Troubleshooting - D-Link DIR-825 Quick Installation Manual

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1. How do I configure my DIR-825 router without the CD, or check my Wireless

Network Name (SSID) and Wireless Encryption Key?

• Connect your PC to the router using an Ethernet cable.

• Open a web browser and enter the address http://192.168.0.1

• The default username is 'Admin'. The default password is '' (leave the field

blank).

• If you have changed the password and can not remember it, you will need to

reset the router to set the password back to '' (leave the field blank).

2. How do I reset my DIR-825 router to factory default settings?

• Ensure the router is powered on.

• Press and hold the reset button on the rear of the device for 20 seconds.

Note: Resetting the router to factory default will erase the current configuration

settings. To re-configure your settings, log into the router as outlined in

question 1, then run the Setup Wizard.

3. How do I add a new wireless client or PC if I have forgotten my Wireless

Network Name (SSID) or Wireless Encryption Key?

• Every PC that needs to connect to the router wirelessly, you will need to ensure

you use the correct Wireless Network Name (SSID) and encryption key.

• Use the web based user interface (as described in question 1 above) to check or

choose your wireless settings.

• Make sure you take a note of the settings so that you can enter them into each

wirelessly connected PC. D-Link has provided a handy sticker for you to note

them down and attach to your router, or other location you find most convenient.

4. What can I do if my router is not working correctly?

• Check the LED's on the front of the router. The Power, Wireless and Internet

LED should be on. One or more of the LAN LED should flash.

• Check that all the cables are firmly connected at both ends.

• Power the router off for 20 seconds, and then power it back on.

5. What can I do if I can't get a Wireless Connection with my Laptop or PC?

• Try running the Wireless in the same room first with line of sight to the Router.

• Check all your Wireless cards are enabled on the Laptop and PCs you wish to

use. If your Laptop has built in Wireless please check it is enabled. As it may

require a particular switch or key-press to enable the wireless function.

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