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D-Link GamerLounge DGL-4300 Owner's Manual

D-Link GamerLounge DGL-4300 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Static WAN Mode ...20 DHCP WAN Mode...20 PPPoE WAN Mode ...21 PPTP WAN Mode ...22 L2TP WAN Mode...23 LAN...23 LAN Settings ...23 DHCP ...24 DHCP Settings...24 Number of Dynamic DHCP Clients ...24 Add Static DHCP Client ...25 Table of Contents D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 3 GameFuel Rules List...35 Routing...36 Add/Edit Route ...36 Route List...36 Access Control...37 Enabled ...37 Add/Edit Access Control Rule ...37 Access Control Rules List ...38 Web Filter ...38 Add/Edit Web Site ...38 Allowed Web Site List ...38 Table of Contents D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 4 Set the Date and Time ...45 Schedules ...46 Add/Edit Schedule Rule ...46 Schedule Rules List...46 Syslog...47 Email...47 Email Settings ...47 Email Log When Full or on Schedule...47 System ...48 System Commands ...48 Firmware...49 Firmware Information...49 Firmware Upgrade...49 Table of Contents D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 5 Network Traffic Stats ...53 LAN Statistics...54 WAN Statistics ...54 Wireless Statistics...54 Active Sessions...54 Appendix... 55 Securing Your Network ...55 Glossary ...57 Technical Specifications ... 67 Contacting Technical Support ... 69 Warranty ... 70 Registration ... 74 Table of Contents D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

     256MB Memory  CD-ROM Drive  Ethernet Adapter with TCP/IP Protocol Installed  Windows® XP/2000 or Mac® OS X v10.3/v10.2/v10.1  Internet Explorer v6 or Netscape® Navigator v7 D-Link® DGL-4300 Gaming Router Ethernet Cable Vertical Stands Package Contents CD-ROM with Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Technology designed to provide the uninterrupted and flawless gaming experience serious online gamers expect. The DGL-4300’s high-performance CPU supports up to 6000 concurrent connections, making it ideal for P2P applications and multiplayer interactivity. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a/11b/11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.

  • Page 8: Features And Benefits

    Customizable settings to add or modify new applications or game configurations   New firmware upgrade notification keeps your D-Link Gaming Router up-to-date  Next Generation hardware with one Fast Ethernet 10/100 WAN port and four Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 auto-sensing LAN ports ...

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem. Hardware Overview Receptor for the Power Adapter Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 10: Leds

    1-4. This LED blinks during data WLAN LED This LED will blink to indicate activity on the wireless network WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during data transmission Hardware Overview D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 11: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.

  • Page 12: Standards-Based Technology

    The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:  Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DGL-4300 and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters).

  • Page 13: Using The Configuration Interface

    Basic The Basic settings tab contains the Setup Wizards, Internet connection, and network setting options. Wizard The Wizard screen contains two wizards that assist you with the configuration of your D-Link ® Gaming Router. Basic > Wizard D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 14: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    To begin, click on the Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard button.  The Welcome To The D-Link Setup Wizard screen appears, click Next to continue.  Step 1: Set Your Password prompts you to enter a password for the Web-based configuration interface.
  • Page 15 Set Static IP Address Connection prompts you to enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway  Address, Primary and Secondary DNS address information. Setup Complete will appear after all of the settings have been entered. Click Connect to save  your settings and reboot the router. Using the Configuration Interface D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 16: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Security Setup Wizard guides you through the following steps: To begin, click on the Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard button.  The Welcome To The D-Link Wireless Security Setup Wizard screen appears, click Next to continue.  Step 1: Name Your Wireless Network prompts you to enter a wireless network name for your network.
  • Page 17  If you selected Good security in step 3, this screen will appear providing you your WEP key information.  If you selected None security in step 3, this screen will appear providing you your wireless network name. Using the Configuration Interface D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 18: Wan

     L2TP: A method of connection that requires you to enter informatiom provided by your Internet Service Provider to gain access to the Internet. L2TP IP Address: _____._____._____._____ L2TP Subnet Mask: _____._____._____._____ L2TP Gateway IP Address: _____._____._____._____ L2TP Server IP Address: _____._____._____._____ Username:______________________ Password:______________________ Using the Configuration Interface Basic > WAN D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 19: Advanced

    The ISP will then only grant Internet access to requests from a computer with this particular MAC address. The D-Link router has a different MAC address than the computer that initially connected to the ISP. To resolve this problem, enable this option.

