D-Link M32 User manual

AX3200
AX3200 WI-FI 6
AI MESH ROUTER
M32

iD-Link M32 User Manual
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Power Usage
ErP Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) that automatically switches to a power-saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no
packets being transmitted. If it is not needed during certain periods of time, it can be unplugged to save energy.
Network Standby: 7.07 watts
Preface

iiD-Link M32 User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Package Contents.........................................................................1
System Requirements.................................................................2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features............................................................................................3
Hardware Overview.....................................................................4
M32 LED Indicator................................................................4
M32 Rear.................................................................................. 5
Hardware Setup ............................................................................ 6
Using The D-Link Ai App ...................................................6
Web Based Installation ..............................................................7
Conguration.....................................................................8
Accessing the Web User Interface.......................................... 8
Home ................................................................................................9
Internet...................................................................................10
M32..........................................................................................11
Connected Clients..............................................................12
Extenders...............................................................................13
Mesh Network......................................................................14
Settings ..........................................................................................15
Wizard.....................................................................................15
Internet...................................................................................16
IPv4 .....................................................................................16
IPv6 .....................................................................................26
Wireless ..................................................................................37
Wi-Fi....................................................................................37
Guest Zone.......................................................................38
Network..................................................................................39
D-Link Cloud.........................................................................41
Operation Mode..................................................................42
Features..........................................................................................43
Parental Control ..................................................................43
QoS Engine............................................................................45
Firewall ...................................................................................47
IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............................................................49
Port Forwarding ..................................................................50
Port Forwarding .............................................................50
Virtual Server...................................................................51
Static Routes.........................................................................52
IPv4 .....................................................................................52
IPv6 .....................................................................................53
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................54
Quick VPN..............................................................................56
Management................................................................................57
Time & Schedule .................................................................57
Time....................................................................................57
Schedule ...........................................................................58
System Log............................................................................59
System Admin......................................................................61
Admin.................................................................................61
System ...............................................................................63
User..........................................................................................64
Upgrade .................................................................................65

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Statistics.................................................................................66
Adding Additional Mesh Points......................................67
Using the D-Link Ai app ...........................................................67
Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account....................69
Voice Assistants...........................................................................72
Amazon Alexa Setup .........................................................73
Amazon Alexa Voice Commands ..................................77
The Google Assistant Setup............................................78
The Google Assistant Voice Commands.....................81
Connect to a Wireless Client ...........................................82
WPS Button...................................................................................82
Wireless Basics.................................................................83
What is Wireless?.........................................................................84
Tips...................................................................................................86
Technical Specications..................................................87
Regulatory Information ..................................................89

1D-Link M32 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Package Contents
M32 AX3200 Wi-Fi 6 AI Mesh Router
Power adapter
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.

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Network Requirements
•An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Web-based
Conguration Utility
Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter or Wi-Fi interface
Browser requirements:
• Internet Explorer 10 or higher
• Firefox 28 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
• Chrome 28 or higher
D-Link Ai app
Requirements
• iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page to
check whether your device is compatible.)
System Requirements

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
Introducing the M32.The seamlessWi-Fi solution that’s the perfect t for your modern home. It features high-performance Router
that blanket every square inch of your home with high-speed AX3200 Wi-Fi as well as four on-board Gigabit Ethernet ports (per
unit) for wired connectivity. With M32, you enjoy Wi-Fi that’s stable, consistent, and truly seamless. Featuring integrated voice
assistant compatibility for Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, you can control your network with voice commands.
Features
1Maximum 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, may lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
• Smart Roaming - Seamlessly connects your devices to the strongest signal as you move from room to room,
eliminating the need for them to disconnect and reconnect.
• Smart Steering - Automatically steers your devices to the optimal wireless band, ensuring you’re always connected
to fast, reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home.
• Simple Setup - Mesh Points come pre-paired out of the box, just plug them in and get started.
• Prole-based Parental Controls - Assign devices to family members’ proles to individually block devices and
websites, set schedules for access, and turn o Wi-Fi.
• Expandable Network - Mesh is a scalable solution. Add extra Mesh Points where you need more coverage.
• Works with your existing Router or Gateway - Simply connect to the Router or Gateway provided by your ISP
to add whole home coverage to your network.

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Hardware Overview
M32 LED Indicator
1 Status LED
Solid red The M32 is booting up.
Blinking orange The M32 is syncing to another M32 Mesh Router.
Once set up, a blinking orange LED indicates there is no connection to the device.
Solid white The M32 is powered on and running.
Once set up, a solid white LED indicates a strong connection.
Blinking white Once set up, a blinking white LED indicates a weak connection, or the M32 is connecting to a
wireless client using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
O
The M32 is powered o.
If the device is powered on and Status LED is disabled, the device is working as normal. Refer to
the Admin section on page 61 for more information.
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M32 Rear
1 WPS Press this button to establish an instant connection to a wireless client using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS).
2 Gigabit LAN Ports (1- 2) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles.
3Gigabit WAN Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
4 Reset Button Insert a paperclip in the hole wait for LED turns solid red, then release to reset the router to default
settings.
5 Power Connector Connect the included power adapter here to power on the device.
6 Power Button Press the power button to power the device on or o.
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Section 2 - Installation
Hardware Setup
Using The D-Link Ai App
The D-Link Ai app allows you to install and congure your device from your compatible Android or iOS device.
Note: The screenshots may be dierent depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface of the D-Link
Ai app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be dierent from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same.
Step 3
Place the M32 next to your mobile device. A prompt will appear - tap Add Device.
Scan the Setup code. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Step 1
Search and install the free D-Link Ai app available on the App Store or on
Google Play.
Step 2
Launch the D-Link Ai app from the home screen of your device.
D-Link Ai

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Web Based Installation
If you do not wish to use the D-Link Ai app, you can manually set up your device and congure your Wi-Fi network using the
web-based user interface.
Step 1
Position the M32 close to your Internet-connected modem and connect
an Ethernet cable to the modem and to INTERNET Port of the M32. Next,
connect the power adapter and plug the M32 into a power outlet.
Step 2
Wait for the M32 to boot up. When the LED starts blinking orange, wirelessly
connect your computer to the Wi-Fi name (SSID) printed on the bottom of
the device, or on the included Quick Installation Guide.
Your mesh device is now set up and ready to use. You can now congure your Wi-Fi settings using the free D-Link Ai app or the
web-based user interface. Refer to the Conguration section on page page 8 for more information on conguring your
network using the web-based user interface.
http://wxyz.devicesetup.net/
Step 3
Type http://wxyz.devicesetup.net/ into a web browser and follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
(WXYZ represents the last 4 characters of the MAC address)
MODEM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
POWER
Setup Code
SSID:
Password:

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Conguration
Accessing the Web User Interface
You can access the web-based user interface using one of the following web
browsers:
• Internet Explorer 10 or higher
• Firefox 28 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
• Chrome 28 or higher
1. Open a web browser.
2. Type http://wxyz.devicesetup.net/ in the address bar. (WXYZ represents
the last 4 characters of the MAC address)
3. Specify the admin password.
• If this is the rst logging in, leave the password blank.
• If you have previously completed the Setup Wizard, specify the
password you created during initial setup
4. Click Log In.
Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity.
http://wxyz.devicesetup.net/
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Home
The Home page displays the current status of your Wi-Fi network in the form
of an interactive diagram. You can click each icon to display information about
each part of the network at the bottom of the screen. The menu bar at the
top of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to other pages. Refer to the
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Click on the Internet icon to bring up more details about your Internet
connection. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 and IPv6 connection
respectively.
The Home page displays whether or not Mesh Point A is currently connected
to the Internet. If it is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup
wizard, refer to Wizard on page 15 for more information.
Click Release IP Address to release the current IP address and disconnect
from the Internet. If you wish to reconnect the Internet, click Renew IP
Address.
Click Pause Internet Access for clients to temporarily disconnect the Internet
connection, alternatively click Resume Internet Access to resume the Internet
access if previously paused.
To recongure the Internet settings, click Go to settings at the bottom-right.
Internet
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M32
Click on the M32 icon to view details about the wireless and local network
settings. This includes IPv4 and IPv6 local networks, and Wi-Fi information.
This overview is only informational. To congure these sections, refer to the
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Connected Clients
Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the clients currently
connected to your Wi-Fi network.
To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to
edit.
Name: Displays the name of this client. You can edit the client's name here.
Vendor: Displays the vendor of the device.
MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the device.
IP Address: Displays the current IP address of this client.
Reserve IP: Enable to reserve an IP address for this client.
IP Address
(Reserved):
Specify an IP address for the DHCP server to assign to this client.
Parental Control: Enable or disable parental control to allow or block access to the
network for this user.
Schedule: If Parental Control is enabled, use the drop-down menu to select
the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for. The schedule
may be set to Always O, or you can create your own schedules in
the Schedule section. Refer to Schedule on page 58 for more
information.
Click Save when you are done.
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Extenders
Click on the Extenders icon to view details about all additional devices in your
Mesh Wi-Fi network.
To edit a Extenders’s name, click the pencil icon in the top-right of the box of
the Extenders that you want to rename.
To reboot a Extenders, click the settings icon in the bottom-right of the
Extenders's box and click Reboot.
To remove a Extenders from your Mesh Wi-Fi network, click the settings icon in
the bottom-right of the Extenders's box and click Remove.
Name: Enter a name for the Mesh Point.
MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the Mesh Point.
Click Save when you are done.
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Mesh Network
Click on the Extenders icon to view details about all additional devices in your
Mesh Wi-Fi network.
To edit a Extenders’s name, click the pencil icon in the top-right of the box of
the Extenders that you want to rename.
To reboot a Extenders, click the settings icon in the bottom-right of the
Extenders's box and click Reboot.
To remove a Extenders from your Mesh Wi-Fi network, click the settings icon in
the bottom-right of the Extenders's box and click Remove.
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Settings
Wizard
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wizard to open
the setup wizard. This is the same wizard that appears when you set up the
device using the web-user interface for the rst time.
This Wizard will also launch when clicking the Click to Repair button when no
Internet connection is detected.
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Internet
IPv4
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet conguration options.
For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to Dynamic IP (DHCP) on page 17.
For Static IP refer to Static IP on page 18.
For PPPoE refer to PPPoE on page 19.
For PPTP refer to PPTP on page 21.
For L2TP refer to L2TP on page 23.
For DS-Lite refer to DS-Lite on page 25.
To congure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to page 26.
My Internet
Connection Is:
Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu.You
will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection
type. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the
options.