D-link DIR-850L Manual

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Version 1.0 | 02/04/2013

User Manual

Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router

DIR-850L

Preface

D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

Manual Revisions

Revision

Date

Description

1.0February 04, 2013 • Initial release for Revision A1

Trademarks

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Table of Contents

Preface..................................................................................	i
Manual Revisions...........................................................................	i
Trademarks.......................................................................................	i
Product Overview...............................................................	1
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
Configuration....................................................................	11
Quick Setup Wizard....................................................................	12
QRS Mobile App...........................................................................	19
D-Link® SharePort™ Plus...........................................................	20
SharePort Mobile App...............................................................	21
Web-based Configuration Utility...........................................	25
Internet Connection Setup..............................................	26
Internet Connection Setup Wizard...............................	27
Internet (Manual).................................................................	33

Static (assigned by ISP).................................................	35
PPPoE (DSL)......................................................................	36
PPTP....................................................................................	38
L2TP.....................................................................................	40
DS-Lite................................................................................	42
Wireless connection setup wizard................................	43
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard.........................................	46
Manual wireless network setup.....................................	47
Wireless Security..................................................................	58
What is WPA?....................................................................	58
Network Settings.................................................................	59
Router Settings................................................................	59
DHCP Server Settings....................................................	60
DHCP Reservation..........................................................	62
Storage....................................................................................	63
Media Server.........................................................................	66
IPv6...........................................................................................	68
IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard.................	68
IPv6 Manual Setup.........................................................	73
mydlink Settings..................................................................	82
Advanced...............................................................................	85
Virtual Server....................................................................	85
Port Forwarding..............................................................	86
Application Rules............................................................	87
QoS Engine.......................................................................	88
Network Filters................................................................	90

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Access Control.................................................................	91
Website Filters.................................................................	94
Inbound Filters................................................................	95
Firewall Settings..............................................................	96
Routing...............................................................................	98
Advanced Wireless.........................................................	99
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)...................................	100
Advanced Network Settings....................................	102
Guest Zone....................................................................	103
IPv6 Firewall...................................................................	104
IPv6 Routing..................................................................	105
Tools......................................................................................	106
Admin..............................................................................	106
Time..................................................................................	107
SysLog..............................................................................	108
Email Settings...............................................................	109
System.............................................................................	110
Firmware.........................................................................	111
Language Pack.............................................................	111
Dynamic DNS................................................................	112
System Check................................................................	113
Schedules.......................................................................	114
Status....................................................................................	115
Device Info.....................................................................	115
Logs..................................................................................	116
Statistics..........................................................................	117
Internet Sessions.........................................................	118
Routing............................................................................	119

Wireless...........................................................................	120
IPv6...................................................................................	121
IPV6 Routing..................................................................	122
Support................................................................................	123
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router.....................	124
WPS Button................................................................................	124
Windows® 8................................................................................	125
Windows® 7................................................................................	127
WPA/WPA2..........................................................................	127
WPS.......................................................................................	130
Windows Vista®.........................................................................	134
WPA/WPA2..........................................................................	135
WPS/WCN 2.0.....................................................................	137
Windows® XP.............................................................................	138
WPA/WPA2..........................................................................	139
Troubleshooting.............................................................	141
Wireless Basics................................................................	145
What is Wireless?......................................................................	146
Tips................................................................................................	148
Wireless Modes.........................................................................	149
Networking Basics..........................................................	150
Check your IP address.............................................................	150
Statically Assign an IP address.............................................	151
Technical Specifications.................................................	152

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Section 1 - Product Overview

ProductPackageOverviewContents

DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router

Ethernet Cable

Power Adapter

Wi-Fi Configuration Note

WI-FI Configuration Note

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-850L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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System Requirements

Network Requirements	• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
Network Requirements	• IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients
	• 10/100/1000 Ethernet

	Computer with the following:
	• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
	• An installed Ethernet adapter
Web-based Configuration	Browser Requirements:
Web-based Configuration	• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Utility Requirements	• Firefox 3.5 or higher
	• Safari 4 or higher
	• Chrome 8 or higher
	Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
	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:
mydlink Requirements	• Internet Explorer 7 or higher
mydlink Requirements	• Firefox 3 or higher
	• Safari 5 or higher
	• Chrome 5 or higher
	iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

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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 configured 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-850L 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-850L 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, files, music, videos, printers, and network storage. Powered by the 802.11ac technology and equipped with six internal antennas, this router provides superior wireless coverage for larger homes and offices, or for users running bandwidth-intensive applications. The DIR-850L also includes a 4-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch that connects Gigabit wired devices for enjoying lag-free network gaming and faster file transfers.

D-Link has created SharePort™ technology to bring more flexibility to your network. With SharePort™ technology, you can connect a USB printer and share it throughout your network. You can also share a USB storage device, providing network storage for everyone to share.

With some routers, all wired and wireless traffic, 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 traffic are analyzed and separated into multiple data streams.

The DIR-850L supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless network or the Internet. Support forWPA™ andWPA2™ 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 Firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet for the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network in the home or office.

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Features

•Ultimate FastWireless Networking -The DIR-850L provides up to 300Mbps wireless connection in 2.4GHz band, 900Mbps wireless connection in 5GHz with other 802.11ac and draft 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-850L 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 filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name.

•Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.

•Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-850L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-850L can securely access corporate networks.

•User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-850L lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and draft 802.11ac specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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Connections

				7
				7

	1	USB Port	Connect a USB flash 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 10/100/1000 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	Power Button	Press the power button to power on and off.

	6	Power Receptor	Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

	7	Reset Button	Insert a paperclip in the hole and wait for several seconds to reset the router to default settings.


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LEDs

1	Power LED	A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will blink green during the
		WPS process. The light will blink orange during boot up.

2	Internet LED	A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the
		router cannot connect to the Internet.

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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 configure 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 off 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 asWinPoet, 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 difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect 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 (fish tanks), mirrors, file 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 2.4GHz 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 2.4GHz 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 off 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.

USB

WPS

INTERNET

POWER

DIR-850L

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
	DIR-850L
Modem	USB
	WPS
	1
	2
INTERNET	3
	3
	4
	INTERNET
	POWER

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.

	Computer
	DIR-850L
Modem	WPS
	USB
	1
	2
INTERNET	3
	3
	4
	INTERNET
	POWER

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. If the LED is orange, the connection is good but the router cannot connect to the Internet.

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Configuration

There are several different ways you can configure 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 first time. Refer to page 14.

•QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to configure your router. Refer to page 21

•Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 27.

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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.local”. Then, press Enter.

If you have already configured your settings and you would like to access the configuration utility, please refer to page 27.

If this is your first time logging into the router, this wizard will start automatically.

This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure 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 2.4GHz and 5GHz 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 Save and Connect 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, fill 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 configure 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

D-Link offers an app for your iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone (iOS 4.3 or higher) to install and configure your router.

Step 1

From your iPad, Touch, or iPhone, go to the iTunes Store and search for ‘D-Link’. Select QRS Mobile and then download it.

You may also scan this code to download.

Step 2

Once your app is installed, you may now configure 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.

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D-Link® SharePort™ Plus

Introduction

The D-Link SharePort™ Plus technology will allow you to connect a multi-function printer (MFP), scanner, or USB storage device to your SharePort™ Plus enabled device and share the device with multiple computers*. Only these devices will be supported.

SharePort™ Plus enabled devices will allow multiple users to simultaneously connect to and share a USB disk drive.

Install the SharePort™ Plus Utility on the computer or computers that you would like to use the USB device(s) with. Remember that the computer(s) will also need the device drivers for the USB devices connected to the router.

* For devices other than USB storage, only one user can be connected to a USB device at a time. SharePort™ Plus has a printer autoconnect function to make sharing printers easy among multiple users as well as other features for sharing devices.

How to setup and use this function. Please refer to the content of CD“SharePort plus manual”and install SharePort plus utility.

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SharePort Mobile App

The SharePort Mobile app will allow you to access files from a USB thumb drive that is plugged into your router. You must enable file sharing from the Setup > Storage page (refer to page 68) for this app to work properly.

1.Insert your USB flash drive into DIR-850L.

2.Scan the bar code to download the SharePort Mobile APP from the app store to your iPhone or iPad.

3. From your iOS mobile device, click Settings.

Settings

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4.Click Wi-Fi, select the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) that you created in the setup and then enter your Wi-Fi password.

5. Once connected, click on the SharePort Mobile icon.

6. The following screen will appear.

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7.Click on Settings icon located on the right top corner of the screen. Click Edit to enter your User Name and Password. Once you finish, click Done to continue.

8.For the Movie section, click the movie icon to play your movie from your USB flash drive.

9.For the Music section, click the music icon to play your music from your USB flash drive.

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10.For the Photo section, click the Photo icon to view your photos from your USB flash drive.

11.For the Files section, click on the Files icon to view your files from your USB flash drive.

12.For the Folder section, click the folder icon to view your folders from your USB flash drive.

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Web-based Configuration Utility

To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter address of the router (http://dlinkrouter.local or http://192.168.0.1).

Non-Windows and Non-Mac users may also connect by typing

http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.

Leave the password blank by default.

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Internet Connection Setup

Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to configure your connection manually and continue to the next page.

If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard. You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard.

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