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Version 1.0 | April 19, 2013 User Manual Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router DIR-850L
Version 1.0 | April 19, 2013 User Manual Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router DIR-850L
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... 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Hardware 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...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 ...
... 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Hardware 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...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 ...
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...78 Network Filters 80 Access Control 81 Access Control Wizard 81 Website Filters 84 Inbound Filters 85 Firewall Settings 86 Routing 88 Advanced Wireless 89 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 90 WPS Button 91 Advanced Network Settings 92 Guest Zone 93 IPv6 Firewall 94 IPv6 Routing ... 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
...78 Network Filters 80 Access Control 81 Access Control Wizard 81 Website Filters 84 Inbound Filters 85 Firewall Settings 86 Routing 88 Advanced Wireless 89 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 90 WPS Button 91 Advanced Network Settings 92 Guest Zone 93 IPv6 Firewall 94 IPv6 Routing ... 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 Users 141 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 141 Windows® XP Users 141 ...® 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 Users 141 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 141 Windows® XP Users 141 ...® 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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... volume of all, the apps for flawless HD video streaming to 1200Mbps - Environmental conditions will vary. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link® DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router provides revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed - See websites that are being visited, block unwanted devices and receive automatic email alerts when unauthorized connections are free...
... volume of all, the apps for flawless HD video streaming to 1200Mbps - Environmental conditions will vary. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link® DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router provides revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed - See websites that are being visited, block unwanted devices and receive automatic email alerts when unauthorized connections are free...
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... and location of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 7 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your product away...
... and location of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 7 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your product away...
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...Power button on the back of the router. If the Power LED does not light up , verify that the power (green) and Internet (orange or green) LEDs are both lit. Please skip to page 13 to configure your network and wireless settings. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 10 Plug the power ...adapter into your router and connect to configure your router and use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to page 14). Installation 5. If you did not connect to the...
...Power button on the back of the router. If the Power LED does not light up , verify that the power (green) and Internet (orange or green) LEDs are both lit. Please skip to page 13 to configure your network and wireless settings. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 10 Plug the power ...adapter into your router and connect to configure your router and use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to page 14). Installation 5. If you did not connect to the...
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...to an available address on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. If you are connecting the DIR-850L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will 'turn off' the router (NAT) functions. If you may want to contact your ISP or manufacturer's user guide ... window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will have to do anything to put the router into the router. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11
...to an available address on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. If you are connecting the DIR-850L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will 'turn off' the router (NAT) functions. If you may want to contact your ISP or manufacturer's user guide ... window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will have to do anything to put the router into the router. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11
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...The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on your wireless router or access point. This key must be sniffed out and stolen. Section 4 - The key is WPA? EAP is built on ... scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that was designed to protect your wireless connection. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 48 WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access),...
...The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on your wireless router or access point. This key must be sniffed out and stolen. Section 4 - The key is WPA? EAP is built on ... scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that was designed to protect your wireless connection. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 48 WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access),...
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... Update Interval, enter the amount of the router (192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 49 Section 4 - Next to WPA Mode, select Auto(WPA or WPA2), WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side. 2. Next to enable wireless security on the router. The pass-phrase must be between...
... Update Interval, enter the amount of the router (192.168.0.1). D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 49 Section 4 - Next to WPA Mode, select Auto(WPA or WPA2), WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side. 2. Next to enable wireless security on the router. The pass-phrase must be between...
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Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your wireless router before enabling encryption. 1. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 50 Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your wireless network adapters. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of the router (192.168.0.1). Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Enterprise. 3. Log into...
Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your wireless router before enabling encryption. 1. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 50 Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your wireless network adapters. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of the router (192.168.0.1). Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Enterprise. 3. Log into...
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The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your area. Wireless Icon D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 118 Section 4 - Security Windows® 7 WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1.
The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your area. Wireless Icon D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 118 Section 4 - Security Windows® 7 WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1.
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Security 5. If the connection fails, please verify that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. Section 4 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 120 You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the wireless router. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the router.
Security 5. If the connection fails, please verify that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. Section 4 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 120 You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the wireless router. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the router.
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... Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select Connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 126...
... Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select Connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 126...
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Section 5 - If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 127 The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. Connecting to the wireless network.
Section 5 - If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 127 The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. Connecting to the wireless network.
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Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Section 5 - Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA key being used. 1. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 130 Connecting to a Wireless Network WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable WPA on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.
Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Section 5 - Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA key being used. 1. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 130 Connecting to a Wireless Network WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable WPA on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.
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The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. Connecting to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 131 Section 5 - The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect.
The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. Connecting to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 131 Section 5 - The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to a Wireless Network 3. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect.
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...mobility and the absence of wires. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to enjoy the freedom that transmits and ...receives data with radio signals instead of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be able to a conventional Ethernet LAN in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. D-Link DIR-850L...
...mobility and the absence of wires. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to enjoy the freedom that transmits and ...receives data with radio signals instead of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be able to a conventional Ethernet LAN in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. D-Link DIR-850L...
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... more DIR-850L wireless network Cardbus adapters. Refer to product manual for peer-to set it up. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Directly connecting to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - Appendix A - All wireless clients will connect to communicate. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure - D-Link DIR-850L User...
... more DIR-850L wireless network Cardbus adapters. Refer to product manual for peer-to set it up. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Directly connecting to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - Appendix A - All wireless clients will connect to communicate. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure - D-Link DIR-850L User...