D-Link DIR-859 User Manual
Version 1.00 | 02/10/2015
User Manual
AC1750 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
DIR-859
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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
Wall Mounting ............................................................................... 9
Manual Setup ...............................................................................10
Getting Started ................................................................ 12
Setup Wizard ................................................................................13
QRS Mobile App ..........................................................................17
Conguration ................................................................... 22
Home ..............................................................................................23
Internet ...................................................................................23
DIR-859 ...................................................................................24
Connected Clients ..............................................................25
Settings ..........................................................................................26
Wizard .....................................................................................26
Internet ...................................................................................26
IPv6 .....................................................................................35
Internet ...................................................................................50
Wireless ..................................................................................53
Guest Zone .......................................................................55
Network ..................................................................................56
Advanced ......................................................................................58
QoS Engine............................................................................58
Firewall Settings ..................................................................59
IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............................................................61
Port Forwarding ..................................................................62
Website Filter ........................................................................63
Static Routes .........................................................................64
IPv6 .....................................................................................65
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................66
IPv6 Host ...........................................................................67
Management ................................................................................68
Time & Schedule .................................................................68
Time ....................................................................................68
Schedule ...........................................................................69
System Log ............................................................................70
Admin .....................................................................................71
System ...............................................................................72
Upgrade .................................................................................73
Statistics .................................................................................74
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ......................75
WPS Button ...................................................................................75
Windows® 8 ...................................................................................76
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WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................76
Windows® 7 ...................................................................................78
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................78
WPS ..........................................................................................81
Windows Vista® ............................................................................85
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................86
Windows® XP ................................................................................88
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................89
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 91
Wireless Basics .................................................................95
What is Wireless? .........................................................................96
Tips ...................................................................................................98
Wireless Modes ............................................................................99
Networking Basics .........................................................100
Check your IP address ............................................................ 100
Statically Assign an IP address ............................................ 101
Wireless Security ......................................................... 102
What is WPA? ................................................................ 102
Technical Specications ................................................103
Regulatory Information ................................................104
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Section 1 - Product Overview
DIR-859 AC1750 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Product Overview
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-859 will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
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System Requirements
Network Requirements
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
• An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• 802.11ac, n, g, b, or a wireless or Ethernet port
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
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• Internet Explorer® 9 or higher
• Firefox® 20 or higher
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Introduction
The D-Link DIR-859 AC1750 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router uses advanced AC technology to maximize the speed and range of
your wireless signal to signicantly outperform 802.11n and other 802.11ac devices. It also comes equipped with four Gigabit
ports to provide speeds up to 10x faster than standard 10/100 ports. With the addition of advanced Quality of Service (QoS),
data streams are separated, which helps organize and prioritize your network trac so your video streaming, gaming, and
VoIP calls run smoother over both your wired and wireless network.
The DIR-859 supports convenient set up options including QRS Mobile, which allows you to setup and congure the router
using a mobile app. You can set up your router right from your sofa, no PC required. Add in an easy-to-use web interface and
conguring your network is a quick and simple aair.
The DIR-859 AC1750 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router provides incredible speeds, Gigabit ports, mobile setup, and terric
security features. To top it all o, the router has a stylish and innovative design and easy installation options.
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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-859 uses advanced AC to provide up to a full 1750 Mbps* wireless
connection with concurrent 801.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients . It also operates on both the 2.4 GHz and
5 GHz bands to allow separation of trac so users can participate in high-bandwidth activities, such as video
streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio, without aecting low-priority trac like email and web surng.
• Set Up On Your Mobile - The DIR-859 supports the QRS Mobile app to let you set up the router using a mobile
device.
• Compatible with 802.11n/g/b/a Devices - The DIR-859 is still fully compatible with the 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g
and 802.11a standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, and 802.11a wireless devices.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
Features
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC address, URL, and/or domain name.
• 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-859 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports
multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-859 can securely access
corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DIR-859 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, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n 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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Hardware Overview
Connections
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1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.
2 Internet Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
3 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
4 Power Button Press the button to power on the device.
5 WPS Button Press this button to initiate WPS with supported client devices.
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LEDs
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2
1
1 Power LED
2 Internet LED
3 WPS LED
4 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. The light will blink while data is being transmitted.
