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Version 1.00 | 2015/09/03
User Manual
AC3150 Ultra Wifi Router
DIR-885L

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  • Page 1 Version 1.00 | 2015/09/03 User Manual AC3150 Ultra Wifi Router DIR-885L...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for iPad®, Internet ...................67 iPhone®, and iPod touch® ..........23 IPv6 ..................76 mydlink SharePort™ Application Setup ....23 Wireless ..................91 Main Menu ...............28 Guest Zone ...............93 Documents ...............29 Network ..................94 Pictures ................31 SharePort ................96 Videos.................33 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 4 Technical Specifications ..........145 System ................114 Regulatory Information ..........146 Upgrade ................115 Statistics ................116 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....117 WPS Button ................117 Windows® 8 ................118 WPA/WPA2 ................. 118 Windows® 7 ................120 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    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-885L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • Internet Explorer 9 or higher mydlink Requirements • Firefox 20 or higher • Safari 5.1 or higher • Chrome 25 or higher iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DIR-885L AC3150 Ultra Wifi Router uses advanced AC beamforming technology to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal to significantly outperform 802.11n and other 802.11ac devices. It also comes equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet ports to provide speeds up to 10x faster than standard 10/100 ports.

  • Page 8: Features

    Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-885L introduces Smart Connect, a new D-Link feature which when combined with an additional 5 Ghz antenna can provide up to a full 3150 Mbps wireless connection with concurrent 801.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients .

  • Page 9: Antenna Setup

    The DIR-885L is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. In order to maximize performance, orient the antennas at an angle, pointing outward and away from the base unit. 45° NOTE: Attach the antennas to the router before powering it on. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles. Gigabit Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. Power Button Press the power button to power on and off. Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 11: Leds

    A solid white light indicates that the 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled. Wireless (5 GHz) LED A solid white light indicates that the 5 GHz wireless band is enabled. USB 3.0 LED A solid white light indicates that a USB device detected in the USB 3.0 port. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 12: Installation

    • If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 13: Wireless Installation Considerations

    RF (Radio Frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that...

  • Page 14: Manual Setup

    3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer. DIR-885L Computer D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 15 Note: This unit is to be used with power supply model WA-36A12R. DIR-885L Computer INTERNET Modem 7. If you are connecting to a broadband service, you may be online already and further configuration will be optional. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 13.

  • Page 17: Setup Wizard

    IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). Please refer to page 62. The wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. DIR-885L Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type.
  • Page 18 Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. DIR-885L D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 19 Click Next to continue. DIR-885L The Summary window will display your settings. Click Next if you are satisfied, or click Back to make changes to them. DIR-885L D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 20 If you clicked No, fill out the requested information and click Next to create your mydlink account. At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a final summary of your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 21 (iOS 6.0 or higher), or Android device (2.3 or higher). To download the "mydlink Lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite. PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 22: Qrs Mobile App

    Note: The following steps show the Android interface of the QRS Mobile app. If you are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, the appearance may be different to that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 23 Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the DIR-885L. Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection and proceed to the next step. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 24 Enter the administrator password of your choice. Unlike the Wi-Fi password, this password is only required when you need to configure the router. See "Configuration" on page 62 for details of when this password is used. Tap Next to proceed. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 25 Skip to proceed. Step 9 If you wish to receive push notifications whenever a new firmware update is available, check the Notify me when new firmware is available box and tap Next. Otherwise, just tap Next to proceed. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 26 If you tap Share By NFC, you can now touch the tag with your other device until the confirmation message appears. Note: NFC is not supported by iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 27: Mydlink Shareport

    USB port of the device. Note: If you connect a removable storage with many files or a large capacity, it may take a while for the router to scan and catalog your files. USB device D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 28 Account Login information when the pop-up displays. Tap Done when your information is entered. (The Admin password is only for local access, if you can connect through the Internet, then you can leave the Admin password blank) D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 29 Note: A red wireless icon indicates that your router’s network environment may not be optimal for streaming media and you may experience slow downs or otherwise degraded performance. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 30 Wi-Fi settings. Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your device as printed on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. 4. Tap the mydlink SharePort icon, and the app will load. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 31 Note: A red wireless icon indicates that your router’s network environment may not be optimal for streaming media and you may experience slow downs or otherwise degraded performance. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 32: Main Menu

    Tap on the movie icon to play videos. Tap on the music icon to play audio files. Tap on the folder icon to browse all files in a folder view. Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 33: Documents

    • Open In...: Tap to use a third-party app to open the file. The bottom menu bar includes these options: Tap to go back to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 34 Tap on a file to start the document viewer. In the viewer: Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites. Tap to bring up the same options as >. Note: Some files may require a third-party app to view them. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 35: Pictures

    Tap to go back to the main menu. Tap to start a slideshow of your photos. Tap the screen again to bring up the menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 36 Section 3 - Getting Started Tap on a file to start the photo viewer. In the viewer: Tap to add/remove the current image from your Favorites. Tap to start the slideshow. Tap to bring up the same options as >. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 37: Videos

    • Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the file. The bottom menu bar includes these options: Tap to go back to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 38 Tapping this icon gives you additional options: • Mail: Lets you e-mail the video. • iCloud: Lets you store the video on iCloud. • Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the file. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 39: Music

    • Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the file. The bottom menu bar includes these options: Tap to go back to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 40 Tap to enable/disable shuffle mode. To create a playlist: Tap Edit > Add Playlist. Enter a name for the playlist, then tap Save. The name of the playlist will appear in the browser next to the icon. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 41 Tap Add Music... to add songs to the current playlist. Tick the songs you wish to add and tap Done. To delete songs from the playlist: Tap Edit in the playlist browser and mark the files to be deleted. Tap Delete. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 42: Folders

    The bottom menu bar includes these options: Tap to go back to the main menu. Tap to upload files from your device to your removable storage. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 43 Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in. Tap Edit at the top right. Tap Add Folder to add a new folder. Enter the name of the new folder, then tap Save. Tap OK to confirm folder creation. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 44 Tap Done. During the upload process, the size of the file and the upload progress will be displayed. To upload more files, tap the + icon at the top right and repeat the steps listed above. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 45: Favorites

    Tap on a file to start the file viewer. In the viewer: Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites. Tap to bring up additional options. Note: The file options available will vary depending on the file type. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 46: Using The Mydlink Shareport™ App For Android

    2. Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into the USB port of the device. Note: If you connect a removable storage with many files or a large capacity, it may take a while for the router to scan and catalog your files. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 47 Account Login information when the pop-up displays. Tap Apply when your information is entered. (The Admin password is only for local access, if you can connect through the Internet, then you can leave the Admin password blank) D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 48 Note: A red wireless icon indicates that your router’s network environment may not be optimal for streaming media and you may experience slow downs or otherwise degraded performance. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 49 3. On your mobile device, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect to your router’s wireless network using the default Wi-Fi settings. Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your device as printed on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. DIR-885L D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 50 Local Access connection. Note: A red wireless icon indicates that your router’s network environment may not be optimal for streaming media and you may experience slow downs or otherwise degraded performance. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 51: Main Menu

    Tap on the folder icon to browse all files in a folder view. Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files. Note: Available features may differ depending on the Android OS version of your device. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 52: Documents

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Check a file then tap to delete it. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 53 Tap the screen to bring up zoom in/out buttons. Drag the screen up or down to scroll between pages. to perform File, Find, Zoom, Reading View, Go To Page, and Bookmarks actions. Note: Available actions may differ depending on your Android OS. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 54: Pictures

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Check a file then tap to delete it. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 55 Tap to delete the current image. Tap OK to confirm. Tap to bring up additional options using other applications. Tap to access the image editor. Note: This function may vary depending on the version of your Android OS. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 56: Videos

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Check a file then tap this icon to delete it. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 57 Tap on a file to start playing it. Tap on the screen to bring up the scroll bar, pause button, and play button. Tap to resume playback. Tap to pause the video. Note: Available features may vary depending on the Android OS version installed on your device. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 58: Music

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Check a file then tap this icon to delete it. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 59 Tap Add new playlist... Enter a name for the playlist, then tap OK. The name of the playlist will appear in the browser next to the icon. You can tap then to refresh the playlist page. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 60 Tap Add Music... to add songs to the current playlist. Tick the songs you wish to add and tap to save. To delete songs from the playlist: Tap Edit in the playlist browser and mark the files to be deleted. then tap OK to confirm. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 61: Folders

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to access file options. In the file browser: Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to upload files. Tap to refresh, sort, create a new folder, or mark files for deletion and copying. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 62 Tap OK to confirm. Tap on To copy files: Tap on to select files for copying. Tick the box next to each file for copying. Tap on to browse to the destination. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 63 You can also tap New Folder if you wish to create a folder in the current directory. To create a new folder: Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in. then Enter the name of the folder in the box, then tap OK. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 64 Tap Upload. During the upload process, the size of the file and the upload progress will be displayed under the file name. To remove a file from the upload queue, tap the X next to it. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 65: Favorites

    Tap to return to the main menu. Tap to update the list of files. Tap to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Check a file then tap to delete it. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 66: Configuration

    The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings and Management functions. You may quickly jump back Home at any time. Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 67: Home

    Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. Click Release to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew. DIR-885L To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to page 67. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 68: Dir-885L

    DIR-885L To reconfigure the wireless settings, either click Go to settings, on the lower right, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Wireless on the menu that appears. Refer to page 91. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 69: Connected Clients

    IP Address: Enter a specific IP address for this client. Reserve IP: Enable to reserve this IP address for this client. Parental Allow or Block access to the router. Control: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 70: Usb Device

    DLNA media server, SharePort, and Windows File Sharing. If you have a USB device connected, you can see its name and how much free space it has. DIR-885L To configure your SharePort settings, click Go to settings and refer to page 96. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 71: Settings

    For PPPoE refer to page 70. For PPTP refer to page 71. For L2TP refer to page 73. For DS-Lite refer to page 75. To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to page 76. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 72 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 73 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface Clone: MAC address on the router. You can use drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 74 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use drop-down menu to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 75 Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only). Mask: PPTP Gateway Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only). IP Address: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 76 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 77 Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP (Static IP only). Mask: L2TP Gateway Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP (Static IP only). IP Address: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 78 Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 79 Address: WAN IPv6 Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. Address: IPv6 WAN Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will be Default displayed here. Gateway: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 80: Ipv6

    For PPPoE refer to page 83. For IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel refer to page 85. For 6 to 4 refer to page 87. For 6rd refer to page 88. For Local Connectivity Only refer to page 90. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 81 Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the Automatic LAN interface. DHCP-PD in LAN: Note: This feature requires a smaller subnet prefix than /64 (i.e. allowing for a larger address allocation), such as /63. Contact your ISP for more information. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 82 Section 4 - Configuration Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6. Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 83 LAN IPv6 Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Address: LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: Enable Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 84 Section 4 - Configuration Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6. Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 85 Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the Automatic LAN interface. DHCP-PD in LAN: Note: This feature requires a smaller subnet prefix than /64 (i.e. allowing for a larger address allocation), such as /63. Contact your ISP for more information. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 86 Section 4 - Configuration Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6 Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 87 Primary DNS If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the Server: primary DNS server address. If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the Secondary DNS Server: secondary DNS server address. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 88 /63. Contact your ISP for more information. Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6 Configuration Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 89 Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface. Note: This feature requires a smaller subnet prefix than /64 (i.e. allowing for a larger address allocation), such as /63. Contact your ISP for more information. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 90 /63. Contact your ISP for more information. Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6 Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 91 Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Auto Configuration DHCPv6 Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 92 Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP Relay IPv4 (manual configuration only). Address: LAN IPv6 Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Address: LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Local Address: D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 93 Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment: Auto Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless Configuration DHCPv6 Type: Router Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 94 ULA Prefix: If you wish to choose your own ULA prefix, enter it here. Current IPv6 This section will display the current settings for your IPv6 ULA. ULA Settings: Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 95: Wireless

    Transmission Select the desired wireless transmission power. Power: Channel Width: Select Auto 20/40 if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices, or select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 96 Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 111). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 97: Guest Zone

    Internet Access Enabling this option will confine connectivity to the Internet, Only: disallowing guests from accessing other local network devices. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 98: Network

    Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP Address Range: assignment. Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 99 Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through the router from Stream: the Internet. IPv6 Multicast Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through the router from Stream: the Internet. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 100: Shareport

