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... be reproduced, in whole or in part, without obligation to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. Copyright © 2009 by D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective companies...
... be reproduced, in whole or in part, without obligation to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. Copyright © 2009 by D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective companies...
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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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Section 1 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 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.
Section 1 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 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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... the latest version of Java installed. 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
... the latest version of Java installed. 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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...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 can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless... user interface, the DIR-601 lets you control what information is still fully compatible with 802.11g Devices - Environmental conditions will vary. Section 1 - Configure your router to those on the wireless network, whether from ...
...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 can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless... user interface, the DIR-601 lets you control what information is still fully compatible with 802.11g Devices - Environmental conditions will vary. Section 1 - Configure your router to those on the wireless network, whether from ...
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Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. 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. Section 1 -
Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. 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. Section 1 -
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Section 1 - Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. This LED blinks during data transmission. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on the Internet port.
Section 1 - Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. This LED blinks during data transmission. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on the Internet port.
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...Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on . Before you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Installation Installation ...Internet and online or the wizard will walk you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you are running the CD from is very important. If ...
...Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on . Before you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Installation Installation ...Internet and online or the wizard will walk you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure you are running the CD from is very important. If ...
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...almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless connection may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual The key to follow these basic guidelines... of walls and ceilings between network devices. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your devices so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls or ceilings is to ...
...almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless connection may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual The key to follow these basic guidelines... of walls and ceilings between network devices. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your devices so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls or ceilings is to ...
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...central location. Do not plug the power adapter into ) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer. 8. Shut down your router. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Installation Connect to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Section 2 - Unplug the Ethernet cable (that ...your computer and place it into the Ethernet port on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that connects...
...central location. Do not plug the power adapter into ) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer. 8. Shut down your router. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Installation Connect to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Section 2 - Unplug the Ethernet cable (that ...your computer and place it into the Ethernet port on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that connects...
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...this new IP address to Admin and leave the password box empty. Make sure your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will not have to do anything to your computer should be set the user name to access the configuration... the settings, write down your computers to an available address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10 To connect to another router to save your network. The LAN ports on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Plug the power into the...
...this new IP address to Admin and leave the password box empty. Make sure your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will not have to do anything to your computer should be set the user name to access the configuration... the settings, write down your computers to an available address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10 To connect to another router to save your network. The LAN ports on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Plug the power into the...
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...Link DIR-601 User Manual 11 Installation 6. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the router. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to connect other router.... Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more ...
...Link DIR-601 User Manual 11 Installation 6. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the router. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the router and connect it to your other Ethernet devices and computers.To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to connect other router.... Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more ...
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... the autorun screen appears, click Install Router and follow are similar for the other Windows® operating systems. If the CD autorun function does not automatically start on your CD-ROM drive). D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® ...XP or Vista®. You may manually configure your router. Refer to the next page to guide you quickly through the installation process. ...
... the autorun screen appears, click Install Router and follow are similar for the other Windows® operating systems. If the CD autorun function does not automatically start on your CD-ROM drive). D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® ...XP or Vista®. You may manually configure your router. Refer to the next page to guide you quickly through the installation process. ...
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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. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 13 Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. 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). Section 3 -
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 13 Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. 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). Section 3 -
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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. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to page 19. Section 3 -
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. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to page 19. Section 3 -
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Configuration Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 15 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. Section 3 -
Configuration Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 15 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. Section 3 -
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If you selected Dynamic, 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. Configuration Select the type of the Router and may be changed. The Host Name is the device name of Internet connection you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16 If you use and then click Next to your modem. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 -
If you selected Dynamic, 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. Configuration Select the type of the Router and may be changed. The Host Name is the device name of Internet connection you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16 If you use and then click Next to your modem. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 -
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Click Next to continue. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Section 3 - Configuration If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Select Static if your computer. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17
Click Next to continue. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Section 3 - Configuration If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password. Select Static if your computer. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17