D-Link Router DIR-301 User Manual

1D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
DDNS
DDNS  (Dynamic  Domain  Name  Service)  is  a  method  of  keeping  a  domain  name  linked  to  a  changing  (dynamic)  IP 
address. With most Cable and DSL connections, you are assigned a dynamic IP address and that address is used only 
for the duration of that specific connection. With the DIR-301, you can setup your DDNS service and the DIR-301 will 
automatically update your DDNS server every time it receives a new WAN IP address....

D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
System Check
VCT  (Virtual  Cable Transfer)  is  an  advanced 
feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on 
every  Ethernet  port  on  the  router.  Through 
the  graphical  user  interface  (GUI),  VCT  can 
be  used  to  remotely  diagnose  and  repor t 
cable  faults  such  as  opens,  shorts,  swaps, 
a n d   i m p e d a n c e   m i s m a t c h .  T h i s   fe a t u r e 
significantly reduces service calls and returns 
by  allowing...

3D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Schedules
This section is used to manage schedule rules for virtual server, port forwarding, application rules, and IP filtering.
Enter a name for your new schedule.
Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to 
include every day.
Check All  Day  -  24hrs  or  enter  a  start  and 
end time for your schedule.
Click Save  to  save  your  schedule. You  must 
click Save Settings at the top of the window 
for your schedules to go into effect.
The...

D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Log Settings
SMTP Server/IP 
Address:
SMTP 
Authentication:
SMTP Account:
SMTP Password:
Email Address:
Save Log File to 
Local Hard Drive:
Log Type:
Enter the address of the SMTP server that will 
be used to send the logs.
Check the appropriate box to enable or disable 
SMTP authentication.
Enter your SMTP account name.
Enter your SMTP password.
Enter the email address to which the logs will 
be sent. Click on Send Mail Now to send the...

D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Device Information
This page displays the current information for the DIR-301, including LAN, WAN, and Wireless information.
If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. 
Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP. 
If  your  WAN  connection  is  set  up  for  PPPoE,  a Connect  button  and  a Disconnect  button  will  be  displayed....

D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Log
First Page:
Last Page:
Previous:
Next:
Clear:
View the first page of the log.
View the last page of the log.
View the previous page.
View the next page.
Clear the log. 

D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Stats
Wireless Status
The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-301 on 
both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection 
time and MAC address of the connected wireless client. 

D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Support 

D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Section  - Security
Wireless Security
This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The 
DIR-301 offers the following types of security:• WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)     • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)      • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
What is WEP?
WEP  stands  for  Wired  Equivalent  Privacy.  It  is  based  on  the  IEEE  802.11...

0D-Link DIR-301 User Manual
Section  - Security
Configure WEP
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 encryption due to 
the added overhead.
1. 
Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).  
Click on Wireless Settings on the left side.
2. Next to...