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7.  The  following  window  appears  while  the  Router  is  being 
configured.
 
  Wait for the configuration to complete.
8.  The  following  window  informs  you  that WPS  on  the  router  has 
been setup successfully.
  Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this 
security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in 
the future.
9.  Click Close to complete WPS setup.  
						

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Windows Vista®
Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please 
refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site 
survey” option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right 
corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network.
If  you  receive  the  Wireless  Networks  Detected  bubble,  click  on  the 
center of the bubble to access the utility.
          or
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click 
on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the  Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/
IP  settings  for  your  wireless  adapter.  Refer  to  the  Networking  Basics 
section in this manual for more information.  
						

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WPA/WPA2
It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your 
wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.
2.  Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect 
to and click Connect.
1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the 
wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of 
screen). Select Connect to a network.   
						

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3.  Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and 
click Connect.
It  may  take  20-30  seconds  to  connect  to  the  wireless  network.  If  the 
connection  fails,  please  verify  that  the  security  settings  are  correct. The 
key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.  
						

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WPS/WCN 2.0
The router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista®. The following instructions for setting this up 
depends on whether you are using Windows Vista® to configure the router or third party software.        
When you first set up the router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and unconfigured. To enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi protection, the 
router must be both enabled and configured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows Vista’s built-in 
support for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or manually configure. 
If you are running Windows Vista®, log into the router and click the  Enable checkbox in the Basic > Wireless section. Use the 
Current PIN that is displayed on the  Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section or choose to click the  Generate New PIN 
button or Reset PIN to Default button. 
If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed 
to the next section to set up the newly-configured router.
   
						

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Windows® XP
Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service 
Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with 
connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right 
corner next to the time). Select  View Available Wireless Networks .
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the 
center of the bubble to access the utility.
          or
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click 
on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the  Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/
IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the  Networking Basics 
section in this manual for more information.  
						

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It is recommended to enable WPA on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are 
joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA key being used.
2.  Highlight  the  wireless  network  (SSID)  you  would  like  to 
connect to and click Connect.
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the 
wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner 
of screen). Select  View Available Wireless Networks . 
WPA/WPA2  
						

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3.  The  Wireless Network Connection  box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK 
passphrase and click Connect.
It  may  take  20-30  seconds  to  connect  to  the  wireless  network.  If  the 
connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The 
WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.  
						

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Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the .  Read the following 
descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP.  If you have a different operating 
system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.
1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility?
When  entering  the  IP  address  of  the  D-Link  router  (http://192.168.0.1  or  http://dlinkrouter.local.  for  example),  you  are  not 
connecting to a website nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in 
the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility. 
•  Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following: 
  - Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 and higher
-  Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and higher
-  Google™ Chrome 2.0 and higher
-  Apple Safari 3.0 and higher
•  Verify  physical  connectivity  by  checking  for  solid  link  lights  on  the  device.  If  you  do  not  get  a  solid  link  light,  try  using  a 
different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may not be 
on.
•  Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice, Sygate, 
Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows
® XP firewall may block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included 
with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it.  
						

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•  Configure your Internet settings:
• Go to  Start >  Settings >  Control Panel. Double-click the  Internet Options Icon. From the  Security tab, click 
the button to restore the settings to their defaults.
•  Click the  Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. 
Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK. 
•  Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.
•  Close your web browser (if open) and open it.
•  Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This 
should open the login page for your web management. 
•  If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 
seconds and try accessing the configuration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different computer.
2.	 What	can	I	do	if	I	forgot	my	password?
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back to the 
factory defaults.
To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a paperclip 
to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 
seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1or http://dlinkrouter.local. When logging in, the username is 
admin and leave the password box empty.