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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 June 30, 2010 Initial Release...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ....54 Web-based Configuration Utility ..........21 IPv6 Manual Setup .............59 Internet Connection Setup ..........22 Auto Detection ...............59 Internet Connection Setup Wizard .......23 Static IPv6 .................60 Manual Internet Connection Setup ......28 Autoconfiguration ............61 Static IP ................28 PPPoE .................62 D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Windows® XP ................119 Tools ....................88 WPA/WPA2 ................. 120 Admin ..................88 Time ..................89 Troubleshooting.............122 SysLog ..................90 Wireless.Basics..............126 Email Settings ..............91 What is Wireless? ..............127 System ..................92 Tips ....................129 Firmware ................93 Wireless Modes ................. 130 Dynamic DNS ...............94 D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Networking.Basics............131 Check your IP address ............131 Statically Assign an IP address ..........132 Technical.Specifications..........133 GPL.Code.Statement............137 D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product.overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DIR-815 Wireless N Dual Band Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard Quick Install Guide 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.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java 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

    TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Wireless N Dual Band router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA/WPA2 standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method, regardless of your client devices.

  • Page 9: Features

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • 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 5GHz 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. If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online.

  • 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: 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 blue port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer. DIR-815 INTERNET POWER RESET Computer D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Please skip to page 14 to configure your router and use the manual setup procedure to configure your network and wireless settings. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to page 15). D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Connect To Another Router

    Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log.In to continue. 3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced.Network. Uncheck the Enable.UPnP checkbox. Click Save.Settings to continue. 4. Click Setup and then click Network.Settings. Uncheck the Enable.DHCP.Server checkbox. Click Save.Settings to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 18 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 19: Configuration

    • Quick.Router.Setup.Wizard.- Insert the supplied CD and launch the setup wizard (see below). • D-Link.Setup.Wizard - This wizard will launch if you do not run the CD wizard and log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 15.

  • Page 20: Quick Setup Wizard

    If you did not run the setup wizard from the CD and this is the first time logging into the router, this wizard will start automatically. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 21 Internet port and then click Try.Again. If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide.me. through.the.Internet.Connection.Settings to display a list of connection types to choose from. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 22 If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 23 If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 24 In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 25 If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you are using) to create a bookmark. The router will now reboot. Please allow a minute or two before logging back in. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1). Windows and Mac users may also connect by typing http://dlinkrouter or http://dlinkrouter.local.in the address bar. Enter your password. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Internet Connection Setup

    If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard, click Internet.Connection.Setup.Wizard. You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard. Please skip to page 15. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 28: 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. The following window appears, summarizing the steps required to complete the Internet Connection Setup Wizard: Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 29 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. Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 30 If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 31 Click Next to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, L2TP and DNS server addresses. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 32 The following window appears to indicate that the settings are being saved. 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

    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 34: 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 35: Pppoe (Username/Password)

    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 36 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 37: Pptp

    To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules that has been defined in the Tools > Schedules window. To create a new schedule, click the New.Schedule button. Refer to “Schedules” on page 97 for more information. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 38 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 39: L2Tp

    To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules that has been defined in the Tools > Schedules window. To create a new schedule, click the New. Schedule button. Refer to “Schedules” on page 97 for more information. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 40 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 41: Ds-Lite

    B4 IPv4 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. 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 Gateway displayed here. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Wireless Settings

    Click Add.Wireless. Device. with.WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to page 43. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless.Network.Setup.and refer to the next page. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Manual Wireless Settings

    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. Wireless Security Mode: Refer to “Wireless Security” on page 40 for more information regarding wireless security. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 44: N/A (5Ghz)

    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. Wireless Security Mode: Refer to “Wireless Security” on the next page for more information regarding wireless security. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 45: 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-815 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Wireless Connection Setup Wizard

