User manual D-LINK DIR-455 VERSION 1.0

[. . . ] 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. 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. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-455 User Manual i Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Authentication Algorithm: Two algorithms can be selected: SHA1 and MD5. Enable: Select this checkbox to enable the IKE Proposal with this rule. IPSEC PROPOSAL SETTINGS Encryption Algorithm: Three algorithms can be selected: 3DES, DES and AES. However, when the encapsulation protocol is set to AH, encryption algorithm is unnecessary. Authentication Algorithm: Two algorithms can be selected: SHA1 and MD5. D-Link DIR-455 User Manual 38 Section 3 - Configuration Message Service If your ISP provide SMS service, you can create new messages, and manage your messages from this page. SMS INBOX SMS Inbox: Click this button to view any SMS message that you may have received. CREATE MESSAGE Create Message: Click this button to create a message. D-Link DIR-455 User Manual 39 Section 3 - Configuration CREATE MESSAGE This page allows you to send an SMS to your contacts. Just fill in the phone number of the recipient, and type the content of message. Then push the "Send Message" button to send out this message. If you would like to add more than one recipient, you must put a semicolon (;) between each of the phone numbers. Refresh: Click this button to check for new messages. D-Link DIR-455 User Manual 40 Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The device can be configured as a virtual server so that users can access services such as Web or FTP via the public (WAN) IP address of the router. Use schedule rule: You may select Always On or choose the number of a schedule rule that you have defined. Server IP: Port: Enter the last digits of the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don't Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-455 User Manual 41 Section 3 - Configuration Application Rules Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Applications Rules allow some of these applications work with the DIR-455. APPLICATION RULES Popular Applications: Select from a list of popular applications. Copy to ID: Copies the predefined application rule to the line of the specified ID. Enable: Select this box to enable the rule. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Don't Save Settings to discard your changes. D-Link DIR-455 User Manual 42 Section 3 - Configuration QoS Engine The QoS Engine improves your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web. For best performance, use the Automatic Classification option to automatically set the priority for the applications. QoS ENGINE SETUP QOS Packet Filter: Select this box to enable the QoS Packet Filter. Downstream Bandwidth: Specify the maximum downstream bandwidth here (e. g. Local IP : Ports: Specify the local IP address and then specify the port after the colon. [. . . ] If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. Security Don't let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. [. . . ]