This manual will discuss in detail how to configure the D-Link DIR-300 Wi-Fi router. In particular, we will talk about how to update the firmware on the router and why it is sometimes required, how to set up an Internet connection and what types of connections are used by different providers. It will also cover issues such as setting up a wireless point WiFi access how to put a password on a wireless network and connect various devices. At the same time, a video lesson on setting up the DIR-300 router will also be offered.

Wireless router (Wi-Fi router) D-Link DIR-300

Update: If your router is running firmware 2.5.11 or 2.15.19 (generally 2.5.x), and the settings interface is similar to the screenshot below, use this instruction: .

What should be done before setting up the router (router)

Even before you connect the router for its subsequent configuration, I recommend downloading the latest firmware file for your hardware revision.

What is a hardware revision? Despite the common name of the routers and the same appearance, D-Link DIR-300 are different. Here is a list of those that can be found on sale today:

• DIR-300A/C1
• DIR-300NRU B5/B6
• DIR-300NRU B7

Hardware version of the router on the sticker

Each of them requires its own firmware. The hardware revision of the router is indicated on the sticker located on its back side, in the line H / W ver. In order to download the firmware for the router, you should go to the official D-Link website at ftp.dlink.ru, and follow the following path: pub - Router - Your router model (DIR-300 or DIR-300NRU) - Firmware - hardware revision of the router. The folder you end up in will contain one bin file and an "Old" folder. The mentioned file is latest firmware specifically for your device, it should be downloaded to your computer. IN Old folder contains old firmware for the router, which can also be useful in some cases (unstable operation on the new firmware).

The next action that is recommended before setting up is to reset the existing D-Link DIR-300 settings (if you have already tried to set something up yourself or if it was set up for another Internet provider). To do this, use the Reset button located on the back of the router: hold it down for 20-30 seconds, release and wait about 30 seconds until the router reboots with factory settings.

And one more thing: in order to get into the settings panel of the router, in the connection properties by local network should be set to "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically". You can find these options in the following places:

• Windows 8 and 7 - "Control Panel" - "Network and Control Center" public access" - "Change adapter settings" - "Local Area Connection" (right-click, properties) - "Internet Protocol version 4" - "Properties".
• For Windows XP, the path is similar, the only thing is that in the control panel you should go to the "Network Connections" folder, and already there you can look at the properties of the LAN connection.

In some cases and for some providers (Interzet, various providers providing services legal entities) those parameters that were recorded in the properties of the LAN connection (IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS servers) should be written somewhere. Even a little differently: if something was indicated in all these fields, then be sure to write down this data.

Despite the fact that connecting a router, it would seem, should not cause any difficulties, quite often you have to see the wrong options. This is due to the fact that even with the wrong connection, you can achieve, for example, that one computer has the Internet and at the same time digital TV works. However, it does not become correct from this, and devices connected via Wi-Fi will report that “Connection is limited or absent” or “No Internet access”. The correct connection option is in the picture below.

Thus, the cable from your ISP (or the cable coming from your modem, if you have one) must be connected to the Internet port and only to it. The network card is connected to one of the router's LAN ports using the included RJ-45 cable (standard network cable).

Firmware DIR-300

First of all, a little about why it is better to update the firmware of the router than not to do it:

• The DIR-300 router you bought in the store most likely has one of the first firmware versions. The manufacturer, in our case, this is D-Link, regularly releases new versions that fix various errors that affect the operation of the device (connection breaks, the router cuts speed, settings get lost). Therefore, by updating the firmware before setting up the router, you can avoid many problems.
• The firmware of the router itself is not particularly difficult and is available to anyone, even a “teapot”. The main thing is to have good leadership. This is exactly what is in front of you.

The first step (provided that the router is already connected) is to launch any Internet browser on the computer and enter the following address in the address bar: 192.168.0.1, then press Enter.

You will be asked to enter a username and password. The standard login and password for all D-Link DIR-300s is admin (i.e. we write the same thing in both fields - admin). After logging in, you will be asked to change your default password for security purposes. Do this so that no one else can change the settings of your wireless router.

