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Page 2: Table Of Contents
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Table of Contents Filtering Options ....................93 Table of Contents ....................2 DNS....................... 100 Product Overview ....................3 Dynamic DNS ....................102 Package Contents ....................3 Network Tools ....................104 System Requirements ..................3 Routing ......................
Page 3: Product Overview
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Product Overview Package Contents This product should contain all of the below mentioned items within its packaging: • One VDSL2+ Wireless Router • One Power Adapter • One CD containing the User Manual •...
Page 4: Features
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The router provides up to 300Mbps* for the 2.4GHz band and 1.3Gbps* for the 5GHz band wireless connection with other 802.11n or 802.11ac wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.
Page 5: Hardware Overview
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Hardware Overview Front Panel Number Description Power - A steady green light indicates the unit is powered on. When the device is powered off this remains dark. During the Power-On Self-Test this light will be red. If this light remains red after the POST, a malfunction has occurred.
Page 6: Rear Panel
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Rear Panel Number Description VDSL Port - Use the DSL cable to connect to your telephone line (RJ-11 port). USB Port - Use the USB port to connect your USB device. Ethernet Ports - Use the Ethernet ports to connect the router to your Ethernet LAN or Ethernet devices.
Page 7: Basic Installation
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Basic Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
Page 8 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Additional Software It may be necessary to install software on your computer that enables the computer to access the Internet. Additional software must be installed if you are using the device a simple bridge. For a bridged connection, the information needed to make and maintain the Internet connection is stored on another computer or gateway device, not in the router itself.
Page 9: Information You Will Need From Your Vdsl Service Provider
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Information you will need from your VDSL service provider Username This is the Username used to log on to your VDSL service provider’s network. Your VDSL service provider uses this to identify your account.
Page 10: Information You Will Need About This Router
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Information you will need about this Router Username This is the username needed access the router’s web management interface. When you attempt to connect to the device through a web browser you will be prompted to enter this username.
Page 11: Device Installation
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Device Installation The router connects two separate physical interfaces, a VDSL (WAN) and an Ethernet (LAN) interface. Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. The router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard.
Page 12: Network Connections
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Network Connections Connect VDSL Line Use the VDSL cable included with the router to connect it to a telephone wall socket or receptacle. Plug one end of the cable into the VDSL port (RJ-11 receptacle) on the rear panel of the router and insert the other end into the RJ-11 wall socket.
Page 13: Getting Started
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Getting Started This section will show you how to set up and configure your new D-Link router using the Web-based configuration utility. How to connect to the Web User Interface Connect to the Router To configure the WAN connection used by the router it is first necessary to communicate with the router through its management interface, which is HTML-based and can be accessed using a web browser.
Page 14: Web User Interface Configuration
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Web User Interface Configuration After successfully logging into the Web User Interface, the following page will be displayed. This page is divided into clickable components that make the configuration of this device easier and more understandable.
Page 15: Setup Category
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Setup Category The Setup category is designed to assist the user with essential configurations, concerning the initial setup of this product. The following pages can be found in the Setup category: • Wan Service – On this page the user can configure services related to the WAN connectivity of this product.
Page 16: Wan Service
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual WAN Service To access the WAN Service page, click the Setup menu link, at the top, and then click the WAN Services menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the WAN connectivity of this product.
Page 17 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual ATM Interface Click the ATM Interface button to access the ATM Interface WAN Settings configuration page. After clicking the ATM Interface button, the DSL ATM Interface Configuration page will be available. In the ATM Interface Configuration section, here, we can view a list of existing interfaces configured.
Page 18 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button, the ATM PVC Configuration page will be available. Enter the correct VPI and VCI values. These can also be changed if requested to do so by the Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Page 19 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After selecting Non Realtime VBR, the Peak Cell Rate, Sustainable Cell Rate, and Maximum Burst Size fields will be available. Enter the Peak Cell Rate, Sustainable Cell Rate, and Maximum Burst Size values used here.
Page 20 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual PTM Interface Click the PTM Interface button to access the PTM Interface WAN Settings configuration page. After clicking the PTM Interface button, the DSL PTM Interface Configuration page will be available. Here you can view the Interface, DSL Latency, PTM Priority, Connection Mode, and IP QoS.
