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... WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS 54 Connect to a Wireless Network 56 Using Windows® XP 56 Configure WEP 57 Configure WPA-PSK 59 Troubleshooting 61 Wireless Basics 65 What is Wireless 66 Tips 68 Wireless Modes 69 Networking Basics 70 Check your IP... address 70 Statically Assign an IP address 71 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 72 Connect to Another Router 73 Technical Specifications 75 Contacting Technical Support 76 Warranty 77 Registration 83 D-Link DIR-615...
... WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS 54 Connect to a Wireless Network 56 Using Windows® XP 56 Configure WEP 57 Configure WPA-PSK 59 Troubleshooting 61 Wireless Basics 65 What is Wireless 66 Tips 68 Wireless Modes 69 Networking Basics 70 Check your IP... address 70 Statically Assign an IP address 71 Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem 72 Connect to Another Router 73 Technical Specifications 75 Contacting Technical Support 76 Warranty 77 Registration 83 D-Link DIR-615...
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Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DIR-615 Wireless Router • 2 Detachable Antennas • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Installation Wizard, User Manual, and Special Offers Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-615 will cause damage and void the warranty for configuration)... • Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with Service Pack 2 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DIR-615 Wireless Router • 2 Detachable Antennas • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Installation Wizard, User Manual, and Special Offers Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-615 will cause damage and void the warranty for configuration)... • Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with Service Pack 2 D-Link DIR-615 User Manual
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... of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Configure your router to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum...
... of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Configure your router to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum...
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Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 1 -
Power Receptor Receptor for the Ethernet cable to its original factory default settings. LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the supplied power adapter. Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the router to the cable or DSL modem. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Section 1 -
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... 2 - Before you Begin Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your computer or you will walk you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual In some cases, you through... the installation process. Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to Ethernet). Placement of the router is very important.
... 2 - Before you Begin Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your computer or you will walk you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual In some cases, you through... the installation process. Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to Ethernet). Placement of the router is very important.
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... basic guidelines: 1. A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Position devices so that is minimized. 2. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Keep the number of walls, ceilings, or other...
... basic guidelines: 1. A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Position devices so that is minimized. 2. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual Keep the number of walls, ceilings, or other...
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... Wizard CD in Windows® XP. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 10 The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not ...automatically start on your CD-ROM drive). In the run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Click Install Router Note: It is reccomended to run box type "D:\DIR615.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, click on the provided CD holder. The...
... Wizard CD in Windows® XP. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Router. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 10 The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not ...automatically start on your CD-ROM drive). In the run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Click Install Router Note: It is reccomended to run box type "D:\DIR615.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, click on the provided CD holder. The...
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Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 11 Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 11 Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
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If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to page 49. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to page 16. Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Setup Wizard to begin. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 12 Section 3 - If you want to configure your router.
If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration and skip to page 49. Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly configure your wireless settings, click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard and skip to page 16. Configuration Setup Wizard You may click Setup Wizard to begin. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 12 Section 3 - If you want to configure your router.
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... Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 14 The default host name is the device name of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to your modem. Note: Make sure to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be changed. The... selected Dynamic, you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. The Host Name is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Select Static if your PPTP username and password. Section 3 - If ...
... Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 14 The default host name is the device name of the computer that computer, click Clone Your PC's MAC Address and then click Next to your modem. Note: Make sure to enter the MAC address of the Router and may be changed. The... selected Dynamic, you are currently using that was last connected directly to continue. The Host Name is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Select Static if your PPTP username and password. Section 3 - If ...
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You will also need to test your Internet provider. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. If you selected Big Pond, select your Big Pond username and password. It may take a few tries to initially connect ... Internet. If you selected L2TP, enter your settings. Close your browser window and reopen it to enter your authentication server from the drop down menu. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 15 Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet connection. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to continue...
You will also need to test your Internet provider. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. If you selected Big Pond, select your Big Pond username and password. It may take a few tries to initially connect ... Internet. If you selected L2TP, enter your settings. Close your browser window and reopen it to enter your authentication server from the drop down menu. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 15 Configuration If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet connection. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to continue...
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... need to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your specific ISP. 1500 is not recommended that you change the MTU for Cable modem services. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 16 MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to obtain IP Address Connection: information automatically from your ISP. DNS Addresses: Enter the... by your ISP. Configuration Manual Configuration Dynamic (Cable) My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is the default MTU. You can use .
