic or garage. Before you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. • You can ...Ethernet port on your computer back to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you are online. Section 2 - Placement of the router is connected to the modem and make sure you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your modem. In some cases, you have ...
... the computer you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Do not place the router in the attic or garage. Before you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. • You can ...Ethernet port on your computer back to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you are online. Section 2 - Placement of the router is connected to the modem and make sure you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your modem. In some cases, you have ...
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... is minimized. 2. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your wireless signal. 4. Be aware of your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. Position devices so that the... looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual
... is minimized. 2. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your wireless signal. 4. Be aware of your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. Position devices so that the... looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual
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Section 2 - Installation Network Diagram D-Link DIR-601 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation Network Diagram D-Link DIR-601 User Manual
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...the Ethernet cable (that your computer, modem, and router are powered on the router. 4. Plug the other end into the Internet port on and verify the cable connections are connecting the router to configure your computer. 3. Verify the link lights on your modem. Turn on or plug in ...plugged into the router. 2. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are correct. 9. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that connects your computer to an outlet or power strip. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual ...
...the Ethernet cable (that your computer, modem, and router are powered on the router. 4. Plug the other end into the Internet port on and verify the cable connections are connecting the router to configure your computer. 3. Verify the link lights on your modem. Turn on or plug in ...plugged into the router. 2. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are correct. 9. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that connects your computer to an outlet or power strip. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual ...
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... the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. 3. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10 Installation Connect to Another Router If you will have to do the following before making any changes. To connect to another router to an available address on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. ... to change your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you need to save your computers to continue. 4. Click on your network. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your settings....
... the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. 3. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10 Installation Connect to Another Router If you will have to do the following before making any changes. To connect to another router to an available address on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. ... to change your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you need to save your computers to continue. 4. Click on your network. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your settings....
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D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 11 Installation 6. Refer to your wireless network. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your other Ethernet devices and...
D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 11 Installation 6. Refer to your wireless network. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your other Ethernet devices and...
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... It is recommended to manually setup your router without the wizard. You may manually configure your router. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP or Vista®. In the run the Setup Wizard to Start > Run. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 When the autorun screen ...appears, click Install Router and follow are similar for the other Windows® operating systems. If the CD autorun function does not...
... It is recommended to manually setup your router without the wizard. You may manually configure your router. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP or Vista®. In the run the Setup Wizard to Start > Run. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 When the autorun screen ...appears, click Install Router and follow are similar for the other Windows® operating systems. If the CD autorun function does not...
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Leave the password blank by default. If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Section 3 - Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 13
Leave the password blank by default. If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Section 3 - Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 13
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If you want to page 19. Section 3 - Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Configuration Wizard and skip to enter your router using the setup wizard. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear.
If you want to page 19. Section 3 - Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Configuration Wizard and skip to enter your router using the setup wizard. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear.
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D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Configuration Click Next to continue.
D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Configuration Click Next to continue.
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If you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16 The Host Name is the device name of the Router and may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 - If you selected Dynamic, you use and then click Next to continue. The default host name is optional but may need to enter the MAC address of Internet connection you may be changed. Configuration Select the type of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to your modem.
If you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16 The Host Name is the device name of the Router and may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 - If you selected Dynamic, you use and then click Next to continue. The default host name is optional but may need to enter the MAC address of Internet connection you may be changed. Configuration Select the type of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to your modem.
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Section 3 - Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17 Configuration If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. If you selected PPTP, enter your computer. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17 Configuration If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. If you selected PPTP, enter your computer. Click Next to continue.
