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Version 1.0 | 12/6/2012
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Wireless N300 Gigabit Cloud Router
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DIR-645L

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  • Page 1 Version 1.0 | 12/6/2012 User Manual Wireless N300 Gigabit Cloud Router with SmartBeam Technology DIR-645L...
  • Page 2 Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description 12/6/2012 • Initial release for Revision A1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Wireless .............97 Manual Internet Connection Option ......36 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........98 Wireless Connection Setup Wizard ......46 Advanced Network Settings ........100 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard .........49 Guest Zone ................. 101 Manual Wireless Network Setup ........50 D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 4 IPV6 Routing ..............120 Support ................121 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....122 WPS Button ................122 Windows® 7 ................123 WPA/WPA2 ................. 123 WPS ..................126 Windows Vista® ................. 130 WPA/WPA2 ................. 131 D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Wi-Fi Configuration Note If any of the above items are missing, please contact your retailer. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-645L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • Internet Explorer 7 or higher mydlink Requirements • Firefox 3 or higher • Safari 5 or higher • Chrome 5 or higher iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Monitor websites that are being visited in realtime with recent browser history displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app, which is great for parents. The D-Link Cloud Service can detect and block unwelcomed guests who try to get into your wireless network and suspicious activities will be displayed right on your mydlink™...

  • Page 8: Features

    The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 6x faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11b/g Devices - The DIR-645L is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b, and 802.11g standards, so it can connect with older devices at their maximum speeds.
  • Page 9 WPS process. The light will blink orange during boot up. A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the Internet LED router cannot connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    Connect 10/100/1000 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 Button Press the power button to power on and off. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 11 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Bottom Reset Button Using a paper clip, hold this button down for five seconds to reset the router to its original factory settings. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 12: 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-645L User Manual...

  • Page 13: Wireless Installation Considerations

    The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 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 14: Manual Setup

    3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer. INTERNET POWER Computer DIR-645L D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 15 Section 2 - Installation 4. Plug one end of the included Ethernet cable that came with your DIR-645L into the yellow port labeled INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.

  • Page 16: Connect To An Existing Router

    Connect to an Existing Router Note: It is strongly recommended to replace your existing router with the DIR-645L instead of using both. If your modem is a combo router, you may want to contact your ISP or manufacturer’s user guide to put the router into Bridge mode, which will ‘turn off’ the router (NAT) functions.
  • Page 17 6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network. 7. Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports of the DIR-645L and connect the second end to your other router. Do not plug anything into the INTERNET (WAN) port of the DIR-645L.

  • Page 18: Configuration

    There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and your devices: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log in to the router for the first time. Refer to “Quick Setup Wizard”...

  • Page 19: Quick Setup Wizard

    If this is your first time logging into the router, this wizard will start automatically. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 20 Internet Connection Settings to display a list of connection types to choose from. Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. If you do not know this information, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 21 ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 22 Click Next to continue. In order to secure your router, please enter a new Admin account password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 23 If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if you do not want to create a bookmark. If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you are using) to create a bookmark. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 24 If you clicked Yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address) and password. Click Login to register your router. If you clicked No, fill out the requested information and click Sign Up to create your mydlink account. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 25 Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher), Android device (1.6 or higher). To download the "mydlink lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite. PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 26: Qrs Mobile App

    Section 2 - Installation QRS Mobile App D-Link offers an app for your iOS or Android device to install and configure your router. Step 1 From your iOS or Android device, go to the app store for your device and search for ‘D-Link’ . Select QRS Mobile and then download it.

  • Page 27: D-Link Shareport Plus

    ™ Introduction The D-Link SharePort™ Plus technology will allow you to connect a multi-function printer (MFP), scanner, or USB storage device to your DIR-645L or other SharePort™ Plus enabled device and share the device with multiple computers*. SharePort™ Plus enabled devices will allow multiple users to simultaneously connect to and share a USB disk drive.

  • Page 28: Shareport Mobile App

    2. Scan the QR code corresponding to your device to download the SharePort Mobile App from the appropriate app store. 3. From your mobile device, connect to the DIR-645L. Once connected, click on the SharePort Mobile icon. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 29 5. Click on Settings icon located on the right top corner of the screen. Click Edit to enter your User Name and Password. Once you finish, click Done to continue. 6. For the Movie section, click the movie icon to play your movie from your USB flash drive. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 30 7. For the Music section, click the music icon to play your music from your USB flash drive. 8. For the Photo section, click the Photo icon to view your photos from your USB flash drive. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 31 9. For the Files section, click on the Files icon to view your files from your USB flash drive. 10. For the Folder section, click the folder icon to view your folders from your USB flash drive. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 32: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Otherwise, enter the password you chose for your DIR-645L. Note: The password to join your Wi-Fi network is different from your router’s Admin password. You may have entered them on steps 2 and 3 in “Quick Setup Wizard” on page 15. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 33: Setup

