A large number of wireless routers,installed at home users, in the aggregate do not have such a huge amount of feedback on the performance, like the D-Link DIR 300 WiFi router. Let these reviews not always be positive, but the fact itself shows how popular the device is among the population. It's all about the price - a new device does not cost more than 800 rubles, and in the secondary market you can buy it for 200. Having penetrated into the problems of users arising in the process of working with the router, it turns out that the negative arises due to the incorrect configuration of the router. The topic of this article is setting up a wireless access point D-Link DIR 300.
Preparing the router for configuration
The default network address of the wireless pointaccess matches the identifier specified on the label (192.168.0.1), and the network switch distributes the network via DHCP, that is, automatically assigns the address required for the computer to work. Often you can face the problem of finding a router. This happens due to the fact that someone has already tried to configure this device, especially if it is used or has been installed on a shop window. Before you start setting, you need to reset the WiFi router to factory settings. To do this, on the back of the router there is a special button - RESET. The reset operation is performed when the device is turned on (at least one light is on the front panel) by holding the button with a sharp object for 7-10 seconds. A positive result will be any change in the front panel display. It is impossible to disconnect the access point from the power grid neither during the reset process nor after it.
Preparing a personal computer or laptop
Well, if the network settings in the Windows systemconfigured to work in automatic mode. In such cases, the user will not experience problems with the connection. But because of the manual settings, the providers will have problems, so for the D-Link DIR 300, the WiFi setup will start with managing the Windows networks. Necessary to bring the network installation to its original form.
Before making changes to the settingsnetwork, experts recommend saving the current settings. To do this, go to the network management and select "Change adapter settings". Select the active network, click on its name with the right mouse button and select “Properties” in the appeared menu. In the dialog box, find the line containing the phrase "TCT / IPv4", place the cursor on it and click the "Properties" button. If any numbers appear in the window that appears - you need to carefully rewrite them on a piece of paper, they can be useful later. In the protocol properties, check the boxes next to the "Get ... automatically" fields. Press the "OK" buttons to leave the settings menu.
Connecting the router to a computer or laptop
Having on hand for the D-Link DIR 300 the description that comes in the box with the router will not be difficult to connect the device.
- The router must be powered up.
- The cable on which the provider provides the Internet service must be connected to the “Internet” socket on the rear panel of the device.
- Patchcord - short cable that comesin the bundle, is inserted at one end into the router, and the other into the PC or laptop. There are four LAN ports in the router, and one of them needs to insert a patchcord. Let it be the first connector.
- Windows system menu should appearmessage about successful connection to the local network. If the Internet is served without restrictive settings, then it will be automatically forwarded to the computer through the router.
For D-Link DIR 300, WiFi setting is performedin two ways - via the web interface or via Telnet commands. To gain access via the web, you need to open any browser and in the address bar type ip without quotes - "192.168.0.1". The menu for requesting a login and password should appear on the screen. If this does not happen, then the PC does not see the access point. You need to carefully reset the device and double-check the Windows network settings.
Authorization and change of access settings
To enter the wireless point control menuAccess is required to enter a login and password, which are registered on the system sticker located on the bottom of the device. Login and password are the same by default - “admin”. After authorization, you are prompted to change the password to control the access point. If the user is eager to distribute the Internet to all neighbors in the district for free, as well as provide access to all personal data on the computer, the password can be specified as simple as possible. The rest of you need to come up with a password that even a neighbor who knows you well will not be able to pick up. Entering two times in different fields, the same password should be written down somewhere in memory. Confirmation of the password change will display the language selection menu for the D-Link DIR 300. By making a choice, you can do fine-tuning a Wi-Fi access point.
Setting up the Internet for a specific provider using firmware
Практически все российские интернет-провайдеры present on their official websites ready firmware for configuring wireless routers. In the list of devices you can easily find the D-Link DIR 300, whose characteristics allow fine-tuning for any provider. In most cases, you can download both the firmware and the program for its installation on the website of the Internet service provider. In addition to a set of files, step-by-step instructions are always offered. So there will be no problems with automatic setup.
With firmware providers may occurproblems if the settings are hidden by the developer password. The user will not be able to go into the settings and personally register the parameters for Wi-Fi. Therefore, before flashing the device, you need to clarify with the company representatives the question of such locks. Even if the router was flashed through carelessness, it can always be reanimated with the help of a recovery firmware from the official website of the D-Link company.
Wi-Fi settings
In the D-Link DIR 300 wireless point control menu, the WiFi connection settings have a separate section with many points.
- MBSSID allows you to create several different Wi-Fi networks. It is useful somewhere in the office to give access to the Internet only to the authorities, but this function is not used at home.
- In the SSID field, it is recommended to write in Latin letters your own name for the wireless network.
- Wireless mode can be set to any, according to the capabilities of wireless devices. If the laptop only works in the 802.11G mode, then it makes no sense to install a more productive network setting.
- In the security settings, in the "networkAuthentication, it is recommended to choose WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK mixed. Firstly, this connection does not require a RADIUS server, and secondly, a password with letters and numbers is harder to crack.
- Encryption you need to select AES and set a password for the Wi-Fi network. This is all set up, you can save the changes and enjoy the Internet working wirelessly.
WiFi hardware connection
Настройка раздачи WiFi в беспроводной точке Access D-Link DIR 300 can be carried out not only at the program level with the introduction of settings through a special menu. On one of the side panels of the device you can see a huge button labeled WPS. Thanks to her, you can make a quick hardware connection with a device that supports this technology. It is enough, for example, on the tablet to select a connection to the wireless Internet via WPS and select the required network in the list of wireless points that appears. To complete the connection on the D-Link device, you need to press and hold for about 2-3 seconds a hardware button to connect the device via Wi-Fi. Devices will connect without entering a password, which is very convenient when there is no desire to transfer the password from your personal network to your guests.
However, before using this wonderfulfunction, it needs to be activated in the router. To do this, in the access point management menu, you need to find the WPS item and go to it. After setting the flag opposite “enable WPS” and saving the function will be available for use. Advanced IT users may try to create an additional Wi-Fi network with limited capabilities, for example. Especially for guests who urgently need the Internet, but that their connection does not interfere with the current downloads of the owner.
Setting up network television
Many users will like the routerD-Link DIR 300 IPTV performance. Minimum settings and maximum pleasure from viewing high-quality digital video. When entering the IPTV settings menu, the wizard offers to select the port number in the wireless access point to which the TV set-top box will be connected. The main thing - to remember the selected number and always connect digital television only there. In the “Miscellaneous” section it is recommended to enable IGMP, NAT and a firewall. It is better not to touch other fields. Naturally, you need to click the "Save" button, and you can safely proceed to viewing high-definition video on a computer screen. Player for viewing, server address and a list of channels must provide the provider that provides the IPTV service.
The advantages of the router D-Link DIR 300
Judging by the numerous reviews of the owners, the merits of a wireless router does not count. This is true, otherwise where would so many positive reviews come from?
- As mentioned earlier, the main factor when buying is the price. The device is affordable for any user.
- The presence of a four-port switch to which you can connect personal computers and a network printer, for example.
- The ability to watch IPTV on multiple devices, both via WiFi and local network.
- A very convenient WiFi setting in the D-Link DIR 300. The menu items have a description, and any user will independently launch his own wireless network in a few minutes.
There are drawbacks in the wireless device
От пользователей приходится слышать, что D-Link The DIR 300 crashes during operation — that is, it reboots spontaneously or freezes for an indefinite time. After studying the information on specialized forums, you can find that the problem is known to specialists and is solved by replacing the firmware. A hang may occur due to a user’s fault if a wireless network is able to download files by several devices with a total speed equal to the width of the Internet channel. All owners of D-Link DIR 300 download speed of files, first of all, it concerns torrents, it is recommended to limit to 5-10% of the maximum channel width. The recommendation only applies to devices that access the Internet over a wireless network. Work with cable has no flaws. Negatives include complaints about a small radius of coverage. In the router there is no amplifier, no output under the antenna. Although for the price that an access point has, it is not worth demanding good coverage from it.
Conclusion
Deciding to purchase an inexpensive router is worthpay attention to the D-Link DIR 300. Setting up WiFi, local network, digital television and security does not take much time. Not all providers offer open access to the Internet. Many use individual settings with which selected routers can be friends. These include the most popular wireless access point in Russia from the well-known manufacturer of communication equipment D-Link DIR 300.
