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D-Link DIR-866L User Manual

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Version 1.0 | August 26, 2014

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AC1750 Wi-Fi Router
Cloud Router
DIR-866L

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.0 | August 26, 2014 User Manual AC1750 Wi-Fi Router Cloud Router DIR-866L...

  • 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 August 26, 2014 • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Internet Connection Setup ..........23 IPv6 ..................58 Static (assigned by ISP) ..........24 IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ....60 Dynamic (Cable) .............25 IPv6 Manual Setup............65 PPPoE (DSL) ..............26 Auto Detection ............65 PPTP ..................27 Static IPv6 ..............66 L2TP ..................29 Autoconfiguration ...........67 D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 4 Main Menu ................. 122 Guest Zone ...............94 Documents ................. 123 IPv6 Firewall ..............95 Pictures ................125 IPv6 Routing ..............96 Videos .................. 127 Tools ..................97 Music ..................129 Admin.................97 Folders ................. 132 Time ..................98 Favorites ................135 SysLog ................99 D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 5 WPS Button ................163 Windows® 8 ................164 Windows® 7 ................166 WPA/WPA2 ................. 166 WPS ..................169 Windows Vista® ................. 173 WPA/WPA2 ................. 174 WPS/WCN 2.0 ..............176 Troubleshooting ............177 Wireless Basics ...............181 What is Wireless? ..............182 D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Quick Install Guide 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-866L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

  • Page 7: Minimum Requirements

    • Safari® 5 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. ® Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. For mydlink and mydlink app requirements, refer to: mydlink™ Requirements http://www.mydlink.com D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DIR-866L AC1750 Wi-Fi Router provides revolutionary 802.11ac wireless speed - up to 1750Mbps - for flawless HD video streaming to multiple devices. With mydlink™ Cloud Services, you can monitor your home network from anywhere, anytime, using your iPhone, iPad, and Android device(s).

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Press the power button to power the router on and off. Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter to this port. Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for six seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 10: Leds

    A solid green light indicates a successful connection to the Internet. If the LED is solid orange, the Internet LED connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet. If the LED is blinking orange, this indicates that the “on demand” connection type is set and the Internet connection is idle. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    • Advanced Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge” mode so the DIR-866L can work properly. For details, contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

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

  • Page 13: Connect To Your Network

    Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the Ethernet port on your DSL or cable modem. Ethernet Cable Ethernet Port INTERNET POWER 12V 2A Internet Port (yellow) DIR-866L Modem D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 14 3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to one of the LAN ports on the router. Computer INTERNET Ethernet Cable POWER 12V 2A DIR-866L 4. Plug the power back into your DSL or cable modem. Please wait about one minute before continuing. Computer INTERNET POWER Modem 12V 2A DIR-866L D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 15 Power Button DIR-866L 6. After the router has powered up, verify that the power (green) and Internet (orange or green) LEDs are both lit. Skip to “Configuration” on page 13 to learn about your configuration options. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 16: Connect To An Existing Router

    Connect to an Existing Router Note: It is strongly recommended that you replace your existing router with the DIR-866L instead of using both. If your modem is a combo router, you may want to contact your ISP or review the manufacturer’s user guide so you can put the router into Bridge mode, which will ‘turn off’...
  • 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 three 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: Configuration

    • QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to configure your router. See ”QRS Mobile App” on page • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to “Quick Setup Wizard”...

  • Page 19: Quick Setup Wizard

    If this is your first time installing the router, launch your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). This will automatically launch the D-Link Setup Wizard. If the wizard does not start automatically, enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
  • Page 20 Internet connection type from the list. You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 21 Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your User Name, Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 22 Click Next to continue. In order to secure your router, please enter a new Password. For added security, check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA graphical authentication. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 23 You will have the option of creating a bookmark. If you want a bookmark to the Router Web Management, click OK. If not, click Cancel. Note: If you click OK, another window may appear, depending on the browser you are using. Follow the instructions to create a bookmark. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 24 If you clicked No, I want to login with a new mydlink account fill out the requested information and click Sign up to create your mydlink account. This is a free service. Go to www.mydlink.com for more information. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 25 To download the mydlink Lite app or the mydlink SharePort app, visit the App Store or Google Play. For more on mydlink Lite go to https://mydlink.com/apps. PC and Mac users can access the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 26: Qrs Mobile App

    Step 1 From your iPad, iPhone, or Android device, go to the iTunes Store and search for D-Link. Select QRS Mobile and then download it. You may also find the app by scanning the QR code below with a QR code reader.

