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... Overview 4 Connections 4 LEDs 5 Installation 6 Before you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Connect to your Network 8 Connect to an Existing Router 11 Configuration 13 Quick Setup Wizard 14 QRS Mobile App 21 SharePort Mobile App 22 Web-based Configuration Utility 26 Internet Connection Setup 27 Static... 52 Router Settings 52 DHCP Server Settings 53 DHCP Reservation 55 Storage 56 Access Files from the Internet 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 ...
... Overview 4 Connections 4 LEDs 5 Installation 6 Before you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Connect to your Network 8 Connect to an Existing Router 11 Configuration 13 Quick Setup Wizard 14 QRS Mobile App 21 SharePort Mobile App 22 Web-based Configuration Utility 26 Internet Connection Setup 27 Static... 52 Router Settings 52 DHCP Server Settings 53 DHCP Reservation 55 Storage 56 Access Files from the Internet 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 ...
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... Logs 107 Statistics 108 Internet Sessions 109 Wireless 110 Routing 111 IPv6 112 IPV6 Routing 113 Support 114 Connect a Wireless Client to your 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
... Logs 107 Statistics 108 Internet Sessions 109 Wireless 110 Routing 111 IPv6 112 IPV6 Routing 113 Support 114 Connect a Wireless Client to your 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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Table of Contents Windows® XP 129 WPA/WPA2 130 Troubleshooting 132 Reset Router/Forgot Password 133 Wireless Basics 136 What is Wireless 137 Tips 139 Wireless Modes 140 Networking Basics 141 Check your IP address 141 Windows® 8 ...® 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
Table of Contents Windows® XP 129 WPA/WPA2 130 Troubleshooting 132 Reset Router/Forgot Password 133 Wireless Basics 136 What is Wireless 137 Tips 139 Wireless Modes 140 Networking Basics 141 Check your IP address 141 Windows® 8 ...® 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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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 - 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.
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Product Overview Introduction The D-Link® DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router provides revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed - up to multiple devices. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of all, the apps for flawless HD ... device from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (draft), 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 3
Product Overview Introduction The D-Link® DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router provides revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed - up to multiple devices. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of all, the apps for flawless HD ... device from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (draft), 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 3
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is idle. A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 5 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.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is idle. A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 5 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.
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...computer that was last connected directly to your PPPoE user name and password. If your ISP provided you will need your modem. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 6 Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. If you are using a PPPoE connection... this information, contact your modem. • Users with Cable providers - If you will need to turn it to "bridge" mode so the DIR-850L router can work properly. Installation Installation This section will walk you may need to set it off for up to the user manual for your ISP...
...computer that was last connected directly to your PPPoE user name and password. If your ISP provided you will need your modem. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 6 Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. If you are using a PPPoE connection... this information, contact your modem. • Users with Cable providers - If you will need to turn it to "bridge" mode so the DIR-850L router can work properly. Installation Installation This section will walk you may need to set it off for up to the user manual for your ISP...
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A wall that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 7 Typical ranges vary depending on range. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears ... or open doorways. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your wireless...
A wall that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 7 Typical ranges vary depending on range. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears ... or open doorways. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your wireless...
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This is required. 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 Installation Connect to the Ethernet port on your Network 1. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your DSL or Cable modem. Modem 2. Turn off and unplug your DSL or Cable modem.
This is required. 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 Installation Connect to the Ethernet port on your Network 1. Section 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your DSL or Cable modem. Modem 2. Turn off and unplug your DSL or Cable modem.
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Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. Installation 3. Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 9 Please wait about one of the LAN ports on your DSL or Cable modem. 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. Section 2 -
Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. Installation 3. Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 9 Please wait about one of the LAN ports on your DSL or Cable modem. 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. Section 2 -
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... the Internet, use the manual setup procedure to configure your router and connect to page 14). D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 10 Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer Power Button 6. Please skip to page 13 to configure your router and use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to an available power outlet or surge...
... the Internet, use the manual setup procedure to configure your router and connect to page 14). D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 10 Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer Power Button 6. Please skip to page 13 to configure your router and use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to an available power outlet or surge...
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... an available address on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Connect one of using an Ethernet cable. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11 Click Setup and then click Network Settings. If you will 'turn off' the router (NAT) functions. Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.1 (or http://dlinkrouter.local./) and press Enter. Click...
... an available address on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Connect one of using an Ethernet cable. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11 Click Setup and then click Network Settings. If you will 'turn off' the router (NAT) functions. Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.1 (or http://dlinkrouter.local./) and press Enter. Click...
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...connect it to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your settings. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 12 Refer to your other Ethernet devices and computers. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your computer's IP settings back to... access the configuration utility of the router in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Use this new IP address to the original values as in Step 1. 6. Section 2 - Close the browser and...
...connect it to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your settings. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 12 Refer to your other Ethernet devices and computers. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your computer's IP settings back to... access the configuration utility of the router in one of the LAN ports of the D-Link router. 8. Use this new IP address to the original values as in Step 1. 6. Section 2 - Close the browser and...
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Refer to page 27. Refer to page 14. • Manual Setup - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router (advanced users only). Installation Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 21 • D-Link Setup Wizard - Refer to your router. Log into the router for the first time. Use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to configure your clients: • QRS Mobile App - Section 2 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 13
Refer to page 27. Refer to page 14. • Manual Setup - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router (advanced users only). Installation Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 21 • D-Link Setup Wizard - Refer to your router. Log into the router for the first time. Use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to configure your clients: • QRS Mobile App - Section 2 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 13
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.... Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection, you would like to access the configuration utility, please refer to the Internet. If you have already configured your settings and you may need to enter your new D-Link router and connect to page 26.... This wizard is your first time installing the router, launch your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer), and you through a step-by-step process to continue. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 14 Section 3 - If the router detects your internet connection ...
.... Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection, you would like to access the configuration utility, please refer to the Internet. If you have already configured your settings and you may need to enter your new D-Link router and connect to page 26.... This wizard is your first time installing the router, launch your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer), and you through a step-by-step process to continue. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 14 Section 3 - If the router detects your internet connection ...
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...modem services. Configuration If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from . You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection automatically provides you have, this screen will appear. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 15 Connect your Internet... connection type. If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type of connection types to choose from the...
...modem services. Configuration If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from . You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection automatically provides you have, this screen will appear. Section 3 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 15 Connect your Internet... connection type. If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type of connection types to choose from the...
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... your ISP. Note: Make sure to continue. Section 3 - If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your ISP. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 16 The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Click Next to continue. Configuration If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and...
... your ISP. Note: Make sure to continue. Section 3 - If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your ISP. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 16 The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Click Next to continue. Configuration If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and...
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Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard If you did not initially choose to install your router with the Quick Setup Wizard, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. This wizard is designed to continue. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 36 Click Next to guide you can click on Internet Connection Setup Wizard from the Setup > Internet screen. Section 3 -
Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard If you did not initially choose to install your router with the Quick Setup Wizard, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. This wizard is designed to continue. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 36 Click Next to guide you can click on Internet Connection Setup Wizard from the Setup > Internet screen. Section 3 -
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...the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are illustrated in the device itself. Apple Safari 4 and higher • Verify physical connectivity by checking for more information on disabling or configuring it. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 132 If you have ...a different operating system, the screenshots on your firewall software for solid link lights on the same IP subnet to connect to the following examples. 1....
...the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are illustrated in the device itself. Apple Safari 4 and higher • Verify physical connectivity by checking for more information on disabling or configuring it. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 132 If you have ...a different operating system, the screenshots on your firewall software for solid link lights on the same IP subnet to connect to the following examples. 1....
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...Link router in . Section 6 - From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to access the router. Wait about 30 seconds to their defaults. If you forgot your password, you must reset your settings back to page 13. Release the button and the router will change all your router. D-Link DIR-850L... User Manual Reset Router/Forgot Password 133
...Link router in . Section 6 - From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to access the router. Wait about 30 seconds to their defaults. If you forgot your password, you must reset your settings back to page 13. Release the button and the router will change all your router. D-Link DIR-850L... User Manual Reset Router/Forgot Password 133