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What is Wireless?

Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network.

Why D-Link Wireless?

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D-Link DIR-655 products provide 14x faster and 6x farther range than 802.11g. In simple terms: a noticeably stronger connection at distance.

D-Link DIR-655 Wireless Settings:

Login the DIR-655 and Choose the Wireless Options：

Enable Wireless:

Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions.

Schedule:

The schedule of time when the wireless settings rules will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.

Wireless Network Name:

Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.

Enable Auto Channel Scan:

The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-655 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference.

Wireless Channel:

Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-655. By default the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out.

802.11 Mode:

Select one of the following:

802.11g Only – Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g.
802.11n Only – Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.
Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g – Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n and 11g wireless clients.

Channel Width:

Select the Channel Width:
Auto 20/40 – This is the default setting. Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.
20MHz – Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients.
40MHz – Select if using only 802.11n wireless clients.

Transmission Rate:

Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for best performance.

Visibility Status:

Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-655. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the D-Link DIR-655 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-655

Tags: DIR-655, wireless router, Wireless Settings

Select Static IPv6 from the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu if your D-Link DIR-815 Router will use a static IPv6 address to connect to the Internet.

WAN IPv6 Address Settings:

Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).

LAN IPv6 Address:

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

LAN IPv6 Link‑Local Address:

Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.

LAN Address Autoconfiguration Settings:

Use this section to configure the IPv6 autoconfiguration settings.

Static IPv6 (Stateless)

To configure the Router to use a Static IPv6 Stateless connection, configure the parameters in the LAN Address Autoconfiguration Settings section as described below:

Enable Autoconfiguration:

Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.

Autoconfiguration Type:

Select the Stateless option from the drop-down menu.

Router Advertisement Lifetime:

Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).

Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made.

Static IPv6 (Stateful)

To configure the Router to use a Static IPv6 Stateful connection, configure the parameters in the LAN Address Autoconfiguration Settings section as described below:

Enable Autoconfiguration:

Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature

Autoconfiguration Type:

Select the Stateful(DHCPv6) option from the drop-down menu.

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).

Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made.

Tags: DIR-815, IPv6, wireless router

Description

D-Link DIR-651 Wireless N 300 Gigabit Router Connect you desktop computer to a wireless network and access a high-speed Internet connection, transfer files and stream media from greater distances across your home than previous-generation Wireless G* technology.

BEST-IN-CLASS FEATURES

The D-Link Wireless N 300 Gigabit Router (DIR-651) comes equipped with 4 Gigabit ports to provide speeds up to 10x faster* than standard 10/100 ports. It also uses 802.11n technology with multiple intelligent antennas to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal to significantly outperform 802.11g devices1. With the addition of Intelligent Quality of Service (QoS), data streams are separated which helps organize and prioritize your network traffic so your video streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls run smoother over both your wired and wireless network.

1.Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buildings materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. Wireless range and speed rates are D-Link RELATIVE performance measurements based on the wireless range and speed rates of a standard Wireless G product from D-Link. Maximum throughput based on D-Link Wireless N devices.

2.1-Year Limited Warranty available only in the USA and Canada.

3.Computer must adhere to Microsoft’s recommended System Requirements.

4.The software included with this product is not Mac-compatible.

Reviews

It looks like D-Link wants to offer a competitor to Cisco’s new Linksys E1500 budget router.
According to D-Link, this new single-band router features multiple intelligent antennas, and supports Intelligent Quality of Service, which aids in optimizing Internet traffic for services such as VoIP or gaming.

Most significant, however, is the fact that D-Link’s new router supports Gigabit Ethernet, which the E1500 doesn’t. This means wired clients can enjoy network speeds of up to 1000Mbps, and those with a home server can enjoy media streaming to multiple devices without worrying about clogging their networks.

Like most wireless routers, the D-Link DIR-651 comes with four LAN ports and one WAN port. For security, the router also supports all variations of WPA and WPA2 standards. In addition, it supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), so you can add WPS-enabled clients to the network with the push of a button.

The DIR-651 Wireless N 300 Gigabit Router is slated to be available next month for an estimated price of $90, about the same as that of the Linksys E1500.

Tags: 802.11n, DIR-651, Gigabit Router, wireless router

D-Link Dir-412 Mobile Broadband Wireless Router Description

The Mobile Wireless Router can be installed quickly and easily ( Plug and Play ) almost anywhere. Simply insert a compatible mobile broadband USB adapter into the DIR-412 to share your Internet connection through a secure, high-speed wireless network.

Wireless gateway router

Wireless routers are essential for any home network that will combine wireless and wired network connections. Assuming that you have broadband service that provides an appropriate broadband modem (DSL or cable), this device can act as a gateway router that will connect your entire household to the internet. It handles requests from one machine in the Local Area Network (LAN – your house) to another and to the internet, and keeps track of which computer asked for what. The modem plugs into the router in a specially-marked port, and then the local computers either physically connect to it or connect to the wireless network which it also handles. It is recommended that desktop systems be connected by physical Ethernet cables, as they are more reliable, while laptops can use the wireless network from anywhere in the house.

MAXIMUM PORTABILITY

The D-Link® Mobile Broadband Wireless Router (D-Link DIR-412) allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband*. Simply insert a compatible mobile broadband USB adapter into the DIR-412 to share your mobile broadband Internet connection through a secure, high-speed 802.11n wireless network. A 10/100 Ethernet WAN port allows you to access a DSL/Cable modem as the primary backup connection. Auto-failover ensures an uninterrupted connection by automatically connecting to your mobile broadband network whenever your Ethernet network goes down.

ADVANCED NETWORK SECURITY

The DIR-412 ensures a secure Wi-Fi network through the use of WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption. Simply press the WPS button to quickly establish a secure connection to new devices. The DIR-412 also utilizes dual-active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks and intrusions from across the Internet.

User Views

Anyone who deals with networking and wireless uses would undoubtedly have chanced upon the determine D-Link, and recently D-Link center East consists of a brand determine new wireless router for the masses – the DIR-412 3.5G Wireless Router. For individuals who are inside the industry for just about any new wireless router, why not look in the D-Link brand determine if you have been producing utilization of other names so far? That is, assuming you are getting problems using another marques, of course, otherwise there is no should reinvent the wheel on this kind of the case.

The D-Link DIR-412 arrives throughout like a diminutive 3.5G router which allows consumers to write about a 3.5G internet link through a secure, high-speed wireless system at any time just one hooks up a 3.5G USB adapter to it. This must acquire people frequent travelers sitting upright at this kind of news, contemplating that it provides unprecedented connectivity options regardless of in which you go – just make particular your 3.5G data-enabled account has limitless information along using the cheaper roaming fees near to beforehand.

Tags: DIR-412, review, wireless router

MISSISSAUGA, ON–(Marketwire – August 19, 2010) – D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced it is now shipping a portable router that creates a high-speed mobile connection while on the road, or as a backup for a local ADSL/cable Internet service network.

The D-Link® Mobile Wireless Router (DIR-412) allows users to access a worldwide broadband* Internet connection through a secure 802.11n Wi-Fi network from just about anywhere, to share with up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Customers can use the mobile wireless router for home and small or remote offices by connecting to their DSL/cable modem, providing users with a fast primary Internet service while using their mobile Internet access as a backup Internet connection. If the user’s primary Internet service goes down, the mobile wireless router employs an auto-failover feature to ensure an uninterrupted connection by automatically connecting to the 3G mobile broadband network.

The Plug-and-Play capability of the D-Link Mobile Wireless Router means it can be installed quickly and easily to set up a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot just about anywhere. It is ideal for situations where an impromptu Wi-Fi network must be set up, or wherever conventional Internet access is unavailable, such as on RVs, trains, boats and remote office locations.
“The DIR-412 offers the perfect balance for users looking for a home or travel router that works with their 3G USB adapter,” said Lou Reda, Vice President and General Manager Consumer Division. “Our DIR-412 router supports all major carriers in Canada such as Bell, TELUS and Rogers and will connect automatically with your 3G USB adapter, making it an easy to use solution for anyone looking to do more with their plan.”

With advanced network security, the DIR-412 ensures a secure Wi-Fi network through the use of WPA/WPA2 encryption. The user simply presses the WPS button to quickly establish a secure connection to new devices. The Mobile Wireless Router also utilizes dual-active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks and intrusions from across the Internet.

Featuring Wireless N150 technology, the DIR-412 provides optimal performance, extended wireless range and fast file transfers for superior reception throughout the home. It is backward compatible with previous version Wireless G devices.

Key Features and Benefits

• Creates a high-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi personal mobile hotspot network
• Provides Internet connectivity in areas without conventional DSL/cable service
• Compatible with mobile broadband USB adapters for
  EV-DO/HSUPA/HSDPA/TD-SCDMA networks from most major carriers
• Supports WAN failover for persistent connections
• Advanced network security with push-button encryption

Price and Availability

The D-Link DIR-412 is available now through the company’s vast network of retail and e-tail outlets, and at D-Link’s online store, www.dlinkshop.ca. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $79.99.

Tags: 3G Mobile, D-Link, DIR-412, wireless router