Page 21 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button, the PTM Configuration page will be available. Select the appropriate DSL Latency option. Options to choose from are Path0 (Fast) and Path1 (Interleaved). Select the Scheduler for Queues of Equal Precedence as the Default Queue option here.
Page 22 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual ETH Interface Click the ETH Interface button to access the ETH WAN Interface Configuration page. After clicking the ETH Interface button, the following page will be available. In the ETH WAN Interface Configuration section, a list of configured ETH WAN interfaces will be displayed.
Page 23 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button, the following page will be available. Select the Ethernet port that will be used from the Select a ETH port drop-down menu. Select the Connection Mode. Options to choose from are Default Mode - Single service over one connection, VLAN MUX Mode - Multiple VLAN service over one connection and MSC Mode - Multiple service over one connection.
Page 24 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual PPPoE WAN Click the PPPoE WAN button to access the PPPoE WAN Settings configuration page. After clicking the PPPoE WAN button, the following page will be available. In the Wide Area Network (WAN) Service Setup section, a list of configured PPPoE WAN interfaces will be displayed.
Page 25 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button, the following page will be available. Select the WAN service interface. Options to choose from are ATM/PTM Auto Detected, atm0/(0_8_35), and ptm0/(0_1_1). Click the Back button to return to the previous page.
Page 26 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can configure the interface’s parameters. Parameters that can be configured are the following: PPP Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP...
Page 27 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can configure the DNS server. Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces to have one of the available WAN interfaces as the DNS server.
Page 28 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Other WAN Interface Click the Other WAN button to access the Other WAN Settings configuration page. After clicking the Other WAN button, the following page will be available. In the Wide Area Network (WAN) Service Setup section, a list of configured WAN interfaces will be displayed.
Page 29 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button, the following page will be available. Select the WAN service interface. Options to choose from atm0/(0_8_35), and ptm0/(0_1_1). Click the Back button to return to the previous page. Click the Next button to continue to the next page.
Page 30 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual If IP over Ethernet is selected, after clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can configure the WAN IP settings. Select to Obtain an IP address automatically, or Use the following Static IP address.
Page 31 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can configure the default gateway. Select an interface under Available Routed WAN Interfaces, and click <- to add the interface to the Default Gateway Interfaces.
Page 32 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can configure the DNS server. Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces to have one of the available WAN interfaces as the DNS server.
Page 33: Wireless 2.4G
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless 2.4G To access the Wireless 2.4G page, click the Setup menu link, at the top, and then click the Wireless 2.4G menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the Wireless 2.4GHz connectivity of this product.
Page 34 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can configure the following parameters. Enable Wireless: Tick this option to enable the wireless feature on this router. Enable Wireless Hotspot 2.0: Tick this option to enable Hotspot 2.0. Hide Access Point: Here we can choose to hide the Wireless SSID by selecting the checkbox.
Page 35: Wireless 5G
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless 5G To access the Wireless 5G page, click the Setup menu link, at the top, and then click the Wireless 5G menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the Wireless 5GHz connectivity of this product.
Page 36 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can configure the following parameters. Enable Wireless: Tick this option to enable the wireless feature on this router. Enable Wireless Hotspot 2.0: Tick this option to enable Hotspot 2.0. Hide Access Point: Click the checkbox to hide the Access Point.
Page 37: Local Network
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Local Network To access the Local Network page, click the Setup menu link, at the top, and then click the Local Network menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the Local Area Network connectivity of this product.
Page 38 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can configure the Local Area Network (LAN) parameters. IP Address: Enter the local IP address for this router here. This IP address is also used to connect to this device’s Web User Interface. Please note that after changing this IP address you’ll be forced to log into the Web User Interface...
Page 39: Ipv6 Autoconfig
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual IPv6 Autoconfig To access the IPv6 Autoconfig page, click the Setup menu link, at the top, and then click the IPv6 Autoconfig menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the IPv6 connectivity of this product.
Page 40 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual When Enable DHCPv6 Server is selected, you can choose to use Stateless or Stateful service. After selecting Stateful, the following parameter can be configure parameters that can be configured are the following: Start interface ID: Enter the starting IPv6 available addresses for DHCP to assign to LAN clients.
Page 41: Time And Date
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Time and Date To access the Time and Date page, click the Setup menu link, at the top, and then click the Time and Date menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the time and date feature of this product.
Page 42 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can select and configure the appropriate Time Zone Offset. In this section we can configure the following parameters. Time zone offset: Select the appropriate time zone offset here. Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.
Page 43: Advanced Category
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Advanced Category The Advanced category is designed to assist the user with more advanced configurations, concerning the other features found on this product. The following pages can be found in the Advanced category: •...
Page 44 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual • DLNA – On this page the user can configure services related to the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) media server. • Storage Service – On this page the user can configure services related to the Storage Services of this product.
Page 45: Advanced Wireless 2.4G
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Advanced Wireless 2.4G To access the Advanced Wireless 2.4G page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Advanced Wireless 2.4G menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure advanced services related to the Wireless 2.4Ghz connectivity of this product.
Page 46 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Advanced Settings Click the Advanced Settings button to access the Advanced Wireless Settings configuration page. After clicking the Advanced Settings button the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 46...
Page 47 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can configure the advanced wireless settings. Band: This parameter will display the current wireless band being configured. Channel: Automatically select a channel or manually select the channel. Auto Channel Timer: Enter the auto channel timer value used here.
Page 48 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual 54g™ Rate: Select the 54g™ rate value used here. This option becomes available after the 802.11n/EWC option was disabled. Multicast Rate: Select the multicast rate used here. Basic Rate: Select the basic wireless rate used here.
Page 49 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Mode: Select the Wireless Mode here. Options to choose from are Access Point and Wireless Ethernet. URE: Select the URE state here. Options to choose from are ON and OFF. URE Mode: Select the URE Mode here. Options to choose from are Enabled and Disabled.
Page 50 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual MAC Filtering Click the MAC Filtering button to access the Wireless - MAC Filter configuration page. After clicking the MAC Filtering button the following page is available. In this section we can configure the Wireless MAC Filtering parameters.
Page 51 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section a list of DHCP Leases will be displayed. Click the Add button to add a new entry. Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.
Page 52 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Security Settings Click the Security Settings button to access the Security Settings configuration page. After clicking the Security Settings button the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 52...
Page 53 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Security Settings button the following page is available. In the Manual Setup AP section, you can configure the following: Select SSID: Select the SSID from the drop-down list Network Authentication: Select the network authentication method. Options to choose from are Open, Shared, 802.1X, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, Mixed...
Page 54 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Security Mode – Shared Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is any entry level wireless security method that we can use to prevent unauthorized wireless access to this router. WEP is not a very secure option, but it is better than no wireless security.
Page 55 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Security Mode – 802.1X After selecting to use 802.1X network authentication and enabling the WEP encryption option as your wireless security mode, the following parameters will be available to configure: RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the external RADIUS server used here.
Page 56 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Security Mode – WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. WPA2-Enterprise requires the use of an external RADIUS server.
Page 57 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Security Mode – WPA2-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. WPA2 PSK does not require an authentication server.
Page 58 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Security Mode – Mixed WPA2/WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a more advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. This option allows us to have both WPA and WPA2 available for client connectivity.
Page 59 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Security Mode – Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a more advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. This option allows us to have both WPA and WPA2 available for client connectivity.
Page 60 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Station Info Click the Station Info button to access the Authenticated Stations configuration page. After clicking the Station Info button the following page is available. In this section a list of Authenticated Stations are displayed.
Page 61 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Bridge Click the Bridge button to access the Bridge configuration page. After clicking the Bridge button the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 61...
Page 62 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can configure the Bridge parameters. Bridge Restrict: Select the Bridge Restrict feature. Options to choose from are Enabled, Enabled (Scan) and Disabled. Remote Bridges MAC Address: When Enabled is selected in Bridge Restrict, enter the available remote bridge MAC address.
Page 63: Advanced Wireless 5G
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Advanced Wireless 5G To access the Advanced Wireless 5G page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Advanced Wireless 5G menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure advanced services related to the Wireless 5Ghz connectivity of this product.
Page 64 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Advanced Settings button the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 64...
Page 65 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can configure the advanced wireless settings. Band: This parameter will display the current wireless band being configured. Channel: Automatically set or select a channel option. Auto Channel Timer: Enter the auto channel timer value used here.
