D-Link DIR-301 User Manual

64D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Appendix B - Networking Basics
Statically Assign an IP address
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps
below:
Step 1
Windows
®
XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Windows
®
2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.
Step 2
Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties.
Step 3
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Step 4
Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN
IP address on your router.
Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address
192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number
you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN
IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).
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-301 Specifications

General

Brand	D-Link
Model	DIR-301
Category	Wireless Router
Language	English

Summary

Installation Guide

Connecting the Router to Your Modem

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the router to your modem.

Router Configuration

Accessing the Web Configuration Utility

Using the Setup Wizard

Using the guided wizard to quickly set up the router's internet and wireless settings.

Internet Setup Options

Detailed configuration for various internet connection types (Dynamic, PPPoE, PPTP, etc.).

Wireless Network Settings

Settings for configuring the wireless network name (SSID), channel, and security.

Network and DHCP Server Settings

Configuring router's local IP, subnet mask, DNS relay, and DHCP server.

Port Forwarding and Application Rules

Network and Website Filtering

Firewall and Advanced Network Settings

Configuring firewall, DMZ, VPN passthrough, UPnP, and gaming mode.

Firmware Upgrade and System Check

Updating router firmware and using diagnostic tools like VCT and Ping Test.

Wireless Security

Security Levels and WEP Encryption

Configuring WEP Security

Steps to enable and configure WEP encryption on the wireless router.

Understanding WPA Security and Configuration

Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA (RADIUS) Security

Steps to enable and configure WPA-Personal (PSK) and WPA with RADIUS authentication.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

Connecting Using Windows XP

Configuring WEP and WPA-PSK Connections

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Cannot Access Web Configuration Utility

Solutions for not being able to access the router's web-based configuration interface.

Forgot Router Password

Procedure to reset the router to factory defaults if the password is lost.

Connectivity Issues to Sites or Email