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D-Link DSL-G256DG
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Version 1.0 | 04/04/2015
DUAL BAND WIRELESS AC1600 GIGABIT VDSL2
MODEM ROUTER
DSL-G256DG
User Manual
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D-Link DSL-G256DG Specifications

General IconGeneral
LAN Ports4 x 10/100/1000Mbps
QoSYes
VPN PassthroughYes
Device TypeWireless router
WAN Ports1 x RJ-11
Wireless Standard802.11b/g/n
Wireless SpeedUp to 1200 Mbps
Frequency Band2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
SecurityWPA/WPA2
FirewallNAT
VPN SupportPPTP, L2TP, IPSec
Power Supply12V DC

Summary

Product Overview

Package Contents

Lists items included in the product packaging.

System Requirements

Outlines the necessary hardware and software for setup and use.

Features

Details the key functionalities and capabilities of the router.

Hardware Overview

Front Panel

Describes the indicators and ports located on the front of the router.

Rear Panel

Details the ports and buttons located on the rear of the router.

Basic Installation

Before You Begin

Lists prerequisites and preparation steps before starting router installation.

Installation Notes

Provides important considerations and requirements for a successful router installation.

Device Installation

Guides users through the physical setup steps of the router.

Power on Router

Instructions on how to power up the router.

Factory Reset Button

Explains how to perform a factory reset on the router.

Network Connections

Details how to connect network cables to the router.

Getting Started

Covers the initial steps to access the router's web interface.

Web User Interface Configuration

Wan Service

Configuring WAN settings for internet connectivity.

Wireless 2.4 G

Configuration options for the 2.4GHz wireless band.

Wireless 5 G

Configuration options for the 5GHz wireless band.

Local Network

Settings for the Local Area Network (LAN) configuration.

IPv6 Autoconfig

Configuration for IPv6 automatic network setup.

Time and Date

Setting the router's current time and date.

Advanced Wireless 2.4 G

Advanced configuration settings for 2.4GHz wireless.

Advanced Wireless 5 G

Advanced configuration settings for 5GHz wireless.

Port Forwarding

Configuring rules to forward incoming traffic to specific devices.

Port Triggering

Setting up rules to open ports dynamically when specific traffic is detected.

DMZ

Configuring the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) host settings.

Parental Control

Setting up and managing parental control features.

Filtering Options

Configuring inbound and outbound traffic filtering rules.

DNS

Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) server settings.

Dynamic DNS

Setting up and managing dynamic DNS hostnames.

Network Tools

Utilizing diagnostic and management tools for the network.

Routing

Configuring static routes and default gateways for network traffic.

IPSec

Configuring IPSec VPN tunnel connections.

Power Management

Managing and viewing device power settings.

DLNA

Configuring Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) media server.

Storage Service

Viewing and managing information related to storage services.

IP Tunnel

Configuring IP tunneling services like IPv6-in-IPv4.

Certificates

Managing local and trusted CA security certificates.

Print Server

Configuring and enabling the on-board print server.

Samba

Configuring Samba connectivity for file and printer sharing.

System

Performing system maintenance like backup, update, and reboot.

Firmware Update

Updating the router's firmware to the latest version.

Access Control

Configuring login username and password for the web interface.

Diagnostics

Running tests to diagnose connection and device status.

System Log

Viewing and configuring system event logs.

Device Info

Viewing system and internet connectivity information.

DHCP Clients

Listing all currently connected DHCP clients.

Statistics

Viewing statistical information about network interfaces.

Route Info

Displaying information about the router's routing table.

WAN Info

Displaying information about configured WAN interfaces.

ARP Info

Displaying Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) information.

Help Menu

Navigating the help system structure.

Help Setup

Accessing help information for the Setup category.

Help Advanced

Accessing help information for the Advanced category.

Help Maintenance

Accessing help information for the Maintenance category.

Help Status

Accessing help information for the Status category.

Knowledge Base

Networking Basics

Explains fundamental networking concepts and IP address verification.

Wireless Basics

Provides an introduction to wireless networking concepts and types.

Wireless Security

Details different levels of wireless security options like WPA/WPA2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical Specifications

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