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  • Page 1 User Manual Wireless N300 VDSL2/ADSL2+ Modem Router DSL-226...

  • 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

    USB ...................59 Internet ...................22 USB Modem ..............60 IPv4/IPv6 ................23 Features ..................61 DSL ..................24 Firewall ...................61 VPN ..................25 NAT ..................62 4G ..................26 Application ................64 DSL-226 ..................27 ACL ...................65 Connected Clients ..............28 Port Forwarding ..............66 USB Device ................29 D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Connecting from a Windows-Based PC ......85 Connect and Share with DLNA Devices ......88 Accessing from File Explorer on Windows ....89 Connect a Wireless Client to Your Router .......91 WPS Button ...................91 Windows® 11/10 .................92 WPA/WPA2 ................92 Windows® 8 ...................94 WPA/WPA2 ................94 D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Quick Install Guide & Wi-Fi Configuration Card If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply other than the one included with the DSL-226 may cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system • An installed Ethernet adapter Web-based Configuration Browser Requirements: Utility Requirements • Internet Explorer 7 or higher • Safari 7 or higher • Firefox • Chrome • Microsoft Edge D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    • Supporting both VDSL2 and ADSL2+ The built-in DSL modem connects to ADSL2+ or VDSL2 broadband service available in your area. • Compatible with 802.11 n/g/b Devices - The DSL-226 is compatible with the 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b standards, so it can connect with wireless devices operating in this wireless standards.
  • Page 8 Section 1 - Product Overview SYN/RST attack, Ping attack, and FIN/PSH attack. • Remote Management - The DSL-226 can be remotely provisioned with configuration profiles uploaded by service providers, eliminating on-site management and reducing time for large-scale deployment. * 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.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    100 Mbps. Fast Ethernet Ports Connects to Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game (2-4) consoles at speeds of up to 100 Mbps. DSL Port Connects to a DSL-enabled telephone line. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 10 5 seconds and release it the device) to reset the device. During the reset process, all lights will turn off and back on again. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Leds

    Lights up green when the Ethernet WAN port has established a successful connection. It WAN/LAN (1) Blinking green flashes green when there is activity on this port. It is off when a connection failure occurs or the port is not connected. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 12 WPS process is active. Off indicates that WPS is idle. Solid green Lights up green when a USB device is connected and detected. It flashes green when data Blinking green is being transmitted through the USB port. Off indicates no USB device is connected. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Installation

    • If you are connecting a considerable amount of networking equipment, it may be a good idea to take the time to label each cable or take a picture of your existing setup before making any changes. • We suggest setting up your DSL-226 from a single device and verifying that it is connected to the Internet before connecting additional devices.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Manual Setup

    Manual Setup Note: Power off your network devices, including your existing connection box/modem and PC. Position your DSL-226 near your PC and a telephone wall jack that provides DSL service. Keep the router in an open area for better wireless coverage.
  • Page 16 Section 2 - Installation Use the DSL-226 as a router only. Plug one end of the supplied Ethernet cable into the WAN port on the back of the router and the other end to your existing cable/UFB/NBN™ connection box or modem. Then power on the connection box.
  • Page 17 Ethernet port on your computer. If you are setting up the DSL-226 using a laptop or mobile device, connect to it using the Wi-Fi network name and password printed on the label attached to the bottom of your device.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    There are two ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 15.

  • Page 19: Setup Wizard

    The wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Depending on your Internet service and network environment, ensure that your DSL port is connected to the wall jack or the Ethernet WAN port is connected to an active Internet connection.
  • Page 20 Connection Type if asked, then click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Section 3 - Getting Started Setup Wizard (continued) If you selected Static IP Address, enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS servers provided by your ISP, then choose the Connection Type if asked. Click Next to continue. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 22 If the router detected or you selected Dynamic IP Address (DHCP), choose the Connection Type if asked. Click Next to continue. If you selected Bridge Mode, choose the Connection Type if asked. Click Next to continue. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 23 To help protect your router, please enter a new password. You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web configuration utility. Click Next to continue. Passwords must contain 1 to 15 alphanumeric characters and must not contain special characters. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 24 Back to make changes to your configurations. The wizard will close and your settings will be saved. Congratulations, setup is complete. You can access the Setup Wizard again from the web configuration utility: go to Settings > Wizard. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Configuration

    Home The Home page displays the current status of the router in the form of an interactive diagram. There are four main sections: Internet, the DSL-226, Connected Clients, and USB Device. You can click each icon to display information about each section at the bottom of the screen. The menu bar at the top of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to the Settings, Features, and Management functions.

  • Page 26: Internet

    If your Internet is disconnected, indicated by a red X, you can launch the Setup Wizard to correct the issue by clicking Wizard from the Settings menu at the top of the page. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to Internet on page 30. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Ipv4/Ipv6

    Prefix identifies the subnet of a network in IPv6 addressing scheme. Primary DNS Displays the current primary DNS server. Server: Secondary DNS Displays the current secondary DNS server. Server: Click Go to Settings below to go to the Internet configuration page. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Dsl

    Displays the output power of the DSL modem. FEC, CRC: These error correction counts are used for diagnostic purposes. If you are having trouble with the connection to your ISP, these values may provide useful information for technicians. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Vpn

    Displays the IP address of the VPN server. VPN IP: Displays the IP address used for VPN connection. VPN Gateway: Displays the IP address used for VPN gateway. Click Go to Settings below to go to the VPN configuration page. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 30 Displays the current default gateway for the 4G connection. Primary DNS Displays the current primary DNS server. Server: Secondary DNS Displays the current secondary DNS server. Server: Click Go to Settings below to go to the Internet configuration page. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 31 Section 4 - Configuration DSL-226 Click on the DSL-226 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the router’s current wireless networks settings such as SSID and password, as well as the local area network MAC and IPv4 addresses.

  • Page 32: Connected Clients

    Reserve IP. Reserve IP: Enable this option to reserve this IP address for this client. Go to Settings > Network >DHCP Reserve to obtain more information on DHCP reservation. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Usb Device

    To configure your USB settings, click Go to Settings or click Settings > USB to obtain more information on USB configuration. For information on how to access your USB drive from a Windows-based PC refer to Connect and Share a USB Storage Device on page 84. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Settings

    Refer to Setup Wizard on page 15 for more information. Internet The following pages will describe how to connect your DSL-226 to the Internet. To access this page, go to Settings > Internet at the top of the page.

  • Page 35: Internet - Adsl

    Internet - ADSL ADSL is one of the first home broadband technologies introduced. ADSL uses the DSL port on your DSL-226 to connect to the Internet. In order for your DSL-226 to use ADSL, you must configure the WAN Connection Type and related WAN settings.
  • Page 36 Enable Vlan ID Enable or disable VLAN settings. Vlan ID Enter the VLAN ID. Enter a value from 1 - 4094. To set your IPv4/IPv6 connection parameters of WAN connection, refer to Connection Types on page 35. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Internet - Vdsl

    VDSL is one of the latest and fastest home broadband technologies. VDSL uses the DSL port on your DSL-226 to connect to the Internet. In order for your DSL-226 to use VDSL, you must configure the WAN Connection Type and related WAN settings.

  • Page 38: Internet - Ethernet

    Your DSL-226 is equipped with a multi-purpose Megabit Ethernet LAN/WAN port which can be used to connect to the Internet. This port can also be used to connect to other Ethernet based networks. In order for your DSL-226 to use Ethernet, you must configure the WAN Connection Type and related WAN settings.

  • Page 39: Connection Types

    IP addresses prior to allowing private IP networks to connect to the public network. Enable PPPoE Enable or disable PPPoE traffic to pass through this VC configuration. Passthrough It allows hosts behind the router to establish a PPPoE connection to an external server. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 40 DHCP PD Enable or disable prefix delegation. Enable: MLD Proxy: Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) can be used to forward IPv6 multicast traffic between another router and the hosts behind this router. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Connection Type: Static Ip

    Advanced Settings MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit (576-1516) - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Usage: Select None or Default Route to use this WAN connection type as the default route. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 42 Enter the secondary DNS server address as a backup. MLD Proxy: Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) can be used to forward IPv6 multicast traffic between another router and the hosts behind this router. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Connection Type: Pppoe

    Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. The default is 1492. Usage: Select None or Default Route to use this WAN connection type as the default route. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 44 DHCP PD Enable or disable prefix delegation. Enable: MLD Proxy: Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) can be used to forward IPv6 multicast traffic between another router and the hosts behind this router. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Connection Type: Pppoa

    Network address translation (NAT) translates private IP addresses to public IP addresses before allowing private IP networks to connect to the public network. Authentication Select the authentication protocol your ISP uses. The options are Protocol: Auto, PAP, or CHAP. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 46 MLD Proxy: Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) can be used to forward IPv6 multicast traffic between another router and the hosts behind this router. DHCP PD Enable or disable prefix delegation. Enable Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Connection Type: Bridge Mode

    Section 4 - Configuration Connection Type: Bridge Mode Select Bridge Mode to use the DSL-226 as a network bridge to extend an existing network. IPv4 Settings Connection: Select Bridge Mode. Protocol Select IPv4, IPv6 or IPv4/IPv6 for both IPv4 and IPv6 addressing mechanism.

  • Page 48: Vpn

    Internet connection. Note: It is required that you have configured WAN settings (go to Settings > Internet) before creating a VPN connection. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Ipsec

    Remote Access Select either Single IP or Subnet. Note that the local and remote Range: access range should use different subnetworks. Remote IP Enter the IP address of the remote device that can use this tunnel. Address: D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Both MD5 and SHA are one-way hashing algorithm but produce different number of digest bit. Diffie-Hellman The Diffie-Hellman key exchange protocol offers different prime key lengths. Select 768, 1024, 1536, 2048, 3072, or 4096 bit. Group: D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 51 Key Life Time: Enter the amount of time that a key is active in Phase 2. Then select the unit: Seconds, Minutes or Hours. Click Save when you are done. You can create up to 7 IPSec profiles. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Wireless

    This triggers the WPS pairing process. The WPS LED on the front panel will start to flash. Refer to WPS Button on page 91 for more information about WPS. Click Save when you are done. The following pages describe the Advanced Settings configuration options in detail. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 53 Enter the secret used by the RADIUS Server. Cipher Type: Select either AES, TKIP or Both (AES/TKIP). The options vary depending on the WPA type selected. AES is recommended as it is more advanced than TKIP. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Select either Shared or Open. These two types differ in the authentication process before association with an access point. Click Save when you are done. The following pages describe more configuration options in Advanced Settings in detail. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Channel Width: Mixed 11N/G/B for 802.11 Mode. Select 20/40 if you are using both of 802.11g/b and 802.11n devices or select 20 MHz if you want to disable 40 MHz bandwidth communication. The recommended setting is 20/40. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 56 The easiest way to connect your wireless devices to your device is with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Start WPS: Press this button to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. Note that the WPS only works with WPA2 security method. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Guest Zone

    The schedule may be set to Always, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedule section. Refer to Time & Schedule on page 74 for more information Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Network

    Select this option to disable the DHCP server. No further configuration Server: is available. If you choose to disable the router's DHCP server, there should be other DHCP server on your network or you must configure the LAN devices' IP addresses manually. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 59 Enter a valid IPv6 address with prefix length, for example, Address: 2000:dc8:abcd:0015::0/64 Radvd Enable or disable the Router Advertisement Daemon (RADVD) for Enable: advertising the essential network configuration for the local network with other devices using IPv6 addressing scheme. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Enter the IPv6 prefix, for example, 3ffe:501:ffff:100::/IPv6 prefix length (16-64). Prefix Preferred Enter the preferred lifetime of the prefix (300-4294967295 seconds).. Lifetime: The default is 3600. Prefix Valid Enter the valid lifetime of the prefix (300-4294967295 seconds). The Lifetime: default is 7200. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 61 Enable the LAN to WAN Setting control to designate the LAN/WAN port on the back of the device as a physical WAN port. Keep the default Setting Disable setting to designate this port as a LAN port. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Dhcp Reserve

    Enter an IPv4 address to be assigned. MAC Address: Select a device from the available clients' MAC addresses. Click Apply when you are done to close the screen. Click Save when you are done adding the rules. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Usb

    Enter a password for authentication for access. Click Save when you are done. For information on how to access your USB drive from a Windows-based PC refer to Connect and Share a USB Storage Device on page 84. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Usb Modem

    Enable or disable default route established through your USB modem for Internet connection. NAT: Enable or disable Network Address Translation (NAT). TCP MTU: Enter the Maximum Transfer Unit (100-1492). The default is 0. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Features

