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D-Link DSL-2641B - Wireless G Router User Manual

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  • Page 1 Table of Content D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ................82 LAN SETUP......................32 TATICALLY SSIGN AN ADDRESS TIME ........................34 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................83 PARENTAL CONTROL ..................35 LOGOUT .......................36 CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..............84 ADVANCED ......................37 PORT FORWARDING ...................37 APPLICATION RULES..................39 S SETUP......................41 OUTBOUND IP FILTER ..................44 D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    • 200MHz Processor • 64MB Memory • CD-ROM Drive • Ethernet Adapter with TCP/IP Protocol Installed • Windows XP/2000/98 SE/ME • Internet Explorer v6 or later, FireFox v1.5 • D-Link Click'n Connect Utility • Computer with Windows 2000/XP D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11g. 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 factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 5: Features

    *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11g. 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 factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Use the adapter shipped with the Use the ADSL cable to connect Push in to power-on the Router. Push again to power-off the Router to connect to power to the your telephone line (RJ-11 Router source port) D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 7: Led S

    Steady red light indicates failed wireless connection. A blinking green device. Internet connection. Dark if no WAN protocol is light indicates activity on the WLAN configured or ADSL is offline. interface D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Before you Begin Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Router. Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 9: Installation Notes

    Ethernet port, you must install an Ethernet NIC adapter before you can use the Router. If you must install an adapter, follow the installation instructions that come with the Ethernet NIC adapter. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 10 Security for wireless communication can be accomplished in a number of ways. The DSL-2641B supports WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2, and mixed WPA/WPA2. Wireless access can also be controlled by selecting MAC addresses that are allowed to associate with the device. Please read the section on Wireless Configuration. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 11: Nformation You Will Need From Your Adsl Service Provider

    ADSL, ADSL2, and ADSL2+ modulation. However, if you are instructed to specify the modulation type used for the Router, you may choose among the numerous options available on the Modulation Type drop-down menu on the ADSL Configuration window (Advanced > ADSL) D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 12 ADSL service provider’s network and your computer. If you are setting up the Router for multiple virtual connections, you will need to configure the VPI and VCI as instructed by your ADSL service provider for the additional connections. This setting can be changed in the WAN Settings window of the web management interface. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 13: Nformation You Will Need About Dsl-2641B

    IP address used for DHCP service on the LAN when DHCP is enabled. LAN Subnet Mask for the DSL-2641B This is the subnet mask used by the DSL-2641B, and will be used throughout your LAN. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. This can be changed later. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 14: Information You Will Need About Your Lan Or Computer

    It is recommended that your collect and record this information here, or in some other secure place, in case you have to re-configure your ADSL connection in the future. Once you have the above information, you are ready to setup and configure your DSL-2641B Wireless ADSL Router. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 15: Ireless Nstallation Onsiderations

    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 16: Power On Router

    Router will attempt to establish the ADSL connection, if the ADSL line is connected and the Router is properly configured this should light up after several seconds. If this is the first time installing the device, some settings may need to be changed before the Router can establish a connection. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 17: Network Connections

    (MDI-II) port on a hub or switch. The rules governing Ethernet cable lengths apply to the LAN to Router connection. Be sure that the cable connecting the LAN to the Router does not exceed 100 meters. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 18 MDI-X ports (1x, 2x, etc.) with a crossed cable. Computer to Router Connection You can connect the Router directly to a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet adapter card (NIC) installed on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided as shown in this diagram. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 19: Configuration

    Section 4 - Troubleshooting Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility 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 20: Setup

    Router including how to change IP settings and DHCP server setup. WIZARD ADSL SETUP Click on the Setup Wizard button to launch the Setup Wizard. WELCOME TO D-LINK SETUP WIZARD There are three steps to configuring your router. Click on the Next to continue. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 21 Automatically. Of course, you can modify the information. If, you can not find the country and ISP in the list below; you can select "Others". Click on the Next button to go to the next Setup Wizard window. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 22 The Auto PVC Scan feature will not work in all cases so please enter the VPI/VCI numbers if provided by the ISP. Select the Connection Type that your ISP has informed you to use. Click on the Next button to go to the next Setup Wizard window. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 23 Please input the correct IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS information. Note: Should you select to leave default Gateway and DNS information blank, they should be automatically generated. Click on the Next button to go to the next Setup Wizard window. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 24 You can also test the WAN connection by accessing the Internet with your browser. Close the DSL Router Configuration window and wait for 1 minute before reopening your web browser. If necessary, please reconfigure your computer’s IP address to match your new configuration. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 25: Adsl Setup

    Click on the Save Settings button to save your settings. You will be asked to reboot by a pop-up window. Click on the OK to reboot the router. Click on the Connect button to connect the router to the Internet with the WAN interface. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 26 2. Click on the Disconnect button to disconnect the router to the Internet and the icon will be dark. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 27: Wireless

    Section 4 - Troubleshooting WIRELESS Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link router. Please note that changes made in this section will also need to be duplicated onto your wireless clients and PC. To access the WIRELESS (WLAN) settings window, click on the Wireless Setup button in the SETUP directory.
  • Page 28 MY WIRELESS NETWORK window. SECURE MY WIRELESS NETWORK Input the SSID. Select the Wireless Channel. Select the Encryption type. WPA-PSK is more secure than WEP 64 bit. Click on the Apply Settings button to apply the settings D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 29 Specify the encryption key from the Default WEP Key drop-down menu. Select Authentication type from the drop-down menu. (Shared is better than Open) Click on the Apply Settings button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 30 Section 4 - Troubleshooting WIRELESS SECURITY MODE – Personal WPA-PSK WPA-PSK configuration is similar to WEP. The key length is between 8 to 63 ASCII codes. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 31 802.1X security measures to overcome some weaknesses in standard WEP applications. A RADIUS server is used to authenticate all potential users. Enter your RADIUS server data: IP Address, Port, and Key. Click on the Apply Settings button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 32: Lan Setup

    IP address of the Router the range of IP addresses in the pool used for DHCP on the LAN will also be changed. The IP address pool can be up to 253 IP addresses. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 33 Click on the OK to reboot the router. LAN SETUP Do not turn the Router off while it is rebooting. You might need to re-configure your PC NIC settings to enter the Router’s web manager after reboot. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 34: Time

    Check the Enable Daylight Saving if needed and then select the proper Daylight Saving Offset drop-down menu. Configure the Daylight Saving Dates from start date to end. Click on the Save Settings button to apply your settings. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 35: Parental Control

    Check the Unblock field in the tail of the row, and then click on the Unblock Website button. The checked items will be deleted from the table. INTERNET ACCESS TIME RESTRICTIONS Select days and time frame to allow/deny this rule. Click on the Save Settings button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 36: Logout

    The LOGOUT page enables you you to logout of your router configuration and close the browser. To access the LOGOUT setting window, click on the Logout button in the SETUP directory LOGOUT Click on the Logout button to logout of the router configuration settings and close the browser. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 37: Advanced

    LAN with the LAN IP address you specify. Remember that the specified Private IP Address must be within the useable range of the subnet occupied by the Router. To access the PORT FORWARDING settings window, click on the Port Forwarding button in the ADVANCED directory D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 38 The Internal Port Start and Internal Port End box shows the range of the ports in your PC to receive the forwarded packets Click on the Add/Apply button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 39: Application Rules

    The router allows the remote party from the WAN side to establish new connections back to the application on the LAN side using the Open Start/End ports. A maximum of 32 entries can be configured. To access the APPLICATION RULES setting window, click on the Application Rules button in the ADVANCED directory. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 40 Enter your Trigger Port Start, Trigger Port End and the Trigger Protocol. Enter values for Open Port Start and Open Port End, and select the Open Protocol to be used. Click on the Add/Apply button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 41: Q O S Setup

