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  • Page 1 AX1500 AX1500 SMART ROUTER...
  • Page 2 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 Hardware Revision Date Description v1.00 2021/08/17 Initial release v1.01...
  • Page 3 ErP Power Usage This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power- saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. Network Standby: 3.89W D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Wizard ..................26 Static Routes - IPv4 .............79 Internet - IPv4 ...............27 Static Routes - IPv6 .............80 IPv4 - Dynamic IP (DHCP) ..........28 Dynamic DNS ...............81 IPv4 - Static IP ..............29 Quick VPN ................83 IPv4 - PPPoE ..............30 D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....134 WPS Button ................134 Voice Control ..............97 Windows® 10 ................135 Link D-Link Cloud Service to Other Services ....98 Windows® 8 - WPA/WPA2 ............136 Google Home Setup ............98 Windows® 7- WPA/WPA2 ............138 Amazon Alexa Setup ............

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents R15 AX1500 Smart Router Power Adapter (12V, 1A) Ethernet Cable ( RJ45, 1m) Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    • Safari 6 or later • Chrome 28 or later EAGLE PRO AI APP • iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the description of the Requirements app’s page to check whether your device is compatible.) D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction With a powerful network processor, the AX1500 Smart Router packs in strong processing power to help you manage your home or office network. It’s a powerful, intelligent home router with AI-assisted traffic control, Wi-Fi utilization and mesh optimization, and parental controls. It also has integrated voice assistant compatibility for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant so you can control your network with voice commands.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Solid White The 5 GHz wireless band is enabled. Wireless (5 GHz) The device is transmitting data. It is processing WPS if the above 2.4 GHz LED Blinking White is blinking at the same time. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Back Panel

    ), then release to reset the router to default settings. Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS WPS Button client. Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. D-Link R15 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 R15 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: Setup

    • Hardware Setup - This section explains how to set up your R15. Refer to Hardware Setup on page 10. • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log in to the router using your browser for the first time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 13.

  • Page 14: Eagle Pro Ai Setup

    Launch the EAGLE PRO AI from the home screen of your device. Step 3 Tap Install New Device. Scan the setup code on the device label on the bottom of the router. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Hardware Setup

    Turn off and unplug the power to your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required. In some cases, you may need to turn it off for up to five minutes. Step 3 Use the Ethernet cable to connect your modem to the port labelled INTERNET on the router. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 16 If you are configuring the router wirelessly from a PC, connect to the Wi-Fi network name printed on the label attached to the bottom of your router. Note: The Wi-Fi name (SSID), Wi-Fi password, and device password are printed on the device label on the bottom of the device. SSID: Password: D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 17 If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online already. Try opening a web browser and connecting to a website. If the website does not load, proceed to Setup Wizard on page 13. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Setup Wizard

    4 digits of the MAC address). Enter the Admin Password and click Log In to start the configuration process. The web address and device password are printed on the device label on the bottom of the device. Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before proceeding. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Section 2 - Installation Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Connect the router and the modem with an Ethernet cable. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 20 If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP. Click Next to continue. Note: Be sure to remove all other existing PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 21 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. To disable the Smart Connect feature and individually configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, refer to Wireless on page 54. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Note: It is strongly recommended that you change the default device password for accessing the router's configuration page. Click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Click Next to continue. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Choose whether to keep your device up-to-date automatically or to manage the device updates by yourself. Click Next to continue. You will be presented with a summary of your settings. Click Next to apply the settings or Back to make changes. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 24 Your new settings have been saved and your router is now configured. Click OK to close the Setup Wizard. Congratulations, your device has been successfully configured! You can log in to the web configuration interface with the Admin Password. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Configuration

    Wi-Fi conditions and bandwidth utilization at the top right). Note that you need to turn on AI-assisted functions to receive messages. Note: The system will automatically log out after a period (180 seconds) of inactivity. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Home

    The Home page displays whether the router is currently connected to the Internet. If it is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard, refer to the Setup Wizard on page 13 for more information. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Internet

    Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. Click Release IP Address to disconnect from the Internet. To reconnect, click Renew IP Address. Internet - IPv4 on page 27. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 28: R15

    62 for more information. To reconfigure wireless settings, either click Go to settings, on the lower right, or click Settings > Wireless menu (in the left pane). Refer to Wireless on page 54 for more information. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Connected Clients

    On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router along with their IP addresses and device manufacturers. To view more information about a client or edit a client’s settings such as IP reservation and parental control, click on the client you want to edit. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 30 You can also block access to unwanted websites. Refer to Features > Parental Control on page 66 for more information. Click Save when you are done. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Settings

    Go to Settings > Wizard to open the setup wizard. This is the same wizard that appears when you start the router for the first time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 13 for details. Note: When the Wizard is opened, the router will disconnect from the Internet. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Internet - Ipv4

    For IPv4 - Static IP refer to page 29 For IPv4 - PPPoE refer to page 30 For IPv4 - PPTP refer to page 32 For IPv4 - L2TP refer to page 34 For IPv4 - DS-Lite refer to page 36 D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Ipv4 - Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    Enable this option to use public DNS with encryption via DNS- over-HTTPS (DoH). DNS over HTTP Provider Select the public DNS service provider: Google or Cloudflare. Allow Fall-back Use your primary or secondary DNS server as an alternative if the configured provider is not working. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Ipv4 - Static Ip

    Secure DNS over-HTTPS (DoH). DNS over HTTP Provider Select the DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) service provider: Google or Cloudflare. Use your primary or secondary DNS server as an alternative if Allow Fall-back the configured provider is not working. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Ipv4 - Pppoe

    Dynamic IP. Advanced Settings... - Dynamic IP Address Mode Shows your chosen address mode. Service Name Enter the ISP service name (optional) Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 36 Secure DNS over-HTTPS (DoH). DNS over HTTP Provider Select the DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) service provider: Google or Cloudflare. Allow Fall-back Use your primary or secondary DNS server as an alternative if the configured provider is not working. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Ipv4 - Pptp

    IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. Advanced Settings... - Dynamic IP Address Mode Shows your chosen address mode. Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 38 Enable this option to use public DNS with encryption via DNS- over-HTTPS (DoH). DNS over HTTP Provider Select the DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) service provider: Google or Cloudflare. Allow Fall-back Use your primary or secondary DNS server as an alternative if the configured provider is not working. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Ipv4 - L2Tp

    Advanced Settings... - Dynamic IP Address Mode Shows your chosen address mode. Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 40 Enable this option to use public DNS with encryption via DNS- over-HTTPS (DoH). DNS over HTTP Provider Select the DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) service provider: Google or Cloudflare. Allow Fall-back Use your primary or secondary DNS server as an alternative if the configured provider is not working. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Ipv4 - Ds-Lite

    Enable this option to use public DNS with encryption via DNS- over-HTTPS (DoH). DNS over HTTP Provider Select the DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) service provider: Google or Cloudflare. Allow Fall-back Use your primary or secondary DNS server as an alternative if the configured provider is not working. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Internet - Ipv6

    For IPv6 - Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to page 42 For IPv6 - PPPoE refer to page 45 For IPv6 - 6rd refer to page 49 For IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only refer to page 51 D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Ipv6 - Auto Detection

    Displays the router’s LAN link-local address, which is used only Address within the local network. If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, enter the following: LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 44 Enter the start IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the end IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the dynamic IP's retention time. The default is 10080 minutes. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Ipv6 - Static Ipv6

    Enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server address. LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Enter the start IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the end IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the dynamic IP's retention time. The default is 10080 minutes. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Ipv6 - Auto Configuration (Slaac/Dhcpv6)

    Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, configure the following: LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address for the local Address network only. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 48 If you select Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the start IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the end IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 49 Enter the start IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the end IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IP address retention period in minutes. The default is 10080 minutes. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Ipv6 - Pppoe

    Enter the ISP service name (optional). Reconnect Mode Select either Always On or Manual. Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. The default is 1492 bytes. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 51 Enable or disable prefix delegation. LAN IPv6 Address Configurable if the above DHCP-PD is disabled. Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address for the local Address network only. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 52 If you select Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the start IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the end IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 53 Enter the start IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the end IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). The default is 10080 minutes. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Ipv6 - 6Rd

    Enter the 6rd IPv6 network address and prefix length (1~128) supplied by your ISP. WAN IPv4 Address Enter the IPv4 network prefix. 6rd Border Relay IPv4 Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by Address your ISP. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Enter the start IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the end IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). The default is 10080 minutes. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Ipv6 - Local Connectivity Only

