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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...