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  • Page 1 Version 1.00 | October 2, 2015 User Manual N300 Wi-Fi Router Go-RT-N300...

  • 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 1.00 October 2, 2015 • Initial release for Revision A1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Time and Date ..............42 DHCP Server Settings ...........17 Status ..................43 DHCP Static IP Configuration ........18 Device Info ...............43 Internet Setup ..............19 Active Client Table ............44 Static (assigned by ISP) ..........19 Statistics ................45 Dynamic ................20 Help ..................46 PPPoE ................21 D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Networking Basics ............68 Check your IP address ...............68 Windows® 8 ................68 Windows® 7/Vista® .............68 Statically Assign an IP address ..........69 Windows® 8 ................69 Windows® 7/ Vista® .............70 Technical Specifications ..........71 Contacting Technical Support ........72 Warranty ................73 Registration ..............80 D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    • Power Adapter • Quick Install Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the Go-RT-N300 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem Network Requirements •...

  • Page 6: Features

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for six seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. Power Button Press to power the router on and off. Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter. WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The Internet LED will start to blink. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Leds

    A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. A solid green light indicates a connection to the Internet port. The LED will blink during boot-up and Internet LED during the WPS process. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Installation

    • Advanced Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge” mode so the GO- RT-N300 router can work properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 11: Manual Setup

    1. Unplug the power from your modem. Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the Ethernet port on your modem. Ethernet Cable Ethernet Port GO-RT-N300 INTERNET POWER RESET Modem Internet Port (yellow) D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...
  • Page 12 4. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to one of the LAN ports on the router. You can also connect wirelessly to the router with your computer. Complete steps 4 and 5 before attempting to connect. Computer POWER INTERNET RESET Modem GO-RT-N300 D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...
  • Page 13 Power button on the back of the router. If connecting wirelessly, open your wireless utility on your computer and connect to the router. The Wi-Fi network (SSID) is GO-RT-N300 with no password. GO-RT-N300 Computer...

  • Page 14: Configuration

    There are a couple different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch if you log into the router for the first time. See below.
  • Page 15 Section 3 - Configuration If you selected DSL (PPPoE), enter your PPPoE user name and password supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). If you selected Static IP, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Click Login. The Status screen will appear. This will display the current status of your router including LAN IP settings, wireless (WLAN) settings, and Internet (WAN) settings. The next section will walk through the configuration utility. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1) or enter http://dlinkrouter.local. Log in to the router. The user name is Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Login. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Setup

    If you select Dynamic IP, skip to step 2 on the next page. A. If you selected DSL (PPPoE), enter your PPPoE user name and password supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and then click Next. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...
  • Page 19 PSK AES and create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients will need to have this password entered to be able to connect to your wireless network (strongly recommended). Click Next to continue. 3. Click Finish to complete your setup. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Local Network

    IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility. Subnet Mask: Enter a Subnet Mask. The default is 255.255.255.0. Apply Changes: Click to save your settings. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Dhcp Server Settings

    Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically. ” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the Go-RT-N300. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer.

  • Page 22: Dhcp Static Ip Configuration

    Add: Click to save your entry. Update: Click to refresh the DHCP Static IP Table. Delete Selected: Select a device from the DHCP Static Table and click to remove it. Reset: Click to delete all entries. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Internet Setup

    Select to copy the MAC address from the computer you are currently on now to the router. MAC manual: Select to manually enter a MAC address to your router. Apply Changes: Click to save your settings. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Dynamic

    Select to copy the MAC address from the computer you are currently on now to the router. MAC manual: Select to manually enter a MAC address to your router. Apply Changes: Click to save your settings. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Pppoe

    If you want to enter your own DNS server IP addresses, select this Manually: and enter the IP address(es) in the DNS Server 1 and 2 boxes. WAN port rate: Select the Internet port speed from the drop-down menu. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...
  • Page 26 Select to copy the MAC address from the computer you are currently on now to the router. MAC manual: Select to manually enter a MAC address to your router. Apply Click to save your settings. Changes: D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Wireless Settings

    802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20M - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Security Options: Select the type of wireless security. If you enable security, enter a Wi-Fi password (between 8 and 63 characters). D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Wps

    Section 3 - Configuration Next: Click to use PIN mode. PIN Mode: PIN mode will be selected. PIN: Enter the PIN from your wireless client and then press Start PIN. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Advanced Wireless

    Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless Coexist: networks in your area. If the channel width is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20MHz. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Wps Setup

    WLAN. Click the Add button when you are done. This will add the device’s MAC Address to the table above. Select a device in the list and click the Delete button to delete the device. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Wireless Repeater

    Click the radio button to the right of the wireless network you want to extend and click Next. If you do not see the network, move the GO-RT-N300 closer and click Site Survey to refresh the list. If the network you are connecting to is encrypted/secure, enter the Wi-Fi password and click Next.
  • Page 32 IP address is not currently used on your network. Click Finish to save your settings. If you changed the IP address, you will have to enter the new IP address in your web browser to go back to the web-based configuration utility. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Advanced Settings

    IP address range (23 by default). Click Add to save the rule. Once saved, the new rule will appear in the Current ACL Table. To remove a rule, click the Delete button next to the rule you want to remove. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Port Triggering

    This page allows you to enable port triggering to specify inbound traffic to be sent to specific ports while other ports are in use for outbound traffic. The Go-RT-N300 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.

  • Page 35: Dmz

    DMZ. If the machine receives an IP address from the DHCP server, you should create a static DHCP reservation to ensure that the machine always receives the same address from the DHCP server. Click Apply Changes to save the current configuration. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Url Block

    Enter a keyword or a URL (website) that you want to prevent network users from accessing and then click Add Keyword. To remove a keyword, select it from the URL Blocking Table and click Delete Selected Keyword. Click Apply Changes to save the current configuration. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Ddns

    Click the Add button to save any changes made. The DDNS Configuration will then be added to the Dynamic DDNS Table below. To delete an existing DDNS Configuration, select an entry in the table and click the Remove button. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Traffic Control

    To delete an existing QoS Rule, select it in the QoS rules Table and Dest Port: Enter the destination port. click the Delete button. Up Ceiling: Enter the maximum upload speed. Down Ceiling: Enter maximum download speed. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Upnp

    UPnP This page allows you to enable the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature. UPnP: Click Enable to use the UPnP feature and then click Apply Changes. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Telnet

    Section 3 - Configuration Telnet This page allows you to enable Telnet to configure the router. Telnet: Click Enable to use the Telnet feature and then click Apply Changes. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Virtual Server

    The virtual server will then be added to the Current Virtual Server Forwarding Table below. To delete or disable a virtual server, click the Delete or Disable button in the Action field of the rule in the table. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    You will not lose any settings. Reset: Click to reset the router back to the factory default settings. You will lose all your previous settings and will have to reconfigure your router. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Firmware Upgrade

    This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the Router. If you plan to install new firmware, make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http:// support.dlink.com.

  • Page 44: Backup/Restore

    Click to download the current configuration settings as a file onto your hard drive. Browse: Click to select a previously downloaded configuration file you want to upload to the router. Upload: After you select a configuration file, click to upload to the router. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Admin

    Modify button. To delete an existing account, click the Select tab next to the user account in the table and then click the Delete button. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Time And Date

    This displays the current GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) time. Apply Changes: Click to save your settings. Click Reset to clear the current settings. Get GMT Time: Click to start the NTP, click the Get GMT Time button to obtain the GMT time. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Status

    Device Info This window displays the current information for the Go-RT-N300. It will display the LAN, Internet (WAN), and Wireless information. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a DHCP Release button and a DHCP Renew button will be displayed.

  • Page 48: Active Client Table

    This page displays lists of all wired and wireless clients. The IP address and MAC address of each client is displayed in the tables. Active Wired This table displays all active wired clients. Client Table: Active Wireless This table displays all active wireless clients. Client Table: D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Statistics

    Section 3 - Configuration Statistics This page displays the statistics for packets that have been transmitted and received on the network on the router’s WAN and LAN ports, and wireless bands. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help This section provides an explanation of each configuration or setting for the GO-RT-N300. Click on the links to be taken to the help text for that particular section of router’s setup. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the Go-RT-N300 router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.

  • Page 52: Windows® 8

    To connect to your router, 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 GO-RT-N300 User Manual...
  • Page 53 WPS button on your router at the point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Windows® 7

    Section 4 - Security Windows® 7 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 GO-RT-N300 User Manual...
  • Page 55 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 GO-RT-N300 User Manual...
  • Page 56 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 GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Wps

    Section 4 - Security The WPS feature of the Go-RT-N300 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 58 Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the Go-RT-N300. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
  • Page 59 Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Windows Vista

    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 GO-RT-N300 User Manual...
  • Page 62 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 GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 64 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
  • Page 65 • Windows ® ® 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 GO-RT-N300 User Manual...
  • Page 66 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click the Save Settings button to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69 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, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 70: 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 71: Wireless Modes

    An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless Cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Networking Basics

    • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    • Press the Windows key and then type IP. Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections. • Right-click on the adapter which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties.

  • Page 74: Windows® 7/ Vista

    If you are using Windows Vista, click on Manage network connections along the left panel in the window. For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your network.

  • Page 75: Technical Specifications

    Temperature • Operating: 32 to 104 °F • Storage: -4 to 149 °F Humidity • Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing • Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing Safety and Emissions • FCC • CE • Wi-Fi Certified D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Contacting Technical Support

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

  • Page 77: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 78 Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
  • Page 79 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
  • Page 80 Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.
  • Page 81 FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 82 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 GO-RT-N300 User Manual...
  • Page 83 Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: (1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. (2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Registration

    Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.00 October 2, 2015 D-Link GO-RT-N300 User Manual...

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