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... other countries. Copyright © 2010 by D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual i This publication may not be reproduced...
... other countries. Copyright © 2010 by D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual i This publication may not be reproduced...
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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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Stateless Autoconfig 69 DHCPv6 (Stateful)- 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 Table of Contents Advanced Wireless Settings 59 802.11n/b/g (2.4GHz 59 802.11n/a (5GHz 60 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 61 Advanced Network...
Stateless Autoconfig 69 DHCPv6 (Stateful)- 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 Table of Contents Advanced Wireless Settings 59 802.11n/b/g (2.4GHz 59 802.11n/a (5GHz 60 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 61 Advanced Network...
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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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D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 1 Section 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.
D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 1 Section 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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... wireless clients • IEEE 802.11a wireless clients • 10/100 Ethernet Computer with Service Pack 3 • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 2 Section 1 - Computer with the following: • Windows® 7/ Vista® / XP with the following: • Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system •...
... wireless clients • IEEE 802.11a wireless clients • 10/100 Ethernet Computer with Service Pack 3 • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 2 Section 1 - Computer with the following: • Windows® 7/ Vista® / XP with the following: • Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system •...
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... vary. TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of up to protect your client devices. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wireless N Dual Band router (DIR-815) is a 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of security features including Active ...wireless network to a cable or DSL modem and share your home. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 3 Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11a/n/g wireless technology to prevent potential attacks ...
... vary. TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of up to protect your client devices. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wireless N Dual Band router (DIR-815) is a 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of security features including Active ...wireless network to a cable or DSL modem and share your home. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 3 Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11a/n/g wireless technology to prevent potential attacks ...
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... multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-815 can pass through VPN sessions. The DIR-815 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 4 Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether ...from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. The DIR-815 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with ...
... multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-815 can pass through VPN sessions. The DIR-815 can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 4 Easily applied content filtering based on the wireless network, whether ...from the Internet or from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. The DIR-815 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with ...
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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. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 6 Section 1 - 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. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 6 Section 1 - 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 blinks green during data transmission. 2 Internet LED A solid orange light indicates that the Router has crashed during bootup. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 7 Section 1 - A slow blinking orange LED indicates that the physical link is up, but the ISP service is ready. This LED blinks orange when a session is ready. This LED blinks during...
.... This LED blinks green during data transmission. 2 Internet LED A solid orange light indicates that the Router has crashed during bootup. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 7 Section 1 - A slow blinking orange LED indicates that the physical link is up, but the ISP service is ready. This LED blinks orange when a session is ready. This LED blinks during...
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... your ISP to change connection types (USB to the modem and make sure you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 8 If you have DSL and are running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you have disconnected any PPPoE software such...
... your ISP to change connection types (USB to the modem and make sure you through the installation process. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 8 If you have DSL and are running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you have disconnected any PPPoE software such...
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... meters) thick! Try to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. Keep your wireless signal. 4. 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 is as ... angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways.
... meters) thick! Try to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. Keep your wireless signal. 4. 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 is as ... angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways.
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... your router. Turn on page 13 to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Shut down your computer. 9. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 10 Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the router. Plug in an open and central location. Use the power switch to an...
... your router. Turn on page 13 to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Shut down your computer. 9. Wait about 30 seconds). 6. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 10 Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the router. Plug in an open and central location. Use the power switch to an...
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If you are connecting the D-Link router to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Click Save ...™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to an available address on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your settings. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 11 The LAN ports on your computer's IP settings back to power up the router. Click Log In to continue. 5. Click Save Settings to your...
If you are connecting the D-Link router to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Click Save ...™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to an available address on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your settings. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 11 The LAN ports on your computer's IP settings back to power up the router. Click Log In to continue. 5. Click Save Settings to your...
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... of the router and connect it to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your other Ethernet devices and computers. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 12 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your network. 7. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP...
... of the router and connect it to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your other Ethernet devices and computers. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 12 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your network. 7. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP...
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... the login password on your CD-ROM drive). In the run the Setup Wizard to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 13 The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. Section 2 - Follow... box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to guide you quickly through the installation process. Installation Getting Started The DIR-815 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD.
... the login password on your CD-ROM drive). In the run the Setup Wizard to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 13 The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Insert the Quick Router Setup Wizard CD in Windows® XP. Section 2 - Follow... box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to guide you quickly through the installation process. Installation Getting Started The DIR-815 includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD.
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If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Enter Admin in the User Name field. Section 3 - 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. 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
If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. Enter Admin in the User Name field. Section 3 - 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. 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
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... After logging into the router for more information on the after login: Router. After choosing the appropriate option, click Next. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 15 Always start up Check this radio button if you prefer to with easy setup appear as the initial window every time you want ... window to setup your router settings using a step-by-step wizard. Refer to the following page for the first time, the D-Link Easy Setup window will appear: Easy Setup: Click this radio button to configure your Router. Manual Setup: Click this box if you log on how to configure your router...
... After logging into the router for more information on the after login: Router. After choosing the appropriate option, click Next. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 15 Always start up Check this radio button if you prefer to with easy setup appear as the initial window every time you want ... window to setup your router settings using a step-by-step wizard. Refer to the following page for the first time, the D-Link Easy Setup window will appear: Easy Setup: Click this radio button to configure your Router. Manual Setup: Click this box if you log on how to configure your router...
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... to continue. The Easy Setup feature also allows you will be implemented on your PPPoE user name and password. Configuration Easy Setup You can use . D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Click Next to configure your Router if you selected PPPoE, enter your wireless network.
... to continue. The Easy Setup feature also allows you will be implemented on your PPPoE user name and password. Configuration Easy Setup You can use . D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Click Next to configure your Router if you selected PPPoE, enter your wireless network.