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Version 1.21 | 13/12/2013

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.21 | 13/12/2013 User Manual Wireless N 300 Cloud Router DIR- 605L...

  • 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

    Dynamic IP (DHCP) ............15 Schedule ................49 PPPoE ................16 Log Settings ................50 PPTP ..................18 mydlink Event Management ..........51 L2TP ..................20 Status ....................52 Wireless Connection Setup ..........22 Device Info ................52 Using the Setup Wizard ..........22 View Log .................53 D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 4 Using Windows XP ..............65 ® Configure Wireless Security ..........66 Configure WPA-PSK ............68 Troubleshooting...............70 Wireless.Basics..............74 What is Wireless? .................75 Tips ....................77 Wireless Modes ................78 Networking.Basics............79 Check your IP address ...............79 Statically Assign an IP address ..........80 Technical.Specifications...........81 D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product.overview

    Note: Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply, before inserting the power cord and connected power supply to the wall outlet. Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-605L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Web-based Configuration Utility Browser Requirements: Requirements • Internet Explorer 8 or higher • Firefox 2.0 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 DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 7: Features

    • Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DIR-605L is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g wireless adapters and devices.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless Wireless LED data transmission. A solid light indicates connection on the LAN port. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 9: Connections

    Connect your DSL, cable modem or other Internet connection here to provide Internet Internet Port connectivity to the router. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 10: Installation

    • When running the Setup Wizard, make sure the computer is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online. D-Link DIR-605L 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, Internet, and the LAN LEDs (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. Go to page 9 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 13: Configuration

    Configuration Easy Setup Wizard This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the Easy Setup Wizard. Step. 1:. To access the configuration utility, open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1) or http://dlinkrouter.
  • Page 14 Step.7: Select the Time Zone for your location. Click Next.to save the settings. The “Easy Setup Complete” page will display your configuration summary. Step.8:.Click Configure next to “mydlink Account” to proceed to setup mydlink service; Click Save to skip mydlink and store your settings. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 15 Step.10:.On the next screen, there will be a note indicating mydlink service is activated and the status will show “Connected”. You have completed the setup wizard and can click Manual.Setup to continue to the management UI or simply close your browser. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 16 Click Login. The current network settings will be shown and you can click Manual. Setup to continue to the management UI for further configuration. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 17 After the router is connected to mydlink service, you can download the “mydlink lite” app from Google Play or App Store for your mobile device! After installation, simply log in with your mydlink account details and you can manage your router from anywhere! D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 18: Internet Connection Setup

    Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Address: Secondary DNS Enter an optional secondary DNS address. Address: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 19: Internet Setup

    Enter the primary and secondary DNS (Domain Name Secondary DNS Server) server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. Addresses: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 20: Pppoe

    ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. Primary and Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses Secondary DNS (Static PPPoE only). Addresses: D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 21 MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. Connection Select either Always-on,.Manual,.or Connect-on.demand. Mode Select: D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 22: Pptp

    It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. Server IP: Enter the server IP address provided by your ISP (optional). PPTP Account: Enter your PPTP account name. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 23 Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Time: connection is maintained during inactivity. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance. Connect Mode: Select either Always-on,.Manual,.or Connect-on.demand. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 24: L2Tp

    It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. Server IP: Enter the server IP address provided by your ISP (optional). L2TP Account: Enter your L2TP account name. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 25 To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. Connect Mode: Select either Always-on,.Manual, or Connect-on.demand. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 26: Wireless Connection Setup

    WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 wireless security mode options. Step.1:.Click Next to continue. Step.2:.Enter a Wireless Network Name, select Manually.assign. a.network.key, then click Next to continue. Note: Tick Use.WPA.encryption for better security. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 27 Print this out or record this information for storage in a safe place, then click Save to continue. The router will save your new settings and reboot. After the process completes, the management page will be displayed. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 28 WEP on your adapter and enter the same wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal WEP key as you did on the router. may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 29 WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 (whichever of the three options you have selected above) on your adapter and enter the same network key as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 30: Manual Wireless Connection Setup

    Name: network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. Enable Auto This setting can be selected to allow the DIR-605L to choose Channel Selection: the channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-605L. By default the channel is set to 6.
  • Page 31 Wireless: wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-605L. If this option is checked, the SSID of the DIR-605L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-605L in order to connect to it.

  • Page 32: Lan Setup

    Enter the Domain name (Optional). Name: Enable DNS Check the box to transfer the DNS server information from Relay: your ISP to your computers. If unchecked, your computers will use the router as its DNS server. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 33 DHCP Client List: Displays currently connected client details. Avoid ARP Tick this to enable ARP spoofing prevention feature. Attack: DHCP Enter the MAC address of specific clients to reserve an IP Reservation: address for each one. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 34: Time And Date

    NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers. Set the Date and To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields Time Manually: for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 35: Parental Control Rules

    The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times by clicking Add.New.as well as in the Maintenance > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 36: Advanced

    Enter the port or range of ports that you want to open. If you Private Port: want to open one port, enter the same port in both boxes. Traffic Type: Select TCP,.UDP, or Any.to specify the protocol. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 37: Application Rules

    Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Application rules let these applications trigger and pass through the DIR-605L’s firewall. Click Save.Settings to apply your settings. Rule: Check the box to enable the rule.

