D-Link DIR-3040 User Manual
Version 1.00 | 2019/06/10
User Manual
AC3000 High-Power Wi-Fi Tri-Band Router
DIR-3040
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview .............................................................. 1
Package Contents .........................................................................1
System Requirements ................................................................. 2
Features ............................................................................................3
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 4
LED Indicators ........................................................................ 4
Back Panel ...............................................................................5
Front Panel .............................................................................. 6
Installation ......................................................................... 7
Before you Begin ...........................................................................7
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................8
Setup ................................................................................................. 9
D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup .....................................................10
Hardware Setup ..................................................................12
Setup Wizard ........................................................................15
Conguration ................................................................... 22
Home ..............................................................................................23
Internet ...................................................................................24
DIR-3040.................................................................................25
Connected Clients ..............................................................26
Extenders ...............................................................................28
Mesh Network ......................................................................30
USB Device ............................................................................31
Settings ..........................................................................................32
Wizard .....................................................................................32
Internet - IPv4 .......................................................................33
IPv4 - Dynamic IP (DHCP) ............................................34
IPv4 - Static IP ..................................................................35
IPv4 - PPPoE .....................................................................36
IPv4 - PPTP ........................................................................38
IPv4 - L2TP ........................................................................40
IPv4 - DS-Lite ...................................................................42
Internet - IPv6 .......................................................................43
IPv6 - Auto Detection ...................................................44
IPv6 - Static IPv6 .............................................................46
IPv6 - Auto Conguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) ........ 48
IPv6 - PPPoE .....................................................................51
IPv6 - 6rd ...........................................................................55
IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only ..................................57
Internet - VLAN ....................................................................58
Wireless ..................................................................................60
Guest Zone .......................................................................65
Network ..................................................................................67
USB Sharing ..........................................................................69
D-Link Cloud .........................................................................71
Features ..........................................................................................72
QoS Engine............................................................................72
Firewall Settings - Advanced ..........................................74
Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules ................................76
Port Forwarding ..................................................................78
Port Forwarding - Virtual Server ....................................80
Website Filter ........................................................................82
Static Route - IPv4 ...............................................................83
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Static Route - IPv6 ...............................................................84
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................85
Quick VPN ..............................................................................87
Management ................................................................................88
Time & Schedule - Time ....................................................88
Time & Schedule - Schedule ...........................................89
System Log ............................................................................90
System Admin - Admin .....................................................92
System Admin - System .................................................... 93
User ..........................................................................................94
Upgrade .................................................................................96
Statistics .................................................................................97
Statistics - Extender ............................................................98
Third Party Services .........................................................99
Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account ................. 100
Amazon Alexa Setup ...................................................... 103
Connect or Disconnect .................................................. 121
Windows 7 ..................................................................................122
VPN Setup Instructions .................................................. 122
Connect or Disconnect .................................................. 125
Windows 8.1/8 .......................................................................... 126
VPN Setup Instructions .................................................. 126
Connect or Disconnect .................................................. 131
Windows 10 ............................................................................... 132
VPN Setup Instructions .................................................. 132
Connect or Disconnect .................................................. 134
Android ....................................................................................... 135
VPN Setup Instructions .................................................. 135
Connect or Disconnect .................................................. 137
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................139
WPS Button ................................................................................ 139
Windows® 10 ............................................................................. 140
Amazon Alexa Voice Commands ............................... 107
The Google Assistant Setup ......................................... 108
The Google Assistant Voice Commands .................. 111
Wi-Fi Mesh Setup ...........................................................112
Setup Using an Ethernet Cable .......................................... 113
Quick VPN ....................................................................... 114
Important Information .......................................................... 115
iOS Devices ................................................................................ 116
VPN Setup Instructions .................................................. 116
Connect or Disconnect .................................................. 118
Mac OS X ..................................................................................... 119
VPN Setup Instructions .................................................. 119
Windows® 8 - WPA/WPA2 ...................................................... 141
Windows® 7 ................................................................................143
Troubleshooting ............................................................145
Wireless Basics ...............................................................147
Wireless Modes ..............................................................151
Networking Basics .........................................................152
Wireless Security ...........................................................154
Technical Specications ................................................155
Regulatory Statements .................................................156
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Product Overview
Package Contents
DIR-3040 V
Quick Install Guide V
Quick Installation Card V
DIR-3040
Ethernet Cable (RJ45) V
Power Adapter V
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the router will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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Network Requirements
System Requirements
• An Ethernet-based cable, DSL or ber modem
• IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Web-based
Conguration Utility
Requirements
D-Link Wi-Fi App
Requirements
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 10 or higher
• Firefox 28 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
• Chrome 28 or higher
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Windows
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
• iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page
to check whether your device is compatible.)
Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
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Features
Need super-fast Wi-Fi for your wire-free, all-streaming house? With a powerful dual-core processor, the AC3000 High-Power Wi-Fi Tri-Band Router
packs in enough processing power to handle every networking task you throw at it. It’s a powerful, intelligent home router that supercharges your
mesh network with D-Link’s Wi-Fi Mesh technology so you can grow your mesh network by adding compatible D-Link routers and extenders. It
even integrates voice assistant compatibility for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant so you can control your network with voice commands.