... need to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your specific ISP. 1500 is not recommended that you change the MTU for Cable modem services. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 16 MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to obtain IP Address Connection: information automatically from your ISP. DNS Addresses: Enter the... by your ISP. Configuration Manual Configuration Dynamic (Cable) My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is the default MTU. You can use .
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...only). It is typically used for optimal performance with your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Connect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. Configuration Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL) Choose PPPoE (Point to replace the Internet port's MAC address with a username and password. This ...no longer needed and will provide you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 17 The software is the default MTU. In most cases, select Dynamic. Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name (optional)....
...only). It is typically used for optimal performance with your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Connect Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. Configuration Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL) Choose PPPoE (Point to replace the Internet port's MAC address with a username and password. This ...no longer needed and will provide you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 17 The software is the default MTU. In most cases, select Dynamic. Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name (optional)....
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... the Internet port's MAC address with your ISP. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 20 It is not in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you may need to change the default MAC address unless required by a dot (x.x.x.x). The router will need to enter in this format. you... assigned by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router.
... the Internet port's MAC address with your ISP. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 20 It is not in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you may need to change the default MAC address unless required by a dot (x.x.x.x). The router will need to enter in this format. you... assigned by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router.
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Auth Server: Select the type of the login server. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 21 You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup Big Pond BigPond Server: Enter the IP address of authentication server being used. It is...
Auth Server: Select the type of the login server. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 21 You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to the Internet's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. Section 3 - Configuration Internet Setup Big Pond BigPond Server: Enter the IP address of authentication server being used. It is...
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...D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 22 If you are using up to enable the wireless function. Select if you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all of your wireless ...wireless network. Mixed 802.11b/g - Configuration Wireless Settings Enable Wireless: Check the box to 32 characters. Mixed 802.11b/g/n - Wireless Security: Refer to page 47 for an existing wireless network or to the router. Section 3 - Wireless Network Service Set Identifier (SSID) is selected the SSID will be seen by the router. Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-615...
...D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 22 If you are using up to enable the wireless function. Select if you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all of your wireless ...wireless network. Mixed 802.11b/g - Configuration Wireless Settings Enable Wireless: Check the box to 32 characters. Mixed 802.11b/g/n - Wireless Security: Refer to page 47 for an existing wireless network or to the router. Section 3 - Wireless Network Service Set Identifier (SSID) is selected the SSID will be seen by the router. Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-615...
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...Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask. Configuration Network Settings This section will allow you will use the router for a DNS server. If checked, your computers will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration...the IP address, once you click Apply, you to change the local network settings of the router. Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your computers. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 23 The default subnet mask is 192.168.0.1. IP Address: Enter the IP ...
...Domain: Enter the Domain name (Optional). Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask. Configuration Network Settings This section will allow you will use the router for a DNS server. If checked, your computers will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration...the IP address, once you click Apply, you to change the local network settings of the router. Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your computers. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 23 The default subnet mask is 192.168.0.1. IP Address: Enter the IP ...
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... assign IP addresses to the requesting computer. When you turn your computers to be DHCP clients by the DIR-615.The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically." You must specify ...Section 3 - The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to your router. Lease Time: The length of the IP address pool. Add DHCP Refer to disable this box to enable the...Configuration DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for the IP address lease. The DIR-615 has a built-in minutes. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 24
... assign IP addresses to the requesting computer. When you turn your computers to be DHCP clients by the DIR-615.The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically." You must specify ...Section 3 - The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to your router. Lease Time: The length of the IP address pool. Add DHCP Refer to disable this box to enable the...Configuration DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for the IP address lease. The DIR-615 has a built-in minutes. D-Link DIR-615 User Manual 24
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Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range. Enable: Check this box to that computer or device. Computer Name: Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down menu and click The router will assign the IP address only to enable the reservation. Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation.
Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range. Enable: Check this box to that computer or device. Computer Name: Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down menu and click The router will assign the IP address only to enable the reservation. Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation.
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Select an application and click Configuration This will allow you would like to page 28. Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Section 3 - If you to open a range of ports, refer to open a single port.
Select an application and click Configuration This will allow you would like to page 28. Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Section 3 - If you to open a range of ports, refer to open a single port.