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Version 2.00 | 02/25/2013
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  • Page 1 Version 2.00 | 02/25/2013 User Manual Wireless N 300 Cloud Router...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description December 02, 2011 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Web-based Configuration Utility..........8 System Check...............39 Internet Setup..............13 Schedules ................40 Static (assigned by ISP) ..........13 Log Settings................41 Dynamic ................14 Device Info ................42 PPPoE ................15 Log ...................43 PPTP..................16 Traffic Statistics..............44 L2TP ..................17 Active Session ..............44 Wireless Setup..............18 D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 4 Setting Up a Configured Router..........59 Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup..60 Configuring the IP Address in Vista........62 Setting Up a Connection or Network Wirelessly ...65 Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA- PSK & WPA2-PSK).............70 D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-605L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Note: Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply, before inserting the power cord and connected power supply to the wall outlet.
  • Page 6 - The DIR-605L is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and - The DIR-605L features a new cloud service that pushes information such as firmware upgrade notifications, user activity, and intrusion alerts, to the mydlink app on android and apple mobile devices. to insure that your router is up-to-date with the latest features, mydlink will notify you when an update is available for your router.

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Receptor for the Power Adapter. LAN Ports The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN Connect Ethernet devices such as port is the connection for the computers, switches, and hubs. Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 8: Leds

    WAN port. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. data transmission. A solid light indicates a proper A solid light indicates a connection to an connection to the power supply. Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can only use the or Ethernet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Considerations

    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.

  • Page 11: Connect To Cable/Dsl/Satellite Modem

    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 8 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 12: Configuration

    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) or http://dlinkrouter.
  • Page 13 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-605L User Manual...
  • Page 14 Section 3 - Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 15 Now you can see the hint that a verification e-mail has been sent out. Open a new browser to login your e-mail account for receiving the verification mail. Once the account verification phase is complete, click "configure" In the section "mydlink account' and login mydlink account. Click "Login" D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 16 Section 3 - Configuration Now the router has successfully connected to mydlink service. You can download the App "mydlink lite" from android market or apple store to D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 17: Internet Setup

    Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Address: This is optional. Secondary DNS Address: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU: MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 18: Dynamic

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. Enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) server IP address assigned by your ISP. Addresses: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. MTU: D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 19: Pppoe

    Auto-reconnect. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. Connection Mode Select either , Manual, or Connect-on demand. Select: D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 20: Pptp

    Maximum Idle Time: is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance. Connect Mode: Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 21: L2Tp

    To disable this feature, enable Time: Auto-reconnect. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. Connect Mode: Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 22: Wireless Setup

    WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 wireless security mode options. Click Next to continue. Enter a Wireless Network Name in the textbox, which is also known as the SSID, and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 23 Save to continue. The Router will save your new settings and reboot. When it is finished after 1-2 minutes, the opening Wireless Setup window is displayed. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 24 Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-605L. If this option is checked, Wireless: the SSID of the DIR-605L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-605L in order to connect to it.
  • Page 25 Router. It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless Router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 26 WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 (whichever of the three options you have selected above) on your adapter and enter the same network key as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 27: Lan Setup

    Name: Check the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If unchecked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. Refer to the next page for DHCP information. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 28: Dhcp Server Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-605L has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-605L.

  • Page 29: Time And Date

    Ticking this checkbox enables Daylight Saving time. Click Sync. your computer’s time settings Saving: to copy your PC’s time settings. Tick the “Automatically synchronize with D-Link’s Server Used: drop-down menu to select an NTP Server. NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers.

  • Page 30: Parental Control

    The schedule of time when the parental control filter will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Maintenance > section. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 31 Start Port/ Enter the port or ports that you want to open. If you want to open one port, enter the same port in both boxes. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or Any D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 32: Application Rules

    Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-605L. Rule: Check the box to enable the rule.

  • Page 33: Access Control

    The schedule of time when the network filter will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Maintenance > section. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 34: Traffic Control

    All the computers in LAN will be distributed the Distribute bandwidth equally. Key in the value to setup the bandwidth manually. manually: Traffic Control Rules: unchecked, you can control the access bandwidth of the specific IP address. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 35 Section 3 - Configuration If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DIR-605L, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes.

  • Page 36: Advanced Wireless

    - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the default setting. 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-605L User Manual...

  • Page 37: Advanced Network

    ) feature tick this checkbox. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-605L to Ping Respond: some extra security from hackers. Tick this checkbox You may set the port speed of the WAN port to WAN Port Speed: 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 10/100Mbps Auto.

  • Page 38: Routing

    The IP address of the packets that will take this route. Destination: The subnet of the IP address of the packets that will Subnet Mask: take this route. Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 39: Device Administration

    (*) into this field would present a security risk and is not recommended. Port: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the DIR-605L and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 40: Save And Restore

    If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboots: Click the Reboots button on the left side of the window to restart the Router. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 41 You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.

  • Page 42: Ddns Setting

    Dns.org(free), and Dyn.Dns.org(Static). Host Name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server. Username: Enter the username given to you by your DDNS server. Enter the password or key given to you by your DDNS server. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 43: System Check

    Ping Test: The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 44: Schedules

    Tick this check box if the new schedule rule applies to the full 24-hour period. Start Time/ If the new schedule rule does not apply to the full 24- hour period, untick the previous checkbox and then enter a specific beginning and ending time. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 45: Log Settings

    LAN side. Click the checkbox(es) of the type of log information requested: Send by Mail: Enter the your SNTP server name(or IP address) and enter your mail address before sending your system log by mail. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

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