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D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 1 Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with Manual and Setup Wizard If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-657 HD Media Router 1000 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter CD-ROM with the DIR-657 will cause damage and void the warranty.
D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 1 Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with Manual and Setup Wizard If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-657 HD Media Router 1000 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter CD-ROM with the DIR-657 will cause damage and void the warranty.
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...to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from the Internet. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link HD Media Router 1000 (DIR-657) is designed for WPA standards ensure that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing ... or from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 3 Connect the HD Media Router 1000 to protect your client devices. TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The HD Media Router 1000 supports all of security features including Active Firewall and WPA2™...
...to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from the Internet. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link HD Media Router 1000 (DIR-657) is designed for WPA standards ensure that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing ... or from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 3 Connect the HD Media Router 1000 to protect your client devices. TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The HD Media Router 1000 supports all of security features including Active Firewall and WPA2™...
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... Wireless Networking - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 4 This capability allows users to 300Mbps* wireless connection with 802.11g Devices - These filters can pass through VPN sessions... range. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - The DIR-657 can be scheduled to be active on certain days...
... Wireless Networking - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 4 This capability allows users to 300Mbps* wireless connection with 802.11g Devices - These filters can pass through VPN sessions... range. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you control what information is still fully compatible with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - The DIR-657 can be scheduled to be active on certain days...
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...directly from the Internet. • Share Multifunction Printers - Through the SharePort™ Plus Utility, you can wirelessly share this router to communicate and establish the wireless media stream. Section 1 - Without any cumbersome cables or protruding antennas, you can be ...; for smooth video streaming and online gaming • D-Link Green™ • Wi-PnP for easy wireless setup (required USB thumb drive) • Supports IPv6 D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 5 The DIR-657 Wireless N 1000 Media Router offers stability, fast wireless, and guaranteed performance for media...
...directly from the Internet. • Share Multifunction Printers - Through the SharePort™ Plus Utility, you can wirelessly share this router to communicate and establish the wireless media stream. Section 1 - Without any cumbersome cables or protruding antennas, you can be ...; for smooth video streaming and online gaming • D-Link Green™ • Wi-PnP for easy wireless setup (required USB thumb drive) • Supports IPv6 D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 5 The DIR-657 Wireless N 1000 Media Router offers stability, fast wireless, and guaranteed performance for media...
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D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 45 6 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 2 Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX ... DSL modem. 3 USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. 4 Reset Press and hold the reset button to restore the router to its original factory settings. 5 Power Button Press the power button to power on and off. 6 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Section 1 -
D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 45 6 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 2 Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX ... DSL modem. 3 USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. 4 Reset Press and hold the reset button to restore the router to its original factory settings. 5 Power Button Press the power button to power on and off. 6 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Section 1 -
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D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 9 Also, you can only use the Ethernet port on . In some cases, you Begin Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the ...modem back on your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). Before you may need to the Internet. Do not place the router in the attic or garage. Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to call your modem. If you have DSL and are...
D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 9 Also, you can only use the Ethernet port on . In some cases, you Begin Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the ...modem back on your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). Before you may need to the Internet. Do not place the router in the attic or garage. Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to call your modem. If you have DSL and are...
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...drop completely. A wall that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is minimized. 2. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 10 The key to maximizing wireless range is as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your...or X-10 (wireless products such as far away from electrical devices or appliances that the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal will travel straight through , may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings ...
...drop completely. A wall that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is minimized. 2. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 10 The key to maximizing wireless range is as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your...or X-10 (wireless products such as far away from electrical devices or appliances that the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal will travel straight through , may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings ...
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... Wizard CD in Windows® XP. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 11 Installation Getting Started The DIR-657 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Note: It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by -step instructions that follow are similar for the ...
... Wizard CD in Windows® XP. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 11 Installation Getting Started The DIR-657 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Note: It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by -step instructions that follow are similar for the ...
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... how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the NetBIOS name in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 12 You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. Configuration Configuration This section will show you... 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 -
... how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the NetBIOS name in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 12 You may also connect using the web-based configuration utility. Configuration Configuration This section will show you... 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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... Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to enter your router. Skip to begin. If you want to page 15. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 13 Skip to page 21. If you want to add your wireless clients to your wireless settings manually...
... Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to enter your router. Skip to begin. If you want to page 15. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 13 Skip to page 21. If you want to add your wireless clients to your wireless settings manually...
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... your modem. The software is the device name of the Router and 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. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 15 Click Next to continue. The default host ...name is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Section 3...
... your modem. The software is the device name of the Router and 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. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 15 Click Next to continue. The default host ...name is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Section 3...
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Click Connect to test your settings. It may take a few tries to initially connect to connect. Please allow 1-2 minutes to the Internet. Close your browser window and reopen it to save your Internet connection. Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your L2TP username and password. Section 3 - Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 16 Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your Internet provider.
Click Connect to test your settings. It may take a few tries to initially connect to connect. Please allow 1-2 minutes to the Internet. Close your browser window and reopen it to save your Internet connection. Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your L2TP username and password. Section 3 - Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 16 Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your Internet provider.
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... from your ISP. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is optional but may need to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - These DNS Server: addresses are having problems obtaining an IP address from your Ethernet card. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you any IP... the MAC address of your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you did not specifically receive these from your ISP. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 17
... from your ISP. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is optional but may need to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - These DNS Server: addresses are having problems obtaining an IP address from your Ethernet card. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you any IP... the MAC address of your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you did not specifically receive these from your ISP. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 17
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... 3 - Configuration Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL) Choose PPPoE (Point to replace the Internet port's MAC address with a username and password. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 18 Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. My Internet Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from your Ethernet card. The software is not recommended that you the IP address...
... 3 - Configuration Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL) Choose PPPoE (Point to replace the Internet port's MAC address with a username and password. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 18 Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. My Internet Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from your Ethernet card. The software is not recommended that you the IP address...
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.... PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTP only). Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. Configuration PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your Ethernet card. You can use the Clone Your PC... default MTU. Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during inactivity. PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 19 PPTP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Password: Enter your PPTP username. To...
.... PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTP only). Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. Configuration PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your Ethernet card. You can use the Clone Your PC... default MTU. Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during inactivity. PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 19 PPTP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Password: Enter your PPTP username. To...
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... (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 20 Address: L2TP Subnet Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP (Static only). L2TP IP Enter the L2TP IP address supplied...ISP (Static only). L2TP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your Ethernet card. Reconnect Select either Always-on the Address: Broadband Router. Clone MAC The default MAC Address is the default MTU. Section 3 - It is maintained during inactivity. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary...
... (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 20 Address: L2TP Subnet Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP (Static only). L2TP IP Enter the L2TP IP address supplied...ISP (Static only). L2TP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your Ethernet card. Reconnect Select either Always-on the Address: Broadband Router. Clone MAC The default MAC Address is the default MTU. Section 3 - It is maintained during inactivity. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary...
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... Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. You will need to you by your ISP. IP Address: Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP. Default Gateway: Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 21 Configuration Static (assigned by ISP) Select... Static IP Address if all the Internet port's IP information is not in the fields must be supplied by your ISP. The Router will be in the IP address, subnet mask...
... Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. You will need to you by your ISP. IP Address: Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP. Default Gateway: Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP. D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 21 Configuration Static (assigned by ISP) Select... Static IP Address if all the Internet port's IP information is not in the fields must be supplied by your ISP. The Router will be in the IP address, subnet mask...
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...from your browser to get back into the configuration utility. Section 3 - Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 23 IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router and to your computers will need to enter the new IP address in your ISP to configure the DHCP settings.... If checked, your computers. Configuration Network Settings This section will allow you will use the router for a DNS server. If you change the IP address, once you click Apply, you to change the local network settings of the...
...from your browser to get back into the configuration utility. Section 3 - Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 23 IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router and to your computers will need to enter the new IP address in your ISP to configure the DHCP settings.... If checked, your computers. Configuration Network Settings This section will allow you will use the router for a DNS server. If you change the IP address, once you click Apply, you to change the local network settings of the...
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... only, Point-to discover all other computers within Announcement: the network, enable this function. WINS IP Address: D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 24 The DIR-657 has a built-in minutes. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to allow WINS information to enable... the DHCP server on the LAN/private network. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from WAN' is activated." Type: Primary/Secondary Enter your router...
... only, Point-to discover all other computers within Announcement: the network, enable this function. WINS IP Address: D-Link DIR-657 User Manual 24 The DIR-657 has a built-in minutes. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to allow WINS information to enable... the DHCP server on the LAN/private network. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from WAN' is activated." Type: Primary/Secondary Enter your router...
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Enable: Check this box to that computer or device. The router will assign the IP address only to enable the reservation. Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range. Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. Section 3 - Computer Name: Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down menu and click
Enable: Check this box to that computer or device. The router will assign the IP address only to enable the reservation. Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range. Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. Section 3 - Computer Name: Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down menu and click