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D-Link DIR-815 User Manual

Manual is about: Wireless N600 Dual Band Router

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    User manual dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router october 2013.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual contents chapter 1. Introduction..........................................4 contents and audience.......................................................4 conventions.................................................................4 document structur...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual net........................................................................85 wan......................................................................85 creating pppoe wan connection..........................................86 creating static ip wa...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1.  Introduction

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual introduction chapter 1. Introduction contents and audience this manual describes the router dir-815 and explains how to configure and operate it. This manual is intended for users familiar with basic networking concepts, who create an in-home local ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 2.  Overview

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual overview chapter 2. Overview general information the dir-815 device is a wireless dual band router a built-in 4-port switch . It provides a fast and simple way to create a wireless and wired network at home or in an office. You are able to connect t...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual overview specifications * hardware wan interface • 1 10/100base-tx ethernet port for cable or dsl modem or private ethernet line lan interface • 4 10/100base-tx ethernet ports wlan interface • ieee 802.11n (up to 600mbps 2 ) • ieee 802.11a/b/g frequ...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual overview receiver sensitivity • 802.11a (typical at per = 10% (1000-byte pdus) at room temperature 25 °c) ◦ -85dbm at 6mbps ◦ -84dbm at 9mbps ◦ -82dbm at 12mbps ◦ -80dbm at 18mbps ◦ -77dbm at 24mbps ◦ -73dbm at 36mbps ◦ -69dbm at 48mbps ◦ -68dbm at ...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual overview transmitter output power the maximum value of the transmitter output power depends upon the radio frequency regulations applied in your country • 802.11a (typical at room temperature 25 °c) ◦ 15dbm (+/-1.5db) at 6mbps ◦ 15dbm (+/-1.5db) at ...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual overview software network functions • wan connection types: ◦ pppoe ◦ static ip ◦ dynamic ip ◦ pptp/l2tp + static ip ◦ pptp/l2tp + dynamic ip • dhcp server and client • dns relay • vpn pass-through (pptp/l2tp) • dynamic dns • static ip routing • rem...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual overview configuration and management • multilingual web-based interface for configuration and management • access via telnet • firmware update via web-based interface • saving/restoring configuration to/from file • support of remote logging • autom...

  • Page 11: Product Appearance

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual overview product appearance front panel figure 1. Front panel view. Led mode description power solid green the router is powered on. No light the router is powered off. Wps blinking green attempting to add a wireless device via the wps function. No ...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual overview side panel figure 2. Side panel view. Name description wps a button to quickly add wireless devices to the router's wlan (the wps function). To use the wps function: push the button, hold it for 2 seconds, and release when the wps led start...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual overview back panel figure 3. Back panel view. Port description lan 1-4 4 ethernet ports to connect computers or network devices. Internet a port to connect to a cable or dsl modem or to a private ethernet line (it is recommended to use the cable in...

  • Page 14: Delivery Package

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual overview delivery package the following should be included: • wireless router dir-815 • power adapter dc 12v/0.5a • ethernet cable (cat 5e) • “ quick installation guide ” (brochure). The “ user manual ” and “ quick installation guide ” documents in ...

  • Page 15: Before You Begin

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection chapter 3. Installation and connection before you begin please, read this manual prior to installing the device. Make sure that you have all the necessary information and equipment. Operating system configuration of the w...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Pc

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection connecting to pc pc with ethernet adapter 1. Make sure that your pc is powered off. 2. Connect an ethernet cable between any of lan ports located on the back panel of the router and the ethernet port of your pc. 3. Connec...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection 3. In the local area connection properties window, on the general tab, select the internet protocol (tcp/ip) line. Click the properties button. Figure 5. The local area connection properties window. Page 17 of 173.

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection 4. Select the obtain an ip address automatically and obtain dns server address automatically radio buttons. Click the ok button. Figure 6. The internet protocol (tcp/ip) properties window. 5. Click the ОК button in the co...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection obtaining ip address automatically in os windows 7 1. Click the start button and proceed to the control panel window. 2. Select the network and sharing center section. (if the control panel has the category view (the cate...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection 3. In the menu located on the left part of the window, select the change adapter settings line. Figure 8. The network and sharing center window. Page 20 of 173.

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection 4. In the opened window, right-click the relevant local area connection icon and select the properties line in the menu displayed. Figure 9. The network connections window. Page 21 of 173.

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection 5. In the local area connection properties window, on the networking tab, select the internet protocol version 4 (tcp/ipv4) line. Click the properties button. Figure 10. The local area connection properties window. Page 2...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection 6. Select the obtain an ip address automatically and obtain dns server address automatically radio buttons. Click the ok button. Figure 11. The internet protocol version 4 (tcp/ipv4) properties window. 7. Click the ok but...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection pc with wi-fi adapter 1. Connect the power cord to the power connector port on the back panel of the router, then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or power strip. 2. Turn on the router by pressing the on/o...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection configuring wi-fi adapter in os windows xp 1. Click the start button and proceed to the control panel > network and internet connections > network connections window. 2. Select the icon of the wireless network connection ...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection configuring wi-fi adapter in os windows 7 1. Click the start button and proceed to the control panel window. 2. Select the network and sharing center section. (if the control panel has the category view (the category valu...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection 6. In the opened wireless network connection window, select the wireless network dir- 815 (for operating in the 2.4ghz band) or dir-815-5g (for operating in the 5ghz band) and click the connect button. Figure 15. The list...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection connecting to web-based interface when you have configured your computer, you can access the web-based interface and configure needed parameters (create a wan connection, change the parameters of the wireless network, spe...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection right after the first access to the web-based interface you are forwarded to the page for changing the administrator password specified by default. Figure 18. The page for changing the default administrator password. Ente...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection web-based interface structure after successful registration the router's quick settings page opens. Figure 19. The quick settings page. The web-based interface of the router is multilingual. Select a needed language from ...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection on the quick settings page you can run a needed wizard, quickly get to some pages of the web- based interface, search for a specific page, or switch to the advanced settings section. To upgrade the firmware of the router,...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection figure 21. The advanced settings page. The pages of the status section display data on the current state of the router (for the description of the pages, see the status section, page 81). The pages of the net section are ...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection also you can find a specific page via search. To do this, enter the name of the page, wholly or partly, in the search bar in the top part of the web-based interface page, and then select a needed link in the search result...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection saving and restoring settings ! Note that you should regularly save the changes of the router's settings to the non- volatile memory. The router's web-based interface displays the notification on unsaved changes at the to...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual installation and connection also you can restore the factory default settings via the hardware reset button. The button is located on the back panel of the router. To restore the factory default settings, insert a small paperclip into the hole of th...

  • Page 36: Interface

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface chapter 4. Configuring via web-based interface click'n'connect to configure connection to the internet, click the click'n'connect link in the net section. Figure 25. Configuring a wan connection. Connect the ether...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 26. The page for selecting the connection type. On the opened page, select the needed choice of the radio button and click the next button. Page 37 of 173.

