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... Preface i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Antenna 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... 65 Website Filter 66 Static Routes 67 IPv6 68 Dynamic DNS 69 IPv6 Host 70 Management 71 Time & Schedule 71 Time 71 Schedule 72 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual ii
... Preface i Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 4 Antenna 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... 65 Website Filter 66 Static Routes 67 IPv6 68 Dynamic DNS 69 IPv6 Host 70 Management 71 Time & Schedule 71 Time 71 Schedule 72 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual ii
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... WPA/WPA2 89 mydlink SharePort 91 Using the SharePort app with iOS Devices 91 mydlink SharePort Application Setup 91 Main Menu 96 Documents 97 Pictures 99 Videos 101 Music 103 Folders 106 Favorites 109 Using ...the SharePort app for Android 110 mydlink SharePort Application Setup 110 Main Menu 115 Documents 116 Pictures 118 Videos 120 Music 122 Folders 125 Favorites 129 Troubleshooting ... Users 141 Technical Specifications 142 Contacting Technical Support 143 Warranty 144 Registration 151 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual iii
... WPA/WPA2 89 mydlink SharePort 91 Using the SharePort app with iOS Devices 91 mydlink SharePort Application Setup 91 Main Menu 96 Documents 97 Pictures 99 Videos 101 Music 103 Folders 106 Favorites 109 Using ...the SharePort app for Android 110 mydlink SharePort Application Setup 110 Main Menu 115 Documents 116 Pictures 118 Videos 120 Music 122 Folders 125 Favorites 129 Troubleshooting ... Users 141 Technical Specifications 142 Contacting Technical Support 143 Warranty 144 Registration 151 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual iii
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... an additional 5 Ghz antenna can remotely access and mange your DIR-885L from your router to setup the router using the mydlink Lite app. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 4 The DIR-885L introduces Smart Connect, a new D-Link feature which when combined with concurrent 801.11ac and 802.11n wireless... wireless network, whether from the Internet, or from a mobile device using a mobile device. The DIR-885L supports VPN pass-through, allowing users behind the DIR-885L to securely access corporate networks via multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions. • User-friendly ...
... an additional 5 Ghz antenna can remotely access and mange your DIR-885L from your router to setup the router using the mydlink Lite app. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 4 The DIR-885L introduces Smart Connect, a new D-Link feature which when combined with concurrent 801.11ac and 802.11n wireless... wireless network, whether from the Internet, or from a mobile device using a mobile device. The DIR-885L supports VPN pass-through, allowing users behind the DIR-885L to securely access corporate networks via multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions. • User-friendly ...
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In order to the router before powering it on. Note: Attach the antennas to maximize performance, orient the antennas at an angle, pointing outward and away from the base unit. Section 1 - Product Overview Antenna Setup The DIR-885L is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 45° 5
In order to the router before powering it on. Note: Attach the antennas to maximize performance, orient the antennas at an angle, pointing outward and away from the base unit. Section 1 - Product Overview Antenna Setup The DIR-885L is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 45° 5
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Installation Manual Setup 1. Section 2 - Unplug the power to the router by twisting them on clockwise. 2. Attach the four antennas to your DSL or Cable modem. Modem D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 10
Installation Manual Setup 1. Section 2 - Unplug the power to the router by twisting them on clockwise. 2. Attach the four antennas to your DSL or Cable modem. Modem D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 10
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Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to page 14. • QRS Mobile App - Log into the router for the first time. This wizard will launch when you can configure your router. Refer to configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 18. • Manual Setup - Refer to your router. Getting Started Getting Started There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Refer to page 23 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 13 Section 3 -
Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to page 14. • QRS Mobile App - Log into the router for the first time. This wizard will launch when you can configure your router. Refer to configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to page 18. • Manual Setup - Refer to your router. Getting Started Getting Started There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your clients: • D-Link Setup Wizard - Refer to page 23 D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 13 Section 3 -
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Getting Started 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 continue. Please wait while your router detects your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 14 Section 3 - Click Next to the Internet. The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1).
Getting Started 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 continue. Please wait while your router detects your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 14 Section 3 - Click Next to the Internet. The wizard is your first time installing the router, open your Internet connection type. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1).
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Section 3 - Your device has now been successfully configured. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 22 Note: NFC is not supported by tapping Share By NFC, Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to complete the setup. Tap Save to exit the app. If you tap Share By NFC, you can share this information by iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Getting Started Step 10 You will be presented with your chosen settings. You can now touch the tag with a summary of your other device until the confirmation message appears.
Section 3 - Your device has now been successfully configured. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 22 Note: NFC is not supported by tapping Share By NFC, Share By E-mail, or tap Finish to complete the setup. Tap Save to exit the app. If you tap Share By NFC, you can share this information by iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Getting Started Step 10 You will be presented with your chosen settings. You can now touch the tag with a summary of your other device until the confirmation message appears.
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... use the admin password you entered during the wizard. Section 4 - Note: If you previously followed the setup wizard (see page 6) to restore the router to its current connection status. The bar at any time. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 23 If you cannot remember your password. Enter your password and cannot log in the...
... use the admin password you entered during the wizard. Section 4 - Note: If you previously followed the setup wizard (see page 6) to restore the router to its current connection status. The bar at any time. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 23 If you cannot remember your password. Enter your password and cannot log in the...
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...The menu bar at the bottom of an interactive diagram. Section 4 - D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 24 Internet The Home page displays whether or not the router is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard (see details of the page will allow you do this and wish to... other pages. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to the Internet. DIR-885L To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to disconnect from the Internet. If...
