Version 1.00| 11/10/2014
DUAL BAND AC1900 MODEM ROUTER
User Manual
DSL-2900AL
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview .............................................................. 1
Package Contents ......................................................................... 1
System Requirements .................................................................2
Introduction ...................................................................................3
Features ............................................................................................4
Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 5
LEDs ........................................................................................... 5
Back View ................................................................................. 6
Installation ......................................................................... 7
Before you Begin ...........................................................................7
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................8
Manual Setup .................................................................................9
Getting Started ................................................................ 11
Setup Wizard ................................................................................12
mydlink™ SharePort ...................................................................17
Using the mydlink™ SharePort app for iPad®,
iPhone®, and iPod touch® ................................................17
Main Menu ............................................................................22
Documents ............................................................................23
Pictures ...................................................................................25
Videos .....................................................................................27
Music .......................................................................................29
Folders ....................................................................................32
Favorites .................................................................................35
Using the mydlink™ SharePort app for Android™ ...36
Main Menu ............................................................................41
Documents ............................................................................42
Pictures ...................................................................................44
Videos .....................................................................................46
Music .......................................................................................48
Folders ....................................................................................51
Favorites .................................................................................55
Using SharePort Web Access ..................................................56
Music .......................................................................................58
Pictures ...................................................................................59
Videos .....................................................................................60
Documents ............................................................................61
Conguration ...................................................................62
Home ..............................................................................................63
Internet ...................................................................................63
DSL-2900AL ...........................................................................64
Connected Clients ..............................................................65
USB Device ............................................................................66
Settings ..........................................................................................67
Wizard .....................................................................................67
Internet ...................................................................................67
IPv6 .....................................................................................74
ATM .....................................................................................88
DSL ......................................................................................89
Wireless ..................................................................................90
Guest Zone .......................................................................92
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Network ..................................................................................93
SharePort ...............................................................................95
Create User .......................................................................96
mydlink ...................................................................................97
Features ..........................................................................................98
QoS Engine............................................................................98
Firewall Settings ..................................................................99
IPv4/IPv6 Rules ............................................................ 101
Port Forwarding ............................................................... 102
Virtual Server ................................................................ 103
Website Filter ..................................................................... 104
Static Routes ......................................................................105
IPv6 ..................................................................................106
Dynamic DNS .................................................................... 107
IPv6 Host ........................................................................ 108
Management ............................................................................. 109
Time & Schedule ..............................................................109
Time ................................................................................. 109
Schedule ........................................................................110
System Log ......................................................................... 111
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 118
Windows® 7 ................................................................................120
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 120
WPS .......................................................................................123
Windows Vista® ......................................................................... 127
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 128
Windows® XP ............................................................................. 130
WPA/WPA2 ......................................................................... 131
Troubleshooting ............................................................133
Wireless Basics ...............................................................137
What is Wireless? ...................................................................... 138
Tips ................................................................................................ 140
Wireless Modes ......................................................................... 141
Networking Basics .........................................................142
Check your IP address ............................................................142
Statically Assign an IP address ............................................ 143
Wireless Security ......................................................... 144
What is WPA? ................................................................ 144
Admin ..................................................................................112
System ............................................................................114
Upgrade .............................................................................. 115
Statistics .............................................................................. 116
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................117
WPS Button ................................................................................117
Windows® 8 ................................................................................118
Technical Specications ................................................145
iiiD-Link DSL-2900AL User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
VIPER Dual Band AC1900 Modem Router (DSL-2900AL)
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Product Overview
Package Contents
xDSL Microlter/Splitter
Quick Install Guide & Wi-Fi Conguration Card
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 DSL-2900AL will cause damage and void the
warranty for this product.
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System Requirements
Network Requirements
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
mydlink Requirements
• A DSL Internet connection
• 802.11ac, n, g, b, or a wireless or Ethernet port
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 8 or higher
• Firefox 12 or higher
• Safari 4 or higher
• Chrome 20 or higher
Windows
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
• iPhone/iPad/iPod touch (iOS 6.0 or higher)
• Android device (2.3.3 or higher)
• Computer with the following browser requirements:
®
Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
• Internet Explorer 8 or higher
• Firefox 12 or higher
• Safari 4 or higher
• Chrome 20 or higher
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.
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Introduction
The D-Link DSL-2900AL VIPER Dual Band AC1900 Modem Router shares your DSL Internet connection over a blazing-fast Wireless
AC connection. It also comes equipped with four Gigabit ports to provide speeds up to 10x faster than standard 10/100 ports.
With the addition of Quality of Service (QoS), you can organize and prioritize separate data streams for your network trac so
your video streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls run smoother over both your wired and wireless network.
The VIPER Dual Band AC1900 Modem Router is also mydlink-enabled, which gives you access to your home network no matter
where you go. 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 in real-time websites that are being visited
with recent browser history displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app – which is great for parents.
SharePort technology lets you take advantage of the USB port found on the back of your DSL-2900AL. Plug in a USB storage
drive and you can use the mydlink™ SharePort app for iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch®, and Android™ device to access les, stream
videos, view photos, or listen to music on your laptop or mobile devices.
The DSL-2900AL VIPER Dual Band AC1900 Modem Router provides incredible wireless speeds, fast Gigabit Ethernet ports, cloud
features, and terric security features. Its compact design stays out of your way, and installation is easy and fast.
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Features
• FasterWirelessNetworking - The DSL-2900AL Wireless AC technology provides a wireless connection with
*
speeds of up to 1200 Mbps
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands to allow separation of trac so users can participate in high-bandwidth activities, such
as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio, without aecting low-priority trac like email and web
surng.
• CloudFeatures - The DSL-2900AL is mydlink-enabled so you can remotely access and manage your DSL-2900AL
from a mobile device. The mydlink™ SharePort app can be used to share les, stream videos, view photos, and play
music, and SharePort Plus lets you share a printer.
• Compatiblewith802.11n/g/b/aDevices - The DSL-2900AL is still fully compatible with IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g
and 802.11a standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, and 802.11a wireless devices.
• AdvancedFirewallFeatures - The web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management
features including:
with concurrent 801.11ac and 802.11n wireless clients . It also operates on both the
• ContentFiltering - Easily applied content ltering based on MAC address, URL, and/or domain name.
• FilterScheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days, or for a duration of
hours or minutes.
• SecureMultiple/ConcurrentSessions - The DSL-2900AL can pass through VPN sessions. It supports
multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DSL-2900AL can securely access
corporate networks.
• User-friendlySetupWizard - Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, the DSL-2900AL lets you control
what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet, or from your company’s
server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions
and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
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Hardware Overview
Front View
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1 WPS Button & LED The light will blink during the WPS process.
2 Internet LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to your broadband service.
3 ADSL LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the ADSL enabled telephone line.
USB 3.0 & 2.0 LEDs A solid green light indicates a connection to a USB device.
4
5 2.4G Wireless LED A solid green light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. The light will blink during data transmission.
6 5G Wireless LED A solid green light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. The light will blink during data transmission.
LAN (1~4) LEDs
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8 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
A solid amber light indicates a connection to a Gigabit Ethernet device while a green
blink during data transmission.
light indicates a connection to a 10/100 device. The LED will
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Back / Bottom View
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9 ADSL Port Connect to an ADSL enabled telephone line and the supplied microlter/splitter.
10 USB 3.0 & 2.0 Ports Connect USB devices such as printers, scanners or storage.
11 LAN (1~4) Ports Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and game consoles.
12 Wi-Fi Button Press for three seconds to enable/disable wireless networks.
13 Power Button Press to turn on or o the device.
14 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter.
15 Reset Button Press for 7~10 seconds to return the device to factory defaults
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Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router
in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
Before you Begin
• Please congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router,
then you must turn o your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port
on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection
types (USB to Ethernet).
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoET,
BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating
range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the
wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background
RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum -
each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the
number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle
appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position
devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range.
Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open
doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le
cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF
noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security
systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone
base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not in
use.
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Manual Setup
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Connect your existing Phone cable from the telephone outlet to the LINE port on the Microlter and your
telephone handset into the PHONE port.
Telephone Outlet LINE
PHONE
Microlter
Connect the Phone cable from the DSL port on the Microlter to the ADSL port of the modem router.
DSL-2900AL
Phone Cable
Microlter
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Connect the Ethernet cable from the LAN port of the modem router to the Ethernet port on your computer.
Computer
Ethernet Cable
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Plug the power adapter into your modem router and connect to an available power outlet.
Computer
Power Adapter
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Getting Started
There are two dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:
• D-LinkSetupWizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the rst time. Refer to SetupWizard on
page 12.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router. Refer to Conguration on page 62
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Setup Wizard
If this is your rst time installing the router, open your web browser and
enter http://dlinkrouter.local./in the address bar. Alternatively, enter
the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.1.1). Please refer to
Conguration on page 62.
The wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to
congure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.
Ensure that your DSL phone cable is connected to both the router and
the wall jack.
Click Next to continue.
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If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of
connection types to choose from will be displayed.
Select your Internet connection type (this information can be obtained
from your Internet service provider) and click Next to continue.
If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username
and password and click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The
software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings
supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.
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For both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz segments, create a Wi-Fi network name
(SSID) using up to 32 characters.
Create a Wi-Fi password (between 8-63 characters). Your wireless clients
will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect
to your wireless network.
Click Next to continue.
In order to secure the router, please enter a new password. You will be
prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web
conguration utility. Click Next to continue.
The Summary window will display your settings. Click Next if you are
satised, or click Back to make changes to them.
