D-Link DIR-830L User manual

Version 1.00 | December 23, 2014
Wireless AC1200
Dual Band Cloud Router
User Manual
DIR-830L

iD-Link DIR-830L User Manual
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Preface

iiD-Link DIR-830L User Manual
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
Connections ........................................................................... 5
LEDs........................................................................................... 6
Installation ......................................................................... 7
Before you Begin........................................................................... 7
Wireless Installation Considerations...................................... 8
Hardware Installation.................................................................. 9
Getting Started ................................................................11
Setup Wizard ................................................................................12
QRS Mobile App..........................................................................17
Conguration...................................................................22
Home ..............................................................................................23
Internet...................................................................................23
DIR-830L.................................................................................24
Connected Clients..............................................................25
USB Device............................................................................26
Settings ..........................................................................................27
Wizard.....................................................................................27
Internet...................................................................................27
Wireless ..................................................................................46
Network..................................................................................49
SharePort ...............................................................................51
mydlink...................................................................................53
Advanced ......................................................................................54
QoS Engine............................................................................54
Firewall ...................................................................................55
Port Forwarding ..................................................................58
Website Filter........................................................................60
Static Routes.........................................................................61
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................63
Management................................................................................65
Time & Schedule .................................................................65
System Log............................................................................67
Admin .....................................................................................68
Upgrade .................................................................................70
Statistics .................................................................................71
Using the mydlink SharePort™ App ...............................72
iOS Devices ...................................................................................72
Local Network......................................................................75
Main Menu ............................................................................78
Documents............................................................................79
Pictures...................................................................................81
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Videos .....................................................................................83
Music .......................................................................................85
Folders ....................................................................................88
Favorites.................................................................................91
Android™ .......................................................................................92
Local Network......................................................................95
Main Menu ............................................................................97
Documents............................................................................98
Pictures................................................................................ 100
Videos .................................................................................. 102
Music .................................................................................... 104
Folders ................................................................................. 107
Favorites.............................................................................. 111
Using with a Web Browser for Local Access................... 112
Music .................................................................................... 115
Pictures................................................................................ 116
Videos .................................................................................. 117
Documents......................................................................... 118
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................119
WPS Button................................................................................ 119
Windows® 8................................................................................ 120
Windows® 7................................................................................ 122
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 122
Windows Vista®......................................................................... 125
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 126
Troubleshooting ............................................................128
Wireless Basics ...............................................................132
What is Wireless?...................................................................... 133
Tips................................................................................................ 135
Wireless Modes......................................................................... 136
Networking Basics.........................................................137
Check your IP address............................................................ 137
Windows® 8 Users............................................................ 137
Windows® 7/Vista® Users............................................... 137
Statically Assign an IP Address ........................................... 138
Windows® 8 Users ............................................................ 138
Windows® 7/ Vista® Users .............................................. 139
Technical Specications ................................................140
Contacting Technical Support ......................................141
GPL Code Statement......................................................142
Warranty.........................................................................154
Registration ...................................................................161

1D-Link DIR-830L User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-830L will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DIR-830L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Wi-Fi Conguration Note
Wi-Fi Conguration Card

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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:
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Firefox
• Safari 5 or higher
• Chrome
Windows®Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
mydlink Requirements For mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to:
http://www.mydlink.com
System Requirements

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Introduction
Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. This cloud-
enabled router can be congured to send an e-mail anywhere, anytime, to keep you informed when new devices are connecting
to your network or intruders are detected. With the new graphical user interface, monitor in real-time websites that are being
visited with recent browser history displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app – great for parents on the go. The D-Link Cloud service
can also detect and block cyber criminals from breaking into your wireless network. Suspicious activities will be displayed right
on your Web browser or in the mydlink™ Lite app.
The D-Link DIR-830L is an IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that delivers up to 3 times faster speeds than 802.11n while staying
backward compatible with 802.11a/g/b devices. Connect the DIR-830L to a cable or DSL modem and share high-speed Internet
access to PCs, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos, les, music, videos, printers,
and network storage to your mobile devices. Powered by the 802.11ac technology and equipped with two 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
dual-band internal antennas, this router provides superior wireless coverage for larger homes and oces, or for users running
bandwidth-intensive applications. The DIR-830L also includes a 4-port 10/100 switch that connects wired devices for enjoying
lag-free HD movie streaming, network gaming, and fast le transfers.
D-Link has created SharePort technology to bring more exibility to your network. With SharePort technology, you can connect
a USB printer and share it throughout your network. You can also share a USB storage device, providing network storage for
everyone to share. On top of that, you can share and access media stored on your USB storage remotely over the Internet with
the free mydlink SharePort app for mobile devices!
With some routers, all wired and wireless trac, including VoIP, video streaming, online gaming, and Web browsing are mixed
together into a single data stream. By handling data this way, applications like video streaming could pause or delay. With the
D-Link Intelligent QoS technology, wired and wireless trac are analyzed and separated into multiple data streams.
For peace of mind, the DIR-830L supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from
over a wireless network or the Internet. Support for WPA™ and WPA2™ standards ensure that you will be able to use the best
possible encryption regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router utilizes dual-active rewalls (SPI and NAT) to
prevent potential attacks from across the Internet for the ideal centerpiece of your home or oce wireless network.

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• Ultimate Wireless AC Networking - The DIR-830L provides up to 300 Mbps wireless connection over 2.4 GHz
band, 900 Mbps wireless connection over the 5 GHz band with 802.11ac and 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 802.11ac wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless
networking at speeds 3x faster than 802.11n.
• Multimedia on the Go - The DIR-830L is designed to be the media hub for all of your mobile needs with the
following features:
• USB Interface - Easily store and share music, videos, photos, and les on your USB drive or charge another
device.
• UPnP Support - The DIR-830L can stream many compatible media formats to other devices wirelessly.
• mydlink SharePort app - Stream your media and upload les locally or remotely through the Internet to your
iPhone®, iPad® or Android™ device.
• Compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n Devices -The DIR-830L is still fully-compatible with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11g
and 802.11n, so it can connect with existing 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n PCI, USB, and CardBus
adapters.
• New User-friendly Graphical Interface - Through its intuitive and easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the
DIR-830L lets you set up and manage your network with ease. You can even congure your router in minutes
from your mobile device with the free QRS Mobile app.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 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
Connections
1USB Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout your network.
2WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The Internet LED will start to blink.
3LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.
4Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
5Power Button Press the power button to power on and o.
6Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
7Reset Button Use a paperclip to press and hold the button for 10 seconds to reset the router to factory default settings.
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LEDs
1Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will blink green during
the WPS process. The light will blink orange during boot up.
2Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the router cannot connect to
the Internet.
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Before you Begin
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router
in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
• Please congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.
• 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 o 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).
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such asWinPoET,
BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

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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 is not in use.

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1. Turn o and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required.
Hardware Installation
2. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Place the router in an open area of your intended
work area for better wireless coverage.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable that is connected to your computer from your modem (or existing router if upgrading).
Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.
Modem
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Computer
USB
WPS
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4. Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable that came with your router into the yellow port labeled
INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.
5. Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes.
6. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router and then plug it into a power
outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow one minute for the
router to boot up.
7. If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online
already. Try opening a Web browser and enter a website. A solid light indicates a connection on the Internet port
and the router can connect to the Internet. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot
connect to the Internet.
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Modem
Computer
Modem
Computer
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WPS
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POWER
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There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the rst time. Refer to ”Setup Wizard” on
page 12.
• QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Android device to congure your router. Refer to “QRS Mobile
App” on page 17.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router (advanced users only). Refer to “Network” on
page 49.
Getting Started
Note: The screenshots may be dierent depending on your mobile device’s OS version.

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The wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to
congure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.
Setup Wizard
If this is your rst time installing the router, open your Web browser and
enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. Alternatively, enter
the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1).
Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type. If
the router detects your Internet connection, you may need to enter your
ISP information such as username and password.

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If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of connection
types to choose from will be displayed.
Select your Internet connection type (this information can be obtained
from your Internet service provider) and click Next to continue.
If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username
and password and click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings
supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

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For both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name
(SSID) using up to 32 characters.
Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients
will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to
your wireless network.
Click Next to continue.
In order to secure the router, please enter a new password. You will be
prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s Web
conguration utility. Click Next to continue.
The Summary window will display your settings. Click Next if you are
satised, or click Back to make changes.

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To use the mydlink service (mydlink.com or the mydlink Lite app), you
must have an account. Select Yes if you have a mydlink account already,
or No if you want to create one. Click Next to continue.
If you do not want to register at this time, click Skip.
If you clicked Yes , enter your mydlink account name (e-mail address) and
password. Click Next to register your mydlink account with the router.
If you clicked No, ll out the requested information and click Next to create
your mydlink account.
At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a nal summary of
your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard.

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To download the mydlink Lite app, visit the App Store, Google Play,
Android Market or https://mydlink.com/apps.
The mydlink Lite app allows you to set up e-mail notications, view the
online status of your mydlink devices, and change your wireless settings
from an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, or Android device. For mydlink app
requirements, refer to http://www.mydink.com.
PC and Mac users can access the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com.