D Link IR615H1 Wireless N Home Router User Manual UserMan KA2IR615H1

D Link Corporation Wireless N Home Router UserMan KA2IR615H1

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Preface
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Table of Contents
Preface...........................................................................i
Manual Revisions ..................................................... i
Trademarks .............................................................. i
Product Overview ........................................................ 1
Package Contents ...................................................1
System Requirements ............................................. 2
Features .................................................................. 3
Hardware Overview ................................................. 4
Connections ....................................................... 4
LEDs ..................................................................5
Installation ....................................................................6
Before you Begin .....................................................6
Wireless Installation Considerations ........................ 7
Network Diagram .....................................................8
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem .................. 9
Connect to Another Router ....................................10
Getting Started ......................................................12
Conguration ............................................................. 13
Web-based Conguration Utility ............................ 13
Internet Connection Setup Wizard ................... 14
Manual Conguration .......................................19
Dynamic (Cable) ..........................................19
PPPoE (DSL) ............................................... 21
PPTP ............................................................23
L2TP .............................................................25
Static IP Address .......................................... 27
Wireless Settings .............................................28
Manual Wireless Network Setup .................. 29
Network Settings .............................................. 31
DHCP Server Settings .................................32
DHCP Reservation .......................................33
Virtual Server ................................................... 35
Port Forwarding ............................................... 37
Application Rules ............................................. 38
QoS Engine .....................................................39
Network Filters ................................................. 40
Access Control ................................................. 41
Access Control Wizard .................................41
Website Filters ................................................. 44
Inbound Filters ................................................. 45
Firewall Settings .............................................. 46
Routing ...........................................................47
Advanced Wireless Settings ............................ 48
Advanced Network Settings ............................. 49
UPnP ............................................................49
Internet Ping Block ....................................... 49
Internet Port Speed ...................................... 49
Multicast Streams ......................................... 49
IPv6 .................................................................. 50
Link-Local Connectivity ................................ 50
Static IPv6 (Stateful) ....................................51
Static IPv6 (Stateless) ..................................52
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DHCPv6 (Stateful) ........................................ 53
DHCPv6 (Stateless) ..................................... 54
IPv6 over PPPoE (Stateful) ..........................55
IPv6 over PPPoE (Stateless) ....................... 57
6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateful) ............................59
6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateless) ......................... 60
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateful) .................. 61
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateless) ............... 62
Stateless Autoconguration (Stateless) ....... 63
Stateless Autoconguration (Stateful) ..........64
Administrator Settings ...................................... 65
Change Password ........................................65
Remote Management ................................... 65
Time Settings ................................................... 66
SysLog ............................................................. 67
E-mail Settings ................................................. 68
System Settings ............................................... 69
Update Firmware ............................................. 70
DDNS ............................................................... 71
System Check .................................................. 72
Schedules ........................................................ 73
Device Information ........................................... 74
Log ................................................................... 76
Statistics ..........................................................77
Internet Sessions ............................................. 78
Routing Table ..................................................80
Wireless ........................................................... 81
IPv6 .................................................................. 82
Support ............................................................ 83
Wireless Security.......................................................84
What is WPA? .......................................................84
Wireless Network Setup Wizard ............................ 85
Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard ................. 88
Congure WPA-Personal (PSK) ............................ 89
Congure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) ................... 90
Connect to a Wireless Network ............................. 92
Using Windows® 7............................................92
Congure WPS ............................................95
Using Windows Vista®...................................... 99
Congure WPA/WPA2 ............................... 100
Connect Using WCN 2.0 ................................ 102
Using Windows® XP ....................................... 103
Using Windows® XP Through WPA-PSK ....... 104
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 106
Wireless Basics ....................................................... 110
What is Wireless? ................................................ 111
Tips ...................................................................... 113
Wireless Modes ...................................................114
Networking Basics .................................................. 115
Check your IP address ........................................ 115
Statically Assign an IP address ........................... 116
Technical Specications......................................... 117
1D-Link DIR-615H1 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-615H1 will cause damage and void the warranty for
this product.
Package Contents
D-Link DIR-615H1 Wireless N
Home Router
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
CD-ROM
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Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11n/g wireless clients
• 10/100 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 6 or higher
• Chrome 2.0 or higher
• Firefox 3.0 or higher
• Safari 3.0 or higher
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version
of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the
latest version.
CD Installation Wizard
Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows® XP (Service Pack 3), Vista® or
Windows® 7
• An installed Ethernet adapter
• CD-ROM drive
System Requirements
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Section 1 - Product Overview
• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-615H1 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other
802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as
video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.
• Compatible with 802.11g Devices - The DIR-615H1 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g
standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or
Domain Name.
• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a
duration of hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-615H1 can pass through VPN sessions. It
supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-615H1
can securely access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-615H1 lets
you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or
from your company’s server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions
will adversely affect wireless signal range.
Features
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Hardware Overview
Connections
Power Receptor
Receptor for the supplied
power adapter.
LAN Ports (1-4)
Connect Ethernet devices such as
computers, switches, and hubs.
Reset
Pressing the Reset button restores the router to
its original factory default settings.
Internet Port
The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port
is the connection for the Ethernet
cable to the cable or DSL modem.
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WLAN LED
A solid light indicates that the wireless
segment is ready. This LED blinks
during wireless data transmission.
Internet LED
A solid light indicates connection on
the Internet port. This LED blinks
during data transmission.
Power LED
A solid light indicates a
proper connection to the
power supply.
Local Network LEDs
A solid light indicates a connection to an
Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4.
This LED blinks during data transmission.
Hardware Overview
LEDs
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Section 2 - Installation
Before you Begin
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the
router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
• Please congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using
the router, then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable
to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to
call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software
such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to
the Internet.
• When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD
from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any
hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online.
Installation
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within
the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of
walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary
depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key
to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a
minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position
your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a
45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet
(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead
of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water
(sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that
generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and
home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make
sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits
a signal even if the phone in not in use.
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Network Diagram
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If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router.
2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down
your computer.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the
Internet port on the router.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on
your computer.
5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).
6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router
to boot.
7. Turn on your computer.
8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is
plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable
connections are correct.
9. Skip to page 13 to congure your router.
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem
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If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have
to do the following before connecting the router to your network:
• Disable UPnP™
• Disable DHCP
• Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot
accept a DHCP address from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable.
Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the
Networking Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings
before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in
which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user
name to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log In to continue.
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings
to continue.
4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click Save
Settings to continue.
5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to
save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the conguration utility of the router in the future. Close the
browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.
Connect to Another Router
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6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network.
7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug
anything into the Internet port of the D-Link router.
8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To congure your wireless
network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Conguration and
Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.
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Section 2 - Installation
The DIR-615H1 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard
to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step
instructions that follow are shown in Windows® XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating
systems.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type
“D:\WIZARD.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears,
click Start.
Note: It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by the login password on the provided
CD holder.
Getting Started
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Section 3 - Conguration
Conguration
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based conguration utility.
Web-based Conguration Utility
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such
as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router
(192.168.0.1).
You may also connect using the NetBIOS name in the
address bar (http://dlinkrouter).
Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your
password. Leave the password blank by default. Type in the
graphical authentication code (if you cannot read it, click
Regenerate). The graphical authentication will be disabled
by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer
to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
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Internet Connection Setup Wizard
Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Click the Internet Connection
Setup Wizard button to quickly congure your router using the setup wizard.
If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Conguration Wizard and skip
to page 19.
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Click Next to continue.
Create a new password and then click Next to
continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and
then click Next to continue.
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If you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the
MAC address of the computer that was last connected
directly to your modem. If you are currently using that
computer, click Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and
then click Next to continue.
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.
Select the type of Internet connection you use and
then click Next to continue.
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If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username
and password. Click Next to continue.
If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username
and password. Click Next to continue.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address,
subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software
from your computer. The software is no longer
needed and will not work through a router.
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If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username
and password. Click Next to continue.
If you selected Static, enter your network settings
supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to
continue.
The Setup is now complete. Click the Connect to
save your settings. Please allow 1-2 minutes to
connect.
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If you opt to set up your Internet connection manually, you will be redirected to a WAN page that allows you to select
your Internet type and enter the correct conguration parameters.
Select your Internet connection type using the “My Internet
Connection is” drop-down menu.
Click the Save Settings button when you have congured the
connection.
Manual Conguration
Dynamic (Cable)
Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information
automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not
give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for
cable modem services such as Comcast and Cox.
Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) services enhances your
Internet performance by getting you the information and web pages
you are looking for faster and more reliably. In addition, it improves
your overall Internet experience by correcting many common typo mistakes automatically, taking you where you intended to go
and saving you valuable time.
Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.
My Internet
Connection:
Enable
Advanced
DNS Service:
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you are not sure.
Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP.
Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. These addresses are usually obtained
automatically from your ISP. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you did not specically receive these from your ISP.
Host Name:
Primary/
Secondary
DNS Server:
Use
Unicasting:
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MAC Address:
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1500 is
the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s
MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from
the drop-down menu.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP
address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS
server addresses. In most cases, select
Dynamic.
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype
the password in the next box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or
Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the
Internet connection is maintained during
inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-
reconnect.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server
Addresses (Static PPPoE only).
My Internet
Connection:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnection Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
DNS Addresses:
PPPoE (DSL)
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide
you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE
software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
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MTU:
MAC Address:
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492 is
the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s
MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP
address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server
addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server
Addresses (Static PPTP only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your
ISP.
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP
(optional).
Enter your PPTP username.
Enter your PPTP password and then retype the
password in the next box.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or
Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the
Internet connection is maintained during
inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-
reconnect.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)
Address Mode:
PPTP IP Address:
PPTP Subnet
Mask:
PPTP Gateway:
PPTP Server IP:
PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with
a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
Username:
Password:
Reconnect Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
DNS Servers:
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Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1400
is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s
MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
MTU:
MAC Address:
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Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP
address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS
server addresses. In most cases, select
Dynamic.
Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your
ISP (Static only).
Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP
(Static only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by
your ISP.
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP
(optional).
Enter your L2TP username.
Enter your L2TP password and then retype
the password in the next box.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or
Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the
Internet connection is maintained during
inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-
reconnect.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only).
Address Mode:
L2TP IP Address:
L2TP Subnet
Mask:
L2TP Gateway:
L2TP Server IP:
Username:
Password:
Reconnect Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
DNS Servers:
L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a
username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
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MTU:
Clone MAC
Address:
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1400 is
the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not
recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s
MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
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Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
The DNS server information will be supplied
by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need
to change the MTU for optimal performance
with your specic ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet
port’s physical interface MAC address on the
Broadband Router. It is not recommended that
you change the default MAC address unless
required by your ISP. You can use the Clone
Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace
the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC
address of your Ethernet card.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Static IP Address
Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address,
subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the elds must be in the
appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
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Wireless Settings
If you want to congure the wireless settings on your
router using the wizard, click Wireless Network Setup
Wizard and refer to page 85.
Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to
add a wireless device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) and refer to page 88.
If you want to manually congure the wireless settings
on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup
and refer to the next page.
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Manual Wireless Network Setup
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. Click Add
New to create your own time schedule to enable
the wireless function.
Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name of your
wireless network. Create a name using up to 32
characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.
Select one of the following:
802.11g Only - Select if all of your wireless
clients are 802.11g.
Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b - Select if you
are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
clients.
802.11b Only - Select if all of your wireless
clients are 802.11b.
802.11n Only - Select only if all of your wireless
clients are 802.11n.
Mixed 802.11n, 802.11b, and 802.11g - Select
if you are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b
wireless clients.
Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g - Select if you are
using a mix of 802.11n and 802.11g wireless
clients.
The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-615H1 to choose the channel with the least amount of
interference.
Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-615H1. By default the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to t the
channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan,
this option will be greyed out.
