D Link IR885LA1 AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router User Manual
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Version 1.00| 11/19/2014
AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router
User Manual
DIR-885L
DIR-885L
iD-Link DIR-885L 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: 8.4 watts
Switched O: 0.1 watts
Preface
Revision Date Description
1.00 November 19, 2014 Initial release
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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................. i
Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
Power Usage .................................................................................... i
Product Overview .............................................................. 1
Package Contents ......................................................................... 1
System Requirements ................................................................. 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features ............................................................................................ 4
Antenna Setup ............................................................................... 5
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 6
Connections ........................................................................... 6
LEDs ........................................................................................... 7
Installation ......................................................................... 8
Before you Begin ........................................................................... 8
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................9
Manual Setup ............................................................................... 10
Getting Started ................................................................12
Setup Wizard ................................................................................13
QRS Mobile App ..........................................................................18
mydlink SharePort ......................................................................23
Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for iPad®,
iPhone®, and iPod touch® ................................................23
Main Menu .......................................................................26
Documents ....................................................................... 27
Pictures ..............................................................................29
Videos.................................................................................31
Music ..................................................................................33
Folders ...............................................................................36
Favorites ............................................................................39
Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for Android™ ...40
Main Menu .......................................................................44
Documents ....................................................................... 45
Pictures ..............................................................................47
Videos.................................................................................49
Music ..................................................................................51
Folders ...............................................................................54
Favorites ............................................................................58
Conguration ...................................................................59
Device Mode ........................................................................60
Home ..............................................................................................61
Internet ................................................................................... 61
DIR-885L ................................................................................. 62
Connected Clients ..............................................................63
USB Device ............................................................................64
Settings ..........................................................................................65
Wizard .....................................................................................65
Internet (Router Mode) ..................................................... 65
IPv6 .....................................................................................74
Wireless (Router Mode) ....................................................92
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Guest Zone .......................................................................94
Network .................................................................................. 96
SharePort ...............................................................................98
Create User .......................................................................99
mydlink ................................................................................ 100
Features ....................................................................................... 101
QoS Engine......................................................................... 101
Firewall Settings ............................................................... 102
IPv4/IPv6 Rules ............................................................ 104
Port Forwarding ............................................................... 105
Virtual Server ................................................................ 106
Website Filter ..................................................................... 107
Static Routes ...................................................................... 108
IPv6 .................................................................................. 109
Dynamic DNS .................................................................... 110
IPv6 Host ........................................................................ 111
Management ............................................................................. 112
Time & Schedule .............................................................. 112
Time ................................................................................. 112
Schedule ........................................................................ 113
System Log ......................................................................... 114
Admin .................................................................................. 115
System ............................................................................ 116
Upgrade .............................................................................. 117
Statistics .............................................................................. 118
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................119
WPS Button ................................................................................ 119
Windows® 8 ................................................................................ 120
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 120
Windows® 7 ................................................................................ 122
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 122
WPS ....................................................................................... 125
Windows Vista® ......................................................................... 129
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 130
Windows® XP ............................................................................. 132
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 133
Troubleshooting ............................................................135
Wireless Basics ...............................................................139
What is Wireless? ...................................................................... 140
Tips ................................................................................................ 142
Wireless Modes ......................................................................... 143
Networking Basics .........................................................144
Check your IP address ............................................................ 144
Statically Assign an IP address ............................................ 145
Wireless Security ......................................................... 146
What is WPA? ................................................................ 146
Technical Specications ................................................147
Safety Statements .........................................................148
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-8
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Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• 802.11ac (draft), n, g, b, or a wireless or Ethernet port
Web-based Conguration
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.
mydlink Requirements
• iPhone/iPad/iPod touch (iOS 4.0 or higher)
• Android device (2.3 or higher)
• Computer with the following browser requirements:
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Firefox 3 or higher
• Safari 5 or higher
• Chrome 5 or higher
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.
System Requirements
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link DIR-885L AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router uses advanced AC beamforming technology to maximize the speed and range
of your wireless signal to signicantly outperform 802.11n and other 802.11ac devices. It also comes equipped with four Gigabit
ports to provide speeds up to 10x faster than standard 10/100 ports. With the addition of Advanced Quality of Service (QoS),
data streams are separated, which helps organize and prioritize your network trac so your video streaming, gaming, and
VoIP calls run smoother over both your wired and wireless network.
The DIR-885L supports a host of cloud features including QRS Mobile, which allows you to setup and congure the router using
a mobile app. You can set up your router right from your sofa, no PC required.
The AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router is also mydlink-enabled, which gives you access to your home network no matter where
you go. Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device.
mydlink-enabled routers can be congured to send an email to keep you informed anywhere, anytime when new devices are
connecting to your network or unwanted access is detected. Monitor in real-time websites that are being visited with recent
browser history displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app – which is great for parents.
SharePort technology lets you take advantage of the USB 3.0 port found on the back of your DIR-885L (as well as an additional
USB 2.0 port). Plug in a USB storage drive and you can use the mydlink SharePort™ app for iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch®, and
Android™ device to access les, stream videos, view photos, or listen to music on your laptop or mobile devices. Plug in a printer
and you can use the mydlink SharePort app to share that printer with all of your devices.
The DIR-885L AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router provides incredible speeds, smart antenna technology, fast ports, cloud features, and
terric security features. It also features an innovative design and easy installation options.
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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-885L uses advanced AC beamforming to provide up to a full 3200 Mbps*
wireless connection with concurrent 801.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients . It also operates on both the 2.4
GHz and 5 GHz bands to allow separation of trac so users can participate in high-bandwidth activities, such
as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio, without aecting low-priority trac like email and web
surng.
• Cloud Features - The DIR-885L support the QRS Mobile app to setup the router using a mobile device. It is
also mydlink-enabled so you can remotely access and mange your DIR-885L from a mobile device. The mydlink
SharePort™ app can be used to share les, stream videos, view photos, and play music. SharePort Plus lets you
share a printer.
• Compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a Devices - The DIR-885L is still fully compatible with the 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g
and 802.11a standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, and 802.11a wireless devices.
• 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-885L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports
multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-885L can securely access
corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-885L lets you control
what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet, or from your
company’s server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
Features
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Hardware Overview
Connections
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1 USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content , or connect it to a USB printer to share it on your network.
2 Mode Switch
3 Reset Button Insert a paperclip in the hole and wait for several seconds to reset the router to default settings.
4 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection to a WPS client.
5 Gigabit LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.
6 Gigabit Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
7 Power Button Press the power button to power on and o.
8 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
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LEDs
1 Power LED A solid blue light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will be a solid orange
during boot up.
2 Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the
router cannot connect to the Internet.
3 Wireless (2.4 GHz) LED A solid blue light indicates that the 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled.
4 Wireless (5 GHz) LED A solid blue light indicates that the 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.
5 USB 3.0 LED A solid blue light indicates that a USB device detected in the USB 3.0 port.
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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 congure 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 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 (0.5 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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect 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 is 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.
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Computer
Modem
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INTERNET
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INTERNET
4. Plug one end of the included 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 receptor 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.
Note: This unit is to be used with power supply model WA-36C12R.
7. If you are connecting to a broadband service, you may be online already and further conguration will be optional.
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DIR-885L
Modem
Computer
Modem
Computer
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There are several dierent ways you can congure 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 13.
• QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to congure your router. Refer to page 18.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router. Refer to page 59
Getting Started
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The wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to
congure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.
Setup Wizard
If this is your rst time installing the router, open your web browser and
enter http://dlinkrouter.local/ in the address bar. Alternatively, enter
the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). Please refer
to page 59.
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 Internet connection, a list of
connection types to choose from will be displayed.
Select your Internet connection type (this information can be obtained
from your Internet service provider) and click Next to continue.
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 Static, enter the IP and DNS settings
supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
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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 the router, please enter a new password. You will be
prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web
conguration utility. Click Next to continue.
The Summary window will display your settings. Click Next if you are
satised, or click Back to make changes to them.
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To use the mydlink service (mydlink.com or the mydlink Lite app), you
must have an account. Select Ye s if you have a mydlink account already,
or No if you want to create one. Click Next to continue.
If you do not want to register at this time, click Skip.
If you clicked Yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address) and
password. Click Next to register your mydlink account with the router.
If you clicked No, ll out the requested information and click Next to
create your mydlink account.
At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a nal summary of
your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard.
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The mydlink App will allow you to receive notices, browse network users,
and congure your router from an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch (iOS 3.0 or
higher), or Android device (1.6 or higher).
To download the "mydlink Lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android Market
or http://mydlink.com/Lite.
PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com.
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QRS Mobile App
QRS Mobile app allows you to install and congure your router from your mobile device.
Step 1
Search for the free QRS Mobile App on the iTunes Store or Google Play.
Step 2
Once your app is installed, you may now congure your router. Connect
to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device.
Scan for the Wi-Fi name (SSID) as listed on the supplied info card. Select
and then enter your Wi-Fi password.
Step 3
Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS mobile app from the
Home screen of your device.
For the iTunes Store, you may
also scan this code to download.
For Google Play, you may also
scan this code to download.
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Step 4
You will see the welcome screen. Tap Start to proceed, then Next once
the Operation Mode screen appears.
Step 5
At this point, please ensure that you the router is connected to a modem.
Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable
modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the
DIR-885L. Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection
and proceed to the next step.
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Step 6
You will be prompted to set up each wireless frequency band in turn;
the 2.4 GHz band followed by the 5 GHz band.
Firstly, enter a network name (SSID) of your choice, or leave it unchanged
to accept the default SSID. Each wireless band can be assigned its own
SSID.
Secondly, choose a Wi-Fi password of at least 8 characters. Any device
trying to connect to the router wirelessly will need to enter this password
the rst time it connects.
Finally, tap Next to proceed.
Step 7
Enter the administrator password of your choice. Unlike the Wi-Fi
password, this password is only required when you need to congure
the router. See page 59 for details of when this password is used. Tap Next
to proceed.
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Step 8
If you already have a mydlink account, select Yes, I have a mydlink
account and enter your mydlink email address and password. Lastly, tap
Sign In to set up the router to use your mydlink account.
If you do not have a mydlink account, select No, I want to create a new
mydlink account. Enter your email address, choose a mydlink password
and check the I accept the mydlink terms and conditions box. Finally,
tap Register to create your new mydlink account.
If you do not want to congure your router with mydlink at this stage,
tap Skip to proceed.
Step 9
If you wish to receive push notications whenever a new rmware update
is available, check the Notify me when new rmware is available box
and tap Next.
Otherwise, just tap Next to proceed.
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Step 10
You will be presented with a summary of your chosen settings. If you wish
to make any changes, tap Back to step back through the previous pages.
Otherwise, tap Next to complete the setup.
Congratulations, your device has been successfully congured! You may
now exit the QRS app.
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The mydlink SharePort™ app is a streamlined mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share les
stored on a removable storage connected to your router. Once the router is set up, you can start the app and easily connect
from a local network or through the Internet to access your photos, videos, music, and documents. It allows you to create your
own personal cloud storage. You can upload les and photos from your mobile device to the removable storage via the app
from anywhere in the world!
Note: In order to ensure smooth streaming performance, you will need a minimum of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for your router’s Internet
connection. Streaming performance will vary depending on the quality of your Internet connection.
Note: If you choose to skip the mydlink SharePort registration during the initial setup of your DIR-885L, you may begin the registration process
anytime by accessing the mydlink SharePort feature from within the router conguration. Please see page 94 for details on how to begin
the mydlink shareport registration process.
1. If you are connecting remotely through the mydlink SharePort™
app from the Internet, you will need a mydlink account.
2. Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into
the USB port of the device.
Note: If you connect a removable storage with many les or a large capacity, it
may take a while for the router to scan and catalog your les.
mydlink SharePort
Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod touch®
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3. Use your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to search for and download the
free mydlink SharePort™ app from the App Store.
If you have a QR code reader, you can scan the code for mydlink
SharePort™ to the right.
4. If you are connecting to the router from a local network:
On your mobile device, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect
to your router’s wireless network using the default Wi-Fi
settings. Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your
device as printed on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card.
If you are connecting to the router from a remote network:
Go directly to the next step.
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5. Tap the mydlink SharePort icon, and the app will load.
6. At the mydlink SharePort device list page, tap the gear icon at the
top right to enter the Settings page.
7. Enter your Admin Login and your mydlink Account Login information
in the elds and click Done. You will be taken back to the device
list where you can select the device for use with mydlink SharePort.
8. You can now use the mydlink SharePort app interface to stream
media and access les stored on your removable drive. The wireless
icon at the bottom will be lit blue to indicate a Local Access
connection. It will be green to indicate you are connected to the
router through Remote Access.
Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not
be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow
network speeds.
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Main Menu
Tap on the document icon to view documents.
Tap the camera icon to view photos.
Tap on the movie icon to play videos.
Tap on the music icon to play audio les.
Tap on the folder icon to browse all les in a folder view.
Tap on the star icon to access your favorite les.
The mydlink SharePort main menu has dierent sections that let you see all the documents, photos, movies, or music stored
on your removable storage. Tap < or >, or swipe left or right to move between the dierent sections. The Wi-Fi icon at the
bottom indicates an active local network connection (blue) or remote connection (green/red). Tap Log In if it is not lit, or Log
Out to return to the login page.
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Documents
The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents
streamed from your DIR-885L to your mobile device. Tap the document
icon on the main menu to browse the documents on your mobile device.
Enter a lename here to search your storage.
Tap to mark les for deletion.
Tap the star icon next to each le to download it to your device and
add it into your Favorites section.
Tapping this icon gives you additional options:
• Mail: Tap to e-mail the le.
• iCloud: Tap to store the le on iCloud.
• AirPrint: Tap to print the le.
• Open In...: Tap to use a third-party app to open the le.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Search Bar:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
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Tap on a le to start the document viewer. In the viewer:
Tap to add/remove the le from your Favorites.
Tap to bring up the same options as >.
Note: Some les may require a third-party app to view them.
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Pictures
The Pictures section allows you to stream images from your DIR-885L to
your mobile device. Tap the camera icon on the main menu to browse
your photo collection on your removable storage.
Enter a lename here to search your storage.
Tap to mark les for deletion.
Tap the star icon next to each le to download it to your device and
add it into your Favorites section.
Tapping this icon gives you additional options:
• Mail: Tap to e-mail the image.
• iCloud: Tap to store the image on iCloud.
• AirPrint: Tap to print the image.
• Facebook: Tap to upload the image to your Facebook account.
• Twitter: Tap to upload the image to your Twitter account.
• Open In...: Tap to use a third-party app to open the le.
Search Bar:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to start a slideshow of your photos. Tap the screen again to bring
up the menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
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Tap on a le to start the photo viewer. In the viewer:
Tap to add/remove the current image from your Favorites.
Tap to start the slideshow.
Tap to bring up the same options as >.
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Videos
The Videos section allows you to stream video clips and movies from
your DIR-885L to your mobile device. Tap the movie icon on the main
menu to browse your videos on your removable storage.
Enter a lename here to search for a specic le.
Tap to mark les for deletion.
Tap the star icon next to a le to download it to your device and add
it into your Favorites section.
Tapping this icon gives you additional options:
• Mail: Lets you e-mail the le.
• iCloud: Lets you store the le on iCloud.
• Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the le.
Search Bar:
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
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Tap on a le to start playing it. In the player:
Tap to play/pause the video. You can scroll to any time on the time
line by holding and sliding your nger.
Tap to enter/exit fullscreen mode.
Tap to add/remove the le from your Favorites.
Tapping this icon gives you additional options:
• Mail: Lets you e-mail the video.
• iCloud: Lets you store the video on iCloud.
• Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the le.
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Music
The Music section allows you to stream songs from your DIR-885L to
your mobile device. Tap the music icon on the main menu to browse
your music collection on your removable storage.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Enter a lename here to search your storage.
Tap to create a playlist and mark les for deletion.
Tap the star icon next to each le to download it to your device and
add it into your Favorites section.
Tapping this icon gives you additional options:
• Mail: Lets you e-mail the le.
• iCloud: Lets you store the le on iCloud.
• Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the le.
Search Bar:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
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Tap on a le to start playing it. In the player:
Tap to repeat all. Tap again to repeat a single song.
Tap to skip to the previous/next song.
Tap to enable/disable shue mode.
To create a playlist:
Tap Edit > Add Playlist.
Enter a name for the playlist, then tap Save.
The name of the playlist will appear in the browser next to the
icon.
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To add songs to a playlist:
Tap the playlist in the browser.
Tap Add Music... to add songs to the current playlist.
Tick the songs you wish to add and tap Done.
To delete songs from the playlist:
Tap Edit in the playlist browser and mark the les to be
deleted.
Tap Delete.
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Folders
You can browse your removable storage in a folder view in the folders
section. Tapping the lename will open the viewer/player for that le
type as described in the previous pages. You can also upload les from
your mobile device to the removable storage attached to your router.
Enter a lename here to search your storage.
Tap to take you to the editing screen where you can add a folder and
mark les for deletion or copying.
Tap the star icon next to each le to download it to your device and
add it into your Favorites section.
Tapping the > icon gives you additional options depending on the
le type.
Search Bar:
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to upload les from your device to your removable storage.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
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To delete les:
Tap Edit at the top right.
Tick the circle next to a le to mark it for deletion.
Tap on Delete at the bottom to delete the le.
To create a new folder:
Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in.
Tap Edit at the top right.
Tap Add Folder to add a new folder.
Enter the name of the new folder, then tap Save.
Tap OK to conrm folder creation.
To copy les:
Tap on Copy to bring up a window where you can select
the folder to copy to.
Browse to the directory you want to copy the marked les
to and tap Paste.
You can also tap Add Folder to create a new folder.
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To upload images and videos from your mobile device:
Browse to the folder you wish to upload to.
Tap Upload at the bottom.
Select the photos/videos you wish to upload.
Tap Done.
During the upload process, the size of the le and the upload progress
will be displayed.
To upload more les, tap the + icon at the top right and repeat the steps
listed above.
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Favorites
The Favorites section allows you to quickly access your most often used
les, no matter what le type, in a special section. Files added to the
Favorites section will be copied here for playback in a centralized location.
Tap to mark les for deletion from the local storage in Favorites. The
le will still be accessible in other mydlink SharePort sections.
Tapping this icon gives you additional options depending on the le
type.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap on a le to start the le viewer. In the viewer:
Tap to add/remove the le from your Favorites.
Tap to bring up additional options.
Note: The le options available will vary depending on the le type.
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
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Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for Android™
The mydlink SharePort™ app is a streamlined mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share les
stored on a removable storage connected to your router. Once the router is set up, you can start the app and easily connect
from a local network or through the Internet to access your photos, videos, music, and documents. It allows you to create your
own personal cloud storage; you can upload les and photos from your mobile device to the removable storage via the app
from anywhere in the world!
Note: In order to ensure smooth streaming performance, you will need a minimum of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for your router’s Internet
connection. Streaming performance will vary depending on the quality of your Internet connection.
If you are connecting remotely through the mydlink SharePort™ app
from the Internet, you will need a mydlink account.
Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into the
USB port of the device.
Note: If you connect a removable storage with many les or a large capacity, it may
take a while for the router to scan and catalog your les.
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On your mobile device, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect to your
router’s wireless network using the default Wi-Fi settings. Your Wi-Fi
network details can be found on the included Wi-Fi conguration card
included with your router, or on the bottom of the router.
Use your Android mobile device to search for and download the free
mydlink SharePort™ app from Google Play™.
If you have a QR code reader, you can scan the code for mydlink
SharePort™ to the right.
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Once connected, tap the mydlink SharePort™ icon, and the app will load.
At the login page:
You can tap ? to see diagrams with descriptions of the two types of
connections available.
If you are unsure about which connection method to choose, you can
click Remote Access.
Local Access:
Local mode will connect you to storage on your current network. For
example, if you are at home connecting to your router, choose this
mode.
Remote Access:
Remote mode will connect you to storage on your
router in a dierent location. For example, you are at
your oce connecting to your router at home.
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If you are directly connected to the DIR-885L’s wireless network,
tap Local Access and enter the Admin Password of your router, then
tap Log In.
If you are connecting through the Internet tap Remote Access
and enter your mydlink login information, then tap Log In. Tap on
your router on the devices page that appears. You can now share
your les.
After logging in, select your router from the device list.
You can use the mydlink SharePort™ app interface to stream media
and access les stored on your removable drive.
The wireless icon at the bottom will be lit blue to indicate
a Local Access connection. It will be green to indicate you
are connected to the router through Remote Access.
Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not
be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow
network speeds.
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Tap on the document icon to view documents.
Tap the camera icon to view pictures.
Tap on the movie icon to play videos.
Tap on the music icon to play audio les.
Tap on the folder icon to browse all les in a folder
view.
Tap on the star icon to access your favorite les.
Note: Available features may dier depending on the Android OS version of
your device.
Main Menu
The mydlink SharePort main menu has dierent sections that let you see all the documents, photos, movies, or music stored
on your removable storage. Tap < or >, or swipe left or right to move between the dierent sections. The Wi-Fi icon at the
bottom indicates an active local network connection (blue) or remote connection (green/red). Tap Log In if it is not lit, or Log
Out to return to the login page.
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Documents
The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents
streamed from your DIR-885L to your mobile device. Tap the document
icon on the main menu to browse the les on your mobile device.
Type in the name of a le to search for it.
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to refresh, sort, or mark les for deletion.
Tap the star icon next to each le to download it to your device and
add it into your Favorites section.
Search Bar:
Tap for additional options:
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to sort the les by name, size, type, or date.
Check a le then tap to delete it.
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Tap on a le to start the document viewer. In the viewer:
Tap the screen to bring up zoom in/out buttons.
Drag the screen up or down to scroll between pages.
Tap to perform File, Find, Zoom, Reading View, Go To
Page, and Bookmarks actions.
Note: Available actions may dier depending on your Android OS.
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Pictures
The Pictures section allows you to view images streamed from your
DIR-885L to your mobile device. Tap the camera icon on the main menu
to browse your photo collection on your removable storage.
Type in the name of a le to search for it.
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to start a slideshow.
Tap to refresh, sort, or mark les for deletion.
Tap the star icon next to each le to download it to your device and
add it into your Favorites section.
Search Bar:
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to sort the les by name, size, type, or date.
Check a le then tap to delete it.
Tap for additional options:
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Tap on an image le to start the image viewer. In the viewer:
Tap the star icon to download it to your device and add it into your
Favorites section.
Tap to start a slideshow. Tap the image to stop the slideshow.
Tap to delete the current image. Tap OK to conrm.
Tap to bring up additional options using other applications.
Tap to access the image editor.
Note: This function may vary depending on the version of your Android OS.
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Videos
The Videos section allows you to stream video clips and movies from
your DIR-885L to your mobile device. Tap the movie icon on the main
menu to browse your videos on your removable storage.
Type in the name of a le to search for it.
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to refresh, sort, or mark les for deletion.
Tap the star icon next to a le to download it to your device and add
it into your Favorites section.
Search Bar:
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to sort the les by name, size, type, or date.
Check a le then tap this icon to delete it.
Tap for additional options:
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Tap on a le to start playing it. Tap on the screen to bring up the scroll
bar, pause button, and play button.
Tap to resume playback.
Tap to pause the video.
Note: Available features may vary depending on the Android OS version installed
on your device.
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Music
The Music section allows you to stream songs from your DIR-885L to
your mobile device. Tap the music icon on the main menu to browse
your music collection on your removable storage.
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to sort the les by name, size, type, or date.
Check a le then tap this icon to delete it.
Type in the name of a le to search for it.
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to refresh, sort, or mark les for deletion.
Tap to browse your playlists.
Tap the star icon next to a le to download it to your device and add
it into your Favorites section.
Search Bar:
Tap for additional options:
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Tap on a le to start playing it. In the player:
Tap on the up/down arrow to show/hide the player controls.
Tap to repeat all. Tap again to repeat a single song.
Tap to skip to the previous/next song.
Tap to play or pause the song.
Tap to enable/disable shue mode.
To create a playlist:
Tap
Tap Add new playlist...
Enter a name for the playlist, then tap OK. The name of the
playlist will appear in the browser next to the icon.
You can tap then to refresh the playlist page.
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To add songs to a playlist:
Tap a playlist to see its contents.
Tap Add Music... to add songs to the current playlist.
Tick the songs you wish to add and tap to save.
To delete songs from the playlist:
Tap Edit in the playlist browser and mark the les to be deleted.
Tap then tap OK to conrm.
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Folders
Type in the name of a le to search for it.
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to access le options.
Search Bar:
In the le browser:
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to upload les.
Tap to refresh, sort, create a new folder, or mark les for deletion and
copying.
You can browse your removable storage in a folder view in the folders
section. Tapping the lename will open the viewer/player for that le
type as described in the previous pages. You can also upload les from
your mobile device to the removable storage attached to your router.
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To copy les:
Tap on to select les for copying. Tick the box next to
each le for copying.
Tap on to browse to the destination.
Tap to select les and perform the following actions:
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to sort the les by name, size, type, or date.
Tap to create a new folder.
Mark a le then tap this icon to delete it.
Mark a le then tap this icon to copy it.
To delete les:
Tap on and tick the box next to a le for deletion.
Tap on to delete your selected les. Tap OK to conrm.
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To create a new folder:
Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in.
Tap then .
Enter the name of the folder in the box, then tap OK.
Tap Paste or Cancel.
You can also tap New Folder if you wish to create a folder
in the current directory.
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To upload images and videos from your mobile device:
Browse to the folder you wish to upload to.
Tap and browse to the le or les you wish to upload
from the local device.
Tick the box next to each of the les you wish to upload.
Tap Upload.
During the upload process, the size of the le and the upload progress
will be displayed under the le name.
To remove a le from the upload queue, tap the X next to it.
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Favorites
The Favorites section allows you to quickly access your most often used
les, no matter what le type, in a special section. Files added to the
Favorites section will be copied here for playback in a centralized location.
Type in the name of a le to search for it.
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to refresh, sort, or mark les for deletion.
Search Bar:
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to sort the les by name, size, type, or date.
Check a le then tap to delete it.
Tap for additional options:
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Conguration
Enter your password. If you previously followed the setup wizard (see page 13), please
use the admin password you entered during the wizard. Otherwise, leave the
password blank. Click Log In to proceed.
Note: If you cannot remember your password and cannot log in, press the reset button
(see page 6) to restore the router to its default settings.
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer
and enter http://dlinkrouter.local.
Windows and Mac users may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (by
default this is http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar.
The router’s home page will open displaying its current connection status.
The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings and Management
functions. You may quickly jump back Home at any time.
Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity.
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Device Mode
The DIR-885L can be placed into two device modes: Router Mode.
The default mode is Router Mode. To change the device mode, in the Settings
menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet
configuration options. On the Device Mode drop-down menu, select either Router
Mode . The router will then reboot into the new mode.
Router Mode is the most commonly used mode, and unlocks all functionality. If you
are unsure which mode to choose, select Router Mode.
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Home
The Home page displays the current status of the router in the form of an interactive diagram. You can click each icon to display
information about each part of the network at the bottom of the screen. The menu bar at the top of the page will allow you
to quickly navigate to other pages.
The Home page displays whether or not the router is currently connected to the
Internet. If it is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard
(see page 13).
To bring up more details about your Internet connection, click on the Internet
icon. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection
respectively.
Click Release to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect,
click Renew.
To recongure the Internet settings, refer to page 65.
Internet
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DIR-885L
Click on the DIR-885L icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings.
Here you can see the router’s current wireless settings, as well as its MAC address
and IPv4/IPv6 addresses.
To recongure the network settings, either click Go to settings on the lower left, or
click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Network on the menu that appears.
Refer to page 96.
To recongure the wireless settings, either click Go to settings, on the lower right, or
click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Wireless on the menu that appears.
Refer to page 92.
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Connected Clients
Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the router and its wireless
settings.
On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router, and their
IP addresses.
To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit.
Enter a custom name for this client.
Displays the vendor of the device.
Displays the MAC address of the device.
Enter a specic IP address for this client.
Enable to reserve this IP address for this client.
Allow or Block access to the router.
Click Save when you are done.
Name:
Vendor:
MAC Address:
IP Address:
Reserve IP:
Parental
Control:
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USB Device
Click on the USB Device icon to view details about the currently connected USB
device, DLNA media server, SharePort, and Windows File Sharing.
If you have a USB device connected, you can see its name and how much free space
it has.
To congure your SharePort settings, click Go to settings and refer to page 98.
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Settings
Wizard
Internet (Router Mode)
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wizard to open the setup wizard. This is the same wizard that appears when you start
the router for the rst time. Refer to page 13 for details.
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see the
Internet conguration options.
Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu.
You will be presented with the appropriate options for your
connection type. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and
see all of the options.
My Internet
Connection Is:
For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 66.
For Static IP refer to page 67.
For PPPoE refer to page 68.
For PPTP refer to page 69.
For L2TP refer to page 71.
For DS-Lite refer to page 73.
To congure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to page 74.
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The host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave
it blank if you are not sure.
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface
MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to
replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a
connected client.
Click Save when you are done.
Host Name:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
MAC Address
Clone:
Dynamic IP (DCHP)
Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select this option if your ISP
does not give you an IP address to use.
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Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.
Enter the default gateway address provided by your ISP.
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface
MAC address on the router. You can use drop-down menu to replace
the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected
client.
Click Save when you are done.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default
Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
MAC Address
Clone:
Static IP
Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP).
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Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
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.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the ISP service name (optional).
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
Username:
Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
Service Name:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
Select PPPoE if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information is provided by your Internet service
provider (ISP).
PPPoE
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Enter the PPTP server IP address provided by your ISP.
Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
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.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
PPTP Server IP
Address:
Username:
Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
Address Mode:
PPTP IP
Address:
PPTP Subnet
Mask:
PPTP Gateway
IP Address:
Primary DNS
Server:
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a
username and password.
PPTP
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Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
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L2TP
Enter the L2TP server IP address provided by your ISP.
Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
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.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
L2TP Server IP
Address:
Username:
Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
Address Mode:
L2TP IP
Address:
L2TP Subnet
Mask:
L2TP Gateway
IP Address:
Primary DNS
Server:
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username
and password.
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Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
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DS-Lite
Select DS-Lite DHCPv6 to let the router allocate the AFTR IPv6
address automatically. Select Manual Conguration to enter the
AFTR IPv6 address manually.
If you selected Manual Conguration above, enter the AFTR IPv6
address used here.
Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here.
Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here.
Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will be
displayed here.
Click Save when you are done.
DS-Lite
Conguration:
AFTR IPv6
Address:
B4 IPv6
Address:
WAN IPv6
Address:
IPv6 WAN
Default
Gateway:
DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for conguration:
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IPv6
To congure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. To return to the IPv4 settings, click IPv4.
Choose your IPv6 connection type from the drop-down menu. You
will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection
type. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of
the options.
My Internet
Connection Is:
For Auto Detection refer to page 75.
For Static IPv6 refer to page 77.
For Auto Conguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to page 79.
For PPPoE refer to page 81.
For IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel refer to page 83.
For 6 to 4 refer to page 85.
For 6rd refer to page 86.
For Local Connectivity Only refer to page 88.
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Auto Detection
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the
following DNS address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
primary DNS server address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
secondary DNS server address.
Enable or disable prex delegation services.
If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the
router.
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services.
DNS Type:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable DHCP-
PD:
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
Enable
Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Enable
Automatic
DHCP-PD in
LAN:
This is a connection method where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some ISPs require you
to make some settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet.
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Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
Auto
Conguration
Type:
Router
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Lifetime:
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Static IPv6
Enable or disable a link-local address.
If you disabled Use Link-Local Address, enter the address supplied
by your ISP.
If you disabled Use Link-Local Address, enter the subnet prex
length supplied by your ISP.
Enter the default gateway for your IPv6 connection.
Enter the primary DNS server address.
Enter the secondary DNS server address.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.
Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Use Link-Local
Address:
IPv6 Address:
Subnet Prex
Length:
Default
Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
Enable
Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Select Static IP if your IPv6 information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP).
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Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
Auto
Conguration
Type:
Router
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Lifetime:
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Auto Conguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6)
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the
following DNS address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
primary DNS server address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
secondary DNS server address.
Enable or disable prex delegation services.
If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the
router.
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services.
DNS Type:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable DHCP-
PD:
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
Enable
Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Enable
Automatic
DHCP-PD in
LAN:
This is a connection method where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some ISPs require you
to make some settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet.
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Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
Auto
Conguration
Type:
Router
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Lifetime:
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PPPoE
Choose Share with IPv4 to re-use your IPv4 PPPoE username and
password, or Create a new session.
If you selected Create a new session above, enter the PPPoE
username provided by your ISP here.
If you selected Create a new session above, enter the PPPoE
password provided by your ISP here.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the
following DNS address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
primary DNS server address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
secondary DNS server address.
Enable or disable prex delegation services.
PPPoE Session:
Username:
Password:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
MTU:
DNS Type:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable DHCP-
PD:
Select PPPoE if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information is provided by your Internet service
provider (ISP).
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Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
Enable
Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Auto
Conguration
Type:
Router
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Lifetime:
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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel
Enter the IPv4 remote address you will use.
Enter the IPv6 remote address you will use.
Enter the IPv4 local address you will use.
Enter the IPv6 local address you will use.
Enter the subnet prex length supplied by your ISP.
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the
following DNS address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
primary DNS server address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
secondary DNS server address.
Enable or disable prex delegation services.
If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the
router.
Remote IPv4
Address:
Remote IPv6
Address:
Local IPv4
Address:
Local IPv6
Address:
Subnet Prex
Length:
DNS Type:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable DHCP-
PD:
LAN IPv6
Address:
The user can congure the IPv6 connection to run in IPv4 Tunnel mode. IPv6 over IPv4 tunneling encapsulates IPv6 packets in IPv4 packets so
that IPv6 packets can be sent over an IPv4 infrastructure.
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Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
Enable
Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Enable
Automatic
DHCP-PD in
LAN:
Auto
Conguration
Type:
Router
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Lifetime:
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6 to 4
Displays the 6 to 4 address.
Enter the 6 to 4 relay supplied by your ISP.
Enter the primary DNS server address.
Enter the secondary DNS server address.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.
Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
6 to 4 Address:
6 to 4 Relay:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
Enable
Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Auto
Conguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
In this section the user can congure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6to4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technol-
ogy that is used to provide unicast IPv6 connectivity between IPv6 sites and hosts across the IPv4 Internet.
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6rd
Currently unsupported.
Enter the primary DNS server address.
Enter the secondary DNS server address.
Enable if you want to minimize the number of routes to the
destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking.
Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and
populate the data values, or Manual Conguration to enter the
settings yourself.
Enter the 6rd IPv6 prex and mask length supplied by your ISP
(manual conguration only).
Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP
(manual conguration only).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.
Assign IPv6
Prex:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable Hub and
Spoke Mode:
6rd
Conguration:
6rd IPv6 Prex:
6rd Border
Relay IPv4
Address:
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
In this section the user can congure the IPv6 6rd connection settings.
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Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless
DHCPv6
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
Enable
Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Auto
Conguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
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Local Connectivity Only
Click here to enable Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses settings.
Checking this box will automatically congure the ULA prex for
the default setting.
If you wish to choose your own ULA prex, enter it here.
This section will display the current settings for your IPv6 ULA.
Click Save when you are done.
Enable ULA:
Use Default
ULA Prex:
ULA Prex:
Current IPv6
ULA Settings:
Local Connectivity Only allows you to set up an IPv6 connection that will not connect to the Internet.
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The host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave
it blank if you are not sure.
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
Host Name:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
Dynamic IP (DCHP)
Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select this option if your ISP
does not give you an IP address to use.
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Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.
Enter the default gateway address provided by your ISP.
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default
Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
Static IP
Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP).
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Wireless (Router Mode)
Enable or disable the wireless frequency band.
Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters.
Create a password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will
need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network.
Choose None, WEP, or WPA/WPA2-(Personal) (recommended).
Select the desired wireless networking standards to use. The available
options will depend on the wireless frequency band, as well as the
currently selected security mode.
Select the desired channel. The default is Auto (recommended).
Select the desired wireless transmission power.
Select Auto 20/40 if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n
wireless devices, or select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n
wireless clients.
The default setting is Visible. Select Invisible if you do not want to
broadcast the SSID of your wireless network.
Status:
Wi-Fi Name
(SSID):
Password:
Security Mode:
802.11 Mode:
Wi-Fi Channel:
Transmission
Power:
Channel Width:
Visibility Status:
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wireless to see the
wireless conguration options. To congure the router’s guest zone, click the Guest
Zone link. Refer to page 94 for details. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list
and see all of the options. The following options apply to both the 2.4 GHz and the
5 GHz wireless frequency bands:
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Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule
will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or
you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer
to page 113).
Click Save when you are done.
Schedule:
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Guest Zone
Enable or disable the guest zone for each wireless frequency band.
Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is dierent from your main
wireless network.
Create a password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will
need to enter this password to successfully connect to the guest zone.
Enabling this option will confine connectivity to the Internet,
disallowing guests from accessing other local network devices.
Click Save when you are done.
Status:
Wi-Fi Name
(SSID):
Password:
Internet Access
Only:
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wireless, then click
the Guest Zone link. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of
the options. The following options apply to both the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz wireless
frequency bands:
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 congure dierent zones for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands.
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Network
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, you will need
to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the
conguration utility.
Enter the subnet mask of the router. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.
The default address to access the router’s configuration is
http://dlinkrouter.local. Here, you can replace dlinkrouter with a
name of your choice.
Enter the domain name (optional).
Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your
computers. If enabled, your computers will use the router for a DNS
server.
Enable or disable the DHCP server.
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 conict.
LAN IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Management
Link:
Local Domain
Name:
Enable DNS
Relay:
Status:
DHCP IP
Address Range:
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to
congure the DHCP settings. In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page,
click Network. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options.
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DHCP Lease
Time:
Always
Broadcast:
UPnP:
WAN Port
Speed:
IPv4 Multicast
Stream:
IPv6 Multicast
Stream:
Enter the length of time for the IP address lease in minutes.
Enable this feature to broadcast your networks DHCP server to LAN/
WLAN clients.
Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). UPnP provides
compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals.
You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps, 100
Mbps, 1000 Mbps, or Auto (recommended).
Enable to allow IPv4 multicast trac to pass through the router from
the Internet.
Enable to allow IPv6 multicast trac to pass through the router from
the Internet.
Click Save when you are done.
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SharePort
Check to enable DLNA media server functions, allowing connected
clients access to media les over the network.
Choose a name for your DLNA media server so that it can be found.
Choose either Allow all users to access (no password) or Require
router’s admin password to specify whether the router’s password
will be required for access.
Enable remote access to les stored on a USB device plugged into
the router through a web browser.
This area will display the HTTP and HTTPS links to connect to your
SharePort drive through a web browser from a device on your
network.
Click Save when you are done.
Status:
DLNA Media
Server:
Windows
File Sharing
(SAMBA):
Web File Access:
Direct Links:
This page will allow you to set up access to les on an external USB device plugged
into the router. You can do this through the local network or from the Internet using
either a web browser or an app on your smartphone or tablet. In the Settings menu
on the bar on the top of the page, click SharePort.
To manage user accounts for SharePort access, click Create User and refer to the
next page for details.
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Create User
Enter the desired user name for the new account.
Enter the password which the user will need to enter when logging in.
Select either Read Only or Read/Write to control whether the user
can edit, add, or delete les on the device.
Choose the parent folder that the user will be able to access. Files
and folders on a higher level will be unavailable. “root” means that
the user can access all les on the device. To change the selected
folder, click Browse and browse to the desired folder.
Click OK when you are done. The new user should be added to the
list of user accounts. To save the new list, click Save. To return to the
SharePort page, click SharePort.
User Name:
Password:
Permission:
Folder:
The Create User page allows you to manage your SharePort user accounts. The current
list of user accounts will be displayed, along with their current permissions and access
path. If they do not have an account set up, users will be restricted to guest access;
only having access to the “Guest” folder on the media server. The router can store a
maximum of ten accounts (including the “Admin” account).
If you wish to remove an account, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If
you wish to edit an account, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to
create a new account, click the Create User button. If you edit or create a user, the
following options will appear:
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mydlink
Enabling mydlink will allow you to access and manage the mydlink-compatible
devices on your network. This can be done either through a web browser or via a
smartphone app.
This page allows you to sign in to an existing mydlink account, or sign up for a new
mydlink account. In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click
mydlink.
If you do not already have a mydlink account, click No, I want to create a new
mydlink account. Fill out your email address (which will also function as your
username), choose a password, and enter your rst and last name. Then, click Sign
Up to create your new mydlink account.
If you already have a mydlink account, click Yes, I have a mydlink account. Enter
your email address (which is also your username) and your password. Then, click
Sign In to register your existing mydlink account with your router.
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Features
QoS Engine
This section will allow you to prioritize particular clients over others, so that those
clients receive higher bandwidth. For example, if one client is streaming a movie
and another is downloading a non-urgent le, you might wish to assign the former
device a higher priority than the latter so that the movie streaming is not disrupted
by the trac of the other devices on the network.
In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click QoS Engine.
Under All Devices, you will see device cards representing each connected client. If
some are o-screen, you can use the < and > buttons to scroll through the cards.
A maximum of one device can be assigned Highest priority.
A maximum of two devices can be assigned High priority.
A maximum of eight devices can be assigned Medium priority.
If no devices are explicitly assigned a priority, they will all be treated with equal
priority. If some devices are not assigned a priority and others are, the unassigned
devices will be treated with the lowest priority.
To assign a priority level to a device, drag the device card from the All Devices list
over an empty slot and release the mouse button. The card will remain in the slot.
If you want to remove a priority assignment from a device and return it to the All
Devices list, click the cross icon in the top right of the device card.
Click Save when you are done.
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Firewall Settings
Enable or disable Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This completely exposes
the client to threats over the Internet, and is not recommended in
ordinary situations.
If you enabled DMZ, enter the IP address of the client you wish to
expose, or use the drop-down menu to quickly select it.
Enabling Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) helps to prevent cyber
attacks by validating that the trac passing through the session
conforms to the protocol.
Enable this feature to protect your network from certain kinds of
“spoong” attacks.
Enable or disable IPv6 simple security.
Enable or disable IPv6 ingress ltering.
Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate
network using the PPTP protocol.
Enable DMZ:
DMZ IP
Address:
Enable SPI IPv4:
Enable
Anti-Spoof
Checking:
IPv6 Simple
Security:
IPv6 Ingress
Filtering:
PPTP:
The router’s rewall protects your network from malicious attacks over the Internet.
In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Firewall Settings. Click
Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options.
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Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network
using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through
NAT. This Application Level Gateway (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 applications that uses Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP)
to receive streaming media from the Internet.
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.
Click Save when you are done.
IPSec (VPN):
RTSP:
SIP:
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IPv4/IPv6 Rules
Enter a name for the rule.
Enter the source IP address range that the rule will apply to, and using
the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address.
Enter the destination IP address range that the rule will apply to, and
using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP
address.
Select the protocol of the trac to allow or deny (Any, TCP, or UDP)
and then enter the range of ports that the rule will apply to.
Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule
will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or
you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer
to page 113).
Click OK when you are done.
The IPv4/IPv6 Rules section is an advanced option that lets you congure what kind
of trac is allowed to pass through the network. To congure the IPv4 rules, from
the Firewall Settings page click IPv4 Rules. To congure IPv6 rules, from the Firewall
Settings page click IPv6 Rules. To return to the main Firewall Settings page, click
Security Check.
To begin, use the drop-down menu to select whether you want to ALLOW or DENY
the rules you create. You can also choose to turn ltering OFF.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or
create a rule, the following options will appear:
Name:
Source IP
Address Range:
Destination IP
Address Range:
Port Range:
Schedule:
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Port Forwarding
Enter a name for the rule.
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you
want to allow the incoming service to. Alternatively, select the device
from the drop-down menu.
Enter the TCP ports that you want to open. You can enter a single
port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a comma (for example:
24,1009,3000-4000).
Enter the UDP ports that you want to open. You can enter a single
port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a comma (for example:
24,1009,3000-4000).
Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule
will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or
you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer
to page 113).
Click OK when you are done.
Name:
Local IP:
TCP Port:
UDP Port:
Schedule:
Port forwarding allows you to specify a port or range of ports to open for specic
devices on the network. This might be necessary for certain applications to connect
through the router. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click
Port Forwarding.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or
create a rule, the following options will appear:
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Virtual Server
Enter a name for the rule.
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you
want to allow the incoming service to. Alternatively, select the device
from the drop-down menu.
Select the protocol of the trac to allow or deny (TCP, UDP, Both,
or Other).
If you entered Other above, enter the protocol number.
Enter the public port you want to open.
Enter the private port you want to open.
Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule
will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or
you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer
to page 113).
Click OK when you are done.
The virtual server allows you to specify a single public port on your router for
redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port. To congure the
virtual server, from the Port Forwarding page click Virtual Server. To return to the
main Port Forwarding page, click Port Forwarding.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or
create a rule, the following options will appear:
Name:
Local IP:
Protocol:
Protocol
Number:
External Port:
Internal Port:
Schedule:
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Website Filter
The website lter settings allow you to block access to certain web sites. You can
either create a list of sites to block, or create a list of sites to allow (with all other sites
being blocked).
In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Website Filter.
If you want to create a list of sites to block, select DENY computers access to ONLY
these sites from the drop-down menu. All other sites will be accessible. If you want
to specify a list of sites to allow, select ALLOW computers access to ONLY these
sites from the drop-down menu. All other sites will be blocked.
You may specify a maximum of fteen web sites. To add a new site to the list, click
Create New Rule. Next, under Website URL/Domain enter the URL or domain. If you
wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to
edit a rule, simply replace the URL or domain.
Click Save when you are done.
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Static Routes
Enter a name for the rule.
Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route.
Enter the netmask of the route.
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.
Click OK when you are done.
The Static Routes section allows you to dene custom routes to control how data
trac is moved around your network.
In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Static Routes.
To congure IPv6 rules, click IPv6 and refer to page 109. To return to the main IPv4 static
routes page, click IPv4.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or
create a rule, the following options will appear:
Name:
Destination IP:
Netmask:
Gateway:
Metric:
Interface:
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Enter a name for the rule.
This is the IP address of the router used to reach the specied
destination.
Enter the IPv6 address prex length of the packets that will take this
route.
Enter the metric value for this rule here.
Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the
router when this route is used.
Click OK when you are done.
Name:
DestNetwork:
PrexLen:
Metric:
Interface:
IPv6
To congure IPv6 rules, on the Static Routes page click IPv6. To return to the main
IPv4 static routes page, click IPv4.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or
create a rule, the following options will appear:
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Dynamic DNS
Most Internet service providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using
a dynamic DNS service provider, people can enter your domain name in their web
browser to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.
In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Dynamic DNS.
Enabling dynamic DNS will reveal further conguration options.
Displays the current dynamic DNS connection status.
Enter the address of your dynamic DNS server, or select one from
the drop-down menu.
Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS
service provider.
Enter your dynamic DNS username.
Enter your dynamic DNS password.
Enter a timeout time (in hours).
Click Save when you are done.
Enable
Dynamic DNS:
Status:
Server Address:
Host Name:
User Name:
Password:
Time Out:
At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To congure an IPv6 dynamic
DNS host, refer to page 111.
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Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS
service provider.
Enter the IPv6 address of the dynamic DNS server. Alternatively, select
the server device in the drop-down menu.
Click OK when you are done.
Host Name:
IPv6 Address:
The IPv6 host settings are found at the bottom of the Dynamic DNS page.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or
create a rule, the following options will appear:
IPv6 Host
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Management
Time & Schedule
Time
The Time page allows you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on
the internal system clock. From here you can set the time zone, the Network Time
Protocol (NTP) server, and enable or disable daylight saving time.
In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Time & Schedule.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu.
Displays the current date and time of the router.
Enable or disable daylight saving time.
Enable or disable to allow an NTP server on the Internet to
synchronize the time and date with your router. If you enable this
option, select an NTP server from the drop-down menu. To congure
the router’stime and date manually, disable this option and use the
drop-down menus that appear to input the time and date.
Click Save when you are done.
Time Zone:
Time:
Daylight
Saving:
Update Time
Using an NTP
Server:
To congure and manage your schedules, click Schedule and refer to page 113.
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Schedule
Some conguration rules can be set according to a pre-congured schedule. To
create, edit, or delete schedules, from the Time page click Schedule. To return to
the Time page, click Time.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or
create a rule, the following screen will appear:
First, enter the name of your schedule in the Name eld.
Each box represents one hour, with the time at the top of each column. To add a time
period to the schedule, simply click on the start hour and drag to the end hour. You
can add multiple days to the schedule, but only one period per day.
To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the cross icon.
Click OK when you are done.
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System Log
Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server. If this is
disabled, there will be no other options on this page.
Enter the IP address for the Syslog server. If the Syslog server is
connected to the router, select it from the drop-down menu to
automatically populate the eld.
If you want the logs to be automatically sent to an email address,
enable this option.
Enter the settings for your email account. These are obtained from
your email service provider.
If email notication is enabled, this option will set the router to send
the log by email when the log is fully.
This option can be enabled to send an email according to a pre-
congured schedule. See below.
If you enable On Schedule is enabled, use the drop-down menu
to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The
schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own
schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 113).
Click Save when you are done.
Enable Logging
to Syslog
Server:
Syslog Server IP
Address:
Enable Email
Notication:
On Log Full:
On Schedule:
Schedule:
The router keeps a running log of events. This log can be sent to a Syslog server, and
sent to your email address. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the
page, click System Log.
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Admin
This page will allow you to change the administrator (Admin) password and enable
remote management.
In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Admin.
Enter a new password for the administrator account. You will need to
enter this password whenever you congure the router using a web
browser.
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 instead
of http://192.168.0.1.
Remote management allows the DIR-885L to be congured from the
Internet by a web browser. A password is still required to access the web
management interface.
The port number used to access the DIR-885L is used in the URL.
Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address
of the DIR-885L and 8080 is the port used for the web management
interface. If you enable HTTPS Server, you must enter https:// as part
of the URL to access the router remotely.
Click Save when you are done.
Password:
Enable
Graphical
Authentication
(CAPTCHA):
Enable HTTPS
Server:
Enable Remote
Management:
Remote Admin
Port:
To load, save, or reset settings, or reboot the router, click System and refer to page 116.
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System
This option will save the current router conguration settings to a le
on your computer.
This option will load previously saved router conguration le. This will
overwrite the router’s current conguration.
This option will restore all conguration settings back to the settings that
were in eect 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 conguration
settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above.
Click to reboot the router.
Click Save when you are done.
Save Settings
To Local Hard
Drive:
Load Settings
From Local
Hard Drive:
Restore To
Factory Default
Settings:
Reboot The
Device:
This page allows you to save the router’s current conguration, load a previously saved
conguration, reset the router to its factory default settings, or reboot the router.
From the Admin page click System. To return to the Admin page, click Admin.
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Upgrade
This page will allow you to upgrade the router’s rmware or language pack, either
automatically or manually. To manually upgrade the rmware or language pack, you
must rst download the relevant le from http://support.dlink.com.
In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Upgrade.
The current rmware’s version and date will be displayed.
Click this button to prompt the router to automatically check for a new
rmware version. If a newer version is found, it will prompt you to install
it.
If you wish to upgrade manually, rst download the rmware le you
wish to upgrade to. Next, click the Upgrade Firmware button and
browse to the le to install the new rmware. You can also browse to a
language pack le to install a new language pack.
Firmware
Information:
Check for New
Firmware:
Upgrade
Firmware:
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Statistics
On the Statistics page you can view the amount of packets that pass through the router
on the WAN, LAN, and wireless segments.
In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Statistics.
You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, or Wi-Fi 5 GHz by clicking on the
respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information
on the graph, click Clear.
The trac counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
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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 with 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-885L 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-885L for about 1 second. The Internet LED on the front will start to blink.
Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute for your connection to be congured. 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 that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring
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 that 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 during this step to
enable the WPS function.
When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network,
the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to
which you are connected to.
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Windows® 7
It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring
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 the one on the wireless
router.
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WPS
The WPS feature of the DIR-885L can be congured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to
congure 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-885L.
4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless
Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
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5. Type a name to identify the network.
6. To congure advanced settings, click the icon.
Click Next to continue.
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7. The following window appears while the Router is being congured.
Wait for the conguration to complete.
8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has been
set up 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 wireless utility, please refer to the
user manual of your wireless adapter for help connecting to a wireless network. Most wireless 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 that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring
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 the one on the wireless
router.
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Windows® XP
Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Conguration 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 conguring 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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Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DIR-885L. Read the
following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a dierent
operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to these examples.
1. Why can’t I access the web-based conguration 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 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox 3.5 or higher
- Google™ Chrome 8 or higher
- Apple Safari 4 or higher
• Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a
dierent cable, or connect to a dierent 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 conguration pages. Check the help les included
with your rewall software for more information on disabling or conguring it.
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• Congure 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 conguration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30
seconds and try accessing the conguration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a dierent computer.
2. What can I do if I forgot my password?
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. 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, 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 congure 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 conguration page
for the device.
• Click on Setup and then click Manual Congure.
• 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 oce environments, and public areas such as airports, coee
shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people work, and communicate more eciently.
Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have proven to be benecial 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 oce 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 aord. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
How does wireless work?
Wireless works similarly to how cordless phones work, through radio signals that 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 dierent types of wireless networksl: 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 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, university 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. This 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, oce, business,
D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
Home Uses/Benets
• 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 Oce and Home Oce Uses/Benets
• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at oce
• Remotely access your oce network from home
• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers
• No need to dedicate oce space
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Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere, not just at home or oce. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming
so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public
places is usually called “hotspots”.
Using a D-Link CardBus adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations
like: airports, hotels, coee 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 signicantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.
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Security
Don’t let your 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 the 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-885L 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 ipcong 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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Wireless Security
This section will show you the dierent levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-885L oers 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-specic MAC address, which is relatively simple
to be snied 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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Technical Specications
Device Interfaces
• 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN
• Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN ports
• 10/100/1000 Gigabit WAN port
• USB 3.0
Antenna Types
•Four dual-band dipole antennas and
One internal antenna.
Standards
• IEEE 802.11ac (draft)
• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11a
• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.3u
Security
• WPA™ - Personal/Enterprise
• WPA2™ - Personal/Enterprise
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN/PBC
Power
• Input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Output: 12 V , 3A
USB Port Power
• 5 V / 0.9 A
Operating Temperature
• 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Humidity
• 95% maximum (non-condensing)
Certications
• FCC Class B
• CE Class B
• C-Tick
• DLNA
• IPv6 Ready
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
• Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
• Compatible with Windows 8
1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including
volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely aect wireless signal range.
2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation.
3 The DIR-885L does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47-5.725 GHz in some regions.
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