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... Setup 5 Hardware Overview 6 Connections 6 LEDs 7 Installation 8 Before you Begin 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Manual Setup 10 Getting Started 13 Setup Wizard 14 QRS Mobile App 18 Configuration 23 Home 24 Internet 24 DIR-885L 25 Connected Clients 26 USB Device 27 Settings 28 Wizard 28 Internet 28 IPv6 37 Wireless 52 Guest Zone 54 Network 55 SharePort 57 Create User 58 mydlink 59 Features 60 QoS Engine 60 Firewall Settings 61 IPv4/IPv6 Rules 63 Port Forwarding 64 Virtual Server 65 Website Filter 66 Static Routes...
... Setup 5 Hardware Overview 6 Connections 6 LEDs 7 Installation 8 Before you Begin 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Manual Setup 10 Getting Started 13 Setup Wizard 14 QRS Mobile App 18 Configuration 23 Home 24 Internet 24 DIR-885L 25 Connected Clients 26 USB Device 27 Settings 28 Wizard 28 Internet 28 IPv6 37 Wireless 52 Guest Zone 54 Network 55 SharePort 57 Create User 58 mydlink 59 Features 60 QoS Engine 60 Firewall Settings 61 IPv4/IPv6 Rules 63 Port Forwarding 64 Virtual Server 65 Website Filter 66 Static Routes...
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... Documents 116 Pictures 118 Videos 120 Music 122 Folders 125 Favorites 129 Troubleshooting 130 Wireless Basics 134 What is Wireless 135 Tips 137 Wireless Modes 138 Networking Basics 139 Check your IP address 139 Windows® 8 Users 139 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 139 Statically Assign an IP address 140 Windows® 8 Users 140 Windows® 7/ Vista® Users 141 Technical Specifications 142 Contacting Technical Support 143 Warranty 144 Registration 151 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
... Documents 116 Pictures 118 Videos 120 Music 122 Folders 125 Favorites 129 Troubleshooting 130 Wireless Basics 134 What is Wireless 135 Tips 137 Wireless Modes 138 Networking Basics 139 Check your IP address 139 Windows® 8 Users 139 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 139 Statically Assign an IP address 140 Windows® 8 Users 140 Windows® 7/ Vista® Users 141 Technical Specifications 142 Contacting Technical Support 143 Warranty 144 Registration 151 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual...
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...; app for parents. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 3 With the addition of Advanced Quality of your wired and wireless network. Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. which allows you take advantage of the USB 3.0 port found on the back of Service (QoS), data streams are connecting to music on...
...; app for parents. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 3 With the addition of Advanced Quality of your wired and wireless network. Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. which allows you take advantage of the USB 3.0 port found on the back of Service (QoS), data streams are connecting to music on...
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... 801.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients . Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 4 It also operates on MAC address, URL, and/or domain name. • Scheduling - The DIR-885L support the QRS Mobile app to allow separation of hours. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The web-based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and...
... 801.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients . Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 4 It also operates on MAC address, URL, and/or domain name. • Scheduling - The DIR-885L support the QRS Mobile app to allow separation of hours. • Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The web-based user interface displays a number of network traffic, building materials and construction, and...
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...factory default settings. 3 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection to a WPS client. 4 USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB flash drive to share content , or connect it to a USB printer to share it on and off. 8 Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. * Extender mode will reboot into the desired mode. To change modes, move the switch to power on your network. 5 Gigabit LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles. 6 Gigabit Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable...
...factory default settings. 3 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create a secure connection to a WPS client. 4 USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB flash drive to share content , or connect it to a USB printer to share it on and off. 8 Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. * Extender mode will reboot into the desired mode. To change modes, move the switch to power on your network. 5 Gigabit LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles. 6 Gigabit Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable...
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... to access the Internet before using the router, then you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in an attic or garage. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 8 Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. typically a modem. • This router only supports Internet connectivity though the wired Internet Ethernet port. Section 2 - Installation Installation This...
... to access the Internet before using the router, then you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in an attic or garage. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 8 Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your ISP to change connection types (USB to the Internet. typically a modem. • This router only supports Internet connectivity though the wired Internet Ethernet port. Section 2 - Installation Installation This...
