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- Page 1 Version 1.00 | 2021/04/20 A X 1 5 0 0 M e s h W i - F i 6 R o u t e r DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- 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 2021/04/20 Initial release...
- Page 3 Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned off through a power switch to save energy when it is not needed. DIR-X1550 Network Standby: 3.58 watts Switched Off: 0.06 watts D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Before you Begin ................6 Internet - VLAN ..............53 Wireless Installation Considerations ........7 Wireless ..................55 Setup ....................8 Guest Zone ...............61 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup ............9 Network ..................62 Hardware Setup ..............11 Features ..................64 Setup Wizard ................14 QoS Engine................64 Firewall Settings - Advanced ..........66... - Page 5 Statistics .................88 WPS Button ................127 Third Party Services ............89 Windows® 10 ................128 Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account ....90 Windows® 8 - WPA/WPA2 ............129 Amazon Alexa Setup ............93 Windows® 7 ................131 Amazon Alexa Voice Commands ........97 Troubleshooting ............133...
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Page 6: Product Overview
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the router will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 7: System Requirements
Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link Wi-Fi App • iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page Requirements to check whether your device is compatible.) D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 8: Features
Sharing your Internet connection doesn’t have to be a complicated process; just download the free D-Link Wi-Fi app for your mobile device and follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions to set up your DIR-X1550. You also have the option to use a web browser to access the setup wizard and to manage your router. -
Page 9: Hardware Overview
The 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled. 3 Wireless (2.4 GHz) Blinking White The device is processing WPS. Solid White The 5 GHz wireless band is enabled. Wireless (5 GHz) Blinking White The device is processing WPS. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 10: Back Panel
Insert a paperclip in the hole, wait for 10 seconds, and release to reset the router to default Reset Button settings. Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS WPS Button client. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 11: Installation
Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation of your DIR-X1550. Before you Begin • Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic, or garage. -
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 setup your DIR-X1550. Refer to Hardware Setup on page 11. • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router by using your PC for the first time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 14. -
Page 14: D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup
Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. - Page 15 Password: XXXXXXXX S/N: 123456789 www.dlink.com Step 5 Select Router and select DIR-X1550 from the list of available devices. Tap Next to continue. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your router. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to continue the installation and the configuration process.
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Page 16: Hardware Setup
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Setup Step 1 Position your DIR-X1550 near your Internet-connected modem. Place it in an open area for better wireless coverage. INTERNET DCIN POWER RESET Step 2 Turn off and unplug the power to your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required. - Page 17 If you are configuring the router wirelessly from a PC, connect to the Wi-Fi network printed on the label attached to the bottom of your router or in the Quick Installation Card. SSID: Password: DCI N INTERNET POWER RESET D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- Page 18 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 14. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 19: Setup Wizard
Section 2 - Installation Setup Wizard The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new DIR-X1550 and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process. If this is your first time installing the router, open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. - Page 20 Section 2 - Installation Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- Page 21 If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP. Click Next to continue. Note: Make 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 DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- Page 22 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 55. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- Page 23 In order to secure the router's configuration access, please enter a password. You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web configuration utility. Click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- Page 24 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 finalize the settings or Back to make changes. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- Page 25 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 configuration utility by inputting the Admin Password. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 26: Configuration
The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings, Features and Management functions. You can quickly jump back Home at any time. Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 27: Home
The Home page displays whether or not 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 14 for more information. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 28: 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. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew. To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to Internet - IPv4 on page 28 D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 29: Dir-X1860
Section 3 - Configuration DIR-X1550 Click on the DIR-X1550 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the router’s current Wi-Fi network name and password, as well as the router's MAC address, IPv4 address, and IPv6 address. -
Page 30: Connected Clients
Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the connected clients to the router and their wireless settings. On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router, and their IP addresses. To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... - Page 31 Schedules section to specify the times that the client is allowed to access the network. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 81 for more information. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 32: Settings
In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click 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 14 for details. Note: When the Wizard is opened, the router will disconnect from the internet. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 33: Internet - Ipv4
For IPv4 - Static IP refer to page 30 For IPv4 - PPPoE refer to page 31 For IPv4 - PPTP refer to page 33 For IPv4 - L2TP refer to page 35 For IPv4 - DS-Lite refer to page 37 D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 34: Ipv4 - Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface 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. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 35: Ipv4 - Static Ip
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface 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. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 36: Ipv4 - Pppoe
To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode. Advanced Settings... Address Mode Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... - Page 37 The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface 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. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 38: Ipv4 - Pptp
To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode. Advanced Settings... Address Mode Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... - Page 39 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. Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 40: Ipv4 - L2Tp
To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode. Advanced Settings... Address Mode Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... - Page 41 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. Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 42: Ipv4 - Ds-Lite
Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Address Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. IPv6 WAN Default Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will Gateway be displayed here. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 43: Internet - Ipv6
For IPv6 - Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to page 43 For IPv6 - PPPoE refer to page 46 For IPv6 - 6rd refer to page 50 For IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only refer to page 52 D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 44: Ipv6 - Auto Detection
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for configuration: LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... - Page 45 If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 46: 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 DIR-X1550 User Manual... - Page 47 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 48: Ipv6 - Auto Configuration (Slaac/Dhcpv6)
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for configuration: LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... - Page 49 If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- Page 50 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 51: Ipv6 - Pppoe
ISP. Service Name 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. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... - Page 52 Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for configuration: LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN link-local address. Address D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- Page 53 If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- Page 54 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 55: Ipv6 - 6Rd
Enter the 6rd IPv6 prefix and mask length supplied by your ISP. WAN IPv4 Address Displays the router’s IPv4 address. 6rd Border Relay IPv4 Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by Address your ISP. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... - Page 56 Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (Start) assignment. IPv6 Address Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP server’s IPv6 Range (End) assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 57: Ipv6 - Local Connectivity Only
Configurable 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 DIR-X1550 User Manual... -
Page 58: 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 DIR-X1550 User Manual... - Page 59 ISP. Interface Traffic Type Setting LAN Port 1-4 From the drop-down menu, you can select the type of connection (Internet, IPTV, or Voice over IP) coming from the WAN connection to each interface on the router. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 60: Wireless
Wi-Fi Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters. Password Create a password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... - Page 61 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 81 for more information. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- Page 62 Wi-Fi Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters. Password Create a password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- Page 63 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 81 for more information. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- Page 64 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 81 for more information. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
- Page 65 Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup 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. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...
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Page 66: Guest Zone
In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Wireless to see your wireless network settings for your DIR-X1550. Then click the link to Guest Zone to configure your guest zone settings. The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones will be separate from your main wireless network. -
Page 67: Network
Local Domain Name Enter the domain name (optional). Enable DNS Relay Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If enabled, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual... - Page 68 Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. This is enabled by default. IPv6 Multicast Streams Enable to allow IPv6 multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. This is enabled by default. D-Link DIR-X1550 User Manual...