Manual configuration of the d link router. How to set up a D-Link Wi-Fi router: step-by-step instructions

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 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 there will be no problems with automatic configuration.

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. In the SSID field, it is recommended to write your own name for the wireless network in Latin letters.
  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” field, 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 in the D-Link DIR 300 wireless access point, it can be done not only at the software level, with settings made 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 make a quick 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 on the 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 give your personal network password 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 may try to create an additional Wi-Fi network with limited capabilities, 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 IPTV setup menu, 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 just 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 high-definition video on your 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 wireless router has countless advantages. 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 a network printer, for example.
  3. Ability to watch IPTV 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 in a few minutes. wireless network.

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 can 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. For all owners of D-Link DIR 300, it is recommended to limit the speed of downloading files, primarily for torrents, by 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 that select routers can be friends with. These include the most popular wireless access point in Russia from a well-known manufacturer communication equipment D-Link DIR 300.

This instruction will discuss in detail how to set up Wi-Fi D-Link router DIR-300. In particular, we’ll talk about how to update the firmware on a router and why it is sometimes required, how to set up an Internet connection and what types of connections are used by different providers. Issues such as setting up a wireless point will also be discussed Wi-Fi access how to set a password for a wireless network and connect various devices. At the same time, a video tutorial on setting up the DIR-300 router will be offered.

Wireless router ( Wi-Fi router) D-Link DIR-300

Update: If your router has firmware 2.5.11 or 2.15.19 (generally 2.5.x) installed, and the settings interface is similar to the screenshot below, use these instructions: .

What should you do before setting up your router?

Even before you connect the router for further configuration, I recommend downloading the latest firmware file for your hardware revision.

What is a hardware revision? Despite the common name of the routers and the same appearance, D-Link DIR-300 are different. Here is a list of those that can be found on sale today:

  • DIR-300 A/C1
  • DIR-300NRU B5/B6
  • DIR-300NRU B7

Hardware version of the router on a sticker

Each of them requires its own firmware. The hardware revision of the router is indicated on the sticker located on the back of it, in the line H/W ver. In order to download the firmware for the router, you should go to the official D-Link website at ftp.dlink.ru, and follow the following path: pub - Router - Your router model (DIR-300 or DIR-300NRU) - Firmware - hardware revision of the router. The folder you find yourself in will contain one bin file and the "Old" folder. The file mentioned is latest firmware specifically for your device, it should be downloaded to your computer. The Old folder contains old firmware for the router, which can also be useful in some cases (unstable operation on the new firmware).

The next action that is recommended to be performed before setup is to reset the existing settings of the D-Link DIR-300 (if you have already tried to configure something yourself or it was configured for another Internet provider). To do this, use the Reset button located on the back of the router: hold it down for 20-30 seconds, release it and wait about 30 seconds until the router reboots with factory settings.

And one more thing: in order to get into the settings panel of the router, in the properties of the local network connection, “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS address server automatically." You can find these settings in the following places:

  • Windows 8 and 7 - “Control Panel” - “Network and Sharing Center” shared access" - "Changing adapter settings" - "Local network connection" ( right click, properties) - “Internet Protocol Version 4” - “Properties”.
  • For Windows XP, the path is similar, the only thing is that in the control panel you should go to the folder " Network connections", and then look at the properties of the local network connection.

In some cases and for some providers (Interzet, various providers providing services legal entities) those parameters that were recorded in the properties of the local network connection (IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS servers) should be written down somewhere. Even a little differently: if something was indicated in all these fields, then be sure to write down this data.

Despite the fact that connecting a router should seemingly not cause any difficulties, quite often you see incorrect options. This is due to the fact that even if the connection is incorrect, you can achieve, for example, that there is Internet on one computer and at the same time digital TV working. However, this does not make it correct, and devices connected via Wi-Fi will report that “Connection is limited or absent” or “No Internet access.” The correct connection option is in the picture below.

Thus, the cable from your Internet provider (or the cable coming from the modem, if you have one) must be connected to the Internet port and only to it. LAN card connects to one of the LAN ports of the router using the included RJ-45 cable (standard network cable).

Firmware DIR-300

First of all, a little about why it is better to update your router firmware than not:

  • The DIR-300 router you bought in a store most likely has one of the first firmware versions. The manufacturer, in our case D-Link, regularly releases new versions that fix various errors that affect the operation of the device (connection breaks, the router slows down, settings get lost). Therefore, by updating the firmware before setting up the router, you can avoid many problems.
  • The router firmware itself is not particularly difficult and is accessible to anyone, even a beginner. The main thing is that there is good leadership. This is exactly what is in front of you.

The first step (assuming that the router is already connected) is to launch any Internet browser on your computer and enter the following address in the address bar: 192.168.0.1, then press Enter.

You will be asked to enter a username and password. The standard login and password for all D-Link DIR-300 is admin (that is, we write the same thing in both fields - admin). Once logged in, you will be asked to change your default password for security purposes. Do this to ensure that no one else can change the settings of your wireless router.

The next thing you will see is the router configuration interface, which, depending on the hardware revision and current firmware, may have a different appearance.

This manual does not cover setting up DIR-300 B1-B3 (they are very old and their owners, as a rule, have already learned how to set them up). Therefore, let's look at how to update the firmware in the last two options.

  1. For firmware 1.3, go to “Manually configure”, select the “System” tab, and then select the software update. Then click “Browse”, specify the path to the new firmware file (how to download new firmware was described earlier)
  2. For firmware 1.4, you need to select the “Advanced settings” item, then on the “System” tab, click the right arrow (shown there), select the Software update item, then click “Browse” and specify the path to the new firmware file.
  3. Click the "Update" button

After this, all that remains is to wait for the completion of the router firmware process.

How to set up a connection

The essence of setting up routers, including the D-Link DIR-300, is that the router itself initializes the Internet connection, distributing it to all other connected devices. The settings for this connection in the router interface are the main necessary action.

It should also be noted that when setting up the router, as well as after it, the previously used connection on the computer should no longer be connected. Those. If you previously launched a Beeline, Rostelecom, Aist, TTK, Dom.ru or some other connection on your computer, now you don’t need to do this, otherwise, because... the connection has already been established directly by the computer, the router most likely will not be able to establish it (in some cases it is possible to operate several parallel connections, but for most tariffs home internet- No).

Let's move on to setting up the connection. On home page of the router settings at the bottom, click “Advanced settings”, then on the “Network” tab, select “WAN” and click “Add” at the bottom of the page, which will display one connection with a dynamic IP address.

Now our task is to correctly fill out all the fields correctly, while the correctness is determined by what type of connection your provider uses:

  • Online - Dynamic IP, i.e. You don’t even need to configure anything in the connection, the only thing worth taking care of is the Wi-Fi password, which will be discussed below
  • Beeline - L2TP + Dynamic IP
  • Interzet - Static IP
  • Rostelecom, Domolink, TTK, Dom.ru - PPPoE
  • Stork - PPTP + Dynamic IP

Information about what type of connection your Internet provider uses can be easily found on the official website or you can view the properties of the connection that was used on the computer to access the Internet.

In most cases, all that needs to be filled in besides the connection type is the login and password that you received from the service provider, as well as the address VPN servers for providers using PPTP or L2TP connection.

After that, click “Save”. And we find ourselves on a page with a newly created connection, which, as we are shown, is “broken.” Also at the top right you will see an indicator telling us that the router settings have been changed and now they need to be saved (for the second time). You should do this - otherwise, after rebooting the router or turning off the power, all settings will be reset. Refresh the connection list page. If you have configured everything correctly, without mixing up the password or connection type, it will turn green and the Internet will become available. You can proceed to setting up your Wi-Fi wireless network.

Setting up a Wi-Fi access point

In order to set up a wireless network (in fact, it already works, but it would be better if you name it somehow and set a password for Wi-Fi), go again to the advanced settings page of the DIR-300 router and on the Wi-Fi tab Fi click on the “Basic settings” link.

On the page that appears, you can specify the name of the access point SSID, by which you will recognize your wireless network among your neighbors. You can also change other parameters here, but in most cases this is not required. Save your settings.

After that, on the same Wi-Fi tab, select “Security Settings”. Here we can set a password for the Wi-Fi router D-Link DIR-300. To do this, in the “Network Authentication” field you should select WPA2-PSK, and in the “PSK Encryption Key” you need to enter the desired password for the access point and save the settings.

That's all, the DIR-300 router can be considered configured, now you can connect to it any devices that support a Wi-Fi connection, as well as a local network. If you use digital television, then on the main settings page in the “IPTV Settings” item, specify one of the ports as dedicated for TV and connect a set-top box to it.

The D-Link DIR-320 router is considered one of the quite popular ones. It’s not uncommon for a person to buy a D Link router, bring it home, and then call the Internet provider and say: “Here, I bought it and I can’t configure it.” Let's take a brief look specifications and appearance.

Appearance and characteristics

There is little that can be said about the characteristics, because all routers are extremely similar. The wireless network standard 802.1g/b is used. On the Wi-Fi router, in addition to LAN ports, there are 1 USB port. The antennas on the modem are removable. To be more precise, it has only one antenna. The device itself supports PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP connection protocols.

On the front of the device there are various indicators and lights that allow you to monitor the status of certain characteristics:

  • First comes the standard power indicator, showing whether the router is turned on
  • Next are indicators showing the status of the Internet and the Wi-Fi wireless network.
  • After that there are 4 local port indicators. They show whether there is any connection to the router via a LAN cable, and if so, through which port.
  • The last USB indicator, which shows whether the USB port is enabled.

On the back of the device there are various ports and connectors into which you can insert cords and cables to correct installation:

  • First there is one antenna, which allows communications to reach further around the house or apartment.
  • Then there is one USB connector, it has a green outline.
  • Then there are 4 blue local ports, they are required to connect using a LAN cable.
  • Then one WAN or INTERNET connector for connecting the Internet to our modem.
  • The penultimate connector is needed to connect the power supply.
  • The last button is labeled “RESET”. It is needed to reset the settings; it is used to reset the password. The button itself is located inside the hole, which protects it from accidental pressing, because after resetting the password, the router has to be configured again.

Router installation

Before setting up anything, the modem needs to be unpacked and installed in a place convenient for us. It is important that there is an outlet nearby, that the Internet cable can reach there, and that there is a PC nearby.

There is nothing complicated about the installation. For proper installation, you just need to connect electricity to the router, connect the computer and the Internet via cords. Internet cable is provided by the Internet company. At this stage, the configuration and installation of D Link DNS to the required location is complete.

Complete router setup

Before we start setting up the Internet and wireless network, before setting up the D Link DIR 320 router, we need to check whether the computer is correctly connected to the modem.

Checking the connection

To check the connection of a computer that is running on an operating system Windows system 7, we need to go to “Start”, then to the standard computer control panel. (It’s easier to do as in the screenshot instructions, it will help you configure D Link DIR 320).

Now we need to select “View network status and tasks”.

After we have selected the required item, we need to click “Change adapter settings”.

Now you need to look at the “Local Area Connections” properties.

We need to see if the Internet Protocol version 4 properties are there correctly.

Here we put a tick, if there are none, everything is opposite automatic settings, as in the screenshot. And click “OK”.

If you have Windows 10 on your PC, then follow other instructions. “Start”, and then you need to click on “Settings”.

Click on the sub-item “Network and Internet”.

On the left in the menu you need to click on Ethernet, then look at setting the adapter parameters, as in the first instructions.

Now we also look at the properties of the LAN network.

Let's look at the properties for the fourth version.

Again, install automatic configurations and click “OK”.

Now we are sure that the connection is working properly, if not, then we update the software. And on the updated router you can now perform some actions.

Setting up an Internet connection

To perform any further actions, we need to enter the router settings. This happens through the browser, there we go to 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 - these are sites. This must be done on a PC that does not have an Internet connection.

In the window that opens, we are prompted to enter Login & Password. According to the standard, the name and password are identical - admin.

Now we have entered the center of all configurations, we need to change the interface language to Russian to make it easier. In the upper right corner, where Language is, select “Russian”.

PPoE

Let's consider standard setting via PPPoE. The latter is the type of connection, you need to check it with your provider. All important information according to the settings may be in the contract. So you should look there first.

In the “Network” block, click on WAN. In the window that was just opened, you need to click “add”. Here we do it as shown in the screenshot.

The type of connection you need to select is PPPoE, or the one specified by the Internet company in your contract.

Then we indicate the username and password, they are numbered 2 and 3.4. This data is in the contract with the Internet company.

After that, click “Apply”. The Internet should now appear on your computer.

PPTP with dynamic address

First, to perform debugging, we need to go to the WAN link, which is located in the “Network” block. On the new page, click “Add”.

1. Connection type, as in the name of this sub-item, PPTP with a dynamic address.

3. Then we need to provide a username and password. This data must be provided by the provider.

4. The same is true with the VPN server. It must be provided by the provider.

5. Click apply.

PPTP with static address

In order to configure static connection you need to add a new connection. This must be done in the WAN window, it is located in the “Network” block. We select the connection type that we need – PPTP + static.

1. Then you need to fill in the fields in the IP section. All fields that are required to be filled in must be specified. We can request data from the provider, support service, or find it in paper contracts.

2. Now configure the VPN item. Immediately check the box next to automatic settings. Then we enter all the selected fields. This is a username and double password, they must be in the contract. As well as the VPN server address.

3. Click apply.

Setting up a wireless network

Setting up Wi-Fi is even easier. To do this, select basic settings in the Wi-Fi block (if you can’t find it, you first need to click on advanced settings at the bottom of the page).

Then you need to check the box next to “enable wireless connection”. Then we indicate the necessary data. SSID is the name of your Wi-Fi. Here we write any, only in English letters. Click “Apply”.

Now you need to set a password for Wi-Fi. To set a Wi-Fi password, select “Security Settings”.

In the “network authentication” field, select WPA2-PSK. The encryption key, which is number 2, is the WiFi password. After being entered New Password, we need to save. To do this, click on “Save and Reload”, this is number 3.

Now all the questions about how router D is configured Link Dir 320 nru, should disappear. Sometimes, before setting up a router, we need to find out how to flash a D Link Dir 320 router. But we will talk about this, and how to create a network storage using the D-Link DIR router, in another article.

Video on the topic

Happy Internet to you!

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. To do this, it requires a wired Internet connection 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 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 of 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. Connect to DSL modem Ethernet cable, the other end is connected via WAN port to the router itself.
  2. We connect the PC to the router with the second Ethernet cable; 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 we type in address bar the following: 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 the WEP security protocol. 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 define an 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 is 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.

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First you need to configure the TCP/IP protocol on your PC. For this, on example WINDOWS 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 into the 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.

Connecting a router Remove the router from the box and install it in a place convenient for you. Connect the power adapter from the kit into the corresponding connector on the back panel of the router and into a 220V outlet. Connect the main network cable (the one that was brought into your apartment when you connected to the K-Telecom network) into the INTERNET port, and connect the included network cable with one end into one of the numbered LAN ports on the back panel of the router, and the other into network card computer. Installation disk, which comes with the router, you will not need. Important: Do not connect the main network cable to the numbered LAN ports. This will disrupt the communication service throughout the entire house.

Setting up the router Open a separate tab in your browser, enter the address 192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press Enter on your keyboard. Having gone to this address, we see the “Authorization” window for entering the authorization password when logging into the router’s web interface.

In order to change the language of the router settings, you need to click on the “Language” button and select the “Russian” item.


In the “Username” line and in the “Password” line, enter the word “admin” in Latin (English) small (capital) letters without quotes. Then click “Login” on the screen, or press the Enter key on the keyboard.

To set up an Internet connection, select “Advanced settings”.

The window that appears shows the current connection that is installed on the router by default; in order to set up an Internet connection, click on the “Add” button.

Initially, select “Connection Type” – “L2TP+Dynamic IP”.

Next, go to the bottom of the settings window and fill in the fields “User name”, “Password”, “Password confirmation” (data from the contract), and also enter “172.16.0.1” in the “VPN server address” field. We check the correctness of the entered data and click “Save”.

After saving the settings of the newly created Internet connection, you need to save the configuration settings on the router. To do this, click on the light bulb image in the upper right corner of the window, and then on the word “Save”.

If all the data was entered correctly, then after refreshing the page you will be able to see that the Internet connection on the router is established and now you need to configure Wi-Fi; to do this, click on the left arrow.

Setting up WI-FI To set up a wireless connection, in the advanced settings menu, select WI-FI, “Basic settings”.

In the “SSID” field, you must enter the name of the wireless network, any convenient for you, the main thing is that it is entered in Latin characters and/or numbers. After entering, click on the “Apply” button; the remaining parameters can be left as default.

To prevent unauthorized persons from connecting to your wireless network, you need to configure network security. To do this, in the WI-FI menu of the advanced settings window, select “Security Settings”.

In the window that appears, in the network authentication field, select “WPA2-PSK”.

The “PSK Encryption Key” field is the password for your wireless network; you can write any sequence of Latin characters and/or numbers there.



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