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...© 2013 by D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual i All other countries. 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 D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries... to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective companies....
...© 2013 by D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual i All other countries. 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 D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries... to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective companies....
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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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... your IP address 141 Windows® 8 Users 141 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 141 Windows® XP Users 141 Statically Assign an IP Address 142 Windows® 8 Users 142 Windows® 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
... your IP address 141 Windows® 8 Users 141 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 141 Windows® XP Users 141 Statically Assign an IP Address 142 Windows® 8 Users 142 Windows® 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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Section 1 - 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. 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.
Section 1 - 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. 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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... adapter Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements mydlink Requirements Supported Browsers: • Internet Explorer 7 or higher • Firefox • Safari 4 or higher • Chrome Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Android is a trademark of Apple Inc. Section 1 - Visit www.java.com to download the latest... requirements: • Internet Explorer 7 or higher • Firefox • Safari 5 or higher • Chrome iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Google, Inc. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 2
... adapter Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements mydlink Requirements Supported Browsers: • Internet Explorer 7 or higher • Firefox • Safari 4 or higher • Chrome Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Android is a trademark of Apple Inc. Section 1 - Visit www.java.com to download the latest... requirements: • Internet Explorer 7 or higher • Firefox • Safari 5 or higher • Chrome iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Google, Inc. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 2
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....11n specifications. Best of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. up to multiple devices. 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 - Environmental conditions will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including...
....11n specifications. Best of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. up to multiple devices. 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 - Environmental conditions will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including...
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... computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. 4 Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your network. 2 WPS Button Press to the default factory settings. 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 port. 5 Power Button Press...
... computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. 4 Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your network. 2 WPS Button Press to the default factory settings. 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 port. 5 Power Button Press...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the Internet. If the LED is orange, the connection is idle. The light will be solid orange during boot-up and will blink green during the WPS process. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 5 A solid light indicates a connection to the Internet port. 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 power supply. Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the Internet. If the LED is orange, the connection is idle. The light will be solid orange during boot-up and will blink green during the WPS process. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 5 A solid light indicates a connection to the Internet port. 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 power supply. Section 1 -
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Placement of the router is very important. If you through the installation process. 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 your Internet provider. Section 2 - If ... you unplug the power to your modem/router device. In some cases, you will need to turn it to 5 minutes. • Advanced Users - Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for up to "bridge" mode so the DIR-850L router can work properly. Do not proceed until you have this information. •...
Placement of the router is very important. If you through the installation process. 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 your Internet provider. Section 2 - If ... you unplug the power to your modem/router device. In some cases, you will need to turn it to 5 minutes. • Advanced Users - Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for up to "bridge" mode so the DIR-850L router can work properly. Do not proceed until you have this information. •...
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...base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish...appliances that is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 7 Typical ranges vary depending on range. A wall that generate RF noise. 5. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters...
...base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish...appliances that is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 7 Typical ranges vary depending on range. A wall that generate RF noise. 5. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters...
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Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to 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 - Installation Connect to the Ethernet port on your Network 1. Turn off and unplug your DSL or Cable modem. This is required.
Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to 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 - Installation Connect to the Ethernet port on your Network 1. Turn off and unplug your DSL or Cable modem. This is required.
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Section 2 - USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 9 Installation 3. Please wait about one of the LAN ports on your DSL or Cable modem. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the router.
Section 2 - USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 9 Installation 3. Please wait about one of the LAN ports on your DSL or Cable modem. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the router.
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... 13 to configure your router and use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to an available power outlet or surge protector. 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. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the manual setup procedure to configure your router and connect to...
... 13 to configure your router and use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to an available power outlet or surge protector. 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. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the manual setup procedure to configure your router and connect to...
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... another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. In most cases, your computer should be set the user name to replace your existing router with the DIR-850L instead of your modem is between 2 and 254). To connect to continue. 4. Installation Connect to an Existing Router Note: It is... existing settings before connecting it to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to your other router. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11
... another router, please follow the steps below: 1. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. In most cases, your computer should be set the user name to replace your existing router with the DIR-850L instead of your modem is between 2 and 254). To connect to continue. 4. Installation Connect to an Existing Router Note: It is... existing settings before connecting it to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to your other router. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11
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... and the subnet mask of your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to access the configuration utility of the D-Link router. 8. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 12 To configure your network. Use this new IP address to the router. Section 2 -
... and the subnet mask of your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to access the configuration utility of the D-Link router. 8. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 12 To configure your network. Use this new IP address to the router. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Refer to page 27. Refer to page 21 • D-Link Setup Wizard - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 13 Use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to your clients: • QRS Mobile App - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to configure your router (advanced users only). Log into the router for the first time. Installation Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Refer to page 14. • Manual Setup -
Section 2 - Refer to page 27. Refer to page 21 • D-Link Setup Wizard - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 13 Use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to your clients: • QRS Mobile App - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to configure your router (advanced users only). Log into the router for the first time. Installation Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Refer to page 14. • Manual Setup -
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... connect to the Wizard Setup Screen. Configuration Quick Setup Wizard If this wizard will automatically be directed to the Internet. Click Next to page 26. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 14 Section 3 - If this is your first time logging into the router, this is designed to guide you will start automatically. If you would like...
... connect to the Wizard Setup Screen. Configuration Quick Setup Wizard If this wizard will automatically be directed to the Internet. Click Next to page 26. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 14 Section 3 - If this is your first time logging into the router, this is designed to guide you will start automatically. If you would like...
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... you have, this screen will appear. Click Next to the Internet port and then click Next. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 15 You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection type. Click Guide me through the Internet Connection Settings to choose from...
... you have, this screen will appear. Click Next to the Internet port and then click Next. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 15 You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection type. Click Guide me through the Internet Connection Settings to choose from...
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... or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to continue. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 16 Section 3 - Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue. If the router detected or...
... or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to continue. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 16 Section 3 - Click Next to remove your PPPoE software from your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue. If the router detected or...