    Christmas tree attack sends crafted TCP packet to obtain information about the target system. Null scanning In Null Scanning attack, a packet without any flags of the TCP header attack: tries to exploit a system. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Nat

    Enable to activate the ALG. A number of ALGs for common applications are enabled by default. Enable L2TP Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate ALG: network using the Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP). D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 67 Allows devices running FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to provide such service successfully through the NAT router. Enable PPTP Allows machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network ALG: using the PPTP protocol. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Application

    Enter the ending port to open once triggered (1-65535). Open Traffic Select the protocol to trigger this rule: TCP, UDP, or All Protocol. Protocol Type: Click Apply when you are done. A maximum of 16 rules can be defined. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Acl

    ACL for web access IP range - 0.0.0.0~0.0.0.0 (any IP address) to not Active, then any device on the LAN cannot access the web configuration. Click Set when you are done or Delete to remove the selected rule. A maximum of 4 rules can be defined. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Port Forwarding

    Click Apply when you are done. After creating a port forwarding rule, you can enable it or disable it. The Status column will reflect its current enable/disable status. A maximum of 16 rules can be defined. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Ip/Mac/Website Filtering

    If IP is selected, enter the below IP address information. Source IP Enter the source IP address (and subnet mask) and port that the Address/Subnet rule will apply to. Enter 0.0.0.0 for any IP address and 0 for any port Mask/Port: number. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 72 The created rule should be listed in the below table. To delete a rule, select URL Filter as the Filter Type, and select the respective Rule Index, then click Delete. To edit a rule, select the respective Rule Index, modify the configuration, then click Set. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Static Route

    VDSL service. Metric: The route metric is a value from 0 to 15 that indicates the cost of using this route. Click Apply when you are done. A maximum of 16 rules can be defined. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Dynamic Dns

    Enter the host name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username: Enter the username for your DDNS account. Password/Confirm Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Then enter the same Password: password again to confirm it. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Igmp

    Enable and disable Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Support: snooping to build multicast tables. IGMP Proxy: Check the box to enable the router to operate as an Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) proxy for IPv4 traffic. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Qos

    If you wish to modify a QoS rule, click Edit in the Edit field of the desired rule, enter the value in the field as shown in the above description, then click Save. If you wish to delete a QoS rule, click Delete in the Delete field of the desired rule. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Tr069

    Periodic Inform Periodic Inform: Activate or deactivate the periodic inform function. Interval: Specify the interval in seconds for each inform packet (1-999999). The default is 5000. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Management

    NTP server. Time Zone Select the router's time zone from the drop-down list. Click Save when you are done. To configure and manage the schedule, click the Schedule tab and refer to Schedule on page 75. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Schedule

    If you wish to remove a schedule, click in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new schedule, edit a rule, click click the Add Rule button. A maximum of 10 schedules can be created. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Log Info

    Refer to System Log on page 77 for information on how to enable the system logging. Note that the type of log events is determined by the log level setting in System Log. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 81: System Log

    Activate or deactivate logging on the system's flash of the router. Remote Enable: Activate or deactivate remote logging. If enabled, enter the remote log server below. Remote Log Enter the IP address or URL address for the Syslog server. Server: D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 82 Warning: Indicates that a warning message of an operational problem . Note: Indicates a normal but not stable condition. Notice: Indicates a condition that is not erroneous but requires some attention. Debug: Contains debugging messages for debugging purposes. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 83: System Settings

    From Local Hard Drive: configuration file from your local directory, then click Upload Settings to start uploading the configurations. Note: The router will reboot during the restoration process. Do not turn the power on or off. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Admin

    Note that passwords must contain 1 to 15 characters and it must not include special characters. Confirm Password: Confirm the administrator account password. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Firmware Upgrade

    Then, click Upload to begin the upgrade process. Do not power off the router while the firmware is being uploaded; otherwise, errors will occur that may result in malfunction of the router and further RMA services may be required. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Statistics

    The table at the bottom of the page displays the total number of packets and the amount of data sent and received since the DSL-226 started. Note: The traffic counter will reset when the device restarts. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Diagnostics

    To perform a test, enter the IP address or web address in the Address field, select either Ping test or Traceroute, then click Run test. The results of the test will be displayed in the text box below. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Connect And Share A Usb Storage Device

    Connect and Share a USB Storage Device After you have successfully installed and configured your D-Link Modem Router, you are ready to enjoy the benefits of D-Link’s USB sharing technology. This allows you to quickly and easily share a USB storage device with multiple computers on your network.

  • Page 89: Connecting From A Windows-Based Pc

    Section 5 - Connect and Share a USB Device Connecting from a Windows-Based PC It is required that all of your devices are connected to the same wireless network as the DSL-226. Step 1 - Press the Windows logo key + E to open File Explorer.
  • Page 90 PC) and Connect using different credentials. Click Finish. If you have multiple USB storage devices attached via a USB hub, click USB Device from the Home page of the DSL-226’s Web Configuration utility for a list of available volume names. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 91 Congratulations! Your files are now shared. The new network drive can be found in your File Explorer. You can access it without having to type its network name each time. Repeat this process from each Windows PC you wish to share your USB drive with. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 92: Connect And Share With Dlna Devices

    Connect and Share with DLNA Devices The DSL-226 can also stream media files using Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA). With other DLNA-enabled devices, you can share photos, music, and videos stored in the USB drive with other computers and devices on your network . Connect a USB storage device to the USB Port on the DSL-226 first.

  • Page 93: Accessing From File Explorer On Windows

    Accessing from File Explorer on Windows Note: It is required that all of your devices are connected to the same wireless network as the DSL-226. Step 1 - Enable network discovery on Windows: Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and select Change advanced sharing settings on the left.
  • Page 94 Step 4- Click Network to list connected network devices on your network in your File Explorer. Step 5 - Double-click your DSL-226 listed under Media Devices. The Windows Media Player will start automatically. You can then browse your shared media under Other Libraries and play them directly.

  • Page 95: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DSL-226. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.

  • Page 96: Windows® 11/10

    WPA/WPA2 When connecting to the DSL-226 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 97 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 router and you will be automatically connected. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 98: 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 DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 99 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 DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 100: 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 DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 101 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 DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.1.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website, 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 103 Section 7 - Troubleshooting • Access the web configuration. 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 configuration. • If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration.
  • Page 104 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 105 • To change the MTU, enter the number in the MTU field and click Save 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 DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 106: 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 allows you to access the data you want, when, and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 107: What Is Wireless

    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 108: 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 109 Don’t let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Encrypt your wireless network by turning on the latest encryption on the router. Create a long passphrase with random characters and change it regularly. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • 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

    (where x is a hexadecimal digit). Set Preferred DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router. The Alternate DNS is only optional or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. 5. When you’re done, click Save. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 112: 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 DSL-226 offers the following types of security: • WPA2/WPA with 802.1x (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...

  • Page 113: 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 DSL-226 User Manual...