    5GHz band. Type your desired wireless network name (SSID). Automatically:.Select this option to automatically generate the router’s network key and click Next. Manually: Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 47 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. If you selected Manually, the following screen will appear. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    Setup) and then click Next. Skip to the next page. If you select Manual, a settings summary screen will appear. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click OK to finish. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 49 PBC:.Select this option to use PBC (Push Button) method to add a wireless client. Click Connect. Once you click. Connect, you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client(s) and successfully establish a connection. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Wpa/Wpa2-Personal (Psk)

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

  • Page 51: Configure Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise (Radius)

    5. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is default). 6. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 52 RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 9. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 10. Click Save.Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Network Settings

    Enter the Domain name (Optional). Name: Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Dhcp Server Settings

    Enable this feature to allow WINS information to be learned from the WAN side, disable to allow manual configuration. from WAN: NetBIOS Scope: This feature allows the configuration of a NetBIOS ‘domain’ name under which network hosts operates. This setting has no effect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Section 3 - Configuration NetBIOS Node: Select the different type of NetBIOS node; Broadcast.only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid. WINS IP Enter your WINS Server IP address(es). Address: D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Dhcp Reservation

    (name of your computer or device), MAC Address, and IP address. Enable: Check to enable the reservation. Edit: Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation entry. Delete: Click to remove the reservation from the list. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Parental Controls

    You may also customize filtering of web content by category. This option uses OpenDNS®. None: DNS servers will be provided via DHCP by your ISP or you may manually enter DNS servers. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Ipv6

    For the advanced user that has configured a router before, click on the Manual. IPv6. Internet. Connection. Setup button to input all the settings manually. To configure the IPv6 local settings, click on the IPv6.Local. Connectivity.Setup button. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Ipv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    The router will try to detect whether its possible to obtain the IPv6 Internet connection type automatically. If this succeeds then the user will be guided through the input of the appropriate parameters for the connection type found. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. Click on the Next button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 61 Password: Enter the PPPoE password used here. If you do not know your password, please contact your ISP. Verify.Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password used here. Service.Name: Enter the service name for this connection here. This option is optional. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 62 These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6 Address configuration is based on the IPv6 Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prefix /64 is supported in LAN.) D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 63 The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete. Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Ipv6 Manual Setup

    Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. Auto Detection Select Auto. Detection to have the router detect and automatically configure your IPv6 setting from your ISP. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Static Ipv6

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Autoconfiguration

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Pppoe

    Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 68 Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Range Start: computers. IPv6 Address Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Range End: computers. Pv6 Address Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 70: To 4

    Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local Start: computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local End: computers. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 71: 6Rd

    LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful DHCPv6, SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Section 3 - Configuration Link-Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local.Only from the drop-down menu. LAN IPv6 Address Displays the IPv6 address of the router. Settings: D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Advanced

    Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be 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. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 74: 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 75: Application Rules

    The schedule may be 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 76: Qos Engine

    IP of the range in the bottom one). Protocol: Use the Protocol drop-down menu to select the traffic type. Application Port: Select the application service from drop-down menu or input application service directly. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 77: 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 schedule. Click the Save.Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Click the Add. Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 79 • IP.Address - Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to. • Machine.Address - Enter the PC MAC address (i.e. 00:00.00.00.00). Select the filtering method and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 80 Dest.Port.Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest.Port.End - Enter the ending port number. To enable web logging, click Enable. Click Save to save the access control rule. Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy.Table. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 81: 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 schedule. Click the Save.Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You Rules List: may click the Edit icon to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Firewall Settings

    Internet and run the application on that computer. Note: Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks. Use of this option is only recommended as a last resort. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 84 Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Routing

    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 the Save.Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Advanced Wireless Settings

    If the channel width is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20MHz. Click the Save.Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This PIN: becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the wireless client. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 88 You can also simply press the WPS button on the side of the router, and then press the WPS button on your wireless client to automatically connect without logging into the router. Refer to page 107 for more information. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Advanced Network

    Internet. Enable IPv6 Check the Enable. IPv6. Multicast. Streams box to Multicast Streams: allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet. Click the Save.Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 90: Guest Zone

    Enable Routing Check to allow network connectivity between the Between Zones: different zones created. Security Mode: Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 91: Ipv6 Firewall

    Enter the first port of the range that will be used for the firewall rule in the top port range field and enter the last port in the field underneath. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 92: Ipv6 Routing

    Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the Router. Gateway: Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 93: Tools

    This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon Inbound Filter: to change the settings or enable/disable the rule, or click the Delete icon to remove the rule. Details will display the current status. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 94: Time

    Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Set.Time. You can also click Copy.Your.Computer’s.Time.Settings to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently on. Click the Save Settings button to save any changes made. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 95: Syslog

    The address of the SysLog server that will be Address: used to send the logs. You may also select your computer from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP). D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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 98: 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 99: Dynamic Dns

    Check the box to enable DDNS for IPv6 Hosts. IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address of your computer/server in your local network. You can click the << button and select a computer/server from the drop-down list. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 100 Displays the name of your IPv6 DDNS host. IPv6 Address: Displays the IPv6 address of your computer/server associated with the IPv6 DDNS host. Edit/Delete: Click the edit icon to make changes to the entry or click the delete icon to remove the entry. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 101: 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 102: 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 103: Status

    Channel. The first Wireless LAN section is for the 2.4GHz segment and the second section is for the 5GHz segment. LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 104: 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 105: 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. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 106: 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 107: 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 108: Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration Routing This page will display your current routing table. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 109: 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 110: Ipv6 Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 Routing This page displays the IPV6 routing details configured for your router. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 111: Support

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

  • Page 112: 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 to configure. Once the WPS light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless connection will be secure with WPA2. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 113: 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-815 User Manual...
  • Page 114 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 115 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 116: 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 117 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. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 118 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 119 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-815 User Manual...

  • Page 120: 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 121: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect.to.a.network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 122 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 123: Wps/Wcn 2.0

    Current PIN that is displayed on the Advanced > Wi-Fi.Protected.Setup section or choose to click the Generate.New.PIN button or Reset.PIN.to.Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...

  • Page 124: 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 125: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View.Available.Wireless. Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 126 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 127: 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 128 • 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 129 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 130 • 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 131: 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 132: 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?.
  • Page 133 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 134: 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 135: 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-815 User Manual...

  • Page 136: Networking.basics

    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 137: 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 138: 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 139: Copyright Statement

    Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the...
  • Page 140 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 141 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 142: Gpl.code.statement

    WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.
  • Page 143 To prevent this, the GPL assures that patents cannot be used to render the program non-free. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 144 A “Standard Interface” means an interface that either is an official standard defined by a recognized standards body, or, in the case of interfaces specified for a particular programming language, one that is widely used among developers working in that language. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 145 Conveying under any other circumstances is permitted solely under the conditions stated below. Sublicensing is not allowed; section 10 makes it unnecessary. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 146 If the work has interactive user interfaces, each must display Appropriate Legal Notices; however, if the Program has interactive interfaces that do not display Appropriate Legal Notices, your work need not make them do so. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 147 Corresponding Source of the work are being offered to the general public at no charge under subsection 6d. A separable portion of the object code, whose source code is excluded from the Corresponding Source as a System Library, need not be included in conveying the object code work. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 148 If additional permissions apply only to part of the Program, that part may be used separately under those permissions, but the entire Program remains governed by this License without regard to the additional permissions. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 149 Additional terms, permissive or non-permissive, may be stated in the form of a separately written license, or stated as exceptions; the above requirements apply either way. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
  • Page 150 Corresponding Source of the work from the predecessor in interest, if the predecessor has it or can get it with reasonable efforts. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
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  • Page 152 Free Software Foundation. If the Program specifies that a proxy can decide which future versions of the GNU General Public License can be used, that proxy’s public statement of acceptance of a version permanently authorizes you to choose that version for the Program. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual...
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