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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 such revisions or changes. All rights reserved.This publication ... in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. Copyright © 2009 by D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual All other countries.
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 such revisions or changes. All rights reserved.This publication ... in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective companies. Copyright © 2009 by D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual All other countries.
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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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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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....com to download the latest version. 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 the following : • Windows® XP with the following : • Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system... latest version of Java installed. CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer with Service Pack 2 or Vista® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 -
....com to download the latest version. 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 the following : • Windows® XP with the following : • Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system... latest version of Java installed. CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer with Service Pack 2 or Vista® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 -
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...so users behind the DIR-601 can pass through VPN sessions. Configure your company's server. The DIR-601 provides up to 150Mbps.* This capability allows users to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to participate in real...be scheduled to those on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, ...
...so users behind the DIR-601 can pass through VPN sessions. Configure your company's server. The DIR-601 provides up to 150Mbps.* This capability allows users to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to participate in real...be scheduled to those on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, ...
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LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Section 1 -
LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Section 1 -
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Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual This LED blinks during data transmission. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on the Internet port. Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. Section 1 -
Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual This LED blinks during data transmission. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on the Internet port. Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. Section 1 -
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... be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from is very important. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Do not place the router in the attic or garage. Section 2 - Placement of the router is connected to the Internet port on your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable...If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you must turn the modem back on. Before you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the modem and make sure the computer you are running the CD from the...
... be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from is very important. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Do not place the router in the attic or garage. Section 2 - Placement of the router is connected to the Internet port on your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable...If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you must turn the modem back on. Before you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the modem and make sure the computer you are running the CD from the...
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... 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Keep in mind, however, that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Building Materials make a difference. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances...
... 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Keep in mind, however, that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Building Materials make a difference. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances...
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...to page 12 to your modem) from your computer is no on the router. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Unplug the Ethernet cable (that your computer and place it into the Internet port on your modem. Plug an Ethernet cable into the router. 2. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the ...steps below: 1. Plug the other end into ) should be lit. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to boot. 7. Verify the link lights on /off on the router. Place the router in your router. Turn the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. Turn on and verify the ...
...to page 12 to your modem) from your computer is no on the router. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Unplug the Ethernet cable (that your computer and place it into the Internet port on your modem. Plug an Ethernet cable into the router. 2. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the ...steps below: 1. Plug the other end into ) should be lit. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to boot. 7. Verify the link lights on /off on the router. Place the router in your router. Turn the power off switch, then unplug the modem's power adapter. Turn on and verify the ...
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...utility of your network. Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you need to... Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. 4. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of the router in Step 1. Close the browser and change the settings, write down your settings. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10
...utility of your network. Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you need to... Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. 4. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of the router in Step 1. Close the browser and change the settings, write down your settings. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10
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... enter the IP address you assigned to connect other router. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 11 You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the router. Refer to your wireless network. 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...
... enter the IP address you assigned to connect other router. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 11 You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the router. Refer to your wireless network. 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...
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...In the run the Setup Wizard to Start > Run. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 You may manually configure your CD-ROM drive). Refer to the next page to write down the login password on the provided CD holder. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP or Vista®...the CD autorun function does not automatically start on -screen instructions. The step-by-step instructions that follow the on your router. Note: It is recommended to manually setup your computer, go to guide you quickly through the installation process. Follow the simple steps below to run box ...
...In the run the Setup Wizard to Start > Run. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 You may manually configure your CD-ROM drive). Refer to the next page to write down the login password on the provided CD holder. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP or Vista®...the CD autorun function does not automatically start on -screen instructions. The step-by-step instructions that follow the on your router. Note: It is recommended to manually setup your computer, go to guide you quickly through the installation process. Follow the simple steps below to run box ...
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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 If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. 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. 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). Section 3 -
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 If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. 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. 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). Section 3 -
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D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to page 19. 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. Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Section 3 -
D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to page 19. 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. Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Section 3 -
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D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
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The Host Name is the device name of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16 If you are currently using that was last connected directly to your modem. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Configuration Select the type of Internet connection you may need to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be changed. If you selected Dynamic, you use and then click Next to continue. Section 3 -
The Host Name is the device name of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16 If you are currently using that was last connected directly to your modem. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Configuration Select the type of Internet connection you may need to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be changed. If you selected Dynamic, you use and then click Next to continue. Section 3 -
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If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17 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. Configuration If you selected PPPoE, enter your ISP assigned you selected PPTP, enter your computer. Click Next to continue. Select Static if your PPPoE username and password.
If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17 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. Configuration If you selected PPPoE, enter your ISP assigned you selected PPTP, enter your computer. Click Next to continue. Select Static if your PPPoE username and password.