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 client.
Section 3 - Configuration Help Click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the Router.
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-619L offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) What is WEP? WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm.
Section 4 - Security Configure WEP 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. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Setup on the left side. 2.
Section 4 - 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). The two major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK 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. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Setup on the left side. 2.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA/WPA2-PSK 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. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Setup on the left side. 2.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) 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. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless Settings on the left side. 2.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WEP It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Windows® 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.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect. 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.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Windows® 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.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. 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.
Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) The DIR-619L supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista. The instructions for setting this up depend on whether you are using Windows Vista to configure the Router or third party software. Initial Router Configuration for Wi-Fi Protection When you first set up the Router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and unconfigured.
Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) Setting Up a Configured Router Once the Router has been configured, you can use the push button on the Router or third party software to invite a newcomer to join your Wi-Fi protected network. For maximum security, the software method is recommended. However, the push button method is ideal if there is no access to a GUI.
Section 7 - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup The following are step-by-step directions to change the computer name and join a workgroup. 1. Click on Properties. 2. Click on the Advanced system settings link.
Section 7 - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup 3. Click the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window and enter a description of your computer in the textbox. When you are finished, click the Change button. 4. Go to the Computer Name/Domain Changes window and click the radio button next to the Workgroup you want to join. When you are finished, click the OK button.
Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista Configuring the IP Address in Vista The following are step-by-step directions to configure the IP address in Windows Vista. 1. Click on Properties. 2. Go to the Network and Internet window and click the appropriate Local Area Connection icon. 3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties from the drop-down menu.
Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista 4. Tick the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) checkbox in the Networking tab in the Local Area Connection Properties window. 5. Click the “Use the following IP address” option in the General tab in the Local Area Connections Properties window and enter the desired IP address in the space offered. Then click the “Use the following DNS server addresses” option on the same tab and enter the desired DNS server information.
Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista 6. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Status from the drop-down menu. 7. Go to the Local Area Connection Status window and click the Details button. 8. Confirm your new settings on the Network Connection Status window. When you are finished, click the Done button.
Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly Setting Up a Connection or Network Wirelessly The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection. 1. Click on Set up a connection or network in the Network and Sharing Center section. 2. Go to the Set up a connection or network window and choose the Set up a wireless router or access point Set up a new wireless network for your home or business option. Click the Next button.
Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 3. Click the Next button on the Set up a wireless router or access point window. 4. The following window displays the system progress. 5. This window confirms that you want to create wireless network settings that are savable to a USB flash drive.
Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 6. Enter a network name on the Give your network a name window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard. Click the Next button. 7. Enter a passphrase on the Help make your network more secure with a passphrase window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard. Click the Show advanced network security options link. 8.
Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 9. Once you have selected the desired security method on the Choose advanced network security options window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard, click the Next button. 10.Select the desired file and printer sharing option on the Choose file and printer sharing options window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard. Click the Next button. 11.
Section 9 - Setting Up a Connection Wirelessly 12.Once you have saved your network settings to USB, the Copying settings to the USB drive window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard opens to indicate the system progress. 13.Once you are finished, the To add a device or computer, follow these instructions window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard opens. When you are finished, click the Close button.
Section 10 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection. 1. Click on Properties. 2. Click the Manage network connections link in the Network and Sharing Center window.
Section 10 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu. 4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window in the Connect to a network wizard and then click the Connect button. 5. The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress.
Section 10 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) 6. Enter the network security key or passphrase for the Router in the textbox provided in the Type the network security key or passphrase for dlink300 window in the Connect a network wizard. When you are finished, click the Connect button. 7. The following Successfully connected to dlink300 window in the Connect to a network wizard is displayed. Choose to save to the network and/or start the new connection automatically.
Section 10 - Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK) 9. Confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and then entering the ipconfig command. 10.To test the new IP address, use the Ping feature of the command prompt.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network The following are step-by-step directions to set up an unsecured wireless connection. 1. Click on Properties. 2. Go to the Network and Sharing Center window and click the Manage Network Connections link.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu. 4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window in the Connect to a network wizard and then click the Connect button. 5. Confirm your desire to connect anyway on the following Network Connection Status window.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 6. The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress. 7. The following Successfully connected to dlink300 window in the Connect to a network wizard is displayed. Choose to save to the network and/or start the new connection automatically. When you are finished, click the Close button. 8. The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu.
Section 11 - Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 9. Confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and then entering the ipconfig command. 10.To test the new IP address, use the Ping feature of the command prompt.
Section 12 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-619L. 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 screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.
Section 12 - Troubleshooting • Configure your Internet settings: • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK. • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.
Section 12 - Troubleshooting 3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc). Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400. To find the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to.
Section 12 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, let’s say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. 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.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. 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.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. Security Don’t let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x Wireless Signal Rates* • 300Mbps • 150Mbps • 54Mbps • 48Mbps • 36Mbps • 24Mbps • 18Mbps • 12Mbps • 11Mbps • 9Mbps • 6Mbps • 5.5Mbps • 2Mbps • 1Mbps Security • WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access (TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) • 64/128-bit WEP Modulation Technology 802.11 b : DSSS / DBPSK / DQPSK / CCK 802.
