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Version 1.0 | January 16, 2015

User Manual

Wireless AC750 Dual Band Router
DIR-816

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.0 | January 16, 2015 User Manual Wireless AC750 Dual Band Router DIR-816...

  • Page 2: Preface

    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 Revision Date Description January 16, 2015 Version A1 with firmware 1.00...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuration ..............13 UPnP ..................46 Web-based Configuration Utility ..........13 Virtual Server ................47 Setup ....................14 ALG ...................49 Wizard ..................14 Maintenance ................50 Local Network ..............18 Reboot ..................50 LAN Interface Setup ............19 Firmware Upgrade ..............51 DHCP Server Settings ...........20 Backup/Restore ..............52 D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Using Windows XP ..............74 ® Configure WPA-PSK ............75 Troubleshooting ..............77 Wireless Basics ..............81 What is Wireless? .................82 Tips ....................84 Wireless Modes ................85 Networking Basics ............86 Check your IP address ...............86 Statically Assign an IP address ..........87 D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-816 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Requirements • Firefox 12.0 or higher • Safari 4.0 or higher • Chrome 20.0 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DIR-816 Wireless AC750 Dual Band Router is an affordable yet powerful wireless networking solution which combines the latest high-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi specification with dual-band technology and fast Ethernet ports to deliver a seamless networking experience. The increased range and reliability of wireless AC technology helps to extend your home network allowing you to enjoy uninterrupted wireless internet throughout your home.

  • Page 8: Features

    Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-816 provides wireless connection of up to 433 Mbps* for other 802.11ac wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Connect your DSL, cable modem or other Internet connection here to provide Internet Internet Port connectivity to the router. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Leds

    A solid light indicates connection on the WAN port. Internet This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. A solid light indicates the WPS connection was successful. This LED blinks when the DIR-816 is trying to pair with other WPS devices. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    • When running the Setup Wizard, make sure the computer is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

    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...

  • Page 13: Connect To Cable/Dsl/Satellite Modem

    7. Use the power switch to power on the router. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 8. Turn on your computer. 9. Refer to “Getting Started” on page 12 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Connect To Another Router

    Section 2 - Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to complete the following before connecting the router to your network: •...
  • Page 15 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-816 will run a Setup Wizard when you first use it. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Select your WAN network type, then enter your desired wireless SSID and key.

  • Page 17: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

  • Page 18: Setup

    Manual to configure the WAN connection manually, which will take you to the Setup > Internet Setup page. The Setup Wizard will be explained in the following pages and Internet Setup will be explained in the Internet Setup section. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Select the connection type for your WAN and click Next to continue. If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password twice and click Next to continue. Click the Next button to validate the account. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Enter the SSID name. Disable You can also choose to not use security by selecting Security: this, but this is not recommended. WPA/WPA2- If you select this, enter a passkey in the box below the PSK AES field. Personal: D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Section 3 - Configuration Click Finish to complete the setup process. When the router has finished saving, the Status > Device Info window will open. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Local Network

    LAN Interface: Use this section to configure the router’s local network settings. DHCP Server Use this section to configure the DIR-816’s built-in DHCP Settings: server settings. DHCP Static IP Use this section to add a new DHCP Static IP configuration.

  • Page 23: Lan Interface Setup

    IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility. Default Subnet Enter the subnet mask. The default subnet mask is Mask: 255.255.255.0. Click the Apply button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-816 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.

  • Page 25: Dhcp Static Ip Configuration

    The DHCP Static IP Table displays the IP reservations that have been created. To make any changes, select a reservation in the table by clicking the circle next to it and click Update. To delete a reservation, select a reservation and click Delete Selected. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Internet Setup

    Click this to specify a DNS server. You can enter up to two Set DNS DNS servers. Manually: Select the default MAC address, the PC’s, or enter it MAC Clone manually. When you have finished configuring the WAN settings, click the Apply button. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Select the Connection Type. Connection Type: Attain DNS Click this if the DNS is to be obtained automatically. Automatically: Set DNS Click this to specify a DNS server. You can enter up to two DNS servers. Manually: D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 28 Click this if the DNS is to be obtained automatically. Automatically: Set DNS Click this to specify a DNS server. You can enter up to two Manually: DNS servers. DNS Server 1 Enter one to two DNS server IP addresses. and 2: D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 29 Click this to specify a DNS server. You can enter up to two Set DNS DNS servers. Manually: DNS Server 1 Enter one to two DNS server IP addresses. and 2: When you have finished configuring the WAN settings, click the Apply Changes button. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Wireless 2.4G

    MHz. For the others, 20 MHz is the only option. Security Select a wireless security encryption option. You can also Options: choose to not use one by selecting None, but this is not recommended. Security Enter your desired password here. Options (WPA- PSK+WPA2- PSK): D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 31 If you select WEP as the security option, the following settings will appear below. Authentication Select the authentication type. Type: Encryption Select the encryption strength. Strength: Security Select up to four WEP keys. Encryption (WEP) Key: Click the Apply button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Wi-Fi Protected (Wps) Setup

    Enter the PIN for the wireless NIC and click Start PIN. If successful, you will then be taken to another screen and a message will tell you to run WPS in the client device within 2 minutes. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Advanced Wireless

    The preamble type defines the length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for communication between the router and roaming wireless adapters. Use the radio buttons to enable or disable HT20/40 HT20/40 coexistence. Coexistence: Click the Apply button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 34 WLAN. Click the Add button when you are done. This will add the device’s MAC Address to the table above. Click the Delete button and the button in the selected field to delete the device. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Wireless Repeater

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Repeater This page allows you to configure the DIR-816 to act as a wireless repeater. Repeater Enable the DIR-816 to act as a wireless repeater. Enabled: SSID of AP: Click the Site Survey button to enable the router to search for nearby wireless networks.
  • Page 36 Enter a subnet mask for the wireless repeater. Click the Finish button to save the configuration. Note: It is recommended that you modify the IP address of the wireless repeater to avoid IP address conflicts with the router. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Wireless 5G

    Security Select a wireless security encryption option. You can also Options: choose to not use one by selecting None, but this is not recommended. Security Enter your desired password here. Options (WPA- PSK+WPA2- PSK): D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 38 If you select WEP as the security option, the following settings below will appear. Authentication Select the authentication type. Type: Encryption Select the encryption strength. Strength: Security Select up to four WEP keys. Encryption (WEP) Key: Click the Apply button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Wi-Fi Protected (Wps) Setup

    Enter the PIN for the wireless NIC and click Start PIN. If successful, you will then be taken to another screen and a message will tell you to run WPS in the client device within 2 minutes. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Advanced Wireless

    The preamble type defines the length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for communication between the router and roaming wireless adapters. HT20/40 Use the radio buttons to enable or disable HT20/40 Coexistence: coexistence. Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 41 WLAN. Click the Add button when you are done. This will add the device’s MAC Address to the table above. Click the Delete button and the button in the Selected field to delete the device. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Wireless Repeater

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Repeater This page allows you to configure the DIR-816 to act as a wireless repeater. Repeater Enable the DIR-816 to act as a wireless repeater. Enabled: SSID of AP: Click the Site Survey button to enable the router to search for nearby wireless networks.
  • Page 43 Enter a subnet mask for the wireless repeater. Click the Finish button to save the configuration. Note: It is recommended that you modify the IP address of the wireless repeater to avoid IP address conflicts with the router. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Advanced

    IP Address above. Enter the IP address range. Services Allowed: Select the type of Internet service from which packets can be allowed into the network. Click the Add button to save and add these settings to the Current ACL table. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Port Triggering

    Click the Apply Changes button to save any changes made. The application will then be added to the Current Portrigger Table. Click the Delete button in the Action field for an application type if you wish to delete it. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Dmz

    DMZ. If the machine receives an IP address from the Address: DHCP server, you should create a static DHCP reservation to ensure that the machine always receives the same address from the DHCP server. Click Apply to save the current configuration. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Url Block

    Click the Add Keyword button to save any changes made. The keyword will then be added to the URL Blocking Table below. To delete a keyword, select the keyword in the table and click the Delete Selected Keyword button. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Dynamic Dns

    Click the Apply button to save any changes made. The DDNS configuration will then be added to the dynamic DDNS Table below. To delete an existing DDNS configuration, select a configuration in the table and click the Remove button. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Traffic Control

    Click the Add button to save any changes made. The QoS rule will then be added to the QoS rules table. To delete an existing QoS rule, select it in the QoS rules table and click the Delete button. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Upnp

    This page allows you to enable the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature. UPnP: Click Enable to use the UPnP feature. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Click the Apply button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Virtual Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The DIR-816 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
  • Page 52 Click the Apply button to save any changes made. The virtual server will then be added to the current virtual server forwarding table below. To delete or disable a virtual server, click the Delete or Disable buttons in the action field of the virtual server in the table. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Alg

    Check the box to enable IPSec VPN Pass-Through. through: FTP ALG: Check the box to enable FTP ALG security option. SIP ALG: Check the box to enable SIP ALG security option. Click the Apply button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    This page allows you to reboot your system with the current setting or reset it to the factory default setting. Click the Reboot button to reboot the system. To reset the system to the factory default setting, click the Reset button. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Firmware Upgrade

    This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the router. If you plan to install new firmware, make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 56: Backup/Restore

    Click the Save button to download the current configuration settings as a file onto your hard drive. To load a previously saved settings file, click the Choose File button to locate the file on your hard drive, then click the Upload button. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Admin

    Select tab next to the user account in the table, edit the user settings you wish to change, and then click the Modify button. To delete an existing account, click the Select tab next to the user account in the table and then click the Delete button. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Time And Date

    Select the time zone you are in from the pulldown menu. GMT Time: This shows the current GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) time. Click the Apply button to save any changes made. To start the NTP, click the Get GMT Time button to obtain the GMT time. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Status

    5G WLAN Displays your 5G wireless settings such as SSID and Configuration: Channel. Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for Configuration: the router. Click the Refresh button to view the most current information. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Active Client Table

    This page displays lists of all wired and wireless clients. The IP address and MAC address of each client is displayed in the tables. Active Wired This table displays all active wired clients. Client Table: Active Wireless This table displays all active wireless clients. Client Table: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Statistics

    This page displays the statistics for packets that have been transmitted and received on the network on the router’s WAN and LAN ports, and wireless bands. Click the Refresh button to refresh the router’s traffic statistics. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Wireless Security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-816 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 64: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    To quickly access your Wi-Fi information and settings, click the Wi-Fi icon on the menu bar. Clicking on this icon will display a list of all wireless networks within range of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 65 Note: To avoid having to enter your network security key each time you connect, check Remember this network. Once the connection is successfully established, you will see a check by the name of your wireless network. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Using Windows 8

    To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 67 WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Using Windows® 7

    1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 69 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 70 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Configure Wps

    7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows 7 to configure the WPS feature ® ® of the router: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click the Network option. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-816 . 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the router’s web UI and click Next. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 73 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 74 7. The following window appears while the router is being configured. Wait for the configuration to complete. 8. The following window informs you that WPS on the DIR-816 has been setup successfully. Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future.

  • Page 75: Using Windows Vista

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Configure Wireless Security

    Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless ® computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 77 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Using Windows Xp

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Configure Wpa-Psk

    (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 80 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 82 • 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.
  • Page 83 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480). D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 84 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 86: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phones work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 87 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology has 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. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 88: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places are usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link CardBus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.

  • Page 89: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-816 wireless network CardBus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 90: 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.

  • Page 91: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...
  • Page 92 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n 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. D-Link DIR-816 User Manual...

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