The material will describe the standard DIR-620 tuning algorithm. This budget class router is aimed at creating entry-level computing networks at home or in the office. Following the steps outlined in stages, you can configure such a router yourself without any problems.
Options of a router. His specialization
The configuration of the network node in question includes the following components:
- Wireless router.
- Power Supply.
- Twisted pair crimped on both sides.
- A disk with software, diagnostic utilities, a set of drivers and electronic documentation.
- Instructions for setting up and operating.
- Warranty card.
It is optimal to use such a router when creating the simplest computing networks. These are entry-level home or office computing systems. The setup process of the DIR-620 is quite simple, and even a poorly trained user can handle it.
Main settings
The router model under consideration boasts the following specifications:
- One RJ-45 format input jack labeled INTERNET. A wire from the provider is connected to it. Its maximum bandwidth is 100 Mbps.
- Four standard RJ-45 jacks. They are designated LAN1-LAN4, and their main purpose is the implementation of a wired network section. In this case, the highest data transfer rate will be 100 Mbps.
- The main supported Wi-Fi standards are 802.11b, 802.11g, and even 802.11n. The last of them is the fastest and allows you to exchange information at speeds up to 300 Mbit / s.
- The presence of two antennas allows you to increase the signal level of the network and the radius of its coverage.
- There is also one USB port. It allows you to connect a workflow system directly to a router or a 3G modem, which will allow you to implement a backup method of connecting to the global web.
Network node connection
At the first stage, you need to select the installation location of the access point. It should be located closer to the center of the room. The fulfillment of this condition will allow to obtain the maximum quality of the coating. Also nearby are not allowed to find metal plates that would reduce the WiFi signal level.
Configuring the DIR-620 router starts with switching. We install a router in place of use. We bring the input wire from the provider company to it and connect it to the port marked WAN. Next, the power supply must be installed in a power outlet. The power wire from it is led to the power socket of the router.
Also, if necessary, we implement the wired part of the computer network. To do this, we connect all devices using twisted pair cables to the LAN1 - LAN4 ports.
Setting parameters for connecting to provider equipment
After connecting, you need to adjust the switching parameters with the equipment of the provider company. To do this, turn on the router and wait for the end of the process of its initialization. Next, from any computing device, we connect to a Wi-Fi network. Its name is exactly the same as that of the model of the router in question - DIR-620. But the access code is not set. Then we go into any browser and set the network node address 192.168.1.1. The next important step is to enter a username and password to gain access to the configuration interface. By default, type admin. And both in the first and in the second field. Next, go to the “Network” section and select the “Connections” sub-item. Here we set the switching parameters DIR-620. The Beeline setting requires, for example, setting the following values:
- The name must be taken from the contract or specified in the provider's support center.
- The type of connection is selected from the L2TP drop-down list.
- Set the checkbox “Allow”.
- The physical interface is selected from a predefined list of WANs.
- Then set the “Connect automatically” flag.
- We select the service name “URL” in the first list, and in the second it is already necessary to manually enter the value provided by the provider.
- The parameter “Without authorization” is not set to the active state.
- In the next field, we type the user name specified in the contract, and in the next two fields we type the password that is provided by the provider.
- If necessary, set the metric and MTU.
- Without fail, we activate the IGMP, NAT and “Firewall” options.
- Click the "Save" button, and after this the changes take effect.
Wireless setup
Now, setting up the DIR-620 WiFi router comes down to configuring the wireless network settings. To do this, in the “Network” section, move to the “Wi-Fi” sub-item. Now you need to set these values:
- The network SSID is set arbitrarily, as is the access code.
- The number of the channel used is automatically selected.
- The network mode should be combined.
- The number of connected clients is set to 0.
- Save the parameters again and now exit the setup menu.
Testing and verifying router health
The next step is to check the settings made in the DIR-620 for operability. To do this, on any connected device to the network, run the browser installed on it. In the address bar of the latter we type, for example, yahoo.com and press “Enter”. If everything is done correctly, then after that the start page of this legendary search service will open. Otherwise, you must look for the cause of the malfunction.
The cost of the router. Owner reviews
At the moment, such an access point can be purchased at a price of 1200-1400 rubles. The owners of the device include reliability, stability, excellent coating quality and low cost. The disadvantages include the fact that you must periodically go to the official website of the manufacturer and download the latest firmware versions, which then must be installed without fail.
Finally
As part of this material, the DIR-620 tuning algorithm was considered. As noted earlier, with its implementation, even a novice computer specialist should not have problems. Such a router is great for home or office use. In the latter case, we are only talking about computer networks of the initial class.