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Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description 1.0 January 25, 2011 • Initial Release 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
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface..................................................................................i L2TP ....................................................................................19 Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i Static (assigned by ISP) ................................................20 Trademarks ...................................................................................... i Wireless S
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Table of Contents Time Settings .......................................................................45 Troubleshooting...............................................................74 SysLog .....................................................................................46 Wireless.Basics..................................................................78 Email Settings ......................................................................47 Tips .........................................
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Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DIR-651 Wireless N 300 Gigabit Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-651 will cause damage and void the warranty. D-Link DIR-651 User Manual 1
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Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem Network.Requirements • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer.with.the.following: • Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system • An installed Ethernet adapter Browser.Requirements: Web-based.Configuration. • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher Utility.Requirements • Chrome 2.0 or higher • Firefox 3.0 or higher • Safari 3.0 or higher Windows®.Users: Make sure you have
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Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction TOTAL.PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and 802.11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance. TOTAL.SECURITY The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA2™ to protect your network against outside intruders. TOTAL.COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage. ULTIMATE.PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wireless N 300 Gigabit Router
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Section 1 - Product Overview Features •.Faster.Wireless.Networking - The DIR-651 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-651 is still fully compat
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 4 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL 2 Internet Port modem. 3 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. 4 Reset Press and hold the Reset button to restore the router to its original factory default settings. D-Link DIR-651 User Manual 5
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Section 1 - Product Overview LEDs 1 2 3 4 1 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data transmission. A solid blue light 2 Internet LED indicates that there is an Internet connection, an orange light indicates that there is none. 3 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Local Network’s A solid light i
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Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before you Begin Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off your
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Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or busi
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Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-651 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the Quick.Router.Setup.Wizard.CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows® XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Ru
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Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility 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). You may also connect using the NetBIOS name in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. The password is le
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Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Internet Connection You may click Setup.Wizard to quickly configure your router. Skip to the next page. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual. Configuration and skip to page 15. Wireless Settings Click Launch.Internet.Connection.SetupW . izard to begin. If you want to configure your wireless settings, click Launch.Wireless. Security.Setup.Wizard and skip to page 60. To manually configure your wireless settings, click
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Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-651 User Manual 12
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Section 3 - Configuration If you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently using that computer, click Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. Select Stati
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Section 3 - Configuration If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet. D-Link
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Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration My Internet Select the type of Internet connection you have. Connection is: Select Dynamic.IP.(DHCP), PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, or Static. Refer to the next few pages for more information. Enable When this option is enabled, the router will speed Hardware NAT: up NAT performance by hardware acceleration mechanism. Note:.SPI.and.the.QoS.engine.will.be.disabled. automatically.when.hardware.NAT.is.enabled. D-Link DIR-651 User Manual 15
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Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic (Cable) My Internet Select Dynamic.IP.(DHCP) to obtain IP Address Connection: information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for cable modem services such as Comcast and Cox. Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you are not sure. Use Unicasting: Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from
