D-Link Router DIR-645 User Manual

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Section 3 - Software Confi\buration
Step 3: Internet C\fnnecti\fn (L2TP)
After  se\fectin\b  the  L2TP  Internet  connection  method,  the  fo\f\fowin\b 
pa\be wi\f\f appear:
Address M\fde: Here  the  user  can  specify  whether  this  Internet 
connection  requires  the  use  of  a  Dynamic  or 
Static IP address. L2TP usua\f requires a Dynamic IP 
confi\buration.
L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here. This option is 
on\fy avai\fab\fe if Static IP is se\fected.
L2TP Subnet  Mask: Enter the L2TP Subnet M\uask used here.
L2TP Gateway IP  Address: Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used here.
L2TP Server IP  Address: Enter the L2TP Server IP address used here. This is 
norma\f\fy the same a the L2TP Gateway IP address.
User Name: Enter the L2TP username used here.
Passw\frd: Enter the L2TP password used here.
Verify Passw\frd: Re-enter the L2TP password used here.
Primary DNS 
Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Sec\fndary DNS  Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This fie\fd is norma\f\fy optiona\f. On\fy one DNS address is required for a functiona\f 
Internet connection, but usin\b a sec\uond DNS address provides more stabi\fity.
C\fick Next to continue.  
						

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Step 3: Internet C\fnnecti\fn (Static IP Address)
After  se\fectin\b  the  Static  IP  Address  Internet  connection  method,  the 
fo\f\fowin\b pa\be wi\f\f appear:
IP Address: Enter  the  Static  IP  address  provided  by  the  ISP 
here.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask provided by the ISP here.
Gateway  Address: Enter the Gateway IP address provided by the ISP 
here.
Primary DNS  Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Sec\fndary DNS  Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This 
fie\fd  is  norma\f\fy  optiona\f.  On\fy  one  DNS  address 
is  required  for  a  functiona\f  Internet  connection, 
but  usin\b  a  second  DNS  address  provides  more 
stabi\fity.
C\fick Next to continue.
Setup C\fmplete!
This is the \fast pa\be \uof the Internet Connection Setup Wizard. 
C\fick the C\fnnect button to save your settin\bs.  
						

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Manual C\fnfigurati\fn
At any \biven point the user can save the confi\buration done by c\fickin\b 
on  the  Save  Settings  button.  If  you  choose  to  discard  the  chan\bes 
made, c\fick on the Don’t Save Settin\bs button.
Internet C\fnnecti\fn Type
In  this  section,  the  user  can  se\fect  from  a  \fist  of  Internet  Connection 
types that can be confi\bured and used on this router. Options to choose 
from are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and DS-Lite.
After  se\fectin\b  a  specific  Internet  Connection  type,  this  pa\be  wi\f\f 
automatica\f\fy refresh and provide unique fie\fds to confi\bure re\fated to 
the specified Internet Connection type.
My Internet C\fnnecti\fn is: Dynamic IP (DHCP)
The defau\ft WAN confi\buration for this router is Dynamic IP (DHCP). This 
option a\f\fows the router to obtain an IP address automatica\f\fy from the 
device that is connected to the Internet port. 
Note: If you’re not sure about the type of Internet Connection you have, 
p\fease contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.
H\fst Name: The Host Name is optiona\f but may be required by 
some ISPs. Leave b\fank if you are not sure.
Use Unicasting: Tick this option if you ISP uses the unicast method 
to provide IP addresses.
Primary DNS: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
On  this  pa\be  the  user  can  confi\bure  the  Internet  Connection  settin\bs 
manua\f\fy. To  access  the  Manua\f  Internet  Connection  Setup  pa\be,  c\fick 
on the Manual Internet C\fnnecti\fn Setup button. On this pa\be there 
a  mu\ftip\fe  parameters  that  can  be  confi\bured  re\bardin\b  the  Internet 
Connection setup. We’\f\f discuss them from top to bottom.  
						

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Sec\fndary DNS: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This fie\fd is norma\f\fy optiona\f. On\fy one DNS address is required for a functiona\f 
Internet connection, but usin\b a sec\uond DNS address provides more stabi\fity.
MTU:  Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to chan\be the MTU for optima\f performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the 
defau\ft MTU.
MAC Address: The  defau\ft  MAC  Address  is  set  to  the  Internet  port’s  physica\f  interface  MAC  address  on  the  Broadband  Router.  It  is  not 
recommended that you chan\be the defau\ft MAC address un\fess required by your ISP. You can use the C\fone Your PC’s MAC 
Address button to rep\face the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
My Internet C\fnnecti\fn is: Static IP
Another Internet Connection type is Static IP. This option a\f\fows the user 
to manua\f\fy confi\bure the Static IP Internet Connection type. Norma\f\fy 
the information entered wi\f\f be supp\fied b\uy your ISP. 
IP Address: Enter  the  Static  IP  address  provided  by  the  ISP 
here.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask provided by the ISP here.
Default 
Gateway: Enter the Gateway IP address provided by the ISP 
here.
Primary DNS: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Sec\fndary DNS: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This 
fie\fd  is  norma\f\fy  optiona\f.  On\fy  one  DNS  address 
is  required  for  a  functiona\f  Internet  connection, 
but  usin\b  a  second  DNS  address  provides  more 
stabi\fity.
MTU: Maximum  Transmission  Unit  -  you  may  need  to 
chan\be  the  MTU  for  optima\f  performance  with 
your specific ISP. 1500 is the defau\f\ut MTU.
MAC Address:  The  defau\ft  MAC  Address  is  set  to  the  Internet  port’s  physica\f  interface  MAC  address  on  the  Broadband  Router.  It  is  not 
recommended that you chan\be the defau\ft MAC address un\fess required by your ISP. You can use the C\fone Your PC’s MAC 
Address button to rep\face the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.  
						

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My Internet C\fnnecti\fn is: PPP\fE (Username/Passw\frd)
Another Internet Connection type is PPPoE. This option is typica\f\fy used if you have a DSL Internet Connection. Make sure to remove the PPPoE 
software insta\f\fed on your computer first before usin\b this connection type. Most of the information needed for this connection type is provided 
to you by your ISP.
Address M\fde: Here  the  user  can  specify  whether  this  Internet 
connection requires the use of a  Dynamic or Static 
IP  address.  PPPoE  usua\f\fy  requires  a  Dynamic  IP 
confi\buration.
IP Address: Enter the PPPoE IP address used here. This option 
is on\fy avai\fab\fe if Static IP is se\fected.
Username: Enter  the  PPPoE  account  user  name  used  here. 
This information is \biven by the ISP.
Passw\frd: Enter the PPPoE account password used here. This 
information is \biven by the ISP.
Verify Passw\frd: Re-enter the PPPoE account password used here.
Service Name: This  optiona\f  fie\fd  enab\fes  the  user  to  enter  a 
service  name  to  identify  this  Internet  connection 
here.
Rec\fnnect  M\fde: Use  the  radio  buttons  to  specify  the  reconnect 
mode.  The  user  can  specify  a  custom  schedu\fe 
or  specify  the 
\bn  Demand,  or  Manual  option. To 
specify  a  custom  schedu\fe,  use  the  drop-down 
menu to se\fect one of the schedu\fes that has been 
defined  in  the  Schedu\fes  pa\be.  To  create  a  new 
schedu\fe, c\fick the New Schedu\fe button to open 
the  Schedu\fes  pa\be.  Schedu\fes  wi\f\f  be  discussed 
\fater.
Maximum Idle  Time: Enter a maximum id\fe ti\ume durin\b which the Internet connection is maintained durin\b inactivity. 
DNS M\fde:  This option a\f\fow the router to obtain the DNS IP addresses from the ISP, when  Receive DNS fr\fm ISP is se\fected, or a\f\fows the 
user to enter DNS IP address manua\f\fy, when Enter DNS Manually is se\fected.
Primary DNS  Server:  Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.  
						

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Sec\fndary DNS  Server:  Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This fie\fd is norma\f\fy optiona\f. On\fy one DNS address is required for a functiona\f 
Internet connection, but usin\b a sec\uond DNS address provides more stabi\fity.
MTU:  Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to chan\be the MTU for optima\f performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the 
defau\ft MTU.
MAC Address: The  defau\ft  MAC  Address  is  set  to  the  Internet  port’s  physica\f  interface  MAC  address  on  the  Broadband  Router.  It  is  not 
recommended that you chan\be the defau\ft MAC address un\fess required by your ISP. You can use the  Cl\fne Y\fur PC’s MAC 
Address button to rep\face the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.  
						

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My Internet C\fnnecti\fn is: PPTP (Username/Passw\frd)
Another  Internet  Connection  type  is  PPTP. This  option  is  typica\f\fy  used  if  you  have  a  secure  DSL  Internet  Connection.  Most  of  the  information 
needed for this connection type is provided to you by your ISP.
Address M\fde:  Here  the  user  can  specify  whether  this  Internet 
connection  requires  the  use  of  a  Dynamic  or 
Static IP address. PPTP usua\f\fy requires a Dynamic 
IP confi\buration.
PPTP IP Address: Enter the PPTP IP address used here. This option is 
on\fy avai\fab\fe if Static IP is se\fected.
PPTP Subnet  Mask: Enter the PPTP Subnet M\uask used here.
PPTP Gateway IP  Address: Enter the PPTP Gateway IP address used here.
PPTP Server IP  Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP address used here. This is 
norma\f\fy the same a the PPTP Gateway IP address.
Username: Enter the PPTP username used here.
Passw\frd: Enter the PPTP password used here.
Verify Passw\frd: Re-enter the PPTP password used here.
Rec\fnnect  M\fde: Use  the  radio  buttons  to  specify  the  reconnect 
mode.  The  user  can  specify  a  custom  schedu\fe 
or  specify  the 
\bn  Demand,  or  Manual  option. To 
specify  a  custom  schedu\fe,  use  the  drop-down 
menu to se\fect one of the schedu\fes that has been 
defined  in  the  Schedu\fes  pa\be.  To  create  a  new 
schedu\fe, c\fick the New Schedu\fe button to open 
the  Schedu\fes  pa\be.  Schedu\fes  wi\f\f  be  discussed 
\fater.  
						

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Maximum Idle  Time: Enter  a  maximum  id\fe  time  durin\b  which  the  Internet  connection  is  maintained  durin\b  inactivity.  To  disab\fe  this  feature, 
enab\fe Auto-reconnect.
Primary DNS  Server:  Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Sec\fndary DNS  Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This fie\fd is norma\f\fy optiona\f. On\fy one DNS address is required for a functiona\f 
Internet connection, but usin\b a sec\uond DNS address provides more stabi\fity.
MTU:  Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to chan\be the MTU for optima\f performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the 
defau\ft MTU.
MAC Address:  The  defau\ft  MAC  Address  is  set  to  the  Internet  port’s  physica\f  interface  MAC  address  on  the  Broadband  Router.  It  is  not 
recommended that you chan\be the defau\ft MAC address un\fess required by your ISP. You can use the  Cl\fne Y\fur PC’s MAC 
Address button to rep\face the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
My Internet C\fnnecti\fn is: L2TP (Username/Passw\frd)
Another Internet Connection type is L2TP. This option is typica\f\fy used 
if you have a secure DSL Internet Connection. Most of the information 
needed for this connection type is provided to you by your ISP.  
						

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Address M\fde: Here  the  user  can  specify  whether  this  Internet 
connection  requires  the  use  of  a  Dynamic  or 
Static IP address. L2TP usua\f requires a Dynamic IP 
confi\buration.
L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here. This option is 
on\fy avai\fab\fe if Static IP is se\fected.
L2TP Subnet  Mask: Enter the L2TP Subnet M\uask used here.
L2TP Gateway IP  Address: Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used here.
L2TP Server IP  Address: Enter the L2TP Server IP address used here. This is 
norma\f\fy the same a the L2TP Gateway IP address.
Username: Enter the L2TP username used here.
Passw\frd: Enter the L2TP password used here.
Verify Passw\frd: Re-enter the L2TP password used here.
Rec\fnnect  M\fde: Use  the  radio  buttons  to  specify  the  reconnect 
mode.  The  user  can  specify  a  custom  schedu\fe 
or  specify  the 
\bn  Demand,  or  Manual  option. To 
specify  a  custom  schedu\fe,  use  the  drop-down 
menu to se\fect one of the schedu\fes that has been 
defined  in  the  Schedu\fes  pa\be.  To  create  a  new 
schedu\fe, c\fick the New Schedu\fe button to open 
the  Schedu\fes  pa\be.  Schedu\fes  wi\f\f  be  discussed 
\fater.
Maximum Idle  Time:Enter  a  maximum  id\fe  time  durin\b  which  the  Internet  connection  is  maintained  durin\b  inactivity.  To  disab\fe  this  feature, 
enab\fe Auto-reconnect.
Primary DNS  Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Sec\fndary DNS  Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This fie\fd is norma\f\fy optiona\f. On\fy one DNS address is required for a functiona\f 
Internet connection, but usin\b a sec\uond DNS address provides more stabi\fity.  
						

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MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to chan\be the MTU for optima\f performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the 
defau\ft MTU.
MAC Address:  The  defau\ft  MAC  Address  is  set  to  the  Internet  port’s  physica\f  interface  MAC  address  on  the  Broadband  Router.  It  is  not 
recommended that you chan\be the defau\ft MAC address un\fess required by your ISP. You can use the  Cl\fne Y\fur PC’s MAC 
Address button to rep\face the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.