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Wireless

The wireless section is used to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link Router. Please note

that changes made on this section may also need to be duplicated on your Wireless Client.

Basic Wireless Settings

This option turns off and on the wireless connection feature of the router. If

this is not enabled, you cannot connect using a wireless network adapter.

When you are browsing for available wireless networks, this is the name

that will appear in the list (unless Visibility Status is set to Invisible, see

below). This name is also referred to as the SSID.

The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this

option is set to Visible, your wireless network name is broadcast to anyone

within the range of your signal. If you’re not using encryption then they could

connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter

the Wireless Network Name (SSID) manually to connect to the network.

With this box selected, the router will automatically choose the best

channel.

Select the channel with the clearest signal.

By default the transmission rate will automatically select the fastest rate.

You have the option of selecting the speed if necessary.

If all of your devices can connect in 802.11g Mode then leave the setting

at 802.11g only. If you have some devices that are 802.11b than you can

change the mode to Mixed.

Super G Turbo Modes must use channel 6 for transmission and 802.11

Mode must be set to 802.11g.

• Super G without Turbo

: Performance enhancing features such as

Packet Bursting, FastFrames, and Compression.

• Super G with Static Turbo

: Mode is not backwards compatible with

non-Turbo (legacy) devices. Static turbo mode is always on and is

only enabled when all devices on the wireless network are Super G

with Static Turbo enabled.

• Super G with Dynamic Turbo

: Mode is backwards compatible with

non-Turbo (legacy) devices. Dynamic Turbo mode is only enabled

when all devices on the wireless network are Super G with Dynamic

Turbo enabled.

Enable Wireless

Radio:

Wireless Network

Name:

Visibility Status:

Auto Channel Select:

Channel:

Transmission Rate:

802.11 Mode:

Super G

™

Mode:

Basic > Wireless

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Wireless Security Mode

To protect your privacy, use the wireless security mode to configure the wireless security features.

This device supports three wireless security modes including: WEP, WPA-Personal, and WPA-

Enterprise. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security.

WPA-Personal does not require an authentication server. The WPA-Enterprise option does require

a RADIUS authentication server.

WEP

A method of encrypting data for wireless communication intended to provide the same level of privacy

as a wired network. WEP is not as secure as WPA encryption. To gain access to a WEP network,

you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you

must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit

encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in

HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information

Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that

is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can

be defined so that you can change keys easily. A default key is selected for use on the network.

Example:

64-bit hexadecimal keys are exactly 10 characters in length.

(12345678FA is a valid string of 10 characters for 64-bit encryption)

128-bit hexadecimal keys are exactly 26 characters in length.

(456FBCDF123400122225271730 is a valid string of 26 characters for 128-bit encryption)

64-bit ASCII keys are exactly 5 characters in length

(DMODE is a valid string of 5 characters for 64-bit encryption)

128-bit ASCII keys are exactly 13 characters in length

(2002HALOSWIN1 is a valid string of 13 characters for 128-bit encryption)

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WPA-Personal

This option uses Wi-Fi Protected Access with a Pre-Shared Key (PSK).

The key is entered as a pass-phrase of up to 63 characters in ASCII format

at both ends of the wireless connection. The pass-phrase cannot be shorter

than 8 characters. The pass-phrase is used to generate session keys that

are unique for each wireless client.

The encryption algorithm used to secure the data communication. TKIP

(Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per packet key generation and

is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a very secure

block based encryption.

The amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast

data is changed.

WPA-Enterprise

This option works with a RADIUS server to authenticate wireless clients. Wireless clients should

have established the necessary credentials before attempting to authenticate to the Server through

the Gateway. Furthermore, the RADIUS Server may need to be configured to allow this Gateway

to authenticate users.

The method in which the pre-shared key is changed.

The amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast

data is changed.

Amount of time before a client is required to re-authenticate.

The IP address of the authentication server.

The port number used to connect to the authentication server.

A passphrase that must much with the authentication server.

If this is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer

whenever logging into the wireless network.

Pre-Shared Key:

Cipher Type:

Group Key Update

Interval:

Cipher Type:

Group Key Update

Interval:

Authentication

Timeout:

RADIUS Server IP

Address:

RADIUS Server Port:

RADIUS Server Shared

Secret:

MAC Address

Authentication:

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Advanced

The Advanced options allow you to configure a variety of advanced features including ports,

application priority, Internet access, filters, and advanced wireless settings.

Virtual Server

The Virtual Server option gives Internet users access to services on your LAN. This feature is useful

for hosting online services such as FTP, Web, or Game Servers. For each Virtual Server, you define

a public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and port.

Example: You are hosting a Web Server on a PC that has Private IP Address of 192.168.0.50 and

your ISP is blocking Port 80.

1.

Name the Virtual Server Rule (ex. Web Server)

2.

Enter in the IP Address of the machine on your LAN – 192.168.0.50

3.

Enter the Private Port as [80]

4.

Enter the Public Port as [8888]

5.

Select the Protocol - TCP

6.

Ensure the schedule is set to Always

7.

Check the Add Rule to add the settings to the Virtual Server List

8.

Repeat these steps for each Virtual Server Rule you wish to add. After the list is complete, click

Save Settings at the top of the page.

With this Virtual Server Rule all Internet traffic on Port 8888 will be redirected to your internal web

server on port 80 at IP Address 192.168.0.50.

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Add/Edit Virtual Server

Name of the virtual server, such as Web Server.

The IP address of the system on your internal network that will provide the

virtual service, such as 192.168.0.50.

Select the protocol used by the service.

The port that will be used on your internal network.

The port that will be accessed from the Internet.

Select a schedule for when this rule is in effect. If you do not see the schedule

you need in the list of schedules, go to the Tools -> Schedules screen and

create a new schedule.

Saves the new rule or modified existing rule to the Rules list. When you are

done editing the settings, you must click the Save Settings button at the top

of the page to make the changes effective and permanent.

Virtual Servers List

Entries on this list can be enabled/disabled by toggling the Enable checkbox. Entries can be modified

by clicking on the paper and pencil icon. To delete an entry, click on the trash can icon. After you’ve

completed all modifications or deletions, you must click the

Save Settings

button at the top of the

page to save your changes. The router must reboot before new settings will take effect. You will be

prompted to

Reboot the Device

or

Continue

. If you need to make additional settings changes, click

Continue

. If you are finished with your configuration settings, click the

Reboot the Device

button.

Virtual Server Rule:

IP Address:

Protocol:

Private Port:

Public Port:

Schedule:

Save: