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D-Link DIR-605 Wireless N Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-605 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer with the following: CD Installation Wizard ® XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista ® Requirements D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. - The DIR-605 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.
WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable connections are correct. 9. Skip to page 13 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Section 2 - Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: ™...
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7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the D-Link router. network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.
Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-605 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you to manually setup your router. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows ®...
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure 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).
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 router using the setup wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Configuration Wizard and skip to page 19. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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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-605 User Manual...
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If you are currently using that computer, click then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
If you opt to set up your Internet connection manually, you will be redirected to a WAN page that allows you to select your Internet type and enter the correct configuration parameters. Select your Internet connection type using the “My Internet Connection is” drop-down menu. Click the Save Settings button when you have configured the connection. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended MAC Address: button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) DNS Servers: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the MTU: default MTU. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended MAC Address: button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, Maximum Idle Time: enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not Clone MAC Address: MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended Address: button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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PPPoE Server IP: Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box. Username: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Password: Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended Address: button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to page 83. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-605 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Channel Scan: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-605. By default the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel Wireless Channel: setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network.
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20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the default setting. Enable Hidden Select to enable hidden wireless. Wireless: Wireless Security: Refer to page 79 for more information regarding wireless security. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Enter the Device name (set to “dlinkrouter” by default). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-605 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.
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Section 3 - Configuration NetBIOS Scope The users may add some characters behind the NetBIOS name to differentiate it from other D-Link routers. It follows the naming (optional): rule for DNS names. Primary/ Use this function to allow the seperate computers in a seperate subnet to search the computers in the same workgroup.
In this section, you can see what LAN devices are currentl leasing IP Dynamic DHCP addresses. Clients: Reserve: The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the DHCP Reservations List. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The DIR-605 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
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Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound Filter: Advanced > Inbound Filter page. Schedule: The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Advanced > Inbound Filter page. Schedule: The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
“Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. The DIR-605 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.
Connection Type: This option allows you to select your connection type. Detected xDSL or This displays if xDSL or other frame relay network Other Frame Relay has been detected. Network: D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu DHCP Client: and click << to copy that MAC Address. New Schedule: Select to set the new schedule. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
P2P utilities or games. Check the Enable Access Control check box Add Policy: and click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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Enter a name for the policy and then click Next to continue. Select a schedule (I.E. Always) from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Enter the following information and then click Next to continue. Other Machines. you want to apply the rule to. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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Protocol - Select the protocol. Dest Port Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number. To enable web logging, click Enable. Click Save to save the access control rule. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Clear the list Click to delete all entries in the list. below: Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow Domain: or deny. Select to set the new scheulde. New Schedule: D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Save: save the settings. Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. Rules List: Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-605 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ.
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WAN Port Speed: 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or auto. Older cable/DSL modems may require you to set your port speed to 10Mps. Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass Multicast Streams: through the router from the Internet. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-605 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to be “pinged”.
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Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, Reconnection Mode: enable Auto-reconnect. Maximum Idle Time: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address. Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
The port number used to access the DIR-605. Port: Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-605 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. Inbound Filter: Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the ADVANCED-Inbound filter web page to configure.
Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop- NTP Server Used: down menu, then the DIR-605 will sync the same time to D-Link Internet time server. To manually input the time, enter the values in Manual: and Second and then click Set Time.
Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog SysLog Server: Server. SysLog Server IP The address of the SysLog server that will be Address: your computer from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
When this option is selected, logs will be sent via e-mail when the log is full. On Schedule: Selecting this option will send the logs via e-mail according to schedule. Schedule: go to Tools > Schedules. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Save button above. Click to reboot the router. Reboot Device: This is to restore the device back to English version Clear Language only. Remove other languages installed for the Pack: system web pages. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Update Firmware the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support D-Link support site. Firmware Displays the current firmware version and date. Information: firmware version online. If so, download the new firmware to your hard drive.
DDNS service provider. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Username or Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Password or Key: This is to test if the DDNS account is valid for use. DDNS Account Testing: D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. System Check: The System Check tool can be used to verify the physical connectivity on both the LAN and Internet interfaces. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. The list of schedules will be listed here. Click Schedule Rules the Edit icon to make changes or click the List: Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR-605. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed.
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SSID and Channel. Displays computers and devices that are connected LAN Computers: to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). Displays the Multicast Group IP Address. IGMP Multicast Memberships: D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Clear: Clears all of the log contents. Link to Log The user can click the button to “ link to log settings” and Settings: save the logs to local hard drive or to syslog server. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-605 on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
TCP Session: This shows the number of TCP packets being sent from the source IP address. UDP Session: This shows the number of UDP packets being sent from the source IP address. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration Routing Table The routing table displays all routing related information configured for your router. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-605 offers the following types of security: What is WPA? WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
Section 4 - Security Wireless Connection Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, browse to the Setup page and then click the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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Select the level of security for your wireless network: Click Next to continue. If you selected Best or Better, enter a password between 8-63 characters. If you selected Good, enter 13 characters or 26 Hex digits. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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If you selected Best, the following screen will show you your Pre- Shared Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. If you selected WPA-Enterprise, the RADIUS information will be displayed. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this method you must know the wireless client’s 8 digit PIN and click Connect. PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
7. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. 8. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 9. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-605. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows ® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screen shots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.)
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10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows ® NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). ping [url] [-f ] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
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To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below: OK to enter the web configuration page for the device. Setup and then click Manual Configure. Save Settings to save your settings. increments of ten. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires.
Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
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Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home Small Office and Home Office...
The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.
Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-605 wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-605 User Manual...