Wi-Fi routers are becoming more and more part of everyday life. More and more people are moving from wires to data transmission "over the air." This article will discuss one of the gadgets of D-link - DIR 620.
Appearance
To know what you have to deal with, it is worth taking a look at the characteristics of this device. Outwardly, it looks like the most ordinary router and is not particularly distinguished by either a unique design or decorative elements. Regular "box".
The front panel is equipped with a number of green LEDs. From left to right, their purpose is as follows:
- light bulb indicating on state;
- the presence of an Internet connection;
- Wireless traffic activity
- 4 consecutive indicators of wire connection.
Also on the front panel there is 1 USB port and the model name.
The rear panel also represents a classic arrangement of elements: 4 LAN ports, one WAN, a power connector and a reset button. Two antennas are used to transmit and receive wireless network data.
Connection
Before you start configuring the WiFi DIR 620, you need to connect all the necessary cables and cords. The WAN port is used to connect to the provider. One of the LAN connectors is for the initial connection and configuration of WiFi DIR 620.
After the patch cord from the PC is connected to the router and the cable from the provider is inserted into the WAN port, the wired connection should become active.
Configure WiFi DIR 620
Now that the connection is established, you need to open the web interface of the router. This is done using any available browser. In its address bar, just enter 192.168.0.1. And go over it. The router will prompt you to enter the password and login of the device administrator. At the first connection, their value is admin in both fields. Upon entering, it is recommended to immediately change them to more complex and safe ones.
After entering the administrative panel, the "Start" section will automatically open, in which you can see the characteristics and statistics of the device. On the right side of the interface there are two points, in one there are system settings and controls, in the second - language switching.
Setting up an Internet connection
First of all, it’s worth setting up a connection to the World Wide Web. For this, the web interface has a special section called “Internet Setup”. Here you need to choose the method by which access to the network will occur. There are two of them - through a USB adapter or Ethernet. If you select Ethernet, then all fields will become inactive. When connecting via USB, you need to specify the login and password for entry, as well as the access point in the APN field. All data must be obtained from your ISP.
To create a connection using Ethernet, you need to select its interface type and go to the "Network" section. Here is the item “Ptp interfaces”, by going into which you can find the active “Add” button. After clicking it, a window opens with the parameters for connecting to the Internet.
The very first is the type of interface. Most providers now use PPPoE, so you need to choose it. Next is the name of the connection, which can be specified arbitrarily, it will still be visible only in the admin panel of the router.
The physical interface through which the connection will take place is the WAN. Next come the parameters received from the provider - username and password. After entering all the necessary data, click the "Change" button.
Wi-Fi configuration
In order to fully use the capabilities of a wireless router, you need to configure WiFi DIR 620. To do this, again, in the "Network" section, you need to go to "Wireless Connection".
A few tabs with numerous settings of the D-Link DIR 620 WiFi router will open. A network hiding is the first item. It can be used in cases where the user wants to limit the number of connected clients. Access to such Wi-Fi can only be obtained by knowing the exact name of the network.
SSID is the identifier for a wireless connection, or more simply, its name. That it is displayed in the list of available when you turn on Wi-Fi on the device. The choice of the country - everything is simple here, the current one is indicated. Installing a channel can help avoid interference with high-density wireless devices nearby. The default is 6, but it is better to choose auto, so the router will be able to choose the most quiet channel. Wireless defines the standards for devices available for connection. By default, the most universal set is installed. Here you can limit the number of simultaneously connected devices. If you do not specify anything, then as many users as you like can join.
Now you need to configure the security. To do this, go to the "Security Settings" tab. Authentication type - it is worth specifying WPA2-PSK as the most reliable way. Now you need to configure WiFi password DIR 620. To do this, there is a field "Encryption key PSK". You need to come up with a good, password-resistant password.
As a type of encryption, you can choose the TKIP + AES bundle, which most devices support.
All other settings can be left unchanged. Everything that had to be specified for the router to receive traffic from the Internet and transmit to the internal wireless network has already been done.
Of course, there are more subtle WiFi DIR 620 settings and its parameters. But their use will be appreciated by people setting up large local or corporate networks.
Recommendations for using a router
There is a small list of recommendations that will help not only to maintain integrity and its performance for a long time and improve signal quality:
- place the device in line of sight and preferably closer to the center of the room;
- many devices — televisions, microwaves, and other equipment — can interfere with the router;
- A router is a complex electronic device, so its parts heat up during operation, which means that adequate ventilation should be provided;
- if only households use Wi-Fi, it makes sense to hide the network;
- the password should be more complicated than dialing numbers in a row, a random person who connects can actively use traffic and the provider will soon reduce the data transfer rate.
Conclusion
This router is an excellent home solution for the quick and convenient deployment of a wireless network at home or in the office. Setting up a WiFi D-Link DIR 620 is simple and will take no more than 20 minutes from the moment it is removed from the box to the first access to the network.