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... easy as push and connect! DIR-836L Cloud Router 2500 Package Contents • Cloud Router 2500 (DIR-836L) • Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter • Quick Install Guide1 Minimum System Requirements Computer with: • Windows®2 7, Windows Vista®2, Windows® XP SP22, or Mac OS® X (v10.4) • Internet Explorer® v6, Mozilla® Firefox®, Google Chrome or Safari 4 • Network Interface Card For Internet Access: • Cable or DSL Modem • Subscription with...
... easy as push and connect! DIR-836L Cloud Router 2500 Package Contents • Cloud Router 2500 (DIR-836L) • Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter • Quick Install Guide1 Minimum System Requirements Computer with: • Windows®2 7, Windows Vista®2, Windows® XP SP22, or Mac OS® X (v10.4) • Internet Explorer® v6, Mozilla® Firefox®, Google Chrome or Safari 4 • Network Interface Card For Internet Access: • Cable or DSL Modem • Subscription with...
Datasheet
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... trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. DIR-836L Cloud Router 2500 Back USB SharePort™ Share media from an USB external hard drive or thumb (flash) drive WPS Push Button Easily and securely connect new devices with the push of a button 4 Gigabit LAN Ports Connects up to 4 wired devices Internet Port Plug your Internet cable in here Power Button Power Connector Technical Specifications Standards •...
... trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. DIR-836L Cloud Router 2500 Back USB SharePort™ Share media from an USB external hard drive or thumb (flash) drive WPS Push Button Easily and securely connect new devices with the push of a button 4 Gigabit LAN Ports Connects up to 4 wired devices Internet Port Plug your Internet cable in here Power Button Power Connector Technical Specifications Standards •...
Manual
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... Installation 22 Web-based Configuration Utility 26 Internet Connection Setup 27 Static (assigned by ISP 28 Dynamic (Cable 30 PPPoE (DSL 31 PPTP 33 L2TP 35 Wireless Settings 37 Manual Wireless Settings 38 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 38 802.11n/a (5GHz 39 Wireless Security 40 What is WPA 40 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 41 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 43 WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK 45 Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS)..........46 Network Settings 48 Router Settings 48 DHCP Server Settings 49 DHCP...
... Installation 22 Web-based Configuration Utility 26 Internet Connection Setup 27 Static (assigned by ISP 28 Dynamic (Cable 30 PPPoE (DSL 31 PPTP 33 L2TP 35 Wireless Settings 37 Manual Wireless Settings 38 802.11n/g (2.4GHz 38 802.11n/a (5GHz 39 Wireless Security 40 What is WPA 40 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 41 Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard 43 WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK 45 Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS)..........46 Network Settings 48 Router Settings 48 DHCP Server Settings 49 DHCP...
Manual
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Table of Contents IPv6 Manual Setup 63 mydlink Settings 72 Advanced 73 Virtual Server 73 Port Forwarding 74 Application Rules 75 QoS Engine 76 Network Filters 77 Access Control 78 Website Filters 81 Inbound Filters 82 Firewall Settings 83 Routing 85 Advanced Wireless 86 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 87 Advanced Network Settings 89 Guest Zone 90 IPv6 Firewall 91 IPv6 Routing 92 Tools 93 Admin 93 Time 94 SysLog 95 Email Settings 96 System 97 Firmware 98 Language...
Table of Contents IPv6 Manual Setup 63 mydlink Settings 72 Advanced 73 Virtual Server 73 Port Forwarding 74 Application Rules 75 QoS Engine 76 Network Filters 77 Access Control 78 Website Filters 81 Inbound Filters 82 Firewall Settings 83 Routing 85 Advanced Wireless 86 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 87 Advanced Network Settings 89 Guest Zone 90 IPv6 Firewall 91 IPv6 Routing 92 Tools 93 Admin 93 Time 94 SysLog 95 Email Settings 96 System 97 Firmware 98 Language...
Manual
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... adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - Configure your router to be scheduled to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your company's server. The DIR-836L is accessible to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-836L lets you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11a/g Devices - These filters can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users...
... adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - Configure your router to be scheduled to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from your company's server. The DIR-836L is accessible to -use Web-based user interface, the DIR-836L lets you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11a/g Devices - These filters can connect with other 802.11n wireless clients. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users...
Manual
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... the router (LAN port) using both. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. If your ISP or manufacturer's user guide to contact your modem is between 2 and 254). Plug the power into Bridge mode, which case you may want to put the router into the router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 11 The LAN ports on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your existing settings before connecting it to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address...
... the router (LAN port) using both. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. If your ISP or manufacturer's user guide to contact your modem is between 2 and 254). Plug the power into Bridge mode, which case you may want to put the router into the router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 11 The LAN ports on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your existing settings before connecting it to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address...
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.... You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the Configuration section for more information on setting up your network. Refer to connect other router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 12 Installation 5. To configure your network. 7. Use this new IP address to the original values as in one of the LAN ports of your wireless network. Connect an Ethernet cable in Step 1. 6. Section 2 - Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your wireless network, open a web browser and enter...
.... You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to the Configuration section for more information on setting up your network. Refer to connect other router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 12 Installation 5. To configure your network. 7. Use this new IP address to the original values as in one of the LAN ports of your wireless network. Connect an Ethernet cable in Step 1. 6. Section 2 - Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your wireless network, open a web browser and enter...
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... first time installing the router, open your internet connection type. Please wait while your router detects your web browser. If the router detects your settings and you may need to the Internet. Configuration Quick Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to enter your ISP information such as username and password. Click Next to the Wizard Setup Screen. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
... first time installing the router, open your internet connection type. Please wait while your router detects your web browser. If the router detects your settings and you may need to the Internet. Configuration Quick Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to enter your ISP information such as username and password. Click Next to the Wizard Setup Screen. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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.... D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 28 Each IP address entered in the appropriate IP form, which are looking for optimal performance with your ISP. Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to manually enter the IP settings supplied by a dot (x.x.x.x). you by your ISP. My Internet Connection: Select Static IP to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the router. In addition, it is the default MTU. Enable...
.... D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 28 Each IP address entered in the appropriate IP form, which are looking for optimal performance with your ISP. Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to manually enter the IP settings supplied by a dot (x.x.x.x). you by your ISP. My Internet Connection: Select Static IP to the availability, reliability, functionality and operation of the router. In addition, it is the default MTU. Enable...
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... router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 30 Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to enable true Gigabit routing. This will increase the through-put Routing Connectivity: of the WAN-LAN connectivity of your ISP does not give you valuable time. It is the default MTU. Select this option if your Ethernet card. In addition, it improves your overall Internet experience by your ISP. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - MAC Address: The default MAC Address is commonly used for cable modem services. you change...
... router. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 30 Disclaimer: D-Link makes no warranty as to enable true Gigabit routing. This will increase the through-put Routing Connectivity: of the WAN-LAN connectivity of your ISP does not give you valuable time. It is the default MTU. Select this option if your Ethernet card. In addition, it improves your overall Internet experience by your ISP. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - MAC Address: The default MAC Address is commonly used for cable modem services. you change...
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Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to page 43. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to page 41. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 37 Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to add a wireless device using the wizard, click Wireless Security Setup Wizard and refer to the next page. Section 3 -
Configuration Wireless Settings If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to page 43. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to page 41. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 37 Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to add a wireless device using the wizard, click Wireless Security Setup Wizard and refer to the next page. Section 3 -
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... default). 6. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 46 Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Enterprise. 3. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of your wireless network adapters. Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Next to the added overhead. 1. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before a client is required to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before the group key used...
... default). 6. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 46 Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Enterprise. 3. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of your wireless network adapters. Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Next to the added overhead. 1. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before a client is required to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before the group key used...
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Section 4 - Next to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 12. Click Apply Settings to save your RADIUS server. 1812 is selected then the user will need to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your settings. If the MAC Address Authentication box is the default port. 9. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 47 Security 8. Next to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 11. Click Advanced to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 10.
Section 4 - Next to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 12. Click Apply Settings to save your RADIUS server. 1812 is selected then the user will need to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your settings. If the MAC Address Authentication box is the default port. 9. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 47 Security 8. Next to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 11. Click Advanced to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 10.
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... DHCP settings. If you will allow you to get back into the configuration utility. Configuration Network Settings This section will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to change the IP address, once you click Save Settings, you change the local network settings of the router. The default subnet mask is 192.168.0.1. The default IP address Address: is 255.255.255.0. Device Name: Enter a name for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
... DHCP settings. If you will allow you to get back into the configuration utility. Configuration Network Settings This section will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to change the IP address, once you click Save Settings, you change the local network settings of the router. The default subnet mask is 192.168.0.1. The default IP address Address: is 255.255.255.0. Device Name: Enter a name for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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... hard drive connected to your USB storage device. For example: (http://dlinkrouter.local:8181). Number of Displays the USB device plugged into the router. Section 3 - Configuration Manual Setup Here you may manually configure the Storage settings such as access ports, create/edit user accounts, and create shares from your router. You will have to enter this port in your USB storage device that Web Access: is disabled by -step instructions. For example: (https://dlinkrouter.local:4433). D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
... hard drive connected to your USB storage device. For example: (http://dlinkrouter.local:8181). Number of Displays the USB device plugged into the router. Section 3 - Configuration Manual Setup Here you may manually configure the Storage settings such as access ports, create/edit user accounts, and create shares from your router. You will have to enter this port in your USB storage device that Web Access: is disabled by -step instructions. For example: (https://dlinkrouter.local:4433). D-Link DIR-836L User Manual...
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... primary DNS Server address used here. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 62 Configuration Tunneling Connection (6rd) After selecting the Tunneling Connection (6rd) option, the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Mask Length: Enter the IPv4 mask length used here. The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard...
... primary DNS Server address used here. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 62 Configuration Tunneling Connection (6rd) After selecting the Tunneling Connection (6rd) option, the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Mask Length: Enter the IPv4 mask length used here. The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard...
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... PIN. PIN Settings: A PIN is a unique number that is unchecked, the WPS button on the bottom of WPA2 is checked. You can change once this PIN to Restore the default PIN of the router will not change or reset the PIN. For extra security, a new PIN can be printed on the side of the router. This becomes PIN: the router's PIN. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 87 Enable: Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. Current PIN: Shows the current PIN. Configuration Wi...
... PIN. PIN Settings: A PIN is a unique number that is unchecked, the WPS button on the bottom of WPA2 is checked. You can change once this PIN to Restore the default PIN of the router will not change or reset the PIN. For extra security, a new PIN can be printed on the side of the router. This becomes PIN: the router's PIN. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 87 Enable: Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. Current PIN: Shows the current PIN. Configuration Wi...
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... you to manage the router's configuration settings, reboot the router, and restore the router to save the current router configuration settings, use the Browse option Drive: to the router. Configuration System This section allows you to This option will be lost, including any rules that you've created. First, use the Save button above. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 97 Restore to select a location and file name for the settings. Then, click the Load button to transfer...
... you to manage the router's configuration settings, reboot the router, and restore the router to save the current router configuration settings, use the Browse option Drive: to the router. Configuration System This section allows you to This option will be lost, including any rules that you've created. First, use the Save button above. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 97 Restore to select a location and file name for the settings. Then, click the Load button to transfer...
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... , use a paperclip to the factory defaults. The default IP address is checked. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. What can I do if I forgot my password? With the router powered on the rear panel of your settings back to hold the button down for 10 seconds and plug back in. Click the LAN Settings button. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 127 If you forgot your password, you must reset your web browser (if open) and open the login...
... , use a paperclip to the factory defaults. The default IP address is checked. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. What can I do if I forgot my password? With the router powered on the rear panel of your settings back to hold the button down for 10 seconds and plug back in. Click the LAN Settings button. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 127 If you forgot your password, you must reset your web browser (if open) and open the login...
Quick Installation Guide
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.... Manual Setup 1 Modem INTERNET 2 Router USB WPS 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER 5V 2.5A Modem Computer 3 Computer USB WPS 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER 5V 2.5A Router 4 Computer Modem INTERNET Router USB WPS 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER 5V 2.5A Turn off your modem. Please refer to the user manual for more detailed installation information and advanced features. Version 1.1 (October 17, 2012) Quick Install Guide Wireless N750 Dual Band Gigabit Router Cloud Router 2500 Package Contents DIR-836L Wireless N750 Dual Band Gigabit Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable If any PPPoE software...
.... Manual Setup 1 Modem INTERNET 2 Router USB WPS 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER 5V 2.5A Modem Computer 3 Computer USB WPS 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER 5V 2.5A Router 4 Computer Modem INTERNET Router USB WPS 1 2 3 4 INTERNET POWER 5V 2.5A Turn off your modem. Please refer to the user manual for more detailed installation information and advanced features. Version 1.1 (October 17, 2012) Quick Install Guide Wireless N750 Dual Band Gigabit Router Cloud Router 2500 Package Contents DIR-836L Wireless N750 Dual Band Gigabit Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable If any PPPoE software...