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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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...-Personal (PSK 49 Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS)..........50 Network Settings 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 Manual ii
...-Personal (PSK 49 Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS)..........50 Network Settings 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 Manual ii
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... 106 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
... 106 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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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. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 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. Section 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. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 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. Section 1 -
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...802.11n specifications. Best of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 3 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of all, the apps for flawless HD video streaming to 1200Mbps - ...wireless signal range. Section 1 - up to multiple devices. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link® DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router provides revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed - for network management and file access are attempted.
...802.11n specifications. Best of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 3 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of all, the apps for flawless HD video streaming to 1200Mbps - ...wireless signal range. Section 1 - up to multiple devices. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link® DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router provides revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed - for network management and file access are attempted.
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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. 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. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 5 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. Section 1 -
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. 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. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 5 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. Section 1 -
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...bridge" mode so the DIR-850L router can work properly. Make sure you unplug the power to 5 minutes. • Advanced Users - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 6 Placement of the router is very important. Before you will need to turn it to the user manual for up to your ...modem. • Users with a modem/router combo, you Begin • Please configure the router with Cable providers - Section...
...bridge" mode so the DIR-850L router can work properly. Make sure you unplug the power to 5 minutes. • Advanced Users - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 6 Placement of the router is very important. Before you will need to turn it to the user manual for up to your ...modem. • Users with a modem/router combo, you Begin • Please configure the router with Cable providers - Section...
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..., ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link router and other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Typical ranges vary depending... will degrade your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 7 Keep your wireless signal. 4. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of your wireless connection ...
..., ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link router and other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Typical ranges vary depending... will degrade your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Section 2 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 7 Keep your wireless signal. 4. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of your wireless connection ...
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Turn off and unplug your DSL or Cable modem. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your Network 1. 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 DSL or Cable modem. This is required. Modem 2. Section 2 -
Turn off and unplug your DSL or Cable modem. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your Network 1. 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 DSL or Cable modem. This is required. Modem 2. Section 2 -
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Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port 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 Section 2 - Please wait about one of the LAN ports on the router. Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. Installation 3. 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 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 Section 2 - Please wait about one of the LAN ports on the router. Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. Installation 3. USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Ethernet Cable Computer 4.
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...adapter into your network and wireless settings. 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 page 14). Please skip to... page 13 to configure your router and use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to an ...
...adapter into your network and wireless settings. 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 page 14). Please skip to... page 13 to configure your router and use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to an ...
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... click Advanced Network. Make sure your IP address on your existing router with the DIR-850L instead of your other router. Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.1 (or http://dlinkrouter.local./) and press Enter. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11 Installation Connect to Admin and leave the password box empty...
... click Advanced Network. Make sure your IP address on your existing router with the DIR-850L instead of your other router. Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.0.1 (or http://dlinkrouter.local./) and press Enter. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11 Installation Connect to Admin and leave the password box empty...
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... to your settings. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the router in the future. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to access the configuration utility of the D-Link router. 8. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 12 Section 2 - Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of the...
... to your settings. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the router in the future. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to access the configuration utility of the D-Link router. 8. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 12 Section 2 - Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of the...
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This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to page 14. • Manual Setup - Use your clients: • QRS Mobile App - Refer to configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 27. Refer to page 21 • D-Link Setup Wizard - Installation Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Log into the router for the first time. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 13 Section 2 -
This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to page 14. • Manual Setup - Use your clients: • QRS Mobile App - Refer to configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 27. Refer to page 21 • D-Link Setup Wizard - Installation Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router. Log into the router for the first time. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 13 Section 2 -
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... process to configure your internet connection type. Please wait while your router detects your new D-Link router and connect to the Wizard Setup Screen. Section 3 - This wizard is your first time installing the router, launch your settings and you will start automatically. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 14 If you have already configured your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer...
... process to configure your internet connection type. Please wait while your router detects your new D-Link router and connect to the Wizard Setup Screen. Section 3 - This wizard is your first time installing the router, launch your settings and you will start automatically. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 14 If you have already configured your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer...
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... Guide me through the Internet Connection Settings to display a list of Internet connection you with an IP Address. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 15 Configuration If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from . If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type of connection types to continue. This option is...
... Guide me through the Internet Connection Settings to display a list of Internet connection you with an IP Address. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 15 Configuration If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from . If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type of connection types to continue. This option is...
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... by your computer. If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username, password, and other information supplied by your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to continue. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 16 The software is no longer... needed and will not work through a router. Configuration If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your ISP. Click Next to continue.
... by your computer. If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username, password, and other information supplied by your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to continue. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 16 The software is no longer... needed and will not work through a router. Configuration If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your ISP. Click Next to continue.
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... or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your router, please enter a new password. Create a wireless security passphrase or key (between 8-63 characters). Click Next to 32 characters. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, ... to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. In order to secure your ISP. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 17 Section 3 -
... or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your router, please enter a new password. Create a wireless security passphrase or key (between 8-63 characters). Click Next to 32 characters. For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, ... to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. In order to secure your ISP. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 17 Section 3 -
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If you are using) to create a bookmark. If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you want to continue. Configuration Select your wireless settings. Click Save to create a bookmark. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 18 Section 3 - The Confirm Wi-Fi Settings window will display your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if you do not want to create a bookmark to continue.
If you are using) to create a bookmark. If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you want to continue. Configuration Select your wireless settings. Click Save to create a bookmark. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 18 Section 3 - The Confirm Wi-Fi Settings window will display your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if you do not want to create a bookmark to continue.