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  • Page 2: Manual Revisions

    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 August 24, 2012 First Release...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents D-Link DIR-514 Wireless N300 3G Router Ethernet cable Power Adapter If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    • Safari 3.2.1 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Chrome 1.0.154.43 or higher • Firefox 3.03 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version ® of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Features

    • Compatible with 802.11g Devices - The DIR-514 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters. • 3G Internet Connection Support - Connect a 3G USB dongle to the DIR-514 to access 3G Internet Services.

  • Page 6: Installation

    If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    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).

  • Page 9: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    If you want to manually configure your settings, click Manual Internet Connection Setup . Internet Connection Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your D-Link router to connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 10 Click Prev to go back to the previous page or click Cancel to close the wizard. Note: The DIR-514 has a WAN Failover feature that allows the router to switch to a 3G connection if the WAN connection is down or unavailable.
  • Page 11 Choose this option if your Internet connection requires Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP). Connection (L2TP): 3G Connection: Choose this connection if you have installed a 3G wireless card or smartphone into the DIR-514. WiFi HotSpot: Choose this if your Internet connection is Public Wi-Fi HotSpot.

  • Page 12: Manual Internet Connection Setup

    Internet. If WAN Failover is enabled and the IP address cannot be reached, the router will switch over to a 3G connection. 3G Internet Configure your 3G connection when Connection: WAN Failover feature is enabled. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 13 Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your PC. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 15 Enter the ISP Service Name (optional). Reconnect Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Mode: Manual. Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Time: Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto- reconnect. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 16 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 17 Reconnect Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Mode: Manual. Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Time: Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto- reconnect. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 18 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Enter the Server IP address provided by your Address: ISP (optional). User Name: Enter your L2TP user name. Password: Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnect Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Mode: Manual. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 20 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Maximum Idle Time: Set the maximum time your connection can be idle before disconnecting. Set it to 0 or choose Auto in Reconnect Mode to disable this feature. Keep Alive: Use LCP Echo-Request/Response to check link status D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Choose this Internet connection if you already use a WiFi HotSpot to access the Internet in public locations. WiFi Network Name: public location router SSID Encrypt: wireless security mode for public location router Channel: wireless channel used for public location router Single(%): wireless signal strength Select: join the public location router D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Wireless Settings

    (WPS) and refer to “Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard” on page . 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-514 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Wireless Settings on the left, and then Wireless Connection Setup Wizard. Click Next to continue. The following screen will show you your Pre-Shared Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Manual Wireless Network Setup

    40MHz - Select if using only 802.11n wireless clients. Visibility Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network Status: to be broadcasted by the DIR-514. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-514 will not be seen D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Wireless Security Mode

    • WPA-Personal: WPA-PSK encryption will be used. This setting is recommended for most users. • WPA-Enterprise: WPA-EAP encryption will be used. This setting is only recommended if you have a RADIUS authentication server. Otherwise, WPA-Personal should be used. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Network Key: Enter the key/password you want to use for your wireless network. The key must be 8 to 63 characters long, and may only contain letters and numbers. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 28 RADIUS Server IP Enter the IP address of your RADIUS server. Address: RADIUS Server Port: Enter the port used for your RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Enter the Shared Secret/password Shared Secret: for your RADIUS server. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    You can also use Windows 7 to do initial configuration of your router by using the Connect to a network wizard in Windows, and entering the WPS PIN/AP PIN of the router when prompted. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 30 8-digit PIN number that the wireless client need to use to connect to your router. WPS Status: This will show the current WPS connection process status. Click the Trigger button to initiate a WPS connection. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Network Settings

    DHCP Server Settings The DIR-514 has a built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) server. The DHCP server assigns IP addresses to devices on the network that request them. By default, the DHCP Server is enabled on the device. The DHCP address pool contains a range of IP addresses, which is automatically assigned to the clients on the network.

  • Page 32: Virtual Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The DIR-514 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).
  • Page 33 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 be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Application Rules

    These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-514. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “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.

