An increasing number of our compatriots are choosing a router for organizing their home network D-Link. Configuring, connecting and checking its performance will be discussed in the framework of this article. Beginning computer specialists have problems with this equipment, from the choice of a router to its testing. This material should help resolve such issues.
The choice
It is immediately necessary to decide for what purpose it is planned to use the router. If you plan to use it to organize a small home network that will be connected to the Internet only through a twisted pair cable, then DIR-320 is best suited for these purposes. This is a budget model. Configuring the D-Link 320 router is much simpler due to the lack of various additional options. In some cases, combined access is used (for example, using a twisted pair cable and a 3G modem). If the first method does not work, then you can use the second to go to the global web. For these purposes, it is better to use DIR-615 already. In addition to two antennas, it also has a USB connector, to which a 3G modem is connected. Setting up the D-Link 615 router is therefore more complicated.
Connection
The easiest way to do this is with the DIR-320. We will consider it. First, select the installation location of the router. A wire from the provider should be pulled up to it without problems and a socket must be located nearby without fail. Then you need to connect the incoming wire to the gray socket on the back of the router (under it is the inscription "INTERNET"). Next, connect the power supply with the appropriate pin and install it in the outlet. We connect a stationary PC with the cable that comes with the kit (you may need to temporarily transfer it to the installation location of the router) or a laptop. This fully connected our D-Link router. Setting up the software component is the next step for the DIR-320. If D-Link 615 is used, then the difference will be in connecting a 3G modem. It is installed in the USB connector on its back.
Customization
In the next step, turn on the computer and the D-Link router. Setup can only be continued after each of them has finished loading. Next, launch any browser on the PC and enter “192.168.0.1” in its address bar. At the same time, you will be prompted to enter your login and password. In the first of them we enter "admin". We leave the second empty. Fill the captcha and click "Log In". Then run the installation wizard. To do this, find the button that ends with the "Wizard". You need to click Next. In the next window, enter the password and click on the same button. Then we set the time zone and click on “Next”. In the next two windows, you need to set the type of connection and select the network settings. This information is indicated in the contract that you entered into with the provider. In extreme cases, you can call the "hot" line and consult with the operator. In the last window, click on "Connect". It's all over.
Test
Next, you need to check the operability of the local area network. Turn off the router and PC. Disconnect the wire, if using a wireless connection, turn it on again. After downloading, we search for available networks and connect to ours (its name corresponds to the model of the router). We click on it and then enter the password and wait for the connection to be established. Next, just launch the browser and enter any address and press "Enter". After that, the page should open. This completes the setup. Now you can start browsing the Internet.
Conclusion
This article describes how to connect a D-Link router to the Internet . The configuration of its software part is also described in detail. There is nothing complicated in this procedure, and even a novice computer programmer can do it.