Handle More with a High-Power Processor
With the DIR-3040, you’re not only enjoying buer-free gaming and lightning fast surng, you’re also enjoying features such as an integrated mesh
for a higher coverage network, an automatically optimizing QoS with a built-in speedtest, an automatic rmware update system that ensures the
best protection and the latest features, and compatibility with voice assistants. All this is possible with the router’s 880 Mhz dual-core high-power
processor, 128 MB of ash memory and 256 MB of RAM.
Extend and Customize Your High-speed Wireless AC Network
D-Link’s Wi-Fi Mesh is a scalable solution that allows you to easily increase the coverage of your home or oce wireless AC network. Expand your
Wi-Fi coverage by adding compatible D-Link access points. Mix and match suitable D-Link devices according to your budget and preferences to
t any oorplan. Setup is eortless; conguration of multiple access points can be done in minutes as settings can be passed on to other access
points once the rst access point is congured.
Enhanced Quality of Service Features
The built-in Quality of Service (QoS) engine allows you to prioritize important trac to ensure that your favorite applications are receiving optimal
bandwidth. Also included as part of the QoS feature is the speedtest, which not only allows you to check the current upload and download speed
of your Internet connection, but also gives you the option of automatically conguring your router to optimize your trac according to speedtest
results.
Always Up-to-Date with the Latest Features
The DIR-3040 will automatically check daily for updates to make sure that the device always has the latest features and the most secure rmware,
and will install the update silently in the background. For an extra peace of mind, in the event of failure during the rmware update, the router will
store a backup system image in the memory before proceeding with the update.
Easy to Set Up and Manage
Sharing your Internet connection doesn’t have to be a complicated process; just download the free D-Link Wi-Fi app for your mobile device and
follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions to set up your DIR-3040. You also have the option to use a web browser to access the setup wizard
and to manage your router. Support for industry-standard Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you create encrypted connections to new devices by
pressing a button.
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Hardware Overview
LED Indicators
7654321
1 Power LED
2 Internet LED
3 Wireless (2.4 GHz LED) A solid light indicates that the 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled.
4 Wireless (5 GHz LED) A solid light indicates that the 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.
5 Wireless (2
6 Super Speed USB LED
7 USB LED
nd
5 GHz LED) A solid light indicates that the 2nd 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.
A solid white light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will be solid
orange during boot up or during the factory reset process.
A solid white light indicates a connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the router
cannot connect to the Internet.
A solid white light indicates a USB storage device is connected to the USB 3.0 port at the back
of the router.
A solid white light indicates a USB storage device is connected to the USB 2.0 port at the back
of the router.
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Back Panel
21 3 4 5 6 7
1 USB 2.0 Port Connect a USB storage device to share les over the network.
2
3 Gigabit WAN Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
4 USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB storage device to share les over the network.
5 Reset Button
6 Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter.
7 Power Button Press the power button to power the device on or o.
Gigabit LAN Ports
(1- 4)
Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game
consoles.
Insert a paperclip in the hole, wait for 10 seconds, and release to reset the router to default
settings.
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Front Panel
1 WPS Button
1
Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a
WPS client.
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Installation
This section will walk you through the installation of your DIR-3040.
Before you Begin
• Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic, or
garage.
• Congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your Internet connection. Verify that it is
connected to the Internet before connecting additional devices.
• If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge” mode so the router can work
properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then
you must turn o your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the
router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to
change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
• If connecting to a DSL modem, make sure to have your DSL service information provided by your Internet Service
Provider handy. This information is likely to include your DSL account's Username and Password. Your ISP may also supply
you with additional WAN conguration settings which might be necessary to establish a connection.
• If you are connecting a considerable amount of networking equipment, it may be a good idea to take the time to label
each cable or take a picture of your existing setup before making any changes.
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoET,
BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the
operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other
objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of
materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to
follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or
ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or
ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle
appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick. Position devices so
that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range. Try
to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways.
Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and
concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security
systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is
as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not in use.
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Setup
There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet
• D-Link Wi-Fi App - Use your compatible Android or iOS device to install and congure your router. Refer to D-Link Wi-Fi
App Setup on page 10.
• Hardware Setup - This section explains how to setup your DIR-3040. Refer to Hardware Setup on page 12.
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router by using your PC for the rst time. Refer to
Setup Wizard on page 15.
• Manual Setup - Log in to the router to manually congure your router. Refer to Conguration on page 22
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D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup
The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you to install and congure your DIR-3040 from your compatible Android or iOS device.
Note: The screenshots may be dierent depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface
of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be dierent from that of the screenshots, but the
process is the same.
Step 1
Search and install the free D-Link Wi-Fi app available on the App Store or on
Google Play. You can also scan the QR code on the right, which will take you
to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page.
Step 2
Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from the home screen of your device.
Step 3
Tap on the Install New Device button at the middle of the screen.
D-Link Wi-Fi
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Step 4
Tap Ye s to scan the setup QR code located in the Quick Install Card and
proceed to step 6. Alternatively, you can tap No to proceed to step 5.
