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D-Link AC750 User Manual - Wps/wcn 2.0

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  • Page 2: Manual Revisions

    I d-link dir-813 user manual d-link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual revisions trademarks d-link and the d-link logo are trademarks or registered tradem...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Ii d-link dir-813 user manual table of contents preface ................................................................................. I manual revisions ........................................................................... I trademarks .........................................................

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    Iii d-link dir-813 user manual table of contents log ...........................................................................................44 statistics .................................................................................45 internet sessions ...........................................

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    1 d-link dir-813 user manual section 1 - product overview • d-link dir-813 ac750 wi-fi router • power adapter • quick install guide • ethernet cable • wi-fi configuration card system requirements package contents note: using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with t...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    2 d-link dir-813 user manual section 1 - product overview the dir-813 ac750 wi-fi router is an affordable yet powerful wireless networking solution which combines the latest high-speed 802.11ac wi-fi specification with dual-band technology and fast ethernet ports to deliver a seamless networking exp...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    3 d-link dir-813 user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview connections 1 lan ports (1-4) connect 10/100 ethernet devices such as computers, switches, cameras, and network storage devices (nas). 2 internet port connect your broadband modem using an ethernet cable. 3 power connector c...

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    4 d-link dir-813 user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview leds 1 power led a solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. 2 internet led a solid green light indicates a connection to the internet port. 3 wps led a solid green light indicates a successful con...

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    5 d-link dir-813 user manual 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. • users with d...

  • Page 10

    6 d-link dir-813 user manual section 2 - installation wireless installation considerations the d-link wireless router allows 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, thickn...

  • Page 11: Manual Setup

    7 d-link dir-813 user manual section 2 - installation 1 2 3 4 internet 5v --1a power wps 1. Unplug the power from your modem. Manual setup for best results, place the router in an open area of your intended work area for better wireless coverage. Please use the computer that you are currently connec...

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    8 d-link dir-813 user manual section 2 - installation 3. Connect another ethernet cable from the ethernet port on your computer to one of the lan ports on the router. You can also connect wirelessly to the router with your computer. Use the supplied wi-fi configuration card for the wi-fi network nam...

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    9 d-link dir-813 user manual section 2 - installation 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, verify the power adapter is plugged in a working outlet or power strip. 1 2 3 4 internet 5v --1a power wps...

  • Page 14: Configuration

    10 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration configuration there are a couple different ways you can configure your router to connect to the internet and connect to your clients: • d-link easy setup wizard - this wizard will launch if you log into the router for the first time. See below....

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    11 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration 3. Select your internet type from the drop-down menu: dhcp (dynamic) is most commonly used with cable internet, pppoe (common with dsl), or static. If you selected dsl (pppoe), enter your pppoe user name and password supplied by your isp (inter...

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    12 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration if you selected static ip, enter the ip information and dns settings supplied by your isp. 4. For both the 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands, create a name for your wi-fi network and a password. Your wireless devices (i.E., tablets, smartphones, and laptop...

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    13 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration 5. Your router will now connect to the internet. Please allow 1-2 minutes. Once the setup is completed message appears, click complete..

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    14 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration web-based configuration utility to access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as internet explorer and enter the ip address of the router (http://192.168.0.1). You may also connect by typing http://dlinkrouter in the address bar....

  • Page 19: Internet Setup

    15 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration enter the ip address assigned by your isp. Enter the subnet mask assigned by your isp. Enter the gateway assigned by your isp. The default mac address is set to the wan’s physical interface mac address on the broadband router. You can click the...

  • Page 20: Dynamic

    16 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration the host name is optional but may be required by some isps. The default host name is the device name of the router and may be changed. The default mac address is set to the wan’s physical interface mac address on the broadband router. You can c...

  • Page 21: Pppoe

    17 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration select dynamic (most common) or static. Select static if your isp assigned you the ip address, subnet mask, gateway, and dns server addresses. Enter your pppoe user name. Enter your pppoe password and then retype the password in the next box. E...

  • Page 22: Pptp

    18 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration select dynamic (most common) or static. Select static if your isp assigned you the ip address, subnet mask, gateway, and dns server addresses. Enter the ip address (static pptp only). Enter the primary and secondary dns server addresses (static...

  • Page 23: L2Tp

    19 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration select dynamic (most common) or static. Select static if your isp assigned you the ip address, subnet mask, gateway, and dns server addresses. Enter the ip address (static l2tp only). Enter the primary and secondary dns server addresses (static...

  • Page 24: Wireless Settings

    20 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration select wireless router or repeater mode. Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. Service set identifier (ssid) is the name of your wireless networ...

  • Page 25: Wireless Security

    21 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration wireless security this section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The dir-813 offers the following types of security: • wpa2 (wi-fi protected access 2) • wpa2-psk (pre-shared key) • w...

  • Page 26: Configure Wireless Security

    22 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration configure wireless security it is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router . Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser a...

  • Page 27: Network Settings

    23 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration this section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the dhcp settings. Network settings enter the ip address of the router. The default ip address is 192.168.0.1. If you change the ip address, once yo...

  • Page 28: Dhcp Server Settings

    24 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration check the box to enable the dhcp server on your router. Uncheck to disable this function. Enter the starting and ending ip addresses for the dhcp server’s ip assignment. Note: if you statically (manually) assign ip addresses to your computers o...

  • Page 29: Dhcp Reservation

    25 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration dhcp reservation if you want a computer or device to always have the same ip address assigned, you can create a dhcp reservation. The router will assign the ip address only to that computer or device. Note that this ip address must be within th...

  • Page 30: Virtual Server

    26 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration virtual server the dir-813 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing web or ftp services for example via the public ip address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the lan (local area network). The dir-...

  • Page 31: Port Forwarding

    27 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration port forwarding this will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. Check the box to enabled the rule. Enter a name for the rule. You may select a pre-defined rule from the drop-down menu. Select a rule and then click to populate the...

  • Page 32: Application Rules

    28 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration application rules some applications require multiple connections, such as internet gaming, video conferencing, internet telephony and others. These applications may have difficulties working through nat (network address translation). Special ap...

  • Page 33: Mac Filtering

    29 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration mac filtering select turn mac filtering off, turn mac filtering on and allow computers listed to access the network, or turn mac filtering on and deny computers listed to access the network. Check the box to the left of the filter to enable. En...

  • Page 34: Website Filtering

    30 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration website filtering select turn website filtering off, turn website filtering on and allow computers access to only sites listed, or turn website filtering on and deny computers access to only sites listed. Enter a website you want to either bloc...

  • Page 35: Traffic Control

    31 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration traffic control traffic control can be used to distribute download bandwidth automatically according to the requirements of the users, and the users also can setup manually. Select this function to control the access bandwidth of computer in la...

  • Page 36: Firewall & Dmz

    32 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration firewall & dmz this section will allow you to set up a dmz host and to set up firewall rules. Spi (stateful packet inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validat...

  • Page 37: Advanced Wireless 2.4Ghz

    33 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration set the transmit power of the antennas. Select one of the following: mixed 802.11g and 802.11b - select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 802.11n only - select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. Mixed 80...

  • Page 38: Advanced Wireless 5Ghz

    34 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration set the transmit power of the antennas. Select one of the following: 5g a - select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11a. 5g n - select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. 5g a + n - select if you are using both 802.11n and 802.1...

  • Page 39: Advanced Network

    35 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration check this box to enable universal plug and play (upnp ™ ). Upnp provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Check this box to allow the wan port to be “pinged”. Disabling ping responses may provide some extra se...

  • Page 40: Wps

    36 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration check this box to enable wps. Displays the current pin. Enter this pin on your wireless client to connect to your network. Click generate new pin to have the router create a new pin. Click reset pin to default to change the pin to the factory d...

  • Page 41: Device Administration

    37 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration enter a new password for the administrator login name and then retype the new password in the confirm password box. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Remote management allows the dir-813 to be configured from the internet by a...

  • Page 42: Save and Restore

    38 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration save and restore use this option to save the current router configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file...

  • Page 43: Time and Date

    39 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration this section will allow you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. Time and date displays the current time and date. Select the time zone from the drop-down menu. Checking this checkbox enables dayligh...

  • Page 44: Firmware Update

    40 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration firmware update click the check now button (or the link at the top of the window) to find out if there is an updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click browse in this...

  • Page 45: Dynamic Dns (Ddns)

    41 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration dynamic dns (ddns) check the enable ddns checkbox to enable support for ddns. Select one of the ddns registration organizations form those listed in the drop-down menu. Available servers include dlinkddns.Com (free), dyndns.Org (custom), dyn. D...

  • Page 46: System Check

    42 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration system check vct is an advanced feature that integrates a lan cable tester on every ethernet port on the router. Through the graphical user interface (gui), vct can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swa...

  • Page 47: Device Info

    43 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration device info this window displays the current information for the dir-813. It will display the lan, internet, and wireless information. If your internet connection is set up for a dynamic ip address then a dhcp release button and a dhcp renew bu...

  • Page 48: Log

    44 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration log log type: first page: last page: previous: next page: clear: select the type of information to view. View the first page of the log. View the last page of the log. View the previous page. View the next page. Clear the log. This window allow...

  • Page 49: Statistics

    45 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration statistics the window below displays the traffic statistics on your router..

  • Page 50: Internet Sessions

    46 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration internet sessions the internet sessions page displays full details of active internet sessions through your router. An internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a lan-side computer and a program or application on a ...

  • Page 51: Wireless

    47 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration wireless the wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection rate and mac address of the connected wireless clients..

  • Page 52: Support

    48 d-link dir-813 user manual section 3 - configuration support click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the router..

  • Page 53: Wps Button

    49 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security connect a wireless client to your router wps button step 2 - within 2 minutes, press the wps button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the wps process). The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices ...

  • Page 54: Windows® 8

    50 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security windows® 8 wpa/wpa2 it is recommended that you enable wireless security (wpa/wpa2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key (wi-f...

  • Page 55

    51 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security you will then be prompted to enter the network security key (wi-fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click next. If you wish to use wi-fi protected setup (wps) to connect to the router, you can also press the wp...

  • Page 56: Windows® 7

    52 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security windows® 7 it is recommended to enable wireless security (wpa/wpa2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being ...

  • Page 57

    53 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security 3. Highlight the wireless network (ssid) you would like to connect to and click the connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the internet, check your tcp/ip settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the networking basics section...

  • Page 58

    54 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click connect. You can also connect by pushing the wps button on the router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify...

  • Page 59: Wps

    55 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security wps the wps feature of the dir-813 can be configured using windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use windows® 7 to configure the wps feature: 1. Click the start button and select computer from the start menu. 2. Click network on the left side...

  • Page 60

    56 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security 3. Double-click the dir-813. 4. Input the wps pin number (displayed in the wps window on the router’s lcd screen or in the setup > wireless setup menu in the router’s web ui) and click next..

  • Page 61

    57 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click next to continue..

  • Page 62

    58 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security 7. The following window appears while the router is being configured. Wait for the configuration to complete. 8. The following window informs you that wps on the router has been setup successfully. Make a note of the security key as you may need to ...

  • Page 63: Windows Vista®

    59 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security windows vista® windows vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have ...

  • Page 64: Wpa/wpa2

    60 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security wpa/wpa2 it is recommended to enable wireless security (wpa/wpa2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being us...

  • Page 65

    61 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase...

  • Page 66: Wps/wcn 2.0

    62 d-link dir-813 user manual section 4 - security wps/wcn 2.0 the router supports wi-fi protection, referred to as wcn 2.0 in windows vista®. The following instructions for setting this up depends on whether you are using windows vista® to configure the router or third party software. When you firs...

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    63 d-link dir-813 user manual section 12 - troubleshooting troubleshooting this chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the dir-813. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (the examples below are illustrated in windows® xp. ...

  • Page 68

    64 d-link dir-813 user manual section 12 - troubleshooting • configure your internet settings: • go to start > settings > control panel. Double-click the internet options icon. From the security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • click the connection tab and set the d...

  • Page 69

    65 d-link dir-813 user manual section 12 - troubleshooting 3. Why can’t i connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as ebay, banking sites, and hotmail, we suggest ...

  • Page 70

    66 d-link dir-813 user manual section 12 - troubleshooting you should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various tcp/ip headers. For example, let’s say th...

  • Page 71: Wireless Basics

    67 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix a - wireless basics d-link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the ieee standard, the d-link...

  • Page 72

    68 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix a - wireless basics what is wireless? Wireless or wi-fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your hom...

  • Page 73

    69 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix a - wireless basics wireless personal area network (wpan) bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for wpan. Bluetooth devices in wpan operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to wlan the speed and wireless operation range are both les...

  • Page 74

    70 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix a - wireless basics where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract peop...

  • Page 75: Wireless Modes

    71 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix a - wireless basics eliminate interference place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause sinc...

  • Page 76: Networking Basics

    72 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix b - networking basics networking basics check your ip address windows® 7/vista® users • click start, type cmd in the search box and then click ok. • at the prompt, type ipconfig and press enter. • this will display the ip address, subnet mask, and default gatew...

  • Page 77

    73 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix b - networking basics statically assign an ip address windows® 8 users • press the windows key and then type ip. Click settings on the right side and then click view network connections. • right-click on the adapter which represents your d-link wireless network...

  • Page 78

    74 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix b - networking basics windows® 7/ vista® users • click on start > control panel (make sure you are in classic view). Double-click on the network and sharing center icon. If you are using windows vista, click on manage network connections along the left panel in...

  • Page 79: Technical Specifications

    75 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix c - technical specifications technical specifications standards • ieee 802.11ac • ieee 802.11a • ieee 802.11n • ieee 802.11g • ieee 802.3 • ieee 802.3u • ieee 802.3x security • wpa & wpa2 (wi-fi protected access) • wi-fi protected setup (wps) pin/pbc external a...

  • Page 80

    76 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix c - technical specifications contacting technical support u.S. And canadian customers can contact d-link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • model number of the product (e....

  • Page 81: Warranty

    77 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix c - technical specifications warranty subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, d-link systems, inc. (“d-link”) provides this limited warranty: • only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from d-link or its authorized resell...

  • Page 82

    78 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix c - technical specifications limited software warranty: d-link warrants that the software portion of the product (“software”) will substantially conform to d-link’s then current functional specifications for the software, as set forth in the applicable document...

  • Page 83

    79 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix c - technical specifications • after an rma number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the rma number must be prominently marked on t...

  • Page 84

    80 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix c - technical specifications • the customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to d-link. No cash on delivery (“cod”) is allowed. Products sent cod will be rejected by d-link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to d-link n...

  • Page 85

    81 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix c - technical specifications limitation of liability: to the maximum extent permitted by law, d-link is not liable under any contract, negligence, strict liability or other legal or equitable theory for any loss of use of the product, inconvenience or damages o...

  • Page 86

    82 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix e - warranty fcc statement: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resid...

  • Page 87

    83 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix e - warranty icc notice: operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Important note: ic...

  • Page 88: Registration

    84 d-link dir-813 user manual appendix e - warranty version 2.00 september 17, 2015 product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration.