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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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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 ... version of Java installed. Section 1 - CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer with Service Pack 2 or Vista® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Visit www.java.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 ... version of Java installed. Section 1 - CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer with Service Pack 2 or Vista® • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
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... minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your company's server. Through its easy-to be active on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or for a duration of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual The Web-based...
... minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your company's server. Through its easy-to be active on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or for a duration of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual The Web-based...
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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. 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. Section 1 - 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. 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. Section 1 - Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings.
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This LED blinks during data transmission. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on the Internet port. Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during wireless 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 data transmission. Section 1 -
This LED blinks during data transmission. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on the Internet port. Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during wireless 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 data transmission. Section 1 -
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...sure the computer you must turn off 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 computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet and online or ... installation process. Placement of the router is connected to the Internet. • When running the CD from your modem. Do not place the router in the attic or garage. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you are online. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Installation Installation This section will...
...sure the computer you must turn off 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 computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet and online or ... installation process. Placement of the router is connected to the Internet. • When running the CD from your modem. Do not place the router in the attic or garage. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you are online. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Installation Installation This section will...
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...degree angle appears to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual The base transmits a ...signal even if the phone in not in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that is to a minimum - Try to position access points, wireless routers...
...degree angle appears to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual The base transmits a ...signal even if the phone in not in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that is to a minimum - Try to position access points, wireless routers...
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... cable connections are connecting the router to configure your computer. 3. Turn on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that connects your computer to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are correct. 9. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Connect... to your modem) from your modem. Turn on your computer. 8. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to an outlet or power strip. Plug the...
... cable connections are connecting the router to configure your computer. 3. Turn on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that connects your computer to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are correct. 9. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Connect... to your modem) from your modem. Turn on your computer. 8. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds for the router to an outlet or power strip. Plug the...
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... Settings to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do anything to do the following before making any changes. Close the browser and change the settings, write down your existing settings before connecting the router to your network. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10 Connect one of your computers...
... Settings to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do anything to do the following before making any changes. Close the browser and change the settings, write down your existing settings before connecting the router to your network. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10 Connect one of your computers...
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... cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the router. Refer to your wireless network. Installation 6. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 11 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your network...
... cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the router. Refer to your wireless network. Installation 6. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 11 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your network...
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... process. The step-by-step instructions that follow the on the provided CD holder. Installation Getting Started The DIR-601 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router and follow are similar for the other Windows® operating systems. If the CD autorun function does not...
... process. The step-by-step instructions that follow the on the provided CD holder. Installation Getting Started The DIR-601 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router and follow are similar for the other Windows® operating systems. If the CD autorun function does not...
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Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. 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 Leave the password blank by default. 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 -
Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. 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 Leave the password blank by default. 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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Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Configuration Wizard and skip to enter your router using the setup wizard. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 Section 3 - If you want to page 19.
Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Configuration Wizard and skip to enter your router using the setup wizard. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 Section 3 - If you want to page 19.
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Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 15 Section 3 -
Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 15 Section 3 -
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The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 - The Host Name is the device name of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. If you selected Dynamic, you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. If 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 your modem. Configuration Select the type of the Router and may be changed. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16
The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 - The Host Name is the device name of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. If you selected Dynamic, you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. If 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 your modem. Configuration Select the type of the Router and may be changed. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16
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Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Click Next to continue. Section 3 - Select Static if your computer. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17 If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Configuration If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password.
Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Click Next to continue. Section 3 - Select Static if your computer. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17 If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Configuration If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password.