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The D-Link DWL-G730AP is a very good travel wireless AP router, sometimes we forget the password, need to reset to factory settings, this article will tell you two ways.

1.Reset Button

If you have lost your password or are unable to login to the DWL-G730AP then it can be factory reset by doing the following:

Step 1: With the unit on, place a paper clip into the hole on the back on the unit labeled Reset.

Step 2: Hold paper clip down for 10 seconds and release.

NOTE: DO NOT REPOWER UNIT DURING THIS PROCEDURE.

Step 3: The unit will reboot on its own. Once the WLAN light stops blinking, the unit is reset.

2.Web Configuration

If you are able to login to the D-Link DWL-G730AP then you can perform a factory reset via the web-based configuration by doing the following:

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DWL-G730AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.30). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click the Tools tab and then click System to the left.

Step 4: Below Restore to Factory Default Settings click Restore.

Step 5: In the Restore to factory settings warning dialog box, click OK.

NOTE: DO NOT REPOWER UNIT DURING THIS PROCEDURE.

Step 6: The unit will reboot on its own. Once the WLAN light stops blinking, the unit is reset.

Note: Resetting the D-Link DWL-G730AP does not reset the firmware to an earlier version. It will change all settings back to factory defaults.

Tags: DWL-G730AP, factory defaults, reset, Wireless ap

1.How do I disable SSID broadcast on D-Link DWL-2700AP?

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DWL-2700AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.50). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click the Home tab and then click Wireless to the left.

Step 4: Next to SSID Broadcast select Disable using the drop-down list.

Step 5: Click Apply to save the new settings.

2.How do I change the SSID of D-Link DWL-2700AP?

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DWL-2700AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.50). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click the Home tab and then click Wireless to the left.

Step 4: Next to SSID enter the new SSID.

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the workgroup name of your Wireless Network. All devices (access points, wireless routers, and wireless adapters) must have the same SSID to communicate on the Wireless Network. The SSID can be up to 32 numbers, letters, spaces, and dashes. Also, the SSID is case-sensitive.

Step 5: Click Apply and then click Continue to save the new settings.

3.How to check the operating temperature of D-Link DWL-2700AP?

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the D-Link DWL-2700AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.50). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click the Status tab and then click Indication to the left.

The operating temperature of the DWL-2700AP will be displayed in both Celsius and Fahrenheit.

4.How do I configure Telnet on my DWL-2700AP?

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the D-Link DWL-2700AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.50). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click the Tools tab and then click Misc. to the left.

Step 4: To enable Telnet, check Enabled using the check box next to Status. Select a timeout using the drop-down list next to Timeout.

Step 5: Click Apply and then click Continue to save the new settings.

Advanced users can use Telnet to configure the DWL-2700AP. Go to Start > Run and type telnet 192.168.0.50 in the Run window and then press Enter. Enter the username (default is admin) and the password (default is blank [nothing]). Telnet commands are not supported by D-Link Tech Support. Use at your own risk.

To prevent users from using Telnet, uncheck the Enable check box next to Status.

Tags: DWL-2700, operating temperature, SSID broadcast, Telnet

The D-Link DWL-2700AP has been upgraded to the B version of the above changes：

Release Notes:

Firmware: 3.30
Date: 05/10/10

Problem Resolved:
1. [FW] Fix device with new flash cannot download image.
2. [FW] Disable the function that syslog file writing every five minutes, and remove syslog file parse when system initiates.
3. [FW] Remove the message ` Press Enter to login` when telnet.
4. Support Ethernet in/out traffic for standard MIB.
5. Support maximum community string length to 32 characters.

Enhancements:

1. [FW] add new Flash chip support.

Firmware: 3.20
Date: 12/21//09

1. Add Administration VLAN.
2. Add Primary SSID with VLAN tag.
3. Add Secondary Radius Server (backup).
4. Add Priority by SSID.
5. Add IGMP snooping v1/v2.
6. Add Rogue AP detection.
7. Support Acct-Interim-Interval attribute for accounting function.
8. Add trap categorization-trap enable/disable, system/wireless sub trap group.
9. Support Trap002-1.
10. Support to administrate AP with WLAN (Default enable).
11. Support 4 management IP range on WEB UI.
12, Add need CLI command to input SNMP Location.
14, Ping Enable/Disable (default: Ping Enable).
15. Add multi WMM control.

Firmware: 3.10
Date: 03/03/08

1. Fixed DHCP server malfunction in MSSID mode.
2. Fixed associated more than 83 STAs AP will reboot. Current limitation of allowed connected STAs is 64.
3. Modify HouseKeeping period from 60 seconds to 10 seconds.
4. If a specific STA be silent for 5 more seconds, AP could send a null-data to trigger it up.

Tags: DWL-2700AP, Firmware, vlan

To setup Website Filter on D-Link  DIR-655 Router.

Step 1: Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1 by default).

Step 2: Enter the username (admin) and password (blank by default), and then click Ok or Log In .

Step 3: Click the Advance Tab and Website Filter on the left hand side of the screen. Select the option “Deny computers access to ONLY these sites” under Configure Website Filter below. You will be indicating what websites should be blocked or restricted on this router. Once your done click Save Settings.

Step 4: Next go-to the Access Control Tab and check the box to Enable Access Control. On Access Control you will need to setup a policy on the router for the Website Filter. Click Add Policy and follow the wizard.

Step 5: Click Next.

Step 6: Name the policy and click Next.

Step 7: Select a schedule and click Next.

Step 8: Select the machine(s) to which this policy applies by IP or MAC address and click Next.

Step 9: Select Filtering Method and click Next.

Step 10: Enable or Disable Web Access Logging and click Next.

Step 11: You should now see the policy listed at the bottom under Policy Table. Click Save Settings.

Tags: DIR Series, DIR-655, Website Filter

This article will teach you set the D-Link router IPV6,DIR-632 as an example.

My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu.
LAN IPv6 Address Settings: Displays the IPv6 address of the router.

Static IPv6 (Stateful)

My IPv6 Connection:Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu.

WAN IPv6 Address:Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).

LAN IPv6 Address:Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.

LAN Link-Local Address:Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.

Enable Autoconfiguration:Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.

Autoconfiguration Type:Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or Stateless. Refer to the next page for Stateless.

IPv6 Address Range Start:Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.

IPv6 Address Range End:Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.

IPv6 Address Lifetime:Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).

DHCPv6 (Stateless)

Tags: DIR-632, IPv6