DIR-816L
Version 1.0 | 11/11/2013
User Manual
Wireless AC750 Dual Band Cloud Router
DIR-816L
Preface
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Revision Date Description
1.0 November 11, 2013 • Initial release for Revision A1
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Copyright © 2013 by D-Link Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Package Contents ......................................................................... 1
System Requirements ................................................................. 2
Introduction ...................................................................................3
Features ............................................................................................4
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 5
Connections ...........................................................................5
LEDs ........................................................................................... 6
Installation .........................................................................7
Before you Begin ...........................................................................7
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................8
Manual Setup ................................................................................. 9
Conguration ...................................................................11
Quick Setup Wizard ....................................................................12
QRS Mobile App ..........................................................................19
mydlink Shareport...........................................................20
Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for iPad®, iPhone®,
and iPod Touch® ..........................................................................20
Main Menu ............................................................................24
Documents ............................................................................25
Pictures ...................................................................................27
Videos .....................................................................................29
Music .......................................................................................31
Folders ....................................................................................34
Favorites .................................................................................37
Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for Android™ ...........38
Main Menu ............................................................................42
Documents ............................................................................43
Pictures ...................................................................................45
Videos .....................................................................................47
Music .......................................................................................49
Folders ....................................................................................52
Favorites .................................................................................56
Conguration ...................................................................57
Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................57
Internet Connection Setup .............................................58
Internet Connection Setup Wizard ...............................59
Internet (Manual) ................................................................65
Static (assigned by ISP) ................................................67
PPPoE (DSL) ......................................................................68
PPTP ....................................................................................70
L2TP ....................................................................................72
DS-Lite ...............................................................................74
Wireless connection setup wizard ................................75
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard .........................................78
Manual wireless network setup .....................................79
Wireless Security .................................................................88
What is WPA? ...................................................................88
Network Settings ................................................................89
Router Settings ...............................................................89
DHCP Server Settings ...................................................90
DHCP Reservation .........................................................92
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Storage ...................................................................................93
Media Server.........................................................................96
IPv6 ..........................................................................................97
IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard ................99
IPv6 Manual Setup...................................................... 104
mydlink Settings .............................................................. 114
Advanced ............................................................................ 117
Virtual Server ................................................................117
Port Forwarding .......................................................... 118
Application Rules ........................................................ 119
QoS Engine .................................................................... 120
Network Filters ............................................................. 122
Inbound Filters ............................................................. 123
Access Control .............................................................. 124
Website Filters .............................................................. 127
Firewall Settings .......................................................... 128
Routing ........................................................................... 130
Advanced Wireless .....................................................131
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .................................. 132
Advanced Network Settings ................................... 134
Guest Zone .................................................................... 135
IPv6 Firewall ..................................................................136
IPv6 Routing .................................................................137
Tools .....................................................................................138
Admin.............................................................................. 138
Time ................................................................................. 140
SysLog .............................................................................141
Email Settings............................................................... 142
System ............................................................................143
Firmware ........................................................................ 144
Language Pack ............................................................. 144
Dynamic DNS ...............................................................145
System Check ............................................................... 146
Schedules ...................................................................... 147
Status ...................................................................................148
Device Info ....................................................................148
Logs..................................................................................149
Statistics ......................................................................... 150
Internet Sessions ......................................................... 151
Wireless...........................................................................152
Routing ........................................................................... 153
IPv6 ..................................................................................154
IPV6 Routing ................................................................. 155
Support ............................................................................... 156
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................157
WPS Button ................................................................................ 157
Windows® 8 ................................................................................158
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 158
Windows® 7 ................................................................................160
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 160
WPS ....................................................................................... 163
Windows Vista® ......................................................................... 167
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 168
WPS/WCN 2.0 ....................................................................170
Windows® XP ............................................................................. 171
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 172
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Troubleshooting ............................................................174
Wireless Basics ...............................................................178
What is Wireless? ...................................................................... 179
Tips ................................................................................................ 181
Wireless Modes ......................................................................... 182
Networking Basics .........................................................183
Check your IP address ............................................................183
Statically Assign an IP address ............................................ 184
Technical Specications ................................................185
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Section 1 - Product Overview
DIR-816L Wireless AC750 Dual Band Cloud Router
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Package Contents
Wi-Fi Conguration Note
WI-FI Conguration Note
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-816L will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
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Network Requirements
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
System Requirements
• An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients
• 10/100 Ethernet
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Firefox 3.5 or higher
• Safari 4 or higher
• Chrome 8 or higher
mydlink Requirements
Windows
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
• iPhone®/iPad®/iPod Touch® (iOS 3.0 or higher)
• Android™ device (1.6 or higher)
• Computer with the following browser requirements:
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.
®
Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Firefox 3 or higher
• Safari 5 or higher
• Chrome 5 or higher
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Introduction
Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. The cloudenabled router can be congured to send an email to keep you informed anywhere, anytime when new devices are connecting
to your network or unwanted access is detected. Monitor in realtime websites that are being visited with recent browser history
displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app – which is great for parents. The D-Link Cloud Service can detect and block unwelcomed
guests who try to get into your wireless network and suspicious activities will be displayed right on your mydlink™ Lite app
or browser.
The D-Link DIR-816L is a IEEE 802.11ac compliant device that delivers up to 3 times faster speeds than 802.11n while staying
backward compatible with 802.11a/g/b devices. Connect the DIR-816L to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed
Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos,
les, music, videos, printers, and network storage. Powered by the 802.11ac technology and equipped with an external antenna,
this router provides great wireless coverage for larger homes and oces, or for users running bandwidth-intensive applications.
The DIR-816L also includes a 4-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch that connects wired devices for enjoying lag-free network
gaming and faster le transfers.
With some routers, all wired and wireless trac, including VoIP, video streaming, online gaming, and web browsing are mixed
together into a single data stream. By handling data this way, applications like video streaming could pause or delay. With the
D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology, wired and wireless trac are analyzed and separated into multiple data streams.
The DIR-816L supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless
network or the Internet. Support for WPA and WPA2 standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption
regardless of your client devices. In addition, this router utilizes dual active rewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks
from across the Internet for the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network in the home or oce.
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• Ultimate Fast Wireless Networking - The DIR-816L provides up to 300 Mbps wireless connection in the
2.4 GHz band, and 433 Mbps wireless connection in the 5 GHz band with other draft 802.11ac and 802.11n
wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming,
online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11ac wireless router gives you the freedom of
wireless networking at speeds 3x faster than 802.11n.
• Compatible with 802.11a/g/n Devices - The DIR-816L is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11g
and 802.11n, so it can connect with existing 802.11a, 802.11g and 802.11n PCI, USB, and CardBus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC address, URL, and/or domain
name.
Features
• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of
hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-816L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports
multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-816L can securely access
corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-816L lets you control
what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s
server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and draft 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions
and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
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Connections
1
2
3 4 5 6 7
1 USB Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout your network.
2 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The Internet LED will start to blink.
3 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.
4 Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
5 Reset Button Insert a paperclip in the hole and wait for 10 seconds to reset the router to default settings.
6 Power Button Press the power button to power on and o.
7 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
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LEDs
2
1 3 4
1 Power LED
2 Internet LED A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port.
3 Wi-Fi LED A green light indicates that Wi-Fi is active and available.
4 LAN Port LED A solid green light indicates that an Ethernet connection is established.
A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will blink green during
the WPS process.
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Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router
in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
Before you Begin
• Please congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.
• 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 ISP to change connection
types (USB to Ethernet).
• 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, however, 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 (.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 in not
in use.
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Manual Setup
1. Turn o and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required.
Modem
2. Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Place the router in an open area of your intended
work area for better wireless coverage.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer.
Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.
Computer
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4. Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable that came with your router into the yellow port labeled
INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.
Computer
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Modem
INTERNET
5. Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes.
6. Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router and then plug it into a power
outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the
router to boot up.
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Modem
INTERNET
7. 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 enter a web site. If a solid light indicates connection on the Internet port
and the router can connect to the Internet.
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Conguration
There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the rst time. Refer to page 12.
• QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to congure your router. Refer to page 19.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 58.
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Quick Setup Wizard
If this is your first time installing the router, open your
web browser. You will automatically be directed to the
Wizard Setup Screen. If not, enter “http://dlinkrouter or
http://dlinkrouter.local. in the address bar”. Then, press Enter.
If you have already congured your settings and you would like
to access the conguration utility, please refer to page 57.
If this is your rst time logging into the router, this wizard will
start automatically.
This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step
process 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. If the router detects your Internet connection, you may need
to enter your ISP information such as username and password.
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If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from the
Internet port, this screen will appear. Connect your broadband modem
to the Internet port and then click Try Again.
If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type
of Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide me
through the Internet Connection Settings to display a list of connection
types to choose from.
Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue.
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If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username
and password and click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username,
password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to
continue.
If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username,
password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to
continue.
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If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS
settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
For both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name
(SSID) using up to 32 characters.
Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients
will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect
to your wireless network.
Click Next to continue.
In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the
Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication
for added security. Click Next to continue.
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Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to
continue.
The Setup Complete window will display your Wi-Fi settings. Click Next
to continue.
If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if
you do not want to create a bookmark.
If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web
browser you are using) to create a bookmark.
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To use the mydlink service (mydlink.com or the mydlink Lite app),
you must have an account. Select if you do have a mydlink account
or if you need to create one. Click Next to continue.
If you do not want to register at this time, click Cancel.
If you clicked Yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address)
and password. Click Login to register your router.
If you clicked No, ll out the requested information and click Sign
Up to create your mydlink account.
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The mydlink App will allow you to receive notices, browse network
users, and congure your router from an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch
(iOS 3.0 or higher), Android device (1.6 or higher).
To download the "mydlink Lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android
Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite.
PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com.
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QRS Mobile App
QRS Mobile app allows you to install and congure your router from your mobile device.
Step 1
Search for the free QRS Mobile App on the iTunes Store or
Google Play.
For the iTunes Store, you may
also scan this code to download.
Step 2
Once your app is installed, you may now congure your router.
Connect to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility
on your device. Scan for the Wi-Fi name (SSID) as listed on the
supplied info card. Select and then enter your Wi-Fi password.
Step 3
Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS mobile app and
it will guide you through the installation of your router.
For Google Play, you may also
scan this code to download.
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mydlink Shareport
Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for iPad®, iPhone®,
and iPod Touch®
The mydlink SharePort™ app is a streamlined mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share les
stored on a removable storage connected to your router. Once the router is set up, you can start the app and easily connect
from a local network or through the Internet to access your photos, videos, music, and documents. It allows you to create your
own personal cloud storage; you can upload les and photos from your mobile device to the removable storage via the app
from anywhere in the world!
Note: In order to ensure smooth streaming performance, you will need a minimum of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for your router’s Internet connection.
Streaming performance will vary depending on the quality of your Internet connection.
Note: If you choose to skip the mydlink Shareport registration during the initial setup of your DIR-816L, you may begin the registration process
anytime by accessing the mydlink Shareport feature from within the router conguration. Please see “mydlink Settings” on page 114 for details
on how to begin the mydlink shareport registration process.
1. If you are connecting remotely through the mydlink SharePort™ app
from the Internet, you will need a mydlink account.
2. Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into
the USB port of the device.
Note: If you connect a removable storage with many les or a large capacity, it
may take a while for the router to scan and catalog your les.
USB drive
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3. Use your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to search for and download the
free mydlink SharePort™ app from the App Store.
If you have a QR code reader, you can scan the code for mydlink
SharePort™ to the right.
4. On your mobile device, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect to your
router’s wireless network using the default Wi-Fi settings. Your Wi-Fi
network details can be found on the included Wi-Fi conguration
card included with your router, or on the bottom of the router.
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5. Once connected, tap the mydlink SharePort™ icon, and the app
will load.
6. At the login page, you can tap Help? to see diagrams with
descriptions of the two types of connections available.
Local Access:
Local mode will connect you to storage on your current network. For
example, if you are at home connecting to your router, choose this
mode.
Remote Access:
Remote mode will connect you to storage on your router in a dierent
location. For example, you are at your oce connecting to your router at
home.
If you are directly connected to the DIR-816L’s wireless
network, tap Local Access and enter the Admin Password of your router,
then tap Log In.
If you are connecting through the Internet tap Remote Access and
enter your mydlink login information, then tap Log In. Tap on your router
on the devices page that appears. You can now share your les.
If you are unsure about which connection method to choose, you can
just click Remote Access.
After logging in, select your router from the device list.
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7. You can now use the mydlink SharePort™ app interface to
stream media and access les stored on your removable drive.
The wireless icon at the bottom will be lit blue to indicate
a Local Access connection. It will be green to indicate you
are connected to the router through Remote Access.
Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not
be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow
network speeds.
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Main Menu
The mydlink SharePort main menu has dierent sections that let you see all the documents, photos, movies, or music stored
on your removable storage. Tap < or >, or swipe left or right to move between the dierent sections. The Wi-Fi icon at the
bottom indicates an active local network connection (blue) or remote connection (green/red). Tap Log In if it is not lit, or Log
Out to return to the login page.
Tap on the document icon to view documents.
Tap the camera icon to view photos.
Tap on the movie icon to play videos.
Tap on the music icon to play audio les.
Tap on the folder icon to browse all les in a folder
view.
Tap on the star icon to access your favorite les.
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Documents
The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents
streamed from your DIR-816L to your mobile device. Tap the document
icon on the main menu to browse the documents on your mobile
device.
Search Bar:
Enter a lename here to search your storage.
Tap to mark les for deletion.
Tap the star icon next to each le to download it to your device and
add it into your Favorites section.
Tapping this icon gives you additional options:
• Mail: Tap to e-mail the le.
• iCloud: Tap to store the le on iCloud.
• AirPrint: Tap to print the le.
• Open In...: Tap to use a third-party app to open the le.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
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