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...6 Connections 6 Hardware Overview 7 Front View 7 LEDs...8 Installation 9 Before you Begin 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Getting Started 11 Configuration 12 Web-based Configuration Utility 12 Setup Wizard 13 Internet Connection 13 Wireless Settings 13 Manual Configuration 17 Dynamic (Cable 17 Internet Setup 18 PPPoE (DSL 18 PPTP...19 L2TP...20 Static (assigned by ISP 21 Wireless Settings 22 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 23 802.11n/g (5GHz 24 Network Settings 25 DHCP Server Settings 26 DHCP Reservation 27 Media Server 28 IPv6 Internet Connection 29 IPv6 Manual Setup 30...
...6 Connections 6 Hardware Overview 7 Front View 7 LEDs...8 Installation 9 Before you Begin 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Getting Started 11 Configuration 12 Web-based Configuration Utility 12 Setup Wizard 13 Internet Connection 13 Wireless Settings 13 Manual Configuration 17 Dynamic (Cable 17 Internet Setup 18 PPPoE (DSL 18 PPTP...19 L2TP...20 Static (assigned by ISP 21 Wireless Settings 22 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 23 802.11n/g (5GHz 24 Network Settings 25 DHCP Server Settings 26 DHCP Reservation 27 Media Server 28 IPv6 Internet Connection 29 IPv6 Manual Setup 30...
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... Link-Local Connectivity 45 Parental Controls 46 Virtual Server 47 Port Forwarding 49 Application Rules 50 QoS Engine 51 Network Filters 53 Access Control 54 Access Control Wizard 54 Website Filters 57 Inbound Filters 58 Firewall Settings 59 Application Level Gateway Configuration 60 Routing...61 Advanced Wireless Settings 62 WISH Settings 63 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 64 Advanced Network Settings 65 UPnP...65 Internet Ping Block 65 Internet Port Speed 65 Multicast Streams 65 Guest Zone 66 IPv6 Firewall 67 IPv6 Routing 68 Administrator Settings 69 Time Settings...
... Link-Local Connectivity 45 Parental Controls 46 Virtual Server 47 Port Forwarding 49 Application Rules 50 QoS Engine 51 Network Filters 53 Access Control 54 Access Control Wizard 54 Website Filters 57 Inbound Filters 58 Firewall Settings 59 Application Level Gateway Configuration 60 Routing...61 Advanced Wireless Settings 62 WISH Settings 63 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 64 Advanced Network Settings 65 UPnP...65 Internet Ping Block 65 Internet Port Speed 65 Multicast Streams 65 Guest Zone 66 IPv6 Firewall 67 IPv6 Routing 68 Administrator Settings 69 Time Settings...
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Table of Contents Using Windows® XP 101 Configure WPA-PSK 102 Troubleshooting 104 Wireless Basics 108 Tips...110 Wireless Modes 111 Networking Basics 112 Check your IP address 112 Technical Specifications 114 Contacting Technical Support 115 Warranty 116 Registration 122 D-Link DIR-857 User Manual iv
Table of Contents Using Windows® XP 101 Configure WPA-PSK 102 Troubleshooting 104 Wireless Basics 108 Tips...110 Wireless Modes 111 Networking Basics 112 Check your IP address 112 Technical Specifications 114 Contacting Technical Support 115 Warranty 116 Registration 122 D-Link DIR-857 User Manual iv
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... your client devices. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 3 TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of your network from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in bigger homes and for WPA standards ensure that you'll be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. Add a notebook or desktop adapter...
... your client devices. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 3 TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of your network from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in bigger homes and for WPA standards ensure that you'll be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. Add a notebook or desktop adapter...
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... of wireless networking at speeds 13x faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11a/g Devices - The Web-based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 4 The performance of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - Configure your router to...
... of wireless networking at speeds 13x faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11a/g Devices - The Web-based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 4 The performance of hours or minutes. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - Configure your router to...
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...; Fast and Guarantee Wireless Streaming for Photos and Streaming Music/Video - Through the SharePort™ Plus Utility, you can wirelessly share this router to share music/video/images • HD Fuel™ for smooth video streaming and online gaming • D-Link Green™ • Wi-PnP for easy wireless setup (required USB thumb drive) • Supports IPv6 • True Gigabit Routing Connectivity D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 5
...; Fast and Guarantee Wireless Streaming for Photos and Streaming Music/Video - Through the SharePort™ Plus Utility, you can wirelessly share this router to share music/video/images • HD Fuel™ for smooth video streaming and online gaming • D-Link Green™ • Wi-PnP for easy wireless setup (required USB thumb drive) • Supports IPv6 • True Gigabit Routing Connectivity D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 5
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...Link DIR-857 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 45 6 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 2 Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 3 USB Connect a USB 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. 4 Reset Press and hold the reset button to restore the router to its original factory settings. 5 Power Button Press the power button to power on and off. 6 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power...
...Link DIR-857 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 45 6 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 2 Internet Port The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 3 USB Connect a USB 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. 4 Reset Press and hold the reset button to restore the router to its original factory settings. 5 Power Button Press the power button to power on and off. 6 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power...
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... connect an Ethernet cable to your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to Ethernet). Do not place the router in the attic or garage. Before you through the installation process. In some cases, you can only use the Ethernet port on . Placement of the router is very important. Also, you may need to call your modem. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
... connect an Ethernet cable to your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to Ethernet). Do not place the router in the attic or garage. Before you through the installation process. In some cases, you can only use the Ethernet port on . Placement of the router is very important. Also, you may need to call your modem. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual...
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... phone base is minimized. 2. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your home or business. Typical ranges vary depending on range. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range...
... phone base is minimized. 2. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your home or business. Typical ranges vary depending on range. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range...
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... connect using the web-based configuration utility. If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 12 Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the NetBIOS name in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Section 3 - The password is left blank by default. Configuration Configuration...
... connect using the web-based configuration utility. If you how to the Troubleshooting section for assistance. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 12 Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless router using the NetBIOS name in the address bar (http://dlinkrouter). Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Section 3 - The password is left blank by default. Configuration Configuration...
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... DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. Section 3 - It is optional but may need to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 17 Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you change the MTU for cable modem services such as Comcast and Cox. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to change the default MAC address unless required by your specific ISP. 1500 is commonly used for optimal performance with the MAC address of your ISP. You can use . Configuration Manual Configuration...
... DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. Section 3 - It is optional but may need to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 17 Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you change the MTU for cable modem services such as Comcast and Cox. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to change the default MAC address unless required by your specific ISP. 1500 is commonly used for optimal performance with the MAC address of your ISP. You can use . Configuration Manual Configuration...
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... DSL services. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 18 In most cases, select Dynamic. IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). DNS Addresses: Enter a maximum idle time during inactivity. Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. It is set to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual. Make sure to change the default MAC address unless required by your Ethernet card. Password: Enter your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. MAC Address...
... DSL services. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 18 In most cases, select Dynamic. IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). DNS Addresses: Enter a maximum idle time during inactivity. Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on the Broadband Router. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. It is set to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on , On-Demand, or Manual. Make sure to change the default MAC address unless required by your Ethernet card. Password: Enter your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. MAC Address...
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If you to the next page. Select an application and click Configuration This will allow you would like to open a range of ports, refer to open a single port. Section 3 - Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu.
If you to the next page. Select an application and click Configuration This will allow you would like to open a range of ports, refer to open a single port. Section 3 - Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu.
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... the highest wireless Security setting of use are several ways to add a wireless device to the network. Add Wireless Start the wizard. However, the settings of the registrar. This becomes the router's PIN. This Wizard helps you have entered the PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. Add Wireless The wizard will not change or reset the PIN. A "registrar" controls access to the wireless network. Current PIN: Shows the current value of the router. Device Wizard: D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 64 Devices can then...
... the highest wireless Security setting of use are several ways to add a wireless device to the network. Add Wireless Start the wizard. However, the settings of the registrar. This becomes the router's PIN. This Wizard helps you have entered the PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. Add Wireless The wizard will not change or reset the PIN. A "registrar" controls access to the wireless network. Current PIN: Shows the current value of the router. Device Wizard: D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 64 Devices can then...
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... a web browser. Configuration Administrator Settings This page will list any changes. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the URL to your network can only view them). You may click the Edit icon to change both admin and user account passwords. The administrator can only view the settings but cannot make changes to change the settings (you to the settings. Server: Enable Remote Remote management allows the DIR-857 to be configured Management: from gaining access to access the router remotely...
... a web browser. Configuration Administrator Settings This page will list any changes. Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the URL to your network can only view them). You may click the Edit icon to change both admin and user account passwords. The administrator can only view the settings but cannot make changes to change the settings (you to the settings. Server: Enable Remote Remote management allows the DIR-857 to be configured Management: from gaining access to access the router remotely...
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... ISP and use Connect to your Internet connection is set up for the DIR-857. If your ISP. It will be displayed. If your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router. Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. General: Displays the router's time and firmware version. LAN Computers...
... ISP and use Connect to your Internet connection is set up for the DIR-857. If your ISP. It will be displayed. If your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router. Configuration Device Information This page displays the current information for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. General: Displays the router's time and firmware version. LAN Computers...
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.... D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 79 What to View: You can select the types of the log contents. This router also has external Syslog Server support so you want displayed in the Tools > Email screen. Select the levels that you can be selected. Email Now: This option will save the router to display from the log. Firewall & Security, System, and Router Status messages can send the log files to...
.... D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 79 What to View: You can select the types of the log contents. This router also has external Syslog Server support so you want displayed in the Tools > Email screen. Select the levels that you can be selected. Email Now: This option will save the router to display from the log. Firewall & Security, System, and Router Status messages can send the log files to...
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... the router (192.168.0.1). Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of your wireless network adapters. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 90 Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you have wireless clients using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is recommended to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of time before enabling encryption. Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) It is the default port. 8. Please establish wireless connectivity before...
... the router (192.168.0.1). Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of your wireless network adapters. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 90 Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you have wireless clients using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is recommended to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of time before enabling encryption. Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) It is the default port. 8. Please establish wireless connectivity before...
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... information. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 101 Section 5 - If you TCP/IP settings for Service Pack 2 users. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility).
... information. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 101 Section 5 - If you TCP/IP settings for Service Pack 2 users. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility).
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This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 112 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. wireless router) automatically. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows® 7/Vista® users type cmd in the Start Search box.) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press...
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on newly installed adapters. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 112 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. wireless router) automatically. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows® 7/Vista® users type cmd in the Start Search box.) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press...