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To use the mydlink service (www.mydlink.com or the mydlink Lite app),
you must have an account. Select Yes if you have a mydlink account
already, or No if you want to create one. Click Next to continue.
If you do not want to register at this time, click Skip.
If you clicked Yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address) and
password. Click Next to register your mydlink account with the router.
If you clicked No, ll out the requested information and click Next to
create your mydlink account.
At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a nal summary of
your settings. Click Finish to close the wizard.
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The mydlink Lite app will allow you to receive notices, browse network
users, and congure your router from an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch (iOS
3.0 or higher), or Android device (1.6 or higher).
To download the "mydlink Lite" app, visit the App Store, Google Play or
http://www.mydlink.com/apps.
PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com.
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mydlink™ SharePort
Using the mydlink™ SharePort app for iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod touch®
The mydlink SharePort app is a streamlined mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share les
stored on a removable storage connected to your router. Once the router is set up, you can start the app and easily connect
from a local network or through the Internet to access your photos, videos, music, and documents. It allows you to create your
own personal cloud storage; you can upload les and photos from your mobile device to the removable storage via the app
from anywhere in the world!
Note: In order to ensure smooth streaming performance, you will need a minimum of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for your router’s Internet connection.
Streaming performance will vary depending on the quality of your Internet connection.
Using mydlink SharePort remotely from the Internet:
1. Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into
the USB port of the device.
Note: If you connect a removable storage with many les or a large capacity, it may
take a while for the router to scan and catalog your les.
2. If you are connecting remotely through the mydlink SharePort app
from the Internet, you will need a mydlink account. Please refer to
mydlink on page 97 for more details.
USB drive
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3. Use your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to search for and download the
free mydlink SharePort app from the App Store.
If you have a QR code reader, you can scan the code for mydlink
SharePort to the right.
4. Tap the mydlink SharePort icon, and the app will load.
5. Tap Set up to go to Settings and enter the Admin password and
your mydlink Account Login information when the pop-up displays.
Tap Done when your information is entered. (The Admin password
is only for local access, if you can connect through the Internet, then
you can leave the Admin password blank)
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6. You can now use the mydlink SharePort app interface to stream media
and access les stored on your removable drive. The wireless icon at
the bottom will be lit green to indicate you are connected to the router
through Remote Access. If you need to change your settings, tap the
gear icon at the top right corner to enter the settings page.
7. If you have more than one device registered to your mydlink account,
you can tap Device List (in the top-left corner) and you will be
prompted to select the device you wish to use.
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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Using mydlink SharePort in a local network:
1. Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into
the USB port of the device.
Note: If you connect a removable storage with many les or a large capacity, it may
take a while for the router to scan and catalog your les.
2. Use your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to search for and download the
free mydlink SharePort app from the App Store.
If you have a QR code reader, you can scan the code for mydlink
SharePort to the right.
3. On your mobile device, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect to your
router’s wireless network using the default Wi-Fi settings. Locate the
Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your device as printed on the
included Wi-Fi Conguration Card.
4. Tap the mydlink SharePort icon, and the app will load.
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5. Tap Set up to enter the Admin password for your router when the
pop-up displays.
6. Enter your Admin Login in the Password eld and tap Done.
7. You can now use the mydlink SharePort app interface to stream media
and access les stored on your removable drive. The wireless icon at
the bottom will be lit blue to indicate a Local Access connection. If you
need to change your settings, tap the gear icon at the top right corner
to enter the settings page.
Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not
be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow
network speeds.
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Main Menu
The mydlink SharePort main menu has dierent sections that let you see all the documents, photos, movies, or music stored
on your removable storage. Tap < or >, or swipe left or right to move between the dierent sections. The Wi-Fi icon at the
bottom indicates an active local network connection (blue) or remote connection (green/red). Tap the gear icon if it is not lit.
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 DSL-2900AL to your mobile device. Tap the document
icon on the main menu to browse the documents on your mobile device.
Search Bar:
Enter a lename here to search your storage.
Tap to mark les for deletion.
Tap the star icon next to each le to download it to your device and
add it into your Favorites section.
Tapping this icon gives you additional options:
•Open In...: Tap to use a third-party app to open the le.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
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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 >.
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 DSL-2900AL
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 to mark les for deletion.
Tap the star icon next to each le to download it to your device and
add it into your Favorites section.
Tapping this icon gives you additional options:
•Open In...: Tap to use a third-party app to open the le.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to start a slideshow of your photos. Tap the screen again to bring
up the menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap 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 options as >.
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Videos
The Videos section allows you to stream video clips and movies from
your DSL-2900AL 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 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 this icon gives you additional options:
•Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the le.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
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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 fullscreen mode.
Tap to add/remove the le from your Favorites.
Tapping this icon gives you additional options:
•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 DSL-2900AL
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 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 this icon gives you additional options:
•Open In...: Lets you use a third-party app to open the le.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
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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 > AddPlaylist.
• 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 AddMusic... to add songs to the current playlist.
• Tick the songs you wish to add and tap Done.
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 browse your removable storage in a folder view in the folders
section. Tapping the lename will 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 removable storage attached to your router.
Search Bar:
Enter a lename here to search your storage.
Tap 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 > icon gives you additional options depending on the
le type.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to upload les from your device to your removable storage.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
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To delete les:
• Tap Edit at the top right.
• Tick the circle next to a le 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 AddFolder 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 AddFolder 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.
• Select the photos/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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Favorites
The Favorites section allows you to quickly access your most often used
les, no matter what le type, in a special section. Files added to the
Favorites section will be copied here for playback in a centralized location.
Tap to mark les for deletion from the local storage in Favorites. The
le will still be accessible in other mydlink SharePort sections.
Tapping this icon gives you additional options depending on the le
type.
The bottom menu bar includes these options:
Tap to go back to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to reorder the les alphabetically.
Tap on a le to start the le viewer. In the viewer:
Tap to add/remove the le from your Favorites.
Tap to bring up additional options.
Note: The le options available will vary depending on the le type.
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Using the mydlink™ SharePort app for Android™
The mydlink SharePort app is a streamlined mobile application that allows you to conveniently stream media and share les
stored on a removable storage connected to your router. Once the router is set up, you can start the app and easily connect
from a local network or through the Internet to access your photos, videos, music, and documents. It allows you to create your
own personal cloud storage; you can upload les and photos from your mobile device to the removable storage via the app
from anywhere in the world!
Note: In order to ensure smooth streaming performance, you will need a minimum of 2 Mbit/s upload bandwidth for your router’s Internet connection.
Streaming performance will vary depending on the quality of your Internet connection.
Using mydlink SharePort remotely from the Internet:
1. Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into
the USB port of the device.
Note: If you connect a removable storage with many les or a large capacity, it may
take a while for the router to scan and catalog your les.
2. If you are connecting remotely through the mydlink SharePort app
from the Internet, you will need a mydlink account. Please refer to
mydlink on page 97 for more details.
USB drive
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3. Use your Android mobile device to search for and download the free
mydlink SharePort app from Google Play™.
If you have a QR code reader, you can scan the code for mydlink
SharePort to the right.
4. Tap the mydlink SharePort icon, and the app will load.
5. Tap Set up to go to Settings and enter the Admin password and
your mydlink Account Login information when the pop-up displays.
Tap Apply when your information is entered. (The Admin password
is only for local access, if you can connect through the Internet, then
you can leave the Admin password blank)
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6. You can now use the mydlink SharePort app interface to stream media
and access les stored on your removable drive. The wireless icon at
the bottom will be lit green to indicate you are connected to the router
through Remote Access.
7. If you have more than one device registered to your mydlink account,
you can tap Device List (in the top-left corner) and you will be
prompted to select the device you wish to use.
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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Using mydlink SharePort in a local network:
1. Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into
the USB port of the device.
Note: If you connect a removable storage with many les or a large capacity, it may
take a while for the router to scan and catalog your les.
2. Use your Android mobile device to search for and download the free
mydlink SharePort app from Google Play™.
If you have a QR code reader, you can scan the code for mydlink
SharePort to the right.
3. On your mobile device, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect to your
router’s wireless network using the default Wi-Fi settings. Locate the
Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your device as printed on the
included Wi-Fi Conguration Card.
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4. Tap the mydlink SharePort icon, and the app will load.
5. Tap Set up to enter the Admin password for your router when the
pop-up displays.
6. Enter your Admin Login in the Password field and tap Apply.
You will be taken back to the device list where you can select the device
for use with mydlink SharePort.
7. You can now use the mydlink SharePort app interface to stream media
and access les stored on your removable drive. The wireless icon at
the bottom will be lit blue to indicate a Local Access connection.
Note: If you see a red wireless icon, your router’s network environment may not
be suitable for a direct network connection and you may experience slow
network speeds.
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Main Menu
The mydlink SharePort main menu has dierent sections that let you see all the documents, photos, movies, or music stored
on your removable storage. Tap < or >, or swipe left or right to move between the dierent sections. The Wi-Fi icon at the
bottom indicates an active local network connection (blue) or remote connection (green/red). Tap the gear icon if it is not lit.
Tap on the document icon to view documents.
Tap the camera icon to view pictures.
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.
Note: Available features may dier depending on the Android OS version
of your device.
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Documents
The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents
streamed from your DSL-2900AL to your mobile device. Tap the document
icon on the main menu to browse the les on your mobile device.
Search Bar:
Type in the name of a le to search for it.
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to refresh, sort, or 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.
Tap for additional options:
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to sort the les by name, size, type, or date.
Check a le then tap to delete it.
