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... other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual i Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date May 25, 2010 DIR-815 Revision A1 Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. All rights reserved...
... other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual i Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date May 25, 2010 DIR-815 Revision A1 Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. All rights reserved...
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... Configuration 14 Web-based Configuration Utility 14 Easy Setup 16 Setup 20 Internet 20 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 21 Manual Internet Connection Setup 28 Static IP 29 Dynamic IP (DHCP 30 PPPoE (Username/Password 31 PPTP 33 L2TP ...35 Russia PPTP (Dual Access 37 Russia PPPoE (Dual Access 39 Wireless Settings 41 Manual Wireless Settings 42 802.11n/b/g (2.4GHz 42 802.11n/a (5GHz 43 Network Settings 44 Router Settings 45 DHCP ... 53 Website Filter 54 Firewall Settings 55 Firewall Rules 56 Routing 58 D-Link DIR-815 User Manual ii
... Configuration 14 Web-based Configuration Utility 14 Easy Setup 16 Setup 20 Internet 20 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 21 Manual Internet Connection Setup 28 Static IP 29 Dynamic IP (DHCP 30 PPPoE (Username/Password 31 PPTP 33 L2TP ...35 Russia PPTP (Dual Access 37 Russia PPPoE (Dual Access 39 Wireless Settings 41 Manual Wireless Settings 42 802.11n/b/g (2.4GHz 42 802.11n/a (5GHz 43 Network Settings 44 Router Settings 45 DHCP ... 53 Website Filter 54 Firewall Settings 55 Firewall Rules 56 Routing 58 D-Link DIR-815 User Manual ii
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Stateful (DHCPv6) Autoconfiguration.........73 Link-local Only 74 IPv6 Firewall 75 Tools 76 Admin 76 Time 77 Email Settings 78 System 79 Firmware 80 Dynamic DNS 81 System Check 82 ... 99 Using Windows® 7 99 Configure WPS 102 Using Windows Vista 106 Configure Wireless Security 107 Using Windows® XP 109 Configure WPA-PSK 110 D-Link DIR-815 User Manual iii Stateless Autoconfig 69 DHCPv6 (Stateful)- Stateful Autoconfig 70 6to4 71 6to4- Stateless Autoconfiguration 72 6to4- Table of Contents Advanced Wireless Settings 59 802.11n...
Stateful (DHCPv6) Autoconfiguration.........73 Link-local Only 74 IPv6 Firewall 75 Tools 76 Admin 76 Time 77 Email Settings 78 System 79 Firmware 80 Dynamic DNS 81 System Check 82 ... 99 Using Windows® 7 99 Configure WPS 102 Using Windows Vista 106 Configure Wireless Security 107 Using Windows® XP 109 Configure WPA-PSK 110 D-Link DIR-815 User Manual iii Stateless Autoconfig 69 DHCPv6 (Stateful)- Stateful Autoconfig 70 6to4 71 6to4- Stateless Autoconfiguration 72 6to4- Table of Contents Advanced Wireless Settings 59 802.11n...
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting 112 Wireless Basics 116 What is Wireless 117 Tips 119 Wireless Modes 120 Networking Basics 121 Check your IP address 121 Statically Assign an IP address 122 Technical Specifications 123 Contacting Technical Support 124 Warranty 125 Registration 131 D-Link DIR-815 User Manual iv
Table of Contents Troubleshooting 112 Wireless Basics 116 What is Wireless 117 Tips 119 Wireless Modes 120 Networking Basics 121 Check your IP address 121 Statically Assign an IP address 122 Technical Specifications 123 Contacting Technical Support 124 Warranty 125 Registration 131 D-Link DIR-815 User Manual iv
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Section 1 - D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 1 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-815 Wireless N Dual Band Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-815 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1 - D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 1 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-815 Wireless N Dual Band Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-815 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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...; Internet Explorer 6 or higher • Firefox 3.0 or higher • Safari 3.0 or higher • Chrome 2.0 or higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer with Service Pack 3 • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 2
...; Internet Explorer 6 or higher • Firefox 3.0 or higher • Safari 3.0 or higher • Chrome 2.0 or higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer with Service Pack 3 • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 2
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... digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 3 Connect the DIR-815 router to protect your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT...
... digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 3 Connect the DIR-815 router to protect your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT...
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... filters can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. The DIR-815 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-815 lets you the freedom of network traffic, building materials and ... wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-815 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with existing 802.11a and 802.11g PCI, USB, and...
... filters can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. The DIR-815 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-815 lets you the freedom of network traffic, building materials and ... wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-815 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with existing 802.11a and 802.11g PCI, USB, and...
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D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 34 5 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 2 Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 3 Reset Button Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. 4 Power Button Use this switch to power on/power off the device. 5 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 34 5 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 2 Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 3 Reset Button Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. 4 Power Button Use this switch to power on/power off the device. 5 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
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The button will flash blue while 1 WPS Button a WPS connection is being established. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button 1 Press the WPS button for 5 seconds when the device has successfully been added to initiate the WPS process. The button will light solid blue for 1 second to the network.
The button will flash blue while 1 WPS Button a WPS connection is being established. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button 1 Press the WPS button for 5 seconds when the device has successfully been added to initiate the WPS process. The button will light solid blue for 1 second to the network.
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.... This LED will light orange during data transmission. This LED blinks green during wireless data transmission. 4 WLAN LED (5.0GHz) A solid light indicates that the physical link is up, but the ISP service is ready. This LED blinks during data transmission. 2 Internet LED A solid orange light indicates that the 5.0GHz wireless segment... to the power supply. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1234 5 1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 7 Section 1 -
.... This LED will light orange during data transmission. This LED blinks green during wireless data transmission. 4 WLAN LED (5.0GHz) A solid light indicates that the physical link is up, but the ISP service is ready. This LED blinks during data transmission. 2 Internet LED A solid orange light indicates that the 5.0GHz wireless segment... to the power supply. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1234 5 1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 7 Section 1 -
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...Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from your modem. Before you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer ... off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the modem and make sure you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 8 If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you are online. If you were using the USB connection before using...
...Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from your modem. Before you Begin • Please configure the router with the computer ... off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the modem and make sure you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 8 If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you are online. If you were using the USB connection before using...
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...brick, and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 9 Building Materials make a difference. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans.... The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the ...
...brick, and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 9 Building Materials make a difference. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans.... The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the ...
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... an Ethernet cable into the Internet port on page 13 to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Section 2 - Wait about 30 seconds). 6. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 10 Refer to "Getting Started" on the router. 4. Installation Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to configure your modem...
... an Ethernet cable into the Internet port on page 13 to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Section 2 - Wait about 30 seconds). 6. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 10 Refer to "Getting Started" on the router. 4. Installation Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to configure your modem...
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...Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to change your network. Click Save Settings to access the configuration utility of your computer. 2. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 11 Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. When the login window appears, set to Admin and leave the password box...Close the browser and change the settings, write down your existing settings before connecting the router to your computer should be set the user name to receive an IP address automatically in the future. In most cases, your network: • Disable UPnP™ •...
...Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to change your network. Click Save Settings to access the configuration utility of your computer. 2. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 11 Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. When the login window appears, set to Admin and leave the password box...Close the browser and change the settings, write down your existing settings before connecting the router to your computer should be set the user name to receive an IP address automatically in the future. In most cases, your network: • Disable UPnP™ •...
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... into the Internet (WAN) port of the router and connect it to your wireless network. You may now use the other Ethernet devices and computers. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Refer to connect other 3 LAN ports to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your other router. Disconnect... enter the IP address you assigned to your computer to the router. Installation 6. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8.
... into the Internet (WAN) port of the router and connect it to your wireless network. You may now use the other Ethernet devices and computers. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Refer to connect other 3 LAN ports to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your other router. Disconnect... enter the IP address you assigned to your computer to the router. Installation 6. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8.
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... Start > Run. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 13 Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. When the autorun screen appears, click Install. Section 2 - In the run ...the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. Installation Getting Started The DIR-815 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to guide you quickly through the installation process.
... Start > Run. The step-by the login password on your CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 13 Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. When the autorun screen appears, click Install. Section 2 - In the run ...the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the provided CD holder. Installation Getting Started The DIR-815 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to guide you quickly through the installation process.
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If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. 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). Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 14 Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Enter Admin in the User Name field. Section 3 -
If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. 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). Leave the password blank by default. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 14 Configuration Configuration This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Enter Admin in the User Name field. Section 3 -
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... appropriate option, click Next. Manual Setup: Click this radio button if you log on how to use the Easy Setup method to configure your Router. Refer to"Setup"on page 20 for more information on how to configure your router manually. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration... After logging into the router for the first time, the D-Link Easy Setup window will appear: Easy Setup: Click this box if you want the...
... appropriate option, click Next. Manual Setup: Click this radio button if you log on how to use the Easy Setup method to configure your Router. Refer to"Setup"on page 20 for more information on how to configure your router manually. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration... After logging into the router for the first time, the D-Link Easy Setup window will appear: Easy Setup: Click this box if you want the...
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... you selected PPPoE, enter your wireless network. Section 3 - Use the Internet Connection drop-down menu to continue. If you will be implemented on your PPPoE user name and password. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 16
... you selected PPPoE, enter your wireless network. Section 3 - Use the Internet Connection drop-down menu to continue. If you will be implemented on your PPPoE user name and password. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 16