  • Page 35: Qos Engine

    Select a schedule for when the Application Rule will be enabled. If you do not see the schedule you need in the list of schedules, go to the Tols -> Schedules screen and create a new schedule. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Network Filters

    To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy the MAC Address from the DHCP client. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Web Filters

    URL will be blocked. Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to select the schedule for the Network Filter rule. Click the New Schedule button to bring up the “Schedule Webpage” to configure the new schedule. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Outbound Filter

    Select a schedule for when the Application Rule will be enabled if you do not see the schedule you need in the list of schedules, go to the Tools -> Schedules screen and create a new schedule D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Inbound Filter

    Select a schedule for when the Application Rule will be enabled if you do not see the schedule you need in the list of schedules, go to the Tools -> Schedules screen and create a new schedule D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Advanced Wireless Settings

    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. HT20 / 40 Mhz Select to Enable or Disable this feature. Coexistence: D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Advanced Network Settings

    WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-514 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”.
  • Page 42 REMOTE MANAGEMENT Remote Management: Tick this check box to enable remote management. Remote management allows the DIR-514 to be configured over the Internet through a web browser. A username and password will still be required to access the Web-Management interface.

  • Page 43: Time Settings

    Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set Time. You can also click Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 44 Section 3 - Configuration Syslog The DIR-514 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the router. You may send these logs to a syslog server on your network. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.

  • Page 45: E-Mail Settings

    Selecting this option will send the logs via email according to schedule. Schedule: This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 46: System Settings

    If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot the Click to reboot the router. Device: D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Here, you can upgrade the firmware of your router. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer and then click Browse to upload the file. You can check for and download firmware updates from your local D-Link Support site. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes.

  • Page 48: Dynamic Dns

    IP address. You can use one of the listed DDNS service, or you can sign up for D-Link’s free DDNS service at www.dlinkddns.com. After modifying any settings, click Save Settings to save your changes. Enable Dynamic DNS: Tick this checkbox to enable the DDNS feature.

  • Page 49: System Check

    Host Name or IP Enter a host name or the IP address that you want to ping Address: and click the Ping button. The results of the ping attempt will be displayed in the PING RESULT section below. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Enter the time at which you would like the schedule to become active. End Time (hh:mm): Select the time at which you would like the schedule to become inactive. After making your changes, click Save Settings to save the schedule. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Device Info

    Displays the 3G connection details of the router. LAN: Displays the LAN connection details of the router. Wireless LAN: Displays the wireless LAN connection details of the router. LAN Computers: Displays the list of clients connected to the router. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 52 Click this button to clear the system log. Link to Log Settings: The user can click the button to “ link to log settings” and save the logs to a local hard drive or to a Syslog server. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 53 Here you can view the packets transmitted and received passing through your router on both WAN and LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Click the Refresh button to refresh the WAN statistics. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Wireless This table displays a list of wireless clients that are connected to your wireless router. It also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. Click Refresh to refresh the list. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Section 3 - Configuration Support The SUPPORT pages provide help information for each section of the device’s interface. To view the Support pages, click on SUPPORT at the top of the screen. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Connecting To A Wireless Network Using Windows 7

    If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. You can also click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 57 Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Configuring Wireless Security

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 59 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 60 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-514 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Using Windows Vista

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 62 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-514 User Manual...
  • Page 63 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-514 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Connect To A Wireless Network Using Windows ® Xp

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Configure Wep

    (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-514 User Manual...
  • Page 66 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Configure Wpa-Psk

    (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-514 User Manual...
  • Page 68 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-514 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 70 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
  • Page 71 • Windows ® ® press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 72 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Wireless Basics

    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 it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
  • Page 74 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.
  • Page 75 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 • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
  • Page 76 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.

  • Page 77: Wireless Modes

    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. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Networking Basics

    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-514 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    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-514 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Technical Specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 81 IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. D-Link DIR-514 User Manual...
  • Page 82 (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. This radio transmitter (IC: 4216A-IR514A1 / Model: DIR-514 A1) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

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