  • Page 27: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox , or Safari) and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Enter your Password and click Login. Note: If you did not create a password with the Setup Wizard, leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 28: Internet Connection Setup

    Connection Setup to configure your connection manually. (Instructions for manual setup begin below.) The next few pages explain each of the ISP connection types. You can select the type from the My Internet Connection is drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 29: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Copy Your PC’s MAC Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 30: Dynamic (Cable)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Copy Your PC’s MAC Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 31: Pppoe (Dsl)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Clone Your PC’s MAC Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 32: Pptp

    Enter a Maximum Idle Time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. Enable Auto-reconnect to disable this Time: feature. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses. The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 33 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Clone Your PC’s MAC Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 34: L2Tp

    Enter a Maximum Idle Time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, Maximum Idle Time: enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 35 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can click on Clone Your PC’s MAC Address to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 36: Ds-Lite

    B4 IPv4 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 Address value used here. (Optional.) WAN IPv6 Address: Once connected, the WAN IPv6 Address will be displayed here. IPv6 WAN Default Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be Gateway displayed here. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 37: Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Quick Setup Wizard, you can click on Internet Connection Setup Wizard from the Setup > Internet screen. 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 38 Select your Internet connection type. You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection automatically provides you with an IP Address. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 39 If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE User Name, Password and other information supplied by your ISP. 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 40 If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP User Name, Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP User Name, Password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 41 When the setup process is complete, you will see this screen. Click on Connect to save your settings. You will see this screen while settings are being saved. When the countdown reached 0 seconds, click on Continue. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 42: Wireless Settings

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Refer to “Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard” on page Click Manual Wireless Network Setup if you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router. Refer to “Manual Wireless Settings” on page D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 43: Wi-Fi Connection Setup Wizard

    Name for the 5GHz band. Then select one of the following options: Automatically: Select this option to automatically generate the router’s network key and click Next. Manually: Select this option to manually enter your own network key and click Next. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 44 Complete screen like the one above. Note: The security password/passphrase must be between 8 and 63 characters and is case-sensitive. You will need to enter this passphrase on your wireless clients exactly or it will not connect. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 45: Add Wireless Device With Wps Wizard

    Setup) and then click Next. Skip to the next page. If you select Manual, after you click Next 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 46 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. Go to Status > Wireless to review the details for the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless router. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 47: Manual Wireless Settings

    Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network broadcasted by the DIR-866L. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-866L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-866L in order to connect to it.

  • Page 48: 5Ghz (802.11Ac/N/A)

    Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network broadcasted by the DIR-866L. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-866L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-866L in order to connect to it.

  • Page 49: Wireless Security

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-866L offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 50: Configure 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-866L User Manual...

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

    7. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. 8. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 52 9. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 10. Check the box by Mac Address Authentication. 11. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary (backup) RADIUS Server. 12. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 53: Network Settings

    IP address, you can create a DHCP reservation. Refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page Router Settings Enter the IP Address of the DIR-866L. The default IP address Router IP Address: is 192.168.0.1. If you change the IP address here, once you click Save Settings, you must enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the router’s configuration utility.

  • Page 54: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-866L 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 55 Section 3 - Configuration NetBIOS Node Select the type of NetBIOS node. Select either Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, or Hybrid. Type: WINS IP Enter your Primary and Secondary WINS Server IP address(es). Address: D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 56: Dhcp Reservation

    Displays any reservation entries. Displays the Host Name Reservations List: (name of your computer or device), Mac Address and IP Address. Reserve: Clicking the link enables the reservation. Revoke: Clicking the link removes the reservation from the list. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 57: Media Server

    The Media Server feature lets you share your music, pictures and video on a USB storage device with other devices connected to your network. Enable Media Click on the Enable button to enable the Media Server Server: feature. Media Server Enter the Media Server Name. Name: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 58: Storage

    SharePort Mobile service. Refer to “SharePort Mobile Setup Wizard” on page Click SharePort Mobile/Web Access Manual Setup to set up the Shareport Mobile features manually. Refer to “SharePort Mobile Manual Setup” on page D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 59: Shareport Mobile Setup Wizard

    DIR-866L. Click Next. Create a user account to manage access to storage. Click Next. Click on Browse and select a folder on the USB drive for creating a path for access to storage. Click Next. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 60 Section 3 - Configuration Fill in Dyamic DNS information to enable remote access to storage. Click Next. SharePort Mobile/Web setup is complete! Click Save to save settings and reboot the DIR-866L. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 61: Shareport Mobile Manual Setup

    Re-enter the Password. Click Add/Edit to create the user. Verify Password: User List: Displays the user accounts. The Admin and Guest accounts are built-in to the router. Displays the USB device(s) plugged into the router. Number of Devices: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 62: Access Files From The Internet

    HTTPS:// instead of HTTP://. Remember to type the port number after the colon. For example, if you selected HTTPS and changed the port to 3200, and your WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, then you would enter HTTPS://1.2.3.4:3200 to connect. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 63: Ipv6

    (Refer to “IPv6 Manual Setup” on page 65.) If you would like to manually configure the IPv6 local connectivity settings of your router, click on IPv6 Local Connnectivity Settings. Proceed to the instructions on the next page. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 64 Section 3 - Configuration Click on Enable ULA. You can check Use default ULA prefix, or you can leave the box unchecked and enter the prefix manually in the ULA Prefix text box. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 65: Ipv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard

    Click IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and you will be guided through a few simple steps to get your network up and running. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 66 Choose the required IPv6 Internet Connection type and click on the Next button to continue. (If you click on the Cancel button, all changes made will be discarded and you will return to the main page.) D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 67 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 field is optional. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 68 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.) Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 69 IPv6 DNS Server: Enter the primary iPv6 DNS Server address used here. Click Next to continue. The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard is complete. Click on the Connect button to save your settings and reboot the router. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 70: 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. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 71: 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. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 72: Autoconfiguration

    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. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 73: Pppoe

    ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. IPv6 DNS Settings: Select either Obtain IPv6 DNS servers automatically or Use the following IPv6 DNS servers Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Servers: D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 74 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. Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 75: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunnel

    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. Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 76: 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. Router Advertisemt Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 77: 6Rd

    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. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 78: Local Connectivity

    Section 3 - Configuration Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection Select Local Connectivity Only from the drop-down menu. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address of the router. Address: Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 79: Mydlink Settings

    Settings The DIR-866L is a mydlink-enabled router, which means that it can push information like home network user activity and intrusion alerts to the mydlink™ Lite app on your mobile device. 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 80: Advanced

    Tools > Schedules section. Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters from the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. Click on Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 81: Port Forwarding

    Tools > Schedules section. Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. Inbound Filter: You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. Click on Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 82: Application Rules

    NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Application Rules make some of these applications work with the DIR-866L. If you must 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 83: Qos Engine

    The QoS Engine supports overlaps between rules, where more than one rule can match for a specific message flow. If more than one rule is found to match, the rule with the highest priority will be used. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 84 The rule applies to a flow of messages whose WAN-side IP address falls within the range set here. Remote Port Enter a range of ports you want to assign to this rule. Range: Click on Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 85: Network (Mac) Filters

    Computers that have obtained an IP address from the router’s List: DHCP server will be in the DHCP Client List. Clear: Click Clear to remove the MAC address from the MAC Filtering Rules list. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 86: Access Control

