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... 5 LEDs 6 OLED Screen 7 Installation 8 Before you Begin 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Network Diagram 10 Manual Setup 11 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem....... 11 Connect to Another Router 12 Getting Started 14 Quick Router Setup Wizard 14 Configuration 15 Web-based Configuration Utility 15 Setup Wizard...Application Rules 35 Gaming 36 GameFuel 37 Classification 37 Change Uplink Speed 37 Routing 39 Access Control 40 Access Control Wizard 40 Website Filters 43 MAC Address Filters 44 Firewall Settings 45 Enable SPI 45 DMZ 45 D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual ...
... 5 LEDs 6 OLED Screen 7 Installation 8 Before you Begin 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Network Diagram 10 Manual Setup 11 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem....... 11 Connect to Another Router 12 Getting Started 14 Quick Router Setup Wizard 14 Configuration 15 Web-based Configuration Utility 15 Setup Wizard...Application Rules 35 Gaming 36 GameFuel 37 Classification 37 Change Uplink Speed 37 Routing 39 Access Control 40 Access Control Wizard 40 Website Filters 43 MAC Address Filters 44 Firewall Settings 45 Enable SPI 45 DMZ 45 D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual ...
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Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw D-Link DGL-4500 Gaming Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DGL-4500 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw D-Link DGL-4500 Gaming Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DGL-4500 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual
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... Internet. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from the Internet. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Gaming Router (DGL-4500) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of your home. Connect the Xtreme N™ Gaming Router to use in bigger homes and for best-in your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual In...
... Internet. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from the Internet. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Gaming Router (DGL-4500) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of your home. Connect the Xtreme N™ Gaming Router to use in bigger homes and for best-in your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual In...
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...; Faster Wireless Networking - The OLED display screen provides information regarding the router. • Advanced Firewall Features - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Section 1 - The DGL-4500 is accessible to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real...
...; Faster Wireless Networking - The OLED display screen provides information regarding the router. • Advanced Firewall Features - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Section 1 - The DGL-4500 is accessible to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to the cable or DSL modem. Gigabit LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to configure the wireless settings using WCN. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections USB Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to the cable or DSL modem. Gigabit LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to configure the wireless settings using WCN. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Section 1 -
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Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router (see next page). WPS LED (side of unit) A solid light indicates a successful WPS connection. A blinking light indicates the device is trying to the power supply. Section 1 - D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to establish a connection.
Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs OLED Screen Displays information regarding the router (see next page). WPS LED (side of unit) A solid light indicates a successful WPS connection. A blinking light indicates the device is trying to the power supply. Section 1 - D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to establish a connection.
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview OLED Screen 1 23 456 OLED Screen 1 WAN Displays Internet connectivity. 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. 3 Performance Select to display the data of the LAN, WAN, and wireless connections. 4 WPS Displays the WPS status. 5 Date/Time Displays the routers date and time. 6 Status Displays the device status. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview OLED Screen 1 23 456 OLED Screen 1 WAN Displays Internet connectivity. 2 Menu Select to display the OLED main menu. 3 Performance Select to display the data of the LAN, WAN, and wireless connections. 4 WPS Displays the WPS status. 5 Date/Time Displays the routers date and time. 6 Status Displays the device status. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual
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...D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 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 the Internet. • When running the CD from is very important. If you have DSL and are online. Placement of the router ... off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your ISP to change connection types (USB to...
...D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 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 the Internet. • When running the CD from is very important. If you have DSL and are online. Placement of the router ... off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect your ISP to change connection types (USB to...
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...of walls and ceilings between network devices. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of at a 45-degree angle appears to a minimum ... or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Keep your home or business. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual The key to maximizing wireless range is as possible. A wall that generate RF noise. 5. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door...
...of walls and ceilings between network devices. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of at a 45-degree angle appears to a minimum ... or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Keep your home or business. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual The key to maximizing wireless range is as possible. A wall that generate RF noise. 5. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door...
