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Page 1: User Manual
Version 1.3 | 09/17/2014 User Manual Wireless N300 Cloud VPN Router DIR-640L... -
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 1.10 February 07, 2013 • Initial release 1.20... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Internet Connection Setup .............18 IPv6 ....................52 Internet Connection Wizard ..........18 Static IPv6 ................53 Manual Internet Connection ..........20 DHCP ..................54 Static (assigned by ISP) ..........21 PPPoE ..................55 Dynamic IP (DHCP) ............22 IPv6 over IPv4 Tunneling ..........56 PPPoE (DSL) ..............23 D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... - Page 4 Time ....................78 Troubleshooting ............106 SysLog .....................79 Wireless Basics ...............110 Email Settings ................80 What is Wireless? ..............111 System ....................81 Tips ....................113 Firmware ..................82 Wireless Modes ................. 114 Dynamic DNS ................83 System Check ................84 Networking Basics ............115 D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
- Page 5 Table of Contents Check your IP address ............115 Statically Assign an IP address ..........116 Technical Specifications ..........117 GPL Code Statement............118 Safety Statements ............130 D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 6: Product Overview
Optional Wall-Mount Kit If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-640L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. -
Page 7: System Requirements
Computer with the following: • Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system • An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements: Web-based Configuration • Internet Explorer 8 or later Utility Requirements • Firefox 12.0 or later • Safari 4 or later • Google Chrome 20.0 or later Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 8: Introduction
14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-640L router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. -
Page 9: Features
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-640L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-640L can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-640L lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s... -
Page 10: Hardware Overview
The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. Reset Button Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Power Button Turns the device on/off. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 11: Front
A solid light indicates that the 2.4GHz wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data WLAN LED transmission. A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during LAN LEDs (1-4) data transmission. USB 2.0 port Allows you to connect 3G modems. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 12: Installation
In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). • 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-640L User Manual... -
Page 13: 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 as to minimize the number of walls and ceilings between them. -
Page 14: Wall-Mount Kit Installation
Step 4. Hang the router on the wall by sliding the tops of the screws through the holes on the bottom of the router and then slide to lock into position. Confirm the the router is firmly in place. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 15: Hardware Setup
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the blue port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer. DIR-640L POWER Computer D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... - Page 16 “Manual Internet Connection” on page 20 to configure your router and use the manual setup procedure to configure your network and wireless settings. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the “Web Setup Wizard” on page 12. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 17: Configuration
Step 1: The Welcome screen will appear. Click Next to continue. Step 2: The router will automatically detect your Internet connection type. Step 3: If the router could not automatically detect your connection type, select your connection type and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... - Page 18 If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP settings supplied by your ISP and your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP settings supplied by your ISP and your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
- Page 19 Step 4: Create a name for your wireless network (SSID), create a password for your wireless network (Wi-Fi password), and then click Next to continue. Step 5: Create a new password and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
- Page 20 Cancel. The router will reboot. Please allow 1-2 minutes. 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-640L User Manual...
- Page 21 Step 9: Select Yes to register your router with your existing mydlink account or select No to create a new mydlink account. Click Next. Step 10: Enter the required information and click Login or Sign up. Step 11: A pop-up will appear, click OK. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 22: 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 (http://192.168.0.1 or use http://dlinkrouter.local.). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and the password should be left empty by default. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 23: Internet Connection Setup
Use this tab to choose if you want to follow the simple steps of the Connection Setup Wizard, or if you want to set up your Internet connection manually. Internet Connection Wizard Click Next to begin the Setup Wizard. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... - Page 24 Section 3 - Configuration STEP 1: Choose a password for your device. STEP 2: Choose your time zone. STEP 3: Choose the method you use to connect to the Internet, and follow the step-by-step instructions. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 25: Manual Internet Connection
Section 3 - Configuration Manual Internet Connection Use this tab to choose either Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, 3G, Dial-Up, Russian PPPoE, Russian PPTP, or Russian L2TP to configure your Internet connection. You may need to get this information from your ISP (Internet Service Provider). D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 26: Static (Assigned By Isp)
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 Copy 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-640L User Manual... -
Page 27: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)
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 Copy 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-640L User Manual... -
Page 28: Pppoe (Dsl)
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 Copy 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-640L User Manual... -
Page 29: Pptp
MAC Address: 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. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 30: L2Tp
