D-Link SharePort DIR-825 User manual

Configuring a D-Link Router
DIR-825 Basic Configuration Steps

Configuring Your Router
•Unbox the router and power up the router.
•Connect the Act internet cable to the WAN/Internet port(different coloured port) of the router.
•An extra cable will be available with the router, take LAN cable connect one end to the LAN port(1-
4) of the router(any one port) and one end to the PC or Laptop.
•In the system press key & R key together to open Run dialog box.
•Type ipconfig on the command prompt(Black screen) . The default gateway of the LAN or Ethernet
adapter will be the Router address. (Ex:192.168.1.1)
STEP 1 (a): Connect Your PC to the Router

•Switch on the router and connect ACT internet cable to the WAN/Internet port of the router
•Go to setting in the Mobile, turn on Wi-Fi and wait until the mobile detects router name press
the router name to connect.
•If the router is already configured and the Wi-Fi password is known then go to settings in the
Mobile
•Under “Wireless and Networks”, press Wi-Fi make sure "Wi-Fi" is turned on.
•Wait until the mobile detects router name press the router name if prompted enter the Wi-Fi
password and press Connect.
STEP 1 (b): Connect Your Mobile

NOTE
•Every Router Configuration has two parts
–Configuring the Internet Part, where we tell the Router how to connect to the internet.
–Configuring the Wi-Fi Part, where we decide the name and password with which we connect to the Router
•Internet Configuration shown here will guide to Configure the Router in PPPoE.
–This will enable you to browse internet directly, every time you connect to the router. No need to login again and
again.
•Wi-Fi Configuration has also been given, in order to ease the process of you connecting to the Router
–SSID and Password Creation have been explained.
–Few high end routers have two bands to work on – 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz – This router has both the Bands.
–2.4 GHz band provides higher range, but lesser speed.
–5 GHz band provides lower range, but higher speed.
–Changing Different Wi-Fi Channels – Helps in reducing Slow Speed Issues.

STEP 2: Logging into the Router
•Open a browser Enter the below IP Address in the Address Bar. A login page appears. The
usual usernames and passwords are given in the table below.
Router Name IP Address Username Password
Cisco or Linksys 192.168.1.1 admin admin
D-Link 192.168.0.1 admin (blank)
TP-Link 192.168.0.1 admin admin
Netgear 192.168.1.1 admin password
Belkin 192.168.2.1 Click on Login in Home (blank)
Tenda 192.168.0.1 admin admin
i-Ball Baton 192.168.1.1 admin admin
Digisol 192.168.2.1 admin 1234 or admin
Asus 192.168.1.1 admin admin
•If all the above credentials do not work, please check the back of the router where the
username and password will be mentioned.

The username is “Admin” and no password(blank)
STEP 2.1: Logging into the Router

STEP 2.2: Home Page

STEP 2.3: Click’n’Connect

STEP 2.4:Under Click n connect > Provider Manually > Next

STEP 3.1: Internet Connectivity – PPPoE Configuration
Choose PPPoE in the connection type > Next