Step 5
Select Router and select DIR-3040 from the list of available devices. Tap
Next to continue.
Step 6
You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your
router. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to continue the installation
and the conguration process.
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Hardware Setup
Step 1
The DIR-3040 is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network
connection possible. In order to maximize performance, fully extend the
antennas into a 105 degree angle to provide optimal wireless coverage.
Keep the router in an open area for better wireless coverage.
Step 2
Position your DIR-3040 near your Internet-connected modem. Place it in an
open area for better wireless coverage.
ModemModem
Step 3
Turn o and unplug the power to your cable or DSL broadband modem. This
is required. In some cases, you may need to turn it o for up to ve minutes.
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Step 4
Use the Ethernet cable to connect your modem to the port labelled
INTERNET on the router.
Step 5
Plug in and turn your modem back on and wait approximately one minute
before proceeding.
ModemModemModem
Step 6
Connect the supplied power adapter to the router and a power outlet,
press the power button, and wait approximately one minute until the LED
indicator on the front of the device changes from orange to solid white.
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Step 7
If you are conguring the router wirelessly from a PC, connect to the Wi-Fi network printed on the label attached to the
bottom of your router or in the Quick Installation Card.
SSID:
Password:
Modem
If you are conguring the router from a PC with a wired Ethernet connection, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the
port labeled 1 on the back of the router, and the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.
Modem
Step 8
If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online already. Try
opening a web browser and connecting to a website. If the website does not load, proceed to Setup Wizard on page 15.
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Setup Wizard
The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your new DIR-3040 and connect to the
Internet via a wireless setup process.
If this is your rst time installing the router, open your web browser and
enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. Alternatively, enter the IP
address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1).
If this is your rst time logging in to the and no connection has been established,
the setup wizard will automatically appear instead of the log in page. If the setup
process was not previously completed, then log in to the interface by leaving the
password eld blank.
Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before proceeding.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to congure your new D-Link router and
connect to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.
Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type.
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If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of connection
types to choose from will be displayed. Select your Internet connection type
(this information can be obtained from your Internet Service Provider).
Click Next to continue.
If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and
password. If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP.
Click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure to remove all other existing PPPoE software from your computer.
The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
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If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings
supplied by your ISP. If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP.
Click Next to continue.
Type in a Wi-Fi Network Name and Wi-Fi Password to setup your Wi-Fi
network. Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase to be able to
connect to your wireless network.
Click Next to continue.
Note: The router's Smart Connect feature presents a single wireless network. When
connecting clients to an extension network, they will be automatically added to
the best band, either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. To disable the Smart Connect feature and
individually congure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, refer to Wireless on page 60.
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In order to secure the router's conguration access, please enter a password.
You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s
web conguration utility.
Click Next to continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu.
Click Next to continue.
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Keeping your router's firmware up-to-date provides you with the latest
protection and new features over the air. Choose whether to keep your device
up-to-date automatically or to manage the device updates by yourself.
Click Next to continue.
You will be presented with a summary of your settings.
Click Next to nalize the settings or Back to make changes.
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Please wait while the device settings are saved.
Do not turn o or unplug your router during this time.
Your new settings have been saved and your router is now congured.
Click OK to close the Setup Wizard.
Congratulations, your device has been successfully congured!
You can log in to the conguration utility by inputting the Admin Password.
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Conguration
To access the conguration utility, open your web-browser and enter http://
dlinkrouter.local./ or you may also connect by typing the IP address of the
router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar.
Enter your password. If you previously followed the setup wizard, please use
the admin password you entered during the wizard. Otherwise, leave the
password blank. Click Log In to proceed.
Note: If you cannot remember your password and cannot log in, use a paperclip
to press the recessed Reset button on the back of the device for longer than 10
seconds to restore the router to its default settings.
The router’s home page will open displaying its current connection status.
The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings, Features and
Management functions. You can quickly jump back Home at any time.
Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity.
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Home
The Home page displays the current status of the router in the form of an interactive diagram. You can click each icon to
display information about each part of the network at the bottom of the screen. The menu bar at the top of the page will
allow you to quickly navigate to other pages.
The Home page displays whether or not the router is currently connected to
the Internet.
If it is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard, refer
to the Setup Wizard on page 15 for more information.
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Internet
To bring up more details about your Internet connection, click on the Internet icon.
Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection
respectively.
Click Release IP Address to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and
wish to reconnect, click Renew.
To recongure the Internet settings, refer to Internet - IPv4 on page 33
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DIR-3040
Click on the DIR-3040 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings.
Here you can see the router’s current Wi-Fi network name and password, as
well as the router's MAC address, IPv4 address, and IPv6 address.
To recongure the network settings, either click Go to settings on the lower
left, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Network on the
menu that appears. Refer to Network on page 67 for more information.
To recongure the wireless settings, either click Go to settings, on the lower
right, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Wireless on the
menu that appears. Refer to Wireless on page 60 for more information.
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Connected Clients
Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the connected clients to the router and their wireless settings.
On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router,
and their IP addresses.
To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to
edit.
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