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Version 1.0 | 2014/01/20

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.0 | 2014/01/20 User Manual Wireless AC1600 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router DIR-862L...

  • Page 2: Manual Revisions

    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 December 20, 2013 • Initial release for Revision A1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    L2TP ..................39 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........96 Wireless Settings ..............42 Advanced Network Settings ...........97 Wireless Connection Setup wizard ......42 Guest Zone ................98 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wizard .......45 IPv6 Firewall ................99 Manual Wireless Network Setup ......46 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 4 IPv6 ..................116 IPV6 Routing ..............117 Support ..................118 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....119 WPS Button ................119 Windows® 7 ................120 WPA/WPA2 ................. 120 WPS ..................123 Windows Vista® ................. 127 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Wi-Fi Configuration Note If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-862L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • Internet Explorer 7 or higher mydlink Requirements • Firefox 3 or higher • Safari 5 or higher • Chrome 5 or higher iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Monitor in real time websites that are being visited with recent browser history displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app – which is great for parents. The D-Link Cloud Service can detect and block unwelcome guests who try to access your wireless network, and suspicious activities will be displayed right on your mydlink™...

  • Page 8: Features

    • Compatible with 802.11a/g/n Devices - The DIR-862L is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a/g/n standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Connect Gigabit Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. Power Button Press the power button to power on and off. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 10: Leds

    WPS process. The light will blink orange during boot up. A solid green light indicates a connection to the Internet. If the LED is orange, a cable is connected but the Internet LED router can not communicate with the Internet. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    • If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 1-30 meters (3-90 feet). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 13: Hardware Setup

    3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer. INTERNET POWER DIR-862L Computer D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 14 Try opening a web browser and enter a web site. A solid green light indicates connection on the Internet port and the router can connect to the Internet. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet. It may need to be configured. See next page. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 15: Configuration

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

  • Page 16: Quick Setup Wizard

    If this is your 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 17 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. Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 18 ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 19 Click Next to continue. 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. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 20 If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if you do not want to create a bookmark. If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you are using) to create a bookmark. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 21 If you clicked Yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address) and password. Click Login to register your router. If you clicked No, fill out the requested information and click Sign Up to create your mydlink account. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 22 Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher), Android device (1.6 or higher). To download the "mydlink lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite. PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 23: Qrs Mobile App

    Section 3 - Configuration QRS Mobile App D-Link offers an app for your iOS/Android device to install and configure your router. Step 1 From your iPad, Touch, or iPhone, go to the iTunes Store and search for ‘D-Link’ . Select QRS Mobile and then download it.

  • Page 24: Shareport Mobile App

    The SharePort Mobile app will allow you to access files from a USB thumb drive that is plugged into your router. You must enable file sharing from the Setup > Storage page (refer to page 68) for this app to work properly. 1. Insert your USB flash drive into DIR-862L. 2. Scan the QR code to download the SharePort Mobile app to your iOS or Android device.
  • Page 25 6. The following screen will appear. 7. Click on Settings icon located on the right top corner of the screen. Click Edit to enter your User Name and Password. Once you finish, click Done to continue. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 26 11. For the Files section, click on the Files icon to view your files from your USB flash drive. Supported formats for iOS are Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Supported formats for Android vary by device. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 27 14. You can access files on a USB drive from a web browser: http://shareport.local. Note: If you change your device/admin password, you will need to use the new password in the SharePort Mobile app. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 28 To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter address of the router (http://dlinkrouter.local.). You may also connect by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 29: Setup

    DIR-862L 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. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 30: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Click Next to continue. Step 1: Set Your Password By default, the D-Link Router does not have a password configured for administrator access to the Web-based configuration pages. To secure your new networking device, please enter and verify a password in the spaces provided.
  • Page 31 L2TP: Choose this option if your Internet con- nection requires an L2TP username and password to get online. Static IP Address: Choose this option if your ISP provided you with IP Address information that has to be manually configured. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 32 User Name: Enter the PPPoE account user name used here. This information is given by the ISP. Password: Enter the PPPoE account password used here. This information is given by the ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 33 Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This field is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 34 Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This field is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a func- tional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stabil- ity. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 35 Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stabil- ity. Click Next to continue. Setup Complete! This is the last page of the Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Click the Connect button to save your settings. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 36: Internet (Manual)

    At any given point the user can save the configuration on this page by clicking on the Save Settings button. If you choose to discard the changes made, click on the Don’t Save Settings button. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 37 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 38: Manual Internet Setup

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 39: Internet Setup

    Schedules page. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 40 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 41 New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later. Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 42 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 43: L2Tp

    Schedules page. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Schedules page. Schedules will be discussed later. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 44 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 45 IPv6 WAN Default Gateway Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be displayed here. Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made. Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 46: Wireless Settings

    Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 47 Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. Click on the Save button to accept the changes made. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 48 After clicking the Save button the device will save the settings made and return to the main wireless page. End of Wizard. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 49: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps) Wizard

    Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main wireless page. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 50: Manual Wireless Network Setup

    To initiate the Manual Wireless Setup page, click on the Manual Wire- less Connection Setup button. On this page the user can configure all the parameters related to the wireless connectivity of this router. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 51 If you are not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 52 WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum of 13 characters for 128-bit keys. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 53 Pre-Shared Key: Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to the wireless network suc- cessfully. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 54 RADIUS Server Shared Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to Secret: be able to connect to the wireless network successfully. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 55 If you are not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 56 WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum of 13 characters for 128-bit keys. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 57 Pre-Shared Key: Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to the wireless network successfully. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 58 RADIUS Server Shared Enter the shared secret used here. This secret phrase needs to be the same on all of the wireless clients for them to Secret: be able to connect to the wireless network successfully. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 59 WEP key box, in which case it will be converted into a hexadecimal key using the ASCII values of the characters. A maximum of 5 text characters can be entered for 64-bit keys, and a maximum of 13 characters for 128-bit keys. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 60 Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made. Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 61: 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-862L offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 62: Network Settings

    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. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 63: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-862L 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 64 B-Node indicates to use local network broadcast ONLY. This setting is useful where there are no WINS servers available, however, it is preferred you try M-Node operation first. This setting has no effect if the ‘Learn NetBIOS information from WAN’ is activated. WINS IP Enter your WINS Server IP address(es). Address: D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 65: 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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 66: Storage

    Verify Password: In the Verify Password field, the user can re-enter the password that will be associated with the user account. Click the Add/Edit button the add a new user account or modify an existing account. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 67 Click the Append button to add a blank account with the access path and permission specified. Click the OK button to accept the changes made for the existing account. Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 68 DNS page, the WAN IP address will be used. If, however, a DDNS account is specified, then the domain name will be used. Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made. Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 69: 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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 70: 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-862L User Manual...
  • Page 71 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-862L User Manual...
  • Page 72 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-862L User Manual...
  • Page 73 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-862L User Manual...
  • Page 74 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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 75: Ipv6 Manual Setup

    Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computer has been removed or disabled. Auto Detection Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically configure your IPv6 settings from your ISP. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 76: 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-862L User Manual...
  • Page 77 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-862L User Manual...
  • Page 78 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-862L User Manual...
  • Page 79 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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 80: 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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 81: To 4 Tunneling

    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-862L User Manual...
  • Page 82 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-862L User Manual...
  • Page 83 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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 84: Mydlink Settings

    Settings The DIR-862L features a new cloud service that pushes information such as firmware upgrade notifications, user activity, and intrusion alerts to the mydlink™ app on Android and iOS mobile devices. To ensure that your router is up-to-date with the latest features, mydlink will notify you when an update is available for your router.
  • Page 85 Click the Login button to login using these account details. Click the Prev button to return to the previous step. Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 86 At any point during this wizard, we can change the prefered language used. To change the language, select the desired language option from the Language drop-down menu, found on the top right of this page. End of Wizard D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 87: Advanced

    You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound Inbound Filter: filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 88: Port Forwarding

    You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 89: Application Rules

    “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. The DIR-862L provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.

