D-Link DIR-516 User manual

Version 1.0 | December 12, 2013
DIR-516
User Manual

iD-Link DIR-516 User Manual
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from D-Link Corporation.
This purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. As such, it does not have a standby
mode or use a power management mode. If you wish to power down this product, please simply unplug it from the power
outlet.
Revision Date Description
1.0 December 16, 2013 • Initial release
Preface

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Table of Contents
Preface................................................................................. i
Manual Revisions........................................................................... i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
Product Overview.............................................................. 1
Package Contents......................................................................... 1
System Requirements................................................................. 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features............................................................................................ 4
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 5
Front/Side................................................................................ 5
Bottom...................................................................................... 6
Operation Modes.......................................................................... 7
Router Mode........................................................................... 8
Access Point Mode ............................................................... 9
Wireless Installation Considerations....................................10
Setting Up With a Web Browser......................................11
Router Mode.........................................................................12
Access Point Mode .............................................................12
Router Mode ................................................................................13
Initial Setup Wizard ............................................................13
Manual Conguration.......................................................15
Setup ..................................................................................16
Wizard ..........................................................................16
Local Network ...........................................................20
Internet Setup...........................................................24
Wireless..............................................................................27
Wireless Basics...........................................................27
Wi-Fi Protected (WPS) Setup................................30
Advanced Wireless...................................................31
Advanced..........................................................................33
Access Control List...................................................33
Port Triggering..........................................................34
DMZ ..............................................................................35
URL Block ....................................................................36
Dynamic DNS ............................................................37
QoS................................................................................38
UPnP .............................................................................40
Virtual Server.............................................................41
Maintenance....................................................................43
Reboot .........................................................................43
Firmware Upgrade...................................................44
Backup/Restore.........................................................45
Admin...........................................................................46
Time and Date...........................................................47
Status..................................................................................48
Device Info..................................................................48
Active Client Table ...................................................49
Statistics ......................................................................50
Help.....................................................................................51
Access Point Mode.....................................................................52
Manual Conguration.......................................................52
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Setup ..................................................................................53
Local Network ...........................................................53
Wireless..............................................................................54
Wireless Basics...........................................................54
Wi-Fi Protected (WPS) Setup................................57
Advanced Wireless...................................................58
Maintenance....................................................................60
Reboot .........................................................................60
Firmware Upgrade...................................................61
Backup/Restore.........................................................62
Admin...........................................................................63
Time and Date...........................................................64
Status..................................................................................65
Device Info..................................................................65
Active Client Table ...................................................66
Statistics ......................................................................67
Help.....................................................................................68
Connecting a Wireless Client ..........................................69
WPS Button...................................................................................69
Windows® 8...................................................................................70
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................70
Windows® 7...................................................................................72
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................72
WPS..........................................................................................75
DIR-516...................................................................................76
Windows Vista®............................................................................79
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................80
WPS/WCN 2.0 .......................................................................82
Windows® XP................................................................................83
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................84
Troubleshooting ..............................................................86
Wireless Basics .................................................................90
What is Wireless?.........................................................................91
Tips...................................................................................................93
Networking Basics...........................................................94
Statically Assign an IP address...............................................95
Technical Specications..................................................96
Safety Statements ...........................................................97

1D-Link DIR-516 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Package Contents
DIR-516
Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller.
Product Overview

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients
• 10/100 Ethernet
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer® v7, Mozilla® Firefox® v9.0,
Google® Chrome 16.0, or Safari® v4 or higher version
Windows®Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
System Requirements

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
TOTAL COVERAGE
Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for incredible wireless coverage.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE
The D-Link DIR-516 lets you create a secure wireless network to share photos, les, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout
your home. Connect the DIR-516 router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
The DIR-516 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 rewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from
across the Internet.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and draft 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions
and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.

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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-516 provides an up to 150Mbps wireless connection in 2.4GHz band,
433Mbps wireless connection in 5GHz with other 802.11ac and draft 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.
• Portable and Easy to Use - Simply plug the DIR-516 into a power outlet at home or abroad to create an instant
wireless network wherever you are.
• Compatible with 802.11a/g/n Devices - The DIR-516 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11g
and 802.11n, so it can connect with existing 802.11a, 802.11g and 802.11n PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters.
• User-friendly SetupWizard -Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-516 lets you control what
information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s
server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and draft 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions
and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
Features

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Hardware Overview
Front/Side
1Power (PWR LED) A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.The light will blink when connectiong
to a device through WPS.
2Internet (ISP) LEd A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port.
3Selector Switch Slide this switch to select between 2.4GHz and 5GHz
4WPS Button Press this to activate Wi-Fi Protected Setup(WPS) to connect other wireless devices automatically.
5Reset Button Pressing the Reset button for 5 seconds restores the router to its original factory default settings.
1
3
4
5
2

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Hardware Overview
Bottom
1Ethernet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.
1

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Operation Modes
Depending on how you want to use your DIR-516 will determine which mode you use. The following pages describe each
mode to help you gure out which one to use.
• Router Mode: page 8
• Access Point Mode: page 9

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Router Mode
In Router Mode, the DIR-516 connects to your cable modem, DSL modem, or other Internet source and shares your Internet
connection with your devices wirelessly, providing Internet access for an entire home or oce.
Router Mode
Cable/DSL Modem Wireless Devices Internet

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Access Point Mode
In Access Point Mode, the DIR-516 connects your wireless devices together, but does not provide routing functionality. It also
allows a connected wired device to connect to your other devices wirelessly. This can be useful if you already have an existing
Internet router that does not have built-in wireless capabilities. You can also use this to create a private wireless network
without Internet access so that your devices can securely connect to one another without being exposed to the Internet or
other computers.
Access Point Mode
Router
(optional)
Wireless Devices
Internet
(optional)

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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, ceilings,
or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types
of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to
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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect 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 (sh tanks), mirrors, le
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 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security
systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz 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.

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Section 2 - Setting Up With a Web Browser - Router Mode
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based conguration utility.
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such
as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router
(192.168.0.1).
Enter admin in the User Name eld. By default, the password
should be left blank.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the
Troubleshooting section for assistance.
Router Mode

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Section 2 - Setting Up With a Web Browser - Router Mode
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the DHCP settings.
Network Settings
Use this section to congure the router’s local network
settings.
Use this section to congure the DIR-516’s built-in DHCP
server settings.
Use this section to add a new DHCP Static IP conguration.
Displays information about the devices that have a static
DHCP assigned from the DIR-516. The information includes
the IP Address and MAC Address. You can delete or edit an
existing static IP conguration in the table.
LAN Interface:
DHCP Server
Settings:
DHCP Static IP
Conguration:
DHCP Static IP
Table:

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Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is
192.168.0.1.
If you change the IP address, once you click Apply, you will
need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back
into the conguration utility.
Enter the subnet mask. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made.

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DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-516 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-516. 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 the DHCP Server option in the pulldown menu to
enable the DHCP server on your router. Choose None to
disable this function.
Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP
server’s IP assignment.
Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your
computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside
of this range or you may have an IP conict.
The maximum length of time for the IP address lease. Enter
the Lease time in minutes.
Enter the IP address of the rst DNS Server.
Enter the IP address of the second DNS Server, if there is one.
DHCP Server:
DHCP IP
Address Range:
Lease Time:
DNS Server 1:
DNS Server 2:
When you have finished configuring the new DHCP Server
Settings, click the Save Setting button.

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If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router
will assign the IP address only to that computer or device.
Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP address range.
Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or
device. This IP address must be within the DHCP IP address
range.
Enter the MAC address of the computer or device.
IP Address:
MAC Address:
When you have nished conguring the new DHCP reservation,
click the Add button to activate your reservation. It will then be
displayed in the DHCP Static IP Table below.
The DHCP Static IP Table displays the IP reservations that have
been created. To make any changes, select a reservation in the
table by clicking the circle next to it and click Update. To delete
a reservation, select a reservation and click Delete Selected.

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Internet Setup
This section allows you to manually congure your router’s Internet WAN settings.
Select the WAN interface type.
If you choose DHCP, please congure the following
elds:
Enter the host name of the router.
Enter the MTU size.
Click this if the DNS is to be obtained automatically.
Click this to specify a DNS server. You can enter up to two
DNS servers.
Select the MAC address to be used for the connection.
Select Default MAC to use the router’s MAC address. Select
MAC from PC to copy your PC’s MAC address, or select
MAC Manual to manually enter a MAC address in the eld
provided.
WAN Access
Type:
Host Name:
MTU Size:
Attain DNS
Automatically:
Set DNS
Manually:
MAC Clone
When you have nished conguring the WAN settings, click the
Save Settings button.