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... from D-Link Systems, Inc. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date April 19, 2013 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual i
... from D-Link Systems, Inc. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date April 19, 2013 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual i
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface i Manual Revisions i Trademarks i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Hardware Overview 4 Connections 4 LEDs 5 ... Setup Wizard 36 Wireless Settings 41 Wireless Connection Setup Wizard 42 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 44 Manual Wireless Settings 46 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 46 802.11ac/n/a (5GHz 47 Wireless Security 48 What is WPA...57 IPv6 58 IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 60 IPv6 Manual Setup 65 Auto Detection 65 Static IPv6 66 Autoconfiguration 67 D-Link DIR-850L User Manual ii
Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface i Manual Revisions i Trademarks i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Hardware Overview 4 Connections 4 LEDs 5 ... Setup Wizard 36 Wireless Settings 41 Wireless Connection Setup Wizard 42 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 44 Manual Wireless Settings 46 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 46 802.11ac/n/a (5GHz 47 Wireless Security 48 What is WPA...57 IPv6 58 IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 60 IPv6 Manual Setup 65 Auto Detection 65 Static IPv6 66 Autoconfiguration 67 D-Link DIR-850L User Manual ii
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... Router 115 WPS Button 115 Windows® 8 116 Windows® 7 118 WPA/WPA2 118 WPS 121 Windows Vista 125 WPA/WPA2 126 WPS/WCN 2.0 128 D-Link DIR-850L User Manual iii
... Router 115 WPS Button 115 Windows® 8 116 Windows® 7 118 WPA/WPA2 118 WPS 121 Windows Vista 125 WPA/WPA2 126 WPS/WCN 2.0 128 D-Link DIR-850L User Manual iii
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...® 7/ Vista® Users 143 Windows® XP Users 144 Technical Specifications 145 Contacting Technical Support 151 GPL Code Statement 152 Warranty 164 Registration 171 D-Link DIR-850L User Manual iv
...® 7/ Vista® Users 143 Windows® XP Users 144 Technical Specifications 145 Contacting Technical Support 151 GPL Code Statement 152 Warranty 164 Registration 171 D-Link DIR-850L User Manual iv
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D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 1 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-850L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 -
D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 1 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-850L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 -
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D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 2 Android is a trademark of Java installed. Section 1 - Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. • iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher) • ...
D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 2 Android is a trademark of Java installed. Section 1 - Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. • iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher) • ...
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... revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of all, the apps for flawless HD video streaming to 1200Mbps - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 3 See websites that are being visited, block unwanted devices and receive automatic email alerts when unauthorized connections are free. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from...
... revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of all, the apps for flawless HD video streaming to 1200Mbps - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 3 See websites that are being visited, block unwanted devices and receive automatic email alerts when unauthorized connections are free. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from...
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... the supplied power adapter. 7 Reset Button Press and hold until the Power LED turns orange to reset the device back to start the WPS process. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 USB Port Connect a USB flash drive to share content throughout your broadband modem to this process. 3 LAN Ports...
... the supplied power adapter. 7 Reset Button Press and hold until the Power LED turns orange to reset the device back to start the WPS process. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 USB Port Connect a USB flash drive to share content throughout your broadband modem to this process. 3 LAN Ports...
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The light will be solid orange during boot-up and will blink green during the WPS process. A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the Internet port. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 5 If the LED is orange, the connection is idle. Section 1 - If this LED is blinking orange, this indicates that the "on demand" connection type is set and the Internet connection is good but the router 2 Internet LED cannot connect to the Internet.
The light will be solid orange during boot-up and will blink green during the WPS process. A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the Internet port. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 5 If the LED is orange, the connection is idle. Section 1 - If this LED is blinking orange, this indicates that the "on demand" connection type is set and the Internet connection is good but the router 2 Internet LED cannot connect to the Internet.
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... ISP or refer to the user manual for up to your modem. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before you unplug the power to "bridge" mode so the DIR-850L router can work properly. Do not... proceed until you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will need to set it off for your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you may need your Internet provider. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 6 If your modem/router ...
... ISP or refer to the user manual for up to your modem. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before you unplug the power to "bridge" mode so the DIR-850L router can work properly. Do not... proceed until you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will need to set it off for your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you may need your Internet provider. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 6 If your modem/router ...
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...network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. Keep the number of at an ...vary depending on range. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 7 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation,...
...network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. Keep the number of at an ...vary depending on range. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 7 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation,...
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Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your Network 1. This is required. Installation Connect to the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem. Ethernet Cable Ethernet Port Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 8 Section 2 - Turn off and unplug your DSL or Cable modem.
Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your Network 1. This is required. Installation Connect to the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem. Ethernet Cable Ethernet Port Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 8 Section 2 - Turn off and unplug your DSL or Cable modem.
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Section 2 - Please wait about one of the LAN ports on your DSL or Cable modem. Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 9 USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the router. Installation 3. Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing.
Section 2 - Please wait about one of the LAN ports on your DSL or Cable modem. Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 9 USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the router. Installation 3. Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing.
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Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer Power Button 6. Plug the power adapter into your router and use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to page 14). D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 10 If you did not connect to the Internet, use the manual setup procedure to an available power outlet or surge protector. If the...
Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer Power Button 6. Plug the power adapter into your router and use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to page 14). D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 10 If you did not connect to the Internet, use the manual setup procedure to an available power outlet or surge protector. If the...
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... using both. Connect one of your computers to replace your existing router with the DIR-850L instead of using an Ethernet cable. Click Save Settings to Admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11 When the login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in ... Click Save Settings to an available address on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your computer. 2. If you are connecting the DIR-850L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will not have to do the following to the...
... using both. Connect one of your computers to replace your existing router with the DIR-850L instead of using an Ethernet cable. Click Save Settings to Admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11 When the login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in ... Click Save Settings to an available address on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your computer. 2. If you are connecting the DIR-850L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will not have to do the following to the...
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... a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to save your wireless network. To configure your computer's IP settings back to connect other router. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 12 Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router in Step 1. 6. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports...
... a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to save your wireless network. To configure your computer's IP settings back to connect other router. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 12 Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router in Step 1. 6. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports...
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Section 2 - Use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to page 21 • D-Link Setup Wizard - Refer to configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 27. This wizard will launch when you can configure your router. Installation Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your clients: • QRS Mobile App - Refer to your router (advanced users only). Log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 14. • Manual Setup - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 13
Section 2 - Use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to page 21 • D-Link Setup Wizard - Refer to configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 27. This wizard will launch when you can configure your router. Installation Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your clients: • QRS Mobile App - Refer to your router (advanced users only). Log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 14. • Manual Setup - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 13
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... Quick Setup Wizard If this wizard will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup Screen. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 14 If the router detects your Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to page 26. If this is your first time logging into the router...
... Quick Setup Wizard If this wizard will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup Screen. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 14 If the router detects your Internet connection, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to page 26. If this is your first time logging into the router...
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... you with an IP Address. You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection automatically provides you have, this screen will appear. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 15 Select your broadband modem to the Internet port and then click Next. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. Section 3 - Configuration...
... you with an IP Address. You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection automatically provides you have, this screen will appear. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 15 Select your broadband modem to the Internet port and then click Next. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. Section 3 - Configuration...
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... a router. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 16 If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your computer.
... a router. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 16 If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your computer.