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Version 1.00 | 03/05/2021 User Manual AX3200 Wi-Fi 6 Gigabit Router DIR-X3260...
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Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Hardware Revision Date Description v1.00 2021/05/19 Initial release...
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Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned off through a power switch to save energy when it is not needed. DIR-X3260 Network Standby: 5.31 watts Switched Off: 0.69 watts D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the router will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link Wi-Fi App • iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page Requirements to check whether your device is compatible.) D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Sharing your Internet connection doesn’t have to be a complicated process; just download the free D-Link Wi-Fi app for your mobile device and follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions to set up your DIR-X3260. You also have the option to use a web browser to access the setup wizard and to manage your router.
The 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled. 3 Wireless (2.4 GHz) Blinking White The device is processing WPS. Solid White The 5 GHz wireless band is enabled. Wireless (5 GHz) Blinking White The device is processing WPS. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation of your DIR-X3260. Before you Begin • Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic, or garage.
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.
• Hardware Setup - This section explains how to setup your DIR-X3260. Refer to Hardware Setup on page 10. • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router by using your PC for the first time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 13.
Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same.
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Password: XXXXXXXX S/N: 123456789 www.dlink.com Step 5 Select Router and select DIR-X3260 from the list of available devices. Tap Next to continue. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your router. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to continue the installation and the configuration process.
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Setup Step 1 Position your DIR-X3260 near your Internet-connected modem. Place it in an open area for better wireless coverage. Step 2 Turn off and unplug the power to your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required.
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Step 6 If you are configuring the router wirelessly from a PC, connect to the Wi-Fi network printed on the label attached to the bottom of your router or on the Quick Installation Card. SSID: Password: D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online already. Try opening a web browser and connecting to a website. If the website does not load, proceed to Setup Wizard on page 13. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Section 2 - Installation Setup Wizard The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new DIR-X3260 and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process. If this is your first time installing the router, open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar.
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Section 2 - Installation Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP. Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove all other existing PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. To disable the Smart Connect feature and individually configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, refer to Wireless on page 54. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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In order to secure the router's configuration access, please enter a password. You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web configuration utility. Click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Choose whether to keep your device up-to-date automatically or to manage the device updates by yourself. Click Next to continue. You will be presented with a summary of your settings. Click Next to finalize the settings or Back to make changes. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Your new settings have been saved and your router is now configured. Click OK to close the Setup Wizard. Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! You can log in to the configuration utility by inputting the Admin Password. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings, Features and Management functions. You can quickly jump back Home at any time. Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
The Home page displays whether or not the router is currently connected to the Internet. If it is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard, refer to the Setup Wizard on page 13 for more information. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. Click Release IP Address to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to Internet - IPv4 on page 27 D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration DIR-X3260 Click on the DIR-X3260 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the router’s current Wi-Fi network name and password, as well as the router's MAC address, IPv4 address, and IPv6 address.
Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the connected clients to the router and their 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 DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Schedules section to specify the times that the client is allowed to access the network. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 81 for more information. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Wizard to open the setup wizard. This is the same wizard that appears when you start the router for the first time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 13 for details. Note: When the Wizard is opened, the router will disconnect from the internet. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
For IPv4 - Static IP refer to page 29 For IPv4 - PPPoE refer to page 30 For IPv4 - PPTP refer to page 32 For IPv4 - L2TP refer to page 34 For IPv4 - DS-Lite refer to page 36 D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface 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. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface 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. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode. Advanced Settings... Address Mode Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface 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. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode. Advanced Settings... Address Mode Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode. Advanced Settings... Address Mode Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Address Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. IPv6 WAN Default Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will Gateway be displayed here. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
For IPv6 - Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to page 42 For IPv6 - PPPoE refer to page 45 For IPv6 - 6rd refer to page 49 For IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only refer to page 51 D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for configuration: LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server address. LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for configuration: LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
ISP. Service Name Enter the ISP service name (optional). Reconnect Mode Select either Always On or Manual. Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for configuration: LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Enter the 6rd IPv6 prefix and mask length supplied by your ISP. WAN IPv4 Address Displays the router’s IPv4 address. 6rd Border Relay IPv4 Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by Address your ISP. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Configurable if you disable Use Default ULA Prefix. Enter your own ULA prefix. Advanced Settings... - Current IPv6 ULA Settings Current ULA Prefix Displays the current ULA prefix. LAN IPv6 ULA Displays the LAN's IPv6 ULA. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Status Click to enable or disable the Triple-Play VLAN feature. More configuration options will be available if the Status is enabled. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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ISP. Interface Traffic Type Setting LAN Port 1-4 From the drop-down menu, you can select the type of connection (Internet, IPTV, or Voice over IP) coming from the WAN connection to each interface on the router. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Wi-Fi Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters. Password Create a password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 81 for more information. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Wi-Fi Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters. Password Create a password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 81 for more information. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 81 for more information. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup The easiest way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). WPS-PBC Status Enable or disable WPS-PBC (Push Button Configuration) functionality. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Wireless to see your wireless network settings for your DIR-X3260. Then click the link to Guest Zone to configure your guest zone settings. The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones will be separate from your main wireless network.
Local Domain Name Enter the domain name (optional). Enable DNS Relay Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If enabled, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. This is enabled by default. IPv6 Multicast Streams Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. This is enabled by default. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
D-Link Cloud In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click D-Link Cloud to see your D-Link Cloud Service details. This page lists whether you are registered with D-Link Cloud Service and email address associated with the account. Use the D-Link Wi-Fi app to find out more about D-Link Cloud's features.
Set the download speed based on your ISP subscription plan (Mbps) in order to adjust the QoS engine. Upload Speed (Mbps) Set the upload speed based on your ISP subscription plan in order to adjust the QoS engine. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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Devices list over an empty slot and release the mouse button. The card will remain in the slot. 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. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Enable Anti-spoof Enable this feature to help protect your network from certain Checking kinds of “spoofing” attacks. IPv6 Simple Security Enable or disable IPv6 simple security. IPv6 Ingress Filtering Enable or disable IPv6 ingress filtering. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover 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. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
If you wish to remove a rule, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 81 for more information. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
If you wish to remove a rule, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 81 for more information. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
If you wish to remove a rule, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 81 for more information. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
If you wish to remove a Website URL/Domain, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to list a new site to allow or deny access to, click the Add Rule button. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
Enter a route metric value ranging from 0 to 15. This value indicates the cost of using this route. Interface Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-X3260 User Manual...
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