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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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... 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. Copyright © 2013 by D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual i Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof...
... 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. Copyright © 2013 by D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual i Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof...
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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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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 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.
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 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.
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D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 2 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. • iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher) • Android device (1.6 or higher) • Computer with ...
D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 2 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. • iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher) • Android device (1.6 or higher) • Computer with ...
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..., including volume of all, the apps for flawless HD video streaming to 1200Mbps - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link® DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router provides revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed - With ground-breaking mydlink Cloud Services...Best of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 3 for network management and file access are attempted. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. See websites ...
..., including volume of all, the apps for flawless HD video streaming to 1200Mbps - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link® DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router provides revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed - With ground-breaking mydlink Cloud Services...Best of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 3 for network management and file access are attempted. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. See websites ...
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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
... 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
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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 port. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 5 If the LED is orange, the connection is idle. 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. A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. 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. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 5 If the LED is orange, the connection is idle. 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. A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. The light will be solid orange during boot-up and will blink green during the WPS process. Section 1 -
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Do not proceed until you will need your PPPoE user name and password. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 6 Placement of the router is very important. If you are using a PPPoE ...unplug the power to 5 minutes. • Advanced Users - Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for up to your Internet provider. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, ...with the computer that was last connected directly to "bridge" mode so the DIR-850L router can work properly. Section 2 - In some cases, you Begin • Please configure the router with DSL ...
Do not proceed until you will need your PPPoE user name and password. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 6 Placement of the router is very important. If you are using a PPPoE ...unplug the power to 5 minutes. • Advanced Users - Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for up to your Internet provider. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, ...with the computer that was last connected directly to "bridge" mode so the DIR-850L router can work properly. Section 2 - In some cases, you Begin • Please configure the router with DSL ...
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Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Make sure 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 virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls or ceilings is as far away from ... A wall that is to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the number of your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3.
Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Make sure 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 virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls or ceilings is as far away from ... A wall that is to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the number of your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3.
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Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your Network 1. Turn off and unplug your DSL or Cable modem. Section 2 - 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 This is required. Installation Connect to the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem.
Modem 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your Network 1. Turn off and unplug your DSL or Cable modem. Section 2 - 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 This is required. Installation Connect to the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem.
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Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 9 Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the router. Installation 3. USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Section 2 - Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. 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 Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the router. Installation 3. USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Section 2 - Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing. Please wait about one of the LAN ports on your DSL or Cable modem.
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D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 10 Plug the power adapter into your network and wireless settings. Installation 5. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the manual setup procedure to configure your router and connect to page 14). Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer Power Button 6. Section 2 - After the router has powered... that the power (green) and Internet (orange or green) LEDs are both lit. Please skip to page 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 Plug the power adapter into your network and wireless settings. Installation 5. If you did not connect to the Internet, use the manual setup procedure to configure your router and connect to page 14). Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer Power Button 6. Section 2 - After the router has powered... that the power (green) and Internet (orange or green) LEDs are both lit. Please skip to page 13 to configure your router and use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to an available power outlet or surge protector.
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...) using both. In most cases, your computer should be set the user name to contact your other router. Click Log In to continue. 4. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11 Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. Click on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is a combo router, you need... login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in which will 'turn off' the router (NAT) functions. If you are connecting the DIR-850L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following to the...
...) using both. In most cases, your computer should be set the user name to contact your other router. Click Log In to continue. 4. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11 Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. Click on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is a combo router, you need... login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in which will 'turn off' the router (NAT) functions. If you are connecting the DIR-850L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following to the...
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... network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to connect other 3 LAN ports to the router. Refer to save your network. 7. Installation 5. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 12 Connect an Ethernet cable in Step 1. 6. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of the...
... network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to connect other 3 LAN ports to the router. Refer to save your network. 7. Installation 5. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 12 Connect an Ethernet cable in Step 1. 6. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of the...
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Use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to configure your router (advanced users only). D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 13 Section 2 - Refer to page 27. Log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 21 • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 14. • Manual Setup - Refer to your clients: • QRS Mobile App - Installation Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router.
Use your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to configure your router (advanced users only). D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 13 Section 2 - Refer to page 27. Log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 21 • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 14. • Manual Setup - Refer to your clients: • QRS Mobile App - Installation Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your router.
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If this wizard will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup Screen. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 14 Configuration Quick Setup Wizard If this is your first time logging into the router, this is your first time installing the router, launch your ... already configured your settings and you through a step-by-step process to configure your internet connection type. Please wait while your router detects your new D-Link router and connect to page 26. Section 3 -
If this wizard will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup Screen. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 14 Configuration Quick Setup Wizard If this is your first time logging into the router, this is your first time installing the router, launch your ... already configured your settings and you through a step-by-step process to configure your internet connection type. Please wait while your router detects your new D-Link router and connect to page 26. Section 3 -
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... to the Internet port and then click Next. Click Next to choose from the Internet port, this screen will appear. Connect your Internet connection type. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 15 Configuration If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from . Select your broadband modem to display a list of Internet connection you with...
... to the Internet port and then click Next. Click Next to choose from the Internet port, this screen will appear. Connect your Internet connection type. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 15 Configuration If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from . Select your broadband modem to display a list of Internet connection you with...