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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 Added IPV6 support September 18, 2008...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Manual Internet Connection Setup ....18 802.11n/g (2.4GHz) ........49 Dynamic (Cable)........... 19 802.11n/a (5GHz) ......... 50 PPPoE (DSL) ..........20 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ......51 PPTP ............21 Advanced Network Settings ......53 L2TP ............. 23 D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 4 DDNS ............... 74 Check your IP address ........106 System Check ..........75 Statically Assign an IP address ......107 Schedules ............76 Device Information ........... 77 Technical.Specifications.......... 108 Log ..............78 Statistics ............79 D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Contacting.Technical.Support......... 109 Warranty..............110 Registration............... 116 D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product.overview

    Package Contents D-Link.DIR-825.Xtreme.N ™ Dual.Band.Gigabit.Router Power.Adapter Ethernet.Cable CD-ROM Stand Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-825 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 7: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-825 router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience.

  • Page 9: Features

    650% faster than 802.11g. •.Compatible. with. 802.11a/g. Devices - The DIR-825 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    Internet.Port Gigabit.LAN.Ports.(1-4) Power.Receptor The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is Connect Ethernet devices such as Receptor for the supplied power the connection for the Ethernet cable computers, switches, and hubs. adapter. to the cable or DSL modem. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Leds

    A solid light indicates that the wireless A solid light indicates a Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. segment is ready. This LED blinks proper connection to the This LED blinks during data transmission. during wireless data transmission. power supply. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 12: 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 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: Connect To Cable/Dsl/Satellite Modem

    6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 7. Turn on your computer. 8. Refer to page 12 to configure your router. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Connect To Another Router

    Secton 2 - 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 16 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 17: Getting Started

    Secton 2 - Installaton Getting Started The DIR-825 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.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Setup Wizard

    Click Launch.Internet.Connection.Setup.Wizard to begin. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual.Configuration and skip to page 18. Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Clone. Y our.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-825 User Manual...
  • Page 21 If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 22 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Manual Internet Connection Setup

    Secton  - Configuraton Manual Internet Connection Setup Click Manual.Internet.Connection.Setup to begin. If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard, click Internet. Connection. Setup.Wizard.and refer to page 14. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 24: 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 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-825 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Pptp

    Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. D-Lnk DIR-825 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-825 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-825 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    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-825 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 86. 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Manual Wireless Settings

    Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-825. 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-825. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-825 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-825 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 34: N/A (5Ghz)

    Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-825. 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 35 Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-825. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-825 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-825 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 36: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Dhcp Server Settings

    “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-825. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer.

  • Page 38: Dhcp Reservation

    If you want to assign an IP address to the computer Address: you are currently on, click this button to populate the fields. Save: Click Save to save your entry. You must click Save. Settings at the top to activate your reservations. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Usb Settings

    USB device through the router. USB Settings: Choose between these two configuration: Network USB and WCN Configuration. Network USB: Please set the Network USB Detection interval time. Note:.Please see the SharePort Manual on the CD for more information. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Virtual Server

    Secton  - Configuraton Virtual Server The DIR-825 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 41 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 42: 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Application Rules

    These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-825. 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 44: Qos Engine

    Choosing xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly lower than before on such connections, but gives much better results. Detected xDSL: When Connection Type is set to automatic, the automatically detected connection type is displayed here. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 45 This option is enabled by default. This will allow your router to automatically determine the network priority of running Classification: programs. Dynamic This option should be enabled when you have a slow Internet uplink. It helps to reduce the impact that large low priority Fragmentation: network packets can have on more urgent ones. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 46: 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 47: 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 48 • 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. Select the filtering method and then click Next to continue. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 49 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Website Filters

    Apply.Web.Filter under the Access Control section (page 42). Add Website Select Allow or Deny. Filtering Rule: Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to Domain: allow or block. Click Save.Settings. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 51: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-825 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 53: 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 54: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 55: N/A (5Ghz)

    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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Restore the default PIN of the router. Generate New PIN: Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 57 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Advanced Network Settings

    Enabled. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. WAN Ping: Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-825 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 59: Guest Zone

    Enable Routing Check to allow network connectivity between the Between Zones: different zones created. Security Mode: Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 60: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Static Ipv6 (Stateful)

    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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Static Ipv6 (Stateless)

    LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Dhcpv6 (Stateful)

    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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Dhcpv6 (Stateless)

    LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 65: 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-825 User Manual...
  • Page 66 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 67: 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-825 User Manual...
  • Page 68 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 69: 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 Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 70: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling (Stateful)

    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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 72: 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 Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Administrator Settings

    The port number used to access the DIR-825. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-825 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. If you have enabled HTTPS. Server and checked Use.HTTPS, you must enter https:// as part of the URL to access the router remotely.

  • Page 74: 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 75: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 76: 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 77: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 78: 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 79: Ddns

    DDNS service provider. 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. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 80: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Schedules

    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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Device Information

    Device Information This page displays the current information for the DIR-825. 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 83: Log

    This option will send a copy of the router log to the email 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Statistics

    Secton  - Configuraton Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-825 on both the Internet, LAN ports and both the 802.11n/g (2.4GHz) and 802.11n/a (5GHz) wireless bands. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 85: 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 86: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Support

    Secton  - Configuraton Support D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 88: 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-825 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 89: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    5GHz band. Type your desired wireless network name (SSID). 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 90 If you selected Automatically, the summary window will display your settings. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. If you selected Manually, the following screen will appear. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 91: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 92: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 93: Configure Wpa-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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 94 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 95: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 96: Configure Wireless Security

    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-825 User Manual...
  • Page 97 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 98: Connect Using Wcn 2.0 In Windows Vista

    For additional information, please refer to page 83. 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 99: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 100: 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-825 User Manual...
  • Page 101 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 102: 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 103 • 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 104 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-825 User Manual...
  • Page 105 • 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 106: 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 107: 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 108 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 109: 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 110: 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-825 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 111: 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 112: 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-825 User Manual...

  • Page 113: Technical.specifications

    Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation 3 The DIR-825 does not include 5.25-5.35GHz & 5.47-5.725GHz in some regions. D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 114: 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 115: 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 116 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 117 • 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 118 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 119 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...
  • Page 120 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-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

  • Page 121: 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 2.0 October 29, 2008 D-Lnk DIR-825 User Manual...

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