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface creating wan connection pppoe connection figure 27. Configuring pppoe wan connection. In the connection name field, specify a name for the connection for easier identification. In the username field, enter your lo...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 28. Configuring pppoe wan connection. The expert settings mode. The ethernet section. Parameter description connection name a name for connection for easier identification. Ethernet mtu the maximum size of ...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 29. Configuring pppoe wan connection. The expert settings mode. The ppp section. Parameter description ppp username a username (login) to access the internet. Without authorization select the checkbox if yo...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description dial on demand select the checkbox if you want the router to establish connection to the internet on demand. In the maximum idle time field, specify a period of inactivity (in seconds) after ...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 30. Configuring pppoe wan connection. The expert settings mode. The miscellaneous section. Parameter description miscellaneous enable rip select the checkbox to allow using rip for this connection. Enable i...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface static ip connection figure 31. Configuring static ip wan connection. In the connection name field, specify a name for the connection for easier identification. Fill in the ip address and netmask fields. In the ga...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 32. Configuring static ip wan connection. The expert settings mode. The ethernet section. Parameter description connection name a name for connection for easier identification. Ethernet mtu the maximum size...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 33. Configuring static ip wan connection. The expert settings mode. The ip and miscellaneous sections. Parameter description ip ip address enter an ip address for this wan connection. Netmask enter a subnet...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description ping select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is recommended not to select this checkbox. Cl...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface dynamic ip connection figure 34. Configuring dynamic ip wan connection. In the connection name field, specify a name for the connection for easier identification. If your isp has provided the addresses of the dns ...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 35. Configuring dynamic ip wan connection. The expert settings mode. The ethernet section. Parameter description connection name a name for connection for easier identification. Ethernet mtu the maximum siz...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 36. Configuring dynamic ip wan connection. The expert settings mode. The ip and miscellaneous sections. Parameter description ip obtain dns server addresses automatically select the checkbox to configure au...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description ping select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is recommended not to select this checkbox. Cl...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface pptp + static ip or l2tp + static ip connection figure 37. Configuring pptp + static ip wan connection. Fill in the ip address and netmask fields. In the gateway ip address field, enter the ip address of the gatew...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 38. Configuring pptp + static ip wan connection. The expert settings mode. The ethernet section. Parameter description ethernet mtu the maximum size of units transmitted by the interface. Mac a mac address ...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 39. Configuring pptp + static ip wan connection. The expert settings mode. The ip and miscellaneous sections. Parameter description ip ip address enter an ip address for this wan connection. Netmask enter a...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description ping select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is recommended not to select this checkbox. Cl...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 41. Configuring pptp + static ip wan connection. In the connection name field, specify a name for the connection for easier identification. In the username field, enter your login, and in the password and p...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 42. Configuring pptp + static ip wan connection. The expert settings mode. The vpn section. Parameter description connection name a name for connection for easier identification. Vpn connect automatically s...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description encryption select a method of mppe encryption. • no encrypt : mppe encryption is not applied. • mppe 40/128 bit : mppe encryption with a 40-bit or 128-bit key is applied. • mppe 40 bit : mppe...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 43. Configuring pptp + static ip wan connection. The expert settings mode. The miscellaneous section. Parameter description miscellaneous enable rip select the checkbox to allow using rip for this connectio...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface pptp + dynamic ip or l2tp + dynamic ip connection figure 44. Configuring pptp + dynamic ip wan connection. If your isp has provided the addresses of the dns servers, deselect the obtain dns server addresses automa...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 45. Configuring pptp + dynamic ip wan connection. The expert settings mode. The ethernet section. Parameter description ethernet mtu the maximum size of units transmitted by the interface. Mac a mac address...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 46. Configuring pptp + dynamic ip wan connection. The expert settings mode. The ip and miscellaneous sections. Parameter description ip obtain dns server addresses automatically select the checkbox to confi...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description ping select the checkbox to allow the router to answer ping requests from the external network through this connection. For security reasons, it is recommended not to select this checkbox. Cl...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 48. Configuring pptp + dynamic ip wan connection. The expert settings mode. The vpn section. Parameter description connection name a name for connection for easier identification. Vpn connect automatically ...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description encryption select a method of mppe encryption. • no encrypt : mppe encryption is not applied. • mppe 40/128 bit : mppe encryption with a 40-bit or 128-bit key is applied. • mppe 40 bit : mppe...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 49. Configuring pptp + dynamic ip wan connection. The expert settings mode. The miscellaneous section. Parameter description miscellaneous enable rip select the checkbox to allow using rip for this connecti...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface checking internet availability on the page, you can check the wan connection you have created. Figure 50. Checking the internet availability. In the result section, the status of the wan connection and possible ca...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface configuring wireless connection in this master section, you can configure the 2.4ghz band wlan. In order to configure the 5ghz band wlan, proceed to the 5 ghz tab of the pages wi-fi/basic settings and wi-fi/securi...

  • Page 68

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface router mode on the opened page, in the ssid field, specify a new name for the network (use digits and latin characters). Figure 52. Changing the name of the wireless lan . Click the next button to continue. Page 6...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface on the next page, you can modify security settings of the wlan. ! The default security settings do not provide sufficient protection for the wlan. Please, specify your own security settings for the wlan. Select th...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface client mode on the opened page, click the search button. Figure 54. Selecting a network to connect. Select the network to which you want to connect and click the next button. Page 70 of 173.

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface on the next page, you need to enter the password for connection to the network. Figure 55. Entering the password for connection to the wireless network. Enter the password in the network key field. If you don't ne...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface configuring iptv on the page, you can configure the router to use an iptv set-top box. Figure 56. Selecting a lan port to connect an iptv set-top box. On the opened page, select the lan port of the router to which...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface wireless network settings wizard to specify all needed settings for your 2.4ghz wlan, click the wireless network settings wizard in the wi-fi section. In order to configure the 5ghz band wlan, proceed to the 5 ghz...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface router mode on the opened page, in the ssid field, specify a new name for the network (use digits and latin characters). Figure 58. Page for changing the name of the wireless lan . Click the next button to continu...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface on the next page, you can modify security settings of the wlan. ! The default security settings do not provide sufficient protection for the wlan. Please, specify your own security settings for the wlan. Select th...

  • Page 76

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface client mode on the opened page, click the search button. Figure 60. The page for selecting a network to connect. Select the network to which you want to connect and click the next button. Page 76 of 173.

  • Page 77

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface on the next page, you need to enter the password for connection to the network. Figure 61. The page for entering the password for connection to the wireless network. Enter the password in the network key field. If...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface virtual server settings wizard to create a virtual server for redirecting incoming internet traffic to a specified ip address in the lan, click the virtual server settings wizard link in the firewall section. Figu...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description private port (begin)/ private port (end) a port of the ip address specified in the private ip field to which traffic is directed from the public port . Specify the start and the end value for...

  • Page 80: Iptv Settings Wizard

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface iptv settings wizard to configure the router to use an iptv set-top box, click the iptv settings wizard link in the ip- tv section. Figure 63. The page for selecting a lan port to connect an iptv set-top box. On t...

  • Page 81: Status

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface status the pages of this section display data on the current state of the router: • network statistics • ip addresses leased by the dhcp server • the routing table • data on devices connected to the router's netwo...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface dhcp the status / dhcp page displays the information on computers that have been identified by hostnames and mac addresses and have got ip addresses from the dhcp server of the device, as well as the ip address ex...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface routing table the status / routing table page displays the information on routes. The table contains destination ip addresses, gateways, subnet masks, and other data. Figure 66. The status / routing table page. Pa...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface clients on the status / clients page, you can view the list of devices connected to the router and devices accessing its web-based interface. Figure 67. The status / clients page. For each device the following dat...

  • Page 85: Net

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface net in this menu you can configure basic parameters of the router's local area network and configure connection to the internet (a wan connection). Wan on the net / wan page, you can create and edit connections us...

  • Page 86

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface creating pppoe wan connection to create a connection of the pppoe type, click the add button on the net / wan page. On the opened page, select the pppoe value from the connection type drop-down list and specify th...

  • Page 87

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description mac a mac address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your isp uses mac address binding. In the field, enter the mac address registered by your isp upon concluding the a...

  • Page 88

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description ppp username a username (login) to access the internet. Without authorization select the checkbox if you don't need to enter a username and password to access the internet. Password a passwor...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 71. The page for creating a new connection. The miscellaneous section. Parameter description miscellaneous enable rip select the checkbox to allow using rip for this connection. Enable igmp multicast select...

  • Page 90

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface creating static ip wan connection to create a connection of the static ip type, click the add button on the net / wan page. On the opened page, select the static ip value from the connection type drop-down list an...

  • Page 91

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description mac a mac address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your isp uses mac address binding. In the field, enter the mac address registered by your isp upon concluding the a...

  • Page 92

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description ip ip address enter an ip address for this wan connection. Netmask enter a subnet mask for this wan connection. Gateway ip address enter an ip address of the gateway used by this wan connecti...

  • Page 93

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface creating dynamic ip wan connection to create a connection of the dynamic ip type, click the add button on the net / wan page. On the opened page, select the dynamic ip value from the connection type drop-down list...

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    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description mac a mac address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your isp uses mac address binding. In the field, enter the mac address registered by your isp upon concluding the a...

  • Page 95

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description ip obtain dns server addresses automatically select the checkbox to configure automatic assignment of dns server addresses. If the checkbox is selected, the primary dns server and secondary d...

  • Page 96

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface creating pptp + static ip or l2tp + static ip wan connection to create a connection of the pptp + static ip or l2tp + static ip type, click the add button on the net / wan page. On the opened page, select the rele...

  • Page 97

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description mac a mac address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your isp uses mac address binding. In the field, enter the mac address registered by your isp upon concluding the a...

  • Page 98

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description primary dns server/ secondary dns server enter addresses of the primary and secondary dns servers in the relevant fields. Miscellaneous enable rip select the checkbox to allow using rip for t...

  • Page 99

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description vpn connect automatically select the checkbox to enable auto-start of the connection upon the boot-up of the router. Username a username (login) to access the internet. Without authorization ...

  • Page 100

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description static ip address fill in the field if you want to use a static ip address to access the internet. Ppp debug select the checkbox if you want to log all data on ppp connection debugging. Ip re...

  • Page 101

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface creating pptp + dynamic ip or l2tp + dynamic ip wan connection to create a connection of the pptp + dynamic ip or l2tp + dynamic ip type, click the add button on the net / wan page. On the opened page, select the ...

  • Page 102

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description mac a mac address assigned to the interface. This parameter is mandatory if your isp uses mac address binding. In the field, enter the mac address registered by your isp upon concluding the a...

  • Page 103

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description enable rip select the checkbox to allow using rip for this connection. Enable igmp multicast select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external network (e.G. Video streaming) to...

  • Page 104

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description vpn connect automatically select the checkbox to enable auto-start of the connection upon the boot-up of the router. Username a username (login) to access the internet. Without authorization ...

  • Page 105

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description static ip address fill in the field if you want to use a static ip address to access the internet. Ppp debug select the checkbox if you want to log all data on ppp connection debugging. Ip re...

  • Page 106

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface lan to configure the router's local interface, proceed to the net / lan page. Figure 84. Basic settings of the local interface. If needed, edit the basic settings of the local interface. Parameter description ip a...

  • Page 107

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description mode an operating mode of the router's dhcp server. Enable : the router assigns ip addresses to clients automatically in accordance with the specified parameters. When this value is selected,...

  • Page 108

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 86. The section for creating mac-ip pairs. To create a mac-ip pair, click the add button. In the ip field, enter an ip address which will be assigned to the device from the lan, then in the mac field, enter...

  • Page 109: Wi-Fi

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface wi-fi in this menu you can specify all needed settings for your wireless network. Basic settings on the wi-fi / basic settings page, you can enable your wireless local area network (wlan) and configure its basic p...

  • Page 110

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description ssid a name for the wlan. By default, the value dir-815 is specified. It is recommended to specify another name for the network upon initial configuration (use digits and latin characters). C...

  • Page 111

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description enable wireless the checkbox enables wi-fi connections in the 5ghz. If you want to disable your wlan in this band, deselect the checkbox. Hide access point if the checkbox is selected, other ...

