D-Link Router DGL-4300 User Manual

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Advanced > Advanced Wireless
Fragmentation
Threshold:
RTS Threshold:
Beacon Period:
DTIM Interval:
802.11d Enable:
WDS Enable:
WDS AP MAC Address:
Advanced Wireless
Advanced Wireless Settings
This setting should remain at its default setting of 3200. If you experience a
high packet error rate, you may slightly adjust your “Fragmentation” value
somewhere in the between the recommended range of 256 to 3200. Setting
the Fragmentation value too low may result in poor performance.
This setting should remain at its default setting of 3200. If you encounter
inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value are
recommended.
Beacons are packets sent by a wireless router to synchronize wireless
devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1000. The default
value is set to 100 milliseconds.
The default value is set to 1. Valid settings are between 1 and 255. A DTIM
is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast
and multicast messages. When the wireless router has buffered broadcast
or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a
DTIM Interval value. Wireless clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive
the broadcast and multicast messages.
This enables 802.11d opration. 802.11d is a wireless specification  developed
to allow implementation of wireless networks in countries that cannot use
the 802.11 standard. This feature should only be enabled if you are in a
country that requires it.
When WDS is enabled, this access point functions as a wireless bridge and
is able to wirelessly communicate with other AP’s via WDS links.
Note: WDS is incompatible with WPA. Both features cannot be used at the
same time. A WDS link is bidirectional so this AP must know the MAC address
(creates the WDS link) of the other AP, and the other AP must have a WDS
link back to this AP (the router).
Specifies one-half of the WDS link. The other AP must also have the MAC
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Tools
Admin
The Admin option is used to set a password for access to the Web-based management. By default
there is no password configured. It is highly recommended that you create a password to keep your
new router secure.
Password
Enter a password the will grant access to the Web-based management
interface.
Administration
The name of the router can be changed here.
Enabling this allows you to manage the router from anywhere with an Internet
connection.
The port that will be accessed from the Internet.
The amount of time before the administration session is closed when there
is no activity. 
Note: This applies to local or remote administration.
Save and Restore Configuration
This option allows you to save the router configuration to a file on your
computer. Be sure to save the configuration before performing a firmware
upgrade.
Use this option to load previously saved router configuration settings. Password:
Gateway Name:
Remote Management:
Remote Management
Server Port:
Admin Idle Timeout:
Save Settings:
Restore Settings:
Tools > Admin 
						

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Time
The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the
internal system clock.  From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time
Server. Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed.
Time Configuration
Select your local time zone from pull down menu.
Check this option if your location observes daylight saving time.
Select the time offset if your location observes daylight saving time.
Select this option if you want the router’s clock synchronized to a Time
Server over the Internet. If you are using schedules or logs, this is the best
way to ensure that the schedules and logs are kept accurate
Select a Time Server for synchronization. You can type in the address of a
time server or select one from the list. If you have trouble using one server,
select another.
Set the Date and Time
If you do not have the NTP Server option in effect, you can either manually set the time for your
router here or you can click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button to copy the time from the
computer you are using (Note: Be sure the computer’s time is set correctly).
Note: If the router loses power for any reason, it cannot keeps its clock running and will not have the
correct time when it is started again. To maintain the correct time for schedules and logs, either you
must enter the correct time after you restart the router or you must enable the NTP Server option.
Time Zone:
Daylight Saving Enable:
Daylight Saving Offset:
Synchronize time with
NTP server:
NTP Server:
Tools > Time 
						

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Schedules
Schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules. For example, if you want to restrict web access
to Mon-Fri from 3pm to 8pm. You could create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri and
enter a Start Time of 3pm and End Time of 8pm.
Add/Edit Schedule Rule
Name the schedule, such as Weekday rule.
Place a checkmark in the boxes for the desired days or select the All Week
radio button to select all seven days of the week.
Select this option if you want this schedule in effect all day for the selected
day(s).
If you don’t use the All Day option, then you enter in the time here. The start
time is entered in two fields. The first box is for the hour and the second box
is for the minute. Email events are triggered only by the start time.
The end time is entered in the same format as the start time. The hour in the
first box and the minutes in the second box. The end time is used for most
other rules, but is not used for email events.
Saves the new or modified Schedule in the Schedule 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.
Schedule Rules List
This list displays all of the currently defined schedules. 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. Schedule Name:
Day(s):
All Day:
Start Time:
End Time:
Save:
Tools > Schedules 
						