The next thing you will see is the router configuration interface, which, depending on the hardware revision and current firmware, may have a different appearance.

This manual does not cover setting up the DIR-300 B1-B3 (they are very old and their owners, as a rule, have already learned how to set them up). Therefore, consider how to update the firmware in the last two options.

1. For firmware 1.3, go to "Set up manually", select the "System" tab, and already in it - software update. Then you should click "Browse", specify the path to the new firmware file (how to download the new firmware was described earlier)
2. For firmware 1.4, you need to select the "Advanced settings" item, then on the "System" tab, click the right arrow (shown there), select the Software Update item, then click "Browse" and specify the path to the new firmware file.
3. Click the "Update" button

After that, it remains only to wait for the end of the router firmware process.

How to set up a connection

The essence of configuring routers, including the D-Link DIR-300, is to initialize the Internet connection by the router itself, distributing it to all other connected devices. The settings for this connection in the router interface are the main necessary action.

It should also be noted that when setting up the router, as well as after it, the previously used connection on the computer should no longer be connected. Those. if earlier you launched a Beeline, Rostelecom, Aist, TTK, Dom.ru or some other connection on your computer, now you don’t need to do this, otherwise, because the connection has already been established directly by the computer, the router most likely will not be able to establish it (in some cases it is possible to work with several parallel connections, but for most tariffs home internet- No).

Let's move on to setting up the connection. On the home page router settings at the bottom, click "Advanced Settings", then on the "Network" tab, select "WAN" and click "Add" at the bottom of the page, which will display one connection with a dynamic IP address.

Now our task is to correctly fill in all the fields correctly, while the correctness is determined by what type of connection your provider uses:

• Online - Dynamic IP, i.e. You don’t even need to configure anything in the connection, the only thing you should take care of is the Wi-Fi password, which will be discussed below
• Beeline - L2TP + Dynamic IP
• Interzet - Static IP
• Rostelecom, Domolink, TTK, Dom.ru - PPPoE
• Stork - PPTP + Dynamic IP

Information about what type of connection your Internet provider uses can be easily found on the official website or you can look at the properties of the connection that was used on the computer to access the Internet.

In most cases, all you need to fill in besides the type of connection is the login and password that you received from the service provider, as well as the VPN server address for providers using a PPTP or L2TP connection.

After that, click "Save". And we find ourselves on a page with a newly created connection, which, as we are shown, is “broken”. Also on the top right you will see an indicator telling us that the router settings have been changed and now they need to be saved (second time). You should do this - otherwise, after rebooting the router or turning off the power, all settings will be reset. Refresh the connection list page. If you set everything up correctly, without confusing the password or type of connection, it will turn green, and the Internet will become available. You can proceed to setting up a wireless Wi-Fi network.

Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot

In order to set up a wireless network (in fact, it is already working, but it would be better if you name it somehow and set a password for Wi-Fi), we again go to the advanced settings page of the DIR-300 router and on the Wi- Fi click on the link "Basic settings".

On the page that appears, you can specify the name of the access point SSID, by which you will recognize your wireless network among your neighbors. You can also change other parameters here, but in most cases this is not required. Save your settings.

After that, on the same Wi-Fi tab, select "Security Settings". Here we can put a password on Wi-Fi D-Link router DIR-300. To do this, select WPA2-PSK in the "Network Authentication" field, and enter the desired password for the access point in the "PSK Encryption Key" and save the settings.

That's all, the DIR-300 router can be considered configured, now you can connect to it any devices that support Wi-Fi connection, as well as via a local network. If you are using digital television, then on the main settings page in the item " Setting up IPTV» Set one of the ports as a dedicated TV and connect a set-top box to it.

The era of wired Internet connection is gradually becoming a thing of the past, especially now, when there are so many portable gadgets working with the Internet (smartphones, tablets, laptops) in every home. The WiFi interface has become the norm for each of them. So how do you set up a home wireless network with a D Link WiFi router?

First, we connect the power to the WiFi router and connect it to any computer or laptop via a local network using the cable that comes with the kit. To do this, in the local network settings on the computer, we set the automatic receipt of the IP address and DNS server address, connect this cable to the router to any LAN port, and the Internet cable to the corresponding Internet port. Using any browser, go to the web interface for managing and configuring the router by entering 192.168.0.1 in the address bar. and in the appeared login window “Username” – admin and “Password” – admin. Next, the system will prompt you to replace default password its unique. After that, you can proceed to the direct configuration of the WiFi router. We will consider only the most important points, the rest can be left by default. So, in the “Wi-Fi - General Settings” section, check for a checkmark in the “Enable wireless connection” item. In the “Wi-Fi - Basic Settings” section, write the name of the future wireless network in the “SSID” field, and in the “Security Settings” section, you can set a password to access it. Click "Edit" at the bottom and then "Save" in the upper right corner. Go to the "Network - Connections" section, where you can manually configure the router's connection to the Internet according to the instructions provided to you by the provider (select the type of connection, enter the IP address, gateway, subnet mask and DNS server as needed). After making all the changes, do not forget to save the settings.

After that, the wireless network setup is completed. You can disconnect the cable from the computer and router and connect to the created wireless network using the password you set. Do not forget to check that when connecting in the TCP / IP settings of the wireless network connection the computer and other gadgets were also set to automatically obtain the IP and address of the DNS server.

Thus, you can quickly and easily set up a wireless network using any D Link WiFi router.

1. Plug the router's power adapter into a power outlet.
2. Connect the provider's cable to the WAN port of the router.
3. In the LAN port, connect the patch cord (blue) to your computer's network card.
4. Change TCP/IP protocol settings network card your computer to "Obtain settings automatically" (DHCP):

• TCP / IP protocol settings in Windows XP: "Start" - "Control Panel" - "Network Connections" - "Local Area Connection" - "Properties" - "Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)".
• TCP / IP protocol settings in Windows 7: Left-click on the icon (computer with cable) - Select "Network and Sharing Center" below - click "Change adapter settings" on the left - Local Area Connection - Properties - Internet Protocol TCP /IP v4.

The D-Link DIR-300 NRU Wi-Fi router assigns IP addresses from the 192.168.0.1/24 range, after a while your computer should receive the required address itself. If the IP is not assigned, most likely the reason for this is the firewall. You can set the IP parameters on the computer manually:

• IP- 192.168.0.101
• Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0
• Default gateway - 192.168.0.1
• DNS - 192.168.0.1

How to connect to a Wi-Fi router D-Link DIR-300 NRU / D-Link DIR-320

We go to the web interface of your router.

Open any browser on the computer ( Google Chrome, Opera, Mozilla) and in the address bar write the following address: http://192.168.0.1 (this IP is used by all D-Link routers). A window will appear asking you to enter your username and password. The default User Name is admin, Password is an empty field. After entering the login-password pair, you will be taken to the main menu of the router. Before you start setting up the router, update the firmware, which will increase the stability of the router, and making sure from your own experience, will save you from disconnections.

Updating the firmware of the router

To get started, check current version firmware in the web interface: item Maintenance-Firmware update

Here you can also update the firmware in the section Firmware upgrade. You can download the firmware of your router from the manufacturer's FTP server (find your router model and open the Firmware folder).

After downloading the latest firmware version, go to the section Firmware upgrade, press the button "Overview…" and open the path to the firmware file by marking it, then click Upload(download).

Attention! Don't turn off the power WiFi router during a firmware update.

After completing the firmware update process, log in to the web interface again.

Setting up the Internet on the DIR-300 NRU / D-Link DIR-320 router

Returning to the web interface, go to Setup - Internet Setup, and then to the section manual setting - Manual Internet Connection Setup in section Manual Internet Connection Options, to assign Internet connection parameters manually.

Setting up a wi-fi router. PPPoE connection

In the window Internet Connection Type select My Internet Connection is: Dynamic IP (DHCP). Field host name you can enter the name of the provider.