Enable Wireless:
Wireless Network
Name:
802.11 Mode:
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
Wireless Channel:
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Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for best performance.
Select the Channel Width:
Auto 20/40 - Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.
20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the default setting.
Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-615H1. If Invisible is
selected, the SSID of the DIR-615H1 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the
SSID of your DIR-615H1 in order to connect to it.
Refer to page 84 for more information regarding wireless security.
Visibility Status:
Wireless Security:
Channel Width:
Transmission Rate:
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This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure 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 you click Apply, you
will need to enter the new IP address in your browser
to get back into the conguration utility.
Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.
Enter the Domain name (Optional).
Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information
from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your
computers will use the router for a DNS server.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Local Domain:
Enable DNS Relay:
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Check this 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 or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside
of this range or you may have an IP conict.
The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease
time in minutes.
Enable this function to ensure compatibility with some DHCP
clients.
If NetBIOS advertisement is switched on, switching this setting
on causes WINS information to be learned from the WAN side, if available. Turn this setting off to congure manually.
This is an advance setting and is normally left blank. This allows the conguration of NetBIOS domain name under which
network hosts operate. This setting has no effect if the “ Learn NetBIOS information form WAN is activated.
Enable DHCP
Server:
DHCP IP
Address Range:
Lease Time:
Always
Broadcast:
Learn NetBIOS
WAN:
Net BIOS scope:
DHCP Server Settings
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-615H1 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will
automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be
DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers on,
they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-615H1. The DHCP Server will automatically
allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and
ending address of the IP address pool.
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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: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.
Check this box to enable the reservation.
Enter the computer name or select from the drop-
down menu and click <<.
Enter the IP address you want to assign to the
computer or device. This IP Address must be
within the DHCP IP Address Range.
Enter the MAC address of the computer or device.
If you want to assign an IP address to the
computer you are currently on, click this button
to populate the elds.
Click Save to save your entry. You must click Save
Settings at the top to activate your reservations.
In this section you can see what LAN devices are
currently leasing IP addresses.
Click Revoke to cancel the lease for a specic LAN device and free an entry in the lease table. Do this only if the device
no longer needs the leased IP address, because, for example, it has been removed from the network.
Note: The Revoke option will not disconnect a PC with a current network session from the network; you would need to use MAC Address
Enable:
Computer Name:
IP Address:
MAC Address:
Copy Your PC’s
MAC Address:
Save:
Number of
Dynamic DHCP
Clients:
Revoke:
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Reserve:
Filter to do that. Revoke will only free up a DHCP Address for the very next requester. If the previous owner is still available, those
two devices may both receive an IP Address Conict error, or the second device may still not receive an IP Address; in that case,
you may still need to extend the “DHCP IP Address Range” to address the issue, it is located in the DHCP Server section.
The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the
DHCP Reservations List.
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The DIR-615H1 can be congured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the
public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
The DIR-615H1 rewall feature lters out unrecognized
packets to protect your LAN network so all computers
networked with the DIR-615H1 are invisible to the
outside world. If you wish, you can make some of
the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by
enabling Virtual Server. Depending on the requested
service, the DIR-615H1 redirects the external service
request to the appropriate server within the LAN
network.
The DIR-615H1 is also capable of port-redirection
meaning incoming trafc to a particular port may be
redirected to a different port on the server computer.
Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the
bottom of the screen in the Virtual Servers List. There are
pre-dened virtual services already in the table. You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to
use that particular virtual service.
For a list of ports for common applications, please visit http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1191.
Virtual Server
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This will allow you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to the next page.
Enter a name for the rule or select an application
from the drop-down menu. Select an application
and click << to populate the elds.
Enter the IP address of the computer on your
local network that you want to allow the incoming
service to. If your computer is receiving an IP
address automatically from the router (DHCP), you
computer will be listed in the “Computer Name”
drop-down menu. Select your computer and click
<<.
Enter the port that you want to open next to Private
Port and Public Port. The private and public ports
are usually the same. The public port is the port
seen from the Internet side, and the private port
is the port being used by the application on the
computer within your local network.
Select TCP, UDP, Both or Other from the drop-
down menu.
Select Allow All (most common) or a created
Inbound lter. You may create your own inbound
lters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page.
The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the
particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
Name:
IP Address:
Private Port/
Public Port:
Protocol Type:
Inbound Filter:
Schedule:
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This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.
Port Forwarding
Enter a name for the rule or select an application
from the drop-down menu. Select an application
and click << to populate the elds.
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local
network that you want to allow the incoming service
to. If your computer is receiving an IP address
automatically from the router (DHCP), you computer
will be listed in the “Computer Name” drop-down
menu. Select your computer and click <<.
Enter the TCP and/or UDP port or ports that you
want to open. You can enter a single port or a range
of ports. Separate ports with a common.
Example: 24,1009,3000-4000
Select Allow All (most common) or a created
Inbound lter. You may create your own inbound
lters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page.
The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule
will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always,
which will allow the particular service to always
be enabled. You can create your own times in the
Tools > Schedules section.
Name:
IP Address:
TCP/UDP:
Inbound Filter:
Schedule:
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Enter a name for the rule. You may select a
pre-dened application from the drop-down
menu and click <<.
This is the port used to trigger the application. It
can be either a single port or a range of ports.
Select the protocol of the trigger port (TCP,
UDP, or Both).
This is the port number on the Internet side that
will be used to access the application. You may
dene a single port or a range of ports. You
can use a comma to add multiple ports or port
ranges.
Select the protocol of the rewall port (TCP,
UDP, or Any).
The schedule of time when the Application Rule
will be enabled. The schedule may be set to
Always, which will allow the particular service
to always be enabled. You can create your own
times in the Tools > Schedules section.
Name:
Trigger:
Trafc Type:
Firewall:
Trafc Type:
Schedule:
Application Rules
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and
others. These applications have difculties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications
makes some of these applications work with the DIR-615H1. If you need to run applications that require multiple
connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” eld, select the protocol type
as TCP or UDP, then enter the rewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound trafc.
