D-Link DIR-806A User manual

User Manual
DIR-806A
Wireless AC750 Multi-Function Router
December 2013

DIR-806A Wireless AC750 Multi-Function 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.........................................................14
Front Panel..............................................................14
Side Panel...............................................................15
Back Panel...............................................................16
Delivery Package...........................................................1
Chapter 3. Installation and Connection..........................18
Before You Begin...........................................................18
Connecting to PC...........................................................19
PC with Ethernet Adapter.................................................19
Obtaining P Address Automatically in OS Windows XP......................19
Obtaining P Address Automatically in OS Windows 7.......................22
PC with Wi-Fi Adapter....................................................27
Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows XP...............................28
Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in OS Windows 7................................29
Connecting to Web-based Interface..........................................31
Web-based Interface Structure..............................................33
Router Mode..............................................................35
Access Point Mode........................................................38
Saving and Restoring Settings..............................................41
Device Operation Modes.....................................................43
Router Mode..............................................................43
Access Point Mode........................................................43
Chapter 4. Configuring Device (Router Mode).....................44
Click'n'Connect............................................................44
Creating WAN Connection..................................................46
PPPoE Connection.......................................................46
Static IP Connection...................................................51
Dynamic IP Connection..................................................55
PPTP + Static IP or L2TP + Static IP Connection........................59
PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP Connection......................67
Checking nternet Availability...........................................74
Configuring Wireless Connection..........................................75
Access Point Mo e......................................................76
Client Mo e............................................................78
Configuring PTV.........................................................80
Wireless Network Settings Wizard...........................................81
Access Point Mode........................................................82
Client Mode..............................................................84
Virtual Server Settings Wizard.............................................86
IPTV Settings Wizard.......................................................88
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Status.....................................................................89
Network Statistics.......................................................89
DHCP.....................................................................90
Routing Table............................................................91
Clients..................................................................92
Active Sessions..........................................................93
Net........................................................................94
WAN......................................................................94
Creating PPPoE WAN Connection..........................................95
Creating Static IP WAN Connection......................................99
Creating Dynamic IP WAN Connection....................................102
Creating PPTP + Static IP or L2TP + Static IP WAN Connection..........105
Creating PPTP + Dynamic IP or L2TP + Dynamic IP WAN Connection........110
LAN.....................................................................115
Wi-Fi.....................................................................118
Basic Settings..........................................................118
2.4GHz Ban ...........................................................118
5GHz Ban .............................................................119
Security Settings.......................................................121
MAC Filter..............................................................127
Station List............................................................129
WPS.....................................................................130
Using WPS Function via Web-base Interface............................132
Using WPS Function without Web-base Interface........................132
Additional Settings.....................................................134
WMM.....................................................................136
Client..................................................................138
Advanced..................................................................142
VLAN....................................................................143
UPnP....................................................................146
DDNS....................................................................147
DNS.....................................................................148
Routing.................................................................149
Remote Access...........................................................151
Miscellaneous...........................................................152
TR-069 Client...........................................................154
Flow Control............................................................156
Firewall..................................................................15
P Filters..............................................................157
Virtual Servers.........................................................160
DMZ.....................................................................163
MAC Filter..............................................................164
Control...................................................................166
URL Filter..............................................................166
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System....................................................................168
Administrator Password..................................................169
Configuration...........................................................170
System Log..............................................................172
Firmware Upgrade........................................................174
Local Up ate..........................................................175
Remote Up ate.........................................................176
NTP Client..............................................................177
Ping....................................................................178
Traceroute..............................................................179
Telnet..................................................................180
Device mode.............................................................181
Chapter 5. Configuring Device (Access Point Mode)..............182
Wireless Network Settings Wizard..........................................182
Access Point Mode.......................................................183
Client Mode.............................................................185
Status....................................................................18
Network Statistics......................................................187
DHCP....................................................................188
Clients.................................................................189
Net.......................................................................190
LAN.....................................................................190
Wi-Fi.....................................................................193
Basic Settings..........................................................193
2.4GHz Ban ...........................................................193
5GHz Ban .............................................................194
Security Settings.......................................................196
MAC Filter..............................................................202
Station List............................................................204
WPS.....................................................................205
Using WPS Function via Web-base Interface............................207
Using WPS Function without Web-base Interface........................207
Additional Settings.....................................................209
WMM.....................................................................211
Client..................................................................213
Firewall..................................................................216
MAC Filter..............................................................216
System....................................................................218
Administrator Password..................................................219
Configuration...........................................................220
System Log..............................................................222
Firmware Upgrade........................................................224
Local Up ate..........................................................225
Remote Up ate.........................................................226
Ping....................................................................227
Telnet..................................................................228
Device mode.............................................................229
Chapter 6. Operation Guidelines................................230
Safety Instructions.......................................................230
Wireless Installation Considerations......................................230
Connecting to Cable or DSL Modem..........................................231
Chapter . Abbreviations and Acronyms..........................232
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CHA TER 1. INTRODUCTION
Contents and Audience
This manual describes the router DIR-806A and explains how to configure and operate it.