MAC Address: 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. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... - Page 31 Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses (static PPPoE only). Keep Alive: To keep prevent inactivity from assuming a dropped connection you can select Use LCP Echo Request to request frequent pings to maintain communication. This is disabled by default. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 32: Dial-Up
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Assigned IP Address: If your ISP gave you a static IP address for your connections, enter it here. Extra Settings: Add any additional settings provided by your ISP here. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 33: Russian Pppoe
Select a Dynamic IP or Static IP if your WAN physical setting. IP Address Enter the IP address for your PPTP connection. Subnet Mask: Enter your PPTP subnet mask. DNS Addresses: Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses (static PPPoE only). D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 34: Russian L2Tp
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. DNS Addresses: Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 35: Russian Pptp
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. DNS Addresses: Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 36: Wireless Settings
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings On this page you can set up advanced options for the wireless settings of your DIR-640L. Use this page you can choose if you want to follow the simple steps of the Wireless Setup Wizard, add a device using WPS, or if you want to set up your wireless connection options manually. -
Page 37: Wireless Setup Wizard
STEP 1: If you choose Automatically assign a network key click Next to immediately complete the process. STEP 2: Setup is completed, you should take note of your settings, especially your network name and pre-shared key. STEP 3: The router must now reboot. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... - Page 38 Next to go to the next step. STEP 2: Choose your wireless password. You will need this when connecting to the router from now on. STEP 3: Setup is completed, you should take note of your settings, especially your network name and pre-shared key. STEP 4: The router must now reboot. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 39: Wps Connection Wizard
If you want to use the PIN method, simply enter your PIN and click Connect. If you want to use the PBC method click Connect and go to the next step. STEP 3: Press the button on your device and wait for the connection to be established. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... - Page 40 Section 3 - Configuration STEP 1: Choose Manual to configure a device manually. STEP 2: Use the information in this window to configure your device. When your device is prepared, click ok. STEP 3: Your device is now ready. Save your settings.. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 41: Manual Wireless Settings
Input the IP address of the router. (The default is 192.169.0.1) 802.11 Mode: Select the wireless mode from the drop-down menu. Enable Auto This setting can be selected to allow the DIR-640L to choose Channel Scan: the channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-640L. - Page 42 WEP Key Length If you selected WEP security, select the length you would like (WEP): to set for your key. Authentication: Choose your authentication method from the drop-down menu. WEP Key 1: Enter your pass key. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
- Page 43 Enter the port used for contacting the RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Shared Secret: Enter the shared secret of the RADIUS server. MAC Address Click to allow the RADIUS server to verify the devices’ MAC Authentication: address for connection. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 44: Network Settings
Check this box to add a DHCP reservations list. Computer Name: Give an identity to the computer. IP Address: Enter the computer’s IP address. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address or Clone Your PC’s MAC Address. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 45: Vpn Settings
VPN Settings On this page you can set up advanced options for a Virtual Private Network (VPN). The DIR-640L supports both IPSec and L2TP as the Server Endpoint. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a set of protocols that can provide IP security at the network layer. -
Page 46: Dynamic Ipsec Vpn
STEP 2: Give your VPN profile a name, and click Next. STEP 3: Enter the Local Subnet/Mask and the pre-shared key for your VPN, and click Next. STEP 4: Click Next to restart the router. Y ou have now completed the VPN Wizard Setup. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 47: Ipsec Vpn
STEP 2: Give your VPN profile a name, and click Next. STEP 3: Enter the Remote IP/Subnet/Netmask, the Local Subnet/Netmask, and the pre-shared key for your VPN, and click Next. STEP 4: Click Next to restart the router. Y ou have now completed the VPN Wizard Setup. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 48: Pptp Vpn
PPTP VPN STEP 1: Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) then click on Next. STEP 2: Give your VPN profile a name, and click Next. STEP 3: Choose an username and password for your VPN, and click Next. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... - Page 49 Section 3 - Configuration STEP 4: Enter a VPN server IP and remote IP range, and click Next. STEP 5: Click Next to restart the router. Y ou have now completed the VPN Wizard Setup. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 50: L2Tp Vpn
STEP 1: Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) then click on Next. STEP 2: Give your VPN profile a name, and click Next. STEP 3: Choose an username and password for your VPN, and click Next. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... - Page 51 Section 3 - Configuration STEP 4: Enter a VPN server IP and remote IP range, and click Next. STEP 4: Click Next to restart the router. Y ou have now completed the VPN Wizard Setup. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 52: Vpn Manual Settings
VPN Manual Settings On this page you can set up advanced options for a Virtual Private Network (VPN). The DIR-640L supports both IPSec and L2TP as the Server Endpoint. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a set of protocols that can provide IP security at the network layer. -
Page 53: Ipsec Settings
Section 3 - Configuration IPSec Settings The DIR-640L supports IPSec as the Server Endpoint. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) protocols can provide IP security at the network layer. IPSec: Check this box to enable IPSec. Name: Enter a name for your VPN tunnel. - Page 54 Use this area to choose the encryption and authentication List: methods for IPSec proposals by choosing from the drop-down menus. IPSec Lifetime: Enter the amount of time in seconds that the Phase 2 keys should last. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 55: Pptp/L2Tp Settings
Extended If you wish to use extended authentication, choose a group from the drop-down menu. Authentication: L2TP Over IPSec: Check this box to enable L2TP Over IPSec settings. Pre-shared Key: Manually enter ASCII passphrase in box. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 56: Gre Settings
Select an IP address to access the tunnel remotely. Remote Local Enter the remote local (LAN) subnet and mask. LAN Net/Mask: (ex. 192.168.0.0/24) Key: Enter the key for the tunnel. TTL: Enter the time to live for packets delivered. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 57: Ipv6
Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. Choose your IPv6 connection method from the drop-down menu under the IPv6 Connection Type. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 58: Static Ipv6
DS-Lite Enable: Check this box to enable DS-Lite. DS-Lite Configuration: Select DHCPv6 or Manual Configuration for DS-Lite. AFTR IPv6 Address: Enter your AFTR IPv6 Address for DS-Lite. This is a host IP address provided by your ISP. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 59: Dhcp
DS-Lite Enable: Check this box to enable DS-Lite. DS-Lite Configuration: Select DHCPv6 or Manual Configuration for DS-Lite. AFTR IPv6 Address: Enter your AFTR IPv6 Address for DS-Lite. This is a host IP address provided by your ISP. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 60: Pppoe
LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or SLAAC+Stateless DHCPv6 autoconfiguration. Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in seconds). D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 61: Ipv6 Over Ipv4 Tunneling
LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or SLAAC+Stateless Type: DHCPv6 autoconfiguration. Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in seconds). D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 62: To 4 Tunneling
LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or SLAAC+Stateless Type: DHCPv6 autoconfiguration. Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in seconds). D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 63: 6Rd
LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or SLAAC+Stateless DHCPv6 autoconfiguration. Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in seconds). D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 64: Link-Local Connectivity
Section 3 - Configuration Link-Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu. LAN IPv6 Address Settings: Displays the IPv6 address of the router. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 65: Mydlink Settings
Setting and registering your router with mydlink will allow you to use its mydlink cloud services features, including online access and management of your router through the mydlink portal website. Click on Register mydlink Service to proceed with the wizard. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 66: Advanced
Select TCP, UDP, or Both from the drop-down menu. Schedule: 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 Maintenance > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 67: Application Rules
These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-640L. 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 68: Qos Engine
The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side IP address falls within the range set here. Remote Port: The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side port number is within the range set here. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... - Page 69 Section 4 - Advanced Priority: The priority of the message flow is entered here -- 1 receives the highest priority (most urgent) and 255 receives the lowest priority (least urgent). Schedule: Choose a schedule for the QoS rule. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 70: Network Filter
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. Clear: Click to remove the MAC address. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 71: Web Filter
Enable URL filtering by checking this box. Enable Rule: Click to enable or disable a rule. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or Domain: block. Click Save Settings. Schedule: Choose a schedule for the rule. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 72: Firewall Setting
Firewall Setting A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-640L 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 73 Enter the first port of the range that will be used for the firewall rule in the first box and enter the last port in the field in the second box. New Schedule: Click this button to create a new schedule. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 74: 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-640L User Manual... -
Page 75: Advanced Wireless
Select Low, Medium, or High power. Transmit Power: WLAN Partition: Check to enable WLAN partitioning. WMM Enable: Check to enable WMM. Short GI: Check to enable Short GI. HT20/40 MHz Coexistence: Select Enable or Disable HT20/40 MHz coexistence. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 76: Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Setup: Check to lock the WPS-PIN. Click Reset to Unconfigured to reset the PIN. Current PIN: Click to Generate New PIN or Reset PIN to Default Add Wireless Station: Click to Add Wireless Device with WPS. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 77: Advanced Network
™ click on Enabled. UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Enable WAN Ping Checking the box will allow the DIR-640L to respond Respond: to pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers. WAN Port Speed: Choose your WAN port speed from the drop-down menu. -
Page 78: Guest Zone
Enable Routing Check to allow network connectivity between the Between Zones: different zones created. Security Mode: Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 79: Ipv6 Firewall
Select the protocol of the firewall port (All, TCP, UDP, or ICMP). Enter the first port of the range that will be used for the firewall rule in the first box and enter the last port in the field in the second box. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 80: User Group
The User Group feature allows you to select an authentication database to store a group of user settings User Settings: Here you will find a list of authentication databases you have created. Authentication Choose a database from the drop-down menu and choose database: Edit to make changes. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 81: Maintenance
Enter the port number used to access the DIR-640L is used in Port: the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the IP address of the DIR-640L and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. Use HTTPS: Check this checkbox to enable HTTPS remote login to your router... -
Page 82: Snmp
Section 5 - Maintenance SNMP The DIR-640L allows you to use the Simple Network Management Protocol for easy management of your network. SNMPLocal: Enable this option to allow local SNMP management. SNMPLocal: Enable this option to allow remote SNMP management. -
Page 83: Time
Date And Time: 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 to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 84: Syslog
Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server. SysLog Server IP The address of the SysLog server that will be used to send the Address: 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-640L User Manual... -
Page 85: Email 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 Maintenance > Schedules. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 86: System
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-640L User Manual... -
Page 87: Firmware
Section 5 - Maintenance 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 website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from this site. Click Check Now to check for new firmware and language Check Now: pack versions online. -
Page 88: Dynamic Dns
Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username or Key: Enter the Username or key for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 89: System Check
The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a Address: computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. Ping Result: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 90: Schedules
End Time: Enter an end time for your schedule. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the List: schedule. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 91: Status
Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-640L. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. -
Page 92: Log
Download: This option will save the router log to a file on your computer. Clear Logs: Clears all of the log contents. Link To Log Settings: This option will jump to Tools > Syslog settings. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 93: Statistics
Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-640L on both the WAN, LAN ports and both the 802.11n/g and 802.11n/a wireless bands. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. -
Page 94: Active Session
The Active Session page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 95: Wireless
Section 6 - Status 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 clients. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 96: Routing
Section 6 - Status Routing This page will display your current routing table. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 97: Vpn
Section 6 - Status This page is where the router displays information on the the current VPN tunnels. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 98: Ipv6
Section 6 - Status IPv6 The IPv6 page displays a summary of the router’s IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 99: Support
Section 7 - Support Support Click these links to get further instruction when configuring your DIR-640L Wireless N300 Cloud VPN Router. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 100: Connecting A Wireless Client
To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... - Page 101 WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 102: Windows® 7
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 Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... - Page 103 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. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
- Page 104 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-640L User Manual...
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Page 105: Windows Vista
(displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you have 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-640L User Manual... -
Page 106: Wpa/Wpa2
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-640L User Manual... - Page 107 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-640L User Manual...
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Page 108: Windows® Xp
(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-640L User Manual... -
Page 109: Wpa/Wpa2
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. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... - Page 110 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-640L User Manual...
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Page 111: 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 nor do you 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 112 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is admin and the password should be left empty. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
- Page 113 • Click on Start and then click Run. • Windows® 95, 98, or ME users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and 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-640L User Manual...
- Page 114 To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below: • Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (http://192.168.0.1) and click OK. • Enter your username (admin) and password (should be left empty). Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device. • Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 115: 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. -
Page 116: What Is 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 117 PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. 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 • Surf the web, check email, instant message, etc.
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Page 118: 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 119: Wireless Modes
• Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-640L wireless network Cardbus adapters. 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. -
Page 120: 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 121: 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-640L User Manual... -
Page 122: Technical Specifications
Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation 3 The DIR-640L does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47-5.725 GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual... -
Page 123: Gpl Code Statement
WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL. - Page 124 To prevent this, the GPL assures that patents cannot be used to render the program non-free. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
- Page 125 A “Standard Interface” means an interface that either is an official standard defined by a recognized standards body, or, in the case of interfaces specified for a particular programming language, one that is widely used among developers working in that language. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
- Page 126 No covered work shall be deemed part of an effective technological measure under any applicable law fulfilling obligations under article 11 of the WIPO copyright treaty adopted on 20 December 1996, or similar laws prohibiting or restricting circumvention of such measures. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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- Page 131 11. Patents. A “contributor” is a copyright holder who authorizes use under this License of the Program or a work on which the Program is based. The work thus licensed is called the contributor’s “contributor version”. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
- Page 132 28 March 2007. Nothing in this License shall be construed as excluding or limiting any implied license or other defenses to infringement that may otherwise be available to you under applicable patent law. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
- Page 133 Later license versions may give you additional or different permissions. However, no additional obligations are imposed on any author or copyright holder as a result of your choosing to follow a later version. 15. Disclaimer of Warranty. THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...
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Page 135: Safety Statements
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. D-Link DIR-640L User Manual...