MAC address. If your Internet provider has bound the MAC address to the IP address of the computer, then you can duplicate the MAC address of your computer to the router using the " Clone MAC Address"(the router will automatically assign the MAC address of your computer's network card).

Primary DNS Address and Secondary DNS Address- the values ​​\u200b\u200bof the main and alternative DNS servers are entered (you can find them out by calling the provider or look in your contract with the provider). Leave the MTU field unchanged.

IN Access Point Mode you can put the D-Link router into Access Point mode. Features: LAN ports of the router are disabled, respectively, the router does not create a local network. Check the box Enable Access Point Mode if only one computer should be connected to the internet, now click Save Settings to save the settings.

Setting up a wi-fi router. PPTP connection.

Let's go to point Setup – Internet Setup – Manual Internet Connection Setup

In the Internet Connection Type My Internet Connection is: field, select Russia PPTP (Dual Access). In Dual Access mode (dual access), the local resources of the provider's network are available to the router with an active Internet connection (when the local gateway and the provider's VPN server are on different subnets).

Dynamic IP (dynamic IP address) or Static IP (static IP address)– connection mode selection: DHCP (Dynamic IP) or manually assigning an IP address (Static IP) (this parameter depends on the ISP's access features).

IP address – network address(in the contract with the provider or you need to find out from his technical support). It is necessary to fill in if you use the mode - Static IP.

Subnet Mask, is set by the provider (in the provider's contract). It is necessary to fill in if you use the mode - Static IP.

Gateway– the main gateway (in the provider agreement). It is necessary to fill in if you use the mode - Static IP.

DNS– address of the DNS server (domain name system server) (in the provider agreement). It is necessary to fill in if you use the mode - Static IP.

MAC address. If your Internet provider has bound the MAC address to the IP address of the computer, then you can duplicate the MAC address of your computer to the router using the button Clone MAC Address(the router will automatically assign the MAC address of your computer's network card).

Server IP/Name– address of the provider's PPTP VPN server (in the provider's contract).

PPTP Account– login to connect to the VPN server. (in the provider agreement)

MPPE– activation of encryption of data transmitted over VPN (usually not used)

PPTP Password– password for connecting to the provider's VPN server (in the provider's agreement)

PPTP Confirm Password- confirm the password in this field

Maximum Idle Time– idle time before disconnecting the connection in case of no traffic towards the VPN (in minutes)

MTU– maximum size of the transmitted data packet (leave as default). If the router is unstable, the value can be lowered to 1200-1300.

Connect mode select– select the connection mode: Always is recommended (always), you can set Connect-on demand (connection on demand).

Now click Save settings to save the settings.

Setting up a Wi-Fi connection on a D-Link DIR-300 (320) router

Go to web interface Setup-Wireless Setup and click the button at the bottom Manual Wireless Connection Setup".

Let's move on to the settings:

Enable Wireless- on off. Wi-Fi router module. Button " NewSchedule" allows you to set its operating time.

Wireless network name– come up with any name for the wireless network that will be displayed when scanning on client computers.

Enable Auto Channel Selection– activation of automatic selection of a wireless communication channel

Wireless Channel– channel selection wireless communication manually. It is recommended to use channel 1 or 12 to minimize the chance of interference with neighbor networks. In case of connection problems, change the setting.

Transmission Rate– data transfer rate WiFi networks. Recommended Best (automatic)

WMM enable– activation of QoS (quality of service) support for wireless communication.

Enable Hidden Wireless– hide your network from being searched on client devices (connection is possible manually by setting a name in addition to the password).

Wireless security mode the choice of the type of encryption in your Wi-Fi network is regulated. Highly Recommended WPA/WPA2 encryption ( Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enchanced)).

Cipher Type— WPA encryption algorithm type. Recommended Auto (TKIP/AES), this algorithm is compatible with most devices. You can put AES, but if you connect to the network and the Internet does not work, return Auto (TKIP/AES).