  • Page 20: Static Wan Mode

    The Release button will release the current IP address of the router. The Renew button will request an IP address. Using the Configuration Interface Basic > WAN > Static Basic > WAN > DHCP Basic > WAN > DHCP D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 21: Pppoe Wan Mode

    If your ISP requires a service name, enter it here. Reconnect Mode: Typically PPPoE connections are not always on. The D-Link Router allows you to set the connection mode: • Always on: A connection to the Internet is always maintained.

  • Page 22: Pptp Wan Mode

    PPTP Connection: The Disconnect button will immediately terminate any active connection. Note: These buttons become enabled after the router has been rebooted with the PPTP mode selected. Using the Configuration Interface Basic > WAN > PPTP D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 23: L2Tp Wan Mode

    The subnet mask of your router on the local area network. Default Subnet Mask: Used with multiple routers to broadcast routing information. RIP Announcement: This option is used if you have multiple routers. Gateway Metric: Using the Configuration Interface Basic > WAN > L2TP Basic > LAN D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 24: Dhcp

    DHCP Settings Enable DHCP Server: Once your D-Link Router is properly configured and this option is enabled, the DHCP Server function will assign your network devices the necessary information to connect to the LAN and Internet. This eliminates the need to manually configure each device on your network with IP settings.

  • Page 25: Add Static Dhcp Client

    Static DHCP Clients receive the same IP address all the time. This is almost the same as if a device has a static IP address except that it must still actually request an IP address from the D-Link Router. The D-Link Router will provide the device the same IP address all the time. Servers on your network should either use a static IP address or this option.

  • Page 26: Wireless

    Wireless The wireless section is used to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link Router. Please note that changes made on this section may also need to be duplicated on your Wireless Client. Basic Wireless Settings Enable Wireless This option turns off and on the wireless connection feature of the router.

  • Page 27: Wireless Security Mode

    64-bit ASCII keys are exactly 5 characters in length (DMODE is a valid string of 5 characters for 64-bit encryption) 128-bit ASCII keys are exactly 13 characters in length (2002HALOSWIN1 is a valid string of 13 characters for 128-bit encryption) D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 28: Wpa-Personal

    A passphrase that must much with the authentication server. Secret: MAC Address If this is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer Authentication: whenever logging into the wireless network. Using the Configuration Interface D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 29: Advanced

    Save Settings at the top of the page. Advanced > Virtual Server With this Virtual Server Rule all Internet traffic on Port 8888 will be redirected to your internal web server on port 80 at IP Address 192.168.0.50. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 30: Add/Edit Virtual Server

    The router must reboot before new settings will take effect. You will be prompted to Reboot the Device or Continue. If you need to make additional settings changes, click Continue. If you are finished with your configuration settings, click the Reboot the Device button. Using the Configuration Interface D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 31: Special Applications

    Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the L2TP protocol. Windows Messenger: Allows all of the Windows Messenger functions to work properly through the router. Using the Configuration Interface Advanced > Special Applications D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 32: Add/Edit Special Applications Rule

    The router must reboot before new settings will take effect. You will be prompted to Reboot the Device or Continue. If you need to make additional settings changes, click Continue. If you are finished with your configuration settings, click the Reboot the Device button. Using the Configuration Interface D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 33: Gaming

    Reboot the Device or Continue. If you need to make additional settings changes, click Continue. If you are finished with your configuration settings, click the Reboot the Device button. Using the Configuration Interface Advanced > Gaming D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 34: Gamefuel

    Detected XDSL or When Connection Type is set to automatic, the automatically detected other Frame Relay connection type is displayed here. Network: Using the Configuration Interface Advanced > GameFuel D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 35: Add/Edit Gamefuel™ Rule