    Check the Enable Access Control box, and then click Control: Add Policy to start the Access Control Wizard. Policy Table: Displays your list of policies. Access Control Wizard When the Add New Policy window appears, click Next to continue with the wizard. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 87 • Machine Address - Enter the PC’s MAC address or click on Copy Your PC’s MAC Address. Click OK, and click Next to continue. Note: If you click Other Machines, you will see the table at the bottom that displays other machines . D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 88 Dest IP Start - Enter the starting IP address. Dest IP End - Enter the ending IP address. Protocol - Select the protocol. Dest Port Start - Enter the starting port number. Dest Port End - Enter the ending port number. Click Next. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 89 Click Save to save the access control rule. You will see a count down while settings are being saved. When the count down gets to zero, click Continue. Your newly created policy will now show up under Policy Table D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 90: Website Filters

    Click Clear the list below to delete the list of websites. Clear the list below: Website URL/ Create a list of websites by entering the keywords or URLs Domain: that you want to allow or block access to. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 91: Inbound Filters

    Inbound Filter This section will list any rules that are created. You may click the Edit icon to change the settings or Rules List: enable/disable the rule, or click the Trash icon to delete the rule. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 92: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-866L offers a firewall-type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. There may be times you want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications.
  • Page 93 NAT devices and work around them. This function may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this option off. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 94: Routing

    A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. From the drop-down menu, select the Interface that the Interface: IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 95: Advanced Wireless

    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 when this option is enabled. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 96: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Push Button (PBC) and PIN methods . If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a WPS button, you can add it to the network by pressing the WPS button on the device and then the on the router within 60 seconds. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 97: Wps Button

    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 “Connect a Wireless Client to your Router” on page 163 for more information. WPS Button D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 98: Advanced Network Settings

    ) feature. UPnP provides compatibility with ™ networking equipment, software and peripherals. Enable WAN Ping Checking this box will allow the DIR-866L to respond Respond to pings. Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers, since malicious Internet users often use pings to locate active networks or PCs.

  • Page 99: Guest Zone

    DHCP IP Address Enter a range of IP addresses for the DHCP server to use for IP address assignment. Range: DHCP Lease Enter the DHCP Lease Time in minutes. Time: D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 100: Ipv6 Firewall

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Firewall The DIR-866L’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to specify which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device. The IPv6 Firewall works the same way as IP Filters, with additional settings.

  • Page 101: Ipv6 Routing

    Use the drop-down menu to specify whether the IP packet must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the router. Gateway: Enter the IP address of the router, if any, used to reach the specified destination. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 102: Tools

    Web Management interface. Remote Admin Port: Enter the port number used in the URL to access the DIR-866L. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-866L and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface.

  • Page 103: Time

    To manually input the time, enter the values for the Date Manually: Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Or click Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently on. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 104: Syslog

    Section 3 - Configuration SysLog The DIR-866L keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network. Enable Logging to Check this box to Enable sending the router logs to a SysLog Server: SysLog Server.

  • Page 105: Email Settings

    When the box by On Schedule is checked, you can select Never or choose a schedule from the drop-down menu. To create a schedule, go to Tools > Schedules. Details: Detail will display the selected schedule. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 106: System

    If you want to save the current router configuration settings first, use the Save Configuration button above. Reboot the Click Reboot the Device to reboot the router. Device: D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 107: Firmware

    After you have downloaded a new language pack, click Browse to locate the language pack file on your hard drive. Upload: Once you have located the file on your computer, click the Upload button to start the language pack upgrade. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 108: Dynamic Dns

    Enter the Password or Key for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Re-enter to verify the password. Enter a Timeout time (in hours). Timeout: Status: Displays the current connection status. Continue to the next page for DDNS for IPv6 Hosts. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 109 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 Trash icon to delete the entry. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 110: System Check

    Ping and click Ping. Host Name or Enter the Host Name or IPv6 Address of the computer IPv6 Address: that you wish to Ping and click Ping. Ping Result: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 111: Schedules

    End Time for your schedule. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Trash icon to delete the schedule. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 112: Status

    Device Info This screen displays the current information for the DIR-866L. It includes the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a DHCP Release button and a DHCP Renew button will be displayed.

