D-LINK High Performance Mesh Wi-Fi Router User Manual

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DIR-L1900 REVA MANUAL v1.00 WW

Version 1.00(WW) | 2020/05/06
User Manual
High Performance Mesh Wi-Fi Router
DIR-L1900

Preface

D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

Manual Revisions

Hardware A1

Revision v1.00

Date 2020/05/06 Initial release

Description

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ErP 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 off through a power switch to save energy when it is not needed.

DIR-L1900

Network Standby: 5.88 watts Switched Off: 0.06 watts

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Table of Contents

Product Overview.............................................................. 1 Package Contents......................................................................... 1 System Requirements ................................................................. 2 Features............................................................................................ 3 Hardware Overview..................................................................... 4 LED Indicators for Router Mode and Extender Mode4 Back Panel ............................................................................... 5
Installation ......................................................................... 6 Before you Begin........................................................................... 6 Wireless Installation Considerations...................................... 7 Setup................................................................................................. 8 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup....................................................... 9 Hardware Setup ..................................................................11 Setup Wizard ........................................................................14
Configuration ................................................................... 21 Home ..............................................................................................22 Internet ...................................................................................23 DIR-L1900 ..............................................................................24 Connected Clients ..............................................................25 Settings ..........................................................................................27 Wizard .....................................................................................27 Internet - IPv4.......................................................................28 IPv4 - Dynamic IP (DHCP)............................................29 IPv4 - Static IP..................................................................30 IPv4 - PPPoE .....................................................................31 IPv4 - PPTP........................................................................33

IPv4 - L2TP ........................................................................35 IPv4 - DS-Lite ...................................................................37 Internet - IPv6.......................................................................38 IPv6 - Auto Detection ...................................................39 IPv6 - Static IPv6 .............................................................41 IPv6 - Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6)........43 IPv6 - PPPoE .....................................................................46 IPv6 - 6rd ...........................................................................50 IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only ..................................52 Internet - VLAN ....................................................................53 Wireless ..................................................................................55 Guest Zone.......................................................................59 Network..................................................................................61 D-Link Cloud.........................................................................63 Operation Mode..................................................................64 Features..........................................................................................65 QoS Engine............................................................................65 Firewall Settings - Advanced ..........................................67 Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules................................69 Port Forwarding ..................................................................71 Port Forwarding - Virtual Server....................................73 Website Filter........................................................................75 Static Route - IPv4...............................................................76 Static Route - IPv6...............................................................77 Dynamic DNS .......................................................................78 Quick VPN ..............................................................................80 Management................................................................................81

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Time & Schedule - Time ....................................................81 Time & Schedule - Schedule ...........................................82 System Log............................................................................83 System Admin - Admin.....................................................85 System Admin - System....................................................86 Upgrade .................................................................................87 Statistics .................................................................................88
Third Party Services.........................................................89 Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account ....................90 Amazon Alexa Setup .........................................................93 Amazon Alexa Voice Commands ..................................97 The Google Assistant Setup............................................98 The Google Assistant Voice Commands.................. 101
Quick VPN.......................................................................102 Important Information .......................................................... 103 iOS Devices ................................................................................ 104 VPN Setup Instructions.................................................. 104 Connect or Disconnect.................................................. 106 Mac OS X..................................................................................... 107 VPN Setup Instructions.................................................. 107 Connect or Disconnect.................................................. 109 Windows 7.................................................................................. 110 VPN Setup Instructions.................................................. 110 Connect or Disconnect.................................................. 113 Windows 8.1/8.......................................................................... 114 VPN Setup Instructions.................................................. 114 Connect or Disconnect.................................................. 119 Windows 10 ............................................................................... 120

VPN Setup Instructions.................................................. 120 Connect or Disconnect.................................................. 122 Android ....................................................................................... 123 VPN Setup Instructions.................................................. 123 Connect or Disconnect.................................................. 125
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................127 WPS Button................................................................................ 127 Windows® 10 ............................................................................. 128 Windows® 8 - WPA/WPA2...................................................... 129 Windows® 7................................................................................ 131
Troubleshooting ............................................................133
Wireless Basics ...............................................................135
Wireless Modes ..............................................................139
Networking Basics .........................................................140
Wireless Security ...........................................................142
Technical Specifications ................................................143
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement.......................................................................144

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Product Overview
Package Contents

DIR-L1900 Quick Installation Guide Quick Installation Card
Ethernet Cable (RJ45) Power Adapter

DIR-L1900 V V V V V

If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the router will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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System Requirements

Network Requirements

· An Ethernet-based cable, DSL or fiber modem · IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients · 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Computer with the following: · Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system · An installed Ethernet adapter

Web-based Configuration Utility
Requirements
D-Link Wi-Fi App Requirements

Browser Requirements: · Internet Explorer 10 or higher · Firefox 28 or higher · Safari 6 or higher · Chrome 28 or higher
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
· iOS® or AndroidTM device (Please refer to the app's store page to check whether your device is compatible.)

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Features

Need super-fast Wi-Fi for your wire-free, all-streaming house? With a powerful dual-core processor, the High Performance Mesh Wi-Fi Router packs in enough processing power to handle every networking task you throw at it. It's a powerful, intelligent home router with integrated voice assistant compatibility for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant so you can control your network with voice commands.
Handle More with a High-Power Processor With the DIR-L1900, you're not only enjoying buffer-free gaming and lightning fast surfing, you're also enjoying features such as an optimizing QoS, an automatic firmware update system that ensures the latest features, and compatibility with voice assistants. All this is possible with the router's 1.25 GHz dual-core high-power processor, 128 MB of flash memory and 128 MB of RAM.
Enhanced Quality of Service Features The built-in Quality of Service (QoS) engine allows you to prioritize important traffic to ensure that your favorite applications are receiving optimal bandwidth.
Always Up-to-Date with the Latest Features The DIR-L1900 will automatically check daily for updates to make sure that the device always has the latest features, and will install the update silently in the background. For an extra peace of mind, in the event of failure during the firmware update, the router will store a backup system image in the memory before proceeding with the update.
Easy to Set Up and Manage Sharing your Internet connection doesn't have to be a complicated process; just download the free D-Link Wi-Fi app for your mobile device and follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions to set up your DIR-L1900. You also have the option to use a web browser to access the setup wizard and to manage your router. Support for industry-standard Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you create encrypted connections to new devices by pressing a button.

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Hardware Overview
LED Indicators for Router Mode and Extender Mode

1 Status LED

Solid Red Blinking Red Blinking Orange Blinking Orange
(Fast) Solid White
Blinking White
Off

The device is booting up. The device is in Recovery Mode. The device cannot sync to another device. Once set up, a blinking orange LED indicates there is no connection to the device.
The device is upgrading firmware.
The device is powered up and running. Once set up, a solid white LED indicates a strong connection. The device is connecting to a wireless client using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Once set up, a blinking white LED indicates a weak connection. The device is powered off. If the device is powered on and Status LED is disabled, the device is working as normal. Refer to the Admin section on page 86 for more information.

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Back Panel

Power Button

Press the power button to power the device on or off.

2 Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter.

WPS Button

Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS client.

4 Gigabit WAN Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.

Gigabit LAN Ports Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game

(1- 4)

consoles.

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Installation

This section will walk you through the installation of your DIR-L1900.

Before you Begin

· Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic, or garage.
· Configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your Internet connection. Verify that it is connected to the Internet before connecting additional devices.
· If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to "bridge" mode so the router can work properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.
· You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
· If connecting to a DSL modem, make sure to have your DSL service information provided by your Internet Service Provider handy. This information is likely to include your DSL account's Username and Password. Your ISP may also supply you with additional WAN configuration settings which might be necessary to establish a connection.
· If you are connecting a considerable amount of networking equipment, it may be a good idea to take the time to label each cable or take a picture of your existing setup before making any changes.
· 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 difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file 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, 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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Setup

There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet

· D-Link Wi-Fi App - Use your compatible Android or iOS device to install and configure your router. Refer to D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup on page 9.
· Hardware Setup - This section explains how to setup your DIR-L1900. Refer to Hardware Setup on page 11.
· D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router by using your PC for the first time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 14.
· Manual Setup - Log in to the router to manually configure your router. Refer to Configuration on page 21

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D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup

The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you to install and configure your DIR-L1900 from your compatible Android or iOS device.
Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device's OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same.
Step 1 Search and install the free D-Link Wi-Fi app available on the App Store or on Google Play. You can also scan the QR code on the right, which will take you to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page.
Step 2 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from the home screen of your device.

Step 3 Tap on the Install New Device button at the middle of the screen.

D-Link Wi-Fi

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Step 4 Tap Scan the QR code to scan the setup QR code located in the Quick Installation Card and proceed to step 6. Alternatively, you can tap Continue without scanning to proceed to step 5.
Step 5 Select Router and select DIR-L1900 from the list of available devices. Tap Next to continue.
Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your router. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to continue the installation and the configuration process.
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QUICK INSTALLATION CARD
SETUP QR CODE
Model Name: DEVICE Wi-Fi Name: dlink-XXXX Password: XXXXXXXX S/N: 123456789 www.dlink.com
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Hardware Setup

Step 1 Position your DIR-L1900 near your Internet-connected modem. Place it in an open area for better wireless coverage.

Modem

Step 2 Turn off and unplug the power to your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required. In some cases, you may need to turn it off for up to five minutes.

Modem

Step 3 Use the Ethernet cable to connect your modem to the port labelled INTERNET on the router.

Modem

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Step 4 Plug in and turn your modem back on and wait approximately one minute before proceeding.

Modem

Step 5 Connect the supplied power adapter to the router and a power outlet, press the power button, and wait approximately one minute until the LED indicator on the front of the device changes from orange to solid white.

Step 6 If you are configuring the router wirelessly from a PC, connect to the Wi-Fi network printed on the label attached to the bottom of your router or in the Quick Installation Card.

Modem

SSID: Password:

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If you are configuring the router from a PC with a wired Ethernet connection, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the port labeled 1 on the back of the router, and the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.
Step 7 If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online already. Try opening a web browser and connecting to a website. If the website does not load, proceed to Setup Wizard on page 14.

Modem

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Setup Wizard
The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new DIR-L1900 and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process. If this is your first 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). If this is your first time logging in to the and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear instead of the log in page. If the setup process was not previously completed, then log in to the interface by leaving the password field blank.
Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before proceeding.

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Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue.
Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type.

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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). Click Next to continue.

If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP.
Click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure to remove all other existing PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.

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If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP. Click Next to continue.

Type in a Wi-Fi Network Name and Wi-Fi Password to setup your Wi-Fi network. Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase to be able to connect to your wireless network.
Click Next to continue.
Note: The router's Smart Connect feature presents a single wireless network. When connecting clients to an extension network, they will be automatically added to the best band, either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. To disable the Smart Connect feature and individually configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, refer to Wireless on page 55.

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In order to better protect the router's configuration access, please enter a password. You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router's web configuration utility. Click Next to continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Click Next to continue.

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Keeping your router's firmware up-to-date provides you with the latest features over the air. Choose whether to keep your device up-to-date automatically or to manage the device updates by yourself. Click Next to continue.
You will be presented with a summary of your settings. Click Next to finalize the settings or Back to make changes.

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Please wait while the device settings are saved. Do not turn off or unplug your router during this time.

Your new settings have been saved and your router is now configured. Click OK to close the Setup Wizard. Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! You can log in to the configuration utility by inputting the Admin Password.

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Configuration

To access the configuration utility, open your web-browser and enter http:// dlinkrouter.local./ or you may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar.

Enter your password. If you previously followed the setup wizard, 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, use a paperclip to press the recessed Reset button on the back of the device for longer than 10 seconds to restore the router to its default settings.

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, Features and Management functions. You can quickly jump back Home at any time.
Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity.

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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, refer to the Setup Wizard on page 14 for more information.

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Internet

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 IP Address to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew.
To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to Internet - IPv4 on page 28

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DIR-L1900

Click on the DIR-L1900 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings.

Here you can see the router's current Wi-Fi network name and password, as well as the router's MAC address, IPv4 address, and IPv6 address.
To reconfigure 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 Network on page 61 for more information.
To reconfigure 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 Wireless on page 55 for more information.

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Connected Clients
Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the connected clients to the router and their 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.

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Edit Rule
Name Enter a custom name for this client.

Vendor Displays the vendor of the client.

MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the client.

IP Address Displays the current IP address of the client.

Reserve IP Enable to reserve an IP address for the client.

IP Address (Reserved) Specify an IP address for the router's DHCP server to assign.

Parental Control Enable Parental Control for the client to specify whether it is allowed network access.

Schedule

Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the Parental Controls will be enabled for. The schedule may be set to Always OFF meaning that the client will always be blocked from accessing the network, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section to specify the times that the client is allowed to access the network. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 82 for more information.

Click Save when you are done.

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Settings
Wizard

In the Settings menu on the bar at 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 first time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 14 for details.
Note: When the Wizard is opened, the router will disconnect from the internet.

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Internet - IPv4

In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet configuration options for the IPv4 connection details.
To configure the IPv6 Internet and network connection details, click the IPv6 link. Refer to Internet - IPv6 on page 38 To configure the VLAN connection details, click the VLAN link. Refer to Internet - VLAN on page 53
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

My Internet Connection is

Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. You will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection type.

For IPv4 - Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 29 For IPv4 - Static IP refer to page 30 For IPv4 - PPPoE refer to page 31 For IPv4 - PPTP refer to page 33 For IPv4 - L2TP refer to page 35 For IPv4 - DS-Lite refer to page 37

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IPv4 - Dynamic IP (DHCP)

Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select this option if your ISP does not specify an IP address to use. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Host Name Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server
MTU MAC Address Clone

Advanced Settings...
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 dropdown menu to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client.

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IPv4 - Static IP

Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Server

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.

Secondary DNS Server MTU
MAC Address Clone

Advanced Settings...
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 the dropdown menu to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client.

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IPv4 - PPPoE

Select PPPoE if your ISP provides and requires you to enter a PPPoE username and password in order to connect to the Internet. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Username Password Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time

Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Select either Always on, On Demand, or Manual.
Configurable when On Demand is selected. Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode.

Address Mode

Advanced Settings...
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.

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Advanced Settings... - Dynamic IP
Address Mode Shows your chosen address mode.

Service Name Enter the ISP service name (optional)

Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP.

MAC Address Clone

The default MAC address is set to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the dropdown menu to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client.

Advanced Settings... - Static IP
Address Mode Displays your chosen address mode.

IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.

Service Name Enter the ISP service name (optional)

Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP.

MAC Address Clone

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IPv4 - PPTP

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. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

PPTP Server Username Password
Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time

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.
Configurable when On Demand is selected. Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode.

Address Mode

Advanced Settings...
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.

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Advanced Settings... - Dynamic IP
Address Mode Shows your chosen address mode.
Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP.

Advanced Settings... - Static IP
Address Mode Displays your chosen address mode.

PPTP IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.

PPTP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.

PPTP Gateway IP Address
Primary DNS Server

Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP. Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP.

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IPv4 - L2TP

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. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

L2TP Server Username Password
Reconnect Mode Maximum Idle Time

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.
Configurable when On Demand is selected. Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode.

Address Mode

Advanced Settings...
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.

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Advanced Settings... - Static IP
Address Mode Shows your chosen address mode.

L2TP IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.

L2TP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.

L2TP Gateway IP Address
Primary DNS Server

Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP. Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.

MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP.

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IPv4 - DS-Lite

DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for configuration. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

DS-Lite Configuration

Advanced Settings...
Select DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to let the router allocate the AFTR IPv6 address automatically. Select Manual Configuration to enter the AFTR IPv6 address manually.

Advanced Settings... - DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option
B4 IPv4 Address Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Address Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. IPv6 Default WAN Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will
Gateway be displayed here.
Advanced Settings... - Manual Configuration Option
AFTR IPv6 Address Enter the AFTR IPv6 address used here. B4 IPv4 Address Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here.
WAN IPv6 Address Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. IPv6 WAN Default Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will
Gateway be displayed here.

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Internet - IPv6

In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet configuration options for the IPv4 connection details, then click the IPv6 link to access the configuration options for the IPv6 connection details.
To configure the IPv4 Internet and network connection details, click the IPv4 link. Refer to Internet - IPv4 on page 28 To configure the VLAN connection details, click the VLAN link. Refer to Internet - VLAN on page 53
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

My Internet Connection is

Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. You will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection type.

For IPv6 - Auto Detection refer to page 39 For IPv6 - Static IPv6 refer to page 41 For IPv6 - Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to page 43 For IPv6 - PPPoE refer to page 46 For IPv6 - 6rd refer to page 50 For IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only refer to page 52

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IPv6 - Auto Detection

Select Auto Detection to automatically detect the IPv6 connection method used by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If Auto Detection fails, you can manually select another IPv6 connection type. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

DNS Type Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server

IPv6 DNS Settings
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address, enter the primary DNS server address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address, enter the secondary DNS server address.

LAN IPv6 Address Settings
Enable DHCP-PD Enable or disable DHCP Prefix Delegation.
LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router's LAN link-local address. Address
If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for configuration: LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address.
LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router's LAN link-local address. Address

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Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings

Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

Enable Automatic Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected DHCP-PD in LAN to the LAN interface.

Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type DHCPv6.

If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type:

Router Advertisement
Lifetime

Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes).

If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type:
IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server's IPv6 Range (Start) assignment.
IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server's IPv6 Range (End) assignment.

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IPv6 - Static IPv6

Select Static IP if your IPv6 information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Use Link-Local Address IPv6 Address
Subnet Prefix Length
Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server

Enable or disable link-local address use.
Configurable when Use Link-Local Address is disabled. Enter the address supplied by your ISP.
Configurable when Use Link-Local Address is disabled. Enter the subnet prefix 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.

LAN IPv6 Address
LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address

LAN IPv6 Address Settings
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the router's LAN link-local address.

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Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings

Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type DHCPv6.

If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type:

Router Advertisement
Lifetime

Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes).

If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server's IPv6 Range (Start) assignment.
IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server's IPv6 Range (End) assignment.
IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).

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IPv6 - Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6)

Select Auto Configuration if your ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP's server. Some ISPs require you to adjust settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

DNS Type Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server

LAN IPv6 Address Settings
Enable DHCP-PD Enable or disable prefix delegation services.
LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router's LAN link-local address. Address
If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for configuration: LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address.
LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router's LAN link-local address. Address

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Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings

Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

If Enable DHCP-PD is enabled in the previous LAN IPv6 Address Settings:

Enable Automatic Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected DHCP-PD in LAN to the LAN interface.

Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type DHCPv6.

If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type:

Router Advertisement
Lifetime

Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes).

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Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings

Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled in the previous LAN IPv6 Address Settings:

Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type DHCPv6.

If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type:

Router Advertisement
Lifetime

Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes).

If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server's IPv6 Range (Start) assignment.
IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server's IPv6 Range (End) assignment.
IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).

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IPv6 - PPPoE

Select PPPoE if your ISP provides and requires you to enter a PPPoE username and password in order to connect to the Internet. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

PPPoE Session Username Password
Address Mode IP Address
Service Name Reconnect Mode
MTU

Create a new PPPoE session. Enter the username provided by your ISP. Enter the password provided by your ISP. Select either Dynamic IP or Static IP. Configurable if Static IP is chosen. Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Enter the ISP service name (optional). Select either Always On or Manual. Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP.

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DNS Type Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server

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Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings

Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

If Enable DHCP-PD is enabled in the previous LAN IPv6 Address Settings:

Enable Automatic Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected DHCP-PD in LAN to the LAN interface.

Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type DHCPv6.

If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type:

Router Advertisement
Lifetime

Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes).

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Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings

Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled in the previous LAN IPv6 Address Settings:

Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type DHCPv6.

If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type:

Router Advertisement
Lifetime

Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes).

If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server's IPv6 Range (Start) assignment.
IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server's IPv6 Range (End) assignment.
IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).

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IPv6 - 6rd

In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Assign IPv6 Prefix Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server

Currently unsupported. Enter the primary DNS server address. Enter the secondary DNS server address.

Enable Hub and Spoke Mode

6rd Manual Configuration
Enable this option if you want to minimize the number of routes to the destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking.

6rd Configuration

Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and populate the data values, or Manual Configuration to enter the settings yourself.

If you selected Manual Configuration as the 6rd Configuration: 6rd IPv6 Prefix Enter the 6rd IPv6 prefix and mask length supplied by your ISP.

WAN IPv4 Address Displays the router's IPv4 address.

6rd Border Relay IPv4 Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by Address your ISP.

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LAN IPv6 Address
LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address

LAN IPv6 Address Settings
Displays the router's LAN IPv6 Address link-local address. Displays the router's LAN link-local address.

Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconfiguration Settings

Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment

Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.

Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful Type DHCPv6.

If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type:

Router Advertisement
Lifetime

Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes).

If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server's IPv6 Range (Start) assignment.
IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server's IPv6 Range (End) assignment.
IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).

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IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only

Local Connectivity Only allows you to set up an IPv6 connection that will not connect to the Internet. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Advanced Settings... - IPv6 ULA Settings
Enable ULA Click here to enable Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses settings.
Use Default ULA Prefix Enable this option to use the default ULA prefix. ULA Prefix Configurable if you disable Use Default ULA Prefix. Enter your own ULA prefix.
Advanced Settings... - Current IPv6 ULA Settings
Current ULA Prefix Displays the current ULA prefix. LAN IPv6 ULA Displays the LAN's IPv6 ULA.

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Internet - VLAN

In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet configuration options for the IPv4 connection details, then click the VLAN link to access the configuration options for the VLAN connection details.
VLAN allows for services such as Triple-Play to be used, and divides a network into segments that can only be accessed by other devices in the same VLAN.
To configure the IPv4 Internet and network connection details, click the IPv4 link. Refer to Internet - IPv4 on page 28 To configure the IPv6 Internet and network connection details, click the IPv6 link. Refer to Internet - IPv6 on page 38
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Status Click to enable or disable the Triple-Play VLAN feature. More configuration options will be available if the Status is enabled.

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If Triple-Play Status is Enabled: Internet VLAN ID Enable or disable VLAN Tag. If VLAN TAG is enabled enter the VLAN ID for your Internet connection, as provided by your ISP. IPTV VLAN ID Enable or disable VLAN Tag. If VLAN TAG is enabled enter the VLAN ID for your IPTV service, as provided by your ISP. VOIP VLAN ID Enable or disable VLAN Tag. If VLAN TAG is enabled enter the VLAN ID for your VoIP network, as provided by your ISP.

LAN Port 1-4

Interface Traffic Type Setting
From the drop-down menu, you can select the type of connection (Internet, IPTV, or Voice over IP) coming from the WAN connection to each interface on the router.

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Wireless

In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Wireless to see your wireless network settings for your DIR-L1900.

Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Status

Smart Connect
Enable or disable the Smart Connect Feature. When enabled, only a few configuration options are available to simplify configuration.

If Smart Connect is Status is Enabled:
Wireless
Wi-Fi Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters.

Password Create a WiFI password. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network.

Wireless - Advanced Settings...
Security Mode Choose None, WPA/WPA2-Personal (recommended) or WPA3-Personal.
Transmission Power Select the desired wireless transmission power.

Schedule

Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 82 for more information.

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Status

Smart Connect
Enable or disable the Smart Connect Feature. When disabled, 2.4GHz and 5GHz configuration options become available.

If Smart Connect is Status is Disabled:
2.4GHz / 5GHz
Status Enable or disable the 2.4GHz / 5GHz wireless network.

Wi-Fi Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters.

Password Create a WiFi password. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network.

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2.4GHz / 5GHz - Advanced Settings...
Security Mode Choose None, WPA/WPA2-Personal (recommended) or WPA3-Personal.

802.11 Mode (2.4GHz)

Select the desired wireless networking standards to use. The available options for the 2.4 GHz wireless network are Mixed 802.11b/g/n, Mixed 802.11g/n, or 802.11n only.

802.11 Mode (5GHz)

Select the desired wireless networking standards to use. The available options for the 5 GHz wireless network are
Mixed 802.11a/n/ac, Mixed 802.11n/ac, Mixed 802.11a/n, 802.11ac only, Mixed 802.11a only, or 802.11n only.

Wi-Fi Channel Select the desired channel.The default is Auto (recommended).

Transmission Power Select the desired wireless transmission power.

Channel Width (2.4GHz)

Select Auto 20/40 if you are using both 802.11n and non802.11n devices, or select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n devices.

Channel Width (5GHz)

Select Auto 20/40/80 if you are using 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices, select Auto 20/40 if you are using 802.11n and 802.11a devices, or select 20 MHz if you are using 802.11a devices.

HT20/40 Coexistence (2.4GHz)
Visibility Status

Enable or disable HT20/40 Coexistence.
The default setting is Visible. Select Invisible if you do not want to broadcast the SSID of your wireless network.

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup
The easiest way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). WPS-PBC Status Enable or disable WPS-PBC (Push Button Configuration) functionality.

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Guest Zone

In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Wireless to see your wireless network settings for your DIR-L1900. Then click the link to Guest Zone to configure your guest zone settings.
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 configure different zones for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands.
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

If Smart Connect is Status is Enabled in the previous Wireless settings:

Status

Wireless
Enable or disable the Guest Zone feature. The status is disabled by default.

Wireless Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters.

Password Create a WiFi password.

Schedule

Internet Access Only

Home Network Access
Enabling this option will confine connectivity to the Internet, preventing guests from accessing other local network devices.

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If Smart Connect is Status is Disabled in the previous Wireless settings:

Status

2.4 GHz / 5GHz
Enable or disable the Guest Zone feature. The status is disabled by default.

Wireless Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters.

Password Create a WiFi password.

Schedule

Internet Access Only

Home Network Access
Enabling this option will confine connectivity to the Internet, preventing guests from accessing other local network devices.

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Network

In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Network to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings.
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

LAN IP Address
Subnet Mask Management Link Local Domain Name Enable DNS Relay

Network Settings
Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. If you change the IP address, once you click Save, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration 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/. 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.

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Status DHCP IP Address
Range
DHCP Lease Time Always Broadcast

DHCP 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 assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict.
Enter the length of time for the IP address lease in minutes.
Enable this feature to broadcast your network's DHCP server to LAN/WLAN clients.

WAN Port Speed UPnP
IPv4 Multicast Streams IPv6 Multicast Streams

Advanced Settings
You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, or Auto (recommended).
Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software, and peripherals.
Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. This is enabled by default.
Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. This is enabled by default.

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D-Link Cloud
In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click D-Link Cloud to view your account information that is currently associated with your device's D-Link Cloud service.
D-Link Cloud Registration
D-Link Cloud Service Shows the status of this device's D-Link Cloud service.

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Operation Mode

In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Network to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings.

Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Router Mode Extender Mode

Operation Mode Settings
Select Router Mode to run this device as a router. Select Extender Mode to run this device as an extender

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Features
QoS Engine

In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click QoS Engine to configure connected clients Internet access priority.

Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Management Type
Download Speed (Mbps)
Upload Speed (Mbps)

Use the drop-down menu to select the Management Type that the rule will be enabled for. This may be set to Off or Manage By Device.
Set the download speed based on your ISP subscription plan in order to adjust the QoS engine.
Set the upload speed based on your ISP subscription plan in order to adjust the QoS engine.

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This Quality of Service (QoS) Engine 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 file, you might wish to assign the former device a higher priority than the latter so that the movie streaming is not disrupted by the traffic of the other devices on the network. Under Connected Clients, you will see device cards representing each connected client. If some are off-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.

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Firewall Settings - Advanced

In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Firewall to configure the router's firewall settings. The firewall feature helps protect your network from malicious attacks over the Internet.
To configure the IPv4 firewall rules, click the IPv4 Rules link. Refer to Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules on page 69 To configure the IPv6 firewall rules, click the IPv6 Rules link. Refer to Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules on page 69
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Enable DMZ
DMZ IP Address Enable SPI IPv4
Enable Anti-spoof Checking
IPv6 Simple Security IPv6 Ingress Filtering

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) better protects against cyber attacks by validating that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol.
Enable this feature to better protect your network from certain kinds of "spoofing" attacks.
Enable or disable IPv6 simple security.
Enable or disable IPv6 ingress filtering.

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Advanced Settings... - Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration
PPTP Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol.

IPSec (VPN)

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 off. Please check with the system administrator of your corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal.

RTSP Allows applications that uses Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) to receive streaming media from the Internet.

SIP 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 off.

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Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules

In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Firewall to configure the router's firewall settings, then click the IPv4 Rules link or the IPv6 Rules link to configure what kind of traffic is allowed to pass through the network.
To configure the Firewall Advanced settings, click the Advanced link. Refer to Firewall Settings - Advanced on page 67
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

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 filtering OFF.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button.

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If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear: Name Enter a name for the rule.

Source IP Address Range

Enter the source IP address range that the rule will apply to. Using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address.

Destination IP Address Range

Enter the destination IP address range that the rule will apply to. Using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address.

Protocol & Port Range Schedule

Select the protocol of the traffic 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 for. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 82 for more information.

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Port Forwarding

In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Port Forwarding to specify a port or range of ports to open for specific devices on the network. This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router.
To configure the Virtual Server settings, click the Virtual Server link. Refer to Port Forwarding - Virtual Server on page 73
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

If you wish to remove a rule, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button.

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If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear: Name Enter a name for the rule.

Local IP

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.

TCP Port

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).

UDP Port Enter the UDP ports that you want to open. You can enter a single port or a range of ports.

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Port Forwarding - Virtual Server

In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Port Forwarding then click the Virtual Server link to configure its settings and specify a single public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP address and Private LAN port. This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router.
To configure the Port Forwarding settings, click the Port Forwarding link. Refer to Port Forwarding on page 71
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

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If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear:
Name Enter a name for the rule. Alternatively, select the protocol/ Application Name from the drop-down menu.

Local IP

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.

Protocol Select the protocol of the traffic to allow or deny (TCP, UDP, Both, or Other).

Protocol Number If you entered Other above, enter the protocol number.

External Port Enter the public port you want to open.

Internal Port Enter the private port you want to open.

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Website Filter

In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Website Filter. The website filters feature allows rules to be set that restrict access to a specified web address (URL) or blocks specified keywords in the URL. You can use Website Filter to restrict access to potentially harmful and inappropriate websites.
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

To begin, use the drop-down menu to select whether you want to ALLOW or DENY the access to the listed sites.
If you wish to remove a Website URL/Domain, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to list a new site to allow or deny access to, click the Add Rule button.

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Static Route - IPv4

In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Static Route to define custom routes, controlling how data traffic is moved around your network.
To configure the Static Route IPv6 settings, click the IPv6 link. Refer to Static Route - IPv6 on page 77
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

If you wish to remove a route, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a route, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new route, click the Add Route button.

If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear: Name Enter a name for the rule.
Destination Network Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route.
Mask Enter the subnet mask of the route.
Gateway Enter your next hop gateway to be taken when this route is used.
Metric Enter a route metric value ranging from 0 to 15. This value indicates the cost of using this route.
Interface Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used.

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Static Route - IPv6

In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Static Route to access the IPv4 Static Route settings, then click IPv6 to configure the IPv6 Static Routes.
To configure the Static Route IPv4 settings, click the IPv4 link. Refer to Static Route - IPv4 on page 76
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
If you wish to remove a route, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a route, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new route, click the Add Route button.

If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear: Name Enter a name for the rule.

DestNetwork This is the IP address of the router used to reach the specified destination.

PrefixLen Enter the IPv6 address prefix length of the packets that will take this route.

Gateway Enter your next hop gateway to be taken when this route is used.

Metric Enter a route metric value ranging from 0 to 15. This value indicates the cost of using this route.

Interface Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used.

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Dynamic DNS

In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Dynamic DNS. This setting allows your router to associate an easy-to-remember domain name such as [YourDomainName].com with the regularly changing IP address assigned by your Internet Service provider. This feature is helpful when running a virtual server.
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Enable Dynamic DNS
Status Server Address
Host Name
User Name Password Time Out

Enable or disable dynamic DNS. Enabling this feature will reveal further configuration 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 time out time (in hours).

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At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings.
If you wish to remove a record, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a record, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new record, click the Add Record button.

Host Name IPv6 Address

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.

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Quick VPN

In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Quick VPN. This page will help you configure the Quick VPN feature of your router. For more information, refer to Quick VPN on page 102. Before proceeding, ensure that your Internet connection is working properly. We recommend configuring Dynamic DNS before proceeding with Quick VPN setup. If your router is assigned an IP address from your ISP using DHCP, it may frequently change, requiring clients credentials to be set up again and a simple DDNS address will be easier than an IP address.

To configure the User settings and create, manage, and delete user accounts with user-defined access to certain router services, click the User link. Refer to You should see a pop up window asking you to fill out the details of your VPN connection. on page 105

Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

L2TP over IPSec Username Password PSK
VPN Profile for iOS Device and MAC OS X

Enable or disable the Quick VPN server. Enter a username between 1 and 20 characters. Enter a password between 1 and 20 characters. Enter a passkey between 6 and 64 characters. Click export to save the VPN profile settings file for iOS devices or Mac OS X.

