A growing number of World Wide Web users are seeking to deploy a wireless network at home. The equipment most commonly used is a D-Link router. This brand has long been synonymous with the word "quality". This company began to produce network equipment back in the 90s, and has since been considered one of the leaders in this segment of information technology. D-Link wireless routers are no exception; they combine reliability and affordability perfectly.
One of the latest and most modern devices of this manufacturer of this class is DIR-651. It is capable of transmitting data at a speed of 300 Mbps and operates in the 2.4 GHz band. It also has one port for connecting to a provider and 4 ports for connecting devices using Ethernet wires.
Network protection with keys that are encoded either by WEP or by WPA / WPA2 is supported.
The D-Link DIR-651
router is an entry-level device, the resources of which will be quite enough for novice users. At the same time, high quality and affordable price will make this choice justified.
A higher place in the hierarchy of devices of this manufacturer is occupied by DIR-815. Most of its technical specifications are no different from the previous one (DIR-651). But there is one significant difference, which is that it is able to work immediately in 2 ranges, and due to this a larger data stream will be transmitted.
The next class of devices is the D-Link DIR-857 HD Media Router 3000. It is also capable of operating in 2 bands - 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. It differs from the previous model in the increased data transfer rate (450 Mbit / s versus 150 Mbit / s). Such a high transfer rate allows him to transfer movies in HD-quality without any problems, from here comes the part of the model name. Another advantage of this device is the increased range of the Wi-Fi network. It also has a separate port for connecting a hard drive, and due to this, its functionality is further expanded. DIR-857 is positioned as a premium router with the appropriate price.
A D-Link router is also produced for use in 3G networks, and for these purposes the DIR-456 is designed. This device has less hardware stuffing, but it has a different purpose. There is one input port for switching with the provider equipment, two ports for a wired LAN. There is an RJ-11 connector for connecting to a landline phone, which with this connection will already work as a mobile phone. It also has a USIM slot in which a SIM card must be installed. Only after this will the opportunity to work in networks of the 3rd generation.
Finally, we note how you can
configure the D-Link
router , using the DIR-651 as an example. The configuration of the remaining devices is no different in principle, and the above algorithm can also be used in them. The sequence of actions is as follows:
- We connect the router to the provider's network (yellow port on the back).
- We connect, if necessary, devices over a wired network (for example, a PC, blue ports on the back).
- We connect the power source to the appropriate connector.
- They turned on and gave time for it to boot.
- Next, turn on the laptop or PC. When it is ready to work, launch the browser and enter 192.168.1.1 on the command line.
- In the request that appears, enter the username and password that are specified in the instructions.
- In the window that appears, click the button that says "Click-n-Connect".
- Then we select the option to configure the issuance of addresses - static or dynamic (this information is provided by the provider).
- In the next step, if necessary, enter the MAC address.
- Then configure the Wi-Fi connection - turn on this option with the appropriate flag, enter the network name and create a password. It is recommended that you use the WPA2 method, which provides the highest level of security.
- Then click the "Save" button.
- After clicking the "Restart" button, the router restarts, after which it is completely ready for use.
This procedure is not very complicated, it can be performed independently. When choosing a router, you must proceed from the budget and requirements for the future device. Based on this, you should make a purchase.