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  • 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 March 26, 2008 DIR-628 Revision A1 with firmware version 1.00...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Application Level Gateway Configuration ..52 Manual Configuration ........22 PPTP Passthrough ........52 Dynamic (Cable)........... 22 IPSEC Passthrough ........52 PPPoE (DSL) ..........23 RTSP ............52 PPTP ............25 SIP ............... 52 L2TP ............. 27 Routing ............53 D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Statically Assign an IP address ......103 Device Information ........... 71 Technical.Specifications.......... 104 Log ..............72 Stats ..............73 Contacting.Technical.Support......... 105 Internet Sessions ..........74 Wireless ............76 Warranty..............106 Support ............78 Registration............... 112 D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product.overview

    Package Contents D-Link.DIR-628. Rangebooster.N ™ Dual.Band.Router Power.Adapter Ethernet.Cable CD-ROM Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-628 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    .Users: Make sure you have the latest version ® of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer.with.the.following: CD.Installation.Wizard. • Windows ® XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista Requirements • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    TOTAL.COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage. ULTIMATE.PERFORMANCE The D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router (DIR-628) is a IEEE 802.11a and draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers ™ real world performance of up to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection).

  • Page 8: Features

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and Draft 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 conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Pressing the Reset button restores Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash Connect Ethernet devices such as drive to configure the wireless the router to its original factory computers, switches, and hubs. default settings. settings using WCN. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Leds

    A solid light indicates a connection to an A solid light indicates a segment is ready. This LED blinks Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. proper connection to the during wireless data transmission. This LED blinks during data transmission. power supply. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Connect To Cable/Dsl/Satellite Modem

    8. 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 15 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Connect To Another Router

    Section  - Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: •...
  • Page 15 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer.go to Start > Run. In the run box type “D:\DIR628.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install.Router. Click Install.Router Note: It is reccomended to write down the login password on the provided CD holder. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Configuration

    Section  - 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 18: Setup Wizard

    Section  - Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Setup.Wizard to quickly configure your router. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual.Configuration and skip to page 22. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 20 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-68 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Manual Configuration

    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-68 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Pppoe (Dsl)

    Enter the ISP Service Name (optional). Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 24 The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband 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-68 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Pptp

    Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is Time: maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 26 The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband 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-68 User Manual...

  • Page 27: L2Tp

    Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection Time: is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 28 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone. Y our.PC’s.MAC. Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    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-68 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Wireless Settings

    If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard, click Wireless. Network. Setup.Wizard.and refer to page 75. Click Add.Wireless.Device.with.WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to page 77. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Manual Wireless Settings

    802.11a.Only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11a. 802.11n.Only - Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. 802.11n.and.802.11a - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 32 SSID of the DIR-628 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-628 in order to connect to it. Wireless Security: Refer to page 74 for more information regarding wireless security. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Network Settings

    Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server to offer NetBIOS configuration settings. Learn NetBIOS Enable this feature to allow WINS information to from WAN: be learned from the WAN side, disable to allow manual configuration. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 35 ‘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). Secondary WINS IP Address: D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Dhcp Reservation

    Click Revoke to cancel the lease for a specific LAN device and free an entry in the lease table. Do this only if the device no longer needs the leased IP address, because, for example, it has been removed from the network. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 37 IP Address; in that case, you may still need to extend the “DHCP IP Address Range” to address the issue, it is located in the DHCP Server section. Reserve: The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the DHCP Reservations List. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Usb Settings

    USB device through the router. USB Settings: Choose between these two configuration: Network USB and WCN Configuration. Network USB: Please set the Network USB Detection interval time. Note:.Please see the SharePort Manual on the CD for more information. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Virtual Server

    You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service. For a list of ports for common applications, please visit http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1191. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 40 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-68 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Port Forwarding

    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-68 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Application Rules

    The schedule of time when the Application 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-68 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Qos Engine

    Choosing xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly lower than before on such connections, but gives much better results. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 44 This option is enabled by default. This will allow your router to automatically determine the network priority of running Classification: programs. Dynamic This option should be enabled when you have a slow Internet uplink. It helps to reduce the impact that large low priority Fragmentation: network packets can have on more urgent ones. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 45: 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 that MAC Address. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Access Control

    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. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 47 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. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 48 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. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Website Filters

    Apply.Web.Filter under the Access Control section (page 45). 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. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. Rules List: You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Firewall Settings

    Section  - Configuration Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-628 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications.

  • Page 52: Application Level Gateway Configuration

    Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Routing

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Advanced Wireless Settings

    WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. Short GI: 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-68 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Restore the default PIN of the router. Generate New PIN: Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 56 PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well. Start the wizard. Add Wireless Device Wizard: D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 57 Click Connect. Once you have completed the steps, you will recieve a detailed summary of your wireless security settings. Keep this information written down to configure the correct settings on your wireless adapters. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Advanced Network Settings

    10Mbps, 100Mbps, or auto. Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps. Multicast Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass streams: through the router from the Internet. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Securespot

    Section  - Configuration Securespot ™ Enable Securespot Click to enable the Securespot services. Services: Please view the Securespot user guide on the D-Link CD for more information. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Administrator Settings

    Web-Management interface. In general, only a member of your network can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote (Internet) host. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 61 Web Management interface. Inbound Filter: This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Time Settings

    Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop-down menu. 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. Y our.Computer’s.Time. Settings. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Syslog

    The address of the SysLog server that will be Address: used to send the logs. You may also select your computer from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Email Settings

    Enter your account for sending email. Password: Enter the password associated with the account. Re-type the password associated with the account. On Log Full: When this option is selected, logs will be sent via email when the log is full. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 65 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-68 User Manual...

  • Page 66: System Settings

    Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Update Firmware

    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 Browse 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.ca.

  • Page 68: Dynamic Dns

    DDNS service provider. Username or Key: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Timeout: Enter a time (in hours). Status: Displays the current status - Connected or Disconnected. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 69: System Check

    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. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Schedules

    Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Device Information

    Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Log

    This option will send a copy of the router log to the email address configured in the Tools > Email screen. Save Log: This option will save the router to a log file on your computer. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Stats

    The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-628 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Internet Sessions

    LA:.Last.ACK -- Waiting for a short time while a connection that was in Close Wait is fully closed. CL:.Closed -- The connection is no longer active but the session is being tracked in case there are any retransmitted packets still pending. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 75 300.seconds - UDP connections. 240.seconds - Reset or closed TCP connections. The connection does not close instantly so that lingering packets can pass or the connection can be re-established. 7800.seconds - Established or closing TCP connections. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Wireless

    Section  - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table will assist you in your wireles network setup and wireless device connection. Click Wireless. Network.Setup.Wizard.to begin. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 77 Section  - Configuration Give your network a name. You may use up to 32 characters. Next, choose to automatically assign a network key or to have one manually assign. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Support

    Section  - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Wireless.security

    WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Wireless Network Setup Wizard

    Wireless.Network.Setup.Wizard. Type your desired wireless network name (SSID). Automatically:. Select this option to automatically generate the router’s network key and click Next. Manually: Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 81 If you selected Automatically, the summary window will display your settings. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. If you selected Manually, the following screen will appear. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this method you must know the wireless client’s 8 digit PIN and click Connect. PBC:.Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Configure Wpa-Personal (Psk)

    7. Click Save.Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Configure Wpa-Enterprise (Radius)

    6. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before a client is required to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default). 7. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 85 10. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 11. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 12. Click Apply.Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Connect.to.a.wireless.network

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking. Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Configure Wireless Security

    1..Open the Windows Vista 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-68 User Manual...
  • Page 88 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-68 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Connect Using Wcn 2.0 In Windows Vista

    For additional information, please refer to page 54. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 90: Using Windows ® Xp

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking. Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 91: Configure Wpa-Psk

    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..Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 92 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-68 User Manual...

  • Page 93: 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.
  • Page 94 • 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 95 NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and • 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-68 User Manual...
  • Page 96 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save.Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 97: 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 98: What Is Wireless

    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. How.does.wireless.work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 99 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 100: Tips

    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 101: 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-68 User Manual...

  • Page 102: 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.

  • Page 103: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    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. Step.3 Highlight Internet.Protocol.(TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step.4 Click Use.the.following.IP.address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.

  • Page 104: Technical.specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and Draft 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-68 User Manual...

  • Page 105: Contacting.technical.support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.

  • Page 106: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 107 Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
  • Page 108 2525 Meadowvale Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 5S2. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.
  • Page 109 RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 110 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. We declare that the product is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...
  • Page 111 2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. The Class [B] digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation. Cet appareil numerique de la class [B] respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

  • Page 112: Registration

    Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.4 August 24, 2009 D-Link DIR-68 User Manual...

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