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Tap on a le to start the document viewer. In the viewer:
• Tap the screen to bring up zoom in/out buttons.
• Drag the screen up or down to scroll between pages.
• Tap
to perform File, Find, Zoom, Reading View, Go To
Page, and Bookmarks actions.
Note: Available actions may dier depending on your Android OS.
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Pictures
The Pictures section allows you to view images streamed from your
DSL-2900AL to your mobile device. Tap the camera icon on the main
menu to browse your photo collection on your removable storage.
Search Bar:
Type in the name of a le to search for it.
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to start a slideshow.
Tap to refresh, sort, or 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.
Tap for additional options:
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to sort the les by name, size, type, or date.
Check a le then tap to delete it.
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Tap on an image le to start the image viewer. In the viewer:
Tap the star icon to download it to your device and add it into your
Favorites section.
Tap to start a slideshow. Tap the image to stop the slideshow.
Tap to delete the current image. Tap OK to conrm.
Tap to bring up additional options using other applications.
Tap to access the image editor.
Note: This function may vary depending on the version of your Android
OS.
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Videos
The Videos section allows you to stream video clips and movies from
your DSL-2900AL to your mobile device. Tap the movie icon on the main
menu to browse your videos on your removable storage.
Search Bar:
Type in the name of a le to search for it.
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to refresh, sort, or 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.
Tap for additional options:
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to sort the les by name, size, type, or date.
Check a le then tap this icon to delete it.
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Tap on a le to start playing it. Tap on the screen to bring up the scroll
bar, pause button, and play button.
Tap to resume playback.
Tap to pause the video.
Note: Available features may vary depending on the Android OS version installed
on your device.
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Music
The Music section allows you to stream songs from your DSL-2900AL
to your mobile device. Tap the music icon on the main menu to browse
your music collection on your removable storage.
Search Bar:
Type in the name of a le to search for it.
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to refresh, sort, or mark les for deletion.
Tap to browse your playlists.
Tap the star icon next to a le to download it to your device and add
it into your Favorites section.
Tap for additional options:
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to sort the les by name, size, type, or date.
Check a le then tap this icon to delete it.
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Tap on a le to start playing it. In the player:
Tap on the up/down arrow to show/hide the player controls.
Tap to repeat all. Tap again to repeat a single song.
Tap to skip to the previous/next song.
Tap to play or pause the song.
Tap to enable/disable shue mode.
To create a playlist:
• Tap
• Tap Addnewplaylist...
• Enter a name for the playlist, then tap OK. The name
of the
• playlist will appear in the browser next to the
•
• You can tap
icon.
then to refresh the playlist page.
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To add songs to a playlist:
• Tap a playlist to see its contents.
• Tap AddMusic... to add songs to the current playlist.
• Tick the songs you wish to add and tap
To delete songs from the playlist:
• Tap Edit in the playlist browser and mark the les to
be deleted.
• Tap
then tap OK to conrm.
to save.
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Folders
You can browse your removable storage in a folder view in the folders
section. Tapping the lename will 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 removable storage attached to your router.
Search Bar:
Type in the name of a le to search for it.
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to access le options.
In the le browser:
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to upload les.
Tap to refresh, sort, create a new folder, or mark les for deletion and
copying.
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Tap to select les and perform the following actions:
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to sort the les by name, size, type, or date.
Tap to create a new folder.
Mark a le then tap this icon to delete it.
Mark a le then tap this icon to copy it.
To delete les:
• Tap on
• Tap on
and tick the box next to a le for deletion.
to delete your selected files. Tap OK to
conrm.
To copy les:
• Tap on
each le for copying.
• Tap on
to select les for copying. Tick the box next to
to browse to the destination.
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• Tap Paste or Cancel.
• You can also tap New Folder if you wish to create a
folder in the current directory.
To create a new folder:
• Browse to the directory you wish to create a new folder
in.
• Tap
then .
• Enter the name of the folder in the box, then tap OK.
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To upload images and videos from your mobile device:
• Browse to the folder you wish to upload to.
• Tap
and browse to the le or les you wish to upload
from the local device.
• Tick the box next to each of the les you wish to upload.
• Tap Upload.
During the upload process, the size of the le and the upload progress
will be displayed under the le name.
• To remove a le from the upload queue, tap the X next to it.
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Favorites
The Favorites section allows you to quickly access your most often used
les, no matter what le type, in a special section. Files added to the
Favorites section will be copied here for playback in a centralized location.
Search Bar:
Type in the name of a le to search for it.
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to refresh, sort, or mark les for deletion.
Tap for additional options:
Tap to return to the main menu.
Tap to update the list of les.
Tap to sort the les by name, size, type, or date.
Check a le then tap to delete it.
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Using SharePort Web Access
SharePort Web Access lets you stream music, photos, and movies from a USB drive attached to your DSL-2900AL through a
Web browser. You can also download and upload les to and from a computer through the Web browser interface.
