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... or organization of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 their respective companies. All other countries. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Copyright ©...
... or organization of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 their respective companies. All other countries. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Copyright ©...
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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 ... 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 ... 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 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. Section 1 -
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...• 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 CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer with the following: • Windows® XP with...Internet Explorer® 6.0 and higher • Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and higher • Google™ Chrome 2.0 and higher • Apple Safari 3.0 and higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Section 1 -
...• 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 CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer with the following: • Windows® XP with...Internet Explorer® 6.0 and higher • Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and higher • Google™ Chrome 2.0 and higher • Apple Safari 3.0 and higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Section 1 -
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... accessible to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-601 lets you control what information is still fully...
... accessible to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your router to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-601 lets you control what information is still fully...
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Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. 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. Section 1 - LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual
Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. 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. Section 1 - LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual
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Section 1 - This LED blinks during data transmission. 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. Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. 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. Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply.
Section 1 - This LED blinks during data transmission. 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. Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on ports 1-4. 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. Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply.
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...When running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you must turn the modem back on the router, and then turn off your modem. Placement of the router is connected to the Internet port on . D-Link DIR-601 User Manual If you were using the ...USB connection before using the router, then you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect...
...When running the CD from the D-Link CD, make sure you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you must turn the modem back on the router, and then turn off your modem. Placement of the router is connected to the Internet port on . D-Link DIR-601 User Manual If you were using the ...USB connection before using the router, then you disable or uninstall any hardware, re-connect...
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...thick. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless devices as far away from your home or business. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness... of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal passes through , may degrade dramatically or drop completely. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual At a 2-degree angle it ...
...thick. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless devices as far away from your home or business. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness... of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal passes through , may degrade dramatically or drop completely. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual At a 2-degree angle it ...
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Installation Network Diagram D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 2 -
Installation Network Diagram D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 2 -
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...about 30 seconds for the router to your modem) from your computer and place it into the Internet port on your computer. 5. Do not plug the power adapter into one of the four LAN ports on your modem. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Turn on /off on the router. 4. If there is plugged... into the Ethernet port on the router. Plug the other end into ) should be lit. Plug an Ethernet cable into the...
...about 30 seconds for the router to your modem) from your computer and place it into the Internet port on your computer. 5. Do not plug the power adapter into one of the four LAN ports on your modem. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Turn on /off on the router. 4. If there is plugged... into the Ethernet port on the router. Plug the other end into ) should be lit. Plug an Ethernet cable into the...
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... DHCP address from your existing settings before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to an available address on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10 The LAN ports on the computer is 192....168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). If you will not have to do anything to change your network. Click on your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point...
... DHCP address from your existing settings before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to an available address on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10 The LAN ports on the computer is 192....168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). If you will not have to do anything to change your network. Click on your computer's IP settings back to the original values as a wireless access point...
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... router. Installation 6. 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 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. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual...
... router. Installation 6. 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 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. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual...
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...drive. 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 automatically start on your router without the wizard. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 The step-by-step instructions that follow the... on the provided CD holder. You may manually configure your computer, go to Start > Run. Refer to the next...
...drive. 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 automatically start on your router without the wizard. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 The step-by-step instructions that follow the... on the provided CD holder. You may manually configure your computer, go to Start > Run. Refer to the next...
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Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 13 Section 3 - If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Leave the password blank by default. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. 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).
Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 13 Section 3 - If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Leave the password blank by default. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. 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).
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D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. If you want to page 19. 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. Section 3 -
D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. If you want to page 19. 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. Section 3 -
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Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Section 3 - Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 15 Configuration Click Next to continue.
Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Section 3 - Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 15 Configuration Click Next to continue.
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Configuration Select the type of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The default host name is optional but may be changed. The Host Name is the device name of the Router and may need to enter the MAC address of Internet connection you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. If you use and then click Next to your modem. If you selected Dynamic, you may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16
Configuration Select the type of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The default host name is optional but may be changed. The Host Name is the device name of the Router and may need to enter the MAC address of Internet connection you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. If you use and then click Next to your modem. If you selected Dynamic, you may be required by some ISPs. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16
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Section 3 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17 Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Configuration If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected PPTP, enter your computer.
Section 3 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17 Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your PPTP username and password. Configuration If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Click Next to continue. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Select Static if your ISP assigned you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected PPTP, enter your computer.