Page 66 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual 54g™ Rate: Select the 54g™ rate value used here. This option becomes available after the 802.11n/EWC option was disabled. Multicast Rate: Select the multicast rate used here. Basic Rate: Select the basic wireless rate used here.
Page 67 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Mode: Select the Wireless Mode here. Options to choose from are Access Point and Wireless Ethernet. URE: Select the URE state here. Options to choose from are ON and OFF. URE Mode: Select the URE Mode here. Options to choose from are Enabled and Disabled.
Page 68 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual MAC Filtering Click the MAC Filtering button to access the Wireless - MAC Filter configuration page. After clicking the MAC Filtering button the following page is available. In this section we can configure the Wireless MAC Filtering parameters.
Page 69 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section a list of DHCP Leases will be displayed. Click the Add button to add a new entry. Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.
Page 70 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Security Settings Click the Security Settings button to access the Security Settings configuration page. After clicking the Security Settings button the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 70...
Page 71 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In the Manual Setup AP section, you can configure the following: Select SSID: Select the SSID from the drop-down list Network Authentication: Select the network authentication method. Options to choose from are Open, Shared, 802.1X, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, Mixed WPA2/WPA, and Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK.
Page 72 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Security Mode – Shared Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is any entry level wireless security method that we can use to prevent unauthorized wireless access to this router. WEP is not a very secure option, but it is better than no wireless security.
Page 73 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Security Mode – 802.1X After selecting to use 802.1X network authentication and enabling the WEP encryption option as your wireless security mode, the following parameters will be available to configure: RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the external RADIUS server used here.
Page 74 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Security Mode – WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. WPA2-Enterprise requires the use of an external RADIUS server.
Page 75 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Security Mode – WPA2-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. WPA2 PSK does not require an authentication server.
Page 76 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Security Mode – Mixed WPA2/WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a more advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. This option allows us to have both WPA and WPA2 available for client connectivity.
Page 77 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Security Mode – Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a more advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. This option allows us to have both WPA and WPA2 available for client connectivity.
Page 78 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Station Info Click the Station Info button to access the Wireless – Authenticated Stations configuration page. After clicking the Station Info button the following page is available. In this section a list of Wireless Stations are displayed.
Page 79 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Bridge Click the Bridge button to access the Bridge configuration page. After clicking the Bridge button the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 79...
Page 80 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can configure the Bridge parameters. Bridge Restrict: Select the Bridge Restrict feature. Options to choose from are Enabled, Enabled (Scan) and Disabled. Remote Bridges MAC Address: When Enabled is selected in Bridge Restrict, enter the available remote bridge MAC address.
Page 81: Port Forwarding
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Port Forwarding To access the Port Forwarding page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Port Forwarding menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the port forwarding feature of this product.
Page 82 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button, the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 82...
Page 83 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can configure Port Forwarding rules. Use Interface: Select an existing interface from the list that will be associated with this rule. Select a Service: Select a service from the list. These pre-defined services will contain all the parameters needed to create a successful rule.
Page 84: Port Triggering
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Port Triggering To access the Port Triggering page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Port Triggering menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the port triggering feature of this product.
Page 85 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button, the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 85...
Page 86 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can create a new port triggering rule. Use Interface: Select the interface that will be associated with this rule here. Select an application: Select an application from the list here. These pre-defined applications will contain all the parameters needed to create a successful rule.
Page 87: Dmz
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual To access the DMZ page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the DMZ menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the DMZ feature of this product.
Page 88: Parental Control
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Parental Control To access the Parental Control page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Parental Control menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the parental control feature of this product.
Page 89 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Time Restriction Click the Time Restriction button to access the Access Time Restriction configuration page. After clicking the Time Restriction button the following page is available. In this section a list of Time Restriction entries will be displayed.
Page 90 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button the following page is available. In this section we can configure the Access Time Restriction settings for this router. User Name: Enter the user name used here. Browser’s MAC Address: Enter the browser’s MAC address here.
Page 91 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual URL Filter Click the URL Filter button to access the Parental Control URL Filter configuration page. After clicking the URL Filter button the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 91...
Page 92 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section a list of URL Filter entries will be displayed. Select to Exclude or Include these rules from the URL List Type. Click the Add button to add a new entry. Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.
Page 93: Filtering Options
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Filtering Options To access the Filtering Options page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Filtering Options menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the port triggering feature of this product.
Page 94 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Inbound IP Filtering Click the Inbound IP Filtering button to access the Inbound IP Filtering rule configuration page. After clicking the Inbound IP Filtering button the following page is available. In this section a list of Inbound IP filtering rules will be displayed.
Page 95 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button the following page is available. In this section we can create a new Inbound Filtering rule. Filter Name: Enter the Inbound filtering rule name here. IP Version: Select the IP version from the list. Options to choose from are IPv4 and IPv6.
Page 96 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Outbound IP Filtering Click the Outbound IP Filtering button to access the Outbound IP Filtering rule configuration page. After clicking the Outbound IP Filtering button the following page is available. In this section a list of Outbound IP filtering rules will be displayed.
Page 97 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button the following page is available. In this section we can create a new Outbound IP filter rule. Filter Name: Enter the Outbound filtering rule name here. IP Version: Select the IP version from the list. Options to choose from are IPv4 and IPv6.
Page 98 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Bridge Filtering Click the Bridge Filtering button to access the Bridge Filtering rule configuration page. After clicking the Bridge Filtering button the following page is available. MAC Filtering is only effective in Bridge mode.
Page 99 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After selecting the Change option and clicking the Change Policy button. The policy will be changed. WARNING: Changing from one policy to another of an interface will cause all defined rules for that interface to be REMOVED AUTOMATICALLY! You will need to create new rules for the new policy.
Page 100: Dns
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual To access the DNS page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the DNS menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the DNS feature of this product.
Page 101 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can configure the DNS Server Configuration. Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces to have one of the available WAN interfaces as the DNS server. Select an interface under Available WAN Interfaces, and click <- to add the interface to the Selected DNS Server Interfaces.
Page 102: Dynamic Dns
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Dynamic DNS To access the Dynamic DNS page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Dynamic DNS menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the Dynamic DNS feature of this product.
Page 103 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button, the following page is available. In this section we can create a Dynamic DNS entry. D-DNS provider: Select a Dynamic DNS provider from the list here. Options to choose from are DynDNS.org and TZO.
Page 104: Network Tools
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Network Tools To access the Network Tools page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Network Tools menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the Network Tools available on this product.
Page 105 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Queue Management Click the Quality of Service button to access the Queue Management configuration page. After clicking the Quality of Service button the following page is available. In this section we can configure the Queue Management configuration.
Page 106 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Queue Config Click the Queue Config button to access the Queue configuration page. After clicking the Queue Config button the following page is available. In this section a list of QoS queue configurations will be displayed.
Page 107 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button, the following page is available. In this section we can create a QoS queue configuration entry. Name: Enter the QoS queue configuration entry name here. Enable: Select this option to enable or disable this entry. Options to choose from are Enable or Disable.
Page 108 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After selecting an Ethernet interface, the following parameters will be available. Queue Precedence: Select the queue precedence option here. Minimum Rate: Enter the minimum data rate. Shaping Rate: Enter the shaping transmit rate. Shaping Burst Size: Enter the shaping burst size.
Page 109 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Quality of Service Classification Click the Qos Classification button to access the Quality of Service configuration page. After clicking the Qos Classification button the following page is available. In this section a list of QoS classification entries will be displayed.
Page 110 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button, the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 110...
Page 111 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can create a QoS classification entry. Traffic Class Name: Enter the traffic class name here. Rule Order: Select the rule order option here. Options to choose from are 1 and Last.
Page 112 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual UPnP Click the UPnP button to access the UPnP configuration page. After clicking the UPnP button the following page is available. In this section we can Enable the UPnP protocol option by selecting this option or Disable the UPnP protocol by leaving this option blank.
Page 113 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual DSL Settings Click the DSL Settings button to access the DSL Settings configuration page. After clicking the DSL Settings button the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 113...
Page 114 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can configure the DSL settings for this router. Select the modulation below: To enable the DSL modulation type, tick the checkbox next to it. To disable the DSL modulation type, leave the checkbox next to it empty.
Page 115 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Advanced Settings button the following page is available. In this section we can configure the VDSL tone settings. Only one option can be selected. Options to choose from are Normal, Reverb, Medley, No retrain, and L3.
