D-Link quick setup wizard is enough for an average user to set up his router but for advanced options, it is better to learn how to configure this device manually. This tutorial explains how to configure every model of D-Link wireless router manually for advanced features. Here we learn how to enable Internet access, WiFi and WiFi security. The first step of this guide is to make sure you can go online with the modem by connecting a computer to the Ethernet port of the modem.

If it is fine, disconnect the modem and connect the computer to one of the LAN ports of D-Link Wireless Router using an Ethernet cable. Now power on the device.

1. Access Setup Page:
   
   
   • Type 192.168.0.1 on Browser address bar and press enter.
     
     
     
   • Enter username admin and leave the password field blank. Click on login to access setup page.
   
   
2. Click on Manual Internet Connection Setup
   
   
   
3. Select Internet Connection type:
   
   Using the drop-down menu, you can select the Internet connection type you are using.
   
   
   Configuration details for each of the Internet connection types are listed below.
   
   
   1. Configure D-Link Router for Cable Internet Connection:
      
      To setup, your router with cable Internet, select the option Dynamic IP(DHCP).
      
      
      If you are using cable Internet connection the most important step is to click on the button Clone Your PC's MAC Address. To know the importance of this step, click on the link below.
      Why MAC Address Cloning Required for Cable Internet Connection
      
      If your cable ISP doesn't provide any details about Host Name, DNS Server, etc.. leave them blank or keep the default value. Do not forget to click on Save Settings button.
      
      
   2. Configure D-Link Router with DSL Connection (PPPoE):
      
      With DSL broadband, you should select the option PPPoE(Username/Password) from the drop-down menu. Enter the Username and password provided by ISP.
      
      
      Keep the Address mode "Dynamic" if your ISP does not provide you any IP address details. Normally for a DSL connection, you do not need to clone computer MAC address unless asked by your ISP. Click on Save Settings after entering details.
      
      
   3. Configure D-Link Router with PPTP Connection:
      
      Steps to setup your router with PPTP connection is similar to PPPoE connection.
      
      
      
   4. Configure D-Link with Static IP:
      
      Here you should enter the full IP address details provided by your ISP including Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS Servers, etc.
      
      
      After entering details click on Save Settings.
      
   
   
4. Connect Modem to D-Link Router:
   
   
   • Connect the Internet port of D-Link router to the LAN Port of modem
     
     
   • Connect Computer to LAN port of Modem
     
     
   • Switch on Modem
   
   
5. Power Cycle:
   
   I recommend you to perform a power cycle if you face any issues with going online. To do the power cycle follow the steps mentioned in the link below.
   How to Power Cycle Router and Modem
   

Right after configuring Internet access on the D-Link router, you need to configure the wireless settings if you want to use it. Latest D-Link wireless routers support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies.

So it can extend its support for 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11n, and 802.11g wireless standards. 802.11n supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz where 802.11a supports 5GHz only. 802.11b and 802.11g work in 2.4GHz.

 Here we share the manual steps to configure wireless and security on the D-Link router.

1. Login
   
   
2. Click on Wireless Settings tab
   
   
   
3. Click on Manual Wireless Connection Setup
   
   
4. 2.4GHz Devices(802.11n,11g, and 11b):
   
   
   1. Click on Enable Wireless and Select 802.11 mode (2.4GHz).
      
      
      You can select one of the following 802.11 modes:
      
      
      • 802.11b Only
      • 802.11g Only
      • 802.11a Only
      • Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b
      • Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g
      • Mixed 802.11n,11g, 11b
      
      
   2. Check on Enable Auto Channel Scan:
      
      Now D-Link Wireless Router will automatically pick the channel with least interference.
      
      
   3. Wireless Network Name:
      
      Here you can write the name of your wireless network (SSID). SSID can be up to 32 characters, and it is case sensitive.
      
      
   4. Select Channel Width:
      
      20/40 MHz if you are using both 802.11n and non802.11n devices. If you are not using 802.11n devices, you can select 20MHz.
      
      
   5. Visibility of SSID:
      
      If you do not want to show your SSID, you can check the option Invisible.
   
   
5. 5GHz Devices (802.11n and 11a):
   
   
   1. Enable Wireless:
      
      

In this article, you have learned to set up a brand new D-link router without the help of a setup disc.

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Configuration with a DSL connection is different from a cable broadband connection.

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Do not forget to secure the device with a new login username and password.

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You should also set up a strong WiFi passphrase to prevent unauthorized use by intruders.

BSNL supplies modem with default firewall which prevents traffic through uncommon ports to ensure the security of devices connected to it. Sometimes it can be annoying because certain applications need some of these ports to work properly and the firewall settings prevent these applications from running properly. Port forwarding requires to fix issues with playing online games, online conferences or messaging, establishing a VPN connection through the BSNL modem. If you have installed an online camera on your network, you may need to open certain ports to it access through the Internet. Port forwarding for certain applications are already defined on BSNL modem and all you have to do is just enable them. For other applications, you should make sure you have the correct port number and the protocol type (UDP/ TCP) before starting the process. You can get this number either from the specific product manual or from their technical support.

1. Login
   
   Type 192.168.1.1 on the address bar of the browser and enter the following details when it prompts.
   
   
   Username: admin
   Password: admin
   
   To learn more about it, visit the link below.
   How to Configure BSNL Teracom Modem
   
   
2. Click on the Security tab
   
   The option port forwarding is under the Security tab.
   
   
   
3. Click on Port Forwarding
   
   It may prompt you to enter BSNL modem username and password to continue the process.
   
   
   
4. Click on Add
   
   
   
5. Add a new Port Forwarding Rule
   
   You must specify which Port you want to open on BSNL Firewall.
   
   
   Here you can select the specific application from the list of pre-defined rules. If you cannot find your application in this list, you can select user-defined option to open a port for your application. For that, you should have the port number and protocol type from the product vendor. After creating the rule, you have to click on "Apply".
   
   
6. Reboot
   
   Under the admin tab, you can find the reboot option. You should select "reboot from last" option. Sometimes you may need to reboot your modem to take the port forward rule in effect.
   
   

After rebooting the device, you might check whether the application is working properly. If not, you might need to make the computer as DMZ to stop all firewall restrictions. To do this, follow the instructions provided in the link below.
How to Make DMZ

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