  • Page 112

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface security settings on the wi-fi / security settings page, you can modify security settings of the wlan. To configure the 2.4ghz band or 5ghz band, proceed to the relevant tab. Figure 89. The default security settin...

  • Page 113

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 90. Network authentication types supported by the router. The router supports the following authentication types: authentication type description open open authentication (with wep encryption for wireless n...

  • Page 114

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface ! The wpa , wpa2 , and wpa/wpa2 mixed authentication types require a radius server. When the open or shared value is selected, the wep encryption settings section is displayed (the section is unavailable for the w...

  • Page 115

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description enable encryption wep the checkbox activating wep encryption. When the checkbox is selected, the default key id field, the encryption key wep as hex checkbox, and four encryption key wep fiel...

  • Page 116

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface when the wpa-psk , wpa2-psk , or wpa-psk/wpa2-psk mixed value is selected, the wpa encryption settings section is displayed: figure 92. The wpa2-psk value is selected from the network authentication drop-down list...

  • Page 117

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface when the wpa , wpa2 , or wpa/wpa2 mixed value is selected, the radius settings and wpa encryption settings sections are available: figure 93. The wpa2 value is selected from the network authentication drop-down li...

  • Page 118

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface mac filter on the wi-fi / mac filter page, you can define a set of mac addresses of devices which will be allowed to access the wlan, or define mac addresses of devices which will not be allowed to access the wlan...

  • Page 119

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 95. The tab for adding a mac address. Click the add button and enter an address in the field displayed. Also you can enter the mac address of a device connected to the router's lan at the moment. To do this...

  • Page 120

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface station list on the wi-fi / station list page, you can view the list of wireless clients connected to the router. Figure 96. The list of the wireless clients. If you want to disconnect a wireless device from your ...

  • Page 121

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface wps on the wi-fi / wps page, you can enable the function for secure configuration of the wlan and select a method used to easily add wireless devices to the wlan. The wps function helps to configure the protected ...

  • Page 122

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface to activate the wps function, select the wps enable checkbox on the 2.4 ghz or 5 ghz tab and click the change button. When the checkbox is selected, the information and connection sections are available on the tab...

  • Page 123

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface using wps function via web-based interface to add a wireless device via the pin method of the wps function, follow the next steps: 1. Select the wps enable checkbox. 2. Click the change button. 3. Select the pin v...

  • Page 124

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface later you will be able to add wireless devices to the wlan by pressing the wps button of the router. 1. Select the pbc method in the software of the wireless device that you want to connect to the router's wlan. 2...

  • Page 125

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface additional settings on the wi-fi / additional settings page, you can define additional parameters for the wlan of the router. To configure the 2.4ghz band or 5ghz band, proceed to the relevant tab. ! Changing para...

  • Page 126

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description bandwidth the channel bandwidth for 802.11n devices in 2.4ghz band. 20mhz : 802.11n devices operate at 20mhz channels. 40mhz : 802.11n devices operate at 40mhz channels. 20/40mhz - : 802.11n ...

  • Page 127

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface wmm on the wi-fi / wmm page, you can enable the wi-fi multimedia function. The wmm function implements the qos features for wi-fi networks. It helps to improve the quality of data transfer over wi-fi networks by p...

  • Page 128

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface for every access category the following fields are available: parameter description aifsn arbitrary inter-frame space number . This parameter influences time delays for the relevant access category. The lower the ...

  • Page 129

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface client on the wi-fi / client page, you can configure the router as a client to connect to a wireless access point. As a rule, the client mode is used to connect to a wisp network. All parameters specified on this ...

  • Page 130

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface when the open or shared authentication type is selected, the following fields are available: parameter description enable encryption wep the checkbox activating wep encryption. When the checkbox is selected, the d...

  • Page 131

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface after clicking the change button, the wireless channel of dir-815 will switch to the channel of the wireless access point to which you have connected. If the router is connected to the selected network successfull...

