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Version 1.00 | December 23, 2014

User Manual

Wireless AC1200
Dual Band Cloud Router
DIR-830L

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.00 | December 23, 2014 User Manual Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router DIR-830L...

  • Page 2: Preface

    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

    QRS Mobile App ................17 Statistics .................71 Configuration ..............22 Using the mydlink SharePort™ App .......72 Home ....................23 iOS Devices ...................72 Internet ...................23 Local Network ..............75 DIR-830L .................24 Main Menu ................78 Connected Clients ..............25 Documents ................79 USB Device ................26 Pictures ...................81 D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 4 Documents ................. 118 Registration ..............161 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....119 WPS Button ................119 Windows® 8 ................120 Windows® 7 ................122 WPA/WPA2 ................. 122 Windows Vista® ................. 125 WPA/WPA2 ................. 126 Troubleshooting ............128 D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-830L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • Safari 5 or higher • Chrome Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. For mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to: mydlink Requirements http://www.mydlink.com D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    With the new graphical user interface, monitor in real-time websites that are being visited with recent browser history displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app – great for parents on the go. The D-Link Cloud service can also detect and block cyber criminals from breaking into your wireless network.

  • Page 8: Features

    The performance of this 802.11ac wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 3x faster than 802.11n. • Multimedia on the Go - The DIR-830L is designed to be the media hub for all of your mobile needs with the following features: •...

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Press the power button to power on and off. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Reset Button Use a paperclip to press and hold the button for 10 seconds to reset the router to factory default settings. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 10: Leds

    Power LED the WPS process. The light will blink orange during boot up. A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the router cannot connect to Internet LED the Internet. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    • If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Hardware Installation

    3. Unplug the Ethernet cable that is connected to your computer from your modem (or existing router if upgrading). Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer. INTERNET POWER DIR-830L Computer D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 14 Try opening a Web browser and enter a website. A solid light indicates a connection on the Internet port and the router can connect to the Internet. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to ”Setup Wizard”...

  • Page 16: Setup Wizard

    IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). The wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type. If the router detects your Internet connection, you may need to enter your ISP information such as username and password.
  • Page 17 Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 18 Web configuration utility. Click Next to continue. The Summary window will display your settings. Click Next if you are satisfied, or click Back to make changes. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 19 If you clicked No, fill out the requested information and click Next to create your mydlink account. At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a final summary of your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 20 Touch, or Android device. For mydlink app requirements, refer to http://www.mydink.com. PC and Mac users can access the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 21: Qrs Mobile App

    Configuration card. Select and then enter your Wi-Fi password. http://dlinkrouter.local. Or http://192.168.0.1 Username: “Admin” Password:” “ (leave the eld blank) Step 3 Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS mobile app from the Home screen of your device. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 22 At this point, make sure that your router is connected to a modem. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-830L. Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection and proceed to the next step.
  • Page 23 Tap Next to proceed. Step 7 Enter the Device Password (Admin Password) of your choice. Unlike the Wi-Fi password, this password is only required when you need to configure the router. Tap Next to proceed. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 24 Step 9 If you would like to receive notification whenever a new firmware update is available, check the Notify me when new firmware is available check box and tap Next. Otherwise, just tap Next to proceed. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 25 You will see a summary of your chosen settings. If you need to make any changes, tap Back to step back through the previous pages. Otherwise, tap Next to complete the setup. Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! You may now exit the QRS Mobile app. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 26: Configuration

    The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings and Management functions. You may quickly jump back Home at any time. Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 27: Home

    Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. Click Release IP Address to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew IP Address. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to page 27. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 28: Dir-830L

    Section 3 - Configuration DIR-830L Click on the DIR-830L icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the router’s current wireless settings, as well as its MAC address and IPv4/IPv6 addresses. To reconfigure the network settings, either click Go to settings on the lower left, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Network on the menu that appears.

  • Page 29: Connected Clients

    Enter a specific IP address for this client. Reserve IP: Enable to reserve this IP address for this client. Parental Enable and to disable network access during the chosen schedule Control: for firewall and website filters. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 30: Usb Device

    DLNA media server, SharePort, and Windows File Sharing. If you have a USB device connected, you can see its name and how much free space it has. To configure your SharePort settings, click Go to settings and refer to “SharePort” on page D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 31: Settings

    For PPPoE refer to page 30. For PPTP refer to page 31. For L2TP refer to page 32. For DS-Lite refer to page 33. To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to page 34. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 32 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 33 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 34 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. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 35 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. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 36 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. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 37 Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. IPv6 WAN Default Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will Gateway: be displayed here. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 38 For PPPoE refer to page 38. For IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel refer to page 40. For 6 to 4 refer to page 42. For 6rd refer to page 43. For Local Connectivity Only refer to page 45. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 39: Auto Detection

    Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services. DHCP-PD in LAN: Auto Configuration Select SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, Stateful Type: (DHCPv6). Router Advertisement Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 40: Static Ipv6

    Click to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Address Assignment: Auto Configuration Select SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, Stateful Type: (DHCPv6). Router Advertisement Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 41 Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services. DHCP-PD in LAN: Select SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, Stateful Auto Configuration Type: (DHCPv6). Router Advertisement Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 42 DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the DNS Type: following DNS address. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 43 Enable automatic DHCP-PD assignment in LAN. DHCP-PD in LAN: Select SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, Stateful Auto Configuration Type: (DHCPv6). Router Advertisement Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 44: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunnel

    If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the Secondary DNS Server: secondary DNS server address. Enable DHCP- Enable or disable prefix delegation services. LAN IPv6 If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the Address: router. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 45 Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services. LAN: Auto Configuration Type: Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful (DHCPv6). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 46 Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Auto Configuration DHCPv6. Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 47 Enter the 6rd IPv6 prefix and mask length supplied by your ISP (manual configuration only). 6rd Border Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP Relay IPv4 (manual configuration only). Address: LAN IPv6 Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Address: D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 48 Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6. Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 49 ULA Prefix: If you wish to choose your own ULA prefix, enter it here. Current IPv6 This section will display the current settings for your IPv6 ULA. ULA Settings: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 50: Wireless

    20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Visibility Status: The default setting is Visible. Select Invisible if you do not want to broadcast the SSID of your wireless network. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 51 Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 66). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 52: Guest Zone

    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-830L User Manual...

  • Page 53: Network

    Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP Address Range: assignment. Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 54 Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through the router from Stream: the Internet. IPv6 Multicast Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through the router from Stream: the Internet. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 55: Shareport

    SharePort drive through a web browser from a device on your network. Click Save when you are done. To manage user accounts for SharePort access, click Create User and refer to the next page for details. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 56 Browse and browse to the desired folder. Click OK when you are done. The new user should be added to the list of user accounts. To save the new list, click Save. To return to the SharePort page, click SharePort. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 57: Mydlink

    If you already have a mydlink account, click Yes, I have a mydlink account. Enter your e-mail address (which is also your username) and your password. Then, click Sign In to register your existing mydlink account with your router. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 58: Advanced

    The card will remain in the slot. If you want to remove a priority assignment from a device and return it to the All Devices list, click the cross icon in the top right of the device card. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 59: Firewall

    Checking: IPv6 Simple Enable or disable IPv6 simple security. Security: IPv6 Ingress Enable or disable IPv6 ingress filtering. Filtering: PPTP: Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 60 NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 61 Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 66). Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 62: Port Forwarding

    Use the drop-down menu to select a schedule that the rule will be enabled on. You can select Always Enable, or create your own schedule in the Schedules section (refer to page 66). Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 63: Virtual Server

    Use the drop-down menu to select a schedule that the rule will be enabled on. You can select Always Enable, or create your own schedule in the Schedules section (refer to page 66). Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 64: Website Filter

    Add Rule. Next, under Website URL/Domain enter the URL or domain. If you wish to remove 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. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 65: Static Routes

    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. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 66 Metric: Enter the metric value for this rule here. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 67: Dynamic Dns

    Time Out: Enter a timeout time (in hours). Click Save when you are done. At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To configure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 68: Ipv6 Host

    Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider. IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address of the dynamic DNS server. Alternatively, select the server device from the drop-down menu. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 69: Management

    Click Save when you are done. To configure and manage your schedules, click Schedule and refer to page 66. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 70 You can add multiple days to the schedule, but only one period per day. To remove a time period from a schedule, click on the cross icon. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 71: System Log

    The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 66). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 72: Admin

    Internet by a web browser. A password is still required to access the web management interface. Remote Admin The port number used to access the DIR-830L is used in the URL. Port: Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-830L and 8080 is the port used for the web management interface.
  • Page 73 If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above. Reboot The Click to reboot the router. Device: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 74: Upgrade

    If you wish to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you wish Firmware: to upgrade to. Next, click the Select File button and browse to the file to install the new firmware. You can also browse to a language pack file to install a new language pack. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 75: Statistics

    You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, or Wi-Fi 5GHz by clicking on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 76: Using The Mydlink Shareport™ App

    To setup a mydlink account, refer to “mydlink” on page 53.) USB drive 2. Make sure the DIR-830L is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into the USB port on the back of the router. Note: If you connect a USB drive containing many files or with a large capacity, it may take a while for the router to scan and catalog your files.
  • Page 77 4. Tap the mydlink Share Port icon and the app will load. 5. If this is your first time installing a mydlink™ app, you will see this pop-up screen indicating that Login failed. Tap Set up to go to the Settings screen. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 78 If you need to change your settings, tap the gear icon at the top right corner to access the Settings page. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 79: Local Network

    Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your router printed on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. *Note: For the 2.4Ghz band, the SSID is dlink-XXXX, with XXXX representing the last four digits of your router's MAC address. For the 5GHz band, the SSID is dlink-XXXX-5GHz. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 80 6. Enter the Admin Password and tap Done in the top right corner. Note: The Admin Password is your router's administrator account, which may be different than the password used to connect to the Wi-Fi Network. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 81 If you need to change your settings, tap the gear icon at the top right corner to access the Settings page. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 82: 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-830L User Manual...

  • Page 83: Documents

    Section 4 - Shareport Documents The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents streamed from your DIR-830L to your mobile device. Tap the document icon on the main menu to browse the documents on your mobile device. Search Bar: Enter a filename here to search your storage.
  • Page 84 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-830L User Manual...

  • Page 85: Pictures

    Section 4 - Shareport Pictures The Pictures section allows you to stream images from your DIR-830L to your mobile device. Tap the camera icon on the main menu to browse your photo collection on your removable storage. Search Bar: Enter a filename here to search your storage.
  • Page 86 Section 4 - Shareport 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-830L User Manual...

  • Page 87: Videos

    Section 4 - Shareport Videos The Videos section allows you to stream video clips and movies from your DIR-830L to your mobile device. Tap the movie icon on the main menu to browse your videos on your removable storage. Search Bar: Enter a filename here to search for a specific file.
  • Page 88 Tap to enter/exit fullscreen mode. Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites. Tapping this icon gives you additional options: • Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the file. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 89: Music

    Section 4 - Shareport Music The Music section allows you to stream songs from your DIR-830L to your mobile device. Tap the music icon on the main menu to browse your music collection on your removable storage. Search Bar: Enter a filename here to search your storage.
  • Page 90 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-830L User Manual...
  • Page 91 • 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-830L User Manual...

  • Page 92: Folders

    Tap Home to go back to the main menu. Tap Upload to upload files from your device to your removable storage. Tap Refresh to update the list of files. Tap Sort to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 93 • Tap Add Folder to add a new folder. The Create a New Folder window will • open. Enter the Name of the new folder, then tap Save. • Tap OK to confirm folder creation. • D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 94 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-830L User Manual...

  • Page 95: 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-830L User Manual...

  • Page 96: Android

    The mydlink SharePort™ app is a mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share files stored on a USB drive connected to your DIR-830L. Once the router is set up, you can start the app and easily connect from a local network or through the Internet to access your photos, videos, music, and documents.
  • Page 97 4. Tap the mydlink SharePort icon, and the app will load. 5. If this is your first time installing a mydlink™ app, you will see this pop-up screen indicating that Login failed. Tap Set up to go to the Settings screen. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 98 Remote Access. Note: If you see a red wireless icon at the bottom of the screen, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 99: Local Network

    Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your router printed on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. * For the 2.4GHz band, the SSID is dlink-XXXX, with XXXX representing the last four digits of your router’s MAC address. For the 5GHz band, the SSID is dlink-XXXX-5GHz. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 100 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-830L User Manual...

  • Page 101: Main Menu

    Tap on the folder icon to browse all files in a folder view. Note: Available features may differ depending on the Android OS version Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files. of your device. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 102: Documents

    Section 4 - Shareport Documents The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents streamed from your DIR-830L to your mobile device. Tap the document icon on the main menu to browse the files on your mobile device. Search Bar: Type in the name of a file to search for it.
  • Page 103 • Drag the screen up or down to scroll between pages. • Tap 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-830L User Manual...

  • Page 104: Pictures

    Section 4 - Shareport Pictures The Pictures section allows you to view images streamed from your DIR-830L to your mobile device. Tap the camera icon on the main menu to browse your photo collection on your removable storage. Search Bar: Type in the name of a file to search for it.
  • Page 105 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-830L User Manual...

  • Page 106: Videos

    Section 4 - Shareport Videos The Videos section allows you to stream video clips and movies from your DIR-830L to your mobile device. Tap the movie icon on the main menu to browse your videos on your removable storage. Search Bar: Type in the name of a file to search for it.
  • Page 107 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-830L User Manual...

  • Page 108: Music

    Section 4 - Shareport Music The Music section allows you to stream songs from your DIR-830L to your mobile device. Tap the music icon on the main menu to browse your music collection on your removable storage. Search Bar: Type in the name of a file to search for it.
  • Page 109 • 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-830L User Manual...
  • Page 110 • 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. • Tap D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 111: 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-830L User Manual...
  • Page 112 Tap OK to confirm. • Tap on 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-830L User Manual...
  • Page 113 To create a new folder: • Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in. • Tap then • Enter the name of the folder in the box, then tap OK. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 114 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 to the right of the file- name. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 115: 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-830L User Manual...

  • Page 116: Using With A Web Browser For Local Access

    Using with a Web Browser for Local Access SharePort Web Access lets you stream music, photos, and movies from a USB drive attached to your DIR-830L through a Web browser. You can also download and upload files to and from your computer through the Web browser interface.
  • Page 117 • Click Upload to upload a file to the current folder. • The Upload File window will open. • Click Browse and select the file you wish to upload. • Click OK. The file will appear after the browser refreshes. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 118 To delete a file: • Check the check box next to the file(s) you wish to delete. • Click Delete and a dialog box will appear. • Click OK to confirm that you want to delete the file. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 119: Music

    You can go to the Music section to browse and play the music files on your storage. Click Back to return to the main menu. • Click on the audio filename to play it in the browser. You can pause, seek, mute and adjust the volume in the window. • Close the window to end playback. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 120: Pictures

    • Click on the image name to view it in the browser. • Hover your mouse over the left or right side of the image and click < or > to view the previous or next image. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 121: Videos

    You can pause, seek, mute, adjust the volume, and activate full screen mode in the window controls. • Close the window to end playback. Note: Depending on your browser, the video file may be played back using the default player associated with that file format. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 122: Documents

    You can go to the Documents section to open and save files from your storage to your computer. Click Back to return to the main menu. • Click on the filename to open the file. • Depending on the file type, the default program will be started or a pop-up may ask you to open or save the file. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 123: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-830L router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.

  • Page 124: Windows® 8

    2. A list of available wireless networks will appear. 3. Click the wireless network (SSID) you want to connect to and then click Connect. 4. If the network is secure/encrypted, enter the Wi-Fi password (security key) and click Next. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 125 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, confirm the encryption by reviewing the profile or check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 126: Windows® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 127 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 128 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 129: 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-830L User Manual...

  • Page 130: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 131 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the Web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.

  • Page 133: D-Link Dir-830L User Manual

    • 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 134: D-Link Dir-830L User Manual

    IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 135: D-Link Dir-830L User Manual

    • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 136: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 137: What Is 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 138 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 139: 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 140: 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-830L 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 141: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e., router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 142: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    • Press the Windows key and then type IP. Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections. • Right-click on the adapter which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties.

  • Page 143: Windows® 7/ Vista® Users

    If you are using Windows Vista, click on Manage network connections along the left panel in the window. For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your network.

  • Page 144: Technical Specifications

    • IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps • IEEE 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps • IEEE 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps • IEEE 802.11ac: 6.5 to 1300 Mbps D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 145: 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 146: Gpl Code Statement

    WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.
  • Page 147 To prevent this, the GPL assures that patents cannot be used to render the program non-free. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 148 A “Standard Interface” means an interface that either is an official standard defined by a recognized standards body, or, in the case of interfaces specified for a particular programming language, one that is widely used among developers working in that language. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 149 Conveying under any other circumstances is permitted solely under the conditions stated below. Sublicensing is not allowed; section 10 makes it unnecessary. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 150 If the work has interactive user interfaces, each must display Appropriate Legal Notices; however, if the Program has interactive interfaces that do not display Appropriate Legal Notices, your work need not make them do so. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 151 Corresponding Source of the work are being offered to the general public at no charge under subsection 6d. A separable portion of the object code, whose source code is excluded from the Corresponding Source as a System Library, need not be included in conveying the object code work. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 152 If additional permissions apply only to part of the Program, that part may be used separately under those permissions, but the entire Program remains governed by this License without regard to the additional permissions. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 153 Additional terms, permissive or non-permissive, may be stated in the form of a separately written license, or stated as exceptions; the above requirements apply either way. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 154 Corresponding Source of the work from the predecessor in interest, if the predecessor has it or can get it with reasonable efforts. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
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  • Page 156 Free Software Foundation. If the Program specifies that a proxy can decide which future versions of the GNU General Public License can be used, that proxy’s public statement of acceptance of a version permanently authorizes you to choose that version for the Program. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 157 Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 158: 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 159 Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
  • Page 160 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
  • Page 161 Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.

  • Page 162: Limitation Of Liability

    FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 163 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...
  • Page 164 Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: (1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. (2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

  • Page 165: Registration

    Appendix G - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.00 December 23, 2014 D-Link DIR-830L User Manual...

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