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...of the router. Complete steps 5 and 6 before attempting to the router with your DSL or Cable modem. Use the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password of the LAN ports on your computer. Section 2 - You can also connect wirelessly to connect. 2A TT ROUTER EXTENDER RESET WPS USB 3.0 1 2 3 4 Ethernet POWER DC IN T DIR-885L Ethernet Cable Computer D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 11 Ethernet Port T Modem Ethernet Cable 2A DIR-885L TT ROUTER EXTENDER RESET WPS USB 3.0 1 2 3 4 Ethernet POWER DC IN Internet Port...
...of the router. Complete steps 5 and 6 before attempting to the router with your DSL or Cable modem. Use the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password of the LAN ports on your computer. Section 2 - You can also connect wirelessly to connect. 2A TT ROUTER EXTENDER RESET WPS USB 3.0 1 2 3 4 Ethernet POWER DC IN T DIR-885L Ethernet Cable Computer D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 11 Ethernet Port T Modem Ethernet Cable 2A DIR-885L TT ROUTER EXTENDER RESET WPS USB 3.0 1 2 3 4 Ethernet POWER DC IN Internet Port...
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.... 2A DIR-885L Modem TT ROUTER EXTENDER RESET WPS USB 3.0 1 2 3 4 Ethernet POWER DC IN USB T POWER 12V 2A Computer 6. Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to the router using the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password. 7. Plug the power back into your DSL or cable modem. If the Power LED does not light up , verify that the Power (white) and Internet (orange or white) LEDs are connecting wirelessly...
.... 2A DIR-885L Modem TT ROUTER EXTENDER RESET WPS USB 3.0 1 2 3 4 Ethernet POWER DC IN USB T POWER 12V 2A Computer 6. Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to the router using the supplied Wi-Fi Configuration Card for the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password. 7. Plug the power back into your DSL or cable modem. If the Power LED does not light up , verify that the Power (white) and Internet (orange or white) LEDs are connecting wirelessly...
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... from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will be obtained from will not work through a router. Getting Started If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of connection types to continue. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual DIR-885L 15 Select your Internet connection type (this information can be displayed. If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your PPPoE username and password and click Next to...
... from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will be obtained from will not work through a router. Getting Started If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of connection types to continue. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual DIR-885L 15 Select your Internet connection type (this information can be displayed. If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your PPPoE username and password and click Next to...
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... has quick access to proceed. The bar at any time. You may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in , press the reset button (see page 14), please use the admin password you cannot remember your password. Otherwise, leave the password blank. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 23 Section 4 - Enter your password and cannot log in the address bar. Click Log In to Settings and Management...
... has quick access to proceed. The bar at any time. You may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in , press the reset button (see page 14), please use the admin password you cannot remember your password. Otherwise, leave the password blank. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 23 Section 4 - Enter your password and cannot log in the address bar. Click Log In to Settings and Management...
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... Mode. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 31 Section 4 - Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. To disable this feature, select Alwayson for optimal performance with the MAC address of a connected client. Configuration PPPoE Select PPPoE if your Internet connection requires you may need to enter a username and password. Mode: Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during inactivity. Service Name: Enter the ISP service name (optional). MAC Address The default MAC address is set to replace the Internet port's MAC address...
... Mode. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 31 Section 4 - Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. To disable this feature, select Alwayson for optimal performance with the MAC address of a connected client. Configuration PPPoE Select PPPoE if your Internet connection requires you may need to enter a username and password. Mode: Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during inactivity. Service Name: Enter the ISP service name (optional). MAC Address The default MAC address is set to replace the Internet port's MAC address...
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... router's LAN link-local address. Local Address: Enable Check to 4 relay supplied by your ISP. Address: LAN IPv6 Link- Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 48 Section 4 - Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Configuration 6 to 4 In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6to4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technology that is used to provide unicast IPv6 connectivity...
... router's LAN link-local address. Local Address: Enable Check to 4 relay supplied by your ISP. Address: LAN IPv6 Link- Advertisement Lifetime: Click Save when you are done. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 48 Section 4 - Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Configuration 6 to 4 In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6to4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technology that is used to provide unicast IPv6 connectivity...
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... user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Address: LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router's LAN link-local address. Prefix: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Server: Enable Hub and Enable if you want to minimize the number of routes to the Spoke Mode: destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking. 6rd Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and Configuration: populate the data values, or Manual Configuration to enter the settings...
... user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Address: LAN IPv6 Link- Displays the router's LAN link-local address. Prefix: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Server: Enable Hub and Enable if you want to minimize the number of routes to the Spoke Mode: destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking. 6rd Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and Configuration: populate the data values, or Manual Configuration to enter the settings...
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... to get back into the configuration utility. If you change the local network settings of your choice. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 55 DHCP IP Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for a DNS server. Status: Enable or disable the DHCP server. Section 4 - In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the options. LAN IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. Local Domain Enter the domain name (optional). The default subnet...
... to get back into the configuration utility. If you change the local network settings of your choice. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 55 DHCP IP Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for a DNS server. Status: Enable or disable the DHCP server. Section 4 - In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the options. LAN IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. Local Domain Enter the domain name (optional). The default subnet...
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... Dynamic DNS. Password: Enter your dynamic DNS username. To configure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to your server no matter what your domain name in hours). Configuration Dynamic DNS Most Internet service providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a dynamic DNS service provider, people can enter your IP address is. Time Out: Enter a timeout time (in their web browser to connect to page 70. User Name: Enter your dynamic DNS password. Section 4 - D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 69...
... Dynamic DNS. Password: Enter your dynamic DNS username. To configure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to your server no matter what your domain name in hours). Configuration Dynamic DNS Most Internet service providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a dynamic DNS service provider, people can enter your IP address is. Time Out: Enter a timeout time (in their web browser to connect to page 70. User Name: Enter your dynamic DNS password. Section 4 - D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 69...
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D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 75 Reboot The Click to automatically reboot the router. Day of the Choose the day of day to the settings that Factory Default were in effect at a set time. This will load previously saved router configuration file. If you have created. Auto Reboot You may select Never, Daily, or Weekly. Any Settings: settings that you want to automatically reboot at the time the router was shipped from the factory. Device: Auto Reboot: You may configure the...
D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 75 Reboot The Click to automatically reboot the router. Day of the Choose the day of day to the settings that Factory Default were in effect at a set time. This will load previously saved router configuration file. If you have created. Auto Reboot You may select Never, Daily, or Weekly. Any Settings: settings that you want to automatically reboot at the time the router was shipped from the factory. Device: Auto Reboot: You may configure the...
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Configuration Upgrade This page will be displayed. Information: Check for a new Firmware: firmware version. Upgrade If you wish to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you to install a new language pack. Firmware The current firmware's version and date will allow you wish Firmware: to upgrade to automatically check for New Click this button to prompt the router to . D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 76 In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page...
Configuration Upgrade This page will be displayed. Information: Check for a new Firmware: firmware version. Upgrade If you wish to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you to install a new language pack. Firmware The current firmware's version and date will allow you wish Firmware: to upgrade to automatically check for New Click this button to prompt the router to . D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 76 In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page...
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... your mobile device to create your router. mydlink SharePort Application Setup 1. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual USB device 91 Make sure the device is a streamlined mobile application that allows you are connecting remotely through the Internet to your own personal cloud storage. Once the router is set up, you will vary depending on a removable storage connected to access your USB drive into the USB port of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for details...
... your mobile device to create your router. mydlink SharePort Application Setup 1. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual USB device 91 Make sure the device is a streamlined mobile application that allows you are connecting remotely through the Internet to your own personal cloud storage. Once the router is set up, you will vary depending on a removable storage connected to access your USB drive into the USB port of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for details...
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... from the Internet, you to conveniently stream media and share files stored on the quality of the device. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 110 you can upload files and photos from anywhere in the world! Make sure the device is set up, you can start the app and easily connect from a local network or through the mydlink SharePort app from within the router configuration. Note: If...
... from the Internet, you to conveniently stream media and share files stored on the quality of the device. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 110 you can upload files and photos from anywhere in the world! Make sure the device is set up, you can start the app and easily connect from a local network or through the mydlink SharePort app from within the router configuration. Note: If...
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.... • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to the factory defaults. With the router powered on the rear panel of your web browser (if open) and open the login page for your settings back to Never Dial a Connection. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. Troubleshooting • Configure your router. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 131
.... • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to the factory defaults. With the router powered on the rear panel of your web browser (if open) and open the login page for your settings back to Never Dial a Connection. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. Troubleshooting • Configure your router. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 131