...The menu bar at the bottom of an interactive diagram. Section 4 - D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 24 Internet The Home page displays whether or not the router is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard (see details of the page will allow you do this and wish to... other pages. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to the Internet. DIR-885L To reconfigure the Internet settings, refer to disconnect from the Internet. If...
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... of the options. Click Advanced Settings... to page 14 for your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. For PPPoE refer to page 30. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 28 For PPTP refer to page 34. Refer to expand the list and see the Internet configuration options. For L2TP refer to page... the router for the first time. For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 36. For DS-Lite refer to page 29. Refer to open the setup wizard. Configuration Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see all of the page...
... of the options. Click Advanced Settings... to page 14 for your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. For PPPoE refer to page 30. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 28 For PPTP refer to page 34. Refer to expand the list and see the Internet configuration options. For L2TP refer to page... the router for the first time. For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 36. For DS-Lite refer to page 29. Refer to open the setup wizard. Configuration Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see all of the page...
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...Please refer to your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start to the DIR-885L router. Press the WPS button on your user manual for about 1 second. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 78 Section 5 - Once you understand how to make sure you know,... follow the steps below: Step 1 - Step 3 - Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters, media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
...Please refer to your wireless client (or launch the software utility and start to the DIR-885L router. Press the WPS button on your user manual for about 1 second. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 78 Section 5 - Once you understand how to make sure you know,... follow the steps below: Step 1 - Step 3 - Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters, media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
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Connecting to enable the WPS function. 4. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 80 Section 5 - If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you are connected to. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to a Wireless Network 3.
Connecting to enable the WPS function. 4. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 80 Section 5 - If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you are connected to. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you can also press the WPS button on your router during this step to a Wireless Network 3.
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Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. DIR-885L 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router's Web UI) and click Next. Section 5 - D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 85 Double-click the DIR-885L.
Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. DIR-885L 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router's Web UI) and click Next. Section 5 - D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 85 Double-click the DIR-885L.
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The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to complete. 8. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 87 The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully. Click Close to a Wireless Network 7. Connecting to complete WPS setup. Section 5 - Wait for the configuration to the network in the future. 9.
The following window informs you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to complete. 8. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 87 The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Make a note of the security key as you that WPS on the router has been set up successfully. Click Close to a Wireless Network 7. Connecting to complete WPS setup. Section 5 - Wait for the configuration to the network in the future. 9.
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...conveniently stream media and share files stored on . Note: If you will need a minimum of your DIR-885L, you will vary depending on how to your router. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual USB device 91 You can start the app and easily connect from your mobile device to...performance, you may take a while for your photos, videos, music, and documents. mydlink SharePort Application Setup 1. Note: In order to skip the mydlink SharePort registration during the initial setup of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for the router to access your router's Internet connection. Then plug your ...
...conveniently stream media and share files stored on . Note: If you will need a minimum of your DIR-885L, you will vary depending on how to your router. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual USB device 91 You can start the app and easily connect from your mobile device to...performance, you may take a while for your photos, videos, music, and documents. mydlink SharePort Application Setup 1. Note: In order to skip the mydlink SharePort registration during the initial setup of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for the router to access your router's Internet connection. Then plug your ...
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...you to ensure smooth streaming performance, you can start the app and easily connect from within the router configuration. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 110 Streaming performance will need a mydlink account. 2. Note: If you connect a removable storage with ... may begin the mydlink shareport registration process. Then plug your USB drive into the USB port of your DIR-885L, you to scan and catalog your photos, videos, music, and documents. Note: In order to conveniently... to skip the mydlink SharePort registration during the initial setup of the device. mydlink SharePort Application...
...you to ensure smooth streaming performance, you can start the app and easily connect from within the router configuration. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 110 Streaming performance will need a mydlink account. 2. Note: If you connect a removable storage with ... may begin the mydlink shareport registration process. Then plug your USB drive into the USB port of your DIR-885L, you to scan and catalog your photos, videos, music, and documents. Note: In order to conveniently... to skip the mydlink SharePort registration during the initial setup of the device. mydlink SharePort Application...
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... 1472 and work your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Once you find your MTU, you get a reply, go up by 10 each time. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 133 Once you get a fragmented packet. For example, lets say that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various... TCP/IP headers. Click OK to save your settings. • Test your router with (1452+28=1480). To change the MTU rate on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU, enter the number in increments of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK. • Enter...
... 1472 and work your username (admin) and password (blank by default). Once you find your MTU, you get a reply, go up by 10 each time. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 133 Once you get a fragmented packet. For example, lets say that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various... TCP/IP headers. Click OK to save your settings. • Test your router with (1452+28=1480). To change the MTU rate on Setup and then click Manual Configure. • To change the MTU, enter the number in increments of your router (192.168.0.1) and click OK. • Enter...
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...a two-story home, you 're installing it for the best performance. Appendix A - Wireless network is usually called "hotspots". D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 137 Wireless technology is wireless used? This would significantly reduce any interference that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access... time it 's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to start. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as...
...a two-story home, you 're installing it for the best performance. Appendix A - Wireless network is usually called "hotspots". D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 137 Wireless technology is wireless used? This would significantly reduce any interference that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access... time it 's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to start. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as...
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...adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country's regulation. 3 The DIR-885L does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47-5.725 GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 142 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Device Interfaces • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless ..., and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will vary. Appendix C - Personal/Enterprise • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN/PBC Power • Input: 100 to 95% maximum (non-condensing) Standards • IEEE 802.11ac • IEEE...
...adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country's regulation. 3 The DIR-885L does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47-5.725 GHz in some regions. D-Link DIR-885L User Manual 142 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Device Interfaces • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless ..., and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will vary. Appendix C - Personal/Enterprise • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN/PBC Power • Input: 100 to 95% maximum (non-condensing) Standards • IEEE 802.11ac • IEEE...