1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. D-Link Manuals
  4. Wireless Router
  5. DIR-652
  6. User manual

D-Link DIR-652 User Manual

User manual
Hide thumbs Also See for DIR-652:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: User Manual
USER MANUAL
DIR-652
VERSION 1.0

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for D-Link DIR-652

Summary of Contents for D-Link DIR-652

  • Page 1 USER MANUAL DIR-652 VERSION 1.0...

  • 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 January 20, 2010 • Initial version Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dynamic (Cable) .......... 14 Advanced Wireless Settings ......42 PPPoE (DSL) ..........15 Transmit Power ..........42 PPTP ............16 Mode ............42 L2TP ............. 18 WISH Settings ..........43 Static (assigned by ISP) ....... 20 D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Email Settings ..........66 Troubleshooting ............96 System Settings ..........68 Wireless Basics ............100 Update Firmware ..........69 What is Wireless? ..........101 DDNS ............... 70 Tips ..............103 System Check ..........71 Wireless Modes ........... 104 D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Networking Basics ..........105 Check your IP address ........105 Statically Assign an IP address ......106 Technical Specifications......... 107 Certifications............108 D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    • Ethernet Cable - CAT5 • CD-ROM with Manual Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-652 will cause damage and void the warranty. System Requirements • Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem •...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wireless N Gigabit Home Router (DIR-652) is a 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home.

  • Page 8: Features

    650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11g Devices - The DIR-652 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Power Receptor Internet Port Connect Ethernet devices such as Receptor for the supplied power The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is computers, switches, and hubs. adapter. the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Leds

    A solid light indicates a connection to an A solid light indicates that the wireless proper connection to the Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. segment is ready. This LED blinks power supply. This LED blinks during data transmission. during wireless data transmission. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Getting Started

    Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-652 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the included CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows ®...

  • Page 14: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration 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 To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

  • Page 15: Setup Wizard

    If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to page 14. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. If you want to configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to page 63. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 17 Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Manual Configuration

    Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you are not sure.

  • Page 20: Pppoe (Dsl)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Pptp

    The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 22 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 23: L2Tp

    Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection Time: is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 24 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Wireless Settings

    Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-652. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-652 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the...

  • Page 27: Network Settings

    Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Dhcp Server Settings

    “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-652. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer.
  • Page 29 ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated.” Select the different type of NetBIOS node: Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid. NetBIOS Mode Type: Primary/ Enter your Primary (and Secondary) WINS IP address(es). Secondary WINS IP Address: D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Dhcp Reservation

    Click Revoke to cancel the lease for a specific Revoke: LAN device and free an entry in the lease table. Do this only if the device no longer needs the leased IP address, because, for example, it has been removed from the network. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 31 “DHCP IP Address Range” to address the issue, it is located in the DHCP Server section. Reserve: The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the DHCP Reservations List. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Virtual Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The DIR-652 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
  • Page 33 You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound Filter: Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Port Forwarding

    You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound Filter: Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Application Rules

    “Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. The DIR-652 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 36: Qos Engine

    ISP. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s often speed as a download/ upload pair. For example, 1.5Mbits/284Kbits. Using this example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a service such as www.dslreports.com. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 37 Dynamic This option should be enabled when you have Fragmentation: a slow Internet uplink. It helps to reduce the impact that large low priority network packets can have on more urgent ones. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Network Filters

    To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. DHCP Client List: D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 40 Enter the following information and then click Next to continue. • Address Type - Select IP address, MAC address, or Other Machines. • IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Protocol - Select the protocol. Dest Port Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number. To enable web logging, select Enabled. Click Save to save the access control rule. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Website Filters

    To use this feature, enter the text string to be blocked and click . The text to be blocked will appear in the list. To delete the text, click Clear the List Below. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to Domain: block (or allow). Any URL with the keyword in it will be blocked. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the Rules List: settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-652 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 45: Dmz

    If this computer obtains it’s IP address automatically using DHCP, be sure to make a static reservation on the Basic > DHCP page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Routing

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Wish Settings

    This acts to deprioritize streams that exhibit bulk transfer characteristics, such as file transfers, while leaving interactive traffic, such as gaming or VoIP, running at a normal priority. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 49 The rule applies to a flow of messages for which one computer’s IP address falls within the range set here. Host Port Range: The rule applies to a flow of messages for which host’s port number is within the range set here. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Creates a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router’s PIN. You can then use this PIN when creating a connection using the WPS-PIN method. Reset PIN to Restores the default PIN of the router. Default: D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 51 PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well. Add Wireless Device Start the wizard. Wizard: D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Advanced Network Settings

    This feature enables the Router to allow a Pass Through: “dial-up” or separate bridged PPP connection to an individual PC. In this instance the Router will serve as a bridge. Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-652 Internet Ping: UPnP Internet Ping Block Internet Port Speed Multicast Streams to respond to pings.

  • Page 53: Guest Zone

    Name: Enable Routing Check to allow network connectivity between Between Zones: the different zones created. Security Mode: Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 Link-Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local Only from the drop- down menu. LAN IPv6 Displays the IPv6 address of the Address Settings: router. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Static Ipv6 (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Static Ipv6 (Stateless)

    Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address: Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration: feature. Select Stateless. Refer to the previous Autoconfiguration Type: page for Stateful. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime Lifetime: (in minutes). D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Dhcpv6 (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Dhcpv6 (Stateless)

    LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Select Stateless. Refer to the previous Autoconfiguration Type: page for Stateful. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime Lifetime: (in minutes). D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Ipv6 Over Pppoe (Stateful)

    E n t e r t h e I S P S e r v i c e N a m e (optional). Select either Always-on, On-Demand, Reconnection Mode: or Manual. Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Ipv6 Over Pppoe (Stateless)

    E n t e r t h e I S P S e r v i c e N a m e (optional). Select either Always-on, On-Demand, Reconnection Mode: or Manual. Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 62 LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or Stateless. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime: Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 63: To 4 Tunneling (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 64: To 4 Tunneling (Stateless)

    LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Select Stateless. Refer to the previous Autoconfiguration Type: page for Stateful. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime Lifetime: (in minutes). D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling (Stateful)

    Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address: Address. Check to enable the Autoconfiguration Enable Autoconfiguration: feature. Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or Stateless. Autoconfiguration Type: Refer to the next page for Stateless. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling (Stateless)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime Lifetime: (in minutes). D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Administrator Settings

    Enter the new password for the User login. If you login as the User, you cannot change the settings (you can only view them). Gateway Name: Enter a name for the DIR-652 router. Enable Graphical Enables a challenge-response test to require Authentication:...
  • Page 68 The port number used to access the DIR- 652. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-652 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. If you have enabled and checked, you must enter as part of the URL to access the router remotely.

  • Page 69: Time Settings

    Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set Time. You can also click Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Syslog

    The address of the SysLog server that will be Address: used to send the logs. You may also select your computer from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Email Settings

    Enable Check this box if your SMTP server requires Authentication: authentication. Account Name: Enter your account for sending e-mail. Password: Enter the password associated with the account. Re-type the password associated with the account. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Selecting this option will send the logs via e-mail according to schedule. Schedule: 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. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 73: System Settings

    Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Update Firmware

    You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http:// support.dlink.com.

  • Page 75: Ddns

    Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username or Key: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Timeout: Enter a time (in hours). D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 76: System Check

    The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Schedules

    Schedule The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Rules List: Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Device Information

    Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR-652. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.

  • Page 79: Logs

    This option will send a copy of the router log to Email Now: the e-mail address configured in the Tools > E-mail screen. This option will save the router to a log file on Save Log: your computer. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Statistics

    Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-652 on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 81: Wireless

    The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. IPv6 The IPv6 details page displays full details of IPv6 clients that are connected when IPv6 is enabled. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Wireless Security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-652 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 84: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 85 • None - No security Click Next to continue. If you selected Best or Better, enter a password between 8-63 characters. If you selected Good, enter 13 characters or 26 Hex digits. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 86 If you selected Best, the following screen will show you your Pre-Shared Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. If you selected WPA-Enterprise, the RADIUS information will be displayed. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Configure Wpa-Personal (Psk)

    6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Configure Wpa-Enterprise (Radius)

    9. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 10. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 11. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 89 Section 4 - Security D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 90: Using Windows

    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows 7 and WPS for Wireless Configuration ® The following steps allow you to configure your DIR-652 wireless network settings using Windows 7 through WPS. ® 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 91 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-652 router. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 92 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name for your wireless network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 93 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key when adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 94: Connecting To A Wireless Network Using Windows 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in the system tray in the lower- right corner of your screen. Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 95 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 96 Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the key or passphrase is exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 97: Connecting To A Wireless Network Using Windows Vista

    Connect. 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. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 98 WPA2, enter the encryption password/passphrase for your wireless network and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the key or passphrase is exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 99: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 100 WPA2, enter the encryption password/passphrase for your wireless network and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the key or passphrase is exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 101: 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.
  • Page 102 • 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 103 ® ® and press 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 DIR-652 User Manual...
  • Page 104 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 105: Wireless Basics

    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 106: What Is Wireless

    Why D-Link 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.
  • Page 107 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. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 108: 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 109: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-652 wireless network Cardbus adapters. 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.

  • Page 110: 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 111: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Windows 2000: ® 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 Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.

  • Page 112: Technical Specifications

    * 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 factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-652 User Manual...

  • Page 113: Certifications

    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 DIR-652 User Manual...

Table of Contents