Version 1.0 | December 17, 2014
User Manual
Wireless AC3200
Ultra Wi-Fi Router
DIR-890L
Preface
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Manual Revisions
Revision Date Description
1.0 December 17, 2014 • Initial release for revision A1
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................. i
Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
Product Overview .............................................................. 1
Package Contents .........................................................................1
Minimum Requirements ............................................................ 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features ............................................................................................4
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 5
Connections ........................................................................... 5
LEDs ........................................................................................... 6
Installation ......................................................................... 7
Before you Begin ...........................................................................7
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................8
Antenna Setup ............................................................................... 9
Manual Setup ...............................................................................10
Conguration ................................................................... 13
Setup Wizard ................................................................................14
QRS Mobile App ..........................................................................21
Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................26
Home .......................................................................................27
Internet ..............................................................................27
DIR-890L ............................................................................28
Connected Clients .........................................................29
USB Device .......................................................................30
Settings ..................................................................................31
Wizard ................................................................................31
Internet ..............................................................................31
Dynamic IP (DCHP) ..................................................32
Static IP ........................................................................33
PPPoE............................................................................34
PPTP ..............................................................................35
L2TP ..............................................................................36
DS-Lite ..........................................................................37
IPv6 .....................................................................................38
Auto Detection .........................................................39
Static IPv6 ...................................................................40
Auto Conguration .................................................42
PPPoE............................................................................43
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel ...................................................45
6 to 4 .............................................................................47
6rd .................................................................................48
Local Connectivity Only .........................................50
Wireless..............................................................................51
Smart Connect ..........................................................51
2.4GHz ..........................................................................52
Primary and Secondary 5GHz ..............................53
Guest Zone .................................................................54
Network .............................................................................55
SharePort ..........................................................................57
Create User .................................................................58
mydlink ..............................................................................59
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Features ..................................................................................60
QoS Engine .......................................................................60
Firewall Settings .............................................................61
IPv4/IPv6 Rules ..........................................................63
Port Forwarding........................................................64
Virtual Server .............................................................65
Website Filter .............................................................66
Static Routes ..............................................................67
IPv6 ................................................................................68
Dynamic DNS ............................................................69
IPv6 Host .....................................................................70
QuickVPN ....................................................................71
Management ........................................................................72
Time & Schedule ............................................................72
Time ..............................................................................72
Schedule .....................................................................73
System Log .......................................................................74
Folders ....................................................................................93
Favorites .................................................................................96
Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for Android™ ...........97
Main Menu ......................................................................... 101
Documents ......................................................................... 102
Pictures ................................................................................ 104
Videos .................................................................................. 106
Music .................................................................................... 108
Folders ................................................................................. 111
Favorites .............................................................................. 115
Using SharePort Mobile for Windows® 8/RT .................. 116
Main Menu ......................................................................... 118
Documents ......................................................................... 119
Pictures ................................................................................ 120
Movies .................................................................................. 122
Music .................................................................................... 124
Folder ................................................................................... 127
Admin.................................................................................75
System ..........................................................................76
Firmware Upgrade .........................................................77
Statistics ............................................................................78
Using the mydlink SharePort™ App ...............................79
The mydlink SharePort™ App iOS Devices ........................79
Main Menu ............................................................................83
Documents ............................................................................84
Pictures ...................................................................................86
Videos .....................................................................................88
Music .......................................................................................90
Favorite ................................................................................ 130
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................131
WPS Button ................................................................................ 131
Windows® 8 ................................................................................132
WPA/WPA2 .........................................................................132
Windows® 7 ................................................................................134
WPA/WPA2 .........................................................................134
WPS ....................................................................................... 137
Windows Vista® .........................................................................141
WPA/WPA2 .........................................................................142
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Troubleshooting ............................................................144
Wireless Basics ...............................................................147
What is Wireless? ...................................................................... 148
Tips ................................................................................................ 150
Wireless Modes .........................................................................151
Networking Basics .........................................................152
Check your IP address ............................................................ 152
Statically Assign an IP address ............................................ 153
Wireless Security ...................................................................... 154
What is WPA? ..................................................................... 154
Technical Specications ................................................155
Contacting Technical Support ......................................156
GPL Code Statement......................................................157
Warranty ......................................................................... 169
Registration ...................................................................176
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Section 1 - Product Overview
DIR-890L Wireless AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router
Power Adapter and Cable
Ethernet Cable
Product Overview
Package Contents
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Install Guide
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-890L will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
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Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based broadband modem
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Computer with the following:
• An installed Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer® 8
• Mozilla® Firefox® 28 or higher
• Google Chrome™ 33 or higher
• Safari® 5.1 or higher
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit
www.java.com to download the latest version.
mydlink Requirements For mydlink and mydlink app requirements refer to http://www.mydlink.com
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Introduction
The DIR-890 uses advanced AC beamforming technology to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal, so it can
outperform 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-890L supports a host of cloud features including QRS Mobile, which allows you to setup and congure the router using
a mobile app. You can set up your router right from anywhere, no PC required.
The DIR-890L is also mydlink-enabled, which gives you access to your home network no matter where you are. Now you can
monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ device. mydlink-enabled routers
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 websites that are being visited in real-time, with recent browser history displayed on
the mydlink™ Lite app, which is a useful tool for parents.
SharePort technology lets you take advantage of the USB 3.0 port located on the side of your DIR-890L, as well as an additional
USB 2.0 port located on the back. Plug in a USB storage drive and you can use the mydlink SharePort™ app for iPad®, iPhone®,
iPod Touch®, and Android™ devices to access les, stream videos, view photos, or listen to music on your laptop or mobile
devices. Plug in a printer and you can use the mydlink SharePort app to share that printer with all of your devices.
The DIR-890L provides incredible speeds, smart antenna technology, fast ports, cloud features, and excellent security features.
It also features an innovative design and easy installation.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac, 802.11a, 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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Features
Super-Charged with Smarter Wireless AC Features
Create a blazing fast home network that connects all of your computers and mobile devices to your broadband Internet connection.
The newly introduced SmartConnect technology ensures that older wireless devices do not degrade the overall performance of
the DIR-890L and allows wireless AC devices to have a total throughput of 3200 Mbps. The Advanced AC SmartBeam technology
that is also in the DIR-890L brings you the future of high-bandwidth wireless connectivity, vastly increasing the speed and coverage
of your network.
Use mydlink to Monitor Your Network
The AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router is mydlink Cloud enabled, so you can eortlessly access and view your network no matter where
you are. See who is connected to your router, change settings, or block someone from using your network connection, all from
an Internet connected PC, tablet, or smartphone. Parents can monitor what sites their children are visiting, to stay informed and
in control on the go.
File Sharing at Your Fingertips
The mydlink SharePort app allows you to connect a USB storage device to the DIR-890L and instantly share documents, movies,
pictures, and music with mobile devices. Put your music library on a USB drive and share it with everyone else in your home, or
show photos on the living room TV while a family member watches a movie on their mobile device.
Easy to Set Up and Use
Get the DIR-890L up and running in no time right from your couch using the QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile app on your
smartphone or tablet. Simply plug in the router, open the app, and follow a few easy steps to get your home network connected
without having to touch a computer. You can also set up a secure network with the touch of a button using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac, 802.11a, 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
2
1 USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout your network. Port supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices.
2 USB 2.0 Port Connect a USB ash drive to share content throughout your network. Port supports USB 2.0 devices.
3 Reset Button Press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for ten seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings.
4 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process. The 2.4G or 5G LED will blink fast.
5 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles.
6 Internet Port Connect a broadband modem to this port using an Ethernet cable.
7 Power Button Press to power the router on and o.
8 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.
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LEDs
1 32 4
1 SS USB LED A solid white light indicates a USB 3.0 device is connected.
2 USB LED A solid white light indicates a USB 2.0 device is connected.
3 5G LED
4 2.4G LED
5 Internet LED
6 Power LED
A solid white light indicates the 5GHz wireless function is working properly. During the WPS process,
this light will blink quickly.
A solid white light indicates the 2.4GHz wireless function is working properly. During the WPS process,
this light will blink quickly.
A solid white light indicates a connection to the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is
good but the router cannot connect to the Internet.
A solid white light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will be solid orange
during boot-up.
5
6
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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
• Users with DSL providers - If you are using a PPPoE connection, you will need your PPPoE user name and password.
If you do not have this information, contact your Internet provider. Do not proceed until you have this information.
Also, 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.
• Users with Cable providers - Make sure you unplug the power to your modem. In some cases, you may need to turn
it o for up to ve minutes.
• Advanced Users - If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to “bridge” mode
so the DIR-890L can work properly. For details, contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router
device.
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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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Antenna Setup
The DIRorient the antennas at an angle, pointing outward and away from the base unit.
890L is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. In order to maximize performance,
45°
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Manual Setup
1. Turn o and unplug the power to your cable or DSL modem. This is required.
Modem
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem.
Ethernet Port
Modem
Ethernet Cable
DIR-890L
WSP
RESET
USB 2.0USB 3.0
1 2 3 4
INTERNET
POWER
DCN IN
12V
...
-
SA
Internet Port (yellow)
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3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to one of the LAN ports on the router.
DIR-890L
WSP
RESET
1 2 3 4
USB 2.0USB 3.0
INTERNET
DCN IN
POWER
...
-
12V
SA
Computer
Ethernet Cable
4. Plug the power back into your cable or DSL modem and wait for about one minute before continuing.
DIR-890L
INTERNET
DCN IN
POWER
...
-
12V
SA
Modem
WSP
RESET
USB 2.0USB 3.0
1 2 3 4
Computer
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5. Plug the power adapter into your router and connect to an available power outlet or surge protector. If the
Power LED does not light up, press the Power button on the back of the router.
DIR-890L
WSP
RESET
1 2 3 4
USB 2.0USB 3.0
DCN IN
INTERNET
POWER
...
-
12V
SA
Modem
6. After the router has powered up, verify that the Power (white) and Internet (white or orange) LEDs are both lit.
Proceed with router conguration.
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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 14.
• QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to congure your router. Refer to page 21.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router. Refer to page 26
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Setup Wizard
If this is your rst time installing the router, open your web browser (e.g.,
Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). This will automatically launch
the Setup Wizard. If the wizard does not start automatically, enter http://
dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1).
The wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to congure
your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.
Wait a few moments while your router is detecting your Internet connection
type. After the router detects your Internet connection, you may need to
enter ISP information such as username and password.
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If the router does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, a
list of connection types will be displayed. Select your Internet connection
type (this information can be obtained from your Internet Service Provider).
You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet
connection automatically provides you with an IP address.
Click Next to continue.
If the router detected PPPoE or you selected Username/Password
Connection (PPPoE), enter your PPPoE username and password and click
Next to continue.
Note: Make sure you remove your 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 IP Adddress Connection,
enter the IP information 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.
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In order to secure the router, enter a new Admin 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 Back if you nd it
necessary to make changes. When the settings are correct, make a note
of the of them so you can congure your Wi-Fi devices.
Click Next to continue.
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If you would like to use the mydlink services (the mydlink portal at mydlink.
com or the mydlink Lite app), you must have an account. Click Yes if you
already have a mydlink account, or No if you would like to create one.
Click Next to continue.
Note: If you do not want to register at this time, you may click Skip to proceed.
If you selected Yes, I have a mydlink account, enter your mydlink Account
Name (e-mail address) and Password.
Click Next to register your router with your mydlink account.
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If you selected No, I want to create a new mydlink account, enter the
requested information and click Next to create your mydlink account.
At the end of the wizard, you will see a nal summary of your settings.
Click Finish to close the wizard.
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To download the mydlink Lite app, visit the App Store, Google Play,
Android Market or https://mydlink.com/apps.
The mydlink Lite app allows you to set up e-mail notications, view the
online status of your mydlink devices, and change your wireless settings
from an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, or Android device. For mydlink app
requirements, refer to http://www.mydink.com.
PC and Mac users can access 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.
For Google Play, you may also
scan this code to download.
Step 2
Once the app is installed on your mobile device, you may 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 Wi-Fi
Conguration card. Select and then enter your Wi-Fi password.
Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.4Ghz:
dlink-xxxx
Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 5GHz:
dlink-xxxx-5GHz
Password: xxxxxxxx
To congure your router, go to:
http://dlinkrouter.local.
Or http://192.168.0.1
Username: “Admin”
Password:” “ (leave the eld blank)
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. When the Operation
Mode screen appears, tap Next.
Step 5
At this point, make sure that your 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-890L.
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; the 2.4GHz
band followed by the 5GHz band.
A - Enter a Network Name (SSID) of your choice, or you may leave
it unchanged to accept the default SSID. Each wireless band
can be assigned its own SSID.
B - Choose a Wi-Fi Password of at least eight characters. You will
need to enter this password the rst time you connect any
device to the router wirelessly.
Tap Next to proceed.
Step 7
Enter the Device Password (Admin Password) of your choice. Unlike the
Wi-Fi password, this password is only required when you need to congure
the router. Refer to "Web-based Conguration Utility" on page 26 to
learn how this password is used. Tap Next to proceed.
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Step 8
If you already have a mydlink account, select Yes, I have a mydlink
account. Tap Sign In to set up the router to use your mydlink account.
If you do not have a mydlink account, select No, I want to create a new
mydlink account. You must provide your email address, choose a mydlink
password and check the I accept the mydlink terms and conditions
check box. Tap Register to create your new mydlink account.
If you do not want to congure your router with mydlink at this point, tap
Skip to proceed.
Step 9
If you would like to receive notication whenever a new rmware update
is available, check the Notify me when new rmware is available check
box and tap Next.
Otherwise, just tap Next to proceed.
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Step 10
You will see a summary of your chosen settings. If you need 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 Mobile app.
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Web-based Conguration Utility
Open a web-browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and enter http://
dlinkrouter.local./ or the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.1).
Enter your password. If you did not create a password with the Setup Wizard, leave the
Admin Password eld blank by default. Click Log In to proceed.
Note: If you cannot remember your password and cannot log in, press the reset button (see
page 5) to restore the router to its factory 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 easily navigate back Home at any time.
Note: The system will automatically time-out after a period of inactivity. (You will have to
log back in as described above.)
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Home
The current status of the router is displayed on the Home page in the form of an interactive diagram. You can click on an 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 allows
you to easily navigate to other pages.
Internet
The Home page shows whether or not the router is currently connected to the
Internet. If disconnected, click on Click to repair to launch the Setup Wizard.
(Refer to "Setup Wizard" on page 14.)
To view details about your Internet connection, click on the Internet icon. 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" on page 31.
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DIR-890L
Click on the DIR-890L 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.
To recongure the router's 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 drop-down
menu that appears. Refer to page 55.
To recongure the router's 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 drop-down
menu that appears. Refer to page 51.
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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
corresponding IP addresses.
To edit a client’s settings, click the pencil icon for the client you want to edit.
Name:
Vendor:
MAC Address:
IP Address:
Reserve IP:
Parental Control:
Schedule:
Enter a custom name for this client.
Displays the vendor of the device.
Displays the MAC address of the client.
Enter a specic IP address you want to reserve for this client. This IP
address must be within the DHCP IP range.
Enable to reserve the IP address for this client.
Enable to assign a specic schedule for this client.
Select a schedule from the drop-down or click Schedule to create a
new time range.
Click Save when you are done.
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USB Device
Click on the USB Device icon to view details about the currently connected USB
device, DLNA Media Server, SharePort, and Windows File Sharing.
If you have a USB device connected, you can see its name and how much free space
it has.
To congure your SharePort settings, click Go to settings or click Settings (at the
top of the page) and then SharePort on the drop-down menu that appears and
refer to page 57.
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Settings
Wizard
From the Settings menu on, click Wizard to open the Setup Wizard. This is the same wizard that appeared when you rst installed the router.
Internet
From the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet for Internet conguration.
My Internet
Connection is:
Choose your Internet Connection type from the drop-down menu.
Depending on the connection type that you select, you may also see
additional elds below that require input. For example, when you
select PPPoE, you will see elds for Username and Password.
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Dynamic IP (DCHP)
Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select this option if your ISP
does not provide you with an IP address to use.
Host Name:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
MAC Address
Clone:
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave
it blank if you are not sure.
Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
This address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this eld will be set to
Auto. Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal
performance with your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface
MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-down menu to
replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a
connected client.
Click Save when you are done.
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Static IP
Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP).
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default
Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
MAC Address
Clone:
Enter the IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.
Enter the Default Gateway address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this eld will be set to
Auto. Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal
performance with your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface
MAC address on the router. You can use drop-down menu to replace
the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected
client.
Click Save when you are done.
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PPPoE
Select PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information
can be provided by your Internet service provider (ISP).
Username:
Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
Maximum Idle
Time:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
Service Name:
Primary DNS
Server:
Enter the Username provided by your ISP.
Enter the Password provided by your ISP.
Select either Always on, On demand, or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Autoreconnect.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Enter the IP Address provided by your ISP (Static IP only).
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
Enter the Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this eld will be set to Auto.
Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal performance
with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
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PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can
provide you with a username and password.
PPTP Server IP
Address:
Username:
Password:
Reconnect Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
Address Mode:
PPTP IP Address:
PPTP Subnet Mask:
PPTP Gateway IP
Address:
Enter the PPTP Server IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Username provided by your ISP.
Enter the Password provided by your ISP.
Select either Always on, On demand, or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Autoreconnect.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Enter the PPTP IP Address provided by your ISP (for Static IP only).
Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask provided by your ISP (for Static IP only).
Enter the PPTP Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP (for Static
IP only).
Primary DNS Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this eld will be set to
Auto. Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal
performance with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
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L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP can provide you with a username
and password.
L2TP Server IP Address:
Username:
Password:
Reconnect Mode:
Maximum Idle Time:
Address Mode:
L2TP IP Address:
L2TP Subnet Mask:
L2TP Gateway IP
Address:
Enter the L2TP Server IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Username provided by your ISP.
Enter the Password provided by your ISP.
Select either Always on, On demand, or Manual.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable
Auto-reconnect.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet
mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select
Dynamic IP.
Enter the L2TP IP Address provided by your ISP (for Static IP only).
Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask provided by your ISP (for Static IP
only).
Enter the L2TP Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP (for
Static IP only).
Primary DNS Server:
Secondary DNS Server:
MTU:
Enter the Primary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - by default this eld will be set to
Auto. Select Manual if you need to change the MTU for optimal
performance with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
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DS-Lite
DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for conguration:
DS-Lite
Conguration:
AFTR IPv6
Address:
B4 IPv6
Address:
WAN IPv6
Address:
IPv6 WAN
Default
Gateway:
Select DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to let the router allocate the AFTR
IPv6 address automatically. Select Manual Conguration to enter
the AFTR IPv6 address manually.
If you selected Manual Conguration above, enter the AFTR IPv6
address used here.
Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here.
Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here.
Once connected, the IPv6 WAN Default Gateway address will be
displayed here.
Click Save when you are done.
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To congure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link.
To return to the IPv4 settings, click IPv4.
IPv6
My Internet
Connection Is:
Choose your IPv6 Internet Connection type from the drop-down
menu. For most of the connection types, after you make a selection
you will see additional elds below that require input. The exception
is for Local Connectivity Only. For this connection type you must
click on Advanced Settings... to see additional elds.
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Auto Detection
This is a connection method where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some ISPs require you
to change some settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet.
DNS Type:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable DHCP-PD:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:
Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Enable Automatic
DHCP-PD in LAN:
Select Obtain DNS server address or Use the following DNS.
If you selected Use the following DNS, enter the Primary DNS
Server address.
If you selected Use the following DNS, enter the Secondary DNS
Server address.
Enable or disable prex delegation services.
If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for
the router.
Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address.
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Enable or disable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN services.
Autoconguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
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Static IPv6
Select Static IP if your IPv6 information is provided by your Internet service provider (ISP).
Use Link-Local
Address:
IPv6 Address:
Subnet Prex
Length:
Default Gateway:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:
Enable or disable the Link-Local Address. (If you enable this option,
you can skip the description of the next two elds.)
If you disabled Use Link-Local Address, enter the IPv6 Address
supplied by your ISP.
If you disabled Use Link-Local Address, enter the Subnet Prex
Length supplied by your ISP.
Enter the Default Gateway for your IPv6 connection.
Enter the Primary DNS Server address.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server address.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address.
Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Autoconguration
Type:
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful
DHCPv6.
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Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
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Auto Conguration
Auto Conguration is a connection method where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some
ISPs require you to change some settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet.
DNS Type:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable DHCP-PD:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Select either Obtain DNS server address or Use the following
DNS .
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
Primary DNS Server address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
Secondary DNS Server address.
Enable or disable prex delegation services.
If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for
the router.
Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment
feature.
Enable Automatic
DHCP-PD in LAN:
Autoconguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
Enable or disable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN services.
Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
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PPPoE
Select PPPoE (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information can
be provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Required elds will vary, depending on the options you have enabled.*
PPPoE Session:
Username:
Password:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
Service Name:
Reconnect
Mode:
MTU:
Choose Share with IPv4 to re-use your IPv4 PPPoE username and
password, or Create a new session.
If you selected Create a new session above, enter the PPPoE
Username provided by your ISP.
If you selected Create a new session above, enter the PPPoE
Password provided by your ISP.
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Enter the IP Address provided by your ISP (for Static IP only).
If you selected Create a new session above, enter the ISP Service
Name (optional).
If you selected Create a new session above, select either Always
on, On demand, or Manual.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
DNS Type:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Select either Obtain DNS server address or Use the following DNS .
If you selected Use the following DNS, enter the Primary DNS
Server address.
If you selected Use the following DNS, enter the Secondary DNS
Server address.
Note: When you select Share with IPv4 and Dynamic IP instead of Create a new session and Static IP, less elds are required. See screen shot on the next page.
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Enable DHCP-
PD:
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address:
Enable
Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Auto
Conguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
Enable or disable prex delegation services.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address.
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP or Stateful
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel
You can congure the IPv6 connection to run in IPv4 Tunnel mode. IPv6 over IPv4 tunneling encapsulates IPv6 packets in IPv4 packets so that IPv6
packets can be sent over an IPv4 infrastructure.
Remote IPv4
Address:
Remote IPv6
Address:
Local IPv4
Address:
Local IPv6
Address:
Subnet Prex
Length:
DNS Type:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enter the Remote IPv4 address you will use.
Enter the Remote IPv6 address you will use.
Displays the Local IPv4 address.
Enter the Local IPv6 address you will use.
Enter the Subnet Prex Length supplied by your ISP.
Select either Obtain DNS server address or Use the following DNS.
If you selected Use the following DNS above, enter the Primary
DNS Server address.
If you selected Use the following DNS above, enter the Secondary
DNS Server address.
Enable DHCP-
PD:
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:
Enable or disable prex delegation services.
If you disabled DHCP-PD, enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the
router.
Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address.
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Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Enable Automatic
DHCP-PD in LAN:
Autoconguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment
feature.
Enable or disable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN services.
Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
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6 to 4
In this section, the user can congure the IPv6 6 to 4 connection settings. 6 to 4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technology
that is used to provide unicast IPv6 connectivity between IPv6 sites and hosts across the IPv4 Internet.
6to4 Address:
6to4 Relay:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:
Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Autoconguration
Type:
Displays the 6to4 Address.
Enter the 6to4 Relay supplied by your ISP.
Enter the Primary DNS Server address.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server address.
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address.
Click to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Select SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful
DHCPv6.
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
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In this section, the user can congure the IPv6 6rd connection settings.
6rd
Assign IPv6
Prex:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable Hub and
Spoke Mode:
6rd
Conguration:
6rd IPv6 Prex:
WAN IPv4
Address:
Currently unsupported.
Enter the Primary DNS Server address.
Enter the Secondary DNS Server address.
Enable if you want to minimize the number of routes to the
destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking.
Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically populate the data
values, or Manual Conguration to enter the settings manually.
Enter the 6rd IPv6 Prex and mask length supplied by your ISP (for
manual conguration only).
Displays the WAN IPv4 Address. Enter the mask length (for manual
conguration only).
6rd Border
Relay IPv4
Address:
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:
Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 Address supplied by your ISP (for
manual conguration only).
Displays the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Displays the router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
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Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Autoconguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment
feature.
Select SLAAC + RDNSS, SLAAC + Stateless DHCP, or Stateful
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
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Local Connectivity Only
Local Connectivity Only allows you to set up an IPv6 connection that will not connect to the Internet. For this Internet Connection type, you
must click on Advanced Settings... to see the required elds below.
Enable ULA:
Use Default
ULA Prex:
Current ULA
Prex:
LAN IPv6 ULA:
Click to enable Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses settings.
When ULA is enabled, you may also enable automatic conguration
of the ULA prex.
Will display the Current ULA Prex.
Will display the LAN IPv6 ULA.
Click Save when you are done.
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Wireless
From the Settings menu, click Wireless to begin wireless conguration. You will see the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Password for both the 2.4GHz and
5GHz bands. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and allow you to view all elds corresponding with each frequency band.
Smart Connect
Enable Smart Connect to allow the router to automatically assign your wireless clients to the best available wireless band. When enabled, the 2.4GHz
and both 5GHz bands will have the same Wi-Fi name and password.
Wi-Fi Name
(SSID):
Password:
Security Mode:
Transmission
Power:
Schedule:
Create a Wi-Fi Name for your wireless network using up to 32
characters.
Create a Password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will
need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network.
Select None, WEP, or WPA/WPA2-Personal (recommended).
Select the desired wireless transmission power (High, Medium or
Low).
Use the drop-down menu to select a schedule for enabling the rule.
The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your
own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 73).
Click Save when you are done.
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2.4GHz
From the Settings menu, click Wireless to begin wireless conguration. You will see the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Password for the 2.4GHz and both
5GHz bands. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and allow you to view all elds corresponding with each frequency band.
Smart Connect:
Status:
Wi-Fi Name (SSID):
Password:
Security Mode:
802.11 Mode:
Wi-Fi Channel:
Transmission
Power:
Channel Width:
Select Disabled.
Enable or disable the wireless frequency band.
Create a Wi-Fi Name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters.
Create a Password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will need
to enter this password to successfully connect to the network.
Select None, WEP, or WPA/WPA2-Personal (recommended).
Select the preferred wireless networking standard for each band. The
available options will depend on the wireless frequency band, as well
as the currently selected security mode.
Select the desired channel. The default is Auto (recommended).
Select the desired wireless transmission power (High, Medium or Low).
Select Auto 20/40 MHz if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n
wireless devices, or select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n
wireless clients.
Visibility Status:
Schedule:
The default setting is Visible. Select Invisible if you do not want to
broadcast the SSID of your wireless network.
Use the drop-down menu to select a schedule for enabling the rule.
The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own
schedules in the Schedules section (refer to page 73).
