D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual

D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual

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Version 1.00 | 12/07/2017

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Tri-Band Wireless AC5300 Gigabit VDSL Modem Router
DSL-5300

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.00 | 12/07/2017 User Manual Tri-Band Wireless AC5300 Gigabit VDSL Modem Router DSL-5300...
  • Page 2: Preface

    Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuration ..............20 Firewall Settings ..............70 Home ....................20 IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............72 Internet ...................21 Port Forwarding ..............73 IPv4 ..................22 Virtual Server ..............74 IPv6 ..................23 Website Filter ................75 DSL ..................24 Static Routes .................76 DSL-5300 ................25 IPv6 ..................77 Connected Clients ..............26 D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ......90 WPS Button ...................90 Windows® 10 ................91 Windows® 8 ...................93 WPA/WPA2 ................93 Windows® 7 ...................95 WPA/WPA2 ................95 WPS ..................98 Windows Vista® ................. 102 WPA/WPA2 ................. 103 Windows® XP ................105 WPA/WPA2 ................. 106 Troubleshooting ............108 D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Power Adapter If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DSL-5300 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Utility Requirements • Firefox 20 or higher • Safari 5.1 or higher • Chrome 25 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    ISP, you can say goodbye to buffering, queuing, and compromises for bandwidth-intensive applications. File sharing technology lets you take advantage of the USB 3.0 port found on the back of your DSL-5300 (as well as an additional USB 2.0 port). Plug in a USB storage drive and you can use the access files, stream videos, view photos, or listen to music on your laptop or mobile devices.
  • Page 8: Features

    • Compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a Devices - The DSL-5300 is fully compatible with the 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, and 802.11a wireless devices.
  • Page 9: Antenna Setup

    Section 1 - Product Overview Antenna Setup The DSL-5300 is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. In order to maximize performance, potition the antennas at an angle, pointing outward and away from the base unit.
  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    Gigabit LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. Power Button Press the power button to turn the router on or off. Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 11: Leds

    A solid green light indicates that the 5 GHz wireless band is enabled. DSL LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to a DSL-enabled telephone line. Internet LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to a broadband service. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 12: Installation

    • If you are connecting a considerable amount of networking equipment, it may be a good idea to take the time to label each cable or take a picture of your existing setup before making any changes. • We suggest setting up your DSL-5300 from a single device and verifying that it is connected to the Internet before connecting additional devices.
  • Page 13: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
  • Page 14: Manual Setup

    Caution: - To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Telephone Outlet LINE PHONE Microfilter Connect the phone cable from the DSL port on the Microfilter to the ADSL port of the modem router. Microfilter Phone Cable DSL-5300 D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 15 Section 2 - Installation connect the Ethernet cable from a LAN port of the DSL-5300 to the If you wish to use a wired connection, Ethernet port on your computer. DSL-5300 Computer Ethernet Cable Plug the power adapter into your modem router and connect it to an available power outlet or surge protector.
  • Page 16 Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the router to boot up. If connecting to the DSL-5300 wirelessly, access the wireless utility on your computer or mobile device. Scan for available Wi-Fi networks (SSID). Select and join a Wi-Fi network and use the password corresponding to the information on the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card.
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    There are two ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to page "Setup Wizard"...
  • Page 18: Setup Wizard

    IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.1.1). The wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Ensure that your DSL phone cable is connected to both the router and the wall jack.
  • Page 19 If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoA software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Click Next to continue. Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to your wireless network. Click Next to continue. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Click Next to continue. The Summary window will display your settings. Click Next if you are satisfied, or click Back to make changes to them. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Section 3 - Getting Started At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a final summary of your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Configuration

    6) to restore the router to its default settings. Home The Home page displays the current status of the router in the form of an interactive diagram. There are four main sections: Internet, DSL-5300, Connected Clients, and USB Device. You Home Settings...
  • Page 25: Internet

    If your Internet is disconnected, you can click Click to repair to bring up the Setup Wizard. For each of the WAN interfaces, you can see the connection status, IPv4, and IPv6 information. Clicking the DSL button will display DSL port information. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 26: Ipv4

    The default gateway IP address is listed here. Gateway: Primary DNS Displays the current primary DNS server. Server: Secondary DNS Displays the current secondary DNS server. Server: Click the Go to settings button to be taken to Internet on page 29. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 27: Ipv6

    The primary DNS server IP address is listed here. Server: Secondary The secondary DNS server IP address is listed here. DNS Server: Click the Go to settings button to be taken to IPv6 on page 45. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 28: Dsl

    Displays the number of Cyclic Redundancy Check errors. FEC Errors: Displays the number Forward Error Correction Errors. HEC Errors: Displays the number of Header Error Control Errors. Click the Go to settings button to be taken to Internet on page 29. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 29 Section 4 - Configuration DSL-5300 Click on the DSL-5300 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the router’s current wireless networks and passwords, as well as the local area network MAC, IPv4, and IPv6 addresses.
  • Page 30: Connected Clients

    Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. On this page, you can see all the clients currently connected to the router and their IP addresses. To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 31: Connected Clients (Cont)

    Enter a specific IP address for this client if Reserve IP is enabled. Reserve IP: Enable to reserve this IP address for this client. Parental Control: Allow or Block access to the router. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 32: Usb Device

    If you have a USB device connected, you can see its name and how much free space it has. To configure your SharePort settings, click Go to settings and refer to page 67 for more information. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 33: Settings

    To configure the PTM settings, click the PTM link. Refer to PTM on page 43. To configure the VLAN settings, click the VLAN link. Refer to VLAN on page 44. To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to IPv6 on page 45. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 34 For PPPoA refer to PPPoA on page 34. For PPTP refer to PPTP on page 35. For L2TP refer to L2TP on page 37. For DS-Lite refer to DS-Lite on page 39 For Bridge refer to Bridge on page 40. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 35: Ipv4

    The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 36 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 37 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 38 Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only). Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 39 Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only). Mask: PPTP Gateway Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only). IP Address: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 40 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only). Mask: L2TP Gateway Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only). IP Address: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 42 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 43 Configuration to enter the IPv6 information manually. AFTR IPv6 Enter the AFTR IPv6 address provided by your ISP (Manual Address: configuration only). B4 IPv6 Enter the B4 IPv6 address provided by your ISP (optional). Address: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 44 Section 4 - Configuration Bridge Choose Bridge to configure the device as a network bridge. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 45: Dsl

    On this page, you can configure your DSL settings. If you are unsure, you can obtain these settings from your ISP. Select whether to enable or disable each DSL modulation option. Modulation: Usually, it is best to use the default settings, unless otherwise instructed by your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 46: Atm

    Select the latency from the drop-down menu. Encapsulation: Select the method of encapsulation provided by your ISP. You can select LLC or VCMUX. ATM QoS: Select the Quality of Service type from the drop-down menu. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 47: Ptm

    On this page, you can configure your Packet Transfer Mode (ATM) settings. If you are unsure, you can obtain these settings from your ISP. Interface: Select the PTM interface from the drop-down menu. Latency: Select the latency from the drop-down menu. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 48: Vlan

    Assign a VLAN identifier to each LAN port. Wireless: Assign a VLAN identifier to the main wireless connections. Wireless Guest Assign a VLAN identifier to the Wireless Guest Zone (if enabled). Zone: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 49: Ipv6

    For IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel refer to IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel on page 53. For 6 to 4 refer to 6 to 4 on page 55. For 6rd refer to 6rd on page 56. For Local Connectivity Only refer to Local Connectivity Only on page 58. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 50: Auto Detection

    Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services. DHCP-PD in LAN: Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 51: Static Ipv6

    LAN IPv6 Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Address: LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: Enable Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 52 Section 4 - Configuration Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 53 LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: Enable Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Enable Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services. Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN: D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Section 4 - Configuration Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 55 If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the Primary DNS Server: primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the Server: secondary DNS server address. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 56 /63. Contact your ISP for more information. Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Autoconfiguration Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 57: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunnel

    If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the Secondary DNS Server: secondary DNS server address. Enable DHCP- Enable or disable prefix delegation services. LAN IPv6 If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the Address: router. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 58 Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services. Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN: Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6. Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 59 Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Assignment: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Autoconfiguration Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP 6rd Border Relay IPv4 (manual configuration only). Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Address: LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 61 Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. IPv6 Address Assignment: Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCPv6. Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 62 ULA Prefix: If you wish to choose your own ULA prefix, enter it here. Current IPv6 This section will display the current settings for your IPv6 ULA. ULA Settings: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 63: Wireless

    5 GHz wireless frequency bands: Smart Connect: Enable this option to have the DSL-5300 automatically manage the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless networks. Disable this option if you want to manually configure the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless networks.
  • Page 64 Enables you to start PBC pairing from the web UI. PIN Start: Allows you to pair a client device configured with a PIN without enabling PIN support on your router. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 65: Guest Zone

    Schedules section. Refer to page 83 for more information. Internet Access Enabling this option will confine connectivity to the Internet, Only: disallowing guests from accessing other local network devices. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 66: Advanced Settings

    The default and recommended setting is Enable. RTS Threshold: RTS (Request to Send) indicates the maximum number of bytes per packet. Reducing this may improve communication in crowded wireless environments. The default and recommended setting is 2347. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 67 The default and recommended setting is Auto. Explicit Explicit Beamforming can be used when all clients support beam Beamforming: forming, and allows use of channel estimation and direction steering to improve link speeds. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 68 This setting moderates the speed of the included USB 3.0 port to Interference: reduce interference. This setting is enabled by default. IAS Enabled: Select to enable IAS (Internet Authentication Service). This feature is disabled by default. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 69: Network

    Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP Address Range: assignment. Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 70 Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through the router from Stream: the Internet. IPv6 Multicast Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through the router from Stream: the Internet. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 71: Shareport

    FTP. If this is enabled, enter the Maximum Users, Login Timeout, and the Maximum Idle Time. Click Save when you are done. To manage user accounts for SharePort access, click Create User and refer to the next page for details. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 72: Create User

    Browse and browse to the desired folder. Click OK when you are done. The new user should be added to the list of user accounts. To save the new list, click Save. To return to the SharePort page, click SharePort. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 73: Features

    If you want to remove a priority assignment from a device and return it to the All Devices list, click the cross icon in the top right of the device card. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 74: Firewall Settings

    Checking: IPv6 Simple Enable or disable IPv6 simple security. Security: IPv6 Ingress Enable or disable IPv6 ingress filtering. Filtering: PPTP: Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 75 NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 76: Ipv4/Ipv6 Rules

    The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 83 for more information. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 77: Port Forwarding

    Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to 83 for more information. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 78: Virtual Server

    The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 83 for more information. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 79: Website Filter

    Create New Rule. Next, under Website URL/Domain enter the URL or domain. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, simply replace the URL or domain. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 80: Static Routes

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 81: Ipv6

    Metric: Enter the metric value for this rule here. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 82: Dynamic Dns

    Enter a timeout time (in hours). Click Save when you are done. At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To configure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to 79 for more information. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 83: Ipv6 Host

    Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider. IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address of the dynamic DNS server. Alternatively, select the server device in the drop-down menu. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 84: Vpn

    Section 4 - Configuration This page allows you to configure the DSL-5300 as a VPN server. We recommend configuring Dynamic DNS before proceeding with VPN setup. If your router is assigned an IP address from your ISP using DHCP, it may frequently change, requiring clients credentials to be set up again and a simple DDNS address will be easier than an IP address.
  • Page 85 1450 to allow additional overhead for the VPN protocol. Client IP Enter a range of IPs to assign to VPN clients. Note that regardless of address: the range specified, the device cannot support more than 30 clients. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 86: Management

    Click Save when you are done. To configure and manage your schedules, click Schedule and refer to page 83 for more information. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 87: Schedule

    You can add multiple days to the schedule, but only one period per day. To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the cross icon. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 88: System Log

    The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to page 83 for more information. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 89: Admin

    Enable Remote Remote management allows the DIR-860L to be configured from the Management: Internet by a web browser. A password is still required to access the web management interface. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 90 Note: If you enabled HTTPS Server and wish to access the router remotely and securely, you must enter https:// at the beginning of the address. Click Save when you are done. To load, save, or reset settings, or reboot the router, click Save. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 91: System

    You may configure the router to automatically reboot at a set time. Configuration Please note, the router will be temporarily unavailable while rebooting. Reboot The Click to reboot the router immediately. Device: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 92: Upgrade

    Next, click the Upgrade Firmware button and Firmware: browse to the file to install the new firmware. You can also browse to a language pack file to install a new language pack. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 93: Statistics

    You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 5 GHz, or Wi-Fi 5 GHz by clicking on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 94: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    WPS. Once you know, follow the steps below: Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the DSL-5300 for about 1 second. The Internet LED on the front will start to blink. WPS Button Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process).
  • Page 95: Windows® 10

    Windows® 10 When connecting to the DSL-5300 wirelessly for the first time, you will need to input the wireless network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password (security key) of the device you are connecting to. If your product has a Wi-Fi configuration card, you can find the default network name and Wi-Fi password here.
  • Page 96 You can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router. Press the WPS button on your D-Link device and you will be automatically connected. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 97: Windows® 8

    Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks that are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 98 WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected to. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 99: Windows® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 100 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 101 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 102: Wps

    Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network The WPS feature of the DSL-5300 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 103 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DSL-5300. DSL-5300 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 104 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 105 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 106: Windows Vista

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 107: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 108 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 109: Windows® Xp

    Wi-Fi network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 110: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 111 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The Wi-Fi password must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.1.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website, nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 113: D-Link Dsl-5300 User Manual

    • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management.
  • Page 114: D-Link Dsl-5300 User Manual

    • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 115: D-Link Dsl-5300 User Manual

    • To change the MTU, enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 116: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business, or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when, and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
  • Page 117: What Is Wireless

    Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
  • Page 118 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home Uses/Benefits • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
  • Page 119: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link CardBus adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.
  • Page 120: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-hoc – Directly connecting to another computer for peer-to-peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DSL-5300 wireless network CardBus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.
  • Page 121: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 122: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...
  • Page 123: Wireless Security

    Appendix B - Networking Basics Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DSL-5300 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...
  • Page 124: Technical Specifications

    Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. • Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation. • The DSL-5300 does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47-5.725 GHz in some regions. D-Link DSL-5300 User Manual...

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