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.../satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. Turn on the router. 4. Section 2 - Do not plug the power adapter into one of the four LAN ports on your router. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your modem. Plug an...are connecting the router to an outlet or power strip. Refer to page 15 to boot. 7. Place the router in your computer and place it into the Ethernet port on your computer. 5. If there is no on/off on your modem. Shut down your computer. 3. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 11
.../satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. Turn on the router. 4. Section 2 - Do not plug the power adapter into one of the four LAN ports on your router. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your modem. Plug an...are connecting the router to an outlet or power strip. Refer to page 15 to boot. 7. Place the router in your computer and place it into the Ethernet port on your computer. 5. If there is no on/off on your modem. Shut down your computer. 3. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 11
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... another router, please follow the steps below: 1. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 12 Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. If you need to change your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you are connecting the D-Link router to...
... another router, please follow the steps below: 1. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 12 Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. If you need to change your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you are connecting the D-Link router to...
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... other 3 LAN ports to connect other router. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 13 Installation 6. Refer to your wireless network. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. 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...
... other 3 LAN ports to connect other router. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 13 Installation 6. Refer to your wireless network. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. 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...
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In the run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 14 You may manually configure your router. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click BEGIN INSTALL and ... CD autorun function does not automatically start on -screen instructions. Refer to the next page to Start > Run. Installation Getting Started The DGL-4500 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run box type "D:\DGL4500.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer...
In the run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 14 You may manually configure your router. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click BEGIN INSTALL and ... CD autorun function does not automatically start on -screen instructions. Refer to the next page to Start > Run. Installation Getting Started The DGL-4500 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run box type "D:\DGL4500.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer...
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... blank by default. If you cannot read it, click Regenerate). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 15 Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your password. Enter http://dlinkrouter and press Enter. Type...
... blank by default. If you cannot read it, click Regenerate). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 15 Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your password. Enter http://dlinkrouter and press Enter. Type...
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If you want to configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click on Internet on the left side and then click Manual Configure and skip to continue. Section 3 - You may click Setup Wizard to page 67. Click Next to page 20. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 16 If you want to enter your router. Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin.
If you want to configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click on Internet on the left side and then click Manual Configure and skip to continue. Section 3 - You may click Setup Wizard to page 67. Click Next to page 20. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 16 If you want to enter your router. Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin.
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... and will not work through a router. If you may need to continue. Select Static if your computer. The software is the device name of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 18 Note: Make sure... to your modem. Click Next to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be changed. Configuration If you selected Dynamic, you selected PPPoE, enter your...
... and will not work through a router. If you may need to continue. Select Static if your computer. The software is the device name of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 18 Note: Make sure... to your modem. Click Next to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be changed. Configuration If you selected Dynamic, you selected PPPoE, enter your...
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Please allow 1-2 minutes to test your Internet connection. Close your L2TP username and password. It may take a few tries to initially connect to continue. Click Next to the Internet. If you selected L2TP, enter your browser window and reopen it to connect. Click Connect to continue. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Click Next to save your Internet provider. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 19 Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your settings. Section 3 -
Please allow 1-2 minutes to test your Internet connection. Close your L2TP username and password. It may take a few tries to initially connect to continue. Click Next to the Internet. If you selected L2TP, enter your browser window and reopen it to connect. Click Connect to continue. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Click Next to save your Internet provider. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 19 Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your settings. Section 3 -
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You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration MAC Address: The default MAC Address is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your Ethernet card. It is set to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your ISP.
You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration MAC Address: The default MAC Address is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your Ethernet card. It is set to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your ISP.
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...specific ISP. 1492 is typically used for optimal performance with a username and password. Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. Make sure to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of ...password and then retype the password in the next box. Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name (optional). D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 22 Your ISP will not work through a router. My Internet Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from your PPPoE user name. Section 3 - DNS Addresses: Enter a...
...specific ISP. 1492 is typically used for optimal performance with a username and password. Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. Make sure to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of ...password and then retype the password in the next box. Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name (optional). D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 22 Your ISP will not work through a router. My Internet Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from your PPPoE user name. Section 3 - DNS Addresses: Enter a...
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It is the default MTU. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 24 You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your specific ISP. 1400 is not recommended that you may need to change the default MAC address unless required by your Ethernet card. you change the MTU for optimal performance with the MAC address of your ISP. Section 3 - Configuration MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit -
It is the default MTU. D-Link DGL-4500 User Manual 24 You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your specific ISP. 1400 is not recommended that you may need to change the default MAC address unless required by your Ethernet card. you change the MTU for optimal performance with the MAC address of your ISP. Section 3 - Configuration MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit -