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D-Link DIR-652 User Manual

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Product Overview

Package Contents

Note:

Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-652 will cause damage and void the warranty.

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

DIR-652 Wireless N Gigabit Home Router

Ethernet Cable

Power Adapter

CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard

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System Requirements

Network.Requirements

• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem

• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients

• 10/100/1000 Ethernet

Web-based.Configuration.

Utility.Requirements

Computer.with.the.following:

• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system

• An installed Ethernet adapter

Browser.Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

• Chrome 2.0 or higher

• Firefox 3.0 or higher

• Safari 3.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher)

Windows®.Users:

Make sure you have the latest version of Java

installed. Visit

www.java.com

to download the latest version.

CD.Installation.Wizard.

Requirements

Computer.with.the.following:

• Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP with Service Pack 2

• An installed Ethernet adapter

• CD-ROM drive

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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 Gigabit Home Router (DIR-652) is a 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 650% faster than

an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files,

music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the Wireless N Gigabit Home Router to a cable or DSL modem and

share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that keeps

digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience.

EXTENDED.WHOLE.HOME.COVERAGE

This high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. The Wireless N Gigabit Home Router is designed

for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. Add a notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to

your network from virtually anywhere in your home.

TOTAL.NETWORK.SECURITY

The Wireless N Gigabit Home Router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless

network or from the Internet. Support for WPA standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method, regardless of your

client devices. In addition, this Wireless N Gigabit Home Router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across

the Internet.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,

including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely

affect wireless signal range.

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•.Faster.Wireless.Networking

- The DIR-652 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-652 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it

can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

•.Advanced. Firewall. Features

- The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network

management features including:

•

Content.Filtering

- Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain

Name.

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Filter.Scheduling

- These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of

hours or minutes.

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Secure.Multiple/Concurrent.Sessions

- The DIR-652 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports

multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-652 can securely access

corporate networks.

•.User-friendly.Setup.Wizard

- Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-652 lets you control what

information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s

server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,

including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely

affect wireless signal range.

Features

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Hardware Overview

Connections

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LAN Ports (1-4)

Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.

2

Internet Port

The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable

or DSL modem.

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Power Receptor

Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

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Reset

Press and hold the reset button to restore the router to its original factory settings.

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