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1. 30 Section 3 Configuration Manual Internet Connection Setup PPPoE Username Password Select PPPoE Username Password from the drop down menu if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection Your ISP will provide you with a username and password This option is typically used for DSL services Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router Address Mode IP Address User Name Password Service Name Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select Dynamic Enter the IP address Static PPPoE only Enter your PPPoE user name Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box Enter the ISP Service Name optional Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand or Manual option To specify a custom schedule use the drop down menu to select one of the schedules that has been defined in the Tools gt Schedules window To create a new schedule click the New Schedule button to open the Tools gt Schedules window Refer to Schedules on page 83 for moreinformation Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect INTERNET CONNECT
2. AUTO TKIP AES x PSK EAP EaP 3 Click the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button RADIUS Server IP Address Port 4 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA WPA2 Wireless Security TERE enhanced 5 Next to Cipher Type select Auto TKIP AES TKIP or AES 6 Next to PSK EAP select EAP 7 Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server 8 Next to Port enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server 1812 is the default port 9 Next to Shared Secret enter the security key 10 Click Save Settings to save your settings D Link DIR 815 User Manual 98 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter 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 11 21 AM 9 7 2009 Wireless Icon 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Not connected ull Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink kay2690_24 AllenH DIR 655 SD6_WLAN DAP 2690g wpstestl BBIQ633304WPA2 Eddie APNAS Open Network and Sharing Center D Link DIR 815 User Manual 99 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 H
3. My Internet Connection is Russia PPPoE Dual Access e PPPOE INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Address Mode IP Address Username Password Verify Password Service Name Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time DNS Mode Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server MTU MAC Address Dynamic IP Static IP MPPE E optional Always On demand Manual minutes 0 infinite Receive DNS from ISP O Enter DNS Manually optional Clone Your PC s MAC Address WAN PHYSICAL SETTINGS IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address Dynamic IP Static IP optional Save Settings Don t Save Settings 39 Section 3 Configuration MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1454 is the default MTU MAC Address The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card WAN Physical If your ISP requires you to manually specify the WAN Physical IP settings click the Static IP radio bu
4. Source m Dest Source m z Always Protocol Al Port Range Protocol All Port Range Protocol Al w Port Range Section 3 Configuration Protocol Select the protocol of the firewall port All TCP UDP or ICMP Port Range Enter the first port of the range that will be used for the firewall rule in the top port range field and enter the last port in the field underneath Select Schedule Use the drop down menu to schedule the time that the Firewall rule will be enabled The schedule may be set to Always which will allow the particular service to always be enabled Click the New Schedule button to create your own times in the Tools gt Schedules section When you have finished configuring the firewall rules click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 57 Section 3 Configuration The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific routes of data through your network Enable Interface Destination Subnet Mask Gateway Routing To enable a route check the box that is on the left side of the route Use the drop down menu to specify if the IP packet must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the Router Enter the IP address of the packets that will take this route Enter the subnet mask to specify the subnet of the IP packets that will take this route
5. Configuration Manual Internet Connection Setup PPTP Select PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol from the drop down menu if your ISP uses a PPTP connection Your ISP will provide you with a username and password This option is typically used for DSL services 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 Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet My Internet Connection is PPTP Username Password PPTP IP Address Enter the IP address Static PPTP only PPTP INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE PPTP Subnet Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses Enter the information soci Wig ic is ii ete Cha Mask Static PPTP only on ee Dynamic IP Static IP PPTP Gateway IP Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP nn Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway IP Address PPTP Server IP Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP optional PPTP Server IP Address Address Username Password Username Enter your PPTP username Verify Password Reconnect Mode Always Password Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password on derand Manual in the next box Maximum Idle Time minutes 0 infinite Primary DNS Server Reconnect Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode ey Seii lt Canina Mode The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On
6. Enter the IP address of the router The default IP address is 192 168 0 1 Use this section to configure the internal network settings of your router The IP address that is configured here is the IP address that you use to access the Web based management interface If you cha nge the IP address once you click Apply you If you change the IP address here you may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility Router IP Address 192 168 0 1 Default Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Subnet Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is Host Name DIR 815 Mask 255 255 255 0 Local Domain Name optional Enable DNS Relay 7 Host Name Enter a Host Name to identify the DIR 815 Local Domain Enter the Domain name Optional Enable DNS Relay Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers If checked your computers will use the router for a DNS server Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 45 Section 3 Configuration Network Settings DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol The DIR 815 has a built in DHCP server The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN private network Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by settin
7. Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router My IPv6 Connection is 6to4 yl LAN IPv6 Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address hd lier Link Local Address Enter the IPv6 address information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP 6to4 Address 16 LAN Address Use this section to configure the IPv6 autoconfiguration Primary DNS Server Autoconfiguration settings Kn eaeegea Settings IPv6 Link Local Address fe80 211 22ff fe33 4445 64 LAN IPV6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Use the section to configure the internal network settings of your router The LAN IPv6 Link Local Address is the IPv6 Address that you use to access the Web based management interface If you change the LAN IPv6 Address here you may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again LAN IPv6 Address 64 LAN IPv6 Link Local Address fe80 211 22ff fe33 4444 64 LAN ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Use this section to setup IPv6 Autoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Enable Autoconfiguration 7 Autoconfiguration Type Stateless Router Advertisement Lifetime minutes Save Settings Don t Save Settings Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 71 Section 3 Configuration IPv6 6to4 Stateless Autoconfiguration To configure the Router to use an IPv6 to IPv4 tunnel stateless autoconfiguration conn
8. Secondary DNS Address 0 0 0 0 optional Prev Next cancet D Link DIR 815 User Manual 25 Section 3 Configuration If you selected Russia PPTP Dual Access enter your PPTP username and password Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses Click Next to continue If you selected Russia PPPoE Dual Access enter your PPPoE username and password Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses If your ISP requires you to manually specify the WAN Physical IP settings click the Static IP radio button and enter the required IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS Server Addresses in their respective fields 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 DIR 815 User Manual SET USERNAME AND PASSWORD CONNECTION PPTP To set up this connection you will need to have a Username and Password from your Internet Service Provider You also need PPTP IP address If you do not have this information please contact your ISP Address Mode PPTP IP Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway IP Address PPTP Server IP Address 0 0 0 0 User Name Password Verify Password Dynamic IP O Static IP may be same as gateway SET USERNAME AND PASSWORD CON
9. a ion1 0 DA ink Version 1 0 05 25 201 User Manual Wireless N Dual Band Router DIR 815 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 Revision Date Description May 25 2010 DIR 815 Revision A1 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 Copyright 2010 by D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from D Link Systems Inc D Link DIR 815 User Manual i Table of Contents Table of Contents PrefaCEssissscsssscisssssosccoosssoticiososossscsosstoscutotcistasocsstesostovasissesis i Manual Internet Connection Setup sssssseerssssseerees 28 Manual REVISIONS sesesssessesessssesssessesessssessscossscosssessecossecesseosseeesseee i Static IP erererisssassnisni esseeride aiiisi 29 ge Gite lt n een arene on eer nn kase er i Dynamic IP DHCP sessssssssssssseeessssssssssoeeeeeesssssssseeee 30 PPPOE Username Password ccssccscscscssssesesescsseees 31 Product Overview evveessscceceecesecsssess
10. click Add Wireless Device with WPS Select Auto to add a wireless client using WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Once you select Auto and click Connect you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client s and successfully establish a connection If you select Manual a settings summary screen will appear Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients PIN Select this option to use PIN method In order to use this method you must know the wireless client s 8 digit PIN and click Connect PBC Select this option to use PBC Push Button method to add a wireless client Click Connect D Link DIR 815 User Manual ADD WIRELESS DEVICE WITH WPS WI FI PROTECTED SETUP WIZARD This wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your wireless device to your wireless router It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected Click the button below to begin Add Wireless Device with wPs STEP 1 SELECT CONFIGURATION METHOD FOR YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK Please select one of following configuration methods and click next to continue Auto Select this option if your wireless device supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Manual Select this option will display the current wireless settings for you to configure the wireless device manually Next cance STEP 2 CONNECT YOUR WIRELESS DEVICE There are two ways to
11. from 66 94 234 13 bytes 1472 time 263ms TTL 52 Ping statistics for 66 94 234 13 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost z loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum 3ms Maximum 263ms Average 132ms CiN 114 Section 6 Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time Once you get a reply go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP IP headers For example lets say that 1452 was the proper value the actual MTU size would be 1480 which is the optimum for the network we re working with 1452 28 1480 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below e Open your browser enter the IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 and click OK e Enter your username admin and password blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device e Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure e To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings e Test your email If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem continue changing the MTU in increments of ten D Link DIR 815 User Manual 115 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy to use and compatible
12. hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking feature ensures that the keys haven t been tampered with WPA2 is based on 802 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES instead of TKIP e User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network WPA PSK WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key is an alpha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols amp _ and spaces This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point WPA WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network D Link DIR 815 User Manual 91 Section 4 Security Wireless Connection Setup Wizard To run the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard click the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button in the Setup gt Wireless Settings window D Link DIR 815 User Manual The following Web based wizards are designed to assist you in your wireless network setup and wirel
13. Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual Save Settings Don t Save Settings The Routing option allows you to define static routes to specific destinations Ni V 32 STATIC ROUTING S Remaining number of rules that can be created 32 Interface Destination Subnet Mask Gateway Helpful Hints DIR 815 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT v ER 58 Section 3 Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings 802 11n b g 2 4GHz Transmit Power Set the transmit power of the antennas ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS Beacon Period Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to Wireless Band 2 4GHz Band synchronize a wireless network Specify a value 100 is Transmit Power 100 x the default setting and is recommended Beacon interval 100 msec range 20 1000 default 100 RTS Threshold 2346 range 256 2346 default 2346 RTS Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of 2346 Fragmentation 2346 range 1500 2346 default 2346 even number If inconsistent data flow is a problem only a minor only modification should be made DTIM interval 1 range 1 255 default 1 Preamble Type short Preamble Long Preamble Fragmentation The fragmentation threshold which is spe
14. F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Wireless Signal Rates Humidity IEEE 802 11n e 95 maximum non condensing 20MHz Channel e 1Nss 65 72 2 Mbps max Safety amp Emissions e 2Nss 130 144 44 Mbps max e FCC 40MHz Channel Dimensions e 1Nss 135 150 Mbps max e L 6 25 inches 158 87 mm e 2Nss 270 300 Mbps max e W 4 72 inches 120 04 mm e H 1 27 inches 32 18 mm IEEE 802 11a 54 Mbps e 48Mbps e 36Mbps Warranty e 24Mbps e 18Mbps e 12Mbps e 1 Year e 9Mbps e 6Mbps IEEE 802 11g e 54Mbps e 48Mbps 36Mbps e 24Mbps e 18Mbps e 12Mbps e 11Mbps e 9Mbps e 6Mbps 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 1 1a 802 11g and 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country s regulation 3 The DIR 815 does not include 5 25 5 35GHz amp 5 47 5 725GHz in some regions D Link DIR 815 User Manual 123 Appendix D Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U S and Canadian customers can contact D Link technical support through our web site or by phone Before you contact technical support please have the following ready e Model number of the product e g DIR 815 e Hardware Revision located on the la
15. Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows Vista utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a 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 DIR 815 User Manual Not Connected Wh Wireless networks are available lt Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center il i201 PM EE Ty C Friday 8 17 2007 Ww D Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Show All wy VolPtest ws dlink 106 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless compu
16. Section 4 Security If you selected Manually the following screen will appear Enter the Wireless Security Password you would like to use for your wireless network and click Next to proceed to the next window The summary window will display your settings Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients Click Save to save your settings D Link DIR 815 User Manual STEP 2 SET YOUR WIRELESS SECURITY PASSWORD You have selected your security level you will need to set a wireless security password The WPA Wi Fi Protected Access key must meet one of following guidelines Between 8 and 63 characters A longer WPA key is more secure than a short one Exactly 64 characters using 0 9 and A F Wireless Security Password Note You will need to enter the same password as keys in this step into your wireless clients in order to enable proper wireless communication Prev _ Next Cancel SETUP COMPLETE Below is a detailed summary of your wireless security settings Please print this page out or write the information on a piece of paper so you can configure the correct settings on your wireless client adapters Wireless Band 2 4GHz Band Wireless Network Name SSID dlink Security Mode Auto WPA or WPA2 Personal Cipher Type TKIP and AES Pre Shared Key 12345678 94 Section 4 Security Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard From the Setup gt Wireless Settings screen
17. Wizard click the Internet b acetic SEEN NEN ENI ao ar at pe ok at eee modify or configure the device settings manually click the Manual Internet Connection Setup INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD Connection Setup Wizard button Refer to Internet Connection Setup Wizard on page 21 for more information If you would like to utility our easy to use Web based Wizard to assist you in connecting your on how to use the Internet Connection Setup Wizard new D Link Systems Router to the Intemet cick on the button below Internet Connection Setup Wizard Manual Internet Click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button if Quek Istalston Gude ncbdedn the palage o o aoned asten ortined n Me Connection you want to enter your Internet settings without running Option the Internet Connection Setup Wizard Refer to Manual IF you would tke to configure the Intemet settings of your new D Link Router manualy then Internet Connection Setup on page 28 for more information Gianualintemet Connection Setup on how to configure your Internet settings manually D Link DIR 815 User Manual 20 Section 3 Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to start the Internet Connection Setup Wizard D Link DIR 815 User Manual If you are configuring the device for the first time we recommend that you click on the Internet Connection Setup Wizard and follow the ins
18. adapters D Link DIR 815 User Manual et C WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 26061 lt C Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings gt ipconf ig Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix dlink IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway C Documents and Settings 121 Appendix B Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow the steps below Step 1 Windows 7 Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center gt Change Adapter Setting Windows Vista Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center gt Manage Network Connections Windows XP Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Windows 2000 From the desktop right click My Network Places gt Properties Step 2 Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties PR Sa General You can get IP settings assigned autom
19. add wireless device to your wireless network PIN Personal Identification Number PBC Push Button Configuration PIN please enter the PIN from your wireless device and click the below Connect Button within 120 seconds D PBC please press the push button on your wireless device and click the below Connect Button within 120 seconds 95 Section 4 Security Configure WEP It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead WIRELESS SECURITY MODE 1 Log into the web based configuration by opening a web browser a a E E 5 and entering the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 WEP z WEP is the wireless encryption standard To use it you must enter the same key s into the 2 CI ick on Setu p and then cl ick Wireless Setti ngs on the left side router and the wireless stations For 64 bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box For 128 bit keys you must enter 26 hex digits into each key box A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F For the most secure use of WEP set the authentication type li k h I b to Shared Key when WEP is enabled 3 C IC t e Manua Wi reless Connection Setup utton You may also enter any text string into a WEP key box in which case it wil
20. an IP address ssssssesssssssossesssseeeessssseees 122 Technical Specifications sssoesesssososoococsssososseccessosssso 123 Contacting Technical Support sssssessssssssoossessssossosoee 124 MV AETAIALY ccpacdanssxeseriucssiaseiacankenevineeeransneceutanteiansotenemncenencnes 125 RegistratiOi iscvcscsnsecsscinscndcasncvodessnsteass ecteaneaseseastinticinaerins 131 D Link DIR 815 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents DIR 815 Wireless N Dual Band Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter CD ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR 815 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product D Link DIR 815 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview System Requirements e An Ethernet based Cable or DSL modem e IEEE 802 11n or 802 11g wireless clients e IEEE 802 11a wireless clients e 10 100 Ethernet Computer with the following e Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system e An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements e Internet Explorer 6 or higher e Firefox 3 0 or higher e Safari 3 0 or higher e Chrome 2 0 or higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version Computer with the following e Windows 7 Vista XP with Service Pack 3 e An installed Ethernet adapter e CD ROM drive D Link
21. by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR 815 in order to connect to it Wireless Security Refer to Wireless Security on page 91 for more information regarding wireless security Mode Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 42 Section 3 Configuration Enable Wireless Schedule Wireless Network Name Enable Auto Channel Selection Wireless Channel Transmission Rate WMM Enable Enable Hidden Wireless Wireless Security Mode 802 11n a 5GHz Check the box to enable the wireless function If you do not want to use wireless uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions Select the time frame that you would like your wireless network enabled The schedule may be set to Always Any schedule you create will be available in the drop down menu Click New Schedule to create a new schedule The Service Set Identifier SSID is the name of your wireless network Create a name using up to 32 characters The SSID is case sensitive The Auto Channel Selection setting can be selected to allow the DIR 815 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference WIRELESS SECURITY MODE WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Wireless Band Security Mode Disable Wireless Security not recommended 5GHz Band Enable Wireless Wireless Network Name Enable Auto Channel Selection Wireless Ch
22. can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN Local Area Network The DIR 815 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DIR 815 are invisible to the outside world If you wish you can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server Depending on the requested service the DIR 815 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network The DIR 815 is also capable of port redirection meaning that incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer For a list of ports for common applications please visit http support dlink com faq view asp prod_id 1191 D Link DIR 815 User Manual 48 Section 3 Configuration The Virtual Server window allows you to open a single port If you would like to open a range of ports refer to the next page Enable Check the box on the left side to enable the Virtual Checkbox Server rule Helpful Hints PORT FORWARDING The Virtual Server option allows you to define a single public port on your router for redirection to an e Check the APPLIC s internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port if required This feature is useful for hosting online services Name Enter a name for the rule or select an ap
23. cas Demand or Manual option spe tia Clone Your PC s MAC Address To specify a custom schedule use the drop down menu to select one of the schedules that has been defined in the save Settings Don t Save Settings Tools gt Schedules window To create a new schedule click the New Schedule button to open the Tools gt Schedules window Refer to Schedules on page 82 for more information D Link DIR 815 User Manual 33 Section 3 Configuration Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Time Auto reconnect DNS Servers The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet Service Provider MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1454 is the default MTU MAC Address The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 34 Section 3 Configuration Manual Internet Connection Setup L2TP Choose L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol if your ISP uses a
24. following examples 1 Why can t I access the web based configuration utility When entering the IP address of the D Link router 192 168 0 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 e Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 and higher Mozilla Firefox 3 0 and higher Google Chrome 2 0 and higher Apple Safari 3 0 and higher e Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device If you do not get a solid link light try using a different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible If the computer is turned off the link light may not be on e Disable any Internet security software running on the computer Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm Black Ice Sygate Norton Personal Firewall and Windows XP firewall may block access to the configuration pages Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it D Link DIR 815 User Manual 112 Section 6 Troubleshooting e Configure your Internet settings e Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Double click the Internet Options Icon From the Security tab click the button to restore
25. grade encryption and authentication 2 Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side Cipher Type AUTO TKIP AES PSK EAP Psk x 3 Click the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button Network Key 8 63 ASCII or 64 HEX 4 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA WPA2 Wireless Security enhanced 5 Next to Cipher Type select Auto TKIP AES TKIP or AES 6 Next to PSK EAP select PSK 7 Enter the WPA network key you would like to use in the Network Key field 8 Click Save Settings to save your settings If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router D Link DIR 815 User Manual 97 Section 4 Security Configure WPA WPA2 Enterprise RADIUS It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead Security Mode Enable WPA WPA2 Wireless Security enhanced w WPA WPA2 WPA WPA2 requires stations to use high grade encryption and authentication 1 Log into the web based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 2 Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side Cipher Type
26. 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 Awireless local area network WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards Under many circumstances it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link D Link DIR 815 User Manual 116 Appendix A Wireless Basics What is Wireless Wireless or Wi Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires Wi F
27. name x Me will be listed in the Computer Name drop down IP Address eo a paete menu Select your computer and click lt lt Name E Pubic Port Traffic Type lt lt Application Name v All az nE A Sa Schedule areen and create a new Public Port Enter the port that you want to open next to Public Computer Name lia H Aloys lad n x E Name Public Port Traffic Type Private Port Port and Private Port The public and private ports lt q Applicaton ame r ai e are usually the same The public port is the port seen aleme a acs from the Internet side and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network Traffic Type Select TCP UDP or All from the drop down menu Schedule Use the drop down menu to schedule the time that the Port Forwarding rule will be enabled The schedule may be set to Always which will allow the particular service to always be enabled You can create your own times in the Tools gt Schedules section Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 50 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 Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR 815 If you ne
28. of your connection method please contact your Internet Service Provider Note If using the PPPoE option you will need to remove or disable any PPPoE client software Internet Use the My Internet Connection is drop down menu to on your computers Connection select the mode that the router should use to connect to Save Settings Don t Save Settings Type the Internet ACCESS POINT MODE Use this to disable NAT on the router and turn it into an Access Point Enabled Access Point Mode INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet My Internet Connection is Dynamic IP DHCP D Link DIR 815 User Manual 28 Section 3 Configuration Manual Internet Connection Setup Static IP Select Static IP from the drop down menu if all the Internet port s IP information is provided to you by your ISP You will need to enter in the IP address subnet mask gateway address and DNS address es provided to you by your ISP Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form which are four octets separated by a dot x x x x The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format IP Address Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP Default Gateway Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP DNS Servers The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet S
29. ports 1 4 This LED blinks during data transmission D Link DIR 815 User Manual Section 2 Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process Placement of the router is very important Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet cabinet or in the attic or garage Before you Begin e Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem e You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem If you were using the USB connection before using the router then you must turn off your modem disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router and then turn the modem back on In some cases you may need to call your ISP to change connection types USB to Ethernet e If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet Broadjump or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet e When running the Setup Wizard from the D Link CD make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work If you have disconnected any hardware re connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online D Link DIR 815 User Manual 8 Section 2 Installation The D Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtua
30. power off the device Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter D Link DIR 815 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button 1 WPS Button Press the WPS button for 1 second to initiate the WPS process The button will flash blue while a WPS connection is being established The button will light solid blue for 5 seconds when the device has successfully been added to the network D Link DIR 815 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply This LED will light orange during a factory reset or 1 OUTED reboot A slow blinking orange LED indicates that the Router has crashed during bootup A solid green light indicates the PPP negotiation has successfully completed This LED blinks green during data transmission 2 Internet LED A solid orange light indicates that the physical link is up but the ISP service is down This LED blinks orange when a session is dropped due to idle timeout WLAN LED 2 4GHz A solid light indicates that the 2 4GHz wireless segment is ready This LED blinks during wireless data transmission 4 WLAN LED 5 0GHz A solid light indicates that the 5 0GHz wireless segment is ready This LED blinks during wireless data transmission 5 LAN LEDs 1 4 A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet enabled computer on
31. the built in wireless utility Zero Configuration Utility The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users If you are using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on anetwork 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 DIR 815 User Manual K Wireless networks detected x One or more wireless networks are in range of this computer To see the list and connect click this message Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 Sletwork Tasks Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more inform
32. the drop down menu to MAC Address select one of the schedules that has been defined in the Clone Your PC s MAC Address _ Tools gt Schedules window To create a new schedule click the New Schedule button to open the Tools gt Schedules window Refer to Schedules on page 83 for moreinformation Save Settings Don t Save Settings D Link DIR 815 User Manual 37 Section 3 Configuration Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Time Auto reconnect DNS Servers The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet Service Provider MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1454 is the default MTU MAC Address The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 38 Section 3 Configuration Address Mode IP Address User Name Password Service Name Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time DNS Addresses Manual Internet Connection Se
33. the settings to their defaults e Click the Connection tab and set the dial up option to Never Dial a Connection Click the LAN Settings button Make sure nothing is checked Click OK e Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults Click OK three times e Close your web browser if open and open it e 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 e If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can do if forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your router Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults To reset the router locate the reset button hole on the rear panel of the unit With the router powered on use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process Wait about 30 seconds to access the router The default IP address is 192 168 0 1 When logging in the username is admin and leave the password box empty D Link DIR 815 User Manual 113 Section 6 Troubleshooting 3 Why can t connect to certain sites or send and re
34. 0 Application RuleS sssssssssseoesssessssssssseeerreesssssssseseerreessssss 51 CONFIGUIATION rssersesenssrnssrnsecnessnsecnsecnsccnnecnsecnsecencceneee 14 QOS EV Git wssissvcccasssoaivsiossnvadossaiiesoasinosiansavsaiesiasevtsinasiicasans 52 Web based Configuration Utility sssssssssssessssesseesussees 14 Network Filtet isacisascisesnsssnnsanvesvissustenionenenanenavanon 53 Easy SEUD cexanniene ean ones 16 WebSite FiltCr a 54 STEA E eee on ene eon oe armas rene nee Cn eee oer are 20 Firewall Setting Sesiinae 55 CENNE ste dete cites ivcesedeacceeseseceespavanelencaiaratechastecesesve ikae siensa 20 Firewall T E 56 Internet Connection Setup Wizard sssssssssssssrsrersrsse 21 ROUINO eeaeee REE 58 D Link DIR 815 User Manual ji Table of Contents Advanced Wireless SettingS ccssssssssssssssesesseseesseees 59 802 1 W710 2 AGHZ issin 59 B02 W145 GAZ snteancrancniennasenmmmnmaat 60 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS ssssscscsssscescsssecsesecnees 61 Advanced Network jccscccsnscsuscvierssvansvocscnsusncessssbonesoosstvaneannse 63 LPP e A T 63 Internet Ping BIOCk ssssssssssssoseeessssssssssseeeeeesssssssseeee 63 Internet Port Speed sesserssssssssssorssssecesseerossseresseresss 63 Multicast Streams acdcniniaunsciatinnnnuvinuniaae 63 IPVO aa E rere 64 Stati IPVO eto cccxeavesatecetederernern e conten 65 Static IPv6 Stateless ssssssessssssseresssssereossssseersssssee 66 Static IPv6 Statef
35. 6 Link Local Address is the IPv6 Address that you use to access the Web based management interface If you change the LAN IPv6 Address here you may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again LAN IPv6 Address 64 LAN IPv6 Link Local Address fe80 211 22ff fe33 4444 64 LAN ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Use this section to setup IPv6 Autoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Enable Autoconfiguration 7 Autoconfiguration Type Stateless Router Advertisement Lifetime minutes Save Settings JI Don t Save Settings 68 Section 3 Configuration IPv6 DHCPv6 Stateful Stateless Autoconfiguration To configure the Router to use a Static IPv6 Stateless connection configure the parameters in the LAN Address Autoconfiguration Settings section as described below Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Autoconfiguration Use this section to setup IPv6 Autoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Autoconfiguration Select the Stateless option from the drop down menu Enable Autoconfiguration 7 Type Autoconfiguration Type Stateless Router Advertisement Lifetime minutes Router Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime in minutes Advertisement Lifetime Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 69 Section 3 Configuration
36. Adapter with your laptop you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like Airports Hotels Coffee Shops Libraries Restaurants and Convention Centers Wireless network is easy to setup but if you re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place the router access point as high as possible in the room so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home 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 Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up D Link DIR 815 User Manual 119 Appendix A Wir
37. BILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER WHETHER DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT WORK STOPPAGE COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D LINK S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN STORED ON OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EVEN IF D LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF D LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply This Limited Warranty provides specific legal r
38. DIR 815 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802 11a n g wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA WPA2 to protect your network against outside intruders TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best in class Whole Home Coverage ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D Link Wireless N Dual Band router DIR 815 is a 802 11n 802 11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 14x faster than an 802 11g wireless connection also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection Create a secure wireless network to share photos files music video printers and network storage throughout your home Connect the DIR 815 router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high speed Internet access with everyone on the network In addition this Router includes a Quality of Service QoS engine that keeps digital phone calls VoIP and online gaming smooth and responsive providing a better Internet experience TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Wireless N Dual Band router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet Support for WPA WPA2 standards ensure that you ll be able to use the best possible encryption method regar
39. Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless a settings such as SSID and Channel URERA Primary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 MAC Address 00 26 5a 19 11 00 IP Address 192 168 0 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled WIRELESS LAN Wireless Radio Enabled MAC Address 00 26 5a 19 11 00 802 11 Mode Mixed 802 11n 802 11g and 802 11b Channel Width 20 40MHz Channel 1 Network Name SSID dink Wi Fi Protected Setup Enabled Unconfigured Security WPA WPA2 PSK WIRELESS LAN2 Wireless Radio Enabled MAC Address 00 26 5a 19 11 00 802 11 Mode Mixed 802 11n and 802 11a Channel Width 20 40MHz Channel 157 Network Name SSID dlink_media Wi Fi Protected Setup Enabled Unconfigured Security Disabled D Link DIR 815 User Manual 84 Section 3 Configuration Logs The router automatically logs records events of possible interest in it s internal memory If there isn t enough internal memory for all events logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained The Logs option allows you to view the router logs You can define what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view This router also has external Syslog Server support so you can send the log files to a computer on your network that is running a Syslog utility Save Log File Click the Save button save the Router s log entries to a log file
40. Easy Setup method to configure your Router Manual Setup Click this radio button if you prefer to setup your router manually Refer to Setup on page 20 for more information on how to configure your router manually Always start up Check this box if you want the Easy Setup window to with easy setup appear as the initial window every time you log on the after login Router After choosing the appropriate option click Next D Link DIR 815 User Manual WELCOME TO THE D LINK EASY SETUP Use easy setup will guide you through a step by step process to configure your new D Link router Easy Setup Manual Setup E Always start up with easy setup after login ie cena 15 Section 3 Configuration Easy Setup You can use the Easy Setup feature to configure your Router if you are planning to use the Static IP Dynamic IP DHCP or PPPoE method to connect to the Internet The Easy Setup feature also allows you to specify whether WPA WPA2 wireless encryption or no encryption will be implemented on your wireless network Use the Internet Connection drop down menu to select the type of Internet connection you will use The available options are PPPoE Static IP and Dynamic IP DHCP CONFIGURE YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION Internet Connection If you selected PPPoE enter your PPPoE user name and rakes password Praa i Click Next to continue prev Next Cancel D Link DIR 815 User Manual 16 Se
41. Enable DHCP Server checkbox Click Save Settings to continue Under Router Settings enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network Click Save Settings to save your settings Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future Close the browser and change your computer s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1 D Link DIR 815 User Manual 11 Section 2 Installation 6 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network 7 Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router Do not plug anything into the Internet WAN port of the D Link router 8 You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers To configure your wireless network open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network D Link DIR 815 User Manual 12 Section 2 Installation Getting Started The DIR 815 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD ROM drive The step by step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating sy
42. ION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet My Internet Connection is PPPoE Username Password w PPPOE INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Address Mode IP Address Username Password Verify Password Service Name Reconnect Mode Dynamic IP Static IP optional Always On demand Manual Maximum Idle Time minutes 0 infinite DNS Mode Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server MTU MAC Address Receive DNS from ISP O Enter DNS Manually optional Clone Your PC s MAC Address Save Settings Don t Save Settings DNS Servers Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses Static PPPoE only D Link DIR 815 User Manual 31 Section 3 Configuration MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1454 is the default MTU MAC Address The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 32 Section 3
43. IPv6 DHCPv 6 Stateful Stateful Autoconfiguration To configure the Router to use a Static IPv6 Stateful connection configure the parameters in the LAN Address Autoconfiguration Settings section as described below Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature LAN ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Autoconfiguration Use this section to setup IPv6 Autoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Autoconfiguration Select the Stateful DHCPv6 option from the drop down Enable Autoconfiguration 7 Type menu Autoconfiguration Type Stateful OHCPv IPv6 Address Range Start x 0003 IPv6 Address Range End 1 0064 IPv6 Address Lifetime minutes IPv6 Address Range Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start local computers IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End local computers IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime in minutes Lifetime Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 70 Section 3 Configuration IPv6 6to4 Select 6to4 from the My IPv6 Connection is drop down menu if your Router will use an IPv6 to IPv4 tunnel to connect to the Internet WAN IPv6 Address Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet ESTES Settings provider ISP P Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the IPv6 Internet LAN IPv6 Address
44. L2TP connection Your ISP will provide you with a username and password This option is typically used for DSL services Address Mode Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select Dynamic L2TP IP Address Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP Static only L2TP Subnet Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP Static only Mask L2TP Gateway IP Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP Address L2TP Server IP Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP optional Address Username Enter your L2TP username Password Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box Reconnect Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode The user Mode can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand or Manual option To specify a custom schedule use the drop down menu to select one of the schedules that has been defined in the Tools gt Schedules window To create a new schedule click the New Schedule button to open the Tools gt Schedules window Refer to Schedules on page 83 for more information D Link DIR 815 User Manual INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet My Internet Connection is L2TP Username Password w L2TP INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Address M
45. NECTION PPPOE To set up this connection you will need to have a Username and Password from your Internet Service Provider If you do not have this information please contact your ISP Address Mode Dynamic IP Static IP IP Address User Name Password Verify Password Service Name optional Note You may also need to provide a Service Name If you do not have or know this information please contact your ISP WAN PHYSICAL SETTINGS Dynamic IP Static IP IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address optional 26 Section 3 Configuration Click Connect to save your settings SETUP COMPLETE The Internet Connection Setup Wizard has completed Click the Connect button to save your settings The following window appears to indicate that the settings are being saved When the Router has finished saving all the changes the Setup gt Internet window will open EEES Please wait Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet D Link DIR 815 User Manual 27 Section 3 Configuration Manual Internet Connection Setup Access Point Check the Enabled Access Point Mode box if you want to Mode disable NAT on the router and turn it into an Access Point a a ae a ay Thare derned ae to choose from Static IP DHCP PPPoE PPTP and L2TP If you are unsure
46. ST Ping packets Host Name or IP Address IPv6 Ping The IPv6 Ping Test is used to send IPv6 Ping packets to test Test if a computer is on the Internet Enter the IPv6 Address isisassililmlmmm Host Name or IPv6 Address that you wish to Ping and click Ping Click Stop to stop sending IPv6 Ping packets PING RESULT Enter a host name or IP address above and click Ping Ping Results The results of your Ping IPv6 Ping attempts will be displayed here D Link DIR 815 User Manual 82 Section 3 Configuration Schedules Schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules For example if you want to restrict web access to Mon Fri from 3pm to 8pm you could create a schedule selecting Mon Tue Wed Thu and Fri and enter a Start Time of 3pm and End Time of 8pm Name Enter a name for your new schedule Days Select a day a range of days or All Week to include every day Time Check All Day 24hrs or enter a Start Time and End Time for your schedule Add Click Add to save your schedule You must click the Add button for your schedules to go into effect Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Edit icon List to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule D Link DIR 815 User Manual SCHEDULES DIR 815 II SETUP ADVANCED STATUS The Schedule configuration option is used to manage schedule rules for WAN Wireless Virtual Ser
47. SUPPORT Helpful Hints Use this section to configure D Link s Smart QoS 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 Save Settings Don t Save Settings oos neme seue OES ENGINE SETUP 3 Enable QoS Engine F Automatic Uplink Speed Measured Uplink Speed Manual Uplink Speed ADVANCED NETWORK Connection Type IPv6 Detected xDSL or Other Frame e Relay Network Not Estimated kbps lt lt Select Transmission Rate IPv6 FIREWALL Save Settings J Don t Save Settings router to your ISP This is determined by your ISP ISP s often define speed as a download upload pair For example 1 5Mbits 284Kbits Using this example you would enter 284 Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a service such as www dslreports com Connection Type By default the router automatically determines whether the underlying connection is an xDSL Frame relay network or some other connection type such as cable modem or Ethernet and it displays the result as Detected xDSL or Frame Relay Network If you have an unusual network connection in which you are actually connected via xDSL but for which you configure either Static or DHCP in the Internet settings setting this option to xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network ensures that the router will recogni
48. These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes e Secure Multiple Concurrent Sessions The DIR 815 can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DIR 815 can securely access corporate networks e User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use Web based user interface the DIR 815 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network whether from the Internet or from your company s server Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11a 802 11g and 802 1 1n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range D Link DIR 815 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections INTERNET 1 LAN Ports 1 4 Connect 10 100 Ethernet devices such as computers switches and hubs The auto MDI MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL 2 Internet Port modem Reset Button Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings 4 Power Button Use this switch to power on
49. This section displays information about the firmware Information that is loaded on the Router Click the Check Now button to find out if there is an updated firmware if so download the new firmware to your hard drive Firmware After you have downloaded the new firmware click Upgrade Browse to locate the firmware update on your hard drive Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade Language Pack If you want to change the Router s language pack click Upgrade Browse to locate the language pack Click Upload to complete the load the new language pack D Link DIR 815 User Manual ADMIN TIME EMAIL SETTINGS SYSTEM FIRMWARE DYNAMIC DNS DIR 815 SETUP ADVANCED STATUS SUPPORT There may be new firmware for your router to improve functionality and performance Click here to check for an upgrade on our support site To upgrade the firmware locate the upgrade file on the local hard drive with the Browse button Once you have found the file to be used click the Upload button to start the firmware upgrade The language pack allows you to change the language of the user interface on the router We suggest that you upgrade your current language pack if you upgrade the firmware This ensures that any changes in the firmware are displayed correctly To upgrade the language pack locate the upgrade file on the local hard drive with the Browse button Once you have found the file to be used click the Upload button to start t
50. ame 32 FIREWALL RULES SUPPORT Helpful Hints DMZ y nl Note Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks Use of this option is only recommended as a last resort D Link DIR 815 User Manual 55 Section 3 Configuration Enable Checkbox Name Action Source Dest Firewall Settings Firewall Rules Use the Firewall Rules section to create modify firewall rules Check the box on the left side to enable the firewall rule Enter a name to identify the firewall rule Use the drop down menu to Allow or Deny transport of the data packets according to the criteria defined in the firewall rule Use the Source drop down menu to specify the interface that connects to the source IP addresses of the firewall rule Enter the first source IP address in the range in the adjacent top IP Address field Enter the last source IP address in the range in the IP Address field below Use the Dest drop down menu to specify the interface that connects to the destination IP addresses of the firewall rule Enter the first destination IP address in the range in the adjacent top IP Address field Enter the last destination IP address in the range in the IP Address field below D Link DIR 815 User Manual 32 FIREWALL RULES Remaining number of rules that can be created 32 Interface IP Address Source i Source i Dest
51. annel Transmission Rate WMM Enable Enable Hidden Wireless F F Always w New Schedule dlink_media Also called the SSID T Best automatic e Mbit s Wireless QoS Also called the SSID Broadcast Indicates the channel setting for the DIR 815 By default the channel is set to 36 The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network If you enable Auto Channel Selection this option will be greyed out Select the transmit rate It is strongly suggested to select Best Automatic for best performance WMM Wi Fi Multimedia is QoS for your wireless network Check this box to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients This feature is not available in 802 11n configurations Check this box if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcast by the DIR 815 If the SSID is hidden the SSID of the DIR 815 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR 815 in order to connect to it Refer to Wireless Security on page 91 for more information regarding wireless security Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 43 Section 3 Configuration Network Settings This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings Ro
52. assphrase security level and encryption type advanced Click Next to continue Security key l Security level f mm gizb 9vmv WPA2 Personal Recommended Connect automatically Encryption type AES Recommended 8 r r replace the ri r using the n rk settin red on thi D Link DIR 815 User Manual 104 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 7 The following window appears while the Router is being configured Wait for the configuration to complete 8 The following window informs you that WPS on the DIR 815 has been setup successfully 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 DIR 815 User Manual D Link_Net has been successfully set up To add an older wireless device to this network you might need to provide this security key You can print these network settings for future reference For gaming consoles or computers running Windows XP copy the network profile to a USB drive for easier set up F ESI A Ce r r m i 105 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility If you are using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network
53. atically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 O 52 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 0 1 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 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 168 0 1 Alterate DNS server z Cancel D Link DIR 815 User Manual 122 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards Wireless Frequency Range North America e IEEE 802 11n e 2 412GHz to 2 462GHz 802 1 1g n e IEEE 802 11g e 5 15GHz to 5 825GHz 802 11a n e IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 3 Transmitter Output Power e IEEE 802 3u e 15dBm 2dB e IEEE 802 3ab External Antenna Type Security e Two 2 detachable reverse SMA Antennas e WEP e WPA Personal Enterprise Operating Temperature e WPA2 Personal Enterprise e 32
54. ation Test 2 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office hd Unsecured wireless network all Related Tasks 4 default UW Learn about wireless Unsecured wireless network alll ai salestest E Security enabled wireless network all testi Ko te Change the order of preferred networks G GP Change advanced settings si Security enabled wireless network ul This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect ne Connect 109 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA PSK It is recommended to enable WPA on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA key being used 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 Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to Wireless Network Connection 6 connect to and click Connect Stee oa Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information 2 Set up a wireless network Test for a home or small office pA p Unsecured wireless network w
55. bel on the bottom of the router e g rev A1 e Serial Number S N number located on the label on the bottom of the router You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United States For customers within Canada Phone Support Phone Support 877 453 5465 800 361 5265 Internet Support Internet Support http support dlink com http support dlink ca D Link DIR 815 User Manual 124 Appendix E Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein D Link Systems Inc D Link provides this Limited Warranty e Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and e Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States the District of Columbia U S Possessions or Protectorates U S Military Installations or addresses with an APO or FPO Limited Warranty D Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D Link product described below Hardware will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials under normal use from the date of original retail purchase of the product for the period set forth below Warranty Period except as otherwise stated herein e Hardware excluding power supplies and fans One 1 year e Power supplies and fans One 1 year
56. ceive emails when connecting through my router If you are having a problem sending or receiving email or connecting to secure sites such as eBay banking sites and Hotmail we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten Ex 1492 1482 1472 etc Note AOL DSL users must use MTU of 1400 To find the proper MTU Size you ll have to do a special ping of the destination you re trying to go to A destination could be another computer or a URL e Click on Start and then click Run e Windows 95 98 and Me users type in command Windows NT 2000 and XP users type in cmd and press Enter or click OK e Once the window opens you ll need to do a special ping Use the following syntax ping url f I MTU value Example ping yahoo com f l1 1472 D Link DIR 815 User Manual C gt ping yahoo com f 1 1482 Pinging yahoo com 66 94 234 131 with 1482 bytes of data Packet needs to fragmented but Packet needs to fragmented but Packet needs to fragmented but Packet needs to fragmented but Ping statistics for 66 94 234 13 Packets Sent 4 Received Lost 4 106 loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum ms Maximum Gms Average Gms C gt ping yahoo com f 1 1472 Pinging yahoo com 66 94 234 131 1 with 1472 bytes of data from 66 94 234 13 bytes 1472 time 93ms TTL 52 from 66 94 234 13 bytes 1472 time 169ms TTL 52 from 66 94 234 13 bytes 1472 time 125ms TTL 52
57. cified in bytes Wireless Mode 802 11 Mixed n a b determines whether packets will be fragmented Packets Band Width 20 40 MHz Auto exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented Short Guard Interval 7 before transmission 2346 is the default setting DTIM Interval Delivery Traffic Indication Message 1 is the default setting A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages Preamble Type Use the radio buttons to specify whether the Router should use the Short Preamble or Long Preamble type The preamble type defines the length of the CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check block for communication between the Router and roaming wireless adapters Wireless Mode Use the drop down menu to specify the wireless mode that will be used by the 2 4GHz band The available options are 802 1 1n only 802 11 Mixed g b and 802 11 Mixed n g b Band Use the drop down menu to select the channel bandwidth If you selected the 802 11 Mixed g b or 802 11 Mixed n g b wireless Width mode the available options are 20 MHz and 20 40MHz If selecting the 802 1 1n only wireless mode 20MHzis the only available option Short Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity However it s less reliable and may create Guard Interval higher data loss Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 59 Sec
58. computer that is a DHCP client be sure to make a static reservation in the Setup gt Network Settings page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change 3 Click the Save Settings button to add the new DMZ host NG DIR 815 Il SETUP TOOLS STATUS VIRTU VER POR Firewall rules can be used to allow or deny traffic passing through the router You can specify a single port by utilizing the input box at the top or a range of ports by utilizing both input boxes DMZ means Demilitarized Zone DMZ allows computers behind the router firewall to be accessible to Internet traffic Typically your DMZ would contain Web servers FTP servers and others Save Settings Don t Save Settings Enable SPI f FIREWALL SETTINGS DMZ HOST The DMZ Demilitarized Zone option lets you set a single computer on your network outside of the router If you have a computer that cannot run Internet applications successfully from behind the router then you can place the computer into the DMZ for unrestricted Internet access Note Putting a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks Use of this option is only recommended as a last resort Enable DMZ F DMZ IP Address pga Remaining number of rules that can be created 32 Interface IP Address Name Protocol Source w All X Always w O Port Range Computer N
59. ction 3 Configuration If you are using DHCP to connect to the Internet select Dynamic IP DHCP from the Internet Connection drop down menu Click Next to continue If you selected Static IP enter the network settings supplied by your Internet provider Click Next to continue D Link DIR 815 User Manual CONFIGURE YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION Internet Connection Dynamic IP DHCP Prev Next Cancel CONFIGURE YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION Internet Connection IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address Static IP 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prev Next Cancel 17 Section 3 Configuration The next Easy Setup window is used to configure your Router s wireless network settings 1 Enter the name SSID you would like to assign to your wireless network in the Network Name SSID field 2 Use the Enable Security Mode drop down menu to select the wireless security method that you want to implement on your network Easy Setup allows you to implement the WPA WPA2 security method If you selected the Enable WPA WPA2 Wireless Security enhanced option enter the network key you would like to use on your wireless network Click Next to continue D Link DIR 815 User Manual CONFIGURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK Network Name SSID dink Enable Security Mode Disable Wireless Security not r
60. d DISCOVER Sat Jan 1 01 10 42 2000 Next Click this button to view the next page of the Router logs Clear Clears all of the log contents Link to Log Click this button to open the Tools gt Email Settings Settings screen so that you can change the Email configuration for sending logs D Link DIR 815 User Manual 85 Section 3 Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR 815 on both the WAN LAN ports and both the 802 1 1n g 2 4GHz and 802 11n a 5GHz wireless bands The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted Refresh Click the Refresh button to refresh the Router s traffic RT statistics Traffic Statistics displays Receive and Transmit packets passing through the device Reset Click the Reset button to reset the Router s traffic n TRAFFIC STATISTICS statistics v Receive Transmit Internet 0 Packets 129 Packets LAN 3306 Packets 2488 Packets WIRELESS 11n 354152 Packets 1323 Packets D Link DIR 815 User Manual 86 Section 3 Configuration Internet Sessions The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on aLAN side computer and a program or application on a WAN side computer DIR 815 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS SUPPORT DEVICE INFO Helpful Hints LOGS Thi
61. defines the length of the CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check block for communication between the Router and roaming wireless adapters Wireless Mode Use the drop down menu to specify the wireless mode that will be used by the 5GHz band The available options are 802 7 1a only 802 11n only and 802 11 Mixed a n Band Width Use the drop down menu to select the channel bandwidth If you selected the 802 1 1n only or 802 11 Mixed a n wireless mode the available options are 20 MHz and 20 40MHz The channel bandwidth can not be set if selecting the 802 11a only wireless mode Short Guard Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity However it s less reliable and may create Interval higher data loss This setting is unavailable if using the 802 1 1a only wireless mode Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 60 Section 3 Configuration Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the Initial setup as well as the Add New Device processes The Wi Fi Alliance WFA has certified it across different products as well as manufactures The process is just as easy as depressing a button for the Push Button Method or correctly entering the 8 digit code for the Pin Code Method The time reduction in setup and ease of use are quite beneficial while the highest wireless Secur
62. dless of your client devices In addition this router utilizes dual active firewalls SPI and NAT to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 1 1a 802 11g and 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range D Link DIR 815 User Manual 3 Section 1 Product Overview Features e Faster Wireless Networking The DIR 815 provides up to 300Mbps wireless connection with other 802 11n wireless clients This capability allows users to participate in real time activities online such as video streaming online gaming and real time audio The performance of this 802 11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650 faster than 802 11g e Compatible with 802 11a and 802 11g Devices The DIR 815 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802 11a and 802 11g standards so it can connect with existing 802 11a and 802 11g PCI USB and Cardbus adapters e Advanced Firewall Features The Web based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including e Content Filtering Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address URL and or Domain Name e Filter Scheduling
63. e Spare parts and spare kits Ninety 90 days The customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may at its option replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Hardware Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety 90 days whichever is longer and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material defect is incapable of correction or if D Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D Link upon return to D Link of the defective Hardware All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D Link or for which the purchase price is refunded shall become the property of D Link upon replacement or refund D Link DIR 815 User Manual 125 Appendix E Warranty Li
64. e schedule of time when the Network Filter will be enabled The schedule may be set to Always which will allow the particular service to always be enabled Click the New Schedule button to create your own times in the Tools gt Schedules section Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual DIR 815 ere H SETUP mao TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT QOS ENGINE NETWORK FILTER wi J network Internet access Save Settings Don t Save Settings 32 MAC FILTERING RULES Configure MAC Filtering below Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to access the network i MAC Address c c a c a A A a A Aa a A AJ A A A A Remaining number of rules that can be created 32 DHCP Client List Computer Name Computer Name Computer Name Computer Name Computer Name Computer Name X Always X The MAC Media Access Controller Address filter option is used to control network access based on the MAC Address of the network adapter A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by th manufacturer of the network adapter This feature can be configured to ALLOW or DENY Schedule New Schedule X Always X New Schedule X Always X New Schedule Always X New Schedule Always X New Schedule Always X New Schedule Helpful Hints 53 Section 3 Configurat
65. e shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D Link Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D Link if you use an address in the United States otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer D Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package The product owner agrees to pay D Link s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not Covered The Limited Warranty provided herein by D Link does not cover Products that in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product and normal maintenance Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of G
66. e start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start local computers IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End local computers IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime in minutes Lifetime Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 73 Section 3 Configuration IPv6 Link local Only Select Link local Only from the My IPv6 Connection is drop down menu if your Router will use the IPv6 link local method to connect to the Internet LAN IPv6 Displays the LAN IPv6 Link Local address of the router Address Settings Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual IPV6 CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the IPv6 Internet My IPv6 Connection is Linkocal Only LAN IPV6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Use the section to configure the internal network settings of your router The LAN IPv6 Link Local Address is the IPv6 Address that you use to access the Web based management interface If you change the LAN IPv6 Address here you may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again LAN IPv6 Link Local Address fe80 211 22ff fe33 4444 64 Save Settings Don t Save Settings 74 Section 3 Configuration IPv6 Firewall The DIR 815 s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is a
67. ecommended Prev Next Cancel CONFIGURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK Network Name SSID dlink Enable Security Mode Enable WPA WPA2 Wireless Security enhanced Network Key Prev Next Cancel Section 3 Configuration The following window appears when Easy Setup has completed displaying a summary of your Internet and wireless settings Click Save to save the configuration The following window appears to indicate that the settings are being saved When the Router has finished saving all the changes the following window appears Click the Return to login page button to return to the main login page D Link DIR 815 User Manual EASY SETUP COMPLETE The Easy Setup has completed Click the Save button to save your settings and take effect Internet Settings Internet Connection Dynamic IP DHCP Wireless Settings Network Name SSID dlink Security Auto WPA or WPA2 Personal Network Key dlinkdlink1234 The settings are being saved and are taking effect Please wait You have successfully logged out 19 Section 3 Configuration Setup Internet This section allows you to configure your Router s Internet settings Internet The Internet Connection Setup Wizard provides a quick oss JJ ADVANCED STATUS SUPPORT Connection method for configuring your Internet settings To start ESEG Setup Wizard the Internet Connection Setup
68. ection configure the parameters in the LAN Address Autoconfiguration Settings section as described below Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Autoconfiguration Use this section to setup IPv6 Autoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Autoconfiguration Select the Stateless option from the drop down menu Enable Autoconfiguration 7 Type Autoconfiguration Type Stateless Router Advertisement Lifetime minutes Router Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime in minutes Advertisement Lifetime Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 72 Section 3 Configuration IPv6 6to4 Stateful DHCPv6 Autoconfiguration To configure the Router to use an IPv6 to IPv4 tunnel stateful autoconfiguration connection configure the parameters in the LAN Address Autoconfiguration Settings section as described below Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature LAN ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Autoconfiguration Use this section to setup IPv6 Autoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Autoconfiguration Select the Stateful DHCPv6 option from the drop down Enable Autoconfiguration 7 Type menu Autoconfiguration Type Stateful OHCPv IPv6 Address Range Start x 0003 IPv6 Address Range End 1 0064 IPv6 Address Lifetime minutes IPv6 Address Range Enter th
69. ed to run applications that require multiple connections specify the port normally associated with an application in the Trigger Port field select the protocol type as TCP or UDP then enter the firewall public ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic DIR 815 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT Enable Checkbox Check the box on the left side to enable the Application Helpful Hints Ru e VIRTUAL SERVER PORT FOR NARDINS The Application Rules option is used to open single or multiple ports in your firewall when the router e ace Name Enter a name for the rule You may select a ila save Sein Dont Save Settings pre defined application from the Application drop down P P EE Us menu and click lt lt Remaining number of rules that can be created 32 Port Traffic Type Schedule D WIRELESS z Trigger This is the port used to trigger the application It can be FSM ine le EO either a single port or a range of ports apace ewan e ies Appicaton Nome ad Freed pee a Se E e Trigger Protocol TPv6 FIREWALL lame i All jul Traffic Type Select the protocol of the trigger port TCP UDP or All Seeme remm an All ee 5 Trigger Protocol Firewall This is the port number on the Internet side that will be d ea ee Al T Schedule A r F lt lt Application Name Always used to access the application You may define a s
70. eless Basics Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking e Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router e Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more DIR 815 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 An Ad Hoc network contains only clients such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters All the adapters must be in Ad Hoc mode to communicate D Link DIR 815 User Manual 120 Appendix B Networking Basics 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 Click on Start gt Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows 7 Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed
71. ensitive Enable Auto The Auto Channel Selection setting can be selected to Channel Selection allow the DIR 815 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Wireless Band 2 4GHz Band Enable Wireless 7 Always x New Schedule _ Wireless Network Name dlink Also called the SSID Enable Auto Channel Selection 7 Wireless Channel 1 Transmission Rate Best automatic Mbit s WMM Enable Wireless QoS Enable Hidden Wireless F Also called the SSID Broadcast WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Security Mode Disable Wireless Security not recommended w Wireless Channel Indicates the channel setting for the DIR 815 By default the channel is set to 1 The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network If you enable Auto Channel Selection this option will be greyed out Transmission Rate Select the transmit rate It is strongly suggested to select Best Automatic for best performance WMM Enable WMM Wi Fi Multimedia is QoS for your wireless network Check this box to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients This feature is not available in 802 11n configurations Enable Hidden Check this box if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcast by the DIR 815 If the SSID is hidden the SSID Wireless of the DIR 815 will not be seen
72. er does not have a password configured for administrator access to the Web based configuration pages To secure your new networking device please set and verify a password below STEP 2 SELECT YOUR TIME ZONE Select the appropriate time zone for your location This information is required to configure the time based options for the router Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Canada Tijuana Prev Next Cancel 22 Section 3 Configuration Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click STEP 3 CONFIGURE YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION Next to continue If your Internet Service Provider was not listed or you don t know who it is please select the Internet connection type below DHCP Connection Dynamic IP Address Choose this if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address Most Cable Modems use this type of connection Username Password Connection PPPoE Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a username and password to get online Most DSL modems use this type of connection Username Password Connection PPTP Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a username and password to get online Most DSL modems use this type of connection Username Password Connection L2TP Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a username and password to get online Most DSL modems use this type of con
73. ervice Provider MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1500 is the default MTU MAC Address The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet My Internet Connection is Static IP z STATIC IP ADDRESS INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Enter the static address information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server optional MTU MAC Address Clone Your PC s MAC Address Save Settings Don t Save Settings 29 Section 3 Configuration Manual Internet Connection Setup Dynamic IP DHCP Select Dynamic IP DHCP from the drop down menu to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use This option is commonly used for cable modem services such as Comcast and Cox Host Name T
74. ess device connection Before launching these wizards please make sure you have followed all steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide included in the package WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP WIZARD This wizard is designed to assist you in your wireless network setup It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to set up your wireless network and how to make it secure Wireless Connection Setup Wizard Note Some changes made using this Setup Wizard may require you to change some settings on your wireless client adapters so they can still connect to the D Link Router ADD WIRELESS DEVICE WITH WPS WI FI PROTECTED SETUP WIZARD This wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your wireless device to your wireless router It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected Click the button below to begin Add Wireless Device with WPS MANUAL WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP If your wireless network is already set up with Wi Fi Protected Setup manual configuration of the wireless network will destroy the existing wireless network If you would like to configure the wireless settings of your new D Link Systems Router manually then click on the Manual Wireless Network Setup button below Manual Wireless Connection Setup 92 Section 4 Security Wireless Security Setup Wizard Check the Manually set 5GHz band Network Name box to manual
75. et that are sent to the WAN IP Address Enable WAN Ping Response F WAN PORT SPEED WAN Port Speed Auto 10 100Mbps MULTICAST STREAMS Enable Multicast Streams Wireless Enhance Mode Save Settings Don t Save Settings SUPPORT Helpful Hints Section 3 Configuration IPv6 Use the IPv6 window to configure the mode that the Router will use to access an IPv6 Internet connection My Internet Use the drop down menu to select the IPv6 Connection is Internet Connection mode Helpful Hints Use this section to configure your IPv6 Connection Type If you are unsure of your connection method please contact your Internet Service Provider Save Settings Don t Save Settings IPV6 CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the IPv6 Internet My IPv6 Connection is Static IPv6 D Link DIR 815 User Manual 64 Section 3 Configuration IPv6 Static IPv6 Select Static IPv6 from the My IPv6 Connection is drop down menu if your Router will use a static IPv6 address to connect to the Internet WAN IPv6 Address Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet Settings provider ISP LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router LAN IPv6 Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Link Local Address LAN Address Use this section to configure the IPv6 autoconfiguration Autocon
76. figuration Settings section as described below Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature LAN ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Autoconfiguration Use this section to setup IPv6 Autoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Autoconfiguration Select the Stateless option from the drop down menu Enable Autoconfiguration 7 Type Autoconfiguration Type Stateless Router Advertisement Lifetime minutes Router Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime in minutes Advertisement Lifetime Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 66 Section 3 Configuration IPv6 Static IPv6 Stateful To configure the Router to use a Static IPv6 Stateful connection configure the parameters in the LAN Address Autoconfiguration Settings section as described below Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature LAN ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Autoconfiguration Use this section to setup IPv6 Autoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Autoconfiguration Select the Stateful DHCPv6 option from the drop down Enable Autoconfiguration Type menu Autoconfiguration Type Stateful OHCPv IPv6 Address Range Start x 0003 IPv6 Address Range End 1 0064 IPv6 Address Lifetime minutes IPv6 Address Range Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start local c
77. figuration settings Settings Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual IPV6 CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the IPv6 Internet My IPv6 Connection is Static IPv6 WAN IPV6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Enter the IPv6 address information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP IPv6 Address Subnet Prefix Length Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server IPv6 Link Local Address fe80 211 22ff fe33 4445 64 LAN IPV6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Use the section to configure the internal network settings of your router The LAN IPv6 Link Local Address is the IPv6 Address that you use to access the Web based management interface If you change the LAN IPv6 Address here you may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again LAN IPv6 Address 64 LAN IPv6 Link Local Address fe80 211 22ff fe33 4444 64 LAN ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Use this section to setup IPv6 Autoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Enable Autoconfiguration 7 Autoconfiguration Type Stateless w Router Advertisement Lifetime minutes Save Settings Don t Save Settings 65 Section 3 Configuration IPv6 Static IPv6 Stateless To configure the Router to use a Static IPv6 Stateless connection configure the parameters in the LAN Address Autocon
78. g their TCP IP settings to Obtain an IP Address Automatically When you turn your computers on they will automatically load the proper TCP IP settings provided by the DIR 815 The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool Enable DHCP Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router Server Uncheck to disable this function Use this section to configure the built in DHCP server to assign IP address to the computers on your network DHCP IP Address Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server s Enable DHCP Server Range P assignment na a DHCP IP Address Range 100 to 199 addresses within the LAN subnet DHCP Lease Time 10080 minutes 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 DHCP Lease Time The length of time for the IP address lease Enter the Lease time in minutes When you have finished configuring the new DHCP Server Settings click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window D Link DIR 815 User Manual 46 Section 3 Configuration Network Settings DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned you can create a DHCP reservation The
79. he Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs Leave blank if you are not sure Primary Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses Secondary DNS assigned by your ISP These addresses are usually obtained Server automatically from your ISP Enter the value 0 0 0 0 if you did not specifically receive these from your ISP MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1500 is the default MTU MAC Address The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet My Internet Connection is Dynamic IP DHCP DYNAMIC IP DHCP INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Use this Internet connection type if your Internet Service Provider ISP didn t provide you with IP Address information and or a username and password Host Name DIR 815 Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server optional MTU MAC Address Clone Your PC s MAC Address Save Settings Don t Save Settings
80. he drop down menu if your ISP uses a PPTP connection Your ISP will provide you with a username and password This option is typically used for DSL services Address Mode Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet gt a mask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select Dyn amic Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet My Internet Connection is Russia PPTP Dual Access PPTP IP Address Enter the IP address Static PPTP only RUSSIA PPTP DUAL ACCESS PPTP Subnet Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Mask Static PPTP only Address Mode pynamic P Static P PPTP IP Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway IP Address PPTP Server IP Address Username Password Verify Password Reconnect Mode PPTP Gateway Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP PPTP Server IP Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP optional Username Enter your PPTP username Password Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box Always On demand Manual Reconnect Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode een aie Tina minutes 0 infinite Mode The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Primary DNS Server Demand or Manual option Secondary DNS Server optional MTU To specify a custom schedule use
81. he language pack upgrade FIRMWARE INFORMATION Current Firmware Version 1 00 Current Firmware Date Mon 10 May 2010 Check Online Now for Latest Ne ware Version FIRMWARE UPGRADE Note Some firmware upgrades reset the configuration options to the factory defaults Before performing an upgrade be sure to save the current configuration To upgrade the firmware your PC must have a wired connection to the router Enter the name of the firmware upgrade file and click on the Upload button Upload Browse LANGUAGE PACK UPGRADE Upload Upload Helpful Hints here to check for an upgrade on o support site 80 Section 3 Configuration Dynamic DNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP Game Server etc using a domain name that you have purchased www whateveryournameis com with your dynamically assigned IP address Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic changing IP addresses Using a DDNS service provider your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is Enable DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address Check the box to enable DDNS Server Address Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu Host Name Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider User Account Enter the Username for yo
82. i uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network 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 How does wireless work Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device called an Access Point AP connects computers to the network The access point has a small antenna attached to it which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals With an indoor access point as seen in the picture the signal can travel up to 300 feet With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants industrial locations college and high school campuses airports golf courses and many other outdoor venues Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Bluetooth is the indust
83. ighlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click the Connect button 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 DIR 815 User Manual Wireless Network Connection dlink V Connect automatically kay2690_24 james2690g ALPHA dlink 888 SD6_WLAN DAP 2690q 100 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router RB Connect ek and click Connect You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router Type the network security key Security key E Hide characters You can also connect by pushing the 0 button on the router 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 on the wireless router D Link DIR 815 User Manual 101 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPS The WPS feature of the router can be configured using Windows 7 Carry out the following steps to use Windows 7 to configure the WPS feature of the router 1 Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start men
84. ights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Trademarks D Link is a registered trademark of D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Statement No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto Contents are subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2008 by D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures D Link DIR 815 User Manual 128 Appendix E Warranty FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is
85. ill Related Tasks p deian Ui Learn about wireless Unsecured wireless network all enai salestest id Security enabled wireless network alll J testi preferred networks gfe Change the order of ba Change advanced settings x W Security enabled wireless network This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect an amp D Link DIR 815 User Manual 110 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect 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 WPA PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router D Link DIR 815 User Manual Wireless Network Connection The network test1 requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key 111 Section 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR 815 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP If you have a different operating system the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the
86. ill degrade your wireless signal Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise If you are using 2 4GHz cordless phones or X 10 wireless products such as ceiling fans lights and home security systems your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely Make sure your 2 4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use D Link DIR 815 User Manual Section 2 Installation Connect to Cable DSL Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to a cable DSL satellite modem please follow the steps below 1 Place the router in an open and central location Do not plug the power adapter into the router Unplug the modem s power adapter Shut down your computer Unplug the Ethernet cable that connects your computer to your modem from your computer and place it into the Internet port on the router Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer Plug in your modem Wait for the modem to boot about 30 seconds Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip Use the power switch to power on the router Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot Turn on your computer Refer to Getting Started on page 13 to config
87. ines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non conforming Software the price paid by the original licensee for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D Link s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case the product is being sold As Is without any warranty whatsoever including without limitation the Limited Warranty as described herein notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary Submitting A Claim The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D Link as outlined below e The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow DLink to confirm the same along with pr
88. ingle port wea Poco or a range of ports You can use a comma to add multiple Trigger Protocol Name Application All Schedule ports or port ranges lt lt Application Name x Firewall Protocol Always All Traffic Type Select the protocol of the firewall port TCP UDP or All Schedule The schedule of time when the Application Rule will be enabled The schedule may be set to Always which will allow the particular service to always be enabled You can create your own times in the Tools gt Schedules section Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 51 Section 3 Configuration QoS Engine The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications By default the QoS Engine settings are disabled and application priority is not classified automatically Enable QoS This option is disabled by default Enable this option for Engine better performance and experience with online games and other interactive applications such as VoIP Automatic Uplink This option is enabled by default when the QoS Engine Speed option is enabled This option will allow your router to automatically determine the uplink speed of your Internet connection Measured Uplink This displays the detected uplink speed Speed Manual Uplink The speed at which data can be transferred from the Speed DIR 815 Ezy SETUP apvanceo TOOLS STATUS
89. ings button to save any changes made Always Always Always Always Always D Link DIR 815 User Manual 54 Section 3 Configuration Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world The DIR 815 offers a firewall type functionality The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications If you choose to expose a computer you can enable DMZ DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone This option will expose the chosen computer completely to the outside world Firewall Settings Check the Enable SPI box to enable the SPI Stateful Packet Inspection also known as dynamic packet filtering feature Enabling SPI helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol DMZ Host If an application has trouble working from behind the router you can expose one computer to the Internet and run the application on that computer Carry out the following to create a DMZ host 1 Check the Enable DMZ box 2 Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you want to have unrestricted Internet communication in the DMZ IP address field To specify an existing DHCP client use the Computer Name drop down to select the computer that you want to make a DMZ host If selecting a
90. internal network settings of your router The IP address that is configured here is the IP address that you use to access the Web based management interface If you change the IP address here you may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again Router IP Address Default Subnet Mask Host Name Local Domain Name Enable DNS Relay 7 192 168 0 1 255 255 255 0 DIR 815 optional DHCP SERVER SETTINGS Use this section to configure the built in DHCP server to assign IP address to the computers on your network Enable DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range 100 DHCP Lease Time to 199 addresses within the LAN subnet 10080 minutes DHCP RESERVATIONS LIST Host Name IP Address MAC Address Expired Time NUMBER OF DYNAMIC DHCP CLIENTS Host Name IP Address MAC Address Expired Time 00 16 36 26 58 11 Days 23 Hours ead 57 Minutes 192 168 0 100 25 DHCP RESERVATION Remaining number of rules that can be created 25 Computer Name IP Address MAC Address o Computer Name X Computer Name X Computer Name X Computer Name X Computer Name X Computer Name X Computer Name X A amp amp amp amp amp amp Computer Name X Helpful Hints twork uncheck able DHCP Server to 44 Section 3 Configuration Network Settings Router Settings Router IP Address
91. ion Website Filter Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of Web sites that can be viewed by multiple users through the network To use this feature select the appropriate Web Filtering option enter the domain or website and click Save Settings Configure Web Select Turn OFF WEBSITE FILTERING ALLOW computers Filtering access to ONLY these sites or DENY computers access to ON LY these sites from the drop down menu The Website Filter option allows you to set up a list of Web sites you would like to allow or deny through your network Save Settings Don t Save Settings Enable Checkbox Check the box on the left side to enable the Website Filter LL SETTINGS Configure Website Filter below Website URL Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or block DENY computers access to ONLY these stes x ADV SS Remaining number of rules that can be created 32 a Website URL Schedule Schedule The schedule of time when the Website Filter will be erer Aways New Sched enabled The schedule may be set to Always which will E Always _New Schedule allow the particular service to always be enabled Click BHEE Aways e enschede Always New Schedule the New Schedule button to create your own times in the Tools gt Schedules section Always New Schedule Always Always Always Always Always Click the Save Sett
92. ity setting of WPA2 is automatically used Enable Enable the Wi Fi Protected Setup feature PIN Settings A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the router to an existing network or to create a new network The default PIN may be printed on the bottom of the router For extra security a new PIN can be generated You can restore the default PIN at any time Only the Administrator admin account can change or reset the PIN Wi Fi Protected Setup is used to easily add devices to a network using a PIN or button press Devices must support Wi Fi Protected Setup in order to be configured by this method If the PIN changes the new PIN will be used in following Wi Fi Protected Setup process Clicking on Don t Save Settings button will not reset the PIN However if the new PIN is not saved it will get lost when the device reboots or loses power Save Settings Don t Save Settings Click Connect yo Z WI FI PROTECTED SETUP Wireless Device t Enable 7 PIN SETTINGS PIN Shows the current value of the router s PIN PIN 62507486 Reset PIN to Default Generate New PIN ADD WIRELESS STATION Reset PIN to Click this button to restore the default PIN of the router Default Generate New Click this button to create a random number that is a PIN valid PIN This becomes the router s PIN You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the regis
93. l be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64 bit keys and a maximum of 13 characters for 128 bit keys 4 Next to Security Mode select Enable WEP Wireless Security basic ey oer WEP Encryption 64it e 5 Next to WEP Encryption select 64bit or 128bit Defeat WEP Key wer ney LE WEP Key 5 ASCII or 10 HEX 6 Next to Default WEP Key select the WEP key you would like to use as the default WEP key The available options are WEP Key 1 WEP Key 2 WEP Key 3 or WEP Key 4 7 Enter the WEP key you would like to use in the WEP Key field 8 Click Save Settings to save your settings If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router D Link DIR 815 User Manual 96 Configure WPA WPA2 Personal PSK It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Log into the web based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 Security Mode Enable WPA WPA2 Wireless Security enhanced e WPA WPA2 WPA WPA2 requires stations to use high
94. llowed to pass through the device The DIR 815 s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature Enable Checkbox Name Action Source Dest Select Schedule Protocol Port Range Check the box on the left side to enable the IPv6 firewall rule CIWS RWA The firewall settings section is an advance feature used to allow or deny traffic from passing through the device It works in the same way as IP Fitlers with additional settings You can Enter a name to identify the IPv6 firewall rule pai a E OE i ae Sae Settings Don t Save Settings o Use the radio buttons to Allow or Deny transport of the m Configure IPv6 Filtering below IPv6 data packets according to the criteria defined in the Tum TPv6 Fitering OFF fi rewa ru le Remaining number of firewall rules that can be configured 32 Nar Action ame Allow Deny Ahs Use the Source drop down menu to specify the interface Fi Soc Hose Adriane Protocol that connects to the source IPv6 addresses of the firewall bes Interface IP Adress Range port Range LAN Y rule Name Action Aways Is Allow O Deny i Interface IP Adress Range Protocol Enter the source IPv6 address range in the adjacent IP Source uns AL y Address Range field e pana Name Action Always w Allow O Deny Use the Dest dro
95. lly anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network Keep in mind however that the number thickness and location of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF radio frequency noise in your home or business The key to maximizing wireless range is to Wireless Installation Considerations follow these basic guidelines 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 Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position access points wireless routers and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways Materials and objects such as glass steel metal walls with insulation water fish tanks mirrors file cabinets brick and concrete w
96. ly set your desired wireless network name for the 5GHz band Type your desired wireless network name SSID Automatically Select this option to automatically generate the router s network key and click Next Manually Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next If you selected Automatically the summary window will display your settings Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients Click Save to save your settings D Link DIR 815 User Manual STEP 1 WELCOME TO THE D LINK WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP WIZARD Give your network a name using up to 32 characters Wireless Network Name SSID dink Automatically assign a network key Recommended To prevent outsiders from accessing your network the router will automatically assign a security to your network Manually assign a network key Use this options if you prefer to create our own key Note All D Link wireless adapters currently support WPA nem Cooma SETUP COMPLETE Below is a detailed summary of your wireless security settings Please print this page out or write the information on a piece of paper so you can configure the correct settings on your wireless client adapters Wireless Band 2 4GHz Band Wireless Network Name SSID dlink Security Mode Auto WPA or WPA2 Personal Cipher Type TKIP and AES Pre Shared Key 23259f118109eed04c1d464d143201320f45d0d2483e1 3baac9bf0f314087929 93
97. may be required by some ISPs The default host name is the device name of the router and may be changed D Link DIR 815 User Manual 23 Section 3 Configuration If you selected PPPoE enter your PPPoE username and password SET USERNAME AND PASSWORD CONNECTION PPPOE To set up this connection you will need to have a Username and Password from your Internet Service Provider If you do not have this information please contact your ISP If your ISP requires you to enter a PPPoE service name enter the Address Mode Dynamic IP Static IP service name in the Service Name field IP Address User Name Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet T Verify Password mask gateway and DNS server addresses Service Name optiona Note You may also need to provide a Service Name If you do not have or know this information please contact your ISP 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 If you selected PPTP enter your PPTP username and password SET USERNAME AND PASSWORD CONNECTION PPTP To set up this connection you will need to have a Username and Password from your Internet Service Provider You also need PPTP IP address If you do not have this information please contact your ISP Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet Address Mode Dynamic IP S
98. mited Software Warranty D Link warrants that the software portion of the product Software will substantially conform to D Link s then current functional specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 days Software Warranty Period provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation D Link further warrants that during the Software Warranty Period the magnetic media on which D Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects The customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to replace the non conforming Software or defective media with software that substantially conforms to D Link s functional specifications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software Except as otherwise agreed by DLink in writing the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D Link for the Software Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material non conformance is incapable of correction or if D Link determ
99. nection Static IP Address Connection Choose this option if your Internet Setup Provider provided you with IP Address information that has to be manual configured Russia PPTP Dual Access Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a username and password to get online as well as a static route to access the Internet Service Provider s internal network Certain ISPs in Russia use this type of connection Russia PPPoE Dual Access Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a username and password to get online as well as a static route to access the Internet Service Provider s internal network Certain ISPs in Russia use this type of connection If you selected DHCP Connection Dynamic IP Address you DHCP CONNECTION DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was To set up this connection please make sure that you are connected to the D Link Router with the PC that was originally connected to your broadband connection If you are then click the Clone MAC button to copy last connected directly to your modem If you are currently your computer s MAC Address to the D Link Router using that computer click Clone Your PC s MAC Address and eens optional then click Next to continue anaa ee ame DIR 815 Note You may also need to provide a Host Name If you do not have or know this information please contact your ISP next cancel The Host Name is optional but
100. no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT NOTICE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting If this device i
101. od failures due to power surge and cosmetic damage Any hardware software firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D Link and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any company we recommend that you use only an Authorized D Link Service Office Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Other Warranties EXCEPT FORTHE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE D Link DIR 815 User Manual 127 Appendix E Warranty PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW D LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIA
102. ode Dynamic IP Static IP L2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet Mask L2TP Gateway IP Address L2TP Server IP Address Username Password Verify Password Reconnect Mode Always On demand Manual Maximum Idle Time minutes 0 infinite Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server optional MTU MAC Address Clone Your PC s MAC Address Save Settings Don t Save Settings 35 Section 3 Configuration Maximum Idle Time DNS Servers MTU MAC Address Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses Static L2TP only Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1454 is the default MTU The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made 36 D Link DIR 815 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Manual Internet Connection Setup Russia PPTP Dual Access Select PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol from t
103. omputers IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End local computers IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime in minutes Lifetime Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 67 Section 3 Configuration IPv6 DHCPv6 Stateful Select Static IPv6 from the My IPv6 Connection is drop down menu if your Router will use a static IPv6 address to connect to the Internet WAN IPv6 Address Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet Settings provider ISP LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router LAN IPv6 Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Link Local Address LAN Address Use this section to configure the IPv6 autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration settings Settings Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual IPV6 CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the IPv6 Internet My IPv6 Connection is Static IPv6 e WAN IPV6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Enter the IPv6 address information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP IPv6 Address Subnet Prefix Length Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server IPv6 Link Local Address fe80 211 22ff fe33 4445 64 LAN IPV6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Use the section to configure the internal network settings of your router The LAN IPv
104. on your computer DEVICE INFO LOGS The View Log displays the activities occurring on the DIR 815 Save Settings Don t Save Settings Log Type Use the radio buttons to select the types of messages that you want to display from the log System Firewall MEI amp Security and Router Status messages can be selected Save Log File To Local Hard Drive Save LOG TYPE amp LEVEL in Log Type System Firewall amp Security Router Status Log Level There are three levels of message importance Critical Warning and Information Select the levels that you want displayed in the log Log Level Critical Warning Information LOG FILES First Page Last Page Next J Clear a Link To Log Settings Page 1 of 14 Log Files Use this section to view and manage the Router s log entries Time z Sat Jan 1 01 14 10 Hcp Client send DISCOVER Sat Jan 1 01 13 54 HCP Client send DISCOVER First Page Click this button to view the first page of the Router logs Sat Jan 1 01 13 46 Hcp Cent send DISCOVER DHCP Client send DISCOVER Last Page Click this button to view the last page of the Router logs Sat Jan 1 01 13 42 2000 Sat Jan 1 01 11 38 HCP Cent send DISCOVER Previous Click this button to view the previous page of the Router logs Sat Jan 1 01 11 06 DHCP Client send DISCOVER Sat Jan 1 01 10 50 DHCP Cent send DISCOVER DHCP Client sen
105. oof of purchase of the product such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product if the product is not registered e The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D Link Technical Support at 1 877 453 5465 who will attempt to assist the customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product If the product is considered defective the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https rma dlink com e After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package D Link DIR 815 User Manual 126 Appendix E Warranty to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package DLink will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories e The customer is responsible for all in bound shipping charges to D Link No Cash on Delivery COD is allowed Products sent COD will either be rejected by D Link or become the property of D Link Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D Link Systems Inc 17595 Mt Herrmann Fountain Valley CA 92708 D Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D Link The repaired or replaced packages will b
106. ory Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you have created If you want to save the current router configuration settings use the Save button above Click to reboot the router If you previously installed a language pack and want to revert all the menus on the Router interface back to the default language settings click the Clear button D Link DIR 815 User Manual DIR 815 Il SETUP ADVANCED STATUS SUPPORT ADMIN TIME EMAIL SETTINGS SCHEDULES Helpful Hints Once the router is configured you can save the configuration settings to a configuration file on your hard drive You also have the option to load configuration settings or restore the factory default settings SAVE AND RESTORE SETTINGS la Save Settings To Local Hard Drive Load Settings From Local Hard Drive Restore To Factory Default Settings Reboot The Device Clear Language Pack 79 Section 3 Configuration Firmware Use the Firmware window to upgrade the firmware of the Router and install language packs If you plan to install new firmware make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer If you want to install a new language pack make sure that you have the language pack available Please check the D Link support site for firmware updates at http support dlink com You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D Link support site Firmware
107. our account for sending email Password Enter the password associated with the account Re type the password associated with the account Send Mail Now Click this button to send a test email from the Router to verify that the email settings have been configured correctly Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 78 Section 3 Configuration System This section allows you to manage the router s configuration settings reboot the router and restore the router to the factory default settings Restoring the unit to the factory default settings will erase all settings including any rules that you ve created Save Settings to Local Hard Drive Load Settings from Local Hard Drive Restore to Factory Default Settings Reboot Device Clear Language Pack Use this option to save the current router configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using First click the Save button A file dialog will appear allowing you to select a location and file name for the settings Use this option toload previously saved router configuration settings First use the Browse option to find a previously saved file of configuration settings Then click the Upload Settings button below to transfer those settings to the router This option will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the fact
108. p down menu to specify the interface source e Adress Range mal that connects to the destination IP addresses of the CA Dest Interface IP Adress Range Port Range firewall rule an e Enter the destination IPv6 address range in the adjacent IP Address Range field Use the drop down menu to select the time schedule that the IPv6 Firewall Rule will be enabled on The schedule may be set to Always which will allow the particular service to always be enabled You can create your own times in the Tools gt Schedules section Select the protocol of the firewall port All TCP UDP or ICMP Enter the first port of the range that will be used for the firewall rule in the top port range field and enter the last port in the field underneath Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 75 Section 3 Configuration Tools Admin This page will allow you to change the Administrator password and configure the authentication settings This window also allows you to enable Remote Management via the Internet Admin Entera new password for the Administrator Login Name lt gt ZAE o a Password The administrator can make changes to the settings TIME The admin account can access the management interface The admin has read write access Enable Enables a challenge response test to require users to type Graphical letters or numbers from a distorted image displa
109. plication from ERY DE the drop down menu Select an application and click OR bala lt lt to populate the fields Remaining number of rules that can be created 32 Save Settings J Don t Save Settings Port Traffic Type IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer on your local ES EEE Pubie tac network that you want to allow the incoming serviceto Gama a If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically _s_ Computer Nore from the router DHCP you computer will be listedin EZES Applicaton Name Always be enabled If you do the schedule you lt lt Computer Name the f the Computer Name drop down menu Select your computer and click lt lt lt lt Application Name lt lt Computer Name Public Port Enter the port that you want to open next to Public Private Port Port and Private Port The public and private ports are lt lt Application Name Aways usually the same The public port is the port seen from ee the Internet side and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network Traffic Type Select TCP UDP or All from the Protocol drop down menu Schedule Use the drop down menu to schedule the time that the Drop Down Virtual Server Rule will be enabled The schedule may be Menu set to Always which will allow the pa
110. r p limits specified for point to point and non point to point operation as appropriate as stated in section A9 2 3 In addition users should also be cautioned to take note that high power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of the bands 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LE LAN devices R glement d Industry Canada Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes a deux conditions 1 Ce p riph rique ne doit pas causer d interf rence et 2 Ce p riph rique doit accepter toute interf rence y compris les interf rences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce p riph rique D Link DIR 815 User Manual 130 Appendix F Registration Registration Register your product online at support dlink com register Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Version 1 0 May 25 2010 D Link DIR 815 User Manual 131
111. router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device Note This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range Checkbox Check this box to enable the reservation 25 DHCP RESERVATION Computer Enter the computer name Alternatively select a Remaining number of rules that can be created 25 Name computer that currently has a DHCP lease from the ee oa MAC Address drop down menu and click lt lt to automatically all Computer Nome aa populate the Computer Name IP Address and MAC C ter N v Address fields H lt Computer Name IP Address Enter the IP address you want to assign to the a e lt Computer Name computer or device This IP Address must be within F coore Taal the DHCP IP Address Range lt lt Computer Name Li MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the computer or device Mu lt lt Computer Name lt lt Computer Name LJ lt lt Computer Name F lt lt Computer Name w E lt lt Computer Name UJ lt lt Computer Name E lt lt Computer Name lt lt Computer Name a lt lt Computer Name a Ps et When you have finished configuring the new DHCP Reservation click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window to activate your reservations D Link DIR 815 User Manual 47 Section 3 Configuration Advanced Virtual Server The DIR 815
112. rticular service to always be enabled You can create your own times in the Tools gt Schedules section Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 49 Section 3 Configuration Port Forwarding This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports Enable Checkbox Tick the checkbox on the left side to enable the Port DIR 315 ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT Forwarding rule RAM PORTFORWARDING iil This option is used to open multiple ports or a range of ports in your router and redirect data through ec i APPLICATION RULES Those pots to TOS AMAR T SEAE Bia yoli tae porte in the ormai Rat ak oma e Name Enter a name for the rule or select an application oone F eee ned aplatos from the drop down menu Select an application NETWORK FILTER PE ease es paer and click lt lt to populate the fields e e ining number of rules that can be created 32 a Ports to Open IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer on your local Aovanceo WIRELESS An E Pubic Port Trafic Type a H WIFI PROTECTED lt lt Application Name v All network that you want to allow the incoming service SETUP to If your computer is receiving an IP address M computer name li awry a jite ee Name Pubic Port Traffic Type automatically from the router DHCP you computer I6 FIREWALL E9 Appication
113. ry standard wireless technology used for WPAN Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away D Link DIR 815 User Manual 117 Appendix A Wireless Basics Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN but in return it doesn t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices such as mobile phones PDAs headphones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries 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 e Gives everyone at home broadband access e Surf the web check email instant message etc e Gets rid of the cables around the house e Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office e Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office e Remotely access your office network from home e Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers e No need to dedicate office space D Link DIR 815 User Manual 118 Appendix A Wireless Basics Where is wireless used Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office People like the freedom of mobility and it s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people The wireless connection in public places is usually called hotspots Using a D Link Cardbus
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115. s going to be operated in 5 15 5 25GHz frequency range then it is restricted in indoor environment only This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user D Link DIR 815 User Manual 129 Appendix E Warranty ICC Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IMPORTANT NOTE IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter i The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems ii The maximum antenna gain 2cBi permitted for devices in the band 5725 5825 MHz to comply with the e i
116. s page displays Source and Destination packets passing through the device STATISTICS re INTERNET SESSIONS NAPT SESSIONS NAPT ACTIVE SESSIONS IP Address 192 168 0 100 D Link DIR 815 User Manual 87 Section 3 Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients DEVICE INFO LOGS STATISTICS O INTERNET SESSIONS WIRELESS D Link DIR 815 User Manual DIR 815 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS SUPPORT Helpful Hints e This is a list of View the wireless clients that are connected to the router A client might linger in the list for a few minutes after an unexpected disconnect NUMBER OF WIRELESS CLIENTS 2 4GHZ BAND 0 SSID MAC Address IP Address Mode Rate Mbps NUMBER OF WIRELESS CLIENTS SGHZ BAND 0 SSID MAC Address IP Address Mode Rate Mbps 88 Section 3 Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 page displays a summary of the Router s IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients DIR 815 II SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS SUPPORT DEVICE INFO LOGS STATISTICS SESSIONS D Link DIR 815 User Manual Helpful Hints All of your Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page The firmware version is also displayed here IPV6 CONNECTION INFORMATION IPv6 Connection Type undefined Network Stat
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118. stems If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start gt Run In the run box type D autorun exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the autorun screen appears click Install D Link Wireless N Dual Band Router View Install Guide Install Adobe Reader Technical Support Register This Product Note It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key followed by the login password on the provided CD holder D Link DIR 815 User Manual 13 Section 3 Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D Link wireless router using the web based configuration utility Web based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility open a web browser such mi Z SYSTE as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router pon PEN gt ee G http 192 168 0 1 192 168 0 1 Enter Admin in the User Name field Leave the password blank by default Login to the router If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance D Link DIR 815 User Manual 14 Section 3 Configuration After logging into the router for the first time the D Link Easy Setup window will appear Easy Setup Click this radio button to configure your router settings using a step by step wizard Refer to the following page for more information on how to use the
119. structure 1 gt E Pictures gt BH Videos v DIR 615 Select a file to preview gt a Homegroup 4 Computer b amp amp Local Disk C gt c Local Disk D bE Public N SP3X3 1 7 3 items 4 Input the WPS PIN number displayed in the WPS window on the Router s LCD screen or in the Setup gt Wireless Setup menu in the Router s Web Ul and click Next You can find the numeric PIN on a label attached to the router or in the printed information that came from the manufacturer PIN D Link DIR 815 User Manual 103 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Type a name to identify the network Give your network a name Your network needs a unique name so that it can be easily identified It is best to keep the name short 25 characters or less and recognizable Type your network name Security enabled network D Link Neij Your network is being set up using WPA2 Personal Change passphrase security level and encryption type advanced By rade or replace the router using the network settini ored on this com Give your network a name 6 To configure advanced settings click the v icon Your network needs a unique name so that it can be easily identified It is best to keep the name short 25 characters or less and recognizable Type your network name Security enabled network D Link Net Your network is being set up using WPA2 Personal Change p
120. t is synchronized with the D Link Internet Time Server Set the Time and Use this section to configure the time manually To Date Manually configure the time manually use the drop down menus to select the appropriate Year Month Day Hour Minute and Second Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 77 Section 3 Configuration Email Settings The Email feature can be used to send the system log files and router alert messages to your email address From Email This email address will appear as the sender when you Address receive a log file or firmware upgrade notification via emai End The Email feature can be used to send the system log files router alert messages sys EMAIL SETTINGS From Email Address DIR 815 SETUP ADVANCED STATUS SUPPORT Helpful Hints ADMIN Save Settings Don t Save Settings _ To Email Address Enter the email address where you want the email sent Email Subject Enter the text that you want to appear in the subject P line of the e mail that is sent SMTP Server Address Account Name Password Verify Password Save Settings J Don t Save Settings SMTP Server Enter the SMTP server address for sending email If your Address SMTP server requires authentication select this option Account Name Enter y
121. tatic IP mask gateway and PPTP server addresses PPTP IP Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway IP Address Click Next to continue PPTP Server IP Address may be same as gateway User Name Password Verify Password D Link DIR 815 User Manual 24 Section 3 Configuration If you selected L2TP enter your L2TP username and password SET USERNAME AND PASSWORD CONNECTION L2TP To set up this connection you will need to have a Username and Password from your Internet Service Provider You also need L2TP IP address If you do not have this information please contact your ISP Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet eee ress Mode Dynamic IP Static IP mask gateway and L2TP server addresses L2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet Mask L2TP Gateway IP Address Click Next to continue L2TP Server IP Address may be same as gateway User Name Password Verify Password prev next cancel If you selected Static enter your network settings supplied by SET STATIC IP ADDRESS CONNECTION yo ur nte rn et p rovid er To set up this connection you will need to have a complete list of IP information provided by your Internet Service Provider If you have a Static IP connection and do not have this information please contact your ISP Click Next to continue IP Address 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Gateway Address 0 0 0 0 Primary DNS Address 0 0 0 0
122. ter icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network Not Connected Wireless networks are available lt L Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center ga 42 01 PM 7 Ty C Friday X 8 17 2007 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect Ww by Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Show All x VOlPtest Unsecured network D dlink Unsecured network A tuesday Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center D Link DIR 815 User Manual 107 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect 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 on the wireless router D Link DIR 815 User Manual re Lt Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for Candy The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase E Display characters ea you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now Cr 108 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows XP Windows XP users may use
123. tion 3 Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings 802 11n a 5GHz Transmit Power Set the transmit power of the antennas ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS Beacon Period Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to Wireless Band 5GHz Band synchronize a wireless network Specify a value 100 is Transmit Power 100 x the default setting and is recommended Beacon interval 100 msec range 20 1000 default 100 RTS Threshold 2346 range 256 2346 default 2346 RTS Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of 2436 Fragmentation 2346 range 1500 2346 default 2346 even number If inconsistent data flow is a problem only a minor only modification should be made DTIM interval 1 range 1 255 default 1 Preamble Type short Preamble Long Preamble Fragmentation The fragmentation threshold which is specified in bytes Wireless Mode 802 11 Mixed a n Threshold determines whether packets will be fragmented Packets Band Width 20 40 MHz Auto exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented Short Guard Interval 7 before transmission 2346 is the default setting DTIM Interval Delivery Traffic Indication Message 1 is the default setting A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages Preamble Type Use the radio buttons to specify whether the Router should use the Short Preamble or Long Preamble type The preamble type
124. trar Save Settings Don t Save Settings D Link DIR 815 User Manual 61 Section 3 Configuration Add Wireless Click the Connect your Wireless Device button to start Wireless Connection Setup Wizard This wizard helps you add wireless Station devices to the wireless network The wizard will either display the wireless network settings to guide you through manual configuration prompt you to enter the PIN for the device or ask you to press the configuration button on the device If the device supports Wi Fi Protected Setup and has a configuration button you can add it to the network by pressing the configuration button on the device and then the on the router within 60 seconds The status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network A registrar controls access to the wireless network A registrar only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered the PIN or pressed a special Wi Fi Protected Setup button on the device The router acts as a registrar for the network although other devices may act as a registrar as well Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 62 Section 3 Configuration Enable UPnP Enable WAN Ping Response WAN Port Speed Enable Multicast Streams Wireless Enhance Mode Advanced Network To use the Uni
125. tructions on the screen If you wish to modify or configure the device settings manually click the Manual Internet Connection Setup INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD If you would like to utility our easy to use Web based Wizard to assist you in connecting your new D Link Systems Router to the Internet click on the button below Internet Connection Setup Wizard Note Before launching the wizard please make sure you have followed all steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide included in the package MANUAL INTERNET CONNECTION OPTION If you would like to configure the Internet settings of your new D Link Router manually then click on the button below Manual Internet Connection Setup 21 Section 3 Configuration The following window appears summarizing the steps required to complete the Internet Connection Setup Wizard Click Next to continue Create a new password and then click Next to continue Select your time zone from the drop down menu and then click Next to continue D Link DIR 815 User Manual WELCOME TO THE D LINK INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to configure your new D Link router and connect to the Internet Step 1 Set your Password e Step 2 Select your Time Zone e Step 3 Configure your Internet Connection e Step 4 Save Settings and Connect STEP 1 SET YOUR PASSWORD By default your new D Link Rout
126. tton and enter the required P Settings Address Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS Server Addresses in their respective fields Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 40 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard and refer to Wireless Connection Setup Wizard on page 92 Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS and refer to Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard on page 95 If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Connection Setup and refer to the next page D Link DIR 815 User Manual EASY SETUP INTERNET WIRELESS SETTINGS NETWORK SETTINGS The following Web based wizards are designed to assist you in your wireless network setup and wireless device connection Before launching these wizards please make sure you have followed all steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide included in the package WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP WIZARD This wizard is designed to assist you in your wireless network setup It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to set up your wireless network and how to make it secure l Wireless Connection Setup Wizard Note Some changes made using this Setup Wizard may req
127. tup Russia PPPoE Dual Access Select PPPoE Username Password from the drop down menu if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection Your ISP will provide you with a username and password This option is typically used for DSL services Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select Dynamic IP Enter the IP address Static PPPoE only Enter your PPPoE user name Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box Enter the ISP Service Name optional Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand or Manual option To specify a custom schedule use the drop down menu to select one of the schedules that has been defined in the Tools gt Schedules window To create a new schedule click the New Schedule button to open the Tools gt Schedules window Refer to Schedules on page 83 for more information Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses Static PPPoE only D Link DIR 815 User Manual INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet
128. u F Paint i A Getting Started Windows Media Center Calculator ae Sticky Notes Games Q Snipping Tool Computer e Remote Desktop Connection Control Panel e Magnifier Devices and Printers h Solitaire x Default Programs Help and Support gt All Programs ra 2 Click the Network option Organize v System properties Uninstall or change a program Map network drive gt s fl li 49 Favorites 4 Hard Disk Drives 3 EE Desktop Local Disk C Local Disk D T Downloads 2 red 2 39 GB free of 10 0 GB S 227 GB frec of 300 GB E Recent Places DATA E TA O 4 Gi Libraries SH 3056 GB free of 531 GB b Documents Devi ith Re le Si 4 gt q Music evices with Removable Storage 1 ee Somes DVD RW Drive F gt EB Videos mee 48 Computer gt Gy Local Disk C gt Local Disk D gt c DATA E gt Gia Network f A100 Workgroup WORKGROUP Memory 2 00 GB Processor Intel R Core TM 2 CPU D Link DIR 815 User Manual 102 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Double click the DIR 815 _ eI gt Newer a Searcn netnert Organize Network and Sharing Center Add a printer Add a wireless device at Favorites gt 4 Computer 1 Recently Change EE Desktop D SP3X3 PC T Downloads E Recent Places 4 Media Devices 1 4 5 Libraries E SP3X3 PC SP3X3 gt A Documents gt a Music 4 Network Infra
129. uire you to change some settings on your wireless dient adapters so they can stil connect to the D Link Router ADD WIRELESS DEVICE WITH WPS WI FI PROTECTED SETUP WIZARD This wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your wireless device to your wireless router It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected Click the button below to begin _Add Wireless Device with wps MANUAL WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP Tf your wireless network is already set up with Wi Fi Protected Setup manual configuration of the wireless network will destroy the existing wireless network If you would like to configure the wireless settings of your new D Link Systems Router manually then dick on the Manual Wireless Network Setup button below l Manual Wireless Connection Setup Section 3 Configuration Manual Wireless Settings 802 11n b g 2 4GHz Enable Wireless Check the box to enable the wireless function If you do not want to use wireless uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions Schedule Select the time frame that you would like your wireless network enabled The schedule may be set to Always Any schedule you create will be available in the drop down menu Click New Schedule to create a new schedule Wireless Network The Service Set Identifier SSID is the name of your wireless Name network Create a name using up to 32 characters The SSID is case s
130. ul ssssssssessssseeeesssseeeesssssseersssssee 67 DHCPv6 Stateful eessssssssssoeeeesssssssssseerreeesssssssseeee 68 DHCPv6 Stateful Stateless Autoconfig 69 DHCPv6 Stateful Stateful Autoconfig 70 Ol O E 71 6to4 Stateless AUTOCONFIGUratiON ccsecseeseeeeees 72 6to4 Stateful DHCPv6 Autoconfiguration 73 Link local Only ecm nee eer eee ne nee De opener 74 IP ESF IA alll sosesssasstvccaerararanerea tvinenratrseaneesasecn minions 75 BE eene 76 AAMIIN sernu E TONAN 76 TNE erreen anton tain suss E Sasae esras rrta tisa Siasat eioi iiia 77 Email Settings esssssssssoooresssssssssseeesssssssssssesoreossssssssssreeesss 78 SYSTE eis 79 FINOWIE Sersees coer ceeeeeeeteeteedet een ete eens 80 DY PIC DING ricecatetetaschscantsseestinsGrecinnnmeuandtaaiads 81 D Link DIR 815 User Manual System CICK xcctestttsra tt tacinnteseenpinnmnactet 82 Schedules eee tee meen ene err eee nen eer 83 SIUS aucun eee ae ee eee eee 84 D vice NfO errer nna aen nR 84 LOGS ESAE E E A E 85 StatiSlCS enen ea aara A Ae 86 Internet SessSiOnS sesessssersreessseeseresserossseosseesserssserssseesseess 87 Wire le SS siere seere aE aie ee E 88 IPVO cesserit ecean e R 89 SUPPONT Seeeneeeeneee emeeteer rer ment epee rer Renee rere E KE a 90 Wireless Sectrity scscsisiicsdacinsccesdicesocesscsssnvasnsisinessinstenncsesss 91 Whatis WPA ssrsnintesercaanunnnntiairuiisiriiisiiiie 91 Wireles
131. ur DDNS account Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account DDNS Account Click this button to verify that the DDNS account Testing user name and password have been entered correctly Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual DIR 815 Il SETUP ADVANCED STATUS SUPPORT ADMIN Helpful Hints TIME The Dynamic DNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP Game Server etc using a e Touse thi EMAIL SETTINGS domain name that you have purchased www whateveryournameis com with your dynamically es assigned IP address Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic changing IP addresses Using a DDNS service provider your friends can enter your host name to connect to your game server no matter what your IP address is Sign up for D Link s Free DDNS service at www DLinkDDNS com Save Settings Don t Save Settings 5 DYNAMIC DNS SETTINGS Enable DDNS F Server Address el Host Name User Account Password DDNS Account Testing Save Settings Don t Save Settings 81 Section 3 Configuration System Check Ping Test The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet Enter the IP Address that you hapta tees wish to Ping and click Ping Click Stop to stop sending Ping Test sends ping packets to test a computer on the Internet PING TE
132. ure your router D Link DIR 815 User Manual 10 Section 2 Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and or switch you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network e Disable UPnP e Disable DHCP e Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network The LAN ports on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your other router To connect to another router please follow the steps below 1 Plug the power into the router and use the power switch to power up the router Connect one of your computers to the router LAN port using an Ethernet cable Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192 168 0 xxx where xxx is between 2 and 254 Please see the Networking Basics section for more information If you need to change the settings write down your existing settings before making any changes In most cases your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer Open a web browser and enter http 192 168 0 1 and press Enter When the login window appears set the user name to Admin and leave the password box empty Click Log In to continue Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox Click Save Settings to continue Click Setup and then click Network Settings Uncheck the
133. us Disconnected WAN IPv6 Address undefined undefined IPv6 Default Gateway undefined LAN IPv6 Address LAN IPv6 Link Local Address fe80 226 Saff fe19 1100 64 Primary DNS Server undefined Secondary DNS Server undefined LAN IPV6 COMPUTERS 89 Section 3 Configuration SETUP HELP e Internet e Wireless Settings e Network Settings ADVANCED HELP Virtual Server Port Forwarding Application Rules QoS Engine Network Filter Website Filter Firewall Settings Routing Advanced Wireless Wi Fi Protected Setup Advanced Network TOOLS HELP Device Administration Time and Date Email Settings System Firmware Dynamic DNS System Check Schedules STATUS HELP e Device Info Loas Statistics Internet Sessions Wireless D Link DIR 815 User Manual Section 4 Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders The DIR 815 offers the following types of security e WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access 2 e WPA2 PSK Pre Shared Key e WPA Wi Fi Protected Access e WPA PSK Pre Shared Key What is WPA WPA Wi Fi Protected Access is a Wi Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy The 2 major improvements over WEP e Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP TKIP scrambles the keys using a
134. uter Settings DHCP Server Settings DHCP Reservations List Number of Dynamic DHCP Clients DHCP Reservation Use this section to configure the Router s local network settings Use this section to configure the DIR 815 s built in DHCP server settings Displays information about the devices that have a DHCP reservation from the DIR 815 The information includes the Host Name IP Address MAC Address and Expiration Time Displays information about the devices that have a dynamic DHCP lease from the DIR 815 The information includes the Host Name IP Address MAC Address and Lease Expiration Time Use this section to create a new DHCP reservation or manage existing DHCP reservations D Link DIR 815 User Manual EASY SET ETUP Use this section to configure the internal network settings of your router and also to configure the built in DHCP server to assign IP addresses to computers on your network The IP address that is configured here is the IP address that you use to access the Web based management interface If you change the IP address in this section you may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again Please note that this section is optional and you do not need to change any of the settings here to get your network up and running Save Settings Don t Save Settings NETWORK SETTINGS ROUTER SETTINGS Use this section to configure the
135. ver Port Forwarding Network Filter Website Filter and Firewall El sun mon E Tue wed E Thu Heri Esat hour minute 12 hour time hour minute 12 hour time SUPPORT Helpful Hints 83 Section 3 Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR 815 It will display the LAN WAN Internet and Wireless information If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP If your Internet connection is set up for PPPoE a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection FT ncemomsanon All of your Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page The firmware version is also displayed here WAN Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for an the router zoo General Displays the router s time and firmware version Time 2000 01 01 01 12 32 Firmware Version 1 00 Mon 10 May 2010 Connection Type DHCP Client LAN Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings he instead for the router jal Connection Up Time 0 Day 0 Hour 0 Min 0 Sec MAC Address 00 26 5a 19 11 01 IP Address 0 0 0 0 Wireless LAN
136. ver Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed Time Zone Select the Time Zone from the drop down menu ADMIN Helpful Hints Enable Daylight Check this box if the country your are located in uses EPE cot trne on he eral yt cack rom the ston you can set he re zone You ae EGE 1 2NG Set the ei ime Protoc erver igl ing can al e configured to Saving Daylight Saving time Enter a start date and an end date ESS dust the tme when needed Save Settings Don t Save Settings for daylight saving time MI _ ____________ _ TIME AND DATE CONFIGURATION S Sync Your Click this button to synchronize the DIR 815 ssystemclock Sma a sct Computer s Time to your computer s time settings Enable Daylight Saving Syne your conser ie atings Settings Automatic NTP is short for Network Time Protocol NTP synchronizes automaticaly synchronize with D Link s Internet time server Time and Date computer clock times in a network of computers To enable mg ee ee Connguiation NTP carey gutthe folowing Year 2010 v Month May v Day 1 Check the Automatically synchronize with D Link s a E Internet Time Server box Save Settings Don t Save Settings 2 Choose the D Link NTP server that you would like to synchronize with from the NTP Server Used drop down menu 3 Click the Update Now button to update the time on the Router clock so that i
137. versal Plug and Play UPnP feature click on Enabled UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment software and peripherals Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR 815 to respond to pings Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers Check the box to allow the Internet port to be pinged You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps 100Mbps or auto Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps Check the Enable Multicast Streams box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet Check the Wireless Enhance Mode box to enable the router to forward all multicast streams from the Internet to the wireless station using a unicast stream This feature helps improve the quality of multimedia applications for wireless users Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual ADVANCED NETWORK IPv6 IPv6 FIREWALL These options are for users that wish to change the LAN settings We do not recommend changing these settings from factory default Changing these settings may affect the behavior of your network Save Settings Don t Save Settings Universal Plug and Play UPnP supports peer to peer Plug and Play functionality for network devices Enable UPnP WAN PING If you enable this feature the WAN port of your router will respond to ping requests from the Intern
138. yed on Authentication the screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your router s network zat settings Enable Remote Remote managementallows the DIR 815 to be configured Management from the Internet by a web browser A username and password is still required to access the Web Management interface In general only a member of your network can browse the built in web pages to perform Administrator tasks This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote Internet host Remote Enter the port number that will be used to access the DIR 815 Admin Port Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual EMAIL SETTINGS and can change password By default there is no password configured It is highly recommended that you create a password to keep your router secure Save Settings Don t Save Settings ADMIN PASSWORD Please enter the same password into both boxes for confirmation Password Verify Password ADMINISTRATION Enable Graphical F Authentication Enable Remote Management F Remote Admin Port l Save Settings Don t Save Settings Section 3 Configuration Time The Time window allows you to configure update and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Ser
139. ze that it needs to shape traffic slightly differently in order to give the best performance Choosing xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly lower than before on such connections but gives much better results Detected xDSL or When Connection Type is set to auto detect the automatically detected connection type is displayed here Other Frame Relay Network Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made D Link DIR 815 User Manual 52 Section 3 Configuration Configure MAC Filtering Enable Checkbox MAC Address DHCP Client List Schedule Network Filter Use MAC Media Access Control Filters to allow or deny LAN Local Area Network computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the network You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router Select Turn MAC Filtering OFF Turn MAC Filtering ON and ALLOW computers listed to access the network or Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to access the network from the drop down menu Check the box on the left side to enable the Network Filter Enter the MAC address you would like to filter To find the MAC address on a computer please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual Select a DHCP client from the Computer Name drop down menu and click lt lt to copy that MAC Address Th

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