    VoIP where it may help prevent dropped calls. Large amounts of non-critical data can be scaled so as not to affect these prioritised sensitive real-time programs. D-Link has pre-setup some often used rules for the QoS. VoIP and H.323 are often used for Internet calls.
  • Page 42 To add a new QoS rule, click on the Add button QOS SETUP Enter the QoS Class Name and specify the Rule Status. Assign a Classification Queue to where the QoS will be used and its Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) Mark. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 43 Define the set of conditions for SET-1 by specifying the Physical LAN Port, Protocol, Differentiated Services Code Point Check, Source and Destination IP Types and MAC Address. Choose the 802.1p Priority for SET-2 and click on the Apply button to add this new rule. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 44: Outbound Ip Filter

    Click on the Add/Apply button to add and apply settings. The Active Outbound IP Filter shows detailed information about each created outbound IP filter. To remove an IP filter, click on the Remove button (only appears when there is an existing IP filter). D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 45: Inbound Ip Filter

    The Inbound Filter allows you to create a filter rule to allow incoming IP traffic by specifying a filter name and at least one condition below. All of the specified conditions in this filter rule must be satisfied for the rule to take effect. To access the INBOUND IP FILTER setting window, click on the Inbound Filter button in the ADVANCED directory. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 46 Note: This section only applies when the Firewall is enabled. The Active Inbound IP Filter shows detailed information about each created inbound IP filter. To remove an IP filter, click on the Remove button (only appears when there is an existing IP filter). D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 47: Dns Setup

    LAN, this ensures that the host can be located from the Internet if the public IP address changes. DDNS requires that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS service providers (DyndDNS.org or dlinkddns.com). To access the DNS SETUP setting window, click on the DNS Setup button in the ADVANCED directory. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 48 DynDns.org and dlinkddns.com. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username or Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Key: Password or Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Key: D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 49: Firewall & Dmz

    DMZ will be exposed to various types of security risks. If you use the DMZ, take measures (such as client-based virus protection) to protect the remaining client PCs on your LAN from possible contamination through the DMZ. To access the FIREWALL & DMZ setting window, click on the Firewall & DMZ button under the ADVANCED tab. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 50 WAN. DMZ SETTING Check the Enable DMZ box and type the IP Address of the server or device on your LAN in the DMZ IP Address box. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 51 Section 4 - Troubleshooting APPLICATION LEVEL GATEWAY (ALG) CONFIGURATION Check the relevant ALG options as required. Click on the Apply Settings button to apply settings. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 52: Advanced Adsl

    The ADVANCED ADSL settings allow you to choose which ADSL modulation settings your modem router will support. D-Link does not recommend changing these settings unless directed to do so by your ISP. To access the ADVANCED ADSL setting window, click on the Advanced ADSL button in the ADVANCED directory.

  • Page 53: Advanced Wireless

    ADVANCED WIRELESS These options are for users that wish to change the behavior of their 802.11g wireless radio from the standard setting. D-Link does not recommend changing these settings from the factory default. Incorrect settings may impair the performance of your wireless radio. The default settings should provide the best wireless radio performance in most environments.

  • Page 54: Tr-069

    Sets the Wake-up interval in power-saving mode. The range is 1~255 milliseconds, Preamble Type: This is the length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for communication between the router and wireless clients. High network traffic areas should select Short preamble type D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 55 Status to be Visible or Invisible. Choose if you want to turn on User Isolation and Disable WMM Advertise. Specify the Max Client value between a range of 1 to 128 for that SSID or Guest Network. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 56 Then choose if you want to Allow or Deny the wireless clients with the MAC address in the WIRELESS MAC FILTERING LIST. To add a new MAC address. Enter the MAC Address. Specify the SSID and click on the Apply Settings button. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 57 ADVANCED SETTINGS – SECURITY SETTINGS The security settings in Advanced Settings allows you to set security settings by SSID. Please consult how to configure security settings in the SETUP tab for configuring security for your wireless security. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 58: Advanced Lan

