Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. If you change the IP address, once you click Apply, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-628 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.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-628.
Section 3 - Configuration NetBIOS Scope: This feature allows the configuration of a NetBIOS ‘domain’ name under which network hosts operates. This setting has no effect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated.” NetBIOS Mode Select the different type of NetBIOS node: Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid. Type: Primary/ Enter your Primary (and Secondary) WINS IP address(es).
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device. Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range. Enable: Check this box to enable the reservation. Computer Name: Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down menu and click <<. IP Address: Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device.
Section 3 - Configuration Note: The Revoke option will not disconnect a PC with a current network session from the network; you would need to use MAC Address Filter to do that. Revoke will only free up a DHCP Address for the very next requester.
Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The DIR-628 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). The DIR-628 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DIR-628 are invisible to the outside world.
Section 3 - Configuration This will allow you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to page 35. Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to.
Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to.
Section 3 - Configuration 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-628.
Section 3 - Configuration QoS Engine The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications. By default the QoS Engine settings are disabled and application priority is not classified automatically. Enable Traffic Traffic Shaping Shaping: Automatic Uplink This option is enabled by default when the Traffic Speed: Shaping option is enabled. This option will allow your router to automatically determine the uplink speed of your Internet connection.
Section 3 - Configuration Detected xDSL: When Connection Type is set to automatic, the automatically detected connection type is displayed here. Enable QoS This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for better performance and experience with online games and other Engine: interactive applications, such as VoIP. Automatic This option is enabled by default. This will allow your router to automatically determine the network priority of running Classification: programs.
Section 3 - Configuration Network Filters Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router. Configure MAC Select Turn MAC Filtering Off, allow MAC Filtering: addresses listed below, or deny MAC addresses listed below from the drop-down menu.
Section 3 - Configuration Access Control The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network. Use this feature as Parental Controls to only grant access to approved sites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block access from applications like P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard.
Section 3 - Configuration Access Control Wizard (continued) 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. • Address Type - Select IP address, MAC address, or Other Machines. • IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to.
Section 3 - Configuration Access Control Wizard (continued) Select the filtering method and then click Next to continue. Enter the rule: Enable - Check to enable the rule. Name - Enter a name for your rule. Dest IP Start - Enter the starting IP address. Dest IP End - Enter the ending IP address. 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.
Section 3 - Configuration Website Filters Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of allowed Web sites that can be used by multiple users through the network. To use this feature select to Allow or Deny, enter the domain or website and click Save Settings. You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control section (page 43). Add Website Select Allow or Deny. Filtering Rule: Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to Domain: allow or block. Click Save Settings.
