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This article teach you how to conduct Internet configuration of the D-Link routers,D-Link DIR-601 as an example.

1.Dynamic IP Address (DHCP)

Enable Advanced DNS Service:

Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services enhances your Internet performance by getting you the information and web pages you are looking for faster and more reliably. In addition, it improves your overall Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically, taking you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time.

Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.

Host Name:

The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.

Use Unicasting:

Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP.

DNS Addresses:

Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

MTU:

Maximum Transmission Unit – you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.

MAC Address:

The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

2.Static IP Address

Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.

My Internet Connection:

Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services.

Enabled Advanced DNS Service:

Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services enhances your Internet performance by getting you the information and web pages you are looking for faster and more reliably. In addition, it improves your overall Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically, taking you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time.

IP Address:

Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.

Subnet Mask:

Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.

Default Gateway:

Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.

DNS Servers:

The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)

MAC Address:

The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

3.PPPoE

Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

My Internet Connection:

Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services.

Enable Advanced DNS Service:

Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services enhances your Internet performance by getting you the information and web pages you are looking for faster and more reliably. In addition, it improves your overall Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically, taking you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time.

Address Mode:

Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.

IP Address:

Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).

User Name:

Enter your PPPoE user name.

Password:

Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.

Service Name:

Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).

Reconnection Mode:

Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.

Maximum Idle Time:

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.

DNS Addresses:

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only).

Tags: DIR-601, Dynamic, Internet Setup, PPPoE

D-Link DGL-4500 Internet settings Dynamic (Cable):

My Internet Connection:

Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for Cable modem services.

Enable Advanced DNS Service:

Advanced Domanin Name System (DNS) services enhances your internet performance by getting you the information and web pages you are looking for faster and more reliably. Additionally, it improves your overall Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically, taking you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time.

Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service of its features.

Host Name:

The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs.

Use Unicasting:

Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP.

DNS Addresses:

Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

MTU:

Maximum Transmission Unit – you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.

MAC Address:

The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

D-Link DGL-4500 PPPoE (DSL) setup:

Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

My Internet Connection:

Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu.

Address Mode:

Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.

IP Address:

Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).

User Name:

Enter your PPPoE user name.

Password:

Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.

Service Name:

Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).

Reconnection Mode:

Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.

Maximum Idle Time:

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (On-Demand only).

DNS Addresses:

Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.

MTU:

Maximum Transmission Unit – you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.

MAC Address:

The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

Tags: DGL-4500, Dynamic, Internet settings, PPPoE

The WAN settings can be configured on the DWL-G730AP in Router Mode.

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the D-Link 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 Home tab and then click WAN to the left.

Step 4: Choose one of the following connection types using the radio buttons:

1.Dynamic IP Address – Obtain an IP address automatically.

2.Static IP Address – If your ISP provided you with a static IP address choose this option.

3.PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) – Most commonly used by DSL providers.

Other > PPTP – European use only.

Other > BigPond Cable – Australia use only.

Host Name – The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the router and may be changed.

MAC Address – The default MAC address is set to the WAN´s physical interface MAC address on the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.

Clone MAC Address – The default MAC address is set to the WAN´s physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the Clone MAC Address button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet card on your computer and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of your computer. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.

Primary/Secondary DNS Address – Enter the primary DNS address. The secondary DNS address is optional.

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) – 1500 is the default MTU. Enter a new MTU value only if required by your ISP. Otherwise, do not change this setting.

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

Read More: How to configure the wireless settings on D-Link DWL-G730AP?

D-Link DWL-G730AP Manual,Wireless Pocket Router/AP user manual

Tags: DWL-G730AP, PPPoE, wan

Tell you how to setup D-Link DFL-210/800/1600 Firewall PPPoE Wan Connection.

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the firewall into the address bar (default is 192.168.1.1). Press Enter.

Step 2: Click on the plus sign (+) next to Interfaces and select PPPoE

Step 3: Click the Add button and Select PPPoE Tunnel.

Step 4: Create the PPPoE Tunnel as Followed:

Name: Connection Name

Physical Interface: Wan

Remote Network: all-nets

Schedule: None

Username: PPPoE Username

Password: PPPoE Password

Confirm Password: PPPoE Password

Step 5: Click OK.

Step 6: Click on the plus sign next to Rules select IP Rules and Select lan_to_wan

Step 7: Right click the drop_smb-all and select Edit.

Step 8: Change the Destination Interface to your Created PPPoE Interface and Click OK.

Step 9: Perform the same steps for the following rules:

Allow_ping-Outbound

Allow_ftp-passthrough

Allow_standardStep 10: Click on the Configuration tab and select Save and Activate from the dropdown menu. Click on OK to save and activate your changes.

Tags: DFL-210, Firewall, PPPoE, Wan Connection

Note: Please configure the DSA-3100 with the computer that was last connected directly to the modem. Also, you can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the DSA-3100, then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the DSA-3100, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).

Step 1: Connect the Ethernet cable from your modem into the WAN port on the back of the D-Link DSA-3100.

Step 2: Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the DSA-3100 in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.40). Be sure to include https:// followed by the IP address. Press Enter.

Step 3: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is admin (all lower case). Click OK.

Step 4: Click the Home tab and then click WAN on the left.

Step 5: Select your connection type using the radio buttons.
Static IP Address – If your ISP issued you a static IP address, choose this option and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

Dynamic IP Address – If you connect to the Internet without having to authenticate with a username and password, then choose this option.

PPPoE Client – If you connect to your DSL connection using a PPPoE connection, then choose this option. Be sure to enter your username and password. Contact your ISP if you are unsure of what to enter. Choose Enabled using the radio buttons next to Dial on demand. Enter a value next to Maximum Idle Time if you want your connection to terminate after x minutes of inactivity.

Step 6: Click Apply and then click Restart to apply the new settings.

Tags: DSA-3100, Gateway, PPPoE