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D-Link RangeBooster N DIR-628 User Manual

D-Link RangeBooster N DIR-628
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D-Link RangeBooster N DIR-628 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
Max Wireless Speed300 Mbps
WAN Port1 x 10/100 Mbps
Wireless StandardsIEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
SecurityWPA, WPA2
FirewallNAT, SPI

Summary

Hardware Overview

Connections

Describes the physical ports on the router for connecting devices and network cables.

LEDs

Explains the meaning of the status indicator lights on the router's front panel.

Installation

Before you Begin

Outlines prerequisites and important initial steps before installing the router.

Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the router to your internet modem.

Connect to Another Router

Guide for integrating the DIR-628 into an existing network with another router.

Getting Started

Instructions on how to use the Quick Router Setup Wizard for initial configuration.

Configuration

Web-based Configuration Utility

Explains how to access and navigate the router's web interface for settings.

Setup Wizard

A guided process to quickly configure the router's essential settings.

Manual Configuration

Dynamic (Cable)

Manual setup steps for connecting via dynamic IP (DHCP), commonly used with cable modems.

PPPoE (DSL)

Manual setup for PPPoE connections, typically used for DSL internet services.

PPTP

Manual configuration steps for PPTP connections, often used for DSL services.

L2TP

Manual setup instructions for L2TP connections, another common DSL service type.

Static (assigned by ISP)

Manual configuration for static IP addresses provided directly by your ISP.

Wireless Settings

Network Settings

Subnet Mask

Setting the subnet mask for the router's local network.

DHCP Server Settings

Enable DHCP Server

Activates or deactivates the router's built-in DHCP server.

DHCP IP Address Range

Defines the pool of IP addresses the DHCP server can assign to clients.

DHCP Reservation

Virtual Server

Port Redirection

Allows redirecting incoming traffic from one port to another on a server.

Port Forwarding

IP Address

Specifies the internal IP address of the device to forward ports to.

TCP/UDP

Selects the protocol (TCP, UDP, or Both) for port forwarding.

Application Rules

Trigger

Defines the trigger port used to initiate the application rule.

QoS Engine

Enable Traffic Shaping

Activates traffic shaping to prioritize network traffic.

Network Filters

Configure MAC Filtering

Sets up rules to allow or deny access based on MAC addresses.

MAC Address

Enters a specific MAC address for filtering rules.

Access Control

Add Policy

Initiates the Access Control Wizard to create new policies.

Access Control Wizard

A guided tool for setting up access restrictions and parental controls.

Website Filters

Add Website Filtering Rule

Allows creation of rules to permit or block specific websites.

Website URL/Domain

Specifies the URLs or domains to be filtered.

Inbound Filters

Name

Assigns a name to the inbound filter rule.

Firewall Settings

Enable SPI

Activates Stateful Packet Inspection for enhanced security.

Enable DMZ

Exposes a specific computer to the internet for certain applications.

DMZ IP Address

Specifies the IP address of the computer to be placed in the DMZ.

Routing

Destination IP

Specifies the destination IP address for routing rules.

Netmask

Sets the netmask for the destination IP address in routing rules.

Gateway

Defines the next hop gateway for the route.

Advanced Wireless Settings

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Enable

Activates the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature.

PIN Settings

Manages PIN configurations for WPS, including generation and reset.

Add Wireless Station

Wizard to help add wireless devices using WPS.

Advanced Network Settings

UPnP

Enables Universal Plug and Play for network compatibility.

Administrator Settings

Admin Password

Sets or changes the password for the administrator account.

User Password

Sets or changes the password for the user account.

Remote Management

Enables configuration of the router via the internet.

SysLog

Enable Logging to SysLog Server

Activates sending router logs to an external SysLog server.

SysLog Server IP Address

Specifies the IP address of the SysLog server.

Email Settings

Enable Email Notification

Activates email alerts for router activity and firmware updates.

SMTP Server Address

Enters the address of the SMTP server for sending emails.

System Settings

Save Settings to Local Hard Drive

Saves the current router configuration to a file on the computer.

Load Settings from Local Hard Drive

Loads a previously saved configuration file onto the router.

Restore to Factory Default Settings

Resets all router settings to their original factory defaults.

Reboot Device

Restarts the router to apply changes or resolve issues.

Update Firmware

Firmware Upgrade

Process for updating the router's firmware for new features or fixes.

DDNS

DDNS

Dynamic Domain Name System setup for hosting servers with changing IP addresses.

System Check

Ping Test

Performs a ping test to check connectivity to a specified IP address or URL.

Log

What to View

Selects the types of log messages to display (e.g., Firewall, System).

Wireless Security

What is WPA?

Explains the Wi-Fi Protected Access security standard and its improvements over WEP.

Wireless Security Setup Wizard

Network Name (SSID)

Setting the unique name for your wireless network.

Wireless Security Password

Setting a strong password for your wireless network security.

Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard

Auto

Adds wireless devices using the automatic WPS method.

PIN

Adds wireless devices using the PIN method for WPS.

PBC

Adds wireless devices using the Push Button Connect method for WPS.

Configure WPA-Personal (PSK)

WPA Mode

Chooses the WPA encryption mode (Auto, WPA2 Only, WPA Only).

Cypher Type

Selects the encryption cipher (TKIP, AES, or both).

Pre-Shared Key

Enters the passphrase for WPA-Personal authentication.

Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS)

Security Mode

Selects WPA-Enterprise mode for advanced wireless security.

Authentication Timeout

Sets the time before client re-authentication is required.

RADIUS Server IP Address

Specifies the IP address of the RADIUS server.

RADIUS Server Port

Enters the port number used with the RADIUS server.

RADIUS Server Shared Secret

Provides the security key for the RADIUS server.

Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista®

Configure Wireless Security

Connect Using WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista®

Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP

Configure WPA-PSK

Troubleshooting

Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility?

Solutions for issues accessing the router's web interface.

What can I do if I forgot my password?

Instructions on how to reset the router password and its implications.

Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router?

Solutions for issues connecting to specific websites or email services.

Networking Basics

Check your IP address

Steps to verify the IP address assigned to your network adapter.

Statically Assign an IP address

Contacting Technical Support

Warranty

Limited Warranty

Outlines the terms and conditions of the limited warranty provided by D-Link.

Limited Software Warranty

Describes the warranty terms for the router's software.

Submitting A Claim

Instructions on how to file a warranty claim with D-Link.

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