D-Link DIR-827 User Manual

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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 July 20, 2011 • Initial release Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuration..................12 Autoconfiguration................46 Quick Setup Wizard ..................12 PPPoE ....................47 Web-based Configuration Utility .............20 IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling..............49 Setup Wizard ..................21 6 to 4 Tunneling ................50 Internet Connection ..............21 6rd ......................51 Wireless Settings ................21 Link-Local Connectivity ..............52 D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 4 IPv6 Firewall ...................74 Using Windows® 7 ..................102 IPv6 Routing ...................75 Using Windows Vista® ................105 Administrator Settings ...............76 Configure Wireless Security ............106 Time Settings ..................77 Using Windows® XP ................... 108 SysLog ......................78 Configure WPA-PSK ................109 D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Troubleshooting................111 Wireless.Basics................115 Tips ........................117 Wireless Modes ................... 118 Networking.Basics................119 Check your IP address ................119 Technical.Specifications..............121 Contacting.Technical.Support............122 Warranty..................123 Registration..................129 D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 6: Product.overview

    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-827 will cause damage and void the warranty. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 7: System Requirements

    Windows®. 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® 7, Vista®, or XP with Service Pack 2 Requirements • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    ULTIMATE.PERFORMANCE The D-Link HD Media Router 2000 (DIR-827) is a 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 13x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home.
  • Page 9: Features

    • Secure.Multiple/Concurrent.Sessions - The DIR-827 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-827 can securely access corporate networks. •.User-friendly.Setup.Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-827 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s...
  • Page 10 Internet, a NAS or PC, these devices share in common the need to connect with a router in order to communicate and establish the wireless media stream. The DIR-827 offers stability, fast wireless, and guaranteed performance for media streaming using the newest streaming engine technology.
  • Page 11: Hardware Overview

    Connect a USB 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. Reset Press and hold the reset button to restore the router to its original factory settings. Power Button Press the power button to power on and off. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 12: Hardware Overview

    Note that removing the SD card while the power LED is blinking will damage your SD SD Card Port card. Currently FAT and FAT32 file formats support full read/write access to the SD card. Other formats may only support read-only. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Leds

    A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data Internet LED transmission. A solid blue light indicates that there is an Internet connection, an orange light indicates that there is none. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 14: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 15: Wireless Installation Considerations

    The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-827 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. Insert the Quick.Router.Setup.Wizard.CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows® XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
  • 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. Quick Setup Wizard 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 Section 3 - Configuration 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. In order to secure your router, please enter a password and click Next.
  • Page 19 Section 3 - Configuration Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue. Select Enable Advanced DNS Services to allow this function to improve your overall Internet experience. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Section 3 - Configuration Please wait while your router detects your internet connection type. Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Section 3 - Configuration If you selected DHCP Connection, make sure that you are connected to the D-Link router with the PC that was originally connected to your broadband connection. Then, click the Clone MAC button to copy your computer’s MAC address.
  • Page 22 Once this screen appears, setup is complete. Click Save & Connect to reboot the router. You can use Wi-PnP to automatically configure your computer with the correct wireless settings by using a USB flash drive. To use this feature, click OK. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 23 You can then plug it into a PC you want to connect to your wireless network and run the WiPnP.exe file to automatically configure your PC’s wireless settings for your network. Click Finish.to continue. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 24 Section 3 - Configuration Before your router reboots, you will be asked if you want to create a D-Link Router Web Management bookmark to quickly access your router’s configuration interface. Click OK.to create the bookmark or click Cancel.to continue without creating the bookmark.
  • Page 25: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    You may also connect using the NetBIOS name in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default. If you get a Page.Cannot.be.Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 26: Setup Wizard

    If you want to add your wireless clients to your router using WPS, click Add.Wireless. Device.with.WPS and skip to page 71. If you want to configure your wireless settings manually, click Manual.Wireless. Connection.Setup and skip to page 31. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 27 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. Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 28 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 29 Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect. Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 30: Manual Configuration/Internet Setup

    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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 31: Pppoe (Dsl)

    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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 32: Pptp

    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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 33: L2Tp

    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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 34: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 35: Ds-Lite

    B4.IPv4.Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN.IPv6.Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. IPv6.WAN.Default. Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be displayed here. Gateway D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 36: Wireless Settings

    If you want to add your wireless clients to your router using WPS, click Add.Wireless.Device.with.WPS and skip to page 71. If you want to configure your wireless settings manually, click Manual. Wireless.Connection.Setup and skip to the next page. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 37: N/G (2.4Ghz)

    Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-827. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-827 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-827 in order to connect to it.
  • Page 38: N/G (5Ghz)

    Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-827. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-827 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-827 in order to connect to it.
  • Page 39: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 40: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-827 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 41: Dhcp Reservation

    IP Address Conflict error, or the second device may still not receive an 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 42: Media Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Media Server Check the Enable.Media.Server box to share your music, pictures, and videos to any computer on your local network. Click Enable.Media.Server to enable this feature. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 43: Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Internet Connection Click IPv6.Internet.Connection.Setup.Wizard.to begin. If you want to configure your IPv6 Internet Connection manually, click Manual.IPv6.Internet.Connection.Setup and skip to the next page. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 44: Ipv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    The wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the IPv6 Internet. Click Next to continue to the next page. Click Cancel to discard the changes made and return to the main page.
  • Page 45 However, if the automatic detection fails, the user will be prompt to either Try again or to click on the Guide me through the IPv6 settings button to initiate the manual continual of the wizard. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 46 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prefix /64 is supported in LAN.) 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 48 The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard was completed. 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 49: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 50: Static Ipv6

