D-Link Router DGL-4300 User Manual

Wireless Basics
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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 on public access wireless networks.
D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You
will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
A WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals...

Wireless Basics
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Standards-based Technology
The  DGL-4300 Wireless Broadband Router utilizes the new 802.11g standard.
The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard.  It increases the data rate up to
54Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.
This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will be able to
transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable...

Using the Configuration Interface
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Using the Configuration Interface
The Configuration Interface can be accessed from your Web browser. Open up your Web browser
and type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field and press Enter. The Configuration Interface login
screen will appear. By default, there is no password. Click on the Log In button to access the
Configuration main screen.
Basic
The Basic settings tab contains the Setup Wizards,  Internet connection, and network setting...

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Internet Connection Setup Wizard
The Internet Connection Setup Wizard will assist you with connecting your D-Link® Gaming Router to
the Internet. The step by step guide will prompt you for the necessary information to get you connected.
The Internet Connection Setup Wizard guides you through the following basic router setup steps:
To begin, click on the Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard button.
„The Welcome To The D-Link Setup Wizard screen appears, click...

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Depending upon your Internet Service Provider or the type of connection you selected in the previous
step, one of three screens will appear. If you are unsure of any of the information, please contact your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details.
„DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) requires you to enter the MAC address of the computer
that was originally connected to your broadband modem. If you are using that computer, click on
the Clone Your  PC’s  MAC...

Using the Configuration Interface
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Wireless Security Setup Wizard
The Wireless Security Setup Wizard will assist you with setting up your wireless network. The step by
step guide will ask you for the necessary information to secure your wireless network. The Wireless
Security Setup Wizard guides you through the following steps:
To begin, click on the Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard button.
„The Welcome To The D-Link Wireless Security Setup Wizard screen appears, click Next...

Using the Configuration Interface
17 D-Link Systems, Inc. Depending upon your selection in Step 3, you will see one of the following screens.
„Step 4: Set Your Wireless Security Password prompts you to enter a wireless security password
between 2 and 20 characters in length.
„If you selected Better security in step 3, this screen will appear providing you your pre-shared
key information.
„If you selected Good security in step 3, this screen will appear providing you your WEP key
information.
„If you...

Using the Configuration Interface
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WAN
The WAN section is where your Internet Connection mode is selected. Your Internet Service Provider
(ISP) determines the type of connection that you use.
Modes
There are three connection modes to choose from as shown below. If you are unsure of your connection
settings, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and you can enter the necessary information
on the QIG or print this page and write the settings for future reference.
Primary DNS...

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Advanced
The Advanced options apply to all WAN modes.
The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) is a parameter that determines the
largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to the WAN. If LAN
devices send larger packets, the router will break them into smaller packets.
Ideally, you should set this to match the MTU of the connection to your ISP.
Typical values are 1500 bytes for an Ethernet connection and 1492 bytes
for a PPPoE connection....

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Static WAN Mode
Used when your ISP provides you a set IP address that does not change. The IP information is
manually entered in your IP configuration settings.
Input the IP Address provided from your router configuration settings, ISP
or network administrator.
Input the Subnet mask provided from your router configuration settings, ISP
or network administrator.
Input the Gateway address provided from your router configuration settings,
ISP or...