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  • 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 August 29, 2007 • Added Windows Vista ™...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Manual Configuration ... 19 Dynamic (Cable)... 19 Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) ... 20 PPPoE (DSL) ... 21 PPTP ... 22 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Table of Contents L2TP ... 24 Static IP Address ... 26 Big Pond ... 27 Wireless Settings ... 28 Network Settings ...
  • Page 4 Wireless Security Setup Wizard ... 69 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard ... 71 Configure WEP ... 72 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) ... 73 Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) ... 74 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Connect to a Wireless Network ... 76 Using Windows ® Vista ™...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router with 2 detachable antennas Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-615 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Section 1 - Product Overview Network Requirements Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements CD Installation Wizard Requirements D-Link DIR-615 User Manual System Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n-draft/g/b wireless clients • 10/100 Ethernet Computer with the following: ®...

  • Page 7: Features

    802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. • Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DIR-615 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Internet Port...

  • Page 9: Leds

    A blinking light indicates that the DIR-615 is ready. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from 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.

  • Page 11: Wireless Installation Considerations

    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.

  • Page 12: Network Diagram

    Section 2 - Installation Network Diagram D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

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

    8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN light (the port that your computer is plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and verify the cable connections are correct. 9. Skip to page 13 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-615 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 do 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 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-615 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. You may manually configure your router without the wizard. Refer to the next page to manually setup your router.

  • 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: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Once logged into the web interface of the router, the Setup > Internet page will appear. Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to quickly configure your router using the setup wizard. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Internet Configuration Wizard and skip to page 19. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 22 If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Manual Configuration

    If you opt to set up your Internet connection manually, you will be redirected to a WAN page that allows you to select your Internet type and enter the correct configuration parameters. Select your Internet connection type using the “My Internet Connection is” drop-down menu. Click the Save Settings button when you have configured the connection. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Dynamic Ip Address (Dhcp)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Dynamic IP Address (DHCP)

  • Page 25: Pppoe (Dsl)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual PPPoE (DSL)

  • Page 26: Pptp

    The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual PPTP...
  • Page 27 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 28: L2Tp

    Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-615 User Manual L2TP...
  • Page 29 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Static Ip Address

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Static IP Address...

  • Page 31: Big Pond

    Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Big Pond...

  • Page 32: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-615. By default the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out.
  • Page 33 Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-615. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-615 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-615 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 34: Network Settings

    Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Network Settings...

  • Page 35: Dhcp Server Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-615 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 36: Dhcp Reservation

    Click Revoke to cancel the lease for a specific LAN device and free an entry in the lease table. Do this only if the device no longer needs the leased IP address, because, for example, it has been removed from the network. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual DHCP Reservation...
  • Page 37 IP Address; in that case, you may still need to extend the “DHCP IP Address Range” to address the issue, it is located in the DHCP Server section. Reserve: The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds the corresponding entry to the DHCP Reservations List. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Virtual Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The DIR-615 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 39 The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Port Forwarding

    The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Port Forwarding...

  • Page 41: Application Rules

    These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-615. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic.

  • Page 42: Network Filters

    To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Network Filters...

  • Page 43: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Check the Enable Access Control check box and click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Access Control Access Control Wizard...
  • Page 44 Enter the following information and then click Next to continue. • Address Type - Select IP address, MAC address, or Other Machines. • IP Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Access Control Wizard (continued)
  • Page 45 Dest Port Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number. To enable web logging, click Enable. Click Save to save the access control rule. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Access Control Wizard (continued)

  • Page 46: Website Filters

    Select Deny or Allow computers access to Filter Below: only these sites. Clear the list Click to delete all entries in the list. below: Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to Website URL/ allow or deny. Domain: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Website Filters...

  • Page 47: Inbound Filters

    This section will list any rules that are created. Rules List: You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Inbound Filters...

  • Page 48: Firewall Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-615 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ.

  • Page 49: Application Level Gateway Configuration

    If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. Wake-On-LAN: Allows Ethernet network adapters with Wake-On-LAN (WOL) to function. MMS: Allows Windows Media Player, using MMS protocol, to receive streaming media from the Internet. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual VPN Passthrough RTSP H.323 SIP (VoIP)

  • Page 50: Advanced Wireless Settings

    WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Advanced Wireless Settings...

  • Page 51: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Restore the default PIN of the router. Generate New PIN: Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
  • Page 52 The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well. Add Wireless Click to add a wireless client to your network. Please refer to page 71 for more information. Device Wizard: D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Advanced Network Settings

    WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-615 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to be “pinged”.

  • Page 54: Administrator Settings

    Remote Admin The port number used to access the DIR-615. Port: Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-615 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. Inbound Filter: This section will list any rules that are created.

  • Page 55: Time Settings

    To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set Time. You can also click Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Time Settings...

  • Page 56: Syslog

    The address of the SysLog server that will be Address: used to send the logs. You may also select your computer from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). D-Link DIR-615 User Manual SysLog...

  • Page 57: E-Mail Settings

    Selecting this option will send the logs via e-mail according to schedule. Schedule: This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual E-mail Settings...

  • Page 58: System Settings

    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 button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual System Settings...

  • Page 59: Update Firmware

    You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 60: Ddns

    Username or Key: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Timeout: Enter a time (in hours). Status: Displays the current connection status to your DDNS server. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual DDNS...

  • Page 61: System Check

    The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual System Check...

  • Page 62: Schedules

    Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click List: the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Schedules...

  • Page 63: Device Information

    Section 3 - Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR-615. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed.
  • Page 64 SSID and Channel. LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). IGMP Multicast Memberships: Displays the Multicast Group IP Address. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Log

    This option will send a copy of the router log to the e-mail address configured in the Tools > Email Settings screen. Save Log: This option will save the router to a log file on your computer. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Stats

    Section 3 - Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-615 on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 67: Internet Sessions

    CL: Closed -- The connection is no longer active but the session is being tracked in case there are any retransmitted packets still pending. The direction of initiation of the conversation: Out - Initiated from LAN to WAN. In - Initiated from WAN to LAN. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Internet Sessions...
  • Page 68 300 seconds - UDP connections. 240 seconds - Reset or closed TCP connections. The connection does not close instantly so that lingering packets can pass or the connection can be re-established. 7800 seconds - Established or closing TCP connections. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Wireless Security

    Section 4 - Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-615 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) •...

  • Page 72: What Is Wpa

    WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual What is WPA?

  • Page 73: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, browse to the Setup page and then click the Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 74 8-64 characters. If you are using WEP (WPA box is unchecked), you must enter exactly 64 characters (only 0-9 and A-F are valid). Click Save to save your settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this method you must know the wireless client’s 8 digit PIN and click Connect. PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Configure Wep

    6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Configure WEP...

  • Page 77: Configure Wpa-Personal (Psk)

    7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Configure WPA-Personal (PSK)

  • Page 78: Configure Wpa-Enterprise (Radius)

    7. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. 8. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 9. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 79 10. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 11. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 12. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Connect To A Wireless Network

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Configure Wep/Wpa/Wpa2

    (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-615 User Manual Configure WEP/WPA/WPA2...
  • Page 82 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-615 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Connect Using Wcn 2.0 In Windows Vista

    For additional information, please refer to page 47. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Using Windows Xp

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Configure Wep

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Configure WEP...
  • Page 86 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Configure Wpa-Psk

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Configure WPA-PSK...
  • Page 88 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-615 User Manual...

  • Page 89: 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 on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
  • Page 90 • 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 the web management.
  • Page 91 • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual ® NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and...
  • Page 92 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 93: Wireless Basics

    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 94: What Is Wireless

    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.
  • Page 95 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. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 96: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 97: 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-615 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 98: Networking Basics

    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. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 99: 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-615 User Manual...

  • Page 100: Technical Specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 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. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.483GHz Transmitter Output Power 17dBm ±...

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