D-Link DIR-L1900 User manual

Version 1.00(WW) | 2020/05/06
DIR-L1900
User Manual
High Performance Mesh Wi-Fi Router

iD-Link DIR-L1900 User Manual
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A1 v1.00 2020/05/06 Initial release
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Preface

iiD-Link DIR-L1900 User Manual
ErP Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-saving Network
Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned o through a power switch to save energy when it is not
needed.
DIR-L1900 Network Standby: 5.88 watts
Switched O: 0.06 watts

iiiD-Link DIR-L1900 User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview.............................................................. 1
Package Contents......................................................................... 1
System Requirements.................................................................2
Features............................................................................................ 3
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 4
LED Indicators for Router Mode and Extender Mode4
Back Panel ...............................................................................5
Installation ......................................................................... 6
Before you Begin...........................................................................6
Wireless Installation Considerations......................................7
Setup.................................................................................................8
D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup.......................................................9
Hardware Setup ..................................................................11
Setup Wizard ........................................................................14
Conguration...................................................................21
Home ..............................................................................................22
Internet...................................................................................23
DIR-L1900 ..............................................................................24
Connected Clients..............................................................25
Settings ..........................................................................................27
Wizard.....................................................................................27
Internet - IPv4.......................................................................28
IPv4 - Dynamic IP (DHCP)............................................29
IPv4 - Static IP..................................................................30
IPv4 - PPPoE .....................................................................31
IPv4 - PPTP........................................................................33
IPv4 - L2TP ........................................................................35
IPv4 - DS-Lite ...................................................................37
Internet - IPv6.......................................................................38
IPv6 - Auto Detection...................................................39
IPv6 - Static IPv6 .............................................................41
IPv6 - Auto Conguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6)........43
IPv6 - PPPoE .....................................................................46
IPv6 - 6rd...........................................................................50
IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only ..................................52
Internet - VLAN ....................................................................53
Wireless ..................................................................................55
Guest Zone.......................................................................59
Network..................................................................................61
D-Link Cloud.........................................................................63
Operation Mode..................................................................64
Features..........................................................................................65
QoS Engine............................................................................65
Firewall Settings - Advanced ..........................................67
Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules................................69
Port Forwarding ..................................................................71
Port Forwarding - Virtual Server....................................73
Website Filter........................................................................75
Static Route - IPv4...............................................................76
Static Route - IPv6...............................................................77
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................78
Quick VPN..............................................................................80
Management................................................................................81

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Time & Schedule - Time....................................................81
Time & Schedule - Schedule ...........................................82
System Log............................................................................83
System Admin - Admin.....................................................85
System Admin - System....................................................86
Upgrade .................................................................................87
Statistics.................................................................................88
Third Party Services.........................................................89
Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account....................90
Amazon Alexa Setup .........................................................93
Amazon Alexa Voice Commands ..................................97
The Google Assistant Setup............................................98
The Google Assistant Voice Commands.................. 101
Quick VPN.......................................................................102
Important Information .......................................................... 103
iOS Devices ................................................................................ 104
VPN Setup Instructions.................................................. 104
Connect or Disconnect.................................................. 106
Mac OS X..................................................................................... 107
VPN Setup Instructions.................................................. 107
Connect or Disconnect.................................................. 109
Windows 7.................................................................................. 110
VPN Setup Instructions.................................................. 110
Connect or Disconnect.................................................. 113
Windows 8.1/8.......................................................................... 114
VPN Setup Instructions.................................................. 114
Connect or Disconnect.................................................. 119
Windows 10............................................................................... 120
VPN Setup Instructions.................................................. 120
Connect or Disconnect.................................................. 122
Android ....................................................................................... 123
VPN Setup Instructions.................................................. 123
Connect or Disconnect.................................................. 125
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................127
WPS Button................................................................................ 127
Windows® 10............................................................................. 128
Windows® 8 - WPA/WPA2...................................................... 129
Windows® 7................................................................................ 131
Troubleshooting ............................................................133
Wireless Basics ...............................................................135
Wireless Modes ..............................................................139
Networking Basics.........................................................140
Wireless Security ...........................................................142
Technical Specications ................................................143
Federal Communication Commission Interference
Statement.......................................................................144

1D-Link DIR-L1900 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the router will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Product Overview
Package Contents
DIR-L1900
DIR-L1900 V
Quick Installation Guide V
Quick Installation Card V
Ethernet Cable (RJ45) V
Power Adapter V

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based cable, DSL or ber modem
• IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 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 10 or higher
• Firefox 28 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
• Chrome 28 or higher
Windows®Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
D-Link Wi-Fi 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
Features
Need super-fast Wi-Fi for your wire-free, all-streaming house? With a powerful dual-core processor, the High Performance Mesh Wi-Fi Router packs
in enough processing power to handle every networking task you throw at it. It’s a powerful, intelligent home router with integrated voice assistant
compatibility for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant so you can control your network with voice commands.
Handle More with a High-Power Processor
With the DIR-L1900, you’re not only enjoying buffer-free gaming and lightning fast surfing, you’re also enjoying features such as an optimizing
QoS, an automatic firmware update system that ensures the latest features, and compatibility with voice assistants. All this is possible with the
router’s 1.25 GHz dual-core high-power processor, 128 MB of flash memory and 128 MB of RAM.
Enhanced Quality of Service Features
The built-in Quality of Service (QoS) engine allows you to prioritize important trac to ensure that your favorite applications are receiving optimal
bandwidth.
Always Up-to-Date with the Latest Features
The DIR-L1900 will automatically check daily for updates to make sure that the device always has the latest features, and will install the update
silently in the background. For an extra peace of mind, in the event of failure during the firmware update, the router will store a backup system
image in the memory before proceeding with the update.
Easy to Set Up and Manage
Sharing your Internet connection doesn’t have to be a complicated process; just download the free D-Link Wi-Fi app for your mobile device and
follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions to set up your DIR-L1900. You also have the option to use a web browser to access the setup wizard
and to manage your router. Support for industry-standard Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you create encrypted connections to new devices by
pressing a button.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
LED Indicators for Router Mode and Extender Mode
1
1 Status LED
Solid Red The device is booting up.
Blinking Red The device is in Recovery Mode.
Blinking Orange The device cannot sync to another device. Once set up, a blinking orange
LED indicates there is no connection to the device.
Blinking Orange
(Fast) The device is upgrading rmware.
Solid White The device is powered up and running. Once set up, a solid white LED
indicates a strong connection.
Blinking White The device is connecting to a wireless client using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS). Once set up, a blinking white LED indicates a weak connection.
O
The device 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 86 for more information.

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Back Panel
5
1 Power Button Press the power button to power the device on or o.
2 Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter.
3 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS
client.
4Gigabit WAN Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
5Gigabit LAN Ports
(1- 4)
Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game
consoles.
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