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Syslog
This section allows you to archive your log files to a Syslog Server.
Enable this option to output the router logs to a Syslog Server on your network.
Enter the IP address of the Syslog Server.
Email
The Email feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware
update notification to your email address.
Email Settings
When this option is enabled, router activity logs are e-mailed to a designated
email address.
This email address will appear as the sender when you receive a log file or
firmware upgrade notification via email.
Enter the email address where you want the email sent.
Enter the SMTP server address for sending email.
If your SMTP server requires authentication, select this option.
Enter your account for sending email.
Enter the password associated with the account.
Re-type the password associated with the account.
Email Log When Full or on Schedule
When this option is selected, logs will be sent via email when the log is full.
Selecting this option will send the logs via email according to schedule.
This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select a
schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to
Tools > Schedules. Archive to Syslog:
Syslog Server IP
Address:
Enable Email
notification:
From Email address:
To Email address:
SMTP Server Address:
Enable Authentication:
Account Name:
Password:
Verify Password:
On Log Full:
On Schedule:
Schedule:
Tools > Syslog
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System
The System Settings section allows you to reboot the device or restore the router to the factory default
settings. Restoring the unit to the factory default settings will erase all settings including any rules that
you’ve created.
System Commands
This will restart the router. Useful for restarting when you are not near the
device.
This option will restore all configuration settings back to the factory defaults.
Any settings that have not been saved will be lost. If you want to save your
router configuration settings, you can do so from the Admin page. Reboot the Device:
Restore all Settings to
the Factory Defaults:
Tools > System 
						

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Firmware
The Firmware Upgrade section can be used to update your router to the latest firmware code to
improve functionality and performance. To check for the latest firmware, click the Check Online Now
button. If you would like to be notified when new firmware is released, place a checkmark in the box
next to Email Notification of Newer Firmware Version.
Firmware Information
This section displays the Current Firmware Version and the Latest Firmware Version. To verify the
latest firmware version, the gaming router checks the Internet. To check for the latest version, click
the Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version button.
Firmware Upgrade
To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps:
1. Click the [Browse] button to locate the D-Link upgrade file on your computer.
2. Once you have found the file to be used, click the Upload button below to start the firmware
upgrade process.
3. Wait for the router to reboot
4. Confirm updated firmware revision on status page
Current Firmware Version: 2.37
Firmware Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004
Firmware Upgrade Notification Options
When this option is enabled, your router will check online periodically to
see if a newer version of the firmware is available.
When this option is enabled, an email will be sent to the email address
configured in the email section whenever new firmware is available. Automatically Check
Online for Latest
Firmware Version:
Email Notification of
Newer Firmware
Version:
Tools > Firmware 
						

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Dynamic DNS
The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name
that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address.
Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS
service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to your server no matter
what your IP address is.
Enable this option only if you have purchased your own domain name and
registered with a dynamic DNS service provider.
Select a dynamic DNS service provider from the pull-down list.
Enter your host name.
Enter the username or key provided by your service provider.
Enter the password or key provided by your service provider.
Re-type the password or key provided by your service provider.
The time between periodic updates to the Dynamic DNS, if your dynamic IP
address has not change. The timeout period is entered in hours.
Note: Option will disable it self if Username and Password or keys are incorrect.
Dynamic DNS
Enabled:
Server Address:
Host Name:
Username or Key:
Password or Key:
Verify Password or
Key:
Timeout:
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Status
The Status items are mainly informational.
Device Info
The Device Info page displays your Router settings. Options cannot be modified from this page.
General
Displays the time and date that the router is set to.
Displays the currently loaded firmware version.
WAN
The Internet connection type that is being used.
The MAC address that is seen over the Internet.
The IP address being used on the WAN port.
The subnet mask used on the WAN port.
The default gateway of the WAN port.
The Primary DNS Server address.
The Secondary DNS Server address.
LAN
The MAC address displayed for your local area network.
The IP address of the router on your local area network.
The subnet mask of the router on your local area network.
Indicates if the router is acting as a DHCP server on the local area network. Time:
Firmware Version:
Connection Type:
MAC Address:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Primary DNS Server:
Secondary DNS Server:
MAC Address:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
DHCP Server:
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Wireless LAN
Indicates whether wireless networking is on or off.
The MAC address displayed for your wireless network.
The Network Name, also referred to as SSID, of your wireless network.
The channel being used by the router for broadcasting on the wireless
network.
Indicates whether Turbo Mode is enabled or disabled.
Indicates the type of wireless security being used.
Wireless
This screen displays the number of wireless clients that are connected to the router, the MAC address
of each system connecting wirelessly, and the IP address of each system connecting wirelessly.
Routing
This page displays the routing details configured for the router.
A gateway value of 0.0.0.0 means there is no next hop. The IP address is directly connected to the
router on the interface specified, LAN or WAN. A value of 0.0.0.0 in both the destination IP and
netmask means that this is the default route.Wireless Radio:
MAC Address:
Network Name (SSID):
Channel:
Turbo Mode:
Security Type:
Status > Routing