Click Save when you are done.
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Primary and Secondary 5GHz
Status:
Wi-Fi Name
(SSID):
Password:
Security Mode:
802.11 Mode:
Wi-Fi Channel:
Transmission
Power:
Channel Width:
Enable or disable the wireless frequency band.
Create a Wi-Fi Name for your wireless network using up to 32
characters.
Create a Password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will
need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network.
Select None, WEP, or WPA/WPA2-Personal (recommended).
Select the preferred wireless networking standard for each band.
The available options will depend on the wireless frequency band,
as well as the currently selected security mode.
Select the desired channel. The default is Auto (recommended).
Select the desired wireless transmission power (High, Medium or
Low).
Select Auto 20/40/80 MHz if you are using 802.11ac, 802.11n, and
non-802.11n wireless devices, or select Auto 20/40 MHz if you are
using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.
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Guest Zone
A Guest Zone is a temporary zone that can be used by guests to access the Internet. Guest Zones are separate from your main wireless network.
To congure a Guest Zone, click on the Guest Zone link. You may
congure dierent zones for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands.
The following options apply to both the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz wireless frequency
bands:
Status:
Wi-Fi Name
(SSID):
Password:
Internet Access
Only:
Enable or disable the Guest Zone for each wireless frequency band.
Enter a wireless network name (SSID) that is dierent from your main
wireless network.
Create a Password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will
need to enter this password to successfully connect to the guest zone.
Enabling this option will limit connectivity to the Internet. Guests
will not be allowed to access other local network devices.
Click Save when you are done.
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Network
This section allows you to change the local network settings of the router and to congure the DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) settings. You
can enable the use of the DIR-890L as a DNS server. From the Settings menu, click Network.
Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the available options.
LAN IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Management
Link:
Local Domain
Name:
Enable DNS
Relay:
Enter the LAN IP Address of the router. The default IP address is
192.168.0.1.
If you change the IP address, once you click Save, you will need
to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the
conguration utility.
Enter the Subnet Mask of the router. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.
The default address to access the router’s conguration utility is
http://dlinkrouter.local./ You may replace dlinkrouter with a name
of your choice by entering it into this eld.
Enter the Local Domain Name (optional).
If enabled, your computers will use the router for a DNS server.
Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your
computers.
Status:
DHCP IP
Address Range:
Enable or disable the DHCP server.
Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP
assignment.
Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers
or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you
may have an IP conict.
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DHCP Lease
Time:
Always
Broadcast:
WAN Port
Speed:
UPnP:
IPv4 Multicast
Streams:
IPv6 Multicast
Streams:
Enter the length of time for the IP address lease in minutes.
Enable this feature to broadcast your networks DHCP server to LAN/
WLAN clients.
You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps, 100
Mbps, 1000 Mbps, or Auto (recommended).
Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). UPnP provides
compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals.
Enable to allow IPv4 multicast trac to pass through the router from
the Internet.
Enable to allow IPv6 multicast trac to pass through the router from
the Internet.
Click Save when you are done.
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SharePort
This page allows you to set up access to les on an external USB device plugged into the router. You can do this through the local network or from
the Internet, using either a web browser or an app for your smartphone or tablet, like the mydlink SharePort app. Refer to "Using the mydlink
SharePort™ App" on page 79.
From the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click SharePort.
Status:
DLNA Media
Server:
Status:
Windows File
Sharing:
Web File Access:
Direct Links:
Click to enable DLNA Media Server functions, allowing connected
clients access to media les over the network.
Enter a name for your DLNA Media Server so that it can be found.
Enable or disable Windows File Sharing (SAMBA).
From the drop-down menu, choose either Allow all users to access
(no password) or Require router’s admin password to specify
whether the router’s password will be required for access.
Enable or disable remote access to les stored on a USB device
plugged into the router through a web browser.
This area will display the HTTP and HTTPS links you can use to connect
to your SharePort drive through a web browser from a device on
your network.
Click Save when you are done.
Note: To manage user accounts for SharePort access, click Create User and refer to the
next page for details.
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Create User
The Create User page allows you to manage your SharePort user accounts If a user does not have an account, he or she will be restricted to guest
access only. This means they will only have access to the Guest folder on the media server.
From the SharePort page, click on the Create User link.
The DIR-890L can store a maximum of ten accounts (including the Admin account).
If you want to remove an account, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If
you would like to edit an account, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you
wish to create a new account, click the Create User button.
When you click on Create User, the Create New User window will open . Enter the
required information into the elds described below:
User Name:
Password:
Permission:
Folder:
Enter the User Name for the new account.
Enter the Password the user will need to enter when logging in.
Select either Read Only or Read/Write to specify whether the user
has permission to only read les, or permission to edit, add, and
delete les on the storage device.
Select the parent folder that you would like the user to be able to
access. If you select root, which is the highest level, the user can
access all les on the device. To change the selected access level,
click Browse and navigate to the desired folder.
Click OK when you are done. The new user will be added to the list
of user accounts. To save the new list, click Save. To return to the
SharePort page, click SharePort.
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mydlink
This page allows you to sign in to an existing mydlink account, or create a new account. With a mydlink account, you can access and manage all of
your registered mydlink-compatible home devices when you are away from home. Use web browser to access the mydlink portal website, or access
your home devices from a mobile device using the mydlink Lite app, which is free.
From the Settings menu, click mydlink.
If you do not already have a mydlink account, click No, I want to create a new
mydlink account. Enter your E-mail Address (your username), a Password, your rst
and last name. Then, click Sign Up to create your new mydlink account.
If you already have an existing account, click Yes, I have a mydlink account. Enter
your E-mail Address (your username) and your Password. Then, click Sign In and
register your DIR-890L with your mydlink account.
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Features
QoS Engine
Quality of Service (QoS) improves data ow. It allows you to prioritize clients, so that high-priority clients receive higher bandwidth. For example, if
one client is streaming a movie and another is downloading a non-urgent le, you might wish to assign the former client a higher priority, so that
the movie streaming is not disrupted by the trac of the other devices on the network.
From the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click QoS Engine.
Under Connected Clients, you will see client cards representing each device. If some
client cards are o-screen, you can use the < and > buttons to scroll left and right.
A maximum of one device can be assigned Highest priority.
A maximum of two devices can be assigned High priority.
A maximum of eight devices can be assigned Medium priority.
If connected clients are not assigned a priority, all devices will be treated with equal
priority. If some devices are assigned a priority and others are not, the unassigned
devices will be treated with the lowest priority.
To assign a priority level to a device, drag the device card from the Connected Clients
list over an empty slot and release the mouse button. The card will remain in the
slot. If you want to remove a priority assignment from a device and return it to the
Connected Clients list, click the cross icon in the top right corner of the device card.
Click Save when you are done.
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Firewall Settings
A rewall protects your network from malicious attacks over the Internet. The DIR-890L oers a high-performance rewall features like SPI (Stateful
Packet Inspection).
From the Features menu, click Firewall.
Enable DMZ:
DMZ IP
Address:
Enable SPI IPv4:
Enable
Anti-Spoof
Checking:
IPv6 Simple
Security:
IPv6 Ingress
Filtering:
Enable or disable Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Enabling this feature
creates a subnetwork that can be used to expose a single computer
to the Internet for applications that do not run well behind the router.
This may expose the computer to a variety of security risks and is
not recommended.
If you enabled DMZ, enter the IP Address of the client you wish to
expose, or select a Computer Name from the drop-down menu.
Click to enable Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) to help prevent cyber
attacks. This technique validates that the trac passing through the
session conforms to the protocol.
Click to enable Anti-Spoof Checking, which will protect your
network from certain kinds of “spoong” attacks.
Click to enable IPv6 Simple Security, which will provide simple
security capabilities for a local-area IPv6 network.
Click to enable IPv6 Ingress Filtering, which is a technique used to
make sure incoming packets originate from the networks they claim
to be from. (Prevents source address spoong.)
Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and view more options.
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PPTP:
IPSec (VPN):
RTSP:
SIP:
Click to enable PPTP, which will allow multiple machines on the
LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol.
Enable to allow multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate
network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec
through NAT. This Application Level Gateway (ALG) may interfere
with the operation of such VPN clients. If you are having trouble
connecting with your corporate network, try turning this ALG o.
Check with the system administrator of your corporate network to
nd out whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal.
Enable to allow applications that use Real Time Streaming Protocol
(RTSP) to receive streaming media from the Internet.
Enable to allow devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP)
to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices
have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This
Application Level Gateway (ALG) may interfere with the operation of
such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning
this ALG o.
Click Save when you are done.
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IPv4/IPv6 Rules
The IPv4/IPv6 Rules section allows you to specify the kind of trac that is allowed to pass through the network.
Use the drop-down menu to select whether you want to Turn IPv4 Filtering ON and
ALLOW or DENY the rules you create. Or you may choose to Turn IPv4 Fltering OFF.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click Add Rule. Click Save when you are done.
When you click on Add Rule, the Create New Rule window will open. Enter the required
information into the elds described below:
Name:
Source IP
Address Range:
Destination IP
Address Range:
Port Range:
Schedule:
Enter a Name for the new rule.
Enter the Source IP Address Range that the rule applies to. Using
the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address.
Enter the Destination IP Address Range that the rule applies to.
Using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP
address.
Select the protocol of the trac to allow or deny (Any, TCP, or UDP)
and then enter the range of ports that the rule will apply to.
Use the drop-down menu to select a Schedule when the rule will
be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can
create a schedule from the Schedules section (refer to page 73).
Click Apply when you are done.
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Port Forwarding
Port forwarding allows you to specify a single port or a range of ports to open for specic devices on the network. It allows trac requests from a
specic application to be directed to a specic client.
From the Features menu, click Port Forwarding.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click Add Rule. Click Save when you are done.
When you click on Add Rule, the Create New Rule window will open. Enter the required
information into the elds described below:
Name:
Local IP:
TCP Port:
UDP Port:
Schedule:
Enter a Name for the new rule.
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that
you want to allow the incoming service to. Or, select the Computer
Name from the drop-down menu.
Enter a TCP Port (or a range of TCP ports) you want to open. Separate
ports with a comma (for example: 24,1009,3000-4000).
Enter a UDP Port (or a range of UDP ports) you want to open.
Separate ports with a comma (for example: 24,1009,3000-4000).
Use the drop-down menu to select a Schedule when the rule will
be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can
create a schedules from the Schedules section (refer to page 73).
Click Apply when you are done.
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Virtual Server
The Virtual Server allows you to specify a single public port for redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port.
From the Port Forwarding page click Virtual Server.
The DIR-890L can store a maximum of 15 rules. If you wish to remove a rule, click on
its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil
icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rules button.
Click Save when you are done.
When you click on Add Rule, the Create New Rule window will open. Enter the required
information into the elds described below:
Name:
Local IP:
Protocol:
Protocol:
External Port:
Internal Port:
Schedule:
Enter a Name for the new rule.
Enter the IP address of the device on your local network that you
want to allow the incoming service to or select the device from the
drop-down menu.
Select the protocol of the trac to allow or deny (TCP, UDP, Both, or
Other).
If you selected Other, enter the Protocol Number.
Enter the public port you want to open.
Enter the private port you want to open.
Use the drop-down menu to select a schedule when the rule will be
enabled. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or create your
own schedule from the Schedules section (refer to page 73).
Click Apply when you are done.
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Website Filter
The Website Filter page allows you to create a list of websites that may be viewed by specied users or blocked from those users.
From the Features menu, click Website Filter.
If you want to create a list of sites to block, select DENY clients access to ONLY
these sites from the drop-down menu. All other sites will be accessible. If you want
to specify a list of sites to allow, select ALLOW clients access to ONLY these sites
from the drop-down menu. All other sites will be blocked.
You may specify a maximum of 15 websites. To add a new website to the list, click
Add Rule. Next, under Website URL/Domain enter the URL or Domain. If you wish to
remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. To edit a rule, simply
replace the URL or Domain.
Click Save when you are done.
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Static Routes
The Static Routes section allows you to dene custom routes allowing trac to be directed to a specic client or location.
From the Features menu, click Static Routes.
To congure IPv6 rules, click IPv6 and refer to page 68. To return to the main IPv4
static routes page, click IPv4.
If you wish to remove a route, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a route, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create
a new route, click the Add Route button. Click Save when you are done.
When you click on Add Route, the Create New Route window will open. Enter the
required information into the elds described below:
Name:
Destination
Network:
Mask:
Gateway:
Metric:
Interface:
Enter a Name for the new rule.
Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route.
Enter the netmask of the route.
Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is used.
The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of
using this route. A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost.
Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the
router when this route is used.
Click Apply when you are done.
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IPv6
To congure IPv6 rules, from the Static Routes page click IPv6.
To return to the main IPv4 static routes page, click IPv4.
If you wish to remove a route, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a route click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new route, click the Add Route button. Click Save when you are done.
When you click on Add Route, the Create New Route window will open. Enter the
required information into the elds described below:
Name:
DestNetwork:
PrexLen:
Gateway:
Metric:
Interface:
Enter a Name for the new rule.
This is the IP address of the router used to reach the specified
destination.
Enter the IPv6 address prex length of the packets that will take this
route.
Enter the gateway address for this rule here.
Enter the metric value for this rule here.
Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the
router when this route is used.
Click Apply when you are done.
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Dynamic DNS
Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service provider, people can enter
your domain name in their web browser to connect to your server, no matter what your current IP address assignment.
From the Features menu, click Dynamic DNS.
Enable
Dynamic DNS:
Status:
Server Address:
Host Name:
User Name:
Password:
Time Out:
Enabling DDNS will reveal further conguration options.
Displays the current dynamic DNS connection Status.
Enter the address of your dynamic DNS server, or select one from
the drop-down menu.
Enter the Host Name that you registered with your dynamic DNS
service provider.
Enter your dynamic DNS User Name.
Enter your dynamic DNS Password.
Enter a Time Out (in hours).
Click Save when you are done.
At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To congure an IPv6 dynamic
DNS host, refer to page 70.
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IPv6 Host
The IPv6 host settings are found at the bottom of the Dynamic DNS page.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click the Add Record button. Click Save when you are done.
When you click on Add Record, the Create New Record window will open. Enter the
required information into the elds described below:
Host Name:
IPv6 Address:
Enter the Host Name that you registered with your dynamic DNS
service provider.
Enter the IPv6 Address of the dynamic DNS server. Or, select the
Computer Name from the drop-down menu.
Click Apply when you are done.
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QuickVPN
The QuickVPN feature is a fast and easy way to create a prole for secure remote access to a Local Area Network (LAN). This prole can be used to
congure other devices to connect to your LAN via a secure VPN tunnel.
From the Features menu, click Quick VPN. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options.
L2TP over
IPSec:
Username:
Password:
PSK:
Save
Conguration
To Local Hard
Drive:
Authentication
Protocol:
MPPE:
Enable to allow QuickVPN access to your network.
Enter a Username of your choice.
Enter a Password of your choice.
Enter a pre-shared key (PSK). Clients attempting to connect to your
network through a VPN will need to enter this key.
iOS users can quickly and easily establish a VPN (Virtual Private
Network) using a VPN conguration le. Click Save to export these
settings as a VPN prole, allowing anyone with the le to connect
to your network on an iOS device.
Select either MSCHAPv2, PAP (Password Authentication Protocol),
or CHAP (Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol).
Select either None, RC4-40, or RC4-128 (encryption).
Click Save when you are done.
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Management
Time & Schedule
Time
The Time page allows you to congure, update, and maintain the correct time on the DIR-890L's internal system clock. The router's internal clock
is used for data logging and schedules.
From the Management menu, click Time & Schedule.
Time Zone:
Time:
Daylight
Saving:
Update Time
Using an NTP
Server:
Select your Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
Displays the current Date and Time.
Enable or disable daylight saving time.
Enable to allow an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server on the Internet
to synchronize the time and date with your router. If you enable this
option, select an NTP server from the drop-down menu. To congure
the router’s time and date manually, disable this option and use the
drop-down menus that appear to input the time and date.
Click Save when you are done.
To congure and manage your schedules, click Schedule and refer to page 73.
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Schedule
Create schedules for use with enforcing rules. To create, edit, or delete
schedules, from the Time page click Schedule.
If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you
wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a
new rule, click the Add Rule button. Click Save when you are done.
When you click on Add Rules, the following screen will appear:
First, enter the Name of your schedule.
Each row represents a day, and each box represents one hour, with the time at the
top of each column. To add a time period to the schedule, simply click on the start
hour and drag to the end hour. You can add multiple days to the schedule, but only
one period per day.
To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the cross icon at the end of the
row.
Click Apply when you are done.
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System Log
The router keeps a running log of events. The logs can be sent to a Syslog server, and delivered to your email address.
From the Management menu, click System Log.
Enable Logging
to Syslog
Server:
Syslog Server IP
Address:
Enable E-mail
Notication:
Send When Log
Full:
Send on
Schedule:
Schedule:
Enable to send the router logs to a SysLog Server. If this is disabled,
there will be no other options on this page.
Enter the IP address for the Syslog server. If the Syslog server is
connected to the router, you can select it from the drop-down menu
to automatically populate the eld.
Enable this option if you want the logs to be automatically sent to
an e-mail address. Then enter the settings for your e-mail account.
These can be obtained from your e-mail service provider.
If e-mail notication is enabled, you may also enable this option.
When the log is full, the router will send it by e-mail.
Enable to send an e-mail according to a specied schedule.
If you enable Send on Schedule, use the drop-down menu to select
the schedule that the rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be
set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedule from the
Schedules section (refer to page 73).
Click Save when you are done.
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Admin
This page allows you to change the administrator (Admin) settings, like reset the Admin password and enable remote management.
From the Management menu, click System Admin.
Password:
Enable
Graphical
Authentication
(CAPTCHA):
Enable HTTPS
Server:
Enable Remote
Management:
Remote Admin
Port:
Enter a new Password for the administrator account. You will need to
enter this password whenever you congure the router using a web
browser.
Enables a challenge-response test designed to prevent online hackers
and unauthorized users from gaining access to your router’s network
settings.
Check to enable HTTPS to connect to the router securely. This means
to connect to the router, you must enter https://192.168.0.1 instead
of http://192.168.0.1.
Remote management allows the DIR-890L to be congured from the
Internet by a web browser. A password is still required to access the web
management interface.
The port number used to access the DIR-890L is used in the URL.
Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 where x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address
of the DIR-890L and 8080 is the port used for the web management
interface. If you enable HTTPS Server, you must enter https:// as part
of the URL to access the router remotely.
Click Save when you are done.
To load, save, or reset the settings, or to reboot the router, click System and refer to page 76.
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System
This page allows you to save the DIR-890L’s current conguration, load a previously saved conguration, and reset the router to the factory default settings.
From the Admin page click System.
Save Settings
To Local Hard
Drive:
Load Settings
From Local
Hard Drive:
Restore To
Factory Default
Settings:
Reboot The
Device:
Click Save to save the current router conguration settings to a le on
your computer's hard drive.
Click Select File to locate and load previously saved router conguration
le. This will overwrite the router’s current conguration.
This option will restore all conguration settings back to the settings
that were in eect at the time the router was shipped from the factory.
Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules
that you have created. If you want to rst save the current router
conguration settings to your computer, use the Save button above.
Click Reboot to reboot the router.
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Firmware Upgrade
This page will allow you to upgrade the router’s rmware, either automatically or manually. To manually upgrade the rmware, you must rst
download the le from http://support.dlink.com.
From the Management menu, click Upgrade.
Firmware
Information:
Check for New
Firmware:
Upgrade
Firmware:
Displays the Current Firmware Version and Current Firmware Date.
Click Check for New Firmware to prompt the router to check for a new
rmware version. If a newer version is found, you will be prompted to
install it*.
If you prefer to upgrade manually, rst download the rmware le to
your computer that you wish to upgrade to. Next, click the Select File
button and browse to locate the le and install the new rmware.
*Note: When you click Check for New Firmware you will see a message
that says, "Checking". If what you have currently installed is the latest version,
you will see a message that says, "This rmware is the latest version".
