D-Link Router DIR-120 User Manual

DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router 
 D-Link DIR-120 User Manual                                                      
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Connecting the Router 
The Router provides the connection between two networks, a private Ethernet LAN and the public Internet (WAN). Choose a location for the Router where Ethernet devices 
can be connected to the LAN ports and the WAN port can be connected to the cable modem or DSL modem that provides the broadband Internet connection.  
The Router, and all electrical devices should...

DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router 
 D-Link DIR-120 User Manual                                                      
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Power On Router To power on the Router: 
1. Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of 
the Router and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source. See the back panel 
illustration above to view the power receptacle. 
2. The Power LED indicator will immediately light green and remain lit. The Status LED 
should light steady green...

DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router 
 D-Link DIR-120 User Manual                                                      
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Basic Router Configuration 
The first time you setup the Router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a single computer making sure that both the computer and the Router are 
not connected to the LAN. Once the WAN connection is functioning properly, you may continue to make changes to Router configuration including IP settings and DHCP 
setup. This chapter is...

DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router 
 D-Link DIR-120 User Manual                                                      
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Accessing the Configuration Manager Now that your computer’s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Router, you can access the configuration software.  
To use the web-based management software, launch a suitable web browser and direct it to the IP address of the Router. 
Type in http:// followed by the default IP address, 192.168.0.1 in the address bar of the browser. The URL in...

DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router 
 D-Link DIR-120 User Manual                                                      
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Login Use the default user name “admin” and no password for first time setup. You should change the web-based manager access user name and password once you have verified that 
a connection can be established. The user name and password allows any PC within the same subnet as the Router to access the web-based manger. 
 
Login menu  

DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router 
 D-Link DIR-120 User Manual                                                      
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Web Manager The Web Manager used for configuration uses directories to organize the various menus used to configure and monitor the Router. The first page that appears after logging in 
presents the Internet menu in the Setup menu directory. 
 
Internet Connection menu 
Most users will be able to configure their Internet connection using the Setup Wizard. Click the Setup Wizard button...

DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router 
 D-Link DIR-120 User Manual                                                      
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Configure Internet Connection with the Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard, open the Setup menu directory (the first page you see after logging in), and click the SetupWizard button to go to the Wizard menu. 
 
 
Wizard menu 
Click the Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to begin configuration on the Internet connection. 
 
 
  

DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router 
 D-Link DIR-120 User Manual                                                      
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Setup Wizard – Welcome  The initial dialog box summarizes the setup process. Click the Next button to proceed. You may stop using the Setup Wizard at any time by clicking the Cancel button. If you 
exit the wizard you will return to the Internet Connection menu page without saving any of the settings changed during the process. 
 
 
Setup Wizard welcome menu 
 
 
  

DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router 
 D-Link DIR-120 User Manual                                                      
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Setup Wizard – Step 1 Type a new Password used for system administration in the space provided and the same password again in the Confirm Password space. This will be the new system 
password used to login. Remember that this password is case sensitive so it must be typed exactly as you are typing it here when you want to access the web manager. The user 
cannot change the system User...

DIR-120 Ethernet Broadband Router 
 D-Link DIR-120 User Manual                                                      
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Setup Wizard – Step 2 Choose the time zone you are in from the pull-down menu and click Next. This sets the system time used for the Router. If you wish to return to the previous menu during the 
setup process, click the Prev button.