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... whole or in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Manual Revisions 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 D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other company or...
... whole or in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Manual Revisions 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 D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other company or...
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...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 Manual Configuration 19 Dynamic (Cable 19 Dynamic IP...Firewall Settings 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
...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 Manual Configuration 19 Dynamic (Cable 19 Dynamic IP...Firewall Settings 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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... 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...Configure 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
... 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...Configure 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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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. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 -
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... latest version of Java installed. Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements 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
... latest version of Java installed. Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements 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
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...your router to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-601 lets...Firewall Features - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual The DIR-601 provides up to 150Mbps.* This capability allows users to be active on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - The DIR-601 is accessible to your specific settings within minutes. * 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. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-601 lets...Firewall Features - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual The DIR-601 provides up to 150Mbps.* This capability allows users to be active on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - The DIR-601 is accessible to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from...
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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. 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. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 -
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. 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. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 -
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Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on the Internet port. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual This LED blinks during data transmission. Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. Section 1 - Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during data transmission.
Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on the Internet port. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual This LED blinks during data transmission. Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. Section 1 - Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during data transmission.
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... connected directly to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is connected to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on . Before you must turn ...you are online. In some cases, you may need to call your computer back to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet....WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your modem. Installation Installation This section will not work. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual
... connected directly to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is connected to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on . Before you must turn ...you are online. In some cases, you may need to call your computer back to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet....WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your modem. Installation Installation This section will not work. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual
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... and home security systems), your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual ...Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless...
... and home security systems), your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual ...Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless...
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... your computer. 5. If not, make sure your computer. 3. Section 2 - Shut down your computer, modem, and router are powered on or plug in an open and central location. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Skip to page 12 to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Plug the other end... into ) should be lit. Installation Connect to an outlet or power strip. Turn on the router. Do not plug the power ...
... your computer. 5. If not, make sure your computer. 3. Section 2 - Shut down your computer, modem, and router are powered on or plug in an open and central location. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Skip to page 12 to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Plug the other end... into ) should be lit. Installation Connect to an outlet or power strip. Turn on the router. Do not plug the power ...
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...the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. 5. To connect to another router to your network. If you need to change your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access...computers to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10 Click Save Settings to continue. 4. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your existing settings before connecting the...
...the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. 5. To connect to another router to your network. If you need to change your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access...computers to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10 Click Save Settings to continue. 4. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your existing settings before connecting the...
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... the D-Link router. 8. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to connect other 3 LAN ports to the router. Section 2 - You may now use the other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 11...
... the D-Link router. 8. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to connect other 3 LAN ports to the router. Section 2 - You may now use the other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 11...
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...-step instructions that follow the on the provided CD holder. Installation Getting Started The DIR-601 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 Refer to the next page to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router and follow are similar for the other Windows® operating systems. If the CD...
...-step instructions that follow the on the provided CD holder. Installation Getting Started The DIR-601 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 Refer to the next page to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router and follow are similar for the other Windows® operating systems. If the CD...
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If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. 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. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 13 Leave the password blank by default. Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. Section 3 -
If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. 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. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 13 Leave the password blank by default. Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. Section 3 -
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D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Configuration Wizard and skip to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard. Section 3 - Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to page 19. Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear.
D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Configuration Wizard and skip to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard. Section 3 - Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to page 19. 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 Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Configuration Click Next to continue. Section 3 - Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue.
D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 15 Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Configuration Click Next to continue. Section 3 - Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue.
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Section 3 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16 The Host Name is the device name of the Router and may be required by some ISPs. Configuration Select the type of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. If you selected Dynamic, you may be changed. If you use and then click Next to your modem. The default host name is optional but may need to enter the MAC address of Internet connection you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue.
Section 3 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16 The Host Name is the device name of the Router and may be required by some ISPs. Configuration Select the type of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. If you selected Dynamic, you may be changed. If you use and then click Next to your modem. The default host name is optional but may need to enter the MAC address of Internet connection you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue.
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Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. Note: Make sure to continue. Configuration If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. Note: Make sure to continue. Configuration If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.