• Type http://shareport.local. in your browser’s URL to take
you to the SharePort Web Access log in page.
• Log in with your admin password or a SharePort Username
and Password.
At the main menu, you can browse the les stored on your USB drive by
le type.
• Click
to browse by folders.
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The folder browser section will show folder hierarchy at the left and les
at the right. You can quickly browse directories and perform operations
by using the buttons in the folder browser view.
• Click to return to the main menu.
To create a new folder:
• Click NewFolder in the current directory.
• Enter a folder name in the Create Folder pop-up.
• Click OK. The new folder will appear in the left
column.
To upload a le:
• Click Upload to upload a le to the current folder.
• In the pop-up browse to the file you wish to
upload.
• Click OK. The le will appear after the browser
refreshes.
To delete a le:
• Tick the checkbox next to the les you wish to
delete.
• Click Delete and a dialog box will appear.
• Click OK to conrm.
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Music
You can go to the Music section to browse and play the music les on your storage. Click Back to return to the main menu.
• Click on the audio lename to play it in the browser.
You can pause, seek, mute and adjust the volume in the window.
• Close the window to end playback.
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Pictures
You can go to the Pictures section to browse and view the image les on your storage. Click Back to return to the main menu.
• Click on the image name to view it in the browser.
• Hover your mouse over the left or right side of the image
and click < or > to view the previous or next image.
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Videos
You can go to the Videos section to browse and play the video les on your storage. Click Back to return to the main menu.
• Click on the video le to open the le in a window for
streaming.
You can pause, seek, mute, adjust the volume, and activate full screen
mode in the window controls.
• Close the window to end playback.
Note: Depending on your browser, the video le may be played back using the
default player associated with that le format.
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Documents
You can go to the Documents section to open and save les from your storage to your computer. Click Back to return to the
main menu.
• Click on the lename to open the le.
• Depending on the le type, the default program
will be started or a pop-up may ask you to open
or save the le.
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Conguration
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer
and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./
Windows and Mac users may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (by
default this is http://192.168.1.1) in the address bar.
Enter your password. If you previously followed the setup wizard (see SetupWizard
on page 12), please use the admin password you entered during the wizard. Otherwise,
leave the password blank. Click Log In to proceed.
Note: If you cannot remember your password and cannot log in, press the reset button
(see Back/BottomViewon page 6) to restore the router to its default settings.
The router’s home page will open displaying its current connection status.
The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings and Management
functions. You may quickly jump back Home at any time.
Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity.
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Home
The Home page displays the current status of the router in the form of an interactive diagram. You can click each icon to display
information about each part of the network at the bottom of the screen. The menu bar at the top of the page will allow you
to quickly navigate to other pages.
Internet
The Home page displays whether or not the router is currently connected to the
Internet. If it is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard
(see SetupWizard on page 12).
To bring up more details about your Internet connection, click on the Internet icon.
Click DSL, IPv4, or IPv6 to see details of the DSL connection, IPv4 connection, and
IPv6 connection respectively.
Click Release to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect,
click Renew.
To recongure the Internet settings, refer to Internet on page 67.
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DSL-2900AL
Click on the DSL-2900ALicon to view details about the router and its wireless
settings.
Here you can see the router’s current wireless settings, as well as its MAC address
and IPv4/IPv6 addresses.
To recongure the network settings, either click Go to settings on the lower left, or
click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Network on the menu that appears.
Refer to Network on page 93.
To recongure the wireless settings, either click Go to settings, on the lower right, or
click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Wireless on the menu that appears.
Refer to Wireless on page 90.
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Connected Clients
Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the router and its wireless
settings.
On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router, and their
IP addresses.
To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit.
Name:
Vendor:
MAC Address:
IP Address:
Reserve IP:
Parental Control:
Enter a custom name for this client.
Displays the vendor of the device.
Displays the MAC address of the device.
Enter a specic IP address for this client.
Enable to reserve this IP address for this client.
If enabled, parental control will completely disable all network
activity on the client according to a custom schedule. A drop-down
menu will appear; select the time schedule during which parental
control will take eect. The schedule may be set to AlwaysOFFto
indenitely deny network access to the client, or you can create your
own schedules in the Schedules section (refer to Schedule on page 110).
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, the UPnP 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 and refer to SharePort
on page 95.
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Settings
Wizard
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wizard to open the setup wizard. This is the same wizard that appears when you start
the router for the rst time. Refer to SetupWizard on page 12 for details.
Internet
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see the
Internet conguration options. Click AdvancedSettings... to expand the list and
see all of the options.
You will see the settings for your IPv4 connection.
To congure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to IPv6 on page 74.
To congure the ATM settings, click the ATM link. Refer to ATM on page 88.
To congure the advanced DSL settings, click the DSL link. Refer to DSL on page 89.
To return to the IPv4 settings, click the IPv4 link.
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In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see the
Internet conguration options. Click AdvancedSettings... to expand the list and
see all of the options.
WAN Access
Type:
PVC:
Ether WAN Port:
Enable Tagged
Vlan:
VLAN ID:
VLAN Priority:
My Internet
Connection Is:
Select whether the device should act as an ADSL Router or a
Residential Gateway.
Use the default setting unless otherwise instructed by your ISP.
If you selected Residential Gateway, select the Ethernet port that
will connect to the WAN.
Enable or disable tagged VLAN.
Enter the VLAN ID.
Enter the VLAN Priority from the default 0 (lowest) to 7 (highest).
Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu.
You will be presented with the appropriate options for your
connection type.
For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to Dynamic IP (DCHP) on page 69.
For Static IP refer to Static IP on page 70.
For PPPoE refer to PPPoE on page 71.
For PPPoA refer to PPPoA on page 72.
For Bridge refer to Bridge on page 73.
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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 give you 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 - you may 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 - you may 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 if your Internet connection requires you to enter a PPPoE username and password. This information is provided by your Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
Username:
Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
Service Name:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU:
Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
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.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
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PPPoA
Choose PPPoA if your Internet connection requires you to enter a PPPoA username and password. This information is provided by your Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
Username:
Password:
Reconnect
Mode:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
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 primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
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Choose Bridge to congure the device as a network bridge.
Bridge
MTU:
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
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IPv6
To congure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. To return to the IPv4 settings, click IPv4.
My Internet
Connection Is:
For AutoDetection refer to AutoDetection on page 75.
For Static IPv6 refer to Static IPv6 on page 76.
For AutoConguration(SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to AutoConguration(SLAAC/
DHCPv6) on page 78.
For PPPoE refer to PPPoE on page 80.
For IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel refer to IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel on page 82.
For 6 to 4 refer to 6 to 4 on page 84.
For 6rd refer to 6rd on page 85.
For Local Connectivity Only refer to Local Connectivity Only on page 87.
Choose your IPv6 connection type from the drop-down menu. You
will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection
type. Click AdvancedSettings... to expand the list and see all of
the options.
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Auto Detection
AutoDetection mode (not Auto-Conguration mode) automatically detects IPv6 the connection method used by your Internet Service Provider
(ISP). If your ISP provides an IPv6 service and Auto Detection failed to detect it, the user must manually select another IPv6 connection type (such
as PPPoE, Auto Conguration, 6rd, DS-Lite etc.)
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 services.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless
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:
Enable or disable a link-local address.
If you disabled UseLink-LocalAddress, enter the address supplied
by your ISP.
If you disabled UseLink-LocalAddress, 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.
LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:
Enable
Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.
Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
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Autoconguration
Type:
Router
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Lifetime:
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
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Auto Conguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6)
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 make 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:
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the
following DNS address.
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:
Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services.
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Autoconguration
Type:
Router
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Lifetime:
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
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PPPoE
Select PPPoE if your Internet connection requires you to enter a username and password. This information is provided by your Internet service
provider (ISP).
PPPoE Session:
Username:
Password:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
MTU:
DNS Type:
Primary DNS
Server:
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 here.
If you selected Create a new session above, enter the PPPoE
password provided by your ISP here.
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).
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP.
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the
following DNS address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
primary DNS server address.
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable DHCP-
PD:
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
secondary DNS server address.
Enable or disable prex delegation services.
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LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:
Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Enable Automatic
DHCP-PD in LAN:
Autoconguration
Type:
Router
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Lifetime:
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 or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the
LAN interface.
Note: This feature requires a smaller subnet prex than /64 (i.e. allowing
for a larger address allocation), such as /63. Contact your ISP for more
information.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless
DHCPv6.
Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes).
Click Save when you are done.
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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel
The user 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:
Enter the IPv4 remote address you will use.
Enter the IPv6 remote address you will use.
Enter the IPv4 local address you will use.
Enter the IPv6 local address you will use.
Enter the subnet prex length supplied by your ISP.
Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the
following DNS address.
If you selected Use the following DNS address above, enter the
primary DNS server address.
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enable DHCP-
PD:
LAN IPv6
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.
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LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:
Enable
Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Enable
Automatic
DHCP-PD in
LAN:
Auto
Conguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
Displays the router’s LAN link-local address.
Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Enable or disable automatic DHCP-PD services.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless
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. 6to4 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.
6 to 4 Address:
6 to 4 Relay:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:
Enable Automatic
IPv6 Address
Assignment:
Autoconguration
Type:
Router
Advertisement
Lifetime:
Displays the 6 to 4 address.
Enter the 6 to 4 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 link-local address.
Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless
DHCPv6.
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:
6rd Border
Relay IPv4
Address:
Enter the IPv6 prex.
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 discover and
populate the data values, or Manual Conguration to enter the
settings yourself.
Enter the 6rd IPv6 prex and mask length supplied by your ISP
(manual conguration only).
Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP
(manual conguration only).
LAN IPv6
Address:
LAN IPv6 LinkLocal Address:
Enter 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
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Lifetime:
Check to enable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless
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.
Enable ULA:
Use Default
ULA Prex:
ULA Prex:
Current IPv6
ULA Settings:
Click here to enable Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses settings.
Checking this box will automatically congure the ULA prex for
the default setting.
If you wish to choose your own ULA prex, enter it here.
This section will display the current settings for your IPv6 ULA.
Click Save when you are done.
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ATM
On this page you can congure your Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) settings. If you are unsure, you can obtain these settings from your ISP.
Interface:
VPI:
VCI:
Latency:
Encapsulation:
ATM QoS:
Select the ATM interface from the drop-down menu.
Enter the Virtual Path Indicator (0 - 255).
Enter the Virtual Channel Indicator (32 - 65535).
Select the latency from the drop-down menu.
Select the method of encapsulation provided by your ISP. You can
select LLC or VCMUX.
Select the Quality of Service type from the drop-down menu.
Click Save when you are done.
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DSL
On this page you can congure your DSL settings. If you are unsure, you can obtain these settings from your ISP.
Select whether to enable or disable each DSL modulation option.
DSL
Modulation:
Usually it is best to leave these at their defaults, unless otherwise
instructed by your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
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Wireless
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wireless to see the
wireless conguration options. To congure the router’s guest zone, click the Guest
Zone link. Refer to Guest Zone on page 92 for details. Click AdvancedSettings... to
expand the list and see all of the options. The following options apply to both the
2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz wireless frequency bands:
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 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.
Choose None, WEP, or WPA/WPA2-(Personal)(recommended).
Select the desired wireless networking standards to use. 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.
A higher channel width allows for faster data transmission, at the
possible expense of wireless coverage and compatibility with older
wireless clients. Select the optimum channel width for your wireless
network from the drop-down menu.
Visibility Status:
The default setting is Visible. Select Invisible if you do not want to
broadcast the SSID of your wireless network.
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Schedule:
Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the Wi-Fi
network will be active during. The schedule may be set to Always
Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules
section (refer to Schedule on page 110).
Click Save when you are done.
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Guest Zone
The guest zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by
guests to access the Internet. These zones will be separate from your main wireless
network. You may congure dierent zones for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands.
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wireless, then click
the Guest Zone link. Click AdvancedSettings... to expand the list and see all of
the options. The following options apply to both the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz 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 confine connectivity to the Internet,
disallowing guests from accessing other local network devices and
any other service provided by the router itself.
Click Save when you are done.
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Network
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to
congure the DHCP settings. In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page,
click Network. Click AdvancedSettings... to expand the list and see all of the options.
LAN IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Management
Link:
Local Domain
Name:
Enable DNS
Relay:
Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is
192.168.1.1.
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 configuration is
http://dlinkrouter.local./ Here, you can replace dlinkrouter with
a name of your choice.
Enter the domain name (optional).
Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your
computers. If enabled, your computers will use the router for a DNS
server.
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:
UPnP:
IPv4 Multicast
Stream:
IPv6 Multicast
Stream:
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.
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 will allow 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 on your smartphone or tablet. In the Settings menu
on the bar on the top of the page, click SharePort.
Status:
UPnP Media
Server:
Windows
File Sharing
(SAMBA):
Web File Access:
Direct Links:
FTP File Access:
Check to enable the media server functions, allowing connected
clients access to media les over the network.
Choose a name for your media server so that it can be found.
Choose either Allowalluserstoaccess(nopassword)or Require
router’s admin password to specify whether the router’s password
will be required for access.
Enable 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 to connect to your
SharePort drive through a web browser from a device on your
network.
To allow le access via FTP, ensure that the Status is Enabled.
EnableRemoteFTPAccess allows users to access les from outside
the network via FTP. If this is enabled, enter the RemoteFTPPort,
Maximum Users, Login Timeout, and the Maximum Idle Time.
Click Save when you are done.
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. The current
list of user accounts will be displayed, along with their current permissions and access
path. If they do not have an account set up, users will be restricted to guest access;
only having access to the “Guest” folder on the media server. The router can store a
maximum of ten accounts (including the “Admin” account).
If you wish to remove an account, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If
you wish 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
following options will appear:
. If you edit or create a user, the
User Name:
Password:
Permission:
Folder:
Enter the desired user name for the new account.
Enter the password which the user will need to enter when logging in.
Select either Read Only or Read/Writeto control whether the user
can edit, add, or delete les on the device.
Choose the parent folder that the user will be able to access. Files
and folders on a higher level will be unavailable. “root” means that
the user can access all les on the device. To change the selected
folder, click Browse and browse to the desired folder.
Click OK when you are done. The new user should 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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