    The router must reboot before new settings will take effect. You will be prompted to Reboot the Device or Continue. If you need to make additional settings changes, click Continue. If you are finished with your configuration settings, click the Reboot the Device button. Using the Configuration Interface D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 36: Routing

    You will be prompted to Reboot the Device or Continue. If you need to make additional settings changes, click Continue. If you are finished with your configuration settings, click the Reboot the Device button. Using the Configuration Interface Advanced > Routing D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 37: Access Control

    LAN that needs access to the Internet. When finished updating Access Control Rules, you must still click the Save Settings button at the top of the page to make changes effective and permanent. Using the Configuration Interface Advanced > Access Control D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 38: Access Control Rules List

    The router must reboot before new settings will take effect. You will be prompted to Reboot the Device or Continue. If you need to make additional settings changes, click Continue. If you are finished with your configuration settings, click the Reboot the Device button. Using the Configuration Interface Advanced > Web Filter D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 39: Mac Address Filters

    The router must reboot before new settings will take effect. You will be prompted to Reboot the Device or Continue. If you need to make additional settings changes, click Continue. If you are finished with your configuration settings, click the Reboot the Device button. Using the Configuration Interface Advanced > MAC Address Filter D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 40: Firewall

    Firewall A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link Gaming Router offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you cam enable DMZ.

  • Page 41: Inbound Filters

    The router must reboot before new settings will take effect. You will be prompted to Reboot the Device or Continue. If you need to make additional settings changes, click Continue. If you are finished with your configuration settings, click the Reboot the Device button. Using the Configuration Interface Advanced > Inbound Filters D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 42: Configuring An Inbound Filter Rule

    It is a good idea to turn on the log for this rule so that you can check in the log for anything that is filtered inappropriately. Next configure the ALLOW rules. In the example on the right, two rules are used to cover the three IP addresses. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 43: Advanced Wireless

    Specifies one-half of the WDS link. The other AP must also have the MAC address of this AP (the router) to create the WDS link back to the router. Using the Configuration Interface Advanced > Advanced Wireless D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 44: Tools

    This option allows you to save the router configuration to a file on your computer. Be sure to save the configuration before performing a firmware upgrade. Restore Settings: Use this option to load previously saved router configuration settings. Using the Configuration Interface Tools > Admin D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 45: Time

    To maintain the correct time for schedules and logs, either you must enter the correct time after you restart the router or you must enable the NTP Server option. Using the Configuration Interface Tools > Time D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 46: Schedules

    The router must reboot before new settings will take effect. You will be prompted to Reboot the Device or Continue. If you need to make additional settings changes, click Continue. If you are finished with your configuration settings, click the Reboot the Device button. Using the Configuration Interface Tools > Schedules D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 47: Syslog

    This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules. Using the Configuration Interface Tools > Syslog Tools > Email D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 48: System

    Any settings that have not been saved will be lost. If you want to save your the Factory Defaults: router configuration settings, you can do so from the Admin page. Using the Configuration Interface Tools > System D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 49: Firmware

    To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps: 1. Click the [Browse] button to locate the D-Link upgrade file on your computer. 2. Once you have found the file to be used, click the Upload button below to start the firmware upgrade process.

  • Page 50: Dynamic Dns

    The time between periodic updates to the Dynamic DNS, if your dynamic IP address has not change. The timeout period is entered in hours. Note: Option will disable it self if Username and Password or keys are incorrect. Using the Configuration Interface Tools > Dynamic DNS D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 51: Status

    Subnet Mask: The subnet mask of the router on your local area network. DHCP Server: Indicates if the router is acting as a DHCP server on the local area network. Using the Configuration Interface Status > Device Info D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 52: Wireless Lan

    A gateway value of 0.0.0.0 means there is no next hop. The IP address is directly connected to the router on the interface specified, LAN or WAN. A value of 0.0.0.0 in both the destination IP and netmask means that this is the default route. Using the Configuration Interface Status > Routing D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 53: Logs

