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... 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 Manual Configuration ...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 ...
... 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 Manual Configuration ...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 ...
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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...Connect Using WCN 2.0 93 Using Windows® XP 94 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...
... 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...Connect Using WCN 2.0 93 Using Windows® XP 94 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...
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..., URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 - These filters can connect with 802.11g Devices -
..., URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 - These filters can connect with 802.11g Devices -
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Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 - Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter.
Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 - Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter.
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Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data transmission. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Section 1 - Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready.
Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data transmission. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Section 1 - Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready.
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... may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you through the installation process. Placement of the router is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you ...disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your computer or you will not be able to connect to Ethernet). • If you have disconnected any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. D-Link DIR-601...
... may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you through the installation process. Placement of the router is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you ...disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your computer or you will not be able to connect to Ethernet). • If you have disconnected any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. D-Link DIR-601...
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... four LAN ports on the router. Wait for the router to boot (about 30 seconds). 6. Wait about 30 seconds for the modem to boot. 7. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that connects your computer to configure your modem. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Turn the power... off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. Turn on your computer, modem, and router are powered on your computer is...
... four LAN ports on the router. Wait for the router to boot (about 30 seconds). 6. Wait about 30 seconds for the modem to boot. 7. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that connects your computer to configure your modem. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Turn the power... off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. Turn on your computer, modem, and router are powered on your computer is...
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... sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 11 Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Refer to the router. Installation 6. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your wireless network. Section 2 - You may now use the other 3 LAN ports...
... sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 11 Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Refer to the router. Installation 6. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your wireless network. Section 2 - You may now use the other 3 LAN ports...
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D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to page 19. Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. 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.
D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to page 19. Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. 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.
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If you are currently using that was last connected directly to your modem. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16 If you selected Dynamic, you use and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is the device name of Internet connection you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 - Configuration Select the type of the Router and may be changed.
If you are currently using that was last connected directly to your modem. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16 If you selected Dynamic, you use and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is the device name of Internet connection you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 - Configuration Select the type of the Router and may be changed.
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Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your settings. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 18 Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to connect. Please allow 1-2 minutes to save your L2TP username and password. Section 3 -
Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your settings. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 18 Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to connect. Please allow 1-2 minutes to save your L2TP username and password. Section 3 -
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D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 19 Configuration Manual Configuration Dynamic (Cable) If you opt to set up your Internet connection manually, you will be redirected to select your Internet connection type using the "My Internet Connection is" drop-down menu. Click the Save Settings button when you to a WAN page that allows you have configured the connection. Section 3 - Select your Internet type and enter the correct configuration parameters.
D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 19 Configuration Manual Configuration Dynamic (Cable) If you opt to set up your Internet connection manually, you will be redirected to select your Internet connection type using the "My Internet Connection is" drop-down menu. Click the Save Settings button when you to a WAN page that allows you have configured the connection. Section 3 - Select your Internet type and enter the correct configuration parameters.
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...then retype the password in the next box. In most cases, select Dynamic. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 21 My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to use. Your ISP will not work through a router. The software is typically used for faster and more reliably. Select this option if ...software from your computer. In addition, it improves your overall Internet experience by getting you the information and web pages you any IP numbers to obtain IP Address Connection: information automatically from your ISP. Disclaimer: D-Link makes no longer needed and will provide you the IP address...
...then retype the password in the next box. In most cases, select Dynamic. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 21 My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to use. Your ISP will not work through a router. The software is typically used for faster and more reliably. Select this option if ...software from your computer. In addition, it improves your overall Internet experience by getting you the information and web pages you any IP numbers to obtain IP Address Connection: information automatically from your ISP. Disclaimer: D-Link makes no longer needed and will provide you the IP address...
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... Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. Mode: Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during inactivity. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - It is not recommended that you may need to change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 22 Section 3 - ...To disable this feature, Time: enable Auto-reconnect. you change the MTU for optimal performance with the MAC address of your specific ISP. 1492 is maintained during which the Internet connection is the default MTU. ...
... Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. Mode: Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during inactivity. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - It is not recommended that you may need to change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 22 Section 3 - ...To disable this feature, Time: enable Auto-reconnect. you change the MTU for optimal performance with the MAC address of your specific ISP. 1492 is maintained during which the Internet connection is the default MTU. ...
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...Static if your ISP. PPTP IP Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to obtain IP Address Connection: information automatically from your Internet performance by your ISP assigned you with a username and password. PPTP Gateway: Enter the ...use. My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features. Enabled Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services Advanced DNS enhances your ISP. In most cases, select Dynamic. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual ...
...Static if your ISP. PPTP IP Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to obtain IP Address Connection: information automatically from your Internet performance by your ISP assigned you with a username and password. PPTP Gateway: Enter the ...use. My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features. Enabled Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services Advanced DNS enhances your ISP. In most cases, select Dynamic. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual ...
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...Address is the default MTU). Reconnect Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual.... Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is not recommended that you may need to change the default MAC address unless required by your PPTP username. To disable this feature, Time: enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 24 you change the MTU for optimal ...
...Address is the default MTU). Reconnect Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual.... Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is not recommended that you may need to change the default MAC address unless required by your PPTP username. To disable this feature, Time: enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 24 you change the MTU for optimal ...
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... a L2TP connection.Your ISP will provide you valuable time. In most cases, select Dynamic. My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features. In addition, it improves your ISP. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual ...25 This option is typically used for DSL services. L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your overall Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically, taking you...
... a L2TP connection.Your ISP will provide you valuable time. In most cases, select Dynamic. My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features. In addition, it improves your ISP. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual ...25 This option is typically used for DSL services. L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your overall Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically, taking you...
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.... you change the MTU for optimal performance with the MAC address of your ISP (optional). D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 26 Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). It is the...idle time during inactivity. Password: Enter your ISP. Clone MAC The default MAC Address is maintained during which the Internet connection is set to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your L2TP username. Configuration L2TP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your L2TP...
.... you change the MTU for optimal performance with the MAC address of your ISP (optional). D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 26 Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). It is the...idle time during inactivity. Password: Enter your ISP. Clone MAC The default MAC Address is maintained during which the Internet connection is set to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your L2TP username. Configuration L2TP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your L2TP...
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...and DNS address(es) provided to use. My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to change the MTU for faster and more reliably. The Router will need to obtain IP Address Connection: information automatically from your ISP. Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to go and saving you...modem services. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your overall Internet experience by your ISP. Gateway: DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be in this option if your ISP. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 27 Section 3 - Default Enter the Gateway assigned by correcting...
...and DNS address(es) provided to use. My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to change the MTU for faster and more reliably. The Router will need to obtain IP Address Connection: information automatically from your ISP. Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to go and saving you...modem services. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your overall Internet experience by your ISP. Gateway: DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be in this option if your ISP. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 27 Section 3 - Default Enter the Gateway assigned by correcting...
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Select the application you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the table on the bottom of these applications work with the trigger port to... in the "Trigger Port" field, select the protocol type as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. Configuration Application Rules Some applications require multiple connections, such as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the DIR-601. You may select a pre-defined application from the drop-down ...
Select the application you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the table on the bottom of these applications work with the trigger port to... in the "Trigger Port" field, select the protocol type as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. Configuration Application Rules Some applications require multiple connections, such as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the DIR-601. You may select a pre-defined application from the drop-down ...