D-Link GO-RT-N150 User Manual - Application Rules

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  • Page 2: Manual Revisions

    I d-link go-rt-n150 user manual d-link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual revisions trademarks d-link and the d-link logo are trademarks or registered tra...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

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    Iii d-link go-rt-n150 user manual table of contents wireless security ..................................................................... 49 what is wpa? ................................................................................49 configure wpa-personal (psk) ...................................

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    1 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 1 - product overview product overview package contents • d-link go-rt-n150 • power adapter • ethernet cable note: using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the d-link go-rt-n150 will cause damage and void the warranty for ...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    2 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 1 - product overview network requirements • an ethernet-based cable or dsl modem • ieee 802.11n/g wireless clients • 10/100 ethernet web-based configuration utility requirements computer with the following: • windows ® , macintosh, or linux-based operating sys...

  • Page 7: Features

    3 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 1 - product overview • faster wireless networking - the d-link go-rt-n150 provides up to 150mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, onli...

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    4 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 1 - product overview reset pressing the reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Hardware overview connections power receptor receptor for the supplied power adapter. Internet port the auto mdi/mdix internet port is the connec...

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    5 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview leds power led a solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. Internet led a solid light indicates connection on the internet port..

  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    6 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 2 - installation before you begin this section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet or cabinet, or in the attic or garage. • please configure the...

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    7 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 2 - installation wireless installation considerations the d-link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thick...

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    8 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 2 - installation if you are connecting the router to a cable/dsl/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router. 2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there i...

  • Page 13: Connect to Another Router

    9 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 2 - installation if you are connecting the d-link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: • disable upnp • disable dhcp • change the lan ip addres...

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    10 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 2 - installation 6. Disconnect the ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network. 7. Connect an ethernet cable to one of the lan ports on the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the internet port ...

  • Page 15: Configuration

    11 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration configuration this section will show you how to configure your d-link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Setup to access the easy setup wizard or configuration utility, open a web browser such as internet explorer and...

  • Page 16: Easy Setup Wizard

    12 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration easy setup wizard once logged into the web interface of the router, the easy setup wizard will appear and perform wan auto detection to obtain the type of internet connection you are using..

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    13 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration according to the detection result, the wizard will indicate the type of internet connection that you are currently using. To configure your wireless network, click configure in wireless settings. Select the type of wireless security you use ...

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    14 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration in the final stage of the easy setup wizard, the summary will show your current configuration. Click save to complete the setup. When the internet connectivity is established, the webpage will be redirected to the d-link website..

  • Page 19: Internet Configuration

    15 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration if you opt to set up your internet connection manually, you will be redirected to a wan page that allows you to select the type of your internet connection and enter the correct configuration parameters. Select your internet connection type ...

  • Page 20: Dynamic Ip Address (Dhcp)

    16 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration dynamic ip address (dhcp) select dynamic ip (dhcp) to obtain ip address information automatically from your isp. Select this option if your isp did not provide you with any ip numbers to use. This option is commonly used for cable modem serv...

  • Page 21: Pppoe (Dsl)

    17 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration select pppoe (username/password) from the drop-down menu. Select static if your isp assigned you the ip address, subnet mask, gateway, and dns server addresses. In most cases, select dynamic . Enter the ip address (static pppoe only). Enter ...

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    18 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration transmission unit for optimal performance with your specific isp (default mtu is 1492). The default mac address is set to the internet port’s physical interface mac address on the broadband router. It is not recommended that you change the d...

  • Page 23: Static Ip Address

    19 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration enter the ip address assigned by your isp. Enter the subnet mask assigned by your isp. Enter the gateway assigned by your isp. The dns server information will be supplied by your isp (internet service provider.) maximum transmission unit - y...

  • Page 24: Wireless Settings

    20 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration wireless settings if you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click manual wireless network setup and refer to the next page..

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    21 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration manual wireless network setup check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable it. Click add new to create your own time schedule to enable the wireless function. Service set ident...

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    22 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration enabling hidden mode is another way to secure your network. With this option enabled, no wireless clients will be able to see your wireless network when they perform a scan to see what’s available. In order for your wireless devices to conne...

  • Page 27: Network Settings

    23 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration this section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the dhcp settings. Network settings enter the ip address of the router. The default ip address is 192.168.0.1. If you change the ip address, once...

  • Page 28: Dhcp Server Settings

    24 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration check this box to enable the dhcp server on your router. Uncheck to disable this function. Enter the starting and ending ip addresses for the dhcp server’s ip assignment. Note: if you statically (manually) assign ip addresses to your compute...

  • Page 29: Dhcp Reservation

    25 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration dhcp reservation if you want a computer or device to always have the same ip address assigned, you can create a dhcp reservation. The router will assign the ip address only to that computer or device. Note: this ip address must be within the...

  • Page 30: Advanced

    26 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration the d-link go-rt-n150 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing web or ftp services via the public ip address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the lan (local area network). The d-link go-rt-n150 ...

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    27 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration this will allow you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to the next page. Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click to populate the fields...

  • Page 32: Port Forwarding

    28 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration this will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. Port forwarding enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click to populate the fields. Enter the ip address of the co...

  • Page 33: Application Rules

    29 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration application rules some applications require multiple connections, such as internet gaming, video conferencing, internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through nat (network address translation). Special app...

  • Page 34: Traffic Control

    30 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration traffic control use this section to configure d-link’s smart traffic control. The traffic control improves your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as ftp or web. Select...

  • Page 35: Network Filters

    31 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration network filters select turn mac filtering off , allow mac addresses listed below, or deny mac addresses listed below from the drop-down menu. Enter the mac address you would like to filter. To find the mac address on a computer, please refer...

  • Page 36: Website Filters

    32 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration select allow or deny computers access to only these sites. Click to delete all entries in the list. Enter the keywords or urls that you want to allow or deny. Configure website filter below: clear the list below: website url/ domain: website...

  • Page 37: Firewall Settings

    33 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration spi (stateful packet inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. If an application...

  • Page 38: Advanced Wireless Settings

    34 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration set the transmit power of the antennas. Wmm is qos (quality of service) for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. Check this box to reduce the guard interval time, the...

  • Page 39: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    35 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration wi-fi protected setup enable the wi-fi protected setup feature. Locking the wireless security settings prevents the settings from being changed by the wi-fi protected setup feature of the router. Devices can still be added to the network usi...

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    36 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration the wizard will either display the wireless network settings to guide you through manual configuration, prompt you to enter the pin for the device, or ask you to press the configuration button on the device. If the device supports wi-fi prot...

  • Page 41: Advanced Network Settings

    37 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration to use the universal plug and play (upnp) feature click enable upnp . Upnp provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Unchecking the box will not allow the router to respond to pings. Blocking the ping may pr...

  • Page 42: Tools

    38 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration enter a new password for the administrator login name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Remote management allows the router to be configured from the internet by a web browser. A username and password is still required to ...

  • Page 43: Time Settings

    39 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration time settings select the time zone from the drop-down menu. To select daylight saving time manually, select enabled or disabled, and enter a start date and an end date for daylight saving time. Press this button to set the device’s time to m...

  • Page 44: System Settings

    40 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration use this option to save the current router configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the ...

  • Page 45: Update Firmware

    41 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration displays the current firmware version and date. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click browse to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click upload to complete the firmware upgrade. This function allows the user to change...

  • Page 46: Ddns

    42 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration dynamic domain name system is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing ip address. Check the box to enable ddns. Choose your ddns provider from the drop down menu. Enter the host name that you registered with your ddns service ...

  • Page 47: Status

    43 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration this page displays the current information for the router. It will display the lan, wan (internet), and wireless information. If your internet connection is set up for a dynamic ip address then a release button and a renew button will be dis...

