User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Preface
- Product Overview
- Installation
- Configuration
- Web-based Configuration Utility
- Setup Wizard
- Manual Configuration
- Internet Setup
- Wireless Settings
- Network Settings
- Media Server
- IPv6 Internet Connection
- IPv6 Manual Setup
- Auto Detection
- Static IPv6 (Stateful)
- Static IPv6 (Stateless)
- Autoconfiguration (Stateful)
- Autoconfiguration (Stateless)
- PPPoE (Stateful)
- PPPoE (Stateless)
- IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateful)
- IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateless)
- 6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateful)
- 6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateless)
- 6rd (Stateless)
- 6rd (Stateful)
- Link-Local Connectivity
- Parental Controls
- Virtual Server
- Port Forwarding
- Application Rules
- QoS Engine
- Network Filters
- Access Control
- Website Filters
- Inbound Filters
- Firewall Settings
- Application Level Gateway Configuration
- Routing
- Advanced Wireless Settings
- WISH Settings
- Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
- Advanced Network Settings
- Guest Zone
- IPv6 Firewall
- IPv6 Routing
- Administrator Settings
- Time Settings
- SysLog
- Email Settings
- System Settings
- Update Firmware
- DDNS
- System Check
- Schedules
- Device Information
- Log
- Stats
- Active Sessions
- Wireless
- IPv6
- Support
- Web-based Configuration Utility
- Wireless Security
- Connect to a Wireless Network
- Troubleshooting
- Wireless Basics
- Networking Basics
- Technical Specifications
- Contacting Technical Support
- Warranty
- Registration
10D-Link DIR-657 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your
wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass
through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or
business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
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.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be
almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will
travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range. Try to position
access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects
such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your
wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your
wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your
wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.