PSK/EAP- WPA encryption mode:

• personal mode (for personal use)
• infrastructure (for organizations, a Radius server is required). Recommended mode for home PSK.

Network Key- set a key wifi encryption networks (at least 8 characters long). The larger the variety of characters in the password and the length of the password, the less likely the network is to be hacked.

All set, just click Save settings.

Advanced wi-fi router settings

Access to additional settings can be obtained in the web interface item Advanced - Advanced Wireless.

Basic advanced settings option:

Transmit Power- the range of the Wi-Fi module of the router (for example: limit the range of action within the framework of your apartment or room).

Attention! In an 802.11n wireless network, older standard devices such as 802.11g reduce the overall wireless network speed to the lowest standard. (similar to 802.11b).

Congratulations! Now turn on the computer, use the wi-fi adapter. Your network should appear in the list of available ones, you just have to enter the password.

You can connect the DIR-320 router to the Internet using external modem or a regular internet cable provided by your ISP. All parameters are specified in the web interface, no installation is required to configure the router separate application. D-Link devices have a large number of settings for optimal home networking.

Connecting the DIR-320 router and entering the web interface

You can configure the router with wired connection or Wi-Fi connection. Insert the Internet cable into the router, which was brought into the room by the provider. To do this, use the last port marked in gray. Connect home computers using the LAN ports highlighted in blue on the rear panel.

Insert the plug of the power supply into the “5V-2A” connector. If the Internet will be connected via an external 2G/3G modem, insert it into the USB port. The DIR-320 should only be plugged into an outlet after all cables and external devices have been connected. Otherwise, interruptions in the operation of the router or its breakdown may occur.

Connect the network on the computer from which the settings of the D-Link DIR-320 router will be changed. At using Wi-Fi select "D-Link" from the list of wireless connections. By default, there is no encryption, so you can complete the operation without entering a password. If you are using a cable connection, insert the plug into the Ethernet port of your computer or laptop.

On the selected device, open a web browser such as Google Chrome. In the address bar of the program, enter the IP that will be used to access the settings of the DIR-320 router. Address in standard firmware router: 192.168.0.1. On the page that opens, you will need to enter data to access the control panel. Standard login and password: "admin". Fill in the text fields and click "Login".

Note! If the account on the D-Link DIR-320 was changed earlier, reset the router settings. To do this, press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel for 10 seconds. When the factory settings are restored, log in again with the default data.

If you enter your account information correctly, you will be redirected to the statistics page. Among other data, it displays the total number random access memory on the DIR-320 router and the amount of available memory. Below is the time since the last activation. D-Link router.

Internet connection via 2G/3G modem

To establish a connection through an external device, go to the "Internet Settings" menu and check the "USB Adapter" value in the first field. Select your carrier's name from the following drop-down list. If there is no data for your 2G or 3G provider in the system, set the value to " ' and write the operator's name in the following text box.

In the "Username" and "Password" sections, enter the data provided by the provider. If necessary, enter the dial-up number in the corresponding field and the name of the access point in the "APN" line. Clarify necessary information possible in technical support or on the official website of the Internet provider. The remaining items are recommended to be left unchanged.

Open the "USB modem -> Information" section. In the first list, specify the modem type depending on the wireless generation you are using. Allow access to mobile Internet in the second dropdown list. The remaining rows of the table will contain information about the connected device. Click the "Connect" button in the lower right corner of the page.

Important! If the modem is not recognized, disconnect it, then re-insert it into the USB port and click the Refresh button below the table.

Some operators require you to enter a PIN to connect to mobile internet. You can specify this information in the same menu, through the "PIN" section. Enter current digital password provided by the operator in the "PIN code" field. To prevent the system from asking for a code each time you connect, check the box and click "Apply".

Cable connection DIR-320 to the Internet

Open the "Network" menu and go to the " P-t-p interfaces". By default, their list will be empty. To create a new interface for D-Link, click the "Add" link in the connection table. In this section, you can create network connection using L2TP, PPTP and PPPoE protocols.