    Section 4 - Troubleshooting ADVANCED LAN The ADVANCED LAN options are for users that wish to change the LAN settings. D-Link does not recommend changing these settings from factory default. Changing these settings may affect the behavior of your network.
  • Page 59 Select which Interface RIP packets are to be used and select the RIP Version 1,2 or both. Choose if the Operation is Active or Passive and check the Enabled checkbox to enable the selected Interface for RIP protocol D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 60 Static route To add a Static Route, enter a value in Destination Network Address and the Subnet Mask to be used and select Use Gateway IP Address or Use Interface where the static route would be used. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 61 Check the Enable SNMP Agent checkbox to allow the device’s SNMP agent to work. Specify the Read Community, Set Community, System Name, System Location, System Contact and the Trap Manager IP to allow SNMP agent to work properly. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 62 Request Password. Click on the Apply button for changes to take effect. Click on the GetRPCMethods button to get RPC methods of the ACS server. Note: Choose to change this option if only specified by your ISP. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 63 Select the management services which you want to enable/disable on your LAN/WAN interface. Click on the Apply Settings button to apply settings. Notice If you disable HTTP service, you’ll not be able to access the router’s configuration window permanently. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 64: Maintenance

    PASSWORD The factory default password of this router is 'admin'. To help secure your network, D-Link recommends that you should choose a new password. Please make sure to choose a password you can remember or write it down and keep in a safe and separate location for future reference. If you forget your device password, the only solution is to reset your router to factory default settings and you will loose all your device configuration settings.

  • Page 65: Save/Restore Settings

    To reset the Router to its factory default settings, click on the Restore Device button. You will be prompted to confirm your decision to reset the Router. The Router will reboot with the factory default settings including settings (192.168.1.1) and Administrator password (admin). D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 66 Notice Performing a Firmware Upgrade can sometimes change the configuration settings. Be sure to back-up the Router’s configuration settings before upgrading the firmware. **The current firmware version in the screenshot may not be the same as the one in the current product.** D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 67: Diagnostics

    Ping test may be done through the local or external interface to test connectivity to known IP addresses. The diagnostics feature executes a series of test on your system software and hardware connections. Use this window when working with your ISP to troubleshoot problems. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 68: System Log

    Local: Display on local host only Remote: Send log file to remote system log server only Server IP IP address of the remote Address: system log server Server UDP UDP port number of the Port: remote system log server D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 69 Click on the On Log Full check-box to let the system send the E-mail alarm message when the local log is full. VIEW SYSTEM LOG The table lists the system log. Click on the Apply Settings button to apply your settings. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 70: Status

    The Device Info page displays a summary overview of your router status, including: Device software version and summary of your Internet configuration (both wireless and Ethernet status). To access the DEVICE INFO setting window, click on the Device Info button in the STATUS directory. GENERAL This window displays current system time and the firmware version. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...
  • Page 71 This window displays WAN information including IP address, Mask, Default Gateway, Primary/Secondary DNS Server. WIRELESS LAN This window displays authenticated wireless stations and their status. This window displays LAN information including IP address, Subnet Mask, and DHCP Server. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 72: Connected Clients

    This window displays all the client devices which have obtained IP addresses from the router. BLOCKED CLIENTS This window displays the list of clients that are blocked from having access to the router and the Internet. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 73: Statistics

    STATISTICS This page displays your router network and data transfer statistics and is helpful for D-Link technicians to assist you in identifying if your router is functioning properly. The information provided is primarily informative and does not affect the function of your router.
  • Page 74 Section 4 - Troubleshooting ADSL STATISTICS This window displays ADSL information including Link Rate, SNR, and some Error Counters. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 75: Routing Info

    This page displays the routing table of your router To access the ROUTING INFO setting window, click on the ROUTING INFO button in the STATUS directory. DEVICE INFO -- ROUTE This window displays a table containing the routing information of the router D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.1.1 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.
  • Page 77 • 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 the web management.

  • Page 78: 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.
  • Page 79 PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
  • Page 80 Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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. Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.

  • Page 81: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 82: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on the Properties.

  • Page 83: Technical Specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g 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 factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DSL-2641B User Manual...

  • Page 84: Contacting Technical Support

    Appendix D –Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link websites. If you require product support, we encourage you to browse our FAQ section on the Web Site before contacting the Support line.

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