    ULA Prefix If you disable Use Default ULA Prefix, enter your own ULA prefix. Advanced Settings... - Current IPv6 ULA Settings Current ULA Prefix Displays the current ULA prefix. LAN IPv6 ULA Displays the LAN's IPv6 ULA. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Internet - Vlan

    Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Status Click to enable or disable the Triple-Play VLAN feature. More configuration options will be available if the Status is enabled. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 58 ID tag. Interface Traffic Type Setting LAN Port 1-3 Select the type of connection (Internet, IPTV, or Voice over IP) coming from the WAN connection to each interface on the router. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Wireless

    Wireless Wi-Fi Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network. Up to 32 characters are allowed. Password Create a Wi-Fi password. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 60 To add a time period to the schedule, simply click on the start time and drag to the end time. You can add multiple days and multiple periods per day to the schedule. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 61 Enable or disable the 2.4GHz / 5GHz wireless network. Wi-Fi Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network. Up to 32 characters are allowed. Password Create a Wi-Fi password. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to connect to the network. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 62 To add a time period to the schedule, simply click on the start time and drag to the end time. You can add multiple days and multiple periods per day to the schedule. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 63 To add a time period to the schedule, simply click on the start time and drag to the end time. You can add multiple days and multiple periods per day to the schedule. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 64 The easiest way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). WPS-PBC Status Enable or disable WPS-PBC (Push Button Configuration) functionality. Press to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Guest Zone

    To add a time period to the schedule, simply click on the start time and drag to the end time. You can add multiple days and multiple periods per day to the schedule. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 66 Note that WPS will be disabled if WPA3 is used. Home Network Access Internet Access Only Enabling this option will confine connectivity to the Internet and prevent guests from accessing other local network devices. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Network

    Enable DNS Relay Disable this option to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to network clients for setting DNS server. If enabled, network clients will instead set the router's IP address as the DNS server. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 68 Allow or disallow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. This is enabled by default. IPv6 Multicast Streams Allow or disallow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. This is enabled by default. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 69: D-Link Cloud

    D-Link Cloud Go to Settings > D-Link Cloud to see your D-Link Cloud Service details. This page lists whether you are registered with D-Link Cloud Service and email address associated with the account. It enables you to manage your device anytime, anywhere and check the status of your router.

  • Page 70: Operation Mode

    Extender Mode: In this mode, this device acts as an extender to connect your wireless devices, expanding Wi-Fi coverage. It provides connectivity between various wireless devices. This can be useful if you already have an existing wireless router. You can then manage the extender through the main router under this mode. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Features

    You can add multiple days and multiple periods per day to the schedule. If no time periods are selected, all devices in this profile will be denied Internet access. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 72 You can also modify or delete an existing profile by clicking Edit or Delete respectively.On the Edit page for a selected profile, you can click to pause Internet access to specified devices of the profile immediately. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 73 State the message to inform the user about the restricted access. Reset this message Click this button to reset the modified message to its factory default. Preview this message Display the presentation of the message on a new webpage. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Qos Engine

    The rate at which the content is being transferred to the Internet. Download Speed The rate at which the content is being transferred to the router. Click Apply to QoS after the Speed Test to automatically fill in the above information. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 75 Weekly Traffic represents daily download and upload data volume for the past week in kilobyte or megabyte. If no devices are explicitly assigned a priority, they will all be treated with equal priority. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Firewall

    IPv6 Simple Security Enable or disable IPv6 simple security. A simple firewall configuration that denies access directly to computers behind the router. IPv6 Ingress Filtering Enable or disable IPv6 ingress filtering for incoming packets to prevent suspicious senders. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 77 NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Firewall Settings - Ipv4/Ipv6 Rules

    If you want to remove a rule, click in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 79 The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Management > Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 85 for more information. A maximum of 24 rules can be defined. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Port Forwarding

    If you want to remove a rule, click in the Delete column. If you want to edit a rule, click in the Edit column. If you want to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 81 Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule for the rule. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Management > Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 85 for more information. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Port Forwarding - Virtual Server

    If you wish to remove a rule, click in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rule button. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 83 Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule for the rule. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 85 for more information. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 84: Static Routes - Ipv4

    Enter a route metric value between 1 and 16. This value indicates the cost of using this route. Interface Select the interface that the IP packet will use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Static Routes - Ipv6

    Enter a route metric value between 1 between 128. This value indicates the cost of using this route. Interface Select the interface that the IP packet will use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Dynamic Dns