  • Page 113: Logs

    Click to Clear all of the log contents. Email Now: This option will send copy of the router log to your e-mail address configured in the Tools > Email Settings page. Save Log: Click Save Log to save the log file. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 114: Statistics

    Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. You can view the number of packets that pass through the DIR-866L on the LAN ports, WAN ports, and the Wi-Fi segments. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 115: Internet Sessions

    The Internet Sessions page displays the details of active Internet sessions passing 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-866L User Manual...

  • Page 116: Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration Routing This page will display your current Routing Table. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 117: Wireless

    The Number of Wireless Clients displays is a list of wireless clients currently connected to the router. This table also displays the MAC address, IP Address and connection Mode and connection Rate of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 118: 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-866L User Manual...

  • Page 119: Ipv6 Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration IPV6 Routing This page displays the IPV6 routing table containing configuration details for your router. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 120: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 121: Using The Mydlink Shareport™ App

    The mydlink SharePort app is a mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share files stored on a USB drive connected to your DIR-866L. Once the router is set up, you can start the app and easily connect from a local network or through the Internet to access your photos, videos, music, and documents.
  • Page 122 4. Tap the mydlink Share Port icon and the app will load. 5. If this is your first time installing a mydlink™ app, you will see this pop-up screen indicating that Login failed. Tap Set up to go to the Settings screen. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 123 If you need to change your settings, tap the gear icon at the top right corner to access the Settings page. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 124: Mydlink Shareport™ For Ios Devices In A Local Network

    Section 4 - SharePort mydlink SharePort™ for iOS Devices in a Local Network 1. Make sure the DIR-866L is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into the USB port on the back of the router. USB drive Note: If you connect a USB drive containing many files or with a large capacity, it may take a while for the router to scan and catalog your files.
  • Page 125 6. Enter the Admin Password and tap Done in the top right corner. Note: The Admin Password is your router's administrator account, which may be different than the password used to connect to the W-Fi Network. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 126 If you need to change your settings, tap the gear icon at the top right corner to access the Settings page. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 127: Main Menu

    Tap on the movie icon to play videos. Tap on the music icon to play audio files. Tap on the folder icon to browse all files in a folder view. Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 128: Documents

    Section 4 - SharePort Documents The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents streamed from your DIR-866L to your mobile device. Tap the document icon on the main menu to browse the documents on your mobile device. Search Bar: Enter a filename here to search your storage.
  • Page 129 Tap on a file to start the document viewer. In the viewer: Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites. Tap to bring up the same options as (>) on the previous page. Note: Some files may require a third-party app to view them. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 130: Pictures

    Section 4 - SharePort Pictures The Pictures section allows you to stream images from your DIR-866L to your mobile device. Tap the camera icon on the main menu to browse your photo collection on your removable storage. Search Bar: Enter a filename here to search your storage.
  • Page 131 Tap on a file to start the photo viewer. In the viewer: Tap to add/remove the current image from your Favorites. Tap to start the slideshow. Tap to bring up the same image options as (>) on the previous page. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 132: Videos

    Section 4 - SharePort Videos The Videos section allows you to stream video clips and movies from your DIR-866L to your mobile device. Tap the movie icon on the main menu to browse your videos on your removable storage. Search Bar: Enter a filename here to search for a specific file.
  • Page 133 Tap to enter/exit full-screen mode. Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites. Tapping this icon gives you additional options: • Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the file. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 134: Music

    Section 4 - SharePort Music The Music section allows you to stream songs from your DIR-866L to your mobile device. Tap the music icon on the main menu to browse your music collection on your removable storage. Search Bar: Enter a filename here to search your storage.
  • Page 135 • Tap Edit > Add Playlist... The New Playlist window will open. • Enter a name for the new playlist, then tap Save. • The name of the playlist will appear in the browser next to the icon. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 136 • Tap Done. The playlist will be saved. To delete songs from the playlist: • Tap Edit in the playlist browser and add check marks by the names of the files to be deleted. • Tap Delete. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 137: Folders

    Tap Home to go back to the main menu. Tap Upload to upload files from your device to your removable storage. Tap Refresh to update the list of files. Tap Sort to reorder the files alphabetically. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 138 • Tap Edit at the top right. • Tap Add Folder to add a new folder. The Create a New Folder window will open. • Enter the Name of the new folder, then tap Save. • Tap OK to confirm folder creation. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 139 • Tap Done. During the upload process, the size of the file and the upload progress will be displayed. To upload more files, tap the + icon at the top right and repeat the steps listed above. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 140: Favorites

    Tap on a file to start the file viewer. In the viewer: Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites. Tap to bring up additional options. Note: The file options available will vary depending on the file type. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 141: Using The Mydlink Shareport™ App For Android

    The mydlink SharePort™ app is a mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share files stored on a USB drive connected to your DIR-866L. Once the router is set up, you can start the app and easily connect from a local network or through the Internet to access your photos, videos, music, and documents.
  • Page 142 4. Tap the mydlink SharePort icon, and the app will load. 5. If this is your first time installing a mydlink™ app, you will see this pop- up screen indicating that Login failed. Tap Set up to go to the Settings screen.. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 143 Remote Access. Note: If you see a red wireless icon at the bottom of the screen, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 144: Mydlink Shareport™ For Android In A Local Network

    Section 4 - SharePort mydlink SharePort™ for Android in a Local Network 1. Make sure the DIR-866L is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into the USB port on the back of the router. USB drive Note: If you connect a USB drive containing many files or with a large capacity, it may take a while for the router to scan and catalog your files.
  • Page 145 Local Access connection. Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow network speeds. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 146: Main Menu

    Tap on the folder icon to browse files in a folder view. Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files. Note: Available features may differ depending on the Android OS version of your device. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 147: Documents

    Section 4 - SharePort Documents The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents streamed from your DIR-866L to your mobile device. Tap the document icon on the main menu to browse the files on your mobile device. Search Bar: Type in the name of a file to search for it.
  • Page 148 • Drag the screen up or down to scroll between pages. • Tap to perform actions like Find, Zoom, Reading View, Go to Page, and Bookmarks.* *Note: Available actions may differ depending on your Android OS. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 149: Pictures

    Section 4 - SharePort Pictures The Pictures section allows you to view images streamed from your DIR-866L to your mobile device. Tap the camera icon on the main menu to browse your photo collection on your removable storage. Search Bar: Type in the name of a file to search for it.
  • Page 150 Tap the icon to delete the current image. Tap OK to confirm. Tap the icon to bring up additional options using other applications. Tap the icon to access the image editor. Note: These functions may vary depending on the version of your Android OS. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 151: Videos

    Section 4 - SharePort Videos The Videos section allows you to stream video clips and movies from your DIR-866L to your mobile device. Tap the movie icon on the main menu to browse your videos on your removable storage. Search Bar: Type in the name of a file to search for it.
  • Page 152 Tap on a file to start playing it. Tap on the screen to bring up the scroll bar, pause button, and play button. Tap to resume playback. Tap to pause the video. Note: Available features may vary depending on the Android OS version installed on your device. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 153: Music

    Section 4 - SharePort Music The Music section allows you to stream songs from your DIR-866L to your mobile device. Tap the music icon on the main menu to browse your music collection on your removable storage. Search Bar: Type in the name of a file to search for it.
  • Page 154 • Tap Add new playlist... • Enter a name for the playlist, then tap OK. The name of the playlist will appear in the browser next to the icon. • You can tap then to refresh the playlist page. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 155 To delete songs from the playlist: • Tap Edit in the playlist browser and tap the check boxes by the files you would like to delete. then tap OK to confirm deletion. • Tap D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 156: Folders

