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

iD-Link DIR-615 User Manual
Table of Contents
Package Contents ......................................................................1
System Requirements ...........................................................1
Features.................................................................................2
Hardware Overview...............................................................3
Connections....................................................................3
LEDs and USB Port........................................................4
Installation...................................................................................5
Before you Begin...................................................................5
Wireless Installation Considerations......................................6
Wall Mounting Your Device ...................................................7
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem................................8
Connect to Another Router....................................................9
Conguration............................................................................11
Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................11
Setup Wizard ................................................................12
Internet Setup ...............................................................16
Dynamic PPPoE.......................................................17
Static PPPoE ...........................................................18
Wireless Setup..............................................................20
LAN Setup.....................................................................28
DHCP Server Settings..................................................29
Time and Date ..............................................................30
Parental Control............................................................31
Port Forwarding ............................................................32
Filter Rules....................................................................33
Firewall & DMZ .............................................................34
Advanced Wireless.......................................................35
Advanced Network........................................................37
Routing..........................................................................38
Device Administration...................................................39
Save and Restore.........................................................40
DDNS Setting................................................................41
System Check...............................................................42
Schedules.....................................................................43
Log Settings..................................................................44
Device Info....................................................................45
Log................................................................................46
Statistics........................................................................47
Active Session ..............................................................47
Wireless........................................................................48
Help...............................................................................48
Wireless Security......................................................................49
What is WEP?......................................................................49
Congure WEP....................................................................50
What is WPA?......................................................................51
Congure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.................................52
Congure WPA/WPA2-PSK ................................................53
Congure WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) ..........54
Connect to a Wireless Network...............................................55
Using Windows®XP.............................................................55
Congure WEP....................................................................56
Congure WPA-PSK............................................................58
Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) ....60
Initial Router Conguration for Wi-Fi Protection ..................60
Setting Up a Congured Router...........................................61
Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup ...62
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Conguring the IP Address in Vista .......................................64
Setting Up a Connection or Network Wirelessly ...................67
Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK
& WPA2-PSK)............................................................................72
Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network....................76
Conguring the Network in MAC OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) 80
Conguring the Wireless Network in MAC OS X Snow
Leopard (10.6)...........................................................................82
Troubleshooting .......................................................................86
Wireless Basics ........................................................................90
Tips......................................................................................93
Wireless Modes...................................................................94
Networking Basics ...................................................................95
Check your IP address ........................................................95
Statically Assign an IP address ...........................................96
Technical Specications..........................................................97

1D-Link DIR-615 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DIR-615 Wireless Router
• Power Adapter
• Ethernet Cable
• Manual on CD
• Warranty Card
System Requirements
• Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem
• Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet
adapter
• Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 2.0 or above (for conguration)
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with
the DIR-615 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Note: Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply, before inserting
the power cord and connected power supply to the wall outlet.

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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-615 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other
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.
• Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DIR-615 is still fully compatible with the IEEE
802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g PCI,
USB and Cardbus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or
Domain Name.
• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a
duration of hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-615 can pass through VPN sessions. It
supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-615
can securely access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-615 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 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
Features

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Pressing the Reset Button restores
the router to its original factory
default settings.
Receptor for the Power Adapter.
The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN
port is the connection for
the Ethernet cable to the
Cable or DSL modem.
LAN Ports
Connect Ethernet devices such as
computers, switches, and hubs.
Hardware Overview
Connections

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WLAN LED
A solid light indicates that the
wireless segment is ready. This
LED blinks during wireless data
transmission.
Power LED
A solid green light indicates a proper
connection to the power supply. A blinking
amber light indicates the device is booting up.
Local Network LEDs
A solid light indicates a connection to an
Ethernet-enabled device on ports 1-4. This
LED blinks during data transmission.
USB Port
ThisUSB portsupports D-Link
SharePort function. Connect a
multi-function printer, scanner,
or USB storage device to the
port and share the device
throught the network.
WAN
A solid green light indicates
the connection on the WAN
port. An amber light indicates
that the Internet connection
has failed. This LED blinks
during data transmission.
Hardware Overview
LEDs and USB Port

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Section 2 - Installation
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. Also, 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 off
your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN 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 as
WinPoet, Broadjump, or Ethernet 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.BuildingMaterialsmakeadifference.Asolidmetaldoororaluminumstudsmayhaveanegativeeffecton
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 2.4GHz 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
sureyour 2.4GHzphone baseisas faraway fromyour wireless devices as possible.The base transmits
a signal even if the phone in not in use.

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Wall Mounting Your Device
You can mount the DIR-615 to a wall or a partition for easy and convenient placement of your device.
To wall mount your device,
A. Screw the provided screws with the equipment to the wall or partition where the device to be placed.
B. Place the mounting holes on the bottom of the device over the screws to mount it to the wall or partition.
C. Connect your cables to the device.
Step A Step B Step C

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If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router.
2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down
your computer.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the
WAN port on the router.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on
your computer.
5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).
6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router
to boot.
7. Turn on your computer.
8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, WAN light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is
plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable
connections are correct.
9. Skip to page 16 to congure your router.
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem

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If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have
to do the following before connecting the router to your network:
• Disable UPnP™
• Disable DHCP
• Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot
accept a DHCP address from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable.
Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the
Networking Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings
before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in
which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user
name to admin and leave the password box empty. Click OK to continue.
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings
to continue.
4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click Save
Settings to continue.
5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to
save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the conguration utility of the router in the future. Close the
browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.
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6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network.
7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug
anything into the WAN port of the D-Link router.
8. You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To congure your
wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Conguration
and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.

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Section 3 - Conguration
Conguration
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based conguration
utility.
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).
Type “admin” for the User Name and leave the eld
blank in the Password eld. Leave the password blank
by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please
refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.

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Setup Wizard
You may run the setup wizard from the opening
Internet Setup window to quickly set up your router.
ClickInternet Connection Setup Wizard, and the rst
window of the wizard will open.
Click Next to continue.
Create a new password, and then click Next tocontinue.

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Selectthe typeof Internetconnection youuse and then
congure the information below.
If clicking the Dynamic IP Address radio button, enter
the username in the User Name eld and password in
Password and Verify Password elds.
The Service Name is optional but may be required by
some ISPs.
IfclickingtheStatic IP radio button, entertheusername
intheUser Name eld and password in Password and
Verify Password elds. Tick the Dual LAN Enable
check box to enable IP unnumbered on LAN (1-3)
interface, and NAT on Wireless Interface.
The Service Name is optional but may be required by
some ISPs.
EnterthestaticIPaddressanditssubnetmaskintheIP
Unnumbered Address andIP Unnumbered Netmask.
After that enter the start and end LAN IP address in the
elds.
Click Next to continue.

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Click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard to open the
wizard window of conguring wireless connection. Click
Reboot to directly restart the Router.
IfclickingReboot, theRouterwillsavethenewsettings
and reboot. Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting.
When the router has nished rebooting, the opening
window will be displayed.
If clicking Wireless Connection Setup Wizard, this
window will open. Click Next to continue.
Enter a Wireless Network Name, also known as SSID,
in the text box. Click Automatically assign a network
key (Recommended) or Manually assing a network
key for the wireless security key, and use the check box
to select the desired level of wireless security, WEP,
WPA. and then click Next to continue.

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If selecting Manually assign a network key in the
previous window, this window will open. Enter a wireless
security password in the Network Key box. Click Next
to continue.
This window displays a summary of your wireless
security settings. Please print this out or record this
information in a safe place and then click Save to
continue.
The Router will save the new settings and reboot.
Pleaseallow1-2minutesforrebooting.Whentherouter
has nished rebooting, the opening Wireless Setup
window is displayed.

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Internet Setup
If you want to congure the Router manually without using the
wizard, click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button.

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Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password.
Retype the password.
EntertheISPServiceName.TheServiceName isoptional
but may be required by some ISPs.
ClickRecieve DNS from ISP togettheDNSautomatically.
Click Enter DNS Manually to enter the DNS information
below.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet
connectionismaintained during inactivity. To disable
this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change
the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
Internet Setup
Dynamic PPPoE
Click the Dynamic PPPoE(Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) radio button to see the following conguration if your
ISP uses dynamic PPPoE .
User Name:
Password:
Conrm
Password:
Service Name:
DNS:
DNS
Addresses:
Maximum Idle
Time:
MTU: