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Version 2.0 | November 5, 2013

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Wireless AC750
Dual Band Cloud Router
DIR-816L

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 2.0 | November 5, 2013 User Manual Wireless AC750 Dual Band Cloud Router DIR-816L...
  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description November 5, 2013 • Initial release for Revision B1...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sharing Files Using the mydlink SharePort™ App ...54 Web-based Configuration Utility ..........22 Movie (Film) ..............57 Internet Connection Setup ..........23 Music ..................58 Static (assigned by ISP) ..........24 Photo ..................60 Dynamic (Cable) .............25 Document .................62 PPPoE (DSL) ..............26 Favorite ................63 PPTP ..................27 Folder .................64 D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 4 Website Filters ..............96 IPv6 .................. 123 Firewall Settings .............97 IPV6 Routing ..............124 Routing ................99 Support ................125 Advanced Wireless ............. 100 Connect.a.Wireless.Client.to.your.Router.....126 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ........101 WPS Button ................126 WPS Button ............. 102 D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 5 Windows® 8 Users ............152 Windows® 7/Vista® Users..........152 Windows® XP Users ............152 Statically Assign an IP Address ........... 153 Windows® 8 Users ............153 Windows® 7/ Vista® Users ..........154 Windows® XP Users ............155 Technical.Specifications..........156 Contacting.Technical.Support........157 D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 6: Product.overview

    Quick Install 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-816L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
  • Page 7: System Requirements

    • Safari 4 or higher 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    With the mydlink SharePort™ app, you can remotely access your media on a USB drive or SD card connected to your DIR-816L from your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Best of all, the apps for network management and file access are free.
  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Connect your broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable. USB Port Connect a USB flash drive to share content throughout your network. Power Button Press the power button to power the router on and off. Power Receptor Connect the supplied power adapter D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 10: Leds

    A solid green light indicates that the wireless function is ready. The light will blink during data transmission. LAN LEDs (1-4) A solid green light indicates a connection to an Ethernet device. The LED will blink during data transmission. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 11: Installation

    •. Advanced.Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge” mode so the DIR-816L router can work properly. For details, contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/ router device.
  • 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: Connect To Your Network

    1. Turn off and unplug the power to your DSL or Cable modem. This is required. Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem. Ethernet Cable Ethernet Port Reset INTERNET Modem DIR-816L Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 14 3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to one of the LAN ports on the router. Computer Ethernet Cable Reset INTERNET DIR-816L 4. Plug the power back into your DSL or Cable modem. Please wait about one minute before continuing. Computer Reset INTERNET Modem DIR-816L D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 15 13 to configure your router and use the manual setup procedure to configure your network and wireless settings. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the ”Internet Connection Setup Wizard” on page 32). D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 16: Connect To An Existing Router

    Connect to an Existing Router Note: It is strongly recommended that you replace your existing router with the DIR-816L instead of using both. If your modem is a combo router, you may want to contact your ISP or review the manufacturer’s user guide so you can put the router into Bridge mode, which will ‘turn off’...
  • Page 17 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router.
  • Page 18: Configuration

    • QRS.Mobile.App.- Use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to configure your router. See ”QRS Mobile App” on page • D-Link.Setup.Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to “Quick Setup Wizard”...
  • Page 19: Quick Setup Wizard

    If this is your first time logging into the router, and the wizard does not start automatically, enter http://192.168.0.1. The wizard will 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.
  • Page 20 Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. You can select DHCP.Connection (Dynamic.IP.Address) if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 21 If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP User.Name, Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP.User.Name, Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 22 Click Next to continue. In order to secure your router, please enter a new Password. Check the Enable. Graphical. Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 23 Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue. The Confirm Wi-Fi Settings window will display your wireless settings. Click Next to continue. The Saving Settings window will appear. Wait while the router is checking Internet connectivity. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 24 Name (E-mail. Address) and Password. Click Login to register your router. If you clicked No,.I.want.to.login.with.a.new.mydlink.account fill out the requested information and click Sign.up.to create your mydlink account. This is a free service. Refer to www.mydlink.com for more information. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 25 App Store or Google Play. Refer to “Sharing Files Using the mydlink SharePort™ App” on page 54. For more on “mydlink Lite” go to https://mydlink.com/apps. PC and Mac users can access the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 26: Qrs Mobile App

    Section 3 - Configuration QRS Mobile App D-Link offers the QRS Mobile app for your iPad, iPhone (iOS 4.3 or higher), or Android device to install and configure your router. Step.1 From your iPad, iPhone, or Android device, go to the iTunes Store and search for D-Link.
  • Page 27: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox , or Safari) and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or http://192.168.0.1. Windows XP users may use http://dlinkrouter. Enter your password and click Login. Note: If you did not create a password with the Setup Wizard, leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 28: Internet Connection Setup

    If you consider yourself an advanced user, click Manual. Internet. Connection.Setup to configure your connection manually. (Instructions for manual setup begin below.) The next few pages will explain each of the ISP connection types. You can select the type from the My.Internet.Connection.is drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 29: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Clone. Your.PC’s.MAC.Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 30: Dynamic (Cable)

    MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 31: Pppoe (Dsl)

    The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 32: Pptp

    Enter a Maximum.Idle.Time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. Enable Auto-reconnect to disable this Maximum Idle Time: feature. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses. The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 33 The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 34: L2Tp

    Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Enter a Maximum.Idle.Time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, Time: enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 35 The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Clone.Your.PC’s.MAC.Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 36: Ds-Lite

    B4 IPv4 Address: Enter the B4.IPv4.Address value used here. (Optional.) WAN IPv6 Once connected, the WAN IPv6 Address will be displayed here. Address: IPv6 WAN Default Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be Gateway displayed here. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 37: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Quick Setup Wizard, you can click on.Internet.Connection. Setup.Wizard from the Setup >.Internet screen. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 38 Select your Internet connection type. You can select DHCP. Connection.(Dynamic.IP.Address) if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 39 If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE User.Name and Password. Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 40 If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP User.Name, Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP User.Name, Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 41 If you selected Static, enter the IP information and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. When the setup process is complete, you will see this screen. Click on Connect.to save your settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 42: Wireless Settings

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Refer to “Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard” on page Click Manual Wireless.Connection.Setup.if you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router. Refer to “Manual Wireless Settings” on page D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 43: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

    Then select one of the following options: Automatically:.Select this option to automatically generate the router’s network key and click Next. Manually: Select this option to manually enter your own network key and click Next. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 44 You will see the Setup Complete screen like the one above. Note: The security password/passphrase must be between 8 and 63 characters and is case-sensitive. You will need to enter this passphrase on your wireless clients exactly or it will not connect. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 45: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    If you select Manual, a settings summary screen will appear. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Wireless.Status.to finish. This will take you to the Wireless Status screen. Skip to the bottom of the next page. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 46 Once you click.Connect, you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client(s) and successfully establish a connection. Click on.Cancel.to add another wireless device. Click on Wireless. Status to view the Wireless Status screen. View the Wireless Status screen. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 47: Manual Wireless Settings

    Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-816L. If Invisible.is selected, the SSID of the DIR-816L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-816L in order to connect to it.
  • Page 48: Ac/N/A (5Ghz)

    Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-816L. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-816L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-816L in order to connect to it.
  • Page 49: Wireless Security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-816L offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...
  • Page 50: Wpa/Wpa2-Personal (Psk)

    7. Click Save.Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 51: Configure Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise (Radius)

    6. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP. Address of your RADIUS server. 7. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 52 Section 4 - Security 8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 9. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary (backup) RADIUS Server. 10. Click Save.Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 53: Network Settings

    Local Domain Enter the Domain.Name (Optional). Name: Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 54: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-816L has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to Obtain.an.IP.Address.Automatically.
  • Page 55 Section 3 - Configuration NetBIOS Node Select the type of NetBIOS node; Broadcast.only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid. Type: WINS IP Enter your Primary and Secondary WINS Server IP address(es). Address: D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 56: Dhcp Reservation

    (name of your computer or device), IP Address, and MAC Address. Enable: Check the box to enable the reservation. Edit: Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation entry. Delete: Click the trash icon to remove the reservation from the list. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 57: Storage

    Re-enter the Password. Click Add/Edit to create the user. Verify Password: Displays the user accounts. The Admin and Guest accounts User List: are built-in to the router. Number of Displays the USB device plugged into the router. Devices: Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 58: Access Files From The Internet

    HTTP:// to get a secure connection. Remember to type the port number after the colon. For example, if you selected HTTPS and changed the port to 3200, and your WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, then you would enter HTTPS://1.2.3.4:3200 to connect. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 59: Sharing Files Using The Mydlink Shareport™ App

    2. Make sure you enabled file sharing on your USB storage device that is plugged in your router. Refer to “Storage” on page 3. Plug your USB storage device into the USB port on the back of the DIR-816L. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 60 SharePort™ at the App Store or Google Play. Android Note: Make sure you select mydlink SharePort. The D-Link SharePort Mobile app is for local access only. If your router does not support mydlink SharePort, use Shareport Mobile for local streaming.
  • Page 61 Note: If you connect a USB storage or SD card with many files or a large capacity, it may take a while for the DIR-816L to scan and catalog your files. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 62: Movie (Film)

    Movie (Film) The Movie (Film) section allows you to stream video clips and movies from your DIR-816L to your mobile device. Tap the Movie icon on the main menu to view a list of movies stored on your USB storage device or SD card attached to your router.
  • Page 63: Music

    Music The Music section allows you to stream songs from your DIR-816L to your mobile device. Tap the Music icon on the main menu to browse through your music collection on your USB storage device or SD card attached to your router.
  • Page 64 The Playlist will be saved and you will be able to play the saved songs. Delete songs from the playlist: 1. Tap Edit in the Playlist browser and mark the files to be deleted. 2. Tap Delete. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 65: Photo

    Photo The Photo section allows you to view images streamed from your DIR-816L to your mobile device. Tap the Camera icon on the main menu to browse through your photo collection on your USB storage device or SD card attached to your router.
  • Page 66 Tap Photo at the top left to return to the photo browser. Tap the star icon to add/remove the image from your Favorites. Tap play to start the slideshow. Tap the icon to bring up the same image options as on the previous page. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 67: Document

    The Document section allows you to share, print, and view documents stored on a USB storage device or SD card attached to your DIR-816L. Tap the Document icon on the main menu to view the list of files. The Search bar at the top lets you search your SharePort storage by filename.
  • Page 68: Favorite

    Options from the bottom menu bar: Home: Tap to go back to the main menu. Refresh: Tap to update the list of files. Sort: Tap to re-order the files alphabetically. Note: The file options will vary depending on the file type. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 69: Folder

    You can also upload files from your mobile device to the USB storage device attached to your DIR-816L. The Search bar at the top lets you search your SharePort storage by filename.
  • Page 70 1. Browse to locate the directory you wish to create a new folder in. 2. Tap Edit at the top right. 3. Tap Add.Folder to add a new folder. 4. Enter the name of the new folder. Tap Save. 5. Tap OK to confirm folder creation. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 71 The files will begin to upload and the progress will be displayed below the filename. When complete, it will say, 100% uploaded. To add more files, tap the + icon at the top right corner of the screen and repeat the procedure listed above. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 72: Media Server

    Browse button to select a folder on your thumb drive. iTunes.Server: Click on the Enable button to enable the iTunes Server feature. Folder: Uncheck the checkbox for root and click on the Browse button to select a folder on your thumb drive. . Click .Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 73: Ipv6

    Manual.IPv6.Internet.Connection.Setup button to input all the settings manually. (Refer to “IPv6 Manual Setup” on page 75.) If you would like to manually configure the IPv6 local connectivity settings of your router, click on IPv6.Local.Connnectivity.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 74 Section 3 - Configuration Click on Enable.ULA. You can check Use.default.ULA.prefix, or you can leave the box unchecked and enter the prefix manually in the ULA.Prefix text box. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 75: Ipv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided through the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type found. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 76 Choose the required IPv6 Internet Connection type and click on the Next button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 77 Password: Enter the PPPoE Password used here. If you do not know your password, please contact your ISP. Verify.Password: Re-enter the PPPoE Password used here. Service.Name: Enter the Service.Name for this connection here. This field is optional. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 78 These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6 Address configuration is based on the IPv6 Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prefix /64 is supported in LAN.) D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 79 The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete. Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 80: Ipv6 Manual Setup

    Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. Auto Detection Select Auto. Detection to have the router detect and automatically configure your IPv6 setting from your ISP. Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 81: Static Ipv6

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. Router Advertisement Enter the Router.Advertisement.Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 82: Autoconfiguration

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. Enter the Router.Advertisement.Lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 83: Pppoe

    Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. IPv6 DNS Settings: Select either Obtain.IPv6.DNS.servers.automatically or Use.the. following.IPv6.DNS.servers Primary/Secondary IPv6 Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. DNS Servers: D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 84 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. Enter the Router.Advertisement.Lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click.Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 85: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunnel

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. Router Advertisement Enter the.Router.Advertisement.Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 86: To 4 Tunneling

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. Router Advertisemt Lifetime: Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 87: 6Rd

    Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address. Address: Enable Automatic IPv6 Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. address assignment: Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Type: DHCP. Router Advertisement Enter the Router.Advertisement.Lifetime.(in minutes). Lifetime: Click.Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 88: Local Connectivity

    Section 3 - Configuration Local Connectivity My.IPv6.Connection. Select Local.Connectivity.Only from the drop-down menu. LAN.IPv6..Link-Local. Displays the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address of the router. Address: Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 89: Mydlink Settings

    Settings The DIR-816L features a Cloud Service that pushes information like firmware upgrade notification, user activity, and intrusion alerts to the mydlink™ Lite app on Android and Apple mobile devices. To ensure that your router is up-to-date with the latest features, mydlink will notify you when an update is available for your router.
  • Page 90: Advanced

    You can create your own schedules in the Tools > Schedules section. Select Allow.All (most common) or a created Inbound Inbound Filter: filter. You may create your own inbound filters from the Advanced.>.Inbound.Filter page. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 91: Port Forwarding

    You can create your own schedules from the Tools > Schedules section. Select Allow.All (most common) or a created Inbound Inbound Filter: filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced.>.Inbound.Filter page. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 92: Application Rules

    Trigger.Port field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the Firewall.(public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. The DIR-816L provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.
  • Page 93: Qos Engine

    The QoS Engine supports overlaps between rules, Rules: where more than one rule can match for a specific message flow. If more than one rule is found to match, the rule with the highest priority will be used. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 94 Remote IP Range: The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side IP address falls within the range set here. Application Port: Select a service or port you want to assign to this rule. Click on Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 95: Network (Mac) Filters

    Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client Select a DHCP.Client.from the drop-down menu and List: click <<.to copy into the MAC.Address field. Schedule: Select a pre-defined schedule or click on New. Schedule to add one. Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 96: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the Rules List: settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 97: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Enable Access Check the Enable.Access.Control box, and then Control: click on Add.Policy to start the Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 98 • IP.Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to, or select Computer.Name. • Machine.Address - Enter the PC MAC address or click on Clone. Your.PC’s.MAC.Address. Click Add,.and click Next.to continue. Select the filtering method. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 99 Dest.IP.End - Enter the ending IP address. Protocol - Select the protocol. Dest.Port.Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest.Port.End - Enter the ending port number. Click Next. To enable Web.Access.Logging, click Enabled. Click Save to save the access control rule. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 100 Section 3 - Configuration Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 101: Website Filters

    Apply.Web.Filter when you run the Access Control Wizard from “Access Control” on page Configure Select either DENY.computers.access.to. Website Filter: ONLY.these.sites or ALLOW.computers. access.to.ONLY.these.sites. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want Domain: to allow or block. Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 102: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-816L offers a firewall-type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications.
  • Page 103 Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This function may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this option off. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 104: Routing

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: From the drop-down menu, select the Interface. that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 105: Advanced Wireless

    Enable this option to reduce interference from Coexistence: other wireless networks in your area. If the channel width is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20MHz. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 106: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Click to restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the PIN: router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the wireless client. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 107: Wps Button

    You can also simply press the WPS button on the side of the router, and then press the WPS button on your wireless client to automatically connect without logging into the router. Refer to “Connect a Wireless Client to your Router” on page 126 for more information. WPS Button D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 108: Advanced Network Settings

    ™ the box. UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Enable WAN Ping Checking this box will allow the DIR-816L to respond Response: to pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers. WAN Port Speed: You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or Auto.10/100Mbps (recommended).
  • Page 109: Guest Zone

    Wireless Enter a Wireless. Network. Name (SSID) that is Network Name: different from your main wireless network. Select the type of security you would like to enable Security Mode: for the Guest Zone, or click None. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 110: Ipv6 Firewall

