D-Link DIR-815 User manual

iD-Link DIR-815 User Manual
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Preface

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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
WPS Button ............................................................................. 6
LEDs ........................................................................................... 7
Installation ......................................................................... 8
Before you Begin........................................................................... 8
Wireless Installation Considerations...................................... 9
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem............................10
Connect to Another Router ....................................................11
Getting Started............................................................................13
Conguration...................................................................14
Web-based Conguration Utility..........................................14
Setup...............................................................................................15
Internet...................................................................................15
Internet Connection Setup Wizard...............................16
Manual Internet Connection Setup .............................23
Static IP..............................................................................24
Dynamic IP (DHCP)........................................................25
PPPoE (Username/Password) ....................................26
PPTP....................................................................................28
L2TP ....................................................................................30
Russia PPTP (Dual Access)...........................................32
Russia PPPoE (Dual Access) ........................................34
Wireless Settings.................................................................36
Manual Wireless Settings .................................................37
802.11n/b/g (2.4GHz)...................................................37
802.11n/a (5GHz) ...........................................................38
Network Settings ................................................................39
Router Settings...............................................................40
DHCP Server Settings...................................................41
DHCP Reservation .........................................................42
Advanced ......................................................................................43
Virtual Server........................................................................43
Port Forwarding ..................................................................45
Application Rules................................................................46
QoS Engine............................................................................47
Network Filter.......................................................................48
Website Filter........................................................................49
Firewall Settings..................................................................50
Firewall Rules...................................................................51
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Routing...................................................................................53
Advanced Wireless Settings............................................54
802.11n/b/g (2.4GHz)...................................................54
802.11n/a (5GHz) ...........................................................55
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........................................56
Advanced Network ............................................................58
UPnP ...................................................................................58
Internet Ping Block........................................................58
Internet Port Speed.......................................................58
Multicast Streams ..........................................................58
IPv6 ..........................................................................................59
Static IPv6 .........................................................................60
Static IPv6 (Stateless)....................................................61
Static IPv6 (Stateful)......................................................62
DHCPv6 (Stateful) ..........................................................63
DHCPv6 (Stateful)- Stateless Autoconguration64
DHCPv6 (Stateful)- Stateful Autoconguration..65
6to4.....................................................................................66
6to4- Stateless Autoconguration...........................67
6to4- Stateful (DHCPv6) Autoconguration ........68
Link-local Only ................................................................69
IPv6 Firewall..........................................................................70
Tools ................................................................................................71
Admin .....................................................................................71
Time.........................................................................................72
Email Settings ......................................................................73
System ....................................................................................74
Firmware ................................................................................75
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................76
System Check.......................................................................77
Schedules ..............................................................................78
Status ..............................................................................................79
Device Info ............................................................................79
Logs .........................................................................................80
Statistics .................................................................................81
Internet Sessions.................................................................82
Wireless ..................................................................................83
IPv6 ..........................................................................................84
Support ..........................................................................................85
Wireless Security .............................................................86
What is WPA?................................................................................86
Wireless Connection Setup Wizard ......................................87
Wireless Security Setup Wizard .............................................88
Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard................................90
Congure WEP.............................................................................91
Congure WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK) .................................92
Congure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) ......................93
Connect to a Wireless Network.......................................94
Using Windows® 7 ......................................................................94
Congure WPS.....................................................................97
Using Windows Vista® ............................................................ 101
Congure Wireless Security ......................................... 102
Using Windows® XP ................................................................ 104
Congure WPA-PSK......................................................... 105

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Troubleshooting ............................................................107
Wireless Basics ...............................................................111
What is Wireless?...................................................................... 112
Tips................................................................................................ 114
Wireless Modes......................................................................... 115
Networking Basics.........................................................116
Check your IP address............................................................ 116
Statically Assign an IP address............................................ 117
Technical Specications ................................................118

1D-Link DIR-815 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-815 will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
Package Contents
DIR-815 Wireless N Dual Band Router
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients
• IEEE 802.11a 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 6 or higher
• Firefox 3.0 or higher
• Safari 3.0 or higher
• Chrome 2.0 or higher
Windows®Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
CD Installation Wizard
Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows®7/ Vista® / XP with Service Pack 3
• An installed Ethernet adapter
• CD-ROM drive
System Requirements

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11a/n/g wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance.
TOTAL SECURITY
The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA/WPA2 to protect your network against outside intruders.
TOTAL COVERAGE
Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE
The D-Link Wireless N Dual Band router (DIR-815) is a 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to
14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network
to share photos, les, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-815 router to a cable or DSL
modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of Service
(QoS) engine that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
The Wireless N Dual Band router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the
wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA/WPA2 standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption
method, regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router utilizes dual active rewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks
from across the Internet.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and 802.11n 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.

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•FasterWirelessNetworking - The DIR-815 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. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of
wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g.
•Compatiblewith802.11aand802.11gDevices - The DIR-815 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a and
802.11g standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11a and 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-815 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports
multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-815 can securely access
corporate networks.
•User-friendlySetupWizard - Through its easy-to-useWeb-based user interface, the DIR-815 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 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n 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
1LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
2Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL
modem.
3Reset Button Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings.
4Power Button Use this switch to power on/power o the device.
5Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
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Hardware Overview
WPS Button
1WPS Button
Press the WPS button for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. The button will ash blue while
a WPS connection is being established. The button will light solid blue for 5 seconds when the
device has successfully been added to the network.
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1Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. This LED will light orange during a factory reset or
reboot. A slow blinking orange LED indicates that the Router has crashed during bootup.
2Internet LED
A solid green light indicates the PPP negotiation has successfully completed. This LED blinks green during data transmission.
A solid orange light indicates that the physical link is up, but the ISP service is down. This LED blinks orange when a session is
dropped due to idle timeout.
3WLAN LED (2.4GHz) A solid light indicates that the 2.4GHz wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.
4WLAN LED (5.0GHz) A solid light indicates that the 5.0GHz wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.
5LAN LEDs (1-4) A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission.
Hardware Overview
LEDs
1 2 3 4 5

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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.
• 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 as
WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
• When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is
connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-
connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online.

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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 2.4GHz 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 sure your 2.4GHz phone
base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not
in use.

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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. 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 Internet 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. 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.
7. Use the power switch to power on the router. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot.
8. Turn on your computer.
9. Refer to “Getting Started” on page 13 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 and use the power switch to power up 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 Log In 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 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.
Connect to Another Router

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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 Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router.
8. You may now use the other 3 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 2 - Installation
The DIR-815 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you
quickly through the installation process.
Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in
Windows®XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type
“D:\autorun.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click Install.
Getting Started
Note: It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by the login password on the provided CD holder.

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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).
Enter Admin in the User Name 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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Section 3 - Conguration
Internet
Setup
This section allows you to congure your Router’s Internet settings.
The Internet Connection Setup Wizard provides a quick
method for conguring your Internet settings. To start
the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, click the Internet
Connection Setup Wizard button. Refer to “Internet
Connection SetupWizard”on page 16 for more information
on how to use the Internet Connection Setup Wizard.
Click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button if
you want to enter your Internet settings without running
the Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Refer to “Manual
InternetConnectionSetup”onpage23formoreinformation
on how to congure your Internet settings manually.
Internet
Connection
Setup Wizard:
Manual Internet
Connection
Option: