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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. 
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 provider.
Enter the Username or Key for your DDNS 
account.
Enter the Password or Key for your DDNS 
account.
Reenter  the  password  or  key  for  your 
DDNS account.
DDNS:
Server Address:
Host Name:
Username or Key:
Password or Key:
Verify Password or 
Key: 
						

							
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  you  to  easily  troubleshoot  your 
cable connections.
The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to 
test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the 
IP  Address  that  you  wish  to  Ping,  and  click 
Ping.
VCT Info:
Ping Test: 
						

							
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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 list of schedules will be listed here. Click 
the Edit  icon  to  make  changes  or  click  the 
Delete icon to remove the schedule.
Name:
Days:
Time:
Save:
Schedule Rules 
List: 
						

							
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 
email.
Click to save the log to your hard drive.
Select the type of log you would like to view. 
						

							
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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.  Use 
Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection.
Displays  the  MAC  address  and  the  private 
(local) IP settings for the router.
Displays  the  MAC  address  and  the  public  IP 
settings for the router.
Displays  the  wireless  MAC  address  and  your 
wireless settings such as SSID and Channel.
LAN:
WAN:
Wireless: 
						

							
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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. 
						

							
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Section 3 - Configuration
Support 
						

							
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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  standard  and  uses  the  RC4  encryption 
algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted 
from one wireless device to another.
To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using 
WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption 
requires  a  longer  key  than  64-bit  encryption.  Keys  are  defined  by  entering  in  a  string  in  HEX  (hexadecimal  -  using 
characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format. 
ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX 
for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. 
						

							
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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 Security Mode, select Enable WEP Security.
3. Next to Authentication, select Shared Key.
4. Select either 64-bit or 128-bit encryption from the drop-down 
menu next to WEP Encryption. 
5. Next to Key Type, select either Hex or ASCII.
    Hex (recommended) - Letters A-F and numbers 0-9 are valid.
    ASCII - All numbers and letters are valid.
6. Next to Key 1, enter a WEP key that you create. Make sure you 
enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices. You may enter 
up to 4 different keys.
7.  Click Save  Settings  to  save  your  settings.  If  you  are  configuring  the  router  with  a  wireless  adapter,  you  will  lose 
connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router.