This manual is intended for users familiar with basic networ ing concepts, who create an in-home
local area networ , and system administrators, who install and configure networ s 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, chec box, 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 device's hardware and software features, describes its
appearance and the pac age contents.
Chapter 3 explains how to install the DIR-806A device and configure a PC in order to access its
web-based interface.
Chapter 4 describes all pages of the web-based interface for the device in the router mode.
Chapter 5 describes all pages of the web-based interface for the device in the access point mode.
Chapter includes safety instructions and tips for networ ing and connecting additional equipment.
Chapter 7 introduces abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual.
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CHA TER 2. OVERVIEW
General Information
The DIR-806A device is a wireless dual band router supporting the access point mode. It is an
affordable solution for creating wireless networ s at home or in an office.
Using the DIR-806A device, you are able to quic ly create a wireless networ and let your relatives
or employees connect to it virtually anywhere (within the operational range of your wireless
networ ). The router can operate as an access point for connecting wireless devices of the standards
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac draft (at the rate up to 733Mbps1).
The device supports multiple functions for the wireless interface: several security standards (WEP,
WPA/WPA2), MAC address filtering, different operation modes (access point, router, client), WPS,
WMM.
You are able to connect the wireless router DIR-806A switched to the router mode 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 tas s. The built-in 4-port switch enables you to connect
Ethernet-enabled computers, game consoles, and other devices to your networ .
In the router mode, the DIR-806A device includes a built-in firewall. The advanced security
functions minimize threats of hac er attac s, prevent unwanted intrusions to your networ , and
bloc access to unwanted websites for users of your LAN.
You can configure the settings of the wireless router DIR-806A via the user-friendly web-based
interface (the interface is available in several languages).
Now you can simply update the firmware: the router itself finds approved firmware on D-Lin
update server and notifies when ready to install it.
1 Up to 300Mbps for 2.4GHz and up to 433Mbps for 5GHz.
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Specifications*
Hardware
WAN Interface
•1 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet port for cable or DSL modem or private Ethernet line
LAN Interface
•4 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports
WLAN Interface
•2.4GHz
◦IEEE 802.11b/g/n
•5GHz
◦IEEE 802.11a/n
◦IEEE 802.11ac draft
USB Interface
•Micro-USB 2.0 type A port for power supply
Frequency Range
•802.11a
◦5150 ~ 5250MHz
•802.11b
◦2400 ~ 2483.5MHz
•802.11g
◦2400 ~ 2483.5MHz
•802.11n
◦2.4GHz: 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz
◦5GHz: 5150 ~ 5250MHz
•802.11ac draft
◦5150 ~ 5250MHz
Data Rate
•802.11a
◦54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps
•802.11b
◦11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps
•802.11g
◦54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps
•802.11n
◦2.4GHz: MCS0 ~ MCS15 (up to 300Mbps)
◦5GHz: MCS0 ~ MCS7 (up to 150Mbps)
•802.11ac draft
◦NSS1-MCS0 ~ NSS1-MCS9 (up to 433Mbps)
* The device features are subject to change without notice. For the latest versions of the firmware and relevant
documentation, visit www.dlin .ru.
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Modulation Schemes
•802.11a: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
•802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, CCK
•802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
•802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
•802.11ac draft: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM with OFDM
Recei er Sensiti ity
•802.11a (typical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 25 °C)
◦-82dBm at 6Mbps
◦-81dBm at 9Mbps
◦-79dBm at 12Mbps
◦-77dBm at 18Mbps
◦-74dBm at 24Mbps
◦-70dBm at 36Mbps
◦-66dBm at 48Mbps
◦-65dBm at 54Mbps
•802.11b (typical at PER = 8% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 25 °C)
◦-84dBm at 1, 2Mbps
◦-82dBm at 5.5Mbps
◦-79dBm at 11Mbps
•802.11g (typical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 25 °C)
◦-82dBm at 6Mbps
◦-81dBm at 9Mbps
◦-79dBm at 12Mbps
◦-77dBm at 18Mbps
◦-74dBm at 24Mbps
◦-70dBm at 36Mbps
◦-66dBm at 48Mbps
◦-65dBm at 54Mbps
•802.11n (typical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs))
◦2.4GHz, HT20
◦-91dBm at MCS0
◦-88dBm at MCS1
◦-86dBm at MCS2
◦-83dBm at MCS3
◦-79dBm at MCS4
◦-75dBm at MCS5
◦-74dBm at MCS6
◦-73dBm at MCS7
◦-88dBm at MCS8
◦-85dBm at MCS9
◦-83dBm at MCS10
◦-80dBm at MCS11
◦-76dBm at MCS12
◦-72dBm at MCS13
◦-71dBm at MCS14
◦-70dBm at MCS15
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◦2.4GHz, HT40
◦-88dBm at MCS0
◦-85dBm at MCS1
◦-83dBm at MCS2
◦-80dBm at MCS3
◦-76dBm at MCS4
◦-72dBm at MCS5
◦-71dBm at MCS6
◦-70dBm at MCS7
◦-85dBm at MCS8
◦-82dBm at MCS9
◦-80dBm at MCS10
◦-77dBm at MCS11
◦-73dBm at MCS12
◦-69dBm at MCS13
◦-68dBm at MCS14
◦-67dBm at MCS15
◦5GHz, HT20
◦-82dBm at MCS0
◦-79dBm at MCS1
◦-77dBm at MCS2
◦-74dBm at MCS3
◦-70dBm at MCS4
◦-66dBm at MCS5
◦-65dBm at MCS6
◦-64dBm at MCS7
◦5GHz, HT40
◦-79dBm at MCS0
◦-76dBm at MCS1
◦-74dBm at MCS2
◦-71dBm at MCS3
◦-67dBm at MCS4
◦-63dBm at MCS5
◦-62dBm at MCS6
◦-61dBm at MCS7
•802.11ac draft (typical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs))
◦5GHz, HT20
◦-82dBm at MCS0
◦-79dBm at MCS1
◦-77dBm at MCS2
◦-74dBm at MCS3
◦-70dBm at MCS4
◦-66dBm at MCS5
◦-65dBm at MCS6
◦-64dBm at MCS7
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◦5GHz, HT40
◦-79dBm at MCS0
◦-76dBm at MCS1
◦-74dBm at MCS2
◦-71dBm at MCS3
◦-67dBm at MCS4
◦-63dBm at MCS5
◦-62dBm at MCS6
◦-61dBm at MCS7
◦5GHz, VHT80
◦-76dBm at MCS0
◦-73dBm at MCS1
◦-71dBm at MCS2
◦-68dBm at MCS3
◦-64dBm at MCS4
◦-60dBm at MCS5
◦-59dBm at MCS6
◦-58dBm at MCS7
◦-53dBm at MCS8
◦-51dBm at MCS9
Transmitter Output Power
The maximum value of the transmitter output power depends upon the radio frequency regulations
applied in your country
•802.11a (typical at room temperature 25 °C)
◦17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 6, 9, 12, 18Mbps
◦16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 24Mbps
◦15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 36, 48Mbps
◦14dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 54Mbps
•802.11b (typical at room temperature 25 °C)
◦17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
•802.11g (typical at room temperature 25 °C)
◦17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24Mbps
◦16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 36Mbps
◦15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 48Mbps
◦15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at 54Mbps
•802.11n (typical at room temperature 25 °C)
◦2.4GHz, HT20
◦18dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS0-3, 8-11
◦17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS4, 12
◦16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS5-6, 13-14
◦15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS7, 15
◦2.4GHz, HT40
◦18dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS0-3, 8-11
◦17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS4, 12
◦16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS5-6, 13-14
◦15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS7, 15
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◦5GHz, HT20
◦17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS0-3
◦16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS4-6
◦15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS7
◦5GHz, HT40
◦17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS0-3
◦16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS4-6
◦15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS7
•802.11ac draft (typical at room temperature 25 °C)
◦HT20
◦17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS0-3
◦16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS4-6
◦15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS7
◦HT40
◦17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS0-3
◦16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS4-6
◦15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS7
◦VHT80
◦17dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS0-1
◦16dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS2-6
◦15dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS7
◦14dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS8
◦13dBm (+/-1.5dB) at MCS9
Software
Operation Modes
•Router mode
•Access point mode
Network Functions
•WAN connection types:
◦PPPoE
◦Static IP
◦Dynamic IP
◦PPTP/L2TP + Static IP
◦PPTP/L2TP + Dynamic IP
•DHCP server/client/relay
•DNS relay
•VPN pass-through (PPTP/L2TP)
•Dynamic DNS
•Static IP routing
•Remote management
•Networ statistics for each interface
•IGMP Proxy
•RIP
•UPnP
•Support of VLAN
•Flow control
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•TR-069 client
•WAN ping respond
•Support of SIP
•Support of RTSP
Wireless Connection
•Supported security settings:
◦WEP
◦WPA/WPA2 Personal
◦WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
•MAC filter
•Managing connected stations
•PIN and PBC methods of WPS
•WMM (Wi-Fi QoS)
•Advanced settings
•“Client” function (router mode)
◦WISP repeater
•“Client” function (access point mode)
◦Wireless networ client
◦Wireless networ repeater
Firewall Functions
•Networ Address Translation (NAT)
•Stateful Pac et Inspection (SPI)
•IP filters
•MAC filter
•URL filter
•DMZ
•Prevention of ARP and DDoS attac s
•Virtual servers
Configuration and Management
•Multilingual web-based interface for configuration and management
•Access via TELNET
•Firmware update via web-based interface
•Automatic notification on new firmware version
•Saving/restoring configuration to/from file
•Support of remote logging
•Automatic synchronization of system time with NTP server and manual time/date setup
•Ping function
•Traceroute utility
Physical and Environmental
LEDs
•Operating mode
•WLAN
•Internet
•4 LAN LEDs
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Power
•External power adapter DC 5V/1.2A
Buttons
•RESET/WPS button
Operating Temperature
•From 0 to 40 0C (from 32 to 104 0F)
Storage Temperature
•From -20 to 65 0С (from -4 to 149 0F)
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Product Appearance
Front Panel
Figure 1. Front panel view.