  • Page 90: Qos Engine

    Internet. Port Range: Select the ports for this rule to be applied to. Different applications will send traffic over different ports. An online game, email program, and video chat client will all likely use different ports. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 91: Network Filter

    To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. DHCP Client: Select a DHCP client from the drop-down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 92: Access Control

    P2P utilities or games. Add Policy: Click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard. DIR-862L Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 93 • 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-862L User Manual...
  • Page 94 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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 95: Website Filters

    Select either DENY computers access to ONLY Add Website Filtering Rule: these sites or ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow Domain: or block. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 96: 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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 97: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-862L 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 98: 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. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 99: Advanced Wireless

    Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless networks in your area. 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. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 100: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    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. Note: You may also press the physical WPS button on the device. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 101: Advanced Network Settings

    Enabled. UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. DIR-862L WAN Ping: Checking the box will allow the DIR-862L to respond to pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers. WAN Port Speed: You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or Auto (recommended).

  • Page 102: 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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 103: Ipv6 Firewall

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Firewall The DIR-862L’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device. The DIR-862L’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.

  • Page 104: 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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 105: Tools

    Management interface. Remote Admin Port: The port number used to access the DIR-862L is used in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-862L and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.

  • Page 106: 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. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 107: Syslog

    The address of the SysLog server that will be DIR-862L 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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 108: Email Settings

    Selecting this option will send the logs via email according to schedule. This option is enabled when On Schedule is selected. You Schedule: can select a schedule from the list of defined schedules. To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 109: System

    Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 110: Firmware

    You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer you are using. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 111: Dynamic Dns

    Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account. Key: Timeout: Enter a timeout time (in hours). Status: Displays the current connection status. IPv6: You can also enable DDNS for usage over IPv6 in the same manner as above for IPv4. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 112: System Check

    Internet. Enter the IP address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. DIR-862L IPv6 Ping Test: Enter the IPv6 address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 113: Schedules

    You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 114: Status

    Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-862L. 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.

  • Page 115: Logs

    This option will send a copy of the router log to your email address configured in the Tools > Email Settings screen. Save Log: This option will save the router log to a file on your computer. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 116: Statistics

    Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-862L on both the WAN, LAN ports and the wireless segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 117: 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. DIR-862L D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 118: Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration Routing This page will display your current routing table. DIR-862L D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 119: 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. DIR-862L D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 120: 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. DIR-862L D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 121: Ipv6 Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 Routing This page displays the IPV6 routing details configured for your router. DIR-862L D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 122: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support This page provides help and explanations for different sections of the firmware. DIR-862L D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 123: Connect A Wireless Client To Your Router

    Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-862L router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.

  • Page 124: Windows® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 125 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 126 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 127: Wps

    Section 4 - Security The WPS feature of the DIR-862L can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 128 Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DIR-862L. 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 129 Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 130 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 131: Windows Vista

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 132: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 133 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 134: Wps/Wcn 2.0

    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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 135: Windows® Xp

    Wi-Fi network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 136: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the Wi-Fi network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 137 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The Wi-Fi password must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 138: 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 139 • 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 140 • Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 141 • 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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 142: 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 143: What Is Wireless

    Overall, 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? Phones that connect wirelessly to a base station work like wireless does, using radio signals to transmit data from point A to point B.
  • Page 144 Who uses wireless? Customers and employees, students and teachers, family members; everyone uses wireless. It has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it. Whether it’s for home or office, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home •...

  • Page 145: Tips

    Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This will significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 146: 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 Wi-Fi enabled laptops. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 147: 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 148: 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-862L User Manual...

  • Page 149: Technical Specifications

    • IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps • IEEE 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps • IEEE 802.11n: 6.5 to 450 Mbps • IEEE 802.11ac: 6.5 to 1299.9 Mbps D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

  • Page 150: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...
  • Page 151 Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DIR-862L User Manual...

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