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  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description May 25, 2010 DIR-815 Revision A1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Application Rules ..............51 Configuration ..............14 QoS Engine................52 Web-based Configuration Utility ..........14 Network Filter...............53 Easy Setup ..................16 Website Filter ................54 Setup ....................20 Firewall Settings ..............55 Internet ...................20 Firewall Rules ..............56 Internet Connection Setup Wizard .......21 Routing ...................58 D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Configure WPS ..............102 Admin ..................76 Using Windows Vista ............106 ® Time ..................77 Configure Wireless Security ......... 107 Email Settings ..............78 Using Windows XP ..............109 ® System ..................79 Configure WPA-PSK ............110 Firmware ................80 Dynamic DNS ...............81 D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 5 What is Wireless? ..............117 Tips ....................119 Wireless Modes ................. 120 Networking Basics ............121 Check your IP address ............121 Statically Assign an IP address ..........122 Technical Specifications ..........123 Contacting Technical Support ........124 Warranty .................125 Registration ..............131 D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Ethernet Cable Power Adapter CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-815 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer with the following: CD Installation Wizard • Windows ® 7/ Vista® / XP with Service Pack 3 Requirements • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-815 router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network.

  • Page 9: Features

    • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-815 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-815 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-815 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s...

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    Internet Port modem. Reset Button Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Power Button Use this switch to power on/power off the device. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Wps Button

    Press the WPS button for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. The button will flash blue while WPS Button a WPS connection is being established. The button will light solid blue for 5 seconds when the device has successfully been added to the network. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Leds

    A solid light indicates that the 5.0GHz wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. LAN LEDs (1-4) A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during data transmission. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Installation

    WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Connect To Cable/Dsl/Satellite Modem

    7. Use the power switch to power on the router. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 8. Turn on your computer. 9. Refer to “Getting Started” on page 13 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Connect To Another Router

    Section 2 - Installation Connect to Another Router If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: •...
  • Page 17 7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router. 8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Section 2 - Installation Getting Started The DIR-815 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP.

  • Page 19: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
  • Page 20 Section 3 - Configuration After logging into the router for the first time, the D-Link Easy Setup window will appear: Easy Setup: Click this radio button to configure your router settings using a step-by-step wizard. Refer to the following page for more information on how to use the Easy Setup method to configure your Router.

  • Page 21: Easy Setup

    Use the Internet Connection drop-down menu to select the type of Internet connection you will use. The available options are PPPoE, Static IP, and Dynamic IP (DHCP). If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE user name and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 22 If you are using DHCP to connect to the Internet, select Dynamic IP (DHCP) from the Internet Connection drop-down menu. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static IP, enter the network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Easy Setup allows you to implement the WPA/WPA2 security method. If you selected the Enable WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced) option, enter the network key you would like to use on your wireless network. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 24 The following window appears to indicate that the settings are being saved: When the Router has finished saving all the changes, the following window appears: Click the Return to login page button to return to the main login page. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Setup

    Connection you want to enter your Internet settings without running Option: the Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Refer to “Manual Internet Connection Setup” on page 28 for more information on how to configure your Internet settings manually. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard Click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to start the Internet Connection Setup Wizard. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 27 The following window appears, summarizing the steps required to complete the Internet Connection Setup Wizard: Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 28 Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the router and may be changed. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 29 The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and PPTP server addresses. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 30 Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and L2TP server addresses. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 31 IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server Addresses in their respective fields. Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 32 When the Router has finished saving all the changes, the Setup> Internet window will open. Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Manual Internet Connection Setup

    NAT on the router and turn it into an Access Point. Internet Use the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu to Connection select the mode that the router should use to connect to Type: the Internet. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Static Ip

    ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Dynamic Ip (Dhcp)

    ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Pppoe (Username/Password)

    Refer to “Schedules” on page 83 for more information. Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Time: connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only). D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 37 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Pptp

    Tools> Schedules window. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Tools> Schedules window. Refer to “Schedules” on page 82 for more information. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 39 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 40: L2Tp

    Tools> Schedules window. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Tools> Schedules window. Refer to “Schedules” on page 83 for more information. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 41 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Russia Pptp (Dual Access)

    Tools> Schedules window. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Tools> Schedules window. Refer to “Schedules” on page 83 for more information. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 43 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Russia Pppoe (Dual Access)

    Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection Time: is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto- reconnect. DNS Addresses: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only). D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 45 If your ISP requires you to manually specify the WAN Physical IP settings, click the Static IP radio button and enter the required IP Settings: Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server Addresses in their respective fields. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Wireless Settings

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to “Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard” on page 95. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Connection Setup and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Manual Wireless Settings

    This feature is not available in 802.11n configurations. Enable Hidden Check this box if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcast by the DIR-815. If the SSID is hidden, the SSID Wireless of the DIR-815 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-815 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 48: N/A (5Ghz)

    This feature is not available in 802.11n configurations. Enable Hidden Check this box if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcast by the DIR-815. If the SSID is hidden, the SSID Wireless of the DIR-815 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-815 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 49: Network Settings

    This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. Router Use this section to configure the Router’s local network Settings: settings. DHCP Server Use this section to configure the DIR-815’s built-in DHCP Settings: server settings. DHCP Displays information about the devices that have a DHCP Reservations reservation from the DIR-815.

  • Page 50: Router Settings

    Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is Mask: 255.255.255.0. Host Name: Enter a Host Name to identify the DIR-815. Local Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers.

  • Page 51: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-815 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.

  • Page 52: Dhcp Reservation

    MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the computer or device. When you have finished configuring the new DHCP Reservation, click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window to activate your reservations. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Advanced

    Advanced Virtual Server The DIR-815 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The DIR-815 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DIR-815 are invisible to the outside world.
  • Page 54 Menu: set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Port Forwarding

    Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Application Rules

    These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-815. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic.

  • Page 57: Qos Engine

    Detected xDSL or When Connection Type is set to auto-detect, the automatically detected connection type is displayed here. Other Frame Relay Network: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Network Filter

    The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. Click the New Schedule button to create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Website Filter

    The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. Click the New Schedule button to create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-815 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications.

  • Page 61: Firewall Rules

    IP addresses of the firewall rule. Enter the first destination IP address in the range in the adjacent top IP Address field. Enter the last destination IP address in the range in the IP Address field below. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 62 Click the New Schedule button to create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. When you have finished configuring the firewall rules, click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Routing

    Enter the subnet mask to specify the subnet of the IP packets that will take this route. Gateway: Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create Guard Interval: higher data loss. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 65: N/A (5Ghz)

    Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create Interval: higher data loss. This setting is unavailable if using the 802.11a only wireless mode. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Click this button to restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Generate New Click this button to create a random number that is a PIN: valid PIN. This becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 67 PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Advanced Network

    Enabled. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Enable WAN Ping Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-815 to Response: respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to be “pinged”.

  • Page 69: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Use the IPv6 window to configure the mode that the Router will use to access an IPv6 Internet connection. My Internet Use the drop-down menu to select the IPv6 Connection is: Internet Connection mode. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Static Ipv6

    Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Link-Local Address: LAN Address Use this section to configure the IPv6 autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration settings. Settings: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Static Ipv6 (Stateless)

    Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Select the Stateless option from the drop-down menu. Type: Router Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Static Ipv6 (Stateful)

    IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Dhcpv6 (Stateful)

    Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Link-Local Address: LAN Address Use this section to configure the IPv6 autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration settings. Settings: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Dhcpv6 (Stateful)- Stateless Autoconfig

    Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Select the Stateless option from the drop-down menu. Type: Router Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Dhcpv6 (Stateful)- Stateful Autoconfig

    IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 76: 6To4

    Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Link-Local Address: LAN Address Use this section to configure the IPv6 autoconfiguration Autoconfiguration settings. Settings: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 77: 6To4- Stateless Autoconfiguration

    Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Select the Stateless option from the drop-down menu. Type: Router Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Advertisement Lifetime: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 78: 6To4- Stateful (Dhcpv6) Autoconfiguration

    IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Link-Local Only

    Select Link-local Only from the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu if your Router will use the IPv6 link local method to connect to the Internet. LAN IPv6 Displays the LAN IPv6 Link-Local address of the router. Address Settings: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Ipv6 Firewall

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Firewall The DIR-815’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device. The DIR-815’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.

  • Page 81: Tools

    This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote (Internet) host. Remote Enter the port number that will be used to access the DIR-815. Admin Port: Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Time

    NTP carry out the following: 1. Check the Automatically synchronize with D-Link’s Internet Time Server box. 2. Choose the D-Link NTP server that you would like to synchronize with from the NTP Server Used drop-down menu. 3. Click the Update Now button to update the time on the Router clock so that it is synchronized with the D-Link Internet Time Server.

  • Page 83: Email Settings

    Send Mail Now: Click this button to send a test email from the Router to verify that the email settings have been configured correctly. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 84: System

    Click to reboot the router. Clear Language If you previously installed a language pack and want to Pack: revert all the menus on the Router interface back to the default language settings, click the Clear button. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Firmware

    If you want to install a new language pack, make sure that you have the language pack available. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http:// support.dlink.com.

  • Page 86: Dynamic Dns

    Enter the Password for your DDNS account. DDNS Account Click this button to verify that the DDNS account Testing: user name and password have been entered correctly. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 87: System Check

    Internet. Enter the IPv6 Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Click Stop to stop sending IPv6 Ping packets Ping Results: The results of your Ping/IPv6 Ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Schedules

    Click Add to save your schedule. You must click the Add button for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon List: to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Status

    Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-815. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.

  • Page 90: Logs

    Click this button to view the next page of the Router logs. Clear: Clears all of the log contents. Link to Log Click this button to open the Tools > Email Settings Settings: screen so that you can change the Email configuration for sending logs. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 91: Statistics

    Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-815 on both the WAN, LAN ports and both the 802.11n/g (2.4GHz) and 802.11n/a (5GHz) wireless bands. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 92: Internet Sessions

    The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 93: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 94: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 page displays a summary of the Router’s IPv6 settings and lists the IPv6 address and host name of any IPv6 clients. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 95: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 96: Wireless Security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-815 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 97: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Connection Setup Wizard To run the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard, click the Wireless Connection Setup Wizard button in the Setup>Wireless Settings window. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 98: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Manually: Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next. If you selected Automatically, the summary window will display your settings. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 99 Enter the Wireless Security Password you would like to use for your wireless network and click Next to proceed to the next window. The summary window will display your settings. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 100: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    PIN: Select this option to use PIN method. In order to use this method you must know the wireless client’s 8 digit PIN and click Connect. PBC: Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 101: Configure Wep

    8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 102: Configure Wpa/Wpa2-Personal (Psk)

    8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 103: Configure Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise (Radius)

    8. Next to Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 9. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 10. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 104: Connect To A Wireless Network

    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-815 User Manual...
  • Page 105 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-815 User Manual...
  • Page 106 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 107: Configure Wps

    7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows 7 to configure ® ® the WPS feature of the router: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click the Network option. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 108 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DIR-815. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
  • Page 109 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-815 User Manual...
  • Page 110 7. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Wait for the configuration to complete. 8. The following window informs you that WPS on the DIR-815 has been setup successfully. 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.

  • Page 111: Using Windows Vista

    Click on a 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-815 User Manual...

  • Page 112: Configure Wireless Security

    Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the ® wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 113 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 114: Using Windows Xp

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 115: Configure Wpa-Psk

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 116 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 117: 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 118 • 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 119 NT, 2000, and XP users type in cmd) and press • Windows ® ® 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-815 User Manual...
  • Page 120 • 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-815 User Manual...

  • Page 121: 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 122: What Is Wireless

    Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 123 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 124: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 125: Wireless Modes

    • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DIR-815 wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 126: 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 127: 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-815 User Manual...

  • Page 128: Technical Specifications

    Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation 3 The DIR-815 does not include 5.25-5.35GHz & 5.47-5.725GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 129: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (S/N number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.

  • Page 130: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 131 D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s...
  • Page 132 D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.

  • Page 133: Limitation Of Liability

    FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 134 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 135 Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: (1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. (2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 136: Registration

    Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 May 25, 2010 D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

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