D-Link Router DGL-4300 User Manual
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Table of Contents 2 D-Link Systems, Inc. Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 6 Minimum System Requirements .............................................................. 6 Introduction ....................................................................................... 7 Features and Benefits ........................................................................... 8 Hardware Overview .............................................................................. 9 Connections ........................................................................................................ 9 LEDs ................................................................................................................. 10 Wireless Basics ................................................................................ 11 Standards-based Technology............................................................................ 12 Installation Considerations................................................................................ 12 Using the Configuration Interface ........................................................... 13 Basic ................................................................................................................. 13 Wizard ......................................................................................................... 13 Internet Connection Setup Wizard .......................................................... 14 Wireless Security Setup Wizard ............................................................. 16 WAN ............................................................................................................ 18 Modes .................................................................................................... 18 Advanced .......................................................................................... 19 Static WAN Mode ................................................................................... 20 DHCP WAN Mode .................................................................................. 20 PPPoE WAN Mode ................................................................................. 21 LAN ............................................................................................................. 21 LAN Settings .......................................................................................... 21 DHCP ........................................................................................................... 22 DHCP Settings....................................................................................... 22 Number of Dynamic DHCP Clients ......................................................... 22 Add Static DHCP Client .......................................................................... 23 Static DHCP Client List ........................................................................... 23
Table of Contents 3 D-Link Systems, Inc. Wireless ...................................................................................................... 24 Basic Wireless Settings.......................................................................... 24 Wireless Security Mode............................................................................... 25 WEP ....................................................................................................... 25 WPA-Personal ........................................................................................ 26 WPA-Enterprise ...................................................................................... 26 Advanced .......................................................................................................... 27 Virtual Server............................................................................................... 27 Add/Edit Virtual Server ........................................................................... 28 Virtual Servers List ................................................................................ 28 Special Applications.................................................................................... 29 Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configurations................................... 29 Add/Edit Special Applications Rule .............................................................. 30 Special Applications Rules List .................................................................... 30 Gaming ........................................................................................................ 31 Add/Edit Game Rule............................................................................... 31 Game Rules List..................................................................................... 31 GameFuel™ ................................................................................................. 32 GameFuel™ Setup.................................................................................. 32 Add/Edit GameFuel™ Rule ...................................................................... 33 GameFuel Rules List.............................................................................. 33 Routing ........................................................................................................ 34 Add/Edit Route....................................................................................... 34 Route List .............................................................................................. 34 Access Control............................................................................................ 35 Enabled .................................................................................................. 35 Add/Edit Access Control Rule ................................................................ 35 Access Control Rules List ...................................................................... 36 Web Filter .................................................................................................... 36 Add/Edit Web Site .................................................................................. 36 Allowed Web Site List ............................................................................ 36
Table of Contents 4 D-Link Systems, Inc. Mac Address Filters..................................................................................... 37 Filter Settings......................................................................................... 37 Add MAC Address.................................................................................. 37 MAC Address List.................................................................................. 37 Firewall ........................................................................................................ 38 Firewall Settings..................................................................................... 38 Inbound Filters............................................................................................ 39 Add/Edit Inbound Filter Rule .................................................................. 39 Inbound Filter Rules List ........................................................................ 39 Configuring an Inbound Filter Rule ........................................................ 40 Advanced Wireless...................................................................................... 41 Advanced Wireless Settings................................................................... 41 Tools ................................................................................................................. 42 Admin .......................................................................................................... 42 Password ............................................................................................... 42 Administration ....................................................................................... 42 Save and Restore Configuration............................................................. 42 Time ............................................................................................................ 43 Time Configuration................................................................................ 43 Set the Date and Time ............................................................................ 43 Schedules .................................................................................................... 44 Add/Edit Schedule Rule .......................................................................... 44 Schedule Rules List............................................................................... 44 Syslog ......................................................................................................... 45 Email ........................................................................................................... 45 Email Settings........................................................................................ 45 Email Log When Full or on Schedule..................................................... 45 System ........................................................................................................ 46 System Commands................................................................................ 46 Firmware ..................................................................................................... 47 Firmware Information............................................................................ 47
Table of Contents 5 D-Link Systems, Inc. Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................. 47 Firmware Upgrade Notification Options ................................................. 47 Dynamic DNS .............................................................................................. 48 Status ................................................................................................................ 49 Device Info .................................................................................................. 49 General .................................................................................................. 49 WAN ....................................................................................................... 49 LAN ........................................................................................................ 49 Wireless LAN ......................................................................................... 50 Wireless ...................................................................................................... 50 Routing ........................................................................................................ 50 Logs ............................................................................................................ 51 Log Options........................................................................................... 51 Log Details............................................................................................. 51 Statistics ...................................................................................................... 51 Network Traffic Stats .............................................................................. 51 LAN Statistics........................................................................................ 52 WAN Statistics ....................................................................................... 52 Wireless Statistics.................................................................................. 52 Active Sessions........................................................................................... 52 Appendix ........................................................................................ 53 Securing Your Network ..................................................................................... 53 Glossary ............................................................................................................ 55 Technical Specifications ...................................................................... 65 Contacting Technical Support ................................................................ 67 Warranty ......................................................................................... 68 Registration ..................................................................................... 72
Package Contents 6 D-Link Systems, Inc. Package Contents „D-Link® DGL-4300 GamerLounge™ Gaming Router „Detachable Antenna „Cat5 Ethernet Cable „Power Adapter (5.0V, 2.5A) „CD-ROM with Manual „Quick Installation Guide „Vertical Stands „Rubber Feet Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Minimum System Requirements „Ethernet-Based Cable or DSL Modem To Change Default Settings „ PC with „ 1.2GHz Processor „ 256MB Memory „ CD-ROM Drive „ Ethernet Adapter with TCP/IP Protocol Installed „ Windows® XP/2000/Me or Mac® OS X v10.3/v10.2/v10.1 „ Internet Explorer v6 or Netscape® Navigator v7 D-Link® DGL-4300 Gaming Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Vertical StandsRubber FeetDetachable Antenna CD-ROM with Manual
Introduction 7 D-Link Systems, Inc. Introduction The D-Link GamerLounge™ DGL-4300 High-Speed Wireless Gaming Router is an 802.11g high- performance, wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking and is designed to provide maximum gaming performance. With top-notch maximum wireless signal rates of up to 108Mbps 1 and Gigabit Ethernet support for 10/100/1000Mbps LAN connections, rest assured enough bandwidth is available for all your gaming needs. The DGL-4300 incorporates GameFuel ™ Technology designed to provide the uninterrupted and flawless gaming experience serious online gamers expect. The DGL-4300’s high-performance CPU supports up to 1000 concurrent connections, making it ideal for P2P applications and multiplayer interactivity. 1Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a/11b/11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.
Features and Benefits 8 D-Link Systems, Inc. Features and Benefits „Loaded with game-centric features boasting maximum flexibility for configuration and performance „Designed for the Gamers Network „GameFuel Priority powered platform delivers fully-loaded features boosting network efficiency and performance „Enhanced wireless technology for optimal range and connectivity – up to 108Mbps 1 „High-Performance CPU – ideal for P2P applications and multiplayer interactivity „Automatically prioritizes and intelligently manages network traffic to better execute bandwidth- sensitive applications such as VoIP and multimedia streaming „Enables multi-tasking between other applications without degradation in game connection „Pre-configured ports to accommodate up to 256 policies for games and applications „Customizable settings to add or modify new applications or game configurations „New firmware upgrade notification keeps your D-Link Gaming Router up-to-date „Next Generation hardware with one Fast Ethernet 10/100 WAN port and four Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 auto-sensing LAN ports „Shamelessly attractive chassis – chrome-plated front panel, hypnotizing blue LEDs „5dBi high-gain antenna for exceptional wireless signal „Smooth GUI design for seamless device management „Protect your wireless data with both Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) „Integrated Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) firewall help protect against hackers, wardrivers, and other unauthorized users „Create versatile Access Control policies to control network access based on time, date, websites, and/or applications „Disable SSID Broadcast and MAC Filtering features help increase your level security to protect against unauthorized access to your wireless network „Supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through to create a secure connection to your day job 1Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a/11b/11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.
Hardware Overview 9 D-Link Systems, Inc. Hardware Overview Connections All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. Auto MDI/MDIX LAN ports automatically sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled computers. The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem.Receptor for the Power Adapter Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Antenna Connector for wireless antenna
Hardware Overview 10 D-Link Systems, Inc. WAN LED A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. This LED blinks during data transmission POWER LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supplyLOCAL NETWORK LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission LEDs WLAN LED This LED will blink to indicate activity on the wireless network