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Statistics
On the Statistics page you can view the number of packets that pass through the router on the WAN, LAN, and wireless segments.
From the Management menu, click Statistics.
You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, or Wi-Fi 5GHz statistics by clicking
on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the
information on the graph, click Clear.
The trac counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
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Using the mydlink SharePort™ App
The mydlink SharePort app is a mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share les stored on a
USB drive connected to your DIR-890L. 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. The SharePort app 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.
The mydlink SharePort™ App iOS Devices
The instructions that follow are for the mydlink SharePort app for iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod Touch®. Users of other types of
devices may skip to "Using the mydlink SharePort™ app for Android™" on page 97, or go to "Using SharePort Mobile for
Windows® 8/RT" on page 116.
1. If you are connecting remotely through the mydlink SharePort app from the Internet, you will need a mydlink account. (For
more information, go to www.mydlink.com.)
2. Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into
the USB port on the back of the router.
Note: If you connect a USB drive containing many les or with 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 to the right for
mydlink SharePort.
Note: For remote access, you will need the mydlink SharePort app.
The SharePort Mobile app is for local access only.
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. By default,
your Network Name and Password are:
• Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID): dlink-XXXX*
• Password: (leave this blank)
*Note: For the 2.4GHz band, the SSID is dlink-XXXX, with XXXX representing
the last four digits of your router’s MAC address. For the 5GHz band, the SSID
is dlink-XXXX-5GHz.
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5. Once connected, tap the mydlink SharePort™ icon and the app will
load.
6. From the login page, you can tap Help? if you would like information
about the two types of connections.
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, from your oce connecting to your router at home.
If you are directly connected to the DIR-890L’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.
Note: 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 of your screen 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 allow you to view all the documents, photos, movies, or music
stored on your USB drive. 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-890L 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 Edit 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 the arrow 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 Home to go back to the main menu.
Tap Refresh to update the list of les.
Tap Sort to reorder the les alphabetically.
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Tap on a le to start the document viewer. In the viewer:
Tap to add/remove the le from your Favorites.
Tap to bring up the same options as (>) on the previous page.
Note: Some les may require a third-party app to view them.
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Pictures
The Pictures section allows you to stream images from your DIR-890L to
your mobile device. Tap the camera icon on the main menu to browse
your photo collection on your removable storage.
Search Bar:
Enter a lename here to search your storage.
Tap Edit 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 the arrow icon gives you these image options:
• Mail: Tap to e-mail the image.
• iCloud: Tap to store the image on iCloud.
• AirPrint: Tap to print the image.
• Facebook: Tap to upload the image to your Facebook account.
• Twitter: Tap to upload the image to your Twitter account.
• Open In...: Tap to use a third-party app to open the le.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap Home to go back to the main menu.
Tap Slideshow to start a slideshow of your photos. Tap the screen
again to bring up the menu.
Tap Refresh to update the list of les.
Tap Sort to reorder the les alphabetically.
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Tap on a le to start the photo viewer. In the viewer:
Tap to add/remove the current image from your Favorites.
Tap to start the slideshow.
Tap to bring up the same image options as (>) on the previous page.
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Videos
The Videos section allows you to stream video clips and movies from
your DIR-890L to your mobile device. Tap the movie icon on the main
menu to browse your videos on your removable storage.
Search Bar:
Enter a lename here to search for a specic le.
Tap Edit to mark les for deletion.
Tap the star icon next to a le to download it to your device and add
it into your Favorites section.
Tapping the arrow icon gives you these additional options:
• Mail: Lets you e-mail the le.
• iCloud: Lets you store the le on iCloud.
• Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the le.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap Home to go back to the main menu.
Tap Refresh to update the list of les.
Tap Sort to reorder the les alphabetically.
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Tap on a le to start playing it. In the player:
Tap to play/pause the video. You can scroll to any time on the time
line by holding and sliding your nger.
Tap to enter/exit full-screen mode.
Tap to add/remove the le from your Favorites.
Tapping this icon gives you these additional options:
• Mail: Lets you e-mail the video.
• iCloud: Lets you store the video on iCloud.
• Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the le.
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Music
The Music section allows you to stream songs from your DIR-890L to
your mobile device. Tap the music icon on the main menu to browse
your music collection on your removable storage.
Search Bar:
Enter a lename here to search your storage.
Tap Edit to create a playlist and 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 the arrow icon gives you these additional options:
• Mail: Lets you e-mail the le.
• iCloud: Lets you store the le on iCloud.
• Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the le.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap Home to go back to the main menu.
Tap Refresh to update the list of les.
Tap Sort to reorder the les alphabetically.
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Tap on a le to start playing it. In the player:
Tap to repeat all. Tap again to repeat a single song.
Tap to skip to the previous/next song.
Tap to enable/disable shue mode.
To create a playlist:
• Tap Edit > Add Playlist. The New Playlist window will
open.
• Enter a name for the playlist, then tap Save.
• The name of the playlist will appear in the browser next to the
icon.
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To add songs to a playlist:
• Tap the playlist in the browser.
• Tap Add Music... to add songs to the current playlist.
• Tap to the left of the le names to add check marks for the
songs you would like to add.
• Tap Done. The playlist will be saved.
To delete songs from the playlist:
• Tap Edit in the playlist browser and mark the les to be
deleted.
• Tap Delete.
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Folders
You can view the contents of your USB drive, using a folder view in the
folders section. Tap the lename to open the viewer/player for that le
type as described in the previous pages. You can also upload les from
your mobile device to the USB drive attached to your router.
Search Bar:
Enter a lename here to search your storage.
Tap Edit to take you to the editing screen where you can add a folder
and mark les for deletion or copying.
Tap the star icon next to each le to download it to your device and
add it into your Favorites section.
Tapping the arrow icon gives you additional options depending on
the le type.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap Home to go back to the main menu.
Tap Upload to upload les from your device to your removable storage.
Tap Refresh to update the list of les.
Tap Sort to reorder the les alphabetically.
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To delete les:
• Tap Edit at the top right.
• Tap to the left of the le icon to mark it for deletion.
• Tap on Delete at the bottom to delete the le.
To copy les:
• Tap on Copy to bring up a window where you can select the
folder to copy to.
• Browse to the directory you want to copy the marked les to
and tap Paste.
• You can also tap Add Folder to create a new folder.
To create a new folder:
• Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder in.
• Tap Edit at the top right.
• Tap Add Folder to add a new folder.
• Enter the Name of the new folder, then tap Save.
• Tap OK to conrm folder creation.
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To upload images and videos from your mobile device:
• Browse to the folder you wish to upload to.
• Tap Upload at the bottom.
• Tap to select the photos or videos you wish to upload.
• Tap Done.
During the upload process, the size of the le and the upload progress
will be displayed.
To upload more les, tap the + icon at the top right and repeat the steps
listed above.
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