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Version 1.10| 10/13/2016

User Manual

AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router
DIR-890L

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.10| 10/13/2016 User Manual AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router DIR-890L...

  • Page 2: Manual Revisions

    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. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Installation Considerations ........24 Virtual Server ..............80 Hardware Setup ................25 Website Filter ................81 Change to Access Point Mode ........26 Static Routes .................82 Connect to Your Existing Network ........28 IPv4 ..................82 IPv6 ..................83 Configuration - Router Mode ..........29 D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 4 Time & Schedule .............. 108 Share a USB Printer ............155 Time ................. 108 Windows PC Configuration .......... 156 Schedule ................ 109 Mac Configuration ............158 System Log ................. 110 Share a USB Storage Device ......... 160 D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 5 Windows Vista® ................. 200 WPA/WPA2 ................. 201 Troubleshooting ............203 Wireless Basics ...............207 What is Wireless? ..............208 Wireless Modes ................. 211 Networking Basics ............212 Check your IP address ............212 Statically Assign an IP address ..........213 D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DIR-890L Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable D-Link Cloud Service Mobile Apps Guide Power Adapter CD-ROM Wi-Fi Configuration Card Wi-Fi Configuration Card If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. • iPhone, iPad, Android, or Windows smartphone or tablet (please QRS Mobile Requirements refer to the mobile app's store page to check whether your device is compatible) D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router is also mydlink-enabled, which gives you access to your home network no matter where you go. Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, Android™...
  • Page 9 Introduction (continued) This router is equipped with D-Link's Quick VPN technology. Using Quick VPN allows you to securely connect your computer or mobile device to places with free, untrusted Wi-Fi hotspots by encrypting and relaying your connection through your home Internet connection. This extra 'hop' reduces the chances of hackers stealing your information, such as logins, passwords, and credit card numbers.

  • Page 10: Features

    1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac 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-890L User Manual...

  • Page 11: Leds

    USB 2.0 LED A solid white light indicates that a USB device is connected to the USB 2.0 port. USB 3.0 LED A solid white light indicates that a USB device is connected to the USB 3.0 port. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 12: Hardware Overview

    Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles. Gigabit Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. Power Button Press the power button to power the device on and off. Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 13: Choosing An Operation Mode

    34 for more information. The following pages contain information about the DIR-890L's operation modes to help you determine how you wish to use it. This information includes usage scenarios, cable diagrams, and network configuration information. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 14: Router Mode

    Router Mode In Router Mode, the DIR-890L AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router operates as the central device of your network. This is the most common type of installation and is the factory default setting suitable for most users. The DIR-890L connects to your cable modem, DSL modem, or other Internet source and shares your Internet connection with your wired and wireless devices.

  • Page 15: Access Point Mode

    Devices connected to the DIR-890L obtain IP addresses from the existing uplink network. Place the DIR-890L in an area where you wish to get Wi-Fi, but is reachable by Ethernet cable from your uplink network. Existing Wi-Fi Coverage Wi-Fi Coverage with DIR-890L D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 16: Access Point

    Note: Extending a network to a desired location via Ethernet may require additional cable. The maximum length of Category 5/5E cables is limited to 100 meters (330 feet). Use a Gigabit-capable Ethernet connection where possible to ensure the best networking experience. To use your DIR-890L as an Access Point, refer to Installation - Access Point on page 23. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 17: Installation - Router

    • 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-890L User Manual...

  • Page 18: 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 1 to 30 meters (3 to 90 feet). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 19: Hardware Setup

    3. Turn off and unplug the power and Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required. In some cases, you may need to turn it off for up to five minutes. Modem DIR-890L D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 20 6. Connect the supplied power adapter to the router and a power outlet, press the power button, and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the router to boot up. DIR-890L Modem Note: This unit is to be used with power supply model DA-60N12. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 21 9. If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online already. Try opening a web browser and connecting to a website. If the website does not load, proceed to Completing Setup on page 17. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 22: Completing Setup

    • QRS Mobile App - Use your Android device, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to configure your router, refer to QRS Mobile App on page 18. • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time, refer to Setup Wizard on page 19.

  • Page 23: Qrs Mobile App

    Select and then enter your Wi-Fi password. Step 3 Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS Mobile app from the Home screen of your device and follow the on-screen instructions. QRS Mobile D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 24: Setup Wizard

    Click Next to continue. Internet DIR-890L Wi-Fi Client This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link device. Step 1: Install your device Step 2: Configure your Network and Wi-Fi Settings Step 3: Set your router password Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type.
  • Page 25 To set up this connection you will need to have a complete list of IP information by your Internet Service Provider. If you have a Static IP connection and do not have this information, please contact your ISP. IP Address: Subnet Mask: Gateway Address Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address Back Next D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 26 Click Next to continue. Internet DIR-890L Wi-Fi Client By default, your new D-Link device does not have a password configured for administrator access to the Web-based configuration utility. To secure your new device, please create a password below. Device Admin Password: AdM!n_P@ssW0rd!
  • Page 27 Refer to mydlink on page 72 for more information. Connection Type: Dynamic IP (DHCP) Device Admin Password: AdM!n_P@ssW0rd! Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! Wi-Fi Network Name: Your_Wi-Fi_Network Wi-Fi Password: A_Str0nG_P@ssW0rd!%! Status: Unregistered Finish D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 28: Installation - Access Point

    • If you are using this device to extend the range of your existing wireless network, you may need to use trial and error to determine an acceptable placement location. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 29: 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 1 to 30 meters (3 to 90 feet). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 30: Hardware Setup

    Use a Gigabit-capable Ethernet connection where possible to ensure the best networking experience. This unit is to be used with power supply model DA-60N12. 3. Press the power button, and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the router to boot up. DIR-890L D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 31: Change To Access Point Mode

    X in the upper right hand corner. Welcome Internet DIR-890L Wi-Fi Client This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link device. Step 1: Install your device Step 2: Configure your Network and Wi-Fi Settings Step 3: Set your router password Step 4: Set up mydlink service ⌵...
  • Page 32 Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP and DS-Lite. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your Internet service provider. Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to remove or COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link disable any PPPoE client software on your computers.

  • Page 33: Connect To Your Existing Network

    DIR-890L (e.g. DSL/Cable Modem) Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! If you wish to change the default wireless network names or passwords, refer to Configuration - Access Point Mode on page 95 for more information. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 34: Configuration - Router Mode

    Network Status: Connected Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Connection Uptime: 1 Day 3 Hour 50 Min 58 Sec Default Gateway: 172.17.5.1 Primary DNS Server: 172.17.5.5 Release IP Address Secondary DNS Server: 172.17.5.6 Go to settings COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 35: Home

    Disabled Internet DIR-890L Go to settings Go to settings COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Click to repair USB Device Internet To bring up more details about your Internet connection, click on the Internet icon. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively.

  • Page 36: Dir-890L

    Wi-Fi Name (SSID): dlink-DIR-890L Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Password: A_Str0nG_P@ssW0rd!%! Wireless on page 64 for more information. IPv6 Network Link-Local Address: FF00::FF00:FF00:FF00:FF00 Router IPv6 Address: 2001:B021:23:10::1/64 DHCP-PD: Disabled Go to settings Go to settings COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 37: Connected Clients

    Click on the “Pencil” icon to manage devices access or change device name. You can block a device from accessing your network completely. Your PC Unknown Vendor 192.168.0.165 2001:021:23::187:10:0000:0000 COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Name: Enter a custom name for this client. Edit Rule Vendor: Displays the vendor of the device.

  • Page 38: Usb Device

    Disabled Service Name: DIR-890L_DMS SharePort Status: Disabled Windows File Sharing Status: Disabled Go to settings COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link USB Device USB Port: Your USB Device DLNA Media Server Available Space: 13.515 GB Status: Disabled Total Space: 27.03 GB Service Name:...

  • Page 39: Settings

    L2TP DS-Lite Advanced Settings ... For PPTP refer to page 39. COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link For L2TP refer to page 41. For DS-Lite refer to page 43. To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to page 46.
  • Page 40 VLAN: Disabled Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Server: address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP.
  • Page 41 << MAC Address VLAN: Disabled Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP.
  • Page 42 Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time: minutes Advanced Settings ... Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Time: is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto- reconnect. Advanced Settings ⌵...
  • Page 43 << MAC Address VLAN: For more information on enabling the VLAN feature, refer to VLAN VLAN: Disabled Bridging on page 45. COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Click Save when you are done. Static IP ⌵ Address Mode: Static IP IP Address:...
  • Page 44 Maximum Idle Time: minutes Advanced Settings ... Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Reconnect Mode: COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection Time: is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto- reconnect.
  • Page 45 Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server: ⌵ Server: MTU: Auto COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP.
  • Page 46 Maximum Idle Time: minutes Advanced Settings ... Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Reconnect Mode: COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection Time: is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto- reconnect.
  • Page 47 Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server: ⌵ Server: MTU: Auto COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP.
  • Page 48 Advanced Settings ... DS-Lite Select DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to let the router allocate the AFTR Configuration: IPv6 address automatically. Select Manual Configuration to enter COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link the AFTR IPv6 address manually. DS-Lite DHCPv6 ⌵ DS-Lite Configuration: DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option B4 IPv4 Address: 192.0.0.
  • Page 49 Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address is displayed ⌵ DS-Lite Configuration: Manual Configuration Gateway: here. AFTR IPv6 Address: B4 IPv4 Address: 192.0.0. WAN IPv6 Address: N/A Click Save when you are done. IPv6 WAN Default Gateway: N/A COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 50: Vlan Bridging

    Enter the VLan ID for Internet traffic. IPTV VLAN ID: Enter the VLAN ID for IPTV traffic. VoIP VLAN ID: Enter the VLAN ID for VoIP traffic. WAN Connection: Select the VLAN to apply to the corresponding interface. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 51: Ipv6

    LAN IPv6 Address: LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address: fe80::6e72:20ff:fe3e:3846 For 6 to 4 refer to page 59. Advanced Settings ... COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link For 6rd refer to page 61. For Local Connectivity Only refer to page 63. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 52: Auto Detection

    LAN IPv6 ADDRESS SETTINGS LAN IPv6 Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Address link-local address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address: fe80::6e72:20ff:fe3e:3846 Advanced Settings ... LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 53 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): IPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 54: Static Ipv6

    LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address: Not Available Advanced Settings ... LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 55 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): IPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 56 If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 ADDRESS SETTINGS Use Link-Local Address: Disabled Enable DHCP-PD: LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address: Not Available Local Address: Advanced Settings ... D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 57 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): IPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 58 Reconnect Mode: ⌵ Address Mode: Static IP IP Address: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for Service Name: optimal performance with your ISP. ⌵ Reconnect Mode: Always On MTU: 1492 bytes D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 59 Dynamic IP for address mode. LAN IPv6 Address: If DHCP-PD is disabled or static address mode is selected, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 60 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): IPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 61: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunnel

    Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the DNS Type: following DNS address. If Use the following DNS address is selected: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Server: D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 62 IPv6 Address Range (Start): xxxx ::00 IPv6 Address Range (End): xxxx ::00 If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type: Router Advertisement Lifetime: minutes Router Enter the router address advertisement lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 63 Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Enabled Click Save when you are done. Enabled Enable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN: ⌵ Autoconfiguration Type: Stateful DHCPv6 IPv6 Address Range (Start): xxxx ::00 IPv6 Address Range (End): xxxx ::00 Router Advertisement Lifetime: minutes D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 64 LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address: Not Available Advanced Settings ... LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 65 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (Start): IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): IPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 66 Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP. Advanced Settings ... IPv4 Address: LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address: Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Address link-local address. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 67 IPv6 Address Range (End): xxxx ::00 Router Advertisement Lifetime: minutes IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 assignment. Range (End): IPv6 Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 68: Local Connectivity Only

    Disabled Use Default ULA Prefix: Prefix: ULA Prefix: LAN IPv6 ULA: CURRENT IPv6 ULA SETTINGS Displays the LAN's IPv6 ULA. Current ULA Prefix: Not Available LAN IPv6 ULA: Not Available Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 69: Wireless

    FW:1.10 Smart Connect Wireless Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link Router. Please make sure that any Smart Connect: When Smart Connect is enabled, the router automatically assigns changes made in this section will need to be updated on your wireless device.
  • Page 70 2.4GHz / Primary 5GHz / Secondary 5GHz Wireless Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link Router. Please make sure that any changes made in this section will need to be updated on your wireless device. Status: Enable or disable the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless networks.
  • Page 71 The easiest way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Using WPS-PIN disabled by default due to security vulnerabilities. WPS-PBC Status: Enable or disable WPS-PBC fuctionality. WPS-PIN Status: Enable or disable WPS-PIN functionality. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 72: Guest Zone

    Home Network Access Home Network Access Internet Access Only: Enabled Internet Access Enabling this option will confine connectivity to the Internet, Only: disallowing guests from accessing other local network devices. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 73: Network

    Network Settings the management link field, and use the link to access web UI in a web browser. Recommend to change the management link if there are more than one D-Link devices within the network. LAN IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1.
  • Page 74 UI in a web browser. Recommend to change the DHCP IP Address Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP management link if there are more than one D-Link devices within the network. Range: assignment.

  • Page 75: Shareport

    Direct Links: http://shareport.local/ Status: https://shareport.local/ Enable or disable the Windows File Sharing function, allowing COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link connected clients access to media files over the network. Windows File Choose either Allow all users to access (no password) or Require Sharing: router’s admin password to specify whether the router’s password...

  • Page 76: Create User

    Read/Write Create User Remaining: 9 USB Port: Not Available Create New User COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link User Name: Enter the desired user name for the new account. Create New User Password: Enter the password which the user will need to enter when logging in.

  • Page 77: Mydlink

    I accept the mydlink terms and conditions. COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link If you already have a mydlink account, click Yes, I have a mydlink account. Enter your email address (which is also your username) and password. Then, click Sign In to register your...

  • Page 78: Features

    Uplink Speed (Mbps): experience than a tablet or mobile device. Downlink Speed (Mbps): Detect Bandwidth COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Managment type: Select either Manage by Application, Manage by Devices, or Off. Uplink Speed This number indicates the maximum upload speed for determining (Mbps): the QoS rules.

  • Page 79: Manage By Application

    For example, if you are experiencing poor quality VoIP phone calls or video chat due to excessive downloads, you can use the configuration displayed to the right to prioritize your COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link calls and chats over other application types.

  • Page 80: Manage By Devices

    Your Mobile Phone are assigned high priority, Your Server is assigned medium priority, and the Excessive Downloader's traffic is assigned to the lowest priority queue. In this scenario, COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link the router allocates bandwidth to your Your PC first, then Your Home Theater PC and Your Mobile Phone, and then Your Server.

  • Page 81: Firewall Settings

    Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration Checking: “spoofing” attacks. PPTP: Enabled Enabled IPSec (VPN): IPv6 Simple Enable or disable IPv6 simple security. RTSP: Enabled Security: SIP: Enabled COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link IPv6 Ingress Enable or disable IPv6 ingress filtering. Filtering: D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 82 Enabled devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off.

  • Page 83: Ipv4/Ipv6 Rules

    Name Schedule Edit Delete edit or create a rule, the following options will appear: Add Rule Remaining: 24 COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Create New Rule Name: Enter a name for the rule. Create New Rule Name: Source IP Address Enter the source IP address range that the rule will apply to, and using ⌵...

  • Page 84: Port Forwarding

    Name Local IP TCP Port UDP Port Schedule Edit Delete Add Rule Remaining: 24 COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Create New Rule Create New Rule Name: Name: Enter a name for the rule. ⌵ Local IP: << Computer Name Local IP:...

  • Page 85: Virtual Server

    External Port Internal Port Edit Delete following options will appear: Add Rule Remaining: 24 COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Create New User Create New Rule ⌵ Name: Enter a name for the rule. Alternatively, select the protocol/Application Name: << Application Name from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 86: Website Filter

    New Rule. Next, under Website URL/Domain enter the URL or domain. If you wish to remove COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, simply replace the URL or domain.

  • Page 87: Static Routes

    Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, Add Rule Remaining: 24 click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link following options will appear: Create New Rule Create New Route...

  • Page 88: Ipv6

    Metric Interface Edit Delete Create New Rule Add Rule Remaining: 24 COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Name: Enter a name for the rule. Create New Route DestNetwork: This is the IP address of the router used to reach the specified destination.

  • Page 89: Dynamic Dns

    IP address is. Owners Dynamic DNS of D-Link routers can use the dlinkdns service. In the Features menu on the bar on the top Dynamic Domain Name Service allows your router to associate an easy-to-remember domain name such as of the page, click Dynamic DNS.

  • Page 90: Ipv6 Host

    IPv6 Address Edit Delete ✓ Test 2001:: Add Record Remaining: 9 COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Create New Record Create New Record Host Name: Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS Host Name: ⌵ service provider. IPv6 Address: <<...

  • Page 91: Quick Vpn

    ⌵ Password: Enter a password between 1 and 15 characters. MPPE: RC4-128 COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link PSK: Enter a passkey between 6 and 64 characters. Save For Apple iOS devices and OS X: From a computer browser click Configuration To this button to export a profile to simplify setup.

  • Page 92: Management

    ⌵ D-Link NTP Server NTP Server: D-Link NTP Server Automatic Time Configuration COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Update Time Enable or disable to allow an NTP server on the Internet to synchronize Automatic Time Configuration Using an NTP the time and date with your router. If you enable this option, select...

  • Page 93: Schedule

    Delete Add Record Remaining: 10 COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link First, enter the name of your schedule in the Name field. Name: Each box represents one hour, with the time at the top of each column. To add a time period to the schedule, simply click on the start hour and drag to the end hour.

  • Page 94: System Log

    Enabled If Email notification is Enabled: ⌵ Schedule: Always Enable COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link From E-mail Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent from. Address: To E-mail Address: Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent to.
  • Page 95 Enabled Enabled Authentication: Account Name: Click Save when you are done. Password: E-mail Log When Full or On Schedule Send When Log Full: Enabled Send on Schedule: Enabled ⌵ Schedule: Always Enable COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 96: Admin

    Enabled Remote Admin Port: 8081 Use HTTPS: network settings. COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Advanced Settings - Administration Enable HTTPS Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely. Instead of using Server: http://dlinkrouter.local./, you must use https://dlinkrouter.local./ to connect to your router.

  • Page 97: System

    Never Restore To Factory This option allows you to restore all configuration settings back to the COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Default Settings: settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including Auto Reboot Configuration any rules that you have created.

  • Page 98: Upgrade

    Firmware: firmware version. If a newer version is found, you will be prompted to Upgrade Firmware: Select File install it. COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Upgrade Manually Firmware Information New Firmware Version: Number here Current Firmware Version: 1.10, Tue 24 May 2016...

  • Page 99: Statistics

    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 5GHz 100 KB/s The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. 75 KB/s 50 KB/s 25 KB/s 0 KB/s Total Packets Total KBytes(s) KByte/sec Sent: Session Received: COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 100: Configuration - Access Point Mode

    * By default the DIR-890L in access point mode will use DHCP to obtain an IP address from your uplink network. If you are using multiple DIR-890Ls or D-Link devices, go to http:// Admin Password: dlinkrouterxxxx.local./ as shown on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card, with “xxxx”...

  • Page 101: Home

    Internet connected uplink router and then navigate to the Settings > Internet menu item to manually configure your device. Home Settings Management DIR-890L HW:A1 FW:1.10 Internet Disconnected Connected Clients: Click on any item in the diagram for more information. Internet DIR-890L Click to repair USB Device D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 102: Dir-890L

    Status: Enabled Router IP Address: 192.168.0.1 Wi-Fi Name (SSID): dlink-DIR-890L Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Password: A_Str0nG_P@ssW0rd!%! IPv6 Network Link-Local Address: FF00::FF00:FF00:FF00:FF00 Router IPv6 Address: 2001:B021:23:10::1/64 DHCP-PD: Disabled Go to settings Go to settings COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 103: Connected Clients

    Click on the “Pencil” icon to manage devices access or change device name. You can block a device from accessing your network completely. Your PC Unknown Vendor 192.168.0.165 2001:021:23::187:10:0000:0000 COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Name: Enter a custom name for this client. Edit Rule Vendor: Displays the vendor of the device.

  • Page 104: Usb Device

    Disabled Service Name: DIR-890L_DMS SharePort Status: Disabled Windows File Sharing Status: Disabled Go to settings COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link USB Device USB Port: Your USB Device DLNA Media Server Status: Disabled Service Name: DIR-890L_DMS Available Space: 13.515 GB Total Space: 27.03 GB...

  • Page 105: Settings

    Router Mode My Internet Connection is: Dynamic IP (DHCP) Static IP For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 35. Dynamic IP (DHCP) Advanced Settings ... For Static IP refer to page 36. COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 106 Server: address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP. ⌵ MTU: Auto COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This Server: address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP.
  • Page 107 IP address of your uplink router. Secondary DNS Server: ⌵ MTU: Auto Advanced Settings COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Secondary DNS Enter the IP address of your preferred secondary DNS server, usually Server: the IP address of your uplink router. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP.

  • Page 108: Wireless

    FW:1.10 Smart Connect Wireless Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link Router. Please make sure that any Smart Connect: When Smart Connect is enabled, the router automatically assigns changes made in this section will need to be updated on your wireless device.
  • Page 109 2.4GHz / Primary 5GHz / Secondary 5GHz Wireless Use this section to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link Router. Please make sure that any changes made in this section will need to be updated on your wireless device. Status: Enable or disable the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless networks.
  • Page 110 The easiest way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Using WPS-PIN is disabled by default due to security vulnerabilities. WPS-PBC Status: Enable or disable WPS-PBC fuctionality. WPS-PIN Status: Enable or disable WPS-PIN functionality. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 111: Shareport

    Direct Links: http://shareport.local/ Status: https://shareport.local/ Check to enable Windows File Sharing functions, allowing connected COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link clients access to media files over the network. Windows File Choose either Allow all users to access (no password) or Require Sharing: router’s admin password to specify whether the router’s password...

  • Page 112: Create User

    Admin root Read/Write Create User Remaining: 9 USB Port: Not Available COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Create New User Create New User User Name: Enter the desired user name for the new account. Name: Password: Password: Enter the password which the user will need to enter when logging in.

  • Page 113: Management

    ⌵ D-Link NTP Server NTP Server: D-Link NTP Server Automatic Time Configuration COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Update Time Enable or disable to allow an NTP server on the Internet to synchronize Automatic Time Configuration Using an NTP the time and date with your router. If you enable this option, select...

  • Page 114: Schedule

    Delete Add Record Remaining: 10 COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link First, enter the name of your schedule in the Name field. Name: Each box represents one hour, with the time at the top of each column. To add a time period to the schedule, simply click on the start hour and drag to the end hour.

  • Page 115: System Log

    Enabled If Email notification is Enabled: ⌵ Schedule: Always Enable COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link From E-mail Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent from. Address: To E-mail Address: Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent to.
  • Page 116 Enabled Enabled Authentication: Account Name: Click Save when you are done. Password: E-mail Log When Full or On Schedule Send When Log Full: Enabled Send on Schedule: Enabled ⌵ Schedule: Always Enable COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 117: Admin

    Enabled Remote Admin Port: 8081 Use HTTPS: network settings. COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Advanced Settings - Administration Enable HTTPS Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely. Instead of using Server: http://dlinkrouter.local./, you must use https://dlinkrouter.local./ to connect to your router.

  • Page 118: System

    Never Restore To Factory This option allows you to restore all configuration settings back to the COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Default Settings: settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including Auto Reboot Configuration any rules that you have created.

  • Page 119: Upgrade

    Upgrade Manually Firmware: firmware version. If a newer version is found, you will be prompted to Upgrade Firmware: Select File install it. COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Upgrade Manually Firmware Information New Firmware Version: Number here Upgrade If you wish to upgrade the firmware manually, first download the Current Firmware Version: 1.10, Tue 24 May 2016...

  • Page 120: Applications

    Lite in the app store for your device. Launch the mydlink Lite app, then create a new account or log in to your existing account. The app will guide you through the rest of the configuration process. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 121: Mydlink Shareport

    Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into the USB port of the device. Note: If you connect a removable storage with many files or a large capacity, it may take a while for the router to scan and catalog your files. USB drive D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 122 Tap Set up to go to Settings and enter the Admin password and your mydlink Account Login information when the pop-up displays. Tap Done when your information is entered. (The Admin password is only for local access, if you can connect through the Internet, then you can leave the Admin password blank) D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 123 List (in the top-left corner) and you will be prompted to select the device you wish to use. Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 124 On your mobile device, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect to your router’s wireless network using the default Wi-Fi settings. Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your device as printed on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Tap the mydlink SharePort icon, and the app will load. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 125 Access connection. If you need to change your settings, tap the gear icon at the top right corner to enter the settings page. Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 126: Main Menu

    Tap on the movie icon to play videos. Tap on the music icon to play audio files. Tap on the folder icon to browse all files in a folder view. Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 127: Documents

    • Open In...: Tap to use a third-party app to open the file. The bottom menu bar includes these options: Tap to go back to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 128 Tap on a file to start the document viewer. In the viewer: Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites. Tap to bring up the same options as >. Note: Some files may require a third-party app to view them. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 129: Pictures

    Tap to go back to the main menu. Tap to start a slideshow of your photos. Tap the screen again to bring up the menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 130 Section 5 - Applications Tap on a file to start the photo viewer. In the viewer: Tap to add/remove the current image from your Favorites. Tap to start the slideshow. Tap to bring up the same options as >. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 131: Videos

    • Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the file. The bottom menu bar includes these options: Tap to go back to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 132 Tapping this icon gives you additional options: • Mail: Lets you e-mail the video. • iCloud: Lets you store the video on iCloud. • Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the file. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 133: Music

    • Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the file. The bottom menu bar includes these options: Tap to go back to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 134 Tap to enable/disable shuffle mode. To create a playlist: Tap Edit > Add Playlist. Enter a name for the playlist, then tap Save. The name of the playlist will appear in the browser next to the icon. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 135 Tap Add Music... to add songs to the current playlist. Tick the songs you wish to add and tap Done. To delete songs from the playlist: Tap Edit in the playlist browser and mark the files to be deleted. Tap Delete. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 136: Folders

    The bottom menu bar includes these options: Tap to go back to the main menu. Tap to upload files from your device to your removable storage. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 137 Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in. Tap Edit at the top right. Tap Add Folder to add a new folder. Enter the name of the new folder, then tap Save. Tap OK to confirm folder creation. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 138 Tap Done. During the upload process, the size of the file and the upload progress will be displayed. To upload more files, tap the + icon at the top right and repeat the steps listed above. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 139: Favorites

    Tap on a file to start the file viewer. In the viewer: Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites. Tap to bring up additional options. Note: The file options available will vary depending on the file type. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 140: Using The Mydlink Shareport™ App For Android

    Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into the USB port of the device. Note: If you connect a removable storage with many files or a large capacity, it may take a while for the router to scan and catalog your files. USB drive D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 141 Account Login information when the pop-up displays. Tap Apply when your information is entered. (The Admin password is only for local access, if you can connect through the Internet, then you can leave the Admin password blank) D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 142 Device List (in the top-left corner) and you will be prompted to select the device you wish to use. Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 143 Wi-Fi Configuration Card. DIR-890L Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 144 The wireless icon at the bottom will be lit blue to indicate a Local Access connection. Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 145: Main Menu

    Tap on the folder icon to browse all files in a folder view. Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files. Note: Available features may differ depending on the Android OS version of your device. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 146: Documents

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Check a file then tap to delete it. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 147 Tap the screen to bring up zoom in/out buttons. Drag the screen up or down to scroll between pages. to perform File, Find, Zoom, Reading View, Go To Page, and Bookmarks actions. Note: Available actions may differ depending on your Android OS. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 148: Pictures

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Check a file then tap to delete it. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 149 Tap to delete the current image. Tap OK to confirm. Tap to bring up additional options using other applications. Tap to access the image editor. Note: This function may vary depending on the version of your Android OS. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 150: Videos

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Check a file then tap this icon to delete it. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 151 Tap on a file to start playing it. Tap on the screen to bring up the scroll bar, pause button, and play button. Tap to resume playback. Tap to pause the video. Note: Available features may vary depending on the Android OS version installed on your device. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 152: Music

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Check a file then tap this icon to delete it. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 153 Tap Add new playlist... Enter a name for the playlist, then tap OK. The name of the playlist will appear in the browser next to the icon. You can tap then to refresh the playlist page. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 154 Tap Add Music... to add songs to the current playlist. Tick the songs you wish to add and tap to save. To delete songs from the playlist: Tap Edit in the playlist browser and mark the files to be deleted. then tap OK to confirm. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 155: Folders

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to access file options. In the file browser: Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to upload files. Tap to refresh, sort, create a new folder, or mark files for deletion and copying. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 156 Tap on to delete your selected files. Tap OK to confirm. To copy files: Tap on to select files for copying. Tick the box next to each file for copying. Tap on to browse to the destination. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 157 You can also tap New Folder if you wish to create a folder in the current directory. To create a new folder: Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in. then Enter the name of the folder in the box, then tap OK. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 158 Tap Upload. During the upload process, the size of the file and the upload progress will be displayed under the file name. To remove a file from the upload queue, tap the X next to it. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 159: Favorites

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Check a file then tap to delete it. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 160: Shareport Plus

    After you have successfully installed and configured your D-Link DIR-890L, you are ready to enjoy the benefits of D-Link’s SharePort Plus technology. D-Link’s SharePort Plus enabled devices allow you to quickly and easily share a USB printer or USB storage device among several PCs using D-Link’s SharePort Plus Utility Software.

  • Page 161: Windows Pc Configuration

    Visit dlink.com to download and install the latest version of the D-Link SharePort Plus Installation Utility. Upon successful installation, the SharePort Plus Utility will launch. Your PC will automatically attempt to connect to your D-Link SharePort Enabled DIR-890L and once successful, a list of connected USB devices will be displayed. If your printer is among the listed devices, a dialog box will automatically appear asking, “Would you like to configure auto print connect for this printer?”...
  • Page 162 Congratulations, you are now ready to print! Remember, that only one PC or Mac may connect to the printer at a time. If you need troubleshooting or wish to use the advanced configuration settings, please visit dlink.com to download the SharePort Plus User Manual. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 163: Mac Configuration

    Visit dlink.com to download and install the latest version of the D-Link SharePort Plus Installation Utility. Upon successful installation, the SharePort Plus Utility will launch. Your Mac will automatically try to connect to your D-Link SharePort Enabled DIR-890L and once successful a list of connected USB devices will be displayed.
  • Page 164 Congratulations, you are now ready to print! Remember, that only one PC or Mac may connect to the printer at a time. If you need troubleshooting or wish to use the advanced configuration settings, please visit dlink.com to download the SharePort Plus user manual. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 165: Share A Usb Storage Device

    Visit dlink.com to download and install the latest version of the D-Link SharePort Plus Installation Utility. Upon successful installation, the SharePort Plus Utility will launch. Your PC or Mac will automatically try to connect to your D-Link SharePort Enabled DIR-890L and once successful, a list of connected USB devices will be displayed.
  • Page 166 To access your files, right click your storage device and select Open or Map network drive. The drive’s contents will be displayed in Windows Explorer. If a login prompt appears, enter your DIR-890L’s web configuration utility’s username and password you created when you set up your router. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 167 To access your files, click on your storage device and press the connect button. The drive’s contents will be displayed in Finder. If a login prompt appears, enter your DIR-890L’s web configuration utility’s username and password you created when you set up your router. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 168: How To Safely Disconnect A Usb Storage Device

    From Each Windows Computer: When you wish to disconnect your USB drive from your D-Link SharePort Plus enabled DIR-890L and ensure that no data is lost or corrupted, right click on the USB device in the SharePort Plus application and select Safely remove. You may then physically disconnect your USB storage device from your D-Link SharePort Plus device’s USB port.
  • Page 169 From Each Mac: When you wish to disconnect your USB drive from your D-Link SharePort Plus enabled DIR-890L and ensure that no data is lost or corrupted, click on the USB storage device in the SharePort Plus application and press the disconnect button.

  • Page 170: Quick Vpn

    Quick VPN This router is equipped with D-Link's Quick VPN technology. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) creates a connection between devices across the Internet. Using Quick VPN allows you to securely connect your computer or mobile device to places with free, untrusted Wi-Fi hotspots in places like coffee shops and hotels by encrypting and relaying it through your home Internet connection.

  • Page 171: Important Information

    Important Information The following instructions explain and help you to configure your D-Link Quick VPN enabled router and devices to create a Virtual Private Network (VPN). This feature is provided for advanced users who wish to connect remotely and use their router's Internet connection to add a layer of security while using untrusted networks.

  • Page 172: Quick Vpn Server Setup Instructions

    MSCHAPv2 ⌵ MPPE: RC4-128 Authentication Choose the authentication protocol type: MSCHAPv2, PAP, or CHAP. COPYRIGHT © 2016 D-Link Protocol: MSCHAPv2 is the default. MPPE: Select the encryption cipher strength: none, RC4-40, or RC4-128. RC4-128 is the default. Click Save when you are done.

  • Page 173: Ios Devices

    This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for iOS devices using the Export Profile function. Refer to Quick VPN Server Setup Instructions on page 167 for more information. Open the e-mail containing your Quick VPN profile. Open the attachment. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 174 Section 6 - Quick VPN VPN Setup Instructions (Continued) The Install Profile dialog will appear, tap Install in the upper right hand corner of your screen. Enter your device's passcode when prompted. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 175 Acknowledge the disclaimer by tapping Install in the upper right hand corner. Tap the red Install button. Enter the Shared Secret (PSK) from the Quick VPN configuration page. Tap Done. Your iOS device is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 176 To connect or disconnect from to your Quick VPN server, open Settings and tap the button next to VPN. The VPN icon will appear in the notification area at the top of your screen indicating that your device is currently connected to the Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 177: Mac Os X

    Open the exported profile. The Install Profile dialog will appear; click Continue and Install. Enter your user account password when prompted. Close the Profiles dialog.  > System Preferences... > Network and select the Quick VPN connection Go to and click Authentication Settings. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 178 Section 6 - Quick VPN VPN Setup Instructions (Continued) Enter your Passkey in the Shared Secret text box and click OK, Apply, then OK. Your Mac is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 179 Section 6 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect  > System To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, go to Preferences... > Network. Select the Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 180: Windows 7

    Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server in the Internet address box, create a name for your connection in the Destination Name, check Don't Connect now; just set it up so I can connect later, and click Next. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 181 Password and check Remember this password. Click Create to continue. Do not click Connect Now. Click Close. Click the Start button and type view network connections into the Search programs and files text box. Select View network connections. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 182 Click Advanced settings. Enter your Passkey in the Key text box under Use preshared key for authentication. Click OK to close Advanced Properties and click OK to close Quick VPN Connection Properties. Your Windows 7 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 183 To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar and from the Dial Up and VPN section click on your Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 184: Windows 8.1/8

    Windows 8.1/8 VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 8.1/8 Click the Start button and type vpn. Select Manage virtual private networks. From the Network Settings page, click Add a VPN Connection. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 185 Enter your IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. Select User name and password from Type of sign-in info. If you would like windows to remember your sign-in information, enter your User name, Password, and select Remember my sign-in info Choose Save. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 186 Section 6 - Quick VPN VPN Setup Instructions (Continued) Right-click on the Quick VPN Connection you just created and left-click on Properties. Select the Security tab. For the Type of VPN, select Layer 2 Tunneling with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec). D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 187 Click the Start button and type view network connections. Select View network connections. Right-click your Quick VPN Connection and left-click Properties. Select the Security tab. For the Type of VPN, select Layer 2 Tunneling with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec). D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 188 Click Advanced settings. Enter your Passkey in the Key text box under Use preshared key for authentication. Click OK to close Advanced Properties and click OK to close Quick VPN Properties. Your Windows 8.1/8 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 189 To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar. Click on your Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 190: Windows 10

    Section 6 - Quick VPN Windows 10 VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 10. Click Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Network and Sharing Center > VPN > Add a VPN Connection. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 191 If you would like windows to remember your sign-in information, enter your User name, Password, and select Remember my sign-in info Choose Save. Your Windows 10 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 192 To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar and click on your Quick VPN connection. The Network & Internet Settings page will open. Click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 193: Android

    Section 6 - Quick VPN Android VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Android devices. Your device's screens may vary. Go to Settings > More from the Wireless & networks > VPN > + D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 194 Select L2TP/IPSec PSK for Type. Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. Enter your Passkey in IPSec pre-shared key field. Choose Save. Your Android device is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 195 Section 6 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, go to Settings > More from the Wireless & networks > VPN and select the Quick VPN connection you created. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 196 Section 6 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect (Continued) To connect, enter your Username and Password and select CONNECT. To disconnect, select DISCONNECT. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 197: Connecting A Wireless Client To Your Router

    Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute for your connection to be configured. Once the Internet light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless connection will be secure with WPA2. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 198: Windows® 10

    To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display, and click on it. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within range of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the SSID. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 199 You can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router. Press the WPS button on your D-Link device and you will be automatically connected. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 200: Windows® 8

    To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks that are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 201 WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected to. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 202: Windows® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 203 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. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 204 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 the one on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 205: 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-890L User Manual...

  • Page 206: Wpa/Wpa2

    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. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 207 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 the one on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 208: Troubleshooting

    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 209 • 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 210 • 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-890L User Manual...
  • Page 211 • 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-890L User Manual...

  • Page 212: 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 on 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 213: What Is Wireless

    Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
  • Page 214 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 215 The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link USB adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.

  • Page 216: Wireless Modes

    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. An Ad-hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless USB adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 217: 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 218: 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-890L User Manual...

  • Page 219: Wireless Security

    The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 220: Technical Specifications

    Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation. 3 The DIR-890L does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47-5.725 GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...

  • Page 221: Regulatory Information

    Note The country code selection is for non-USA models only and is not available to all USA models. Per FCC regulations, all WiFi product marketed in the USA must be fixed to USA operational channels only. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 222 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 28 cm between the radiator and your body. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 223 (iii) pour les dispositifs munis d'antennes amovibles, le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5725 à 5850 MHz) doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l'exploitation point à point et l'exploitation non point à point, selon le cas; D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 224 Model No. Antenna Type Connector Gain (dBi) 2.4GHz 5GHz Hong Lin DIR-890L 290-20166 PCB Antenna I-PEX Hong Lin DIR-890L 290-20164 PCB Antenna I-PEX Hong Lin DIR-890L 290-20147 PCB Antenna I-PEX Hong Lin DIR-890L 290-20165 PCB Antenna I-PEX D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 225 Appendix D - Regulatory Information NCC 警語 ： 以下警語適用台灣地區 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條: 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變 更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條: 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至 無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工 業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 無線傳輸設備 (UNII) 在 5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。無線資訊傳輸設備忍受合法通信之干擾且不得干 擾合法通信；如造成干擾，應立即停用，俟無干擾之虞，始得繼續使用。無線資訊傳設備的製造廠商應確保頻率穩定 性，如依製造廠商使用手冊上所述正常操作，發射的信號應維持於操作頻帶中。 電磁波曝露量MPE標準值1 mW/cm ，本產品使用時建議應距離人體: 28 cm. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 226 Potencia máxima de Salida Frequenza/e Potenza max. Output Frequentie(s) Max. Output Power 5.15 – 5.25 GHz 200 mW 5.25 – 5.35 GHz 200 mW 5.47 – 5.725 GHz 2.4 G 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz 100 mW D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 227 υλικολογισμικό του προϊόντος είναι διαθέσιμα για λήψη από τη σελίδα του προϊόντος στην τοποθεσία www.dlink. com. Par les présentes, D-Link Corporation déclare que ce produit, ces accessoires et ce logiciel sont conformes aux Français [French] directives 2014/53/UE.Le texte complet de la déclaration de conformité de l'UE et le icroprogramme du produit sont disponibles au téléchargement sur la page des produits à...
  • Page 228 2014/53/EU. Pełen tekst deklaracji zgodności UE oraz oprogramowanie sprzętowe do produktu można pobrać na stronie produktu w witrynie www.dlink.com. Desta forma, a D-Link Corporation declara que este produto, os acessórios e o software estão em conformidade Português [Portuguese] com a diretiva 2014/53/UE. O texto completo da declaração de conformidade da UE e do firmware...
  • Page 229 2014/53/EU. Hela texten med EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse och produkt-firmware kan hämtas från produktsidan på www.dlink.com. Hér með lýsir D-Link Corporation því yfir að þessi vara, fylgihlutir og hugbúnaður eru í samræmi við tilskipun Íslenska [Icelandic] 2014/53/EB. Sækja má ESB-samræmisyfirlýsinguna í heild sinni og fastbúnað vörunnar af vefsíðu vörunnar á www.
  • Page 230 Access Points unterstützen die Funktionen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) und TPC (Transmit Power Control) wie erforderlich bei Betrieb auf 5 GHz innerhalb der EU. • Bitte schlagen Sie im Handbuch oder Datenblatt nach nach, ob Ihr Gerät eine 2,4 GHz und / oder 5 GHz Verbindung nutzt. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 231 5 Ghz dentro de la UE. • Por favor compruebe el manual o la ficha de producto para comprobar si el producto utiliza las bandas inalámbricas de 2.4 GHz y/o la de 5 GHz. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 232 Toegangspunten ondersteunen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) en TPC (Transmit Power Control) functionaliteit zoals vereist bij gebruik in 5 GHz binnen de EU. • Raadpleeg de handleiding of de datasheet om te controleren of uw product gebruik maakt van 2.4 GHz en/of 5 GHz. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 233 • Halten Sie das Produkt von Heizkörpern und anderen Quellen fern, die Wärme erzeugen. • Trennen Sie das Produkt immer von der Stromzufuhr, bevor Sie es reinigen und verwenden Sie dazu ausschließlich ein trockenes fusselfreies Tuch. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 234 • Mantenga el producto alejado de los radiadores y de otras fuentes de calor. • Desenchufe siempre el producto de la alimentación de red antes de limpiarlo y utilice solo un paño seco sin pelusa. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 235 • Houd het product uit de buurt van radiators en andere warmtebronnen. • U dient het product steeds los te koppelen van de stroom voordat u het reinigt en gebruik uitsluitend een droge pluisvrije doek. D-Link DIR-890L User Manual...
  • Page 236 D-Link designs and builds its products to be as environmentally friendly as possible, by using recyclable, low toxic materials in both products and packaging. D-Link recommends that you always switch off or unplug your D-Link products when they are not in use. By doing so you will help to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Page 237 D-Link et l’environnement Chez D-Link, nous sommes conscients de l'impact de nos opérations et produits sur l'environnement et nous engageons à le réduire. Pour limiter cet impact, D-Link conçoit et fabrique ses produits de manière aussi écologique que possible, en utilisant des matériaux recyclables et faiblement toxiques, tant dans ses produits que ses emballages.
  • Page 238 D-Link zijn producten zo milieuvriendelijk mogelijk, door het gebruik van recycleerbare producten met lage toxiciteit in product en verpakking. D-Link raadt aan om steeds uw D-Link producten uit te schakelen of uit de stekker te halen wanneer u ze niet gebruikt. Door dit te doen bespaart u energie en beperkt u de CO2-emissies.
  • Page 239 D-Link a životní prostředí Ve společnosti D-Link jsme si vědomi vlivu našich provozů a výrobků na životní prostředí a snažíme se o minimalizaci těchto vlivů. Proto své výrobky navrhujeme a vyrábíme tak, aby byly co nejekologičtější, a ve výrobcích i obalech používáme recyklovatelné a nízkotoxické materiály.
  • Page 240 D-Link produkter som er så miljøvennlig som mulig, ved å bruke resirkulerbare, lav-toksiske materialer både i produktene og forpakningen. D-Link anbefaler at du alltid slår av eller frakobler D-Link-produkter når de ikke er i bruk. Ved å gjøre dette hjelper du å spare energi og å redusere CO2-utslipp.
  • Page 241 D-Link sine produkter, så de er så miljøvenlige som muligt, ved at bruge genanvendelige materialer med lavt giftighedsniveau i både produkter og emballage. D-Link anbefaler, at du altid slukker eller frakobler dine D-Link-produkter, når de ikke er i brug. Ved at gøre det bidrager du til at spare energi og reducere CO2-udledningerne.
  • Page 242 D-Link och miljön På D-Link förstår vi och är fast beslutna att minska den påverkan våra verksamheter och produkter kan ha på miljön. För att minska denna påverkan utformar och bygger D-Link sina produkter för att de ska vara så miljövänliga som möjligt, genom att använda återvinningsbara material med låg gifthalt i både produkter och förpackningar.

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