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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 • Updated for revision C1 July 23, 2008 •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Multicast Streams ......... 47 Dynamic (Cable)........... 19 IPv6 ..............48 Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) ....... 20 Link-Local Connectivity ........ 48 PPPoE (DSL) ..........21 Static IPv6 (Stateful) ........49 PPTP ............22 Static IPv6 (Stateless) ........50 D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Support ............77 Wireless.Security............78 What is WPA? ............78 Wireless Connection Setup Wizard ....... 79 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard ....82 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) ......83 Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) ....84 D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product.overview

    Secton 1 - Product Overvew Product Overview Package Contents D-Link.DIR-615.Wireless.N.Router Power.Adapter Ethernet.Cable CD-ROM 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    .Users: Make sure you have the latest version ® of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer.with.the.following: CD.Installation.Wizard. • Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista ® ® Requirements • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • 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.802.11g.Devices - The DIR-615 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Ethernet cable adapter. to the cable or DSL modem. Reset LAN.Ports.(1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. computers, switches, and hubs. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Leds

    Internet port. This LED blinks during data transmission. Power.LED Local.Network.LEDs. A solid light indicates a A solid light indicates a connection to an proper connection to the Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. power supply. This LED blinks during data transmission. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • 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

    Secton  - Installaton Network Diagram D-Lnk 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Connect To Another Router

    Secton  - Installaton 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

    Secton  - Installaton 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

    Secton  - Configuraton 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Secton  - Configuraton 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-Lnk 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-Lnk 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-Lnk 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Manual Configuration

    Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the Advanced DNS service or its features.

  • Page 24: Dynamic Ip Address (Dhcp)

    The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Pppoe (Dsl)

    The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 27 The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the 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-Lnk 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 29 Address: 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-Lnk 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Wireless Settings

    Click Add.Wireless.Device.with.WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to page 82. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless.Network.Setup. and refer to the next page. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Manual Wireless Network Setup

    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

    Local Domain: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Virtual Server

    Secton  - Configuraton 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-Lnk 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • 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: Qos Engine

    ISP. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s offer speed as a download/upload pair. For example, 1.5Mbits/284Kbits. Using this example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a service such as www.dslreports.com. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 43: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 44: 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. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 45 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Dest.IP.End - Enter the ending IP address. Protocol - Select the protocol. 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 47: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings 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 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 51: 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 52: Ipv6

    Secton  - Configuraton IPv6 Link-Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local.Only from the drop-down menu. LAN IPv6 Address Displays the IPv6 address of the router. Settings: D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Static Ipv6 (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 Start: range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 End: range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Static Ipv6 (Stateless)

    Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address: Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration: feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateless. Refer to the previous page for Stateful. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in Lifetime: minutes). D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Dhcpv6 (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 Start: range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 End: range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Dhcpv6 (Stateless)

    Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address: Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration: feature. Autoconfiguration Select Stateless. Refer to the previous page Type: for Stateful. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in Lifetime: minutes). D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Ipv6 Over Pppoe (Stateful)

    Select either Obtain.DNS.server.address.automatically or Use.the.following.DNS.Address. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 58 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Ipv6 Over Pppoe (Stateless)

    Select either Obtain.DNS.server.address.automatically or Use.the.following.DNS.Address. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Secton  - Configuraton Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful.(DHCPv6) or Stateless. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 61: To 4 Tunneling (Stateful)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 Start: range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 End: range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 62: To 4 Tunneling (Stateless)

    Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address: Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration: feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateless. Refer to the previous page for Stateful. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in Lifetime: minutes). D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling (Stateful)

    Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address: Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration: feature. Autoconfiguration Select Stateless. Refer to the previous page Type: for Stateful. Router Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in Advertisement minutes). Lifetime: D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling (Stateless)

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 Start: range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 End: range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Administrator Settings

    The port number used to access the DIR-615. Remote Admin 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 Inbound Filter: Web Management interface. If you have enabled HTTPS.Server and checked Use.HTTPS, you must enter https:// as...

  • Page 66: Time Settings

    Manual: 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. Y our.Computer’s. T ime. Settings. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 67: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 68: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 69: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 70: 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 71: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 72: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 73: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Device Information

    Secton  - Configuraton 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 75 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 76: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Stats

    Secton  - Configuraton 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 78: 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. Dir: The direction of initiation of the conversation: Out - Initiated from LAN to WAN. In - Initiated from WAN to LAN. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 79 300.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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Wireless

    Secton  - Configuraton 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Support

    Secton  - Configuraton Support D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Wireless.security

    Secton  - Securty Wireless 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) • WPA2-PSK(Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 83: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

    Secton  - Securty Wireless Connection Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, browse to the Setup page and then click the Wireless.Connection.Setup.Wizard.button. Click Next to continue. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 84 • None - No security Click Next to continue. If you selected Best or Better, enter a password between 8-63 characters. If you selected Good, enter 13 characters or 26 Hex digits. Click Next to continue. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 85 If you selected Best, the following screen will show you your Pre-Shared Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. If you selected WPA-Enterprise, the RADIUS information will be displayed. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 86: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 87: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 88: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 89: D-LNk Dir-615 User Manual

    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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 90: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 91: Configure Wpa/Wpa2

    1..Open the Windows Vista 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 92 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 93: Connect Using Wcn 2.0

    New.PIN button or Reset.PIN.to.Default button. 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 94: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 95: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 96 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 97: 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 98 • 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 99 NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and • Windows ® ® press Enter.(or click OK). • 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 100 • 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 101: 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 102: 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. How.does.wireless.work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 103 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 104: 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 105: 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 106: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 107: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 108: 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-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 109: Contacting.technical.support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev C1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.

  • Page 110: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 111 Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
  • Page 112 • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.
  • Page 113 RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 114 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. We declare that the product is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...
  • Page 115 2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. The Class [B] digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation. Cet appareil numerique de la class [B] respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

  • Page 116: Registration

    Appendx F - Regstraton Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 3.1 July 9, 2009 D-Lnk DIR-615 User Manual...

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