If any of the items are missing, please contact your reseller. The “User Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” documents are available on D-Link website (see www.dlink.ru). Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Router DSL-245GR with default settings cannot connect to the Internet. To get started, please set your own password for access to the web- based interface and change the WLAN name (SSID); then, if needed,...
DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide System Requirements and Equipment A computer with any operating system that supports a web browser. • A web browser to access the web-based interface of the router: • ◦ Apple Safari 8 and later ◦ Google Chrome 48 and later ◦...
DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide CONNECTING TO PC PC with Ethernet Adapter 1. Connect an Ethernet cable between any of LAN ports located on the back panel of the router and the Ethernet port of your PC. 2. To connect via USB modem: connect your USB modem to the USB port located on the back panel of the router.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Obtaining Address Automatically (OS Windows 7) 1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel window. 2. Select the Network and Sharing Center section. (If the Control Panel has the category view (the Category value is selected from the View by...
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide 6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button. 7. Click the OK button in the connection properties window.
DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide PC with Wi-Fi Adapter 1. To connect via USB modem: connect your USB modem to the USB port located on the back panel of the router. In some cases you will need to reboot the router after connection of the USB modem.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Obtaining Address Automatically Connecting to Wireless Network (OS Windows 7) 1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel window. 2. Select the Network and Sharing Center section. (If the Control Panel has the category view (the Category value is selected from the View by...
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide 6. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically choices of the radio buttons are selected. Click the OK button. 7. Click the OK button in the connection properties window.
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9. In the opened window, in the list of available wireless networks, select the wireless network DSL-245GR (for operating in the 2.4GHz band) or DSL-245GR -5G (for operating in the 5GHz band) and click the Connect button. 10. In the opened window, enter the network key (see WPS PIN on the barcode label on the bottom panel of the device) in the Security key field and click the OK button.
DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide CONFIGURING ROUTER Connecting to Web-based Interface Start a web browser. In the address bar of the web browser, enter the domain name of the router (by default, dlinkrouter.local) with a dot at the end and press the Enter key. Also you can enter the IP address of the device (by default, 192.168.1.1).
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide If you configured the device previously, after access to the web-based interface the login page opens. Enter the username (admin) in the Username field and the password you specified in the Password field, then click the LOGIN button.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide The Summary page displays general information on the router and its software.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide The Home page displays links to the most frequently used pages with device's settings. The web-based interface of the router is bilingual (English/Russian). You can select the needed language upon the initial configuration of the web-based interface of the router or in the System / Configuration section of the menu.
Click the OK button and wait until the factory default settings are restored. If you perform initial configuration of the router via Wi-Fi connection, please make sure that you are connected to the wireless network of DSL-245GR and click the NEXT button. Then click the START button.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide 1. Click YES in order to leave the current language of the web-based interface or click NO to select the other language. 2. On the next page, click the CONTINUE button.
DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Selecting Operation Mode In order to connect your device to a VDSL or ADSL line, on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the VDSL or ADSL value correspondingly. In this mode you can configure a WAN connection, set your own settings for the wireless network in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands,...
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide In order to connect your device to the network of a 3G or LTE operator, on the Device mode page, from the Connection method list, select the 3G/LTE modem value. In this mode you can configure a 3G/LTE WAN connection, set your own settings for the wireless network in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands,...
DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Creating 3G/LTE WAN Connection This configuration step is available for the 3G/LTE modem mode. 1. If the PIN code check is enabled for the SIM card inserted into your USB modem, enter the PIN code in the PIN field and click the APPLY button.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Wi-Fi Client This configuration step is available for the Wi-Fi mode. 1. On the Wi-Fi Сlient page, click the WIRELESS NETWORKS button and select the network to which you want to connect in the opened window. When you select a network, the Network name (SSID) and BSSID fields are filled in automatically.
DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Configuring LAN Port as WAN Port This configuration step is available for the Ethernet (LAN) mode. 1. On the Device connection page, select a free LAN port which will be used as the WAN port. Click the NEXT button.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Configuring Ethernet WAN Connection This configuration step is available for the Ethernet (LAN) mode. You should configure your WAN connection in accordance with data provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Make sure that you have obtained all necessary information prior to configuring your connection.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide PPPoE, IPv6 PPPoE, PPPoE Dual Stack: Enter authorization data provided by your ISP (the username (login) in the Username field and the password in the Password field). Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide PPTP + Static IP or L2TP + Static IP: Enter authorization data provided by your ISP (the username (login) in the Username field and the password in the Password field). Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Configuring VDSL WAN Connection This configuration step is available for the VDSL mode. You should configure your WAN connection in accordance with data provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Make sure that you have obtained all necessary information prior to configuring your connection.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide PPPoE, IPv6 PPPoE, PPPoE Dual Stack: Enter authorization data provided by your ISP (the username (login) in the Username field and the password in the Password field). Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Configuring ADSL WAN Connection This configuration step is available for the ADSL mode. You should configure your WAN connection in accordance with data provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Make sure that you have obtained all necessary information prior to configuring your connection.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide PPPoE, IPv6 PPPoE, PPPoE Dual Stack, PPPoA: Enter authorization data provided by your ISP (the username (login) in the Username field and the password in the Password field). Click the Show icon ( ) to display the entered password.
DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Configuring Wireless Network 1. On the Wireless Network 2.4 GHz page, in the Network name field, specify your own name for the wireless network or leave the value suggested by the router. 2. In the Password field, specify your own password for access to the wireless network or leave the value suggested by the router (WPS PIN of the device, see the barcode label).
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide 5. If you want to create an additional wireless network isolated from your LAN, select the Enable guest network checkbox. 6. In the Network name field, specify your own name for the guest wireless network or leave the value suggested by the router.
DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Configuring LAN Ports for IPTV/VoIP 1. On the IPTV page, select the Is an STB connected to the device checkbox. 2. Select a free LAN port for connecting your set-top box. For the VDSL, Ethernet (LAN), Wi-Fi...
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide 6. On the VoIP page, select the Is an IP phone connected to the device checkbox. 7. Select a free LAN port for connecting your IP phone. For the VDSL, Ethernet (LAN), Wi-Fi modes: If the VoIP service is provided via a VLAN channel, select the Use VLAN ID checkbox and fill in the VLAN ID field.
DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Changing Web-based Interface Password On this page you should change the default administrator password. To do this, enter a new password in the Admin password and Password confirmation fields. You may set any password except admin. Use digits, Latin letters (uppercase and/or lowercase), and other characters available in the US keyboard layout.
DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Configuring Local Area Network Go to the Connections Setup / LAN page. If needed, change the IPv4 address of the router's LAN interface and the mask of the local subnet. To do this, click the IPv4 tab and specify needed values in the IP address and Mask fields in the Local IP Address section.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide 4. IPv4 address assignment. By default, the built-in DHCP server of the router assigns IPv4 addresses to the devices of the LAN. If you want to manually assign IPv4 addresses, disable the DHCP server (click the...
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide 5. IPv6 address assignment. By default, the devices of the LAN automatically assign IPv6 addresses to themselves (the Stateless value is selected from the Mode of dynamic IPv6 address assignment drop-down list in the Dynamic IPv6 Addresses section on the IPv6 tab).
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Configuring Network Printer 1. Make sure that a driver for your printer which will be used as a network printer is installed on your PC. 2. To connect the printer to the router, power off both devices. Connect the printer to the USB port of the router, power on the printer, then power on the router.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide 6. In the opened window, click the Add a printer button. 7. Select the Add a local printer value and click the Next button. 8. Select the Create a new port choice of the radio button and then select the Standard TCP/IP Port value from the Type of port drop-down list.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide 9. Enter the IP address of the router in the Hostname or IP address field (by default, 192.168.1.1). Deselect the Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use checkbox and, if needed, change the name of the port in the Port name field. Click the Next button.
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide 12. Select your printer and click the Next button. 13. Select the Use the driver that is currently installed choice of the radio button and click the Next button. 14. Enter a name of the printer (you can specify any name) in the Printer...
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide 15. In the Printer Sharing window, select the Do not share this printer choice of the radio button and click the Next button. 16. If you need to print a test page, click the Print a test page button. To...
DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide SPECIFICATIONS Hardware · Processor RTL8685PB (1GHz) · 128MB, DDR2, built in processor · Flash 16MB, SPI · 1 RJ-11 DSL port Interfaces · 4 10/100/1000BASE-T LAN ports · USB 2.0 port · POWER LEDs · ·...
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide DSL Parameters · VDSL2: ITU G.993.2, support of 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 12a, VDSL/ADSL Standards 12b, 17a, 30a, 35b profiles · ADSL: Multi-mode, ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A, ITU-T G.992.2 (G.lite) Annex A, ITU-T G.994.1 (G.hs)
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Management and monitoring SSH/TELNET/WEB (HTTP/HTTPS) · Bilingual web-based interface for configuration and management (Russian/English) · Support of D-Link Assistant application for Android and iPhone smartphones · Notification on connection problems and auto redirect to settings · Firmware update via web-based interface ·...
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Wireless Module Parameters Receiver sensitivity · 802.11a -86dBm at 6Mbps -65dBm at 54Mbps · 802.11b -90dBm at 1Mbps -76dBm at 11Mbps · 802.11g -86dBm at 6Mbps -68dBm at 54Mbps · 802.11n 2.4GHz HT20 -85dBm at MCS0...
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DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide Physical Parameters · Dimensions (L x W x H) 217 x 148 x 47 mm (8.5 x 5.8 x 1.9 in) · 345 g (0.8 lb) Weight Operating Environment · Power Output: 12V DC, 1.5A ·...
DSL-245GR Quick Installation Guide SAFETY RULES AND CONDITIONS Please carefully read this section before installation and connection of the device. Make sure that the power adapter and cables are not damaged. The device should be used only as intended in accordance with the documents.
Quick Installation Guide TECHNICAL SUPPORT You can find software updates and user documentation on our website. D-Link provides its customers with free support within the product's warranty period. Customers can contact the technical support group by phone or by e-mail/Internet.
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