LED Mode Description
Operating mode
Solid orange The router mode is on.
Solid red The access point mode is on.
Solid green The client function is on.
No light The router is powered off.
WLAN
Solid green The router's WLAN of the 2.4GHz band is on.
Blinking green The WLAN interface of the 2.4GHz band is active
(upstream or downstream traffic).
Solid red The router's WLAN of the 5GHz band is on.
Blinking red The WLAN interface of the 5GHz band is active
(upstream or downstream traffic).
Solid orange The 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands are on.
Blinking green/red The WLAN interface of the relevant band is active
(upstream or downstream traffic).
No light The 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands are off.
INTERNET
Solid green The Internet connection is on.
Blinking green The WAN interface is active (upstream or downstream
traffic).
No light The cable is not connected.
LAN 1-4
Solid green A device (computer) is connected to the relevant port,
the connection is on.
Blinking green The LAN port is active (upstream or downstream
traffic).
No light The cable is not connected to the relevant port.
In addition, on the front panel of the router there is a button designed to restore the factory default
settings and to quic ly add wireless devices to the router's WLAN (the WPS function).
To use the WPS function: with the device turned on, push the button and immediately release it.
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To restore the factory defaults: with the device turned on, push the button, hold it for 10 seconds,
then release it.
Side Panel
Figure 2. Side panel view.
Name Description
DC IN 5V A micro-USB port for power supply.
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Back Panel
Figure 3. Back panel view.
ort Description
LAN 1-4 4 Ethernet ports to connect computers or networ devices.
WAN
A port to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a private Ethernet
line (it is recommended to use the cable included in the delivery
pac age).
The device is also equipped with two detachable Wi-Fi antennas.
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Delivery Packa e
The following should be included:
•Wireless router DIR-806A
•Power adapter DC 5V/1.2A
•Ethernet cable (CAT 5E)
•“Quick Installation Guide” (brochure).
The “User Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” documents in Russian and English are
available on D-Lin website (see ftp.dlin .ru/pub/Router/DIR-806A/Description/).
!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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CHA TER 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
Before You Be in
Please, read this manual prior to installing the device. Ma e sure that you have all the necessary
information and equipment.
Operating System
Configuration of the wireless dual band router DIR-806A 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 5 and later
•Google Chrome 5 and later
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and later
•Mozilla Firefox 5 and later
•Opera 10 and later.
For successful operation, JavaScript should be enabled on the web browser. Ma e sure that
JavaScript has not been disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security
pac ages) 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 Connection
Wireless wor stations from your networ should be equipped with a wireless 802.11a, b, g, n, or ac
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 wor stations.
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Connectin to PC
PC with Ethernet Adapter
1. Ma e sure that your PC is powered off.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable between any of LAN ports located on the bac panel of the router
and the Ethernet port of your PC.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the left side 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.
Obtaining IP Address Automatically in OS Windows P
1. Clic the Start button and proceed to the Control anel > Network and Internet
Connections > Network Connections window.
2. In the Network Connections window, right-clic the relevant Local Area Connection
icon and select the roperties line in the menu displayed.
Figure 4. The Network Connections window.
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3. In the Local Area Connection roperties window, on the General tab, select the
Internet rotocol (TC /I ) line. Clic the roperties button.
Figure 5. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
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