Page 116 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Tone Selection button the following page is available. Here we can select the tone manually. Options to choose from are Upstream Tones and Downstream Tones. Web User Interface Configuration Page 116...
Page 117 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual TR-069 Click the TR-069 button to access the TR-069 configuration page. After clicking the TR-069 button the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 117...
Page 118 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can configure the TR-069 client. Inform: Click Enable to allow the CPE to accept the commands from ACS. ACS URL: Enter the ACS URL. ACS User Name: Enter the ACS username that the TR-069 service is provided.
Page 119 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual IGMP Click the IGMP button to access the IGMP configuration page. After clicking the IGMP button the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 119...
Page 120 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can modify the IGMP Configuration. Multicast Precedence: Click to enable or disable multicast precedence. Default Version: Enter the default IGMP version number here. Query Interval: Enter the query interval value here.
Page 121: Routing
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Routing To access the Routing page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Routing menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the Routing feature of this product.
Page 122 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Static Route Click the Static Route button to access the Static Route configuration page. After clicking the Static Route button the following page is available. In this section a list of static route entries will be displayed.
Page 123 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button, the following page is available. In this section we can create a Static Route entry. IP Version: Select the IP version used here. Options to choose from are IPv4 and IPv6.
Page 124 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Default Gateway Click the Default Gateway button to access the Default Gateway configuration page. After clicking the Default Gateway button the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 124...
Page 125 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can select the default gateway interface for this router. Select an interface under Available Routed WAN Interfaces, and click <- to add the interface to the Default Gateway Interfaces. Select an interface under Selected Default Gateway Interfaces, and click -> to remove the interface from the default gateway list.
Page 126 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Click the RIP button to access the RIP configuration page. After clicking the RIP button the following page is available. In this section we can configure the default gateway parameters for this router. Version: Select the RIP version number here. Options to choose from are 1, 2, and Both.
Page 127: Ipsec
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual IPSec To access the IPSec page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the IPSec menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure IPSec tunnel connection.
Page 128 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add New Connection button, the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 128...
Page 129 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can create a new IPSec connection. IPSec Connection Name: Enter the name of the IPSec connection. IP Version: Select the IP version used here. Options to choose from are IPv4 and IPv6.
Page 130 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Show Advanced Settings button, the following fields are available. Mode: Select the mode here. Options to choose from are Main and Aggressive. Encryption Algorithm: Select the encryption algorithm here. Options to choose from are DES, 3DES, AES - 128, AES - 192 and AES - 256.
Page 131: Power Management
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Power Management To access the Power Management page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Power Management menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure and view Power Management settings.
Page 132 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In these sections we can configure and view the power management settings. Tick the Enable option to enable the functions for the power management. Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made. Click the Refresh button to refresh the information in these sections.
Page 133: Dlna
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual DLNA To access the DLNA page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the DLNA menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) feature of this product.
Page 134: Storage Service
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Storage Service To access the Storage page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Storage Service menu link, on the left. On this page the user can view information related to the Storage Service feature of this product.
Page 135: Ip Tunnel
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual IP Tunnel To access the IP Tunnel page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the IP Tunnel menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to IP Tunneling used on this product.
Page 136 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the IPv6inIPv4 button, the following page will be available. In this section a list of entries will be displayed. Click the Add button to add a new entry. Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.
Page 137 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Add button, the following page will be available. In this section, the following parameters can be configured: Tunnel Name: Enter the tunnel name here. Mechanism: Select the tunnel mechanism option here. 6RD is the only option available.
Page 138 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual IPv4-in-IPv6 Click the IPv4inIPv6 button to access the IPv4-in-IPv6 configuration page. After click the IPv4inIPv6 button, the following page will be available. In this section a list of entries will be displayed. Click the Add button to add a new entry.
Page 139 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After click the Add button, the following page will be available. In this section, the following parameters can be configured: Tunnel Name: Enter the tunnel name here. Mechanism: Select the mechanism option here. DS-Lite is the only option available.
Page 140: Certificates
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Certificates To access the Certificates page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Certificates menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to IP Tunneling used on this product.
Page 141 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Local Cert button, the following page will be available. In this section a list of local certificates will be displayed. Click the Create Certificate Request button to generate a local certificate.