The DIR-615H1 provides some predened applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application
you want to use and enable it.
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QoS Engine
This option is disabled by default. Enable this
option for better performance and experience
with online games and other interactive
applications, such as VoIP.
This option is enabled by default when the
QoS Engine option is enabled. This option will
allow your router to automatically determine
the uplink speed of your Internet connection.
This displays the detected uplink speed.
The speed at which data can be transferred
from the router to your ISP. This is determined
by your ISP. ISP’s offer speed as a download/
upload pair. For example, 1.5Mbits/284Kbits. Using this example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you can test your uplink
speed with a service such as www.dslreports.com.
Enable QoS Engine:
Automatic Uplink
Speed:
Measured Uplink
Speed:
Manual Uplink
Speed:
The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications. By default the
QoS Engine settings are disabled and application priority is not classied automatically.
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Network Filters
Select Turn MAC Filtering Off, allow MAC
addresses listed below, or deny MAC addresses
listed below from the drop-down menu.
Enter the MAC address you would like to lter.
To nd the MAC address on a computer, please
refer to the Networking Basics section in this
manual.
Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu
and click << to copy that MAC Address.
Congure MAC
Filtering:
MAC Address:
DHCP Client:
Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses
from accessing the Network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of
clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router.
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Access Control
Check the Enable Access Control check box
and click the Add Policy button to start the
Access Control Wizard.
Add Policy:
The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of your network. Use this feature as Parental
Controls to only grant access to approved sites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block access from
applications like P2P utilities or games.
Click Next to continue with the wizard.
Access Control Wizard
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Enter a name for the policy and then click Next to
continue.
Select a schedule (I.E. Always) from the drop-down
menu and then click Next to continue.
Enter the following information and then click Next
to continue.
• Address Type - Select IP address, MAC address,
or Other Machines.
• IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer
you want to apply the rule to.
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Select the ltering method and then click Next to
continue.
Enter the rule:
Enable - Check to enable the rule.
Name - Enter a name for your rule.
Dest IP Start - Enter the starting IP address.
Dest IP End - Enter the ending IP address.
Protocol - Select the protocol.
Dest Port Start - Enter the starting port number.
Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number.
To enable web logging, click Enable.
Click Save to save the access control rule.
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Select Deny or Allow computers access to
only these sites.
Click to delete all entries in the list.
Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to
allow or deny.
Congure Website
Filter Below:
Clear the list
below:
Website URL/
Domain:
Website Filters
Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of allowed Web sites that can be used by multiple users through
the network. To use this feature select to Allow or Deny, enter the domain or website and click Add, and then click
Save Settings. You must also select Apply Web Filter under the Access Control section (page 41).
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Enter a name for the inbound lter rule.
Select Allow or Deny.
Check to enable rule.
Enter the starting IP address. Enter 0.0.0.0 if
you do not want to specify an IP range.
Enter the ending IP address. Enter
255.255.255.255 if you do not want to specify
and IP range.
Click the Save button to apply your settings.
You must click Save Settings at the top to
save the settings.
This section will list any rules that are created.
You may click the Edit icon to change the
settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the
Delete icon to remove the rule.
Name:
Action:
Enable:
Source IP Start:
Source IP End:
Save:
Inbound Filter
Rules List:
The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet. With this feature you
can congure inbound data ltering rules that control data based on an IP address range. Inbound Filters can be used
with Virtual Server, Port Forwarding, or Remote Administration features.
Inbound Filters
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SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic
packet ltering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking
more state per session. It validates that the trafc passing
through the session conforms to the protocol.
Enable this option to provide protection from certain kinds of
“spoong” attacks.
If an application has trouble working from behind the router,
you can expose one computer to the Internet and run the
application on that computer.
Note: Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that
computer to a variety of security risks. Use of this option is
only recommended as a last resort.
Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you
want to have unrestricted Internet communication. If this
computer obtains its IP address automatically using DHCP, be sure to make a static reservation on the System > Network
Settings page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change.
Enable SPI:
Enable Anti-Spoof
Checking:
Enable DMZ Host:
IP Address:
Firewall Settings
A rewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-615H1 offers a rewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps
prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose
to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the chosen computer completely
to the outside world.
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Routing
This page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network.
Routing List:
Metric:
Name:
Metric:
Interface:
Destination IP:
Netmask:
Gateway:
Each Route has a checkbox next to it, check the
box of the route you wish to enable.
The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that
indicates the cost of using this route. A value 1 is
the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost.
Specify a name for identication of this route.
The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that
indicates the cost of using this route. A value 1 is
the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost.
Select the interface which the IP packet must use
to transit out of the router when this route is used.
Enter the address of the host or network you wish
to access.
This eld identies the portion of the destination IP in use.
The IP address of the router will be displayed here.
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Set the transmit power of the antennas.
Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to
synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value.
100 is the default setting and is recommended.
This value should remain at its default setting of
2346. If inconsistent data ow is a problem, only a
minor modication should be made.
The fragmentation threshold, which is specied
in bytes, determines whether packets will be
fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte
setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346
is the default setting.
(Delivery Trafc Indication Message) 3 is the default
setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
This enables 802.11d operation. 802.11d is a wireless specication developed to allow implementation of wireless networks
in countries that cannot use the 802.11 standard. This feature should only be enabled if you are in a country that requires it.
WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients.
Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may
create higher data loss.
Transmit Power:
Beacon Period:
RTS Threshold:
Fragmentation
Threshold:
DTIM Interval:
WLAN Partition:
WMM Enable:
Short GI:
Advanced Wireless Settings
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UPnP
Internet Ping Block
Internet Port Speed
Multicast Streams
To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™)
feature click on Enabled. UPNP provides
compatibility with networking equipment, software
and peripherals.
Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-615H1
to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may
provide some extra security from hackers. Check
the box to allow the Internet port to be “pinged”.
You may set the port speed of the Internet port
to 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or auto. Some older cable
or DSL modems may require you to set the port
speed to 10Mbps.
Check the box to allow multicast trafc to pass
through the router from the Internet.
UPnP Settings:
WAN Ping:
WAN Port Speed:
Multicast
Streams:
Advanced Network Settings
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IPv6
Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down
menu.
Displays the IPv6 address of the router.
My IPv6 Connection:
LAN IPv6 Address
Settings:
Link-Local Connectivity
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Static IPv6 (Stateful)
Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down
menu.
Enter the address settings supplied by your
Internet provider (ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the
router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local
Address.
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration
feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or Stateless.
Refer to the next page for Stateless.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6
range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6
range for your local computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
WAN IPv6 Address
Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local
Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration
Type:
IPv6 Address Range
Start:
IPv6 Address Range
End:
IPv6 Address Lifetime:
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Static IPv6 (Stateless)
Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down
menu.
Enter the address settings supplied by your
Internet provider (ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the
router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local
Address.
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration
feature.
Select Stateless. Refer to the previous page
for Stateful.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in
minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
WAN IPv6 Address
Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local
Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
Router Advertisement
Lifetime:
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DHCPv6 (Stateful)
Select DHCPv6 from the drop-down menu.
Select either Obtain DNS server address
automatically or Use the following DNS
Address.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS
server addresses.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the
router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local
Address.
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration
feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or Stateless.
Refer to the next page for Stateless.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6
range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6
range for your local computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
IPv6 DNS Settings:
Primary/Secondary
DNS Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local
Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration
Type:
IPv6 Address Range
Start:
IPv6 Address Range
End:
IPv6 Address Lifetime:
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DHCPv6 (Stateless)
Select DHCPv6 from the drop-down menu.
Select either Obtain DNS server address
automatically or Use the following DNS
Address.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS
server addresses.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the
router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local
Address.
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration
feature.
Select Stateless. Refer to the previous page
for Stateful.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in
minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
IPv6 DNS Settings:
Primary/Secondary
DNS Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local
Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration
Type:
Router Advertisement
Lifetime:
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IPv6 over PPPoE (Stateful)
Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu.
Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet
provider (ISP).
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet
mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases,
select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password
in the next box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the
MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1500
is the default MTU.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet
connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this
feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically
or Use the following DNS Address.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses.
My IPv6 Connection:
PPPoE:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnection Mode:
MTU:
Maximum Idle Time:
IPv6 DNS Settings:
Primary/Secondary DNS
Address:
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LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range Start:
IPv6 Address Range End:
IPv6 Address Lifetime:
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or Stateless. Refer to the next page for Stateless.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
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IPv6 over PPPoE (Stateless)
Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu.
Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet
provider (ISP).
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet
mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases,
select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password
in the next box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet
connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this
feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the
MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1500
is the default MTU.
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically
or Use the following DNS Address.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses.
My IPv6 Connection:
PPPoE:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnection Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
MTU:
IPv6 DNS Settings:
Primary/Secondary DNS
Address:
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Enable Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
Router Advertisement
Lifetime:
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or Stateless.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
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6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateful)
Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu.
Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet
provider (ISP).
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server
addresses.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or Stateless. Refer
to the next page for Stateless.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6
range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6
range for your local computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
6 to 4 Settings:
Primary/Secondary
DNS Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local
Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration
Type:
IPv6 Address Range
Start:
IPv6 Address Range
End:
IPv6 Address
Lifetime:
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6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateless)
Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu.
Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your
Internet provider (ISP).
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server
addresses.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the
router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateless. Refer to the previous page
for Stateful.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in
minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
6 to 4 Settings:
Primary/Secondary DNS
Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local
Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
Router Advertisement
Lifetime:
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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateful)
Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down
menu.
Enter the settings supplied by your Internet
provider (ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the
router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful. Refer to the previous page
for Stateful.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6
range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6
range for your local computers.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in
minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel
Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local
Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration
Type:
IPv6 Address Range
Start:
IPv6 Address Range
End:
Pv6 Address
Lifetime:
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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateless)
Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down
menu.
Enter the settings supplied by your Internet
provider (ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the
router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6) or Stateless. Refer
to the next page for Stateless.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel
Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local
Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration
Type:
IPv6 Address
Lifetime:
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Stateless Autoconguration (Stateless)
My IPv6 Connection:
IPv6 DNS Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local
Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration
Type:
IPv6 Address
Lifetime:
Select Stateless Autoconfiguration from the
drop-down menu.
Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider
(ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateless. Refer to the previous page for
Stateful.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in
minutes).
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Stateless Autoconguration (Stateful)
My IPv6 Connection:
IPv6 DNS Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local
Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration
Type:
IPv6 Address
Lifetime:
IPv6 Address Range
Start:
IPv6 Address
Lifetime:
Select Stateless Autoconguration from the
drop-down menu.
Enter the settings supplied by your Internet
provider (ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the
router.
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful. Refer to the previous page
for Stateful.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6
range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6
range for your local computers.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in
minutes).
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Change Password
Remote Management
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The
administrator can make changes to the settings.
Enter a name for the DIR-615H1 router.
Enables a challenge-response test to require users to type letters
or numbers from a distorted image displayed on the screen to
prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining
access to your router’s network settings.
Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely.
Remote management allows the DIR-615H1 to be congured
from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password
is still required to access the Web-Management interface. In
general, only a member of your network can browse the built-in
web pages to perform Administrator tasks. This feature enables
you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote (Internet)
host.
The port number used to access the DIR-615H1.
Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-615H1 and 8080 is the port used for
the Web Management interface. If you have enabled HTTPS Server and checked Use HTTPS, you must enter https://
as part of the URL to access the router remotely.
This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the
rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule.
Admin Password:
Gateway Name:
Enable Graphical
Authentication:
Enable HTTPS
Server:
Enable Remote
Management:
Remote Admin
Inbound Filter:
Details:
Administrator Settings
This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You can also enable Remote Management.
There are two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts are admin
and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot
make any changes. Only the admin account has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords.
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Time Settings
Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
To select Daylight Saving time manually, select
enabled or disabled, and enter a start date and
an end date for daylight saving time.
NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP
synchronizes computer clock times in a network
of computers. Check this box to use a NTP
server. This will only connect to a server on the
Internet, not a local server.
Enter the NTP server or select one from the
drop-down menu.
To manually input the time, enter the values
in these elds for the Year, Month, Day, Hour,
Minute, and Second and then click Set Time.
You can also click Copy Your Computer’s
Time Settings.
Time Zone:
Daylight
Saving:
Enable NTP
Server:
NTP Server
Used:
Manual:
The Time Conguration option allows you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system
clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also
be congured to automatically adjust the time when needed.
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SysLog
The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs
to a SysLog server on your network.
Enable Logging to
SysLog Server:
SysLog Server IP
Address:
Check this box to send the router logs to a
SysLog Server.
The address of the SysLog server that will be
used to send the logs. You may also select
your computer from the drop-down menu (only
if receiving an IP address from the router via
DHCP).
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E-mail Settings
The Email feature can be used to send the system log les, router alert messages, and rmware update notication
to your e-mail address.
Enable Email
Notication:
From Email
Address:
To Email Address:
SMTP Server
Address:
Enable
Authentication:
Account Name:
Password:
On Log Full:
On Schedule:
Schedule:
When this option is enabled, router activity logs
are e-mailed to a designated e-mail address.
This e-mail address will appear as the sender
when you receive a log le or rmware upgrade
notication via e-mail.
Enter the e-mail address where you want the
e-mail sent.
Enter the SMTP server address for sending
e-mail. If your SMTP server requires
authentication, select this option.
Check this box if your SMTP server requires
authentication.
Enter your account for sending e-mail.
Enter the password associated with the
account. Re-type the password associated with
the account.
When this option is selected, logs will be sent
via e-mail when the log is full.
Selecting this option will send the logs via e-mail
according to schedule.
This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of dened schedules. To
create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules.
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Use this option to save the current router
conguration settings to a le on the hard disk
of the computer you are using. First, click the
Save button. You will then see a le dialog,
where you can select a location and le name
for the settings.
Use this option to load previously saved
router configuration settings. First, use the
Browse control to nd a previously save le
of conguration settings. Then, click the Load
button to transfer those settings to the router.
This option will restore all conguration settings
back to the settings that were in effect at the
time the router was shipped from the factory.
Any settings that have not been saved will be
lost, including any rules that you have created. If
you want to save the current router conguration
settings, use the Save button above.
Click to reboot the router.
Save Settings
to Local Hard
Drive:
Load Settings
from Local
Hard Drive:
Restore to
Factory Default
Settings:
Reboot Device:
System Settings
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Click on Check Online Now for Latest
Firmware Version to nd out if there is an
updated rmware; if so, download the new
rmware to your hard drive.
After you have downloaded the new rmware,
click Browse to locate the rmware update on
your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the
rmware upgrade.
Firmaware
Information:
Firmware
Upgrade:
Update Firmware
You can upgrade the rmware of the Router here. Make sure the rmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of
the computer. Click on Browse to locate the rmware le to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support
site for rmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download rmware upgrades to your hard drive from the
D-Link support site.
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Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of
keeping a domain name linked to a changing
IP Address. Check the box to enable DDNS.
Choose your DDNS provider from the drop
down menu.
Enter the Host Name that you registered with
your DDNS service provider.
Enter the Username for your DDNS account.
Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
Enter a time (in hours).
Displays the current connection status to your
DDNS server.
DDNS:
Server Address:
Host Name:
Username or Key:
Password or Key:
Timeout:
Status:
DDNS
The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have
purchased (www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet
Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter in
your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.
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System Check
The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets
to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter
the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and
click Ping.
The results of your ping attempts will be
displayed here.
Ping Test:
Ping Results:
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Enter a name for your new schedule.
Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to
include every day.
Check All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and
end time for your schedule.
Click Save to save your schedule. You
must click Save Settings at the top for your
schedules to go into effect.
The list of schedules will be listed here. Click
the Edit icon to make changes or click the
Delete icon to remove the schedule.
Name:
Days:
Time:
Save:
Schedule Rules
List:
Schedules
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This page displays the current information for the DIR-615H1. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless
information.
If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be
displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.
If your Internet connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect
button and a Disconnect button will be displayed. Use
Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect
to establish the PPPoE connection.
See the following page for more information.
Device Information
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Displays the router’s time and rmware version.
Displays the MAC address and the public IP
settings for the router.
Displays the MAC address and the private (local)
IP settings for the router.
Displays the wireless MAC address and your
wireless settings such as SSID and Channel.
Displays computers and devices that are connected
to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an
IP address assigned by the router (DHCP).
Displays the Multicast Group IP Address.
General:
WAN:
LAN:
Wireless LAN:
LAN Computers:
IGMP Multicast
Memberships:
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What to View:
View Levels:
Apply Log
Settings:
Refresh:
Clear:
Email Now:
Save Log:
You can select the types of messages that you want
to display from the log. Firewall & Security, System,
and Router Status messages can be selected.
There are three levels of message importance:
Informational, Warning, and Critical. Select the levels
that you want displayed in the log.
Will lter the log results so that only the selected
options appear.
Updates the log details on the screen so it displays
any recent activity.
Clears all of the log contents.
This option will send a copy of the router log to the
e-mail address congured in the Tools > Email
Settings screen.
This option will save the router to a log le on your
computer.
The router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in it’s internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal
memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows
you to view the router logs. You can dene what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view.
This router also has external Syslog Server support so you can send the log les to a computer on your network that
is running a Syslog utility.
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Statistics
The screen below displays the Trafc Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-615H1
on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The trafc counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
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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 WAN-
side computer.
Local:
NAT:
Internet:
Protocol:
State:
Dir:
The IP address and, where appropriate, port
number of the local application.
The port number of the LAN-side application as
viewed by the WAN-side application.
The IP address and, where appropriate, port
number of the application on the Internet.
The communications protocol used for the
conversation.
State for sessions that use the TCP protocol:
NO: None -- This entry is used as a placeholder for a future connection that may occur.
SS: SYN Sent -- One of the systems is attempting to start a connection.
EST: Established -- the connection is passing data.
FW: FIN Wait -- The client system has requested that the connection be stopped.
CW: Close Wait -- The server system has requested that the connection be stopped.
TW: Time Wait -- Waiting for a short time while a connection that was in FIN Wait is fully closed.
LA: Last ACK -- Waiting for a short time while a connection that was in Close Wait is fully closed.
CL: Closed -- The connection is no longer active but the session is being tracked in case there are any retransmitted
packets still pending.
The direction of initiation of the conversation:
Out - Initiated from LAN to WAN.
In - Initiated from WAN to LAN.
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Priority:
Time Out:
The preference given to outbound packets of this conversation by the QoS Engine logic. Smaller numbers represent higher
priority.
The number of seconds of idle time until the router considers the session terminated. The initial value of Time Out depends
on the type and state of the connection.
300 seconds - UDP connections.
240 seconds - Reset or closed TCP connections. The connection does not close instantly so that lingering packets
can pass or the connection can be re-established.
7800 seconds - Established or closing TCP connections.
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Routing Table
This page displays the routing details congured for your router.
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The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection
time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients.
Wireless
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IPv6
This screen will display all of your IPv6 internet and network connection details are displayed on this page.
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Support
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Wireless Security
This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-
615H1 offers the following types of security:
• WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK(Pre-Shared Key)
• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
What is WPA?
WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy).
The 2 major improvements over WEP:
• Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys
using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t
been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead
of TKIP.
• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol
(EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specic MAC
address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key
encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric
password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must
be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point.
WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a
more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
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Wireless Network Setup Wizard
To run the security wizard, browse to the Setup page and then click the Wireless Network Setup Wizard button.
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Enter the SSID (Service Set Identier). The SSID is the name
of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32
characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. Select Automatically
and click Next.
Once this screen appears, the setup is complete. You will be
given a detailed summary of your wireless security settings.
Click Save to continue.
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Select a wireless security password. It must be exactly 5 or 13
characters. It must also be exactly 10 or 26 characters using
0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue.
Your Setup is complete. You will be given a detailed summary
of your wireless security settings. Click Save to nish the
Security Wizard.
Enter the SSID (Service Set Identier). The SSID is the
name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to
32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. Select Manually
and click on Next.
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From the Setup > Wireless Settings screen, click Add
Wireless Device with WPS.
Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard
PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this
method you must know the wireless client’s 8 digit PIN and
click Connect.
PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to
add a wireless client. Click Connect.
Select Auto to add a wireless client using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup). Once you select Auto and click Connect, you will have
a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless
client(s) and successfully establish a connection.
If you select Manual, a settings summary screen will appear.
Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless
clients.
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Congure WPA-Personal (PSK)
It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish
wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. 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 and entering the IP address of the router
(192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless
Settings on the left side.
2. Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Personal.
3. Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only.
Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and
WPA2.
4. Next to Cypher Type, select TKIP and AES, TKIP, or AES.
If you have wireless clients that use both types, use TKIP
and AES.
5. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time
before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data
is changed (3600 is default).
6. Next to Pre-Shared Key, enter a key (passphrase). The key
is entered as a pass-phrase in ASCII format at both ends of
the wireless connection. The pass-phrase must be between
8-63 characters.
7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are
conguring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter
and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router.
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It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish
wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to
the added overhead.
1. Log into the web-based conguration by opening a web browser
and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click
on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side.
2. Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Enterprise.
Note: The user must disable Wi-Fi Protected Setup in order to select
WPA-Enterprise.
3. Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Use
Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2.
4. Next to Cypher Type, select TKIP and AES, TKIP, or AES. If you
have wireless clients that use both types, use TKIP and AES.
5. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before
the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed
(3600 is default).
6. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before
a client is required to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default).
7. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your
RADIUS server.
Congure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS)
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8. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with
your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port.
9. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key.
10. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the
user will need to connect from the same computer whenever
logging into the wireless network.
11. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS
Server.
12. Click Apply Settings to save your settings.
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Using Windows® 7
It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring
your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase
being used.
1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner).
2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your
area.
Wireless Icon
Connect to a Wireless Network
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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 in this manual for more information.
4. The following window appears while your computer tries to
connect to the router.
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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 that the security settings are
correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on
the wireless router.
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Congure WPS
The WPS feature of the DIR-615H1 can be congured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows®
7 to congure the WPS feature of the DIR-615H1:
1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start
menu.
2. Click the Network option.
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3. Double-click the DIR-615H1 router.
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.
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5. Type a name to identify the network.
6. To congure advanced settings, click the icon.
Click Next to continue.
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7. The following window appears while the Router is being
congured.
Wait for the conguration to complete.
8. The following window informs you that WPS on the DIR-615H1
has been setup successfully.
Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide
this security key if adding an older wireless device to the
network in the future.
9. Click Close to complete WPS setup.
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Connect to a Wireless Network
Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000,
please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities
will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner next to the time). Select Connect to a
network.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click
on the center of the bubble to access the utility.
or
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your
area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click
the Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check
you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the
Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
Using Windows Vista®
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Congure WPA/WPA2
It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring
your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase
being used.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like
to connect to and click Connect.
1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking
on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower
right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network.
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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 must be exactly the same as on the wireless
router.
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Connect Using WCN 2.0
The router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista® and Windows 7. The following instructions
for setting this up depends on whether you are using Windows Vista® and Windows 7 to congure the router or third
party software.
When you rst set up the router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and uncongured. To enjoy the benets of Wi-Fi protection,
the router must be both enabled and congured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows
Vista’s built-in support for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or manually congure.
If you are running Windows Vista®, log into the router and click the Enable checkbox in the Basic > Wireless section.
Use the Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section or choose to click the
Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to Default button.
If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are nished,
proceed to the next section to set up the newly-congured router.
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Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Conguration Utility). The following instructions are for
Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual
of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option
similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click
on the center of the bubble to access the utility.
or
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available
Wireless Networks.
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your
area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click
the Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check
you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the
Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® XP
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It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If
you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like
to connect to and click Connect.
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking
on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available
Wireless Networks.
Using Windows® XP Through WPA-PSK
Connect to a Wireless Network
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the
WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct.
The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the
wireless router.
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Section 6 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-615H1.
Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If
you have a different operating system, the screen shots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.)
1. Why can’t I access the web-based conguration utility?
When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website on
the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
• Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:
• Internet Explorer 6 or higher
• Netscape 8 or higher
• Mozilla 1.7.12 (5.0) or higher
• Opera 8.5 or higher
• Safari 3 or higher
• Camino 0.8.4 or higher
• Firefox 3.0 or higher
• Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using
a different cable or connect to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may
not be on.
• Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software rewalls such as Zone Alarm, Black Ice,
Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows® XP rewall may block access to the conguration pages. Check the
help les included with your rewall software for more information on disabling or conguring it.
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• Congure 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 dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings
button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK.
• Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three
times.
• Close your web browser (if open) and open it.
• Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address
bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
• If you still cannot access the conguration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait
about 30 seconds and try accessing the conguration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different
computer.
2. What can I do if I forgot my password?
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back
to the factory defaults.
To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a
paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process.
Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, the username is
admin and leave the password box empty.
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3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive e-mails when connecting through my router?
If you are having a problem sending or receiving e-mail, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites,
and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).
Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400.
To nd the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to. A destination
could be another computer, or a URL.
• Click on Start and then click Run.
• Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and
press Enter (or click OK).
• Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax:
ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value]
Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472
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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,
lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network
we’re working with (1452+28=1480).
Once you nd your MTU, you can now congure your router with the proper MTU size.
To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below:
• Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK.
• Enter your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Click OK to enter the web conguration
page for the device.
• Click on Setup and then click Manual Congure.
• To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU eld and click Save Settings to save your settings.
• Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in
increments of ten.
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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 wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want
it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals
instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and ofce environments, and public areas such
as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and
communicate more efciently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have proven
to be benecial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop
and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in
order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device
used to provide this link.
Wireless Basics
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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 home or ofce network.
Why D-Link Wireless?
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking
products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products
you need to build your network.
How does wireless work?
Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point
A to point B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be
within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types
of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network.
The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over
radio signals. With an indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With
an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants,
industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.
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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 less than WLAN, but in return it
doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs,
headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
Who uses wireless?
Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for
home, ofce, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
Home
• Gives everyone at home broadband access
• Surf the web, check e-mail, instant message, and etc
• Gets rid of the cables around the house
• Simple and easy to use
Small Ofce and Home Ofce
• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at ofce
• Remotely access your ofce network from home
• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers
• No need to dedicate ofce space
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Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or ofce. People like the freedom of mobility
and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people.
The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from
remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.
Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the rst time it could be quite a task not knowing
where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of
setting up a wireless network.
Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.
Centralize your router or Access Point
Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best
performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed
throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend
the range.
Eliminate Interference
Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible
from the router/access point. This would signicantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause
since they operate on same frequency.
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Security
Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network
by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information
on how to set it up.
There are basically two modes of networking:
• Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.
• Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network
adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-615H1 wireless network Cardbus adapters.
An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect
to the wireless router or access point.
An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in
Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.
Wireless Modes
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Networking Basics
Check your IP address
After you install your adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server
(i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows Vista® users type cmd in the Start Search box.)
At the prompt, type ipcong and press Enter.
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and
the default gateway of your adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter
installation, security settings, and the settings on
your router. Some rewall software programs may
block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.
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Statically Assign an IP address
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps
below:
Step 1
Windows® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change
Adapter Setting.
Windows Vista® - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage
Network Connections.
Windows XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Windows 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.
Step 2
Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties.
Step 3
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Step 4
Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same
subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.
Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address
192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number
you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN
IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).
The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP.
Step 5
Click OK twice to save your settings.
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Appendix C - Technical Specications
Technical Specications
Standards
• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.3u
Security
• WPA-Personal
• WPA2-Personal
• WPA-Enterprise
• WPA2-Enterprise
Wireless Signal Rates*
• 108Mbps • 48Mbps
• 54Mbps • 24Mbps
• 36Mbps • 12Mbps
• 18Mbps • 9Mbps
• 11Mbps • 5.5Mbps
• 6Mbps • 1Mbps
• 2Mbps
MSC (0-15)
• 130Mbps (270) • 117Mbps (243)
• 104Mbps (216) • 78Mbps (162)
• 66Mbps (135) • 58.5Mbps (121.5)
• 52Mbps (108) • 39Mbps (81)
• 26Mbps (54) • 19.5Mbps (40.5)
• 12Mbps (27) • 6.5Mbps (13.5)
Frequency Range
• 2.4GHz to 2.483GHz
Transmitter Output Power
• 17dBm ± 2dB
LEDs
• Power • Internet
• WLAN • LAN (10/100)
Operating Temperature*
• 32°F to 104°F ( 0°C to 40°C)
Humidity
• 95% maximum (non-condensing)
Safety & Emissions
• FCC
• IC
• CE
Dimensions
• L = 7.8 inches
• W = 5 inches
• H = 1.2 inches
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will
adversely affect wireless signal range.
* Indoor use only
22dBm+/-2dB
802.11n: up to 300Mbps
802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps
802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps
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Appendix E - Warranty
Federal Communication Commission Interference 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 residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must
follow the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage
préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer
un fonctionnement indésirable.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
NOTE IMPORTANTE: (Pour l’utilisation de dispositifs mobiles)
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et
votre corps.

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