Select a connection type from the first list. It can be clarified in the contract that was concluded with the Internet provider. The data is also indicated account if they are required to establish a connection. In the absence of an agreement, you can clarify the data by calling or writing to the support of the company that provides Internet connection services. Fill in the required fields and click "Edit".

Connection with a static IP is made in a similar way. When you select "Static" in the "Interface Type" section, new text fields appear: IP address, netmask, MAC address. All this data is also provided by the provider.

The "Status -> Network Statistics" section contains information about the operation of various interfaces, including:

• Designated addresses;
• The speed of receiving and returning;
• The number of received and sent packets;
• Dropped packets;
• Packets received with errors.

Setting network parameters

You can manage running interfaces in the "Network -> Network Interfaces" section. Next to each entry, the current state of the connection is displayed. Each of them can be temporarily stopped or disabled. Among the available interfaces are connected LAN devices (laptops, computers and other home network devices), wireless WiFi technologies and Wimax.

To add DNS servers, go to the "Name servers" section. In the "Setting method" field, by default, automatic receipt of values ​​from the Internet provider is set. Selecting "Manual" will allow you to specify other DNS servers. You will be able to enter their IP addresses in the second text box. Click "Change" to save the addresses.

The assignment of IP addresses within the local network is performed by a DHCP server. Click the "DHCP Settings" tab to change its mode of operation. In the "Static DHCP" table, you can bind permanent addresses for individual devices. The match is based on the MAC address.

You can find out the MAC address of the device for further binding in its parameters. For computers under control operating system Windows MAC detection is done in command line. To do this, use the command: "ipconfig / all".

The settings of the current server can be changed by clicking on its name. The most important parameters in this table are the start and end address of the range. The system will automatically assign new clients IP addresses from this numerical range. If you need to change it, make sure that the new values ​​are within the range allocated for local networks.

Tutorial Video: D-link DIR-320 Step by Step Setup for Dummies

WiFi setup

Open the "Network -> Wireless" tab. The first flag is for Wi-Fi operation module. If you remove it, the wireless broadcast of the router will be terminated. Other options:

• Hide access point - makes the network invisible in the general list.
• SSID - Wi-Fi name that will be displayed when searching for networks.
• Country - allows you to select the territory in which the device is used. The parameter affects the list of allowed channels.
• Channel - band number within the Wi-Fi frequency. Default value: 6.
• To select the type of encryption and specify the Wi-Fi access key, click Security Settings.

In the first list, select a network authentication method. By default, the connection to D-Link is unencrypted and no password is required to connect to Wi-Fi. It is recommended not to leave the value "Open" in order to avoid interception of network traffic. Select a different authentication type and set the PSK key (the password that will be used for Wi-Fi).

Important video: D LINK dir 320 router settings

Changing the system settings of the router

On the "System" tab, you can reboot the D-Link router or go to any subsection. If the reboot is performed by clicking the button in the Actions table, the changes made in the previous steps will not be applied. To save them, another button is used: "Save and reload". It is located in the upper right corner.

The "Administrator Password" section allows you to change the data of a standard account. To do this, select the user "admin" and check the box "Change system password". Enter the new password and its confirmation in the following two text fields. To provide the best protection home network, use complex passwords containing special characters, numbers, small and large letters.

When all necessary settings Wi-Fi router D-Link DIR-320 will be changed, it is recommended to save the configuration to a file. Go to the menu item "System -> Configuration", click " Backup copy» and select the directory where the backup will be written. If the router crashes or another user accidentally restores the factory configuration, you can restore the settings from the saved file.

Advice! To restore the factory settings, use the corresponding item in the same menu.

D-Link recommends updating regularly software router. Each new firmware contains not only the expansion of functionality, but also updates network security. Using the latest software version will keep your device safe from hacker attacks. current version can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website, in the "Support -> FTP" section.

The downloaded file is installed on the DIR-320 via the "System -> Software Update" menu. Click the "Browse" button and specify the path in the system where the new firmware is saved. Then click "Update" in the lower right corner. The update installation process will take several minutes. After the router automatically reboots, you can use new version software.