Page 142 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Create Certificate Request button, the following page will be available. In this section, the user can create a new certificate. Enter the Certificate Name, Common Name, Organization Name, State/Province Name and select a country in the Country/Region Name list to generate a certificate.
Page 143 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Import Certificate button, the following page will be available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 143...
Page 144 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section, the user can create a new certificate. Enter the Certificate Name, and paste the certificate content and its private key. Click the Back button to return to the previous page. Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.
Page 145 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Trusted CA Click the Trusted CA button to access the Trusted CA Certificates page. After clicking the Trusted CA button, the following page will be available. In this section a list of trusted CA certificates will be displayed.
Page 146 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Import Certificate button, the following page will be available. In this section, the user can import CA certificate. Enter the Certificate Name, and paste the certificate contents. Click the Back button to return to the previous page.
Page 147: Print Server
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Print Server To access the Print Server page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Print Server menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the print server on this product.
Page 148: Samba
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Samba To access the Samba page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Samba menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure services related to the Samba connectivity of this product.
Page 149: Maintenance Category
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Maintenance Category The Maintenance category is designed to assist the user with maintenance configurations for this product. The following pages can be found in the Maintenance category: • System – On this page the user can perform maintenance concerning the System.
Page 150: System
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual System To access the System page, click the Maintenance menu link, at the top, and then click the System menu link, on the left. On this page the user can perform maintenance concerning the System. Services available for configuration are Backup Settings, Update Settings, Restore to Default Settings, and System Reboot.
Page 151 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can restore the configuration backup from a saved file. To load a previously saved configuration file, click the Browse button and locate the file on your computer. Click the Update Settings button to load the settings from your local hard drive.
Page 152: Firmware Update
On this page the user can update the running firmware for this product. From time to time a software update will be available for this product. Keep an eye on the D-Link website for possible software updates that might be available in the future.
Page 153: Access Control
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Access Control To access the Access Control page, click the Maintenance menu link, at the top, and then click the Access Control menu link, on the left. On this page the user can configure the login username and password for the web user interface of this product.
Page 154 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Password button the following page is available. In this section we can configure the access control account information. Username: Enter the new login username for this router here. The default username is Admin.
Page 155 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Remote Management Click the Remote management button to access the Remote Management configuration page. After clicking the Remote management button the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 155...
Page 156 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can configure the following information: Service: In this column a list of service is be displayed that can be enabled or remote access. LAN: Tick the Enable option to enable the related service on the LAN interface.
Page 157: Diagnostics
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Diagnostics To access the Diagnostics page, click the Maintenance menu link, at the top, and then click the Diagnostics menu link, on the left. On this page the user can run a diagnostics test that includes overall device connection, Ethernet OAM and speed service.
Page 158 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Diagnostics button the following page is available. In this section diagnostic tests are performed to test the connection to the Local Network interface. This test will include testing the Ethernet, USB, and Wireless connections of this router.
Page 159 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section diagnostic tests are performed to test the connection to the DSL Service Provider. This test will include testing the xDSL Synchronization. If a connection does not pass the test, a Help link is available for a more detailed description about the connection test and the possible solutions that can be performed to solve the problem.
Page 160 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Ethernet OAM Click the Ethernet OAM button to access the Ethernet OAM configuration page. After clicking the Ethernet OAM button the following page is available. In this section we can enable 802.3ah protocol. Select an Interface to enable to protocol, enter the OAM ID for the configuration, and select the options to enable the settings.
Page 161 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can enable Ethernet service OAM including 802.1ag and Y.1731. When Enabled and 802.1ag is selected, the following section is available. Interface: Select an interface for this configuration. MD Level: Select the Maintenance Domain level.
Page 162 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section you can perform loopback and linktrace test. Target MAC: Enter the target MAC address Linktrace TTL: Enter the link trace TTL. Click the Send Loopback button to start the loopback test.
Page 163 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Speed Service Click the Speed Service button to access the Speed Service configuration page. After clicking the Speed Service button the following page is available. In this section speed diagnostics result will be displayed.
Page 164 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can configure the speed diagnostic parameters. Click the Run Speed Diagnostics to initiate the diagnostic. Web User Interface Configuration Page 164...
