Chapter 2. Overview; General Information - D-Link DIR-615 User Manual

DIR-615 Wireless N300 Router
User Manual
CHAPTER 2.

General Information

Wireless Interface
Using the DIR-615 device, you are able to quickly create a wireless network at home or in your
office, which lets computers and mobile devices access the Internet virtually anywhere (within the
operational range of your wireless network). The router can operate as a base station for connecting
wireless devices of the standards 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n (at the rate up to 300Mbps).
Secure Wireless Connection
The router supports multiple functions for the wireless interface: several security standards (WEP,
WPA/WPA2), MAC address filtering, WPS, WMM.
Advanced Capabilities of Wireless Network
Support of guest Wi-Fi network allows you to create a separate wireless network with individual
security settings and maximum rate limitation. Devices connected to the guest network will be able
to access the Internet, but will be isolated from the devices and resources of the router's LAN.
4-port Switch
The built-in 4-port switch enables you to connect Ethernet-enabled computers, game consoles, and
other devices to your network.
Security
The wireless router DIR-615 includes a built-in firewall. The advanced security functions minimize
threats of hacker attacks, prevent unwanted intrusions to your network, and block access to
unwanted websites for users of your LAN.
Built-in Yandex.DNS service protects against malicious and fraudulent web sites and helps to block
access to adult content on children's devices.
Easy configuration and update
You can configure the settings of the wireless router DIR-615 via the user-friendly web-based
interface (the interface is available in several languages).
The configuration wizard allows you to quickly switch DIR-615 to one of the following modes:
router (for connection to a wired or wireless ISP), access point, repeater, or client, and then
configure all needed setting for operation in the selected mode in several simple steps.
Also DIR-615 supports configuration and management via mobile application for Android and
iPhone smartphones.
You can simply update the firmware: the router itself finds approved firmware on D-Link update
server and notifies when ready to install it.
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