D-Link DIR-615 - Wireless N Router User manual

User Manual
DIR-615
Wireless N300 Router
February 2018

DIR-615 Wireless N300 Router
User Manual
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction..........................................5
Contents and Audience.......................................................5
Conventions.................................................................5
Document Structure..........................................................5
Chapter 2. Overview..............................................6
General Information.........................................................6
Specifications..............................................................
Product Appearance.........................................................10
Top Panel................................................................10
Back Panel...............................................................11
Delivery Package...........................................................12
Chapter 3. Installation and Connection..........................13
Before You Begin...........................................................13
Connecting to PC...........................................................14
PC with Ethernet Adapter.................................................14
Obtaining IP Address Auto atically in OS Windows XP......................15
Obtaining IP Address Auto atically in OS Windows 7.......................18
PC with Wi-Fi Adapter....................................................23
Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows XP...............................24
Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows 7................................25
Connecting to Web-based Interface..........................................2
Web-based Interface Structure..............................................29
Su ary Page.............................................................29
Ho e Page................................................................31
Menu Sections............................................................32
Notifications............................................................33
Chapter 4. Configuring via Web-based Interface..................34
Initial Configuration Wizard...............................................34
Selecting Operation Mode.................................................36
Changing LAN IPv4 Address................................................39
Wi-Fi Client.............................................................40
Creating WAN Connection..................................................42
Static IPv4 Connection.................................................43
Static IPv6 Connection.................................................44
PPPoE, IPv6 PPPoE, PPPoE Dual Stack, PPPoE + Dynamic IP (PPPoE Dual
Access) Connections....................................................45
PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access) Connection.......................46
PP P + Dynamic IP or L2 P + Dynamic IP Connection......................47
PP P + Static IP or L2 P + Static IP Connection........................48
Configuring Wireless Network.............................................49
Configuring LAN Ports for IPTV/VoIP......................................51
Changing Web-based Interface Password....................................53
Connection of Multimedia Devices...........................................55
Statistics.................................................................58
Network Statistics.......................................................58
DHCP.....................................................................59
Routing Table............................................................60
Clients..................................................................61
Port Statistics..........................................................62
Multicast Groups.........................................................63
Clients and Session......................................................64
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Connections Setup..........................................................65
WAN......................................................................65
Creating Dynamic IPv4 or Static IPv4 WAN Connection....................67
Creating Dynamic IPv6 or Static IPv6 WAN Connection....................71
Creating PPPoE WAN Connection..........................................75
Creating PP P or L2 P WAN Connection...................................80
Creating PPPoE IPv6 or PPPoE Dual Stack WAN Connection.................84
LAN......................................................................90
IPv4...................................................................90
IPv6...................................................................93
WAN Reservation..........................................................95
Wi-Fi......................................................................9
Basic Settings...........................................................97
Client Manage ent.......................................................106
WPS.....................................................................107
Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface............................109
Using WPS Function without Web-based Interface........................110
WMM.....................................................................111
Client..................................................................114
Client Shaping..........................................................117
Additional..............................................................119
MAC Filter..............................................................121
Roa ing.................................................................123
Advanced..................................................................125
VLAN....................................................................126
DNS.....................................................................128
DDNS....................................................................130
Ports Settings..........................................................132
Bandwidth Control.......................................................135
Redirect................................................................136
Routing.................................................................137
TR-069 Client...........................................................139
Re ote Access...........................................................141
UPnP IGD................................................................143
UDPXY...................................................................144
IGMP/ALG/Passthrough....................................................146
Firewall..................................................................148
IP Filter...............................................................148
Virtual Servers.........................................................152
DMZ.....................................................................155
MAC Filter..............................................................156
URL Filter..............................................................158
DoS Protection..........................................................159
System....................................................................162
Configuration...........................................................163
Fir ware Update.........................................................165
Local Update..........................................................166
Remote Update.........................................................167
Log.....................................................................168
Ping....................................................................170
Traceroute..............................................................172
Telnet..................................................................174
Syste Ti e.............................................................175
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Yandex.DNS................................................................1
Settings................................................................177
Devices and Rules.......................................................179
Chapter 5. Operation Guidelines................................181
Safety Rules and Conditions...............................................181
Wireless Installation Considerations......................................182
Chapter 6. Abbreviations and Acronyms..........................183
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C APTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Contents and Audience
This manual describes the router DIR-615 and explains how to configure and operate it.
This manual is intended for users familiar with basic networking concepts who create an in-home
local area network and system administrators who install and configure networks in offices.
Conventions
Example Description
text The body text of the manual.
Before You Begin A reference to a chapter or section of this manual.
“Quick Installation
Guide” A reference to a document.
Change A name of a menu menu item control (field checkbox drop-down
list button etc.).
192.168.0.1 Data that you should enter in the specified field.
!Information An important note.
Document Structure
Chapter 1 describes the purpose and structure of the document.
Chapter 2 gives an overview of the router's hardware and software features describes its
appearance and the package contents.
Chapter 3 explains how to install the router DIR-615 and configure a PC in order to access its web-
based interface.
Chapter 4 describes all pages of the web-based interface in detail.
Chapter 5 includes safety instructions and tips for networking.
Chapter introduces abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual.
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C APTER 2. OVERVIEW
General Information
The DIR-615 device is a wireless router with a built-in 4-port switch. It provides a fast and simple
way to create a wireless and wired network at home or in an office.
You are able to connect the wireless router DIR-615 to a cable or DSL modem or to a private
Ethernet line and use a high-speed Internet connection to successfully fulfill a wide range of
professional tasks. The built-in 4-port switch enables you to connect Ethernet-enabled computers
game consoles and other devices to your network.
Using the DIR-615 device you are able to quickly create a wireless network at home or in your
office which lets your relatives or employees connect to your wireless network virtually anywhere
(within the operational range of your wireless network). The router can operate as a base station for
connecting wireless devices of the standards 802.11b 802.11g and 802.11n (at the rate up to
300Mbps).
The router supports multiple functions for the wireless interface: several security standards (WEP
WPA/WPA2) MAC address filtering WPS WMM.
Smart adjustment of Wi-Fi clients is useful for networks based on several D-Link access points or
routers – when the smart adjustment function is configured on each of them a client always
connects to the access point (router) with the highest signal level.
Support of guest Wi-Fi network allows you to create a separate wireless network with individual
security settings and maximum rate limitation. Devices connected to the guest network will be able
to access the Internet but will be isolated from the devices and resources of the router's LAN.
The wireless router DIR-615 includes a built-in firewall. The advanced security functions minimize
threats of hacker attacks prevent unwanted intrusions to your network and block access to
unwanted websites for users of your LAN.
Built-in Yandex.DNS service protects against malicious and fraudulent web sites and helps to block
access to adult content on children's devices.
You can configure the settings of the wireless router DIR-615 via the user-friendly web-based
interface (the interface is available in two languages – in Russian and in English).
The configuration wizard allows you to quickly switch DIR-615 to one of the following modes:
router (for connection to a wired or wireless ISP) access point repeater or client and then
configure all needed setting for operation in the selected mode in several simple steps.
Also DIR-615 supports configuration and management via D-Link Click'n'Connect mobile
application for Android smartphones.
You can simply update the firmware: the router itself finds approved firmware on D-Link update
server and notifies when ready to install it.
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Specifications*
ardware
Processor ·RTL8196E (400MH )
RAM ·32MB, SDRAM
Flash ·4MB, SPI
Interfaces ·10/100BASE-TX WAN port
·4 10/100BASE-TX LAN ports
LEDs ·POWER
·WLAN / WPS
·INTERNET
Buttons ·WPS/RESET button to set up wireless connection and restore factory default
settings
Antenna ·Two non-detachable omnidirectional antennas (5dBi gain)
MIMO ·2 x 2
Power connector ·Power input connector (DC)
Software
WAN connection types ·PPPoE
·IPv6 PPPoE
·PPPoE Dual Stack
·Static IPv4 / Dynamic IPv4
·Static IPv6 / Dynamic IPv6
·PPPoE + Static IP (PPPoE Dual Access)
·PPPoE + Dynamic IP (PPPoE Dual Access)
·PPTP/L2TP + Static IP
·PPTP/L2TP + Dynamic IP
Network functions ·DHCP server/relay
·Stateful/Stateless mode for IPv6 address assignment, IPv6 prefix delegation
·Automatic obtainment of LAN IP address (for access point/repeater/client
modes)
·DNS relay
·Dynamic DNS
·Static IP routing
·Static IPv6 routing
·IGMP Proxy
·RIP
·Support of UPnP IGD
·Support of VLAN
·WAN ping respond
·Support of SIP ALG
·Support of RTSP
·WAN reservation
·Autonegotiation of speed, duplex mode, and flow control/Manual speed and
duplex mode setup for each Ethernet port
·Setup of maximum TX rate for each port of the router
·Built-in UDPXY application
* The device features are subject to change without notice. For the latest versions of the firmware and relevant
documentation visit www.dlink.ru.
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Software
Firewall functions ·Network Address Translation (NAT)
·Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
·IP filter
·IPv6 filter
·MAC filter
·URL filter
·DMZ
·Prevention of ARP and DDoS attacks
·Virtual servers
·Built-in Yandex.DNS web content filtering service
VPN ·IPsec/PPTP/L2TP/PPPoE pass-through
Management ·Local and remote access to settings through TELNET/WEB (HTTP/HTTPS)
·Web-based interface for configuration and management (Russian/English)
·Support of Click'n'Connect application for Android smartphones
·Notification on connection problems and auto redirect to settings
·Firmware update via web-based interface
·Automatic notification on new firmware version
·Saving/restoring configuration to/from file
·Support of logging to remote host
·Automatic synchroni ation of system time with NTP server and manual
time/date setup
·Ping utility
·Traceroute utility
·TR-069 client
Wireless Module Parameters
Standards ·IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency range ·2400 ~ 2483.5MH
Wireless connection security ·WEP
·WPA/WPA2 (Personal/Enterprise)
·МАС filter
·WPS (PBC/PIN)
Advanced functions ·Support of client mode
·WMM (Wi-Fi QoS)
·Information on connected Wi-Fi clients
·Advanced settings
·Smart adjustment of Wi-Fi clients
·Guest Wi-Fi / support of MBSSID
·Rate limitation for wireless network/separate MAC addresses
·Periodic scan of channels, automatic switch to least loaded channel
Wireless connection rate ·IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps
·IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54Mbps
·IEEE 802.11n: from 6.5 to 300Mbps (from MCS0 to MCS15)
Transmitter output power
The maximum value of the transmitter
output power depends upon the radio
frequency regulations applied in your
country
·802.11b (typical at room temperature 25 °C)
15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
·802.11g (typical at room temperature 25 °C)
15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
·802.11n (typical at room temperature 25 °C)
HT20/HT40
15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS0/1/2/3/4/5/6/8/9/10/11/12/13/14
14dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS7/15
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Wireless Module Parameters
Receiver sensitivity ·802.11b (typical at PER = 8% at room temperature 25 °C)
-95dBm at 1Mbps
-93dBm at 2Mbps
-90dBm at 5.5Mbps
-87dBm at 11Mbps
·802.11g (typical at PER = 10% at room temperature 25 °C)
-91dBm at 6Mbps
-90dBm at 9Mbps
-88dBm at 12Mbps
-86dBm at 18Mbps
-83dBm at 24Mbps
-80dBm at 36Mbps
-75dBm at 48Mbps
-74dBm at 54Mbps
·802.11n (typical at PER = 10% at room temperature 25 °C)
HT20
-90dBm at MCS0/8
-87dBm at MCS1/9
-85dBm at MCS2/10
-82dBm at MCS3/11
-79dBm at MCS4/12
-74dBm at MCS5/13
-72dBm at MCS6/14
-70dBm at MCS7/15
HT40
-87dBm at MCS0/8
-84dBm at MCS1/9
-81dBm at MCS2/10
-78dBm at MCS3/11
-75dBm at MCS4/12
-70dBm at MCS5/13
-69dBm at MCS6/14
-67dBm at MCS7/15
Modulation schemes ·802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, and CCK
·802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM
·802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
Physical Parameters
Dimensions (L x W x ) ·174 x 129 x 33 mm (6.8 x 5.1 x 1.3 in)
Weight ·215 g (0.47 lb)
Operating Environment
Power ·Output: 12V DC, 0.5A
Temperature ·Operating: from 0 to 40 °C
·Storage: from -20 to 65 °C
umidity ·Operating: from 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
·Storage: from 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
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Product Appearance
Top Panel
Figure 1. Top panel view.
LED Mode Description
POWER
Solid green The router is powered on.
No light The router is powered off.
WLAN / WPS
Solid green After turning the WLAN on the LED lights for 5-10
seconds.
Fast blinking green The WLAN interface is active (upstream or downstream
traffic).
Slow blinking green Attempting to add a wireless device via the WPS
function.
No light The device is configured as a client or the WLAN is off.
INTERNET
Solid green The cable is connected.
Fast blinking green The WAN interface is active (upstream or downstream
traffic).
Slow blinking green The router is being loaded or the firmware is being
updated.
No light The cable is not connected.
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Back Panel
Figure . Back panel view.
Name Description
WPS/RESET
A button to set up a wireless connection (the WPS function) and to
restore the factory default settings.
To use the WPS function: with the device turned on push the button and
release.
To restore the factory defaults: with the device turned on push the
button hold it for 10 seconds and then release the button.
LAN 1-4 4 Ethernet ports to connect computers or network devices.
INTERNET A port to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a private Ethernet line.
12VDC IN Power connector.
The device is also equipped with two external non-detachable Wi-Fi antennas.
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Delivery Package
The following should be included:
•Router DIR-615
•Power adapter DC 12V/0.5A
•“Quick Installation Guide” (brochure).
The “User Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” documents are available on D-Link website
(see www.dlink.ru).
!Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included will cause
damage and void the warranty for this product.
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C APTER 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
Before You Begin
Please read this manual prior to installing the device. Make sure that you have all the necessary
information and equipment.
Operating System
Configuration of the wireless router DIR-615 with a built-in 4-port switch (hereinafter referred to as
“the router”) is performed via the built-in web-based interface. The web-based interface is available
from any operating system that supports a web browser.
Web Browser
The following web browsers are recommended:
•Apple Safari 8 and later
•Google Chrome 48 and later
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and later
•Microsoft Edge 20.10240 and later
•Mozilla Firefox 44 and later
•Opera 35 and later.
For successful operation JavaScript should be enabled on the web browser. Make sure that
JavaScript has not been disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security
packages) running on your computer.
Wired or Wireless NIC (Ethernet or Wi-Fi Adapter)
Any computer that uses the router should be equipped with an Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter (NIC). If
your computer is not equipped with such a device install an Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter prior to using
the router.
Wireless Conne tion
Wireless workstations from your network should be equipped with a wireless 802.11b g or n NIC
(Wi-Fi adapter). In addition you should specify the values of SSID channel number and security
settings defined in the web-based interface of the router for all these wireless workstations.
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Connecting to PC
PC with Ethernet Adapter
1. Make sure that your PC is powered off.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable between any of LAN ports located on the back panel of the router
and the Ethernet port of your PC.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the back panel of the router then
plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or power strip.
4. Turn on your PC and wait until your operating system is completely loaded.
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Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows P
1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections > Network Connections window.
2. In the Network Connections window right-click the relevant Local Area Connection
icon and select the Properties line in the menu displayed.
Figure 3. The Net ork Connections window.
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3. In the Local Area Connection Properties window on the General tab select the
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) line. Click the Properties button.
Figure 4. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
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4. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically radio buttons. Click the OK button.
Figure 5. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
5. Click the ОК button in the connection properties window.
Now your computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically.
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Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows 7
1. Click the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel window.
2. Select the Network and Sharing Center section. (If the Control Panel has the category
view (the Category value is selected from the View by drop-down list in the top right
corner of the window) choose the View network status and tasks line under the
Network and Internet section.)
Figure 6. The Control Panel window.
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3. In the menu located on the left part of the window select the Change adapter settings
line.
Figure 7. The Net ork and Sharing Center window.
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4. In the opened window right-click the relevant Local Area Connection icon and select
the Properties line in the menu displayed.
Figure 8. The Net ork Connections window.
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