5 Ethernet LEDs 1-4
A solid blue light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will be a solid orange during
boot up.
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.
A solid light indicates that the WPS handshake has been completed. The light will blink while the WPS
handshake is processing.
A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4 respectively. The light
will blink while data is being transmitted.
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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 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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Wall Mounting
You can mount the DIR-859 on a wall or partition for ease and convenience.
To wall mount your device:
Step 1
Screw the provided screws to the wall to which the router will be
mounted.
Step 2
Place the mounting holes on the bottom of the device over the screws,
and slide the device into place.
Step 3
Finally, connect the required cables to the device as outlined on page 10.
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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.
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4. Plug one end of the included 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.
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Modem
Computer
DIR-859
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 receptor 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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Computer
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INTERNET
Modem
7. If you are connecting to a broadband service, you may be online already and further conguration will be optional.
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Getting Started
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 13.
• QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to congure your router. Refer to page 17.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router. Refer to page 22.
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Setup Wizard
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). Please refer
to page 22.
The 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 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) and click Next to continue.
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 Static, enter the IP and DNS settings
supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
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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 the router, please enter a new password. You will be
prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web
conguration utility. Click Next to continue.
The Summary window will display your settings. Click Next if you are
satised, or click Back to make changes to them.
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At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a nal summary of
your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard.
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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.
For Google Play, you may also
scan this code to download.
Step 3
Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS Mobile app from the
Home screen of your device.
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Step 4
You will see the welcome screen. Tap Start to proceed, then Next once
the Operation Mode screen appears.
Step 5
At this point, please ensure that you the router is connected to a modem.
Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into your DSL or cable
modem, and plug the other end into the port marked INTERNET on the
DIR-859. Tap Next to automatically detect your Internet connection and
proceed to the next step.
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Step 6
You will be prompted to set up each wireless frequency band in turn;
the 2.4 GHz band followed by the 5 GHz band.
Firstly, enter a network name (SSID) of your choice, or leave it unchanged
to accept the default SSID. Each wireless band can be assigned its own
SSID.
Secondly, choose a Wi-Fi password of at least 8 characters. Any device
trying to connect to the router wirelessly will need to enter this password
the rst time it connects.
Finally, tap Next to proceed.
Step 7
Enter the administrator password of your choice. Unlike the Wi-Fi
password, this password is only required when you need to congure
the router. See page 22 for details of when this password is used. Tap Next
to proceed.
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Step 8
If you wish to receive push notications whenever a new rmware update
is available, check the Notify me when new rmware is available box
and tap Next.
Otherwise, just tap Next to proceed.
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Step 10
You will be presented with a summary of your chosen settings. If you wish
to make any changes, tap Back to step back through the previous pages.
Otherwise, tap Next to complete the setup.
Congratulations, your device has been successfully congured! You may
now exit the QRS app.
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Conguration
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer
and enter http://dlinkrouter.local.
Windows and Mac users 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 (see page 13), 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, press the reset button
(see "Troubleshooting" on page 91) 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 and Management
functions. You may 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.
Internet
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
(see page 13).
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 to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect,
click Renew.
To recongure the Internet settings, refer to page 26.
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DIR-859
Click on the DIR-859 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings.
Here you can see the router’s current wireless settings, as well as its MAC address
and IPv4/IPv6 addresses.
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 page 56.
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 page 53.
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Connected Clients
Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the router and its 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.
Name:
Vendor:
IP Address:
Reserve IP:
Parental
Control:
Enter a custom name for this client.
Displays the vendor of the device.
Enter a specic IP address for this client.
Enable to reserve this IP address for this client.
Enable or disable parental control.
Click Save when you are done.
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Settings
Wizard
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wizard to open the setup wizard. This is the same wizard that appears when you start
the router for the rst time. Refer to page 13 for details.
Internet
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see the
Internet conguration options.
My Internet
Connection Is:
For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 27.
For Static IP refer to page 28.
For PPPoE refer to page 29.
For PPTP refer to page 30.
For L2TP refer to page 32.
For DS-Lite refer to page 34.
To congure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to page 35.
Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu.
You will be presented with the appropriate options for your
connection type. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and
see all of the options.
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