    Enter your dynamic DNS account name. Password Enter your dynamic DNS account password. Time Out Enter a time-out value (in hours) to indicate how often the router should update its Dynamic DNS settings. A maximum of 10 rules can be defined. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 87 Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 address for DDNS configuration. Alternatively, select the network interface for DDNS configuration. A maximum of 10 records can be defined. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Quick Vpn

    Advanced Settings... Authentication Choose the authentication protocol type: MSCHAPv2, PAP, Protocol or CHAP. MSCHAPv2 is the default. MPPE Select the encryption cipher strength for Microsoft Point-to- Point (MPPE) Encryption: None, RC4-40, or RC4-128. None is the default. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Management

    Select from the drop-down menu to use one of the following servers to synchronize the time and date for your router: D-Link NTP Server or Google NTP Server. Choose Manual to set the NTP server's IP address or server name.

  • Page 90: Time & Schedule - Schedule

    You can add multiple days and multiple periods per day to the schedule. To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the cross icon. Click Apply to save and close the page. Then click Save when you are done creating schedules. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 91: System Log

    Configurable if Enable Logging to Syslog Server is enabled. Address Enter the IP address of the Syslog server. If the Syslog server is connected to the router, select it from the drop-down menu to automatically populate the field. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 92 The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 85 for more information. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 93: System Admin - Admin

    Enable remote management over the Internet using an Management encrypted HTTP connection. Remote Admin Port Specify the port number for accessing the web configuration interface. The default is 8081. LED Control Status LED Turn the LED status lights on or off. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 94: System Admin - System

    Auto Reboot You may set the router to automatically reboot at a set time. The options are Never, Daily, or Weekly. You may set the day, and hour and minute of the day for automatic reboot. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 95: User

    Enter a password for the new user account. Maximum length: 32 characters. Status Enable or disable Virtual Private Network (VPN) functionality for this user. A maximum of 9 users (not including the Admin) can be created. Click OK to close the screen. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 96: Upgrade

    Enable this function to set the router to automatically upgrade its firmware at a set time every day. Upgrade Time Configurable if Choose Upgrade Time is enabled. Set the hour and minute to automatically upgrade the router. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 97: Statistics

    The table below for each interface and radio frequency shows the total number of packets and data that are sent and received through the interface. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Extender Click the Extender tab to view the above information about the extender. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 98: Eagle Pro Ai

    To enable this function, open the app. From the Home screen, tap Wi-Fi and tap Then tap the slider for AI Wi-Fi Optimizer. Turn on Wi-Fi Optimizer to have your wireless connection adopting an interference-free channel automatically and receive weekly Wi-Fi environment report every Monday at 8 AM local time. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 99 Up to two schedules can be defined. Use Allow Scheduled Internet Access to allow Internet access only during the specified days and times. Users cannot access the Internet except during the hours that you specify. Note that bedtime restriction takes precedence over the allowed schedules here. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 100 Tap Health Mode to set the bedtime during which Internet access will be blocked on all devices within the network. Note: The Bedtime scheduling also restricts local access by disabling Wi-Fi connectivity. However, remote management through the Internet is allowed. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 101 IP and MAC address, and hardware and firmware version. Tap Clients to view its currently connected clients. You can also identify the device by flashing an LED indicator and restart the device on this screen. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 102: Voice Control

    In order to use third-party services to control and manage your device, please register your device with D-Link Cloud Service first.

  • Page 103: Link D-Link Cloud Service To Other Services

    Link D-Link Cloud Service to Other Services Google Home Setup In order to use third-party apps to control and manage your device, you will first need to link your D-Link account with apps such as Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
  • Page 104 Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 3 Choose the cloud service (e.g. Google Assistant). Step 4 Link with the Google Assistant. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 105 "+" on the top left from the above step to add the device manually: Tap + Set up device, choose Works with Google, and search for EAGLE PRO AI. Then sign in using your registered D-Link account. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 106 Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 7 Choose your device. Step 8 Choose a home. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 107 Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 9 Choose a location for your device. Step 10 Device is now successfully set up with the Google Home. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 108: Amazon Alexa Setup

    Amazon Alexa Setup You will need the Amazon Alexa app, an Amazon account, and a D-Link account to use this feature. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. However, the process is the same.
  • Page 109 Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 3 Search EAGLE PRO AI for Skills & Games. Step 4 The EAGLE PRO AI page. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 110 Congratulations! EAGLE PRO AI has been successfully linked as a skill for your Amazon device. Refer to Amazon Alexa Voice Commands on the next page for tasks that you can ask your Amazon Alexa to perform. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 111: Amazon Alexa Voice Commands