Authentication Protocol
MPPE

Advanced Settings...
Choose the authentication protocol type: MSCHAPv2, PAP, or CHAP. MSCHAPv2 is the default.
Select the encryption cipher strength: None, RC4-40, or RC4128. None is the default.

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Management
Time & Schedule - Time

In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Time & Schedule. The Time page allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From here you can set the time zone and the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.
To configure the Schedule settings, click the Schedule link. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 82
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Time Zone Time

Time Configuration
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Displays the current date and time of the router.

Automatic Time Configuration

NTP Server

Select from the drop-down menu to either use the D-Link NTP Server to synchronize the time and date for your router, or choose Manual to set the NTP server's IP address.

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Time & Schedule - Schedule

In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Time & Schedule to access the Time page, then click the Schedule link. The Schedule page allows you to control some of the router functions through a pre-configured schedule.
To configure the Time settings, click the Time link. Refer to Time & Schedule - Time on page 81
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
If you wish to remove a schedule, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a schedule, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new schedule, click the Add a Schedule button.

First, enter the name of your schedule in the Name field.
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 starting hour and drag to the ending 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 Apply when you are done.

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System Log

In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click System Log. The router keeps a running log of events. This log can be sent to a Syslog server, or sent to your email address.
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

System Log

Log Settings
Click the Check System Log button to download a text file containing the system log.

Enable Logging to Syslog Server
SysLog Server IP Address

SysLog Settings
Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server.
Configurable if Enable Logging to Syslog Server is enabled. 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 field.

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Enable E-mail Notification

Email Settings
Enable this option if you want the logs to be automatically sent to an email address.

If you enabled Enable E-mail Notification, the following options will appear:
From E-mail Address Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent from.

To E-mail Address Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent to.

SMTP Server Address Enter your SMTP server address.

SMTP Server Port Enter your SMTP server port.

Enable Authentication Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication.

Account Name Enter your SMTP account name.

Password Enter your SMTP account's password.

E-mail Log When Full or On Schedule
Send When Log Full If enabled, this option will set the router to send the log when it is full.

Send on Schedule If enabled, this option will set the router to send according to a set schedule.

Schedule

If you enable Send On Schedule, use the drop-down menu to select a schedule to apply. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 82 for more information.

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System Admin - Admin

In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click System Admin to access the Admin page. This page will allow you to change the administrator (Admin) password.
To configure the System settings, click the System link. Refer to System Admin - System on page 86
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Password

Admin Password
Enter a new password for the administrator account. You will need to enter this password whenever you configure the router using a web browser or the D-Link Wi-Fi app.

Advanced Settings... - Administration
Enable Remote Click the toggle to enable remote management for your router. Management
Remote Admin Port Specify the port number for accessing the web configuration settings UI.

LED Control
Status LED Turn the LED status lights on or off.

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System Admin - System

In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click System Admin to access the Admin page, then click System. This page allows you to save the router's current configuration, load a previously saved configuration, reset the router to its factory default settings, or reboot the router.
To configure the Admin settings, click the Admin link. Refer to System Admin - Admin on page 85
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Save Settings to Local Hard Drive
Load Settings from Local Hard Drive
Restore to Factory Default Settings

System
This option will save the current router configuration settings to a file on your computer.
This option will load a previously saved router configuration file. This will overwrite the router's current configuration.
This option will restore the router back to the default configurations stored in the firmware. 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 configuration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above.

Reboot the Device Auto Reboot

Auto Reboot Configuration
Click to reboot the router immediately.
You may set the router to automatically reboot at a set time. The options are Never, Daily, or Weekly. You may set the hour, the minute, and the day you wish to have the router automatically reboot at.

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Upgrade

In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Upgrade. This page will allow you to upgrade the router's firmware, either automatically or manually. To manually upgrade the firmware, you must first download the relevant file from http://support.dlink.com.
Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.

Current Firmware Version
Check for New Firmware

Firmware
The current firmware's version will be displayed.
Click this button to prompt the router to automatically check for a new firmware version. If a newer version is found, it will prompt you to install it.

Automatic Firmware Upgrade
Automatic Upgrade If enabled, the router will automatically check for and upgrade to the newest firmware.

Choose Upgrade Time Enable this function to set the router to automatically upgrade its firmware at a set time.

Upgrade Time

Configurable if Choose Upgrade Time is enabled. Set the hour and minute to automatically upgrade by using the dropdown menus.

Upgrade Firmware

Upgrade Firmware
If you wish to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you wish to upgrade to. Next, click the Select File button and browse to the file to install the new firmware.

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Statistics

In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Statistics. On the Statistics page you can view the amount of packets that pass through the router on the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and Wi-Fi 5GHz networks.

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 near the top of the page.
The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

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Third Party Services
With the DIR-L1900, you can command your router's functionality with your voice through Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, enabling you to control your network with voice commands. Features include enabling and disabling your Wi-Fi guest zone without having to go into the UI, rebooting the router and checking your router for firmware upgrades. In order to use third party services to control and manage your device, please register your device with D-Link Cloud Service.

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Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account
In order to use third party services to control and manage your device, you will first need to register your device with D-Link Cloud Service. Follow the steps below if you do not have a D-Link Cloud Service account.
Step 1 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app.

Step 2 Tap the settings gear icon on the top right corner of the screen.

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Step 3 Tap the Cloud Service icon.

Step 4 Tap the Register button.

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Step 5 In this menu, you can sign up for a D-Link account using Facebook, Google or an Email address. If you already have a D-Link account, you can tap the Log In link at the bottom of the screen to be redirected to the login page.

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Amazon Alexa Setup

You will need the Amazon Alexa app, an Amazon account, an Amazon Alexa device and a D-Link Cloud Service account to use this feature.
Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device's OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same.

Step 1 Launch the Amazon Alexa app.

Step 2 Tap the menu icon on the top left-hand corner of the home screen.

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Step 3 Tap on Skills & Games.

Step 4 Search for "D-Link Wi-Fi". Tap on the search result.

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Step 5 Tap Enable to link the skill.

Step 6 Sign in using your D-Link account details.

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Step 7 Congratulations! D-Link Wi-Fi has been successfully linked as a skill for your Amazon device. Close the window by tapping Done on the top left corner of the screen. Refer to Amazon Alexa Voice Commands on page 97 for tasks that you can ask your Amazon Alexa to perform.

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Amazon Alexa Voice Commands
With D-Link Wi-Fi enabled as a skill for Alexa, you can ask Alexa to do any of these tasks:

Task Enable the guest zone. Disable the guest zone. Find out the guest zone credentials.
Reboot the router. Upgrade the router.

Command "Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi to enable my guest zone." "Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi to disable my guest zone." "Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi what are my guest network credentials." "Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi to reboot the router." "Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi to upgrade my router."

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The Google Assistant Setup

You will need the Google Assistant app, a Google account and a D-Link Cloud Service account to use this feature.

Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device's OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same.

Step 1 Launch the Google Assistant app.

Step 2 Tell your Google Assistant to "Talk to D-Link Wi-Fi."

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Step 3 Tap Yes.

Step 4 Sign in using your D-Link account details.

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Step 5 Tap Allow to continue setup..

Step 6 Congratulations! D-Link Wi-Fi has been successfully linked to your Google Assistant. Refer to The Google Assistant Voice Commands on page 101 for tasks that you can ask your Google Assistant to perform.

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The Google Assistant Voice Commands
With D-Link Wi-Fi enabled as a skill for the Google Assistant, you can ask your Google Assistant to do any of these tasks:

Task Enable the guest zone. Disable the guest zone. Find out the guest zone credentials.
Reboot the router. Upgrade the router.

Command "OK Google, talk to D-Link Wi-Fi to enable my guest zone." "OK Google, talk to D-Link Wi-Fi to disable my guest zone." "OK Google, talk to D-Link Wi-Fi to tell me my guest zone credentials." "OK Google, talk to D-Link Wi-Fi to reboot the router." "OK Google, talk to D-Link Wi-Fi to upgrade my router."

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Section 5 - Quick VPN
Quick VPN
This router is equipped with D-Link's Quick VPN technology. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) creates a connection between devices across the Internet. Using Quick VPN allows you to connect your computer or mobile device to places with free, untrusted Wi-Fi hotspots in places like coffee shops and hotels by encrypting and relaying it through your home Internet connection. This extra 'hop' reduces the chances of hackers stealing your information, such as logins, passwords, and credit card numbers. When traveling, Quick VPN lets you watch sports and use video streaming services without experiencing blackouts or filtering. You can surf the whole Internet unfiltered and unblocked, just as you would at home.
Without Quick VPN

Your Laptop

Potential Hacker Public Unsecured

Stealing Data

Wi-Fi Hotspot

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Internet

Your Laptop

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Important Information

The following instructions explain and help you to configure your D-Link Quick VPN enabled router and devices to create a Virtual Private Network (VPN). This feature is provided for advanced users who wish to connect remotely and use their router's Internet connection to add a layer of security while using untrusted networks. Configure the Quick VPN Server on your router first and then set up client devices to connect through your router's WAN connection.
· Quick VPN only provides an added layer of security against specific types of snooping attacks and does not guarantee complete data integrity or protection. Only traffic in the tunnel between your router and device will be encrypted, WAN traffic will leave your D-Link Quick VPN enabled router unencrypted.
· Keep your Quick VPN Username, Password, and Passkey safe. Keep your Quick VPN Username, Password, and Passkey safe. It is recommended that you change these credentials periodically.
· A device connected via Quick VPN tunnel may experience lower data throughput and higher latency due to a number of factors including: Internet conditions, local and remote network Wi-Fi and WAN bandwidth limitations, and increased latency. This may negatively impact real time voice and video communication.
· Quick VPN supports up to five concurrent VPN client sessions using the same login and password are supported. Quick VPN uses L2TP/IPsec with MSCHAPv2, PAP, or CHAP authentication.
· You device may warn you that your information may be intercepted, since you control the Quick VPN server, you may ignore this.
· UDP Ports 500, 4500, 1701 and IP Port 50 must be open in order for Quick VPN to work.
· L2TP/IPsec VPN usage may be restricted in some countries and on some networks. If you have trouble using Quick VPN on some networks, but not others and are not violating network access rules, try contacting your ISP or network administrator.
· Devices connected via Quick VPN are assigned addresses on a separate subnet (ex. 192.168.1.x). Some network resources may be unavailable when connecting via Quick VPN.
· If your Internet connection uses DHCP, it is strongly recommended that you first set up Dynamic DNS (DDNS), such as D-Link DDNS, to eliminate the need to reconfigure client devices in the event your ISP assigns you a new WAN IP address.

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iOS Devices
VPN Setup Instructions

This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for iOS devices. Refer to Quick VPN on page 80 for your router setup instructions.

Go into Settings on your compatible iOS device. Scroll to and tap General. Scroll to and tap VPN.

Tap Add VPN Configuration...

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You should see a pop up window asking you to fill out the details of your VPN connection. Type: Choose L2TP. Tap Back to return to the Add Configuration page. Description: For reference purposes only, used to differentiate between multiple VPN connections. Server: Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. Account: Enter the Username used to authenticate login to VPN server Password: Enter Password used to authenticate login to VPN server Secret: Enter your Passkey (PSK).
Tap Done at the top right corner of the page to finish adding the configuration. Your iOS device is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server.

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Connect or Disconnect

To connect or disconnect from to your Quick VPN server, open Settings and tap the button next to VPN.

The VPN icon will appear in the notification area at the top of your screen indicating that your device is currently connected to the Quick VPN server.

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Mac OS X
VPN Setup Instructions

This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for OS X using the Export Profile function. Refer to Quick VPN on page 80 for your router setup instructions.

Open the exported profile. The Install Profile dialogue will appear; click Continue and Install.
Enter your user account password when prompted. Close the Profiles dialogue.
Go to > System Preferences... > Network and select the Quick VPN
connection and click Authentication Settings.

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Enter your Passkey in the Shared Secret text box and click OK, Apply, then OK.
Your Mac is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server.

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Connect or Disconnect

To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, go to > System
Preferences... > Network.
Select the Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button.

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Windows 7
VPN Setup Instructions

This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 7. Refer to Quick VPN on page 80 for your router setup instructions.

Click the Start button and type vpn into the Search programs and files box.
Select Set up a virtual private network (VPN) connection.

Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server in the Internet address box, create a name for your connection in the Destination Name, check Don't Connect now; just set it up so I can connect later, and click Next.

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Enter your Username. If you would like windows to save your password, enter your Password and check Remember this password. Click Create to continue.
Do not click Connect Now. Click Close. Click the Start button and type view network connections into the Search programs and files text box. Select View network connections.

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Click Advanced settings. Enter your Passkey in the Key text box under Use preshared key for authentication. Click OK to close Advanced Properties and click OK to close Quick VPN Connection Properties.
Your Windows 7 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server.

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Connect or Disconnect

To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar and from the Dial Up and VPN section click on your Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button.

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Windows 8.1/8
VPN Setup Instructions

This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 8.1/8. Refer to Quick VPN on page 80 for your router setup instructions.

This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 8.1/8. Click the Start button and type vpn. Select Manage virtual private networks.

From the Network Settings page, click Add a VPN Connection.

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1 Select Microsoft from VPN Provider.

2 Create a name for your VPN connection.

3 Enter your IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server.

4 Select User name and password from Type of sign-in info.

If you would like windows to remember your sign-in information, enter your User name, Password, and select Remember my sign-in info

6 Choose Save.

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Right-click on the Quick VPN Connection you just created and left-click on Properties.
Select the Security tab. For the Type of VPN, select Layer 2 Tunneling with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec).

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Click the Start button and type view network connections. Select View network connections.
Right-click your Quick VPN Connection and left-click Properties. Select the Security tab. For the Type of VPN, select Layer 2 Tunneling with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec).

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Click Advanced settings. Enter your Passkey in the Key text box under Use preshared key for authentication. Click OK to close Advanced Properties and click OK to close Quick VPN Properties.
Your Windows 8.1/8 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server.

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Connect or Disconnect

To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar. Click on your Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button.

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Windows 10
VPN Setup Instructions

This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 7. Refer to Quick VPN on page 80 for your router setup instructions.

This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 10.
Click Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Network and Sharing Center > VPN > Add a VPN Connection.

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1 Select Windows (built-in) from the VPN Provider drop down menu. 2 Create a name for your VPN connection. 3 Enter your IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. 4 Select L2TP/IPSec with pre-shared key from VPN type. 5 Enter the Passkey. 6 Select User name and password from Type of sign-in info.
If you would like windows to remember your sign-in information, enter your User name, Password, and select Remember my sign-in info 7 Choose Save. Your Windows 10 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server.

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Connect or Disconnect

To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar and click on your Quick VPN connection. The Network & Internet Settings page will open. Click on the Connect or Disconnect button.

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Android
VPN Setup Instructions

This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Android devices. Your device's screens may vary. Refer to Quick VPN on page 80 for your router setup instructions.
Go to Settings > More from the Wireless & networks > VPN > +

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1 Enter a name for your VPN connection. 2 Select L2TP/IPSec PSK for Type. 3 Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. 4 Enter your Passkey in IPSec pre-shared key field. 5 Choose Save. Your Android device is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server.

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Connect or Disconnect

To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, go to Settings > More from the Wireless & networks > VPN and select the Quick VPN connection you created.

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To connect, enter your Username and Password and select CONNECT.
To disconnect, select DISCONNECT.

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Connect a Wireless Client to your Router
WPS Button
The easiest 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 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 router for about 1 second. The wireless LEDs will start to blink.

WPS Button
Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process).
Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute for your connection to be configured. Once the Internet light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless connection will be secured with 802.11 128-bit AES.

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Windows® 10
To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display and click on it.
Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within range of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the SSID.
To connect to the SSID, click Connect. To automatically connect with the router when your device next detects the SSID, check the Connect Automatically check box.
You will then be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password (network security key) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next to connect to the network. Your computer will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected.

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To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display.
Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the extender's network by clicking on the network name.
You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next. If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function.

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When you have established a successful connection with a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected.
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It is recommended that you enable wireless encryption (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.
Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner).

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
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 Networking Basics on page 140 for more information.

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The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router.
Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on your router and click OK. 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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Section 7 - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the router. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems.

1. Why can't I access the web-based configuration 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® 10 or higher - Mozilla Firefox 28 or higher - GoogleTM Chrome 28 or higher - Apple Safari 6 or higher
· Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable, or connect to a different port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned off, the link light may not be on.
· Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls such as ZoneAlarm, BlackICE, Sygate and Norton Personal Firewall may block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it.

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· Configure your Internet settings:
· Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults.
· Click the Connection tab and set the 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 configuration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a different computer.
2. What can I do if I forgot my password?
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. 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 recessed 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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Appendix A - Wireless Basics

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 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 office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people work, and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial 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.
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 office network.
Why D-Link Wireless?
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.

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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 different types of wireless networks: Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access point 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.
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, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.

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Home Uses/Benefits · 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 Office and Home Office Uses/Benefits · Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office · Remotely access your office network from home · Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers · No need to dedicate office space
Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere, not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it's becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called "hotspots".
Using a D-Link USB adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.
Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you're installing it for the first 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.

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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 significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.

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Wireless Modes

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 wireless network USB 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 USB adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-hoc mode to communicate.

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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 ipconfig 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 firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

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Statically Assign an IP address
1. If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below:

Windows® 7 Windows Vista®
Windows® XP Windows® 2000

Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections Start > Control Panel > Network Connections From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties

2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties.

3. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

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.

5. Click OK twice to save your settings.

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Wireless Security

This section will show you the different levels of encryption you can use to better protect your data from intruders. The router offers the following types:

· 802.11 128-bit AES (WPA2)

· WPA3

What is 802.11 128-bit AES?
802.11 128-bit AES (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. 802.11 128-bit AES 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-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
802.11 128-bit AES 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.
802.11 128-bit AES 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 Specifications

Device Interfaces · Wireless Interface (2.4 GHz): IEEE 802.11n/g/ · Wireless Interface (5 GHz): IEEE 802.11 ac/n/a · Four 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports · One 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN port
Antenna Types · Three internal antennas
Standards · IEEE 802.11ac1,2,3 · IEEE 802.11b · IEEE 802.11n · IEEE 802.11a · IEEE 802.11g · IEEE 802.3ab · IEEE 802.3u · IEEE 802.1p · IEEE 802.1q
Security · 802.11 128-bit AES · The latest Wi-Fi security with 128-bit encryption · Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 2.0)

Power · Input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz · Output: 12 V, 1.5 A
Temperature · Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) · Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)
Humidity · Operating: 10% to 90% maximum, non-condensing · Storage: 5% to 90% maximum, non-condensing
Certifications · IC
Dimensions · L x W x H: 100 x 100 x 181 mm (3.9 x 3.9 x 7.1 in)
Weight · 408 grams (0.9 pounds)

1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors - including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead - lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country's regulation. 3 The router does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47-5.725 GHz in some regions.

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Appendix F - Regulatory Statements
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: · Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment. · This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 26cm between the radiator & your body. Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only.

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Industry Canada statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
L'émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2. L'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
· This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. · Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
· This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except tested builtin radios.
· Cet appareil et son antenne ne doivent pas être situés ou fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur, exception faites des radios intégrées qui ont été testées.
· The County Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/ Canada. · La fonction de sélection de l'indicatif du pays est désactivée pour les produits commercialisés aux États-Unis et au Canada.
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with greater than 31cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à plus de 31cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.

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Caution: (i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; (iv) where applicable, antenna type(s), antenna models(s), and worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p. elevation mask requirement set forth in section 6.2.2.3 shall be clearly indicated.
Avertissement: Le guide d'utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment : (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; (iv) lorsqu'il y a lieu, les types d'antennes (s'il y en a plusieurs), les numéros de modèle de l'antenne et les pires angles d'inclinaison nécessaires pour rester conforme à l'exigence de la p.i.r.e. applicable au masque d'élévation, énoncée à la section 6.2.2.3, doivent être clairement indiqués

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