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Table of Contents Windows Vista 122 WPA/WPA2 123 WPS/WCN 2.0 125 Windows® XP 126 WPA/WPA2 127 Troubleshooting 129 Wireless Basics 133 What is Wireless 134 Tips 136 Wireless Modes 137 Networking Basics 138 Check your IP address 138 Statically Assign an IP address 139 Technical Specifications 140 Contacting Technical Support 142 GPL Code Statement 143 Warranty 155 Registration 162 D-Link DIR-865L User Manual iv
Table of Contents Windows Vista 122 WPA/WPA2 123 WPS/WCN 2.0 125 Windows® XP 126 WPA/WPA2 127 Troubleshooting 129 Wireless Basics 133 What is Wireless 134 Tips 136 Wireless Modes 137 Networking Basics 138 Check your IP address 138 Statically Assign an IP address 139 Technical Specifications 140 Contacting Technical Support 142 GPL Code Statement 143 Warranty 155 Registration 162 D-Link DIR-865L User Manual iv
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...D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 11 If you are connecting the DIR-865L router to an existing router to the router (LAN port) using both. Plug the power into Bridge mode, which case you will have to do the following to an Existing Router Note: It is between 2 and 254). Make sure your IP address...the login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in which will not have to do anything to an available address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is strongly recommended to replace your existing router with the DIR-865L instead of your computers to use as a ...
...D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 11 If you are connecting the DIR-865L router to an existing router to the router (LAN port) using both. Plug the power into Bridge mode, which case you will have to do the following to an Existing Router Note: It is between 2 and 254). Make sure your IP address...the login window appears, set to receive an IP address automatically in which will not have to do anything to an available address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is strongly recommended to replace your existing router with the DIR-865L instead of your computers to use as a ...
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... your other Ethernet devices and computers. Use this new IP address to your network. 7. Connect an Ethernet cable 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. You may now use the other 3 LAN... ports to the router. Section 2 - Installation 5. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the router in one of the LAN ports of your wireless network. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 12
... your other Ethernet devices and computers. Use this new IP address to your network. 7. Connect an Ethernet cable 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. You may now use the other 3 LAN... ports to the router. Section 2 - Installation 5. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the router in one of the LAN ports of your wireless network. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 12
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Section 3 - D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 26 You may also type the name of the router http://192.168.0.1. Leave the password blank by default. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. Configuration 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 (http://dlinkrouter.local).
Section 3 - D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 26 You may also type the name of the router http://192.168.0.1. Leave the password blank by default. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. Configuration 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 (http://dlinkrouter.local).
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... by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 28 MAC Address: The default MAC Address is not recommended that you by your ISP. Configuration Manual Internet Setup Static (assigned by ISP) Select Static IP if all the Internet port's IP information is the default MTU. Default Gateway: Enter the Gateway...
... by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 28 MAC Address: The default MAC Address is not recommended that you by your ISP. Configuration Manual Internet Setup Static (assigned by ISP) Select Static IP if all the Internet port's IP information is the default MTU. Default Gateway: Enter the Gateway...
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... your ISP. Host Name: The Host Name is the default MTU. Use Unicasting: Check the box if you may be required by your ISP. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 29 Primary/Secondary Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned DNS Server: by some ISPs. Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic (Cable) My Internet Select Dynamic...
... your ISP. Host Name: The Host Name is the default MTU. Use Unicasting: Check the box if you may be required by your ISP. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 29 Primary/Secondary Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned DNS Server: by some ISPs. Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic (Cable) My Internet Select Dynamic...
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... to change the default MAC address unless required by your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). MAC Address: The default MAC Address is maintained during which the Internet...Address button to automatically use your ISP's DNS servers Addresses: or select Enter DNS Manually and enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses of your computer. This option is not recommended that you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Section 3 - To disable this feature, enable Autoreconnect. D-Link DIR-865L...
... to change the default MAC address unless required by your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). MAC Address: The default MAC Address is maintained during which the Internet...Address button to automatically use your ISP's DNS servers Addresses: or select Enter DNS Manually and enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses of your computer. This option is not recommended that you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Section 3 - To disable this feature, enable Autoreconnect. D-Link DIR-865L...
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... you with a username and password. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 31 In most cases, select Dynamic. PPTP Gateway: Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP. Reconnect Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). My Internet Select... ISP uses a PPTP connection. To disable this feature, enable Autoreconnect. Your ISP will provide you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Configuration Internet Setup PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your PPTP password and then...
... you with a username and password. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 31 In most cases, select Dynamic. PPTP Gateway: Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP. Reconnect Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). My Internet Select... ISP uses a PPTP connection. To disable this feature, enable Autoreconnect. Your ISP will provide you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Configuration Internet Setup PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your PPTP password and then...
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... provide you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. L2TP Subnet Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP. Configuration Internet Setup L2TP Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box. Username: Enter your ISP (Static only). D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 33...
... provide you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. L2TP Subnet Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP. Configuration Internet Setup L2TP Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box. Username: Enter your ISP (Static only). D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 33...
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... the wireless network name you may get a"connect display page" error on your area. Note: When you enable Bridge mode, the DIR-865L's default IP address will display a list of the router changed. Step 2 - In your wireless network information, click Save Settings, and then skip... to the pop-up message. Section 3 - This is because the IP address of wireless networks in your web browser. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 44 From the Setup > Internet page, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and then check the Enable Wireless ...
... the wireless network name you may get a"connect display page" error on your area. Note: When you enable Bridge mode, the DIR-865L's default IP address will display a list of the router changed. Step 2 - In your wireless network information, click Save Settings, and then skip... to the pop-up message. Section 3 - This is because the IP address of wireless networks in your web browser. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 44 From the Setup > Internet page, click Manual Internet Connection Setup and then check the Enable Wireless ...
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Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the wireless connection. Next to the added overhead. 1. Section 4 - Use Auto if you did on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as a pass-... Key, enter a key (passphrase). If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on the router. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 47 Next to enable encryption on the left side. 2.
Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the wireless connection. Next to the added overhead. 1. Section 4 - Use Auto if you did on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as a pass-... Key, enter a key (passphrase). If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on the router. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 47 Next to enable encryption on the left side. 2.
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... Interval, enter the amount of time before enabling encryption. Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your wireless network adapters. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 48 Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) It is recommended to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default). 6. Section 4 ...on the left side. 2. Next to Cypher Type, select TKIP and AES, TKIP, or AES. 5. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). Next to the added overhead. 1. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before your...
... Interval, enter the amount of time before enabling encryption. Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on your wireless network adapters. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 48 Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) It is recommended to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default). 6. Section 4 ...on the left side. 2. Next to Cypher Type, select TKIP and AES, TKIP, or AES. 5. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of the router (192.168.0.1). Next to the added overhead. 1. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before your...
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...: Enter the Subnet Mask. Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings This section will allow you will use the router for the router. Router Settings Router IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router and to get back into the configuration utility. The default subnet mask is 192.168.0.1. Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box... to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your browser to configure the DHCP settings. The default IP address is 255.255.255.0. Device Name: Enter a name for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 50
...: Enter the Subnet Mask. Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings This section will allow you will use the router for the router. Router Settings Router IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router and to get back into the configuration utility. The default subnet mask is 192.168.0.1. Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box... to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your browser to configure the DHCP settings. The default IP address is 255.255.255.0. Device Name: Enter a name for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 50
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...WINS information to offer NetBIOS configuration settings. DHCP IP Address Enter the starting and ending address of this feature to allow the DHCP Server to be DHCP clients by the DIR-865L. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on your computers to enable the... from WAN: NetBIOS Scope: This feature allows the configuration of time for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. Section 3 - The DIR-865L has a built-in minutes. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from WAN' is activated. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 51
...WINS information to offer NetBIOS configuration settings. DHCP IP Address Enter the starting and ending address of this feature to allow the DHCP Server to be DHCP clients by the DIR-865L. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on your computers to enable the... from WAN: NetBIOS Scope: This feature allows the configuration of time for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. Section 3 - The DIR-865L has a built-in minutes. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from WAN' is activated. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 51
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Section 3 - Address: D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 52 WINS IP Enter your WINS Server IP address(es). Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid. Configuration NetBIOS Node: Select the different type of NetBIOS node;
Section 3 - Address: D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 52 WINS IP Enter your WINS Server IP address(es). Broadcast only, Point-to-Point, Mixed-mode, and Hybrid. Configuration NetBIOS Node: Select the different type of NetBIOS node;
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The router will assign the IP address only to enable the reservation. Computer Name: Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down menu and click Section 3 - Enable: Check this box to that computer or device. Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.
The router will assign the IP address only to enable the reservation. Computer Name: Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down menu and click Section 3 - Enable: Check this box to that computer or device. Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.
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... want to use to add more users, repeat steps 3 and 4. For example, if you selected HTTPS and changed the port to save your WAN IP address is 4433. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 56 Step 2 - Here you can use . Note that is connected to your Access Path Under User List, click the Modify icon for... 8181 and HTTPS is 1.2.3.4, then you can browse to the folder on your USB thumb drive or external hard drive that under the HTTP Storage Link (at the bottom) will display the URL(s) you would like to access your files that are finished, click the Save Settings button at the top...
... want to use to add more users, repeat steps 3 and 4. For example, if you selected HTTPS and changed the port to save your WAN IP address is 4433. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 56 Step 2 - Here you can use . Note that is connected to your Access Path Under User List, click the Modify icon for... 8181 and HTTPS is 1.2.3.4, then you can browse to the folder on your USB thumb drive or external hard drive that under the HTTP Storage Link (at the bottom) will display the URL(s) you would like to access your files that are finished, click the Save Settings button at the top...
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... then retype the password in the next box. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router's LAN Link-Local Address. you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. IPv6 DNS Settings: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 66 Password: Enter your Internet provider (ISP...
... then retype the password in the next box. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router's LAN Link-Local Address. you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. IPv6 DNS Settings: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 66 Password: Enter your Internet provider (ISP...
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Select an application and click Configuration Advanced Virtual Server This will allow you would like to the next page. Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. If you to open a range of ports, refer to open a single port. Section 3 -
Select an application and click Configuration Advanced Virtual Server This will allow you would like to the next page. Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. If you to open a range of ports, refer to open a single port. Section 3 -
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Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. Select an application and click Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu.
Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. Select an application and click Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu.