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Version 1.0 | 07/22/2016

User Manual

Wireless N 150 Home Router
DIR-608

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.0 | 07/22/2016 User Manual Wireless N 150 Home Router DIR-608...

  • Page 2: Preface

    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. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IPv6 Filter ................72 Getting Started ..............16 IPv6 Routing .................74 Configuration ..............17 Maintenance ................75 Web UI Table of Contents ............18 Reboot ..................76 Setup ....................19 Firmware Upgrade ..............77 Wizard ..................20 Backup/Restore ..............78 Local Network ..............24 Admin ..................79 Internet Setup ..............27 D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 4 WPA/WPA2 ................. 100 Troubleshooting ............102 Wireless Basics ...............106 What is Wireless? ..............107 Tips ....................109 Wireless Modes ................. 110 Networking Basics ............111 Check your IP address ............111 Statically Assign an IP address ..........112 D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-608 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Utility Requirements • Firefox 28 or higher • Safari 6.0 or higher • Chrome 28 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The external antenna increases your wireless coverage so you can avoid dead spots and get a reliable connection in more places throughout your home. The DIR-608 also has a repeater mode, which allows you to extend the range of your existing wireless network, letting you reach the farthest corners of your home or small office.

  • Page 8: Features

    Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-608 provides wireless connection of up to 150 Mbps* for other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video and audio streaming or online gaming.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Internet LED The Internet LED indicates that an Internet link is established. It blinks during data transmission. LAN Port LEDs (1-2) The LAN Port LEDs indicate an Ethernet device is connected. They blink during data transmission. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Back Panel

    LAN Ports (1-2) Connects to Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Choosing An Operation Mode

    Section 1 - Product Overview Choosing an Operation Mode The DIR-608 features two modes of operation, giving you more flexibility in how to configure your network. You may select either Router Mode or Repeater Mode. • Router Mode shares your Internet connection. This is the factory default setting suitable for most users.

  • Page 12: Router Mode

    Router Mode In Router Mode, the DIR-608 Wireless N 150 Home Router operates as the central device of your network. This is the most common type of installation and is the factory default setting suitable for most users. The DIR-608 connects to your cable modem, DSL modem, or other Internet source and shares your Internet connection with your wired and wireless devices.

  • Page 13: Wireless Repeater Mode

    It works as a wireless repeater by connecting to your existing wireless network and rebroadcasting its signals for your devices to connect to. Using the DIR-608 as a wireless repeater will reduce the total amount of wireless bandwidth available.
  • Page 14 Note: Extending by Wi-Fi reduces the total available amount of wireless bandwidth available. Use the DIR-608's Wireless Extender Mode's built-in web UI Setup Wizard to connect to an uplink network. To use your DIR-608 as a Wireless Repeater, refer to Hardware Setup - Wireless Repeater on page 15. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Installation

    WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. • If you are using this device as a wireless repeater, you may need to use trial and error to determine an acceptable placement location. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 16: 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 to 90 feet (1 to 30 meters). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 17: Hardware Setup - Router

    Section 2 - Installation Hardware Setup - Router 1. Position your DIR-608 near your Internet-connected modem and PC. Keep the router in an open area for better wireless coverage. Modem DIR-608 2. Turn off and unplug the power and Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required. In some cases, you may need to turn it off for up to five minutes.
  • Page 18 DIR-608 6. If you are configuring the DIR-608 from a PC with a wired Ethernet connection, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the port labeled 1 on the back of the router, and the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.

  • Page 19: Hardware Setup - Wireless Repeater

    Hardware Setup - Wireless Repeater 1. Position your DIR-608 near where you wish to extend Wi-Fi to. Place it in an open area for better wireless coverage, but is still within range of your existing wireless network. We recommend using a smartphone or tablet to help gauge wireless strength.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Configure your WAN and Wireless network. Click the Save and Connect button when you are finished. Product Page: DIR-608 The Wireless tab provides access to configure the wireless networking feature of your DIR-608. Select Language English ▼...

  • Page 21: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure or change the default settings your D-Link DIR-608 using the web-based configuration utility. To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter Login http://192.168.11.1 in the address field.

  • Page 22: Web Ui Table Of Contents

    Traffic Control UPnP Telnet Virtual Server IPv6 Filter IPv6 Routing To return to this Web UI Table of Contents page, simply click the D-Link logo on the top right of each page. DIR-608 Setup Wireless Wizard D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Setup

    Status Help Wizard Local Network Internet Setup PPTP L2TP IPV6 To return to the Web UI Table of Contents page, simply click the D-Link logo on the top right of each page. DIR-608 Setup Wireless Wizard D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Wizard

    Dynamic IP - Usually for Cable Modem and the router will automatically obtain an IP address from the DHCP server. Static IP - This type of connection uses a permanent, fixed (static) IP address that your ISP assigned. Back Next D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 25 Enter the subnet mask. Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway. Primary DNS: 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS: Enter the primary DNS address. Secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0 (Optional) Secondary DNS: Enter the secondary DNS address. Back Next D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 26 Using WPA-PSK encryption is highly recommended to protect your PSK AES: wireless network traffic. Key: Enter a wireless key to use on your wireless network. Next: Proceed to the next step. Back: Go back to the last step. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Click the ‘Finish’ button to finish the Easy Setup. the Status > Device Info window will open. Tips: Please click “Setup” on the Menu, and then click “Internet Setup” for detail settings if the router still can not access the Internet. Back Finish D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Local Network

    If you change the IP address, once you click Apply Changes, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into Apply Changes the configuration utility. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 29 Enter the IP address of the first DNS Server. DNS Server 2: Enter the IP address of the second DNS Server, if there is one. DNS Server 3: Enter the IP address of the second DNS Server, if there is one. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 30 192.168.11.14 00:00:40:30:05:70 Update. To delete a reservation, select a reservation and click Delete Selected. When you have finished configuring the Local Network, click the Apply Changes button. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Internet Setup

    Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway. MTU Size: 1500 MTU Size: Enter the MTU size. DNS Server 1: 0.0.0.0 DNS Server 1, 2: Enter the DNS Server IP addresses. DNS Server 2: 0.0.0.0 (Optional) D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 32 WAN Access Type: DS-Lite ▼ DS-Lite Mode: DS-Lite DHCPv6 Manual If you choose Manual, please configure the AFTR Name or Address field. AFTR Name or Address: AFTR Name or Enter the AFTR Name or Address. Address: D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 33 Select the router’s default MAC address, the PC’s, or enter it manually. Default MAC MAC from PC MAC manual 00:00:00:00:00:00 When you have finished configuring your Internet connection, click the Apply Changes Apply Changes Reset button. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Pptp

    When you have finished configuring your PPTP Connection, click the Apply button. PPTP Table PPTP Table The PPTP Table displays the currently configured PPTP connections. The Interface, State, Interface State Address Gateway Address, and Gateway are displayed. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 35: L2Tp

    Check the radio button to enable NAPT. Default Route: Check the radio button to enable Default Route. Apply Changes Reset MTU: Enter the MTU size. When you have finished configuring your L2TP Connection, click the Apply Changes button. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 36 Section 3 - Configuration L2TP (continued) L2TP Table L2TP Table The L2TP Table displays the currently configured PPTP connections. The Name, Interface, IP Name Interface IP Address Gateway State Address, Gateway, and Status are displayed. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Ipv6

    For 6 to 4 refer to page 42. For 6rd refer to page 44. For Link-local only refer to page 46. When you have finished configuring your IPv6 connection, click the Apply Changes button. Apply Changes Reset D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 38 If you change the LAN IPv6 Address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s network settings to access the LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. network again. Local Address: LAN IPv6 Address: LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address: xx00:yy11:zz22:123/64 D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 39 Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. LAN IPv6 Address: Stateful(DHCPv6) ▼ Range(End): IPv6 Address Range(Start): xxxx ::00 Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in seconds). IPv6 Address Range(End): xxxx ::00 Advertisement Router Advertisement Lifetime: (second) Lifetime: D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 40 If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the network again. router. ☑ Enable DHCP-PD: LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. LAN IPv6 Address: Local Address: LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address: xx00:yy11:zz22:123/64 D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. LAN IPv6 Address: Stateful(DHCPv6) ▼ Range(End): IPv6 Address Range(Start): xxxx ::00 Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in seconds). IPv6 Address Range(End): xxxx ::00 Advertisement Router Advertisement Lifetime: (second) Lifetime: D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 42 If you choose Use the following DNS address, please configure the following field: Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. address Address: Primary DNS Address: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Address: Address: D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 43 IPv6 Address Range(Start): xxxx ::00 IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range(End): xxxx ::00 Range(End): Router Advertisement (second) Lifetime: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in seconds). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunnel

    If you choose Use the following DNS address, please configure the following field: Primary DNS Address: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Address: Address: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Address: D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 45 IPv6 Address Range(Start): xxxx ::00 IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range(End): xxxx ::00 Range(End): Router Advertisement (second) Lifetime: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in seconds). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 46 If you choose Use the following DNS address, please configure the following field: Primary DNS Address: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Address: Address: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Address: D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range(Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range(End): Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in seconds). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 48 If you choose Use the following DNS address, please configure the following field: Primary DNS Address: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Address: Address: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Address: D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 49 IPv6 Address Range(Start): xxxx ::00 IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range(End): xxxx ::00 Range(End): Router Advertisement (second) Lifetime: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in seconds). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Displays the router’s IPv6 address and mask length. your router. If you change the LAN IPv6 Address here, you Local Address: may need to adjust your PC’s network settings to access the network again. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address: xx00:yy11:zz22:123/64 D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Wireless

    Advanced Maintenance Status Help Wireless Basics Advanced Wireless Wireless Repeater To return to the Web UI Table of Contents page, simply click the D-Link logo on the top right of each page. DIR-608 Setup Wireless Wizard D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Wireless Basics

    Security Options Select a wireless security encryption option. The options are None, WEP, WPA-PSK(TKIP), Security Options : WPA2-PSK(AES) ▼ WPA2-PSK(AES), and WPA-PSK/WPA2(AES). The following pages describe each type of security option. Using WPA2-PSK(AES) security is recommended. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 53 Security Options(WPA2-PSK) Pre-Shared Key: Enter a wireless key to use on your wireless network. Pre-Shared Key: (8-63 characters or 64 hex digits) When you have finished configuring your wireless network, click the Apply button. Apply Cancel D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Security Options(WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK) Pre-Shared Key: Enter a wireless key to use on your wireless network. Pre-Shared Key: (8-63 characters or 64 hex digits) When you have finished configuring your wireless network, click the Apply button. Apply Cancel D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Security Options(WPA-PSK) Pre-Shared Key: Enter a wireless key to use on your wireless network. Pre-Shared Key: (8-63 characters or 64 hex digits) When you have finished configuring your wireless network, click the Apply button. Apply Cancel D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 56 Security Encryption(WEP) Key 1-4: Enter a wireless key to use on your wireless network. Key 1: Key 2: Key 3: Key 4: Apply Cancel When you have finished configuring your wireless network, click the Apply button. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 57 Any wireless client will be able to access your network, be able to use your Internet connection, and leaves you open to security threats. When you have finished configuring your wireless network, click the Apply button. Apply Cancel D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Wps

    If your card supports WPS, device within 2 minutes. pleace click “Generate PIN code”, and input PIN Code 23474567 here. Start PIN Applied client’s PIN successfully! You have to run Wi-Fi Protected Setup in client within 2 minutes. Back D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Advanced Wireless

    CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for communication between the router and roaming wireless adapters. Radio Power: Set the transmit power of the antennas in percentage. HT20/40 Enable or disable HT20/40 Coexistence. Coexistence: D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 60 WLAN and click the Add button. This will add the device’s MAC Address to the ACL table above. To remove a device from the ACL (ex: 00e086710502) table, select the MAC address from the above table and click the Delete button Cancel D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Wireless Repeater

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Repeater This page allows you to configure wireless repeater settings for the DIR-608. DIR-608 Wireless Advanced Wireless Repeater Wireless Repeater Wireless Repeater Setup Wireless Repeater Setup Check the box and click the Apply button in order to enable the...

  • Page 62: Wireless Repeater Setup

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Repeater Setup These instructions will guide you through setting up your DIR-608 as a wireless repeater in a few easy steps. Please refer to Wireless Repeater Mode on page 9 for more information. DIR-608 Wireless...
  • Page 63 When you have entered the wireless network’s key, click the Next button. Previous Next Step 3: Enter a new LAN IP address for the DIR-608 if necessary. WPS Setup Step 3: click ‘Finish’ to save the configuration. Click Finish to complete the setup. You will need to reconnect to the wireless network the DIR-608 is now repeating.

  • Page 64: Advanced

    Traffic Control UPnP Telnet Virtual Server IPv6 Filter IPv6 Routing To return to the Web UI Table of Contents page, simply click the D-Link logo on the top right of each page. DIR-608 Setup Wireless Wizard D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Access Control List

    Click the Add button to save and add these settings to the Current ACL table. Reset Current ACL Table Current ACL Table The section displays the current ACL Table. IP Address Select Service Port Action /Interface Delete D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Port Triggering

    Trigger Protocol: Select a protocol from the pulldown menu. Apply Changes Start Relate Port: Enter a start relate port. End Relate Port: Enter an end relate port. Open Protocol: Select a protocol from the dropdown menu. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 67 Protocol Port Applications will then be added to the Current Port Triggering Table. Click the Delete button 5432- 4800- Delete MyApp both outgoing both 6210 4900 in the Action field to delete a Port Triggering rule. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 68: 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 Apply Changes Reset always receives the same address from the DHCP server. Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Url Block

    Click the Add Keyword button to add a keyword to the URL block table. URL BLocking Table: To delete a keyword, select the keyword in the table and click the Delete Selected Keyword Select Filtered Keyword button. dlink D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Dynamic Dns

    The section displays the current Dynamic DDNS settings and status. Select State Service Hostname Username dlinkddns.com To delete an existing DDNS Configuration, select a configuration in the table and click the disable mytest Username (free) Remove button. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Traffic Control

    Enter the source port number if applicable. Source Port: Dest Port: Up Floor: Enter the minimum upload speed. Up Floor: kb/s Up Ceiling: kb/s Down Floor: Enter the minimum download speed. Down Floor: kb/s Down Ceiling: kb/s D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Up Ceiling: Enter the maximum upload speed. Up Floor: kb/s Up Ceiling: kb/s Down Ceiling: Enter maximum download speed. Down Floor: kb/s Down Ceiling: kb/s When you have finished inputting your new rule, click the Add button. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Upnp

    The section displays the currently defined UPnP rules. These rules are automatically managed Internal External Active Protocol by the DIR-608. Port Port Address scription Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made. Apply Changes D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Telnet

    DIR-608 Advanced Maintenance Telnet Configuration Telnet Telnet Configuration Telnet Configuration Telnet: Click Enable to turn on the Telnet administration feature. Telnet: Disable Enable Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made. Apply Changes D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Virtual Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server This page allows you to configure the DIR-608’s virtual server so that remote users accessing Web services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers on the LAN (Local Area Network). The DIR-608 is also capable of port-redirection, meaning...

  • Page 76: Ipv6 Filter

    SPort: DPort: Length: ☑ Enable: Dest IPv6 Address Enter the destination IPv6 address and prefix length to apply the & Prefix Length: rule to. Apply Changes Reset Help SPort: Enter the source port range, if applicable. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 77 To enable or disable an IPv6 route filter, click its disable or enable button from the Action deny eeee: disable Downstream Delete column. disable deny ffff:: enable Upstream To delete an IPv6 route filter, select it form the table and click the Delete button. Delete D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Ipv6 Routing

    IPv6 Static Route Table The section displays the current IPv6 Static Route Table. Select Destination NextHop Interface To delete an IPv6 route, select it from the IPv6 Static Route table and click the Delete Selected button. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Maintenance

    Status Help Reboot Firmware Upgrade Backup/Restore Admin Time and Date To return to the Web UI Table of Contents page, simply click the D-Link logo on the top right of each page. DIR-608 Setup Wireless Wizard D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Reboot

    This page allows you to reboot your device with the current setting or reset it to the factory default setting. DIR-608 Maintenance Status Reboot/Reset Reboot Reboot/Reset System Reboot/Reset System Click the Reboot button to reboot the system. To reset the system to the factory default Reboot Reset setting, click the Reset button. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 81: 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. You can DIR-608...

  • Page 82: Backup/Restore

    Click the Save button to download the current configuration settings as a file onto your Save... hard drive. Load Settings From Load Settings From To load a previously saved settings file, click the Browse button to locate the file on your Browse Upload hard drive, then click the Upload button. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 83: 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 DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Time And Date

    Apply Changes Reset Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made. Start NTP: Start NTP: NTP Start: To update the current time using NTP, click the Get GMT Time button. NTP Start: Get GMT Time D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Status

    Status Help Device Info Active Client Table IPV6 IPV6 Routing Table To return to the Web UI Table of Contents page, simply click the D-Link logo on the top right of each page. DIR-608 Setup Wireless Wizard D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Device Info

    WAN Configuration Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router. Interface Protocol Gateway Status Address Address DHCP 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 FF:FF:FF Down Click the Refresh button to view the most current information. Refresh D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Active Client Table

    Active Wireless Client Table Active Wireless Client Table Name IP Address MAC Address This table displays all active wireless clients. Wi-Fi Computer 192.168.11.3 ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff Click the Refresh button to refresh the router’s active client table. Refresh D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Statistics

    Interface Rx pkt Rx err Rx drop Tx pkt Tx err Tx drop LAN1 56842 354862 LAN2 LAN3 54678 1482163 LAN4 1403745 15308 WLAN 44030 Click the Refresh button to refresh the router’s traffic statistics. Refresh D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Ipv6

    Address Active LAN IPv6 Client Active LAN IPv6 Client This table displays all active IPv6 clients and their associated MAC addresses. IPv6 Address Mac Address Click the Refresh button to refresh the router’s IPv6 information. Refresh D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 90: Ipv6 Routing Table

    IPv6 Network Information IPV6 Routing Table Current IPV6 Routing Table Current IPV6 Routing Table This table displays the current IPv6 routing table. Destination NextHop Metric Interface Click the Refresh button to refresh the router’s IPv6 information. Refresh D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 91: Help

    The Help section provides documentation for each section of the web-based configuration utility. Hardware version:A1 Firmware version: 1.00 Product Page: DIR-608 The Wireless tab provides access to configure the wireless networking feature of your DIR-608. Select Language English ▼ DIR-608...

  • Page 92: 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 DIR-608 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 93: Windows® 10

    Windows® 10 When connecting to the DIR-608 wirelessly for the first time, you will need to input the wireless network name (SSID) and Wi- Fi password (security key) of the device you are connecting to. If your product has a Wi-Fi configuration card, you can find the default network name and Wi-Fi password here.
  • Page 94 Your computer will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected. You can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router. Press the WPS button on your D-Link device and you will be automatically connected. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 95: Windows® 8

    Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks that are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 96 WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected to. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 97: 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 your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 98 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 DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 99: Wps

    Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network The WPS feature of the DIR-608 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 100 Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-608. DIR-608 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 101 Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 102 7. The following window appears while the DIR-608 is being configured. Wait for the configuration to complete. 8. The following window informs you that WPS on the DIR-608 has been set up successfully. 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.

  • Page 103: Windows Vista

    (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-608 User Manual...

  • Page 104: Wpa/Wpa2

    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 Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 105 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 the one on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.11.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website, nor do you 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 107 • 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 web management.
  • Page 108 • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) 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-608 User Manual...
  • Page 109 • To change the MTU, enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings 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 DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 110: 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 111: 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 similarly to how cordless phones work, through radio signals that transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 112 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 Uses/Benefits • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 113: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link USB adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.

  • Page 114: 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 USB adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 115: 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 116: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.11.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 117: Wireless Security

    Appendix B - Networking Basics Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-608 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...

  • Page 118: Technical Specifications

    1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b, 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. 2 Frequency range varies depending on country’s regulation. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

  • Page 119: Safety Statements

    (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...
  • Page 120 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 25 cm between the radiator and your body. D-Link DIR-608 User Manual...

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