  • Page 38: Mac Filtering

    The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times by clicking Add. New. as well as in the Maintenance > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 39: Acl Filter

    Select Close.ACL.filter.or Turn.ACL.filtering.ON.and.DENY. Filter: computers.listed.to.access.the.network.. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address you would like to filter. To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the “Networking Basics” on page 79 section in this manual. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 40: Traffic Control

    The schedule of time when the filter will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times by clicking New.Scheduler.as well as in the Maintenance > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 41: Firewall & Dmz

    Firewall & DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DIR-605L, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes.
  • Page 42 Select the transport protocol that will be used for the filter rule. Port Range: Enter the desired port range for the filter rule. Schedule: Click Add. New to access the Schedules window. Go to Maintenance>Schedules for more information. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 43: Advanced Wireless Settings

    CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communication between the wireless router and the roaming wireless network adapters. Auto is the default setting. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 44 Enable or disable Space-time block code. 20/40 MHz Enable or disable 20/40 MHz Coexistence. Coexist: Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may cause more data loss. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 45: Advanced Network Settings

    UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Enable WAN Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-605L to respond Ping Respond: to pings. Blocking the ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Tick this checkbox to allow the WAN port to be “pinged”.

  • Page 46: Routing

    The IP address of the packets that will take this route. Subnet Mask: The subnet of the IP address of the packets that will take this route. Gateway: Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Port: The port number used to access the DIR-605L. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the DIR-605L and 8080 is the port used for the Web- Management interface. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 48: Save And Restore Settings

    If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Clear Language Click Clear.to remove installed language packs. Pack: Reboot Router: Click the Reboot button on the left side of the window to restart the router. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 49: Firmware Update

    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 50 Click the Browse button (or the link at the top of the Upgrade: window) and Upload to install the language pack. mydlink Pack You can click Browse in this window to locate the mydlink Upgrade: pack upgrade on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the upgrade. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 51: Dynamic Dns

    Enter the host name of the DDNS server. Username: Enter the username given to you by your DDNS provider. Password: Enter the password given to you by your DDNS provider. Status: Shows the status of the DDNS connection. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 52: System Check

    Ping Test: 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. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 53: Schedule

    If the new schedule rule does not apply to the full 24-hour End Time: period, untick the previous checkbox, then enter a specific beginning and ending time. Schedule Rules Displays details of your schedule rules. List: D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 54: Log Settings

    “System, Firewall & Security, Router Status, Critical, Warning and Information” Send by Mail: Enter the your receiving/sending e-mail information, SMTP server name (or IP address), authentication information (if required), and e-mail port. Click Send.Mail.Now to test. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 55: Mydlink Event Management

    Tick to Enable the real-time browsing history feature. Real-Time Browsing History: Push Event: Tick Enable to allow push notifications to mydlink. Tick the below boxes to receive Online.User.Logging,.Firmware. Upgrade,.and Wireless.Intrusion.notifications. Event Trigger: Enable to allow event triggering. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 56: Status

    Device Info This window displays the current information for the DIR-605L. It will display the LAN, WAN, and Wireless information. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a DHCP.Release button and a DHCP.Renew button will be displayed.

  • Page 57: View Log

    View the last page of the log. Previous: View the previous page. Next: View the next page. Clear: Clear the log. Link to Log Click this button to go directly to the Log Settings window Settings: (Maintenance > Log Settings). D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 58: Traffic Statistics

    Traffic Statistics The window below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-605L on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Click Refresh.to update the statistics. Click Reset.

  • Page 59: Active Sessions

    Section 3 - Configuration Active Sessions The NATP Active Sessions table displays a list of all active conversations between WAN computers and LAN computers. Click Refresh.to update the statistics. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 60: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of currently connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection details of any connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 61: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help Click on a link to get more information about the various features of your router. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 62: Wireless.security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-605L offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 63: Connect.to.a.wireless.network

    To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 64 WPS button on your router at this point 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. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 65: Using Windows® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 66 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-605L User Manual...
  • Page 67 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-605L User Manual...

  • Page 68: Using Windows Vista

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 69: 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 DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 70: Configure Wireless Security

    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 wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 71 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-605L User Manual...

  • Page 72: 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 DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 73 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 DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 74: 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 75 • 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 76 • Windows ® ® 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-605L User Manual...
  • Page 77 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click the Save Settings button to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 80 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology has 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 81: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places are usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus 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 82: 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-605L 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 83: 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 84: 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-605L User Manual...

  • Page 85: Technical.specifications

    • 802.11g : 16QAM / 64QAM / BPSK / QPSK with OFDM Advanced Firewall Features • 802.11n : 16QAM / 64QAM / BPSK / QPSK with OFDM • NAT with VPN Pass-through (Network Address Translation) • MAC Filtering • IP Filtering D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...
  • Page 86 * 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. D-Link DIR-605L User Manual...

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