Dlink DSL-2900AL User Manual
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
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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
7
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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Section 2 - Installation
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
DSL-2900AL
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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