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The DMZ feature allows you to forward all incoming ports to one computer on the local network. The DMZ, or Demilitarized Zone, will allow the specified computer to be exposed to the Internet. DMZ is useful when a certain application or game does not work through the firewall. The computer that is configured for DMZ will be completely vulnerable on the Internet, so it is suggested that you try opening ports from the Virtual Server or Firewall settings before using DMZ.

Depending on the D-Link router models, divided into the following set of several.

1.DI-514, DI-524, DI-604, DI-614+, DI-624 OR
DI-704P (revB), DI-704P (revC), DI-704UP, DI-707P, DI-714P+, DI-754, DI-764, DI-774, DI-784

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (leave blank).

Step 2: Click the Advanced tab and then click on the DMZ button.

Step 3: Select Enable and type in the IP address of the computer you want to use as DMZ host.

Step 4: Click Apply and then Continue to save the changes.

2.For the DI-704, DI-704P (revA), DI-707, DI-711 (revA), DI-713, and DI-713P:

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (leave blank). If you have only 1 box, enter admin.

Step 2: At the bottom, click Advanced and then click Misc Items.

Step 3: Type in the IP address of the computer you want to use as DMZ host. Click the box to enable DMZ.

Step 4: Click Save and then Yes when prompted to reboot router.

3.For the DI-711 (revB), 714, and 804:

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

Step 2: Enter your username (admin) and password (blank) and click Log in.

Step 3: Click on Advanced Settings on top and then click Virtual Server Settings on the left side.

Step 4: Next to Internal IP, enter the last number of the IP address of your computer that you want to use (i.e. 192.168.0.100). Next to Service, click the down arrow and select ALL(DMZ).

Step 5: Click Submit and then Save and Restart to save settings.

Tags: di-524, DI-624, DI-704P, DMZ, Virtual Server

For D-Link DI-514, DI-524, DI-604, DI-614+, DI-624, DI-704P (rev. B & C), DI-704UP, DI-707P, DI-714P+, DI-754, DI-764, DI-774, and DI-784:

You can stealth ports on any D-Link router by forwarding traffic for a particular port to an invalid IP on your LAN.

For example, if you want to stealth port 125, go to the Virtual Server from the web management on your router and map port 113 to 192.168.0.250, or another IP address not in use on your local network.

Note: When stealthing port 113, certain programs like Mirc and ICQ may not work.

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (blank by default).

Step 2: Click on Advanced on top and then click Virtual Server on the left side.

Step 3: Make a new entry:

• Click Enabled
• Enter name (stealth113)
• For Private IP, enter an IP address not on your network (ie 192.168.0.250)
• Select TCP for Protocol Type
• Enter 113 for both Private and Public Ports
• Select Always
• Click Apply and then Continue to save changes.

Tags: D-Link Router, di-524, DI-604, DI-624, DI-704P, stealth port

D-Link routers empower gamers to easily connect their Microsoft Xbox to network and experience lag-free online gaming. All you need is a D-Link router to go along with your broadband connection and Xbox Live subscription and you can go head to head with friends and adversaries from around the world.

The D-Link DI-624 Wireless Broadband Router, DI-614+ Wireless Broadband Router, and the D-Link DI-604 Broadband Router have all passed the tests for compatibility with Microsoft Xbox Live with specific firmware. Just download the specific compatible firmware listed below to your D-Link router before connecting to Xbox  Live.

Click here to upgrade your firmware.

If you have more problems,visit Click here for Xbox Live setup instructions with a router.

For Xbox Live support, please visit www.xbox.com.

Tags: Broadband Router, DI-624, xbox

If you D-Link router is DI-514, DI-524, DI-604, DI-614+, DI-624, DSL-604+ :

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (leave blank by default).

Step 2: Click on Advanced and then Virtual Server.

Step 3: Create the rule:

• Click Enabled.
• Enter a name (xbconnect).
• Next to Private IP, enter the IP address of the computer you are running XBConnect from.
• Select Both for Protocol Type.
• Enter 8602 next to Private Port and Public Port.
• Click Always or configure a schedule.

Step 4 Click Apply and then click Continue.

Note: If the screenshots look different (DI-604), then you have the European version of the router which D-Link USA does not support.

Tags: D-Link Router, di-524, DI-604, DI-624, xbox

How to change the D-Link DI-624 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.

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the VDI-624 in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.1). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username and password is listed below for your version of firmware:

# Firmware 2.39DDM – The default username is admin and the default password is blank (nothing).
# Firmware 2.43 Build 12 – The default username is admin and the default password is password.

Click OK.

Step 3: Click Wireless on the left side.

Step 4: Next to SSID enter a new SSID.

Note: 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.

How to configure wireless channel on D-Link DI-624?

If you cannot change the wireless channel of your VDI-624 (set to channel 6), this means that Super G™ is enabled. Super G will always be set to channel 6 but it actually uses most of the channel range between 1 and 11, which allows increased bandwidth. If you do not want to use Super G, then disable it and this will allow you to use a specific channel.

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the VDI-624 in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.1). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username and password.

Step 3: Click the Advanced tab at the top and then click Performance on the left.

Step 4: Next to Super G Mode, select Disabled.

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

Tags: DI-624, ssid, wireless channel