    1. "Alex, ask EAGLE PRO AI to." For example, command Alexa by saying, " Alexa, ask EAGLE PRO AI to enable my guest Wi-Fi." 2. "Alex, talk to EAGLE PRO AI" and wait for Alexa to respond. Then say your command. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 112: The Google Assistant Setup

    The Google Assistant Setup You will need the Google Assistant app, a Google account, and a D-Link Cloud Service account to use this feature. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. However, the process is the same.
  • Page 113 Step 4 Say or Type in your command and provide the pin code when being asked. Refer to Google Assistant Voice Commands on the next page for tasks that you can ask your Google Assistant to perform. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 114: Google Assistant Voice Commands

    "Software update my router. ” Notes: 1. Only supported on Nest Hub with screen display. 2. Network can be substituted for Wi-Fi. If using a Google Home speaker, start your command by saying "Hey Google. ” D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 115: Quick Vpn

    Section 5 - Quick VPN Quick VPN This router is equipped with D-Link's Quick VPN technology. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) creates a connection between devices across the Internet. Using Quick VPN allows you to connect your computer or mobile device to places with free, untrusted Wi-Fi hotspots in places like coffee shops and hotels by encrypting and relaying it through your home Internet connection.

  • Page 116: Important Information

    Quick VPN only provides an added layer of security against specific types of snooping attacks and does not guarantee complete data integrity or protection. Only traffic in the tunnel between your router and device will be encrypted, WAN traffic will leave your D-Link Quick VPN enabled router unencrypted.

  • Page 117: Ios Devices

    This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for iOS devices. Refer to Quick VPN on page 83 for your router setup instructions. Go into Settings on your compatible iOS device. Scroll down and tap General. Scroll down and tap VPN. Tap Add VPN Configuration... D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 118 Password: Enter Password used to authenticate login to VPN server Secret: Enter your Pre-Shared Key (PSK). Tap Done to close the configuration window. Your iOS device is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 119: Connect Or Disconnect

    VPN and tap the button next to VPN Status. The VPN icon will appear in the notification area at the top of your screen indicating that your device is currently connected to the Quick VPN server. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 120: Mac Os X

    Open the exported profile. The Install Profile dialogue will appear; click Continue and Install. Enter your user account password when prompted. Close the Profiles dialogue.  Go to > System Preferences... > Network and select the Quick VPN connection and click Authentication Settings. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 121 Section 5 - Quick VPN Enter your Passkey in the Shared Secret text box and click OK, Apply, then Your Mac is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 122: Connect Or Disconnect

    Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect  > System To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, go to Preferences... > Network. Select the Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 123: Windows 7

    Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server in the Internet address box, create a name for your connection in the Destination Name, check Don't Connect now; just set it up so I can connect later, and click Next. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 124 Password and check Remember this password. Click Create to continue. Do not click Connect Now. Click Close. Click the Start button and type view network connections into the Search programs and files text box. Select View network connections. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 125 Click Advanced settings. Enter your Passkey in the Key text box under Use preshared key for authentication. Click OK to close Advanced Properties and click OK to close Quick VPN Connection Properties. Your Windows 7 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 126: Connect Or Disconnect

    To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar and from the Dial Up and VPN section click on your Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 127: Windows 8.1/8

    This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 8.1/8. Refer to Quick VPN on page 83 for your router setup instructions. This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 8.1/8. Click the Start button and type vpn. Select Manage virtual private networks. From the Network Settings page, click Add a VPN Connection. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 128 Enter your IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. Select User name and password from Type of sign-in info. If you would like windows to remember your sign-in information, enter your User name, Password, and select Remember my sign-in info Choose Save. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 129 Section 5 - Quick VPN Right-click on the Quick VPN Connection you just created and left-click on Properties. Select the Security tab. For the Type of VPN, select Layer 2 Tunneling with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec). D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 130 Click the Start button and type view network connections. Select View network connections. Right-click your Quick VPN Connection and left-click Properties. Select the Security tab. For the Type of VPN, select Layer 2 Tunneling with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec). D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 131 Click Advanced settings. Enter your Passkey in the Key text box under Use preshared key for authentication. Click OK to close Advanced Properties and click OK to close Quick VPN Properties. Your Windows 8.1/8 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 132: Connect Or Disconnect

    To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar. Click on your Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 133: Windows 10

    This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 10. Refer to Quick VPN on page 83 for your router setup instructions. This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 10. Click Start > Settings > Network & Internet > VPN > Add a VPN Connection. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 134 If you would like windows to remember your sign-in information, enter your User name, Password, and select Remember my sign-in info Choose Save. Your Windows 10 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 135: Connect Or Disconnect

    Quick VPN, then select Connect. Or if the Connect button shows under the VPN connection, select Connect. If connected, the VPN connection name will display Connected underneath it. You can click Disconnect to stop the connection. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 136: Android

    This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Android devices. Your device's screens may vary. Refer to Quick VPN on page 83 for your router setup instructions. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > VPN D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 137 Select L2TP/IPSec PSK for Type. Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. Enter your Passkey in IPSec pre-shared key field. Choose Save. Your Android device is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 138: Connect Or Disconnect

    Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect Tap the Quick VPN connection you created. To connect, enter your Username and Password, then tap CONNECT. To disconnect, tap DISCONNECT. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 139: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute for your connection to be configured. Once the LEDs stop blinking, you will be connected using WPA2 encryption. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 140: Windows® 10

    You will then be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password (network security key) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next to connect to the network. Your computer will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 141: Windows® 8 - Wpa/Wpa2

    Enter the password into the box and click Next. dlink If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 142 Section 6 - Connect a Wireless Client to your Router When you have established a successful connection with a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. dlink D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 143: Windows® 7- Wpa/Wpa2

    Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to Networking Basics on page 146 for more information. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 144 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 145: 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 146 Section 7 - Troubleshooting • Access the web configuration. 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 configuration. • If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration.

  • Page 147: 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 allows you to access the data you want, when, and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
  • Page 148 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology has 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. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 149 The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link USB adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.
  • Page 150 Extend and Strengthen Your Wireless Network with Wi-Fi Mesh D-Link’s Wi-Fi Mesh is a scalable solution that allows you to easily increase the coverage and eliminate weak spots of your wireless AX network. Setup is effortless; configuration of multiple routers and extenders can be done in minutes as settings can be passed on to other devices once the first is configured.

  • Page 151: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 152 Set Preferred DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router. The Alternate DNS is only optional or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. 5. When you’re done, click Save. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 153: Wireless Security

    WPA3 has the strongest encryption among these with the increased cryptographic capability and the requirements of the Protected Management Frames (PMFs) to help prevent snooping attacks. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 154: Technical Specifications

    - lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation. The router does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47-5.725 GHz in some regions. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 155: Wall Mounting

    To mount the unit directly onto a wall, use 2 screws (not included) with the dimensions shown below. Install the screws 85 mm (3.35 in) apart and slide the mounting holes into the base of the router over them. The screw head should project out from the wall at 7 mm (0.28 in) as shown below. D-Link R15 User Manual...

