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  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description December 08, 2011 • First release version...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dynamic (Cable) .......... 15 Statistics ............43 Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) ....... 16 Internet Sessions ..........44 PPPoE (DSL) ..........17 Wireless ............45 Static IP Address .......... 18 Support ............46 Wireless Settings ..........19 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Wireless Basics ............59 What is Wireless? ..........60 Tips ................ 62 Wireless Modes ............. 63 Networking Basics ............ 64 Check your IP address .......... 64 Statically Assign an IP address ......65 Technical Specifications........... 66 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    • Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 2.0 or above (for configuration) Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the GO-RT-N150 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • Safari 1.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher) • Flock 0.7.14 or higher • Opera 6.0 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 GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Features

    802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. • Compatible with 802.11g Devices - The GO-RT-N150 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Ethernet cable Pressing Reset button to the cable or DSL modem. restores the router to its original factory default settings. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Leds

    Power LED Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a A solid light indicates a connection to an proper connection to the Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. power supply. This LED blinks during data transmission. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 10: 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 GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 12: Connect To Cable/Dsl/Satellite Modem

    8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable connections are correct. 9. Skip to page 11 to configure your router. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Connect To Another Router

    Section 2 - Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: •...
  • Page 14 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router.

  • Page 15: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the Easy Setup Wizard or configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the name or IP address of the router (http://dlinkrouter or http://192.168.0.1).

  • Page 16: Easy Setup Wizard

    Section 3 - Configuration Easy Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router, Easy Setup Wizard will appear and perform WAN auto detection for the type of Internet connection. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...
  • Page 17 DNS server addresses that your ISP assigned to you. Click Connect 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 GO-RT-N150 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Section 3 - Configuration In the final stage of Easy setup wizard, the summary will show your current configuration. Click Save to complete the setting. When the internet connectivity is established, the webpage will be redirected to D-Link Website. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Manual Configuration

    Access Point Use this mode to disable NAT on the router and turn it into Mode: an Access Point Internet Select your Internet connection type using the “Internet Connection connection type” drop-down menu. Type: D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Dynamic Ip Address (Dhcp)

    MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default 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 GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Pppoe (Dsl)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Static Ip Address

    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 GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Wireless Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Wireless Security

    Channel Scan: of interference. Indicates the channel setting for the GO-RT-N150. By default the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the Wireless Channel: channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out.

  • Page 25: Network Settings

    Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. 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 GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The GO-RT-N150 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 27: Dhcp Reservation

    In this section, you can see what LAN devices are currently Dynamic DHCP leasing IP addresses. Clients: Reserve: The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the DHCP Reservations List. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Virtual Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The GO-RT-N150 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
  • Page 29 The public port is the port seen from the Internet side, and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network. Protocol Type: Select TCP, UDP, or All from the drop-down menu. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Port Forwarding

    Select your computer and click <<. TCP/UDP: Enter the TCP and/or UDP port or ports that you want to open. You can enter a single port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a common. Example: 24,1009,3000-4000 D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Application Rules

    These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the GO-RT-N150. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “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.

  • Page 32: Traffic Control

    Section 3 - Configuration Traffic Control Use this section to configure D-Link’s Smart Traffic Control. The Traffic Control improves your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web.

  • Page 33: 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 GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Website Filters

    Select Deny or Allow computers access to only these sites. Filter Below: Clear the list Click to delete all entries in the list. below: Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or deny. Domain: D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link GO-RT-N150 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ.

  • Page 36: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Short Guard Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore Interval: increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss. HT20/40 Select Enable or Disable for this feature. Coexistence: D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Advanced Network Settings

    Enabled. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Enable WAN Ping Unchecking the box will not allow the GO-RT-N150 to Response: respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to be “pinged”.

  • Page 39: Administrator Settings

    Administrator tasks. This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote (Internet) host. Remote Admin The port number used to access the GO-RT-N150. Port: D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Time Settings

    NTP Server Used: Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop- down menu, then the GO-RT-N150 will sync the same time to D-Link Internet time server. Manual: To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Save Settings.

  • Page 41: System Settings

    Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. Clear Language This is to restore the device back to English version only. Pack: Remove other languages installed for the system web pages. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Update Firmware

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

  • Page 43: Ddns

    Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. User Account: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 44: System Check

    The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Device Information

    Section 3 - Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information for the GO-RT-N150. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.

  • Page 46: Log

    Clear: Clears all of the log contents. Link to Log The user can click the button to “ Link To Email Settings: Settings” and send the logs to the designated E-mail account. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Statistics

    Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the GO-RT-N150 on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 48: Internet Sessions

    TCP Session: This shows the number of TCP packets being sent from the source IP address. UDP Session: This shows the number of UDP packets being sent from the source IP address. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 49: 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 GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Wireless Security

    WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Configure Wpa-Personal (Psk)

    5. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Connect To A Wireless Network

    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 GO-RT-N150 User Manual...
  • Page 54 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 GO-RT-N150 User Manual...
  • Page 55 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 GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Using Windows ® Xp

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Configure Wpa-Psk

    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 wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...
  • Page 58 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 WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
  • Page 60 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
  • Page 61 • Windows ® ® 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 GO-RT-N150 User Manual...
  • Page 62 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Wireless Basics

    Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 64: What Is Wireless

    Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
  • Page 65 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 66: 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 Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 67: 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 cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Networking Basics

    If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 69: 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 GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Technical Specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Ce Mark Warning

    Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Copyright ©2010 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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