D-Link DIR-816L User manual

User Manual
Version 2.0 | November 5, 2013
DIR-816L
Wireless AC750
Dual Band Cloud Router

iD-Link DIR-816L User Manual
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Preface
Revision Date Description
2.0 November 5, 2013 • Initial release for Revision B1

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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
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 4
Connections ...........................................................................4
LEDs ...........................................................................................5
Installation ......................................................................... 6
Before you Begin ........................................................................... 6
Wireless Installation Considerations ...................................... 7
Connect to your Network .......................................................... 8
Connect to an Existing Router ...............................................11
Conguration ...................................................................13
Quick Setup Wizard ....................................................................14
QRS Mobile App ..........................................................................21
Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................22
Internet Connection Setup .............................................23
Static (assigned by ISP) ................................................24
Dynamic (Cable) .............................................................25
PPPoE (DSL) ......................................................................26
PPTP ....................................................................................27
L2TP ....................................................................................29
DS-Lite ...............................................................................31
Internet Connection Setup Wizard .......................................32
Wireless Settings .................................................................37
Wireless Connection Setup Wizard..........................38
Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard ...................40
Manual Wireless Settings ............................................42
802.11n/g (2.4GHz) ..................................................42
802.11ac/n/a (5GHz) ...............................................43
Wireless Security .................................................................44
What is WPA? ...................................................................44
WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK) .........................................45
Congure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS)..........46
Network Settings ................................................................48
Router Settings ...............................................................48
DHCP Server Settings ...................................................49
DHCP Reservation .........................................................51
Storage ...................................................................................52
Access Files from the Internet ...................................53
Sharing Files Using the mydlink SharePort™ App ...54
Movie (Film) .....................................................................57
Music ..................................................................................58
Photo ..................................................................................60
Document .........................................................................62
Favorite ..............................................................................63
Folder .................................................................................64
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Media Server.........................................................................67
IPv6 ..........................................................................................68
IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ................70
IPv6 Manual Setup.........................................................75
Auto Detection .........................................................75
Static IPv6 ...................................................................76
Autoconguration ...................................................77
PPPoE............................................................................78
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel ...................................................80
6 to 4 Tunneling ........................................................81
6rd .................................................................................82
Local Connectivity ...................................................83
mydlink Settings .................................................................84
Advanced ...............................................................................85
Virtual Server ...................................................................85
Port Forwarding .............................................................86
Application Rules ...........................................................87
QoS Engine .......................................................................88
Network (MAC) Filters ..................................................90
Inbound Filters ................................................................91
Access Control .................................................................92
Access Control Wizard ............................................92
Website Filters .................................................................96
Firewall Settings .............................................................97
Routing ..............................................................................99
Advanced Wireless ..................................................... 100
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..................................101
WPS Button ............................................................. 102
Advanced Network Settings ................................... 103
Guest Zone .................................................................... 104
IPv6 Firewall .................................................................. 105
IPv6 Routing ................................................................. 106
Tools ..................................................................................... 107
Admin.............................................................................. 107
Time ................................................................................. 108
SysLog ............................................................................. 109
Email Settings............................................................... 110
System ............................................................................ 111
Firmware ........................................................................ 112
Language Pack Upgrade .......................................... 112
Dynamic DNS ............................................................... 113
System Check ............................................................... 115
Schedules ...................................................................... 116
Status ................................................................................... 117
Device Info .................................................................... 117
Logs.................................................................................. 118
Statistics ......................................................................... 119
Internet Sessions ......................................................... 120
Wireless........................................................................... 121
Routing ........................................................................... 122
IPv6 ..................................................................................123
IPV6 Routing ................................................................. 124
Support ............................................................................... 125
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................126
WPS Button ................................................................................ 126

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Windows® 8 ................................................................................ 127
Windows® 7 ................................................................................ 129
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 129
WPS ....................................................................................... 132
Windows Vista® ......................................................................... 136
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 137
WPS/WCN 2.0 .................................................................... 139
Windows® XP ............................................................................. 140
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 141
Troubleshooting ............................................................143
Reset Router/Forgot Password ........................................... 144
Wireless Basics ...............................................................147
What is Wireless? ...................................................................... 148
Tips ................................................................................................ 150
Wireless Modes ......................................................................... 151
Networking Basics .........................................................152
Check your IP address ............................................................ 152
Windows® 8 Users ............................................................ 152
Windows® 7/Vista® Users............................................... 152
Windows® XP Users ......................................................... 152
Statically Assign an IP Address ........................................... 153
Windows® 8 Users ............................................................ 153
Windows® 7/ Vista® Users .............................................. 154
Windows® XP Users ......................................................... 155
Technical Specications ................................................156
Contacting Technical Support ......................................157
GPL Code Statement......................................................158
Warranty .........................................................................170
Registration ...................................................................177

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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-816L will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DIR-816L Wireless AC750 Dual Band Cloud Router
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Install Guide

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Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based broadband modem
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows® 8, 7, Vista®, XP SP2, or Mac OS® X (v10.4)
• An installed Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter
Supported Browsers:
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Firefox
• Chrome
• Safari 4 or higher
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
The DIR-816L Wireless AC750 Dual Band Cloud Router provides revolutionary 802.11ac wireless speed - up to 750Mbps - for
awless HD video streaming to multiple devices.
With ground-breaking mydlink Cloud Services, you can monitor your home network from anywhere on your iPhone, iPad,
and Android device. See websites that are being visited, block unwanted devices and receive automatic e-mail alerts when
unauthorized connections are attempted. With the mydlink SharePort™ app, you can remotely access your media on a USB
drive or SD card connected to your DIR-816L from your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Best of all, the apps for network
management and le access are free.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (draft), 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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7
Hardware Overview
Connections
1WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The Wireless LED will start to blink.
2LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, and video game
consoles.
3Reset Button Press and hold the reset button on the bottom of the router with a paper clip for six seconds to reset to the factory
default settings.
4Internet Port Connect your broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.
5USB Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout your network.
6Power Button Press the power button to power the router on and o.
7Power Receptor Connect the supplied power adapter
5
4
2
3
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1Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will blink green at slow speed during
the reboot process, and will blink green at normal speed during the WPS process.
2Internet LED A solid green light indicates a connection has been established with your broadband modem.
3Wireless LED A solid green light indicates that the wireless function is ready. The light will blink during data transmission.
4LAN LEDs (1-4) A solid green light indicates a connection to an Ethernet device. The LED will blink during data transmission.
Hardware Overview
LEDs
2
3
4
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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.
• Users with DSL providers - If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will need your PPPoE user name and password.
If you do not have this information, contact your Internet provider. Do not proceed until you have this information.
• Users with Cable providers - Make sure you unplug the power to your modem. In some cases, you may need to turn
it o for up to ve minutes.
• Advanced Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge” mode
so the DIR-816L router can work properly. For details, contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/
router device.

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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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1. Turn o and unplug the power to your DSL or Cable modem. This is required.
Connect to your Network
Modem
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem.
5V
1A
INTERNET USB
Reset
1
2LAN34
Modem
DIR-816L Internet Port (yellow)
Ethernet Port
Ethernet Cable

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5V
1A
INTERNET USB
Reset
1
2LAN34
4. Plug the power back into your DSL or Cable modem. Please wait about one minute before continuing.
3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to one of the LAN ports on the router.
DIR-816L
Computer
Ethernet Cable
Modem
DIR-816L
Computer
5V
1A
INTERNET USB
Reset
1
2LAN34

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5V
1A
INTERNET USB
Reset
1
2LAN34
6. After the router has powered up, verify that the power and Internet LEDs are both lit. Please skip to “Conguration”
on page 13 to congure your router and use the manual setup procedure to congure your network and wireless
settings. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the ”Internet Connection Setup Wizard” on page 32).
5. Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. If the
Power LED does not light up, press the Power button on the back of the router.
Modem
Computer
DIR-816L
Power Button

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Note: It is strongly recommended that you replace your existing router with the DIR-816L instead of using both. If your modem is a
combo router, you may want to contact your ISP or review the manufacturer’s user guide so you can put the router into Bridge mode,
which will ‘turn o’ the router’s (NAT) functions.
If you are connecting the DIR-816L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have
to do the following to the DIR-816L before connecting it 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, enter http://192.168.0.1 (or http://dlinkrouter.local./) 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.
Connect to an Existing Router

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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.
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 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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There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:
• QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to congure your router. See ”QRS Mobile App” on page 21.
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the rst time. Refer to “Quick Setup Wizard”
on page 14.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router (advanced users only). Refer to “Manual Internet
Setup” on page 24.
Conguration

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If this is your rst time logging into the router, and the wizard does
not start automatically, enter http://192.168.0.1.
The wizard will 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.
Quick Setup Wizard
If this is your rst time installing the router, launch your web
browser (e.g., Internet Explorer), and you will automatically be
directed to the D-Link Setup Wizard.
If you have already congured your settings and you would like
to access the conguration utility, please refer to “Web-based
Conguration Utility” on page 22.
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. (See
instructions on page 16 for PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP).

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If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from the
Internet port, this screen will appear. Connect your broadband modem
to the Internet port and then click Connect.
If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type
of Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide me
through the Internet Connection Settings to display a list of connection
types to choose from.
Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. You
can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet
connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. This option
is commonly used for cable modem services.
Click Next to continue.