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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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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. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 -
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. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Section 1 -
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... including: • Content Filtering - Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - Configure your router to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard...
... including: • Content Filtering - Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Easily applied content filtering based on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - Configure your router to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from IEEE Standard...
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Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. 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 - 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.
Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. 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 - 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.
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... the modem and make sure you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you are running the Setup Wizard from is very important. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make...
... the modem and make sure you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to the Internet and online or the wizard will walk you are running the Setup Wizard from is very important. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make...
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...the operating range of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the number, thickness and location of your product...degrade dramatically or drop completely. Keep your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your home or business. Position devices so that generate ...
...the operating range of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the number, thickness and location of your product...degrade dramatically or drop completely. Keep your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your home or business. Position devices so that generate ...
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.... Shut down your computer. 8. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that your computer is no on your computer, modem, and router are connecting the router to boot. 7. If not, make sure your computer. 5. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Skip to page 12 to an outlet or power strip. Turn on the... router. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to configure your modem. Verify the link lights on or plug in an open and central location...
.... Shut down your computer. 8. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that your computer is no on your computer, modem, and router are connecting the router to boot. 7. If not, make sure your computer. 5. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual Skip to page 12 to an outlet or power strip. Turn on the... router. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to configure your modem. Verify the link lights on or plug in an open and central location...
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...utility of your computer should be set the user name to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will not have to do anything to another router to use as in the future. Close the browser and change the settings, write down ... IP address on your existing settings before connecting the router to your settings. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of the router in Step 1. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10 If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Use this new...
...utility of your computer should be set the user name to the original values as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will not have to do anything to another router to use as in the future. Close the browser and change the settings, write down ... IP address on your existing settings before connecting the router to your settings. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of the router in Step 1. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 10 If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Use this new...
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... IP address you assigned to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 11 You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to your wireless network. Installation 6. Section 2 - Disconnect the Ethernet cable from...
... IP address you assigned to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your network. 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 11 You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to your wireless network. Installation 6. Section 2 - Disconnect the Ethernet cable from...
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Refer to the next page to guide you quickly through the installation process. Installation Getting Started The DIR-601 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP or Vista®. The step-by-step instructions that follow the ... the CD autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 In the run the Setup Wizard to manually setup your router without the wizard. You may manually configure your router. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Note: It...
Refer to the next page to guide you quickly through the installation process. Installation Getting Started The DIR-601 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP or Vista®. The step-by-step instructions that follow the ... the CD autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 12 In the run the Setup Wizard to manually setup your router without the wizard. You may manually configure your router. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Note: It...
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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. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 13 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. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 13 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 page 19. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 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. 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. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 14 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. Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear.
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Section 3 - If you selected Dynamic, you may need to continue. If you use and then click Next to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be changed. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16 The Host Name is the device name of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to your modem. Configuration Select the type of Internet connection you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue.
Section 3 - If you selected Dynamic, you may need to continue. If you use and then click Next to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be changed. The default host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 16 The Host Name is the device name of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to your modem. Configuration Select the type of Internet connection you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue.
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Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Section 3 - The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Click Next to continue. Select Static if your computer. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17 Configuration If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Section 3 - The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Click Next to continue. Select Static if your computer. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 17 Configuration If you selected PPTP, enter your PPPoE username and password.
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Section 3 - Click Next to connect. Please allow 1-2 minutes to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 18 If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Connect to continue. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your settings. Click Next to save your Internet provider.
Section 3 - Click Next to connect. Please allow 1-2 minutes to continue. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 18 If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Connect to continue. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your settings. Click Next to save your Internet provider.
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...: The Host Name is not recommended that you valuable time. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 20 Configuration Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) Enable Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services Advanced enhances your Internet performance by your overall... you intended to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. DNS Addresses: Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by some ISPs. Section 3 - Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to change the default MAC address unless required by getting...
...: The Host Name is not recommended that you valuable time. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 20 Configuration Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) Enable Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services Advanced enhances your Internet performance by your overall... you intended to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. DNS Addresses: Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by some ISPs. Section 3 - Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to change the default MAC address unless required by getting...
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...the information and web pages you with a username and password. This option is typically used for faster and more reliably. Disclaimer: D-Link makes no longer needed and will provide you are looking for Cable modem services. Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP uses ... cases, select Dynamic. Password: Enter your PPPoE user name. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 21 Enable Advanced Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services DNS Service: enhances your ISP. Section 3 - Your ISP will not work through a router. The software is no warranty as to obtain IP Address Connection:...
...the information and web pages you with a username and password. This option is typically used for faster and more reliably. Disclaimer: D-Link makes no longer needed and will provide you are looking for Cable modem services. Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP uses ... cases, select Dynamic. Password: Enter your PPPoE user name. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 21 Enable Advanced Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services DNS Service: enhances your ISP. Section 3 - Your ISP will not work through a router. The software is no warranty as to obtain IP Address Connection:...
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...Name (optional). DNS Addresses: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only). It is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 22 MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to replace the Internet port's MAC ...not recommended that you may need to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual. Section 3 - Reconnection Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. Mode: Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during inactivity. To disable this feature, Time: enable Auto-...
...Name (optional). DNS Addresses: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only). It is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 22 MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to replace the Internet port's MAC ...not recommended that you may need to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual. Section 3 - Reconnection Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. Mode: Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during inactivity. To disable this feature, Time: enable Auto-...
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... Internet connection is set to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is maintained during inactivity. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 24 Password: Enter your PPTP username. It is not recommended that you may need to replace the ... ISP (1400 is the default MTU). To disable this feature, Time: enable Auto-reconnect. Reconnect Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be supplied by your Ethernet card. you change the MTU for optimal performance with the ...
... Internet connection is set to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is maintained during inactivity. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 24 Password: Enter your PPTP username. It is not recommended that you may need to replace the ... ISP (1400 is the default MTU). To disable this feature, Time: enable Auto-reconnect. Reconnect Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be supplied by your Ethernet card. you change the MTU for optimal performance with the ...
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... is maintained during which the Internet connection is set to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. Username: Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary.... 1400 is the default MTU. It is not Address: recommended that you may need to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 26
... is maintained during which the Internet connection is set to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. Username: Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary.... 1400 is the default MTU. It is not Address: recommended that you may need to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-601 User Manual 26