D-Link DIR-840 User Manual

D-Link DIR-840 User Manual

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Version 1.0 | 11/06/2013

User Manual

Wireless N600 VPN Router
DIR-840

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 1.0 | 11/06/2013 User Manual Wireless N600 VPN Router DIR-840...
  • 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 November 06, 2013 • Initial release...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PPPoE ..................52 Internet Connection Wizard ..........18 IPv6 over IPv4 Tunneling ..........53 Manual Internet Connection ..........20 6 to 4 Tunneling ..............54 Static (assigned by ISP) ..........21 6rd ....................55 Dynamic (DHCP) .............22 Link-Local Connectivity ............56 PPPoE (DSL) ..............23 D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Check your IP address ............102 Maintenance..............75 Statically Assign an IP address ..........103 Admin .....................75 Technical.Specifications..........104 Time ....................76 SysLog .....................77 GPL.Code.Statement............105 Email Settings ................78 Safety.Statements............117 System ....................79 Firmware ..................80 Dynamic DNS ................81 System Check ................82 Schedule ..................83 D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 5: Product.overview

    Optional Wall-Mount Kit 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-840 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • Firefox 12 or higher • Safari 4 or higher • Chrome 20 or higher Windows . Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java ® installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    ULTIMATE.PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wireless N600 VPN Router (DIR-840) is a 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100 Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home.
  • Page 8: Features

    • Secure.Multiple/Concurrent.Sessions - The DIR-840 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-840 can securely access corporate networks. •.User-friendly.Setup.Wizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-840 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s...
  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. Reset Button Pressing the Reset button (for 3 seconds) restores the router to its original factory default settings. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Power Button Turns the device On/Off. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 10: Front

    WLAN LED (5 GHz) transmission. A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during LAN LEDs (1-4) data transmission. USB 2.0 port Allows you to connect 3G modems. D-Link DIR-840 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-840 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 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
  • Page 13: Wall-Mount Kit Installation

    Step 4. Hang the router on the wall by sliding the tops of the screws through the holes on the bottom of the router and then slide to lock into position. Confirm the the router is firmly in place. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 14: 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 blue port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer. DIR-840 INTERNET Computer D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 15 Please skip to page 17 to configure your router and use the manual setup procedure to configure your network and wireless settings. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the Web Setup Wizard (refer to page 12). D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 16: Configuration

    Step.1: The Welcome screen will appear. Click Next to continue. Step. 2: The router will automatically detect your Internet connection type. Step.3: If the router could not automatically detect your connection type, select your connection type and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 17 If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP settings supplied by your ISP and your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP settings supplied by your ISP and your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Otherwise choose Manual and fill in the settings provided by your 3g network provider. Click Next to continue. If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Section 3 - Setup Step.4:.Create a name for your wireless network (SSID), create a password for your wireless network (Wi-Fi password), and then click Next to continue. Step.5:.Create a new password and then click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Cancel. The router will reboot. Please allow 1-2 minutes. Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 21: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Web Root User Type admin in the User Name field and the password (Public): should be 1234. Web User Type user in the User Name field and the password should (Read Only): be user. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 22: Internet Connection Setup

    Use this tab to choose if you want to follow the simple steps of the Connection Setup Wizard, or if you want to set up your Internet connection manually. Internet Connection Wizard Click Next to begin the Setup Wizard. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Section 3 - Setup STEP.1: Choose a password for your device. STEP.2: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. STEP.3: Choose the method you use to connect to the Internet, and follow the step-by-step instructions. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Manual Internet Connection

    Section 3 - Setup Manual Internet Connection Use this tab to choose either Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, or 3G to configure your Internet connection. You may need to get this information from your ISP (Internet Service Provider). D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 25: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your. PC’s. MAC. Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 26: Dynamic (Dhcp)

    It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your. PC’s. MAC. Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 27: Pppoe (Dsl)

    Enter the ISP service name (optional). Reconnect Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Mode: Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Time: connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 28 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your. PC’s. MAC. Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 29: Pptp

    Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Time: connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Addresses: Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses (Static PPTP only). D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 30 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your. PC’s. MAC. Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 31: L2Tp

    Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet Time: connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Addresses: Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses (Static L2TP only). D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 32 MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone.Your. PC’s. MAC. Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 33 Choose the type of authentication need to connect or use auto detection. APN: If your ISP has given you an Access Point Name to use for your connectivity, you may enter it here. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 34 Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only). Keep Alive: To keep prevent inactivity from assuming a dropped connection you can Use LCP Echo Request to request frequent pings to maintain communication. This is disabled by default. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 35: Wireless Settings

    Section 3 - Setup Wireless Settings On this page you can set up advanced options for your the wireless settings of your DIR-840. On this page you can choose if you want to use the Wireless Connection Setup wizard, the Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) wizard, or if you want to set up your wireless connection options manually.
  • Page 36: Wireless Setup Wizard

    Click Next to complete the setup wizard. Setup is completed, you should take note of your settings, especially your network name and pre-shared key. Click Save. The router must now reboot. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 37: Wps Connection Wizard

    If you want to use the PIN method, simply enter your PIN and click Connect. If you want to use the PBC method click Connect and go to the next step. STEP. 3: Press the button on your device and wait for the connection to be established. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 38 Section 3 - Setup Manual.Configuration STEP.1: Choose Manual.to configure a device manually. STEP.2: Use the information in this window to configure your device. When your device is prepared, click ok. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 39: Manual Wireless Settings

    Network Name: 802.11 Mode: Select the wireless mode from the drop-down menu. Enable Auto This setting can be selected to allow the DIR-840 to choose Channel Scan: the channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-840. If you enable Channel: Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out.
  • Page 40 WEP Key Length If you selected WEP security, select the length you would (WEP): like to set for your key. Authentication: Choose your authentication method from the drop-down menu. WEP Key 1: Enter your pass key. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Enter the port used for contacting the RADIUS server. Port: RADIUS Server Enter the shared secret of the RADIUS server. Shared Secret: MAC Address Click to allow the RADIUS server to verify the devices MAC Authentication: address for connection. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 42: Network Settings

    Check this box to add a DHCP reservations list. Reservations: Computer Name: Give an identity to the computer. IP Address: Enter the computer’s IP address. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address or Clone your PC’s address. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 43: Vpn Settings

    VPN Settings On this page you can set up advanced options for a Virtual Private Network (VPN). The DIR-840 supports both IPSec and L2TP as the Server Endpoint. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a set of protocols that can provide IP security at the network layer.
  • Page 44: Dynamic Ipsec Vpn

    STEP.2: Give your VPN profile a name, and click Next. STEP.3: Enter the Local Subnet/Mask and the pre-shared key for your VPN, and click Next. STEP.4: Click Next to restart the router. You have now completed the VPN Wizard Setup. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 45: Ipsec Vpn

    STEP.2: Give your VPN profile a name, and click Next. STEP.3: Enter the Remote and Local Subnet/Mask, the Remote IP, and the pre-shared key for your VPN, and click Next. STEP.4: Click Next to restart the router. You have now completed the VPN Wizard Setup. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 46: Pptp Vpn

    Database you wish to use. Enter the username and password for your database, and click Next. STEP.4: Enter a VPN server IP and remote IP range, and click Next. STEP.5: Click Next to restart the router. You have now completed the VPN Wizard Setup. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 47: L2Tp Vpn

    Database you wish to use. Enter the username and password for your database, and click Next. STEP.4: Enter a VPN server IP and remote IP range, and click Next. STEP.5: Click Next to restart the router. You have now completed the VPN Wizard Setup. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 48: Vpn Manual Settings

    VPN Manual Settings On this page you can set up advanced options for a Virtual Private Network (VPN). The DIR-840 supports both IPSec and L2TP as the Server Endpoint. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a set of protocols that can provide IP security at the network layer.
  • Page 49: Ipsec Settings

    Section 3 - Setup IPSec Settings The DIR-840 supports IPSec as the Server Endpoint. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) protocols can provide IP security at the network layer. Enabled: Check this box to enable IPSec. Name: Enter a name for your VPN tunnel.
  • Page 50 Use this area to choose the encryption and authentication List: methods for IPSec proposals by choosing from the drop- down menus. IPSec Lifetime: Enter the amount of time in seconds that the Phase 2 keys should last. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 51: Pptp/L2Tp Settings

    Choose PAP, CHAP, or MSCHAP.v2 for your authentication. Protocol: MPPE Encryption Choose either RC4, None, 40.bit, or 128.bit to determine Mode: the strength level of your authentication. Extended If you wish to use extended authentication, choose a group Authentication: from the drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 52: Gre Settings

    Select an IP address to access the tunnel remotely. Remote Local Enter the remote local (LAN) subnet and mask. LAN Net/Mask: (ex. 192.168.0.0/24) Key: Enter the key for the tunnel. TTL: Enter the time to live for packets delivered. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 53: Ipv6

    Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. Choose your IPv6 connection method from the drop-down menu under the IPv6 Connection Type. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 54: Static Ipv6

    Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful or Stateless autoconfiguration. DS-Lite: For this section, if your ISP provided you with DS-Lite information, enter it here. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 55: Autoconfiguration

    Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Select Stateful or Stateless autoconfiguration. Autoconfiguration Type: Router Advertisement Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in seconds). Lifetime: DS-Lite: For this section, if your ISP provided you with DS-Lite information, enter it here. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 56: Pppoe

    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. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful or Stateless autoconfiguration. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 57: Ipv6 Over Ipv4 Tunneling

    Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Address: Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address. LAN Link-Local Address: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Enable Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Select Stateful or Stateless autoconfiguration. Type: D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 58: To 4 Tunneling

    LAN IPv6 Address: Displays the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Address: Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Select Stateful or Stateless autoconfiguration. Type: D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 59: 6Rd

    LAN IPv6 Address: Displays the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful or Stateless autoconfiguration. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 60: Link-Local Connectivity

    Section 3 - Setup 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-840 User Manual...
  • Page 61: Ip Alias

    If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) has provided you with an IP address for remote access, you can enable it on this page. Enable: Check the box to enable the IP Alias feature. IP Alias: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 62: Port Setting

    The Port Setting page allows you to set one LAN port to have its own global IP address, separate to the primary global IP address used by the router. Enable: Check the box to enable the Port Setting feature. Port: Select the desired port from the drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 63: Virtual Computer

    << button to copy its IP address to the field. When done, click Add/Update to add the newly created virtual computer to the list. Virtual Computer List: Displays a list of the virtual computers already active. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 64: Advanced

    The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Maintenance > Schedules section. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 65: Application Rules

    These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). The application rules feature makes some of these applications work with the DIR-840. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic.
  • Page 66: Qos Engine

    ISP. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s often speed as a download/upload pair. For example, 1.5Mbits/284Kbits. Using this example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a service such as speedtest.net. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 67 Priority: The priority of the message flow is entered here -- 1 receives the highest priority (most urgent) and 255 receives the lowest priority (least urgent). Schedule: Choose a schedule for the QoS rule. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 68: 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. Clear: Click to remove the MAC address. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 69: Web Filter

    Enable URL filtering by checking this box. Enable Rule: Click to enable or disable a rule. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or block. Domain: Click Save.Settings. Schedule: Choose a schedule for the rule. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 70: Firewall Setting

    Firewall Setting The DIR-840‘s firewall protects your network from malicious attacks over the Internet. Sometimes you may want to expose a computer for certain types of applications. If you choose to completely expose a computer, you can enable DMZ (Demilitarized Zone).
  • Page 71 Enter the first port of the range that will be used for the Port Range: firewall rule in the first box and enter the last port in the field in the second box. New Schedule: Click this button to create a new schedule. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 72: 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-840 User Manual...
  • Page 73: Advanced Wireless

    Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless Coexistence: networks in your area. If the channel width is operating at 40 MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the router will automatically change to 20 MHz. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 74: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Reset PIN to Restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Add Wireless This wizard helps you add wireless devices to the wireless Station: network. Refer to ”WPS Connection Wizard” on page 33 for details. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 75: Advanced Network Settings

    ) feature click on ™ Enabled. UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Enable WAN Ping Checking the box will allow the DIR-840 to respond to pings. Respond: Unchecking the box may provide some extra security from hackers. WAN Port Speed: Choose your WAN port speed from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 76: Guest Zone

    Between Zones: zones created. Select the type of security or encryption you would like to Security Mode: enable for the guest zone. Refer to “Manual Wireless Settings” on page 35 for information about each wireless encryption type. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 77: Ipv6 Firewall

