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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 June 28, 2012 • Initial release for Revision A1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Access Files from the Internet ........56 Web-based Configuration Utility ..........26 IPv6 ..................57 Internet Connection Setup ..........27 IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ....58 Static (assigned by ISP) ..........28 IPv6 Manual Setup............63 Dynamic (Cable) .............29 Auto Detection ............63 D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 4 Support ................113 WPS Button ..............89 Connect.a.Wireless.Client.to.your.Router.....114 Advanced Network Settings ........90 WPS Button ................114 DLNA Settings ..............91 Windows® 7 ................115 iTunes Server ..............92 WPA/WPA2 ................. 115 Guest Zone ...............93 WPS ..................118 IPv6 Firewall ..............94 D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 5 WPA/WPA2 ................. 127 Troubleshooting.............129 Wireless.Basics..............133 What is Wireless? ..............134 Tips ....................136 Wireless Modes ................. 137 Networking.Basics............138 Check your IP address ............138 Statically Assign an IP address ..........139 Technical.Specifications..........140 Contacting.Technical.Support........142 GPL.Code.Statement............143 Warranty................155 Registration..............162 D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product.overview

    Wi-Fi Configuration Note 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-865L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    • Internet Explorer 7 or higher mydlink.Requirements • Firefox 3 or higher • Safari 5 or higher • Chrome 5 or higher iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link® Cloud Router 5700 (DIR-865L) provides revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed - up to 1,350Mbps – for flawless HD video streaming to multiple devices. With ground-breaking mydlink Cloud Services, you can monitor your home network from anywhere on your iPhone, iPad and Android device.

  • Page 9: Features

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (draft), 802.11a, 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 conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    Reset Button Press and hold for 6 seconds to reset the device back to the default factory settings. Power Button Press the power button to power on and off. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 11: Leds

    A solid light indicates a good connection on the Internet port and to the Internet. If the LED is orange, Internet LED the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet. WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The Power LED will blink during this process. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 12: Installation

    • If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Manual Setup

    3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer. INTERNET RESET POWER DIR-865L Computer D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 15 Please skip to page 13 to configure your router and use the manual setup procedure to configure your network and wireless settings. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to page 14). D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 16: Connect To An Existing Router

    Connect to an Existing Router Note: It is strongly recommended to replace your existing router with the DIR-865L instead of using both. If your modem is a combo router, you may want to contact your ISP or manufacturer’s user guide to put the router into Bridge mode, which will ‘turn off’ the router (NAT) functions.
  • Page 17 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 18: Configuration

    • QRS.Mobile.App.- Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to configure your router. Refer to page 21 • D-Link.Setup.Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 14. • Manual.Setup - Log into the router and manually configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 26.

  • Page 19: Quick Setup Wizard

    If this is your first time logging into the router, this wizard will start automatically. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 20 If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide.me. through.the.Internet.Connection.Settings to display a list of connection types to choose from. Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 21 ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 22 Click Next to continue. In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 23 If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if you do not want to create a bookmark. If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you are using) to create a bookmark. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 24 If you clicked Yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address) and password. Click Login to register your router. If you clicked No, fill out the requested information and click Next to create your mydlink account. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 25 Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher), or Android device (1.6 or higher). To download the "mydlink lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite. PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 26: Qrs Mobile App

    Section 3 - Configuration QRS Mobile App D-Link offers an app for your iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone (iOS 4.3 or higher) to install and configure your router. Step.1 From your iPad, Touch, or iPhone, go to the iTunes Store and search for ‘D-Link’...

  • Page 27: Shareport Mobile App

    The SharePort Mobile app will allow you to access files from a USB thumb drive that is plugged into your router. You must enable file sharing from the Setup > Storage page (refer to page 55) for this app to work properly. 1. Insert your USB flash drive into DIR-865L. 2. Scan the bar code to download the SharePort Mobile app from the app store to your iPhone or iPad.
  • Page 28 Section 3 - Configuration 4. Click Wi-Fi, select the wireless network (SSID) that you created in the setup and then enter your Wi-Fi password. 5. Once connected, click on the SharePort Mobile icon. 6. The following screen will appear. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 29 8. For the Movie section, click the movie icon to play your movie from your USB flash drive. 9. For the Music section, click the music icon to play your music from your USB flash drive. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 30 11. For the Files section, click on the Files icon to view your files from your USB flash drive. 12. For the Folder section, click the folder icon to view your folders from your USB flash drive. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 31: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Explorer and enter the IP address of the router http://192.168.0.1. You may also type the name of the router (http://dlinkrouter.local). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 32: Internet Connection Setup

    43 for more information. Note: For 802.11ac performance, you must connect to another 802.11ac wireless router. The DIR-865L will automatically adjust to the connection type of your router. Also, if bridge mode is enabled, all router functions (NAT, filtering, DHCP server, etc) will be disabled as well as mydlink and SharePort Mobile functions.

  • Page 33: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    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 Copy.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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 34: Dynamic (Cable)

    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 Copy.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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 35: 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 Copy.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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 36: Pptp

    Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box. Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Reconnect Mode: Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection Time: is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto- reconnect. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 37 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-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 38: L2Tp

    Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnect Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Mode: Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Time: connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 39 The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended Address: 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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 40: Ds-Lite

    B4 IPv4 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. Address: IPv6 WAN Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will Default Gateway be displayed here. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 41: 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 39. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless.Network.Setup.and refer to page 41. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 42: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

    Then select one of the following options: Automatically:.Select this option to automatically generate the router’s network key and click Next. Manually: Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 43 Create a passphrase for your security password. Click Next to continue. Note: The security password/passphrase must be between 8 and 63 characters and is case-sensitive. You will need to enter this passphrase on your wireless clients exactly or it will not connect. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 44: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    Setup) and then click Next. Skip to the next page. If you select Manual, a settings summary screen will appear. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click OK to finish. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 45 PBC:.Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. Once you click.Connect, you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client(s) and successfully establish a connection. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 46: Manual Wireless Settings

    Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-865L. 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 47: Ac/N/A (5Ghz)

    Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-865L. 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 48: Wireless Bridge Mode

    If you want to wirelessly connect multiple Ethernet-enabled devices such as game consoles, media players, or network attached storage (NAS) devices you can set the DIR-865L to Bridge mode. You must have a wireless router for this feature. Note: For 802.11ac performance, you must connect to another 802.11ac wireless router. The DIR-865L will automatically adjust to the connection type of your router.
  • Page 49 Connection.Setup and then check the Enable.Wireless.Bridge box. Click Save.Settings and then click OK to the pop-up message. Note: When you enable Bridge mode, the DIR-865L’s default IP address will change to 192.168.0.50. Step.2.- The following message will appear. The router will automatically reboot.
  • Page 50 Step. 7. - Once connected, any Ethernet device connected to the DIR-865L will connect to the wireless network. Note: Wireless clients cannot connect to the DIR-865L while in bridge mode. Also, the Internet port on the DIR-865L in Bridge mode will not function. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 51: 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-865L offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 52: Wpa/Wpa2-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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 53: Configure Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise (Radius)

    6. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before a client is required to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default). 7. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 54 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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 55: 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-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 56: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-865L 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 57 Section 3 - Configuration NetBIOS Node: Select the different type of NetBIOS node; Broadcast.only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid. WINS IP Enter your WINS Server IP address(es). Address: D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 58: Dhcp Reservation

    (name of your computer or device), MAC Address, and IP address. Enable: Check to enable the reservation. Edit: Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation entry. Delete: Click to remove the reservation from the list. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 59: Parental Control

    You may also customize filtering of web content by category. This option uses OpenDNS. None: DNS servers will be provided via DHCP by your ISP or you may manually enter DNS servers. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 60: Storage

    Verify Password: Re-enter the password. Click Add/Edit to create the user. User List: Displays the accounts. The Admin and Guest accounts are built-in to the router. Number of Displays the USB device plugged into the router. Devices: D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 61: Access Files From The Internet

    HTTPS:// instead of HTTP:// to get a secure connection. For example, if you selected HTTPS and changed the port to 3200, and your WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, then you would enter HTTPS://1.2.3.4:3200 to connect. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 62: Ipv6

    For the advanced user that has configured a router before, click on the Manual.IPv6.Internet.Connection.Setup button to input all the settings manually. To configure the IPv6 local settings, click on the IPv6.Local.Connectivity. Setup button. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 63: Ipv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided through the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type found. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 64 Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. Click on the Next button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 65 Password: Enter the PPPoE password used here. If you do not know your password, please contact your ISP. Verify.Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password used here. Service.Name: Enter the service name for this connection here. This option is optional. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 66 These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6 Address configuration is based on the IPv6 Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prefix /64 is supported in LAN.) D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 67 The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete. Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 68: Ipv6 Manual Setup

    Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. Auto Detection Select Auto. Detection to have the router detect and automatically configure your IPv6 setting from your ISP. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 69: Static Ipv6

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 70: Autoconfiguration

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 71: Pppoe

    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. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 72 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-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 73: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Range Start: computers. IPv6 Address Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Range End: computers. Pv6 Address Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 74: To 4 Tunneling

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 75: 6Rd

    LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 76: Link-Local Connectivity

    Section 3 - Configuration 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-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 77: Mydlink Settings

    Settings The DIR-865L features a cloud service that pushes information such as firmware upgrade notifications, user activity, and intrusion alerts to the mydlink™ app on Android and Apple mobile devices. To insure that your router is up-to-date with the latest features, mydlink™...

  • Page 78: Advanced

    You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Select Allow.All (most common) or a created Inbound Inbound Filter: filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced.>.Inbound.Filter page. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 79: Port Forwarding

    You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow. All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced.>.Inbound.Filter page. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 80: Application Rules

    “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. The DIR-865L provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.

  • Page 81: Qos Engine

    Queue ID. Queue Type: A Classification Rule identifies a specific message flow and assigns a priority to that flow. For most applications, automatic classification will be adequate, and specific QoS Engine Rules will not be required. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 82 Range: Application Port: Select a service or port you want to assign to this rule. Click on the Save.Settings button to accept the changes made or click on the Don’t.Save.Settings button to discard the changes made. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 83: Network Filters

    << to copy that MAC Address. Schedule: Select a pre-defined or user created schedule from the drop-down menu, or click New. Schedule to create a new schedule. You set a specific time frame for the MAC filter rule to be active. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 84: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Click the Add. Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 85 • IP.Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to. • Machine. Address - Enter the PC MAC address (i.e. 00:00.00.00.00). Select the filtering method and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 86 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. Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy.Table. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 87: Website Filters

    Web.Filter under the Access Control section (page 79). Add Website Select either DENY.computers.access.to. Filtering Rule: ONLY. these. sites or ALLOW. computers. access.to.ONLY.these.sites. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want Domain: to allow or block. Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 88: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are Rules List: created. 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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 89: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-865L 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.
  • Page 90 Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 91: Routing

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 92: Advanced Wireless

    Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless networks in your area. If the channel width is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20MHz. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 93: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Click to restore the default PIN of the router. Default: 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 wireless client. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 94: Wps Button

    You can also simply press the WPS button on the side of the router, and then press the WPS button on your wireless client to automatically connect without logging into the router. Refer to page 114 for more information. WPS Button D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 95: Advanced Network Settings

    ™ Enabled. UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. WAN Ping: Checking the box will allow the DIR-865L to respond to pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers. WAN Port Speed: You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1000Mbps, or Auto (recommended).

  • Page 96: Dlna Settings

    Folder: Specifies the folder or directory that will be shared by the router. Select root to share all files on your thumb drive or click Browse to select a specific folder. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 97: Itunes Server

    Server The DIR-865L features an iTunes® Server. This server provides the ability to share music and videos to computers on your local network running iTunes. If the server is enabled, the router will be automatically be detected by the iTunes program and the music and videos contained in the specified directory will be available to stream over the network.

  • Page 98: Guest Zone

    Add.New. Wireless Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is different Network Name: from your main wireless network. Security Mode: Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 99: Ipv6 Firewall

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Firewall The DIR-865L’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device. The DIR-865L’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.

  • Page 100: Ipv6 Routing

    Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the Router. Gateway: Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 101: Tools

    Management interface. Remote Admin Port: The port number used to access the DIR-865L is used in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-865L and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.

  • Page 102: Time

    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 to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently on. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 103: 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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 104: Email Settings

    Selecting this option will send the logs via email 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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 105: System

    If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. Clear Language Click to remove any installed language packs. Pack: D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 106: Firmware

    You can upgrade the firmware of the access point 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 website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 107: Dynamic Dns

    Username or Enter the Username or key for your DDNS Key: account. Password or Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account. Key: Timeout: Enter a timeout time (in hours). Status: Displays the current connection status. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 108: System Check

    Internet. Enter the IP address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. IPv6 Ping Test: Enter the IPv6 address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 109: Schedules

    You must click Save.Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 110: Status

    Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-865L. 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 111: Logs

    This option will send a copy of the router log to your email address configured in the Tools > Email.Settings. screen. Save Log: This option will save the router log to a file on your computer. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 112: Statistics

    Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic.Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-865L on both the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 113: Internet Sessions

    The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 114: 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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 115: Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration Routing This page will display your current routing table. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 116: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 page displays a summary of the Router’s IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 117: Ipv6 Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 Routing This page displays the IPV6 routing details configured for your router. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 118: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 119: Connect.a.wireless.client.to.your.router

    Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-865L router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.

  • Page 120: Windows® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 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-865L User Manual...
  • Page 121 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-865L User Manual...
  • Page 122 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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 123: Wps

    Section 4 - Security The WPS feature of the DIR-865L can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 124 Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DIR-865L. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup.> Wireless.Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 125 Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 126 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. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 127: 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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 128: 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-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 129 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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 130: Wps/Wcn 2.0

    Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced > Wi-Fi.Protected.Setup section or choose to click the Generate.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-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 131: 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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 132: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows® 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-865L User Manual...
  • Page 133 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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 134: 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 135 • 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 136 • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and 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-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 137 • 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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 138: 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 139: 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 140 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 141: 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 142: 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-865L 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 143: 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 144: 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-865L User Manual...

  • Page 145: Technical.specifications

    Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation 3 The DIR-865L does not include 5.25-5.35GHz & 5.47-5.725GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 146 • Wi-Fi WMM Quality of Service Dimensions • 1.26” x 6.57”x 9.45” (32mm x 167mm x 240mm) • With stand: 2.76” x 6.57 x 9.92” (70mm x 167mm x 252mm) Weight • 1.22 lb (550g) Warranty • 1-Year Limited Warranty D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 147: Contacting.technical.support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • 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 148: Gpl.code.statement

    WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.
  • Page 149 To prevent this, the GPL assures that patents cannot be used to render the program non-free. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 150 A “Standard Interface” means an interface that either is an official standard defined by a recognized standards body, or, in the case of interfaces specified for a particular programming language, one that is widely used among developers working in that language. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 151 Conveying under any other circumstances is permitted solely under the conditions stated below. Sublicensing is not allowed; section 10 makes it unnecessary. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 152 If the work has interactive user interfaces, each must display Appropriate Legal Notices; however, if the Program has interactive interfaces that do not display Appropriate Legal Notices, your work need not make them do so. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 153 Corresponding Source of the work are being offered to the general public at no charge under subsection 6d. A separable portion of the object code, whose source code is excluded from the Corresponding Source as a System Library, need not be included in conveying the object code work. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 154 If additional permissions apply only to part of the Program, that part may be used separately under those permissions, but the entire Program remains governed by this License without regard to the additional permissions. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 155 Additional terms, permissive or non-permissive, may be stated in the form of a separately written license, or stated as exceptions; the above requirements apply either way. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 156 Corresponding Source of the work from the predecessor in interest, if the predecessor has it or can get it with reasonable efforts. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 157 D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 158 Free Software Foundation. If the Program specifies that a proxy can decide which future versions of the GNU General Public License can be used, that proxy’s public statement of acceptance of a version permanently authorizes you to choose that version for the Program. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 159 Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 160: 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 161 Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
  • Page 162 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
  • Page 163 Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.
  • Page 164 FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) 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 165 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...
  • Page 166 Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: (1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. (2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

  • Page 167: Registration

    Appendix G - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 June 28, 2012 D-Link DIR-865L User Manual...

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