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Section 3 - Configuration
Statistics
Active Session 
The window below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-300 on both the 
WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
The NAPT Active Session table displays a list of all active conversations between\
 WAN computers and LAN computers.  
						

							
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Section 3 - Configuration
Wireless
The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC 
address of the connected wireless client. 
						

							
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Section 3 - Configuration
Help
Click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the\
 Router. 
						

							
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Section  - Security
Wireless Security
This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruder\
s. The 
DIR-300 offers the following types of security:
• WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)    • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)    • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
What is WEP?
WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 80.11 standard and uses the RC encryption algorithm. WEP 
provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device 
to another.
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. 18-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. 
						

							
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Section  - Security
Configure WEP
It  is  recommended  to  enable  encryption  on  your  wireless  router  before  your  wireless  network  adapters.  Please  establish 
wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added 
overhead.
1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).  Click 
on Wireless Setup on the left side.
2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WEP Wireless Security (basic).
3.  Next  to Authentication,  select  either Shared  Key  or OpenOpen. Shared 
Key  is  recommended  as  it  provides  greater  security  when  WEP  is 
enabled.
4.  Select  either 64Bit  or 128Bit  encryption  from  the  drop-down  menu 
next to WEP Encryption. 
5. Next toNext to Default Key Type, select WEP Key 1 and enter a WEP key that 
you create. Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your wireless 
devices. You may enter up to four different keys either using Hex or 
ASCII. Hex is recommended (letters A-F and numbers 0-9 are valid). In 
ASCII all numbers and letters are valid..
6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the 
router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key 
as you did on the router. 
						

							
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Section  - Security
What is WPA?
WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent 
Privacy).  
The two major improvements over WEP: 
• Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a 
hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. 
WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of TKIP.
• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP 
regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively 
simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only 
authorized network users can access the network.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password 
between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key 
entered on your wireless router or access point.
WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure 
public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network user\
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Section  - Security
Configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK
It  is  recommended  to  enable  encryption  on  your  wireless  Router  before  your  wireless  network  adapters.  Please  establish 
wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added 
overhead.
1. Log  into  the  web-based  configuration  by  opening  a  web  browser  and 
entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless 
Setup on the left side.
2.  Next  to Security  Mode,  select Enable  WPA  Only  Wireless  Security 
(enhanced) or Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security (enhanced).
3. Next to Cipher Mode, select TKIP, AES, or Both.
4. Next to PSK/EAP, select PSK.
5. N e x t   t o  N e t w o r k   K e y,   e n t e r   a   k e y   ( p a s s p h r a s e ) . 
T h e   k e y   i s   a n   a l p h a - n u m e r i c p a s s w o r da l p h a - n u m e r i c   p a s s w o r d 
between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols 
(!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on 
all other wireless clients.
6.  Click Save  Settings  to  save  your  settings.  If  you  are  configuring  the 
Router  with  a  wireless  adapter,  you  will  lose  connectivity  until  you 
enable WPA-PSK or WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the Rou\
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Section  - Security
Configure WPA/WPA2-PSK
It  is  recommended  to  enable  encryption  on  your  wireless  Router  before  your  wireless  network  adapters.  Please  establish 
wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added 
overhead.
1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and 
entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Wireless 
Setup on the left side.
2.  Next  to Security  Mode,  select Enable  WPA/WPA2  Wireless  Security 
(enhanced).
3. Next to Cipher Mode, select TKIP, AES, or Both.
4. Next to PSK/EAP, select PSK.
5. N e x t   t o  N e t w o r k   K e y,   e n t e r   a   k e y   ( p a s s p h r a s e ) .   T h e   k e y   i s   a n   a l p h a - n u m e r i c   p a s s w o r d 
between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Make sure you enter this key exactly 
the same on all other wireless clients.
6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the Router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity 
until you enable WPA/WPA2-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the Router. 
						

							
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Section  - Security
Configure WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS)
It  is  recommended  to  enable  encryption  on  your  wireless  router  before  your  wireless  network  adapters.  Please  establish 
wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added 
overhead.
1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).  Click 
on Wireless Settings on the left side.
2. Next to Security Mode, select Enable WPA Only Wireless Security (enhanced), Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security (enhanced), 
or Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced).
3. Next to Cipher Type, select TKIP, AES, or Auto.
4. Next to PSK/EAP, select EAP.
5. Next to RADIUS Server 1 enter the IP Address of your 
RADIUS server.
6. Next  to Port,  enter  the  port  you  are  using  with  your 
RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.
7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key.
8. If  you  have  a  secondary  RADIUS  server,  enter  its  IP 
address, port, and secret key.
9. Click Save Settings to save your settings. 
						

							
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Section  - Connecting to a Wireless Network
Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® XP
Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service 
Pack  users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter 
for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility 
as seen below.
Right-click  on  the  wireless  computer  icon  in  your  system  tray 
(lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless 
Networks.
If  you  receive  the Wireless  Networks  Detected  bubble,  click  on 
the center of the bubble to access the utility.
          or
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. 
Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect 
button.
If  you  get  a  good  signal  but  cannot  access  the  Internet,  check  you 
TCP/IP  settings  for  your  wireless  adapter.  Refer  to  the Networking 
Basics section in this manual for more information.