    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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 51: Autoconfiguration

    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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 52: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 53 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 54: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. Start: IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. End: Pv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 55: To 4 Tunneling

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. Start: IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. End: IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 56: 6Rd

    LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 57: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 58: Parental Controls

    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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 59: Virtual Server

    Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The DIR-827 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 60 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 61: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 62: Application Rules

    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-827 provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it. Name: Enter a name for the rule.
  • Page 63: Qos Engine

    Classification option to automatically set the priority for your applications. Dynamic This option should be enabled when you have a slow Fragmentation: Internet uplink. It helps to reduce the impact that large low priority network packets can have on more urgent ones. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 64 The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side IP address falls within the range set here. Remote Port Range: The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side port number is within the range set here. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 65: 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. Clear: Click to remove the MAC address. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 66: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 67 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 68 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-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 69: Website Filters

    To use this feature, enter the text string to be blocked and click Save.Settings. The text to be blocked will appear in the list. To delete the text, click.Clear.the.List.Below. Configure Website Select Allow or Deny. Filter Below: Website URL/Domain: Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or deny. Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 70: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You Rules List: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 71: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The D-Link DIR-827 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 cam enable DMZ.
  • Page 72: Application Level Gateway Configuration

    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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 73: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 74: Advanced Wireless Settings

    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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 75: Wish Settings

    WISH Rules are not required. WISH supports overlaps between rules. If more than one rule matches for a specific message flow, the rule with the highest priority will be used. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 76: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well. Add Wireless Start the wizard. Device Wizard: D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 77: Advanced Network Settings

    LAN Clients as an authenticating point. WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-827 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 78: Guest Zone

    Enable Routing Check to allow network connectivity between the different Between Zones: zones created. Security Mode: Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 79: Ipv6 Firewall

    Enter the IPv6 address range used here. Range: Protocol: Select the protocol used for this rule here. Options to choose from are ALL, TCP, UDP, and ICMP. Port.Range: Enter the port range used for this rule here. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 80: Ipv6 Routing

    Destination.IPv6: Enter the IPv6 address of the packets that will take this route. Prefix.Length: Enter the IPv6 address prefix length of the packets that will take this route. Gateway: Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 81: Administrator Settings

    Administrator tasks from the remote (Internet) host. The port number used to access the DIR-827. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-827 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. Remote Admin If you have enabled HTTPS.Server and checked Use.HTTPS,...
  • Page 82: Time Settings

    Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop-down menu. 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.Your. Computer’s. Time.Settings. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 83: Syslog

    The address of the SysLog server that will be used to send Address: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 84: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 85: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 86: 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. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
  • Page 87: Ddns

    Displays the name of your IPv6 DDNS host. IPv6 Address: Displays the IPv6 address of your computer/server associated with the IPv6 DDNS host. Edit/Delete: Click the edit icon to make changes to the entry or click the delete icon to remove the entry. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 88: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 89: Schedules

    Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules List: The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 90: Device Information

    Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR-827. 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. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.
  • Page 91: Log

    This option will send a copy of the router log to the email address configured in the Tools > Email screen. Save Log: This option will save the router to a log file on your computer. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 92: 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-827 on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
  • Page 93: 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 94: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 table displays a list of current IPv6 connections. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 95: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 96: 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-827 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) ™...
  • Page 97: Wi-Pnp Wireless Setup

    2. Press and hold the WPS button (located on the front of the router) for 5 seconds. The power LED will blink. 3. Wait 10 seconds and unplug the USB Flash Drive from the router. 4. Plug the USB Flash Drive in a Windows-Based computer. 5. The window below will automatically appear. Double-click Connect.to.a.wireless.network. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 98 Section 4 - Security 6. Click Yes to add the current computer to your wireless network. 7. Click OK.to finish adding your computer to your wireless network. Repeat step 4-7 to add additional computers to your wireless network. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 99: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Connection Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Launch. Wireless.Connection.Setup.Wizard. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 100 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-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 101: Configure Wpa-Personal (Psk)

    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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 102: Configure Wpa-Enterprise (Radius)

    1812 is the default port. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 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. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 103 Section 4 - Security 10. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 11. Click Apply.Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 104: Using Windows® 7 And Wps For Wireless Configuration

    Section 4 - Security Using Windows® 7 and WPS for Wireless Configuration The following steps allow you to configure your DIR-827 wireless network settings using Windows® 7 through WPS. 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 105 Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DIR-827 router. DIR-827 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the Advanced.>.Wi-Fi.Protected. Setup.section in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 106 Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name for your wireless network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 107: Connect.to.a.wireless.network

    1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 108 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 109 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 110: Using Windows Vista

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking.Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 111: Configure Wireless Security

    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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 112 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 113: Using Windows® Xp

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking.Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 114: Configure Wpa-Psk

    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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 115 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 116: 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. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 117 • 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 118 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista® and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter.(or click • Windows ® 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 119 • 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 120: 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.
  • Page 121 PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. 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.
  • Page 122: 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 123: 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-827 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 124: 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 125 Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control.Panel > Network.Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My.Network.Places > Properties. Step.2 Right-click on the Local.Area.Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step.3 Highlight Internet.Protocol.(TCP/IP) and click Properties.
  • Page 126: Technical.specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 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 factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 127: 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 128: 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 129 Appendix E - Warranty 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. Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions.
  • Page 130 • USA.residents send to 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.
  • Page 131 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 132 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-827 User Manual...
  • Page 133 Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...
  • Page 134: Registration

    Appendix F - Registration Registration Register your product online at registration.dlink.com Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 July 20, 2011 D-Link DIR-827 User Manual...

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