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Firewall The DIR-816L’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device. The IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.
  • Page 111: Ipv6 Routing

    Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the Router. Gateway: Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 112: Tools

    Web Management interface. Remote Admin Port: The port number used to access the DIR-816L is used in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-816L and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.
  • Page 113: Time

    To manually input the time, enter the values in these Date Manually: fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. You can also click Sync..Your.Computer’s. Time.Settings to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently on. Click Save.Settings. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 114: Syslog

    Section 3 - Configuration SysLog The DIR-816L keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network. Enable Logging to Check this box to enable sending the router logs SysLog Server: to a SysLog Server.
  • Page 115: Email Settings

    When this box is checked, logs will be sent via email according to schedule. This option is enabled when On.Schedule is selected. You can select Schedule: a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools.>.Schedules. Details: Detail will display the selected schedule. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 116: System

    If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save.Configuration button above. Reboot the Click to reboot the router. Device: Clear Language Click Clear.to remove any installed Language Packs. Pack: D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 117: Firmware

    After you have downloaded the new language pack, click Browse to locate the language pack file on your hard drive. Upload: Once you have located the file on your computer, click the Upload button to start the language pack upgrade. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 118: Dynamic Dns

    Host Name: DDNS service provider. Enter the Username.or.Key for your DDNS account. Username or Key: Enter the Password.or.Key for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter a Timeout.time (in hours). Timeout: Status: Displays the current connection status. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 119 Displays the name of your IPv6 DDNS host. IPv6 Address: Displays the IPv6 Address of your computer/server associated with the IPv6 DDNS host. Edit/Delete: Click the Edit.icon to make changes to the entry or click the trash icon to delete the entry. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 120: System Check

    Internet. Enter the IP.Address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. Host Name or Enter the.IPv6.Address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. IPv6 Address: Ping Result: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 121: Schedules

    End.Time for your schedule. Click Add to add a schedule to the list. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the trash icon to delete the schedule. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 122: Status

    Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-816L. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.
  • Page 123: Logs

    Click to go to the Next page. Clear: Click to Clear all of the log contents. Link to Email This option will send copy of the router log to your email Log Settings: address configured in the Tools > Email.Settings.page. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 124: Statistics

    Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. You can view the number of packets that pass through the DIR-816L on the WAN ports, LAN ports, and the Wi-Fi® segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
  • Page 125: Internet Sessions

    The Internet Sessions page displays the details of active Internet sessions passing through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 126: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The Connected Wireless Client List displays a list of wireless clients currently connected to the router. This table also displays the MAC address, IP Address and connection Rate of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 127: Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration Routing This page will display your current Routing Table. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 128: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 page displays a summary of the Router’s IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 129: Ipv6 Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 Routing This page displays the IPV6 routing details configured for your router. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 130: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 131: 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-816L 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 132: 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 133 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 134: 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 135 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 136 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 137: Wps

    Section 4 - Security The WPS feature of the DIR-816L can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 138 Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DIR-816L. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup.> Wireless.Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 139 Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 140 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 141: 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 142: Wpa/Wpa2

    1.. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect.to.a.network. 2.. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 143 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 144: Wps/Wcn 2.0

    Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced > Wi-Fi.Protected.Setup section or choose to click the Generate.New.PIN button or Reset.PIN.to.Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 145: Windows® Xp

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking.Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 146: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View.Available.Wireless.Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 147 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 148: 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 149: Reset Router/Forgot Password

    • 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 150 • 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 151 • 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 152: 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 153: What Is Wireless

    Why.D-Link.Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How.does.wireless.work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phones work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 154 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 155: 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 156: 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-816L 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 157: 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 158: 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 159: 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 160: Windows® Xp Users

    • Click on Start > Control.Panel. Make sure you are in Classic View. Double-click on the Network Connections icon. • Right-click on the Local.Area.Connection.which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router.
  • Page 161: Technical.specifications

    1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (draft), 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 162: 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 163: 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 164 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 165 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 166 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 167 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 168 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 169 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 170 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 171 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 172 D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 173 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 174 Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...
  • Page 175 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 176 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 177 • 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 178 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 179 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 180 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 181 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-816L User Manual...
  • Page 182 Appendix G - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 2.0 November 5, 2013 D-Link DIR-816L User Manual...

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