  • Page 48: Log

    44 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration log what to view: view levels: clear: link to email settings: you can select the types of messages that you want to display from the log. Firewall & security, system, and router status messages can be selected. There are three levels of mess...

  • Page 49: Statistics

    45 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration statistics the screen below displays the traffic statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the router on both the internet and the lan ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted..

  • Page 50: Internet Sessions

    46 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration internet sessions the internet sessions page displays the full details of active internet sessions through your router. An internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a lan-side computer and a program or applicatio...

  • Page 51: Wireless

    47 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration the wireless client table displays a list of currently connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and mac address of the connected wireless clients. Wireless.

  • Page 52: Support

    48 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 3 - configuration support.

  • Page 53: Wireless Security

    49 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 4 - security wireless security this section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The d-link go-rt-n150 offers the following types of security: • wpa2 (wi-fi protected access 2) • wpa2-psk(pre-shared k...

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    50 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 4 - security configure wpa-personal (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 e...

  • Page 55: Using Windows

    51 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 5 - connecting to a wireless network connect to a wireless network using windows ® 7 it is recommended to enable wireless security (wpa/wpa2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing netw...

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    52 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 5 - connecting to a wireless network 3. Highlight the wireless network (ssid) you would like to connect to and click the connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the internet, check your tcp/ip settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to th...

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    53 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 5 - connecting to a wireless network 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click connect . You can also connect by pushing the wps button on the router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the con...

  • Page 58: Using Windows

    54 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 5 - connecting 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 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or windows ® 200...

  • Page 59: Configure Wpa-Psk

    55 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 5 - connecting to a wireless network configure wpa-psk it is recommended to enable wep on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the wep key being used. 2. H...

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    56 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 5 - connecting to a wireless network 3. The wireless network connection box will appear. Enter the wpa- psk passphrase and click connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the wpa-psk se...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    57 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting troubleshooting this chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the d-link go-rt-n150. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (the examples below are illustrated in w...

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    58 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting • configure your internet settings: • go to start > settings > control panel . Double-click the internet options icon. From the security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • click the connection tab and set th...

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    59 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting 3. Why can’t i connect to certain sites or send and receive e-mails when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving e-mail, or connecting to secure sites such as ebay, banking sites, and hotmail, we sugg...

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    60 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting you should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various tcp/ip headers. For example, lets say t...

  • Page 65: Wireless Basics

    61 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual appendix a - wireless basics d-link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the ieee standard, the d-l...

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    62 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual appendix a - wireless basics why d-link wireless ? D-link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-link has all the products you need ...

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    63 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual appendix a - wireless basics who uses wireless? Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, or business, d-link has a wireless solution for it. Home • gives everyone at home broadband acce...

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    64 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual appendix a - wireless basics tips here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network. Centralize your router or access point make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Tr...

  • Page 69: Wireless Modes

    65 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual appendix a - wireless basics there are two basic modes of networking: • infrastructure – all wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. • ad-hoc – directly connecting to another computer for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network...

  • Page 70: Networking Basics

    66 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual appendix b - networking basics networking basics check your ip address after you install your adapter, by default, the tcp/ip settings should be set to obtain an ip address from a dhcp server (i.E. Wireless router) automatically. To verify your ip address, please fol...

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    67 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual appendix b - networking basics statically assign an ip address if you are not using a dhcp capable gateway/router or you need to assign a static ip address, please follow the steps below: step 1 windows vista ® - click on start > control panel > network and internet ...

  • Page 72: Technical Specifications

    68 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual appendix c - technical specifications technical specifications standards • ieee 802.11g • ieee 802.11b • ieee 802.3 • ieee 802.3u security • wpa-personal • wpa2-personal wireless signal rates* • 150mbps • 48mbps • 54mbps • 24mbps • 36mbps • 12mbps • 18mbps • 9mbps • ...

  • Page 73: Safety Statements

    69 d-link go-rt-n150 user manual appendix d - safety statements safety statements ce mark warning: this is a class b product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures..