D Link IR825G1 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router User Manual

D Link Corporation AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router Users Manual

Users Manual

Version 7.00 | 08/15/2016
AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
User Manual
DIR-825
iD-Link DIR-825 User Manual
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The purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. As such, it does not have a standby mode or use a power
management mode. If you wish to power down this product, please simply unplug it from the power outlet.
Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-saving Network Standby
mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned o through a power switch to save energy when it is not needed.
Network Standby: 2.95 watts
Switched O: 0.12 watts
Preface
Revision Date Description
7.00 August 15, 2016 • Initial release for Revision G1
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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................. i
Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
Power Usage .................................................................................... i
Package Contents .............................................................. 1
System Requirements ................................................................. 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features ............................................................................................ 4
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 5
Connections ........................................................................... 5
LEDs ........................................................................................... 6
Installation ......................................................................... 7
Before you Begin ........................................................................... 7
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................8
Manual Setup ................................................................................. 9
Conguration ...................................................................11
Quick Setup Wizard ....................................................................12
Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................18
Internet Connection Setup .............................................19
Internet Connection Setup Wizard ............................... 20
Internet (Manual) ................................................................26
Static (assigned by ISP) ................................................28
PPPoE (DSL) ...................................................................... 29
PPTP ....................................................................................31
L2TP ....................................................................................33
DS-Lite ...............................................................................35
Wireless connection setup wizard ................................36
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard .........................................39
Manual wireless network setup ..................................... 40
Wireless Security .................................................................49
What is WPA? ...................................................................49
Network Settings ................................................................50
Router Settings ...............................................................50
DHCP Server Settings ...................................................51
DHCP Reservation .........................................................53
IPv6 ..........................................................................................54
IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ................56
IPv6 Manual Setup.........................................................61
Advanced ............................................................................... 71
Virtual Server ...................................................................71
Port Forwarding .............................................................72
Application Rules ...........................................................73
QoS Engine ....................................................................... 74
Network Filters ................................................................ 76
Inbound Filters ................................................................ 77
Access Control .................................................................78
Website Filters .................................................................81
Firewall Settings .............................................................82
Routing ..............................................................................84
Advanced Wireless ........................................................85
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .....................................86
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Advanced Network Settings ......................................88
Guest Zone .......................................................................89
IPv6 Firewall .....................................................................90
IPv6 Routing ....................................................................91
Tools ........................................................................................92
Admin.................................................................................92
Time ....................................................................................94
SysLog ................................................................................95
Email Settings..................................................................96
System ...............................................................................97
Firmware ...........................................................................98
Language Pack ................................................................ 98
Dynamic DNS ..................................................................99
System Check ............................................................... 100
Schedules ...................................................................... 101
Status ................................................................................... 102
Device Info .................................................................... 102
Logs.................................................................................. 103
Statistics ......................................................................... 104
Internet Sessions ......................................................... 105
Wireless........................................................................... 106
Routing ........................................................................... 107
IPv6 .................................................................................. 108
IPV6 Routing ................................................................. 109
Support ............................................................................... 110
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................111
WPS Button ................................................................................ 111
Windows® 8 ................................................................................ 112
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 112
Windows® 7 ................................................................................ 114
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 114
WPS ....................................................................................... 117
Windows Vista® ......................................................................... 121
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 122
WPS/WCN 2.0 .................................................................... 124
Windows® XP ............................................................................. 125
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 126
Troubleshooting ............................................................128
Wireless Basics ...............................................................132
What is Wireless? ...................................................................... 133
Tips ................................................................................................ 135
Wireless Modes ......................................................................... 136
Networking Basics .........................................................137
Check your IP address ............................................................ 137
Statically Assign an IP address ............................................ 138
Technical Specications ................................................139
Regulatory Information ................................................140
1D-Link DIR-825 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-825 will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DIR-825 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Install Guide
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Firefox 3.5 or higher
• Safari 4 or higher
• Chrome 8 or higher
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
System Requirements
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link DIR-825 is a IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that delivers up to 3 times faster speeds than 802.11n while staying
backward compatible with 802.11a/g/b devices. Connect the DIR-825 to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed
Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos,
les, music, videos, printers, and network storage. Powered by the 802.11ac technology and equipped with an external
antenna, this router provides great wireless coverage for larger homes and oces, or for users running bandwidth-intensive
applications. The DIR-825 also includes a 4-port Giga Fast Ethernet switch that connects wired devices for enjoying lag-free
network gaming and faster le transfers.
With some routers, all wired and wireless trac, including VoIP, video streaming, online gaming, and web browsing are mixed
together into a single data stream. By handling data this way, applications like video streaming could pause or delay. With the
D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology, wired and wireless trac are analyzed and separated into multiple data streams.
The DIR-825 supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless
network or the Internet. Support for WPA and WPA2 standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption
regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router utilizes dual active rewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks
from across the Internet for the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network in the home or oce.
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• Ultimate Fast Wireless Networking - The DIR-825 provides up to 300 Mbps wireless connection in the
2.4 GHz band, and 867 Mbps wireless connection in the 5 GHz band with other draft 802.11ac and 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. The performance of this 802.11ac wireless router gives you the freedom of
wireless networking at speeds 3x faster than 802.11n.
• Compatible with 802.11a/g/n Devices - The DIR-825 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11g
and 802.11n, so it can connect with existing 802.11a, 802.11g and 802.11n 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-825 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports
multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-825 can securely access
corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-825 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 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and draft 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions
and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
Features
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Hardware Overview
Connections
1USB Port
2WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The Internet LED will start to blink.
3LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.
4Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
5WiFi Button Insert a paperclip in the hole and wait for 10 seconds to reset the router to default settings.
6Power Button
7Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
1
2 3 45 7 6
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Hardware Overview
LEDs
1Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will blink green during
the WPS process.
2Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port.
3Wi-Fi LED A green light indicates that Wi-Fi is active and available.
4LAN Port LED A solid green light indicates that an Ethernet connection is established.
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Section 2 - Installation
Before you Begin
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router
in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
• 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 o 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.
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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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect 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 2.4 GHz 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 2.4 GHz 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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1. Turn o and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required.
Manual Setup
2. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Place the router in an open area of your intended
work area for better wireless coverage.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer.
Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.
Modem
DIR-825
Computer
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INTERNET
4. Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable that came with your router into the yellow port labeled
INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.
5. Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes.
6. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router and then plug it into a power
outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the
router to boot up.
7. If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online
already. Try opening a web browser and enter a web site. If a solid light indicates connection on the Internet port
and the router can connect to the Internet.
DIR-825
Modem
Computer
INTERNET
DIR-825
Modem
Computer
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Section 3 - Conguration
There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the rst time. Refer to page 12.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 19.
Conguration
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Section 3 - Conguration
If this is your rst time logging into the router, this wizard will
start automatically.
This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step
process to congure your new D-Link router and connect to the
Internet.
Click Next to continue.
Quick Setup Wizard
If this is your first time installing the router, open your
web browser. You will automatically be directed to the
Wizard Setup Screen. If not, enter “http://dlinkrouter or
http://dlinkrouter.local. in the address bar”. Then, press Enter.
If you have already congured your settings and you would like
to access the conguration utility, please refer to page 18.
Please wait while your router detects your internet connection
type. If the router detects your Internet connection, you may need
to enter your ISP information such as username and password.
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If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from the
Internet port, this screen will appear. Connect your broadband modem
to the Internet port and then click Try Again.
If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type
of Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide me
through the Internet Connection Settings to display a list of connection
types to choose from.
Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue.
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If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username
and password and click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username,
password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to
continue.
If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username,
password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to
continue.
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If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS
settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
For both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name
(SSID) using up to 32 characters.
Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients
will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect
to your wireless network.
Click Next to continue.
In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the
Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication
for added security. Click Next to continue.
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Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to
continue.
The Setup Complete window will display your Wi-Fi settings. Click Next
to continue.
If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if
you do not want to create a bookmark.
If you clicked Yes , a window may appear (depending on what web
browser you are using) to create a bookmark.
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To use the mydlink service (mydlink.com or the mydlink Lite app),
you must have an account. Select if you do have a mydlink account
or if you need to create one. Click Next to continue.
If you do not want to register at this time, click Cancel.
If you clicked Yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address)
and password. Click Login to register your router.
If you clicked No, ll out the requested information and click Sign
Up to create your mydlink account.
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Web-based Conguration Utility
Leave the password blank by default.
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser
such as Internet Explorer and enter address of the router
(http://dlinkrouter.local. or http://192.168.0.1).
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Internet Connection Setup
Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to congure your
connection manually and continue to the next page.
If you want to congure your router to connect to the Internet
using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard.
You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard.
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Internet Connection Setup Wizard
When conguring the router for the rst time, we recommend
that you click use the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and follow
the instructions on the screen. This wizard is designed to assist
the user with a quick and easy method to congure the Internet
connection on this router.
Anytime during the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, the user
can click on the Cancel button to discard any changes made
and return to the main Internet page. Also the user can click
on the Prev button, to return to the previous window for re-
conguration.
Welcome:
This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure
your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.
Step 1: Set Your Password
By default, the D-Link Router does not have a password congured for
administrator access to the Web-based conguration pages. To secure
your new networking device, please enter and verify a password in the
spaces provided. The two passwords must match.
Click Next to continue.
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Step 2: Select Your Time Zone
Select the appropriate time zone for your location. This information is
required to congure the time-based options for the router.
Click Next to continue.
Step 3: Internet Connection
Here the user will be able to congure the Internet connection used
by this device. If your ISP connection is listed in the drop-down menu
select it and click Next. If your ISP connection is not listed then you can
proceed to select any of the other manual Internet connection meth-
ods listed below.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Dynamic IP Address: Choose this if your Internet connection
automatically provides you with an IP Ad-
dress. Most cable modems use this type of
connection.
PPPoE: Choose this option if your Internet con-
nection requires a PPPoE username and
password to get online. Most DSL mo-
dems use this type of connection.
PPTP: Choose this option if your Internet con-
nection requires a PPTP username and
password to get online.
L2TP: Choose this option if your Internet con-
nection requires an L2TP username and
password to get online.
Static IP Address: Choose this option if your ISP provided
you with IP Address information that has
to be manually congured.
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Step 3: Internet Connection (Dynamic IP Address)
After selecting the dynamic IP address Internet connection method, the following page will appear.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the Internet
gateway (plugged into the Internet port of
this device) here.
Clone Button: If the conguration PC also acts as the Internet
gateway, then click on the Clone Your PC’s
MAC Address button to copy the PC’s MAC
address into the space provided. If you’re not
sure, leave the MAC address eld blank.
Host Name: Enter the host name used here. You may also
need to provide a host name. If you do not
have or know this information, please contact
your ISP.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Address: Enter the secondary DNS IP address used here.
This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS
address is required for a functional Internet
connection, but using a second DNS address
provides more stability.
Click Next to continue.
Step 3: Internet Connection (PPPoE)
After selecting the PPPoE Internet connection method, the following
page will appear:
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
User Name: Enter the PPPoE account user name used here.
This information is given by the ISP.
Password: Enter the PPPoE account password used here.
This information is given by the ISP.
Click Next to continue.
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Step 3: Internet Connection (PPTP)
After selecting the PPTP Internet connection method, the following
page will appear:
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this
Internet connection requires the use of a
Dynamic or Static IP address. PPTP usual
requires a Dynamic IP conguration.
PPTP IP Address: Enter the PPTP IP address used here. This
option is only available if Static IP is se-
lected.
PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask used here.
PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the PPTP Gateway IP address used
here.
PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP address used
here. This is normally the same a the PPTP
Gateway IP address.
User Name: Enter the PPTP username used here.
Password: Enter the PPTP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPTP password used here.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used
here. This eld is normally optional. Only
one DNS address is required for a
functional Internet connection, but
using a second DNS address provides
more stability.
Click Next to continue.
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Step 3: Internet Connection (L2TP)
After selecting the L2TP Internet connection method, the following
page will appear:
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this
Internet connection requires the use of a
Dynamic or Static IP address. L2TP usual
requires a Dynamic IP conguration.
L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here. This
option is only available if Static IP is
selected.
L2TP Subnet Mask: Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask used here.
L2TP Gateway IP Address: Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used
here.
L2TP Server IP Address: Enter the L2TP Server IP address used
here. This is normally the same a the L2TP
Gateway IP address.
User Name: Enter the L2TP username used here.
Password: Enter the L2TP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the L2TP password used here.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used
here. This eld is normally optional. Only
one DNS address is required for a
functional Internet connection, but
using a second DNS address provides
more stability.
Click Next to continue.
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Step 3: Internet Connection (Static IP Address)
After selecting the Static IP Address Internet connection method, the following page will appear:
Setup Complete!
This is the last page of the Internet Connection Setup Wizard.
Click the Connect button to save your settings.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
IP Address: Enter the Static IP address provided by the
ISP here.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask provided by the ISP
here.
Gateway Address: Enter the Gateway IP address provided by
the ISP here.
Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used
here. This eld is normally optional. Only
one DNS address is required for a
functional Internet connection, but
using a second DNS address provides
more stability.
Click Next to continue.
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Internet (Manual)
On this page the user can congure the Internet Connection settings
manually. To access the Manual Internet Connection Setup page, click
on the Manual Internet Connection Setup button. On this page there a
multiple parameters that can be congured regarding the Internet Con-
nection setup. We’ll discuss them from top to bottom.
At any given point the user can save the conguration done, on this
page, by clicking on the Save Settings button. If you choose to discard
the changes made, click on the Don’t Save Settings button.
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My Internet Connection is: Dynamic IP (DHCP)
The default WAN conguration for this router is Dynamic IP (DHCP). This
option allows the router to obtain an IP address automatically from the
device that is connected to the Internet port.
Note: If you’re not sure about the type of Internet Connection you have,
please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.
After selecting Dynamic IP, the following parameters will be available for
conguration:
Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may be
required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you
are not sure.
Use Unicasting: Tick this option if you ISP uses the unicast
method to provide IP addresses.
Primary DNS: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used
here.
Secondary DNS: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used
here. This eld is normally optional. Only
one DNS address is required for a
functional Internet connection, but
using a second DNS address provides
more stability.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
1500 is the default MTU.
MAC Address: 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.
Internet Connection Type
In this section, the user can select from a list of Internet Connection types that can be congured and used on this router. Options to choose
from are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and DS-Lite.
After selecting a specic Internet Connection type, this page will automatically refresh and provide unique elds to congure related to the
specied Internet Connection type.
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Select Static IP to manually enter the IP settings
supplied by your ISP.
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.
My Internet Connection:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
MAC Address:
Manual Internet Setup
Static (assigned by ISP)
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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Internet Setup
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.
To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later.
Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down
menu.
Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection
requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. PPPoE
usually requires a Dynamic IP conguration.
Enter the PPPoE IP address used here. This option is only
available if Static IP is selected.
Enter the PPPoE account user name used here. This
information is given by the ISP.
Enter the PPPoE account password used here. This
information is given by the ISP.
Re-enter the PPPoE account password used here.
This optional eld enables the user to enter a service name
to identify this Internet connection here.
Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode.
The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On
Demand, or Manual option. To specify a custom schedule,
use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules
that has been dened in the Schedules page.
My Internet
Connection:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
Username:
Password:
Verify Password:
Service Name:
Reconnect Mode:
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Maximum Idle Time:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity.
DNS Mode: This option allow the router to obtain the DNS IP addresses from the ISP, when Receive DNS from ISP is selected,
or allows the user to enter DNS IP address manually, when Enter DNS Manually is selected.
Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for
a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
1492 is the default MTU.
MAC Address: 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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Internet Setup
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.
My Internet Connection: Select PPTP (Username/Password) from the
drop-down menu.
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet
connection requires the use of a Dynamic
or Static IP address. PPTP usually requires a
Dynamic IP conguration.
PPTP IP Address: Enter the PPTP IP address used here. This option
is only available if Static IP is selected.
PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask used here.
PPTP Gateway IP Address: Enter the PPTP Gateway IP address used here.
PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP address used here. This
is normally the same a the PPTP Gateway IP
address.
Username: Enter the PPTP username used here.
Password: Enter the PPTP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPTP password used here.
Reconnect Mode: Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode.
The user can specify a custom schedule or specify
the On Demand, or Manual option. To specify a
custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select
one of the schedules that has been dened in the
Schedules page. To create a new schedule, click the
New Schedule button to open the Schedules page.
Schedules will be discussed later.
Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the
Internet connection is maintained during
inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-
reconnect.
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Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for
a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
1400 is the default MTU.
MAC Address: 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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Internet Setup
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.
My Internet
Connection:
Select L2TP (Username/Password) from the drop-
down menu.
Address Mode: Here the user can specify whether this Internet
connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static
IP address. L2TP usual requires a Dynamic IP con-
guration.
L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here. This option is
only available if Static IP is selected.
L2TP Subnet Mask: Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask used here.
L2TP Gateway IP
Address:
Enter the L2TP Gateway IP address used here.
L2TP Server IP
Address:
Enter the L2TP Server IP address used here. This is
normally the same a the L2TP Gateway IP address.
Username: Enter the L2TP username used here.
Password: Enter the L2TP password used here.
Verify Password: Re-enter the L2TP password used here.
Reconnect Mode: Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect
mode. The user can specify a custom schedule
or specify the On Demand, or Manual option. To
specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down
menu to select one of the schedules that has been
dened in the Schedules page. To create a new
schedule, click the New Schedule button to open
the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed
later.
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Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this
feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This eld is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for
a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP.
1400 is the default MTU.
MAC Address: 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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Internet Setup
DS-Lite
Another Internet connection type is DS-Lite.
DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for conguration:
DS-Lite Conguration: Select the DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to let
the router allocate the AFTR IPv6 address
automatically. Select the Manual
Conguration to enter the AFTR IPv6
address in manually.
AFTR IPv6 Address: After selecting the Manual Conguration
option above, the user can enter the AFTR
IPv6 address used here.
B4 IPv4 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here.
WAN IPv6 Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address
will be displayed here.
IPv6 WAN Default Gateway Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default
Gateway address will be displayed here.
Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made.
Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.
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On this page the user can congure the Wireless settings for this device. There are 3 ways to congure Wireless using this router. Firstly, the user
can choose to make use for the quick and easy Wireless Connection Setup Wizard. Secondly, the user can choose to make use Wi-Fi Protected
Setup. Lastly, the user can congure the Wireless settings manually.
Wireless Settings: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard
The Wireless Connection Setup Wizard is specially designed to assist
basic network users with a simple, step-by-step set of instructions to
congure the wireless settings of this router. It is highly recommended
to customized the wireless network settings to t into your environment
and to add higher security.
Step 1: In this step, the user must enter a custom Wireless Network
Name or SSID. Enter the new Network Name (SSID) in the appropriate
space provided.
There are seperate spaces provided for a 2.4 GHz Network Name and a
5 GHz Network Name.
Secondly the user can choose between two wireless security wizard
congurations. The user can select ‘Automatically assign a network
key’, by which the router will automatically generate a WPA/WPA2 pre-
shared key using the TKIP and AES encryption methods; or the user
can select ‘Manually assign a network key’, by which the user will be
prompt to manually enter a WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key using the TKIP
and AES encryption methods.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.
To initiate the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard click on the Wireless
Connection Setup Wizard button.
Wireless connection setup wizard
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Step 2: This step will only be available if the user selected ‘Manually
assign a network key’ in the previous step. Here the user can manually
enter the WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key in the Wireless Security Password
space provided. The key entered must be between 8 and 63 characters
long. Remember, this key will be used when wireless clients want to
connect to this device. So please remember this key to prevent future
troubleshooting.
If you want to use the same Wireless Security Password for both 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz bands, tick the option provided. If not selected, you need to
input two seperate wireless security passwords for each individual
wireless band.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.
Setup Complete: On this page the user can view the conguration
made and verify whether they are correct.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main
wireless page. Click on the Save button to accept the changes made.
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After click the Save button the device will save the settings made and
return to the main wireless page.
End of Wizard.
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Wireless Settings: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard
If your Wireless Clients support the WPS connection method, this Wi-Fi
Protected Setup Wizard can be used to initiate a wireless connection
between this device and Wireless clients with a simple click of the WPS
button. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard is specially designed to assist
basic network users with a simple, step-by-step set of instructions to
connect wireless clients to this router using the WPS method.
To initiate the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard click on the Add Wireless
Device with WPS button.
Step 1: In this step the user have two options to choose from. You can
choose Auto if the wireless client supports WPS, or Manual if the
wireless client does not support WPS.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.
Step 2: After selecting Auto, the following page will appear. There are
two ways to add a wireless device, that supports WPS. Firstly, there is the
Personal Identication Number (PIN) method. Using this method will
prompt the user to enter a PIN code. This PIN code should be identical
on the wireless client. Secondly, there is the Push Button Conguration
(PBC) method. Using this method will allow the wireless client to
connect to this device by similarly pressing the PBC button on it.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard
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Step 2: After selecting Manual, the following page will appear. On this
page to user can view the wireless conguration of this router. The
wireless clients should congure their wireless settings to be identical
to the settings displayed on this page for a successful connection. This
option is for wireless clients that can’t use the WPS method to connect
to this device.
Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the
Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to
discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. Click
on the Wireless Status button to navigate to the Status > Wireless page
to view what wireless client are connected to this device.
End of Wizard.
Wireless Settings: Manual Wireless Network Setup
The manual wireless network setup option allows users to congure
the wireless settings of this device manually. This option is for the more
advanced user and includes all parameters that can be congured for
wireless connectivity.
To initiate the Manual Wireless Setup page, click on the Manual
Wireless Connection Setup button.
On this page the user can congure all the parameters related to the
wireless connectivity of this router.
Manual wireless network setup
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The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Wireless Band: Displays the wireless band being cong-
ured. In this option we nd that the fol-
lowing parameters will be regarding the
2.4GHz band.
Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless func-
tion. If you do not want to use wireless,
uncheck the box to disable all the wireless
functions. Select the time frame that you
would like your wireless network enabled.
The schedule may be set to Always. Any
schedule you create will be available in
the drop-down menu. Click New Schedule
to create a new schedule.
Wireless Network Name: The 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. Enable Auto Channel
802.11 Mode: Here the user can manually select the preferred frequency band to use for this wireless network.
Enable Auto Channel Scan: The auto channel selection setting can be selected to allow this device to choose the channel with the least
amount of interference.
Wireless Channel: By default the channel is set to 1. 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 Selection, this option will be greyed out.
Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Automatic) for best performance.
Channel Width: When using the 802.11n frequency band, the user have an option to choose between a 20 MHz or 20/40 MHz
bandwidth.
Visibility Status: The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this option is set to Visible, your wireless
network name is broadcasted to anyone within the range of your signal. If you are not using encryption then they
could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
on the client manually to connect to the network.
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By default the wireless security of this router will be disabled. In this
next option the user can enabled or disable wireless security for the
frequency band 2.4 GHz. There are two types of encryption that can be
used. WEP or WPA/WPA2.
Wireless Security Mode: WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the most basic form of encryption
that can be used for wireless networks. Even though it is known as a
‘weak’ security method, it is better than no security at all. Older wireless
adapter sometimes only supports WEP encryption and thus we still nd
this encryption method used today.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WEP Key Length: Here the user can specify to either use a
64-Bit or a 128-Bit encrypted key.
Authentication: Authentication is a process by which the
router veries the identity of a network
device that is attempting to join the wire-
less network. There are two types authen-
tication for this device when using WEP.
Open System allows all wireless devices
to communicate with the router before
they are required to provide the encryp-
tion key needed to gain access to the
network. Shared Key requires any wire-
less device attempting to communicate
with the router to provide the encryption
key needed to access the network before
they are allowed to communicate with the
router.
WEP Key 1: Enter the WEP key used here. For 64-bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box. For 128-bit keys you
must enter 26 hex digits into each key box. A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F. You
may also enter any text string into a WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using
the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum
of 13 characters for 128-bit keys.
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Wireless Security Mode: WPA-Personal
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date wire-
less encryption method used today. This is the recommended wireless
security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks. Personal
(PSK) and Enterprise (EAP). Personal requires only the use of a pass-
phrase (Shared Secret) for security.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this op-
tion if the clients that will be used with the
router only support the older standard.
WPA2 is the newer implementation of the
stronger IEEE 802.11i security standard.
With the “WPA2” option, the router tries
WPA2 rst, but falls back to WPA if the
client only supports WPA. With the “WPA2
Only” option, the router associates only
with clients that also support WPA2 secu-
rity.
Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use
here. Options to choose from are Temporal
Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP
and AES).
Group Key Update Interval: Enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data
is changed.
Pre-Shared Key: Enter the shared secret used here. This
secret phrase needs to be the same on all
of the wireless clients for them to be able
to connect to the wireless network suc-
cessfully.
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Wireless Security Mode: WPA-Enterprise
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date
wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended
wireless security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks.
Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP). Personal requires only the use of a
pass-phrase (Shared Secret) for security.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this option
if the clients that will be used with the router
only support the older standard. WPA2 is the
newer implementation of the stronger IEEE
802.11i security standard. With the “WPA2”
option, the router tries WPA2 rst, but falls
back to WPA if the client only supports WPA.
With the “WPA2 Only” option, the router
associates only with clients that also support
WPA2 security.
Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use here.
Options to choose from are Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP and AES).
Group Key Update
Interval:
Enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data is
changed.
RADIUS Server IP
Address:
When the user chooses to use the EAP
authentication framework, the RADIUS server’s
IP address can be entered here.
RADIUS Server Port: When the user chooses to use the EAP authentication framework, the RADIUS server’s port number can be entered
here.
RADIUS Server
Shared Secret:
Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to
be able to connect to the wireless network successfully.
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The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Wireless Band: Displays the wireless band being cong-
ured. In this option we nd that the fol-
lowing parameters will be regarding the
5GHz band.
Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless func-
tion. If you do not want to use wireless,
uncheck the box to disable all the wireless
functions. Select the time frame that you
would like your wireless network enabled.
The schedule may be set to Always. Any
schedule you create will be available in
the drop-down menu. Click New Schedule
to create a new schedule.
Wireless Network Name: The 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. Enable Auto Channel
802.11 Mode: Here the user can manually select the preferred frequency band to use for this wireless network.
Enable Auto Channel Scan: The auto channel selection setting can be selected to allow this device to choose the channel with the least
amount of interference.
Wireless Channel: By default the channel is set to 36. 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 Selection, this option will be greyed out.
Transmission Rate: Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Automatic) for best performance.
Channel Width: When using the 802.11n frequency band, the user have an option to choose between a 20 MHz, 20/40 MHz, or
20/40/80 MHz bandwidth.
Visibility Status: The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this option is set to Visible, your wireless
network name is broadcasted to anyone within the range of your signal. If you are not using encryption then they
could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
on the client manually to connect to the network.
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By default the wireless security of this router will be disabled. In this
next option the user can enabled or disable wireless security for the fre-
quency band 5GHz. There are two types of encryption that can be used.
WEP or WPA/WPA2.
Wireless Security Mode: WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the most basic form of encryption
that can be used for wireless networks. Even though it is known as a
‘weak’ security method, it is better than no security at all. Older wireless
adapter sometimes only supports WEP encryption and thus we still nd
this encryption method used today.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WEP Key Length: Here the user can specify to either use a
64Bit or a 128Bit encrypted key.
Authentication: Authentication is a process by which the
router veries the identity of a network
device that is attempting to join the
wireless network. There are two types
authentication for this device when using
WEP. Open System allows all wireless
devices to communicate with the router
before they are required to provide the
encryption key needed to gain access to
the network. Shared Key requires any
wireless device attempting to
communicate with the router to provide
the encryption key needed to access the
network before they are allowed to
communicate with the router.
WEP Key 1: Enter the WEP key used here. For 64-bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box. For 128-bit keys you
must enter 26 hex digits into each key box. A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F. You
may also enter any text string into a WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using
the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum
of 13 characters for 128-bit keys.
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Wireless Security Mode: WPA-Personal
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date
wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended
wireless security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks.
Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP).
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this
option if the clients that will be used with
the router only support the older
standard. WPA2 is the newer
implementation of the stronger IEEE
802.11i security standard. With the “WPA2”
option, the router tries WPA2 rst, but falls
back to WPA if the client only supports
WPA. With the “WPA2 Only” option, the
router associates only with clients that
also support WPA2 security.
Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use
here. Options to choose from are Temporal
Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP
and AES).
Group Key Update Interval: Enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data
is changed.
Pre-Shared Key: Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to
be able to connect to the wireless network successfully.
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Wireless Security Mode: WPA-Enterprise
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date
wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended
wireless security option. WPA supports two authentication frameworks.
Personal (PSK) and Enterprise (EAP).
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
WPA Mode: WPA is the older standard; select this op-
tion if the clients that will be used with the
router only support the older standard.
WPA2 is the newer implementation of the
stronger IEEE 802.11i security standard.
With the “WPA2” option, the router tries
WPA2 rst, but falls back to WPA if the
client only supports WPA. With the “WPA2
Only” option, the router associates only
with clients that also support WPA2 secu-
rity.
Cipher Type: Select the appropriate cipher type to use
here. Options to choose from are Temporal
Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES), and Both (TKIP
and AES).
Group Key Update Interval: Enter the amount of time before the group
key used for broadcast and multicast data
is changed.
RADIUS Server IP Address: When the user chooses to use the EAP
authentication framework, the RADIUS
server’s IP address can be entered here.
RADIUS Server Port: When the user chooses to use the EAP authentication framework, the RADIUS server’s port number can be entered
here.
RADIUS Server Shared
Secret:
Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to
be able to connect to the wireless network successfully.
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Wireless Security
This section will show you the dierent levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-825 oers 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 (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 snied 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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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 Save
Settings, 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 a name for the router.
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.
Router IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Device Name:
Local Domain:
Enable DNS Relay:
Router Settings
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DHCP Server Settings
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-825 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-825. 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.
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.
If all the computers on the LAN successfully obtain their IP
addresses from the router’s DHCP server as expected, this
option can remain disabled. However, if one of the computers
on the LAN fails to obtain an IP address from the router’s DHCP
server, it may have an old DHCP client that incorrectly turns
o the broadcast ag of DHCP packets. Enabling this option
will cause the router to always broadcast its responses to all
clients, thereby working around the problem, at the cost of
increased broadcast trac on the LAN.
Check this box to allow the DHCP Server to oer NetBIOS
conguration settings to the LAN hosts. NetBIOS allow LAN
hosts to discover all other computers within the network, e.g.
within Network Neighborhood.
Enable DHCP
Server:
DHCP IP Address
Range:
DHCP Lease Time:
Always Broadcast:
NetBIOS
Announcement:
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Learn NetBIOS
from WAN:
NetBIOS Scope:
NetBIOS Node:
WINS IP Address:
If NetBIOS announcement is switched on, it will cause WINS information to be learned from the WAN side, if available. Turn this
setting o to congure manually.
This is an advanced setting and is normally left blank. This allows the conguration of a NetBIOS ‘domain’ name under which
network hosts operate. This setting has no eect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated.
This eld indicates how network hosts are to perform NetBIOS name registration and discovery. H-Node, this indicates a Hybrid-
State of operation. First WINS servers are tried, if any, followed by local network broadcast. This is generally the preferred mode
if you have congured WINS servers. M-Node (default), this indicates a Mixed-Mode of operation. First Broadcast operation is
performed to register hosts and discover other hosts, if broadcast operation fails, WINS servers are tried, if any. This mode favours
broadcast operation which may be preferred if WINS servers are reachable by a slow network link and the majority of network
services such as servers and printers are local to the LAN. P-Node, this indicates to use WINS servers ONLY. This setting is useful
to force all NetBIOS operation to the congured WINS servers. You must have congured at least the primary WINS server IP to
point to a working WINS server. B-Node, this indicates to use local network broadcast ONLY. This setting is useful where there are
no WINS servers available, however, it is preferred you try M-Node operation rst. This setting has no eect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS
information from WAN’ is activated.
Enter your WINS Server IP address(es).
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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.
Displays any reservation entries. Displays the host name
(name of your computer or device), MAC Address, and IP
address.
Check to enable the reservation.
Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation
entry.
Click to remove the reservation from the list.
Enable:
Computer Name:
IP Address:
MAC Address:
Copy Your PC’s MAC
Address:
Save:
DHCP Reservations
List:
Enable:
Edit:
Delete:
DHCP Reservations List
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IPv6
On this page, the user can congure the IPv6 Connection type. There are two ways to set up the IPv6 Internet connection. You can use the Web-
based IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard, or you can manually congure the connection.
For the beginner user that has not congured a router before, click on the
IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard button and the router will guide
you through a few simple steps to get your network up and running.
For the advanced user that has congured a router before, click on the Manual
IPv6 Internet Connection Setup button to input all the settings manually.
To congure the IPv6 local settings, click on the IPv6 Local Connectivity
Setup button.
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IPV6 ULA allows you to congure a unique local unicast address for your router
and is useful for Local IPv6 communications
Enable ULA:
Use default
ULA prex:
ULA Prex:
Check this option to enable support for ULA.
Leave checked to use the default ULA prex congured by
your router. If uncheck, you can specify what prex ULA
should use in the following eld.
If Use default ULA prex is unchecked, you must specify
a ULA prex that will be used by your router for IPV6 local
connectivity.
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IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard
On this page, the user can congure the IPv6 Connection type using the IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard.
Click the IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard button and the router will
guide you through a few simple steps to get your network up and running.
Click Next to continue to the next page. Click Cancel to discard the changes
made and return to the main page.
The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet
connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided
through the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type
found.
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However, if the automatic detection fails, the user will be prompt to either
Try again or to click on the Guide me through the IPv6 settings button to
initiate the manual continual of the wizard.
There are several connection types to choose from. If you are unsure of your
connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet Service Provider.
Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client
software on your computers has been removed or disabled. The 3 options
available on this page are IPv6 over PPPoE, Static IPv6 address and Route,
and Tunneling Connection.
Choose the required IPv6 Internet Connection type and click on the Next
button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page.
Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the
main page.
Click on the Next button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to
the previous page.
Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the
main page.
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IPv6 over PPPoE
After selecting the IPv6 over PPPoE option, the user will be able to congure the
IPv6 Internet connection that requires a username and password to get online.
Most DSL modems use this type of connection.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
PPPoE Session: Select the PPPoE Session value used here. This
option will state that this connection shares it’s
information with the already congured IPv6
PPPoE connection, or the user can create a new
PPPoE connection here.
User Name: Enter the PPPoE username used here. If you do not
know your user name, please contact your ISP.
Password: Enter the PPPoE password used here. If you do not
know your password, please contact your ISP.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password used here.
Service Name: Enter the service name for this connection here.
This option is optional.
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Static IPv6 Address Connection
This mode is used when your ISP provides you with a set IPv6 addresses that does not change. The IPv6 information is manually entered in your
IPv6 conguration settings. You must enter the IPv6 address, Subnet Prex Length, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server, and Secondary DNS
Server. Your ISP provides you with all this information.
Use Link-Local
Address:
IPv6 Address:
Subnet Prex
Length:
Default Gateway:
Primary IPv6 DNS
Address:
Secondary IPv6 DNS
Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
The Link-local address is used by nodes and routers
when communicating with neighboring nodes on the
same link. This mode enables IPv6-capable devices to
communicate with each other on the LAN side.
Enter the WAN IPv6 address for the router here.
Enter the WAN subnet prex length value used here.
Enter the WAN default gateway IPv6 address used here.
Enter the WAN primary DNS Server address used here.
Enter the WAN secondary DNS Server address used here.
These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network)
IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6
Address conguration is based on the IPv6 Address and
Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prex /64 is
supported in LAN.)
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The following parameters will be available for conguration:
6rd IPv6 Prex: Enter the 6rd IPv6 address and prex value used
here.
IPv4 Address: Enter the IPv4 address used here.
Mask Length: Enter the IPv4 mask length used here.
Assigned IPv6 Prex: Displays the IPv6 assigned prex value here.
6rd Border Relay IPv4
Address:
Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address used here.
IPv6 DNS Server: Enter the primary DNS Server address used here.
The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete.
Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to
the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made
and return to the main page.
Tunneling Connection (6rd)
After selecting the Tunneling Connection (6rd) option, the user can congure the IPv6 6rd connection settings.
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IPv6 Manual Setup
There are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, Autoconguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE,
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel, 6to4, 6rd, and Link-local. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet
Service Provider.
Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed
or disabled.
Auto Detection
Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically
congure your IPv6 setting from your ISP.
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Static IPv6
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 Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC
+ Stateless DHCPv6.
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 Lifetime:
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Autoconguration
Select Autoconguration (Stateless/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 Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC
+ Stateless DHCPv6.
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 Lifetime:
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PPPoE
Select PPPoE 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.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the
MTU for optimal performance with your specic ISP. 1492
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.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
My IPv6 Connection:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name:
Password:
Service Name:
Reconnection Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
MTU:
IPv6 DNS Settings:
Primary/Secondary DNS
Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
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LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Lifetime:
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling
Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down menu.
Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).
Enter the remote IPv4 address supplied by your Internet
provider (ISP).
Enter the remote IPv6 address supplied by your Internet
provider (ISP).
Enter the remote IPv4 address that will be used on your
internal network.
Enter the remote IPv6 address that will be used on your
internal network.
Enter the subnet prex length that will be used on your
internal network for IPv6.
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.
My IPv6 Connection:
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel
Settings:
Remote IPv4
Address:
Remote IPv6
Address:
Local IPv4 Address:
Local IPv6 Address:
Subnet Prex
Length:
IPv6 DNS Settings:
Primary/Secondary
DNS Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN IPv6 Link Local
Address:
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Check to enable the Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration
Type:
Pv6 Address
Lifetime:
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6 to 4 Tunneling
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), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC +
Stateless DHCPv6.
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
Lifetime:
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6rd
Select 6rd 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 Autoconguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC
+ Stateless DHCPv6.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in
minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
6RD Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable
Autoconguration:
Autoconguration Type:
Router Advertisement
Lifetime:
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Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down
menu.
Displays the IPv6 address of the router.
My IPv6 Connection:
LAN IPv6 Link Local
Address Settings:
Link-Local Connectivity
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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, or Both from the drop-down menu.
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.
Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound lter.
You may create your own inbound lters in the Advanced
> Inbound Filter page.
Name:
IP Address:
Private Port/
Public Port:
Protocol Type:
Schedule:
Inbound Filter:
Virtual Server
Advanced
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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
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.
Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound lter.
You may create your own inbound lters in the Advanced
> Inbound Filter page.
Name:
IP Address:
TCP/UDP:
Schedule:
Inbound Filter:
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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 Both).
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:
Trac Type:
Firewall:
Trac Type:
Schedule:
Application Rules
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others.
These applications have diculties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of
these applications work with the DIR-825. 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 trac.
The DIR-825 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
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. The QoS section contains a
queuing mechanism, trac shaping and classication. It supports two kinds
of queuing mechanisms. Strict Priority Queue (SPQ) and Weighted Fair Queue
(WFQ). SPQ will process trac based on trac priority. Queue1 has the highest
priority and Queue4 has the lowest priority. WFQ will process trac based on
the queue weight. Users can congure each queue’s weight. The sum of all the
queue’s weight must be 100. When surng the Internet, the system will do trac
shaping based on the uplink and downlink speed. The classication rules can be
used to classify trac to dierent queues, then SPQ or WFQ will do QoS based on
the queue’s priority or weight.
The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Enable QoS: This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for
better performance and experience with online games and
other interactive applications, such as VoIP.
Uplink Speed: The speed at which data can be transferred from the router
to your ISP. This is determined by your ISP. An ISP often
denes speed as a download/upload pair. For example,
1.5 Mbits/284 Kbits. Using this example, you would enter
284. Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a
service such as www.dslreports.com.
Downlink
Speed:
The speed at which data can be transferred from the ISP to
the router. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s often dene
speed as a download/upload pair. For example,
1.5 Mbits/284 Kbits.
Using this example, you would enter 1500. Alternatively
you can test your downlink speed with a service such as
www.dslreports.com.
Queue Type: Here the user can specify the queue type used. When choosing the option Strict Priority Queue, the router will apply QoS based on the
internal specication for the queue IDs listed. When choosing the option Weight Fair Queue, the router will apply QoS based on the user
dened percentage in the Queue Weight column.
Queue ID: In this column the Queue ID used will be displayed.
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The following parameters will be available for conguration:
Checkbox: Tick this option to enable the rule specied.
Name: Enter a custom name for the rule being created here.
This name is used for identication.
Queue ID: Select the appropriate priority requirement from the
drop-down menu that will be applied to this rule. Op-
tion to choose from are Highest, Higher, Normal, and
Best Eort.
Protocol: Select the protocol used for the application for in the
drop-down menu and it will automatically place it in
the Protocol eld.
Local IP Range: Enter the local IP range used here. This is the IP range
of you Local Area Network. The Router’s IP cannot be
included in this range.
Remote IP
Range:
Enter the remote IP range used here. This is the IP
range of the public network from the Internet Port
side. To apply this rule to any IP addresses from the
public side, enter the range 0.0.0.1 to 255.255.255.254.
Application
Port:
Enter the application port number used here.
Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made.
Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.
After specifying the QoS framework used, in the QoS setup section, the user can now create individual rules for scenarios that require the use of
trac control and data priority manipulation.
Queue Priority: In this column the Queue Priority used will be displayed.
Queue Weight: After choosing to use the Weight Fair Queue option, under Queue Type, the user will be able to manual enter
the Queue Weight for each individual Queue ID.
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Network Filters
Select Turn MAC Filtering O, 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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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 Add 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:
Remote IP Start:
Remote IP End:
Add:
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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Access Control
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.
• Machine Address - Enter the PC MAC address (i.e. 00:00.00.00.00).
Select the ltering method and then click Next to continue.
Click Save to save the access control rule.
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Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table.
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Add Website
Filtering Rule:
Website URL/
Domain:
Website Filters
Select either DENY computers access to ONLY
these sites or ALLOW computers access to
ONLY these sites.
Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow
or block. Click Save Settings.
Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of Web sites that can be viewed by multiple users through the network.
To use this feature select to Allow or Deny, enter the domain or website and click Save Settings. You must also select Apply
Web Filter under the Access Control section.
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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 trac passing through the
session conforms to the protocol.
Enable this feature to protect your network from certain kinds
of “spoong” attacks.
Enable SPI:
Anti-Spoof Check:
Firewall Settings
A rewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-825 oers 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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DMZ IP Address:
PPTP:
IPSEC (VPN):
RTSP:
SIP:
Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that
you want to have unrestricted Internet communication. If
this computer obtains it’s IP address automatically using
DHCP, be sure to make a static reservation on the Setup >
Network Settings page so that the IP address of the DMZ
machine does not change.
Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their
corporate network using PPTP protocol.
Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate
network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal
of IPSec through NAT. This ALG may interfere with the
operation of such VPN clients. If you are having trouble
connecting with your corporate network, try turning this
ALG o. Please check with the system administrator of your
corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT
traversal.
Allows application that uses Real Time Streaming Protocol
to receive streaming media from the Internet. QuickTime
and Real Player are some of the common applications using
this protocol.
Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP)
to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and
devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work
around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of
such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls,
try turning this ALG o.
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Enter a name for your route.
Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route.
Enter the netmask of the route, please note that the octets
must match your destination IP address.
Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is
used.
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 that the IP packet must use to transit
out of the router when this route is used.
Name:
Destination IP:
Netmask:
Gateway:
Metric:
Interface:
Routing
The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specic routes of data through your network.
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Advanced Wireless
Set the transmit power of the antennas.
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.
Enable this option to reduce interference from
other wireless networks in your area. If the channel
width is operating at 40 MHz and there is another
wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing
interference, the router will automatically change to
20 MHz.
Transmit Power:
WLAN Partition:
WMM Enable:
HT20/40 Coexistence:
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
Note: if this option is unchecked, the WPS button on the
side of the router will be disabled.
Tick this option to lock the congured wireless security
settings.
A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add
the router to an existing network or to create a new
network. Only the Administrator (“admin” account) can
change or reset the PIN.
Shows the current PIN.
Restore the default PIN of the router.
Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This
becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN
to the user interface of the wireless client.
Enable:
Lock Wireless
Security Settings:
PIN Settings:
Current PIN:
Reset PIN to
Default:
Generate New PIN:
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplied method for securing your wireless network during the “initial setup” as well
as the “Add New Device” processes. The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) has certied it across dierent products as well as manufacturers.
The process is just as easy as pressing a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering the 8-digit code for the PIN
Code Method. The time reduction in setup and ease of use are quite benecial, while the highest wireless security setting of
WPA2 is automatically used.
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This Wizard helps you add wireless devices to the wireless network.
The wizard will either display the wireless network settings to guide you through manual conguration, prompt you to enter the
PIN for the device, or ask you to press the conguration button on the device. If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a
conguration button, you can add it to the network by pressing the conguration button on the device and then the on the router
within 120 seconds. The status LED on the router will ash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network.
There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network. A “registrar” controls access to the wireless network. A registrar
only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered the PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the
device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well.
Click to start the wizard and skip to page 46.
Add Wireless
Station:
Add Wireless
Device Wizard:
You can also simply press the WPS button on the back of the router, and then press the WPS
button on your wireless client to automatically connect without logging into the router.
WPS Button
WPS Button
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To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature click on
Enabled. UPnP provides compatibility with networking
equipment, software and peripherals.
Checking the box will allow the DIR-825 to respond to
pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra
security from hackers.
You may set the port speed of the Internet port to
10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or Auto (recommended).
Check the box to allow multicast trac to pass through
the router from the Internet (IPv4).
Check the box to allow multicast trac to pass through
the router from the Internet (IPv6).
Enable UPnP:
Enable WAN Ping
Response:
WAN Port Speed:
Enable IPV4
Multicast Streams:
Enable IPV6
Multicast Streams:
Advanced Network Settings
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Guest Zone
Check to enable the Guest Zone feature.
The schedule of time when the Guest Zone will be active.
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 or click
Add New.
Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is dierent from
your main wireless network.
Check to allow network connectivity between the dierent
zones created.
Select the type of security or encryption you would like to
enable for the guest zone.
Enable Guest
Zone:
Schedule:
Wireless Network
Name:
Enable Routing
Between Zones:
Security Mode:
The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones
will be separate from your main wireless network. You may congure dierent zones for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands.
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IPv6 Firewall
The DIR-825’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to congure which kind of IPv6 trac is allowed to pass through the device. The
DIR-825’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.
Check the box to enable the IPv6 rewall simple security.
Select an action from the drop-down menu.
Enter a name to identify the IPv6 rewall rule.
Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that
the IPv6 Firewall Rule will be enabled on. 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.
Use the Source drop-down menu to specify the interface
that connects to the source IPv6 addresses of the rewall
rule.
Enter the source IPv6 address range in the adjacent IP
Address Range eld.
Use the Dest drop-down menu to specify the interface that
connects to the destination IP addresses of the rewall rule.
Select the protocol of the rewall port (All, TCP, UDP, or
ICMP).
Enter the rst port of the range that will be used for the
rewall rule in the rst box and enter the last port in the
eld in the second box.
Enable IPv6 Simple
Security:
Congure IPv6
Firewall:
Name:
Schedule:
Source:
IP Address Range:
Dest:
Protocol:
Port Range:
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IPv6 Routing
Check the box next to the route you wish to enable.
Enter a specic name to identify this route.
This is the IP address of the router used to reach the
specied destination or enter the IPv6 address prex
length of the packets that will take this route.
Enter the metric value for this rule here.
Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet must
use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the router.
Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used.
Route List:
Name:
Destination IP/
Prex Length:
Metric:
Interface:
Gateway:
This page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network.
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Admin
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.
Tools
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The
administrator can make changes to the settings.
Enter the new password for the User login. If you login as the
User, you cannot change the settings (you can only view them).
Enter a name for your 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.
This means to connect to the router, you must enter
https://192.168.0.1 (for example) instead of http://192.168.0.1.
Remote management allows the DIR-825 to be congured from
the Internet by a web browser. A username/password is still
required to access the Web Management interface.
Admin Password:
User Password:
Gateway name:
Enable Graphical
Authentication:
Enable HTTPS
Server:
Enable Remote
Management:
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The port number used to access the DIR-825 is used in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of
the DIR-825 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.
If you have enabled HTTPS Server, 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. Details will display the current status.
Remote Admin
Port:
Remote Admin
Inbound Filter:
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Time
Displays the current date and time of the router.
Select your 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. A NTP server will
synch the time and date with your router. This will only
connect to a server on the Internet, not a local server.
Check the box to enable this feature.
Enter the IP address of a NTP server and click “update
now” to adjust correct time and date.
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 Sync Your Computer’s Time Settings
to synch the date and time with the computer you are
currently on.
Time:
Time Zone:
Enable 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). This option only becomes
available if you enable loggin to a syslog server.
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Email Settings
The Email feature can be used to send the system log les, router alert messages, and rmware update notication to your
email address.
Enable Email
Notication:
From Email
Address:
To Email Address:
SMTP Server
Address:
SMTP Server Port:
Enable
Authentication:
Account Name:
Password:
On Log Full:
On Schedule:
Schedule:
When this option is enabled, router activity logs are
emailed to a designated email address.
This email address will appear as the sender when you
receive a log le or rmware upgrade notication via
email.
Enter the email address where you want the email sent.
Enter the SMTP server address for sending email.
Enter the SMTP port used on the server.
Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication.
Enter your account for sending email.
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 email
to your account when the log is full.
Selecting this option will send the logs via email
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. A le dialog will
appear, allowing you to select a location and le name
for the settings.
Use this option to load previously saved router
conguration settings. First, use the Browse option to nd
a previously saved 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 eect 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
This section allows you to manage the router’s conguration settings, reboot the router, and restore the router to the factory
default settings. Restoring the unit to the factory default settings will erase all settings, including any rules that you’ve created.
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Firmware
Browse:
Upload:
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.
Once you have a rmware update on your computer,
use this option to browse for the le and then upload
the information into the access point.
You can upgrade the rmware of the access point 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 website
for rmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download rmware upgrades to your hard drive from this site.
After you have downloaded the new language pack,
click Browse to locate the language pack le on your
hard drive. Click Upload to complete the language
pack upgrade.
Language Pack
You can change the language of the web UI by uploading available
language packs.
Browse:
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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.
Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down menu
or enter the DDNS server address.
Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS
service provider.
Enter the Username or key for your DDNS account.
Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account.
Enter a timeout time (in hours).
Displays the current connection status.
Check to enable DDNS for a host on your internal
network that is using IPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address of the host you would like to
assign a DDNS name to.
Enter the DDNS host name that will be associated to
the IPv6 address.
Enable Dynamic
DNS:
Server Address:
Host Name:
Username or
Key:
Password or
Key:
Timeout:
Status:
Dynamic DNS
for IPv6 Hosts:
IPv6 Address:
Host Name:
Dynamic DNS
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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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.
Enter the IPv6 address that you wish to Ping and click Ping.
The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here.
System Check
Ping Test:
IPv6 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.
You must click Save Settings at the top for your
schedules to go into eect.
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
Schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules. For example, if you want to restrict web access to Mon-Fri from 3pm to
8pm, you could create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri and enter a Start Time of 3pm and End Time of 8pm.
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This page displays the current information for the DIR-825. 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.
Displays the router’s time and rmware version.
Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings
Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings
for the router.
Displays the 2.4 GHz wireless MAC address and your
wireless settings such as SSID and Channel.
Displays the 5 GHz 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).
General:
WAN:
LAN:
Wireless LAN1:
Wireless LAN2:
LAN Computers:
Device Info
Status
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Logs
Save Log:
Log Options:
First Page:
Last Page:
Previous:
Next:
Clear:
Link to Email Log
Settings:
This option will save the router log to a file on your
computer.
You can select the types of messages that you want to
display from the log. System Activity, Debug Information,
Attacks, Dropped Packets, and Notice messages can be
selected. Click Save Settings to activate your settings.
Click to go to the rst page.
Click to go to the last page.
Click to go back one page.
Click to go to the next page.
Clears all of the log contents.
This option will send a copy of the router log to your email
address congured in the Tools > Email Settings screen.
The router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its 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 Trac Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-825 on both
the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The tra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.
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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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Routing
This page will display your current routing table.
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IPv6
The IPv6 page displays a summary of the router IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients.
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IPV6 Routing
This page displays the IPV6 routing details congured for your router.
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Support
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Connect a Wireless Client to your Router
WPS Button
Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS
process).
The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most wireless
devices such as wireless adapters, media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button
(or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-825 router. Please refer to your user manual for the
wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS. Once you know, follow the steps below:
Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the DIR-825 for about 1 second. The Internet LED on the front will start to blink.
Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute to congure. Once the Internet light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless
connection will be secure with WPA2.
WPS Button
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Windows® 8
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 (Wi-Fi password) being used.
To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the
time display.
Wireless Icon
Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting
proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name.
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You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for
the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next.
If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also
press the WPS button on your router at the point to enable the WPS function.
When you have established a successful connection a wireless network, the word
Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected.
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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
WPA/WPA2
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3. Highlight the wireless connection with Wi-Fi name (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 (Wi-Fi password) 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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WPS
The WPS feature of the DIR-825 can be congured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to
congure the WPS feature:
1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
2. Click Network on the left side.
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3. Double-click the DIR-825.
4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label or in the Setup >
Wireless Setup menu in the router 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 router 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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Windows Vista®
Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user
manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have 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.
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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 Wi-Fi name (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 (Wi-Fi password) 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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WPS/WCN 2.0
The router supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista®. The following instructions for setting this up
depends on whether you are using Windows Vista® to 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
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, 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.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right
corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
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 Wi-Fi 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.
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It is recommended to enable WPA 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 WPA key being used.
2. Highlight the Wi-Fi 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.
WPA/WPA2
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK
Wi-Fi password 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
Wi-Fi password 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-825. Read the
following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a dierent
operating system, the screenshots 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 nor do you
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:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer® 7 and higher
- Mozilla Firefox 3.5 and higher
- Google™ Chrome 8 and higher
- Apple Safari 4 and 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
dierent cable or connect to a dierent port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned o, the link light may not be
on.
• Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software rewalls such as ZoneAlarm, BlackIce, 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 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 dierent 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 emails when connecting through my router?
If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail,
we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc).
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, XP, Vista®, and 7 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 email. 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 oce environments, and public areas such as airports, coee shops
and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more e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 o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 aord. 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 dierent 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, oce, business,
D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
Home
• Gives everyone at home broadband access
• Surf the web, check email, instant message, etc.
• Gets rid of the cables around the house
• Simple and easy to use
Small Oce and Home Oce
• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at oce
• Remotely access your oce network from home
• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers
• No need to dedicate oce space
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Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or o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 USB Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like:
airports, hotels, coee 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-825 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 new D-Link 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® 7/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.
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 the Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your
router (I.E. 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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• LAN Interface: Four 10/100/1000 LAN ports
• WAN Interface: One 10/100/1000 Internet port
• Wireless Interface (2.4Ghz): IEEE 802.11b/g/n
• Wireless Interface (5Ghz): IEEE 802.11a/n/ac
• USB Interface: Compliant USB 2.0
Operating Voltage
• Input: 100~240V (±20%), 50~60Hz
• Output: DC12V, 1.5A
Temperature
• Operating: 32 ~ 104oF (0 ~ 40oC)
• Non-Operating: -4 ~ 149oF (-20 ~ 65oC)
Humidity
• Operating: 10% - 90% non-condensing
• Non-Operating: 5% - 95% non-condesing
Wireless Frequency Range
• IEEE 802.11a: 5150MHz~5250MHz, 5725MHz~5825HMz
• IEEE 802.11b: 2400 MHz~2484 MHz
• IEEE 802.11g: 2400 MHz~2484 MHz
• IEEE 802.11n: 2400 MHz~2484 MHz, 5150MHz~5250MHz,
5725MHz~5825HMz
• IEEE 802.11ac: 5150MHz~5250MHz, 5725MHz~5825HMz
Wireless Bandwidth Rate
• IEEE 802.11a: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps
• IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps
• IEEE 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps
• IEEE 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps
• IEEE 802.11ac: 6.5 to 867 Mbps
Antenna Type
• External Antenna
Wireless Security
• WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS (PIN & PBC)
• FCC, CE,
Dimensions & Weight
• 202 x 132.2 x 28 mm
• 360 g
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Appendix D - Regulatory Information
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 o 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 dierent 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.
Operation of this device is restricted to indoor use only
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
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.
Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA
Regulatory Information

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