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How do I connect to the internet, using Wan 2, on my DFL Series Firewall?


Note: This FAQ was created for firmware version 2.05 or above.

Note: You need to disable any pop up blockers on your computer.

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DFL in the address bar (default is 192.168.1.1), press Enter.

Step 2: Enter username and password. Default username is admin and default password is admin.



Step 3: The web GUI will begin with the D-Link setup wizard, or select the Setup Wizard button (available in firmware 2.26 or higher). Click on Next.



Step 4: Here you can set a new password, by entering the new password and re-typing the password to confirm, click Next.



Step 5: Select the appropriate time zone and click Next.



Step 6: Select WAN2 in the drop-down and click Next.



Step 7: Select DHCP-automatic configuration and click Next.



Step 8: Select Enable DHCP Servers (Opional). Configure as followed:

  • IP range: Enter desired range IP for DHCP clients
  • Subnet Mask: Entered corresponding subnet mask
  • Default Gateway: Enter Lan IP of the firewall
  • DNS Server: Enter desired DNS IP address

Click Next.



Step 9: Configure NTP Server as desired (Opional). Click Next.



Step 10: Click activate to save the configuration.


Connect using PPPoE


Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DFL in the address bar (default is 192.168.1.1), press Enter.

Step 2: Enter username and password. Default username is admin and default password is admin.



Step 3: The web GUI will begin with the D-Link setup wizard, or select the Setup Wizard button (available in firmware 2.26 or higher). Click on Next.



Step 4: Here you can set a new password, by entering the new password and re-typing the password to confirm, click Next.



Step 5: Select the appropriate time zone and click Next.



Step 6: Select WAN2 in the drop-down and click Next.



Step 7: Select the radio button labeled PPPoE-account details needed and click Next.



Step 8: Enter your DSL account details provided by your ISP, click Next.



Step 9: Select Enable DHCP Servers (Opional).

  • IP range: Enter desired range IP for DHCP clients.
  • Subnet Mask: Entered corresponding subnet mask.
  • Default Gateway: Enter Lan IP of the firewall.
  • DNS Server: Enter desired DNS IP address.

Click Next.



Step 10: Configure the NTP Server as desired (Opional). Click Next.



Step 11: Click activate to save the configuration.



Step 12: Click close after the firewall is done saving the configuration.

Connect using a Static IP

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DFL in the address bar (default is 192.168.1.1), press Enter.

Step 2: Enter username and password. Default username is admin and default password is admin.



Step 3: The web GUI will begin with the D-Link setup wizard, or select the Setup Wizard button (available in firmware 2.26 or higher). Click on Next.



Step 4: Here you can set a new password, by entering the new password and re-typing the password to confirm, click Next.



Step 5: Select the appropriate time zone and click Next.



Step 6: Select WAN2 in the drop-down and click Next.



Step 7: Select Static-manual configuration and click Next.



Step 8: Configure the WAN2 for static public IP address as followed:

  • IP address: Enter public IP address provided by ISP
  • NetMask: Enter appropriated subnet mask provided by ISP
  • Gateway: Enter gateway IP address provided by ISP
  • Primary DNS: Enter DNS IP address provided by ISP
  • Secondary DNS: Enter DNS IP address provided by ISP

Click Next.



Step 9: Select enable DHCP Servers (Opional).

  • IP range: Enter desired range IP for DHCP clients.
  • Subnet Mask: Entered corresponding subnet mask.
  • Default gateway: Enter Lan IP of the firewall.
  • DNS Server: Enter desired DNS IP address.

Click Next.



Step 10: Configure NTP Server as desired (Opional). Click Next.



Step 11: Click Activate to save the configuration.



Step 12: Click close after the firewall is done saving the configuration.