    SharePort drive through a web browser from a device on your network. Note: You may only use these link in local network. Click Save when you are done. To manage user accounts for SharePort access, click Create User and refer to the next page for details. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 101: Create User

    Browse and browse to the desired folder. Click OK when you are done. The new user should be added to the list of user accounts. To save the new list, click Save. To return to the SharePort page, click SharePort. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 102: Mydlink

    If you already have a mydlink account, click Yes, I have a mydlink account. Enter your email address (which is also your username) and your password. Then, click Sign In to register your existing mydlink account with your router. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 103: Features

    If you want to remove a priority assignment from a device and return it to the All Devices list, click the cross icon in the top right of the device card. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 104: Firewall Settings

    Checking: IPv6 Simple Enable or disable IPv6 simple security. Security: IPv6 Ingress Enable or disable IPv6 ingress filtering. Filtering: PPTP: Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 105 NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 106: Ipv4/Ipv6 Rules

    Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 111). Click OK when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 107: Port Forwarding

    Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 111). Click OK when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 108: Virtual Server

    Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 111). Click OK when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 109: Website Filter

    Create New Rule. Next, under Website URL/Domain enter the URL or domain. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, simply replace the URL or domain. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 110: Static Routes

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click OK when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 111: Ipv6

    Metric: Enter the metric value for this rule here. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click OK when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 112: Dynamic Dns

    Time Out: Enter a timeout time (in hours). Click Save when you are done. At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To configure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to page 109. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 113: Ipv6 Host

    Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider. IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address of the dynamic DNS server. Alternatively, select the server device in the drop-down menu. Click OK when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 114: Management

    Click Save when you are done. To configure and manage your schedules, click Schedule and refer to page 111. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 115: Schedule

    You can add multiple days to the schedule, but only one period per day. To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the cross icon. Click OK when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 116: System Log

    The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 111). Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 117: Admin

    Note: If you enabled HTTPS Server and wish to access the router remotely and securely, you must enter https:// at the beginning of the address. Click Save when you are done. To load, save, or reset settings, or reboot the router, click System and refer to page 114. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 118: System

    You may select Never, Daily, or Weekly. Day of the Choose the day of the week to automatically reboot the router. week: Time: Choose the time of day to automatically reboot the router. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 119: Upgrade

    Next, click the Upgrade Firmware button and Firmware: browse to the file to install the new firmware. You can also browse to a language pack file to install a new language pack. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 120: Statistics

    You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, or Wi-Fi 5 GHz by clicking on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 121: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute for your connection to be configured. Once the Internet light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless connection will be secure with WPA2. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 122: Windows® 8

    Select the desired network by clicking on the network name.You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 123 WPS button on your router during this step to enable the WPS function. 4. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected to. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 124: 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-885L User Manual...
  • Page 125 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-885L User Manual...
  • Page 126 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 127: Wps

    The WPS feature of the DIR-885L 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. 2. Click Network on the left side. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 128 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-885L. DIR-885L 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 129 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 130 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-885L User Manual...

  • Page 131: 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-885L User Manual...

  • Page 132: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 133 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 134: Windows® Xp

    Wi-Fi network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 135: 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 Wi-Fi network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 136 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 Wi-Fi password must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 137: 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 138 • 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 139 • 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-885L User Manual...
  • Page 140 • To change the MTU, enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 141: 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 142: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similarly to how cordless phones work, through radio signals that transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 143 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 Uses/Benefits • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 144: 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 the Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.

  • Page 145: Wireless Modes

    An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless CardBus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 146: 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 147: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 148: Wireless Security

    WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 149: Technical Specifications

    Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation. 3 The DIR-885L does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47-5.725 GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

  • Page 150: Regulatory Information

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 151 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 26 cm between the radiator and your body. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 152 Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnement en association avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur. les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
  • Page 153 HL TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED 290-20187 Dipole Antenna SMA Plug Reverse HL TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED 290-20188 Dipole Antenna SMA Plug Reverse HL TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED 290-20188 Dipole Antenna SMA Plug Reverse HL TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED 290-20213 PCB Antenna I-PEX D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...

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