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2. ADVANCED NETWORK GUEST ZONE The MAC Media Access Controller Address filter option is used to control network access based on the MAC Address of the network adapter A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter This feature can be configured to ALLOW or DENY network Internet access 24 MAC FILTERING RULES Configure MAC Filtering below Turn MAC Filtering OFF MAC Address Helpful Hints Create a list of MAC addresses that you would either like to allow or deny access to your network Computers that have obtained an IP address from the router s DHCP server will be in the DHCP Client List Select a device from the drop down menu then click the arrow to add that device s MAC address to the list Click the Clear button to remove the MAC address from the MAC Filtering list 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 based on time or dates and or block access from applications like P2P utilities or games Add Policy Click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard D Link DIR 825 User Manual DIR 825 SETUP ADVANCED STATUS SUPPORT VIRTUAL SERVER The Access Control option allows you to control access in and out of your
3. Address Mode PPTP IP Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway IP Address Dynamic IP Static IP 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 PPTP Server IP Address may 0 0 0 0 be same as gateway User Name Password essee Verify Password sses SET USERNAME AND PASSWORD CONNECTION L2TP To set up this connection you will need to have a Username and Password from your Internet Service Provider You also need L2TP IP adress If you do not have this information please contact your ISP Address Mode Dynamic IP Static IP L2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 0 L2TP Gateway IP Address 0 0 0 0 L2TP Server IP Address may 0 0 0 0 be same as gateway User Name Password essee Verify Password essee 16 section 3 Configuration If you selected Static enter your network settings supplied by your Internet Masuducustsssolio r 1 i To set up thi ti ill need to h lete list of IP inf ti ided b p rovider Click Next to continue Stained Sana FAA We paa bacon a Static M aaar Taa vad ds wk Danak Ghee OAA plea contact your ISP IP Address 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Address 0 0 0 0 Primary DNS Address 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS Address 0 0 0 0 SETUP COMPLETE Click Connect to save your settin
4. If you are new to wireless networking and have never configured a wireless router before click on Wireless Network Setup Wizard and the router will guide you through a few simple steps to get your wireless network up and running If you consider yourself an advanced user and have configured a wireless router before click Manual Wireless Network Setup to input all the settings manually WIRELESS 26 section 3 Configuration Manual Wireless Settings 802 11n g 2 4GHz Enable Wireless Check the box to enable the wireless function If you do not want to use wireless uncheck the box to disable all WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS the wireless functions Wireless Band 2 4GHz Band Enable Wireless ues Schedule Select the time frame that you would like your wireless ed a Alco called the SSID network enabled The schedule may be set to Always Any DESE EE EE k schedule you create will be available in the drop down Enable Auto Channel Scan menu Click Add New to create a new schedule Wield thii Gaston Transmission Rate Best automatic Mbit s Wireless Network Service Set Identifier SSID is the name of your wireless Channel Width 20 MHz m Name network Create a name using up to 32 characters The Visibility Status Visible Invisible SSID is case sensitive WIRELESS SECURITY MODE 802 11 Mode Select one of the following To protect your privacy you can configure wireless security featu
5. 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 825 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT DEVICE INFO Helpful Hints STATISTICS INTERNET SESSIONS WIRELESS WISH SESSIONS WIRELESS This is a list of all wireless clients that are currently connected to your wireless router View the wireless clients that are connected to the router A client might linger in the list for a few minutes after an unexpected disconnect NUMBER OF WIRELESS CLIENTS 2 4GHZ BAND 0 SSID MAC Address IP Address Mode Rate Mbps Signal NUMBER OF WIRELESS CLIENTS 5GHZ BAND 0 SSID MAC Address IP Address Mode Rate Mbps Signal WISH The WISH details page displays full details of wireless clients that are connected when WISH is enabled DIR 825 Fri SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT DEVICE INFO The WISH Sessions page displays full details of active local wireless sessions through your router when WISH has been enabled A WISH session is a conversation between a program or application on a wirelessly connected LAN side computer and another computer however connected STATISTICS INTERNET SESSIONS WIRELESS WISH SESSIONS Helpful Hints This is a list of all active conversations involving wireless clients in the local network SSS WIRELESS D Link DIR 825 User Manu
6. v lt lt TCP Host 1 IP Range Host 1 Port Range 0 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 255 0 to 65535 Host 2 IP Range E Host 2 Port Range 0 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 255 0 to 65535 Name Priority Protocol Best EffortLow BELO v lt lt TCP Host 1 IP Range Host 1 Port Range 0 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 255 0 to 65535 Host 2 IP Range Host 2 Port Range 0 0 0 0 fo 255 255 255 255 0 to 65535 WISH Rules AWISH Rule identifies a specific message flow and assigns a priority to that flow For most applications the priority classifiers ensure the right priorities and specific WISH Rules are not required WISH supports overlaps between rules If more than one rule matches for a specific message flow the rule with the highest priority will be used D Link DIR 825 User Manual 50 section 3 Configuration Name Create a name for the rule that is meaningful Name Priority Protocol to you BestEffortLow BELO za TCP Host 1 IP Range Host 1 Port Range Priority The priority of the message flow is entered ae 0 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 255 0 to 65535 here The four priorities are defined as Host 2 IP Range i Host 2 Port Range 0 0 0 0 BO 255 255 255 255 0 To 65535 BK Background least urgent BE Best Effort VI Video VO Voice most urgent Protocol The protocol used by the messages Host IP Range The rule applies to a flow of messages for which one computer s IP address falls within the range set here Host Port Range The rule applies to a
7. To protect your privacy you can configure wireless security features This device supports three wireless security modes including WEP WPA Personal and VW PA Enterprise WEP is the original wireless encryption standard WPA provides a higher level of security WWPA Personal does not require an authentication server The WPA Enterprise option requires an external RADIUS server Security Mode wPA ersonal 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 WPA2 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 performance use WPA Only security mode or in other words AES cipher WPA Mode Auto WPA or WPA2 Cipher Type TKIP and AES Group Key Update Interval 3600 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 Pre Shared Key eS Click Save Settings to save your settings If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter you will lose connectivity until you enable
8. 18 Click Next to continue Create a new password and then click Next to continue D Link DIR 825 User Manual ons JA e Helpful Hints WIRELESS SETTINGS There are two ways to set up your Internet connection you can use the Web based Internet BATME CENAS Connection Setup Wizard or you can manually configure the connection networking and have never configured a NETWORK SETTINGS router before click on INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD Internet Connection Setup Wizard and the router will guide you If you would like to utilize our easy to use Web based Wizards to assist you in connecting your through a few simple new D Link Systems Router to the Internet click on the button below steps to get your network up and running Internet Connection Setup Wizard If you consider yourself Note Before launching these wizards please make sure you have followed all steps outlined in an advanced user and the Quick Installation Guide included in the package have configured a router before click Manual Internet Connection Setup to input all the settings manually MANUAL INTERNET CONNECTION OPTIONS If you would like to configure the Internet settings of your new D Link Systems Router manually then click on the button below Manual Internet Connection Setup WIRELESS WELCOME TO THE D LINK INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD This wizard will guide you through a step by step process to configure your n
9. IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Trademarks D Link is a registered trademark of D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Statement No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto Contents are subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2008 by D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved D Link DIR 825 User Manual 101 Appendix E Warranty CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found
10. SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR 825 If Invisible is selected the SSID of the DIR 825 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR 825 in order to connect to it Wireless Security Refer to page 71 for more information regarding wireless security D Link DIR 825 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 Router Settings Router IP Address Enter the IP address of the router The default IP ROUTER SETTINGS address is 192 168 0 1 Use this section to configure the internal network settings of your router The IP Address that is configured here is the IP Address that you use to access the Web based management interface If you change the IP address once you click Apply If you change the IP Address here you may need to adjust your PC s network settings to access you will need to enter the new IP address in your lla browser to get back into the configuration utility tater hes oe Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is Device Name GS 255 255 255 0 Local Domain Name optional Enable DNS Relay 7 Local Domain Enter the Domain name Optional Enable DNS Relay Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers If ch
11. TKIP e User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network WPA PSK WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key is an alpha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols amp _ and spaces This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point WPA WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network D Link DIR 825 User Manual 71 section 4 Security Wireless Security Setup Wizard To run the security wizard click on Setup at the top and then click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard DIR 825 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT INTERNET WIRELESS SETTINGS NETWORK SETTINGS The following Web based wizards are designed to assist you in your wireless network setup and wireless device connection Before launching these wizards please make sure you have followed all steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide included i
12. V compatibility for same DHCP Servers Primary Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server Ee ee Secondary DNS IP addresses assigned by your ISP These ee ee ea Server addresses are usually obtained automatically from your ISP Leave at 0 0 0 0 if you did not MTU 1500 bytes MTU default 1500 specifically receive these from your ISP MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 Clone Your PC s MAC Address MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1500 is the default MTU MAC Address The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card D Link DIR 825 User Manual 19 section 3 Configuration Internet Setup 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 the drop down menu INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Connection Choose the mode to be used by the router to con
13. VoIP Automatic This option is enabled by default This will allow your router to automatically determine the network priority of running Classification programs Dynamic This option should be enabled when you have a slow Internet uplink It helps to reduce the impact that large low priority Fragmentation network packets can have on more urgent ones D Link DIR 825 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 MAC Address Enter the MAC address you would like to filter To find the MAC address on a computer please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual DHCP Client Selecta DHCP client from the drop down menu and click lt lt to copy that MAC Address Clear Click to remove the MAC address D Link DIR 825 User Manual DIR 825 II ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT VIRTUAL SERVER PORT FORWARDING APPLICATION RULES QOS ENGINE NETWORK FILTER ACCESS CONTROL WEBSITE FILTER INBOUND FILTER FIREWALL SETTINGS ROUTING ADVANCED WIRELESS WISH WI FI PROTECTED SETUP
14. 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 825 User Manual 89 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 wireless work Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a
15. automatically determine the uplink speed of your Internet connection Measured Uplink This displays the detected uplink speed Speed Manual Uplink The speed at which data can be transferred from the Speed router to your ISP This is determined by your ISP ISP s often speed as a download upload pair For example 1 5Mbits 284Kbits Using this example you would enter 284 Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a service such as www dslreports com Connection Type By default the router automatically determines whether the underlying connection is an xDSL Frame relay network or some other connection type such as cable modem or Ethernet and it displays the result as DIR 825 II SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT VIRTUAL SERVER Helpful Hints PORE FORWARDING Use this section to configure D Link s QoS Engine The QoS Engine improves your online If the Measured APPLICATION RULES gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic Uplink Speed is known such as FTP or Web For best performance use the Automatic Classification option to to be incorrect that is Jaosencine automatically set the priority for your applications it produces suboptimal Save Settings Don t Save Settings a tink ok pe WAN TRAFFIC SHAPING Some experimentation Enable Traffic Shaping measurement may be ait required to converge Automatic Uplink S t timal value p peed on the optimal value Measur
16. computer To see the list and connect dick this message Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks Network Tasks Refresh network list 2 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks i Learn about wireless fe Change the order of preferred networks Y Change advanced settings i Wireless Network Connection 6 Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to 4 wireless network in range or to get more information te y y Test Unsecured wireless network default Unsecured wireless network salestest Security enabled wireless network testi a9 Security enabled wireless network ires a network key If you want to conne This network requ network dick Connect DGL 4300 AA aall alll al ct to this an amp 82 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA PSK It is recommended to enable WPA on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to Know the WPA key being used 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select View Available Wireless Networks 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect D Link D
17. 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 825 User Manual 91 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 process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place the router access point as high as possible in the room so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home lf you have a two story home you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range Eliminate In
18. e WPA2 Personal Enterprise Wireless Signal Rates IEEE 802 11n Draft 2 0 HT20 40 e 144 4Mbps 300 e 117Mbps 243 e 78Mbps 162 e 130Mbps 270 e 104Mbps 216 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 IEEE 802 11a e 54Mbps e 48Mbps e 36Mbps e 24Mbps e 18Mbps e12Mbps e 11Mbps e 9Mbps e 6Mbps IEEE 802 119 e 54Mbps e 48Mbps e 36Mbps e 24Mbps 18Mbps 12Mbps e 11Mbps e 9Mbps e 6Mbps e 5 5Mbps e 2Mbps e 1Mbps Frequency Range North America e 2 412GHzZ to 2 462GHz 802 1 1g n e 5 15GHz to 5 825GHz 802 11a n Transmitter Output Power e 15dBm 2dB External Antenna Type e Two 2 detachable reverse SMA Antennas Operating Temperature e 32 F to 131 F 0 C to 55 C Humidity e 95 maximum non condensing Safety amp Emissions e FCC C Dimensions e L 7 6 inches e W 4 6 inches e H 1 2inches Warranty e 1 Year 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11a 802 11g and Draft 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country s regulation 3 The DIR 825 does not include 5
19. 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 This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter lf the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters D Link DIR 825 User Manual ot COWWINDOWS system3 cmd exe Microsoft Windows KP Version 5 1 2688 LG Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings gt ipconfig Mindows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DHS Suffix IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway C 5 Documents and Settings 94 Appendix B Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow the steps below Step 1 Windows 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 Rig
20. he fragmented but set needs to he fragmented but set needs to he fragmented but set needs to be fragmented but set Ping statistics for 66 994 234 13 Packets Sent 4 Received Lost 4 titz loss gt Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum Bms Maximum Bms Average Pms C ping yahoo com F 1 1472 Pinging yahoo com 66 994 234 13 with 1472 bytes of data Reply from 66 974 234 13 bytes 1472 time 93ms TTL 52 Reply From 66 94 234 13 bytes 1472 time 109ms TIL 52 Reply from 66 94 234 13 bytes 1472 time 125ms TTL 52 Reply from 66 94 234 13 bytes 1472 time 263ms TITL 52 Ping statistics for 66 94 234 13 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost B HH loss Approximate Found trip times in milli seconds Minimum 3ms Maximum 203ms Average 132ms CEN 87 section 6 Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time Once you get a reply go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP IP headers For example lets say that 1452 was the proper value the actual MTU size would be 1480 which is the optimum for the network we re working with 1452 28 1480 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below e Open your browser enter the IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 and click OK e Enter you
21. last resort Enable DMZ F DMZ IP Address Can Naa 5 Endpoint Independent UDP Endpoint Filtering Address Restricted Port And Address Restricted Endpoint Independent Address Restricted Port And Address Restricted W INBOUND FILTER J N wW TCP Endpoint Filtering Note Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks Use of this option is only recommended as a last resort 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 Setup gt Network Settings page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change D Link DIR 825 User Manual 46 section 3 Configuration Routing The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific routes of data through your network Destination IP Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route DIR 825 II SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT VIRTUAL SERVER Helpful Hints Netmask Enter the netmask of the route please note that the octets must match your destination PORT FORWARDING This Routing page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved Each route has a check around your network box next to it check APPLICATION RULES Gateway IP address Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if t
22. log Note usage The Email Now button is disabled because Email Notification is not enabled on Tools Email a A screen og maled to you Apply Log Settings Will filter the log results so that only the selected Messzi paoia Rofe ti LOG OPTIONS options appear What to View V Firewall amp Security V System V Router Status Refresh Updates the log details on the screen so it displays meee eee TI Waming Informational A any recent activity Clear Clears all of the log contents Emal No 14 Log Entries g Priority Time Message Email Now This option will send a copy of the router log to cay Sous rea alee the email address configured in the Tools gt Email aco SESE Se n 2004 Settings screen INFO vag 31 10 45 06 pps a authentication by IP address i i INFO 31 10 35 51 2 4GHz Band Wireless link is up Save Log This option will Save the router to a log file on your Sat Jan 31 10 35 51 A network computer Ferrari 5000 was assigned the IP address WARN 3004 of 192 168 0 172 computer D Link DIR 825 User Manual 66 section 3 Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR 825 on both the Internet LAN ports and both the 802 11n g 2 4GHz and 802 11n a 5GHz wireless bands The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted D Link DIR 825 User Manual DIR B25 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS SUPPO
23. menu Select an application and click lt lt to populate the fields VIRTUAL SERVER Helpful Hints IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer on your k 2 i i PORT FORWARDING b a is used to open ports or a ae a Sri in er router and redirect data Check the Application through those ports to a single PC on your network This feature allows you to enter ports in Name drop down oca networ t at you want to allow t e INCOMING various formats including Port Ranges 100 150 Individual Ports 80 68 888 or Mixed menu for a list of TARA c 1020 5000 689 This option is only applicable to the INTERNET session predefined applications service to If your computer is receiving an IP acini S E A re Save Settings Don t Save Settings predefined applications address automatically from the router DHCP cick the arow button you computer will be listed in the Computer 24 PORT FORWARDING RULES menu to fill out the corresponding field Name drop down menu Select your computer INBOUND FILTER momori esi cat lee Name TCP Schedule i i FIREWALL SETTINGS computer from the list and click lt lt FIREWALL SETTINGS Application Name X Always of DHCP clients in the ip Address UDP Inbound Fiter freuten in 0 0 0 0 Computer Name v Allow All can manualy enter the TCP UDP Enter the TCP and or UDP port or ports that you Name mee To Schedule Beene eter i caton Name _ v pai a w
24. of the following for TCP and UDP ports Endpoint Independent Any incoming traffic sent to an open port will be forwarded to the application that opened the port The port will close if idle for 5 minutes Address Restricted Incoming traffic must match the IP address of the outgoing connection Address Port Restriction Incoming traffic must match the IP address and port of the outgoing connection Enable this feature to protect your network from certain kinds of spoofing attacks 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 DIR 825 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT VIRTUAL SERVER Helpful Hints The Firewall Settings allow you to set a single computer on your network outside of the router Cees Coes Enable the DMZ option only as a last resort If FIREWALL SETTINGS Enable SPI 7 NAT ENDPOINT FILTERING 5 v SETUP ANTI SPOOF CHECKING Enable anti spoof checking F DMZ HOST The DMZ Demilitarized Zone option lets you set a single computer on your network outside of the router If you have a computer that cannot run Internet applications successfully from behind the router then you can place the computer into the DMZ for unrestricted Internet access Note Putting a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks Use of this option is only recommended as a
25. pubic protocol Schedule ROO Aa lt lt Application Name 0 TCP v Always v tn tiie a Ste REO pas O prate inbound eer SEEE 0 0 0 0 lt lt Computer Name 0 6 Allow All ee Protocol Type Select TCP UDP or Both from the drop down Name onae ee ate eer E E IP Address Private Inbound Filter this virtual server to 0 0 0 0 Computer Name 0 6 Allow All hosts that you trust If you do not see the hosts that can access menu Name Public Protocol Schedule fiter you need in the Application Name 0 eee oT Always v list of filters go to the IP Address Private Inbound Filter ols rene 0 0 0 0 Computer Name 0 6 Allow All and create a new filter Name Public Protocol Schedule Application Name 0 TCP Always v IP Address Private Inbound Filter Amnn EA r ot au Schedule 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 E Inbound Filter Select Allow All most common or a created Inbound filter You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced gt Inbound Filter page D Link DIR 825 User Manual 35 section 3 Configuration Port Forwarding This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports Name Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop down
26. 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 825 User Manual 86 section 6 Troubleshooting 3 Why can t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router If you are having a problem sending or receiving email or connecting to secure sites such as eBay banking sites and Hotmail we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten Ex 1492 1482 1472 etc Note AOL DSL users must use MTU of 1400 To find the proper MTU Size you ll have to do a special ping of the destination you re trying to go to A destination could be another computer or a URL e Click on Start and then click Run e Windows 95 98 and Me users type in command Windows NT 2000 and XP users type in cmd and press Enter or click OK e Once the window opens you ll need to do a special ping Use the following syntax ping url f l MTU value Example ping yahoo com f I 1472 D Link DIR 825 User Manual Cox ping yahoo com F 1 1482 Pinging yahoo com 66 974 234 13 with 1482 bytes of data needs to
27. the device supports Wi Fi Protected Setup and has a configuration button you can add it to the network by pressing the configuration button on the device and then the on the router within 60 seconds The status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network A registrar controls access to the wireless network A registrar only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered the PIN or pressed a special Wi Fi Protected Setup button on the device The router acts as a registrar for the network although other devices may act as a registrar as well Add Wireless Start the wizard Device Wizard D Link DIR 825 User Manual 53 section 3 Configuration Advanced Network Settings Enable UPnP To use the Universal Plug and Play UPnP feature click on Enabled UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment software and peripherals IRTUAL SERVER Helpful Hints WAN Ping Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR 825 to i If you are not familiar with these Advanced Network settings please read the help section UPnP helps other UPnP respond to pings Blocking the Ping may provide before attempting to modify these settings LAN hosts interoperate enabled as long as the to allow the Internet port to be pinged ae Ww i ae s For added security it is Universal Plug and Play UPnP
28. to repair or replace the defective Hardware the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D Link upon return to D Link of the defective Hardware All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D Link or for which the purchase price is refunded shall become the property of D Link upon replacement or refund D Link DIR 825 User Manual 98 Appendix E Warranty Limited Software Warranty D Link warrants that the software portion of the product Software will substantially conform to D Link s then current functional specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 days Software Warranty Period provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation D Link further warrants that during the Software Warranty Period the magnetic media on which D Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects The customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to replace the non conforming Software or defective media with software that substantially conforms to D Link s functional specifications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software Except
29. warrants that the hardware portion of the D Link product described below Hardware will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials under normal use from the date of original retail purchase of the product for the period set forth below Warranty Period except as otherwise stated herein e Hardware excluding power supplies and fans One 1 year e Power supplies and fans One 1 year e Spare parts and spare kits Ninety 90 days The customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may at its option replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Hardware Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety 90 days whichever is longer and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material defect is incapable of correction or if D Link determines that it is not practical
30. 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 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 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
31. you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR 825 If Invisible is selected the SSID of the DIR 825 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR 825 in order to connect to it Wireless Security Refer to page 71 for more information regarding wireless security D Link DIR 825 User Manual 20 section 3 Configuration Enable Wireless Schedule 802 11n a 5GHz Check the box to enable the wireless function If you do not want to use wireless uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions Select the time frame that you would like your wireless network enabled The schedule may be set to Always Any schedule you create will be available in the drop down menu Click Add New to create a new schedule Wireless Network Service Set Identifier SSID is the name of your wireless Name 802 11 Mode Enable Auto Channel Scan Wireless Channel network Create a name using up to 32 characters The SSID is case sensitive Select one of the following 802 11a Only Select if all of your wireless clients are 802 11a Mixed 802 11n and 802 11a Select if you are using both 802 11n and 802 11a wireless clients 802 11n Only Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802 11n WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Wireless Band 5GHz Band Enable Wireless Wireless Network Name dlink_media Also called the SSID
32. 25 5 35GHz amp 5 47 5 725GHz in some regions D Link DIR 825 User Manual 96 Appendix D Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U S and Canadian customers can contact D Link technical support through our web site or by phone Before you contact technical support please have the following ready e Model number of the product e g DIR 825 e Hardware Revision located on the label on the bottom of the router e g rev A1 e Serial Number s n number located on the label on the bottom of the router You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United States For customers within Canada Phone Support Phone Support 877 453 5465 800 361 5265 Internet Support Internet Support http support dlink com http support dlink com D Link DIR 825 User Manual 97 Appendix E Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein D Link Systems Inc D Link provides this Limited Warranty e Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and e Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States the District of Columbia U S Possessions or Protectorates U S Military Installations or addresses with an APO or FPO Limited Warranty D Link
33. 802 11 Mode Mixed 802 11n and 802 11a Enable Auto Channel Scan Wireless Channel Transmission Rate Mbit s Channel Width Visibility Status Visible Invisible WIRELESS SECURITY MODE To protect your privacy you can configure wireless security features This device supports three wireless security modes including WEP VW PA 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 VWPA Enterprise option requires an external RADIUS server Security Mode The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR 825 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Indicates the channel setting for the DIR 825 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 Transmission Rate Select the transmit rate It is strongly suggested to select Best Auto for best performance D Link DIR 825 User Manual 29 section 3 Configuration Channel Width Select the Channel Width Auto 20 40 This is the default setting Select if you are using both 802 11n and non 802 11n wireless devices 20MHz Select if you are not using any 802 11n wireless clients Visibility Status Select Invisible if you do not want the
34. D ROM drive Section 1 Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802 11a g Draft 802 11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA WPA2Z to protect your network against outside intruders TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best in class Whole Home Coverage ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D Link Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router DIR 825 is a draft 802 11n 802 11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 14x faster than an 802 119 wireless connection also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection Create a secure wireless network to share photos files music video printers and network storage throughout your home Connect the DIR 825 router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high speed Internet access with everyone on the network In addition this Router includes a Quality of Service QoS engine that keeps digital phone calls VoIP and online gaming smooth and responsive providing a better Internet experience EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered by Xtreme N Duo technology this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots The router is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking Add a Xtreme
35. ETUI ADVANCED NETWORK GUEST ZONE WIRELESS 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 enter the domain or website and click Save Settings You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control section page 41 Add Website Select Allow or Deny Filtering Rule Website URL Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to ae A VIRTUAL SERVER Helpful Hints Domain allow or block Click Save Settings PORT FORWARDING The Website Filter option allows you to set up a list of Web sites you would like to allow or Create a list of Web APPLICATION RULES deny through your network To use this feature you must also select the Apply Web Filter sites to which you checkbox in the Access Control section would like to deny or z z allow through the NETWORK FILTER Use with ACCESS CONTROL 64 WEBSITE FILTERING RULES WEBSITE FILTER Configure Website Filter below INBOUND FILTER DENY computers access to ONLY these sites v FIREWALL SETTINGS z Clear the list below ROUTING ADVANCED WIRELESS ETW WISH SETUP GUEST ZONE D Link DIR 825 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 c
36. IR 825 User Manual Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks p Network Tasks 7 Refresh network list 2 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks i Learn about wireless networking Ag Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings i Wireless Network Connection 6 Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to 4 wireless network in range or to get more information Unsecured wireless network aall p default Q 4 all Unsecured wireless network a M Test A salestest if Security enabled wireless network aall J testi W Security enabled wireless network a i This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect DGL 4300 v 83 section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the pp SCRE RRR Ey PTI WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect 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 lt may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the Type the key and then click Connect connection fails please verify that the WPA PSK settings are correct Network key ooo SEY The WPA PSK passphrase must be exactly the s
37. Log 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 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 825 User Manual oma J x ADMIN Helpful Hints The SysLog options allow you to send log information to a SysLog Server A System Logger 7 z 7 syslog is a server that SYSLOG Save Settings Don t Save Settings collects in one place the logs from different sources If the LAN SYSLOG SETTINGS includes a syslog server you can use this option Enable Logging To Syslog F to send the router s Server logs to that server WIRELESS 08 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 Email Settings The Email feature can be used to send the system log files router alert messages and firmware update notification to your email address When this option is enabled router activity logs are e mailed to a designated email address This email address will appear as the sender when
38. MHz Channel 40 Wi Fi Protected Setup Enabled Configured SSID List Network Name SSID Guest MAC Address Security Mode dlink_media No 00 03 64 00 07 09 WPA WPA2 Personal IP Address Name if any MAC 192 168 0 172 Ferrari 5000 00 16 36 26 58 11 WIRELESS 65 section 3 Configuration 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 What to View 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 selected DEVICE INFO Helpful Hints View Levels There are three levels of message importance i i View the logs You can define what types of events you want to view and the event levesto HERESY Informational Warning and Critical Select the view This outer also has extemal sysog server support so you can send the oa fiestos ESAS computer on your network that is running a syslog utility unauthorized network levels that you want displayed in the
39. N notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to your network from virtually anywhere in your home TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet Support for WPA WPA2 standards ensure that you ll be able to use the best possible encryption method regardless of your client devices In addition this router utilizes dual active firewalls SPI and NAT to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11a 802 11g and Draft 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 825 User Manual 3 Section 1 Product Overview Features e Faster Wireless Networking The DIR 825 provides up to 300Mbps wireless connection with other 802 11n wireless clients This capability allows users to participate in real time activities online such as video streaming online gaming and real time audio The performance of this 802 11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650 faster than 802 11g e Compatible with 802 11a g Devices The DIR 825 is still full
40. NOTICE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting If this device is going to be operated in 5 15 5 25GHz frequency range then it is restricted in indoor environment only This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user D Link DIR 825 User Manual 102 Appendix E Warranty ICC Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IMPORTANT NOTE IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum dista
41. PS 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 lf 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 825 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 Add Wireless Device with WPS STEP 1 SELECT CONFIGURATION METHOD FOR YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK Please select one of following configuration methods and click next to continue Auto Select this option if your wireless device supports WPS WHF Protected Setup Manual Select this option will display the current wireless settings for you to configure the wireless device manualy STEP 2 CONNECT YOUR WIRELESS DEVICE There are t
42. RT DEVICE INFO STATISTICS INTERNET SESSIONS WISH SESSIONS Traffic Statistics display receive and transmit packets passing through your router Refresh Statistics Clear Statistics LAN STATISTICS Received RX Packets Dropped Errors WAN STATISTICS Received 0 TX Packets Dropped RX Packets Dropped 0 Collisions Errors 0 WIRELESS STATISTICS 2 4GHZ BAND Sent 2025 TX Packets Dropped 0 WIRELESS STATISTICS S5GHZ BAND Sent 962 TX Packets Dropped 0 Received 0 RX Packets Dropped 0 Errors 0 Helpful Hints This is a summary of the number of packets that have passed between the WAN and the LAN since the router was last initialized WIRELESS 67 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 ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT DEVICE INFO Helpful Hints This page displays the full details of active internet sessions to your router This is a list of all active STATISTICS z een Seen conversations between WAN computers and LAN computers INTERNET SESSIONS Internet Protocol State Dir Priority Time Out WIRELESS WISH SESSIONS WIRELESS D Link DIR 825 User Manual 68 section 3 Configuration Wireless
43. S from WAN DHCP Lease Time The length of time for the IP address lease Enter the Lease NetBIOS Scope oe time In minutes NetBIOS node type Broadcast only use when no WINS servers configured Point to Point no broadcast Always Broadcast Enable this feature to broadcast your networks DHCP server Mixed mode Broadcast then Point to Point to LAN WLAN clients Hybrid Point to Point then Broadcast Primary WINS IP Address 5 5 o NetBIOS NetBIOS allows LAN hosts to discover all other computers secondary WINS IP Address Announcement within the network enable this feature to allow the DHCP Server to offer NetBIOS configuration settings Learn NetBIOS Enable this feature to allow WINS information to be learned from the WAN side disable to allow manual configuration from WAN NetBIOS Scope This feature allows the configuration of a NetBIOS domain name under which network hosts operates This setting has no effect if the Learn NetBIOS information from WAN is activated NetBIOS Node Select the different type of NetBIOS node Broadcast only Point to Point Mixed mode and Hybrid WINS IP Address Enter your WINS IP address D Link DIR 825 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 addres
44. SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW D LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER WHETHER DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT WORK STOPPAGE COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D LINK S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN STORED ON OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EVEN IF D LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF D LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE
45. Settings at the top to chery een save the settings 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 Update button to store a finished rule in F 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 the Rules List below 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 ts SOS AE A Click the Edit icon in 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 the Rules List to change a rule Click the Delete icon in the Rules List to INBOUND FILTER RULES LIST permanently remove a rule Name Action WIRELESS Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created Rules List 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 825 User Manual 45 section 3 Configuration Enable SPI NAT Endpoint Filtering Anti Spoof Check Enable DMZ DMZ IP Address Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world The DIR 825 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 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 protocol Select one
46. USER MANUAL DIR 825 VERSION 1 0 WIRELESS 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 SS July 2 2008 DIR 825 Revision A1 with Firmware version 1 00 Trademarks D Link and the D Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2008 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 825 User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents PO e Cac EE E E E E i Static assigned by ISP ccceeeseeeeee sees 25 Manual Revisions ccccsececceseeceseeceeeesseeesseeeseees Wireless Settings cccccscccsseeeceeeeeeeeeseeeeees 26 Trademarks psa siceeeececere nae ean rcceeseennueeroeevseteecsenseeeveen ces Manual Wireless Settings ccccccceeeeeeees 27 802 11n g 2 Ca V2 eee 27 Product Overview ss ssssnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenene 1 802 1 1na BGHZ nn 20 Package Contents EE E E 1 Network SettiNgS airnn 34 syste
47. WPA PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router D Link DIR 825 User Manual 19 section 4 Security 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 1 Log into the web based configuration by opening a web browser Bssiticiiiiicsselash lasses and entering the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 CliCK are reer eee ie E E WPA Porcenel doen oor recto aaan a i e a server The WPA Enterprise option requires an external RADIUS server on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side Security Mode WPA Enterprise W 2 Next to Security Mode select WPA Enterprise WPA requires stations to use high grade encryption and authentication For legacy compatibility use WPA or WPAZ mode This mode uses WPA For legacy clients while maintaining higher security with stations that are WPA2 capable The strongest cipher that 3 Next to WPA Mode select Auto WPA2 Only or WPA Only Use wea ssurty The aes epher wi be used across the wireless network to ensure best security o o O r SCcess Wih Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2 WPA Mode auto WPA or WPA2 E Cipher Type TKIP and AES Y Group Key Update In
48. address ccceccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 94 Statically Assign an IP address cecceeeee ees 95 Technical Specifications cccccccseceseeceseeneeenseenees 96 Contacting Technical SUPPOFt cccceseeeseseeeeeees 97 WU NIAC Y ees cee TE O 98 PEE OIS FOUN seesinane EEEE 104 lil Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR 825 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product D Link DIR 825 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview system Requirements Network Requirements Web based Configuration Utility Requirements CD Installation Wizard Requirements D Link DIR 825 User Manual e An Ethernet based Cable or DSL modem e EEE 802 11n draft or 802 119 wireless clients e EEE 802 11a wireless clients e 10 100 1000 Ethernet Computer with the following e Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system e An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements e Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher e Mozilla 1 7 12 or higher e Firefox 1 5 or higher e Safari 1 0 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher e Flock 0 7 14 or higher e Opera 6 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 with Service Pack 2 or Vista e An installed Ethernet adapter e C
49. 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 825 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 WAN port of the D Link router 8 You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers To configure your wireless network open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network D Link DIR 825 User Manual 11 Section 2 Installation Getting Started The DIR 825 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD ROM drive The step by step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start gt Run In the run box type D DIR825 exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the
50. al 69 section 3 Configuration Support MENU SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS WIRELESS D Link DIR 825 User Manual SETUP HELP Internet Connection WAN Wireless Network Settings ADVANCED HELP Virtual Server Port Forwarding Application Rules QoS Engine Access Control Website Filter Network Filter Firewall Settings Routing Inbound Filter Advanced Wireless WISH WI FI Protected Setup Advanced Network Guest Zone TOOLS HELP Syslog Email Settings ystem Firmware Dynamic DNS System Check STATUS HELP Device Info Wireless Routing Logs Statistics Active Sessions 70 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 825 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
51. ame as on the Confirm networkkeyi POOO Ol wireless router D Link DIR 825 User Manual section 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR 825 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP If you have a different operating system the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples 1 Why can t 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 web browser We recommend the following e Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher e Netscape 8 or higher e Mozilla 1 7 12 5 0 or higher e Opera 8 5 or higher e Safari 1 2 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher e Camino 0 8 4 or higher e Firefox 1 5 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
52. an configure inbound data filtering rules that control data based on an IP address range Inbound Filters can be used with Virtual Server Port Forwarding or Remote Administration features Name Enter a name for the inbound filter rule Action Select Allow or Deny Enable Check to enable rule TE iaaa ante The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Give each rule a Name sis is With dopa you can configure inbound data filtering rules that control data that is meaningful to ased on an IP address range you Remote IP Start Enter the starting IP address Enter 0 0 0 0 Inbound fiters can be used for ning access to a server on your network to a artem or i 1 stems Fi ith Vi S Port F ing or R t Each rul ith if you do not want to specify an IP range Siam E DAE TRA a can be used with Virtual Server Port Forwarding or Remote Shiba Sedegad from the WAN n W ADD INBOUND FILTER RULE Up to eight 5 of Remote IP End Enter the ending IP address Enter Up to eight ranges of ivsounoFuTeR FILTER be controlled by each 255 255 255 255 if you do not want to rule The checkbox by Action Deny each IP range can be specify and IP range Remote IP Range Enable Remote IP Start Remote IP End ia 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 Pee i 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 TERR Add Click the Add button to apply your settings ending IP addresses are 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 WAN side address You must click Save
53. and then retype the MAC Address password in the next box Reconnect Mode Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Maximum Idle Time Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect D Link DIR 825 User Manual 21 section 3 Configuration DNS Servers The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet Service Provider MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1400 is the default MTU MAC Address The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP You can use the Clone Your PC s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card D Link DIR 825 User Manual 22 section 3 Configuration Internet Setup 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 L2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet Mask L2TP Gateway L2TP Server IP Username Password Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time DNS Servers Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS se
54. as otherwise agreed by DLink in writing the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D Link for the Software Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material non conformance is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non conforming Software the price paid by the original licensee for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D Link s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case the product is being sold As ls without any warranty whatsoever including without limitation the Limited Warranty as described herein notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary Submitting A Claim The customer shall return
55. ate temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet These zones will be separate from your main wireless network You may configure different zones for the 2 4GHz and 5 0GHz wireless bands Enable Guest Zone Schedule Wireless Network Name Enable Routing Between Zones Security Mode Check to enable the Guest Zone feature The schedule of time when the Guest Zone will be active 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 Enter a wireless network name SSID that is different from your main wireless network Check to allow network connectivity between the different zones created Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone D Link DIR 825 User Manual DIR 825 II SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT VIRTUAL SERVER INBOUND FILTER FIREWALL SETTINGS S W ACCESS CONTROL VW ROUTING H WEBSITE FILTER V ADVANCED WIRELESS WI FI PROTECTED SETUP ADVANCED NETWORK GUEST ZONE WIRELESS Use this section to configure the guest zone settings of your router The guest zone provide a separate network zone for guest to access Internet Dorit Save Seting GUEST ZONE SELECTION Enable Guest Zone Wireless Band Wireless Network Name Enable Routing Between Zones Security Mode GUEST ZONE SELECTION Enable Guest Z
56. autorun screen appears click Install Router XTREME N DUAL BAND GIGABIT ROUTER View Manual Network Magic Click Install Router INSTALL ROUTER Support Registration DIR 825 Note It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key followed by the login password on the provided CD holder D Link DIR 825 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 D Link Microsoft Internet Explorer such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 File Edit wiew Favorites Tools Help Doar O hA A O You may also connect using the NetBIOS name in the Q ack o f a A P ii address bar http dlinkrouter Address Fy 197 168 01 Go Select Admin from the drop down menu and then enter your password Leave the password blank by default Log in te the router UserName Admin j Password Po Log In If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance D Link DIR 825 User Manual 13 section 3 Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard click Manual Configuration and skip to page
57. ays Select a day a range of days or All Week to include every day on co EEE Helpful Hints Time Check All Day 24hrs or enter a start and end oe sileon aie option is used to manage schedule rules for various firewall and aah sie e ns time for your schedule Sou ce ADD SCHEDULE RULE are in effect Save Click Save to save your schedule You must click ae Sara that OnO j t Fi le Save Settings at the top for your schedules to BONS SARN S A e E Sun E Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat through Friday from 3 00pm to 9 00pm go into effect soouss All Day 24 hrs might be called After School Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Start Time AM hour minute 12 hour time End Time AM hour minute 12 hour time Click Save to add a s dice i B completed schedule to List Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete the list below icon to remove the schedule Click the Edit icon to SCHEDULE RULES LIST change an existing schedule permanently delete a schedule WIRELESS D Link DIR 825 User Manual 64 section 3 Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR 825 It will display the LAN WAN Internet and Wireless information If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed Use Release to disconnect from your ISP a
58. care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product and normal maintenance Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God failures due to power surge and cosmetic damage Any hardware software firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D Link and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any company we recommend that you use only an Authorized D Link Service Office Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Other Warranties EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT D Link DIR 825 User Manual 100 Appendix E Warranty IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD THE DURATION OF
59. d shipping charges to D Link No Cash on Delivery COD is allowed Products sent COD will either be rejected by D Link or become the property of D Link Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D Link Systems Inc 17595 Mt Herrmann Fountain Valley CA 92708 D Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D Link The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D Link Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D Link if you use an address in the United States otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer D Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package The product owner agrees to pay D Link s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not Covered The Limited Warranty provided herein by D Link does not cover Products that in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable
60. 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 825 User Manual 90 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 speakers and other devices that operate on batteries Who uses wireless Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it whether it s for home office business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home e Gives everyone at home broadband access e Surf the web check email instant message etc e Gets rid of the cables around the house e Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office e Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office
61. dless 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 825 User Manual 8 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 2 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 one 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 Refer to page 12 to configure your router D Link DIR 825 User Manual Section 2 Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D Link router to another router to use as a
62. e After you have downloaded the new firmware click Browse to locate the fi rmware update on There may be new firmware for your DIR 825 to improve functionality and performance Firmware updates are i To upgrade the firmware locate the upgrade file on the local hard drive with the Browse coring aga to button Once you have found the file to be used click the Upload button below to start the ited your hard drive Click Upload to complete the el pen functionality of your firmware upgrade features If you run into a problem with a FIRMWARE specific feature of the wer gs FIRMWARE INFORMATION router check if Notifications Check Automatically Check Online for updated frmware i available for your Options Latest Firmware Version to have the router Current Firmware Version 1 00 nar heck aut tically t if th Current Firmware Date 2008 06 02 i o FOS y wee Ne ee Gai et Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version firmware upgrade FIRMWARE UPGRADE Check Email Notification of Newer F irmware ey Version to have the router send an email when defaults Before performing an upgrade be sure to save the current configuration mere ea j MA e lable To upgrade the firmware your PC must have a wired connection to the router Enter the name of the firmware upgrade file and click on the Upload button Upload Browse FIRMWARE UPGRADE NOTIFICATION OPTIONS Automatically Check Online J for Latest Firmware Version Email Notificatio
63. e DIR 825 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 UDP then enter the firewall public ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic The DIR 825 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 firewall port TCP UDP or Both 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 825 User Manual VIRTUAL SERVER P WI FI PROTECTED SETU ADVANCED NETWORK GUEST ZONE v Y This option is used to open sing
64. e Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings USB Connect a USB 1 1 or 2 0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN RESET 5 nEaN Use 12V 2A Gigabit LAN Ports 1 4 Internet Port Power Receptor Connect Ethernet devices such as The auto MDI MDIX Internet port is Receptor for the supplied power computers switches and hubs the connection for the Ethernet cable adapter to the cable or DSL modem D Link DIR 825 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on WCN LED the Internet port This LED blinks Insert a USB flash drive with WCN during data transmission information The LED will blink 3 times if it successfully transfers the wireless settings Status LED A blinking light indicates that the DIR 825 is ready p Wireless Router A DIR 825 Power LED WLAN LED Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a A solid light indicates that the wireless A solid light indicates a connection to an proper connection to the segment is ready This LED blinks Ethernet enabled computer on ports 1 4 during wireless data transmission This LED blinks during data transmission power supply D Link DIR 825 User Manual Section 2 Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installa
65. ecked your computers will use the router for a DNS server D Link DIR 825 User Manual 31 section 3 Configuration DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol The DIR 825 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 Address Automatically When you turn your computers on they will automatically load the proper TCP IP settings provided by the DIR 825 The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool Enable DHCP Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router PEMET Server Uncheck to disable this function Use this section to configure the built in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network DHCP IP Address Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP Range server s IP assignment Enable DHCP Server 7 DHCP IP Address Range 192 168 0 100 to 192 168 0 199 Note If you statically manually assign IP addresses to DHCP Lease Time 1449 iiite your computers or devices make sure the IP addresses are Always broadcast F compatibility for some DHCP Clients outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict NetBIOS announcement Learn NetBIO
66. ecommended 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 825 User Manual INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet My Internet Connection is Static IP STATIC IP ADDRESS INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Enter the static address information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP IP Address 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Primary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 MTU 1500 bytes MTU default 1500 MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 Clone Your PC s MAC Address 25 section 3 Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard click Wireless Network Setup Wizard and refer to page 71 Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS and refer to page 73 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 825 User Manual DIR 825 II SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT INTERNET WIRELESS SETTINGS NETWORK SETTINGS The following Web based wizards are designed to assist you in your wireless network setup and wireless de
67. ed Manually the following screen will appear D Link DIR 825 User Manual SETUP COMPLETE Below is a detailed summary of your wireless security settings Please print this page out or write the information on a piece of paper so you can configure the correct settings on your wireless client adapters Wireless Band 2 4GHz Band Wireless Network Name dlink SSID Security Mode 2 Auto WPA or WPA2 Personal Cipher Type TKIP and AES Pre Shared Key c47086bee2659742883d5bb36da53356e51407f1635855aa7 chef92b5598bf6c Wireless Band 5GHz Band Wireless Network Name diink_media SSID Security Mode 2 Auto WPA or WPA2 Personal Cipher Type TKIP and AES Pre Shared Key c47086bee2659742883d5bb36da53356e51407f1635855aa7 chefO2b5598bf6c Cancel Save STEP 2 SET YOUR WIRELESS SECURITY PASSWORD You have selected your security level you will need to set a wireless security password The WPA Wi Fi Protected Access key must meet one of following guildelines Between 3 and 64 characters A longer WPA key is more secure than a short one Exactly 64 characters using 0 9 and A F Use the same Wireless Security Password on both 2 4GHz and SGHz band 2 4GHz Band Wireless Security Password 11111111 Note You will need to enter the same password as keys in this step into your wireless clients in order to enable proper wireless communication 13 section 4 Security Add Wireless Device with W
68. ed Uplink Speed Not Estimated Manual Uplink Speed gt kbps lt lt Select Transmission Rate Conn n Type Auto detect VA H Detected xDSL or Other No WI FI PROTECTED Frame Relay Network SETUP GUESTZONE nins Enable QoS Engine Automatic Classification 7 Dynamic Fragmentation 10 QOS ENGINE RULES Name Priority Protocol 1 1 255 lt lt TCP F Local IP Range Local Port Range 0 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 255 0 to 65535 Remote IP Range f Remote Port Range 0 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 255 0 to 65535 E Detected xDSL or Frame Relay Network If you have an unusual network connection in which you are actually connected via XDSL but for which you configure either Static or DHCP in the Internet settings setting this option to xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network ensures that the router will recognize that it needs to shape traffic slightly differently in order to give the best performance Choosing xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly lower than before on such connections but gives much better results Detected xDSL When Connection Type is set to automatic the automatically detected connection type is displayed here D Link DIR 825 User Manual 38 section 3 Configuration 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
69. ere ate her PIN 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 825 User Manual 81 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 using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility Or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check you TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information D Link DIR 825 User Manual k Wireless networks detected x One or more wireless networks are in range of this
70. ew D Link router 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 essseeoe Verify Password esceceee 14 section 3 Configuration Select your time zone from the drop down menu and then click Next to continue Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue lf 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 825 User Manual STEP 2 SELECT YOUR TIME ZONE Select the appropriate time zone for your location This information is required to configure the time based options for the router Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US Canada Tijuana hd Prev Next Cancel STEP 3 CONFIGURE YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION Your Internet Connection could n
71. flow of messages for which host s port number is within the range set here D Link DIR 825 User Manual 5 section 3 Configuration Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the Initial setup as well as the Add New Device processes The Wi Fi Alliance WFA has certified it across different products as well as manufactures The process is just as easy as depressing a button for the Push Button Method or correctly entering the 8 digit code for the Pin Code Method The time reduction in setup and ease of use are quite beneficial while the highest wireless Security setting of WPA2 is automatically used Lock Wireless Locking the wireless security settings prevents the DIR 825 II SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT Security Settings settings from being changed by the Wi Fi Protected z VIRTUAL SERVER Helpful Hints Setup feature of the router Devices can still be added ae 7 l i oy Wi Fi Protected Setup is used to easily add devices to a network using a PIN or button press Enable if other wireless to the network u sing Wi Fi Protected Setu p Howeve r Devices must support Wi Fi Protected Setup in order to be configured by this method devices you wish to If the PIN changes the new PIN will be used in folowing Wi Fi Protected Setup process include in the local pS the settings of the network will not change once thi
72. gs The Internet Connection Setup Wizard has completed Click the Connect button to save your settings and reboot the router Cancel Connect Click Reboot Now to reboot the router so the new settings can take effect Se Your changes have been saved The router must be rebooted for the changes to take effect You can Once the router is finished rebooting click Continue Please allow 1 2 1toctnow oryou can continue to make other changes and reboot tater g ERebootnan __Reboottater _ minutes to connect Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet D Link DIR 825 User Manual 17 section 3 Configuration Manual Internet Connection Setup Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to begin Dk e If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard click Internet Connection Helpful Hints WIRELESS SETTINGS There are two ways to set up your Internet connection you can use the Web based Internet ETME CEAS Setu p Wizard and refer to page 1 4 i Connection Setup Wizard or you can manually configure the connection networking and have never configured a router before click on INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD Internet Connection Setup Wizard and the router will guide you If you would like to utilize our easy to use Web based Wizards to assist you in connecting your through a few sim
73. his route is used QOS ENGINE NETWORK FILTER ACCESS CONTROL WEBSITE FILTER INBOUND FILTER FIREWALL SETTINGS Save Settings Name Netmask Don t Save Settings Destination IP 0 0 0 0 Gateway this box if you want the route to be enabled The name field allows you to specify a name for identification of this route e g Network 2 The destination IP address is the address Metric The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ea indicates the cost of using this route A value 1 ADVANCED WIRELESS pa ne is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost Netmask Gateway identies the portion of WI FI PROTECTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 use l iiai Name Destination IP Interface Select the interface that the IP packet must 0 0 0 0 ideas use to transit out of the router when this route is used D Link DIR 825 User Manual GUEST ZONE Netmask 0 0 0 0 Name Netmask 0 0 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 Destination IP 0 0 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 address of the router if any used to reach the specified destination 41 section 3 Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings 802 11n g 2 4GHz Transmit Power Set the transmit power of the antennas ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS Beacon Period Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to Wireless Band 2 4GHz Band synchronize a wireless network Specify a value Transmit Power High 100 is the default setting and is recommended Beacon Per
74. ht click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router You can ge P settings assigned oe if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Obtain an IP address automatically Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address Use the flowing IP adress 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number e a you choose is not in use on the network Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN Sib Sens ISCAS IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 Use the following DNS server a ddresses Preferred DNS server 192 168 0 1 Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 The Asie OR rei secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings D Link DIR 825 User Manual 95 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards e IEEE 802 11n draft 2 0 e IEEE 802 119 e EEE 802 11a e EEE 802 3 e EEE 802 3u e EEE 802 3ab Security e WPA Personal Enterprise
75. ications Enable WISH Enable this option if you want to allow WISH to prioritize your traffic HTTP Allows the router to recognize HTTP transfers for many common audio and video streams EDES nnar and prioritize them above other traffic Such PORT FORWARDING W eee Inteligent Stream Handling prioritizes the traffic of various wireless pobe v if streams are frequently used by digital media or ie p aye rs 7 NETWORK FILTER For most applications the priority classifiers Windows Media Center Enables the router to recognize certain audio and video streams generated by a Windows Media Center PC and to prioritize these above other traffic Such streams are used by systems ACCESS CONTROL WEBSITE FILTER INBOUND FILTER FIREWALL SETTINGS ROUTING ADVANCED WIRELESS ensure the right priorities and specific WISH Rules are not required E default if not matched by anything else known as Windows Media Extenders such as ws the Xbox 360 WI FI PROTECTED ADVANCED NETWORK Automatic When enabled this option causes the router to automatically attempt to prioritize traffic streams that it doesn t otherwise recognize based on the behaviour that the streams exhibit This acts to deprioritize streams that exhibit bulk transfer characteristics such as file transfers while leaving interactive traffic such as gaming or VoIP running at a normal priority Name Priority Protocol 2 Best Effort Low BE LO
76. imeout RADIUS server IP Address RADIUS server Port RADIUS server Shared Secret MAC Address Suthentication Optional backup RADIUS server Second RADIUS server IP Address Second RADIUS server Port Second RADIUS server Shared Secret Second MAC Address Authentication radius shared w radius_shared 1 section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility If you are using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows Vista utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility Or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check you TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information D Link DIR 825 User Manual Not Connected Wireless networks are available a i Connect t
77. iod 100 20 1000 RTS Threshold 23 RTS Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of l pap C 2432 If inconsistent data flow is a problem only Ea OE 256 2346 a minor modification should be made DTIM Interval 1 255 WLAN Partition Fragmentation The fragmentation threshold which is specified WMM Enable Threshold in bytes determines whether packets will be Skitai fragmented Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission 2346 is the default setting 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 Enable this option to prevent associated wireless clients from communicating with each other WMM Function WMM is QoS for your wireless network This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients Short Gl Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity However it s less reliable and may create higher data loss D Link DIR 825 User Manual 48 section 3 Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings 802 11n a 5GHz Transmit Power Set the transmit power of the antennas ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS Beacon Period Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to Wireless Band 5GHz Band synchronize a wireless network Specify a value Transm
78. ion 3 Configuration system Settings This section allows you to manage the router s configuration settings reboot the router and restore the router to the factory default settings Restoring the unit to the factory default settings will erase all settings including any rules that you ve created Save Settings to Use this option to save the current router Local Hard Drive Load Settings from Local Hard Drive configuration settings to a file on the hard disk 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 for the settings Use this option to load previously saved router configuration settings First use the Browse control to find a previously save file of configuration settings Then click the Load button to transfer those settings to the router Restore to Factory This option will restore all configuration Default Settings Reboot Device settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you have created If you want to save the current router configuration settings use the Save button above Click to reboot the router D Link DIR 825 User Manual ones J x am WIRELESS The System Settings section allows you to reboot the device or restore the router to the factory default se
79. it Power High 100 is the default setting and is recommended Beacon Period 100 20 1000 RTS Threshold 0 2347 RTS Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of i 2432 If inconsistent data flow is a problem only PERERA PEE ie iji a minor modification should be made DTIM Interval 1 255 WLAN Partition Fragmentation The fragmentation threshold which is specified WMM Enable 7 Threshold in bytes determines whether packets will be Short GI fragmented Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission 2346 is the default setting 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 Enable this option to prevent associated wireless clients from communicating with each other WMM Function WMM is QoS for your wireless network This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients Short Gl Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity However it s less reliable and may create higher data loss D Link DIR 825 User Manual 49 section 3 Configuration WISH Settings WISH is short for Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling a technology developed to enhance your experience of using a wireless network by prioritizing the traffic of different appl
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81. le from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server Depending on the requested service the DIR 825 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network The DIR 825 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 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 825 User Manual 34 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 Name 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 DIR 825 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT VIRTUAL SERVER Helpful Hints IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer on your The Virtual Server option allows you to define a single public port on your router for redirection Check the Application local network that you want to allow the INCOMING to an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port if required This feature is useful for hosting Name d
82. le 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 computers on your internal network Dorit Save Seting 24 APPLICATION RULES Port Trigger Firewall Trigger Firewall Trigger Firewall Trigger Firewall 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 service will be enabled If you do not see the schedule you need in the list of schedules go to the screen and create a new schedule 3 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 Traffic This option is disabled by default Enable this option for Shaping better performance and experience with online games and other interactive applications such as VoIP Automatic Uplink This option is enabled by default when the QoS Engine Speed option is enabled This option will allow your router to
83. lings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF radio frequency noise in your home or business The key to maximizing wireless range is to 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 2 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 3 Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position access points wireless routers and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways Materials and objects such as glass steel metal walls with insulation water fish tanks mirrors file cabinets brick and concrete will degrade your wireless signal 4 Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise 5 If you are using 2 4GHz cor
84. ly Remote management allows the DIR 825 to be configured from the Internet by a web browser A username and password is still required to access the Web Management interface In general only a member of your network can browse the built in web pages to perform Administrator tasks This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote Internet host The port number used to access the DIR 825 Example http x x x x 8080 whereas x x x x is the Internet IP address of the DIR 825 and 8080 is the port used for the 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 TIME SYSLOG 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 825 User Manual The admin and user accounts can access the management interface The admin has read write access and can change passwords while the user has read only access By default there is no password configured It is highly recommended that you create a password to keep your router secure Save Settings Don t Save Settings ADMIN PASSWORD Please enter the same password into both boxes for confirmation Password Verify Password USER PASSWORD Please enter the same password into both boxes for confirmation Pass
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86. n of Newer Firmware Version WIRELESS D Link DIR 825 User Manual 61 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 Enable Dynamic Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of DNS keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address Check the box to enable DDNS a i Helpful Hints Server Address Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu The DDNS feature allows you to host a server Web FTP Game Server etc using a domain To use this feature r name that you have purchased www whateveryournameis com with your dynamically you must first have a assigned IP address Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic changing IP Dynamic DNS account addresses Using a DDNS service provider your friends can enter your host name to connect from one of the Host Name Enter the Host Name that you registered with AE nee on eee nee S ies Di i SYSTEM own menu Sse Sign up for D Link s Free DDNS service at www DLinkDDNS com your PORS Carice provider Username or Key Enter the Username for your DDNS accoun
87. n 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 client adapters so they can still connect to the D Link Router ADD WIRELESS DEVICE WITH WPS WI FI PROTECTED SETUP WIZARD This wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your wireless device to your wireless router It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected Click the button below to begin Add Wireless Device with WPS Helpful Hints If you already have a wireless network setup with Wi Fi Protected Setup click on Add Wireless Device Wizard to add new device to your wireless network If you are new to wireless networking and have never configured a wireless router before click on Wireless Network Setup Wizard and the router will guide you through a few simple steps to get your wireless network up and running If you consider yourself an advanced user and have configured a wireless router before click Manual Wireless Network Setup to input all the settings manually MANUAL WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP If your wireless network is already set up with Wi Fi Protected Setup manual c
88. nce 20cm between the radiator amp your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter i The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems ii The maximum antenna gain 2dBi permitted for devices in the band 5725 5825 MHz to comply with the e i r p limits specified for point to point and non point to point operation as appropriate as stated in section A9 2 3 In addition users should also be cautioned to take note that high power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of the bands 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LE LAN devices Reglement d Industry Canada Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes a deux conditions 1 Ce p riph rique ne doit pas causer d interference et 2 Ce p riph rique doit accepter toute interference y compris les interferences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce p riph rique D Link DIR 825 User Manual 103 Appendix F Registration Registration Register your product online at N _ http support dlink com register we ME A rere all Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Version 1 0 July 2 2008 D Link DIR 825 User Manua
89. nd 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 General WAN LAN Wireless LAN LAN Computers 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 D Link DIR 825 User Manual Renew MAC Address 00 03 64 00 07 06 IP Address 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Primary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 MAC Address 00 03 64 00 07 07 0 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled WIRELESS LAN Wireless Band 2 4GHz Band Wireless Radio Enabled 802 11 Mode Mixed 802 11n 802 11g and 802 11b Channel Width 20MHz Channel 1 Wi Fi Protected Setup Enabled Configured SSID List Network Name SSID MAC Address Security Mode o 00 03 64 00 07 07 WPA WPA2 Personal WIRELESS LAN Wireless Band 5GHz Band Wireless Radio Enabled 802 11 Mode Mixed 802 11n and 802 11a Channel Width 20
90. nect to the Internet My Internet Connection is PPPoE Username Password v Address Mode Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select Dynamic SS SSS Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP IP Address Enter the IP address Static PPPoE only Address Mode Dynamic IP Static IP User Name Enter your PPPoE user name pion Password Password Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next Verify Password box Service Name optional Reconnect Mode Alwayson On demand Manual Z Maximum Idle Time 5 minutes 0 infinite Service Name Enter the ISP Service Name optional primary DNS Server s33 Gi Secondary DNS Server 0 0 0 0 optional Reconnection Mode Select either Always on On Demand or Manual MTU 1492 bytes MTU default 1492 MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is Time maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect DNS Addresses Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses Static PPPoE only 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 defaul
91. network Use this feature as Access Controls to only grant access to approved sites limit web access based on z time or dates and or block internet access for applications like P2P utilities or games mee eee WEBSITE FILTER ERSE ES Add Policy FIREWALL SETTINGS POLICY TABLE ADVANCED WIRELESS mabe poy Hach SETUP Helpful Hints Check Enable Access enforce Internet access from specific LAN computers Click Add Policy to start the proces ruie pro you are finished creating a rule it will be added to the Policy Table below Click the Edit icon to modify an existing ri ule using the Policy Wizard WIRELESS Access Control Wizard ADD NEW POLICY 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 Logging This wizard will guide you through the following steps to add a new policy for Access Control 4 section 3 Configuration Access Control Wizard continued 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
92. o a network Network and Sharing Center vl id ivi m vy OC Friday 4817 2007 wy Liy Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Show All 78 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on Not Connected the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right gu Wireless networks are available corner of screen Select Connect to a network iii Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center Fil df Pwi Tg Co Friday A 8 17 2007 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to Oa noes connect to and click Connect Disconnect or connect to another network Unsecured network a tuesday Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Seca D Link DIR 825 User Manual 19 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 o
93. oes nc enteecececntertewtceeceserscgueediceyenstaroreners 67 Internet SESSIONS cccceeeeseeteeeteeeteeeteeeeeeeens 68 Wireless rosecsuenteonvtedoudescanee nedeudttieudeeesereeieneeres 69 MOU TA ogists EEE E E 69 SUDPON arrana te EEEN AEE AREEN AERE SEEEN 70 Wireless SCCULity scccsseecsseceseecnseceneecnseseneesees 71 What is WPA sesssitsvinesuscenwonersaesnedawteniuienanianncentiweats 71 Wireless Security Setup Wizard c cccceeeees 72 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 74 Configure WPA Personal PSK cccseeeeeees 75 Configure WPA Enterprise RADIUS 76 D Link DIR 825 User Manual Connect to a Wireless Network csssccsssseseeseeeenees 78 Using Windows Vista ccccceceseeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeees 78 Configure Wireless SeCurity cc cecceseeees 79 Connect Using WON 2 0 ccccceeeeeseeeeeeeees 81 Using Windows XP ccccccseeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeees 82 Configure WPA PSK ccccsseeesseeeseeeesaeeees 83 Troubleshooting s sssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 85 Wireless Basics c sccsscssscssseessnseenseenseeseenssensseess 89 What is Wireless ccccccsccececeecseeseeeseeeeeeseeens 90 EIS o N A A 92 Wireless Modes ccccccscceseceeeceeceeeseeeeeeeeeeseeess 93 Networking Basics ccsccssssssseeeeesseeseensseneseneeeeeees 94 Check your IP
94. one Wireless Band Wireless Network Name Enable Routing Between Zones Security Mode lt dlink_guest dlink_media_guest E Aways 2 4GHz Band Also called the SSID E None E Aways v 5GHz Band Also called the SSID T None v Helpful Hints Use this section to configure the guest zone settings of your router The guest zone provide a separate network zone for guest to access Internet 99 section 3 Configuration Admin Password User Password System Name Enable HTTPS Server Enable Remote Management Remote Admin Port Inbound Filter 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 accounts 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 DIR 825 SETUP ADVANCED TOOLS STATUS SUPPORT Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name The administrator can make changes to the settings Enter the new password for the User login If you login as the User you can only see the settings but cannot change them Enter a name for the DIR 825 router Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router secure
95. onfguration of the wireless network will destroy the existing wireless network If you would like to configure the wireless settings of your new D Link Systems Router manually then click on the Manual Wireless Network Setup button below Manual Wireless Network Setup WIRELESS STEP 1 WELCOME TO THE D LINK WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP WIZARD Check the Manually set 5GHz band Network Name box to manually set your desired wireless network name for the 5GHz band Give your network a name using up to 32 characters Network Name SSID 2 4GHz Band dlink Manually set SGHz band Network Name SSID Automatically assign a network key for both 2 4GHz and 5GHz band Recommended To prevent outsiders from accessing your network the router will automatically assign a security to your network Type your desired wireless network name SSID Manually assign a network key Use this options if you prefer to create our own key Automatically Select this option to automatically generate the router s network key and click Next Note All D Link wireless adapters currently support WPA Manually Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next D Link DIR 825 User Manual 72 section 4 Security If you selected Automatically the summary window will display your settings Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients Click Save to save your settings If you select
96. ot 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 configure your connection Not Listed or Don t Know w If your Internet Service Provider was not listed or you don t know who it is please select the Internet connection type below DHCP Connection Dynamic IP Address Choose this if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address Most Cable Modems use this type of connection Username Password Connection PPPoE Choose this option if your Internet connection requires a username and password to get online Most DSL modems use this type of connection Username Password Connection PPTP PPTP client Username Password Connection L2TP L2TP client gt Static IP Address Connection Choose this option if your Internet Setup Provider provided you with IP Address information that has to be manually configured Prev Next Cance 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 optional Clone Your PC s MAC Address Host Name Note You may also need to provide a Host Name If you do not have or know this informa
97. ould like to open the want to open You can enter a single port or a maoa att L iP Address z UDP Inbound riter Peele A 0 0 lt lt om r Name v Allow range of ports Separate ports with a common schedule ERSTE GUEST ZONE Application Name Always v enabled If you do not Bp Address UDP Inbound Fiter Aaea Example 24 1 009 3000 4000 0 0 0 0 Computer Name v Allow All schedules go to the pame uz Schedule agns and create a F Application Name Always _v new schedule Schedule The schedule of time when the Virtual Server T alien chee UDP mboundFiter PANA Rule will be enabled The schedule may be set Name To Schedule Maai i i i i lt lt ication Name w Always v anae 50 to Always which will allow the particular service Py ciate a nda 80 88 888 i lt lt Tr s ER Mixed 1020 5000 to always be enabled You can create your own aos S computen aikan 689 times in the Tools gt Schedules section Inbound Filter Select Allow All most common or a created Inbound filter You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced gt Inbound Filter page D Link DIR 825 User Manual 36 section 3 Configuration Application Rules some applications require multiple connections such as Internet gaming video conferencing Internet telephony and others These applications have difficulties working through NAT Network Address Translation Special Applications makes some of these applications work with th
98. ple new D Link Systems Router to the Internet click on the button below steps to get your network up and running Internet Connection Setup Wizard If you consider yourself Note Before launching these wizards please make sure you have followed all steps outlined in an advanced user and the Quick Installation Guide included in the package have configured a router before click Manual Internet Connection Setup to MANUAL INTERNET CONNECTION OPTIONS input all the settings manually If you would like to configure the Internet settings of your new D Link Systems Router manually then click on the button below WIRELESS D Link DIR 825 User Manual 18 section 3 Configuration Dynamic Cable Connection information automatically from your ISP Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet numbers to use This option is commonly used for cable modem services such as Comcast My Internet Connection is Dynamic IP DHCP and Cox i DYNAMIC IP DHCP INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Host Name The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs Leave blank if you are not sure Use this Internet connection type if your Internet Service Provider ISP didn t provide you with IP Address information and or a username and password Use Unicasting Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP Host Name Use Unicasting
99. r passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router D Link DIR 825 User Manual w 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 Display characters pe If you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now Er 80 section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect Using WCN 2 0 in Windows Vista The router supports Wi Fi protection referred to as WCN 2 0 in Windows Vista The following instructions for setting this up depends on whether you are using Windows Vista 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 For additional information please refer to page 52 PIN SETTINGS Current PIH 53468734 Reset PIN to Detain G
100. r username admin and password blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device e Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure e To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings e Test your email If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem continue changing the MTU in increments of ten D Link DIR 825 User Manual 88 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 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
101. res This device supports three 802 11 g Only Select if all of your wireless clients are wireless security modes including WEP WPA Personal and WPA Enterprise WEP is the original 802 11 g wireless encryption standard WPA provides a higher level of security WWPA Personal does not j i i require an authentication server The WPA Enterprise option requires an external RADIUS server Mixed 802 11n and 802 119 Select if you are using both 802 11n and 802 119 wireless clients Security Mode WPA Personal 802 11n Only Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802 11n Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR 825 to choose the channel with the least amount of Channel Scan interference Wireless Channel Indicates the channel setting for the DIR 825 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 Transmission Rate Select the transmit rate It is strongly suggested to select Best Auto for best performance D Link DIR 825 User Manual 21 section 3 Configuration Channel Width Select the Channel Width Auto 20 40 This is the default setting Select if you are using both 802 11n and non 802 11n wireless devices 20MHz Select if you are not using any 802 11n wireless clients Visibility Status Select Invisible if
102. rop down i ie uk online services such as FTP or Web Servers menu for a list of service to If your computer is receiving an IP i predefined server l types Ir you selact one address automatically from the router DHCP of the predefined Name drop down menu Select your computer Port Traffic Type raka Sel and click lt lt Name Public Protocol Schedule W FIREWALL SETTINGS TA Application Name v 0 TCP v Always v You can select a E computer from the list W you computer will be listed in the Computer 24 VIRTUAL SERVERS LIST epee IP Address Private Inbound Fitter Pene aera 0 0 0 0 Computer Name ov 0 6 Allow All v Computer Name drop Y A yA ADVANCED WIRELESS Name Public Protocol Schedule down menu or you can manually enter the Application Name 0 TCP v Always v IP address desi Private Port Enter the port that you want to open next to W N Public Port Private Port and Public Port The private and _ bound cer nee public ports are usually the same The public 0 0 0 Computer Name v 9 6 Monal pioet Name Public Protocol Schedule Application Name 0 TCP Always w Select a schedule for port is the port seen from the Internet side and Elaine when the virtual server z the private port is the port being used by the Sak a P Address nun prate Imbourder MOPE i i tees omputer Name bA ow s o not see the application on the computer within your local
103. rver addresses In most cases select Dynamic Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP Static only Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP Static only Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP optional Enter your L2TP username Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box 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 Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses Static L2TP only D Link DIR 825 User Manual INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet My Internet Connection ts LZTP Username Password LJTP INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Enter the information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP Address Mode Dynamic IP Static IP L2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 L2TP Gateway IP Address L2TP Server IP Address Username Password Verify Password Reconnect Mode aAlwayson On demand Manual Maximum Idle Time minutes O infinite Primary DNS Server Secondary Server MTU bytes MTU default 1400 MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 23 section 3 Configuration MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your
104. s Clicking on Don t Save Settings button will not reset the PIN ooo E ti f h k d However if the new PIN is not saved it will get lost when the device reboots or loses power j op ION IS cnecKeaq a an o PIN Settings A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add BET ERECTED SEINE Lock Wireless the router to an existing network or to create a new T Mean 2 feral wireless network The default PIN may be printed on the Settings been configured bottom of the router For extra security a new PIN __sesetinuentonre Cick Add Wireless can be generated You can restore the default PIN at aT to add wreless dences any time Only the Administrator admin account IONER network can change or reset the PIN Reset PIN to Defaut C GeneratenewPIN Current PIN Shows the current value of the router s PIN a sila tat hs da Add Wireless Device with WPS Reset PIN to WIRELESS Default Restore the default PIN of the router Generate New PIN Create a random number that is a valid PIN This becomes the router s PIN You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar D Link DIR 825 User Manual 52 section 3 Configuration Add Wireless This Wizard helps you add wireless devices to the wireless network Station The wizard will either display the wireless network settings to guide you through manual configuration prompt you to enter the PIN for the device or ask you to press the configuration button on the device If
105. s must be within the DHCP IP Address Range Enable Check this box to enable the reservation Computer Name Enter the computer name or select from the drop down menu and click lt lt 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 Enter the MAC address of the computer or device Copy Your PC s MAC If you want to assign an IP address to the computer Address you are currently on click this button to populate the fields Save Click Save to save your entry You must click Save Settings at the top to activate your reservations D Link DIR 825 User Manual ADD DHCP RESERVATION Enable 7 Computer Name lt lt Computer Name IP Address MAC Address DHCP RESERVATIONS LIST NUMBER OF DYNAMIC DHCP CLIENTS 1 Hardware Address Assigned IP Hostname Expires 00 16 36 a6 58 11 197 168 0 172 Ferrar 5000 22 Hours 3 Minutes Revoke Reserve 33 section 3 Configuration Virtual Server The DIR 825 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 825 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DIR 825 are invisible to the outside world If you wish you can make some of the LAN computers accessib
106. 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 825 User Manual 85 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 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 I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your router Unfortunately this process will change all your
107. 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 button to replace the Internet port s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card D Link DIR 825 User Manual 24 section 3 Configuration Internet Setup Static assigned by ISP Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port s IP information is provided to you by your ISP You will need to enter in the IP address subnet mask gateway address and DNS address es provided to you by your ISP Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form which are four octets separated by a dot x x x x The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format IP Address Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP Default Gateway Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP DNS Servers The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet Service Provider MTU Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1500 is the default MTU MAC Address The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router It is not r
108. supports peer to peer Plug and Play functionality for recommended that you WAN Ping Inbound Select from the drop down menu if you would Filter like to apply the Inbound Filter to the WAN ping Refer to page 45 for more information regarding Inbound Filter W network devices Pe INBOUND FILTER disable the WAN Ping Respond option Ping is FIREWALL SETTINGS Enable UPnP 7 often used by malicious Internet users to locate ROUTING active networks or PCs ADVANCED WIRELESS WAN PING The WAN speed is If you enable this feature the WAN port of your router will respond to ping requests automatically If you are WI FI PROTECTED from the Internet that are sent to the WAN IP Address having problems SETUP connecting to the WAN try selecting the WAN Port Speed You may set the port speed of the Internet port Enable WAN Ping Respond gt speed manually to 10Mbps 100Mbps or auto Some older cable WAN Ping Inbound Fiter Alw Al Speen es s Details Allow trouble receiving or DSL modems may require you to set the port multicast streame ftom speed to 10Mbps WAN PORT SPEED e E Multicast streams Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass some extra security from hackers Check the box ee the UPnP opt through the router from the Internet MULTICAST STREAMS Enable Multicast Streams F WIRELESS D Link DIR 825 User Manual 54 section 3 Configuration Guest Zone The Guest Zone feature will allow you to cre
109. t me DINAMIT DEN Enable Dynamic DNS F Server Address Select Dynamic DNS Server Password or Key Enter the Password for your DDNS account pia me e g me mydomain net Username or Key Timeout Enter a time in hours Password or Key Verify Password or Key f Timeout 575 hours Status Displays the current connection status EE rer WIRELESS D Link DIR 825 User Manual 62 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 Ping Results The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here D Link DIR 825 User Manual ome Jj Ping Test sends ping packets to test a computer on the Internet Host Name or IP Address PING RESULT Enter a host name or IP address above and click Ping SCHEDULES WIRELESS Helpful Hints Ping checks whether a computer on the Internet is running and responding Enter either the IP address of the target computer or enter its fully qualified domain name 63 section 3 Configuration Schedules schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules For example if you want to restrict web access to Mon Fri from 3pm to 8pm you could create a schedule selecting Mon Tue Wed Thu and Fri and enter a Start Time of 3pm and End Time of 8pm Name Enter a name for your new schedule D
110. t 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 825 User Manual 20 section 3 Configuration Internet Setup 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 INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses In most cases select Dynamic Choose the mode to be used by the router to connect to the Internet PPTP IP Address Enter the IP address Static PPTP only My Internet Connection is PPTP Subnet Mask Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server STATIC IP ADDRESS INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE Addresses Static PPTP only Enter the static address information provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP PPTP Gateway Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP IP Address Subnet Mask PPTP Server IP Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP Default Gateway optional Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Username Enter your PPTP username MTU Password Enter your PPTP password
111. terference 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 825 User Manual 92 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 825 wireless network Cardbus adapters An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or access point An Ad Hoc network contains only clients such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters All the adapters must be in Ad Hoc mode to communicate D Link DIR 825 User Manual 93 Appendix B Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D Link adapter by default the TCP IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address
112. terval 3600 seconds 4 Next to Cypher Type select TKIP and AES TKIP or AES EAP 802 1X 5 Next to Group Key Update Interval enter the amou nt of time enterprise is enabled the router uses EAP 802 1x to authenticate clients via a remote RADIUS before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is thentication Teneo F changed 3600 is default RADIUS server IP Address 0 0 0 0 RADIUS server Port 1812 minutes RADIUS server Shared Secret adius shared 6 Next to Authentication Timeout enter the amount of time before MAC Address Authentication a client is required to re authenticate 60 minutes is default 7 Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server D Link DIR 825 User Manual 76 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 825 User Manual EAP 802 1X When WPA enterprise is enabled the router uses EAP 302 14 to authenticate clients via a remote RADIUS Server Authentication T
113. the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D Link as outlined below e The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow DLink to confirm the same along with proof of purchase of the product Such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product if the product is not registered e The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D Link Technical Support at 1 877 453 5465 who will attempt to assist the customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product If the product is considered defective the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https rma dlink com D Link DIR 825 User Manual 99 Appendix E Warranty e After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package DLink will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories e The customer is responsible for all in boun
114. tion please contact our ISP DNS SETTINGS Primary DNS Address 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS Address 0 0 0 0 Prev Next Cancel 15 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 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 IP Address User Name Password Verify Password Dynamic IP Static IP Service Name optional Note You may also need to provide a Service Name If you do not have or know this information please contact your ISP Note Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router SET USERNAME AND PASSWORD CONNECTION PPTP lf you selected PPTP enter your PPTP username 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 PPTP IP adress If you do not have this information please contact your ISP If you selected L2TP enter your L2TP username and password Click Next to continue D Link DIR 825 User Manual
115. tion 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 825 User Manual 7 Section 2 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations 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 cei
116. to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT
117. to use a NTP server This will only connect to a server on the Internet not a local server Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop down menu NTP Server Used Manual To manually input the time enter the values 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 825 User Manual ones J x WIRELESS Helpful Hints Good timekeeping is important for accurate logs and scheduled firewall rules 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 NTP Network Time Protocol Server Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed Dorit Save Seting TIME CONFIGURATION Current Router Time Saturday January 31 2004 10 48 04 AM Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US Canada Tijuana Enable Daylight Saving F Daylight Saving Offset 1 00 Daylight Saving Dates Month Week Day of Week Time DST Start Apr ist Sun DST End Oct 5th Sun AUTOMATIC TIME CONFIGURATION Enable NTP Server F NTP Server Used SET THE DATE AND TIME MANUALLY Date And Time year 2004 Month Jan Day 3i v Hour 10 Minute 48 Second 01 v AM Copy Your Computer s Time Settings O section 3 Configuration Sys
118. ttings Restoring the unit to the factory default settings will erase all settings including any rules that you have created The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive The saved file or any other saved setting file created by device can be uploaded into the unit SYSTEM SETTINGS Save To Local Hard Drive Load From Local Hard Drive Browse Restore Configuration from File Restore To Factory Default Restore all settings to the factory defaults eee TRA Dreit Helpful Hints Once your router is configured the way you want it you can save the configuration settings to a configuration file You might need this file so that you can load your configuration later in the event that the router s default settings are restored To save the configuration click the Save Configuration button 60 section 3 Configuration 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 Firmware Upgrade Click on Check Now to find out if there is an updated firmware if so download the new firmware to your hard drive ors J x Helpful Hints Brows
119. ual STEP 5 PORT FILTER Add Port Filters Rules Specify rules to prohibit access to specific IP addresses and ports Enable Name ia Protocol Port Port Start End Z 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 Any 0 65535 E 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 Any 0 65535 F 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 Any o 65535 Z 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 Any 0 f 65535 E 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 Any 0 65535 E 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 Any jo 65535 E 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 Any 0 65535 F 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 Any w 0 65535 STEP 6 CONFIGURE WEB ACCESS LOGGING Web Access Logging Disabled Enabled VIRTUAL SERVER Helpful Hints The Access Control option allows you to control access in and out of your network Use this APPLICATION RULES e 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 games NETWORK FILTER oosevame Save Settings Don t Save Settings k ri INBOUND FILTER Add Policy FIREWALL SETTING m E y rule ele POLICY TABLE E ai Click the Delete icon to ANCED WIRELESS permanently remove a rule P N NETW penn Enable Access Control V S Wi i S Ni 4 S T W NGS A wW ADV Enable Policy Machine Filtering Logged Schedule W dink 192 168 0 199 Block Some Access No Aways E amp S
120. vice connection Before launching these wizards please make sure you have followed all steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide included in the package WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP WIZARD This wizard is designed to assist you in your wireless network setup It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to set up your wireless network and how to make it secure Wireless Network Setup Wizard Note Some changes made using this Setup Wizard may require you to change some settings on your wireless client adapters so they can still connect to the D Link Router ADD WIRELESS DEVICE WITH WPS WI FI PROTECTED SETUP WIZARD This wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your wireless device to your wireless router It will guide you through step by step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected Click the button below to begin Add Wireless Device with WPS MANUAL WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP If your wireless network is already set up with Wi Fi Protected Setup manual 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 click on the Manual Wireless Network Setup button below Manual Wireless Network Setup Helpful Hints If you already have a wireless network setup with Wi Fi Protected Setup click on Add Wireless Device Wizard to add new device to your wireless network
121. want to apply the rule to Select the filtering method and then click Next to continue D Link DIR 825 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 Always X Details Always Prev H e 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 for machines that do not have a policy Address Type IP MAC Other Machines IP Address lt lt Computer Name v Machine Address lt lt Computer Name Copy Your PC s MAC Address oc cna STEP 4 SELECT FILTERING METHOD Select the method for filtering Method Log Web Access Only Block All Access 9 Block Some Access Apply Web Filter V Apply Advanced Port Filters V 42 section 3 Configuration Access Control Wizard continued Enter the rule Enable 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 Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table D Link DIR 825 User Man
122. wo 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 74 section 4 Security 2 3 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 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 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 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE
123. word Verify Password SYSTEM NAME Gateway Name D Link Systems DIR 825 ADMINISTRATION Enable HTTPS Server F Enable Remote F Management Remote Admin Port Remote Admin Inbound Allow All I Filter Details Allow All Use HTTPS Helpful Hints For security reasons it is recommended that you change the password for the Admin and User accounts Be sure to write down the new and passwords to avoid having to reset the router in case they are forgotten Enabling Remote Management allows computer on the Internet Choose a port to open for remote management Select a filter that controls access as needed for this admin the list of filters go to the screen and create a new filter 06 Enable NTP Server 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 Select the Time Zone from the drop down menu Time Zone To select Daylight Saving time manually select enabled or disabled and enter a start date and an end date for daylight saving time Daylight Saving NTP is short for Network Time Protocol NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers Check this box
124. y compatible with the IEEE 802 119 and 802 11a standards so it can connect with existing 802 11g and 802 11a 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 825 can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the DIR 825 can securely access corporate networks e User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use Web based user interface the DIR 825 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network whether from the Internet or from your company s server Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 119 802 11a and Draft 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 825 User Manual 4 Section 1 Product Overview Hardwar
125. you receive a log file or firmware upgrade notification via email Enter the email address where you want the email sent Enter the SMTP server address for sending email lf your SMTP server requires authentication select this option Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication Enter your account for sending email 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 email when the log is full Selecting this option will send the logs via email according to schedule ors J x Helpful Hints ME The Email feature can be used to send the system log files router alert messages and You may want to make TI firmware update notification to your email address the email settings 7 similar to those of your EMAIL SETTINGS Save Settings Don t Save Settings email client program ME ENABLE Eee eonan e DYNAMIC DNS p3 EMAIL SETTINGS From Email Address To Email Address SMTP Server Address SMTP Server Port gt 25 Enable Authentication Account Name Password Verify Password EMAIL LOG WHEN FULL OR ON SCHEDULE On Log Full On Schedule Schedule Never Details Neve WIRELESS 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 825 User Manual 59 sect

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