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1. DIR 615 SETUP ADYANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT DEVICE INFO Helpful Hints LOGS seri ees and LAN y pa j computers ROUTING TABLE INTERNET SESSIONS WIRELESS z 5 Local NAT Internet Protocol State Dir Time Out IP 6 NO None This entry is used as a placeholder for a future connection that may occur SS SYN Sent One of the systems is attempting to start a connection EST Established the connection is passing data FW FIN Wait The client system has requested that the connection be stopped CW Close Wait The server system has requested that the connection be stopped TW Time Wait Waiting for a short time while a connection that was in FIN Wait is fully closed LA Last ACK Waiting for a short time while a connection that was in Close Wait is fully closed CL Closed The connection is no longer active but the session is being tracked in case there are any retransmitted packets still pending Dir The direction of initiation of the conversation Out Initiated from LAN to WAN In Initiated from WAN to LAN D Link DIR 615 User Manual 14 section 3 Configuration Priority The preference given to outbound packets of this conversation by the QoS Engine logic Smaller numbers represent higher priority Time Out The number of seconds of idle time until the router considers the session terminated The initial value of Time Out depends on the type and state of the connection 300 sec
2. Name Enter a name for the rule or select an application ee a from the drop down menu Select an application and click lt lt to populate the fields Port Dai Name Public Pot Protocol Schedule IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer on your lt lt Application Name Te Baways local network that you want to allow the incoming ra qa ee io on service to If your computer is receiving an IP mp lt lt Computer Name Allow Al address automatically from the router DHCP you ome tuba Poss E Saedue computer will be listed in the Computer Name lt lt application Name TP Efa drop down menu Select your computer and click a a eee es lt lt 0 0 0 0 Computer Name Allow All Name Public Port Protocol Schedule Private Port Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Application Name TP Elaa Public Port Port and Public Port The private and public ports S ER TE EE E are usually the same The public port is the port 0 0 00 Compiler Name Allow All seen from the Internet side and the private port an ae ph nea ee is the port being used by the application on the lt lt Application Name TP l Aways computer within your local network NES Private Port ae E 0 0 0 0 lt lt Computer Name Allow All Protocol Type Select TCP UDP Both or Other from the drop Ea RA as down menu Application Name TCP oo Always i IP Address Private Port Inbound Filter Inbound Filter Select Allow All most common
3. 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 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 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 ie capably te you need to 33k youre ait I Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address a 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number Use the folowing IP address you choose is not in use on the network Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN o So Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 Default gateway Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168
4. 4 Input the WPS PIN number displayed in the WPS window on the Routers LCD screen or in the Setup gt Wireless Setup menu in the Routers Web Ul and click Next D Link DIR 615 User Manual gt Search Network P Network and Sharing Center Add a printer Add a wireless device 4 F Favorites 4 Computer 1 B Recently Change i M SP3X3 PC 4 Media Devices 1 E SP3X3 PC SP3X3 4 Network Infrastructure 1 ww DIR 615 Select a file to preview 4 Computer gt Local Disk C gt Local Disk D gt Cod Dithlic SP32X3 1 3 items To set up a network type the 8 digit PIN from the router label You can find the numeric PIN on a label attached to the router or in the printed information that came from the manufacturer 92 section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Type a name to identify the network 6 To configure advanced settings click the icon Click Next to continue D Link DIR 615 User Manual 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 y Security enabled network D Link Net Your network is being set up using WPA2 Personal Change passphrase security level and encryption type advanced fa Upgrade or replace the router using the network settings stored on this computer Give your ne
5. IPv6 CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to the IPv6 Internet My IPv6 Connection is 6t4 6to4 SETTINGS Enter the IPv6 address information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP 6to4 Address 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address LAN IPv6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Use this section to configure the internal network setings of your router 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 2002 0 0 0001 11 64 LAN IPv6 Link Local Address FE80 240 F4FF FEO3 1A9C 64 ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Use this section to setup IPv6 Autoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Enable Autoconfiguration Stateless 58 section 3 Configuration Stateless Autoconfiguration Stateless My IPv6 Connection Select Stateless Autoconfiguration from the drop down menu IPv6 DNS Settings Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider ISP LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router LAN Link Local Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Address Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration Select Stateless Refer to the previous page for Type Stateful IPv6 Address Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime in Lifetime minutes D Link DIR 615 User Manual IP
6. 6 CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to the IP 6 Internet My IPY Connection ts IP 6 ONS SETTINGS Obtain DNS server address automatically or enter a specific DNS server address primary DNS addres E i E Secondary DNS Addres i LAN IP 6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Use this section to configure the internal network setings of your router IF you change the LON IPye Address here You may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again LANIPyG Address LAN IPv Link Local Address FES80 218 E7FF FE64 21BE 64 ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Use this section to setup IPv 4uboconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime cl trninutes 59 section 3 Configuration My IPv6 Connection IPv6 DNS Settings LAN IPv6 Address LAN Link Local Address Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Lifetime IPv6 Address Range Start IPv6 Address Lifetime Stateless Autoconfiguration Stateful Select Stateless Autoconfiguration from the drop down menu Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider ISP Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Select Stateful Refer to the previous page for Statefu
7. Sending discover Sep 14 02 56 06 Sep 14 02 56 06 Sep 14 02 56 06 12 section 3 Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR 615 on both the Internet and the LAN ports The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted DIR 615 f a SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS O SUPPORT Helpful Hints Traffic Statistics display Receive and Transmit packets passing through your router This is a summary of the number of packets that z E 3 a L Pa 255 oe jenn the INTERNET SESSIONS WAN ang lol LA the router v HOUT ING TABL g ah t LAN STATISTICS nitialized WIRELESS anes IPV WIRELESS STATISTICS D Link DIR 615 User Manual 13 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 a LAN side computer and a program or application on a WAN side computer Local The IP address and where appropriate port number of the local application NAT The port number of the LAN side application as viewed by the WAN side application Internet The IP address and where appropriate port number of the application on the Internet Protocol The communications protocol used for the conversation State State for sessions that use the TCP protocol
8. configuration from a computer on the Internet hanen lt nary HA AnD Choose a port to open for remote i 2 Gateway Name OIR 415 Se hat con poi K o Remote Admin Example http x x x x 8080 whereas x x x x is the Internet IP address of the DIR 615 and 8080 is the port used for the Inbound Filter Web Management interface If you have enabled HTTPS Server and checked Use HTTPS you must enter https as part of the URL to access the router remotely Details This section will list any rules that are created You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable disable the rule or click the Delete icon to remove the rule D Link DIR 615 User Manual 61 section 3 Configuration Time Settings The Time Configuration option 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 Server Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed Time Zone Select the Time Zone from the drop down menu To select Daylight Saving time manually select Daylight enabled or disabled and enter a start date and Saving an end date for daylight saving time NTP is short for Network Time Protocol NTP Enable NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network Server of computers Check this box to use a NTP server This will only connect to a server on the In
9. enter the domain or website and click Add and then click Save Settings You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control section page 41 Configure Website Select Deny or Allow computers access to Filter Below only these sites Clear the list Click to delete all entries in the list below VIRTUAL SERVER PORT FOR GROIN Website URL Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to _ due Domain allow or deny aa Helpful Hints Create a list of Web Sites to which you would like to deny or allow through the network The Website Filter option allows you to set up a list of Web sites you would like to allow or deny through your network To use this feature you must also select the Apply Web Filter checkbox in the Access Control section Save Settings Don t Save Settings NETWORK FILTER ACCESS CONTROL WEBSITE FILTER INBOUND FILTER Ise with 40 WEBSITE FILTERING RULES Configure Website Filter below DENY computers access to ONLY these sites FIREWALL SETTINGS ROUTING ADVANCED WIRELESS Clear the list below ADVANCED NETWORK TE Website URL Domain D Link DIR 615 User Manual 44 section 3 Configuration Inbound Filters The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet With this feature you can configure inbound data filtering rules that control data based on an IP address range Inbound Filters can be used with Virtua
10. 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 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 Not Connected Wireless networks are available pe 7 or l Connect to a network Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray EA ee O E lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network ela bese rivi el T E Friday 4 8 17 2007 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click ona network displayed using the SSID and click Disconnect or connect to another network the Connect button a lf 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 615 User Manual 95 section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA WPA2 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
11. 11b Select if you WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Enable Wireless Always v are using both 802 11b and 802 11g wireless Wireless Network Name dink Also called the SSID clients any ee 802 11b Only Select if all of your wireless Wireless Channel 2 37 Giz cH6 clients are 802 11b eae ee ee 802 11n Only Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802 11n PES eo OET OE Mixed 802 11n 802 11b and 802 11g Select cna oton standard WPA reese evel of scary WPA Petal does rot regre n if you are using a mix of 802 11n 11g and 11b 7 m _ _ wireless clients Mixed 802 11n and 802 11g Select if you are using a mix of 802 11n and 802 119 wireless clients WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Security Mode None v Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR 615 to choose the channel with the least amount of Channel Scan interference Wireless Channel Indicates the channel setting for the DIR 615 By default the channel is set to 6 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 Scan this option will be greyed out D Link DIR 615 User Manual 29 section 3 Configuration Transmission Rate Select the transmit rate It is strongly suggested to select Best Auto for best performance Channel Width Select the Channel Width Auto 20 40 Select if you are using both 802 11n and
12. 1500 is the default MTU Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses D Link DIR 615 User Manual IPv CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to the IPv6 Internet My IPv6 Connection is PPPoE PPPOE Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Address Mode Dynamic IP IP Address 0 0 0 0 User Name Password Verify Password Service Name Reconnect Mode Static IP seseseeene seseeeeene optional Alwayson On demand Manual minutes 0 infinite bytes Maximum Idle Time 5 MTU 1492 IPv6 DNS SETTINGS Obtain DNS server address automatically or enter a specific DNS server address Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS address Primary DNS Address 192 168 0 1 Secondary DNS Address 0 0 0 0 LAN IPv ADDRESS SETTINGS Use this section to configure the internal network setings of your router If you hog the LAN IPv Address here you may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again LAN IPv6 Address 2002 0 0 0001 1 64 LAN IPv6 Link Local Address FES0 240 F4FF FEO3 1A9C 64 ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Use this section to setup IPv6 Autoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration Type Router Adver
13. 6 Address Lifetime minutes D Link DIR 615 User Manual 5 section 3 Configuration My IPv6 Connection WAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address LAN Link Local Address Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Static IPv6 Stateless Select Static IPv6 from the drop down menu Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider ISP Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Select Stateless Refer to the previous page for Stateful Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime in minutes D Link DIR 615 User Manual IPv6 CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to the IPv6 Internet My IPv6 Connection is Static IPv6 WAN IPv6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Enter the IPv address information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP IPv6 Address Subnet Prefix Length Defautl Gateway Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address LAN IPv6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Use this section to configure the internal network setings of your router 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 FES0 240 F4FF FEO3 1A9C 64 ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Use this section to setup IPv6 Autoconfigu
14. 9 77 2009 Wireless Icon 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your poe a rea n oil Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink kay2690 24 AllenH DIR 655 bii SD6_WLAN ie DAP 2690g ail ai a L a L wpstestl BBIQ6ss5304 WP AZ Eddie_APNAS 3 Open Network and Sharing Center D Link DIR 615 User Manual 88 section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Highlight 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 615 User Manual Mot connected ill Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink dlink 888 506 WLAN DAP 2690q al Open Netwerk and Sharing Center 89 section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect You can also connect by pushing the WPS 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 6
15. Address Automatically When you turn your computers on they will automatically load the proper TCP IP settings provided by the DIR 615 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 Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router Uncheck to disable this function Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server s IP assignment 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 The length of time for the IP address lease Enter the Lease time in minutes Enable this function to ensure compatibility with some DHCP clients lf NetBIOS advertisement is switched on switching this setting DHCP SERVER SETTINGS Lise this section to configure the built in GHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Enable DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range DHCP Lease Time Always Broadcast NetBIOS announcement 192 165 0 100 to 192 168 0 199 10080 iminutes compatibility for some DHCP Clients O Learn NetBIOS from WAN NetBIOS Scope NetBIOS node type Primary WINS IP Address Secondary WINS IP Address optiona Broadcast only fuse when no WINS servers configured Point to Point ino broadcast
16. Connection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect lt 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 615 User Manual Wireless Network Connection The network testl 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 Confirm network keyi Heid ee Cancel Connect 101 section 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR 615 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 screen shots on your computer will look similar to the 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 on the Internet or 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 we
17. Estimated required to converge ADVANCED WIRELESS Manual Uplink Speed kb S lt lt select Transmission Rate on the optimal value ADVANCED WIRELESS 128 kbp Manual Uplink The speed at which data can be transferred EMANS IPVE Speed from the router to your ISP This is determined by your ISP ISP s offer 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 D Link DIR 615 User Manual 39 section 3 Configuration Network Filters 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 Configure MAC Select Turn MAC Filtering Off allow MAC Filtering addresses listed below or deny MAC addresses listed below from the drop down menu DIR 615 SETUP ADYANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT VIRTUAL SERVER MAC Address Enter the MAC address you would like to filter To find the MAC address on a computer please PESEE refer to the Networking Basics section in this QOS ENGINE manual ACCESS CONTROL Helpful Hints PORT FORWARDING The MAC Media Access Controller Address filter option is used to control network access based on the MAC Address of
18. IPv6 This screen will display all of your IPv6 internet and network connection details are displayed on this page DIR 675 ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT DEVICE INFO alas All of your IPv6 Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page STATISTICS INTERNET SESSIONS IPv6 Connetcion Information jit lent i IPv6 Connection Type Link Local WIRELESS LAN IPv6 Link Local Address fe80 218 e7ff feba 182c 54 IPVe LAN IPv6 Computers MAC IPv6 Address 00 1 7 42 c7 72 19 fe8o0 fda2 ed33 a577 d840 D Link DIR 615 User Manual 78 section 3 Configuration D Link DIR 615 User Manual 19 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 615 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 or 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 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
19. Logging to Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server SysLog Server SysLog Server IP The address of the SysLog server that will be Address used to send the logs You may also select your computer from the drop down menu only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP D Link DIR 615 User Manual SYSTEM CHECK Syslog Server IP DIR 615 SETUP ADYANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT ADMIN Helpful Hints TME The SysLog options alow you to send log information to a SysLog Server 4 System Logger syslog is a server that tti Don t tti co place EMAIL SETTINGS i aa o diffi SYSTEM SYSLOG SETTINGS FIRMWARE Enable Logging To Syslog DYNAMIC DNS Server Address 0 0 0 0 cg Computer Name SCHEDULES 63 section 3 Configuration Enable Email Notification From Email Address To Email Address SMTP Server Address Enable Authentication Account Name Password On Log Full On Schedule Schedule E mail Settings The Email feature can be used to send the system log files router alert messages and firmware update notification to your e mail address When this option is enabled router activity logs are e mailed to a designated e mail address This e mail address will appear as the sender when you receive a log file or firmware upgrade notification via e mail Enter the e mail address where you want the e mail sent Enter the SMTP server addr
20. Mixed moade Broadcast then Point to Point Hybrid Point to Point then Broadcast on causes WINS information to be learned from the WAN side if available Turn this setting off to configure manually This is an advance setting and is normally left blank This allows the configuration of NetBIOS domain name under which network hosts operate This setting has no effect if the Learn NetBIOS information form WAN is activated D Link DIR 615 User Manual 32 section 3 Configuration DHCP Reservation lf you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned you can create a DHCP reservation The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device Note This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range Enable Check this box to enable the reservation ADD DHCP RESERVATION Computer Name Enter the computer name or select from the drop Enable down menu and click lt lt Computer Name ce Computer Mame IP Address 0 0 0 0 IP Address Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device This IP Address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 Copy Your PC s MAC Address MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the computer or device DHCP RESERVATIONS LIST If you want to assign an IP address to the Copy Your PC s computer you are currently on click this button MAC Address to populate the fields Enable Compu
21. Setup Vizard or you can manually configure the connection INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD If you would like to utilize our easy to use Web based Wizards 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 these wizards please make sure you have followed all steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide included in the package MANUAL INTERNET CONNECTION OPTIONS If you would like to configure the Internet settings of your new D Link Systems Router manualy then click on the button below Manual Internet Connection Setup D Link DIR 615 User Manual Helpful Hints If you are new to networking and have never configured a router before click on Internet Connection Setup Wizard and the router will guide wou through a few simple steps to get your network up and running If you consider yourself an advanced user and have configured a router before click Manual Internet Connection Setup to input all the settings manually 14 section 3 Configuration 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 615 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 rou
22. 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 615 User Manual 80 section 4 Security To run the security wizard browse to the Setup page and then click the Wireless Network Setup Wizard button D Link DIR 615 User Manual The following Web based wizards are designed to assist you in your wireless network setup and wireless Before launching these wizards please make sure you have followed all steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide induded in the package WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP WIZARD This wizard is designed to assist you in your wireless network setup It will guide you thro
23. changed 38600 is default Next to Pre Shared Key enter a key passphrase The key is entered as a pass phrase in ASCII format at both ends of the wireless connection The pass phrase must be between 8 63 characters 7 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 615 User Manual WIRELESS SECURITY MODE To protect your privacy you can configure wireless security features This device supports three wireless security modes including WEP WPA Personal and WPA Enterprise WEP is the original wireless encryption standard WPA provides a higher level of security WPA Personal does not require an authentication server The WPA Enterprise option requires an external RADIUS server Security Mode WPA Personal Use WPA or WPA mode to achieve a balance of strong security and best compatibility This mode uses WPA for legacy clients while maintaining higher security with stations that are WPA capable Also the strongest cipher that the client supports will be used For best security use WPA Only mode This mode uses AES CCMP cipher and legacy stations are not allowed access with WPA security For maximum compatibility use WPA Only This mode uses TKIP cipher Some gaming and legacy devices work only in this mode To achieve better wireless pe
24. enter the IP address of your D Link router in the address bar This should open the login page for your the web management e f 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 I 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 615 User Manual 103 section 6 Troubleshooting 3 Why can t connect to certain sites or send and receive e mails when connecting through my router lf you are having a problem sending or receiving e mail 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
25. name SYSTEM PING TEST Host Name or IP Address Doo O O DYNAMIC DNS 1Pv6 PING TEST SCHEDULES eee Host Name or IPv6 Address ee FIRMWARE PING RESULT D Link DIR 615 User Manual 68 section 3 Configuration Name Days Time Save Schedule Rules List Schedules Enter a name for your new schedule Select a day a range of days or All Week to include every day Check All Day 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule Click Save to save your schedule You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule D Link DIR 615 User Manual Product Page DIR 615 The Schedule configuration option is used to manage schedule rules for various firewall and parental control features Dorit Save Sting All Week Select Day s Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat hour minute 12 hour time hour minute 12 hour time SCHEDULE RULES LIST Name Helpful Hints Schedules are used Click Save to add a completed schedule to the list below Click the Edit icon to change an existing schedule Click the Delete icon to permanently delete rhardiilo a schedule 69 section 3 Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR 615 It will display the L
26. non 802 11n wireless devices 20MHz Select if you are not using any 802 11n wireless clients This is the default setting Visibility Status Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR 615 If Invisible is selected the SSID of the DIR 615 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR 615 in order to connect to it Wireless Security Refer to page 84 for more information regarding wireless security D Link DIR 615 User Manual 30 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 IP Address Enter the IP address of the router The default IP address is 192 168 0 1 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT INTERNET If you change the IP address once you click Apply you een para aa pit eine ad ess es Web based management interface If you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser S to get back into the configuration utility Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is ee eee ee E 255 255 255 0 pa the IP Address here you may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network Router IP Address 192 168 0 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Device Name diinkrouter Local Domain Enter the Domain name Optional Per ne ENE Enable DNS Relay V DHCP SERVER SETTINGS E
27. protocol a Enable Anti Spoof Enable this option to provide protection from certain kinds of Checking spoofing attacks Enable 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 Putting a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variery of seowity risks racammended Potes Use of this option is onby as a last resort Enable DMZ Note Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that ee computer to a variety of security risks Use of this option is APPLICATION LEVEL GATEWAY ALG CONFIGURATION only recommended as a last resort IP Address Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you want to have unrestricted Internet communication If this computer obtains its IP address automatically using DHCP be sure to make a static reservation on the System gt Network Settings page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change D Link DIR 615 User Manual 46 section 3 Configuration This page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network Routing List Metric Name Metric Interface Destination IP Netmask Gateway Routing Each Route has a checkbox next to it check the box of the route you wish to enable The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route A value 1 is the lowe
28. steel metal walls with insulation water fish tanks mirrors file cabinets brick and concrete will 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 615 User Manual Section 2 Installation D Link DIR 615 User Manual Network Diagram YOUR NETWORK SETUP INTERNET CABLE DSL MODEM OPTIONAL WIRED PC DIR 615 MEDIA PLA NE _ GAME lt i CONSOLE WH PC with DIGITAL CAMERA 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 Z Place the router in an open and central location Do not plug the power adapter into the router Turn the power off on your modem If there is no on off switch then 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 o
29. used 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect D Link DIR 615 User Manual Not Connected i Wireless networks are available Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center oe he AV 7A Ty Ct Friday 7 2007 Lay Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Unsecured network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center 96 section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect lt 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 615 User Manual wP 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 F Display characters F you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now 97 section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect Using WCN 2 0 The router supports Wi Fi protection referred to as WCN 2 0 in Windows V
30. 0 1 asa The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Atemate DNS server E Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings D Link DIR 615 User Manual 112 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards e EEE 802 11n e IEEE 802 119 e EEE 802 3 e EEE 802 3u Security e WPA Personal e WPA2 Personal e WPA Enterprise e WPA2 Enterprise Wireless Signal Rates e 108Mbps e 48Mbps e 54Mbps 24Mbps e 36Mbps 12Mbps e 18Mbps e 9Mbps e 11Mbps e 5 5Mbps e 6Mbps e 1Mbps e 2Mbps MSC 0 15 e 130Mbps 270 117Mbps 243 e 104Mbps 216 78Mbps 162 e 66Mbps 135 e 58 5Mbps 121 5 e 52Mbps 108 e 39Mbps 81 e 26Mbps 54 e 19 5Mbps 40 5 e 12Mbps 27 e 6 5Mbps 13 5 Frequency Range e 2 4GHz to 2 483GHz Transmitter Output Power e 17dBm 2dB LEDs e Power e Internet e WLAN e LAN 10 100 Operating Temperature e 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Humidity e 95 maximum non condensing Safety amp Emissions e FCC C e CE Dimensions e L 7 8 inches e W 5 inches e H 1 2 inches Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 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 adver
31. 15 SETUP ADYANCED Toos O STATUS SUPPORT ADMIN O OO oO MIN Helpful Hints for the settings C s Once your router is SYSLOG The System Settings section allows you to reboot the device or restore the router to the threat the way a an rph aple lea al au to the factory default settings will erase all settings you aake Nae i Load Settings Use this option to load previously saved SES ee oe Se from Local router configuration settings First use the Emm Try cits tved sotng fe Soted by a a Hard Drive Browse control to find a previously save file ENAZ Baran of configuration settings Then click the Load aes tern the event that button to transfer those settings to the router mms cave Settings To Local Hard Save Configuration settings are restored To save the l i i l Load Settings From Local CBrowse _ configuration click the Restore to This option will restore all configuration settings e cy valle Factory Default back to the settings that were in effect at the Settings time the router was shipped from the factory Restore To Factory Default Restore Factory Defaults i Restore all Settings to the Factory Defaults Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you have created If Reboot the Device you want to save the current router configuration settings use the Save button above Reboot Device Click to reboot the router D Link DIR 615 User Manual 65 section 3 Configura
32. 15 User Manual fey Connect to a Network Type the network security key Security key E Hide characters You can also connect by pushing the button on the router 90 section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPS The WPS feature of the DIR 615 can be configured using Windows 7 Carry out the following steps to use Windows 7 to configure the WPS feature of the DIR 615 1 Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start D a menu A Getting Started Windows Media Center ca Calculator LNW Sticky Notes Q Snipping Tool a Remote Desktop Connection Default Programs Help and Support Shut down 2 Click the Network option System properties Uninstall or change a program Map network drive 9 4 FIt Favorites 4 Hard Disk Drives 3 E Desktop Local Disk C Local Disk D my Downloads gt A 2 39 GB free of 10 0 GB S 22 7 GB free of 30 0 GB DATA E gt m gt F so 4 ia Libraries SF 305 GB free of 531 GB gt E Documents gt a Music gt lel Pictures DVD RW Drive F gt amp Videos i 4 Computer gt amp Local Disk C gt Local Disk D gt cq DATA E E Recent Places 4 Devices with Removable Storage 1 A100 Workgroup WORKGROUP Memory 2 00 GB Processor Intel R Core TM 2 CPU D Link DIR 615 User Manual 91 section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Double click the DIR 615 router
33. AB GENERAL Connection Type Cable Status Network Status Connection Up Time MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Disabled Wireless Radio MAC Address Network Name SSID 6 disable LAN COMPUTERS Monday September 14 2009 3 44 50 AM 5 00NA Mon 14 Sep 2009 DHCP Client Disconnected Disconnected N A 00 18 e7 6a 18 2d 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 18 e7 6a 18 2c 192 168 0 1 255 255 255 0 Enabled Enabled 00 18 e7 6a 18 2c dlink Name if any MAC 192 168 0 100 IGMP MULTICAST MEMBERSHIPS Multicast Group Address 00 17 42 7 72 19 11 section 3 Configuration What to View View Levels Apply Log Settings Refresh Clear Email Now Save Log Log 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 You can select the types of messages that you want to display from the log Firewall amp Security System and Router Status messages can be se
34. AN WAN Internet and Wireless information If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew bution 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 see the following page for more information me 20060101 046715 OD Fri 25 Oct 2010 D Link DIR 615 User Manual 10 section 3 Configuration General WAN LAN Wireless LAN LAN Computers IGMP Multicast Memberships Displays the router s time and firmware version Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the router Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router DHCP Displays the Multicast Group IP Address D Link DIR 615 User Manual DIR 615 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT Helpful Hints Aj of your Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page The firmware All of your WAN and STATISTICS version is also displayed here AN connection d R JU IN
35. Check to enable the rule Name Enter a name for your rule Dest IP Start Enter the starting IP address Dest IP End Enter the ending IP address Protocol Select the protocol Dest Port Start Enter the starting port number Dest Port End Enter the ending port number To enable web logging click Enable Click Save to save the access control rule D Link DIR 615 User Manual STEP 4 SELECT FILTERING METHOD Select the method for filtering Method Apply Web Filter Apply Advanced Port Filters Lu Mext Save Prey Cancel Log Web Access Only Block All Access Block Some Access STEP 5 PORT FILTER Add Port Filters Rules Specify rules to prohibit access to specific IP addresses and ports Enable Name peers End 7 7 MEO MEO o C1 MOO Prey Mext Lr gu iT Dest IP ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD ZDR ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD ZDR ADD ADD ATD ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD ZDR ADD Cancel Any t Any w Any ss Any w Any Any w Any alba lala a E e Any ss STEP 6 CONFIGURE WEB ACCESS LOGGING Web Access Logging Disabled Enabled Mext Save Cancel 43 section 3 Configuration Website Filters Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of allowed Web sites that can be used by multiple users through the network To use this feature select to Allow or Deny
36. Connection is L2TF UsernamePassyword L2TP INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Address Mode Dynamic IP Static IP L TP IP Address L2TP Subnet Mask L TP Gateway IP Address L TP Server IP Address Username Password Verify Password Reconnect Mode Always On demand Manual Maximum Idle Time minutes O infinite Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address MTU bytes MTU default 1400 MAC Address 00 18 e7 6a 21 bf Clone Your PC s MAC Address DNS Servers Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses Static L2TP only D Link DIR 615 User Manual 20 section 3 Configuration MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1400 is the default MTU Clone MAC The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not Address recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address bution to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card D Link DIR 615 User Manual 26 section 3 Configuration IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Servers MTU MAC Address Static IP Address Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port s IP in
37. D Link p ili D tt d Ll E gt u U S ii I ww amp A Version 8 1 11 18 2011 User Manual Wireless N Home Router DIR 615 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 November 18 2011 e Updated for revision H2 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 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2011 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 615 User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents OAC E E E E E E i Static IP ACOreSS cccceecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 27 Manual Revisions cccsecccseeeeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeaees Wireless Settings ecc ctscnwcsssseccesesrsniuesernectenatecsars 28 Trademarks sern srrorr i ea E E A S Manual Wireless Network Setup 29 Net
38. 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 615 User Manual 11 Section 2 Installation Getting Started The DIR 615 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 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 systems lf the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start gt Run In the run box type DWizard exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the autorun screen appears click Start Note It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key followed by the login password on the provided Setup Wi i D Link roe DIRSTS DIR 615 Welcome Welcome to the D Link Setup Wizard this will guide you through the steps required to set up your D Link router Select your language English D Link DIR 615 User Manual 12 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 as Internet Explorer and ent
39. R RULE already defined Save Inbound Filter Rules List Click the Save button to apply your settings You must click Save Settings at the top to save the settings This section will list any rules that are created You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable disable the rule or click the ADVANCED NETWORK IPVE The starting and ending IP addresses are WAN side address Click the Add or Update button t sto feta hed rule ein the Rules List belou Click the Edit icon in the Rules List to change a rule Click the Delete ic in the Rules List to permanently remo rule Delete icon to remove the rule Fj sococogo INBOUND FILTER RULES LIST Name D Link DIR 615 User Manual 45 section 3 Configuration Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world The D Link DIR 615 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 Enable SPI SPI Stateful Packet Inspection also known as dynamic packet filtering helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the
40. The DIR 615 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 615 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DIR 615 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 615 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network The DIR 615 is also capable of port redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the Virtual Servers List There are pre defined virtual services already in the table You SUPPORT DIR 615 SETUP AD YANCED TOOLS STATUS VIRTUAL SERVER Helpful Hints finch Beh ahighesin oe The Virtual Server option allows you to define a single public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port if required This feature is useful for hosting online services such as FTP or Web Servers Save Settings Don t Save Settings 24 VIRTUAL SERVERS LIST Check the Application Name drop down menu for a list of predefined server
41. and web pages DNS Service you are looking for faster and more reliably In addition it improves your overall Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically taking you where you intended to go and saving you valuable time Disclaimer D Link makes no warranty as to the availability reliability functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features Host Name The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs Leave blank if you are not sure Use Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP Unicasting Primary Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP These addresses are usually obtained secondary automatically from your ISP Leave at 0 0 0 0 if you did not specifically receive these from your ISP DNS Server D Link DIR 615 User Manual 19 section 3 Configuration 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 bution to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card D Link DIR 615 User Manual 20 section 3 Configurat
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43. at cannot use the 802 11 standard This feature should only be enabled if you are in a country that requires it WMM Enable WMM is QoS for your wireless network This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity However it s less reliable and may Short GI create higher data loss D Link DIR 615 User Manual 48 section 3 Configuration Advanced Network Settings UPnP Settings To use the Universal Plug and Play UPnP feature click on Enabled UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment software and peripherals s WAN Ping Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR 615 to S Senn ae ee eee ee eee respond to pings Blocking the Ping may provide E ives tty tes seitin some extra security from hackers Check the box SERA sesan _ contsnesstncs to allow the Internet port to be pinged Li _ oomme Gal wou i i i daade He WAN Ping devices WAN Port Speed You may set the port speed of the Internet port ia to 10Mbps 100Mbps or auto Some older cable EEN Enable UPnP Z or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps IF you enable this feature the WAN port of your rember will respond to ping requests from the t that Address F you Irtertet i re serit to e WAH IP Af Multicast Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass ee Streams through the r
44. b browser We recommend the following e Internet Explorer 6 or higher e Netscape 8 or higher e Mozilla 1 7 12 5 0 or higher e Opera 8 5 or higher e Safari 3 or higher e Camino 0 8 4 or higher e Firefox 3 0 or 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 615 User Manual 102 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 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
45. based on time or dates and or block access from applications like P2P utilities or games Add Policy Check the Enable Access Control check box and click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard D Link DIR 615 User Manual DIR 615 SETUP ADYANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT VIRTUAL SERVER PORT FORWARDING APPLICATION RULES QOS ENGINE NETWORK FILTER WEBSITE FILTER INBOUND FILTER FIREWALL SETTINGS ROUTING ADVANCED WIRELESS ADVANCED NETWORK IPV6 The Access Control option allows you to control access in and out of your network Use this feature as Access Controls to only grant access to approved sites limit web access based on time or dates and or block internet access for applications like P2P utilities or garnes Save Settings Don t Save Settings ENABLE Enable Access Control POLICY TABLE Enable Policy Machine Filtering Logged Schedule Access Control Wizard Helpful Hints Check Enable Access Control if you want to enforce rules that limit Internet access from specific LAN computers Click Add Policy to start the processes of creating a rule You can cancel the process at any time When you are finished creating a rule it will be added to the Policy Table below Click the Edit icon to modify an existing rule using the Policy Wizard ADD NEW POLICY This wizard will guide you through the following steps to add a new poli
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47. cy for Access Control Step 1 Choose a unique name for your policy Step 2 Select a schedule Step 3 Select the machine to which this policy applies Step 4 Select filtering method Step 5 Select filters Step 6 Configure Web Access Lagging 4 section 3 Configuration Enter a name for the policy and then click Next to continue Select a schedule I E Always from the drop down menu and then click Next to continue Enter the following information and then click Next to continue e Address Type Select IP address MAC address or Other Machines e IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to D Link DIR 615 User Manual STEP 1 CHOOSE POLICY NAME Choose a unique name for your policy Policy Name STEP 2 SELECT SCHEDULE Choose a schedule to apply to this policy Details Always Prey Mext Save Cancel STEP 3 SELECT MACHINE Select the machine to which this policy applies Specify a machine with its IP or MAC address or select Other Machines tor machines that do not have a policy Address Type p mac Other Machines IP Address Paras computer Mame Machine Address ee Computer Name Copy Your PC s MAC Address Machine 192 165 0 100 E Prew Mext Save Cancel 42 section 3 Configuration select the filtering method and then click Next to continue Enter the rule Enable
48. e factory defaults Before performing an upgrade be sure to save the current configuration from the Tools gt System screen 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 LANGUAGE PACK UPGRADE Firmware Version 8 00 SUPPORT Helpful Hints Firmware updates are released periodically to improve the functionality of your router and to add features If you run into a problem with a specific feature of the router check if updated firmware is available for your router 66 section 3 Configuration DDNS 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 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 DIR 615 II SETUP ADYANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT Server Address Choose your DDNS provider from the drop ADMIN Helpful Hints down menu CE To use this feature SYSLOG The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP Game Server etc using a domain y
49. ection 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows XP Through WPA PSK It is recommended to enable WEP 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 WEP 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 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect D Link DIR 615 User Manual Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 metwork Tas 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 lt 3 Set up a wireless network Test for a home or small office Unsecured wireless network Related Tasks default i Learn about wireless Unsecured wireless network networking salestest g Change the order of preferred networks af Security enabled wireless network Change advanced settings Security enabled wireless network This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect DGL 4300 an 100 section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 The Wireless Network
50. ed Setup Manual Select this option will display the current wireless settings for you to configure the wireless device manually STEP 2 CONNECT YOUR WIRELESS DEVICE There are two ways to 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 PBC please press the push button on your wireless device and click the below Connect Button within 120 seconds 84 section 4 Security 1 Configure WPA Personal PSK lt 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 Log into the web based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side Next to Security Mode select WPA Personal Next to WPA Mode select Auto WPA2 Only or WPA Only Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2 Next to Cypher Type select TKIP and AES TKIP or AES If you have wireless clients that use both types use TKIP and AES Next to Group Key Update Interval enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is
51. eless settings on your router using the wizard click Wireless Network Setup Wizard and refer to page 85 setup ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to aaa add a wireless device using Wi Fi Protected Setup sxuusnn WPS and refer to page 88 If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to the next page D Link DIR 615 User Manual The following Web based wizards are designed to assist you in your wireless network setup and wireless 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 Network Setup Wizard Note Some changes made using this Setup Wizard may require you to change some settings on your wireless cient 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 router It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected Click the button below to begin MANUAL WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP If your wireless netw
52. er the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 You may also connect using the NetBIOS name in the address bar http dlinkrouter select Admin from the drop down menu and then enter your password Leave the password blank by default Type in the graphical authentication code if you cannot read it click Regenerate The graphical authentication will be disabled by default lf you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance D Link DIR 615 User Manual A D Link Microsoft Internet Explorer Fie Edit wiew Favorites Tools Help ke Back gt i D PN JO Search Address 192 168 0 1 Log in to the router User Name Admin w Password Enter the correct password above and then type the characters you see in the picture below E gt k 9 j B Regenerate Log In 13 section 3 Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Once logged into the web interface of the router the Setup gt Internet page will appear Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard lf you want to enter your settings without running the wizard click Manual Internet Configuration Wizard and skip to page 19 DIR 615 II SETUP ADYANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT INTERNET WIRELESS SETTINGS NETWORK SETTINGS There are two ways to set up your Internet connection you can use the Web based Internet ees CCImecwon
53. ernet connection is maintained during MTU 1492 bytes MTU default 1492 inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto MAC Address reconnect DNS Addresses Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses Static PPPoE only D Link DIR 615 User Manual 21 section 3 Configuration MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 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 ports MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card D Link DIR 615 User Manual 22 section 3 Configuration PPTP Choose PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol 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 mask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select Dynamic PPTP IP Address Enter the IP address Static PPTP only PPTP Subnet Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Mask Addresses Static PPTP only PPTP Gateway Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP PPTP Server IP Enter the Server IP
54. erver Port 1812 mi t radius_shared MAC Address Authentication RADIUS server IP Address 86 section 4 Security 8 Next to RADIUS Server Port enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server 1812 is the default port 9 Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret enter the security key 10 If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network 11 Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server 12 Click Apply Settings to save your settings D Link DIR 615 User Manual EAP 302 1 When WPA enterprise is enabled the router uses EAP 802 1x to authenticate cients via a remote RADIUS Authentication Timeout minutes RADIUS server IP Address 0 0 0 0 RADIUS server Port 1812 em Secret radius_shared Optional backup RADIUS server aS ia Address Second RADIUS server Port E aah Shared Secret radius_shared Second MAC Address Authentication 8 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 41 AM
55. ess for sending e mail If your SMTP server requires authentication select this option Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication Enter your account for sending e mail Enter the password associated with the account Re type the password associated with the account When this option is selected logs will be sent via e mail when the log is full Selecting this option will send the logs via e mail according to schedule DIR 615 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT ADMIN Helpful Hints The Email feature can be used to send the system log files router alert messages and firmware update notification to your email address Sr Sv eis ENABLE Enable Email Notification EMAIL SETTINGS From Email Address To Email Address SMTP Server Address Enable Authentication Account Name Password Verify Password EMAIL LOG WHEN FULL OR ON SCHEDULE This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules To create a schedule go to Tools gt Schedules D Link DIR 615 User Manual 64 section 3 Configuration system Settings Save Settings Use this option to save the current router to Local Hard configuration settings to a file on the hard disk Drive of the computer you are using First click the Save button You will then see a file dialog where you can select a location and file name DIR 615 615 DiR 6
56. et 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 e mail If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem continue changing the MTU in increments of ten D Link DIR 615 User Manual 105 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy to use and compatible 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 A wireless local area network WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and
57. etting and is recommended VIRTUAL SERVER Helpful Hints PORT FORWARDING It is recommended i APPLICATION RULES If you are not farniliar with these Advanced Wireless settings please read the help section that you leave these RTS Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of Eeeeramgg enata to modify these settings oepa ia 2346 If inconsistent data flow is a problem onlya EEE aE Si p i fi ACCESS CONTROL of your wireless minor modification should be made re network i INBOUND FILTER Transmit Power High pear e i Fragmentation The fragmentation threshold which is specified FIREWALL SETTINGS Beacon Period 100 20 1000 required co Threshold in bytes determines whether packets will be es RTE meee ese _ tse Enabling WMM can 5 ADVANCED WIRELESS Fragmentation Threshold 2346 256 2346 bis ee ashi fragmented Packets exceeding the 2346 byte ADVANCED NETWORK DTIM Interval 1 1 255 deletis multimedia setting will be fragmented before transmission 2346 Ez WLAN Partition sell cl pitelecre is the default setting WMM Enable Short GI DTIM Interval Delivery Traffic Indication Message 3 is the default setting A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages WLAN Partition This enables 802 11d operation 802 11d is a wireless specification developed to allow implementation of wireless networks in countries th
58. ettings Internet provider ISP My IPv6 Connection is LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the PRFAN iitaieln e s t 80 a8 ETB router Enter the IP 6 address information provided by your Internet Service Provider TSP LAN Link Local Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Address IPvG Address Subnet Prefiz Length Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration i i Defautl Gateway Autoconfiguration feature Primary DNS Address Autoconfiguration Select Stateful DHCPv6 or Stateless Secondary DNS Address Type Refer to the next page for Stateless LAN IP 6 ADDRESS SETTINGS IPv6 Address Range Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 Start range for your local computers Use this section to configure the internal network setings of your router IF vou change the LAN IPv Address here vou may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCP v6 LANIPv Address End range for your local computers LAN IP 6 Link Local Address FE80 218 E7FF FE6A 21BE 64 IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime in minutes FRNWEYSsceeiiininsh E Use this section bo setup IFP 6 Autoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on vour network Enable Autocontiguration Autoconfiguration Type IPv Address Range Start Po 64 IPv6 Address RangefEnd Po 64 IP
59. etwork settings to access the network again Autoconfiguration to the next page for Stateless LAN IPv6 Address 2002 0 0 0001 11 64 Type LAN IPv6 Link Local Address FES80 240 F4FF FE03 1A9C 64 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 IPv6 Address Range range for your local computers ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Start Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 Use this section to setup IPv6 Autoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network IPv6 Address Range range for your local computers End Enable Autoconfiguration Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime in minutes ee IPv6 Address IPv6 Address Range Start Lifetime IPv6 Address Range End IPv6 Address Lifetime D Link DIR 615 User Manual 5 section 3 Configuration 6 to 4 Tunneling Stateless My IPv6 Connection Select 6 to 4 from the drop down menu 6 to 4 Settings Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet provider ISP Primary Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server Address addresses LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router LAN Link Local Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Address Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Enable Autoconfiguration Select Stateless Refer to the previous page for Stateful Autoconfiguration Type Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime in minutes Router Advertisement Lifetime D Link DIR 615 User Manual
60. firewall port TCP UDP or Any 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 D Link DIR 615 User Manual VIRTUAL SERVER PORT FORWARDING APPLICATION RULES QOS ENGINE computers on your internal network Save Settings Don t Save Settings NETWORK FILTER ACCESS CONTROL 24 APPLICATION RULES WEBSITE FILTER INBOUND FILTER Port FIREWALL SETTINGS Trigger o Name Application o ADVANCED WIRELESS ADVANCED NETWORK Trigger IPV6 o Name Application o Trigger o Name Application o This option is used to open single or multiple ports on your router when the router senses data sent to the Internet on a trigger port or port range Special Applications rules apply to all Traffic Type Schedule TCP vw P TCP TCP TCP w TCP EEE owl TCP Ll DIR 615 II SETUP ADYANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT Helpful Hints Use this feature if you are trying to execute one of the listed network applications and it is not communicating as expected Check the Application Name drop down menu for a list of predefined applications If you select one of the predefined applications click the arrow button next to the drop down menu to fill out the corresponding field Select a schedule for when the ser
61. formation 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 Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet Service Provider Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1500 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 D Link DIR 615 User Manual 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 MTU MAC Address bytes MTU default 1500 2 section 3 Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to configure the wir
62. 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 CiN gt ping yahoo com E 1 1482 Pinging yahoo com 66 994 234 13 with 1482 bytes of data needs to he fragmented but DF set needs to he fragmented but DF set needs to he fragmented but DF set needs to be fragmented but DF set Ping statistics for 66 994 234 13 Packets Sent 4 Received 8 Lost 4 ciz loss gt Example ping yahoo com f 1472 Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum Bms Maximum ms Average Bms Cox ping yahoo com F 1 1472 Pinging yahoo com 66 94 234 13 with 1472 bytes of data Reply from 66 974 234 13 bytes 1472 time 93ms TTL 52 bytes 1472 time 169ms TTL 52 74 13 bytes 1472 time 125ms TIL 52 Reply from 66 974 234 13 bytes 1472 time 203ms TTL 52 Ping statistics for 66 94 234 13 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost B HH loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum 3ms Maximum 203ms Average 132ms Gos D Link DIR 615 User Manual 104 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 pack
63. he LAN local IPv6 address for the router Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Select Stateful DHCPv6 or Stateless Refer to the next page for Stateless Enter the start Pv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime in minutes D Link DIR 615 User Manual 54 section 3 Configuration My IPv6 Connection PPPoE Address Mode IP Address User Name Password Service Name Reconnection Mode Maximum Idle Time MTU IPv6 DNS Settings Primary Secondary DNS Address IPv6 over PPPoE Stateless Select PPPoE from the drop down menu Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet provider ISP Select Static 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 Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP
64. he amount of time before a client is required to re authenticate 60 minutes is default Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server D Link DIR 615 User Manual WIRELESS SECURITY MODE To arik your privacy you can seg a wireless security features This device supports three wireless modes induding WEP WPA Personal and WPA Enterprise WEP is the original wireless encryption kd WPA provides a higher ae of security WPAersonal does not require an authentication server The WPA Enterprise option requires an external RADIUS server Security Mode WPA Enterprise Use WPA or WPA2 mode to achieve a balance of strong security and best compatibility This mode uses WPA for legacy cients while maintaining higher security with stations that are WPA capable Also the strongest OGpher that the dient supports will be used For best security use WPA Only mode This mode uses AES CCMP cipher and legacy stations are not allowed access with WPA security For maximum compatibility use WPA Only This mode uses TKIP cipher Some gaming and legacy devices work only in this mode To achieve better wireless performance use WPA Only security mode or in other words AES cipher WPA Mode WPA Only Ww Group Key Update Interval seconds EAP 802 1X When WPA enterprise is enabled the router uses EAP 802 1x to authenticate cients via a remote RADIUS Server Authentication Timeout minutes RADIUS s
65. her e Safari 3 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 XP Service Pack 3 Vista or Windows 7 e An installed Ethernet adapter e CD ROM drive Section 1 Product Overview Features e Faster Wireless Networking The DIR 615 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 e Compatible with 802 11g Devices The DIR 615 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802 11g standard so it can connect with existing 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 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 615 can pass through VPN sessions It Supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DIR 615 can securely access corporate networks e User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use Web based user interface the DIR 615 lets you control what informati
66. id light indicates a connection to an proper connection to the Ethernet enabled computer on ports 1 4 power supply This LED blinks during data transmission D Link DIR 615 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 615 User Manual 6 Section 2 Instal
67. igure your connection Mot Listed or Don t Know 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 Moderns 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 OSL modems use this type of connection Static IP Address Connection Choose this option if your Internet Setup Provider provided you with IP Address information that has to be manually configured DHCP CONNECTION DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS 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 your computer s MAC Address to the D Link Router MAC Address 0018e7 6a2t br optional Clone Your PC s MAC Address Host Name DIR 615 M
68. ion PPPoE DSL Choose PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet 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 My Internet Select PPPoE Username Password from gS Connection the drop down menu Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet Address Mode Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP My Internet Connection is address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select PPPOE INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Dynamic Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider TSP IP Address Enter the IP address Static PPPoE only Address Mode Dynamic IP Static IP User Name Enter your PPPoE user name IP Address 0 0 0 0 i User Name Password Enter your PPPoE password and then retype 5 i assword the password in the next box Verify Password Service Name Enter the ISP Service Name optional Service Name optiona l Reconnect Mode Always on On demand Manual Reconnection Mode Select either Always on On Demand or Maximum Idle Time 5s minutes O infinite Manual Primary DNS Address optional Maximum Idle Time Enter a maximum idle time during which the Secondary DNS Address optional Int
69. ista and Windows 7 The following instructions for setting this up depends on whether you are using Windows Vista and Windows 7 to configure the router or third party software When you first set up the router Wi Fi protection is disabled and unconfigured To enjoy the benefits of Wi Fi protection the router must be both enabled and configured There are three basic methods to accomplish this use Windows Vista s built in support for WCN 2 0 use software provided by a third party or manually configure If you are running Windows Vista log into the router and click the Enable checkbox in the Basic gt Wireless section Use the Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced gt Wi Fi Protected Setup section or choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to Default button WI FI PROTECTED SETUP ALSO CALLED WCN 2 0 IN WINDOWS VISTA Enable Current PIN 97733867 Generate New PIN Reset PIN to Default Wi Fi Protected Status Enabled Configured If you are using third party software to set up Wi Fi Protection carefully follow the directions When you are finished proceed to the next section to set up the newly configured router D Link DIR 615 User Manual 98 section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built in wireless utility Zero Configuration Utility The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users If you are
70. l Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime in minutes D Link DIR 615 User Manual IPY CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to the IPv6 Internet My IPv6 Connection is Stateless Gutoconfiguration IP v6 DNS SETTINGS Obtain DNS server address automatically or enter a specific DNS server address primary DNS Address SS Secondary DNS Address LAN IP 6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Use this section to configure the internal network setings of your router IF you change the LAN IPye address here You may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again Lan IPye Address LAN IP 6 Link Local Address FES0 718 E7FF FE64 71BE 64 ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Use this section to setup IPv Sutoconfiguration to assign IP addresses ko the computers on your network Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration Type Stateful OHCPy IP 6 Address Range Start fo IP 6 Address RangefEnd f fo IPv6 Address Lifetime minutes 60 section 3 Configuration Administrator Settings This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords You can also enable Remote Management There are two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser The acc
71. l Server Port Forwarding or Remote Administration features Name Action Enter a name for the inbound filter rule Select Allow or Deny DIR 615 _DiR 615 JA SETUP ADVAN D TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT Enable Check to enable rule AL SERVER Helpful Hints PORT FORWARDING REET APPLICATION RULES The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet With onli that is Source IP Start Enter the starting IP address Enter 0 0 0 0 if coo e a a meaningful to you do not want to specify an IP range NETWORK FILTER Each rule can either Inbound Filters can be used for limiting access to a server on your network to a system or group of Allow or Deny ACCESS CONTROL systems Filter rules can be used with Virtual Server Gaming or Remote Administration features Each access from the WAN eea OS ee ee filter might allow all of the members z ef EEL of a particular gaming group to play several different games for which gaming entries have been Source IP End Enter the ending IP address Enter created At the same time an Admin filter might only allows systems from your office network to access the WAN admin pages and an FIP server you use at home If you add an IP address to a filter the 255 255 255 255 if you do not want to specify SOSE Sae change is effected in all of the places where the filter is used The checkbox by and IP range ame o o ed to deal pea ADVANCED WIRELESS ADD INBOUND FILTE
72. lation The D Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually 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 Wireless Installation Considerations to maximizing wireless range is to 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
73. lected There are three levels of message importance Informational Warning and Critical Select the levels that you want displayed in the log Will filter the log results so that only the selected options appear Updates the log details on the screen so it displays any recent activity Clears all of the log contents This option will send a copy of the router log to the e mail address configured in the Tools gt Email Settings screen This option will save the router to a log file on your computer D Link DIR 615 User Manual DIR 615 II SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT Helpful Hints Use this option to view the router logs You can define what types of events you want to view and the event levels to view This router also has internal syslog server support so you can send the log files to a computer on your network that is running a syslog utility LOG OPTIONS System Activity E Debug Information Attacks Dropped Packets Notice Last Pace rea Refresh Cear EmaiNow Savetog 1 2 Time Message Sep 14 02 58 57 UDHCPD Inform add_lease 192 168 0 100 Sep 14 02 58 53 UDHCPD sending OFFER of 192 168 0 100 Sep 14 02 56 06 version 1 0 started Sep 14 02 56 01 Sending discover Sep 14 02 56 06 read etc hosts 1 addresses compile time options IPv6 GNU getopt no ISC leasefile no DBus no I18N no TFTP started version 2 41 cachesize 150
74. nable DNS Relay Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information Fe from your ISP to your computers If checked your cer er ae computers will use the router for a DNS server wv Enable DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range 192 168 0 100 to 192 168 0 199 DHCP Lease Time 10080 minutes Always Broadcast 7 compatibility for some DHCP Clients NetBIOS announcement Learn NetBIOS from WAN NetBIOS Scope optional NetBIOS node type Broadcast only use when no WINS servers configured Point to Point no broadcast Mixed mode Broadcast then Point to Point Hybrid Point to Point then Broadcast ADD EDIT DHCP RESERVATION Enable Computer Name IP Address MAC Address Copy Your PC s MAC Address DHCP RESERVATIONS LIST NUMBER OF DYNAMIC DHCP CLIENTS 1 Hardware Address Assigned IP Hostname Expires 00 17 42 c7 72 19 192 168 0 100 SP3X3 PC Mon Sep 21 02 56 07 2009 Revoke Reserve D Link DIR 615 User Manual section 3 Configuration Enable DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range Lease Time Always Broadcast Learn NetBIOS WAN Net BIOS scope DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol The DIR 615 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 setting their TCP IP settings to Obtain an IP
75. nabled You can create your own times in the Tools gt Schedules section D Link DIR 615 User Manual DIR 615 SETUP ADYANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT Helpful Hints VIRTUAL SERVER APPLICATION RULES Q05 ENGINE NETWORK FILTER ACCESS CONTROL WEBSITE FILTER INBOUNG FILTER FIREWALL SETTINGS ROUTING ADVANCED WIRELESS ADVANCED NET WORE a This option is used to open multiple ports or a range of ports in your router and redirect data through those ports to a single PC on your network This feature allows you to enter ports in various formats including Port Ranges 100 150 Individual Ports 80 68 888 or Mixed 1020 5000 689 Save Settings Don t Save Settings 24 PORT FORWARDING RULES C Mame OoOO Application Name ka IF Address 0 0 0 0 computer Mame ka Mame OoOO Application Name ka IF Address 0 0 0 0 computer Mame ka Mame O OOS O Application Name ka IP Address 0 0 0 0 Computer Name v Ports to gt lve Ea Filter twee Fiona Filter w D Fina Filter Check the Application Name drop down menu for a list of predefined applications If you select one of the predefined applications click the arrow button next to the drop down menu to fill out the corresponding field You can select a computer from the list of DHCP clients in the Computer Name drop down menu or you can manually enter the IP address of the LAN computer to which you would like to open the specified
76. ne of the four LAN ports on the router Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer Turn on or 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 Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot Turn on your computer Verify the link lights on the router The power light Internet light and the LAN light the port that your computer is plugged into should be lit If not make sure your computer modem and router are powered on and verify the cable connections are correct Skip to page 13 to configure your router D Link DIR 615 User Manual 9 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 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
77. net 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 bution to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card D Link DIR 615 User Manual 24 section 3 Configuration L2TP Choose L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol if your ISP uses a 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 Mask Static only L2TP Gateway Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP L2TP Server IP Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP optional Username Enter your L2TP username Password Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box Reconnect Mode Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Time Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet My Internet
78. on 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 802 119 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 615 User Manual 3 Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter Internet Port The auto MDI MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem RESET Sen ly Reset LAN Ports 1 4 Pressing the Reset button restores the router to Connect Ethernet devices such as its original factory default settings computers switches and hubs D Link DIR 615 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready This LED blinks during wireless data transmission Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port This LED blinks during data transmission DIR 615 Power LED Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a A sol
79. onds UDP connections 240 seconds Reset or closed TCP connections The connection does not close instantly so that lingering packets can pass or the connection can be re established 7800 seconds Established or closing TCP connections D Link DIR 615 User Manual 15 section 3 Configuration Routing Table This page displays the routing details configured for your router DIR 6715 II SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT LOGS STATISTICS Routing Table heana Stes This di the routing details configured for your router a WIRELESS oo ROUTING TABLE Destination IP Netmask Gateway Metric Interface Creator 192 168 0 0 299 299 299 0 0 0 0 0 0 LAN System 239 0 0 0 259 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LAN System D Link DIR 615 User Manual 76 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 DIR 615 II SETUP ADYANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT DEVICE INFO Helpful Hints oOGs e oa This is a list of all STATISTICS Lise this option to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless router wireless clients that are currently INTERNET SESSIONS Connected ta YOLI wireless router P NUMBER OF WIRELESS CLIENTS O WIRELESS WIRELESS O O O O MAC Address IP Address Mode Rate Signal o IPVG D Link DIR 615 User Manual 1 section 3 Configuration
80. or a created 0 0 0 0 lt lt Computer Name Allow All Inbound filter You may create your own inbound The schedule of time when the Virtual Server 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 D Link DIR 615 User Manual 36 section 3 Configuration Name IP Address TCP UDP Inbound Filter Schedule Port Forwarding This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop down menu Select an application and click lt lt to populate the fields Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the router DHCP you computer will be listed in the Computer Name drop down menu Select your computer and click lt lt Enter the TCP and or UDP port or ports that you want to open You can enter a single port or a range of ports Separate ports with a common Example 24 1009 3000 4000 Select Allow All most common or a created Inbound filter You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced gt Inbound Filter page The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled The schedule may be set to Always which will allow the particular service to always be e
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82. ork is already set up with Wi Fi Protected Setup manual confguration 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 Helpful Hints wireless networking and e ne con fig ure reless router re did sein lees k ming Wizard a t wireless router before dick Manual Wireless Network Setup to put all the settings manua y 28 section 3 Configuration Manual Wireless Network Setup 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 Click Add New to create your own time schedule to enable Helpful Hints the wireless function Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D Link Router Please note that changes made on this section may also need to be duplicated on your Wireless Client Wireless Network Service Set Identifier SSID is the name of your Name wireless network Create a name using up to 32 Se characters The SSID iS case sensitive WI FI PROTECTED SETUP ALSO CALLED WCN 2 0 IN WINDOWS VISTA Enable Current PIN 20081843 802 11 Mode Select one of the following nn D Wi Fi Protected Status Enabled Not Configured 802 11g Only Select if all of your wireless clients are 802 11g Mixed 802 11g and 802
83. ork key Recommended To prevent outsiders from accessing your network the router will automatically assign a security falso called WEP or WPA key to your network Manually assign a network key Wise this options if you prefer to create our own key E Lise WPA encryption instead of WEPENPA is stronger than WEP and all D Link wireless client adapters support WPA Note All D Link wireless adapters currently support WPA select a wireless security password It must be exactly 5 or 13 ESE mA characters It must also be exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0 9 and A F Click Next to continue You have selected your security level you will need to set a wireless security password The WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy key must meet one of following quildelines Exactly 5 or 13 characters Exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0 9 and A F 4 longer WEP key is more secure than a short one Wireless Security Password O Note You will need to enter the same password as keyed in this step into your wireless clients in order to enable proper wireless communication Your Setup is complete You will be given a detailed summary ETHIE of your wireless security settings Click Save to finish the Below is a detailed summary of your wireless security settings Please print this page out or write the a information on a piece of paper so you can configure the correct settings on your wireless client security Wizard adap
84. ote You may also need to provide a Host Name If you do not have or know this information please contact vour ISP 16 section 3 Configuration If you selected PPPoE enter your PPPoE username and password Click Next to continue select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses 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 Click Next to continue D Link DIR 615 User Manual 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 Address Mode Dynamic IP Static IP IP Address loooo o User Name Password esssssssss Yerify Password essesesese Service Name fo optional Mote You may also need to provide a Service Name If you do not have or know this information please contact your ISF DNS SETTINGS Primary DNS Address 0 000 Secondary DNS Address 000 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 adress If you do not have this information please contact your ISF Addre
85. ou must first have a TTT rare that YOU have purchased www whateveryournameis com with your dynamically Dynamic DNS account EMAIL SETTINGS assigned IP address Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic changing IP from one of the Host Name Enter the Host Name that you registered with EESE Fa oare one worst aarp dese or toina tocco RSS yo Ur D D N S Se rvice p rovide r Sign up for D Link s Free DDNS service at www dlinkddns com SYSTEM CHECK Username or Key Enter the Username for your DDNS account SCHEDULES DYNAMIC DNS Password or Key Enter the Password for your DDNS account Enable Dynamic DNS 7 Server Address dlinkddns com Free elect Dynamic DN n a a Host Name Timeout Enter a time in hours inne eas Password or Key Verify Password or Key Status Displays the current connection status to your Seas DDNS Server Status Disconnected D Link DIR 615 User Manual 67 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 wish to Ping and click Ping one I ADMIN Helpful Hints Ping Results The results of your ping attempts will be aE ee ere es d isplaye d here SYSLOG Ping Test sends ping packets to test a computer on the Internet e tts os EMAIL SETTINGS responding Enter either the IP address of the target computer or enter its fully qualified domain
86. ounts are admin and user Admin has read write access while user has read only access User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes Only the admin account has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords Admin Password Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name The administrator can make changes to the settings Gateway Name Enter a name for the DIR 615 router Enable Graphical Enables a challenge response test to require users to type letters Authentication or numbers from a distorted image displayed on the screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your router s network settings Enable HTTPS Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely Server Enable Remote Remote management allows the DIR 615 to be configured from Management 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 The port number used to access the DIR 615 ors J ADMIN SETUP ADVANCED Toas STATUS SUPPORT The admin and user read write access and can change By default there is no password configured It is highly recommended that you create a password to keep your router secure SYSTEM NAME
87. outer from the Internet WAN Ping Inbound Fitter Allcav All r etek Allow All WAN PORT SPEED s eneitied WAM Prt Spee io Auto LO Orbos F MULTICAST STREAMS Enable Multicast Steams D Link DIR 615 User Manual 49 section 3 Configuration IPv6 Link Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection Select Link Local Only from the drop down juggs menu LAN IPv6 Address Displays the IPv6 address of the router Settings Helpful Hints DIR 615 II SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT VIRTUAL SERVER Servic When configuring the Use this section to configure your IPv6 Connection type If you are unsure of your connection a a method please contact your Internet Service Provider Pv6 intemet be sure to choose the correct z 1 e IPv6 Connection Type Save Settings Dont Save Settings from the drop down menu F yO ns IPV6 CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to the IPv6 Internet Autoconfiguration SLAAC DHcPv6 Unocal only LAN IPV6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Use this section to configure the internal network settings of your router LAN IPv6 Link Local Address FE80 202 6FFF FESF A879 64 D Link DIR 615 User Manual 50 section 3 Configuration Static IPv6 Stateful My IPv6 Connection Select Static IPv6 from the drop down PPEP PEE menu Choose the mode to be used by the router to the IPv Internet WAN IPv6 Address Enter the address settings supplied by your S
88. port Select a schedule for when the rule will be ae Ify YOL x EP it 3 section 3 Configuration UDP then enter the firewall public ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic 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 615 If you need 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 The DIR 615 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page Select the application you want to use and enable it Name Trigger Traffic Type Firewall Traffic Type Schedule Enter a name for the rule You may select a pre defined application from the drop down menu and click lt lt This is the port used to trigger the application It can be either a single port or a range of ports Select the protocol of the trigger port TCP UDP or Both This is the port number on the Internet side that will be used to access the application You may define a single port or a range of ports You can use a comma to add multiple ports or port ranges Select the protocol of the
89. provided by your ISP optional Username Enter your PPTP username Password Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box Reconnect Mode Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Time Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet My Internet Connection is PPTP UsernamePassword 9 PPTP INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Address Mode Dynamic IP Static IP PPTP IP Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway IP Address PPTP Server IP Address Username Password Verify Password Reconnect Mode Always on On demand Manual Maximum Idle Time minutes O intinite Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address MTU bytes MTU default 1400 MAC Address joq 16 e7 6a 21 bF Clone Your PC s MAC Address DNS Servers The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet Service Provider D Link DIR 615 User Manual 23 section 3 Configuration MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1400 is the default MTU MAC Address The default MAC Address is set to the Inter
90. ration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration Type Stateless Router Advertisement 30 Lifetime section 3 Configuration My IPv6 Connection PPPOE Address Mode IP Address User Name Password Service Name Reconnection Mode MTU Maximum Idle Time IPv6 DNS Settings Primary Secondary DNS Address IPv6 over PPPoE Stateful Select PPPoE from the drop down menu Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet provider ISP Select Static 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 Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1500 is the default MTU Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses D Link DIR 615 User Manual IP 6 CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to the IPv6 Inte
91. 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 615 User Manual 106 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 Fi 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 wireles
92. rformance use WPA2 Only security mode or in other words AES cipher WPA Mode Auto WPA or WPA2 Cipher Type TKIP and AES ae Group Key Update Interval 3500 seconds PRE SHARED KEY Enter an 8 to 63 character alphanumeric pass phrase For good security it should be of ample length and should not be a commonly known phrase Shared Key eecccees 89 section 4 Security 1 Configure WPA Enterprise RADIUS lt 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 Log into the web based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side Next to Security Mode select WPA Enterprise Note The user must disable Wi Fi Protected Setup in order to select WPA Enterprise Next to WPA Mode select Auto WPA2 Only or WPA Only Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2 Next to Cypher Type select TKIP and AES TKIP or AES If you have wireless clients that use both types use TKIP and AES Next to Group Key Update Interval enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed 3600 is default Next to Authentication Timeout enter t
93. rnet My IP 6 Connection is Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Address Mode Dynamic IP Static IP IP Address User Name Password Verify Password Service Name optional Reconnect Mode Always on On demand Manual Maximum Idle Time minutes O infinite MTU bytes IP 6 DNS SETTINGS Obtain DNS server address automatically or enter a specific DNS server address Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS address primary DNS Address i Secondary DNS Address O LAN IP 6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Use this section to configure the internal network setings of your router IF you change the LON IPv Address here YOU may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access the network again LAN Pv Address ozono 64 LAN IP 6 Link Local Address FE80 218 E7FF FE6A 2 1BE 64 ADDRESS AUTOCONFIGURATION SETTINGS Use this section to setup IP 6 Gutoconfiguration to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration Type Stateful DHCPya IPv6 Address Range Start IP Address Range End IP 6 Address Lifetime FOE 0 0 0001 minutes section 3 Configuration LAN IPv6 Address LAN Link Local Address Enable Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start IPv6 Address Range End IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter t
94. s 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 e mail instant message and 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 615 User Manual 108 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 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 proce
95. s 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 D Link DIR 615 User Manual 107 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away 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 speaker
96. sely affect wireless signal range Indoor use only D Link DIR 615 User Manual 113
97. ss Mode Dynamic IP Static IP PPTP IP Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway IP Address PPTP Server IP Address may be same as gateway User Name Password Verify Password DNS SETTINGS Primary DNS Address 0 000 Secondary DNS Address oo00 mest Cancel Cancel Connect 17 section 3 Configuration If you selected L2TP enter your L2TP username SET USERNAME AND PASSWORD CONNECTION L2TP and password Click Next to continue To set up this connection you will need to have a Username and Password from your Internet Service Provider You also need L2TP IP adress If you do not have this information please contact your ISF Address Mode Dynamic IP Static IP L2TP Subnet Mask Address L TP Server IP Address E Password eeeeeseeee Verify Password veeeseesse DNS SETTINGS Primary DNS Address Jooo OoOo O Secondary DNS Address 000 OO If you selected Static enter your network settings BAELUCE GEDA Su pplied by your Internet provider Cl ick Next to To set up this connection you will need to have a complete list of IP information provided by your contin ue Internet Service Provider If you have a Static IP connection and do not have this information please contact your ISP IP Address 0 000 Subnet Mask 0 000 Gateway Address 0 000 Primary DNS Address 0 0 0 0 Address The Setup is now comple
98. ss 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 D Link DIR 615 User Manual 109 Appendix A Wireless Basics 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 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 615 wireless network Cardbus adapters An Infrastructure net
99. st cost and 15 is the highest cost Specify a name for identification of this route The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost Select the interface which the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used Enter the address of the host or network you wish to access APPLICATION RULES QOS ENGINE NETWORK FILTER ACCESS CONTRO Wweeene iI TED vy EBSI FIL CRK INBOUND FILTER CIOcWAI c NECE FIREWALL SETTINGS This field identifies the portion of the destination IP in use The IP address of the router will be displayed here D Link DIR 615 User Manual DIR 615 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS VIRTUAL SERVER This Routing page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network Dorit Save setings Helpful Hints you to specify a name for identification of this route e g Network a The destination IP address is the address of or network you wish to reach The netmask field identifies the portion of the destination IP in use The gateway IP the specified destination SUPPORT 47 section 3 Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings Transmit Power Set the transmit power of the antennas Beacon Period Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network Specify a value 100 is the default s
100. te Click the Connect to SETUP COMPLETE save your setti ngs Please al low 1 2 min utes to The Internet Connection Setup Wizard has completed Click the Connect button to save your connect settings and reboot the router D Link DIR 615 User Manual 18 section 3 Configuration Manual Configuration Dynamic Cable If you opt to set up your Internet connection manually you will be redirected to a WAN page that allows you to select your Internet type and enter the correct configuration parameters select your Internet connection type using the My Internet E mrC Connection is drop down menu Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet My Internet Connection is Dynamic IP DHCP ka Click the Save Settings button when you have configured the connection My Internet Select Dynamic IP DHCP to obtain IP Address information Se eS a a a DYNAMIC IP DHCP INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Use this Internet connection type if your Internet Service Provider ISP didn t Connection automatically from your ISP Select this option if your ISP does not Host Name DIR 615 give you any IP numbers to use This option is commonly used for Primary DNS Address 0 0 0 0 cable modem services such as Comcast and Cox Secondary DNS Address 0 0 0 0 MTU 1500 bytes MTU default 1500 Enable Advanced Domain Name System DNS services enhances your aa Pee Advanced Internet performance by getting you the information
101. ter Name MAC Address IP Address NUMBER OF DYNAMIC DHCP CLIENTS 1 Click Save to save your entry You must click Save Computer Name IP Address MAC Address Expire Time Save Settings at the top to activate your reservations prescott 192 168 0156 00 11 09 2a 94 11 23 Hours 18 Minutes Revoke Reserve In this section you can see what LAN devices are currently leasing IP addresses Number of Dynamic DHCP Clients Click Revoke to cancel the lease for a specific LAN device and free an entry in the lease table Do this only if the device Revoke no longer needs the leased IP address because for example it has been removed from the network Note The Revoke option will not disconnect a PC with a current network session from the network you would need to use D Link DIR 615 User Manual 33 section 3 Configuration MAC Address Filter to do that Revoke will only free up a DHCP Address for the very next requester If the previous owner is still available those two devices may both receive an IP Address Conflict error or the second device may still not receive an IP Address in that case you may still need to extend the DHCP IP Address Range to address the issue it is located in the DHCP Server section The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the Reserve DHCP Reservations List D Link DIR 615 User Manual 34 section 3 Configuration Virtual Server
102. ter and connect to the Internet Step 1 Set your Password Step 2 Select your Time Zone Step 3 Configure your Internet Connection Step 4 Save Settings and Connect STEP 1 SET YOUR PASSWORD By default your new D Link Router 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 password E i verify Password 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 SMT 08 00 Pacific Time US Canada Tijuana section 3 Configuration select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue If you selected Dynamic you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was last connected directly to your modem If you are currently using that computer click Clone Your PC s MAC Address and then click Next to continue The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed D Link DIR 615 User Manual STEP 3 CONFIGURE YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION Your Internet Connection could not be detected please select your Internet Service Provider ISP from the list below If your ISP is not listed select the Not Listed or Don t Know option to manually conf
103. ternet not a local server Enter the NTP server or select one from the NTP Server drop down menu Used To manually input the time enter the values Manual in these fields for the Year Month Day Hour Minute and Second and then click Set Time You can also click Copy Your Computer s Time Settings D Link DIR 615 User Manual DIR 615 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT ADMIN Helpful Hints Good timekeeping is The Time Configuration option allows you to configure update and maintain the correct time on the importa r accurate internal system dock From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the NTP sch Network Time Protocol Server Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed TIME CONFIGURATION Time Monday September 14 2009 3 03 05 AM Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US Canada Tijuana Enable Daylight Saving Month Week Day of Week Time Daylight Saving Dates DST Start Mar 3rd Sun lam DST End Nov 2nd Sun 1am AUTOMATIC TIME CONFIGURATION lt lt Select NTP Server SET THE DATE AND TIME MANUALLY Date And Time Year 2009 w Month Sep w Day i4 Ow Hour 03 Minute 03 Second ot v AM Copy Your Computer s Time Settings 62 section 3 Configuration SysLog The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network Enable
104. ters Wireless Network Name clink Wep Key Length 64 bits Default WEP Key to Use 1 Authentication Open Wep Key 1111111111 D Link DIR 615 User Manual 83 section 4 Security Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard From the Setup gt Wireless Settings screen 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 615 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 router It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected Click the button below to begin 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 WH Protect
105. the network adapter 4 MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter This feature can be configured to ALLOW or DENY network Internet access Create a list of MAC addresses that you would either like to allow or deny access to your network Save Settings Don t Save Settings Computers that have obtained an IP address WEBSITE FILTER obtained an IP address DHCP Cli t S DHCP li f h d d O24 MAC FILTERING RULES from the router s 5 NBOUND DHCP server will be in lent Select a client trom the arop aown menu INBOUND FILTER PEPEE DHCP server wil be i an d cl ick lt lt to CO py th at M AC Add ress FIREWALL SETTINGS Turn MAC Filtering ON and ALLOW computers listed to access the network mah sors uid eager So e drop down menu eae MAC Address DHCP Client List then click the arrow to ADVANCED WIRELESS add that device s MAC giv Mishra idee 00 00 00 00 00 00 Computer Name v a tn the EL ADVANCED NETWORK lide Adak ideraviidasdied 00 00 00 00 00 00 Computer Name v ici he Lea atin IPV6 Re es chor SEZ AN ene me 00 00 00 00 00 00 Computer Name v saved dada ae 00 00 00 00 00 00 Computer Mame v Filtering list D Link DIR 615 User Manual 40 section 3 Configuration Access Control The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network Use this feature as Parental Controls to only grant access to approved sites limit web access
106. 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 Enable DHCP Server 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 615 User Manual 10 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 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
107. tion Update Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update 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 Firmaware Click on Check Online Now for Latest Information Firmware Version 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 Upgrade click Browse to locate the firmware update on your hard drive Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade D Link DIR 615 User Manual Product Page DIR 615 Hardware Version H1 DIR 615 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS ADMIN There may be new firmware for your DIR 615 to improve functionality and performance 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 below to start the firmware upgrade FIRMWARE INFORMATION SYSTEM CHECK SCHEDULES Current Firmware Version 8 0 Current Language Pack Version Date No Language Pack Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version FIRMWARE UPGRADE Fri 29 Oct 2010 Note Some firmware upgrades reset the configuration options to th
108. tisement 30 Lifetime Stateless 99 section 3 Configuration LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router LAN Link Local Address Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Enable Autoconfiguration Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature Autoconfiguration Type Select Stateful DHCPv6 or Stateless Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime in minutes Lifetime D Link DIR 615 User Manual 56 section 3 Configuration 6 to 4 Tunneling Stateful My IPv6 Connection Select 6 to 4 from the drop down menu IPv6 CONNECTION TYPE 6 to 4 Settings Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet Choose the mode to be used by the router to the IPv6 Internet provider ISP My IPv6 Connection is 6to4 Primary Secondary Enter the primary and secondary DNS server ig DNS Address addresses 6to4 SETTINGS LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN local IPv6 address for the router ATE heen ge een eer eae nee ee eee ee ee a 6to4 Address 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Displays the Router s LAN Link Local Address Primary DNS Address LAN Link Local Secondary DNS Address Address Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature LAN IPv6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Enable Autoconfigu ration Use this section to configure the internal network setings of your router If you change the LAN IPv6 Address Select Stateful DHCPv6 or Stateless Refer 55 YY nsed to adjust your PCS n
109. twork 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 Net Your network is being set up using WPA2 Personal Change passphrase security level and encryption type advanced Security key Security level rem gia va Connect automatically Encryption type HES Recommend fa Upgrade or replace the router using the network settings stored on this computer ae Gena 93 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 615 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 615 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 94 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista Windows Vista
110. types If you select one of the predefined server types click the arrow button next to the Traffic drop down menu to fill Type out the corresponding field APPLICATION RULES QOS ENGINE NETWORK FILTER ACCESS CONTROL WEBSITE FILTER INBOUND FILTER Port FIREWALL SETTINGS Public Port Protocol Schedule ROUTING lt lt Application Name 0 TCP vi Always x You can select a ADVANCED WIRELESS Private Port Inbound Filter computer from the ist IP Address of DHCP clients in the ADVANCED NETWORK Computer Name drop 0 0 0 0 E lt Computer Name s o _ Allow Al i down menu or you IPV6 z F y enter the Name Public Port Protocol Schedule a5 pe adem eb Application Name computer to which O Private Port Inbound Filter pele dae pg EEE EES IP Address the specified port 0 0 0 0 fatwa i l P o Select a schedule for Name Public Port Protocol Schedule when the virtual server _ k lt Application name iv wil be enabled If you FPE SP i may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service For a list of ports for common applications please visit http support dlink com faq view asp prod_id 1191 D Link DIR 615 User Manual 39 section 3 Configuration This will allow you to open a single port If you would like to open a range of ports refer to the next page Schedule filters in the Advanced gt Inbound Filter page
111. ugh step by step instructions on how to set up your wireless network and how to make it secure Wireless Network Setup Wizard Note Some changes made using this Setup Wizard may require you to change some settings on your wireless dient 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 router It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected Click the button below to begin MANUAL WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP If your wireless network is already set up with Wi Fi Protected Setup manual confguration 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 Wireless Network Setup Wizard SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT Helpful Hints dick on Wireless Network Setup Wizard and the router A outer before dick Manual Wireless Network Setup to input all the settings e anually 01 section 4 Security Enter the SSID Service Set Identifier The SSID is the name STEP 1 WELCOME TO THE D LINK WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP WIZARD of your wireless network Create a name using up to 32 characters The SSID is case sensitive Select Automatically and click Next Give
112. 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 ee ee x oa One or more wireless networks are in range of this computer on the center of the bubble to access the utility To see the list and connect cick this message or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray __ Change Windows Firewall settings lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Sa Wireless Networks Repair View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your Network Tasks Choose a wireless network area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click retest f cisean tenin e etn to connect to ater networkin range or gta the Connect button a Ce Related Tasks tas fo If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check Cyrene you TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the footrest EP _ Networking Basics section in this manual for more information GP Crean Security enabled wireless network This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect DGL 4300 D Link DIR 615 User Manual 99 s
113. vice will be enabled If you do not see the schedule you need in the list of schedules go to the 38 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 Engine This option is disabled by default Enable this option for better performance and experience with online games and other interactive applications such as VoIP VIRTUAL SERVER Helpful Hints Automati C U pl i nk Th is option is en abled by defau It wh en the PORT FORWARDING 52 this section to configure D Link s QoS Engine powered by QoS Engine Technology This If the Measured A A z A A APPLICATION RULES QoS Engine improves your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is Uplink Speed is Speed n QoS Eng ine option IS enabled Th IS option WI prioritized over other network traffic such as FTP or Web ee to be deales that is it produces allow your router to automatically determine jeer Sellen eer j i ACCESS CONTRO utomatic U link i the uplink speed of your Internet connection EE Se sole pl tele WEBSITE FILTER hemer Uplink INBOUND FILTER Enable QoS Engine B z j es ntatio a anc Measured Uplink This displays the detected uplink speed Foe Automati Orik Enea rael habe measurement may be S p ee d ROUTING Measured Uplink Speed Not
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115. work 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 615 User Manual 110 Appendix B Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your 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 Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter cy C WINDOWS system3 cmd exe Microsoft Windows KP Uersion 5 1 2688 This will display the IP address subnet mask and KASE a the default gateway of your adapter C Documents and Settings gt ipconfig Windows IP Configuration lf the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DHS Suffix dlink x IP Address 2 ss 6 eee a ee ABS dda your router Some firewall software programs may Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters SERCAN D Link DIR 615 User Manual 111 Appendix B Networking Basics
116. your network a name using up to 32 characters Network Name SSID dlink Automatically assign a network key Recommended To prevent outsiders from accessing your network the router will automatically assign a security also called WEP or WPA key to your network Manually assign a network key Lise this options if you prefer to create our own key E lse WPA encryption instead of WWEPCVWP is stronger than WEP and all D Link wireless client adapters support WPA J Note All D Link wireless adapters currently support WPA Once this screen appears the setup is complete You willbe ESRGRNitar Q iven a detai led su mMm mary of your wi reless secu rity setti NQs i a a a P A of your wireless ae pate gael this page a or lig the information on a piece of paper s0 you can configure the correct settings on your wireless clien Click Save to continue adapters Wireless Network Name dlink Wep Key Length 128 bits Default WEP Key to Use 1 Authentication Open Wep Key 64e301782085aedb4a47e350995 Prev Save Cancel D Link DIR 615 User Manual 82 section 4 Security Enter the SSID Service Set Identifier The SSID is the STEP 1 WELCOME TO THE D LINK WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP WIZARD name of your wireless network Create a name using Up to Give your network a name using up to 32 characters 32 characters The SSID is case sensitive Select Manually ee EE rz and click on Next Automatically assign a netw

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