Page 165: System Log
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual System Log To access the System Log page, click the Maintenance menu link, at the top, and then click the System Log menu link, on the left. On this page the user can view and configure the System Log used by this product.
Page 166 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the View System Log button, the following page is available. In this section a list of system log entries will be displayed. Click the Refresh button to refresh the information in this table.
Page 167 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual After clicking the Configure System Log button, the following page is available. In this section we can configure the System Log parameters for this router. Log: Select the log state here. Options to choose from are Disable and Enable.
Page 168: Status Category
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Status Category The Status category is designed to assist the user with information display pages, concerning the configuration and behavior of this product. The following pages can be found in the Status category: •...
Page 169: Device Info
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Device Info To access the Device Info page, click the Status menu link, at the top, and then click the Device Info menu link, on the left. On this page the user can view System and Internet information.
Page 170 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can view Internet Information. Web User Interface Configuration Page 170...
Page 171: Dhcp Clients
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual DHCP Clients To access the DHCP Clients page, click the Status menu link, at the top, and then click the DHCP Clients menu link, on the left. On the page the user can view a list of DHCP clients that are currently connected to this product.
Page 172: Statistics
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Statistics To access the Statistics page, click the Status menu link, at the top, and then click the Statistics menu link, on the left. On this page the user can view statistical information about various interfaces used by this product.
Page 173 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Click the LAN button to access the Local Network and Wireless Statistics page. After clicking the LAN button, the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 173...
Page 174 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can view Local Network and Wireless Statistics. Click the Reset Statistics button to reset the information in this section. Web User Interface Configuration Page 174...
Page 175 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual WAN Service Click the WAN Service button to access the WAN Statistics page. After clicking the WAN Service button, the following page is available. In this section we can view WAN Statistics. Click the Reset Statistics button to reset the information in this section.
Page 176 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Click the xTM button to access the xTM Statistics page. After clicking the xTM button, the following page is available. In this section we can view xTM Inteface Statistics. Click the Reset button to reset the information in this section.
Page 177 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual xDSL Click the xDSL button to access the xDSL Statistics page. After clicking the xDSL button, the following page is available. Web User Interface Configuration Page 177...
Page 178 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual In this section we can view xDSL Statistics. Click the xDSL BER Test button to run for the bit error rate test. Click the Reset Statistics button to reset the information in this section.
Page 179: Route Info
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Route Info To access the Route Info page, click the Status menu link, at the top, and then click the Route Info menu link, on the left. On this page the user can view information about routes used by this product.
Page 180: Wan Info
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual WAN Info To access the WAN Info page, click the Status menu link, at the top, and then click the WAN Info menu link, on the left. On this page the user can view information about WAN interfaces used by this product.
Page 181: Arp Info
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual ARP Info To access the ARP Info page, click the Status menu link, at the top, and then click the ARP Info menu link, on the left. On this page the user can view information about ARP.
Page 182: Help Category
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Help Category The Help category is designed to assist the user with helpful information about every topic found on the web user interface of this product. The following pages can be found in the Help category: •...
Page 183: Knowledge Base
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Knowledge Base Networking Basics Check your IP address After you installed your new network or wireless adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. By default the DHCP server option on your router is enabled.
Page 184 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: • Click the Windows Start button and navigate to the Control Panel >...
Page 185: Wireless Basics
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Wireless Basics 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 wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it.
Page 186 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Who uses wireless? Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, we have a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access.
Page 187: Wireless Modes
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.
Page 188 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual 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. Knowledge Base...
Page 189: Frequently Asked Questions
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Frequently Asked Questions What can I do if my Router is not working correctly? There are a few quick steps you can take to try and resolve any issues: • Check that all the cables are firmly connected at both ends.
Page 190: Technical Specifications
D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Technical Specifications Hardware Specifications VDSL2+ Standards • • LAN Interface: Four RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps LAN ports ITU-T G.992.5 Annex A/L/M • WAN Interface: One RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps WAN port • VDSL Standards DSL Interface: One RJ11 Internet port •...
Page 191 D-Link DSL-G256DG VDSL Router User Manual Dimensions & Weight • Certifications 213 x 173 x 52 mm (8.39 x 6.81 x 2.05 in) • • 413 grams (0.91 lbs) Technical Specifications Page 191...

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