D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 User Manual

71D-Link DIR-615 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 Wireless N Router DIR-615 Specifications

General

Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
LAN Ports	4 x 10/100Mbps
WAN Ports	1 x 10/100Mbps
Wireless Speed	Up to 300 Mbps
Antenna Gain	5 dBi
Firewall	NAT, SPI
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11n
Antenna Type	2 x External Antennas
Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 to 65 °C

Summary

Product Overview

Package Contents

Details the items included in the D-Link DIR-615 wireless router package.

System Requirements

Outlines the necessary hardware and software for using the DIR-615 router.

Features

Hardware Overview

Connections

Identifies and explains the various physical ports on the router for connectivity.

LEDs

Explains the function of each LED indicator light on the router.

Installation

Before you Begin

Provides essential preparatory steps and considerations before starting the router installation.

Wireless Installation Considerations

Getting Started

Configuration

Web-based Configuration Utility

Explains how to access and log into the router's web-based management interface.

Setup Wizard

Manual Configuration

Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL)

Wireless Settings

Network Settings

Firewall Settings

Advanced Wireless Settings

Administrator Settings

Update Firmware

Wireless Security

What is WEP?

Explains the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption standard and its key requirements.

What is WPA?

Wireless Security Setup Wizard

Configure WEP

Configure WPA-Personal (PSK)

Troubleshooting

Why can't I access the web-based configuration utility?

Offers troubleshooting steps for issues accessing the router's web interface.

What can I do if I forgot my password?

Wireless Basics

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

Describes Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) and their components like Access Points.

Networking Basics

Check your IP address

Guides users on how to find their computer's IP address using the command prompt.

Statically Assign an IP address

Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem

Technical Specifications

Contacting Technical Support

Warranty