D-Link DIR-657 manual Features

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Features

Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-657 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 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. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g.

Compatible with 802.11g Devices - The DIR-657 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including:

Content Filtering - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain

Name.

Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.

Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-657 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-657 can securely access corporate networks.

User-friendly SetupWizard -Through its easy-to-useWeb-based user interface, the DIR-657 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s

server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 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 conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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Contents Page Preface Revision Date DescriptionInitial release Table of Contents Wireless Security TroubleshootingWireless Basics 113 111 ProductPackageOverviewContents System Requirements Computer with the followingBrowser Requirements Total Performance IntroductionFeatures Other Features Include Connections Hardware OverviewFront View LEDs Before you Begin InstallationWireless Installation Considerations Getting Started Web-based Configuration Utility ConfigurationClick Wireless Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Skip to Setup WizardPage Page Page Dynamic Cable Manual ConfigurationMy Internet Connection Host Name Use Unicasting MAC AddressPPPoE DSL Internet SetupPptp Reconnect Mode Select either Always-on,On-Demand, or ManualUsername Password Reconnect Mode Address ModeAddress DNS ServersStatic assigned by ISP Schedule Wireless SettingsIP Address Subnet Mask Network SettingsNetBIOS Scope Dhcp Server SettingsDynamic Dhcp IP addresses Clients Dhcp ReservationMedia Server IPv6 Internet Connection Auto Detection IPv6 Manual SetupStatic IPv6 Stateful Autoconfiguration Type Select Stateful DHCPv6My IPv6 Connection WAN IPv6 Address Settings Static IPv6 StatelessSelect either Slaac + Rdnss or Slaac + Stateless DHCPv6 My IPv6 Connection IPv6 DNS Settings Autoconfiguration StatefulAutoconfiguration Stateless PPPoE Stateful Autoconfiguration Type Select Stateful DHCPv6 PPPoE Stateless Configuration IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling Stateful IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling Stateless To 4 Tunneling Stateful Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addressesEnter the IPv6 Address Lifetime in minutes Lifetime To 4 Tunneling StatelessLifetime minutes 6rd Stateless6rd Stateful Link-Local Connectivity Parental Controls Virtual Server Inbound Filter Schedule Name IP AddressTCP/UDP Port ForwardingApplication Rules Name TriggerFirewall QoS Engine Enable Traffic ShapingManual Uplink Speed Automatic Classification Dynamic FragmentationConfiguration MAC Address Dhcp Client Clear Network FiltersAccess Control Wizard Access ControlPage Page Website Filters Configure Website Select Allow or Deny Filter BelowAction Select Allow or Deny Inbound FiltersFirewall Settings Application Level Gateway Configuration Routing Advanced Wireless Settings Wish Settings Enable WishAutomatic Wish Rules PIN Settings Current PIN Reset PIN to Default Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPSAdd Wireless Station Device WizardAdvanced Network Settings Between Zones zones created Guest ZoneIPv6 Firewall IPv6 Routing Server Administrator SettingsTime Settings SysLog Notification Email SettingsSystem Settings Load Settings from Local Hard DriveReboot Device Update Firmware Ddns System Check Schedules Wireless LAN Device InformationGeneral Log What to View View LevelsClear Email Now Save Log Active Sessions StatsWireless IPv6 Support What is WPA? Wireless SecurityWi-PnP Wireless Setup Page Wireless Security Setup Wizard Wireless Security Setup WizardPage Configure WPA-Personal PSK Configure WPA-Enterprise Radius Page Using Windows 7 and WPS for Wireless Configuration Security Double-click the DIR-657 router Page Page Using Windows Connect to a Wireless NetworkPage Page Using Windows Vista Configure Wireless Security Page Using Windows XP Configure WPA-PSK Page Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? TroubleshootingWhat can I do if I forgot my password? Ping url -f -l MTU value Page What is Wireless? Wireless BasicsSmall Office and Home Office HomeCentralize your router or Access Point Eliminate InterferenceSecurity Wireless Modes Check your IP address Networking BasicsStep Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties StepTechnical Specifications FCC Caution TrademarksFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada StatementRadiation Exposure Statement