  • Page 132: Advanced

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface advanced in this menu you can configure advanced settings of the router: • create groups of ports for vlans • enable the upnp function • configure a ddns service • add name servers • define static routes • create ...

  • Page 133

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface vlan on the advanced / vlan page, you can create and edit groups of ports for virtual networks (vlans). By default, 2 groups are created in the router's system: • lan : it includes ports 1-4 and the wireless inter...

  • Page 134

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 102. The page for editing a group of ports for vlan. You can specify the following parameters: parameter description main settings name a name for the port for easier identification. Enable select the check...

  • Page 135

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description ports port from the list, select an available value (a physical port of the router, the wireless interface) to assign it to this group. The port will be displayed in the table at the bottom o...

  • Page 136

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface upnp on the advanced / upnp page, you can enable and disable the upnp function. Upnp is a set of networking protocols designed for automatic configuration of network devices. The upnp function performs automatic c...

  • Page 137

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface ddns on the advanced / ddns page, you can define parameters of the ddns service, which allows associating a domain name with dynamic ip addresses. Figure 104. The advanced / ddns page. To add a new ddns service, c...

  • Page 138

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface to edit parameters of the existing ddns service, select a needed field in the relevant line of the table, change its value, and click the save button. To remove an existing ddns service, select the checkbox locate...

  • Page 139

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface dns on the advanced / dns page, you can add dns servers to the system. Figure 105. The advanced / dns page. Dns servers are used to determine the ip address from the name of a server in intranets or the internet (...

  • Page 140

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface routing on the advanced / routing page, you can add static routes (routes for networks that are not connected directly to the device but are available through the interfaces of the device) into the system. Figure ...

  • Page 141

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface after specifying the needed parameters, click the save button. To edit an existing route, select a needed field in the relevant line of the table, change its value, and click the save button. To remove an existing...

  • Page 142

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface remote access on the advanced / remote access page, you can configure access to the web-based interface of the router. By default, the access from external networks to the router is closed. If you need to allow ac...

  • Page 143

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface igmp on the advanced / igmp page, you can enable igmp for the router. Igmp is used for managing multicast traffic (transferring data to a group of destinations). This protocol allows using network resources for so...

  • Page 144

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface tr-069 client on the advanced / tr-069 client page, you can configure the router for communication with a remote auto configuration server (acs). The tr-069 client is used for remote monitoring and management of t...

  • Page 145

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description password the password to connect to the acs. The password can contain digits, latin letters (uppercase and/or lowercase), and characters available on the keyboard. Connection settings user na...

  • Page 146

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface flow control on the advanced / flow control page, you can enable and disable data flow control for the wan port of the router. This function is used for equal load balancing in isps' networks. Contact your isp to ...

  • Page 147: Firewall

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface firewall in this menu you can configure the firewall of the router: • add rules for ip filtering • create virtual servers • define a dmz • configure the mac filter. Ip filters on the firewall / ip filters page, yo...

  • Page 148

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 112. The page for adding a rule for ip filtering. You can specify the following parameters: parameter description general name a name for the rule for easier identification. Protocol a protocol for network ...

  • Page 149

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description source ip address the source host/subnet ip address. To choose a device connected to the router's lan at the moment, select the relevant ip address from the drop-down list (the field will be ...

  • Page 150

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface virtual servers on the firewall / virtual servers page, you can create virtual servers for redirecting incoming internet traffic to a specified ip address in the local area network. Figure 113. The firewall / virt...

  • Page 151

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 114. The page for adding a virtual server. You can specify the following parameters: parameter description template select a virtual server template from the drop-down list, or select custom to specify all ...

  • Page 152

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface parameter description private ip the ip address of the server from the local area network. To choose a device connected to the router's lan at the moment, select the relevant value from the drop-down list (the fie...

  • Page 153

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface dmz a dmz is a host or network segment located “between” internal (local) and external (global) networks. In the router, the dmz implements the capability to transfer a request coming to a port of the router from ...

  • Page 154

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface mac filter on the firewall / mac filter page, you can configure mac-address-based filtering for computers of the router's lan. Figure 116. The firewall / mac filter page. To create a new rule for filtering, click ...

  • Page 155

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface to edit a rule for filtering, select a needed field in the relevant line of the table, change its value, and click the save button. To remove a rule for filtering, select the checkbox located to the left of the re...

  • Page 156: Control

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface control this menu is designed to create restrictions on access to certain web sites. Url filter on the control / url filter page, you can specify restrictions on access to certain web sites. Figure 117. The contro...

  • Page 157

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface figure 118. The control / url filter page. The url addresses tab. Click the add button and enter an address in the field displayed. Then click the save button. To remove an address from the list of url addresses, ...

  • Page 158: System

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface system in this menu you can do the following: • change the password used to access the router's settings • save the current settings to the non-volatile memory • create a backup of the router's configuration • res...

  • Page 159

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface administrator password on the system / administrator password page, you can change the password for the administrator account used to access the web-based interface of the router and to access the device settings ...

  • Page 160

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface configuration on the system / configuration page, you can save the changed settings to the non-volatile memory, restore the factory defaults, backup the current configuration, or restore the router's configuration...

  • Page 161

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface actions of the save , factory , and backup buttons also can be performed via the top-page menu displayed when the mouse pointer is over the system caption. Page 161 of 173.

  • Page 162

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface system log on the system / system log page, you can set the system log options and configure sending the system log to a remote host. Figure 121. The system / system log page. The configuration tab. To enable logg...

  • Page 163

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface control description port a port of the host specified in the server field. By default, the value 514 is specified. After specifying the needed parameters, click the change button. To disable logging of the system ...

  • Page 164

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface firmware upgrade on the system / firmware upgrade page, you can upgrade the firmware of the router. ! Upgrade the firmware only when the router is connected to your pc via a wired connection. Figure 123. The syste...

  • Page 165

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface 6. Select the factory line in the top-page menu displayed when the mouse pointer is over the system caption. 7. Wait until the router is rebooted. Log into the web-based interface, using the default ip address, lo...

  • Page 166

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface ntp client on the system / ntp client page, you can manually set the time and date of the router or configure automatic synchronization of the system time with a time server on the internet. Figure 124. The system...

  • Page 167

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface ping on the system / ping page, you can check availability of a host from the local or global network via the ping utility. The ping utility sends echo requests to a specified host and receives echo replies. Figur...

  • Page 168

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface traceroute on the system / traceroute page, you can define the route of data transfer to a host via the traceroute utility. Figure 126. The system / traceroute page. To define the route, enter the name or ip addre...

  • Page 169

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual configuring via web-based interface telnet on the system / telnet page, you can enable or disable access to the device settings via telnet from your lan. By default, access is enabled. Figure 127. The system / telnet page. To disable access via teln...

  • Page 170: Safety Instructions

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual operation guidelines chapter 5. Operation guidelines safety instructions place your router on a flat horizontal surface or mount the router on the wall (the mounting holes are located on the back panel of the device). Make sure that the router is pr...

  • Page 171

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual operation guidelines connecting to cable or dsl modem if you need to connect the router to a cable or dsl modem, do the following. 1. Place the router in an open location in the supposed center of your wireless network. Do not plug the power adapter...

  • Page 172

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual abbreviations and acronyms chapter 6. Abbreviations and acronyms ac access category aes advanced encryption standard arp address resolution protocol bssid basic service set identifier crc cyclic redundancy check ddns dynamic domain name system ddos ...

  • Page 173

    Dir-815 wireless n600 dual band router user manual abbreviations and acronyms rts request to send smb server message block ssid service set identifier tkip temporal key integrity protocol udp user datagram protocol upnp universal plug and play url uniform resource locator vlan virtual local area net...