    Select the protocol of the firewall port (All, TCP, UDP, or ICMP). Enter the first port of the range that will be used for the firewall rule in the first box and enter the last port in the field in the second box. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 78: User Group

    Choose a database from the drop-down menu and click Edit database: to make changes. First, enter a Group Name. Next, enter the desired Username and Password for each new user. If you wish to clear the list, click Clear the list below... D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 79: Maintenance

    Enter the port number used to access the DIR-840 is used Port: in the URL. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-840 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 80: Time

    To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the 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-840 User Manual...
  • Page 81: Syslog

    The address of the SysLog server that will be used to send Address: 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-840 User Manual...
  • Page 82: 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 Maintenance.>.Schedules. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 83: 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-840 User Manual...
  • Page 84: Firmware

    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. You can download firmware upgrades and language packs to your hard drive from this site.
  • Page 85: Dynamic Dns

    Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username or Enter the Username or key for your DDNS account. Key: Password or Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account. Key: D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 86: System Check

    The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a Address: computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. Ping Result: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 87: Schedule

    End Time: Enter an end time for your schedule. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the List: schedule. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 88: Status

    Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-840. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.
  • Page 89: Log

    Refresh: Updates the log details on the screen so it displays any recent activity. Download: This option will save the router log to a file on your computer. Clear Logs: Clears all of the log contents. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 90: Statistics

    Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic.Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-840 on both the WAN, LAN ports and both the 802.11n/g and 802.11n/a wireless bands. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
  • Page 91: Active Session

    The Active Session page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 92: Wireless

    Section 6 - Status Wireless This page will list the wireless clients currently connected to your network. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 93: Routing

    Section 6 - Status Routing This page will display your current routing table. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 94: Vpn

    Section 6 - Status This page is where the router displays information on the current VPN tunnels. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 95: Ipv6

    Section 6 - Status 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-840 User Manual...
  • Page 96: Support

    Section 7 - Support Support Click these links to get further instruction when configuring your DIR-840 Wireless N600 VPN Router. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 97: 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 web-based utility built-in to the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 98 • 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 99 • 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-840 User Manual...
  • Page 100 • Open your browser, enter the IP address of your router (http://192.168.0.1) and click OK. • Enter your username (admin) and password (should be left empty). Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device. • Click on Setup and then click Manual.Configure. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 101: 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 102 Why.D-Link.Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How.does.wireless.work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 103 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 104: Tips

    Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 105: 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-840 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 106: 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 107: 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-840 User Manual...
  • Page 108: Technical.specifications

    Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation The DIR-840 does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47-5.725 GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 109: 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 110 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-840 User Manual...
  • Page 111 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-840 User Manual...
  • Page 112 No covered work shall be deemed part of an effective technological measure under any applicable law fulfilling obligations under article 11 of the WIPO copyright treaty adopted on 20 December 1996, or similar laws prohibiting or restricting circumvention of such measures. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 113 Inclusion of a covered work in an aggregate does not cause this License to apply to the other parts of the aggregate. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 114 A product is a consumer product regardless of whether the product has substantial commercial, industrial or non-consumer uses, unless such uses represent the only significant mode of use of the product. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 115 Notwithstanding any other provision of this License, for material you add to a covered work, you may (if authorized by the copyright holders of that material) supplement the terms of this License with terms: a) Disclaiming warranty or limiting liability differently from the terms of sections 15 and 16 of this License; or D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 116 However, if you cease all violation of this License, then your license from a particular copyright holder is reinstated (a) provisionally, unless and until the copyright holder explicitly and finally terminates your license, and (b) permanently, if the copyright holder fails to notify you of the violation by some reasonable means prior to 60 days after the cessation. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 117 11..Patents. A “contributor” is a copyright holder who authorizes use under this License of the Program or a work on which the Program is based. The work thus licensed is called the contributor’s “contributor version”. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 118 28 March 2007. Nothing in this License shall be construed as excluding or limiting any implied license or other defenses to infringement that may otherwise be available to you under applicable patent law. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 119 IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 120 Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. D-Link DIR-840 User Manual...
  • Page 121: Safety.statements

    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-840 User Manual...

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