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The era of a wired Internet connection is gradually becoming a thing of the past, especially now, when so many portable gadgets that work with the Internet (smartphones, tablets, laptops) appear in every home. The WiFi interface has become the norm for each of them. So how do you set up your home wireless network using a WiFi router from D Link?

First, connect power to the WiFi router and connect it to any computer or laptop via local network using the cable that comes with the kit. To do this, in the local network settings on the computer, set automatic receipt IP addresses and DNS server addresses, connect this cable to the router to any LAN port, and the Internet cable to the corresponding Internet port. Using any browser, go to the web interface for managing and configuring the router, entering 192.168.0.1 in the address bar. and in the login window that appears, “Username” – admin and “Password” – admin. Next, the system will offer to replace standard password its unique. After this, you can begin to directly configure the WiFi router. Let's consider only the most important points; the rest can be left as default. So, in the “Wi-Fi – General settings”Check that there is a checkmark in the “Enable” item wireless connection" In the “Wi-Fi – Basic Settings” section, write the name of the future wireless network in the “SSID” field, and in the “Security Settings” section you can set a password to access it. Click “Edit” at the bottom and then “Save” in the upper right corner.

Go to the “Network - Connections” section, where you can manually configure the router’s connection to the Internet according to the instructions provided to you from the provider (select the type of connection, enter the IP address, gateway, subnet mask and

DNS servers

Hello! In this article we will connect the D-link DIR-615 router. I will show this model as an example, but the instructions are suitable for all D-link routers: DIR-300, DIR-320, etc. Let’s look at the process of connecting the router. Let's connect power, internet, and computer via cable or wireless wifi networks. I will provide links to instructions for entering the router settings and Wi-Fi settings, Internet, etc. Simply put, you can connect and configure yourself new router D-link.

This is what the D-link DIR-615 router looks like when you just bought it:

You may have a different model, it doesn't matter. The main thing is that we need to connect it all correctly. If you connect it incorrectly, you will hardly be able to configure the router, let alone use it.

We need:

• Connect power to the router
• If the indicators do not light up, turn on the power using the button on the device
• Connect your computer, tablet, phone to the router. Can be done via cable or Wi-Fi
• Connect the Internet to the D-link router. Cable from an Internet provider, or from an ADSL modem
• Go to the settings of our router and configure it.

Let's look at everything in more detail.

Connecting a D-link router to a computer and provider

First, take the power adapter and connect it to your router. Then, plug it into a power outlet. If the router does not turn on, then turn on the power using the button on the router itself. Next, if you want to connect the router to a computer or laptop via a network cable (it’s best to configure via cable), then take network cable, which comes with the router, and use it to connect a laptop or computer. We connect one end of the cable to the network connector on the computer, and the second connector to the LAN connector on the router. On D-link routers LAN connectors are usually black. They are signed LAN. Like this:

You can also connect via Wi-Fi network. Just turn on the router and a new one will appear Wi-Fi network, which you can connect to. You may find it useful in connecting your laptop to a wireless network.

If you have connected your computer to the router, and you see the connection status on the computer: “Without Internet access”, or “Limited” and the Internet does not work, then this is normal, because we have not even connected the Internet to our D-link and have not configured it yet .

Connecting the Internet to D-link

Most likely, you just have a cable from your provider or an ADSL modem in your house. In the first case, we take a cable from the Internet provider and connect it to the WAN connector of the router. It is on D-link DIR-615 - yellow. If you have Internet via a modem, then we also connect the cable from the modem to the WAN connector on the router.

Most likely, even after connecting the Internet cable, the Internet on the computer (or other device you connected) won't work. This is because you need to configure the router to work with your Internet provider. I wrote about this in the article: .

You need to go to the router settings, here, and configure it. If you have connected everything correctly, but cannot enter the settings, then look at the article. The main thing is to choose the right connection type and set required parameters, which are used by your Internet service provider. Then the Internet through the router will start working. Also, set up a wireless network, and .

It is best to configure the router according to detailed instructions. We have one like this. But, using her example, you can configure other D-link routers. Look, perhaps I have already added detailed articles on other models. See the section Setting up a router - D-link, or ask in the comments.

Today there are hundreds of different routers on the market that allow you to organize your own Wi-Fi network at home. The D-Link company occupies one of the leading places in the list of manufacturers of this kind of devices. It produces a lot of different routers, among which the D LINK DIR 300 model occupies a special place. It combines optimal price and functionality, for which it has received recognition among users. D LINK DIR 300 routers are often purchased for offices, homes, cottages and various other premises where they need high-quality Wi-Fi signal. In this article we will look at how to configure the D LINK DIR 300 router.

How to connect the D LINK DIR 300 router

Before proceeding directly to setting up the router, you need to connect it. To do this you will need to do the following:

How to configure the D LINK DIR 300 router

After connecting the router, you can proceed to configure it. First you need to create a wireless network:

At this point, you can consider the local network setup stage complete; now you should go directly to setting up the D LINK DIR 300 router. Any router can be configured via a browser. Follow these steps:

That's all, the setup of the D LINK DIR 300 router is complete. After these steps, the Internet should start working. But most likely you want to configure wireless Internet, this will require you to follow a few more steps described below.

How to set up a Wi-Fi access point in the D LINK DIR 300 router

If you have correctly configured the Internet itself according to the instructions described above, now you need to activate the point Wi-Fi access. This is required to be able to connect to the router from any devices via a wireless connection. This is done as follows:

How to connect via Wi-Fi to a D LINK DIR 300 router

The last step is very simple - connect to the router via Wi-Fi. The connection method is no different from connecting to any other wireless access point. If your computer has Wi-Fi adapter, just turn on the wireless network connection, after which a corresponding icon will appear in the lower right corner, indicating that it is possible to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. Click on this icon and select the D LINK DIR 300 access point, identifying it by the name you specified as part of the setup.

Enter the password you specified earlier and connect to the network.

Please note: IfWi-The Fi adapter on your computer is “external”, connected viaUSB, the connection process may vary slightly. Most likely, the connection will occur after installing specialized drivers through the appropriate utility.

Setting up the Internet for a specific provider using firmware

Almost all Russian Internet providers provide ready-made firmware for configuring wireless routers on their official websites. In the list of devices you can easily find the D-Link DIR 300, the characteristics of which allow you to fine tuning for any provider. In most cases, on the Internet service provider’s website you can download both the firmware itself and the program for installing it. In addition to the set of files, it is always offered step-by-step instruction. So with automatic tuning there won't be any problems.

Problems may arise with provider firmware if the settings are hidden by the developer password. The user will not have the opportunity to go into the settings and manually specify the parameters for Wi-Fi. Therefore, before flashing the device, you need to check with company representatives about such blocking. Even if the router was flashed due to negligence, it can always be revived using recovery firmware from the official D-Link website.

Wi-Fi Settings

In the control menu of the D-Link DIR 300 wireless point, settings WiFi connections have a separate section with many items.

1. MBSSID allows you to create several different Wi-Fi networks. It will be useful somewhere in the office to give Internet access only to the bosses, but at home this function is not used.
2. It is recommended to enter in the SSID field with Latin letters a proprietary name for a wireless network.
3. You can set any wireless mode, depending on your capabilities. wireless devices. If the laptop only works in 802.11G mode, then there is no point in installing a more powerful one.
4. In the security settings, in the " network authentication", it is recommended to select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed. Firstly, this connection does not require a RADIUS server, and secondly, a password with letters and numbers is harder to crack.
5. You need to select AES for encryption and enter a password for the Wi-Fi network. This completes the setup, you can save the changes and enjoy the Internet via a wireless network.

Hardware connection to WiFi network

Settings WiFi distribution at a wireless point D-Link access DIR 300 can be carried out not only on program level with making settings through a special menu. On one of the side panels of the device you can see a huge button labeled WPS. Thanks to it, you can quickly hardware connection with a device that supports this technology. It is enough, for example, to select a connection to a wireless Internet network on your tablet via WPS and select the required network in the list of wireless points that appears. To complete the connection to D-Link device you need to press and hold the hardware button for about 2-3 seconds to connect the device via Wi-Fi. The devices will connect without entering a password, which is very convenient when you don’t want to share the password from personal network to your guests.

However, before you can use this amazing feature, you need to enable it in your router. To do this, you need to find the WPS item in the access point management menu and go to it. After checking the box next to “enable WPS” and saving, the function will be available for use. IT savvy users can try to create an additional Wi-Fi network with disabilities, For example. Purely for guests who urgently need the Internet, but so that their connection does not interfere with the owner’s current downloads.

Setting up network television

Many users will like the IPTV performance characteristics of the D-Link DIR 300 router. Minimum settings and maximum pleasure from watching high-quality digital video. When entering the menu IPTV settings The wizard prompts you to select the port number in the wireless access point to which the TV set-top box will be connected. The main thing is to remember the selected number and always connect digital television only there. In the Miscellaneous section, it is recommended to enable IGMP, NAT and firewall. It is better not to touch other fields. Naturally, you need to click the “Save” button, and you can safely start watching the video high definition on the computer screen. The provider providing the IPTV service must provide the player for viewing, the server address and the list of channels.

Advantages of the D-Link DIR 300 router

Judging by numerous reviews from owners, the advantages of wireless router can't be counted. This is true, otherwise where would so many positive reviews come from?

1. As mentioned earlier, the main factor when purchasing is price. The device is affordable for any user.
2. Availability of a four-port switch to which you can connect personal computers And network printer, For example.
3. Opportunity IPTV viewing on multiple devices, both via WiFi and local network.
4. Very convenient WiFi setup in D-Link DIR 300. The menu items have a description, and any user can independently launch their own wireless network in a few minutes.

There are also disadvantages to a wireless device

We hear from users that the D-Link DIR 300 “crashes” during operation - that is, it spontaneously reboots or freezes for an indefinite period of time. After studying the information on specialized forums, you may find that the problem is known to specialists and can be solved by replacing the firmware. Freezing can occur due to the user's fault if files are downloaded over a wireless network by several devices with a total speed equal to the Internet channel width. Everyone D-Link owners DIR 300 file download speed, primarily for torrents, is recommended to be limited to 5-10% of the maximum channel width. The recommendation only applies to devices that access the Internet via a wireless network. Working with the cable has no disadvantages. The negative side includes complaints about the small coverage radius. The router has neither an amplifier nor an antenna output. Although for the price that the access point has, it’s not worth demanding good coverage from it.

Conclusion

If you decide to purchase an inexpensive router, you should pay attention to the D-Link DIR 300. WiFi setup, local network, digital television and security will not take much time. Not all providers provide open access to the Internet. Many people use individual settings, with which selected routers can be friends. These include the most popular in Russia wireless point access from famous manufacturer communication D-Link equipment DIR 300.

A D link router, like other similar routers, is used to create a wireless network through which other wi-fi devices connect to the Internet or local network. For this he needs wired connection to the Internet via a modem.

Users with little experience may have some difficulties connecting a wi-fi router to Windows OS. D link, in comparison with other router manufacturers, has a more convenient system of router configuration settings, thanks to which, even those who are very far from computer technology people will be able to configure it correctly.

In terms of price-quality ratio, d link devices occupy a leading position in the wi-fi router market. In general, this company specializes in the development and production network equipment, so its leadership in this area is well deserved.

One of the factors determining the choice by users of equipment produced by a given company is big choice alternative firmware, significantly increasing productivity. High-quality support for its products also determines the buyer’s choice in favor of d link wi fi router devices.

Installation and connection

So, you are the happy owner of a d link router.

First, let's unpack the device. In addition to the router itself, the kit should contain a pair of cables for connecting to the Internet and Ethernet connections. How to connect a d link router and configure it?

To connect a d link wi fi router, you need to do the following:

Instructions, power supply, patch cord, CD, router

1. We connect an Ethernet cable to the DSL modem, its other end is connected via WAN port to the router itself.
2. Second Ethernet cable We connect the PC to the router; for this you can use any Ethernet port of the router.
3. The basic configuration of the router is configured using the web interface. In the browser, type the following in the address bar: 192.168.0.1
4. On the page that opens, you will be required to create a username and password for it. It’s easier to use the “Admin” login and leave the password field empty.
5. We press enter, a window appears in which the configuration of the d link router is configured.

To set up a D-link router and wireless network security system, you need to do the following:

1. Change the password for accessing the administrative menu. This is done in the “Tools” menu. In it, select the “Admin” tab, in which we enter the password.
2. Next, we will need to temporarily disable the wireless network.
3. The next step is to enable wireless network data protection (WEP protocol). This is done in the “Home” – “Wireless” – “OpenSystem” tab. Enable “WEP” and set the security key to “128 Bit”. We set the key type to “ASCII”; in the field for the first key you need to enter a password. In order to increase the level of security, you need to change the SSID. This is located in the same tab. After completing these steps, save the settings.

A considerable number of users are doubtful about WEP protocol protection. In such cases, preference is given to the latest, advanced developments, for example WPA and WPA II. The latter will provide maximum protection for your wireless network. You can configure WPA II as follows. Open the “Wireless Security Mode” tab and click on enable the corresponding function.

You will need to determine the encryption algorithm. This is done in the “WPA Personal” window. The “AES” algorithm is considered the most progressive, for this reason it is better to choose it. After this, the type is selected. For home use the most acceptable type would be PSK, which requires entering a password on all connected devices. The EAP type is used by corporate users and is better protected. Essentially, it is a combination of different methods.

Filtration MAC addresses configured like this:

1. Go to the configuration settings window, then go to the advanced settings tab, where we select “Filters”

2. Select a MAC filter, set a list of PC addresses connecting to your wireless network.

Setting up a d link 2540u router

First you need to configure the TCP/IP protocol on your PC. For this, on WINDOWS example XP, open the Start menu - Settings - Control Panel - Network Connections.

1. IP address: 192.168.1.2
2. Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
3. Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
4. Preferred DNS Server: 195.34.31.50
5. Alternate DNS server: 62.112.106.130

Save and exit.

After making sure that the device is correctly connected to the PC, open the browser and enter address bar: 192.168.1.1. A page will appear on which you will need to enter your username and password. After these data have been entered, click OK.

We hope that the material presented in this article will help you install the d link router and configure it correctly.