  • Page 156: Regulatory Statements

    Note The country code selection is for non-USA models only and is not available to all USA models. Per FCC regulations, all WiFi product marketed in the USA must be fixed to USA operational channels only. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 157 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 158 Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 159 Potencia máxima de Salida Frequenza/e Potenza max. Output Frequentie(s) Max. Output Power 5.15 – 5.25 GHz 200 mW 5.25 – 5.35 GHz 200 mW 5.47 – 5.725 GHz 2.4 G 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz 100 mW D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 160 υλικολογισμικό του προϊόντος είναι διαθέσιμα για λήψη από τη σελίδα του προϊόντος στην τοποθεσία www.dlink. com. Par les présentes, D-Link Corporation déclare que ce produit, ces accessoires et ce logiciel sont conformes aux Français [French] directives 2014/53/UE.Le texte complet de la déclaration de conformité de l'UE et le icroprogramme du produit sont disponibles au téléchargement sur la page des produits à...
  • Page 161 2014/53/EU. Pełen tekst deklaracji zgodności UE oraz oprogramowanie sprzętowe do produktu można pobrać na stronie produktu w witrynie www.dlink.com. Desta forma, a D-Link Corporation declara que este produto, os acessórios e o software estão em conformidade Português [Portuguese] com a diretiva 2014/53/UE. O texto completo da declaração de conformidade da UE e do firmware...
  • Page 162 Appendix G - Regulatory Information Hér með lýsir D-Link Corporation því yfir að þessi vara, fylgihlutir og hugbúnaður eru í samræmi við tilskipun Íslenska [Icelandic] 2014/53/EB. Sækja má ESB-samræmisyfirlýsinguna í heild sinni og fastbúnað vörunnar af vefsíðu vörunnar á www.
  • Page 163 Access Points unterstützen die Funktionen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) und TPC (Transmit Power Control) wie erforderlich bei Betrieb auf 5 GHz innerhalb der EU. • Bitte schlagen Sie im Handbuch oder Datenblatt nach nach, ob Ihr Gerät eine 2,4 GHz und / oder 5 GHz Verbindung nutzt. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 164 5 Ghz dentro de la UE. • Por favor compruebe el manual o la ficha de producto para comprobar si el producto utiliza las bandas inalámbricas de 2.4 GHz y/o la de 5 GHz. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 165 Toegangspunten ondersteunen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) en TPC (Transmit Power Control) functionaliteit zoals vereist bij gebruik in 5 GHz binnen de EU. • Raadpleeg de handleiding of de datasheet om te controleren of uw product gebruik maakt van 2.4 GHz en/of 5 GHz. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 166 • Halten Sie das Produkt von Heizkörpern und anderen Quellen fern, die Wärme erzeugen. • Trennen Sie das Produkt immer von der Stromzufuhr, bevor Sie es reinigen und verwenden Sie dazu ausschließlich ein trockenes fusselfreies Tuch. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 167 • Mantenga el producto alejado de los radiadores y de otras fuentes de calor. • Desenchufe siempre el producto de la alimentación de red antes de limpiarlo y utilice solo un paño seco sin pelusa. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 168 • Houd het product uit de buurt van radiators en andere warmtebronnen. • U dient het product steeds los te koppelen van de stroom voordat u het reinigt en gebruik uitsluitend een droge pluisvrije doek. D-Link R15 User Manual...
  • Page 169 D-Link designs and builds its products to be as environmentally friendly as possible, by using recyclable, low toxic materials in both products and packaging. D-Link recommends that you always switch off or unplug your D-Link products when they are not in use. By doing so you will help to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Page 170 D-Link et l’environnement Chez D-Link, nous sommes conscients de l'impact de nos opérations et produits sur l'environnement et nous engageons à le réduire. Pour limiter cet impact, D-Link conçoit et fabrique ses produits de manière aussi écologique que possible, en utilisant des matériaux recyclables et faiblement toxiques, tant dans ses produits que ses emballages.
  • Page 171 D-Link zijn producten zo milieuvriendelijk mogelijk, door het gebruik van recycleerbare producten met lage toxiciteit in product en verpakking. D-Link raadt aan om steeds uw D-Link producten uit te schakelen of uit de stekker te halen wanneer u ze niet gebruikt. Door dit te doen bespaart u energie en beperkt u de CO2-emissies.
  • Page 172 D-Link a životní prostředí Ve společnosti D-Link jsme si vědomi vlivu našich provozů a výrobků na životní prostředí a snažíme se o minimalizaci těchto vlivů. Proto své výrobky navrhujeme a vyrábíme tak, aby byly co nejekologičtější, a ve výrobcích i obalech používáme recyklovatelné a nízkotoxické materiály.
  • Page 173 D-Link produkter som er så miljøvennlig som mulig, ved å bruke resirkulerbare, lav-toksiske materialer både i produktene og forpakningen. D-Link anbefaler at du alltid slår av eller frakobler D-Link-produkter når de ikke er i bruk. Ved å gjøre dette hjelper du å spare energi og å redusere CO2-utslipp.
  • Page 174 D-Link sine produkter, så de er så miljøvenlige som muligt, ved at bruge genanvendelige materialer med lavt giftighedsniveau i både produkter og emballage. D-Link anbefaler, at du altid slukker eller frakobler dine D-Link-produkter, når de ikke er i brug. Ved at gøre det bidrager du til at spare energi og reducere CO2-udledningerne.
  • Page 175 D-Link och miljön På D-Link förstår vi och är fast beslutna att minska den påverkan våra verksamheter och produkter kan ha på miljön. För att minska denna påverkan utformar och bygger D-Link sina produkter för att de ska vara så miljövänliga som möjligt, genom att använda återvinningsbara material med låg gifthalt i både produkter och förpackningar.

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