A large number of wireless routers,installed in users of the home, in aggregate do not have such a huge amount of feedback on performance, like the WiFi-router D-Link DIR 300. Let these reviews are not always positive, but the fact itself shows how popular the device is among the population. It's all about the price - the 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 from the incorrect configuration of the router. The topic of this article is to configure the D-Link DIR 300 wireless access point.
By default, the network address of the wireless pointaccess is identical to the identifier indicated on the label (192.168.0.1), and the network switch distributes the network through DHCP, that is, it automatically assigns the address necessary for the computer. Often you may encounter the problem of finding a router. This is due to the fact that someone has already tried to configure this device, especially if it is used or was installed in the storefront. Before starting the setup, you must reset the WiFi router to the factory settings. To do this, there is a special RESET button on the back panel of the router. 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 indication on the front panel. Neither during the reset, nor after it, you can not disconnect the access point from the mains.
Well, if the network settings in the Windows systemare set to work in automatic mode. In such cases, the user will not experience connectivity problems. But because of manual settings, providers will have problems, so for D-Link DIR 300, the WiFi setting will start with Windows network management. It is necessary to bring the network settings to their original form.
Before making changes to the settingsnetworks, experts recommend saving the current settings. To do this, go to network management and select the "Change adapter settings" item. After selecting an active network, right-click on its name and select "Properties" from the menu that appears. In the dialog box, find the line containing the phrase "TCT / IPv4", set the cursor on it and click the "Properties" button. If any numbers appear in the window that appears, you need to carefully copy them to a sheet of paper, they can come in handy in the future. In the protocol properties, select the checkboxes next to the fields "Get ... automatically". Press the "OK" buttons to exit the settings menu.
Having on hand for the D-Link DIR 300 description, which is supplied in the box with the router, it will not be very difficult to connect the device.
For D-Link DIR 300, the WiFi configuration is performedin two ways - via the web interface or commands via Telnet. To access via the web, you need to open any browser and in the address bar register ip without quotes - "192.168.0.1". The login and password prompts should appear on the screen. If this does not happen, then the PC does not see the access point. You must carefully reset the device and reconfigure the Windows network settings.
To enter the wireless point control menuaccess it is necessary to enter the login and password, which are registered on the system sticker located on the lower part of the device case. The default login and password are the same as "admin". After authorization, you are prompted to change the password to manage the access point. If the user wants to distribute the Internet to all neighbors in the district for free, and also provide access to all personal data on the computer, the password can be specified as the easiest. The rest need to come up with a password that just so even a neighbor who knows you well will not be able to pick it up. Entered twice in different fields the same password should be written down somewhere in memory. Confirming the password change will display the language selection menu for the D-Link DIR 300. Having made a choice, you can do fine tuning of the Wi-Fi access point.
Almost all Russian Internet providersPresent on their official websites ready firmware for setting up wireless routers. In the list of devices you can easily find D-Link DIR 300, the characteristics of which allow you to fine-tune to any provider. In most cases, you can download both the firmware itself and the program for installing it on the Internet service provider's website. In addition to the set of files, a step-by-step instruction is always offered. So with automatic configuration problems will not arise.
With firmware providers can ariseProblems if the settings are hidden by the developer's password. The user will not be able to enter the settings and manually register settings for Wi-Fi. Therefore, before you flash the device, you need to clarify the representatives of the company the question of such locks. Even if the router was stitched by negligence, it can always be reanimated with the help of restoring firmware from the official website of D-Link.
In the wireless D-Link DIR 300 wireless management menu, the WiFi connection settings have a separate dedicated section with many items.
Setting up WiFi distribution in a wireless pointaccess D-Link DIR 300 can be implemented 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 with the inscription WPS. Thanks to it, you can make a quick hardware connection with a device that supports this technology. It is enough, for example, on the tablet to choose the connection to the wireless Internet via WPS and select the necessary network in the appeared list of wireless points. To end the connection on the D-Link device, you need to press and hold the hardware button for 2-3 seconds to connect the device via Wi-Fi. Devices will be connected without entering a password, which is very convenient when there is no desire to send a password from a personal network to their guests.
However, before using this wonderfulfunction, you need to activate it 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 in front of "enable WPS" and saving the function will be available to use. Advanced IT users can 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.
Many users like the routerD-Link DIR 300 performance characteristics of IPTV. Minimum settings and maximum enjoyment of viewing high-quality digital video. When entering the IPTV setup menu, the wizard will prompt you to select the port number in the wireless access point to which the TV set-top box will be connected. The main thing is to remember the chosen number and always connect digital TV only there. In the "Miscellaneous" section, it is recommended that you 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 view high-definition video on your computer screen. The player providing the IPTV service must provide the player for viewing, the server address and the channel list.
Judging by the numerous reviews of the owners, the advantages of a wireless router can not be counted. This is true, otherwise where would so many positive reviews come from?
From the users you can hear that D-LinkDIR 300 "crashes" during operation - that is, it spontaneously reboots or hangs for an indefinite time. Having conducted the study of information in specialized forums, one can find out that the problem is known to specialists and is solved by replacing the firmware. Hangs can occur through the fault of the user if the wireless network to download files from multiple devices with a total speed equal to the width of the Internet channel. All owners of D-Link DIR 300 download speed of files, especially for torrents, it is recommended to limit by 5-10% of the maximum channel width. The recommendation applies only to devices that receive the Internet over the wireless network. Work with the cable has no shortcomings. The negative can be attributed to complaints of a small radius of coverage. In the router there is no amplifier, no output under the antenna. Although for the price that the access point has, it is not worth demanding good coverage from it.
Deciding to purchase an inexpensive router, it's worthpay attention to the D-Link DIR 300. WiFi Settings, LAN, digital TV, and safety will not take a lot of time. Not all providers provide open access to the Internet. Many use individual settings with which the selected routers can "make friends". This includes and is the most popular in Russia, the wireless access point from a reputable manufacturer D-Link DIR 300 communication equipment.