    Tap the icon to return to the main menu. Tap the icon to upload files. Tap the icon to refresh, sort, create a new folder, or mark files for deletion and copying. (See the list beginning on the next page for details.) D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 157 Tap OK to confirm. • Tap on To copy files: • Tap on and tap the check box next to each file to be copied. • Tap on to browse for a destination folder for the file copies. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 158 To create a new folder: • Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in. • Tap then • Enter the Name of the new folder in the box, then tap OK. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 159 During the upload process, the size of the file and the upload progress will be displayed under the file name. • To remove a file from the upload queue, tap the X to the right of the filename. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 160: Favorites

    Tap the icon to update the list of files. Tap the icon to sort the files by name, size, type, or date. Tap the check box to select a file, then tap the trash icon to delete it. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 161: Using Shareport With A Web Browser For Local Access

    Using SharePort with a Web Browser for Local Access SharePort Web Access lets you stream music, photos, and movies from a USB drive attached to your DIR-866L through a Web browser. You can also download and upload files to and from your computer through the Web browser interface.
  • Page 162 Click Upload to upload a file to the current folder. The Upload File window will open. Click Browse and select the file you wish to upload. Click OK. The file will appear after the browser refreshes. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 163 Section 4 - SharePort To delete a file: Check the check box next to the file(s) you wish to delete. Click Delete and a dialog box will appear. Click OK to confirm that you want to delete the file. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 164: Music

    You can go to the Music section to browse and play the music files on your storage. Click Back to return to the main menu. • Click on the audio filename to play it in the browser. You can pause, seek, mute and adjust the volume in the control window. • Close the control window to end playback. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 165: Pictures

    • Click on the image filename to view it in the browser. • Hover your mouse over the left or right side of the image and click < or > to view the previous or next image. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 166: Videos

    You can pause, seek, mute, adjust the volume, and activate full screen mode in the control window. • Close the control window to end playback. Note: Depending on your browser, the video file may be played back using the default player associated with that file format. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 167: Documents

    • Click on the filename to open the file. • Depending on the file type you select, the default program may open. Or you could see a dialog box asking you to select the option to Open or Save the file. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 168: 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-866L 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 169: Windows® 8

    2. A list of available wireless networks will appear. 3. Click the wireless network (SSID) you want to connect to and then click Connect. 4. If the network is secure/encrypted, enter the Wi-Fi password (security key) and click Next. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 170 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, confirm the encryption by reviewing the profile or check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 171: 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 172 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 173 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-866L User Manual...

  • Page 174: Wps

    Section 5 - Connect a Wireless Client The WPS feature of the DIR-866L 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 175 Section 5 - Connect a Wireless Client 3. Double-click the DIR-866L. 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 176 Section 5 - Connect a Wireless Client 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 177 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-866L User Manual...

  • Page 178: 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-866L User Manual...

  • Page 179: 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 180 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-866L User Manual...

  • Page 181: 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-866L User Manual...

  • Page 182: 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 183 • 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 184 • Windows® 8, 7, and Vista® 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 185 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 186: 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 187: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phones work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.

  • Page 188: D-Link Dir-866L User Manual

    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 189: 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 190: 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-866L 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 191: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e., router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 192: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    • Press the Windows key and then type IP. Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections. • Right-click on the adapter which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties.

  • Page 193: Windows® 7/ Vista® Users

    If you are using Windows Vista, click on Manage network connections along the left panel in the window. For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your network.

  • Page 194: Technical Specifications

    1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (draft), 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 factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 195: 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 196: 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 197 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 198 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 199 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 200 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 201 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 202 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 203 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 204 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 205 D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...
  • Page 206 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 207 Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

  • Page 208: 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 209 Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
  • Page 210 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
  • Page 211 Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.

  • Page 212: 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 213 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-866L User Manual...
  • Page 214 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-866L User Manual...

  • Page 215: Registration

    Appendix G - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 August 26, 2014 D-Link DIR-866L User Manual...

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