    This option will save the router to a log file on your computer. Statistics Network Traffic Stats Refresh Statistics: Updates the screen with the latest router statistics. Clear Statistics: Clears all of the values on the screen. Using the Configuration Interface Status > Logs D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 54: Lan Statistics

    The amount of transmit packets dropped. Errors: The number of errors relating to packets to/from the wireless network. Active Sessions The Active Session page displays the full details of active sessions to your router. Using the Configuration Interface D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 55: Appendix

    172.31.255.255 (172.16.0.0/12) 192.168.0.0 192.168.255.255 (192.168.0.0/16) D-Link routers use 192.168.0.1 as their default LAN IP address. Choosing an alternate IP address lessens the probabilty of an intruders knowing what IP network your devices are on. Using the Configuration Interface D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 56 With this feature enabled, devices attempting to connect to your network with a MAC address that is not in the list you created, will be denied access. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 57: Glossary

    Automatic Private IP Addressing - APIPA. An IP address that a Windows computer will assign itself when it is configured to obtain an IP address automatically but no DHCP server is available on the network D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 58 Cookie – Information that is stored on the hard drive of your computer that holds your preferences to the site that gave your computer the cookie CSMA/CA – Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance CSMA/CD – Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 59 Domain Name that will always by linked to their changing IP address. The IP address is updated by either client software running on a computer or by a router that supports DDNS, whenever the IP address changes D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 60 Gigabit Ethernet – Transmission technology that provides a data rate of 1 billion bits per second Graphical user interface – GUI H.323 – A standard that provides consistency of voice and video transmissions and compatibility for videoconferencing devices D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 61 Internet Protocol Security – IPsec provides security at the packet processing layer of network communication Internet Service Provider – An ISP provides access to the Internet to individuals or companies Interoperability – The ability for products to interact with other products without much customer interaction Intranet – A private network D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 62 MAC address – A unique hardware address for devices on a Local Area Network MDI – Medium Dependent Interface is an Ethernet port for a connection to a straight-through cable MDIX - Medium Dependent Interface Crossover, is an Ethernet port for a connection to a crossover cable Megabit - Mb D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 63 OSPF – Open Shortest Path First is a routing protocol that is used more than RIP in larger scale networks because only changes to the routing table are sent to all the other routers in the network as opposed to sending the entire routing table at a regular interval, which is how RIP functions D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 64 RJ-11 – The most commonly used connection method for telephones RJ-45 - The most commonly used connection method for Ethernet RS-232C – The interface for serial communication between computers and other related devices RSA – Algorithm used for encryption and authentication D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 65 Traceroute – A utility displays the routes between you computer and specific destination UDP – User Datagram Protocol UNC – Universal Naming Convention allows for shares on computers to be identified without having to know what storage device it’s on D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 66 Wireless LAN – Connecting to a Local Area Network over one of the 802.11 wireless standards WISP – Wireless Internet Service Provider WLAN – Wireless Local Area Network Yagi antenna – A directional antenna used to concentrate wireless signals on a specific location D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 67: Technical Specifications

    Hardware Interface • 4 x 10/100/1000 Auto-Sensing Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports • 1 x 10/100 Auto-Sensing Fast Ethernet WAN Port • D-Link 108G Wireless Technology Software Features • GameFuel™ Priority – Technology • Up to 256 Firewall Port Configurations • Access Control Policies (Parental Controls) •...
  • Page 68 • Power • WAN • WLAN (Wireless Connection) • LAN Wireless Signal Rates with Automatic Fallback • D-Link 108G: 108Mbps • 54Mbps · 48Mbps • 36Mbps · 24Mbps • 18Mbps · 12Mbps • 11Mbps · 9Mbps • 6Mbps · 5.5Mbps •...

  • Page 69: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.

  • Page 70: Warranty

    Hardware. Repaired or replacement Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
  • Page 71  be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid.
  • Page 72 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 NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 73 Appendix For detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact corresponding local D-Link office. FCC Caution: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 74: Registration

    Appendix Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. D-Link Systems, Inc.

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