    If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard. You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 34: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Click Next to continue. Step 1: Set Your Password By default, the D-Link Router does not have a password configured for administrator access to the Web-based configuration pages. To secure your new networking device, please enter and verify a password in the spaces provided.
  • Page 35 L2TP: Choose this option if your Internet connection requires an L2TP username and password to get online. Static IP Address: Choose this option if your Internet Setup Provider provided you with IP Address information that has to be manually configured. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 36 User Name: Enter the PPPoE account user name used here. This information is given by the ISP. Password: Enter the PPPoE account password used here. This information is given by the ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 37 Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This field is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 38 Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This field is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 39 Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stabil- ity. Click Next to continue. Setup Complete! This is the last page of the Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Click the Connect button to save your settings. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 40: Manual Internet Connection Option

    At any given point the user can save the configuration done, on this page, by clicking on the Save Settings button. If you choose to discard the changes made, click on the Don’t Save Settings button. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 41 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-645L User Manual...
  • Page 42 MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the DIR-645L. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address...
  • Page 43 Schedules page. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 44 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-645L User Manual...
  • Page 45 New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later. 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-645L User Manual...
  • Page 46 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-645L User Manual...
  • Page 47 Schedules page. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 48 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-645L User Manual...
  • Page 49 IPv6 WAN Default Gateway Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be displayed here. Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made. Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 50: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

    Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 51 Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. Click on the Save button to accept the changes made. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 52 Section 3 - Configuration After click the Save button the device will save the settings made and return to the main wireless page. End of Wizard. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 53: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard

    Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 54: Manual Wireless Network Setup

    To initiate the Manual Wireless Setup page, click on the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button. On this page the user can configure all the parameters related to the wireless connectivity of this router. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 55 If you are not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 56 WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum of 13 characters for 128-bit keys. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 57 Pre-Shared Key: Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to the wireless network successfully. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 58 RADIUS Server Shared Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to Secret: be able to connect to the wireless network successfully. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 59: Wireless Security

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-645L offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 60: 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-645L User Manual...

  • Page 61: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-645L has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.
  • Page 62 B-Node, this indicates to use local network broadcast ONLY. This setting is useful where there are no WINS servers available, however, it is preferred you try M-Node operation first. This setting has no effect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated. WINS IP Enter your WINS Server IP address(es). Address: D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 63: Dhcp Reservation

    (name of your computer or device), MAC Address, and IP address. Enable: Check to enable the reservation. Edit: Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation entry. Delete: Click to remove the reservation from the list. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 64: Parental Control

    None: Select this option to enable the option to specify the DNS servers provided via DHCP by their ISP or their own pre- ferred DNS servers. Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made. Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 65: Storage

    Verify Password: In the Verify Password field, the user can re-enter the password that will be associated with the user account. Click the Add/Edit button the add a new user account or modify an existing account. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 66 Click the Append button to add a blank account with the access path and permission specified. Click the OK button to accept the changes made for the existing account. Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 67 WAN IP address will be used. If, however, a DDNS account is specified, then the domain name will be used. Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made. Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 68: Media Server

    Select to enable or disable the iTunes server. Folder: Specifies the folder or directory that will be shared by the iTunes/DLNA server. Select root to share all files on all volumes, or unselect Root then click Browse to select a specific folder. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 69: Ipv6

    For the advanced user that has configured a router before, click on the Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup button to input all the settings manually. To configure the IPv6 local settings, click on the IPv6 Local Connectivity Setup button. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 70: Ipv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided through the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type found. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 71 Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. Click on the Next button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 72 Password: Enter the PPPoE password used here. If you do not know your password, please contact your ISP. Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password used here. Service Name: Enter the service name for this connection here. This option is optional. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 73 These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6 Address configuration is based on the IPv6 Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prefix /64 is supported in LAN.) D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 74 The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete. Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 75: Ipv6 Manual Setup

    Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. Auto Detection Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically configure your IPv6 setting from your ISP. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 76 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 77 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 78 Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 79 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-645L User Manual...
  • Page 80 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Range Start: computers. IPv6 Address Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Range End: computers. Pv6 Address Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 81 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 82 LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 83 Section 3 - Configuration Link-Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu. LAN IPv6 Address Displays the IPv6 address of the router. Settings: D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 84: Mydlink Settings

    Settings The DIR-645L features a new cloud service that pushes information such as firmware upgrade notifications, user activity, and intrusion alerts to the mydlink™ app on Android and Apple mobile devices. To insure that your router is up-to-date with the latest features, mydlink™ will notify you when an update is available for your router.
  • Page 85 Click the Login button to login using these account details. Click the Prev button to return to the previous step. Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 86 At any point during this wizard, we can change the preferred language used. To change the language, select the desired language option from the Language drop-down menu, found on the top right of this page. End of Wizard D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 87: Advanced

    You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound Inbound Filter: filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 88: Port Forwarding

    You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 89: 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-645L 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 90: Qos Engine

    ID’s listed. When choosing the option Weight Fair Queue, the router will apply QoS based on the user defined percentage in the Queue Weight column. Queue ID: In this column the Queue ID used will be displayed. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 91 0.0.0.1 to 255.255.255.254. Application Enter the application port number used here. Port: Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made. Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 92: Network Filters

    To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 93: 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-645L User Manual...
  • Page 94 • IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to. • Machine Address - Enter the PC MAC address (i.e. 00:00.00.00.00). Select the filtering method and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 95 Dest Port Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number. To enable web logging, click Enable. Click Save to save the access control rule. Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 96: Website Filters

    Select either DENY computers access to ONLY Add Website Filtering Rule: these sites or ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow Domain: or block. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 97: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You Rules List: may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 98: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-645L 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.
  • Page 99 NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 100: 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-645L User Manual...

  • Page 101: Advanced Wireless

    Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless networks in your area. If the channel width is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20MHz. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 102: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes PIN: the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the wireless client. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 103 You can also simply press the WPS button on the side of the router, and then press the WPS button on your wireless client to automatically connect without logging into the router. Refer to “WPS” on page 126. WPS Button D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 104: Advanced Network Settings

    ™ Enabled. UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. WAN Ping: Checking the box will allow the DIR-645L to respond to pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers. WAN Port Speed: You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1000Mbps, or Auto (recommended).

  • Page 105: Guest Zone

    Wireless Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is different Network Name: from your main wireless network. Security Mode: Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 106: Ipv6 Firewall

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Firewall The DIR-645L’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device. The DIR-645L’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.

  • Page 107: Ipv6 Routing

    Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the Router. Gateway: Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 108: Tools

    Management interface. Remote Admin Port: The port number used to access the DIR-645L is used in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-645L and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.

  • Page 109: Time

    Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set Time. You can also click Sync Your Computer’s Time Settings to sync the date and time with the computer you are currently on. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 110: Syslog

    The broadband router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network. Enable Logging to Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog SysLog Server: Server. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 111: Email Settings

    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. Detail: You may add a note. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 112: System

    If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. Clear Language Removes the currently used language pack. Pack D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 113: Firmware

    You can view information about and 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 Check Now to check for new firmware directly from D-Link. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from D-Link.

  • Page 114: Dynamic Dns

    Enter a timeout time (in hours). Status: Displays the current connection status. DDNS for IPv6 Enable this to use DDNS over IPv6, IPv6 Address: Your IPv6 DDNS provider Host Name: The Host Name provided to you. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 115: System Check

    Internet. Enter the IP address that you wish to ping and click Ping. IPv6 Ping Test: Enter the IPv6 address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 116: Schedules

    You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 117: Status

    Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-645L. 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.

  • Page 118: Logs

    Click to go to the next page. Clear: Clears all of the log contents. Link to Email: This option will bring you to the Tools -> Email Settings of your router to set when you receive emails of logs. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 119: Statistics

    Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-645L on both the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 120: Internet Sessions

    The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 121: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration 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. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 122: Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration Routing This page will display your current routing table. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 123: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 page displays a summary of the router’s IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 124: Ipv6 Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 Routing This page displays the IPV6 routing details configured for your router. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 125: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support This page provides support for individual sections of the firmware. You may also find support online at www.dlink.com then selecting your region and the Support section. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 126: 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-645L 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 127: 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-645L User Manual...
  • Page 128 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-645L User Manual...
  • Page 129 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 130: Wps

    Section 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network The WPS feature of the DIR-645L 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 131 Section 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-645L. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
  • Page 132 Section 4 - Connect 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-645L User Manual...
  • Page 133 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 134: 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-645L User Manual...

  • Page 135: 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-645L User Manual...
  • Page 136 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 137: Wps/Wcn 2.0

    Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 138: Windows® Xp

    Wi-Fi 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-645L User Manual...

  • Page 139: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 140 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The Wi-Fi password must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...

  • Page 141: 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 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 142 • 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 143 • 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-645L User Manual...
  • Page 144 • 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-645L User Manual...

  • Page 145: 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 146: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 147 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 148: 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 149: 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-645L 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 150: 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 151: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). 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-645L User Manual...

  • Page 152: Technical Specifications

    IEEE 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps Wireless Channel Numbers • IEEE 802.11b: Channels 1~11 (USA), 1~13 (Europe), 1~14 (Japan) • IEEE 802.11g: Channels 1~11 (USA), 1~13 (Europe), 1~14 (Japan) • IEEE 802.11n: Channels 1~11 (USA), 1~13 (Europe), 1~14 (Japan) D-Link DIR-645L User Manual...
  • Page 153 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 154 Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à...

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