  • Page 114: Regulatory Statements

    Max. Output Power (EIRP) Frequenzband Max. Output Power Fréquence bande(s) Consommation d’énergie max. Bandas de Frecuencia Potencia máxima de Salida Frequenza/e Potenza max. Output Frequentie(s) Max. Output Power 2.4 G 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz 100 mW D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 115 υλικολογισμικό του προϊόντος είναι διαθέσιμα για λήψη από τη σελίδα του προϊόντος στην τοποθεσία www.dlink. com. Par les présentes, D-Link Corporation déclare que ce produit, ces accessoires et ce logiciel sont conformes aux Français [French] directives 2014/53/UE.Le texte complet de la déclaration de conformité de l'UE et le icroprogramme du produit sont disponibles au téléchargement sur la page des produits à...
  • Page 116 Appendix D - Regulatory Statements Con la presente, D-Link Corporation dichiara che questo prodotto, i relativi accessori e il software sono conformi Italiano [Italian] alla direttiva 2014/53/UE. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE e il firmware del prodotto sono disponibili per il download dalla pagina del prodotto su www.dlink.com.
  • Page 117 2014/53/EU. Hela texten med EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse och produkt-firmware kan hämtas från produktsidan på www.dlink.com. Hér með lýsir D-Link Corporation því yfir að þessi vara, fylgihlutir og hugbúnaður eru í samræmi við tilskipun Íslenska [Icelandic] 2014/53/EB. Sækja má ESB-samræmisyfirlýsinguna í heild sinni og fastbúnað vörunnar af vefsíðu vörunnar á www.
  • Page 118 POUR LES PRODUITS SANS FIL) • Cet appareil est limité à un usage intérieur lorsqu'il est utilisé dans la Communauté européenne sur les canaux de la bande de 5,15 à 5,35 GHz afin de réduire les risques d'interférences. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 119 Questo dispositivo può essere utilizzato in AL, AD, BE, BG, DK, DE, FI, FR, GR, GW, IS, IT, HR, LI, LU, MT, MK, MD, MC, NL, NO, AT, PL, PT, RO, SM, SE, RS, SK, ES, CI, HU, CY Note per l’uso • Al fine di mantenere la conformità alle normative nazionali europee per l’uso dello spettro di frequenze, saranno applicate limitazioni sulle D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 120 Dit toestel kan niet functioneren in Ad-hoc mode wanneer het gebruikt wordt in 5 GHz. Ad-hoc mode is directe peer-to-peer communicatie tussen twee klantenapparaten zonder een toegangspunt. • Raadpleeg de handleiding of de datasheet om te controleren of uw product gebruik maakt van 2.4 GHz en/of 5 GHz. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 121 • Halten Sie das Produkt von Heizkörpern und anderen Quellen fern, die Wärme erzeugen. • Trennen Sie das Produkt immer von der Stromzufuhr, bevor Sie es reinigen und verwenden Sie dazu ausschließlich ein trockenes fusselfreies Tuch. D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 122 • Mantenga el producto alejado de los radiadores y de otras fuentes de calor. • Desenchufe siempre el producto de la alimentación de red antes de limpiarlo y utilice solo un paño seco sin pelusa D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 123 • Houd het product uit de buurt van radiators en andere warmtebronnen. • U dient het product steeds los te koppelen van de stroom voordat u het reinigt en gebruik uitsluitend een droge pluisvrije doek D-Link DSL-226 User Manual...
  • Page 124 D-Link designs and builds its products to be as environmentally friendly as possible, by using recyclable, low toxic materials in both products and packaging. D-Link recommends that you always switch off or unplug your D-Link products when they are not in use. By doing so you will help to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Page 125 D-Link et l’environnement Chez D-Link, nous sommes conscients de l'impact de nos opérations et produits sur l'environnement et nous engageons à le réduire. Pour limiter cet impact, D-Link conçoit et fabrique ses produits de manière aussi écologique que possible, en utilisant des matériaux recyclables et faiblement toxiques, tant dans ses produits que ses emballages.
  • Page 126 D-Link zijn producten zo milieuvriendelijk mogelijk, door het gebruik van recycleerbare producten met lage toxiciteit in product en verpakking. D-Link raadt aan om steeds uw D-Link producten uit te schakelen of uit de stekker te halen wanneer u ze niet gebruikt. Door dit te doen bespaart u energie en beperkt u de CO2-emissies.
  • Page 127 D-Link a životní prostředí Ve společnosti D-Link jsme si vědomi vlivu našich provozů a výrobků na životní prostředí a snažíme se o minimalizaci těchto vlivů. Proto své výrobky navrhujeme a vyrábíme tak, aby byly co nejekologičtější, a ve výrobcích i obalech používáme recyklovatelné a nízkotoxické materiály.
  • Page 128 D-Link produkter som er så miljøvennlig som mulig, ved å bruke resirkulerbare, lav-toksiske materialer både i produktene og forpakningen. D-Link anbefaler at du alltid slår av eller frakobler D-Link-produkter når de ikke er i bruk. Ved å gjøre dette hjelper du å spare energi og å redusere CO2-utslipp.
  • Page 129 D-Link sine produkter, så de er så miljøvenlige som muligt, ved at bruge genanvendelige materialer med lavt giftighedsniveau i både produkter og emballage. D-Link anbefaler, at du altid slukker eller frakobler dine D-Link-produkter, når de ikke er i brug. Ved at gøre det bidrager du til at spare energi og reducere CO2-udledningerne.
  • Page 130 D-Link och miljön På D-Link förstår vi och är fast beslutna att minska den påverkan våra verksamheter och produkter kan ha på miljön. För att minska denna påverkan utformar och bygger D-Link sina produkter för att de ska vara så miljövänliga som möjligt, genom att använda återvinningsbara material med låg gifthalt i både produkter och förpackningar.

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